Tender Results Announcement

(LSE:RI99) Arada Developments LLC announced the results and acceptance of its tender offer for Arada Sukuk Limited's outstanding U.S.$411,702,000 in aggregate principal amount of the U.S.$500,000,000 Trust Certificates due 2027 (ISIN: XS2471859251). The invitation to tender was launched on 20 October 2026, with the Expiration Deadline set at 16:00 (London time) on 26 October 2026. As of the Expiration Deadline, U.S.$169,179,000 of Existing Certificates were validly tendered in the Offer. Arada has set the Final Acceptance Amount at U.S.$169,179,000 and will accept in full all validly tendered Existing Certificates for purchase, subject to the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer Memorandum. Arada does not currently intend to exercise its Optional Dissolution Call Right but may do so in the future, in which case a consent fee will be payable to eligible holders who voted in favour of the consent solicitation, by no later than the second business day following the exercise of the Optional Dissolution Call Right, as set out in the consent solicitation memorandum dated 12 August 2026. Settlement of the Offer is expected to take place on 2 November 2026, subject to satisfaction of the Offer conditions, including the New Certificates Condition. After settlement, U.S.$242,523,000 in principal amount of the Existing Certificates will remain outstanding. Dealer Managers for the Offer are Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, Mashreqbank psc (acting through its Islamic Banking Division), and Standard Chartered Bank. Sodali & Co Ltd acted as Tender and Information Agent. The announcement was made by Mr. Shimmy Mathew, Group Chief Financial Officer of Arada Developments LLC. The Offer and related information are subject to the terms and conditions described in the Tender Offer Memorandum and the consent solicitation memorandum.

NASDAQ Grants Rekor Systems Six-Month Extension to Regain Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Requirement

(NASDAQ:REKR) Rekor Systems, Inc. announced that it has received written notification from Nasdaq granting the Company a six-month extension to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. The extension is effective through April 26, 2027. Rekor Systems’ common stock will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “REKR.” The $1.00 minimum bid price requirement is a standard for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company received this extension in writing from Nasdaq. Rekor Systems, Inc. is described as a provider of AI-powered roadway intelligence and develops data, privacy, security, and intelligence solutions for transportation, public safety, video, and sensor networks. The company’s platforms utilize computer vision, machine learning, data security, and media authentication. Rekor’s solutions are used by government agencies, public-safety organizations, transportation authorities, commercial customers, and technology partners. The company’s offerings are designed to support safer and more efficient mobility, stronger public-safety outcomes, privacy-conscious data practices, operational transparency, and evidentiary integrity. Charles Degliomini is named as Executive Vice President of Rekor Systems, Inc.

Ciklum and NiCE Partner to Bring Agentic AI to Enterprise Customer Experiences

(NASDAQ:NICE) NiCE and Ciklum have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at helping enterprises across EMEA implement agentic AI strategies into governed, production-ready customer service operations. The partnership is designed to move AI from pilot phases into live operations, enabling organizations to measure results through metrics such as first-contact resolution, CSAT, handling time, cost per contact, and agent productivity. NiCE and Ciklum will support enterprises in running customer service across both voice and digital channels, integrating AI agents and human agents into a unified operation. The collaboration combines NiCE's CXone platform and Cognigy agentic AI capabilities with Ciklum's engineering and experience design expertise. Joint customers are expected to benefit from faster and more consistent resolution, with AI agents completing cross-channel workflows and handing off to humans when necessary. The partnership aims to create more productive teams by automating repetitive, high-volume work, allowing agents to focus on complex, high-value conversations. It also seeks to lower operational friction by connecting AI to contact-centre, CRM, knowledge, and back-office systems, rather than creating isolated layers. The delivery model includes strategy, implementation, testing, governance, monitoring, and agreed success measures for live environments. Petr Lukasik, Chief Digital and Delivery Officer at Ciklum, stated that the partnership will help enterprises move beyond siloed pilots and achieve measurable impact from day one. Keith Jackson, VP, Partner Sales, International at NiCE, emphasized that the collaboration will help enterprises across EMEA solve complex service challenges and deliver measurable business outcomes. Ciklum is described as a global AI-powered Experience Engineering firm with over 3,000 engineers across EMEA, the US, and APAC, and more than 25 years of product and AI excellence. NiCE is noted as being trusted by organizations in over 150 countries, with platforms widely adopted across industries to connect people, systems, and workflows for smarter work at scale.

Hasbro Announces New Original YouTube Series, Play-Doh with Margo

(NASDAQ:HAS) Hasbro announced the launch of Play-Doh with Margo, a new original YouTube series designed to bring the Play-Doh brand's hands-on creativity to digital entertainment for preschoolers. The official trailer for the series is now available, with the premiere scheduled for Friday, October 30. The series is hosted by Margo and features songs, games, and imaginative 'What if...?' questions to inspire children to create with Play-Doh compound. Each episode follows a recurring format, beginning with a welcome from Margo, the introduction of a 'What if...?' question, and a preview of the featured creation during 'The Unsquish.' The 'Imaginoodle' segment involves shaping the idea with Play-Doh compound, followed by 'Switch-Up,' which explores ways to customize the creation. The 'Can-Can Shuffle' determines the next activity, which could be a 'Mission Make,' a 'Silly Song,' or a real-world 'Exploration.' Each episode concludes with the finished creation coming to life in an animated short story. There are currently 42 episodes planned for the series, with new episodes rolling out weekly. The series will be available in five languages: English, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish. Kim Boyd, President of Licensing and Entertainment at Hasbro, stated that Play-Doh with Margo brings the brand's creative spirit to entertainment and encourages preschoolers to get hands-on and use their imaginations. Fans can watch the trailer and new episodes on the official Play-Doh YouTube channel. Hasbro is a leading games, IP, and toy company with 165 years of expertise, reaching more than 1 billion fans annually through various channels including physical and digital games, toys, licensed consumer products, and entertainment. Hasbro's portfolio includes brands such as Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh, and Peppa Pig. The company has been recognized for its corporate citizenship by organizations such as 3BL Media, JUST Capital, Fast Company, and the Civic 50.

ESO submits its 2026–2035 investment plan for public consultation

(LSE:IGN) AB “Ignitis grupė” announced that its subsidiary AB “Energijos skirstymo operatorius” (ESO) has submitted its updated 2026–2035 investment plan for public consultation in Lithuania. The planned investments in the new plan increase from EUR 3.5 billion in the previous 2024–2033 plan to EUR 4.4 billion. This increase is mainly attributed to additional investments in network resilience under the Action Plan for Electricity Network Resilience Measures approved by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and a growing volume of new electricity customer connections. The majority of investments will be allocated to two strategic areas: network resilience and modernisation, and new customers and renewable energy sources (RES). For network resilience and modernisation, the plan targets placing 5,900 km of overhead lines underground by 2030, renewing the ageing electricity network, maintaining the gas network, automating the electricity network, digitalising operations, and installing smart meters. EUR 2.27 billion is allocated to this programme, which is EUR 564 million more than in the previous plan. For new customers and RES integration, the plan aims to support new electricity customer connections, increases in customers’ permitted capacity, and the connection of prosumers and producers to the distribution network. EUR 2.15 billion is allocated to this programme, which is EUR 354 million more than in the previous plan. ESO will finance these investments using its own and borrowed funds, European Union funding, and other sources. The investment plan is updated every two years and submitted to the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) for agreement, with specific projects also coordinated with NERC. The investments outlined are planned investments, and specific investment decisions will depend on regulatory approval, funding availability, and other circumstances. Publication of the investment plan does not constitute a final investment decision. The public consultation period for the investment plan will last three weeks. If there are no material changes after NERC agreement and final approval, no separate announcement will be published through the stock exchanges. The information in this announcement does not affect the Group’s Adjusted EBITDA and Investments guidance for 2026.

Sareum Holdings — Early Close of WRAP Retail Offer

(AIM:SAR) Sareum Holdings PLC announced the early close of its WRAP Retail Offer due to the level of demand received. The company stated that a further announcement will be made on 28 October 2026 regarding the total proceeds to be accepted and the number of Ordinary shares to be issued pursuant to the WRAP Retail Offer. Terms used but not defined in this announcement have the same meaning as set out in the Company's announcement released at 7:01 a.m. GMT on 26 October 2026. Stephen Parker is the Executive Chairman of Sareum Holdings PLC. Strand Hanson Limited is acting as Nominated Adviser to the Company, with James Dance and James Bellman named as contacts. The WRAP platform is owned and operated by Marex Financial, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA registration number 442767). Marex Financial is acting exclusively for Sareum Holdings PLC in relation to the Retail Offer. The company's LEI is 213800PKERN2DY8FFM72. The announcement reiterates that the release, publication, or distribution of this announcement may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions, specifically naming the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Japan, and any member state of the EEA. The Retail Offer Shares have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the applicable state securities laws of the United States and may not be offered or sold directly or indirectly in or into the United States. The Retail Offer Shares are being offered and sold outside the United States in 'offshore transactions' as defined in, and in compliance with, Regulation S under the US Securities Act to non-US persons. The value of Ordinary Shares and the income from them is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise due to stock market movements. When you sell your investment, you may get back less than you originally invested. Figures refer to past performance and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Returns may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. The Ordinary Shares to be issued or sold pursuant to the Retail Offer will not be admitted to trading on any stock exchange other than the London Stock Exchange. Strand Hanson Limited has not authorised the contents of, or any part of, this announcement and accepts no liability for its accuracy or omissions.

Share Buyback Programme

(LSE:SHOE) Shoe Zone PLC has announced the commencement of a share buyback programme for its ordinary shares of £0.01 each, with a maximum aggregate consideration of approximately £3.5 million. The company has entered into an irrevocable and non-discretionary arrangement with Zeus Capital Limited to conduct the buyback programme on a broker-managed basis, with Zeus making trading decisions independently of the company, subject to certain limitations including the maximum price payable per ordinary share. The buyback programme begins on 27 October 2026 and will end on 26 February 2027 or earlier if the maximum number of shares authorized for repurchase is reached. The programme is conducted in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders on 10 March 2026, which stipulates that the maximum price paid per ordinary share shall not exceed the higher of 105% of the average trading price over the previous five trading days, or the higher of the last independent trade price and the highest current independent bid. Shares acquired will be initially held in treasury and then cancelled periodically. Due to limited liquidity, purchases may exceed 25% of the average daily trading volume, and the company will not benefit from the exemption in Article 5(1) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. No ordinary shares will be sold by Charles Smith, Anthony Smith, any other board member, or their connected parties as part of the buyback programme. Charles Smith and his connected parties are interested in approximately 29.22% of the total issued ordinary shares, while Anthony Smith and his connected parties are interested in approximately 36.55%. Together, they hold over 50% of the total issued ordinary shares carrying voting rights. The company has agreed with the Panel that neither Charles Smith nor Anthony Smith, nor their connected parties, will incur an obligation to make a mandatory offer under Rule 9 and Rule 37.1 of the Takeover Code if their interests exceed or increase above 30% as a result of the buyback. Shoe Zone operates 251 stores in the United Kingdom and employs approximately 2,014 people. The store portfolio consists of 211 larger format stores and 40 original high street stores. During an average year, Shoe Zone sells 12.4 million pairs of shoes at an average retail price of approximately £13.20 per pair.

T3 Defense Enters Agreement to Acquire KeepZone AI

(NASDAQ:DFNS) T3 Defense Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of KeepZone AI Inc. from Nexera Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:NEXR). KeepZone is a homeland security technology distribution, integration, and marketing company. Following the closing, KeepZone will serve as T3 Defense’s dedicated homeland security marketing, sales, and business development platform, expanding the company’s commercial reach to critical infrastructure, law enforcement, public safety, and border security customers in Israel and international markets. KeepZone brings a business development team, a U.S.-incorporated commercial entity, and representation agreements with homeland security technology providers, enabling it to offer integrated, multi-layer security solutions. T3 Defense plans to use KeepZone’s sales channels to introduce its subsidiaries’ products alongside KeepZone’s existing portfolio, creating cross-selling opportunities. KeepZone markets, distributes, and integrates technologies for its proprietary VocentraAI voice-analysis platform and products from partners including Scanary, SeeTrue, STI, RT LTA Systems, BeeSense, ParaZero, ZorroNet, VELQOR, SensorzTech, and Skyline Software Systems. The initial consideration for the acquisition is $1.0 million, payable at closing in newly issued common stock (and, if required by a 4.9% beneficial ownership limitation, pre-funded warrants), priced at the average closing price of T3 Defense common stock for the five trading days preceding closing. Nexera is eligible for an earn-out equal to 50% of KeepZone’s standalone net profit generated during the 24 months following closing, calculated on the first $10.0 million of net profit and capped at $5.0 million, payable in cash. The seller is also entitled to additional shares of T3 Defense common stock if 6 months after closing the stock price is less than the price on closing. KeepZone is being acquired without any debt or liability. Closing is expected within 60 days of signing the stock purchase agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, including Nasdaq notification regarding the issuance of additional shares and certain third-party consents. Additional details will be included in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC. Menny Shalom, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of T3 Defense, stated that the acquisition will expand the company’s commercial reach and provide a U.S. presence and active channels in North America, Latin America, and the Gulf. Alon Dayan, Chief Executive Officer of KeepZone, stated that joining T3 Defense will allow KeepZone to offer a broader, integrated solution set to its customers and partners.

ONGold Closes Upsized $9.0 Million LIFE Financing

(TSXV:ONAU) (OTCQB:ONGRF) ONGold Resources Ltd. has completed its previously announced upsized private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of C$9,055,558.12. The Offering consisted of the issuance and sale of 7,410,000 ON FT Units at a subscription price of $0.81 per unit for gross proceeds of $6,002,100, with each ON FT Unit comprising one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant, each qualifying as a 'flow-through share' under the Income Tax Act (Canada). Each whole warrant from the ON FT Units entitles the holder to purchase one common share at an exercise price of $0.88 per share until October 27, 2028. The Offering also included 1,615,000 MB FT Units at a subscription price of $0.93 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,501,950, with each MB FT Unit comprising one common share and one-half of one warrant, each qualifying as a 'flow-through share'. Additionally, 2,675,014 HD Units were issued at a subscription price of $0.58 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,551,508.12, with each HD Unit comprising one common share and one-half of one warrant. The Offering was completed on a 'best efforts' private placement basis under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, with Paradigm Capital Inc. acting as lead agent and sole bookrunner, and ATB Capital Markets Corp. and Agentis Capital Markets (AFN Limited Partnership) as additional agents. The Company paid the Agents a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds of the Offering and issued an aggregate of 702,001 non-transferable compensation options, each exercisable for one common share at $0.58 per share until October 27, 2028. The Company will use the gross proceeds from the FT Units to incur eligible 'Canadian exploration expenses' qualifying as 'flow-through mining expenditures' under the Tax Act, with proceeds from ON FT Units also qualifying as 'eligible Ontario exploration expenditures' for Ontario properties, and proceeds from MB FT Units qualifying as 'flow-through mining expenditures' for Manitoba properties. These Qualifying Expenditures will be incurred on or before December 31, 2027, and renounced in favour of FT Unit subscribers effective December 31, 2026, in an aggregate amount not less than the gross proceeds from the FT Units. Net proceeds from the HD Units are expected to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The use of proceeds is further detailed in the amended and restated offering document dated October 5, 2026, available on SEDAR+ and the Company's website. The Offered Securities were offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption of National Instrument 45-106 and are not subject to resale restrictions under Canadian securities laws. The Offering remains subject to final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States except in compliance with applicable requirements or exemptions. ONGold Resources Ltd. owns significant exploration assets in Northern Ontario and Northern Manitoba, including the Monument Bay Gold Project, TPK Project, Domain Gold Project, and October Gold Project. Kyle Stanfield is the Chief Executive Officer & Director of ONGold Resources Ltd.

Asiatel Appoints Leaders for Four Growth Areas as It Moves into Specialist Services and AI Software

(TSXV:ATOI) Asiatel Outsourcing Inc. announced four senior leadership appointments to lead specialist services, AI software sales, internal AI adoption, and Canadian sales. The company operates as a Philippine-founded BPO and KPO provider, running day-to-day business operations in Manila for client companies with more than 500 staff. Revenue is expected to reach about $10.8 million in 2026, up from $8.3 million in 2025. Gross margin is reported at 13% for the first half of 2026, with full-year gross margin expected to remain consistent with historical performance. Miguel Enriquez has been appointed Executive Vice President, Asiatel KPO (Expertise), and will build teams of skilled professionals for judgement-based work expected to earn higher margins than core operations. PJ De Mesa is named Vice President, Asiatel Digital & AI, leading the AI and technology business, including a strategic partnership with fileAI, and has initiated engagements with more than 15 Philippine banks, lenders, and financial institutions since June 2026. JT Antolin is appointed Assistant Vice President, AI Transformation and Solutions, leading the use of AI across Asiatel's operations, including piloting the AI CX agentic AI solution for customer experience. Enida Caku is named Canadian Account Executive, leading direct sales and business development in Canada, with experience in B2B sales, SaaS, and digital marketing. Joe Zorene De Guzman is Assistant Vice President, Cybersecurity, leading the cybersecurity practice and managing JumpCloud’s identity and device management platform across 2,000+ computers and laptops. He is recognized as one of the 1,141 cybersecurity professionals by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) with the Expert Level 3 designation. The company’s CEO, Jasjit Singh Anand (“Andy”), stated that the plan is to expand service offerings with existing clients and grow in new markets such as Canada, using specialist teams and implementing AI applications. Each key growth area is now ready to launch, and investors will be able to track progress in quarterly results. Asiatel serves clients across eight countries, including Canada, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

AMD and Meta Advance Strategic Partnership to Power Meta’s Superintelligence Infrastructure

(NASDAQ:AMD) Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Meta, highlighting that AMD Helios rackscale solutions are now running at Meta. AMD EPYC processors power Meta’s Muse AI agent, and AMD technologies provide Day-0 support for Meta models including Muse Spark Open and Muse Glimmer. The partnership builds on years of co-design and collaboration between AMD and Meta across AMD EPYC processors, AMD Instinct GPUs, AMD Pensando networking, and AMD ROCm AI infrastructure. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, stated that the partnership is being taken to a new scale in the superintelligence era, with both companies building and deploying infrastructure at gigawatt scale. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta, emphasized AMD’s role in powering the compute for Meta’s frontier models and enabling investments in computing power for personal superintelligence. Initial AMD Helios rackscale solutions are installed and being tested by Meta, with broader deployment expected in the near future. Meta has deployed millions of AMD EPYC processors across multiple generations and is a lead customer for 6th Gen EPYC CPUs. The companies are collaborating on future generations of EPYC processors, including a project named “Verano.” AMD Instinct GPUs are used in production at Meta for training, ranking, and recommendation engines, and Meta was an early definition customer for the AMD Instinct MI450 architecture. Meta will deploy a custom AMD Instinct GPU optimized for its workloads. The collaboration is informing future AMD platforms, including the AMD Instinct MI500 series GPUs and next-generation rack-scale systems. AMD and Meta have advanced ROCm through PyTorch to enable developers to leverage AMD GPUs out of the box. AMD delivered Day-0 support for Meta's Muse Spark Open models on AMD Instinct GPUs and for Muse Glimmer on AMD Ryzen AI PCs and AMD Radeon GPUs. The companies have expanded software collaboration to large-scale AI training, optimizing recommendation models on AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs and contributing improvements to PyTorch, Triton, and ROCm. The companies are working together across silicon, software, and systems to address the demands of operating AI infrastructure for billions of people. Product roadmaps and engineering decisions are aligned around current and future Meta workloads, evolving the collaboration into building and deploying integrated AI systems at gigawatt scale. In addition, AMD will invest $1 billion in Meta’s equity offering.

CARICOM Technology Company and Google Partner NovaCore Labs Sets Course for Caribbean Expansion Under AIBotics

(OTCID: AIBT) AIBotics, Inc. announced a Jamaica-first expansion strategy for NovaCore Labs, aiming to bring commercial technology services to selected markets across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The company completed the acquisition of specified NovaCore operating assets from PlayJamaica Limited on October 14, 2026. The Jamaica operation’s existing capabilities include drone services, geospatial mapping, and automation, which AIBotics plans to use to develop a repeatable, locally supported service model. The company cited a September 30, 2026 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) analysis showing that Latin American and Caribbean exports of digitally delivered services expanded from $18.5 billion in 2005 to $87.7 billion in 2024. The IDB also reported that trade among economies within the region accounted for only 8.4% of their 2023 digitally deliverable services exports. A World Bank economic update released in October 2026 projected 2.2% growth across Latin America and the Caribbean for the year, highlighting AI adoption, productivity improvements, and technical training as pathways to stronger performance. AIBotics believes that applying advanced technology to commercial needs, supported by trained personnel and consistent service delivery, offers an opportunity in Caribbean markets. The company referenced a separate August announcement by Avolta regarding a majority investment in Penha Duty Free Group, which operates across five Caribbean markets, as an example of the value of an established regional operating presence. For NovaCore, AIBotics intends to evaluate potential demand in tourism and hospitality, infrastructure and property surveying, mapping, facility operations, and other areas where drones, geospatial information, and robotics can solve practical problems. Management plans to assess prospective territories individually based on customer demand, partners, regulations, staffing, and service economics. No new country launch, cross-border contract, or deployment is being announced at this time. Gregory Moore, Chief Executive Officer of NovaCore Labs Limited, stated that the goal is to make Jamaica a base for serving a wider Caribbean market and to build dependable capabilities and develop local talent. NovaCore’s acquired operating assets include commercial drones, service robots, mapping equipment, software, and related field capabilities. The company intends to build on relationships with the University of Technology, Jamaica, and the University of the West Indies Global Campus for workforce development and technical training. Any new institutional program, additional investment, or regional entry remains subject to funding, local requirements, and necessary agreements. Ben Kaplan, Chief Executive Officer of AIBotics, emphasized the significant room for cross-border digital services to develop and stated that the focus is to build a real operating business in Jamaica and expand into additional Caribbean markets when demand and execution support it. AIBotics intends to assess progress and update investors through customer opportunities, agreed service engagements, development of local technical capacity, and practical arrangements for serving new territories.

HPE Unifies Visibility of Premier Wired, Wireless, and SASE Solutions to Optimize User and Application Experiences From Edge to Cloud

(NYSE:HPE) Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced the integration of HPE Networking EdgeConnect with both HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central. This integration brings together HPE's SASE, wired access, and wireless LAN solutions under a unified agentic framework. The company states that the integration extends HPE's self-driving networking strategy. The integration is designed to deliver enhanced visibility and simplified agentic NetOps and SecOps capabilities from the edge to the cloud. The announcement highlights that as enterprises become more distributed, the need for unified networking and security management increases. HPE Networking EdgeConnect, HPE Mist, and HPE Aruba Central are the product names specifically mentioned in the integration. The company describes the solution as providing a unified agentic framework for networking operations. The integration is positioned as a response to the evolving needs of distributed enterprises. No financial figures, contract values, or user numbers are disclosed in the announcement. No specific executives are named in the text. No counterparties, agencies, or courts are mentioned. No material dates, deadlines, or docket numbers are provided. No locations are mentioned in the source text.

DFIN Announces Venue® MCP Connector, Bringing Secure AI Access to High-Stakes Deal Workflows

(NYSE:DFIN) Donnelley Financial Solutions announced the launch of the DFIN Venue MCP Connector, a new capability designed to provide secure transaction information via AI-assisted analysis. The Venue MCP Connector enables organizations to connect approved AI assistants, including Microsoft Copilot, directly to live Venue virtual data rooms through a secure, hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) gateway. This solution allows data room owners and sell-side teams to prepare deals, organize and review transaction materials, and analyze information within the data room environment, eliminating the need to export sensitive data. The product is intended to accelerate deal preparation, due diligence, document review, and other transaction-related workflows. Floyd Strimling, Chief Product Officer at DFIN, stated that the Venue MCP Connector enables clients to connect external AI applications directly to the Venue Data Room, allowing deal teams to leverage AI solutions they already own. He emphasized that teams can securely analyze live deal-room data while maintaining governance, permission fidelity, and oversight, which are critical for successful transaction execution. The Venue MCP Connector is the latest advancement in DFIN's Active Intelligence suite of capabilities, following the launch of AI Translations and AI Summaries. The Active Intelligence suite is built to deliver secure, enterprise-grade AI capabilities across the capital markets ecosystem. DFIN indicated that further enhancements to the suite are planned. The company highlighted that by combining trusted transaction infrastructure with AI-powered analysis, it helps clients improve efficiency, reduce friction, and gain faster access to information needed for informed decision-making. The announcement positions DFIN as a provider of practical, trusted, and enterprise-ready AI solutions for capital markets and transaction workflows. The Venue MCP Connector is designed to preserve governance, permissions, and auditability when connecting to live data rooms. The solution supports secure integration with AI assistants already in use by clients. The company is recognized as the top SEC filing agent and a leading global provider of financial regulatory and compliance solutions. The launch reflects DFIN's ongoing commitment to innovation in secure transaction management and AI integration.

Registrational Phase III CLARIFY trial: Target number of participants achieved

(ASX:CU6) Clarity Pharmaceuticals announced that its registrational Phase III CLARIFY trial (NCT06056830) has dosed the planned target of 383 participants. The CLARIFY trial is the first Phase III registrational trial for Clarity and is being conducted in the United States and Australia. The study is a non-randomised, open-label trial of 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA in participants with untreated, histopathology-confirmed prostate cancer with high-risk features who are proceeding to radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection. The primary endpoints are the sensitivity and specificity of 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA to detect prostate cancer within the pelvic lymph nodes compared to histopathology, assessed independently for Day 1 (1-4 hours post-administration) and Day 2 (approximately 24 hours post-administration). The CLARIFY trial builds on the Phase I PROPELLER study, which involved 30 participants and demonstrated approximately 30% greater lesion detection with 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET compared to 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET, 2-3 times higher tracer uptake and contrast, and a higher proportion of participants with more lesions identified by 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA (73% vs. 27%). The improved diagnostic performance of next-day versus same-day 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET was also observed in the COBRA and Co-PSMA trials in biochemical recurrence. Topline data from the CLARIFY trial are anticipated in the first half of calendar year 2027, along with topline results from the AMPLIFY trial, which is investigating 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA in patients with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer. The final CLARIFY study results are intended to provide sufficient evidence to support an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA as a new diagnostic imaging agent in prostate cancer patients prior to definitive therapy. Dr Alan Taylor, Executive Chairperson of Clarity Pharmaceuticals, stated that the company now has two registrational Phase III trials with 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA that have completed recruitment and are in patient follow-up. Currently approved PSMA PET agents have reported sensitivities of 27%-40% in their respective Phase III pivotal studies for detection of pelvic lymph node metastases prior to prostatectomy, and none achieved the prespecified primary endpoint thresholds for sensitivity. The American Cancer Institute estimates there will be about 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer in the US in 2026 and around 36,320 deaths from the disease. SAR-bisPSMA is a Targeted Copper Theranostic (TCT) that can be used with copper-64 for imaging and copper-67 for therapy. 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA and 67Cu-SAR-bisPSMA are unregistered products and their safety and efficacy have not been assessed by health authorities such as the US FDA or the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Tenable Selected by Atos to Power Continuous Threat Exposure Management Program

(NASDAQ:TENB) Tenable Holdings, Inc. announced that it has been selected to power the Atos Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) service. Atos is described as a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation and counts Tenable as one of its preferred partners. The CTEM service is designed to enable organizations to shift from reactive remediation to proactive risk reduction, supporting security teams in staying ahead of rapidly evolving threats. Tenable and Atos are combining AI-driven exposure management with global cyber defense to transform security operations from reactive patching into continuous, measurable risk reduction. Farah Rigal, Head of Global Cyber Security Products and Services at Atos, stated that Tenable One Exposure Management Platform provides unmatched visibility and intelligence across complex enterprise attack surfaces, helping to eliminate noise, pinpoint critical attack paths, and enable organizations to achieve unparalleled risk reduction. Atos selected Tenable One for its unified, AI-driven visibility across IT, cloud, identity, and OT environments. Tenable One combines predictive threat prioritization with Tenable Hexa AI, an autonomous engine that automates asset discovery, tagging, and triage. This platform translates complex attack path analysis into actionable business risk reduction, enabling security teams to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Greg Goetz, VP, Global Strategic Partners at Tenable, commented that the partnership delivers a CTEM approach that turns overwhelming risk into clear, prioritized protection for Atos customers. Tenable reduces business risk for over 40,000 customers around the globe. The announcement was made at it-sa Expo&Congress 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, where Tenable and Atos experts are available to discuss the CTEM service.

Fortinet Expands Unified SASE to Simplify Microbranch Security

(NASDAQ:FTNT) Fortinet announced the launch of the FortiLink SASE Service, designed to provide organizations with a simpler way to secure small branch offices, remote facilities, and other distributed locations without the need for a dedicated on-site firewall. The FortiLink SASE Service enables organizations to connect local networks to FortiSASE, allowing protection and management of both wired and wireless devices through a cloud-delivered service, with centralized management of networking and security from a single console. Anthony James, EVP of Marketing at Fortinet, stated that the extension of FortiSASE to local networks offers organizations a simpler method to protect users and devices while maintaining consistent security and centralized control. The service addresses the challenge of securing a mix of employee devices, printers, cameras, and IoT equipment in environments with limited on-site IT resources, especially where devices cannot run traditional endpoint security agents and deploying dedicated firewalls at every location is costly and complex. FortiLink SASE Service connects local networks to FortiSASE via supported Fortinet Wi-Fi access points and Ethernet switches, enabling organizations to extend consistent security across distributed locations without requiring an on-site FortiGate firewall. The service centralizes traffic inspection, policy enforcement, and management. Key benefits highlighted include the ability to secure wired and wireless devices that cannot run FortiClient, simplified deployment by connecting entire LAN environments to FortiSASE without endpoint agents or dedicated security appliances at each location, and centralized management of networking devices and security policies through a single console. The FortiLink SASE Service is built on Fortinet's unified networking and security architecture and is designed to deliver consistent protection beyond individual endpoints to entire microbranch environments. Fortinet offers an integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products and has served over one million lifetime customers. The company collaborates with public and private sector organizations, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), government entities, and academia, to enhance global cyber resilience. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s threat intelligence and research organization, develops and utilizes machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with protection and actionable threat intelligence. Fortinet’s Training Institute is one of the largest and broadest cybersecurity training programs in the industry.

New Broadcom Enhancements to TrueSource Spring Enterprise with Hub and App Advisor Help Customers Assess their Open Source Security Posture, Prioritize Fixes, and Automate Patching

(NASDAQ: AVGO) Broadcom Inc. announced it has shipped fixes for 89 novel vulnerabilities in TrueSource Spring Enterprise to its critical infrastructure customers and others who qualify for early access, ahead of public disclosure. This brings the total number of vulnerabilities fixed across TrueSource offerings to 408. The company emphasized that patches only secure an environment once deployed, and to address this, Spring Enterprise now includes TrueSource Hub, which helps enterprises assess application exposure, prioritize critical fixes, and track status. Build plugins for Application Advisor automate patching within existing Maven or Gradle workflows, generating update pull requests to streamline merging approved fixes. Broadcom has made a sustained investment in open source security, using Frontier AI scanning and advanced research to find and fix vulnerabilities, and delivers simultaneous fixes across all supported versions, including legacy releases. In 2026, Broadcom engineers fixed 406 new vulnerabilities, delivered over 1,090 fixes (including 798 backports), reviewed 2,600+ reports, and filtered out 3,000+ false alarms. Key high/critical fixes earlier in the year included a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-41855, CVSS 8.1) in Spring, a DNS redirection vulnerability (CVE-2026-47691, CVSS 10.0) in Netty Dependency, and a credential forgery vulnerability (CVE-2026-67404, CVSS 9.2) in RabbitMQ, all fixed across four supported lines simultaneously. Purnima Padmanabhan, general manager of the Tanzu Division at Broadcom, stated that security is an ongoing commitment and highlighted the company's pledge to identify and resolve Spring vulnerabilities faster than ever. TrueSource Spring Enterprise offers four integrated capabilities: assessing every repository via TrueSource Hub, prioritizing fixes that matter, applying patches in the build with Application Advisor plugins and JFrog Zero-Touch Remediation, and proving patch application through pipeline audits. The TrueSource portfolio includes Spring Enterprise, Trusted Artifacts for verified open source libraries and secure container images, and Data Services for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Valkey, and RabbitMQ with enterprise support. TrueSource Spring Enterprise, featuring TrueSource Hub and build plugins, is generally available today, with its 87 fixes accessible immediately to early-access and critical infrastructure customers, and public CVE release to follow. TrueSource offerings are provided via tiered site licensing.

MarketWise, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Class A Common Stock of $0.45 Per Share

(NASDAQ: MKTW) MarketWise, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share to holders of Class A common stock on October 26, 2026. The company also approved a distribution of $0.25 per unit to holders of MarketWise, LLC units. A portion of the dividends paid to Class A shareholders are attributed to the company's corporate structure, resulting tax distribution payments, and excess tax distributions received by the company. The dividend and distribution will be paid on December 18, 2026. The record date for both the dividend and distribution is November 13, 2026. MarketWise is described as a leading multi-brand digital subscription services platform providing premium financial research, software, education, and tools for self-directed investors. The company has more than 25 years of operating history and serves a community of millions of free and paid subscribers. MarketWise offers its research and products across mobile, desktop, and tablet platforms. The company operates as a 100% digital, direct-to-customer business. MarketWise's products are positioned as trusted sources for high-value financial research, education, actionable investment ideas, and investment software. The company highlights its proven, agile, and scalable platform.

Summit State Bank Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

(NASDAQ:SSBI) Summit State Bank reported a net loss of $1,098,000, or $0.16 loss per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to net income of $818,000, or $0.12 earnings per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The third quarter of 2026 included a $5,688,000 provision for credit losses on loans and $507,000 in gross charge-offs following a comprehensive review of higher-risk credits and updated collateral values. Pre-tax, pre-provision income was $4,031,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to $4,008,000 for the same quarter in 2025 and $3,957,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net interest margin improved to 3.87% in Q3 2026 from 3.51% in Q3 2025, but was slightly down from 3.95% in Q2 2026. Nonperforming assets were $20,676,000 at September 30, 2026, down from $27,978,000 at September 30, 2025, and nearly flat from $20,757,000 at June 30, 2026. The Tier 1 Leverage ratio increased to 11.03% at September 30, 2026, from 10.24% at September 30, 2025, and 10.84% at June 30, 2026. Annualized loss on average assets and equity for Q3 2026 were 0.46% and 4.24%, respectively, compared to returns of 0.32% and 3.25% in Q3 2025. Allowance for credit losses to total loans held for investment was 2.36% at September 30, 2026, up from 1.65% at September 30, 2025, and 1.69% at June 30, 2026. Total liquidity was $427,221,000, or 45.6% of total assets, as of September 30, 2026, including on-balance sheet liquidity of $150,416,000 (16.0% of total assets) and available borrowing capacity of $276,805,000 (29.5% of total assets). Net loans held for investment decreased 11% to $745,351,000 at September 30, 2026, from $838,402,000 at September 30, 2025, and decreased 0.1% from $746,099,000 at June 30, 2026. Total deposits decreased 7% to $826,610,000 at September 30, 2026, from $888,784,000 at September 30, 2025, and decreased 2% from $846,129,000 at June 30, 2026. Book value per share was $14.60 at September 30, 2026, compared to $14.73 at September 30, 2025, and $14.98 at June 30, 2026. Interest and dividend income decreased 6.2% to $13,344,000 in Q3 2026 from $14,220,000 in Q3 2025, mainly due to lower loan portfolio volume and lower investment securities holdings, partially offset by higher interest on deposits with banks. Interest expense decreased 21.0% to $4,388,000 in Q3 2026 from $5,554,000 in Q3 2025, with the cost of deposits dropping to 2.03% from 2.38%. Noninterest income decreased to $714,000 in Q3 2026 from $887,000 in Q3 2025, primarily due to lower gains on sales of SBA guaranteed loan balances and a $100,000 decrease in service charges on deposit accounts. Operating expenses increased to $5,639,000 in Q3 2026 from $5,545,000 in Q3 2025. Commercial real estate loans comprised 79% of the loan portfolio, with 34% ($202,871,000) owner occupied and 66% ($399,530,000) non-owner occupied. Office space loans totaled $89,973,000, representing 12% of the total loan portfolio, with $34,123,000 (38%) owner occupied and $55,850,000 (62%) non-owner occupied. Noninterest bearing demand deposit accounts increased 3% year-over-year and represented 23% of total deposits; savings, NOW and money market accounts decreased 3% and represented 54% of total deposits; time deposits decreased 22% and comprised 23% of total deposits. Shareholders’ equity was $98,830,000 at September 30, 2026, compared to $99,728,000 at September 30, 2025, and $101,357,000 at June 30, 2026. Nonperforming assets included $2,294,000 for one other real estate owned property at September 30, 2026 and June 30, 2026, compared to $4,437,000 at September 30, 2025. Past due loans stood at 0.13% of total loans at September 30, 2026, compared to 0.12% at September 30, 2025. There was $498,000 in net charge-offs during Q3 2026, compared to $8,655,000 in Q2 2026 and $1,800,000 in Q3 2025. The Bank recorded a provision for credit losses on loans held for investment of $5,688,000, a $5,000 provision for credit losses for unfunded loan commitments, and a $1,000 reversal of credit losses on investments in Q3 2026. The allowance for credit losses to total loans held for investment was 2.36% at September 30, 2026, compared to 1.69% at June 30, 2026, and 1.65% at September 30, 2025.

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