Rochon Family Executes Additional Strategic Purchase of $26.8 Million of AIAI Holdings Shares

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / October 8, 2026 / AIAI Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:AIAI) ("Ai²" or the "Company"), an AI-enabled diversified holding company utilizing Transformational AI to enhance portfolio performance, today announced that certain entities controlled by the family of John P. Rochon have acquired approximately $26.8 million of Ai² shares through privately negotiated transactions with an existing large stockholder.

These transactions represent meaningful incremental investments by the Rochon family further increasing their already substantial ownership positions in Ai². The purchases underscore their deep and continuing conviction in the Company's long-term strategy, its differentiated position in Transformational AI, and the ability of its Board and management team to execute at scale. These stockholders have been associated with Ai² since its inception, and these latest investments further align their interests with the Company's long-term value creation objectives. This transaction reinforces a stable and strategically aligned shareholder base.

"We are grateful for the continued confidence that the Rochon's have in the Company's operating strategy and vision for long-term value creation as evidenced by these additional acquisitions of a substantial number of shares of the Company's common stock," said Todd Furniss, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. "They clearly share our belief that the Company's common stock is significantly undervalued and are working with us to reach our objectives."

About AIAI Holdings Corporation

AIAI Holdings Corporation (Ai²) (NASDAQ:AIAI) is an AI-enabled diversified holding company that acquires and grows companies across multiple industries. We expect to drive revenue and earnings growth throughout our portfolio by applying exclusively licensed Transformational AI to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

Ai² is building a next-generation model for technology-enabled business operations, which is expected to create sustainable value for shareholders through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence across diverse industries. More information can be found at: www.aiaiholdings.com

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