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Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ: BNAI) Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Cataneo GmbH, a Global Media Infrastructure Leader, in a Debt-Free $19.5 Million TransactionApril 30, 2026 8:45 AM
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Combined Collaboration and Patented AI Technology to Power 1:1 Engagement Across Ad-Driven SystemsWILMINGTON, Del. and MUNICH, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) ("BEN" or the "Company"), a leader in secure, enterprise-grade conversational AI for the engagement layer between companies and consumers, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cataneo GmbH ("Cataneo"), a Munich-based provider of mission-critical media and advertising infrastructure software.

The transaction is valued at approximately $19.5 million, with payment in a combination of cash and equity. BEN has already advanced $1.0 million, and the Company has secured capital commitments of $8 million to fund the remaining cash consideration, $500,000 of which has funded via the sale of common stock at a price of $39.59 per share and warrants exercisable in one year for $39.59 per share of common stock and the remainder of which will fund prior to closing. Approximately $10.5 million of the consideration will be delivered in BEN common stock, priced at the 20-day volume-weighted average price of $39.59 per share - which represents a premium to BEN's recent trading levels. This structure eliminates reliance on discounted or dilutive capital and underscores BEN's disciplined execution and strong balance-sheet focus.Strategic Highlights:Global Scale & Blue-Chip Clients: Cataneo's MYDAS platform powers advertising sales, scheduling, traffic, and monetization for major global media organizations, including leading U.S. film studios. MYDAS manages €6 billion+ in annual advertising inventory across 1,000+ media brands and 200+ channels worldwide.Next-Generation Technology: Autonomous operating cycle with minimal human intervention and the most advanced security benchmark standards.Operational Efficiency: Cataneo delivers 35%+ in workflow efficiency through AI, improving headcount productivity and enabling automated anomaly detection.Leadership Continuity: Cataneo co-founder Christian Unterseer to join BEN's Board of Directors upon closing.Debt-Free Execution: $8 million secured at closing to complete the transaction without debt.Cataneo's MYDAS platform is the core of media revenue operations, enabling broadcasters and networks to oversee, enhance, and monetize advertising inventory in real time across linear, digital, and streaming platforms. By incorporating BEN's proprietary AI, protected by U.S. Patent No. 12,581,163 for "Systems and Methods for Delivering User-Specific Messages," the combined technology and expertise of Cataneo and BEN are expected to bring conversational AI directly into live media systems. This is expected to advance the industry beyond decades of static inventory sales toward more customizable 1:1 brand-to-audience engagement, where each interaction can support revenue optimization and more measurable outcomes."The era of traditional ad inventory sales is evolving. The combination of Cataneo's proven, fully automated global cloud infrastructure and our patented AI technology positions us to help deliver a more advanced conversational AI engagement layer across the entire media ecosystem," said Tyler Luck, BEN's Chief Executive Officer.Christian Unterseer, Co-Founder of Cataneo, says, "When we launched nearly 25 years ago, our goal was to create the industry's first cloud service. Now, through this strategic combination with BEN, we are leading again by harnessing AI to transform ad sales and content monetization and to create what we believe will be a new industry standard. I am honored to join the board of directors and to witness this revolution firsthand."Renato Rocha Pinto, Chief Executive Officer of Cataneo, added: "Our platform has powered media companies' core operations for over two decades, delivering unmatched reliability. The next natural step is to integrate BEN's AI to unlock exciting new capabilities for our customers and to expand into new markets and channels."The transaction is expected to close on June 30, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.About Cataneo
Cataneo GmbH is a global leader in media management solutions for advertising sales, scheduling, traffic, and content management across linear, non-linear, and digital channels. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, its highly customizable and scalable MYDAS platform delivers end-to-end monetization tools with data analytics, CRM integration, and real-time reporting. With over 20 years of experience, Cataneo supports more than 1,000 media brands across 200+ channels on four continents. For more information, visit www.cataneo.comAbout Brand Engagement Network, Inc.
Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) builds secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence for the engagement layer of AI, between companies and consumers, where people interact with systems and real-world outcomes are driven. Powered by its proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™), BEN's technology delivers conversational AI that connects human intent to organizational data, workflows, and actions inside closed-loop, privacy-protective, governed environments. Trusted by organizations in regulated and high-stakes industries, BEN brings AI into operational settings where engagement, accountability, and results matter. For more information, visit www.brandengagementnetwork.com.Contacts:
Media: BEN: amy@beninc.ai; Cataneo: marketing@cataneo.de
Investor Relations: investors@beninc.aiForward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this communication are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. They are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect, among other things, BEN's current expectations, assumptions, plans, strategies, and anticipated results, including the closing and anticipated benefits of the acquisition of Cataneo (the "Cataneo Acquisition"). Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, which are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance.There are a number of risks, uncertainties and conditions that may cause BEN's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (i) uncertainties as to the timing of the Cataneo Acquisition; (ii) the risk that the Cataneo Acquisition may not be completed on the anticipated terms in a timely manner or at all; (iii) the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to the consummation of the Cataneo Acquisition, including the ability to obtain financing to fund the Cataneo Acquisition on terms that are agreeable to the parties or at all; (iv) the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the Cataneo Acquisition may not be satisfied or waived, including the failure to receive any required regulatory approvals from any applicable governmental entities (or any conditions, limitations or restrictions placed on such approvals) or required major shareholder guarantees; (v) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the purchase agreement; (vi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement on BEN's ability to retain and hire key personnel, its ability to maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, or its operating results and business generally; (vii) risks related to diverting management's attention from BEN's ongoing business operations; (viii) uncertainty as to the timing of completion of the Cataneo Acquisition; (ix) risks that the benefits of the Cataneo Acquisition are not realized when and as expected; and (x) (A) the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of Risk Factors in BEN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and (B) the other risk factors identified from time to time in the BEN's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.Many of these circumstances are beyond BEN's ability to control or predict. These forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions on BEN's part. These forward-looking statements may include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," "should," "may," "will," "might," "could," "would," or similar expressions. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on BEN's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements that appear throughout this communication. Furthermore, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to the Company and speak only as of the date they are made. BEN disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements.

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Brand Engagement Network Expands into Fleet Operations with Accelevate Investment and BEN's Newly Granted PatentApril 22, 2026 6:15 AM
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Advancing real-time AI execution across commercial fleet systems and establishing a new in-vehicle enterprise engagement channel WILMINGTON, Del., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI) ("BEN" or the "Company") today announced a strategic investment and commercial collaboration with HighTide Energy, Inc., doing business as Accelevate Solutions ("Accelevate"). The initiative focuses on advancing artificial intelligence in live fleet operations and extending BEN's capabilities to connect human intent with real-time system execution.

BEN has entered a binding term sheet and expects to invest up to $1,000,000, including an initial payment of $250,000 to support commercialization and deployment, and a second installment of $750,000 upon the parties' completion of mutual reseller agreements.The collaboration pairs Accelevate's fleet AI-powered infrastructure with BEN's AI technology. Accelevate provides 'digital intelligence from fleet operating environments, including vehicle fuel and powertrain systems, route conditions, in-route performance, and passenger touchpoints. Industry data shows fleets using telematics (including advanced fleet analytics & modeling solutions) and driver coaching tools have achieved up to a 40% reduction in collision rates, highlighting the impact of real-time training and guidance within fleet operations (1).BEN's technology enables fleet operators to engage with drivers, support hands-free interaction, and deliver real-time guidance, training, and compliance-related messaging directly within the vehicle. By operating inside live fleet environments, BEN's AI can reinforce safe driving behaviors, provide situational guidance, and support driver decision-making as conditions change. This integration also establishes a direct, in-vehicle communication channel with drivers, creating a real-time engagement layer that connects enterprise systems to a distributed workforce in daily operations.This collaboration positions BEN to enter the commercial fleet market, a sector representing billions in annual technology spend across routing, compliance, training, and safety operations, and creates a new channel for enterprise engagement and recurring revenue opportunities.BEN was recently granted U.S. Patent No. 12,581,163, titled "Systems and Methods for Delivering User-Specific Messages." The patent supports BEN's ability to interpret intent, process live data, and trigger actions across connected systems in dynamic environments, enabling use cases such as updating passenger information, assisting operators, and coordinating activity across in-vehicle tools.Fleet operations rely on continuous data flow and coordination across multiple systems. According to data from the International Energy Agency and related industry analyses, more than 1.5 billion vehicles are on the road globally, with fleet operations representing a significant and growing part of transportation infrastructure (2). Accelevate develops systems for routing, tracking, onboard sensors, passenger counting, and contactless access. Its platform integrates with partners such as MyRadar and is available on the Geotab Marketplace, providing real-time environmental and vehicle data. BEN's technology brings these inputs together to support real-time decision-making across fleet operations."Fleet operations are where AI moves from insight into action," said Tyler Luck, Chief Executive Officer of BEN. "Our newly secured patent enables AI to interpret real-time conditions and coordinate actions across systems. This is about embedding AI inside live environments where it can drive decisions and outcomes.""Transportation systems demand constant coordination and increasingly complex decision-making across vehicles, passengers, and infrastructure," said Charles Maury, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Accelevate Solutions. "By integrating our technology with BEN's AI, we are advancing automated decision intelligence using sophisticated models to simulate and optimize operations, procurement strategies, and fleet right-sizing in real time."About Brand Engagement Network, Inc.
Brand Engagement Network, Inc. ("BEN") builds secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence for the engagement layer of AI, where people interact with systems and actions occur. Powered by BEN's proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™), BEN's technology enables conversational AI interactions that connect human intent to organizational data, workflows, and real-world outcomes. BEN's AI operates within secure closed-loop environments using approved organizational data and built-in governance and compliance controls. Trusted by organizations operating in regulated and high-impact industries, BEN helps bring AI into real operational settings where engagement drives outcomes and accountability matters. For more information, visit www.brandengagementnetwork.com.About Accelevate Solutions
Accelevate Solutions, a division of HighTide Energy, Inc., is redefining commercial transportation through the automation of fleet decision intelligence. Accelevate has developed advanced AI models that continuously analyze and optimize core functions—including operations, procurement, and fleet right-sizing—turning complex data into real-time, actionable outcomes. The platform enables transportation operators to increase asset-contribution margins, growing top-line revenues while minimizing costs to deliver, turning fleets into intelligence-driven systems that scale efficiently across passenger and supply chain networks. For more information, visit www.accelevatesolutions.com.Media Contact: amy@beninc.ai
Investor Relations: investors@beninc.ai(1) Source: Geotab, State of Commercial Transportation Report (2024)
(2) Source: International Energy Agency (IEA), Global EV Outlook and related mobility dataForward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed investment and related activities. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the ability to complete due diligence, finalize definitive agreements, and implement the anticipated collaboration. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

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