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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset tokenization technologies, today announced that its board of directors (the “Datavault Board”) has changed the distribution dates for both the (i) previously announced dividend (the “Warrant Distribution”) of warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase shares of Datavault AI common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), to eligible record holders (“Record Holders”) of Common Stock and other equity securities of Datavault AI and (ii) previously announced dividend (the “Coin Distribution” and, together with the Warrant Distribution, the “Distributions”) of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II (“Dream Bowl Meme Coin II”) tokens to Record Holders, to February 27, 2026 (the “Distribution Date”), from February 23, 2026 (with respect to the Warrant Distribution) and February 21, 2026 (with respect to the Coin Distribution). The record date for each of the Distributions remains January 7, 2026 (the “Record Date”).

The Record Date and/or the Distribution Date for the Distributions may be changed by the Datavault Board for any reason at any time prior to the actual Distribution Date, and completion of the Distributions is conditioned upon the Datavault Board having not revoked the Distributions prior to the Distribution Date, including for a material change to the solvency or surplus analysis presented to the Datavault Board.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Datavault AI intends to file a prospectus supplement to its base prospectus, dated as of July 9, 2025 (such prospectus supplement, together with the base prospectus, the “Prospectus”), accompanying its shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-288538) filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 7, 2025, and declared effective on July 9, 2025, registering the distribution of the Warrants for no consideration and the issuance of the Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (the “Warrant Shares”) with the SEC, which Prospectus will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Record Holders should read the Prospectus carefully when it is filed with the SEC, including the Risk Factors included and incorporated by reference therein.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) leads AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at www.dvlt.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our declaration and/or payment of dividends, our expectations regarding the terms and/or timing of the Distributions (including that the Datavault Board may change the Record Date and/or the Distribution Date and may revoke either or both of the Distributions entirely), our intention to file a prospectus supplement registering the distribution of the Warrants for no consideration and the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrants with the SEC, and whether we will proceed with the Distributions, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Datavault AI and its management, are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of management and current market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared, and the payment of any dividend is expressly conditioned on the Datavault Board not revoking any or all dividends before their respective distribution dates. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to legal proceedings that may be instituted against Datavault AI regarding the Distributions, the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II and/or the Warrants; risks associated with the right of the Datavault Board to change the Record Date and/or the Distribution Date, and/or to revoke either or both of the Distributions prior to the Distribution Date; the availability from time to time of the Prospectus and/or an effective registration statement covering the issuance of the Warrant Shares; changes in economic, market or regulatory conditions; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.

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800.491.9665
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Released February 20, 2026

Baker McKenzie is representing Advent International, a leading global private equity investor, in its agreement to sell Prisma and Newpay, leading Argentine payments companies, to Visa. Subject to certain closing conditions, the deal is expected to close in Q1 2026.

The transaction highlights the strategic value of Prisma and Newpay as important payments infrastructure in Argentina, supporting everyday payment flows and connecting financial institutions, merchants, and consumers across the country.

Led by M&A Partners Vanina Caniza and Francisco Fernández Rostello, the Baker McKenzie team includes Partners Geraldine Mirelman (M&A), Esteban Rópolo (Antitrust), Matías Herrero (Employment) and Transactional Associates Rocío Rojas Iglesias, Candelaria Munilla, Victoria Holze, Jerónimo Argonz and Juana Bardin.

With more than 2,700 deal practitioners in over 40 jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse, recognized for executing complex, cross-border deals across key sectors and markets. The team regularly advises financial institutions, fintechs, and technology companies on market-defining transactions, bringing together multidisciplinary experience in M&A, tax, financial regulation, employment, data, and emerging technologies to support clients’ growth and innovation objectives. The Firm provides broad market, sector and legal know-how in Latin America, advising on some of the most significant transactions and legal matters in the region.

Gynecologic clear cell carcinomas (CCCs) of the ovary, endometrium, and cervix are rare, chemotherapy-resistant, and clinically aggressive. Single-agent PD-1/PD-L1 blockade has generally produced modest response rates, creating a rationale to test dual checkpoint inhibition (CTLA-4 + PD-1) as a way to deepen and prolong immune responses—especially in biologically distinct tumors such as ovarian CCC (often enriched for ARID1A/PI3K-pathway alterations and endometriosis-associated inflammation).

Study Design and Treatment

DART (SWOG S1609) is a multicenter, rare-tumor phase II basket trial. This dedicated cohort enrolled 32 evaluable patients with gynecologic CCC:

• Ovarian (n=19), Endometrial (n=8), Cervical (n=5)
• Heavily pretreated: 1–8 prior lines, including 3 with prior PD-1 exposure

Treatment:

• Nivolumab 240 mg IV q2 weeks
• Ipilimumab 1 mg/kg IV q6 weeks

Primary endpoint: RECIST ORR
Key secondary endpoints: iRECIST ORR, PFS, OS, clinical benefit rate (CBR = response + SD ≥6 months), and safety.

Results

In this dedicated DART cohort of 32 patients with gynecologic clear cell carcinoma, dual checkpoint blockade produced low overall response rates, but a clear durability signal in a small subset—most notably in ovarian CCC.

By RECIST v1.1, the overall response rate (ORR) was 9.38% (3/32), consisting of two complete responses (CRs) and one partial response (PR). Importantly, both CRs occurred in ovarian clear cell carcinoma and remained ongoing beyond 3 years, representing the most practice-relevant efficacy signal of the study.

When responses were additionally assessed using immune RECIST (iRECIST), the ORR increased to 12.5% (4/32)because one patient with cervical CCC achieved an immune-confirmed PR lasting 26 months, with an associated overall survival of 32.0 months—again emphasizing that durable benefit can occur even when the average ORR is modest.

Looking beyond response alone, the clinical benefit rate (CBR)—defined as CR/PR or stable disease lasting ≥6 months—was 21.88% (7/32). This indicates that roughly one in five patients achieved meaningful, sustained disease control, largely concentrated in the ovarian and cervical subgroups.

Across the entire cohort, median overall survival (OS) was 21.7 months, but outcomes were heterogeneous. In descriptive, small-number subgroup patterns, ovarian CCC showed the clearest activity (including the deep, multi-year CRs), whereas endometrial CCC demonstrated no clear clinical benefit in this dataset.

Durability signal (the “why this trial is important”)

Even with a low ORR, the key message is durability:

• Two ovarian CCC patients achieved complete remissions lasting ~40–48+ months
• Multiple patients had prolonged disease control (some >3.5–5 years PFS in the CBR group)

Safety

• Grade ≥3 AEs possibly related to treatment: 53% (17/32)
• Discontinued due to toxicity: 22% (7/32)
• No treatment-related deaths
• Common grade 3–4 events highlighted: transaminase elevations, anemia, nausea (immune-toxicity pattern consistent with dual checkpoint therapy).

Insights

Low ORR, but a real “tail” in selected patients
This cohort illustrates a classic dual-checkpoint phenomenon: few responders, but responders can achieve exceptional durability, including multi-year CRs—particularly in ovarian CCC.

Biology likely differs by primary site
The observed activity clustering in ovarian CCC supports the hypothesis that ovarian CCC may be more immunotherapy-permissive than endometrial/cervical CCC, potentially related to differences in genomic drivers and immune microenvironment.

The dosing strategy reduced ipilimumab intensity, but toxicity remained meaningful
Even with lower-frequency ipilimumab (q6 weeks), discontinuation due to toxicity was ~22%, reinforcing that regimen optimization (dose/schedule or combinations with better tolerability) remains an active need.

Why results differ across similar studies (important for interpretation)
When compared with other dual-checkpoint reports in extra-renal/gynecologic CCC, DART’s ORR appears lower—plausibly because this cohort was more heavily pretreated (up to 8 prior lines) and included some prior PD-1 exposure, both of which can reduce apparent ORR even if durability remains possible.

Key Takeaway Messages

• Dual CTLA-4/PD-1 blockade demonstrated clinically meaningful durability in a subset of patients with gynecologic clear cell carcinoma (CCC), despite a modest overall response rate. While RECIST ORR was 9.4%, durable complete responses exceeding three years were observed, underscoring the biological relevance of combination immunotherapy in selected patients.
• Ovarian clear cell carcinoma appears to be the most immunotherapy-responsive subtype within gynecologic CCC. All confirmed complete responses occurred in ovarian CCC, suggesting potential site-specific immunobiologic vulnerability.
• Durability, rather than response frequency, defines the therapeutic signal. The clinical benefit rate of 21.9% and multi-year progression-free intervals in responders highlight that a minority of patients can achieve sustained disease control.
• Activity in endometrial CCC was limited in this cohort, reinforcing biological heterogeneity across gynecologic CCC subtypes. This supports the need for histology- and molecular-informed patient selection strategies.
• Toxicity remains substantial but manageable, consistent with established nivolumab–ipilimumab safety profiles. Treatment discontinuation due to adverse events occurred in 22% of patients, emphasizing the importance of careful patient monitoring and potential dose optimization in future studies.
• Future development should prioritize biomarker-driven selection and translational correlatives to identify the immunologically susceptible subset most likely to benefit from dual checkpoint blockade in this rare and aggressive disease.

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The economic backdrop to Rachel Reeves’s upcoming spring statement appeared to brighten on Friday after a trio of reports painted a better-than-expected picture of the UK economy.

Record monthly public finances, a surge in retail spending and accelerating business activity offered the most coherent picture of recovery since last autumn, economists said, and provided the chancellor with a more positive narrative ahead of her 3 March statement.

“It’s been a hat-trick of good economics news for once for the UK,” said Sandra Horsfield, senior economist at Investec bank. “We had a disappointing end to last year, but as things look we may be starting 2026 on a much brighter note.”

Public sector finances posted their biggest monthly budget surplus since records began in 1993, of £30.4bn in January, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The figure comfortably beat the forecast of £24bn made by the Office for Budget Responsibility, the government’s official forecaster, and was driven by a large increase in self-assessment and capital gains tax receipts. It was double the surplus recorded in January 2025.

Retail sales in Britain surged by 1.8% in January, the largest monthly increase in almost two years and partly driven by sales of artwork and antiques sales in January, alongside continued strong sales from online jewellers.

Rounds of heavy discounting and post-Christmas sales drew customers back to bigger-ticket purchases, with furniture and tech among the biggest-selling categories over the past three months.

On both fronts there were caveats. January is traditionally a strong month for self-assessed tax receipts, potentially flattering the public finance numbers, while retail sales got an artificial bump from jewellers seeing “unprecedented” levels of demand, the ONS said, amid soaring gold prices.

But the figures were further boosted by polling that showed momentum across the UK’s private sector, with a survey showing the fastest rise in activity since April 2024.

The flash poll of UK purchasing managers by S&P Global found there was “a robust and accelerated upturn in new work” at UK companies this month, with companies in both the manufacturing and services sectors reporting solid rates of business activity expansion.

That work upturn followed a fall in inflation to 3% in January from 3.4% in December, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England will soon cut interest rates again.

“The economy started the year looking a lot healthier and will give the chancellor something positive to point to in her fiscal statement on 3 March,” said Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics.

It adds up to give Reeves more headroom at the spring statement, with government borrowing running about £8bn below the OBR’s full-year forecast and government borrowing costs having fallen since November.

Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said the chancellor could “probably bank on having a bit more headroom than she had in the autumn budget” as a result.

But Wood cautioned that the economic outlook beyond the spring statement was less certain, amid plans to raise fuel duty later this year for the first time in 15 years, with the revenue impact difficult to predict.

The government will also have to navigate the Gorton and Denton byelection in Greater Manchester on 26 February, in what will be a significant test for Keir Starmer.

“Politically, the situation is still difficult,” said Investec’s Horsfield. “There are plenty of hurdles yet to be overcome.”

While the cooling of inflation has raised hopes of further interest rate cuts from the Bank of England, analysts also cautioned that any cuts would themselves be a product of an economy still struggling for momentum.

Unemployment rose to a five-year high of 5.2% in the final quarter of last year, particularly among young people, while Friday’s PMI data showed job losses continuing for the 17th consecutive month in February as firms responded to higher employment costs.

“One swallow does not make a spring,” said Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell. “Fundamentally the UK economy remains weak and vulnerable and the high levels of unemployment, particularly amongst the young, hint at a difficult future ahead.”

Tune in to hear about the prospects for growth in different regions and sectors and about the switch from quarterly to monthly global industry forecast updates.

2026 has started with a flurry of headlines and actions spanning from Venezuela to Greenland to Iran. However, fundamentals for global industrial growth have remained relatively constant; robust, world-leading growth in China that is coming at the expense of others, a eurozone struggling to generate momentum, a US that powers on somewhere in between, and, hanging over everything, an AI datacentre buildout that is turbocharging growth in related sectors.

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Speakers

Nico Palesch

Nico is a Senior Economist within Oxford Economics’ Global Industry Service where he is responsible for monitoring and forecasting developments in the transportation & logistics sector, writing industry-related reports and research notes on sector-specific and cross-sector themes and issues, overseeing and expressing the house-view on industrial developments in our monthly publications, and working on bespoke consulting projects.

Nico holds a BSc Joint Honours Political Science and Economics from the University of Ottawa and an MSc Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, achieved with distinction.

Senior Economist

Jai Patel

Jai joined Oxford Economics in 2023 as a graduate in the London office.

Since joining, he has been involved in a variety of bespoke consultancy projects and has produced and supported Economic Impact reports. Such reports include an analysis of the impact of the accountancy profession to the UK economy and an assessment of the impact of lending to UK SMEs through a commercial banking company.

Jai holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. While completing his studies, he undertook an internship at Ernst & Young.

Economist

Recent political developments in Venezuela have created significant interest regarding potential opportunities in the country’s mining and petroleum sectors. Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) and our local partners in Venezuela, including the internationally recognized firm of Ponte Andrade Casanova (PAC), are ideally positioned to advise clients seeking to evaluate and pursue these opportunities as the situation evolves.

Our experience and legacy in Venezuela

NRF has deep historical roots in Venezuela, having maintained a dedicated office in Caracas for decades. During our tenure in the Venezuelan market, our practice was consistently ranked Band 1 by Chambers Latin America across multiple disciplines, including energy and natural resources. 

While market conditions led to the closure of our Caracas office in 2019, the institutional knowledge and practical experience acquired during that period remain integral to our firm’s Latin America practice. In conjunction with the law firm of PAC (that includes previous NRF partners) we possess first-hand understanding of the Venezuelan legal and regulatory framework governing hydrocarbons and mining, as well as the commercial realities of operating in that jurisdiction.

Our key strengths

Established Local Relationships

Our years of operating on the ground in Venezuela enabled us to develop strong relationships with leading Venezuelan legal counsel (including PAC) and professional services providers.

We maintain contact with experienced local law firms capable of providing in-country legal support, as well as established relationships with engineering and construction firms, environmental consultants, and other technical advisors essential to natural resources projects.

Broader Latin America Platform

NRF maintains one of the most comprehensive Latin America practices among international law firms, with offices in São Paulo, Mexico City, and connections across the region.

Our regional footprint provides significant competitive advantages, including an understanding of how transactions involving Venezuela intersect with neighbouring jurisdictions, expertise in structuring investments and financing arrangements for projects across multiple Latin American countries, and established relationships with regional regulators, development finance institutions, and industry participants.

Navigating sanctions and regulatory issues

Any foreign company considering opportunities in Venezuela must carefully navigate the sanctions regime imposed including those of Canada and the United States.
NRF’s Canadian sanctions and trade compliance lawyers are well-versed in advising clients on the scope of Canadian sanctions applicable to Venezuela, structuring transactions to comply with regulatory prohibitions and available exceptions, preparing applications for ministerial permits where required, and coordinating with U.S. counsel on the interaction between Canadian and U.S. sanctions regimes.

Looking Ahead

We recognize that while political developments in Venezuela have generated renewed interest in the country’s natural resources, foreign companies must exercise caution. 
Uncertainty surrounding governance, infrastructure, rule of law, and the application of sanctions regimes means that immediate investment decisions may be premature. However, forward-thinking companies are already positioning themselves to act when conditions stabilize.

NRF stands ready to support clients as they monitor developments, assess risks, and evaluate opportunities in Venezuela. Our combination of historical presence, established local relationships, regional capabilities, and sanctions expertise makes us the natural choice for Canadian companies seeking to engage with this market.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, showcased its Sidekick mission autonomy software in a successful test flight of a YFQ-42A, an uncrewed jet developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The flight test paired uncrewed aircraft with crewed fighter jets to enhance sensor range, increase weapon effectiveness, and improve overall mission success.

During the flight test, autonomy mode was engaged to enable a four-hour autonomous flight managed by a human operator on the ground. The successful test showcased seamless integration between Collins’ autonomy software and the YFQ-42A’s mission systems, ensuring precise piloting commands. This marks a significant step forward in support of the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to advance its CCA program.

“The rapid integration of Sidekick onto this platform to perform various combat-relevant tasks highlight the strength and adaptability of Collins’ open systems approach,” said Ryan Bunge, vice president and general manager for Strategic Defense Solutions, Collins Aerospace. “The autonomy capabilities showcased in this flight highlight nearly a decade of dedicated investment and close collaboration with our customers to advance collaborative mission autonomy.”

Collins’ collaborative mission autonomy solution, called Sidekick, enables open systems collaboration between human teams and autonomous platforms. Designed for combat-related air operations, the software is intuitive, adjusting to the pilot’s working style and mission specifics.

The business was selected by the U.S. Air Force to support development and testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Increment 1 program.

About Collins Aerospace 
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more. 

About RTX
With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected]. 

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PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies announced today the anticipated launch of the Josh Gibson Stablecoin and dedicated Josh Gibson Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategies for its forthcoming sports and entertainment focused NIL digital asset exchange. This initiative builds directly on Major League Baseball’s (MLB’s) historic integration of Negro Leagues (1920-1948) statistics into the official major league record and celebrates Black History Month by honoring the legacy of baseball icon Josh Gibson.

As outlined in the MLB’s May 2024 press release, the statistics of the Negro Leagues have officially entered the major league record, recognizing the achievements of thousands of black players previously excluded from MLB. Josh Gibson, widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers and hitters in baseball history, now holds multiple all-time MLB records, including career batting average (.372), slugging percentage (.718), and on-base plus slugging (OPS 1.177), as well as several single-season marks. These updates affirm Gibson’s status among the game’s all-time greats.

Leveraging Datavault AI’s patented Information Data Exchange^® (IDE), Data Vault^®, DataScore^®, and DataValue^® AI technologies, the Josh Gibson Stablecoin will build on the Company’s established stablecoin frameworks, including its patented Data Vault platform in alignment with emerging regulations such as the GENIUS Act and Stable Coin Act. The Josh Gibson Stablecoin will be a digital asset designed to support legacy preservation, fan engagement, and tokenized revenue opportunities tied to Gibson’s enduring brand and historical significance.

In parallel, Datavault AI will develop targeted Josh Gibson NIL strategies for its proprietary NIL exchange platform, currently being developed in exploratory collaboration with Sports Illustrated and targeted for commercial launch in the second half of 2026. These strategies will enable secure tokenization of digital twins, licensing, trading, and monetization of Gibson’s name, image, and likeness rights, creating new avenues for collectors, brands, and the broader community to engage with and support Negro Leagues history.

Sean Gibson, Josh Gibson’s great grandson and Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation, stated: “My family is incredibly proud to see my great grandfather’s legacy honored in this innovative way. With MLB now officially recognizing the Negro Leagues’ statistics and Josh’s place among baseball’s all-time greats, Datavault AI’s Josh Gibson Stablecoin and NIL strategies will bring his story to new generations through Web 3.0 technology. This is a powerful tribute during Black History Month that preserves black excellence in sports while creating real economic opportunities for the future. We look forward to working together to make his achievements accessible to fans worldwide.”

“Josh Gibson was not only one of the greatest players in baseball history, he was a trailblazer whose excellence was denied its rightful place for decades. With MLB now officially integrating the Negro Leagues statistics, we are proud to launch the Josh Gibson Stablecoin and develop comprehensive NIL strategies on our forthcoming exchange. This initiative perfectly demonstrates how Datavault AI’s tokenization technology, AI platforms, and Information Data Exchange^® can preserve cultural legacies while creating real economic opportunities. We are especially excited to celebrate Black History Month and we anticipate that we will distribute a special commemorative Josh Gibson meme coin to our shareholders in the near term. We will announce the record date for any such distribution once it has been approved by our board of directors. We anticipate that the distribution will be on the basis of one coin for every one share of Datavault AI common stock, rewarding our investors as we bridge sports history with the future of Web3.”

To celebrate Black History Month and Josh Gibson’s monumental contributions to baseball and American history, Datavault AI anticipates that it will distribute a special commemorative Josh Gibson meme coin to its shareholders on the basis of one commemorative meme coin for every one share of Datavault AI common stock held, subject to board approval, setting of a record date and standard distribution terms, in each case which Datavault AI will announce at a later date. The commemorative meme coin will be intended as a digital collectible with potential trading availability on the IDE following distribution of the coin and launch of the IDE. This distribution continues Datavault AI’s tradition of delivering innovative, culturally significant digital assets directly to shareholders, similar to its recent Dream Bowl Meme Coin II initiative.

As part of this collaboration, Datavault will host a private, invitation-only event at its Philadelphia headquarters to honor the legacy of Josh Gibson in observance of Black History Month. The event will convene select media, stakeholders, and community representatives and will include demonstrations of the Company’s acoustic and data technologies.

About Datavault AI Inc.

Datavault AI TM (Nasdaq:DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division features WiSA^® , ADIO^® and Sumerian^® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange^® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

About The Josh Gibson Foundation

The Josh Gibson Foundation believes in the endless possibilities for potential in today’s youth. By providing academic and athletic programs that foster leadership and scholarship, we create the skills necessary for tomorrow’s successes today. Our goal is to carry on the legacy of greatness and accomplishment embodied by Josh Gibson, by developing programs that help children of every ability level reach their potential. We also aim to create opportunities that set The Josh Gibson Foundation apart from other organizations and provide value for our communities. Learn more at joshgibson.org

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, the expected operational, technical and commercial outcomes of the Company’s commercial strategy, including the potential launch of the IDE in the second half of 2026, statements regarding our declaration and/or payment of distributions to our shareholders, and our expectations regarding the terms and/or timing of the potential distribution of a special commemorative Josh Gibson meme coin to our shareholders, including whether we will proceed with such distribution, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.

Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to the ability of Datavault AI to successfully implement its commercial partnerships, collaborations and/or strategies; changes in market demand for Datavault AI’s services and products; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.

Media Inquiries
marketing@dvlt.ai

Investor Contact
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Josh Gibson’s License Contact:
Ed Schauder
917-907-1404

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Released February 20, 2026