Callan JMB Awarded Second 5-Year Contract by the Oregon Health Authority for Emergency Preparedness and Response after Successful Operations for COVID-19 and MPOX Pandemics

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Callan JMB (NASDAQ: CJMB) has secured a second five-year contract with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for medical emergency preparedness and response services. This renewal follows the company's successful operations during COVID-19 and MPOX pandemics, where they handled over 800,000 vaccines across 75,000 miles in Oregon.

The new contract involves storing and managing medical countermeasures for threat assessments and event response missions in Oregon. During COVID-19, Callan JMB's operations reduced vaccine distribution points from 15 to 1 while improving accessibility in rural and remote areas, including tribal health centers. The company serves Oregon's population of 4.2 million through secure, federally compliant, and reliable logistics expertise.

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• Secured new 5-year contract with Oregon Health Authority
• Demonstrated operational success handling 800,000 vaccines during COVID-19
• Improved efficiency by reducing distribution points from 15 to 1
• Extended market reach to rural and remote areas

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Healthcare Logistics Analyst

This contract renewal marks a significant strategic win for Callan JMB, validating their operational excellence in emergency healthcare logistics. Their performance metrics are particularly impressive - consolidating from 15 distribution points to a single hub while maintaining coverage across 75,000 miles demonstrates remarkable operational efficiency that directly translates to cost savings and improved service delivery.

The successful handling of both COVID-19 and MPOX responses has established critical competitive moats: 1) Proven track record in crisis management 2) Demonstrated ability to serve rural and tribal areas effectively 3) Federal compliance expertise 4) Scalable infrastructure capable of handling large-scale operations.

This contract renewal carries several key implications for investors:

• Secure Revenue Stream: The 5-year contract provides stable, predictable income, enhancing financial planning visibility
• Market Position: Success with Oregon creates a strong reference case for securing similar contracts in other states
• Operational Leverage: The consolidated distribution model proves their ability to optimize operations while expanding reach
• Growth Potential: Their demonstrated capability in handling multiple health crises positions them well for capturing increased government spending on emergency preparedness

The emergency preparedness logistics market is experiencing increased focus post-pandemic, with states allocating more resources to building robust response systems. Callan JMB's proven technology infrastructure and track record position them favorably for capturing this growing market opportunity.

During COVID, over 800,000 vaccines in Oregon were received, repackaged, and distributed covering over 75,000 miles

SPRING BRANCH, Texas, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Callan JMB INC. (NASDAQ: CJMB) (“Callan JMB” or the “Company”), an integrative logistics company empowering the healthcare industry and emergency management agencies through exceptional fulfillment, storage, monitoring, and cold chain logistics services, today announced that it has been awarded a second five-year contract by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for medical emergency preparedness and response services. The new contract involves Callan JMB’s services for storing and managing a broad inventory of medical countermeasures to meet all new threat assessments and event response missions in the State of Oregon.

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This second contract follows Callan JMB’s successful operations for OHA throughout the COVID-19 and MPOX pandemics. During COVID alone, over 800,000 vaccines were received, repackaged, and distributed in Oregon logging over 75,000 miles in the course of the deliveries. The successful deployment of emergency preparedness and response during COVID reduced vaccine distribution points from 15 to 1 and increased vaccine accessibility in rural and remote areas of Oregon including tribal health centers.

“Callan JMB is committed to prioritizing patient safety and the efficacy of medical countermeasures by utilizing the best technology available,” said Scott Bullard, COO and Director of the Company’s Oregon operations. “During the COVID and MPOX pandemics, our team was able to act quickly and effectively throughout the state that has a population of 4.2 million. We are proud to be entrusted once again with this critical responsibility by the State of Oregon’s Health Security, Preparedness & Response Program.”

Rapid redistribution of vital medical materials to providers throughout the State of Oregon requires secure, federally compliant, accountable, and reliable logistics expertise. With decades of experience supporting healthcare systems, government agencies, and specialty pharmacies, Callan JMB’s agile and scalable logistics solutions are built to respond to these emergencies swiftly and safely.

About Callan JMB

Callan JMB is an integrative logistics company empowering the healthcare industry and emergency management agencies through exceptional fulfillment, storage, monitoring, and cold chain logistics services to secure medical materials and protect patients and communities with compliant, safe, and effective medicines. Our combined expertise in supply chain logistics, thermodynamics, biologics, inventory management, regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness is unparalleled in the industry. We offer the Gold Standard in client experience with customizable interfaces, next-level reliability in shipping and environmental sustainability in our specialty packaging.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “prospects,” “outlook,” and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” and “could,” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, performance, or achievements for many reasons. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company's forward-looking statements, please see the Company's Registration Statement Under the Securities Act of 1933 on Form S-1, including but not limited to the discussion under “Risk Factors” therein, which the Company filed with the SEC and which may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov/.

Investor Contacts:
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
KCSA Strategic Communications
CallanJMB@kcsa.com
212.896.1254

FAQ

What is the duration and scope of CJMB's new contract with Oregon Health Authority?

Callan JMB (CJMB) has been awarded a five-year contract for medical emergency preparedness and response services, including storing and managing medical countermeasures for threat assessments and event response missions in Oregon.

How many vaccines did CJMB handle during the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Callan JMB handled over 800,000 vaccines across 75,000 miles in Oregon.

How did CJMB improve vaccine distribution efficiency in Oregon?

CJMB improved efficiency by reducing vaccine distribution points from 15 to 1 while increasing accessibility in rural and remote areas, including tribal health centers.

What population does CJMB serve through its Oregon Health Authority contract?

CJMB serves Oregon's population of 4.2 million through its contract with the Oregon Health Authority.