TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced that it will host an Analyst Day on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00 am ET. Christian Weedbrook, Founder and Chief Executive Officer; Michael Trzupek, Chief Financial Officer; and Rafal Janik, Chief Operating Officer; will provide commentary on Xanadu’s current position, corporate strategy, and approach to scaling its photonic quantum platform. The live webcas ...

Core Viewpoint - Abony Acquisition Corp. I successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) of 23,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, including an over-allotment of 3,000,000 units, with each unit comprising one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant [1][2] Group 1: IPO Details - The units began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "AACOU" on February 19, 2026, with plans for separate trading of Class A ordinary shares and warrants under the symbols "AACO" and "AACOW" respectively [2] - The IPO generated gross proceeds of $230,000,000, which was placed in trust, with each unit sold in the public offering priced at $10.00 [3][4] Group 2: Private Placement - Concurrently, the company closed a private placement of 695,000 units at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $6,950,000, with Abony Sponsor I LLC purchasing 465,000 units and BTIG, LLC purchasing 230,000 units [3] - Each private placement unit also consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a redeemable warrant, similar to the public offering [3] Group 3: Business Strategy - Abony Acquisition Corp. I is a blank check company aiming to effect a business combination with one or more businesses, focusing on targets with an enterprise value of approximately $750 million to $1.5 billion, particularly in sectors like defense technology, advanced computing, software, and media [5]

AUSTIN, TX, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abony Acquisition Corp. I (Nasdaq: AACOU) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, which includes 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option in full, at a public offering price of $10.00 per unit. Each unit sold in the offering consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase on ...

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) has announced that it has upsized its previously announced At the Market Offering Program (the “ATM”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, at its discretion and from time to time, through H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”), common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Common Shares”) having an aggregate offering price of up to US$25,000,000. The ...

Core Insights - 22nd Century Group, Inc. ended 2025 with $7.1 million in cash and is debt-free, which supports its transition to growth [1][5] - The company is focusing on the commercial expansion of its VLN brand, which is expected to drive a shift towards higher-margin proprietary branded products [1][3] Preliminary Financial Results - The company anticipates fourth quarter 2025 net revenues of approximately $3.6 million, down from $4.0 million in the third quarter of 2025 [5] - For the full year 2025, net revenues are expected to be around $17.6 million, a decrease from $24.4 million in 2024 [5] - Total cartons shipped in the fourth quarter 2025 were approximately 0.3 million, compared to 0.5 million in the third quarter of 2025 [5] - The expected gross loss for the fourth quarter 2025 is approximately $0.8 million, an improvement from $1.1 million in the third quarter [5] - The expected operating loss for 2025 is $11.6 million, down from $14.0 million in 2024 [5] - Cash and equivalents at year-end were $7.1 million, with zero long-term debt after extinguishing remaining senior secured debt in 2025 [5] Strategic Focus - The company aims to expand VLN product distribution and consumer awareness while maintaining disciplined cost management and capital allocation [3] - The groundwork for growth is being laid following the fourth quarter launch of VLN and Partner VLN brands [3] - The company remains engaged with the FDA and public health stakeholders to drive health and wellness initiatives for smokers [3]

New York, NY, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Averin Capital Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 25,000,000 units. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $250,000,000. The Company’s units began trading on February 19, 2026 on the Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “ACAAU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one-sixth of one redeemable warrant, wit ...

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the “Company”), a registered investment advisory firm1 with longstanding experience in global markets and specialized sectors, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended December 31, 2025. Total assets under management (AUM) were approximately $1.5 billion at quarter-end, representing a 12% increase from the prior quarter and 5% higher than AUM at the end of the year-ago quarter. This ...

Core Viewpoint - Ottawa Bancorp, Inc. has extended its standstill agreement with the Stilwell Group, which will now remain effective until the close of business on the date of the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders [1] Group 1: Agreement Details - The original agreement was established on March 20, 2024, and was set to expire at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders [2] - The Company has agreed to nominate and support Mark D. Alcott for election to the Board of Directors for a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting [3] - The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to repurchase at least five percent of its outstanding shares during fiscal year 2026, subject to regulatory approvals [3] Group 2: Shareholder Information - The Stilwell Group owns 353,311 shares, representing 15.4% of the Company's common stock, and has regulatory approval to purchase up to 19.99% [4] - During the extended term of the Agreement, the Stilwell Group is restricted from acquiring additional shares, proposing any Company Transactions, or influencing the management of the Company [4] Group 3: Management Commentary - The President and CEO of the Company expressed satisfaction with Mr. Alcott's contributions to the Board and emphasized the commitment to capital management strategies to maximize stockholder value [5] - Mr. Alcott has indicated his eagerness to continue serving on the boards for the benefit of all stockholders [6]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Coastal Insurance Corporation (Nasdaq Ticker: ACIC) (“the Company”, “American Coastal” or “ACIC”), the insurance holding company of American Coastal Insurance Company (“AmCoastal”), announced today that Troy Crawford, MBA, CPCU, CLU, was appointed as Chief Underwriting Officer of ACIC. Crawford was appointed as Chief Underwriting Officer of AmCoastal in January 2025, overseeing underwriting strategy, risk selection, and portfolio performance a ...

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI), a global leader in professional services and investment management, announced today that it has amended its revolving credit facility. The amended agreement extends the maturity to February 2031, providing significant long-term financial flexibility. The amended agreement maintains the total credit facility at US$2.25 billion and now includes a US$250 million accordion feature. The updated terms provide enhanced flexibility to suppo ...