Company is Open for Business and Focused on Revenue Growth, Strategic Development and Long-Term Shareholder Value
FOLLANSBEE, WEST VIRGINIA, August 26th 2026 — Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. (“EDE” or the “Company”) (OTC: MPIR) today reaffirmed its commitment to growing its West Virginia industrial and infrastructure platform and building long-term value for shareholders.
EDE and its operating businesses are fully operational and actively engaged in pursuing new customers, tenants, leases, strategic partnerships, and development opportunities. Management continues to focus on increasing commercial activity, expanding revenue-generating operations and maximizing the value of the Company’s strategically located industrial assets.
“EDE is open for business and moving forward,” said Andrew Kaufman, Chairman of Empire Diversified Energy. “We remain focused on executing our commercial strategy, supporting our customers and creating new opportunities across the EDE platform. We believe our combination of industrial property, infrastructure and development capabilities provides a strong foundation for long-term growth and increased shareholder value.”
The Company is continuing discussions with prospective customers, tenants and strategic partners regarding opportunities throughout its West Virginia platform. EDE believes these efforts can strengthen the Company’s operating position, diversify its sources of revenue and support the continued development of its industrial and infrastructure assets.
EDE also confirmed that it has timely responded to the previously disclosed complaint filed by UMB Bank, N.A., solely in its capacity as trustee for certain bonds issued in connection with Empire Trimodal Terminal, LLC. The Company has denied the material allegations and relief sought in the complaint. No judgment has been entered against EDE, and the filing of the complaint has not resulted in any judicial determination affecting EDE’s ownership or operation of its businesses.
The matter will proceed through the ordinary judicial process. EDE intends to protect its rights while continuing to concentrate its resources and attention on operating and growing its businesses.
In parallel, the Company continues to engage constructively with relevant stakeholders regarding potential consensual solutions relating to the outstanding bond obligations. Management believes that constructive stakeholder engagement, combined with continued commercial execution, provides the best path toward preserving and maximizing the value of the EDE platform.
“Our message to shareholders is clear: the Company remains operational, engaged and focused on execution,” Kaufman added. “We will continue pursuing new revenue opportunities, advancing strategic relationships and working to realize the full potential of EDE’s assets for the benefit of our shareholders and other stakeholders.”
EDE does not intend to comment further on the merits of the pending litigation except as appropriate or required.
About Empire Diversified Energy, Inc.
Empire Diversified Energy, Inc. is a fully integrated company offering recycling, logistics, energy production, and remediation services helping to promote a safer and more sustainable environment. The Company has proven and demonstrated experience in helping to shape the green environment, and continues to transform and grow through energy production, manufacturing, and other further development at the Port of West Virginia.
Forward-Looking Information
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