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Batteries Plus Begins 2025 with 17 New Franchise Signings, Coast-to-Coast Store Openings

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Franchise Agreements in Hawaii, Arizona, and More Highlight Strong Start to Year for Nation’s Leading Specialty Battery Franchise

HARTLAND, Wis., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Batteries Plus, the world’s leading consumer and business specialty battery franchise, has charged into 2025 with impressive momentum, signing 17 new franchise agreements and opening eight new locations across seven states during the first quarter. With key signings to debut in Hawaii along with expansions in Florida, New Jersey, and Texas, the brand is on pace to have locations open and in development in all 50 states by year’s end.

“This strong start to 2025 reflects the continued demand for our expertise & franchise opportunity across the country.”

By the Numbers

Key development highlights for the brand from Q1 include:

17 new franchise signings, including seven new franchisees8 store openings across Arkansas, Georgia (2), Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, South Carolina, and TexasActive Development and expansion in Florida, Hawaii, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, and Texas

“This strong start to 2025 reflects the continued demand for our products, services, expertise, and franchise opportunity across the country and beyond,” said Victor Daher, Vice President of Global Franchise Development for Batteries Plus. “From new franchisees entering our system to seasoned operators expanding their portfolios, entrepreneurs continue to see Batteries Plus as a stable, high-growth investment backed by innovation, support, and strong unit-level economics.”

Development in the Islands

Of the new franchise agreements, the brand’s debut in Hawaii is a milestone as Batteries Plus enters its 48th total state, closing in on offering service across the entirety of the U.S. Bringing Batteries Plus to the Aloha State is local entrepreneur Pierre Parranto who saw great opportunities for the retailer when he needed batteries, light bulbs, and more for other business ventures he owned.

“As a business owner and former customer, I saw firsthand the need for a dependable battery supplier in Hawaii,” said Parranto, “The franchise model fills a critical gap in the market while offering the backing of a national brand and a strong support system. I’m excited to bring Batteries Plus to Hawaii, where we can deliver reliable power solutions, create jobs, and become a trusted resource for local businesses and residents alike.”

Awards and Accolades

Batteries Plus also kicked off the year with several industry accolades, including its third consecutive recognition in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame, celebrating 31 straight years of inclusion on the Franchise 500 list. Batteries Plus also climbed to #128 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list. With nearly 40 years of operational experience and more than 800 stores open and in development, Batteries Plus continues to lead the specialty retail space by delivering unmatched value to consumers and franchisees alike.

To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on the franchise opportunity or tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.  

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®’ Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.

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Light AI Announces Resignation of Director and Officer

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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — Light AI Inc. (“Light AI” or the “Company”) (CBOE CA: ALGO (FSE: OHC) (OTCQB: OHCFF), announces that Peter Whitehead has resigned as a director and the Chief Innovation Officer of the Company to pursue other opportunities. The Company would like to thank Mr. Whitehead for his contributions to the Company.

About Light AI Inc. (CBOE CA: ALGO / FSE: OHC / OTCQB: OHCFF)

Light AI Inc. is a healthcare technology company focused on developing artificial intelligence-powered SaMD solutions designed to support rapid, accessible clinical assessment at the point of care. The Company’s core technology, Light AI QuickScan™, is a device-agnostic software platform that applies proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to medical images. The QuickScan™ platform is designed to operate across compatible imaging and computing hardware, providing flexibility for integration into a range of healthcare devices, clinical workflows and care settings without dependence on a single proprietary hardware platform.

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“John R. Luna”
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For more information, please contact the Company at investors@light.ai or visit https://light.ai/.

Website: https://light.ai/
LinkedIn: LinkedIn/company/Light AI
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TEN Holdings Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TEN Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XHLD), through its subsidiary, Ten Events, Inc., the technology company behind TEN, a Digital Experience Platform that powers the next generation of enterprise digital engagement, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Management Commentary

“Third quarter revenue increased 17.9% year over year to $640,000, as we completed customer engagements that had been initiated in prior periods and added revenue from new customers,” said Virgilio Torres, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TEN Holdings. “Our performance reflects continued demand for our digital engagement solutions and our ability to serve both existing and new customers. As we look ahead, our focus remains on expanding recurring revenue, strengthening our technology platform, and accelerating our transition toward a scalable, SaaS-driven business model.”

“Our third-quarter results reflect two significant expenses that we consider non-recurring: a $1.8 million write-off of previously capitalized service contracts and approximately $0.5 million in legal expenses. Excluding these items, our underlying selling, general and administrative expenses declined compared to the same period last year, reflecting the progress we have made in improving operational efficiency. Over the past 12 months, we have reduced our annual operating cost structure by approximately $2.5 million through strategic cost reductions, process improvements, and the integration of AI-driven tools to streamline engineering and accelerate product development. With these efficiencies largely implemented and a leaner operating structure in place, we are now shifting our focus toward accelerating revenue growth, expanding customer relationships, and scaling TEN, our new platform.”

“We also made significant progress in strengthening our balance sheet, reducing short-term related-party borrowings from $4.6 million at the beginning of the year to approximately $0.1 million as of September 30, 2026. Total liabilities declined by approximately 74%, from $7.7 million at year-end 2025 to $2.0 million, reflecting our continued efforts to simplify our capital structure and improve our financial position.”

“One of our most significant milestones this year was the launch of TEN, our next-generation Digital Experience Platform, whose development was accelerated by investments made possible through the proceeds of our June common stock offering, consistent with our previously communicated commitment to product development. TEN represents an important step in our evolution toward a scalable, SaaS-driven business model, bringing together the tools organizations need to create, manage, deliver, and measure digital experiences within a unified platform.

At launch, TEN provides enterprises with a self-service solution for webinars, virtual events, and continuing education programs, with the capacity to support up to 50,000 concurrent attendees. Building on our longstanding relationships with enterprise customers, many of whom rely on our technology for recurring digital engagement initiatives, we see a meaningful opportunity to transition these relationships toward subscription-based arrangements. We believe this approach will deliver greater flexibility and value to our customers while creating a more predictable and recurring revenue stream for TEN Holdings.”

“Looking ahead, we are focused on three priorities: continuing the transition of our business from a managed services provider to a SaaS company, investing in TEN so that it remains competitive, and executing an acquisition strategy aimed at accretive businesses that add revenue and EBITDA, products our sales team can scale, and technology that complements our own. With TEN now in the market, a leaner cost structure, and a simplified balance sheet, we believe TEN Holdings is positioned to build a more scalable, recurring revenue business and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

Financial Results

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2026 was $640,000, a $97,000 or 17.9% increase compared to revenue of $543,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by the completion of customer transactions initiated in prior periods, along with revenue contributions from new customers acquired during the current period.
Platform usage revenue decreased by $63,000, or 12.8%, to $428,000.Professional and managed services revenue increased by $160,000, or 307.7%, to $212,000.Cost of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2026 was $261,000, a $123,000 or 89.1% increase compared to $138,000 for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to a higher number of on-site events held during the quarter compared to the same period last year. Gross profit was $379,000, compared to $405,000, and gross profit margin was 59.2%, compared to 74.6% in the prior-year period.Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $4,113,000, a $1,928,000 or 88.2% increase compared to SG&A expenses of $2,185,000 for the same period last year. The increase was primarily driven by a $1.8 million write-off of previously capitalized service contracts that had been subject to amortization, as well as approximately $0.5 million in legal expenses related to ongoing litigation. Excluding these expenses, SG&A expenses would have decreased by approximately $0.4 million, or approximately 18%, compared to the prior-year period. Third quarter 2026 SG&A also included an approximately $0.3 million reduction in expense resulting from the reversal of previously recognized stock-based compensation associated with forfeited awards.Depreciation and amortization expense decreased to $10,000 from $147,000 in the prior-year period, primarily because the Company’s capitalized software was fully impaired during 2025 and no software assets were subject to amortization during the quarter.Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2026 totaled $2,000, compared to $59,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a lower outstanding short-term loan balance.Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2026 was $3,734,000, or $(0.31) per share, a $1,747,000 or 87.9% increase compared to a net loss of $1,987,000, or $(0.84) per share, for the same period in 2025. The increase in net loss was primarily driven by the higher SG&A expenses described above, including the write-off and legal expenses.Weighted average number of common shares outstanding was 11,999,366 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 2,359,622 for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Share and per share amounts for prior periods reflect the Company’s 1-for-15 reverse stock split, which became effective on December 1, 2025.

Selected Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Results

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $3.5 million, plus $0.1 million of restricted cash, compared to $1.6 million as of December 31, 2025, and $0.3 million as of September 30, 2025. The increase from year-end was primarily driven by the gross proceeds of the Company’s $7.5 million common stock offering, which closed on June 30, 2026, partially offset by cash used in operating activities. Compared to $5.8 million as of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $2.3 million, primarily reflecting $2.7 million of cash used in operating activities during the third quarter, partially offset by $0.7 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options.Short-term loans from related parties declined to $0.1 million as of September 30, 2026, from $4.6 million as of December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting the settlement of $4.6 million of debt through offsetting against a receivable due from a related party, as well as cash repayments. Total liabilities declined to $2.0 million from $7.7 million at December 31, 2025.Net cash used in operating activities was $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $9.0 million during the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the absence of $4.7 million in advances to related parties made during the prior-year period, partially offset by a $2.9 million decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation expense and the absence of a $1.3 million non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt recognized in the prior-year period.Net cash used in investing activities was zero for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $0.8 million during the same period of 2025, due to the absence of expenditures for capitalized internal-use software.Net cash provided by financing activities was $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $10.1 million during the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower proceeds from the issuance of shares and lower related-party loan proceeds received in the prior-year period, partially offset by lower repayments of related-party loans and $0.7 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

Recent Corporate Highlights

During the third quarter, holders exercised stock options to purchase 89,405 shares of common stock, providing the Company with aggregate cash proceeds of approximately $0.73 million.Launched TEN, the Company’s new Digital Experience Platform, which combines registration, live production, audience engagement, on-demand content, and continuing education credentialing in a single system, available on a self-service basis or with managed services as an add-on.Appointed Ian M. Lawson as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective September 30, 2026.Relocated the Company’s headquarters to New York, New York.Filed a registration statement on Form S-3 for a $100 million universal shelf.Completed the termination of certain agreements entered into by former management in connection with the Company’s initial public offering, as disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2026.

Company Outlook

Mr. Torres added that TEN Holdings plans to:

Continue transitioning its business from a managed services model to a recurring, subscription-based SaaS model built on TEN, while continuing to offer white-glove managed production services for customers who want them.Expand TEN beyond events and webinars, including AI and automation, integrations, engagement and intent, reporting and analytics, and content studio capabilities.Pursue disciplined acquisitions of accretive businesses that add revenue and EBITDA, products the Company’s sales team can scale, and technologies that complement its existing intellectual property, as part of a broader consolidation strategy.

About TEN Holdings, Inc.

TEN Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XHLD) is a New York-based technology company focused on developing enterprise software solutions that enable organizations to create, manage, deliver, and measure digital experiences. Through its flagship Digital Experience Platform, TEN, the Company provides technology solutions for enterprise communications, virtual events, webinars, and continuing education, supporting digital experiences with up to 50,000 concurrent attendees.

Building on more than a decade of experience serving Fortune 500 companies, TEN Holdings is evolving its platform into a broader, AI-enabled enterprise technology ecosystem. Its product roadmap includes marketing automation, CRM integrations, advanced engagement analytics, AI-powered capabilities, and content management solutions designed to help organizations streamline workflows, strengthen customer engagement, and generate actionable business insights.

The Company’s strategy is centered on expanding its SaaS offerings, increasing recurring revenue opportunities, and delivering scalable technology solutions to enterprise customers. Planned capabilities remain subject to ongoing development, and there can be no assurance regarding their timing or availability.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, but not limited to, risks regarding the Company’s growth strategy, the development, availability and adoption of TEN and its planned expansion, including AI and automation, landing pages, integrations, engagement, reporting and analytics, and content studio capabilities, the Company’s recurring-revenue strategy, potential acquisitions, and the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and other filings with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and TEN Holdings, Inc. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations Inquiries:
Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
Scott Powell, President
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10036
Office: (646) 893-5835
Email: IR@skylineccg.com

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Datavault AI Founder Nathaniel Bradley Sues Board of Directors

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Lawsuit Alleges Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer Engineered a Weekend Lockout While Keeping a $90–$100 Million Financing Offer From Independent Directors

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nathaniel Bradley, the founder whose technology became Nasdaq-listed Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), today filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery asking the court to declare his contested ouster as CEO void and restore him to office. The complaint alleges that Board Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer “suspended” Bradley without a Board vote, cut off his email, and then rushed through a defective Sunday meeting, all while a $90–$100 million financing lifeline sat on the table.

On October 30, two days after Bradley asked the Board to consider removing Moyer as CFO, Moyer “suspended” Bradley on his own perceived authority. According to the complaint, no Board meeting was held and no written consent was circulated. This was done despite Datavault’s own Bylaws, which give only the full Board the power to remove officers.

The lawsuit further alleges that Moyer and certain unnamed directors shut Bradley out one day after he brought the company a $90–$100 million funding offer that could have substantially improved its financial position. Rather than present the offer, Moyer “suppressed, withheld and concealed” it from the company’s independent directors.

Last night, Bradley released the following statement:

“While I remain confident in Datavault AI’s technology, product offerings, and patent-protected innovations, I strongly dispute the legal validity of the Board’s decision to remove me as President and Chief Executive Officer.”

“During my tenure, we increased revenue by more than 1,300% in my first year, alongside record trading volumes, and built the foundation for continued growth. We assembled a portfolio of more than 100 patents and pending applications, including newly issued U.S. patents in data valuation, tokenization, and wireless audio. We launched the Information Data Exchange, NIL Vault, and American Political Exchange, and signed licensing and tokenization agreements that bring real-world assets, from carbon credits to gold, copper, and geothermal energy, onto our platforms. We also completed strategic acquisitions, including API Media Innovations, that expanded our reach into digital twins, sports, and live events. We broadened our strategic partnership network, including with IBM, ServiceNow, and the Department of Energy, and recruited industry-leading talent to the Datavault cause.”

“Innovators are often targeted, and I intend to protect my rights and the interests of the Company and its shareholders. I believe the Board’s action jeopardizes the Company’s ability to realize its full potential.”

Jacob Frenkel, Bradley’s lead counsel and a former SEC enforcement lawyer and federal prosecutor, said:

“The company’s groundbreaking and cutting-edge technologies are a function of Mr. Bradley’s brilliance and vision. As a corporate leader, Mr. Bradley has a long-standing commitment to best practices in corporate governance.”

Mr. Bradley puts his investors first. When you’re out building and innovating and those you think you can trust decide to stage a corporate coup, the only place for relief is in court. Mr. Bradley will continue to fight for the shareholders and against those who put their own interests ahead of the company’s stakeholders.”

Read the full complaint here.

About Nathaniel Bradley:

Nathaniel Bradley is an inventor and technology executive who holds more than 70 patents. He founded and invented AudioEye, founded Intellectual Property Network Inc., and served as CTO of Marathon Patent Group (now Marathon Digital Holdings). In 2021, he founded Data Vault Holdings, whose assets were acquired in December 2024 by WiSA Technologies, the company that became Datavault AI. As CEO, he led the company through partnerships with IBM, Dolby Laboratories, and NYIAX, as well as the acquisition of CompuSystems assets.

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