Day: February 19, 2026

CDI‑988 is the first oral antiviral drug candidate being developed for prevention and treatment of norovirus infections Company to present Phase 1 data and updates from ongoing Phase 1b study conducted at Emory University School of Medicine No approved antiviral therapies or vaccines for norovirus infections demonstrate an immediate market needBOTHELL, Wash., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) (“Cocrystal” or the “Company”) announces that initial progress of a norovirus challenge study with its direct-acting, oral protease inhibitor CDI-988 will be presented at the 39th International Conference on Antiviral Research (ICAR2026), being held April 27–May 1 in Prague, Czech Republic. CDI-988 is the first oral antiviral drug candidate under development for the prevention and treatment of acute...

Bell Ringing to Commemorate the Company’s Nasdaq Listing and Debut as a Public Company AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality systems, today announced the Company will ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, New York on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. “Ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell is a proud milestone for our team and a meaningful moment for our shareholders,” said Jan Goetgeluk, Chief Executive Officer of Virtuix. “We are focused on scaling our business and expanding our immersive technology to new markets and we appreciate the continued support from our customers, partners, and investors as we execute on our growth strategy.” The bell ringing will commemorate Virtuix’s listing on the Nasdaq, which began trading on January...

Tel Aviv, Israel, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jeffs’ Brands Ltd (“Jeffs’ Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JFBR, JFBRW), a data-driven e-commerce company operating on the Amazon Marketplace expanding into the global homeland security sector through advanced artificial intelligence (“AI”) – driven solutions, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, KeepZone AI Inc. (“KeepZone “), has entered into a distribution agreement (the “Agreement”) with Assac Networks Ltd. (“Assac”), a leading Israeli provider of secure communication and cybersecurity solutions. Under the terms of the Agreement, KeepZone was appointed as a distributor for Assac’s products in Hungary and Greece. Assac Networks specializes in delivering comprehensive solutions for secure communication and IT infrastructure management...

On 19 February 2026, AB Akola Group held an investor webinar, where the company’s Deputy CEO for Finance and Investments Mažvydas Šileika presented the financial results for the 6 months of the 2025/2026 financial year. The recording of the webinar is available on Nasdaq’s YouTube account: https://youtu.be/vr1pFEOkIHQ?si=uWHqxS-VYYVNI5YB Link to the presentation demonstrated at the webinar: https://www.akolagroup.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/260219_AKOLA_6M_webinar_M.Sileika_final-1.pdf For more information: Mažvydas ŠileikaDeputy CEO for Finance and Investments of AB Akola GroupE-mail m.sileika@akolagroup.ltMob. +370 619 19 403

Company Announces $150 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization MIAMI, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR), which operates five higher education institutions across Mexico and Peru, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared to fourth quarter 2024):On a reported basis, revenue increased 28% to $541.4 million. On an organic constant currency basis1, revenue increased by 16% and was favorably affected by approximately $25 million of intra-year academic calendar timing. Operating income was $179.5 million, compared to $124.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income was $171.5 million, compared to net income of $93.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase in net income...

HANGZHOU, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: JZXN) (the “Company”) today announced that, following the completion of the $60 million initial strategic financing round on February 13, 2026, it is actively engaged in discussions with multiple existing and potential private investment institutions to further expand the private placement offering. Based on preliminary discussion plans, the proposed expansion aims to raise up to $100 million at a price of no less than $2 per share, to accelerate the deepening implementation and ecosystem expansion of its Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) strategy. According to the Company, since the completion of the initial $60 million private placement, the institutional building capabilities and capital deployment efficiency demonstrated by the DAT strategy have...

Mexico City, Mexico, February 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW) (the “Company” or “Codere Online”) a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, today announced the launch of its new iOS Poker application in Mexico, reinforcing the Company’s strategic objective to provide customers with access to a complete suite of online gaming products. As part of this multi‑product roadmap, both Bingo and the Android Poker app will form the next steps in expanding the Company’s offering in the country. Developed in partnership with Playtech, one of the world’s most established gaming technology providers, the new iOS Poker app integrates directly with Playtech’s player‑vs‑player (P2P) Poker network. This allows Mexican users to compete in real time with players across multiple operators,...