APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

Applied Energetics, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has determined the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on December 15, 2026. The record date for the meeting is October 19, 2026, with three Board seats subject to election. The company also provided deadlines for submitting stockholder proposals for inclusion in proxy materials (October 28, 2026) and for providing notice of director nominations other than the Company's nominees (November 2, 2026), in accordance with regulatory requirements due to the meeting date delay.

Applied Energetics, Inc. reported a net loss of $(4.28) million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, and $(8.09) million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The company's revenue significantly decreased, and it experienced negative cash flows from operations, leading management to raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Cash and total stockholders' equity also saw significant declines, with preferred stock dividends in arrears.

Applied Energetics, Inc. announced the launch of its new corporate website and refreshed brand identity on May 14, 2026. This rebranding signifies a significant milestone in the company's evolution as a next-generation defense technology company, focusing on ultrashort pulse laser systems and scalable directed energy solutions. The new brand and website aim to better communicate the company's mission, technological differentiation, and strategic focus on addressing emerging threats in modern conflict environments, particularly in counter-sensor and counter-autonomy capabilities.

APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC. reported a net loss of $(3.81) million for Q1 2026, an increase from $(3.11) million in Q1 2025, with revenue dropping to $0 from $209,753 in the prior year. The company also reported negative cash flows from operations of $(2.30) million and issued a going concern warning due to these conditions and limited contract activity. Despite the financial challenges, the company expanded its leased laboratory/office space at the University of Arizona Tech Park to approximately 26,000 sq ft.

Applied Energetics, Inc. announced it was awarded a follow-on contract worth approximately $250,000 from the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). This contract supports a multi-phase advanced laser technology program, continuing efforts to explore pulsed laser technologies. The contract is expected to commence in April 2026.