Ness Ziona, Israel, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

   -- Record first half revenue of $1.55 million, up 438%, at a 61% gross 
      margin, all generated by the AME and Quantum segment in its first 86 days 
      after being acquired by QTREX 
 
   -- INSU300, the first native RF dielectric developed specifically for 
      superconducting quantum computing, launched September 23, 2026, with a 
      dedicated AME system; initial deployments at two government and defense 
      organizations for validation in their own systems 
 
   -- Company expects to announce additional commercial agreements in the 
      fourth quarter and to provide a 2027 financial outlook 

QTREX Quantum Ltd. (Nasdaq: QTEX) ("QTREX" or the "Company"), a company focused on advancing Additively Manufactured Electronics ("AME") for quantum computing infrastructure, today reported financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update.

Revenue reached a record $1.55 million, up approximately 438% from $289,000 in the first half of 2025, with a consolidated gross margin of 61%. All revenue was generated by the AME and Quantum segment in its first 86 days under QTREX following the acquisition on April 6, 2026. The year-over-year comparison reflects the addition of the acquired business. The Company expects to announce additional commercial agreements during the fourth quarter and, in the same quarter, to provide a financial outlook for 2027.

First Half 2026 Financial Highlights

   -- Completed the acquisition of the AME platform on April 6, 2026 for $2.0 
      million in cash at closing, with contingent consideration payable only 
      out of net cash collected from the sale of inventory and property 
      acquired with the business over the following twelve months. 
 
   -- Revenue of $1.55 million comprised $1.24 million from products and 
      $313,000 from services, all within the AME and Quantum segment. 
 
   -- Consolidated gross profit of $944,000, representing a gross margin of 
      approximately 61%. 
 
   -- Cash, cash equivalents and deposits of $10.7 million on June 30, 2026, 
      compared with $3.2 million on December 31, 2025. 
 
   -- Net cash used in operating activities of $3.9 million, compared with $5.1 
      million in the first half of 2025. 

Business Highlights

The Company is using its acquired AME platform to develop proprietary materials and integrated cryogenic components that address the thermal load, wiring density and signal integrity challenges of scaling superconducting quantum computers. Progress since the acquisition:

   -- Progress with a leading quantum computing company. Following the joint 
      technical evaluation announced on May 21, 2026, with one of the world's 
      five leading quantum computing companies, additional requirements have 
      been agreed and several stages of testing completed on parameters 
      required for its systems. 
 
   -- INSU300 launch and validation deployments. Launched INSU300 and a 
      dedicated AME system on September 23, 2026, meeting the target set in 
      August. The material is being provided to two government and defense 
      organizations for validation and testing within their own systems. 
 
   -- Industry presence. Presented the interconnect architecture designed to 
      support 17,280 coaxial lines per cryogenic stage at IEEE Quantum Week in 
      Toronto, and exhibited the multistage demonstrator built with INSU300 at 
      Quantum World Congress in College Park, Maryland. 
 
   -- Transition to customer production. One of the largest U.S. interconnect 
      manufacturers, with established product lines for quantum computing 
      applications, moved its AME system from development to production 
      following a validation program in which the manufacturing process 
      achieved a 97% yield. 
 
   -- Quantum infrastructure components. Received a commercial order for 
      customized shielded RF monolithic components from a leading 
      government-owned international company and began production. Separately, 
      produced a cryogenic chip carrier to the specifications of one of the 
      world's largest U.S.-based technology companies developing full-stack 
      quantum computing systems. 
 
   -- Government and defense activity. QTREX AME systems operate at two U.S. 
      government laboratories with quantum programs. On September 2, 2026, the 
      Company announced that one of Israel's three largest defense companies 
      had begun deployment of its AME technology under a phased program. 

CEO Update

Dagi Ben-Noon, Chief Executive Officer of QTREX, commented:

"Less than two months after entering quantum computing, QTREX had already begun a joint technical evaluation with one of the world's five leading quantum computing companies. Since then, we have agreed additional requirements and completed several testing stages addressing specific parameters of its systems, advancing toward the performance and integration requirements of a partner at this level.

"In less than six months, we have built a network of customers and collaborators that includes Qarakal Quantum, U.S. government laboratories, defense companies and organizations, and academic institutions. This pace is the direct result of acquiring a business our leadership knows inside and out. That operational knowledge enabled seamless integration of its technology, people and manufacturing capabilities into QTREX and immediate execution of our quantum strategy.

"With INSU300, we launched the material and the dedicated system on the timetable we set. The initial deployments at two government and defense organizations are for validation within their own systems. For future commercial deployments, our model is to provide the system and sell the material customers consume. Our objective is to convert successful validation into ongoing commercial use, expand installations and grow material sales as customers increase their activity.

"We are building QTREX to become a dominant technology provider for superconducting quantum computing. Bringing proprietary materials, manufacturing processes and component design into one platform opens multiple paths for integration across the hardware of these systems. Our strategy is to embed QTREX technology in critical parts of the quantum computer and continually expand the range of functions we can deliver.

"Our development work is already addressing thermal load, signal integrity and the physical constraints of scaling these systems. We are using our manufacturing capabilities and working with partners to advance new materials and integrated components from design through testing and qualification. Our current products and commercial activity provide the foundation for this broader research and development effort and the business we intend to build around it.

"We are advancing ongoing technical and commercial discussions with several of the largest companies in quantum computing about supplying our cryogenic connectivity and meeting their integration requirements. Our participation in IEEE Quantum Week and Quantum World Congress this month supported this ongoing work through further technical exchanges and introductions to additional organizations. In parallel, we are working on transactions that would add established revenue and manufacturing capability to QTREX.

"The pace we have established sets the bar for what comes next, and what we have announced so far is a small part of what is in motion. I expect to announce additional commercial agreements during the fourth quarter, when we will also provide our 2027 financial outlook describing a substantially larger business than the one we report today. I expect the next twelve months to bring significant revenue growth, strategic partnerships, broader customer adoption and increased product deliveries."

Financial Results

Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 included $1.24 million from sales of AME systems, proprietary inks, other consumables and spare parts, and $313,000 from installation, training, support and maintenance services. Gross margin reflected the mix of systems, consumables and services recognized during the period.

Total operating expenses were $7.9 million, compared with $7.2 million in the first half of 2025. The increase primarily reflected research and development expenses associated with the acquired AME and Quantum operations, partly offset by lower general and administrative expenses, primarily lower share-based compensation.

The AME and Quantum segment recorded operating expenses of $2.4 million and an operating loss of $1.4 million in its first 86 days under QTREX. The Medical Technology segment, which recorded no revenue and also carries corporate and public company costs, accounted for the remaining $5.5 million of operating loss. The Company continues to pursue transactions to monetize its medical technology assets.

Consolidated operating loss was $6.9 million, compared with $7.2 million in the first half of 2025. Net loss was $6.4 million, or $0.14 per share, compared with $6.4 million, or $0.24 per share.

Cash Position and Financing

Cash, cash equivalents and deposits totaled $10.7 million at June 30, 2026, compared with $3.2 million at December 31, 2025.

Net cash used in operating activities was $3.9 million, compared with $5.1 million in the first half of 2025. Operating cash flow included the effects of a $2.1 million increase in other accounts payable, a $573,000 increase in accounts receivable and a $443,000 decrease from sale of inventory during the period.

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.0 million, primarily consisting of the cash paid at the closing of the AME and Quantum acquisition. Net cash provided by financing activities was $13.5 million, principally from the registered direct offering completed in February 2026 and the private placement offering completed on June 1, 2026.