LAS VEGAS, July  13, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:JTAI) (&#34;Jet.AI&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), an emerging provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and AI cloud services, announced the

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Jet.AI Closes Transaction with flyExclusive, Advancing Transition to a Pure-Play AI Infrastructure

Jet.AI completes flyExclusive merger; SpinCo payout structure may drive near-term volatility

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>LAS VEGAS, July  13, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:JTAI) (&amp;#34;Jet.AI&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;), an emerging provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and AI cloud services, announced the</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Jet.AI closed its merger with flyExclusive and completed the SpinCo distribution. The deal pays 7,096,115 flyExclusive Class A shares (80% at closing) with 1,957,402 shares held in reserve for a 90-day price adjustment. Near-term value for JTAI holders now hinges on flyExclusive stock performance and the final 90-day purchase price, potentially driving volatility over the next three months.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Jet.AI closes merger with flyExclusive; SpinCo distribution completed.</li><li>Merger consideration: 7,096,115 flyExclusive Class A shares; exchange ratio ~3.6253x.</li><li>80% of merger shares issued at closing; 20% reserved for 90-day price adjustments.</li><li>SpinCo distribution record date: July 6, 2026; closing date: July 13, 2026.</li><li>Final post-closing price adjustments to determine reserve issuance within 90 days.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Jet.AI Inc. (JTAI)</strong>: Closed merger with flyExclusive; SpinCo distribution completed; merger consideration in flyExclusive stock.</li><li><strong>flyExclusive, Inc. (FLX)</strong>: Issuing 80% of merger consideration as Class A stock; 20% reserved for potential 90-day adjustments.</li><li><strong>Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc. (SpinCo)</strong>: SpinCo shares distributed to Jet.AI holders; entitled to merger consideration and subject to final price adjustments.</li></ul>
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    <h3>M&amp;A</h3>
    <p>M&amp;A category fits due to formal closing of a strategic merger and stock-based consideration; highlights potential dilution and market sensitivity to flyExclusive stock performance.</p>
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    <ul><li>Merger closure and SpinCo distribution may drive JTAI moves via flyExclusive performance.</li><li>80% of merger consideration issued at closing; 20% reserved for 90-day adjustments.</li><li>Final purchase price adjustments due within 90 days post-closing.</li><li>SpinCo distribution record date was July 6, 2026, with closing July 13, 2026.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Merger closed on July 13, 2026.</li><li>Record date for SpinCo distribution: July 6, 2026.</li><li>Total merger consideration: 7,096,115 shares of flyExclusive Class A stock.</li><li>Exchange ratio: ~3.6253 flyExclusive Class A shares per SpinCo share.</li><li>Closing issuance: 5,676,892 shares (80%); reserve: 1,957,402 shares (20%).</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Neutral-to-bullish; monitor flyExclusive stock moves and the 90-day price adjustment window over the next 3 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify"><b>LAS VEGAS, July  13, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JTAI">JTAI</a>) ("Jet.AI" or the "Company")</b>, an emerging provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure and AI cloud services, announced the successful closing of its merger transaction with flyExclusive, Inc. ("flyExclusive"), following stockholder approval at the Company’s reconvened Special Meeting of Stockholders and satisfaction of all remaining customary closing conditions.</p>  <p align="justify">In connection with the distribution, Jet.AI stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 6th, 2026, the record date for the distribution of shares of Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc. ("SpinCo") common stock, were entitled to receive, on a pro rata basis, all outstanding shares of SpinCo, at a ratio of one share of SpinCo common stock for each share of the Company’s common stock. The distribution was completed on July 13, 2026, immediately prior to the merger. Upon completion of the merger, the SpinCo shares distributed to the Company’s stockholders converted into the right to receive the merger consideration, as described in the merger agreement for the transaction and the Company&#39;s definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on May 4, 2026, while retaining their existing Jet.AI shares. </p>  <p align="justify">The merger consideration consists of an aggregate of 7,096,115 shares of flyExclusive Class A common stock, representing an aggregate exchange ratio of approximately 3.6253 shares of flyExclusive Class A common stock for each share of SpinCo common stock held. 5,676,892 shares of flyExclusive Class A common stock, representing approximately 80% of the merger consideration and an exchange ratio of approximately 2.9002 shares of flyExclusive Class A common stock for each share of SpinCo common stock held, were issued by flyExclusive on July 13, 2026. The remaining 1,957,402 shares of flyExclusive Class A common stock, representing approximately 20% of the merger consideration and an exchange ratio of approximately 0.7251 shares of flyExclusive Class A common stock for each share of SpinCo common stock held, are being held in reserve until the final post-closing purchase price is determined 90 days from now in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement, including any required adjustments to the purchase price. If the final purchase price is equal to or greater than the purchase price calculated at closing, the reserve shares will be issued in full by flyExclusive. If the final purchase price is less than the purchase price calculated at closing, an amount of reserve shares with a value equal to the amount of such downward adjustment will be retained by flyExclusive, and the remaining reserve shares, if any, will be issued.</p>  <p align="justify"><b>About Jet.AI Inc.</b><br></br>Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JTAI">JTAI</a>) is a technology-driven company focused on deploying artificial intelligence tools and high-performance GPU infrastructure to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and performance across complex systems. The Company is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol &#34;JTAI.&#34; To learn more, visit www.jet.ai.</p>  <p align="justify"><b>Additional Information and Where to Find It</b><br></br>In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated May 6, 2025, between Jet.AI, flyExclusive, FlyX Merger Sub, Inc., and Jet.AI SpinCo, Inc. (as amended, the &#34;Merger Agreement&#34;), flyExclusive has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-284960) (as amended, the &#34;Registration Statement&#34;) to register the shares of flyExclusive common stock that will be issued in connection with the proposed transactions. The Registration Statement was declared effective on April 30, 2026. Jet.AI and flyExclusive filed a definitive proxy statement and final prospectus, respectively (together, the &#34;Proxy Statement/Prospectus&#34;), with the SEC on May 4, 2026 and they each may file with the SEC other relevant documents concerning the proposed transactions. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, or any other document that the parties have filed or will file with the SEC, or send to stockholders, in connection with the proposed transactions.</p>  <p align="justify">This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement, or any other document that the parties have filed or will file with the SEC, or send to stockholders, in connection with the proposed Transactions. Copies of the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about the Company, may be obtained, free of charge, at the SEC&#39;s website at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=4MlGY4WdoXhLnsHJJ4UHvWM3wbPP7GIs78mjAcArXMMItdE_XJj9kPYk5fH2SZzV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a>. You can also obtain these documents, free of charge, from the Company by accessing the Company&#39;s website at investors.jet.ai, by directing a request to the Company at 10845 Griffith Peak Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89135, Attention: Board Secretary, or by phone at (702) 747-4000. The information on the Company&#39;s website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this communication or incorporated into other filings either company makes with the SEC.</p>  <p align="justify"><b>No Offer or Solicitation</b><br></br>This communication is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. The proposed transactions are expected to be implemented solely pursuant to the legally binding definitive agreement, which contains the material terms and conditions of the proposed transactions. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.</p>  <p align="justify"><b>Forward-Looking Statements</b><br></br>This press release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the products and services offered by Jet.AI and the markets in which it operates, Jet.AI&#39;s projected future results, and Jet.AI&#39;s perception of market conditions, including the expected timing of the closing and the future business strategy of Jet.AI. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our Company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words &#34;believe,&#34; &#34;project,&#34; &#34;expect,&#34; &#34;anticipate,&#34; &#34;estimate,&#34; &#34;intend,&#34; &#34;strategy,&#34; &#34;future,&#34; &#34;opportunity,&#34; &#34;plan,&#34; &#34;may,&#34; &#34;should,&#34; &#34;will,&#34; &#34;would,&#34; &#34;will be,&#34; &#34;will continue,&#34; &#34;will likely result,&#34; and similar expressions or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results, including broader market conditions. As a result, caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found in the Company&#39;s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Jet.AI assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as provided by law.</p>  <p align="justify"><b>Investor Relations Contact</b><br></br>Gateway Group, Inc.<br></br>949-574-3860<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=R4350W5aEgr547rdFL37OBeDAoMxUjOSZ0t1RtD1-tJFr1lZeUTjnf6ufavu-DqfjQ54veXZO6-7SaKDVgdxeg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jet.AI@gateway-grp.com</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTc2MTQzNyM3NzA0MTYwIzUwMDA4NDU2OQ=="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NjgxOTUxM2MtOWM1Mi00YWY5LWJhOWQtYzViNjIyYmEyMDBkLTUwMDA4NDU2OS0yMDI2LTA3LTEzLWVu/tiny/Jet-AI-Inc-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b81682ef-e4f9-4164-81f6-6ea3e3d45bb3"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/b81682ef-e4f9-4164-81f6-6ea3e3d45bb3/small/logo-png.png" border="0" width="141" height="60" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Jet.AI closed its merger with flyExclusive and completed the SpinCo distribution. The deal pays 7,096,115 flyExclusive Class A shares (80% at closing) with 1,957,402 shares held in reserve for a 90-day price adjustment. Near-term value for JTAI holders now hinges on flyExclusive stock performance and the final 90-day purchase price, potentially driving volatility over the next three months.

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