---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-034718"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BNAI"
cik: "0001838163"
company_name: "Brand Engagement Network Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-27T12:45:40+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-27T12:50:09.633497+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BNAI's acquired Cataneo operations generate $5.3M revenue in H1 2026; expects $900K annual cost synergies

## Summary
- Acquired Cataneo GmbH operations generated ~$5.3M revenue in first half 2026 (preliminary unaudited).
- Prior to acquisition, BNAI's Q1 2026 revenue was $104,311; this marks a dramatic step-up in scale.
- Expects ~$900K in annualized cost synergies over 12 months ending June 30, 2027 through consolidation.
- Acquisition closed June 30, 2026; full H1 results not yet reflected in consolidated financials.
- Management comfortable with $5.3M figure; final results not expected to differ materially.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-034718
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BNAI
- cik: 0001838163
- company_name: Brand Engagement Network Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-27T12:45:40+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226034718/0001493152-26-034718-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1838163/000149315226034718/form8-k.htm

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