SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLE) ("Super League") today announced that its stockholders approved all proposals presented at Super League's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on October 16, 2026, including those related to the previously announced proposed strategic investment in Super League by Metaplanet, Inc. (TSE: 3350) ("Metaplanet").

Under the definitive agreement announced on August 18, 2026, Metaplanet, through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Holdings, Inc., will contribute 2,100 Bitcoin, together with $2.5 million in cash, to Super League at closing. Measured at the closing price of Bitcoin on the Coinbase Exchange at 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 14, 2026, the reference date under the agreement, the 2,100 Bitcoin was valued at approximately $132.1 million. As of October 16, 2026, that value had increased to approximately $170.0 million. Bitcoin's price is volatile and will continue to fluctuate.

The proposed transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including required filings with the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”).

Superplanet, Inc. At closing, Super League will be renamed "Superplanet, Inc." and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "SUPA." Super League’s advertising and media activation business will continue as a distinct operating segment. Matt Edelman will continue as Chief Executive Officer.

Initial Investment. In exchange for the Bitcoin and cash, Metaplanet will receive 44,859,400 shares of common stock at $3.00 per share at closing. The share count was fixed using Bitcoin's reference price on August 14, 2026 and will not vary with the price of Bitcoin before closing.

Additional Securities. At closing, Metaplanet will also receive 100 shares of convertible perpetual preferred stock, carrying certain governance and voting rights, and ten-year warrants to purchase up to 381,000,000 shares of common stock in four tranches, with exercise prices stepping up from $3.00 to $33.50 per share. Additionally, for 24 months after closing, Metaplanet will have the right to subscribe for up to 2,100,000 shares of non-convertible junior liquidity preferred stock, with a stated value of $100.00 per share, and invest up to an additional $210.0 million in Superplanet.

Five-Year Lock-Up. Metaplanet has agreed to a five-year lock-up for all shares of common stock that will be issued to Metaplanet at closing and any shares that may be issued upon exercise of its warrants or conversion of its convertible perpetual preferred stock, subject to certain exceptions.

A Platform Built for the Long Term

At closing, the Bitcoin will arrive in kind, establishing Superplanet's treasury without the need to source, time and execute open-market purchases. Metaplanet's lock-up reflects a commitment measured in years. The proposed transaction will create a platform spanning two of the world's principal capital markets, Nasdaq and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, each with its own investor base and currency, compounding a single group-level Bitcoin position.

"I’m deeply grateful to our stockholders for their support. Their approval brings us one step closer to redefining what this company can become,” said Matt Edelman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Super League. “If the transaction closes, we would no longer be defined solely by our current scale. Alongside an operating business that continues to serve many of the world’s most recognizable brands, we would have a treasury seeded with 2,100 Bitcoin and the long-term backing of one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders globally."

About Super League
Super League Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.3 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. Super League generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, all statements regarding the proposed transaction with Metaplanet (the “Transaction”); the value of Bitcoin received by Super League in exchange for the shares of Super League common stock to be issued to Metaplanet; the value of Super League, assuming the consummation of the Transaction; Super League becoming controlled by Metaplanet following the closing of the Transaction; Super League’s new business strategy regarding a Bitcoin treasury model; the anticipated benefits, structure and key terms of the Transaction; expected timing for consummating the Transaction; strategic transactions and partnerships; and capital structure, liquidity, and financing activities. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry and markets in which Super League operates, management’s current beliefs, and certain assumptions made by Super League, all of which are subject to change.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, these are based only on Super League’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, these are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Super League’s control. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statements. Neither Super League nor any other person assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events.

Important risk factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the market price of Bitcoin and any associated unrealized gains or losses on digital assets, including accounting treatment relating to Super League's Bitcoin holdings; changes in securities laws or other laws or regulations, or the adoption of new laws or regulations, relating to Bitcoin that adversely affect the price of bitcoin or Super League’s ability to transact in or own Bitcoin; the impact of the availability of spot exchange traded products and other investment vehicles for Bitcoin and other digital assets; a decrease in liquidity in the markets in which Bitcoin is traded; security breaches, cyberattacks, unauthorized access, loss of private keys, fraud or other circumstances or events that result in the loss of Super League’s Bitcoin; impacts to the price and rate of adoption of bitcoin associated with financial difficulties and bankruptcies of various participants in the digital asset industry; the extent and timing of market acceptance of Super League’s new product offerings; Super League’s ability to create customer demand and adoption trends; Super League’s ability to successfully integrate new technologies and partnerships; the consummation of the Transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including the satisfaction of closing conditions; Super League’s ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standards; access to, and the cost of, capital; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Super League’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Super League’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, Super League’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Any forward-looking statement made by Super League in this press release is based only on information currently available to Super League and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by law, Super League undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Relations Contact:
Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) (the “Company”), a play-first advertising and audience intelligence company, and Virtual Vote, co-founded by Justin W. Hochberg, today announced a nonpartisan civic engagement campaign on Discord with HeadCount, the national nonpartisan organization that has registered more than 1.7 million new voters since 2004.The program, aiming to reach 5 million users, runs inside vibrant Discord gaming communities, including fan communities for Roblox, Genshin Impact, and Rocket League, with a simple ask to check their status and register to vote ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

The initiative builds on a 2024 Virtual Vote Roblox campaign that recorded 3 million visits, 100 million media impressions and nearly 4,000 voter registrations or registration-status checks. Created by Virtual Vote with HeadCount and Super League, the campaign engaged 500,000 players in an interactive nonpartisan Electoral College game, combining voter education with virtual fashion and entertainment. Players entered through popular experiences including Livetopia and Karlie Kloss’s Fashion Klossette, as an extension of HeadCount’s prolific Good to Vote sweepstakes campaign with creator-designed digital items and opportunities involving Sabrina Carpenter, Jimmy Kimmel, and Olympian Jamie Anderson helping attract participation.

With 90 million daily active users, Discord offers a way to bring voter education into the gaming communities where young people already gather. HeadCount partnered with Super League to pilot a nonpartisan campaign that gives players a reason to pay attention to civic information. Participants can opt in to watch a short HeadCount video, earn an in-app Discord reward, and enter a sweepstakes for a trip to a 2027 GalaxyCon event. No purchase, voter registration, or voting is required to participate. The goal is simple: help young adults check their registration status and make a plan to vote.

“For more than two decades, HeadCount has met young people where they already are, and today that includes the Discord communities where they hang out with friends every night,” said Tappan Vickery, Vice President of Strategy & Programs at HeadCount. “Working with Super League and Virtual Vote lets us bring civic information into those spaces in a way that is authentic, not intrusive, and gives young gamers a fun and easy way to get ready for November 3. What we learn together will shape how we reach this generation well beyond this election.”

“Discord is a daily habit for Gen Z gamers - a perfect place for HeadCount to engage this important next-gen audience,” said Rhiannon Apple, EVP Commercial Operations at Super League. “Rewarded video is a comfortable and familiar advertising format to inform young people in a nonpartisan manner to check their registration and make a plan to vote. We also know that placement matters. The Discord Event is driving 175% higher engagement than a standard community post.”

“We’re putting democracy in the group chat,” said Justin W. Hochberg, founder of Virtual Vote. “This election, we’re aiming to reach five million people on Discord and continue building gaming into one of the most powerful forces for voter participation by 2028.”

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market continues to expand.

About Virtual Vote

Virtual Vote is a nonpartisan initiative co-founded by Justin W. Hochberg. In 2024, it brought together a consortium of more than 30 companies to pioneer a new approach to civic engagement on Roblox, combining gaming, virtual fashion and voter education. Today, Virtual Vote is expanding across emerging platforms and digital communities to reach people conventional outreach often misses. Guided by consumer behavior and culture, it brings civic information into the places people play, connect and discover—building toward broader participation in 2028.

About HeadCount

HeadCount Contact: press@headcount.org

HeadCount uses the power of music, culture, and community to turn fans into voters. They're a national, nonpartisan organization working to get more young people civically engaged than any other nonprofit in the country. They meet young people where they already are, at concerts, festivals, and online, and make it easy to register to vote, learn about elections, and take part in democracy.

Since 2004, they've registered over 1.7 million new voters through their work with artists like Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter, Green Day, Dead & Co, Billie Eilish, and Alicia Keys. Their award-winning digital campaigns have driven tens of millions of voting actions, while their 150,000+ volunteer squad can be seen at more than 1,500 live events each year. They believe democracy works best when everyone has a voice. By removing barriers and keeping information simple and accessible, they help more people, especially young voters, shape the future.

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Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact:

Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLE) (“Super League” or the “Company”), an audience intelligence and media activation company trusted by global brands to reach and engage people who play video games across the digital advertising landscape, issued a letter to stockholders from the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Matt Edelman.

Dear Fellow Stockholders,

On August 18, 2026, Super League announced what I believe is the most consequential transaction in our history.

With approval from you, our stockholders, at our 2026 Annual Meeting on October 16, 2026, and satisfaction of other closing conditions, we are on track to become part of a global platform with access to public capital markets in both the U.S. and Japan. More specifically, after closing, we would remain a Nasdaq-listed company, subject to the approval of Nasdaq, while also becoming a company controlled by Metaplanet Inc. (“Metaplanet”) (TSE:3350), a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company and the third largest corporate Bitcoin holder in the world (as of August 18, 2026).

Also upon closing, we would have a new name - Superplanet, Inc. - representing both our legacy and our new partnership with Metaplanet.

There are many details to this transaction, all available in our definitive proxy statement filed on September 25, 2026. I want to use this letter to focus on something critically important: why we believe it can fundamentally change the opportunity for our stockholders.

For the past eighteen months, my focus has been on ensuring Super League could pursue an open-ended future enabled by a stable foundation. We eliminated debt, reduced costs, simplified our capital structure and strengthened the underlying business. We did that work because it was necessary. But it also created new possibilities - possibilities uniquely available to a clean, compliant, unencumbered Nasdaq company in a market that rewards scale, business model diversification, cost discipline and global relevance.

This transaction represents that exact type of opportunity, offering Super League and our stockholders a future of an entirely different scale.

I appreciate having this chance to share more about why we are so invigorated by this transformational trajectory.

A Commitment Designed for the Long Term

It is important to understand what Metaplanet is bringing to Super League and the conviction behind that commitment.

In just over two years, Metaplanet has built one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries in the world. Upon successfully closing this transaction, Metaplanet is expected to contribute 2,100 of its own Bitcoin to Super League and become the Company's controlling stockholder. Equally important, Metaplanet has agreed to a five-year lock-up covering its shares of common stock received at closing, as well as shares of common stock it would receive through the exercise or conversion of additional securities contemplated by the transaction.

That matters.

Metaplanet is not approaching Super League as a short-term financial investment. It is committing its Bitcoin, its balance sheet, its capital markets expertise and learnings from both successes and setbacks in building one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries. Most meaningful to SLE stockholders, Metaplanet is locking in its equity ownership for an initial period of five years — reflecting Metaplanet’s long-term commitment to Super League rather than prioritizing near-term liquidity.

That kind of commitment doesn't happen by accident, and it doesn't happen without conviction.

We also believe Metaplanet's decision to build its U.S. platform through Super League is a validation of what our team has accomplished. Super League brings an established management team and operating infrastructure, a decade of experience working with many of the world's largest consumer brands, and an understanding of the psychographic, behavioral, and lifestyle traits of the global population of consumers who play video games. We see that kind of reach into a digitally native community as an advantage and believe it could position Superplanet to lead in introducing Bitcoin, and the companies building around it, to the next generation.

We’re not trading in our assets. We’re building on top of them.

Why Bitcoin

I want to spend a moment here, because not every stockholder reading this letter follows Bitcoin closely, and you shouldn't need to do so in order to understand the fundamental reasons for this transaction.

Start with something more familiar: money itself. Governments around the world have spent recent years expanding the supply of their currencies to meet specific needs. While the benefits occupy most of the headlines, there is also a cost. When more currency enters a system, each existing unit tends to be worth a little less, which has the effect of lowering the value of what people have worked to save.

This isn't a new phenomenon, but the pace of it has accelerated, and it's part of why a growing number of companies, central banks and long-term investors have started paying closer attention to assets that cannot simply be increased on demand.

Bitcoin is one of those assets, and in our opinion, a key asset that a company in today’s global economy can hold on its balance sheet. We believe Bitcoin is a highly liquid store of value, with supply that is fixed by code rather than policy. That doesn't make it risk-free. However, it can be a credible solution to a real and growing problem.

We're not asking our stockholders to become Bitcoin experts or to agree with every argument its advocates make. We're asking you to consider the value of supporting a company that takes seriously how much harder a saved dollar has to work today just to be worth the same tomorrow.

Bitcoin's price can be volatile, sometimes sharply so, and nothing here is a prediction about where it would trade next month, next quarter or beyond. Our conviction rests on its potential long-term properties, not its short-term path. And we’re not carrying that conviction alone. With the approval of our stockholders and satisfaction of other closing conditions, we would stand as part of a new global platform with Metaplanet, whose disciplined stewardship of a corporate Bitcoin treasury gives us a model already operating successfully at scale.

Two Businesses, One Company

I want to be direct about something important: this is not a pivot away from Super League's operating business. With Metaplanet as our partner and parent company, we would be launching an additional business line, running in parallel with what we already do every day.

While the Bitcoin treasury would be our primary driver of enterprise growth, we expect our gaming media and advertising business to continue alongside it, with continuity across our management team, employees, customers and brand partners, as described in our definitive proxy statement. We remain focused on our path to stronger financial outcomes. Nothing about our commitment to stabilizing and improving the results of that business changes as a result of this transaction.

Alongside it, we would be adding a second, powerful new engine: a Bitcoin treasury, set to be seeded with an investment of 2,100 Bitcoin - worth approximately $132 million as of the closing price of Bitcoin on the Coinbase Exchange at 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 14, 2026 - the largest single investment in Super League's history. While the value of Bitcoin remains volatile, it is worth noting the value of 2,100 Bitcoin as of the closing market price of Bitcoin on the Coinbase Exchange at 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on October 2, 2026 increased to approximately $179 million. 

The transaction structure also provides for warrants and other investment rights that could potentially provide substantial additional capital to Superplanet over time if exercised, as described in our definitive proxy statement. Superplanet also would be able to pursue independent direct capital raises based on market conditions. We would intend to pursue such opportunities thoughtfully, favoring structures that grow Bitcoin per share for our stockholders.

These two businesses are not as disconnected as they may first appear. The consumers we reach every day - people who play video games - demonstrate ongoing comfort with digital ownership, specifically of assets within video games, which they choose to purchase, trade, and value based on a combination of personal conviction and in-game dynamics. We believe that behavior creates real commercial opportunity. We've spent years helping brands build relationships with gaming audiences; we see the same potential in helping expand Bitcoin awareness and ownership within that same audience, and in time, developing unique programs that bring brands into the Bitcoin economy. We don't need to force these connections, but where they may meet naturally, we would strive to be first.

Two businesses, each capable of creating increasing value on its own terms, operating under one roof.

Changing the Ceiling

I also want to speak candidly to stockholders who have been with Super League for some time.

We have made real progress over the past year. But leading up to the announcement of this transaction, that progress had not yet translated into the public-market value that stockholders have hoped we would achieve. That has been frustrating for all of our stakeholders, including you, as well as for our employees and certainly for me.

We could have kept working inside those constraints. Instead, we chose to try to change them.

This transaction would not guarantee an outcome. Bitcoin will fluctuate. Capital markets will shift. Our execution will matter enormously, and the transaction itself remains subject to our stockholders’ approval and other closing conditions. Yet in sum, I believe the ceiling on what Super League can become as Superplanet would be significantly transformed.

Upon closing, we would no longer be defined solely by the scale of our current business. We would have a meaningful Bitcoin treasury, the backing of one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders globally, and a platform spanning Nasdaq and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The Journey Ahead

For stockholders who have stayed with us through the harder chapters, I believe this transaction is what we have worked hard to earn: a path to a larger future, not just a bigger balance sheet.

Our ambition isn't simply to own Bitcoin. Rather, it’s to build Superplanet into a company that combines disciplined capital allocation, an operating business with growth in its future, and the full weight of Metaplanet behind us as a majority stockholder for the long-term.

There is substantial work in front of us, and there will be volatility along the way. But for the first time in several years, we have a business positioned to compete for capital at a scale we would be less likely to achieve on an isolated path.

Your vote at our Annual Meeting on October 16, 2026 is how this future happens. With our definitive proxy statement now available, this letter is meant to express why I personally believe in what we are pursuing through this transaction and share my conviction that the proposals in front of you deserve your support.

Voting

For your convenience, contact information for our proxy solicitor is immediately below. They can assist in the voting process:

Advantage Proxy, Inc.
Toll Free: 1-877-870-8565
Collect: 1-206-870-8565
Email: ksmith@advantageproxy.com 

In closing, I am deeply grateful to our stockholders, to the team members whose work propelled us to this moment, and to Metaplanet for the confidence it has placed in our team.

Super League built the foundation. Superplanet would give us the chance to scale on top of it — together.

Matt Edelman
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President
Super League Enterprise, Inc.

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.3 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves.

Important Information About the Annual Meeting and Where to Find It

The Company has filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC on September 25, 2026 in connection with its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Company may also file other documents with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting. This document is not a substitute for the definitive proxy statement or any other document which the Company may file with the SEC. Investors and stockholders are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and any other relevant documents that are or will be filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements thereto, carefully and in its entirety because they contain or will contain important information regarding the proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting, the proposed transaction with Metaplanet (the “Metaplanet Transaction”) and related risks and matters. The definitive proxy statement and other filings are available free of charge through the SEC's website.

Participants in the Solicitation

Super League and certain of its directors, executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Super League’s stockholders in connection with the Metaplanet Transaction. Additional information regarding the identity of the participants, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the definitive proxy statement and other materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Metaplanet Transaction. You may obtain copies of these documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC free of charge. All such documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or Super League’s website at www.superleague.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, all statements regarding the Metaplanet Transaction; the value of Bitcoin received by Super League in exchange for the shares of Super League common stock to be issued to Metaplanet; Super League’s value, assuming the consummation of the Metaplanet Transaction; Super League becoming controlled by Metaplanet following the closing of the Metaplanet Transaction; Super League’s new business strategy regarding a Bitcoin treasury model; Super League’s ability to raise capital after the consummation of the Metaplanet Transaction, including the sale of preferred shares to purchase additional Bitcoin; terms of potential preferred stock to be issued should the Metaplanet Transaction be consummated; publishing of Bitcoin-related metrics after the consummation of the Metaplanet Transaction; the transaction structure and key terms of the Metaplanet Transaction; and the approval by Super League’s stockholders in connection with the Metaplanet Transaction; Super League’s ability to maintain compliance with the Listing Rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market; strategic transactions and partnerships; and capital structure, liquidity, and financing activities. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates, management’s current beliefs, and certain assumptions made by the Company, all of which are subject to change.

Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, these are based only on Super League’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, these are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Super League’s control. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statements. Neither Super League nor any other person assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events.

Important risk factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the market price of bitcoin and any associated unrealized gains or losses on digital assets, including accounting treatment relating to the Company's bitcoin holdings; changes in securities laws or other laws or regulations, or the adoption of new laws or regulations, relating to bitcoin that adversely affect the price of bitcoin or Super League’s ability to transact in or own bitcoin; the impact of the availability of spot exchange traded products and other investment vehicles for bitcoin and other digital assets; a decrease in liquidity in the markets in which bitcoin is traded; security breaches, cyberattacks, unauthorized access, loss of private keys, fraud or other circumstances or events that result in the loss of Super League’s bitcoin; impacts to the price and rate of adoption of bitcoin associated with financial difficulties and bankruptcies of various participants in the digital asset industry; the extent and timing of market acceptance of Super League’s new product offerings; the Company’s ability to create customer demand and adoption trends; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate new technologies and partnerships; the consummation of the Metaplanet Transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including the satisfaction of closing conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market continued listing standards; access to, and the cost of, capital; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release is based only on information currently available to Super League and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Relations Contact:
Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLE) ("Super League"), a play-first advertising and audience intelligence company, working alongside Panda Express’s Media AOR, The Many, has helped Panda Express evolve a short-term gaming test into an always-on presence across Fortnite and Roblox. The multi-phase program meets the brand’s next-generation target of 18-to-34-year-olds inside gaming platforms that reach an estimated 220 million monthly active players globally, combined. Over 18 months of continuous projects, strong results justified scaling the initiative, turning it into a standing platform that Panda Express controls.

“The brands that treat gaming like a media buy get a flight that runs and ends. We push our partners toward something different and give them a reason for fans to come back between campaigns, not just during them,” added Rhiannon Apple, EVP, Super League. “The past 18 months offer third-party proof that in-game exposure moves real brand metrics.”

Proving the Concept

The program began in the second half of 2025, when Panda Express launched inside Fortnite and Roblox. Early activations centered around major cultural moments, including a festive Lunar New Year celebration featuring the brand mascot, Pei Pei. Players were invited to sample virtual menu favorites like Honey Walnut Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken, and The Original Orange Chicken within custom game environments.

Player reactions were overwhelmingly positive, as gamers praised the seamless integration and interactive mini-games that felt native to the player experience rather than like intrusive advertising. This enthusiastic feedback shaped every phase that followed.

The results validated the strategy of returning to immersive platforms. On Roblox, analysis comparing exposed players to control groups showed that players who recalled the activation were more likely to consider Panda Express for near-term purchase and significantly more likely to recommend the brand to friends, signaling meaningful mid- and lower-funnel lift. On Fortnite, in-game survey results showed strong awareness and positive brand perception among exposed players, reinforcing gameplay as a high-performing environment for engaging Gen Z.

“Repeat investment only happens when the results are there,” said Rhiannon Apple, EVP, Client Strategy at Super League. “The brand lift data, combined with authentic player enthusiasm, made it clear this was a program worth re-activating. Together with Panda Express and The Many, we’re continuing to prove that play can be a measurable, repeatable growth strategy for brands.”

Proving the Impact

Expanding upon the learnings, the initiative transitioned into custom integrations throughout early 2026, incorporating cinematic scenes within Fortnite and a pop-up Roblox obstacle course. This phase focused on measuring brand-specific KPIs and achieving meaningful reach.

The same Nielsen study also validated that virtual environments drive core commercial metrics, with all key variances reaching statistical significance at a 90% confidence threshold.

• In-game exposure produced a 3 percentage point uplift in overall Brand Awareness.
• Interactive mechanics successfully nurtured audiences throughout the funnel, resulting in a 3 percentage point lift in both Brand Consideration (67% compared to 64%) and Brand Recommendation (64% compared to 61%).
• Exposed players demonstrated markedly higher ad and transaction recall relative to the unexposed baseline:
  • Overall brand recognition held exceptionally firm across both platform communities, cementing Panda Express's market position among young consumers.
  • Virtual placement boosted overall campaign recall by 9 percentage points compared to unexposed audiences.
  • When surveyed regarding recent dining choices across competitive quick-service options:
    • Exposed gamers reflected a 5% increase in near-term restaurant visits versus the control group.
    • Engaging virtual narrative elements and reward touchpoints effectively linked digital engagement to real-world store purchases.
  • When evaluating likelihood of near-term visits: Campaign participation created a 5-percentage-point shift toward high purchase intent over a 30-day window.
    • Native virtual touchpoints and menu features (including Hot Orange Chicken) systematically converted casual play into active purchasing consideration.
      
      

Scaling Into an Always-On Ecosystem

With the concept and the impact both proven, the second half of 2026 marks the program's evolution from campaign to marketing platform. Rather than running another flight, Panda Express now maintains a standing, cross-platform presence:

On Fortnite:

• Three additional map integrations, each matched to a limited-time menu item
• Persistent in-game billboards running the full six-month flight, keeping the brand present between activations
  
  

On Roblox:

• The Panda Express Obby relaunched as a standalone, always-on destination rather than a campaign-length experience
• Six monthly content updates including new NPCs, seasonal courses, and menu tie-ins to keep the world current
  
  

Industry Recognition

The program's innovation has been recognized externally. The Panda Express x Super League gaming integration, "Leveling Up," won a 2025 Planning & Buying Award in the New / Emerging / Experimental Media category, recognizing first-to-market media developed by The Many for Panda Express. That campaign brought back Hot Orange Chicken for a limited time, integrating it directly into Fortnite and Roblox gameplay through in-game billboard teasers and 3D Pei Pei characters, driving 16% engagement rates in Roblox and 537,000 engagements in Fortnite, alongside 450,000 total engagements and 265,000 cutscene views that ran without interrupting gameplay. Additionally, the Lunar New Year program for 2026 has been named a finalist for OMMA 2026 Gaming.

The Discipline of the Approach

Across 18 months of deliberate testing and execution, from initial Hot Orange Chicken promotion to high-impact custom maps, each phase was designed to answer a specific question before scaling: could in-game menu integrations engage this audience? Did that engagement translate into measurable brand lift? Could the result be sustained as a standing platform rather than a recurring cost?

The answers were a resounding yes.

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market continues to expand.

About Panda Express

Panda Express is the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in the United States, founded in 1983 by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng. Known for pioneering iconic dishes like The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning favorites such as Honey Walnut Shrimp and Kung Pao Chicken, Panda Express continues to inspire better lives through food, culture, and community. With more than 2,500 locations nationwide and a growing international presence, Panda Express brings American Chinese cuisine to generations of fans around the world.

Through Panda Cares®, the company’s philanthropic arm, Panda Express has raised more than $415 million to support education, health, and disaster relief efforts, positively impacting millions of lives since 1999. For more information, visit pandaexpress.com or follow Panda Express on social media.

About The Many

The Many is an independent full-service advertising agency, serving as Media AOR for Panda Express, based in Los Angeles that specializes in harnessing audience participation. They believe the most valuable brands of the future will be built by their most active participants—not passive audiences. A three-time AdAge Small Agency of the Year winner and holder of three world records, they steward more than $100M in paid media and have been creatively awarded at Cannes, D&AD, One Show, and beyond. Operating within The Many Group’s borderless ecosystem, the agency delivers both project-based and AOR partnerships. The Many doesn’t do passive. They don’t lead with process; they lead with participation. www.themany.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” “could,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “potential,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar references to future periods, or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Super League’s expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, these are based only on Super League’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, these are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Super League’s control. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statements. Neither Super League nor any other person assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Please review other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Super League’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Super League with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations Contact:
Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League (Nasdaq: SLE), an audience intelligence and media activation company trusted by global brands to reach and influence people who play video games across the digital landscape, today released a new white paper, "The Renaissance of Instant Play on the Web," examining the resurgence of browser-based gaming as one of culture's largest and most overlooked play-first audiences.

The white paper finds that 46% of online consumers ages 13 to 55 play web games monthly (according to the Google x Newzoo Whitepaper, "How to win with H5 gamers"). Much of that scale sits with Poki, the largest web gaming platform, which topped 100 million monthly active players in 2026, a tenfold increase since 2020. Poki is one of several platforms, alongside CrazyGames, Coolmath Games and Friv, that have reached significant independent scale, yet the category remains largely absent from traditional brand media planning.

"Brands want to be where active, engaged audiences spend their time, and web-based games are one of the biggest, most overlooked examples of that today," said Rhiannon Apple, EVP Commercial Operations at Super League. "Through our partnership with leading web gaming platforms like Poki, we're bringing brands custom integrations and measurable media units within curated, brand-safe environments, backed by the appeal of hugely popular titles like Subway Surfers. Everything we've proven in UGC gaming - what drives engagement, what earns trust, what performs - we're now bringing to one of the largest under-monetized audiences in the space."

The white paper also points to depth, not just reach. 86% of web gamers play weekly or more often, and 37% play multiple times a day. Sessions run long: more than a quarter last over 30 minutes, and only 4% wrap up in under five. Unlike platforms where ads interrupt gameplay, web gamers treat them as the price of admission: 94% recall seeing ads, and many actively prefer rewarded formats over other ad types.

One recent campaign shows what that opportunity looks like in practice: L'Oréal's CeraVe built a custom CeraVe Pharmacy inside Poki's Sprint League, where players use CeraVe products to clear oil and bacteria. Players spent an average of five minutes engaging with the brand, 231 times longer than a typical piece of social content.

It's the kind of engagement most media plans aren't built to capture, and exactly the audience this report argues brands can no longer afford to ignore.

The full white paper, including audience data by platform and age group, and a three-step framework for brands entering web gaming, is available at https://www.superleague.com/instantplayreport2026.

About Super League
Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market continues to expand.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” “could,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “potential,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar references to future periods, or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Super League’s expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, these are based only on Super League’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, these are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Super League’s control. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statements. Neither Super League nor any other person assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Please review other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Super League’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Super League with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations Contact:

Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

Five-year Metaplanet lock-up reflects long-term commitment as Nasdaq and Tokyo Stock Exchange platforms unite under a single Bitcoin treasury strategy

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and TOKYO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLE) (“Super League”) and Metaplanet, Inc. (“Metaplanet”) (TSE: 3350) today announced a definitive agreement pursuant to which Metaplanet, through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Holdings, Inc., will contribute 2,100 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $132.1 million, together with $2.5 million in cash, to Super League in exchange for 44,859,400 shares of common stock at a price of $3.00 per share, shares of preferred stock and warrants in Super League. Upon closing the proposed transaction, Super League will be renamed “Superplanet, Inc.” and become a consolidated subsidiary of Metaplanet, with Metaplanet holding approximately 95.7% of Superplanet’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock (approximately 93.6%, assuming exercise of Super League’s outstanding pre-funded warrants), creating a Bitcoin treasury platform spanning the Nasdaq Capital Market and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

The proposed transaction is a strategic investment in Super League, an existing Nasdaq-listed operating company, through a private placement of newly issued securities. It is not a reverse takeover or SPAC transaction. Super League will remain listed on Nasdaq with its established gaming media business intact, now backed by a long-term, majority owner who is committed to disciplined capital allocation and enduring shareholder value.

A U.S. Bitcoin Treasury Platform, Backed by Metaplanet

Superplanet is designed to give U.S. investors a new way to own a Bitcoin treasury: a Nasdaq-listed company with 2,100 BTC at closing, the backing of a sponsor that holds 43,000 BTC presently, and an operating business that generates revenue alongside the treasury. The Bitcoin treasury is expected to become a primary driver of Superplanet’s long-term shareholder value. Superplanet will secure capital in the U.S. and Metaplanet will continue to secure capital in Japan. Together, Superplanet and Metaplanet will form a consolidated group that will fund long-term accumulation of Bitcoin from two of the world’s principal capital markets.

All capital that Superplanet secures without increasing its shares of common stock, by issuing securities such as perpetual preferred stock, is anticipated to increase the Bitcoin per share of Superplanet’s common stock. Such capital financings are also expected to increase the Bitcoin attributable to each Metaplanet share. The Bitcoin that is contributed by the consolidated group will not leave the group, and Superplanet’s Bitcoin will be consolidated within Metaplanet’s financial statements.

Superplanet will operate with the support of the Metaplanet group through its balance sheet, its capital markets track record and its operating know-how developed across capital allocation, Bitcoin financial management and income-generating Bitcoin strategies. The result is a consolidated group with two listed Bitcoin treasury platforms – one in Japan and one in the U.S. – each with its own investor base and its own currency, compounding a single group-level Bitcoin position. As a listed member of the consolidated group, Superplanet is designed to access capital at a cost and scale that may not otherwise be available to a company of its size. For more information, visit www.superplanet.com.

Leadership Perspective

Simon Gerovich, Chief Executive Officer of Metaplanet, commented: “We’ve built one of the world’s largest Bitcoin treasuries from Japan. Superplanet is how we build in America, the deepest capital market in the world. We are putting our own Bitcoin in, locking up our shares, and backing Super League with our balance sheet and expertise. It is one consolidated Bitcoin position, compounding through two listed platforms in Japan and in the U.S.”

Matthew Edelman, Chief Executive Officer of Super League, commented: “Over the past year, we did the hard work of eliminating debt, reducing costs, and simplifying our capital structure. That discipline created the foundation for this type of transformative opportunity. We believe Bitcoin is the strongest monetary asset available for a corporate balance sheet in today’s fiscal environment. Together with Metaplanet, we are adding a powerful new engine for enterprise growth alongside our established business helping many of the world’s largest brands reach and influence consumers across a global population of 3.3 billion video game players. This is more than a transaction. It’s the beginning of a new model for how a public company can build long-term shareholder value around Bitcoin.”

Summary of Proposed Transaction

Initial Investment. 2,100 BTC, or approximately 4.9% of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings, together with $2.5 million in cash, for 44,859,400 shares of common stock at $3.00 per share, in an aggregate investment of approximately $134.6 million. The number of shares was fixed by using the closing market price of Bitcoin on the Coinbase Exchange at 4:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 14, 2026, and rounded to the nearest 100 shares. It will not vary with the price of Bitcoin before closing.

Ownership. Metaplanet will hold approximately 95.7% of Superplanet’s issued and outstanding common stock after closing (approximately 93.6%, assuming exercise of Superplanet’s outstanding pre-funded warrants).

Preferred Stock. Metaplanet will hold 100 shares of convertible perpetual preferred stock after closing, which will give Metaplanet certain voting rights, including the right to designate a majority of the directors on Superplanet’s Board of Directors.

Warrants. Metaplanet will receive ten-year warrants to purchase up to 381,000,000 shares of common stock in four tranches at various exercise prices. Evo Fund, an investor, will separately receive warrants to purchase up to 10,000,000 shares of common stock in two tranches at various exercise prices.

Subscription Right. For 24 months after closing, Metaplanet will have the right to subscribe for up to 2,100,000 shares of non-convertible junior liquidity preferred stock, with a stated value of $100.00 per share, allowing Metaplanet to invest up to an additional $210.0 million in Superplanet.

Lock-Up. All shares of common stock that will be issued to Metaplanet at closing or may be issued to Metaplanet upon exercise of any Metaplanet warrants or conversion of any convertible perpetual preferred stock will be subject to a five-year lock-up. Metaplanet will be a long-term, strategic holder of its position in Superplanet.

At-Market Issuance. Securities will be issued at the approximate closing market price of Super League’s common stock on August 17, 2026. The Metaplanet warrants carry fixed exercise prices that increase by tranche, ranging from $3.00 to $33.50 per share. There is also no discounted third-party financing.

Name Change. Super League will change its corporate name to “Superplanet, Inc.” and ticker symbol to “SUPA” at closing. Super League’s advertising and media activation business, built from more than a decade of serving many of the world’s largest brands, will continue as a distinct operating segment.

Leadership. Matthew Edelman, Chief Executive Officer of Super League, will become Chief Executive Officer of Superplanet. The Chairman of Superplanet’s Board of Directors will be designated by Metaplanet upon closing. Superplanet’s Board of Directors will initially consist of nine directors, with five designated by Metaplanet, including Simon Gerovich, Frederick Towfigh, and John H. Whitehouse III (with the remaining two designees to be named prior to closing), and four continuing Super League directors, including Matthew Edelman.

Closing. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Super League’s stockholders, required filings with Nasdaq and applicable regulatory procedures in the U.S. and Japan.

Proposed Business Strategy

Super League and Metaplanet believe the U.S. market for preferred securities issued by Bitcoin treasury companies has achieved meaningful scale, and there is opportunity for a new issuer to enter the market with the backing of an established sponsor’s balance sheet.

Superplanet’s Bitcoin will be held as the collateral base for potential future issuances of perpetual preferred stock, which is permanent equity capital with no maturity or scheduled repayment that can be structured as non-convertible, raising capital with limited long-term dilution of common stockholders. Superplanet, together with Metaplanet, will size any potential issuance conservatively against asset coverage over time. Operating income and other non-dilutive cash flow will contribute to servicing dividends. Metaplanet’s entire economic interest in Superplanet, including its common stock, preferred stock, and warrants, will rank junior to any future preferred stock that Superplanet may issue.

Metaplanet also intends to explore, subject to applicable Japan and U.S. regulatory requirements, the potential participation of an existing subsidiary in the distribution in Japan of securities that Superplanet may issue in the future. No decision to issue or offer any security has been made at this time.

Superplanet plans to publish its own Bitcoin-per-share metrics after closing, consistent with the disclosure practices that Metaplanet maintains today. Metaplanet will report its metrics on a consolidated basis.

About Super League
Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.3 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. Super League generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves. For more information, visit www.superleague.com.

About Metaplanet
Metaplanet (TSE: 3350 / OTCQX: MPJPY) is a Tokyo-listed company building Bitcoin-based financial products and infrastructure. As of August 18, 2026, Metaplanet held 43,000 BTC, as the third largest corporate Bitcoin treasury among publicly traded companies in the world. On that foundation, Metaplanet operates a growing group of financial businesses: a licensed securities firm, an asset management arm, a Bitcoin income generation business, a venture investment program, and Japan’s leading Bitcoin media and education platforms. For more information, visit www.metaplanet.jp/en.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction (the “Transaction”), Super League will file a proxy statement with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Schedule 14A (the “Proxy Statement”), the definitive version of which will be sent or provided to Super League’s stockholders. Super League may also file other documents with the SEC regarding the Transaction. This press release is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document which Super League may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and securityholders may obtain a free copy of the Proxy Statement (when it is filed and becomes available) and other documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC, free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or Super League’s website at www.superleague.com.

Participants in the Solicitation
Super League and certain of its directors, executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Super League’s stockholders in connection with the Transaction. Additional information regarding the identity of the participants, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the Proxy Statement and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Transaction (if and when they become available). You may obtain copies of these documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC free of charge. All such documents, when filed or furnished, are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or Super League’s website at www.superleague.com.

No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The securities to be issued in the Transaction have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold, absent registration or an applicable exemption.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” “could,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “potential,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar references to future periods, or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Super League’s expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding: (i) the value of Bitcoin to be received by Super League in exchange for shares of Super League common stock to be issued to Metaplanet; (ii) the value of Super League, assuming consummation of the Transaction; (iii) Super League becoming a consolidated subsidiary of Metaplanet; (iv) Super League’s new business strategy regarding a Bitcoin treasury model; (v) Super League’s ability to raise capital after consummation of the Transaction, including through potential future issuances of preferred stock to purchase additional Bitcoin; (vi) terms of potential future issuances of preferred stock if the Transaction is consummated; (vii) publishing of Bitcoin-related metrics after consummation of the Transaction; (viii) anticipated benefits, key terms and structure of the Transaction; (ix) approval by Super League’s stockholders in connection with the Transaction; (x) anticipated timing for consummating the Transaction; and (xi) Super League’s business strategy and plan moving forward. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, these are based only on Super League’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, these are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Super League’s control. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statements. Neither Super League nor any other person assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events.

Important risk factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) fluctuations in the market price of Bitcoin and any associated unrealized gains or losses on digital assets, including accounting treatment relating to Super League’s Bitcoin holdings; (ii) changes in securities laws or other laws or regulations, or the adoption of new laws or regulations, relating to Bitcoin that adversely affect the price of Bitcoin or Super League’s ability to transact in or own Bitcoin; (iii) future changes in Super League’s tax earnings and profits that may impact return of capital tax treatment on future dividends on perpetual preferred stock; (iv) the impact of the availability of spot exchange traded products and other investment vehicles for Bitcoin and other digital assets; (v) a decrease in liquidity in the markets in which Bitcoin is traded; (vi) security breaches, cyberattacks, unauthorized access, loss of private keys, fraud or other circumstances or events that may result in the loss of Super League’s Bitcoin, including any Bitcoin held by any custodial partners; (vii) impacts to the price and rate of adoption of Bitcoin associated with financial difficulties and bankruptcies of participants in the digital asset industry; (viii) the extent and timing of market acceptance of Super League’s new product offerings; (ix) Super League’s ability to create customer demand and adoption trends; (x) the ability to successfully integrate new technologies and partnerships; (xi) the consummation of the Transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including the satisfaction of closing conditions; (xii) platform, regulatory, macroeconomic and market conditions; (xiii) the other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Super League’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Super League with the SEC; and (xiv) the risks and uncertainties that will be described in the Proxy Statement available from the sources indicated above. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the Transaction, will be more fully discussed in the Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the Proxy Statement will be, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material impact on Super League’s financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. Any forward-looking statement made by Super League in this press release is based only on information currently available to Super League and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Super League does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unanticipated events, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

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Adjusted EBITDA improves approximately 20% year-over-year as Company maintains disciplined cost structure

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) (the “Company”), an audience intelligence and media activation company trusted by global brands to reach and engage people who play video games across the digital advertising landscape, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reflecting continued operating progress despite a challenging advertising environment. 

Gross revenue for Q2 2026 was approximately $3.0 million, essentially flat both year-over-year and sequentially. Net revenue increased 16% sequentially to approximately $1.24 million from $1.08 million in Q1 2026, while gross margin expanded to 41% from 36%, reflecting continued progress in the quality and economics of the Company’s revenue mix and delivery model. 

Adjusted EBITDA improved approximately 20% year-over-year, to a loss of approximately $1.7 million compared with a loss of approximately $2.1 million in the prior-year quarter. 

Matt Edelman, Chief Executive Officer of Super League, stated: 

“Q2 was a quarter of resilience and continued operating progress. While gross revenue remained essentially flat in a challenging advertising environment, we made meaningful progress beneath the top line. Net revenue increased 16% sequentially, gross margin expanded by five percentage points, and Adjusted EBITDA improved approximately 20% year-over-year.” 

“We also took important steps to strengthen the underlying business. We successfully integrated the Misfits Ads assets acquired on May 1st of this year without increasing our overall cost base, expanded our programmatic and turnkey media capabilities, and upgraded our commercial organization with new revenue leadership and experienced sales talent. As of July 31, our weighted pipeline per seller for opportunities through year-end increased approximately 57% from the level reported following Q1.” 

“We entered 2026 saying our focus had shifted from stabilization to execution. Halfway through the year, we believe the business is stronger, our commercial capabilities are broader, and our financial foundation is healthier. We remain focused on achieving Adjusted EBITDA profitability in the fourth quarter and believe the gains we are seeing in margin, operating efficiency and commercial activity continue to support that objective.”

Expanding Revenue Capabilities and Commercial Momentum 

Super League completed its acquisition of the Misfits Ads assets on May 1, 2026, and integrated the assets into Super League’s operations without increasing the Company’s overall cost base. The acquisition expands Super League’s programmatic advertising and turnkey media capabilities, adding solutions that require less operational support, are generally higher margin, and have the potential to become more predictable sources of revenue.

The Company recently launched its Youth and Family Marketplace, providing advertisers with a single point of access to kid-safe media across gaming channels through both programmatic buying and Super League’s managed-services team. The offering advances the revenue diversification strategy behind the Misfits Ads acquisition and expands the range of advertiser objectives the Company can address across gaming and digital media. 

Super League also upgraded its commercial organization during and following the second quarter, adding new revenue leadership and experienced sales talent across key U.S. advertising markets, while maintaining headcount at approximately pre-transaction levels. As of July 31, weighted pipeline per seller for opportunities through year-end was approximately $2.8 million, an increase of approximately 57% from the $1.78 million reported following Q1. 

Continued Financial Strength 

Super League ended Q2 with approximately $6.7 million in cash and investments, compared with approximately $475,000 as of June 30, 2025. During the quarter, the Company also redeemed its remaining preferred stock, leaving no preferred shares outstanding for the first time in several years. 

Together with the elimination of the Company’s debt in 2025 and continued discipline around operating expenses, these actions have significantly strengthened Super League’s financial foundation. The Company continues to believe its existing liquidity is sufficient to fund ongoing operations for the foreseeable future and does not anticipate needing to raise additional capital to support the operating business.

The Company will host a webinar at 8:30 am Eastern Daylight Time today, August 14, 2026, to discuss financial results, provide a corporate update and end with a question-and-answer session. To participate, please use the following information.

Super League Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Webinar

A replay will be available within 24 hours after the webinar and can be accessed here or on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.superleague.com/.

For any questions related to the Company’s second quarter 2026 financial results, please contact abrosey@intelligentiratx.com.

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward Looking Statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, all statements regarding the private placement, including expected proceeds, Super League’s ability to maintain compliance with the Listing Rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market, statements regarding expected operating results and financial performance (including the Company’s commitment to and ability to achieve Adjusted EBITDA-positive results in Q4), strategic transactions and partnerships, and capital structure, liquidity, and financing activities. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates, management’s current beliefs, and certain assumptions made by the Company, all of which are subject to change.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict, and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to adequately utilize the funds received recent financings; the Company’s ability to execute on cost reduction initiatives and strategic transactions; customer demand and adoption trends; the timing, outcome, and enforceability of any patent applications; the ability to successfully integrate new technologies and partnerships; platform, regulatory, macroeconomic and market conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market continued listing standards; access to, and the cost of, capital; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Relations Contact:

Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

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Super League Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Webinar

A replay will be available within 24 hours after the webinar and can be accessed here or on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.superleague.com/.

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves.

Investor Relations Contact:
Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) (the “Company”), an audience intelligence and media activation company trusted by global brands to reach and influence people who play video games across the digital landscape, today announced a U.S. advertising sales partnership with Play.Works, the world's largest Connected TV (CTV) games and gaming video content distributor. In this pioneering arrangement, Super League will collaborate with Play.Works to offer iconic brands premium access to immersive, playable ad and rewarded video inventory deployed across a network reaching more than 100 million households.

With Play.Works as a premier partner, Super League expands its strategic position as a category leader, enabling marketers to activate audiences who play video games, one of the largest and most under-monetized consumer segments in modern media. Together, the companies can offer solutions within a one-of-a-kind inventory set at the intersection of gaming, video streaming and interactive entertainment.

“Play.Works has built something remarkable - a scaled, brand-safe corner of Connected TV where audiences play and interact. That kind of purposeful attention is exactly what our brand partners want: verifiable actions that prove a target audience is connecting with their content and messaging,” said Matt Edelman, Chief Executive Officer and President at Super League. “We’re honored and grateful to be Play.Works U.S. advergaming partner. Differentiated inventory like this simply doesn’t exist anywhere else, further widening what we can do for the brands we serve.”

A New Category of CTV Advertising

The Play.Works platform merges immersive gaming, video-on-demand content, and premium Connected TV inventory into an active environment where audiences play, compete and spend significant time with branded experiences on the world’s largest screen. Games on the platform average more than 19 minutes of session time per user, while the network delivers more than 150 million monthly ad impressions with a 95% view-through-rate (VTR).

Through this partnership, Super League will bring Play.Works’ Playable CTV inventory to U.S. advertisers as a fully managed media solution, helping brands connect with highly desirable audiences through measurable, hands-on experiences.

“Super League understands gaming audiences and the power of playable media better than anyone in the ad sales business. Their team will bring the right brand conversations to our platform - partners who want to meet audiences in an environment where they’re leaning forward, not leaning back. We couldn’t ask for a better U.S. representative to bring our advergaming inventory to market.” - Oz Avni, Chief Operating Officer, Play.Works

Why Playable CTV, Why Now

Playable CTV advertising answers a mounting problem on CTV - fragmented attention and passive viewing - by turning the biggest screen in the house into a place to play. The Play.Works audience doesn’t just watch - they participate while holding their TV controllers, competing with family members and friends, and returning to titles daily. That daily habit gives brands a contextual setting that passive video cannot replicate.

For Super League’s brand partners, this unique offering comes at a perfect moment in the media landscape: the convergence of massive audience attention and advanced advertising technology on CTV. As global ad spend for traditional linear TV collapses to just 12% of total ad spend, CTV is set to command over 40% of the market by 2030, fueling a thriving $51 billion U.S. market by 2029 (source: eMarketer). That shift, driven by programmatic buying, opens the door for advertisers of all sizes to put their brands in front of high-value audiences through measurable Playable CTV units.

The partnership positions Super League as the authoritative gateway for U.S. brands to activate multiple key audience segments at scale in an entirely new way. Play.Works’ continued IP expansion - including the recent launch of Space Invaders and Family Feud with multiplayer and mobile-as-controller features - signals a roadmap built for deeper brand integration and reliable outcomes.

For information on campaign opportunities, contact Super League’s sales team or visit www.superleague.com.

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves.

About Play.Works

Play.Works is a leading Connected TV games and video distributor, operating across major entertainment platforms including Samsung, Vizio, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Comcast, Sky, and Cox. With more than 250 games, 150+ AVOD apps, and 2 live TV channels, Play.Works reaches hundreds of millions of households worldwide.

The company partners with leading entertainment brands, including Atari, Bandai Namco, Nickelodeon, Sony, and others, to bring interactive gaming and entertainment experiences to Connected TV audiences.

Play.Works operates the world's largest portfolio of Connected TV games alongside a growing network of gaming-focused AVOD channels featuring content from many of the world's most recognizable gaming creators and entertainment brands. This combination of interactive gameplay and premium video content creates a unique advertising environment unavailable elsewhere in television.

Investor Relations Contact:

Kirsten Beduya
Quantum Media Group
team@quantum-corp.com

Press Contact:

Jonathan Boltax
Play.Works
jonathan.boltax@play.works

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) (the “Company”), an audience intelligence and media activation company trusted by global brands to reach and influence people who play video games across the digital landscape, today announced the appointment of Anthony Alexander as Executive Vice President of Revenue, effective June 8, 2026. Reporting to CEO and President Matt Edelman, Alexander will lead the Company's global sales organization, overseeing revenue strategy, brand and agency relationships, and commercialization of the Company’s audience, data, and technology capabilities and assets.

Over 15 Years of Proven Sales Success

Alexander brings more than 15 years building sales teams and ramping revenue inside the gaming and digital media industries. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Livewire, a global gaming marketing agency. Before that, he spent more than a decade at Playwire, the programmatic revenue and advertising-technology company, where he rose from account executive to Executive Vice President of Global Sales and oversaw its entire direct advertising business.

"We've said this is the year we move from stabilization to execution, and execution runs on revenue," said Edelman. "Anthony has spent his career in gaming media doing exactly what we need now — assembling high-performing teams, accelerating sales, and finding the points of differentiation in programmatic advertising that drive outsized growth. He turns data into outcomes brands can measure. Anthony has the builder's instinct that our renewed momentum demands, and the expertise to help us reach cash-based EBITDA profitability as a more scalable gaming media company."

Capitalizing on Strategic Momentum

Alexander joins Super League following the May 2026 acquisition of the Misfits Ads Business, which broadened the Company's capabilities, diversified its revenue mix, and expanded its client base. His mandate is to turn that broader, more diversified business into commercial results through branded programs and advertising campaigns across the world’s largest immersive platforms such as Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite Creative, and within playable, premium, and programmatic inventory throughout the gaming content and influencer landscape.

"Gaming has become one of the most important channels for audience engagement, culture, and digital media consumption,” said Alexander. “Super League has built a strong foundation across gaming media, audience intelligence, and activation, and I believe the Company is uniquely positioned for its next stage of commercial growth. I’m excited to join the team and help scale revenue, partnerships, and long-term value creation."

Alexander's arrival reflects Super League’s continued focus on converting a reinvigorated commercial foundation into stronger, more predictable revenue and profitable growth in the fiscal quarters ahead.

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market evolves.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward Looking Statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “intend,” "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, all statements regarding the private placement, including expected proceeds, Super League’s ability to maintain compliance with the Listing Rules of the Nasdaq Capital Market, statements regarding expected operating results and financial performance (including the Company’s commitment to and ability to achieve Adjusted EBITDA-positive results in Q4), strategic transactions and partnerships, and capital structure, liquidity, and financing activities. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates, management’s current beliefs, and certain assumptions made by the Company, all of which are subject to change.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict, and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to adequately utilize the funds received recent financings; the Company’s ability to execute on cost reduction initiatives and strategic transactions; customer demand and adoption trends; the timing, outcome, and enforceability of any patent applications; the ability to successfully integrate new technologies and partnerships; platform, regulatory, macroeconomic and market conditions; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market continued listing standards; access to, and the cost of, capital; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Relations Contact:

Kirsten Beduya
Quantum Media Group
team@quantum-corp.com