NetworkNewsBreaks - Roth Capital Partners appoints Bryan Baratian managing director, senior research analyst. August 18, 2026 Roth Capital Partners, a relationship-driven investment bank focused on growth companies, announced that Bryan Baratian has joined the firm as managing director, senior research analyst, leading research coverage of digital assets, AI infrastructure and blockchain. Baratian previously held roles at Hut 8, 325 Capital and Morgan Stanley, with experience spanning digital infrastructure operations, SMID-cap activist investing and securitization banking. ROTH said the appointment supports its continued expansion of research coverage across industries and market caps. Since 2016, ROTH has been involved in more than 280 transactions for technology clients with a total transaction value exceeding $44 billion. About ROTH ROTH is a relationship-driven investment bank focused on serving growth companies and their investors. Its full-service platform spans capital raising, high-impact equity research, macroeconomics, sales and trading, technical insights, derivatives strategies, M&A advisory, and corporate access. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, ROTH is a privately held, employee-owned firm with offices across the U.S. About NetworkNewsWire NetworkNewsWire ("NNW") is a specialized communications platform with a focus on financial news and content distribution for private and public companies and the investment community. It is one of 75+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, NNW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today's market, NNW brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness. NNW is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge. To receive SMS text alerts from NetworkNewsWire, text "STOCKS" to 888-902-4192 (U.S. Mobile Phones Only) Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the NetworkNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by NNW, wherever published or re-published: https://www.NetworkNewsWire.com/Disclaimer NetworkNewsWire is powered by IBN

QualityStocksNewsBreaks - Roth Capital Partners affiliate Roth Canada expands Toronto operations, names David Parsons Head of Canadian Institutional Sales. August 11, 2026 at 9:30am Roth Capital Partners announced that its Canadian affiliate, Roth Canada, is expanding its Toronto operations with the appointment of David Parsons as Head of Canadian Institutional Sales and the establishment of new offices at 8 King St. E. Parsons, who brings more than 25 years of capital markets experience, will provide Canadian investors access to ROTH management teams, research and proprietary offerings while driving Canadian distribution on investment banking mandates. Michael Tait will lead the firm's Mining and Diversified Investment Banking teams from the Toronto offices. The expansion follows the opening of Roth Canada's Calgary office, where Tony Loria leads its Energy and Sustainability investment banking practice, and is intended to strengthen the firm's investment banking and institutional distribution capabilities for Canadian issuers and investors. About Roth Canada, Inc. Roth Canada, Inc. is a Canadian CIRO-regulated Dealer Member focused on serving emerging Canadian growth companies and their investors. Roth Canada is headquartered in Toronto and maintains offices in Vancouver and Calgary. About QualityStocks QualityStocks ("QS") is a specialized communications platform with a focus on private and public companies and the investment community. It is one of 75+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, QS is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today's market, QS brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness. QS is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the QualityStocks website applicable to all content provided by QS, wherever published or re-published: https://www.QualityStocks.com/Disclaimer QualityStocks is powered by IBN Select A Month

Roth Canada has expanded its Toronto operations by appointing David Parsons as Head of Canadian Institutional Sales. He will work from the company's new offices at 8 King Street East, offering Canadian investors access to management teams, research and proprietary offerings from parent company Roth Capital Partners. Michael Tait will lead the firm's Mining and Diversified Investment Banking teams from the same location. The Toronto expansion follows the opening of Roth Canada's Calgary office, where Tony Loria heads the Energy and Sustainability investment banking practice. Parsons brings over 25 years of capital markets experience. He previously served as Managing Director, Equity Sales at Desjardins Securities, and held similar roles at ATB Capital Markets and Canaccord Genuity. The expansion aims to strengthen Roth Canada's domestic distribution capabilities whilst providing Canadian companies access to US and international investors.