Author: Ravi Shankar

SHANGHAI, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced the entry into definitive agreements with certain subsidiaries of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“Geely Holding Group”) in connection with a strategic transaction in battery swapping and charging businesses.

Pursuant to the definitive agreements, subject to regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group will use (i) its holding of 100% of the equity interest of Yiyi Internet Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group that provides battery swapping services for the commercial mobility market, plus (ii) RMB640 million in cash as consideration to subscribe for newly issued equity interest of NIO Energy Investment (Hubei) Co., Ltd. (“NIO Power”), a subsidiary of NIO that operates battery swapping and charging businesses. Upon completion of the transaction, the Geely Holding Group subsidiary will hold 30.0% of NIO Power’s total equity interest, NIO Holding Co., Ltd. (“NIO China”), a subsidiary of NIO, will continue to hold a controlling equity interest of 63.6%, and an existing investor, Wuhan Guangchuang Emerging Technology Phase I Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), will hold the remaining 6.4%. The transaction values NIO Power at a post-money valuation of approximately RMB16 billion.

The equity interest held by the subsidiary of Geely Holding Group is subject to post-closing adjustments tied to certain operational milestones, pursuant to which the equity interest may be reduced to no less than 20% in the event of underperformance. The subsidiary was also granted an option, exercisable within the earlier of two years following closing of this transaction and the date when NIO Power enters into binding agreements for a new round of financing, to make a further cash investment of RMB640 million into NIO Power which, without considering any post-closing adjustment, would result in its equity interest in NIO Power being 34.0% and NIO China’s controlling equity interest being 60.0%.

Concurrently with the NIO Power transaction, subject to regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, NIO China has agreed to subscribe for newly issued equity interest of Zhejiang Haohan Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Haohan Energy”), a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group that operates a battery charging business, with cash consideration which will be used to purchase certain charging assets from NIO. Upon completion of the transaction, NIO China will hold 10.0% of Haohan Energy’s total equity interest.

In addition, NIO and Geely Holding Group have made preliminary plans for the adoption of battery swapping technology and provision of related services for both consumer-facing vehicle models and commercial mobility businesses from Geely Holding Group’s related entities. The finalization and implementation of these plans are subject to further discussions between the relevant parties.

The transactions and initiatives outlined above reflect industry recognition of NIO’s battery swapping technologies, network and operational capabilities. Through strategic collaboration with industry players, NIO expects to further promote the adoption of battery swapping, continuously enhance user experience, accelerate the growth of electric vehicle penetration and further unlock the long-term value of battery swapping.

About NIO Inc.

NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of “Blue Sky Coming”. NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth. NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, premium smart electric vehicles for families through the ONVO brand, and high-end smart electric compact cars with the FIREFLY brand.

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This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. NIO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the websites of each of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “SEHK”) and the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about NIO’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NIO’s strategies; NIO’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; NIO’s ability to develop and manufacture vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal to customers on schedule and on a large scale; its ability to ensure and expand manufacturing capacities including establishing and maintaining partnerships with third parties; its ability to provide convenient and comprehensive power solutions to its customers; the viability, growth potential and prospects of the battery swapping, BaaS, and NIO Assisted and Intelligent Driving and its subscription services; its ability to improve the technologies or develop alternative technologies in meeting evolving market demand and industry development; NIO’s ability to satisfy the mandated safety standards relating to motor vehicles; its ability to secure supply of raw materials or other components used in its vehicles; its ability to secure sufficient reservations and sales of its vehicles; its ability to control costs associated with its operations; its ability to build its current and future brands; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NIO’s filings with the SEC and the announcements and filings on the websites of each of the SEHK and SGX-ST. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and NIO does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced the entry into definitive agreements with certain subsidiaries of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. (“Geely Holding Group”) in connection with a strategic transaction in battery swapping and charging businesses.

Pursuant to the definitive agreements, subject to regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group will use (i) its holding of 100% of the equity interest of Yiyi Internet Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group that provides battery swapping services for the commercial mobility market, plus (ii) RMB640 million in cash as consideration to subscribe for newly issued equity interest of NIO Energy Investment (Hubei) Co., Ltd. (“NIO Power”), a subsidiary of NIO that operates battery swapping and charging businesses. Upon completion of the transaction, the Geely Holding Group subsidiary will hold 30.0% of NIO Power’s total equity interest, NIO Holding Co., Ltd. (“NIO China”), a subsidiary of NIO, will continue to hold a controlling equity interest of 63.6%, and an existing investor, Wuhan Guangchuang Emerging Technology Phase I Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership), will hold the remaining 6.4%. The transaction values NIO Power at a post-money valuation of approximately RMB16 billion.

The equity interest held by the subsidiary of Geely Holding Group is subject to post-closing adjustments tied to certain operational milestones, pursuant to which the equity interest may be reduced to no less than 20% in the event of underperformance. The subsidiary was also granted an option, exercisable within the earlier of two years following closing of this transaction and the date when NIO Power enters into binding agreements for a new round of financing, to make a further cash investment of RMB640 million into NIO Power which, without considering any post-closing adjustment, would result in its equity interest in NIO Power being 34.0% and NIO China’s controlling equity interest being 60.0%.

Concurrently with the NIO Power transaction, subject to regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, NIO China has agreed to subscribe for newly issued equity interest of Zhejiang Haohan Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Haohan Energy”), a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group that operates a battery charging business, with cash consideration which will be used to purchase certain charging assets from NIO. Upon completion of the transaction, NIO China will hold 10.0% of Haohan Energy’s total equity interest.

In addition, NIO and Geely Holding Group have made preliminary plans for the adoption of battery swapping technology and provision of related services for both consumer-facing vehicle models and commercial mobility businesses from Geely Holding Group’s related entities. The finalization and implementation of these plans are subject to further discussions between the relevant parties.

The transactions and initiatives outlined above reflect industry recognition of NIO’s battery swapping technologies, network and operational capabilities. Through strategic collaboration with industry players, NIO expects to further promote the adoption of battery swapping, continuously enhance user experience, accelerate the growth of electric vehicle penetration and further unlock the long-term value of battery swapping.

About NIO Inc.

NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of “Blue Sky Coming”. NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth. NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, premium smart electric vehicles for families through the ONVO brand, and high-end smart electric compact cars with the FIREFLY brand.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. NIO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the websites of each of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “SEHK”) and the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about NIO’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NIO’s strategies; NIO’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; NIO’s ability to develop and manufacture vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal to customers on schedule and on a large scale; its ability to ensure and expand manufacturing capacities including establishing and maintaining partnerships with third parties; its ability to provide convenient and comprehensive power solutions to its customers; the viability, growth potential and prospects of the battery swapping, BaaS, and NIO Assisted and Intelligent Driving and its subscription services; its ability to improve the technologies or develop alternative technologies in meeting evolving market demand and industry development; NIO’s ability to satisfy the mandated safety standards relating to motor vehicles; its ability to secure supply of raw materials or other components used in its vehicles; its ability to secure sufficient reservations and sales of its vehicles; its ability to control costs associated with its operations; its ability to build its current and future brands; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NIO’s filings with the SEC and the announcements and filings on the websites of each of the SEHK and SGX-ST. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and NIO does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• First gold pour at the Koné mine achieved on budget and ahead of the initial schedule of Q2-2027
• +14.1 million hours worked to date with a strong safety record
• Construction of the Koné mine has created approximately 3,600 jobs with over 95% national employment and will create approximately 1,500 permanent roles during operations
• Full ramp-up of the oxide circuit to commercial production expected to be achieved by year-end
• Hard-rock comminution circuit remains on-budget and on-schedule for completion in Q2-2027
• 130,000 meters of drilling is underway at the Koné mine for 2026, which will total 380,000 meters drilled since the 2024 Updated Feasibility Study was published

ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montage Gold Corp. (“Montage” or the “Company”) (TSX: MAU, OTCQX: MAUTF) is pleased to report that it has achieved first gold pour at the Company’s flagship Koné mine, in Côte d’Ivoire, on-budget and ahead of schedule.

Construction began in December 2024, and the first gold pour was achieved on September 26, 2026, yielding approximately 1,140 ounces of gold. More than 400,000 tonnes of ore have been processed since ore was first introduced into the oxide circuit on September 8, 2026. The addition and early completion of the oxide circuit enabled gold production significantly ahead of the initial schedule. The oxide circuit is expected to reach commercial production in Q4-2026, while construction of the hard-rock comminution circuit remains on budget and on track for completion in Q2-2027.

Figure 1: First gold pour at the Koné mine

Martino De Ciccio, CEO of Montage commented: “We are thrilled to have achieved first production at our Koné mine safely, on budget, and ahead of schedule. It marks a significant milestone in the rapid execution of our strategy of creating a premier multi-asset African gold producer.

Koné is now the ninth operating gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire and poised to deliver strong benefits for all stakeholders, with approximately 3,600 direct jobs created to date, over 95% of which are nationals, and many more indirectly created. We’d like to thank our employees for their strong dedication along with everyone who has contributed to reaching this important milestone, including our local stakeholders, financiers, suppliers and contractors.

We look forward to continuing to rapidly grow our business by advancing our development pipeline, with notably the Didievi project in Côte d’Ivoire which is poised to become our next development asset.”

Peder Olsen, President and Chief Development Officer of Montage commented: “We are extremely proud to be delivering the Koné project well ahead of schedule and on budget. Our ability to self-perform construction activities has significantly reduced capital cost requirements and allowed us to optimize the construction timeline. Ramp-up of the oxide circuit is progressing well with ore from the Koné deposit being directly fed into the mill, while we look forward to commencing mining activities at the higher-grade Gbongogo Main satellite deposit in late Q4-2026 and other recently discovered higher grade satellite deposits over the course of 2027.”

Construction of the Koné mine has created approximately 3,600 jobs, of which over 95% were nationals thanks to the training programmes initiated prior to launching construction. Montage’s owner-mining operating model has allowed construction employees to transition within the operating team, thanks to further training programmes and on-site truck-driving simulators. Once ramped up, the operation is expected to create approximately 1,500 permanent roles and many more indirect roles.

Mining activities at the Koné deposit are progressing well with low working capital requirements as the oxide circuit allows for minimal rehandling as the majority of the ore mined from surface is being fed directly into the plant. Mining of the higher grade Gbongogo Main deposit is expected to commence in late 2026, while mining at other recently discovered higher grade satellite deposits is expected to commence over the course of 2027.

The Probable Reserves for the Koné mine, as published along with the 2024 Updated Feasibility Study (“2024 Feasibility Study”), stood at 4.01Moz at a grade of 0.72 g/t Au, comprised of 3.52Moz at 0.67 g/t Au and 0.49Moz at 1.43 g/t Au for the Koné and Gbongogo Main deposits, respectively. Given the exploration success, 12 deposits have now been delineated while mineralization has been intercepted at 25 targets with over 20 targets yet to be drill tested. On June 15, 2026, the Company reported that Measured and Indicated (“M&I”) Resources for higher grade satellite deposits have increased by 1.14Moz to 1.66Moz at 1.51 g/t Au compared to 520koz at 1.48 g/t Au, which was used as a basis for the 2024 Feasibility Study whilst Inferred Resources for satellite deposits have increased from nil to 766koz at 1.34 g/t Au. The overall Koné mine M&I Resources have increased by 1.42Moz to 6.29Moz, with grade improving by 27% to 0.80 g/t Au, and Inferred Resources have increased by 1.62Moz to 2.03Moz, with grade increasing by 36% to 0.68 g/t Au, as compared to the basis used for the 2024 Feasibility Study¹.

An exploration programme consisting of over 130,000 meters of drilling is underway at the Koné mine for 2026, which once complete will total over 380,000 meters of drilling since the publication of the 2024 Feasibility Study, aimed at discovering higher-grade satellite deposits with the objective of boosting production from the onset. As previously announced, the Company expects to publish an updated life of mine plan for the Koné mine along with year-end reserves and resources, to incorporate new data for the Koné, Gbongogo Main and other higher-grade satellite deposits, as well as the initiatives undertaken to further unlock value including the oxide circuit, process plant design enhancements, and the shift to an owner-operated mining model.

NEXT STEPS
Key upcoming catalysts by asset across the Company include:

Table 1: Key upcoming catalysts by asset

PROPERTY	CATALYST
Koné mine	Further exploration results from the ongoing 130,000-meter drilling programme in Q4-2026 Updated life of mine plan along with 2026 year-end reserves and resources Ramp-up to commercial production on the oxide circuit during Q4-2026 Completion of the hard-rock comminution circuit in Q2-2027
Didievi project	Exploration results from the ongoing drilling programme, which is expected to yield an updated resource estimate
Wendé property	Further exploration results from the recently completed 9,000-meter drill programme in Q4-2026
Mauritania greenfield properties	Early-stage exploration activities ongoing with scout drilling to commence in Q4-2026

ABOUT MONTAGE GOLD 
Montage Gold Corp. (TSX: MAU) is a Canadian-listed company focused on becoming a premier multi-asset African gold producer, with its flagship Koné mine, located in Côte d’Ivoire, at the forefront. Based on the Updated Feasibility Study published in 2024 (the “UFS”), the Koné mine has an estimated 16-year mine life and sizeable annual production of +300koz of gold over the first 8 years and entered production in Q3-2026. The Company has also built a high-quality, multi-asset growth pipeline including the Didievi and Wendé properties in Côte d’Ivoire, and a portfolio of prospective exploration tenements in Mauritania.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For Investor Relations Inquiries: Jake Cain Strategy & Investor Relations Manager jcain@montagegold.com +44-7788-687-567	For Media Inquiries: John Vincic Oakstrom Advisors john@oakstrom.com  +1-647-402-6375	For Regulatory Inquiries: Kathy Love Corporate Secretary klove@montagegold.com +1-604-512-2959

QUALIFIED PERSONS STATEMENT
The scientific and technical contents of this press release have been verified and approved by Mr. Peder Olsen, a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. Mr. Olsen, President and Chief Development Officer of Montage, is a registered Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, “Forward-looking Statements”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, constitute Forward-looking Statements. Words such as “will”, “intends”, “proposed” and “expects” or similar expressions are intended to identify Forward-looking Statements. Forward-looking Statements in this press release include statements related to the Company’s objectives of achieving commercial production through the oxide circuit in Q4-2026, and remaining on-schedule for completion of the hard-rock comminution circuit in the second quarter of 2027; the items listed under the table in “Key upcoming catalysts by asset” and similar statements elsewhere in this press release; the Company’s mineral reserve and resource estimates; results of ongoing and planned exploration and drill programmes; timing in respect of the commencement and completion of construction of various components of the Koné mine, the length of construction and of the mining operations at the Koné mine; the timing and amount of future production from the Koné mine; the publication of maiden or new resource estimates for the Company’s properties and an updated LOM plan; the award of new permits; and further information related to exploration programmes, exploration results and timing thereof at the Didievi project, the Wendé property and the Company’s exploration properties in Mauritania.

Forward-looking Statements involve various risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and assumptions. There can be no assurance that any Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, including that the returns from the Koné mine will be lower than estimated, that additions to the mineral resources will not be achieved or that the remaining cost of construction of the Koné mine will be higher than estimated, that the updated LOM plan will indicate lower financial returns or production. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from include uncertainties inherent in the preparation of mineral reserve and resource estimates and definitive feasibility studies, and in delineating new mineral reserve and resource estimates, including but not limited to, assumptions underlying the production estimates not being realized, incorrect cost assumptions, decreases in the price of gold, unexpected variations in quantity of mineralized material, grade or recovery rates being lower than expected, unexpected adverse changes to geotechnical or hydrogeological considerations, or expectations in that regard not being met, unexpected failures of plant, equipment or processes (including construction equipment), delays in or increased costs for the delivery of construction equipment and services, unexpected changes to availability of power or the power rates, failure to maintain permits and licenses, higher than expected interest or tax rates, adverse changes in project parameters, unanticipated delays and costs of consulting and accommodating rights of local communities, environmental risks inherent in the Côte d’Ivoire, title risks, including failure to renew concessions, unanticipated commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, delays in or failure to receive access agreements or amended permits, and other risk factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Information Form available at www.sedarplus.ca, under the heading “Risk Factors”. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Montage to predict all of them, or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any Forward-looking Statement. Any Forward-looking Statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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1} For additional details regarding the key assumptions, parameters, and methods used to estimate the Mineral Resources, and for data verification related thereto, see the press release of the Company dated June 15, 2026 titled “Montage Gold grows Koné higher grade satellite resources to 1.7Moz at 1.5 g/t Au Indicated and 0.8Moz at 1.3 g/t Au Inferred”, and in respect of the Mineral Reserves, the 2024 Updated Feasibility Study, each as filed on SEDAR+.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/cfdd32f5-e0ac-4547-9499-308dad43dbf6

MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc., one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, announces that its Power & Energy event, originally planned to be held in New York City, will instead be conducted entirely virtually due to anticipated weather conditions.

The event is still scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, and may be accessed via live webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Registration is open through https://www.wsp.com/en-gl/investors. A replay will be available after the event in the Investors section of wsp.com.

About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together, they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, mining, and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP).

For more information, please contact:

Quentin Weber Global Head, Investor Relations +1 438-843-7519 Quentin.Weber@wsp.com

MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WSP Global Inc., one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, announces that its Power & Energy event, originally planned to be held in New York City, will instead be conducted entirely virtually due to anticipated weather conditions.

The event is still scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, and may be accessed via live webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Registration is open through https://www.wsp.com/en-gl/investors. A replay will be available after the event in the Investors section of wsp.com.

About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together, they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, mining, and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WSP).

For more information, please contact:

Quentin Weber Global Head, Investor Relations +1 438-843-7519 Quentin.Weber@wsp.com

The Accela radiotherapy solution is engineered around NeoArc dynamic modulated arc therapy (DMAT), a breakthrough technique combining speed and precision

Boston, Sept. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Siemens Healthineers introduces Accela, the first radiotherapy system that allows for single breath-hold stereotactic treatments and enables multi-site SBRT treatment in as little as 60 seconds, significantly shortening patient time on the treatment table and the course of treatment. 

Contact Info

Julie Gibson
julie.gibson@siemens-healthineers.com
+1 917-929-5779

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• Accela Launch

More than 25 imaging and machine QA tests in one setup.

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 27 September 2026 – IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology and a global provider of dosimetry and quality assurance (QA) solutions, today announces the launch of the QUASAR^®1 Penta-Guide Performance Phantom. Designed for modern radiotherapy workflows, the new phantom enables more than 25 imaging and machine QA tests to be performed in a single setup. By consolidating multiple QA procedures in one phantom, it helps clinics reduce setup requirements, standardize workflows and support consistent routine quality assurance.

In radiation therapy, quality assurance is a critical safeguard that ensures increasingly complex treatments are delivered exactly as planned. As image-guided and adaptive radiotherapy workflows continue to evolve, clinics require QA tools that support the full process.

The QUASAR Penta‑Guide Performance Phantom combines a broad range of imaging and machine QA checks with integrated analysis software. By reducing the need for multiple phantoms, repeated setups and separate analysis tools, the system accelerates QA workflows, helps minimize procedural variability and supports more consistent testing.

Designed for image-based and machine QA testing using 2D and 3D imaging, the phantom supports consistent monitoring of image quality, geometric accuracy and system performance. Its advanced technology components support QA for image-guided and CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy workflows. Integrated software supports DICOM handling, automated data analysis, report generation and performance trending. This reduces manual analysis and facilitates consistent documentation and longitudinal monitoring of QA results.

Jean‑Marc Bothy, President of IBA Dosimetry, said: “The QUASAR Penta-Guide Performance Phantom was developed around the realities of modern clinical workflows. By bringing imaging and machine QA checks into one setup, it helps clinical teams work more efficiently while maintaining the consistency and confidence required for image-guided and adaptive radiotherapy. In line with IBA’s mission, this new phantom supports safer treatment delivery while helping clinics save time and enabling more patients to access high-quality care.”

The unique QUASAR Penta-Guide Performance Phantom expands IBA Dosimetry’s QUASAR portfolio and is designed for routine as well as advanced imaging, machine and adaptive treatment QA in radiotherapy departments.

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About IBA
IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is the world leader in particle accelerator technology. The company is the leading supplier of equipment and services in the fields of proton therapy, considered as one of the most advanced forms of radiation therapy available today, as well as industrial sterilization, radiopharmaceuticals and dosimetry. The company, based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, employs approximately 2,300 people worldwide. IBA is a certified B Corporation (B Corp) meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.
IBA is listed on the pan-European stock exchange EURONEXT (IBA: Reuters IBAB.BR and Bloomberg IBAB.BB). More information can be found at: www.iba-worldwide.com
For further information, please contact:

Thomas Pevenage Head of Investor Relations +32 10 475 890 investorrelations@iba-group.com

Nathalie van Ypersele Head of Communication and Sustainability   Daniel Ernult  Corporate Communication Manager +32 10 475 890 communication@iba-group.com

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¹ QUASAR is a trademark registered in the name of IBA Dosimetry GmbH in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

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Singapore, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited (the “Company” or “PLTS”), a software developer specializing in the provision of FX trading software development solutions, data analytics solutions and technology development solutions to financial institutions with a strategic focus on serving Asia and other emergent markets, today announced that on September 21, 2026, it received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) had denied the Company’s request to reinstate trading on Nasdaq and determined to delist the Company’s securities (the “Panel Decision”). 

  

As previously disclosed, the Company received a Staff Delisting Determination from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-4. The Company appealed that determination by requesting a hearing before the Panel pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815. Following a hearing held on August 18, 2026, the Panel affirmed Nasdaq Staff’s determination to delist the Company’s securities. 

  

The Panel based its decision principally on trading activity indicative of potential manipulation and the Company’s failure to demonstrate sufficient liquidity to support a fair and orderly market. However, the Panel was unpersuaded by Staff’s arguments concerning the Company’s professional advisors, finding that their prior involvement with other companies that had experienced trading halts, anomalous trading or FINRA enforcement matters did not, standing alone, constitute valid grounds for delisting. The Panel also found that the residence of the Company’s chief executive officer in Singapore did not support delisting. Trading in the Company’s securities was suspended at the opening of trading on September 23, 2026. 

The Company intends to request that the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council review the Panel Decision pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5820. A request for review by the Listing and Hearing Review Council will not stay the suspension of trading in, or the delisting of, the Company’s securities. There can be no assurance that the Company’s request for review will be successful or that trading in the Company’s securities will resume on Nasdaq. 

  

About Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited 

  

Established in 2017 in Singapore, Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited, through its wholly-owned Singapore subsidiary, Platinum Analytics Singapore Pte. Ltd., develops FX trading software, data analytics, and technology solutions for financial institutions, focusing on Asia and other emergent markets. Supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), it addresses rapid growth in currency trade volumes, complex cross-border transactions, and emerging market volatility. 

  

The Company operates the Platinum ECN spot FX trading platform for institutional and enterprise clients. Its products – Platinum AI, Platinum ECN, and Platinum Smart Trade – deliver scalable, flexible, AI-driven, low-latency trading and analytics. For more information, please visit: www.platinumanalytics.net. 

  

Forward-Looking Statement 

  

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Moody’s has affirmed the Government of Iceland’s domestic and foreign-currency long-term issuer and foreign-currency senior unsecured ratings at A1. The outlook remains stable.

The affirmation reflects Moody´s view that Iceland will continue to gradually diversify its export base, including through the development of new high-value sectors, although the economy will remain exposed to shocks in its three largest sectors. At the same time, proactive and well-coordinated policymaking will support macroeconomic stability and help reduce inflation. The affirmation also reflects the government’s strong commitment to fiscal consolidation, which Moody´s expects will support the continued rebuilding of fiscal buffers, albeit at a slower pace than in recent years.

The stable outlook reflects balanced risks at the A1 rating level. A stronger than expected contribution from new growth sectors could support sustainably higher growth and a faster improvement in Iceland’s fiscal prospects. Iceland has made significant progress in developing knowledge-intensive technology and health services and in shifting into higher value-added production within its traditional sectors, including aquaculture. Iceland’s proactive policymaking since the 2008 banking crisis has supported the accumulation of large macroeconomic buffers that enhance resilience to shocks. Strengthened financial sector regulation and macroprudential policy has improved banking system resilience. Households’ capacity to absorb shocks is supported by their strong balance sheets with historically low debt and very large pension assets given high mandatory funding of the system. The government’s strong commitment to fiscal consolidation will support the continued rebuilding of fiscal buffers which help to better insulate Iceland’s fiscal strength from shocks.

Iceland’s ratings could be upgraded if economic performance strengthens alongside policies which help to raise economic potential and support more stable growth over time, including through faster economic diversification which broadens the export base. Upward rating pressure could also emerge if Iceland’s fiscal metrics continue to improve, which leads to stronger fiscal buffers and a sustainable improvement in the affordability of government debt, reducing the susceptibility of fiscal strength to shocks.

Iceland’s ratings could be downgraded if a large shock caused lasting damage to key export sectors and materially weakened economic resilience. A deviation from the fiscal consolidation plans that led to a sustained deterioration in fiscal buffers, or substantial capital outflows that impaired external or financial stability, could lead to a downgrade. There could also be negative pressure on the rating if sustained high-wage growth in excess of productivity gradually eroded Iceland’s cost competitiveness and, over time, weighed on economic strength.

Read more on the Government of Iceland’s website

MAHIA, New Zealand, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today launched its latest dedicated mission for Earth-monitoring constellation operator Synspective.

The ‘Owlright Owlright Owlright’ mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 12:39 p.m. NZST on 26 September 2026, delivering the 13^th StriX satellite directly into a 559km low Earth orbit. The deployment expands Synspective’s synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging constellation that provides high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night imaging of the Earth’s surface.

Today’s mission was Rocket Lab’s 97th Electron launch and 18^th launch this year, sustaining Electron’s position as the world’s most frequently-launched small-lift orbital rocket.

Mission Highlights:

• Dedicated Constellation Delivery: Across a multi-year partnership, Electron has flawlessly deployed all 13 StriX satellites to orbit with 100% mission success.
• Reliable Flight Cadence: With 18 launches in 2026 so far, Rocket Lab continues to demonstrate the reliability and repeatability required to build out small satellite constellations with precision.
• Constellation Expansion: Following today’s mission, another 14 launches remain on schedule to deliver the rest of Synspective’s constellation to space by the end of the decade.

‘Owlright Owlright Owlright’ launch images: click here

‘Owlright Owlright Owlright’ launch broadcast: click here

Rocket Lab Media Contact
Murielle Baker
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About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is an end-to-end space company delivering rockets, satellites, and spacecraft components for commercial, government, and defense missions. Driven by its industry-leading small-lift rockets Electron and HASTE and its upcoming reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket, Rocket Lab delivers reliable and responsive launch for the world’s most important missions from constellation deployment to missile defense. Rocket Lab’s satellites and components have powered more than 1,700 missions in Earth orbit, as well as deep-space exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Learn more at www.rocketlabcorp.com.

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