New Era Energy & Digital Closes Acquisition of Remaining 50% of TCDC from Sharon AI

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MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2026--

New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI) (“New Era” or the “Company”), a developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets in the Permian Basin, today announced that it completed its acquisition of Sharon AI’s (OTC: SHAZ) 50% ownership interest in Texas Critical Data Centers LLC (“TCDC”), previously announced on Dec. 23, 2025 (read here.) Sharon AI will have no continuing ownership interest, governance rights, or control provisions with respect to the project.

E. Will Gray II, CEO of New Era Energy & Digital, commented: “We appreciate the support of Sharon AI throughout the development phase of TCDC. Their partnership helped us move the project forward, and we are grateful for their collaboration. This buy-out agreement reflects a constructive outcome for both parties and positions TCDC for its next stage of development as we shift from planning to execution.”

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Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. served as legal counsel to New Era. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP served as legal counsel to Sharon AI.

About New Era Energy & Digital, Inc.

New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAI) is a developer and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure and integrated power assets. With a growing portfolio of strategically located, vertically integrated resources including powered land and powered shells, the Company delivers turnkey solutions that enable hyperscale, enterprise, and edge operators to accelerate data center deployment, optimize total cost of ownership, and future-proof its infrastructure investments. For more information, visit: www.newerainfra.ai, and follow New Era Energy & Digital on LinkedIn and X.

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