A2Z Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2026

Revenue of $3.3 Million, Up 114%

Contracted Backlog Surpasses $195 Million, Underscoring Accelerating Global Deployment Momentum and Providing Strong Visibility into Near-term, Recurring Revenue

Management to Host Conference Call at 8:30 a.m. ET Today

TORONTO, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) (the "Company" or "A2Z"), a global leader in smart retail technology, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Mr. Gadi Graus, Chief Executive Officer of A2Z and Cust2Mate, commented, "Q1 2026 marked an important inflection point for the Company as we accelerated our transition from pilot validation to commercial deployment. During the quarter, we expanded our delivered base to more than 2,500 smart carts and grew our contracted backlog^[1] to more than $195 million, representing over 19,000 carts scheduled for deployment globally by the end of 2027. We also began generating retail media revenues during the quarter, further advancing our evolution from a smart cart provider into a broader connected retail platform.

"We also continued to strengthen our manufacturing readiness and global operational infrastructure to support this contracted pipeline at scale, including expanded production capacity, enhanced supply chain execution and the addition of customer support centers in two new locations to improve deployment support and ongoing retailer service. As deployments scale, stronger shopper engagement and richer behavioral data are expanding monetization opportunities across our platform, creating a growth flywheel that we believe will further strengthen recurring revenue over time. Overall, our progress this quarter reinforces our confidence that our strategy is working.

"To support accelerating rollout activity and the increasing scale of customer deployments, we recently received approval for a $30 million contract-backed non-dilutive bank credit facility. This facility which will enhance our financial flexibility, aligns capital directly with contracted deployment schedules and reflects strong lender confidence in our business model and execution strategy. Importantly, it will enable us to efficiently support manufacturing, operations, inventory and working capital needs while maintaining a strong balance sheet as we enter the next phase of large-scale growth."

Recent Business Highlights

• Expanded contracted backlog to ~$195 million, representing more than 19,000 smart carts to be deployed by the end of 2027, underscoring strong global demand and long-term rollout visibility.
• Transitioned from pilot to scaled deployment phase, delivering ~500 smart carts in Q1 2026 and reaching approximately 2,500 units delivered globally across leading retail partners
• Advanced retail media monetization, beginning revenue generation in Q1 2026 and establishing in-store advertising as a new recurring revenue stream. Current Retail Media Brands include Lego, ToysRUs, and Under Armour
• Demonstrated strong retailer ROI and shopper adoption, including ~15% basket uplift, higher items per transaction and utilization rates above 95%
• Strengthened global operational and deployment infrastructure by expanding manufacturing capacity and establishing international hubs in Panama and Bulgaria to support scaled rollout execution

"Physical retail remains one of the largest under-digitized sectors of the global economy and is in the early stages of a significant structural transformation towards more intelligent, data-driven retail," concluded Graus. "To address a massive market opportunity, we have developed and are now deploying a retail technology layer that is fundamentally changing how stores operate, engage shoppers and unlock new monetization opportunities from the in-store experience. We have moved from proof-of-concept to deploying our platform at scale, and retailers are capturing measurable improvements in sales throughput, shopper engagement and operational efficiency that are driving improved store economics. Looking ahead, A2Z is exceptionally well-positioned with a strong balance sheet and ample access to capital to deliver on our large contracted backlog and pursue additional large-scale deployments globally to drive increasing long-term value for our shareholders."

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company's 2026 first quarter financial results.

Anyone interested in participating should call 1-877-407-0784 if calling within the United States or 1-201-689-8560 if calling internationally. When asked, please reference confirmation code 13760502.

A replay will be available until Friday, May 29, 2026, which can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 if calling within the United States or 1-412-317-6671 if calling internationally. Please use passcode 13760502 to access the replay.

The call will also be available by webcast over the internet at: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1762627&tp_key=3b4649d7cd.

About A2Z Smart Technologies Corp.

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) makes in-store retail smarter by connecting retailers, brands, and shoppers at the Smart Cart. Cust2Mate transforms everyday shopping carts into AI-powered, connected commerce platforms that elevate the in-store experience, turning each visit into a seamless, personalized, and rewarding journey. The Smart Cart platform helps retailers and brands grow revenue through targeted retail media and real-time shopper engagement at the moment purchase decisions are made. It delivers actionable, real-time data that provides full visibility into in-store shopper behavior and decision-making. With its modular, state-of-the-art technology, Cust2Mate enables retailers to increase revenue, optimize store operations, and mitigate loss across their chains at scale.

For more information on A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. and its subsidiary, Cust2Mate Ltd., please visit www.cust2mate.com.

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