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May 18, 2026 8:01 AM

Brand Engagement Network Reports Strongest Quarter to Date

Q1 2026 Results Reflect Approximately $7.1 Million in Financing Activity and Liability Reduction, Improved Liquidity, Accelerated Commercialization and Global Expansion

WILMINGTON, Del., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Engagement Network Inc. (NASDAQ:BNAI) ("BEN" or the "Company"), a provider of secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence, today announced that it filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2026.

The Company believes Q1 2026 represents its strongest quarter since going public in 2024, reflecting significant balance sheet strengthening, improved liquidity, reduced liabilities, and continued expansion across hospitality, healthcare, fleet operations, Africa, Latin America, and enterprise media infrastructure. The quarter also reflects continued progress in BEN's transition from post-IPO restructuring toward commercial deployment and international expansion.

BNAI YTD 2026 Highlights

Approximately $4.47 million in gross proceeds generated from warrant exercises during the quarter.

Completed a $1.518 million private placement with Ben Capital Fund I, LLC.

Approximately $7.1 million in combined financing and liability reduction initiatives supporting balance sheet strengthening.

Reduced total liabilities by approximately $2.8 million compared to the prior-year period.

Increased cash and cash equivalents to approximately $1.8 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $172,124 at December 31, 2025.

Expanded international commercialization initiatives across Africa ...