XCF Global, INC. Announces Receipt of $10 Million Plant Conversion Funding in Support of Pending Business Combination

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / XCF Global, Inc. (Nasdaq:SAFX) ("XCF"), an emerging player in decarbonizing the aviation industry through sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), together with DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq:DEVS) ("DevvStream") and Southern Energy Renewables Inc. ("Southern"), today announced that, as contemplated by their previously announced term sheet relayed to their proposed three‑party Business Combination Agreement ("BCA"), XCF has received from private investors $10 Million through the sale of 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock to support the planned plant conversion at XCF's New Rise Renewables Reno facility. The receipt of this funding satisfies a key funding‑related condition to the proposed business combination among XCF, Southern, and DevvStream.

The receipt of this funding represents an important milestone in advancing the transaction and is expected to support continued progress toward satisfying the closing conditions set forth in the previously announced Business Combination Agreement.

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"This funding marks a meaningful step forward in the execution of our strategic transaction," said Chris Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of XCF Global. "It reinforces momentum behind the plant upgrade initiative and reflects continued alignment among the parties as we work diligently toward our goal of completing the business combination."

As previously disclosed, consummation of the proposed transaction remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of various closing conditions, including shareholder approvals. SEC registration statements effectiveness on Form S-4, stock exchange approvals including Nasdaq listing, completion of financing, plant conversion, and commercial milestones and fairness opinions.

XCF Global, Southern, and DevvStream remain focused on advancing the remaining workstreams associated with the transaction and intend to provide updates as appropriate.

About XCF Global, Inc.

XCF Global, Inc. ("XCF") (Nasdaq:SAFX) is an emerging sustainable aviation fuel company dedicated to accelerating the aviation industry's transition to net-zero emissions. Our flagship facility, New Rise Reno, has a permitted nameplate production capacity of 38 million gallons per year, positioning XCF as an early mover among large-scale SAF producers in North America. XCF is working to advance a pipeline of potential expansion opportunities in Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida, and to build partnerships across the energy and transportation sectors to scale SAF globally. XCF is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trades under the ticker, SAFX.

To learn more, go to www.xcf.global

About DevvStream

DevvStream (Nasdaq: DEVS) is a carbon management company focused on the development, investment, and sale of environmental assets worldwide, including carbon credits and renewable energy certificates.

About Southern Energy Renewables

Southern Energy Renewables Inc. is a U.S.-based clean fuels, chemicals and products developer focused on advancing large-scale biomass-to-fuels projects. These projects are designed to produce carbon-negative SAF and green methanol, supported by integrated carbon capture and sequestration.