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Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTC: BLEG) Finalizes Acquisition of Autonomous Defense Company

VANCOUVER, CanadaMackenzie Hughes Named Chief Executive Officer and Ambassador Mark Dybul, M.D. Named Chairman

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Mackenzie Hughes Named Chief Executive Officer and Ambassador Mark Dybul, M.D. Named Chairman

Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTC: BLEG) (“Branded Legacy” or the “Company”) today announced that it has acquired Bletchley Robotics, Inc. (“Bletchley Robotics”), a Canadian developer of layered autonomous defense systems focused on affordable, AI-commanded interception and survivability solutions for modern aerial and ground threats.

Bletchley Robotics, named for the Top Secret base in Britain where allied forces successful cracked the Enigma code machines, is building a multi-phase layered survivability architecture for autonomous warfare. Its initial focus is the LADI-Hornet path, an upgraded AI-commanded interceptor drone platform designed for air-to-air engagement against FPV drones, loitering munitions, and other low-cost aerial threats. The system emphasizes operator-authorized autonomous kill-chain execution, extended range via air deployment, and unit economics targeting approximately $2,000–$8,000 per interceptor, a fraction of the cost of many existing portable or legacy missile systems. Subsequent phases outlined by the company include a UGV ecosystem (Harvestman, Scarab, and Mantis platforms for forward sustainment, casualty evacuation, logistics, and position defense) and the KADS-Widow close-range hard-kill point defense layer.

The global counter-UAS market is projected by industry analysts to grow from approximately $3 billion in 2024 to more than $15 billion by 2030. Defense robotics investment reached roughly $6.7 billion over the trailing twelve months across 138 deals and the global robotics market is projected to grow from $357 billion in 2025 to $1.2–1.5 trillion by 2030 (PitchBook 2025 data cited by the company). Canada’s Defense Industrial Strategy outlines approximately $81.8 billion in modernization spending from 2025 to 2030. These converging trends, driven by the rapid proliferation of low-cost aerial threats, shifting procurement priorities among NATO and allied nations, and advances in commercial sensors, autonomy stacks, and additive manufacturing, create a substantial addressable opportunity for scalable, cost-effective autonomous defense solutions.

New Management and Advisory Team

Upon closing, Mackenzie Hughes will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. Hughes is a Ukrainian Foreign Legion Special Forces veteran and drone-strike survivor who brings direct operational experience as both an operator and a target in modern drone warfare. He has established front-line partnerships with Ukrainian interceptor engineers and units for technology transfer and planned battlefield validation.

The company’s advisory board includes:

  • Dr. Gennaro Notomista, University of Waterloo (multi-agent autonomy)
  • Ambassador and Admiral Mark Dybul, Georgetown University (Executive Chair)
  • Mike Holl, Industrial Engineer (manufacturing at scale and ruggedization)
     

Three world-class advisors are committed some of whom are featured on CNN and WSJ, and the company is actively recruiting a Chief Technology Officer and a Department of National Defense procurement lead. In addition, Martin Mills will serve as Director of Business Development, and Victoria Zou will serve as Chief Development Officer. These changes have been submitted to OTC Markets, Inc who is processing the update.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/30/europe/ukraine-robots-drones-russia-war-intl

https://www.wsj.com/world/the-ground-drones-rescuing-ukraines-wounded-from-the-front-lines 50b4cede

“Modern air-defense economics are structurally broken against mass-produced aerial threats,” said Mackenzie Hughes, incoming CEO. “By upgrading proven platforms with AI-commanded engagement and improved propulsion, then expanding into a full layered architecture, Bletchley Robotics aims to deliver field-validated, sovereign capability at a cost point that makes mass deployment realistic. This acquisition positions us to move from stealth development into rapid operational validation.”

The Company expects several more acquisitions in the next few months, as well as a name change for the public vehicle. These events are expected to support the transition into the autonomous defense sector, and bolster ongoing operations.

About Branded Legacy, Inc.

Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTC: BLEG) is a publicly traded company focused on strategic acquisitions and growth in emerging technology sectors. Following the acquisition of Bletchley Robotics, the Company will concentrate on the development and commercialization of autonomous defense systems.

Forward-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 acquisition, planned name and ticker changes, product development timelines, market opportunities, and expected milestones. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

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BMA Conventions Announces Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026 in Herndon

HERNDON, Va., September 16, 2026Two-day executive gathering will connect healthcare facility leaders and solution providers focused on smarter, safer and more resilient hospital infrastructure. BMA Conventions will bring the Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026 to the Washington Dulles area, taking place Nov 17, 2026 through Nov 18, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, Virginia. The convention […]

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Two-day executive gathering will connect healthcare facility leaders and solution providers focused on smarter, safer and more resilient hospital infrastructure.

BMA Conventions will bring the Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026 to the Washington Dulles area, taking place Nov 17, 2026 through Nov 18, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, Virginia.

The convention is designed for senior healthcare executives, facility directors, innovation leaders and technology providers working to modernize healthcare infrastructure and operations. The program will focus on practical strategies and technologies that can improve reliability, efficiency, resilience, safety and the patient environment across hospitals and health systems.

Key areas of discussion will include smart infrastructure and predictive maintenance, patient-centric facility design, energy efficiency and sustainability, emergency preparedness, cybersecurity and risk management, healthcare data and predictive analytics, AI-ready hospitals, air quality and HVAC, power reliability, modular design, compliance and procurement resilience.

The event format will combine panel discussions, industry expert talks, curated networking and focused one-on-one conversations. The goal is to create a high-signal environment where healthcare decision-makers can exchange real-world ideas, evaluate emerging solutions and build relationships with peers and solution providers.

Virginia’s Washington Dulles region provides a strategic setting for the convention, giving healthcare leaders from Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region a focused forum to discuss the next generation of healthcare facilities.

Healthcare facilities are being asked to operate more efficiently, remain resilient, support rapidly evolving digital technologies and create better environments for patients and staff. The Virginia convention is designed to bring the leaders responsible for those decisions together for practical, forward-looking conversations.

EVENT AT A GLANCE

Event: Healthcare Facilities Convention, Virginia 2026

Dates: Nov 17, 2026 through Nov 18, 2026

Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport

Location: Herndon, Virginia

Organizer: BMA Conventions

Event page: https://bmaconventions.com/smart-healthcare-facilities-convention/

ABOUT BMA CONVENTIONS

BMA Conventions produces executive-focused industry events that connect decision-makers, operational leaders and solution providers around the technologies, strategies and partnerships shaping the future of their sectors.

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“TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global” começa com força! Investimento em valor versus negociação de alta frequência, o cenário global dos investimentos entra em uma nova era de reflexão

SÃO PAULO, BrazilEm agosto de 2026, o aguardado grande evento global de investimentos — “TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global” — foi oficialmente lançado. O evento é promovido pela gigante de investimentos financeiros Topaz Advisors (TOPAZ) e reúne a atenção dos principais mercados de capitais do mundo, com o objetivo de selecionar o “gestor do fundo […]

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Em agosto de 2026, o aguardado grande evento global de investimentos — “TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global” — foi oficialmente lançado. O evento é promovido pela gigante de investimentos financeiros Topaz Advisors (TOPAZ) e reúne a atenção dos principais mercados de capitais do mundo, com o objetivo de selecionar o “gestor do fundo de dezenas de bilhões” da TOPAZ.

Na formação inicial, dois participantes de grande destaque e com estilos extremamente representativos despertaram ampla discussão:

Johnathan Sterling — representante do investimento em valor de Wall Street, que segue há longo prazo uma estratégia de “fundamentos em primeiro lugar, buscando vencer com estabilidade”, defendendo a valorização intrínseca das empresas como núcleo, atravessando ciclos de alta e baixa e buscando crescimento por meio de juros compostos.

Mark Wexler — um trader de destaque no campo da negociação de alta frequência, que utiliza modelos quantitativos para orientar as decisões de mercado, especializado em operações rápidas de curto prazo e arbitragem entre mercados, buscando o maior espaço possível para lucros em movimentos de alta velocidade.

Este confronto de alto nível entre “estratégia conservadora vs. estratégia agressiva” e “valor de longo prazo vs. eficiência de curto prazo” não representa apenas uma disputa entre estratégias de investimento, mas também reflete, em um nível mais profundo, as mudanças estruturais que estão ocorrendo atualmente no ecossistema dos mercados financeiros.

O “ponto central das divergências” no mundo dos investimentos explode aqui

Atualmente, o ambiente financeiro global está passando por um período de ajustes intensos — mudança na política monetária do Federal Reserve, perturbações geopolíticas contínuas, correção nas avaliações do setor de tecnologia e rápido desenvolvimento das tecnologias de IA e negociação baseada em dados. Nesse contexto, o tradicional “investimento em valor” e a emergente “negociação quantitativa” estão enfrentando um choque sem precedentes:

O estilo conservador de Johnathan representa a persistência da maioria dos investidores de médio e longo prazo em enfrentar a volatilidade e buscar maior previsibilidade;

As operações agressivas de Mark simbolizam a exploração dos investidores de uma nova geração, impulsionada pela tecnologia, em busca dos limites da eficiência do mercado e da frequência de negociação.

A competição não é apenas uma disputa, mas também um realinhamento da percepção global sobre investimentos

A TOPAZ declarou no lançamento da competição: “O significado da TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global não é apenas encontrar a pessoa com o maior retorno. Mais importante ainda, queremos fazer com que investidores de todo o mundo reflitam novamente sobre a seguinte questão: na nova era dominada por IA, negociação quantitativa e disputas macroeconômicas, que tipo de estratégia é realmente sustentável? Que lógica de investimento poderá liderar os caminhos futuros de alocação de capital?”

“Os gestores de ativos não são mais apenas guardiões do capital, mas precisam se tornar parceiros estratégicos na construção dos caminhos de comportamento do capital.” declarou Adrian Leung, cofundador e diretor de investimentos da TOPAZ. “Este confronto é um passo importante para promovermos a transformação dos padrões do setor.”

Em uma era em que a gestão de riscos baseada em IA e a onda de descentralização avançam simultaneamente, a TOPAZ enfatiza que o papel dos consultores de investimentos precisa passar por uma transformação — não sendo mais apenas um preservador de patrimônio, mas também um arquiteto de estratégias.

“Não queremos apenas proteger o capital, mas também projetar a forma como ele se comportará no futuro.”

—— Evan Brooks, gestor de fundos sênior da TOPAZ

A competição terá duração de 5 meses e permitirá que espectadores de todo o mundo participem de votações em tempo real e interajam com as estratégias. As operações reais de Johnathan e Mark serão apresentadas simultaneamente por meio de um sistema de exibição de dados totalmente público e transparente, permitindo que todos os jurados e investidores acompanhem, avaliem e aprendam em tempo real.

A tempestade de capital já começou, e a linha divisória entre diferentes percepções está se tornando cada vez mais clara.

Neste confronto entre riqueza, lógica e a era atual, de que lado você está preparado para ficar?

—— TOPAZ Ápice do Alfa · Competição Global, campo de testes para uma nova ordem global de investimentos

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AD Mortgage Introduces New Lender-Paid Rate Buydown Option

Fort Lauderdale, FLAD Mortgage, a leading wholesale lender in the United States, today introduced a new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown option, giving mortgage professionals greater flexibility to help eligible homebuyers lower their initial monthly payments without relying on contributions from sellers, builders or other third parties. The new option is designed to help AD Mortgage partners structure more competitive purchase […]

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AD Mortgage, a leading wholesale lender in the United States, today introduced a new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown option, giving mortgage professionals greater flexibility to help eligible homebuyers lower their initial monthly payments without relying on contributions from sellers, builders or other third parties.

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The new option is designed to help AD Mortgage partners structure more competitive purchase offers while supporting borrowers with a more affordable start to homeownership. In addition, AD Mortgage has extended its Temporary Rate Buydown promotion, offering an additional 50 basis points in enhanced pricing on eligible loans locked through September 30, 2026.

Lender-Paid Rate Buydowns are available through the Wholesale, Non-Delegated, Correspondent Plus and Delegated channels for eligible purchase and rate-and-term refinance transactions on primary residences and second homes. Eligible programs include Conventional Fixed (DU-eligible), 30-Year Fixed Apex Prime*, Super Prime, and Prime. The additional 50 bps Buydown Promo does not apply to the Delegated channel or Apex Prime program. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

“Purchase affordability remains one of the biggest challenges facing borrowers today,” said Max Slyusarchuk, CEO of AD Mortgage. “Our new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown option gives mortgage professionals another flexible way to structure competitive purchase loans without depending on seller or builder contributions. Together with the extended pricing promotion for eligible loans, it can help more borrowers ease into homeownership and help our partners win more purchase business.”

Key highlights include:

  • Availability through the Wholesale, Non-Delegated, Correspondent Plus and Delegated channels
  • Eligibility for purchase and rate-and-term refinance transactions
  • Availability for primary residences and second homes
  • Programs: Conventional Fixed (DU-eligible), 30-Year Fixed Apex Prime*, Super Prime, Prime  
  • An additional 50 bps in enhanced pricing on eligible Temporary Rate Buydowns locked through September 30, 2026; the promotion excludes Apex Prime and Delegated-channel loans

 

Partners can create an eligible purchase loan in the AIM Partner Portal and select a Lender-Paid Buydown Plan in Products & Pricing. For loans eligible for the additional 50-bps Buydown Promo, partners must lock the loan by September 30, 2026; the pricing incentive will be applied automatically to eligible locks. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

The new Lender-Paid Rate Buydown feature delivers the flexibility and support that reinforce AD Mortgage’s commitment to being the Lender of Choice for mortgage professionals.

For more information, please visit https://admortgage.com/.

About AD Mortgage

As a premier direct mortgage lender, AD Mortgage offers a full spectrum of Conventional, Government, and Non-QM loan products with 24-hour turnaround times and some of the most competitive rates in the industry. In addition to their AD Power Jumbo loan product, AD Mortgage offers programs for Prime borrowers, Foreign National borrowers, as well as borrowers with imperfect credit histories. Programs with no income verification are also offered for investment property loans.

The company offers free concierge services, bank statement reviews, marketing tools and resources, and more to support the brokers they serve. In 2025, AD Mortgage received several prestigious industry awards, including HousingWire Vanguard Award, PROGRESS in Lending’s Lending Luminary Award, National Mortgage Professional’s Legend of Lending Award, HousingWire Industry Titan Award. This year, the company was also featured in CBS, Bloomberg, and Inc., underscoring its growing influence and leadership in the mortgage industry.

AD Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS ID #958660. 899 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. For important disclosures and state licensing information:
https://admortgage.com/important-disclosures/

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