Mynd shares surge 13.12% after-hours as Promethean unit wins BETT Company of the Year 2026 award.

Mynd.ai, Inc. surged 13.12% in after-hours trading following news that its subsidiary, Promethean, was named "Company of the Year" at the BETT Awards 2026. The recognition highlights Promethean’s global leadership in educational technology, with over 2 million classrooms across 126 countries utilizing its products. The award underscores the subsidiary’s "built to last" strategy, emphasizing durable hardware, AI integration, and educator support, aligning with its recent focus on long-term value. The accolade, announced at the BETT UK ceremony on January 21, reinforces Promethean’s market position and innovation in scalable education technology, likely driving investor optimism. A third news item unrelated to the company’s operations (a sports game summary) was disregarded as irrelevant.