20 October 2026
HARGREAVE HALE AIM VCT PLC
(the “Company”)
NAV announcement
As at close of business on 16 October 2026, the unaudited Net Asset Value (NAV) for Hargreave Hale AIM VCT plc was as follows:
NAV per Ordinary share of 1p – 31.50 pence.
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Morien Resources Corp. (“Morien” or the “Company“) (TSX-V:MOX) is pleased to announce that the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) for the Lazy Head Marine Terminal, the marine export component of the Lazy Head Aggregate Project (“Lazy Head” or the “Project”), has been submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC”). Carver Mineral Resources, Inc. (“Carver”), a subsidiary of Carver Companies, is the proponent of the Project. Morien originated Lazy Head and is advancing it through planning, engagement and permitting as Carver’s agent, on the terms described below.
The IPD filing marks the entry of Lazy Head into formal regulatory review. It follows more than a year of technical due diligence, environmental baseline and engineering studies, and engagement with Rightsholders, stakeholders and regulators. Under the partnership agreement, Carver will provide the capital, the U.S. port network and the operating expertise to construct and operate the Project. Morien is responsible for advancing the Project through planning, engagement and permitting, with all associated costs reimbursed by Carver, and will receive a milestone payment upon successful permitting and an industry-competitive production royalty over the 85-year operating life of the Project.
Regulatory Process
The IPD is the first step in the federal review process under the Impact Assessment Act. IAAC will post a summary of the IPD on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry and invite comment from the public and Indigenous groups, following which IAAC will confirm the scope of federal review that applies to the Project.
Subject to regulatory approvals, Carver anticipates a construction period of approximately 18 to 24 months, with first shipments to follow.
Separately, a Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Registration Document (“EARD”) for the Project will be filed shortly with Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change, commencing the provincial environmental assessment process under the Environment Act.
The IPD will be available on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry, and the EARD on the Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment website once filed. Both documents will also be posted on the Project website at www.lazyhead.ca.
Permitting Reform
Lazy Head enters review as both levels of government move to shorten approval timelines for major projects.
Federally, Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, is advancing through Parliament. It would put in place “one project, one decision, in one year”: federal assessments, permits and Crown consultation would run at the same time and lead to a single decision within one year of a complete application. It would also require regulators to consider whether conditions on Fisheries Act and Canadian Navigable Waters Act authorizations are practical and economic. Both Acts apply to the Lazy Head Marine Terminal.
Provincially, Nova Scotia’s Making Business Easier Act, passed in fall 2025, significantly streamlined permitting for the natural resource sector by introducing a single-window service to coordinate multi-departmental approvals for mining and aggregate projects.
The Lazy Head filings have been structured to align with these reforms and the appropriate federal and provincial regulatory processes. The federal IPD is confined to the marine terminal, while the quarry and processing plant will be assessed provincially through the EARD. Project effects within federal jurisdiction will be addressed through robust federal regulatory review and permitting processes.
Project Overview
Lazy Head is a proposed granite aggregate quarry and marine terminal on Chedabucto Bay in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (“MODG”), approximately 5.5 kilometres west of Canso, Nova Scotia. The overall project comprises an open pit quarry, a processing plant, and a marine terminal designed to load bulk carriers of up to 48,000 deadweight tonnes.
The quarry is designed for production of up to 3.4 million tonnes per year from a granite resource that supports an operating life of approximately 85 years. Aggregate will be exported to U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast construction markets and to offshore wind developments along the eastern seaboard of North America.
Lazy Head is located within direct shipping range of each of the offshore Wind Energy Areas designated under Nova Scotia’s Wind West initiative, positioning the Project to supply the scour protection and foundation rock those developments will require.
Mitigation Design Measures
The Project design includes several measures to limit its terrestrial and marine footprint and its effects on neighbouring communities. To reduce its marine footprint and its effect on the local fishery, the marine terminal was shortened from 420 to 270 metres offshore, reducing its design vessel class from 60,000 to 48,000 deadweight tonnes. The terminal design also requires no in-water blasting. On land, the primary, secondary and tertiary crushers, screens and transfer points will all be housed in enclosed buildings to contain noise, dust and light. Enclosing the full crushing circuit is believed to be a first for a quarry in North America.
Economic Benefits
Carver estimates initial capital expenditures of approximately $284 million over an 18 to 24-month construction period, with total Project expenditures of approximately $3.2 billion over the life of the quarry, including approximately $34 million per year in operating expenditures and sustaining capital at full production. The Project is expected to employ approximately 75 people directly, with priority given to residents of the Guysborough region.
A third-party economic benefits assessment estimates a total contribution of $2.3 billion to Nova Scotia’s gross domestic product over the life of the Project, with the Guysborough region the largest beneficiary within the province at an estimated $1.2 billion (an annual average of $13 million).
In addition to the economic activity generated by the Project, Lazy Head will deliver direct community contributions to MODG over its life through a Community Benefits Agreement (“CBA”) being developed between Carver and MODG. The CBA formalizes a series of life-of-Project commitments by Carver toward community benefit, structured to ensure that communities near the Project share in its long-term success. Two life-of-Project community funds are central to the CBA:
Together, the two funds are expected to contribute approximately $510,000 annually in direct community support at full production, with contributions scaling proportional to the production ramp-up in earlier years.
Additional CBA commitments include:
Engagement
The IPD reflects engagement carried out since 2025 with federal, provincial and municipal regulators, the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, the Guysborough County Inshore Fishermen’s Association, local stakeholders and residents. Engagement has also included two community open houses held in Hazel Hill in October 2025 and March 2026, and a door-to-door campaign in the nearby communities to introduce the Project and listen to feedback.
In June 2026, Carver and Morien executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs that establishes a framework for negotiating a Mutual Benefits Agreement for the life of the Project. Carver has also been participating in the Sipekne’katik Governance Initiative since August 2025.
A Community Liaison Committee with representatives from the community, the MODG, Morien and Carver was established in July 2026.
Carver-Morien Partnership
Under the terms of the partnership agreement between Morien and Carver, Carver will construct and operate the Project, subject to receipt of all required permits. Morien will receive a milestone payment upon successful permitting of the Project and an industry-competitive production royalty on future aggregate sales. All of Morien’s time and expenses associated with advancing Lazy Head are reimbursed by Carver, consistent with Morien’s capital-efficient, partner-driven business model focused on building a diversified royalty portfolio.
About Carver
Carver Companies is a privately held aggregate development company headquartered in Albany, New York, with construction, maritime and materials divisions. Carver owns and operates multiple port terminals along the U.S. East Coast and the Bayside Aggregate Quarry in New Brunswick. Carver Mineral Resources, Inc. will carry out the Project directly or through its wholly owned Nova Scotia subsidiary, which was incorporated in October 2025 to hold the permits and operate the facility.
About Morien
Morien is a Nova Scotia based, mining development company created in 2012 to be a vehicle of direct prosperity for Nova Scotians, its largest shareholder group. Led by Nova Scotians, Morien’s primary assets are a royalty on the sale of coal from the Donkin Mine in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a royalty on the Lazy Head Aggregate Project in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, and a royalty on the sale of aggregate from the permitted Black Point Project, in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. Morien’s management team exercises ruthless discipline in managing both the assets and liabilities of the Company. The Company’s management and its Board of Directors consider shareholder returns to be paramount over corporate size, number or scale of assets and industry recognition. The Company has 60,180,889 issued and outstanding common shares and a fully diluted position of 62,330,889. Further information is available at www.MorienRes.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable securities laws. These statements reflect Morien’s current expectations of future revenues and business prospects and opportunities and are based on information currently available to Morien. Morien cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, many of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what Morien currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties described in documents filed by Morien with the Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) from time to time. Morien cautions that its royalty revenue will be based on production by third party property owners and operators who will be responsible for determining the manner and timing for the properties forming part of Morien’s royalty portfolio. These third party owners and operators are also subject to risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted herein including: volatility in financial markets or general economic conditions; capital requirements and the need for additional financing; fluctuations in the rates of exchange for the currencies of Canada and the United States; prices for commodities including coal and aggregate; unanticipated changes in production, mineral reserves and mineral resources, metallurgical recoveries and/or exploration results; the timing and outcome of federal and provincial regulatory reviews, permits and approvals; changes in regulations, including the timing, content and implementation of proposed federal and provincial permitting reforms; unpredictable political or economic developments; loss of key personnel; labour disputes; and ineffective title to mineral claims or property. There are other business risks and hazards associated with mineral exploration, development and mining. Although Morien believes that the forward-looking information contained herein is based on reasonable assumptions (including assumptions relating to economic, market and political conditions, the Company’s working capital requirements and the accuracy of information supplied by the operators of the properties in which the Company has a royalty interest), readers cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with such statements. Morien expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information in this news release, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All dollar values discussed herein are in Canadian dollars. Any financial outlook or future-oriented financial information in this news release, as defined by applicable securities laws, has been approved by management of Morien as of the date of this news release. Such financial outlook or future-oriented financial information is provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such outlook or information should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed in this news release.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information, please contact:
Dawson Brisco, President & CEO
Phone: (902) 403-3149
dbrisco@MorienRes.com
or
John P.A. Budreski, Executive Chairman
Phone: (416) 930-0914
www.MorienRes.com
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Ivry-sur-Seine – France, October 20, 2026, 6:30 PM CET
TAKEOVER BID INITIATED BY EP GROUP
CLOSING DATE OF THE TENDER OFFER ON NOVEMBER 9, 2026
Fnac Darty and EP FR HOLDCO, a company controlled by EP Group and set up for the purposes of the proposed public tender offer for the outstanding shares and OCEANEs of Fnac Darty (the “Offer”) announced on October 20, 2026 that they have received the merger control clearance from the European Commission for the planned acquisition of Fnac Darty.
As a result of the receipt of this decision, which constitutes the last expected approval of the transaction, the French Financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF) has set the final timetable for the Offer. The Offer opened on May 12 will be closed on November 9, 2026.
Fnac Darty’s shareholders and Fnac Darty’s OCEANEs holders have then until November 9, 2026 (inclusive) to tender their securities to EP FR HOLDCO’s Offer.
The notice of result of the Offer should be published by the AMF within a few days after the end the Offer.
The Offer will be reopened for at least ten trading days in the event of success, i.e. if, at the end of the initial acceptance period, the minimum condition of the offeror holding more than 50% of the share capital or voting rights of the offeror alone or in concert is satisfied.
Terms and conditions of the Offer
The Offer price is €35 per share following payment on June 5, 2026 of the €1.0 dividend for the 2025 financial year, and €81.161 per OCEANE.
The Offer was approved on May 7, 2026 by the AMF, which granted its visa on the offer document of EP FR HOLDCO under number 26-128, and on Fnac Darty’s response document under number 26-129.
The Board of Directors of Fnac Darty, on the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee, has issued a favorable opinion on the Offer detailed in the response document of Fnac Darty.
Ledouble, acting as an independent expert, has issued a report stating that the financial conditions of the Offer are fair for Fnac Darty’s shareholders and OCEANE holders.
The documentation linked to the Offer is available on Fnac Darty’s website in the dedicated section (https://www.fnacdarty.com/en/group/investors/projet-doffre-publique-dachat-de-ep-group/) as well as on the AMF website (www.amf-france.org).
Disclaimer
This press release has been prepared for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation for the sale of Fnac Darty shares in any country, including France. The dissemination, publication or distribution of this press release may be subject to specific regulations or restrictions in certain countries. Accordingly, persons in possession of this notice are required to inform themselves of any local restrictions that may apply and to comply with them. Fnac Darty excludes any liability in the event of violation of applicable legal restrictions by any person.
About Fnac Darty
Fnac Darty is a European leader in omnichannel retail, a leading player in the sale of consumer electronics, household appliances, cultural and leisure goods. Present in 15 countries, mainly in France, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland, it has nearly 30,000 employees and a multi-format network of around 1,500 stores, with strong positions on the web and a growing number of subscribers to its services. In 2025, the Group recorded sales of more than €10 billion. With Beyond everyday, its strategic plan for 2030, Fnac Darty is continuing its expansion in Europe and deepening its model based on omnichannel, services and circularity.
For more information: www.fnacdarty.com
CONTACTS
ANALYSTS/INVESTORS
Domitille Vielle – Head of Investor Relations – domitille.vielle@fnacdarty.com – +33 (0)6 03 86 05 02
Laura Parisot – Investor Relations Manager – laura.parisot@fnacdarty.com – +33 (0)6 64 74 27 18
PRESS
Bénédicte Debusschere – Head of corporate communication – benedicte.debusschere@fnacdarty.com – +33 (0)6 48 56 70 71
1 Assuming an interest period starting on March 23, 2026 and ending on November 12, 2026, as indicative settlement date of the initial acceptance period of the offer.
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Bloomberg (THEON:NA) / Reuters (THEON.AS)
20 October 2026 – Theon International Plc (THEON) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded contracts from two European NATO member states for the supply of Night Vision products, with a combined value of approximately €45 million. The contract awards remain subject to customary final authorities approvals, with deliveries anticipated to commence this year.
The awards further reinforce THEON’s leading position in the global Night Vision market and are a testament to the Group’s proven technology, operational excellence and ability to deliver at scale. They also underline THEON’s key role in supporting the ongoing modernisation and rearmament of NATO armed forces.
Philippe Mennicken, Deputy CEO and Business Development Director of THEON, commented: “These awards reflect the strong demand for Night Vision systems across NATO countries and further reinforce THEON’s leadership position in the global Night Vision market. We remain well positioned to capture further opportunities and we expect order intake to accelerate further towards year end and in the first quarter of 2027, given typical seasonality of the business and recent geopolitical developments.”
For inquiries, please contact:
| Investor Relations Nikos Malesiotis E-Mail: ir@theon.com Tel: +30 210 6772290 |
Media Contact Elli Michou E-Mail: press@theon.com Tel: +30 210 6728610 |
About THEON GROUP
THEON GROUP of companies develops and manufactures cutting-edge night vision and thermal imaging systems for Defense and Security applications with a global footprint. THEON GROUP started its operations in 1997 from Greece and today occupies a leading role in the sector thanks to its international presence through subsidiaries and production facilities in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, the Baltics, the United States, the Gulf States, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Singapore and South Korea. THEON GROUP has more than 300,000 systems in service with Armed and Special Forces in 73 countries around the world, 26 of which are NATO countries. ΤΗΕΟΝ ΙΝΤΕRNATIONAL PLC has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: THEON) since February 2024.
www.theon.com
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BRØNDBYERNES I.F. FODBOLD A/S
CVR-nr. 83 93 34 10
Brøndby, den 20. oktober 2026
SELSKABSMEDDELELSE NR. 9/2026
Konstituering af bestyrelsen
Bestyrelsen i Brøndby IF har efter dagens generalforsamling konstitueret sig med Jan Bech Andersen som formand og Scott McLachlan som næstformand.
Revisions- og vederlagsudvalget består uændret af Kristian Weise og Christian Barrett
Brøndby IF
Bestyrelsen
Information
Yderligere information om denne meddelelse kan fås hos kommunikationsdirektør Søren Hanghøj
på 25 45 68 68.
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BRØNDBYERNES I.F. FODBOLD A/S
CVR-nr. 83 93 34 10
Brøndby, den 20. oktober 2026
SELSKABSMEDDELELSE NR. 8/2026
Brøndbyernes IF Fodbold A/S – Forløb af ordinær generalforsamling
Den 20. oktober 2026, kl. 16, blev der afholdt ordinær generalforsamling i Brøndbyernes IF Fodbold A/S på selskabets
adresse, Brøndby Stadion 30, 2605 Brøndby.
Dagsordenen var som følger:
1. Forelæggelse af årsrapport med revisionspåtegning til godkendelse samt årsberetning
2. Forslag til anvendelse af overskud eller dækning af tab i henhold til den godkendte årsrapport
3. Forelæggelse af vederlagsrapporten til vejledende afstemning
4. Forslag fra bestyrelsen
a. Forslag om godkendelse af vederlagspolitik
b. Forslag om bemyndigelse til bestyrelsen til at erhverve Selskabets egne aktier
5. Valg af bestyrelse
6. Valg af én statsautoriseret revisor
7. Bemyndigelse til dirigenten
8. Eventuelt
Bestyrelsen havde udpeget advokat Martin Lavesen som dirigent. Dirigenten konstaterede, at generalforsamlingen var lovligt indkaldt og beslutningsdygtig.
Der var fremmødt 77 aktionærer på generalforsamlingen, som samlet, inklusive fuldmagter og brevstemmer, repræsenterede 61,88 % stemmer ud af i alt 1.140.665.466 stemmer.
Ad 1 Forelæggelse af årsrapport med revisionspåtegning til godkendelse samt årsberetning
Bestyrelsesformanden Jan Bech Andersen forelagde bestyrelsens beretning.
Der fremkom enkelte spørgsmål, som blev besvaret af selskabets ledelse. Beretningen blev herefter taget til efterretning og årsrapporten godkendt.
Ad 2 Forslag til anvendelse af overskud eller dækning af tab i henhold til den godkendte årsrappor
Generalforsamlingen godkendte bestyrelsens forslag om, at årets resultat som vist i årsrapporten for perioden 1. juli 2025 – 30. juni 2026 overføres til næste år.
Ad 3 Forelæggelse af vederlagsrapporten til vejledende afstemning
Generalforsamlingen godkendte vederlagsrapporten.
Ad 4 Forslag fremsat af bestyrelsen
a. Forslag om godkendelse af vederlagspolitik.
Dirigenten oplyste, at bestyrelsen foreslår, at generalforsamlingen godkender en revideret vederlagspolitik for Selskabets bestyrelse og direktion, jf. selskabslovens § 139. Selskabets gældende vederlagspolitik blev senest godkendt på generalforsamlingen den 10. januar 2023.
Generalforsamlingen vedtog bestyrelsens forslag.
b. Forslag om bemyndigelse til bestyrelsen til at erhverve Selskabets egne aktier.
Bestyrelsen foreslog, at bestyrelsen bemyndigedes til i tiden indtil næste ordinære generalforsamling at lade Selskabet erhverve op til nominelt 10 % af Selskabets aktier til den til enhver tid gældende børskurs på Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S med tillæg eller fradrag af indtil 10 %.
Generalforsamlingen vedtog bestyrelsens forslag.
Ad 5 Valg af bestyrelse
Bestyrelsen foreslog genvalg til bestyrelsen af:
Jan Bech Andersen
Scott McLachlan
Niels Henrik Roth
Scott Krase
Christopher Johannes Anderson
Michelle Hyncik
Arnold Rijsenburg
De opstillede kandidater havde alle ønsket genvalg.
Bestyrelsen foreslog endvidere nyvalg af Ben Mayhew, Head of Data Insight hos Global Football Holdings.
Fanafdelingen i Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening havde, jf. vedtægternes § 14, indstillet Kristian Weise til genvalg som bestyrelsesmedlem.
Der fremkom ikke andre kandidater.
Herudover havde Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening genudpeget Christian Barrett og Sten Lerche til bestyrelsen.
Alle opstillede kandidater blev valgt, og bestyrelsen udgøres herefter af følgende personer indtil næste ordinære generalforsamling:
Jan Bech Andersen
Scott McLachlan
Niels Henrik Roth
Scott Krase
Christopher Johannes Anderson
Michelle Hyncik
Arnold Rijsenburg
Kristian Weise
Ben Mayhew
Christian Barrett
Sten Lerche
Ad 6 Valg af én statsautoriseret revisor
Bestyrelsen foreslog genvalg af PricewaterhouseCoopers Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab.
Generalforsamlingen genvalgte PricewaterhouseCoopers Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab indtil næste ordinære generalforsamling.
Ad 7 Bemyndigelse til dirigenten
Generalforsamlingen bemyndigede dirigenten til med substitutionsret at anmelde det vedtagne og foretage de ændringer heri, som Erhvervsstyrelsen eller andre myndigheder måtte kræve eller henstille foretaget som betingelse for registrering eller godkendelse.
Ad 8 Eventuelt
Der var en enkelt kommentar, som blev besvaret af selskabets ledelse. Dirigenten konstaterede herefter, at dagsordenen var udtømt.
_________
Jan Bech Andersen takkede for god ro og orden. Generalforsamlingen blev hævet kl. 16.52.
Information
Yderligere information om denne meddelelse kan fås hos Selskabet på telefon 43 63 08 10.
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ISELIN, N.J., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) today announced the appointment of Rebecca Stenholm as Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs.
In this role, Stenholm will lead the Company’s internal and external communications, government and public affairs, crisis communications, employee engagement and community outreach programs. As a member of the executive leadership team, she will help shape the Company’s strategic direction while enhancing engagement with employees, customers, regulators, elected officials, investors and community partners.
Stenholm brings more than 20 years of strategic communications and public affairs experience advising CEOs and executive leadership teams in highly regulated industries, including more than a decade in the water utility sector. She has successfully led enterprise communications, stakeholder engagement and government affairs initiatives that support business growth, strengthen public trust and navigate complex operational, regulatory and community issues.
Most recently, Stenholm served in senior communications and public affairs leadership roles with EPCOR, where she directed integrated communications, public affairs, community engagement and stakeholder relations efforts across the company’s U.S. water operations. Throughout her career, she has guided organizations through critical issues management, regulatory proceedings, acquisitions, major infrastructure projects and high-profile public engagement initiatives.
A respected industry leader, Stenholm holds the Senior Communications Management Professional designation and has served as Chair, Vice Chair and member of the National Association of Water Companies Communications Council, helping advance communications excellence across the water industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western University and a Master of Mass Communication from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
“Rebecca brings a unique combination of communications expertise, government affairs experience and deep knowledge of the water industry,” said Nadine Leslie, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Middlesex Water Company. Her proven ability to build trust, foster meaningful stakeholder engagement and guide organizations through complex challenges will be invaluable as we continue delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater services to the communities we serve.”
About Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company (“Middlesex”) (NASDAQ: MSEX) is one of the nation’s premier investor-owned water and wastewater utilities. Established in 1897, Middlesex is a trusted provider of life-sustaining services to more than half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. The company focuses on employee engagement, operational excellence, superior customer experience, investment in infrastructure, and selective and sustainable growth to deliver value to our customers, investors, and the communities we serve.
Media Contact:
Summer DeFEO, Director of Communications
sdefeo@middlesexwater.com
Cergy, October 20, 2026 – SPIE (the “Company”), the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, announces the successful completion of the refinancing of its outstanding sustainability-linked bonds settled in cash and/or convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares due January 2028 (FR001400F2K3) (the “ORNANEs 2028”).
On September 21, 2026, SPIE successfully placed a €500 million sustainability-linked bond with a 5.5-year maturity and a 4.875% coupon in a challenging debt environment. The proceeds of the new bond were used in particular to redeem the ORNANEs 2028. Following completion of the refinancing, SPIE’s liquidity exceeds €1.5 billion, providing ample financial flexibility to support future growth opportunities while maintaining a strong and disciplined financial profile.
Jérôme Vanhove, CFO of SPIE, said: “The successful placement of our €500 million sustainability-linked bond in a challenging debt environment reflects SPIE’s solid credit profile and continued access to debt capital markets. This enabled us to opportunistically complete the early redemption of our ORNANEs ahead of maturity. Together, these transactions further strengthen our balance sheet, extend our debt maturity profile and enhance our financial flexibility, providing a solid foundation to support SPIE’s long-term development.”
Detailed information on the redemption of the ORNANEs 2028
On January 17, 2023, the Company issued 4,000 ORNANEs 2028, each with a principal amount of 100,000 euros. Following (i) the exercise of the conversion/exchange rights attached to 126 ORNANEs 2028 in July and August 2026 which resulted in the issuance of 132,106 new Company shares and a cash payment of c.12 million euros and (ii) the repurchase in cash of 2,801 ORNANEs 2028 in the context of a tender offer conducted on September 22, 2026 for c.388 million euros (the “Repurchase”), 1,073 ORNANEs 2028 remained outstanding after the settlement of the Repurchase.
Following SPIE’s announcement to redeem early for cash the remaining ORNANEs 2028, all holders have decided to exercise their conversion/exchange right, which resulted in the issuance of 3,365,843 new Company shares.
As of the date of this press release, no ORNANE 2028 remains outstanding. The total dilution resulting from the issuance of new Company shares as a result of the conversion/exchange of ORNANEs 2028 amounts to 2.0% of the share capital.
About SPIE
SPIE is the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications. With 55,000 employees, SPIE works alongside its customers to drive the energy, digital and industrial transitions. As a key player in decarbonisation, the Group delivers efficient and innovative solutions across the economy.
SPIE Group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.
www.spie.com
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Revenue growth at 9.0% in Q3, +7.2% at constant currency
Paris, France (October 20, 2026 – 6:00 pm) – EssilorLuxottica announced today that consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2026 reached Euro 7,486 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.2% at constant exchange rates1 compared to the third quarter of 2025 (+9.0% at current exchange rates).
Francesco Milleri, Chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, Deputy CEO at EssilorLuxottica commented: “Quarter after quarter, our Company continues to demonstrate the strength of its unique model. In the third quarter, we delivered 9% revenue growth, with all regions contributing and Asia-Pacific standing out with double-digit growth. Our eyecare, eyewear and medtech activities remained a powerful engine of growth, up over 6% in both the quarter and the first nine months of the year, while wearables’ revenue increased 20%, confirming the strong momentum behind this emerging category we continue to lead.
Our myopia management portfolio continued its exceptional trajectory, growing 24% in both the quarter and year to date. As we head into the holiday season, new AI glasses launches and the rollout of Nuance Audio Plus are further strengthening our wearable portfolio, offering people new ways to engage with and navigate the world around them. We were also proud to see Stellest recognized by TIME among the Best Inventions of the Year, highlighting the impact our innovation has in addressing one of the most pressing health challenges of our time and improving the lives of millions of children worldwide.
Above all, these achievements reflect the passion, talent and commitment of our people around the world. Their ability to strengthen the business that defines us today while accelerating our expansion across science, clinical care and surgery sets EssilorLuxottica apart and gives us great confidence in the future.”
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PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northeast Bank (the “Bank”) (NASDAQ: NBN), a Maine-based bank, announced today it will release its fiscal 2027 first quarter earnings results on Monday, October 26, 2026. Following the release, the Bank will host a conference call with a simultaneous webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The conference call will be hosted by Rick Wayne, President and Chief Executive Officer, Santino Delmolino, Chief Financial Officer, and Pat Dignan, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Credit Officer.
To access the conference call by phone, please go to this link (Phone Registration) you will be provided with dial in details. The call will be available via a live webcast, which can be viewed by accessing the Bank’s website at www.northeastbank.com and clicking on the Investor Relations section. To listen to the webcast, attendees are encouraged to visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. Please note there is a slide presentation that will accompany the webcast. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available online for one year at www.northeastbank.com.
About Northeast Bank
Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) is headquartered in Portland, Maine and operates a nationwide commercial lending platform alongside a community banking franchise. The Bank’s National Lending Division originates and purchases commercial real estate loans, specializing in complex credit structures, secondary-market loan acquisitions, and tailored financing solutions to a diverse national clientele. The Bank’s Small Business Division provides government-guaranteed loans as a Small Business Administration Preferred Lender in addition to other small-balance financing solutions. On a regional and national level, Northeast Bank provides a comprehensive suite of depository products and cash management and treasury services through a network of banking centers in Maine and its digital banking division, ableBanking.
Information regarding Northeast Bank can be found at www.northeastbank.com.
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| For More Information: |
| Santino Delmolino, Chief Financial Officer |
| Northeast Bank |
| 27 Pearl Street, Portland, ME 04101 |
| 617.960.3634 |
| www.northeastbank.com |
