Author: Ravi Shankar

Integration delivers continuous sensitive data classification in Collibra’s Data Catalog, giving governance, privacy, and security teams added context without manual tagging

MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS), the data and AI security leader, today announced an integration that brings sensitive data context directly into the Collibra Enterprise AI Control Plane. Teams can see continuously synced Varonis sensitivity labels in the Collibra data catalog to instantly tell whether data is safe for AI.

Successful AI initiatives depend on trusted data that teams can find, understand, and use safely. Varonis identifies and classifies sensitive and regulated information across the data estate. Collibra tracks where data comes from and how people use it, so organizations can govern what powers their analytics and AI.

Together, Varonis and Collibra help organizations gain a clear and current view of what’s safe to use for analytics, data science, and agent development.

With the integration, teams can:

• Check sensitivity before using data for AI: Teams see sensitivity labels while evaluating information for training, analytics, and other projects.
• Flag regulated information: Collibra workflows highlight regulated data like personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), and financial records.
• Work from one shared picture: Governance, privacy, and security teams now see the same view of what’s sensitive.

“Trustworthy AI starts with trustworthy data,” said Rob Sobers, CMO at Varonis. “With hundreds of connectors across SaaS applications, cloud platforms, and databases, Varonis gives Collibra customers deep visibility into data sensitivity so their teams can make smarter, faster decisions about which data to use for AI.”

The integration is available now for joint customers on the Collibra Marketplace.

To see it in action, request a demo at varonis.com/demo.

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About Varonis
Varonis (Nasdaq: VRNS) secures AI and the data that powers it. The Varonis platform gives organizations automated visibility and control over their critical data wherever it lives and helps ensure safe and trustworthy AI from code to runtime. Backed by 24x7x365 managed detection and response, Varonis gives thousands of organizations worldwide the confidence to adopt AI, reduce data exposure, and stop AI-powered threats.

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Varonis Systems, Inc.
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First in a planned network of specialty pharmacy partnerships provides medication coordination and preferred pricing for OB/GYNs and their patients

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Femasys Inc. (NASDAQ: FEMY), a leading biomedical innovator developing transformative fertility and non-surgical permanent birth control solutions designed to improve the standard of care, expand access, and reduce costs for women worldwide, announced today an agreement with SandsRx Pharmacy, marking the first in a planned network of specialty pharmacy partnerships supporting the launch of FemaSeed and Femasys’ comprehensive fertility portfolio to OB/GYN practices. The partnership complements a portfolio spanning diagnostics for women and men, sperm preparation and in-office fertility treatment by providing specialized pharmacy support, coordinated medication access and preferred pricing. For patients undergoing FemaSeed treatment, fertility medications may be prescribed to support ovulation and improve the likelihood of pregnancy.

“FemaSeed is creating a new opportunity for OB/GYNs to provide first-line fertility treatment in their own practices, bringing care historically performed primarily by infertility specialists into a familiar setting,” said Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Femasys. “FemaSeed places sperm directly where conception occurs, and managing ovulation and treatment timing is essential to supporting pregnancy outcomes. Partnerships with specialty pharmacies such as SandsRx bring valuable medication expertise, education and coordination to practices introducing this treatment. These resources help support successful integration of FemaSeed and our broader fertility portfolio into OB/GYN care.”

“We are excited to expand our fertility pharmacy support to OB/GYN practices through Femasys’ FemaSeed treatment solution,” said Mike Sands, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SandsRx Pharmacy. “We have supported the fertility community through reproductive centers, and this partnership allows us to reach patients earlier in their fertility journey through their OB/GYN. By providing medication expertise, education and personalized support, we can help these practices integrate FemaSeed and guide patients through treatment with greater confidence.”

About FemaSeed Fertility Portfolio
The Femasys Fertility Portfolio is designed to support a more complete fertility care pathway, beginning with diagnostic evaluation for both women and men through FemVue, which uses ultrasound to assess fallopian tube patency, and SpermVue, an at-home male fertility screening option that can help identify potential barriers to conception earlier. FemaSeed Complete combines FemaSeed with FemSperm for in-office sperm handling, enabling practices to provide first-line fertility treatment without the need for referral to a specialist or outside laboratory. Together, the portfolio is designed to enable earlier fertility care that is more accessible and lower cost. Learn more at www.femaseed.com and www.femvue.com.

About Femasys Inc.
Femasys is a leading biomedical innovator developing transformative fertility and non-surgical permanent birth control solutions designed to improve the standard of care, expand access, and reduce costs for women worldwide. The Company is focused on commercializing its fertility portfolio, led by FemaSeed^® Intratubal Insemination, together with complementary diagnostic and sperm preparation products, in the U.S. and key international markets. Femasys is also advancing FemBloc^®, its non-surgical, in-office permanent birth control solution, toward U.S. FDA approval through the ongoing FINALE pivotal trial (NCT05977751). FemBloc received regulatory approvals in Europe, the UK and New Zealand in 2025, supporting commercialization through strategic partnerships in select international markets. Femasys’ portfolio is supported by broad intellectual property protection and clinical data demonstrating favorable safety, encouraging effectiveness results, and high patient and practitioner satisfaction.
Learn more at www.femasys.com, or follow us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About SandsRx Pharmacy
Founded in 2013, SandsRx Pharmacy is a family-owned and operated specialty and compounding pharmacy serving patients and healthcare providers across the United States. Its fertility services include specialty and compounded medications, insurance verification, financial assistance programs, pharmacist consultations, virtual nurse support and coordinated medication delivery. Committed to personalized care, SandsRx works closely with patients and their healthcare teams to provide education and support throughout the fertility treatment journey. Learn more at www.sandsrx.com.

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New Tenable OPEN for AI program enables customers to use preferred AI models, agents and tools to improve visibility, insight and action

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tenable^® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced the expansion of its open technology and partner ecosystem to accelerate integrated security workflows across the entire tech stack. Tenable OPEN for AI delivers validated, ready-to-use AI workflows, enabling organizations to use Tenable’s deep exposure intelligence with their preferred AI models, agents and tools. Tenable OPEN for AI launch partners include BeyondTrust, Cohesity, Command Zero, Corelight, Infoblox, Recorded Future, Securonix, SentinelOne, Setyl, Snyk, Sparkle In and Splunk.

As part of the Tenable Open Partner Exchange Network (OPEN), the company’s technology partner program, Tenable OPEN for AI connects the security stack and helps security teams use AI to investigate risk, prioritize exposures and take action faster.

“Tenable is the only exposure management provider offering a truly unrestricted, vendor-agnostic ecosystem of validated AI use cases, based on customer demand,” said Eric Doerr, chief product officer, Tenable. “By supporting both standardized MCP connectors and direct APIs, Tenable OPEN for AI provides security teams complete freedom to integrate their AI tools of choice and build custom, agentic workflows without artificial restrictions or forcing reliance on a single proprietary platform.”

By connecting the Tenable Hexa AI MCP Server with partner MCP servers via the AI tools customers already use, customers can interact with datasets across vendors simultaneously, unlocking cross-platform visibility and action, without custom software development. Each use case is available in two forms: as a documented workflow that security teams can replicate with the AI tool of their choice through the Tenable Hexa AI MCP Server, or as a ready-to-use skill on the CyberAgents Exchange, the vendor-agnostic AI agent marketplace powered by Tenable.

Featured OPEN for AI use cases available today include:

• Cross-Platform Security Triage (SentinelOne): Engineered for security teams to investigate alerts, vulnerable assets and misconfigurations in natural language, from a single AI chat window.
• Network Threat & Blast Radius Mapping (Corelight): Designed to combine Corelight network telemetry with live Tenable asset context to rapidly triage active network threats and prioritize investigations and remediation based on the potential blast radius of exposed assets.
• Code-to-Runtime Risk Correlation (Snyk): Joins Snyk developer-first application security findings with Tenable runtime exposure data to quickly confirm whether code-level vulnerabilities are deployed in production.
• Identity-Enriched Exposure Triage (BeyondTrust): Combines BeyondTrust privileged account, session, and entitlement data with Tenable findings to risk-rank assets based on complete identity context.

OPEN for AI Partner Supporting Quotes

“The ability to unite disjointed data across both endpoints and enterprise risk exposure and take coordinated, automated action transforms security teams,” said Melissa K. Smith, SVP Global Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives at SentinelOne. “Our partnership with Tenable OPEN for AI enables customers to see SentinelOne’s endpoint analysis and Tenable exposure intelligence side by side. Together, we’re delivering a cross-platform triage engine that prioritizes risk based on context-rich, real-world insights without requiring complex custom integrations.”

“Every SOC analyst knows the question that follows an alert: is this asset actually vulnerable?” said Robert Rossetti, Partner Engineer at Splunk. “Tenable OPEN for AI answers it inside the investigation. Analysts can, for example, ask questions in plain language and get Splunk alerts back with Tenable vulnerability context attached, so they can confirm whether a critical asset is under active attack and respond faster.”

“As AI assistants take on more of the day-to-day work of security operations, they need ground-truth network context to produce answers teams can act on,” said Matt Landry, Senior Vice President of Product Management, Infoblox. “By combining Infoblox network identity data with Tenable exposure intelligence through an open protocol, security teams can understand both what a device is and how exposed it is. This on-demand, correlated view gives AI-driven workflows a network source of truth for prioritizing the right assets and moving from signal to action faster.”

“Every exposure finding raises the same follow-up question: is anyone taking advantage of it?” said Dov Yoran, co-founder and CEO of Command Zero. “With Tenable OPEN for AI, a priority exposure finding from Tenable feeds directly into a Command Zero investigation, where it provides critical context and helps analysts prioritize response. Every step is recorded and reviewable, and the approved verdict goes back to Tenable so exposure and investigation teams eliminate the need to pivot between platforms.”

Tenable OPEN for AI use cases are available now at: tenable.com/partners/technology/ai

About Tenable
Tenable^® is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company’s AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for over 40,000 customers around the globe. Learn more at tenable.com.

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Investment builds on successful joint deployments to accelerate product development and expand into new defence markets

LONDON, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arqit Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQQ), a global leader in quantum-safe encryption helping safeguard sensitive information from current and future cyber threats, today announced a strategic investment in Sirius Computer, Inc., a technology provider of secure computing and networking solutions for defence, intelligence and critical national infrastructure. This will accelerate the development and delivery of quantum-safe communications for defence, government and national security users.

The investment builds on an existing partnership that combines Sirius’s secure networking technology with Arqit’s Sovereign Key Platform (SKP) and NetworkSecure™ adaptors to deliver Crux, a software-based connectivity platform. The companies’ joint offering protects sensitive communications across devices and networks, helping defence users share information securely in deployed environments, and when operating alongside allied forces.

The software-based offering is designed to run on commercial devices and work alongside existing infrastructure, enabling users to extend secure communications without replacing their underlying networks. Applications include mobile devices, cloud and network systems, autonomous platforms such as Uncrewed Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs) and their associated control systems.

The strategic investment will support the continued development of Crux and Sirius’s broader software and hardware technologies, deeper integration with Arqit’s encryption solutions, and the creation of new joint products and services. The companies have been selected as part of a winning bidding consortium to provide secure networking services to NATO. The companies will also expand their joint go-to-market activities, pursuing opportunities across NATO member countries and other allied nations, including the UK Ministry of Defence and US Department of Defense.

Paul Feenan, General Manager for Defence & Government at Arqit, said: “Defence organisations face a difficult balance between getting critical information to the people and platforms that need it, while keeping it out of adversaries’ hands. When forces operate alongside allies, that challenge extends across national boundaries and different technologies. Security needs to support that cooperation without adding complexity for personnel on the ground. It also needs to protect information whose sensitivity will outlast the operation itself. Investing in Sirius will help us build on our existing partnership to make quantum-safe communications easier to deploy and extend to more defence users.”

Jason Van der Schyff, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sirius, said: “We’ve built Sirius around the belief that secure communications shouldn’t depend on complex, expensive infrastructure that is difficult to deploy and maintain. Our partnership with Arqit has already demonstrated what’s possible when advanced encryption enhances lightweight, adaptable networking technology. This investment is a significant vote of confidence in our team and our technology, and gives us the resources to accelerate development, expand our capabilities and bring these solutions to more defence and government customers around the world.”

About Arqit
Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ) secures the world’s most critical data with quantum-safe encryption software. Simple, scalable, and compliant, its products integrate with existing infrastructure, and require no rip and replace of hardware.

Arqit provides a complete “Detect, Protect, Comply” solution for governments and enterprises that detects and inventories cryptographic assets, protects data, ensures compliance, and safeguards transition to the post-quantum era.

Arqit’s primary product offerings are Encryption Intelligence and NetworkSecure™. Encryption Intelligence detects cryptographic exposure, identifies vulnerabilities, and maps dependencies. NetworkSecure™ protects data in transit with provably secure post-quantum cryptography and contributes to establishment of confidential compute environments for complete data sovereignty.

Arqit is an IDC Innovator for Post-Quantum Cryptography (2024) and a multi-award-winner in quantum-safe security.

For more information, visit www.arqitgroup.com. 

About Sirius
Sirius Computer, Inc., develops secure computing and networking solutions for defence, intelligence and critical national infrastructure. Its flagship product, Crux, delivers lightweight, quantum-safe secure communications across mobile devices, computers and embedded systems, enabling organisations to protect sensitive information without replacing existing network infrastructure.

Designed for demanding operational environments, Sirius technologies support secure connectivity across distributed teams, autonomous platforms and deployed networks. Sirius has undertaken UK Government-supported research and development through HMGCC’s Co-Creation programme and was named a finalist in the Startup in Cyber category at the 2026 National Cyber Awards.

Sirius operates across the United States, United Kingdom and Germany.

For more information, visit www.sirius.computer

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Arqit: investorrelations@arqit.uk

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New offering completes four-product deployable surveillance portfolio, extending AI-powered monitoring to locations with limited power and connectivity infrastructure

Unified cloud-native platform enables customers to manage permanent and deployable surveillance systems through a single dashboard

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cloudastructure, Inc. (“Cloudastructure” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CSAI), a leader in cloud-native AI surveillance and remote guarding, today announced the launch of its fully configurable Powered Enclosure, expanding the Company’s ability to deliver AI-powered security across locations with varying power, connectivity and infrastructure requirements. The launch completes Cloudastructure’s four-form-factor deployable surveillance portfolio, enabling customers to tailor camera configurations, power sources and mounting options to individual sites while managing all deployments through a single cloud-native platform.

The Powered Enclosure supports up to four PoE+ cameras in any combination of dome, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ), bullet and license plate recognition models, with flexible power options including solar, generator and utility power. Each configuration features a 48V 50Ah lithium iron phosphate battery with an integrated heater, operates in temperatures ranging from -4°F to 122°F, and is designed with Starlink satellite connectivity as its primary networking solution, with 5G cellular, 4G LTE backup, and Wi-Fi bridge options to accommodate different deployment environments. The system houses its electronics and battery in separate weatherproof enclosures for thermal management and simplified servicing, and can be mounted to a pole, building or standalone structure without requiring trenching or permanent wiring.

“One of the biggest limitations in traditional surveillance has been the infrastructure required to deploy it,” said James McCormick, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Cloudastructure. “Security needs don’t disappear simply because a location lacks reliable power, network connectivity or permanent infrastructure. By expanding our deployable surveillance portfolio, we’re making it easier for customers to extend the same AI-powered security capabilities they rely on at established facilities into locations that have historically been difficult or costly to protect.”

McCormick continued, “We believe the future of enterprise security lies in unified, cloud-native platforms that can adapt to a broad range of operating environments. Whether a customer is securing a logistics facility, construction site or critical infrastructure asset, our goal is to deliver consistent security capabilities through a single platform, without the complexity of managing multiple disconnected systems. This flexibility creates meaningful opportunities to expand our presence within existing customer relationships while addressing new markets and applications.”

“Every security deployment presents a different set of operational challenges, particularly in environments where power, connectivity and physical infrastructure are limited,” said Ed Burnett, Chief Security and Operations Officer of Cloudastructure. “We designed the Powered Enclosure to address those challenges directly, giving customers the flexibility to configure security around the requirements of each location rather than the limitations of a fixed system. Combined with our AI-powered surveillance and human-in-the-loop remote guarding capabilities, this creates a practical, scalable solution for delivering proactive security across a broader range of environments.”

The Powered Enclosure joins Cloudastructure’s Solar Powered Enclosure, The Stand and Mobile Surveillance Trailer, completing a four-form-factor portfolio that operates on the same cloud-native platform as the Company’s permanent installations. Customers can manage AI-powered surveillance, searchable event histories, seamless remote guarding capabilities, and video storage across fixed and deployable locations through a single dashboard. For enterprise operators managing diverse properties, from corporate campuses and parking facilities to remote industrial sites, this eliminates the need to maintain separate surveillance platforms for different operating environments.

Configuration flexibility matters most where infrastructure is partial rather than absent, such as a parking lot with power at a light pole but no network, or a solar site spanning acreage no cable run can economically cover. Target applications include:

• Truck parking and logistics: Verisk CargoNet estimated cargo theft losses across the United States and Canada at nearly $725 million in 2025, a 60% increase from 2024, as confirmed cargo thefts rose 18% to 2,646 with an average loss of $273,990 per incident.
• Critical infrastructure and renewables: copper theft can take assets offline at a cost far exceeding the value of the metal. AT&T alone reported more than 10,400 copper theft incidents across its network in 2025, with estimated losses of approximately $82 million.
• Construction and industrial: sites where equipment arrives before power and network connectivity, and where security requirements move as the project progresses.

The Powered Enclosure is offered on contract-free, month-to-month pricing with unlimited 24/7 support. The platform is camera-agnostic, and optional remote guarding layers onto AI surveillance, with trained agents who verify detections and respond live over two-way audio before escalating to authorities.

About Cloudastructure

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Cloudastructure’s patented, advanced, award-winning security platform utilizes a scalable cloud-based architecture that features cloud video surveillance with proprietary, state-of-the-art AI/ML analytics, and a seamless remote guarding solution. The combination enables enterprise businesses to achieve proactive, end-to-end security, and pairs that platform with an attractive value proposition that requires no proprietary cameras and offers contract-free, month-to-month pricing and unlimited 24/7 support. With Cloudastructure, companies can achieve unparalleled situational awareness in real time and thereby stop crime as it is happening rather than review it afterwards, an approach that has produced a 98% threat deterrence rate and approximately 99% customer retention. For more information, visit https://www.cloudastructure.com/.

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Cloudastructure, Inc.
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Agreement brings photography and video from Lee Enterprises’ newsrooms to Getty Images’ global customer base

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Getty Images (OTCPK:GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, and Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a leading provider of local news and information, today announced a strategic content partnership through which Getty Images will license and distribute editorial photography and video produced by newsrooms across the Lee Enterprises network.

The agreement will make editorial photography and video produced by Lee Enterprises’ local newsrooms available to Getty Images’ customers worldwide, extending the reach of visual reporting on the people, events and issues shaping communities across the United States.

“Some of the most important stories start at a local level, and the photographers and journalists closest to those stories bring unique perspectives that are relevant globally,” said Peter Orlowsky, SVP of Strategic Development at Getty Images. “Lee’s newsrooms strengthen the depth and breadth of our U.S. editorial coverage and give our customers access to photography and video produced by journalists embedded in the communities they cover.”

Lee Enterprises’ newsrooms serve communities across the United States, with journalists and photographers providing on-the-ground coverage of local news, sports, politics, culture and major events. The partnership will provide an additional distribution channel for the company’s visual content while supporting the visibility and commercial reach of content produced by participating newsrooms.

“Our local news products showcase the work of some of the most accomplished visual journalists in the world,” said Jason Adrians, chief content officer at Lee Enterprises. “We’re proud to partner with Getty Images to ensure that their lasting impact reaches far beyond the communities we serve and can be consumed and enjoyed by readers across the globe.”

As part of its wider editorial content offering, Getty Images distributes content from over 200 newspapers around the United States.

Content from Lee Enterprises’ publications is available to license here.

About Getty Images

Getty Images (OTCPK:GETY) is a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace that offers a full range of content solutions to meet the needs of any customer around the globe, no matter their size. Through its Getty Images, iStock and Unsplash brands, websites and APIs, Getty Images serves customers in almost every country in the world and is the first-place people turn to discover, purchase and share powerful visual content from the world’s best photographers and videographers. Getty Images works with over 600,000 content creators and over 360 content partners to deliver this powerful and comprehensive content. Each year Getty Images covers more than 160,000 news, sport and entertainment events providing depth and breadth of coverage that is unmatched. Getty Images maintains one of the largest and best privately-owned photographic archives in the world with millions of images dating back to the beginning of photography.

Through its best-in-class creative library and Custom Content solutions, Getty Images helps customers elevate their creativity and entire end-to-end creative process to find the right visual for any need. With the adoption and distribution of generative AI technologies and tools trained on permissioned content that include indemnification and perpetual, worldwide usage rights, Getty Images and iStock customers can use text to image generation to ideate and create commercially safe compelling visuals, further expanding Getty Images capabilities to deliver exactly what customers are looking for.

For company news and announcements, visit our Newsroom.

About Lee Enterprises, Inc.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform with 193 owned and managed brands across 28 states. Lee’s markets include St. Louis, MO; Buffalo, NY; Omaha, NE; Richmond, VA; Lincoln, NE; Madison, WI; and Davenport, IA. Lee Common Stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol LEE. For more information about Lee, please visit www.lee.net.

Media Contact
Alex Lazarou
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Conference call and webcast to be held the same day at 8:00 AM ET

BRADENTON, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 before the market opens.

A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 AM ET, hosted by Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Ashlee Weisser, Chief Financial Officer.

Interested parties may listen to the conference call via any one of three options:

• Dial 201-389-0914, which will be answered by an operator
• Pre-register by entering your information at this Call Me™ link
• Join the webcast at https://investors.firstwatch.com/news-and-events/events

The webcast will be archived shortly after the call has concluded. For the dial-in and webcast options, the conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start.

About First Watch

First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using the freshest ingredients available. Guided by its “Follow the Sun” culinary philosophy, First Watch’s chef-driven menu rotates multiple times per year to feature the highest-quality flavors at their peak, offering elevated executions of classic favorites, fresh juices like the Kale Tonic, and fan favorites such as the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Quinoa Power Bowl and signature Million Dollar Bacon. For every kid’s meal served, First Watch proudly donates a portion to organizations and causes making a positive impact in our communities – raising approximately $2.3 million to date. A recipient of many “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” awards, First Watch was voted #1 Best Breakfast by Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, and also named 2025 and 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace® in America by the Best Practice Institute – an accolade most recently featured in The Wall Street Journal – after appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023, as well. With a commitment to quality, hospitality and community, First Watch is redefining Daytime Dining across more than 660 restaurants in 33 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.

Investor Relations Contact

Steven L. Marotta
941-500-1918
investors@firstwatch.com

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ITG, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITG), a leading provider of end-to-end services to the communications and digital infrastructure industries, will release its third quarter financial results on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after the market close. In addition, ITG’s senior management will host a webcast to review these results on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET.

The event will be broadcast live and can be accessed through the ITG Investor Relations website here and at ir.itgcomm.com. A replay link, along with supporting materials, will also be posted to the website.

ABOUT ITG, INC.

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Premium Ceraluminum™ design, OLED visuals, and a choice of Snapdragon, Intel, and AMD processors bring portable performance to more Canadian users

KEY POINTS

• The art of portability: Ceraluminum^™ lids in Arctic Blue or Komodo Coral, depending on configuration, and a lightweight design starting at 1.10kg make it easy to work and connect anywhere
• Intelligence in every interaction: A choice of Snapdragon^® X, Intel^® Core^™ Ultra Series 3, and AMD Ryzen^™ AI processors brings efficient performance and up to 50 TOPS of NPU AI processing power
• Brilliant visuals, seamless connectivity: 14-inch FHD OLED displays, versatile I/O ports, Windows Hello facial recognition, and three months of Google AI Pro for eligible purchasers enhance everyday computing

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS today announced Canadian availability of the new ASUS Zenbook 14, starting at C$1,299.99. The Canadian lineup offers Snapdragon^® X, Intel^® Core^™ Ultra 7 355 and Core Ultra 9 386H, and AMD Ryzen^™ AI 5 330 and Ryzen AI 7 345 processor options. Designed for users who value refined aesthetics and dependable performance, the new Zenbook 14 combines a premium all-metal chassis, a distinctive Ceraluminum^™ lid, and a vibrant 14-inch OLED display.

The Canadian lineup includes Snapdragon-based ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA), Intel-based ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480AA), and AMD-based ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480KA) configurations with selected models available as early as today.

The art of portability

Designed for modern users who want to work, unwind, and connect from anywhere, ASUS Zenbook 14 balances premium craftsmanship with everyday mobility. The Canadian configurations weigh from 1.10kg (2.43 lbs), depending on platform, and feature a durable all-metal chassis. The Zenbook-exclusive Ceraluminum^™ lid offers a distinctive ceramic-like tactile experience while protecting against scratches, smudges, and everyday wear. Arctic Blue and Komodo Coral finishes are available on selected Canadian configurations.

Snapdragon-based Zenbook 14 configurations offer up to 18 hours of web browsing¹ and up to 33 hours of video playback², helping users stay productive on the move. Fast charging and a compact USB-C^® charger add convenience, while 50Wh batteries on Snapdragon models and 70Wh batteries on Intel and AMD models support each platform’s portable design.

Intelligence in every interaction

The Snapdragon^® X processor pairs efficient everyday performance with a Qualcomm^® Hexagon^™ NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS. Intel^® Core^™ Ultra Series 3 configurations offer up to a Core Ultra 9 386H processor, while AMD Ryzen^™ AI 5 330 and Ryzen AI 7 345 configurations provide another choice for productivity and collaboration. NPU performance reaches up to 50 TOPS on selected Intel and AMD models. Select configurations qualify as Copilot+ PCs³, bringing AI experiences that help users search, organize information, and work more efficiently.

Brilliant visuals and seamless connectivity

Every listed Canadian configuration features a 14-inch FHD OLED display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, a spacious 16:10 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. An 89% screen-to-body ratio provides more room to work, browse, and enjoy content. Touchscreens are offered on selected Intel and AMD configurations. Smart Amp Technology, built-in speakers, and an array microphone support entertainment and collaboration, while precision touchpads and backlit keyboards on Intel and AMD models help make everyday computing more comfortable.

USB Type-A and Type-C^® ports, HDMI^® output, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack make it easy to connect peripherals. Intel configurations include Thunderbolt^™ 4 and HDMI, while AMD configurations include USB4 connectivity. FHD IR cameras support Windows Hello facial recognition, and Microsoft Pluton security adds protection across the listed Canadian lineup. Port details and camera features vary by configuration and are shown in the tables below.

Google AI Pro out of the box

Eligible Canadian purchasers of ASUS Zenbook 14 can receive three months of Google AI Pro at no additional cost⁴, redeemable through the MyASUS app. The offer provides expanded access to Google AI tools and includes 5TB of cloud storage for documents, photos, videos, and creative projects. Device and account eligibility, redemption deadlines, and subscription terms apply.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The ASUS Zenbook 14 is now available in Canada starting at C$1,299.99 through the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy Canada, and selected ASUS channel partners, depending on configuration. The Canadian lineup includes Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD configurations.

Full specifications, pricing, and availability are listed below. Prices shown are Canadian MSRPs⁵; actual retail prices may vary.

For more information, visit ASUS Canada or contact your local ASUS representative.

SPECIFICATIONS⁶

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA)

Model name	UX3480QA-AH51-CA	UX3480QA-BH51-CB	UX3480QA-AH52-CA
Part number	90NB19K2-M00KP0	90NB19K1-M00A90	90NB19K2-M00KR0
Color and material	Komodo Coral Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body	Arctic Blue Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body	Komodo Coral Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body
Operating system	Windows 11 Home
CPU	Snapdragon® X X1 26 100 (30MB Cache, up to 2.97GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads)
NPU	Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU up to 45 TOPS
GPU	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
Memory	8GB LPDDR5X onboard	8GB LPDDR5X onboard	16GB LPDDR5X onboard
Storage	256GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® SSD	256GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® SSD	256GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® SSD
Display	14-inch non-touch OLED 1920 x 1200, 16:10 60Hz, 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 89% screen-to-body ratio
I/O ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (10Gbps, display / PD) 1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS 1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack
Video camera	FHD IR camera with Windows Hello
Wireless	WiFi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2×2 Bluetooth® 5.3
Audio	Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker and array microphone
Weight	1.10 kg (2.43 lbs)
Dimensions	31.11 x 21.58 x 1.39–1.69 cm (12.25″ x 8.50″ x 0.55″–0.67″)
Battery	50Wh, 3-cell Li-ion
Security	Windows Hello IR camera; TPM; Microsoft Pluton; BIOS password protection
Keyboard	Chiclet keyboard With Copilot key
Ecolabels	RoHS; REACH
AC adapter	USB Type-C®, 68W 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
In the box	Laptop and 68W AC adapter
MSRP	C$1,299.99	C$1,299.99	C$1,499.99
Availability	To be announced	October 20, 2026	To be announced
Retailers	ASUS Store Amazon	ASUS Store Best Buy	ASUS Store Amazon

Model name	UX3480QA-BH52-CB	UX3480QA-DH51-CA	UX3480QA-AH53-CA
Part number	90NB19K1-M00AB0	90NB19K2-M00JT0	90NB19K1-M00KN0
Color and material	Arctic Blue Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body	Komodo Coral Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body	Arctic Blue Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body
Operating system	Windows 11 Home
CPU	Snapdragon® X X1 26 100 (30MB Cache, up to 2.97GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads)
NPU	Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU up to 45 TOPS
GPU	Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
Memory	16GB LPDDR5X onboard	16GB LPDDR5X onboard	16GB LPDDR5X onboard
Storage	256GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® SSD	512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD	512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Display	14-inch non-touch OLED 1920 x 1200, 16:10 60Hz, 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 89% screen-to-body ratio
I/O ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (10Gbps, display / PD) 1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS 1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack
Video camera	FHD IR camera with Windows Hello
Wireless	WiFi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2×2 Bluetooth® 5.3
Audio	Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker and array microphone
Weight	1.10 kg (2.43 lbs)
Dimensions	31.11 x 21.58 x 1.39–1.69 cm (12.25″ x 8.50″ x 0.55″–0.67″)
Battery	50Wh, 3-cell Li-ion
Security	Windows Hello IR camera; TPM; Microsoft Pluton; BIOS password protection
Keyboard	Chiclet keyboard With Copilot key
Ecolabels	RoHS; REACH
AC adapter	USB Type-C®, 68W 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
In the box	Laptop and 68W AC adapter
MSRP	C$1,499.99	C$1,599.00	C$1,599.00
Availability	October 20, 2026	To be announced	October 20, 2026
Retailers	ASUS Store Best Buy	ASUS Store Amazon ASUS channel partners	ASUS Store Amazon

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480KA)

Model name	UX3480KA-BH51-CB	UX3480KA-DH51T-CA	UX3480KA-BH72-CB
Part number	90NB1AR1-M00520	90NB1AR3-M00CZ0	90NB1AR1-M00540
Color and material	Arctic Blue Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body
Operating system	Windows 11 Home
CPU	AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 330 2.0GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.5GHz, 4 cores, 8 Threads)		AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 345 2.0GHz ( 14MB Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads)
NPU	AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50 TOPS
GPU	AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Memory	16GB LPDDR5X onboard	16GB LPDDR5X onboard	16GB LPDDR5X onboard
Storage	256GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® SSD	256GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® SSD	512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Display	14-inch non-touch OLED 1920 x 1200, 16:10 60Hz, 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 89% screen-to-body ratio	14-inch touchscreen OLED 1920 x 1200, 16:10 60Hz, 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 89% screen-to-body ratio	14-inch non-touch OLED 1920 x 1200, 16:10 60Hz, 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 89% screen-to-body ratio
I/O ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) 1 x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C® (40Gbps, display / PD) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (10Gbps, display / PD) 1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS 1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack
Video camera	FHD IR camera with Windows Hello
Wireless	WiFi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2×2 Bluetooth® 5.4
Audio	Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker and array microphone
Weight	1.20 kg (2.65 lbs)	1.30 kg (2.87 lbs)	1.20 kg (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions	31.12 x 21.58 x 1.39 cm (12.25 x 8.50 x 0.55 inches)
Battery	70Wh, 4-cell Li-ion
Security	Windows Hello IR camera; TPM; Microsoft Pluton; BIOS password protection
Keyboard	Backlit chiclet keyboard With Copilot key
Ecolabels	RoHS; REACH
AC adapter	USB Type-C®, 68W 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
In the box	Laptop and 68W AC adapter
MSRP	C$1,599.00	C$1,699.00	C$1,799.00
Availability	To be announced	To be announced	To be announced
Retailers	ASUS Store Best Buy	ASUS Store ASUS channel partners	ASUS Store Best Buy

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480KA & UX3480AA)

Model name	UX3480KA-RS71T-CA	UX3480AA-DH71T-CA	UX3480AA-DH91T-CA
Part number	90NB1AR3-M00ES0	90NB1943-M00W50	90NB1943-M00CS0
Color and material	Arctic Blue Ceraluminum™ lid; aluminum body
Operating system	Windows 11 Home
CPU	AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 345 2.0GHz (14MB Cache, up to 4.6GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads)	Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 355 2.3 GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads)	Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 386H 2.1 GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.9 GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads)
NPU	AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50 TOPS	Intel® NPU up to 49 TOPS	Intel® NPU up to 50 TOPS
GPU	AMD Radeon™ Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Memory	16GB LPDDR5X onboard	16GB LPDDR5X onboard	24GB LPDDR5X onboard
Storage	512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD	512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD	512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Display	14-inch touchscreen OLED 1920 x 1200, 16:10 60Hz, 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 89% screen-to-body ratio
I/O ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) 1 x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C® (40Gbps, display / PD) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (10Gbps, display / PD) 1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS 1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (10Gbps, display / PD) 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (40Gbps, display / PD) 1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS 1 x 3.5mm audio combo jack
Video camera	FHD IR camera with Windows Hello	FHD IR camera with Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Wireless	WiFi 6E (802.11ax), tri-band 2×2 Bluetooth® 5.4
Audio	Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker and array microphone
Weight	1.20 kg (2.65 lbs)	1.30 kg (2.87 lbs)
Dimensions	31.12 x 21.58 x 1.39 cm (12.25 x 8.50 x 0.55 inches)	31.12 x 21.58 x 1.39–1.69 cm (12.25″ x 8.50″ x 0.55″–0.67″)
Battery	70Wh, 4-cell Li-ion
Security	Windows Hello IR camera; TPM; Microsoft Pluton; BIOS password protection
Keyboard	Backlit chiclet keyboard With Copilot key	Backlit chiclet keyboard With Copilot key
Ecolabels	RoHS; REACH
AC adapter	USB Type-C®, 68W 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
In the box	Laptop and 68W AC adapter
MSRP	C$1,899.00	C$2,099.99	C$2,499.99
Availability	To be announced	October 20, 2026	To be announced
Retailers	ASUS Store Canada Computers	ASUS Store Amazon ASUS channel partners	ASUS Store Amazon ASUS channel partners

NOTES TO EDITORS

ASUS Zenbook 14 (Qualcomm): https://www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-14-ux3480-qualcomm/

ASUS Zenbook 14 (Intel): https://www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-14-ux3480-intel/

ASUS Zenbook 14 (AMD): https://www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-14-ux3480-amd/techspec/

ASUS Zenbook 14 (Qualcomm) Where to Buy: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-14-ux3480-qualcomm/where-to-buy/

ASUS Zenbook 14 (Intel) Where to Buy: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-14-ux3480-intel/where-to-buy/

ASUS Zenbook 14 ASUS Store: https://eshop.asus.com/ca-en/37959-ca-cnf-auto.html

Google AI Pro offer: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/content/asus-googleai/

ASUS Canada Homepage: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/

ASUS Canada Pressroom: https://www.asus.com/ca-en/news/

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About ASUS

ASUS (2357.TW) is an innovative technology leader delivering the world’s most comprehensive AI solutions across Infrastructure, Physical AI, AI PC/Devices, and Engineering the AI Advantage. Guided by its “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities.” strategy, ASUS is bringing enterprise-to-edge AI to life. The ASUS portfolio also includes the ROG and ProArt sub-brands, which serve gamers and creators worldwide.

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¹ Battery tests conducted by ASUS on July 28, 2026, using 1080p video playback and web browsing. Test configuration: ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA), FHD OLED panel, Snapdragon^® X processor, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, 50Wh battery. WiFi was enabled but disconnected during video playback and connected during web browsing; Windows Power Plan was Balanced and brightness was 150 cd/m². Actual battery life varies by configuration, usage, operating conditions, and power settings, and decreases over the lifetime of the battery.
² Battery tests conducted by ASUS on July 28th, 2026 using the 1080p video playback scenario and web browsing. Test configuration: ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480KA), FHD OLED panel, AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 345 processor, 1 TB SSD, 24 GB RAM, 70 Wh battery. Test settings: WiFi enabled but disconnected (not connected to any access point) during video playback testing and WiFi connected during web browsing, Windows Power Plan set to Balanced, display brightness set to 150 cd/m2. Actual battery life may vary depending on product configuration, usage, operational conditions and power management settings. Battery life will decrease over the lifetime of the battery.
³ Not all Snapdragon-powered models are Copilot+ PCs. Features and availability vary by configuration, region, and software version.
⁴ Available on eligible ASUS devices and Google accounts in supported regions, including Canada. Redeem through MyASUS by September 10, 2027, at 01:00 AM UTC−07:00. A valid payment method is required. After the three-month offer, the subscription automatically renews at the then-current price unless canceled before the trial ends. Refurbished products are excluded. See the full offer terms and device eligibility requirements.
⁵ MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price in Canadian dollars and is subject to change without notice. Actual retail pricing is determined by the retailer.
⁶ Specifications, content, and product availability are subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance varies with applications, usage, environment, and other factors. Refer to ASUS Canada for current product information.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/175a455b-78ee-4e2e-af22-8142b7416723

CONTACT: PRESS CONTACTS

Redoine Taoussi

Senior Public Relations Manager

Redoine_Taoussi@asus.com

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights

• Net income of $25.1 million, up $1.4 million or 5.75% compared to the third quarter of 2025; resulting in basic earnings per common share of $37.21 and diluted earnings per common share of $36.75, up 8.34% compared to the third quarter of 2025;
• Achieved an annualized return on average assets of 1.75% and return on average equity of 14.74%;
• Basic earnings per common share of $144.68 over the trailing twelve months, up 10.20% from $131.29 over the trailing period a year ago and up 22.13% versus $118.46 for the same period two years ago;
• Tangible book value per common share increased 6.27% to $932.14 compared to $877.13 as of September 30, 2025;
• Net interest income of $58.3 million, up $2.9 million, or 5.25%, compared to the third quarter of 2025; net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) of 4.24%, up from 4.16% in the third quarter of 2025;
• Total loans and leases grew $136.0 million, or 3.77%, to $3.74 billion, and deposits grew $85.0 million, or 1.74%, to $5.0 billion as of September 30, 2026 compared to September 30, 2025;
• Capital position strengthened with a preliminary total risk-based capital ratio of 16.39%, common equity tier 1 ratio of 14.91%, tier 1 leverage ratio of 12.05% and a tangible common equity ratio of 11.45%;
• Credit quality remained resilient during the quarter with an allowance for credit losses on gross loans and leases of 2.06%; net charge offs for the quarter of $1.4 million, a provision for credit losses of $1.5 million and non-accrual loans and leases of $4.6 million at quarter-end.

LODI, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) (the “Company” or “FMCB”), the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California (the “Bank” or “F&M Bank”), reported record third quarter net income of $25.1 million, up 5.75% from $23.7 million in the third quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per common share was $36.75 for the third quarter, up 8.34% when compared with $33.92 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2025. The annualized return on average assets was 1.75% and return on average equity was 14.74% for the third quarter of 2026. Tangible book value per common share increased to $932.14 at September 30, 2026, up 6.27% compared with $877.13 as of September 30, 2025.

Net income for the first nine months of 2026 was $73.9 million, up $4.1 million or 5.88% compared to $69.8 million in the same period a year ago. The annualized return on average assets was 1.71% and return on average equity was 14.75% for the first nine months of 2026.

Net income over the trailing twelve months was $97.7 million compared with $91.6 million for the same trailing period a year earlier. Diluted earnings per common share over the trailing twelve months totaled $142.77, up 9.13% compared with $130.83 for the same trailing period a year ago and up 20.52% compared with $118.46 for the same period two years ago. Basic earnings per common share over the trailing twelve months totaled $144.68, up 10.20% compared with $131.29 for the same trailing period a year ago and up 22.13% compared with $118.46 for the same period two years ago.

CEO Commentary

Kent Steinwert, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are very pleased with the Company’s financial performance in the third quarter of 2026 highlighted by another record quarter with net income of $25.1 million and a return on average assets of 1.75% and return on average equity of 14.74%. We achieved these impressive results while continuing to maintain a strong liquidity position and balance sheet at quarter-end with $172.0 million in cash, $1.5 billion in investment securities of which $862.5 million were available-for-sale, no borrowings and access to $2.1 billion in borrowing capacity. Capital levels continued to strengthen and were significantly above the regulatory thresholds for “well-capitalized” banks at quarter-end. We experienced solid loan growth of $40.5 million during the quarter compared to the second quarter of 2026 and loan growth of $136.0 million when compared to September 30, 2025. Deposits increased $85.0 million compared to September 30, 2025 as we continued our focus on growing deposits with both our longstanding established client relationships while developing new client relationships. We had no brokered deposits as of September 30, 2026 compared to $80 million as of June 30, 2026 and zero as of September 30, 2025. Overall credit quality remained resilient during the third quarter of 2026. Our Company remains in excellent financial condition at quarter-end and should be well positioned to navigate the challenges ahead as we have for the past 110 years.”

Earnings

Net interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 was $58.3 million compared with $55.4 million in the same quarter in 2025 and $57.4 million in the second quarter of 2026. Net interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $172.6 million, an increase of $10.2 million, or 6.25%, when compared with $162.4 million for the same period in 2025. The Company’s net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) increased to 4.23% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared with 4.14% for the same period in 2025. Loan yields increased 4 basis points to 6.10%, and the cost of average total deposits decreased 5 basis points to 1.19% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The primary driver for the increase in the net interest margin related to the 38 basis point increase in the yield on the investment securities portfolio to 3.72% during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 3.34% for the same period in 2025. In addition, the average balance of the investment securities portfolio increased $310.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Non-interest income was $6.3 million for the third quarter of 2026. Non-interest expense was $35.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up $6.9 million from $28.9 million compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to an increase in salaries and employee benefits, consulting and professional fees. As a result, the efficiency ratio for the third quarter of 2026 was 55.49%, up from 46.48% in the third quarter of 2025. Income tax expense was $2.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, down $6.8 million compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2025. This is primarily attributable to a $5.0 million benefit recognized during the third quarter of 2026 from the reversal of amounts associated with items previously treated as non-deductible for income tax purposes.

Balance Sheet

Total assets at quarter-end were $5.7 billion, up from $5.6 billion as of September 30, 2025. Total cash and cash equivalents were $172.0 million, down slightly from $172.6 million as of September 30, 2025. Total loans and leases outstanding were $3.7 billion, an increase of $136.0 million from September 30, 2025. As of September 30, 2026, the Company’s total investment securities portfolio was $1.5 billion, a decrease of $58.0 million from September 30, 2025. As of September 30, 2026 the portfolio was comprised of $862.5 million in available-for-sale securities and $684.3 million in held-to-maturity securities. Total deposits increased $85.0 million to $5.0 billion at September 30, 2026, compared to September 30, 2025. The Company’s loan to deposit ratio was 75.70% as of September 30, 2026, up from 74.16% as of September 30, 2025, as loan growth outpaced deposit growth.

Credit Quality

The Company’s credit quality remained solid during the third quarter of 2026 with a negligible delinquency ratio of 0.23% of gross loans and leases. Total special mention loans and substandard loans and leases were $12.3 million and $4.4 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $26.4 million and $1.6 million as of September 30, 2025, respectively. Net charge-offs were $1.4 million or 0.04% of average loans and leases in the third quarter of 2026, compared to net charge-offs of $0.9 million or 0.03% of average loans and leases for the third quarter of 2025. The total allowance for credit losses on total loans and leases and unfunded commitments was $80.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $79.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses on gross loans and leases was $77.3 million, or 2.06%, as of September 30, 2026, compared with $76.4 million, or 2.08%, as of December 31, 2025. A provision for credit losses of $1.5 million was recorded during the third quarter of 2026, compared to a $0.7 million provision during the third quarter of 2025. Provision for credit losses totaled $2.5 million for the first nine months of 2026 compared to $2.4 million in the first nine months of 2025.

Capital

The Company’s total shareholders’ equity as of September 30, 2026 was $663.1 million, down $15.9 million from June 30, 2026. Net income for the quarter of $25.1 million was offset by an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $33.0 million due to an increase in unrealized losses on the investment securities portfolio as a result of rising interest rates during the quarter. In addition, the Company repurchased 4,714 shares of stock at a cost of $6.7 million and paid dividends of $3.6 million during the quarter. The Company has repurchased a total of 4,954 shares at a cost of $7.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and, as of that date, had $23.4 million remaining under the existing stock repurchase program which expires on December 31, 2027. The Company’s regulatory capital ratios continued to strengthen during the third quarter of 2026. At September 30, 2026, the Company’s preliminary total risk-based capital ratio was 16.39%, the common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 14.91% and the tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 12.05%, an increase from 15.29%, 13.81% and 11.00% as of December 31, 2025, respectively. At September 30, 2026, all F&M Bank capital ratios exceeded the regulatory requirements to be classified as “well-capitalized”. At September 30, 2026, the tangible common equity ratio was 11.45%, up from 11.26% as of September 30, 2025. Tangible book value per common share increased 6.27% to $932.14 compared to $877.13 as of September 30, 2025. The tangible book value per common share decreased from $963.82 as of June 30, 2026 due to an increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss as the changes in interest rates increased the unrealized losses on available-for-sale investment securities.

About Farmers & Merchants Bancorp

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp trades on the OTCQX under the symbol FMCB, and is the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, also known as F&M Bank. Founded in 1916, F&M Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank, which proudly serves California through 33 convenient locations. F&M Bank is financially strong, with $5.7 billion in assets, and is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s safest banks by national bank rating firms. The Bank has maintained a 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial for 36 consecutive years, longer than any other commercial bank in the State of California.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has paid dividends for 91 consecutive years and has increased dividends for 61 consecutive years. As a result, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is a member of a select group of only 60 publicly traded companies referred to as “Dividend Kings,” and is ranked 17^th in that group based on consecutive years of dividend increases. A “Dividend King” is a stock with 50 or more consecutive years of dividend increases.

In February 2026, F&M Bank was ranked 5^th on Forbes Magazine’s list of “America’s Best Banks” for 2025 and was ranked 1^st in California. In April 2024, F&M Bank was ranked 6^th on Forbes Magazine’s list of “America’s Best Banks” for 2023.

In July 2025, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp was named by Bank Director’s Magazine as the #3 best-performing bank in the nation across all asset categories in their annual “Ranking Banking” study of the top performing banks for 2024. In July 2024, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp was named by Bank Director’s Magazine as the #2 best-performing bank in the nation across all asset categories in their annual “Ranking Banking” study of the top performing banks for 2023. In July 2023, the Bank was named by Bank Director’s Magazine as the #1 best-performing bank in the nation across all asset categories in their annual “Ranking Banking” study of the top performing banks for 2022.

In December 2023, F&M Bank was ranked 4^th on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s “Top 50 List of Best-Performing Community Banks” in the US with assets between $3.0 billion and $10.0 billion for 2023. S&P Global Market Intelligence ranks financial institutions based on several key factors including financial returns, growth, and balance sheet risk profile.

In October 2021, F&M Bank was named the “Best Community Bank in California” by Newsweek magazine. Newsweek’s ranking recognizes those financial institutions that best serve their customers’ needs in each state. This recognition speaks to the superior customer service the F&M Bank team members provide to their clients.

F&M Bank was ranked the 21^st largest bank lender to agriculture in the United States as of June 30, 2026, by American Bankers Association. F&M Bank operates in the mid-Central Valley of California, including Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, and Merced counties and the east region of the San Francisco Bay Area, including Napa, Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

F&M Bank offers a full complement of loan, deposit, equipment leasing and treasury management products to businesses, as well as a full suite of consumer banking products. The FDIC awarded F&M Bank the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” in their last Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) evaluation.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s operational performance and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such financial performance. The methodology for determining these non-GAAP measures may differ among companies. This press release includes the following non-GAAP measures: Tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share. Given that the use of these measures is prevalent among banking regulators, investors, and analysts, we disclose them in addition to the related GAAP measures of return on average equity and book value per common share. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP measurements to the GAAP measurements are presented in the following table for and as of the periods presented.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current expectations regarding the Company’s financial performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate” or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s financial condition, competitive positioning, and expectations regarding future performance and results. Forward-looking statements in this press release include matters that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others: the effects of and changes in monetary and fiscal policies, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board and their effects on inflation risk; financial and regulatory policies of the United States government; political and economic uncertainty, including any decline in global, domestic or local economic conditions or the stability of credit and financial markets and the impact of tariffs and the conflict in Iran and the Middle East; and other relevant risks detailed in the Company’s Form 10-K, Form 10-Qs, and various other securities law filings made periodically by the Company, copies of which are available from the Company’s website. All such factors are difficult to predict and are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict. There also may be additional risks that the Company does not presently know, or that the Company currently believes to be immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those contained in these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this press release or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

For more information about Farmers & Merchants Bancorp and F&M Bank, visit fmbonline.com.

Investor Relations Contact
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
Bart R. Olson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 209-367-2485

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
			Three-Months Ended													Nine-Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)			September 30, 2026				June 30, 2026				September 30, 2025					September 30, 2026				September 30, 2025
Earnings and Profitability:
Interest income			$	73,631			$	72,478			$	70,592				$	217,819			$	207,791
Interest expense				15,307				15,128				15,175					45,242				45,365
Net interest income				58,324				57,350				55,417					172,577				162,426
Provision for credit losses				1,500				500				700					2,500				2,400
Non-interest income				6,251				5,036				6,867					16,446				17,407
Non-interest expense				35,834				28,140				28,948					93,152				81,108
Income before taxes				27,241				33,746				32,636					93,371				96,325
Income tax expense				2,159				9,014				8,918					19,486				26,543
Net income			$	25,082			$	24,732			$	23,718				$	73,885			$	69,782
Basic earnings per common share			$	37.21			$	36.77			$	34.24				$	109.90			$	100.18
Diluted earnings per common share			$	36.75			$	36.39			$	33.92				$	108.03			$	99.67
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic				673,986				672,666				692,727					672,319				696,572
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted				682,425				679,560				699,211					683,953				700,128
Common shares outstanding				698,517				691,944				721,411					698,517				721,411
Return on average assets				1.75	%			1.71	%			1.70	%				1.71	%			1.68	%
Return on average equity				14.74	%			14.84	%			15.10	%				14.75	%			15.28	%
Yield on average loans and leases (tax equivalent)				6.11	%			6.11	%			6.05	%				6.10	%			6.06	%
Investment securities yield				3.75	%			3.72	%			3.50	%				3.72	%			3.34	%
Cost of average total deposits				1.20	%			1.19	%			1.22	%				1.19	%			1.24	%
Net interest margin (tax equivalent)				4.24	%			4.20	%			4.16	%				4.23	%			4.14	%
Effective tax rate				7.93	%			26.71	%			27.33	%				20.87	%			27.56	%
Efficiency ratio				55.49	%			45.11	%			46.48	%				49.28	%			45.10	%
Book value per common share (1)			$	949.30			$	981.32			$	894.43				$	949.30			$	894.43
Tangible book value per common share (2)(b)			$	932.14			$	963.82			$	877.13				$	932.14			$	877.13
Balance Sheet:
Total assets			$	5,699,055			$	5,835,459			$	5,629,867				$	5,699,055			$	5,629,867
Cash and cash equivalents				171,970				278,641				172,567					171,970				172,567
of which held at Fed				110,617				186,009				102,120					110,617				102,120
Total investment securities				1,546,767				1,629,242				1,604,789					1,546,767				1,604,789
of which available-for-sale				862,460				932,778				870,161					862,460				870,161
of which held-to-maturity				684,307				696,464				734,628					684,307				734,628
Gross loans and leases				3,762,520				3,721,425				3,622,582					3,762,520				3,622,582
Loans and leases held for investment, net of unearned income				3,744,343				3,703,857				3,608,346					3,744,343				3,608,346
Allowance for credit losses – loans and leases				77,321				77,253				75,963					77,321				75,963
Total deposits				4,970,017				5,092,963				4,885,014					4,970,017				4,885,014
Subordinated debentures				10,310				10,310				10,310					10,310				10,310
Total shareholders’ equity			$	663,103			$	679,017			$	645,252				$	663,103			$	645,252
Loan-to-deposit ratio				75.70	%			73.07	%			74.16	%				75.70	%			74.16	%
Percentage of checking deposits to total deposits				47.23	%			48.89	%			48.69	%				47.23	%			48.69	%
Capital ratios (Bancorp) (a)
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets				14.91	%			14.56	%			14.26	%				14.91	%			14.26	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets				15.13	%			14.78	%			14.48	%				15.13	%			14.48	%
Risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets				16.39	%			16.04	%			15.74	%				16.39	%			15.74	%
Tier 1 leverage capital ratio				12.05	%			11.68	%			11.59	%				12.05	%			11.59	%
Tangible common equity ratio (3)(b)				11.45	%			11.45	%			11.26	%				11.45	%			11.26	%
(a) Capital information is preliminary for September 30, 2026
(b) Non-GAAP measurement
Non-GAAP measurement reconciliation:
(Dollars in thousands)			September 30, 2026				June 30, 2026				September 30, 2025
Shareholders’ equity			$	663,103			$	679,017			$	645,252
Less: Intangible assets				11,984				12,105				12,478
Tangible common equity			$	651,119			$	666,912			$	632,774
Total assets			$	5,699,055			$	5,835,459			$	5,629,867
Less: Intangible assets				11,984				12,105				12,478
Tangible assets			$	5,687,071			$	5,823,354			$	5,617,389
Tangible common equity ratio (3)				11.45	%			11.45	%			11.26	%
(1) Total common equity divided by common shares outstanding
(2) Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding
(3) Tangible common equity divided by tangible assets