Circle Group

Regulatory Filings • Jan 5, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

Circle Group: signs agreement with a leading national logistics operator for terminal automation at a Mediterranean port, worth €250,000

Milan, January 5, 2026

CIRCLE Group ("CIRCLE" or the "Company") – an Innovative SME listed on Euronext Growth Milan and the parent company of the Circle Group, specializing in process analysis and the development of solutions for innovation and digitalization in the port and intermodal logistics sectors, as well as in international consulting on Green Deal and energy transition topics – announces the signing of an agreement with a leading national logistics operator for the technological upgrade and automation of two lanes equipped with totems for remote management at a multipurpose terminal in a Mediterranean port. The Gate Operating System will enable automated reading of front and rear license plates and container codes at the terminal gates, as well as integration with the TOS. The contract value amounts to approximately €250,000.

The agreement provides for the implementation of an integrated project delivered by Circle Group, through eXyond (in collaboration with Aitek), based on the eXyond GOS® and MILOS® platforms, with the aim of supporting the terminal's digital evolution and strengthening operational efficiency, process automation, and interoperability with the port and logistics ecosystem.

The gate management system is based on the eXyond GOS platform and enables fully automated management of inbound and outbound flows. The adoption of advanced automatic recognition technologies, leveraging cameras and intelligent sensors, allows the identification of license plates, container codes, and drivers' badges, with real-time recording and archiving of transit data, enhancing cargo traceability, port area security, and operational continuity

As part of the overall solution, the agreement includes the adoption of the MILOS® TFP (Transport Federative Platform) and the related integration and interconnection modules, supporting structured and secure data exchange among terminals, logistics operators, and external systems. Gate Automation and digital flow management functionalities enable coordinated and centralized operations management, ensuring greater end-to-end visibility and more effective handling of operational exceptions.

In addition, the solution includes advanced modules and services for application integration, the enablement of connectors to industry reference systems, and the potential adoption of specialized components for the management and sharing of transport unit data, in line with European requirements for interoperability and document dematerialization.

The project at the port in question is part of the technological innovation journey undertaken by the leading national logistics group across its terminals and represents a further step in Circle's strategy to support the digitalization of port infrastructures, contributing to the development of more efficient, transparent, and sustainable operating models.

"The agreement for the automation and digitalization of the two corridors at this Mediterranean port represents further recognition of the robustness of our solutions and their ability to address the concrete needs of terminal operators", said Luca Abatello, Circle Group Chairman & CEO. "Through the adoption of the GOS® and MILOS® platforms and the main application packages for gate automation, data integration, and system interoperability, we help strengthen the efficiency and competitiveness of strategic infrastructures for the country, in line with European guidelines and the objectives of our 'Connect 4 Agile Growth' industrial plan."

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This press release is available in the Investor Relations section of the website www.circlegroup.eu and on .

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Founded in Genoa in 2012, Circle S.p.A. is the Innovative SME leading Circle Group, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan since 2018 and specialized in the analysis and development of solutions for innovation and digitalization in the port and intermodal logistics sectors, as well as in international consultancy on Green Deal and energy transition topics.

The Group includes the software houses Info.era, NEXT Freight, eXyond, Cargo Start, the consulting firms Magellan Circle and Magellan Circle Italy, NEXT Customs, as well as the affiliated company ACCUDIRE.

In the field of digital innovation, the Milos® Intelligence platform integrates advanced technologies such as AI, simulation, and Digital Twin to support decision-making processes and the digitalization of systems, through solutions like the Extended Port Community System, MasterSPED®, Milos® TOS, Milos® MTO, Milos® TFP, Milos® Global Supply Chain Visibility, and StarTracking®. Complementing the offering, Federative Services (cloud-based) enable a more efficient migration towards digital business models.

Through Magellan Circle and Magellan Circle Italy, the Group is active in Brussels and across Europe in advocacy activities with the European Institutions, supporting public bodies and companies with services in Strategic

Communication and Advocacy and EU Funding Accelerator, with a focus on the Green Deal and energy transition.

With Cargo Start, specialized in technological solutions for air cargo, Circle has strengthened its offering in a strategic segment of the Connect 4 Agile Growth industrial plan. With eXyond, the Group operates in advanced infomobility services (InfoBlu NewGen) and telematics solutions for the logistics, transport, and insurance sectors (Kmaster).

Circle also holds a 22% stake in the innovative startup ACCUDIRE, which offers a collaborative platform for document management along global supply chains, starting from e-CMR and e-DDT (electronic consignment note). With NEXT Customs, the Group develops digital services for customs optimization, contributing to the harmonization of processes in line with the strategic directions of Connect 4 Agile Growth.

Circle S.p.A. has been listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market of Borsa Italiana since October 26, 2018 (alphanumeric code: CIRC; ISIN code ordinary shares: IT. 0005344996).

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