ISFYAH, Israel and LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2026 (Globe Newswire) — Check-Cap Ltd. (“Check-Cap” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MBAI) today announced that MBody AI Corp. (“MBody AI”) has entered into a new referral and channel partner agreement with Buyers Edge Platform OpCo LLC (“Buyers Edge Platform”), a leading digital procurement network and solutions partner for foodservice. industry. This partnership positions MBody AI as an orchestrator.™ As a physical AI and robotics provider on the Buyers Edge Platform, it provides MBody AI with access to approximately 286,000 operator locations across the foodservice and hospitality market.
Under the agreement, Buyers Edge Platform will act as a referral and channel partner and deploy the MBody AI Orchestrator platform and robot management services to its extensive operator network beginning in July 2026.
MBody AI’s hardware-agnostic platform enables the deployment of robots across a wide range of robot categories, including cleaning, back-of-house automation, logistics and preparation support, and more. Demand is driven by operator needs identified through the Buyers Edge Platform’s sales network and data insights.
MBody AI Orchestrator
MBody AI Orchestrator is MBody AI’s centralized intelligent software and services platform designed to orchestrate and scale autonomous robot operations across diverse environments. Acting as the command layer for the MBody AI solution, Orchestrator integrates AI and real-time data insights to manage multi-robot deployments with the goal of optimizing robot fleet performance. The Orchestrator platform allows customers to remotely monitor robot fleet operations, assign tasks, and use AI to use robot telemetry data to improve operational decision-making.
“Buyers Edge Platform exists to deliver better outcomes for merchants through data, AI, and strategic relationships. We are continually discovering new solutions, and robotics is a growing area of innovation. We are excited to help our members access technology that can significantly improve their operations,” said David Lewis, Vice President of Reseller Relations and Strategic Partnerships at Buyers Edge Platform.
“This partnership marks an important turning point in the adoption of MBody AI’s Orchestrator for intelligent robotics in the foodservice and hospitality industry to alleviate labor shortages and drive cost efficiencies,” said John Fowler, CEO of MBody AI. “The Buyer’s Edge Platform’s decision to partner with MBody AI demonstrates the strong market validation of robotics in these industries. As the food service industry’s leading digital procurement network, the Buyer’s Edge Platform stands out as the ideal partner to accelerate robot adoption nationwide. This partnership also creates opportunities for future expansion into Canada.”
Regarding business integration with MBody AI
The proposed business combination between Check-Cap and MBody AI (the “Proposed Merger”) continues to move forward. On April 30, 2026, CheckCap reported that Nasdaq had completed its initial review of the listing application submitted in connection with the proposed merger and that the Company had responded to all questions on the Request for Supplemental Information form. The application was filed on February 24, 2026, and is one of the final stages of Nasdaq’s initial listing review. Listing on Nasdaq and commencement of trading requires Nasdaq approval and is not guaranteed.
The proposed merger has been approved by the stockholders of both companies and is on track to close, subject to customary closing conditions.
“The Buyer’s Edge Platform’s network, trusted reputation, and data insights make it the ideal partner to accelerate robot adoption across industries,” said David Rontini, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Check-Cap. “We remain fully committed to our proposed merger with MBody AI Corp. and are steadily moving toward completion, subject to customary closing conditions and required approvals.”
For more information about MBody AI, please visit ir.mbody.ai.
About Check Cap Co., Ltd.
Check-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ: MBAI) is a technology company undergoing strategic transformation through its shareholder-approved merger with MBody AI. Upon completion, Check-Cap expects to become a publicly traded leader in embodied artificial intelligence, providing enterprise-grade AI orchestration for robotic systems across hospitality, gaming, commercial real estate, healthcare, and data center operations.
About MBody AI Co., Ltd.
MBody AI is an embodied artificial intelligence company building the autonomous workforce of the future. MBody AI Orchestrator does not rely on proprietary hardware™ Intelligent software and services platforms provide robot fleets with real-time data intelligence and AI-driven performance insights, offering capabilities that span deployment optimization, predictive maintenance, and fleet-wide coordination. MBody AI serves Fortune 500 companies and blue-chip customers across multiple industries. For more information, please visit www.mbody.ai.
About the Buyer’s Edge Platform
Buyers Edge Platform is the leading digital procurement network and solutions provider for the foodservice industry, delivering savings, insights, and technology to help operators, distributors, and manufacturers succeed. Buyer’s Edge is reimagining the way the foodservice industry connects and thrives through a portfolio of solutions that includes digital sourcing networks, fresh services, software solutions, and supply chain management. At the heart of our work is a culture built on collaboration, technology and a passion for helping foodservice businesses succeed.
For more information, please visit https://buyersedgeplatform.com/.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements made in graphics, images, headings and other visual elements of this release, including references and images suggesting future NASDAQ listings. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements and include, among other things, the completion and timing of the merger with MBody AI, the expected Nasdaq listing and commencement of trading, the Company’s ability to maintain continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, the expected benefits of the merger, MBody AI’s technology roadmap and commercial scale expansion, the completion of additional deployments by MBody AI including in new states, the pilot and/or the ability of MBody AI to convert to a pilot. Contains descriptions of abilities. MBody AI’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits and value of a referral and channel partnership agreement with the Buyers Edge platform, including proof-of-concept testing for commercial deployment, access to operator locations across the Buyers Edge network, commercial deployment and conversion of referrals into revenue, future expansion of MBody AI’s deployment into new geographies, including Canada, our beliefs regarding market and technology trends, and the realization of AI markets and services; anticipated growth in the robotics market, including the future operations and positioning of the combined company, the expected timeline for completion of the merger, and the company’s ability to access public capital markets; These forward-looking statements are based on our current intentions, beliefs and expectations regarding future events. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the satisfaction of closing conditions, the ability to complete the merger on the anticipated schedule or at all, the ability to obtain approval of the initial listing application by Nasdaq, satisfy all initial listing requirements and begin trading on Nasdaq (none of which are guaranteed), integration risk, customer concentration risk, market conditions, our ability to meet the eligibility requirements of Form F-3 (including baby shelf instructions) and limitations. the amount of securities that may be sold hereunder and other factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; There can be no assurance that we will receive Nasdaq approval or that trading on Nasdaq will commence on time or at all. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
overview
| Publisher | Check Cap Co., Ltd. |
| symbol | Nasdaq MBAI |
| partner | Buyer’s Edge Platform OpCo LLC (“Buyer’s Edge Platform”); Procurement network for foodservice |
| network reach | Buyers Edge Platform supports approximately 286,000 carriers in the US place |
| market | food service and hospitality |
| agreement | Referrals and Channel Partner Agreement |
Investor Relations and Media Contact
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Investor information: ir@mbody.ai
Media contact:
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