Strong Technical Services Launches New Content Management Service

Strong Technical Services Launches New Content Management Service

Charlotte, NC – November 21, 2022 – Strong Technical Services “(STS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”), has announced the launch of its new content management service, designed to

Ballantyne Strong to Present at the ThinkEquity Conference

Ballantyne Strong to Present at the ThinkEquity Conference

Charlotte, NC – October 24, 2022 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”) today announced that management will present at The ThinkEquity Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Management will

STRONG/MDI Screen Systems Introduces the HGA ReAct 1.4 Screen

STRONG/MDI Screen Systems Introduces the HGA ReAct 1.4 Screen

Next generation highly efficient and versatile laser-ready cinema screen Joliette, Quebec, Canada – Tuesday, September 20, 2022 – STRONG/MDI Screen Systems, Inc. (“STRONG/MDI”) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (“Ballantyne Strong”) (NYSE American:

STRONG/MDI and IMAX Produce the Tallest IMAX Screen in the World

Joliette, Quebec, Canada – February 3, 2022 – STRONG/MDI Screen Systems, Inc. (“STRONG/MDI”) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (“Ballantyne Strong”) (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in manufacturing of state-of-the-art cinema screens announced that…

Ballantyne Strong Acquires Digital Ignition Building

Charlotte, NC – February 3, 2022 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne Strong”) today announced that it has acquired the land and building at 190 Bluegrass Valley Parkway, in Alpharetta, Georgia, home to its Digital Ignition…

Ballantyne Strong Reports Third Quarter 2021 Operating Results

Strong Entertainment business strengthening post-COVID Investment gains driving positive earnings Charlotte, NC, November 10, 2021 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne Strong”) today announced operating results for the third…

Strong / MDI Congratulates Partner Kinepolis Leidschendam

Awarded New Build Cinema of the Year by ICTA EMEA awards Joliette, Quebec, Canada, October 4, 2021 – Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) company, and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating…

Strong/MDI and IMAX Produce Largest IMAX Screen in the World

Opening this week in Leonberg, Germany Joliette, Quebec, Canada, October 1, 2021 – Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) company, and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating development, announced that…

Strong/MDI Screen Systems Introduces HGA ReAct Screens

High-performance laser-ready screens Joliette, Quebec, Canada – August 23, 2021 – Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) company, and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating development (“Strong/MDI”),…

Ballantyne Strong Reports Second Quarter 2021 Operating Results

Charlotte, NC, August 10, 2021 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne Strong”) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. Recent Highlights Revenue of Ballantyne Strong’s Strong Entertainment…

Ballantyne Strong Creates Committee to Evaluate GreenFirst Rights

Charlotte, NC, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”) today announced that it has designated a special committee of the independent members of its Board of Directors to evaluate actions to…

Ballantyne Strong Set to Join Russell Microcap® Index

Charlotte, NC, June 14, 2021 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne Strong”) today announced that it is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index at the conclusion of the 2021 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on Monday, June 28, 2021, according to a preliminary list of additions posted by Russell on June 4, 2021.

Ballantyne Strong to Announce 2021 First-Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 6, 2021

Charlotte, NC – April 27, 2021, Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company will issue its 2021 first-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The Company’s financial results and an accompanying slide presentation will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at ballantynestrong.com/investors.

STRONG Technical Services Launches STRONG Restart Initiative In Advance of Summer 2021 Blockbuster Movie Season

Charlotte, NC – April 14, 2021 – STRONG Technical Services, Inc. (STS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering and services, today announced the launch of its STRONG Restart initiative deploying 10 BrightNight Drive In packages across the U.S. Each package is equipped with the Company’s Preview and Northview products, which consist of a mobile projection trailer and large 40’ x 20’ inflatable screen solution. STS will offer the package to select exhibitors for one weekend at no expense, to help cinemas safely bring customers back for the Summer 2021 blockbuster season.

Ballantyne Strong Portfolio Company GreenFirst To Acquire Forest and Paper Products Assets in Ontario and Quebec For $214 Million

Charlotte, NC – April 12, 2021, Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company” or “Ballantyne Strong”) announced that portfolio company GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) (“GreenFirst”) has entered into a binding asset purchase agreement pursuant to which a wholly-owned subsidiary of GreenFirst has agreed to acquire a portfolio of forest and paper product assets from Rayonier A.M. Canada G.P. and Rayonier A.M. Canada Industries Inc., each a subsidiary of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.

Ballantyne Strong to Announce 2020 Fourth-Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on March 10, 2021

Charlotte, NC, March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE), Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”), a diversified holding company with operations and investments across a broad range of industries, today announced that the Company will issue its 2020 fourth-quarter financial results after the market closing on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The Company’s financial results and an accompanying slide presentation will also be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at ballantynestrong.com/investors.

Ballantyne Strong Doubles Size of Technology Incubator and Co-working Facility

Charlotte, NC – February 10, 2021, Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”) today announced that it is more than doubling the size of its Digital Ignition technology incubator and co-working facility and expanding its services to grow the number of tech startups and small company members at its state-of-the-art space. Digital Ignition, one of the fastest growing technology incubators in the state of Georgia, has provided incubator and co-working services since 2019 and will now occupy over 10 acres and more than 43,000 sq. ft. in Ballantyne Strong’s Alpharetta, Georgia campus.

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. Announces Closing of Public Offering

Charlotte, NC, February 8, 2021 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 3,290,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $2.30 per share, for gross proceeds of $7,567,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.

Blink Charging Signs Reseller Agreement With Ballantyne Strong For Deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Cinema Operators, Theme Parks and Other Entertainment and Leisure-Related Locations

Miami Beach, FL, February 3, 2021 – Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced today that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Ballantyne Strong (NYSE: BTN). Under the agreement, Strong Entertainment, a division within Ballantyne Strong, will offer Blink’s full line of charging stations to its broad base of cinema operators, theme parks, and other entertainment and leisure-related locations.

Ballantyne Strong Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Charlotte, NC, February 3, 2021 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”) today announced that it intends to offer to sell shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. All of the shares of common stock are to be sold by the Company.

STRONG Technical Services Completes IPIC Atlanta Projection & Audio Installation Complete with QSC Q-SYS and Advanced Networking

Charlotte, NC – December 22, 2020 — STRONG Technical Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services, completed the installation of projection equipment for IPIC Theater’s newest location in Midtown Atlanta at the reimagined Colony Square. STRONG Technical Services (STS) installed state-of-the-art projection systems complete with an advanced load balanced and fault tolerant network to support projection booth equipment, a streaming content library and a large QSC Q-SYS ecosystem across the entire complex.

STRONG Technical Services Announces Partnership with INDY Cinema Group to Provide Managed Services in Europe

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STRONG Technical Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services announces a partnership with INDY Cinema Group (“INDY”) to provide managed services in Europe. STRONG Technical Services (“STS”) will offer INDY customers a complete managed service offering including 24x7x365 support, STRONG Management System access, field service dispatch, equipment discounts, and STRONG MDI screens. The STRONG Management System includes equipment monitoring, digital signage, remote access, and reporting.

Comscore Partners with STRONG Technical Services for Theatre Device Monitoring

RESTON, Va., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire — Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a partnership with Ballantyne Strong, Inc.’s (NYSE American: BTN) subsidiary STRONG Technical Services, a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services, for enhanced detailed device monitoring in Comscore’s Enterprise Web™.

Strong/MDI Screen Systems Announces Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement with Cinemark Theatres

Charlotte, NC – October 14, 2020 — Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc. (“Strong/MDI”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), and a leader in projection screens and optical coating development for cinemas, commercial venues and amusement parks worldwide, announced today the signing of a five-year exclusive worldwide supply agreement with Cinemark Theatres (NYSE: CNK), the third largest exhibitor in the United States.

STRONG Technical Services Announces Multi-Year Nationwide Managed Service Agreement with Marcus Theatres®

Charlotte, NC – September 1, 2020 — STRONG Technical Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services, announces a multi-year nationwide managed service agreement with Marcus Theatres®. Effective today STRONG Technical Services (STS) will become the exclusive provider of managed services for all of Marcus Theatres’ cinema locations nationwide. These managed services will include 24x7x365 monitoring, technical support, and maintenance on all projection and audio equipment across more than 1,100 screens.

STRONG Technical Services Introduces BrightNight Preview and Northview Products

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STRONG Technical Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services, introduces two new BrightNight products, Preview and Northview, to support exhibition and commercial portable entertainment.

Ballantyne Strong Completes Sale of Strong Outdoor to Firefly Systems; Increases Strategic Investment in Firefly to $13 Million

Charlotte, NC, Aug. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the entertainment, retail and advertising markets, today announced that it has completed the sale of its Strong Outdoor out-of-home advertising business to Firefly Systems Inc. (“Firefly”).

Ballantyne Strong to Announce 2020 Second-Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on August 12, 2020

Charlotte, NC, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the entertainment, retail and advertising markets, today announced that the Company will issue its 2020 second-quarter financial results after the market closing on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The Company’s financial results and an accompanying slide presentation will also be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at ballantynestrong.com/investors.

Strong/MDI Screen Systems Welcomes New Sales Representative for Japan Market

Joliette, Quebec, Canada , July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating development for cinemas, commercial venues and amusement parks worldwide (“Strong/MDI”), announced that Yuji Motomatsu has been appointed as its new sales representative in Japan, effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Motomatsu brings decades of experience in global sales and business development to his new role at Strong/MDI where he will lead sales initiatives and drive new client acquisitions in the region. He will also provide strategic insight to guide business growth.

Strong/MDI Screen Systems Announces Agreement with RealD to Expand Availability of Precision White Cinema Screen Utilizing RealD Reflective Technology

Joliette, Quebec, Canada , July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating development for cinemas, commercial venues and amusement parks worldwide (“Strong MDI”), is pleased to announce its Precision White Cinema Screen will now be available for use by all cinemas worldwide.

Convergent and BrightSign Introduce SafeStore Screen Control

Alpharetta, GA, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Convergent Media Systems Corporation, a Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) company and award-winning leader in delivering digital signage experiences (“Convergent”), has teamed up with BrightSign LLC®, the global market leader in digital signage media players, to offer an integrated solution that delivers interactive digital signage experiences using the viewer’s phone to control content on a digital sign. This solution allows retailers, banks and other businesses to enable viewers to navigate and access information on a large digital display without touching it – thereby reducing potential exposure to COVID-19.

STRONG Technical Services Completes Drive-in Movie Theatre Test Concept for Marcus Theatres®

Omaha, NE, May 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STRONG Technical Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in projection equipment sales, engineering, and services (“STRONG Technical Services”), assisted Marcus Theatres® with the addition of a drive-in movie theatre test concept at the Twin Creek Cinema in Bellevue, NE, with additional locations under consideration.

Strong/MDI Screen Resumes Manufacturing Operations

Joliette, Quebec, Canada , May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Strong/MDI Screen Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), and a leader in projection screen manufacturing and optical coating development for cinemas, commercial venues and amusement parks worldwide (“Strong MDI”), is pleased to announce that it has returned to full production capacity in compliance with government directives and workplace sanitation protocols.

Ballantyne Strong Reports First Quarter 2020 Operating Results

Charlotte, NC, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. The Company conducts its operations through three operating segments: Strong Entertainment, Convergent and Strong Outdoor.

Ballantyne Strong to Announce 2020 First-Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 12, 2020

Charlotte, NC, April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”) , a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the entertainment, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today announced that the Company will issue its 2020 first-quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The Company’s financial results and an accompanying slide presentation will also be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at ballantynestrong.com/investors.

Ballantyne Strong Announces Management Succession and Provides COVID-19 Business Update

Charlotte, NC, April 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (“Ballantyne Strong” or the “Company”) today announced that Mark Roberson has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and that Todd Major has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Kyle Cerminara will continue to lead the Company’s Board of Directors in the role of Non-Executive Chairman.

Ballantyne Strong Shareholder Announces Program To Purchase Additional Shares

Charlotte, NC, March 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”) today announced that its largest shareholder, Fundamental Global Investors, LLC (“Fundamental Global”) entered into a stock trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “10b5-1 Plan”), for the purchase of up to one million shares of common stock of the Company. The 10b5-1 Plan becomes effective on April 2, 2020 and will terminate on April 2, 2021 or such earlier date as set forth in the 10b5-1 Plan. Transactions under the 10b5-1 Plan, if any, will be reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with applicable securities laws, rules and regulations.

Ballantyne Strong Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Operating Results

Charlotte, NC – March 12, 2020 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. The Company conducts its operations through three operating segments: Strong Entertainment, Convergent and Strong Outdoor.

Ballantyne Strong to Announce 2019 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results and Host Conference Call on March 12, 2020

Charlotte, NC, March 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today announced that the Company will issue its 2019 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 12, 2020. The Company’s financial results and an accompanying slide presentation will also be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at ballantynestrong.com/investors.

Strong MDI Welcomes Director of Sales and Business Development for EMEA Markets

November 18, 2019, JOLIETTE, Quebec – Strong/MDI Screen Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), and a leading global manufacturer of premium cinema screens (“Strong MDI”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Collard as Director of Sales and Business Development for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”).

Ballantyne Strong to Announce Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 12, 2019

Charlotte, NC – November 1, 2019 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today announced that the Company will issue its financial results for the third quarter 2019 before the market opens on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The Company’s financial results and an accompanying slide presentation will also be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at ballantynestrong.com/investors.

Ballantyne Strong Reports Second Quarter and Year to Date 2019 Operating Results

Charlotte, NC – August 14, 2019 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today announced financial results for the period ended June 30, 2019. The Company conducts its operations through three operating segments: Strong Cinema, Convergent and Strong Outdoor.

Ballantyne Strong Reports First Quarter 2019 Operating Results

Omaha, NE – May 14, 2019 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today announced financial results for the period ended March 31, 2019. The Company conducts its operations through three operating segments: Strong Cinema, Convergent and Strong Outdoor.

Ballantyne Strong Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2018 Operating Results

Omaha, NE – March 11, 2019 – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN) (the “Company”), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today announced financial results for the period ended December 31, 2018. The Company conducts its operations through three operating segments: Strong Cinema, Convergent and Strong Outdoor.

Ballantyne Strong Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2018

OMAHA, Nebraska (November 7, 2018) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Ballantyne Strong Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2018

OMAHA, Nebraska (August 8, 2018) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.

Ballantyne Strong Announces Appointment of Colonel Jack H. Jacobs to the Board of Directors

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today announced the appointment of Colonel (Ret) Jack H. Jacobs to the Board of Directors to replace the vacancy created by the resignation of James C. Shay, who has served on the Board of Directors since May 2012.

Ballantyne Strong Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2018

OMAHA, Nebraska (May 8, 2018) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE American: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial, advertising and government markets, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

Ballantyne Strong Announces Holding Company Leadership Team

OMAHA, Neb. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT:BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, today announced the transition to a holding company leadership team. As part of the holding company transition, Ryan Burke has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. In addition, Elise Stejskal has been named Vice President of Finance and Ryan Turner has been named Vice President of Strategic Investments.

Ballantyne Strong Acquires Common Shares of Itasca Capital Ltd.

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, announces that it has acquired indirect ownership of an aggregate of 465,500 common shares (“Shares”) of Itasca Capital Ltd. (TSX-V: ICL; OTCQB: KBXMF) (“Itasca”) through open market purchases on the TSX-V market. This announcement is made by Ballantyne Strong to comply with certain legal requirements under Canadian securities legislation respecting its ownership of securities of Itasca.

Ballantyne Strong Acquires Common Shares of Kobex Capital Corp.

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT:BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, announces that it has acquired indirect ownership of an aggregate of 996,500 common shares (“Shares”) of Kobex Capital Corp. (TSX-V: KXM; OTCQB: KBXMF) (“Kobex”) through open market purchases on the TSX-V market. This announcement is made by Ballantyne Strong to comply with certain legal requirements under Canadian securities legislation respecting its ownership of securities of Kobex.

Ballantyne Strong Acquires Common Shares of Kobex Capital Corp.

OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, announces that as of May 19, 2016, it had acquired indirectly ownership of an aggregate of 5,489,500 common shares (“Shares”) of Kobex Capital Corp. (TSX-V: KXM; OTCQB: KBXMF) (“Kobex”) on the TSX-V market. This announcement is made by Ballantyne Strong to comply with certain legal requirements under Canadian securities legislation respecting its ownership of securities of Kobex.

Ndamukong Suh Appointed to Board of Directors of Ballantyne Strong

OMAHA, Nebraska (January 19, 2016) – Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT:BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, today announced that Ndamukong Suh has been appointed to its board of directors, effective January 18, 2016. Ndamukong Suh commented, “I’m honored to be appointed to the board of directors at Ballantyne Strong.