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Forum Markets Expands Aviation Portfolio

Date: July 16, 2026
Location: Palm Beach, Florida

In a significant step towards advancing its aviation portfolio, Forum Markets, Incorporated has successfully acquired a commercial aircraft engine for approximately $12 million. This acquisition is set to enhance the company’s already growing asset base, bringing the number of income-generating engines under long-term lease to major U.S. airlines to four, with plans to close another acquisition soon.

The recent purchase, executed as an all-cash transaction from Aero Engine Solutions, Inc., is already operational under an active lease, generating consistent revenue. The lease agreement entails fixed monthly payments complemented by additional usage-based fees, projecting total returns that could reach double digits annually. Alongside the anticipated residual value of the engine at the end of the lease term, this investment is expected to significantly bolster the company’s financial health.

The acquired engine is a CFM56-7B model, recognized as the most commonly used turbofan engine in commercial aviation. Its standard implementation across numerous narrow-body aircraft operated by carriers in both the U.S. and internationally strengthens its investment profile, fostering a robust secondary market. Such characteristics support Forum's ambition for a steady and repeatable acquisition workflow, particularly as the company aims to increase its aviation portfolio to five engines soon.

"This acquisition exemplifies our strategy of acquiring durable, contractually protected assets that facilitate predictable cash flow," stated McAndrew Rudisill, the chairman and CEO of Forum Markets. The widespread utilization of the CFM56 platform is advantageous, offering a rich pipeline for similar future investments. The company believes that the addition of another engine to its portfolio will crucially enhance its contracted cash flows, ultimately reinforcing the investment profile of this segment.

The scale and global prevalence of the CFM56-7B significantly contribute to a liquid secondary market, which includes whole engines, parts, and value at the end of the engine's life cycle. Combined with the existing lease payments, these engines are anticipated to yield predictable income while offering downside protection related to their eventual resales.

As part of its long-term strategy, Forum Markets plans to explore pooling its aviation engines and potentially offering investors access to a structured security encompassing the combined cash flows. This may involve tokenizing offerings, aligning with the company’s overarching vision of enhancing access to cash flow-generating, real-world assets.

About Forum Markets, Incorporated

Forum Markets, Incorporated (Nasdaq: FRMM) is a pioneering digital asset platform committed to democratizing access to institutional-grade, cash-generating assets spanning various real-world sectors. By acquiring and structuring high-yield assets, the company aims to produce durable operating income while also employing strategic partnerships for optimal portfolio scaling. Furthermore, Forum leverages its ability to tokenize assets, enhancing their distribution and liquidity, as it reimagines the interaction between traditional asset management principles and innovative digital architectures.

For ongoing updates regarding the company, please visit ir.forum-markets.com.

This announcement includes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements reflect the company’s current beliefs and expectations regarding future performance, actual outcomes may vary due to a range of risks and uncertainties. Stakeholders are advised to consult the company's SEC filings for further insights into potential risk factors that could influence outcomes.