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Increase Divine-Wisdom Travels from Nigeria to be Crowned as the Inaugural Winner of the 2024 AfroTech AI Hackathon

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Showcasing AI-powered innovation, the hackathon celebrates tech visionaries who are driving transformative change and spearheading problem-solving technology

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Blavity, Inc., the diversified digital media company behind platforms such as Blavity, 21Ninety, AfroTech, and Travel Noire, has unveiled the winners of the inaugural AfroTech AI Hackathon 2024, highlighting the power of product innovation and cutting-edge technology. The top prize was awarded to Nigerian innovator Increase Divine-Wisdom for his groundbreaking health management app, designed to transform care for individuals with chronic illnesses through AI-powered solutions. This announcement, made at AfroTech Conference 2024 in Houston, TX, underscores AfroTech’s dedication to advancing technological innovation and creating impactful opportunities for Black professionals in the tech industry.

The AfroTech AI Hackathon 2024, hosted virtually on DevPost, was designed to inspire tech builders and stimulate advancement through AI technologies. Participants were tasked with developing or enhancing software applications using APIs from Google Gemini or OpenAI, focusing on health, sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce development. OpenAI generously donated credits for usage, further empowering participants to harness the potential of its advanced tools. Reflecting AfroTech Conference’s mission, the 2024 AI Hackathon highlighted technology’s transformative impact while supporting the next generation of Black tech leaders.

“The Hackathon aims to create a space where technology addresses the real-world challenges that are impacting our communities,” said Jeff Nelson, Co-Founder & COO of Blavity Inc. “The creativity and dedication displayed by Increase Divine-Wisdom and our participants showcase the power of creativity and problem-solving innovation. We want every participant to feel empowered knowing they can drive meaningful change through technology.

Divine-Wisdom, CEO of Habilis Fusion Inc. and founder of Anecdotal AI, claimed the first-place award with an app inspired by his personal experience with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Through advanced technology, the app enables individuals with chronic conditions to track symptoms and manage recovery tasks with personalized AI-driven support. As the first-place winner, Divine-Wisdom was granted a $7,500 cash prize, up to $5,000 in team travel reimbursement for the conference, a complimentary all-access ticket, a post-event editorial feature, and a free AfroTech Insider Membership.

“My journey with CIRS inspired me to create a platform that helps people manage their health and connect with others facing similar challenges,” said Increase Divine-Wisdom. “Attending the AfroTech Conference and receiving this recognition at the AI Hackathon not only validates my vision but provides a powerful opportunity to drive meaningful change. AfroTech has provided an invaluable platform to connect with forward-thinkers, reigniting my mission to harness technology to make a lasting impact on those who need it the most.”

At AfroTech Conference 2024, Tom Nyuma was named the second-place runner-up for creating Sickle Sense, an AI-powered companion app designed to manage Sickle Cell Disease by tracking symptoms, medication, and predicting pain crises. The team of Sahr Saffa, Kaitlin Eaton, and Tobias Tobias received third place for developing Project Alabama, an app that connects underserved communities with tailored training, mentorship, and job opportunities using AI technology. Both teams were awarded cash prizes and exclusive AfroTech™ perks in recognition of their transformative work.

To learn more about AfroTech Conference and the AfroTech AI Hackathon, visit afrotechconference.com and afrotech.devpost.com.

ABOUT BLAVITY, INC.
Blavity, Inc. is a technology and news media company founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, Blavity is home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video series, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100 million individuals per month through its growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, 21Ninety, Home & Texture, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Blavity House Party, Blavity360º, and Talent Infusion. For more information about the latest happenings at Blavity, Inc. and the company’s diverse offerings, please visit Blavityinc.com.

ABOUT AFROTECH CONFERENCE
AfroTech is a global tech conference that celebrates and promotes Black innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership in technology. It brings together over 20,000 industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in tech. We also bring together over 150 Fortune 500 companies and an audience from all over the world. Conference highlights include four full days of over 50 renowned keynote speakers from companies like Riot Games, American Express, Capital One, & Deloitte; panel discussions curated on topics ranging from Data Engineering, AI, and Cybersecurity; networking sessions and workshops aimed at empowering Black professionals while fostering diverse perspectives in the tech industry. For more information about AfroTech Conference 2024, please visit afrotechconference.com.

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Rocket Companies to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026

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DETROIT, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RKT) (“Rocket Companies” or “the Company”), the Detroit-based homeownership platform, today announced that the Company will issue its third quarter 2026 earnings on October 29, 2026. Leadership will host a conference call to discuss results at 4:30 p.m. ET on that date. A press release detailing the Company’s results will be issued prior to the call.

A live webcast of the event will be available on the “Events & Presentations” section of the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.rocketcompanies.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations website following the event.

About Rocket Companies

Founded in 1985, Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) is a Detroit-based homeownership platform including mortgage, real estate and personal finance businesses: Rocket Mortgage, Redfin, Rocket Close, Rocket Money and Rocket Loans.

With insights from more than 160 million calls with clients each year, more than 30 petabytes of data and a mission to Help Everyone Home, Rocket Companies is well positioned to be the destination for AI-fueled homeownership.

For more information, please visit the Company’s Corporate website or Investor Relations website.

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Lunai Bioworks Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Determination and Intention to Voluntarily Delist and Deregister

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lunai Bioworks Inc. (Nasdaq: LNAI) (the “Company”) announced that on October 21, 2026, it received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) stating that the Company no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires minimum stockholders’ equity of $2,500,000. The Company reported a stockholders’ deficit of $(9,024,946) in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, and does not meet the alternative market value of listed securities or net income standards. Because the Company is subject to a mandatory Hearings Panel Monitor under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(B), Nasdaq staff determined to delist the Company’s securities. Trading in the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq is expected to be suspended at the opening of business on October 30, 2026.

The Company will not request a hearing. Rather than contest the staff determination, the Company’s Board of Directors approved on October 22, 2026 the voluntary withdrawal of the Company’s common stock from listing on Nasdaq under Rule 12d2-2(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Board took this action because of the staff determination and the Company’s financial condition, and concluded that the cost of continued listing and SEC reporting is not justified.

The Company notified Nasdaq of its intention on October 22, 2026. The Company intends to file a Form 25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about November 2, 2026, and expects the delisting to become effective on or about November 12, 2026. The Company then intends to file a Form 15 to suspend its SEC reporting obligations, to the extent it is eligible to do so. The Company’s SEC reporting obligations will continue unless and until they are terminated or suspended in accordance with the SEC’s rules.

The Company does not intend to arrange for quotation of its common stock on any over-the-counter market and cannot assure that any trading market for its common stock will exist after trading on Nasdaq is suspended.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected suspension of trading, the expected timing of the Form 25 and Form 15 filings, and the expected timing of delisting and deregistration. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties, including Nasdaq and SEC procedures and the Company’s financial condition. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements, except as required by law.

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Bulletin from Sivers Semiconductors AB’s Extraordinary General Meeting on 22 October 2026

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KISTA, Sweden, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Extraordinary General Meeting in Sivers Semiconductors AB (the “Company”) was held on 22 October 2026 and in particular the following resolutions were resolved.

Election of auditor

The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved, in accordance with the Nomination Committee’s proposal, to terminate the assignment of the Company’s auditor Deloitte AB and to elect Ernst & Young AB as new auditor for the period until the close of the next Annual General Meeting.

Resolution on a long-term incentive program

The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to introduce a long-term incentive program (the “P11”) for employees of the group in the United States, Scotland, Sweden, India and China.

P11 comprises a maximum of 7,280,000 stock options entitling to purchase of the same number of shares, corresponding to approximately 2.0 per cent of the shares and votes in the Company after dilution. The stock options are granted free of charge, are not subject to any performance conditions, and may not be transferred or pledged. Each vested stock option entitles the employee to acquire one ordinary share between the third and the sixth anniversary of the date of grant, at a price corresponding to 110 per cent of the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s share on Nasdaq Stockholm during the five trading days immediately preceding the date of grant.

Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on directed issue of Series C shares

The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to, until the next Annual General Meeting, resolve on a new issue of no more than 7,280,000 Series C shares to be subscribed for by a bank or securities company at a subscription price corresponding to the quota value.

The purpose is to secure delivery of shares to participants under the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and payment of related social security charges. The Series C shares will be reclassified into ordinary shares before transfer to participants.

Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Series C shares and transfer of ordinary shares to secure payment of social security charges

The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to, until the next Annual General Meeting, resolve on repurchases of all outstanding Series C shares, at a price corresponding to the quota value.

The Board of Directors was further authorised to, until the next Annual General Meeting, transfer own ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm within the applicable price range, or outside Nasdaq Stockholm to a bank or securities company with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights at such market discount as the Board of Directors deems appropriate, to the extent required to secure payment of social security charges related to the Company’s outstanding incentive programs.

For more information, please contact:

Vickram Vathulya, CEO, Sivers Semiconductors AB (publ)

Email: ir@sivers-semiconductors.com

Tel: +46 (0)8 703 68 00

About Sivers Semiconductors

Sivers Semiconductors is a critical enabler of a greener data economy with energy efficient photonics & wireless solutions. Our differentiated high precision laser and RF beamformer technologies help our customers in key markets such as AI Datacenters, SATCOM, Defense and Telecom solve essential performance challenges while enabling a much greener footprint. For additional information, please visit us at: www.sivers-semiconductors.com. (SIVE.ST)

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Tyler Weiland 
Shelton Group
+1-972-571-7834
tweiland@sheltongroup.com

Company Contact
Heine Thorsgaard
CFO 
ir@sivers-semiconductors.com

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