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Peer-reviewed findings describe reproducible manufacturing, leading-edge genomic quality controls and preclinical evidence supporting clinical development of an autologous iPSC-derived neuron replacement therapy for Parkinson’s disease, now entering Phase 3

Qingdao West Coast New Area

Year-to-date bookings of $16.2 million include a combination of fit-for-purpose multi-modal datasets, datasets-plus-license arrangements, and multi-year platform access licenses; a significant portion of these bookings are expected to be delivered during the remainder of the year

Company Executives Share Vision and Answer Questions Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa and NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athene Holding Ltd (“Athene”) and Imran Siddiqui today jointly announce that they have resolved the legal proceedings commenced by Athene against Mr. Siddiqui and Caldera Holdings Limited in May 2018 in the Supreme Court of Bermuda. As part of this resolution, Mr. Siddiqui agreed to make the following statement:

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – NetworkNewsAudio announces the Audio Press Release (APR) titled “New Positioning Infrastructure Could Redefine How Investors Value Drone Navigation Tech,” featuring SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF).

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Robotics Corporation (Nasdaq: AMCI) (“AMC Robotics” or the “Company”), an AI-driven robotics solutions provider, today announced it has entered into a $50 million standby equity purchase agreement (the “Agreement”). In connection with the Agreement, an institutional investor (the “Investor”) loaned the Company $3.88 million in exchange for convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”), to be funded in two tranches, subject to certain conditions. The net proceeds received under the terms of the Agreement are expected to fund the buildout and production line commissioning of the Company’s robotic manufacturing facility, targeted for completion by November 2026.

Publicity Department of the CPC Jinshui District Committee

Bazhong Culture and Tourism Development Group

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) today reported the following results for the month ended August 31, 2026:

•As the Exclusive Fleet Launch Customer, Flexjet Introduces Embraer's Praetor 600E, Combining Industry-Leading Performance with Breakthrough Technology. •Flexjet Jumpstarts Program with 12 Praetor 600Es Expected by Year’s End •Delivery Part of Historic $7 Billion Order for 182 Embraer Private Jets Including Praetor 600E, Praetor 500E and Phenom 300E •Continues 20+ Year Legacy of Flexjet as Fleet Launch Customer for Embraer’s Most Innovative Offerings

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velocity Clinical Research ("Velocity"), the world's largest organization of fully-owned and integrated clinical research sites, today announced that it has appointed Justin Starzyk as Chief Executive Officer. Paul Evans, PhD, will continue in his role as Chair of the Board.

Communication-focused Android smartphone moves to 12GB of RAM, a larger battery and Android 17, alongside new accessories, Clicks Care extended coverage and Clicks Mobile eSIM plans. Launch pricing ends September 30; shipments to begin in December.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMGC Holdings Inc. (“PMGC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ELAB), a diversified holding company, today announced that the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, NorthStrive Biosciences Inc. (“NorthStrive”), have entered into a fully executed, interest-bearing payment agreement (the “Payment Agreement”) with Longevity Health Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Carmell Corporation (“Longevity”), securing the royalty payments owed in connection with PMGC’s January 2025 sale of its Elevai Skincare business.

BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Here Group Limited (NASDAQ: HERE) (“Here” or the “Company”), an IP-based pop toy company dedicated to creating beloved collectibles and trend-defining experiences, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Shareholders of record will receive three post-split shares for every one pre-split share of ZCSH they own

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. ("Aura Minerals" or the "Company" or the "Borrower") (NASDAQ: AUGO | B3: AURA33) announced today that it has entered into a syndicated loan facility (the "Loan"), in the aggregate principal amount of US$ 200,000,000.00 (two hundred million dollars), as borrower at the holding company level.

Organizing Committee of the 2026 Chenzhou Tourism Development and Investment Promotion Conference

CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 17, Jiangsu-Germany Dialogue 2026 was held at the China-Germany (Changzhou) Innovation Industrial Park. Centered on the theme "Promoting Energy Transition for Shared Green Development," the event explored new opportunities in the energy transition and green development, as well as new pathways for China-Germany industrial cooperation.

The legendary Chicago restaurant brand will bring its iconic menu items – including its beloved Char-Broiled Burgers – to Buford as it continues its Georgia expansion, marking its second restaurant in the state following the 2025 opening of its Kennesaw location

- FDA approval represents a monumental milestone for patients with MPS IIIA and validates Abeona’s foundational R&D and clinical development efforts -

HAICHENG, China, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 15, the 2026 Xiliu Market Import and Export Commodity Fair, organized by the Haicheng Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Liaoning Province, opened in Xiliu Town, Haicheng City, Liaoning Province. This event is anchored at the forefront of Northeast China's opening-up efforts, focusing on the internationalization and digital transformation of the textile and apparel industry. It serves as a global platform for trade matchmaking and fashion exchange, helping Northeast China's light industry sector integrate more deeply into the international market.

FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Critical Group (“MCG” or the “Company”), a leading provider of comprehensive electrical infrastructure solutions for mission critical facilities, including data centers, manufacturing plants, and energy infrastructure, and a portfolio company of Emerald Lake Capital Management, today announced the closing of a preferred investment led by Liberty Mutual Investments (“LMI”), the investment firm for Liberty Mutual Group (“Liberty”). Invesco Senior Secured Management, Aventail Capital Group, and Brigade Capital Management also participated in the transaction.

Strengthened balance sheet with successful completion of upsized $168.3 million initial public offering

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE: MG) (“MISTRAS” or the “Company”), a global leader in technology-enabled industrial asset integrity and laboratory testing solutions, today announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $75 billion of capital under management, in an all-cash transaction, representing an enterprise value of approximately $866 million, including outstanding debt.

NAPLES, Fla. and CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDT Equity Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) (“CDT” or the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a partnership with QIMA Life Sciences, a world leading preclinical dermatology CRO, to explore the potential of several of CDT’s assets in autoimmune skin diseases.

Press release – No. 16 / 2026

Transaction in Own Shares

Goranson Bain Ausley has 48 of its attorneys selected to Super Lawyers’ 2026 Texas lists: 35 on the Texas Super Lawyers list and 13 on the Texas Rising Stars list.

 *For reported assay intervals and AuEq calculation please see QA/QC Section on page 16.

WUHU, China, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEPAS is set to launch its first LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October. Since its debut as a new independent brand in 2025, LEPAS has begun its global rollout of products and brand presence, entering the global spotlight.

WAFI 2026 World AgriFood Innovation Conference

Some of the Largest Names in Finance Choose Dianomi, Including Reuters, CNN Business, Bank of America, Charles Schwab and More

Ipsen appoints Mariette Finet to its Board of Directors

WUHU, China, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEPAS, Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, will host its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October during the 2026 Chery International User Summit. Bringing together global users, partners and cross-industry guests, the event will explore new possibilities for mobility and everyday life in the new energy era — extending elegance beyond the car to the way people connect with mobility and lifestyle.

VALLOUREC WINS A CONTRACT FOR THE PRINOS CO2 CARBON STORAGE PROJECT IN GREECE

SINGAPORE, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited (Nasdaq: CUPR) (“Cuprina” or “the Company”), a biomedical company developing and marketing products for the chronic wounds, infertility, medical waste recycling, and cosmeceuticals sectors, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of an aggregate 4,322,489 Class A Ordinary Shares (“the Offering”) at a price of $1.15 per share (“the Offering Price”) to the public, for a total of approximately $4.97 million of gross proceeds to the Company, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.

Mount Laurel Township, NJ, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”), a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, announced today that it has priced its initial public offering of 15,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) and will begin trading tomorrow, September 18, 2026, under the ticker symbol “LEDRU." Each whole warrant is exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at a price of $11.50 per share. Only whole warrants are exercisable and will trade. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols “LEDR” and “LEDRW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on September 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electra Therapeutics, Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on pioneering a new class of precision medicines for the treatment of immune-mediated diseases and cancer, today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 23,333,334 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $15.00 per share. The gross proceeds to Electra from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by Electra, are expected to be approximately $350.0 million. In addition, Electra has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,500,000 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Electra.

La Chaux-de-Fonds, CH, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Sterling, a Swiss growth operator formed from Black Flower Creative House and Nexaia, has introduced an integrated growth model that brings strategy, creative production, custom technology, AI, and automation together to help SMEs turn commercial priorities into coordinated execution.

MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. ("Orion180"), a leading provider of flexible, customer-centric homeowners and flood insurance solutions, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, at an initial public offering price of $12.00 per share. In addition, Orion180 has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 shares of Class A common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on September 18, 2026, under the ticker symbol "OIG." The offering is expected to close on September 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a shareholder has filed a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the securities of AppLovin Corporation (“AppLovin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: APP) between February 12, 2026 and August 5, 2026, inclusive.What To Do Next:

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a shareholder has filed a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the common stock of Doximity, Inc. (“Doximity” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DOCS) between August 8, 2024 and May 13, 2026, inclusive.What To Do Next:

WESTCHESTER, Ill., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on Oct. 20, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 1, 2026. This is the twelfth consecutive year Ingredion’s board has approved a quarterly dividend increase in the third quarter.

The company’s new name, shared with its Karman platform, reflects a mission that started on the grid and now takes on the biggest demand straining it

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (“Treace” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: TMCI), a medical technology company driving a fundamental shift in the surgical treatment of bunions and other foot & ankle conditions, today announced the presentation of the results from three clinical studies at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (“AOFAS”) Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. The presentations include data on the milestone 5-year ALIGN3D® Lapiplasty®, the MTA3D® Adductoplasty® and the SPRINT™ SpeedPlate® clinical studies.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onco360®, the nation’s leading independent Specialty Pharmacy, has been selected as a national pharmacy partner by AstraZeneca for Etcamah™ (camizestrant), which is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer upon detection of ESR1 mutation during aromatase inhibitor (AI) and CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, based on a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized test.1

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Innventure (INV) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FTK) (“Flotek” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Taboola.com (TBLA) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In GoDaddy (GDDY) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Hyliion (HYLN) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) (“Ensign” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Aevex (AVEX) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Maganti IT Resources, LLC Publishes New Industry Analysis on Maritime Digitalization, Highlighting the Shift From Data Collection to Connected Systems and Trusted Operational Intelligence

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced the publication of results from a prespecified adolescent subgroup analysis of the Phase 3 VALIANT study evaluating EMPAVELI® (pegcetacoplan) in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The dedicated subgroup analysis was first presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Nephrology (ESPN).

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating EquipmentShare.com Inc. (NASDAQ: EQPT) (“EquipmentShare” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNL) (“Cardinal” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

SAXONBURG, Pa., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: OHR), the global leader in photonics, today announced the expansion of its Pluggable Optical Line System (POLS) portfolio, with the full C-band, high-power variable-gain amplifier optical line system in a compact QSFP form factor. Designed for the latest generation of 800G ZR/ZR+ digital coherent optics, the enhanced POLS supports up to 32 DWDM wavelengths over a single fiber pair, enabling as much as 25.6Tbps of AI datacenter traffic across links from 2km to 200km.

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage company focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, today announced that it has granted inducement equity awards to 14 newly hired employees. The awards were made as an inducement material to the newly hired employees’ acceptance of employment with Dyne in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid7, Inc. (“Rapid7”) (NASDAQ: RPD), a global leader in AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations, announced that the company granted inducement awards, effective as of September 15, 2026, to employees as a material inducement to commence employment with Rapid7 and its subsidiaries.

Satellite completes next-generation constellation, increasing service capability in key markets

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE: VREO; OTCQX: VREOF) (“Vireo” or the “Company”), a leading cannabis company and agricultural markets platform today announced that, in connection with a confidential settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with SHWZ Altmore, LLC (“Altmore”) and certain other parties, the Company will issue a total of 462,963 subordinate voting shares of the Company (the “Settlement Shares”) to Altmore and Altmore Debt I, LP as consideration for the Company’s acquisition of certain secured obligations and related liens held by Altmore (the “Assigned Interest”), pursuant to an assignment and assumption agreement entered into in connection with the Settlement Agreement.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beta Bionics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBNX) today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 7,652,175 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $17.25 per share and, in lieu of shares of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,043,484 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $17.2499 per share, which equals the public offering price per share of the common stock less the $0.0001 exercise price per share of each pre-funded warrant. In addition, the underwriters exercised their option in full and purchased 1,304,348 additional shares of common stock. Including the option exercise, the aggregate gross proceeds from this offering were $172.5 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by Beta Bionics.

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VANCOUVER, BC and BOSTON, MA, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for azetukalner in focal seizures (FS) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) has approved Capital Southwest SBIC II, LP’s (“SBIC II”) request to increase its leverage commitment from $175 million to $250 million pursuant to recent legislation.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIP Group Inc. (“NIP Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NIPG), a leading digital entertainment company, today announced that it will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “EGM”) at 8:00 p.m., Hong Kong time, on October 16, 2026 at 29/F, Entertainment Building, 30 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Power-dense permanent magnet propulsion motors and advanced variable-frequency drives will power the Republic of Korea Navy's first full-electric-drive surface combatant

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHold Investment Corp. III (NASDAQ: NHIC, “NewHold”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that its shareholders have approved all proposals related to the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with newcleo plc (“newcleo”), a public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (f/k/a NewCleo Ltd., a private limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales) at NewHold’s Extraordinary General Meeting held today, Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Sets the Record Straight Regarding Misrepresentations Included in Empery Digital’s Recent Communications

FAYUVI is a highly anticipated, first-ever treatment option with the potential to stop or slow the devastating, irreversible neurologic progression and loss of function associated with Sanfilippo syndrome Type A

Company presented IND-enabling preclinical data earlier today at the AAST annual meeting

Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.