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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.

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• SPIE successfully completes the refinancing of its ORNANEs

Revenue growth at 9.0% in Q3, +7.2% at constant currency

• Group revenue +9.0% to Euro 7,486 million in Q3, +7.2% at constant ER¹ on top of double-digit growth of last year
• Group revenue +6.8% to Euro 22,304 million in the first nine months of the year, +8.9% at constant ER¹
• Direct to Consumer up 10.6%¹ in Q3, with comparable-store sales³ at +6.8%
• Professional Solutions up 3.4%¹, compared to double-digit growth of last year
• All the regions contributing to the Group’s growth, with EMEA DTC and Asia-Pacific up double digits¹
• Traditional business (Eyecare & Medtech) marching at >6%¹ pace in both three and nine months
• Myopia management portfolio up 24%¹ in the three and nine months
• Wearables (AI glasses and Nuance Audio) up 20%¹ in revenue in Q3
• Nuance Audio Plus launched in mid-September, improving product effectiveness and user experience

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

CLEVELAND, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Scripps Howard Fund distributed the 2 millionth book through its “If You Give a Child a Book …” childhood literacy campaign, marking a major milestone as the initiative celebrates 10 years of book distributions.

The milestone book was distributed on Sept. 23 at a Scholastic Book Fair in Cleveland, where students selected age-appropriate books to take home and add to their personal libraries. The event was held in partnership with WEWS, Scripps’ ABC-affiliated station in Cleveland.

Watch WEWS News 5 Cleveland’s report on the 2 millionth-book celebration

Support from thousands of donors will allow the Fund to invest more than $1.3 million to provide more than 200,000 free books to children at underserved schools across the United States during the 2026–2027 school year.

Since launching in 2016, “If You Give a Child a Book …” has helped children build home libraries and strengthen their confidence as independent readers. The campaign is supported by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), Scripps employees, the communities the company serves and Scripps and Howard family members.

With the funds raised through this year’s campaign, the total number of books distributed since the program started in 2016 will surpass 2.2 million.

“Access to books is access to opportunity,” said Meredith Delaney, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund. “Books encourage children to be curious and envision futures they may have never considered. Reaching 2 million books is a powerful reflection of what happens when communities come together to ensure all kids can unlock possibilities thanks to reading.”

The Fund sponsors free book fairs at nearly 100 partner Title I schools across the country. Students choose books that interest them and take them home to keep. The Fund’s goal is to provide every student at participating schools with 10 books each year, extending reading beyond the classroom and helping children develop a lifelong love of books.

To learn more and donate, visit ifyougiveabook.com.

Media contact: Molly Miossi, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3713, molly.miossi@scripps.com

About the Scripps Howard Fund
The Scripps Howard Fund, a public charity established by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), is dedicated to creating informed and engaged communities through journalism education, childhood literacy and local causes. At the crossroads of the classroom and the newsroom, the Fund is a leader in supporting journalism through scholarships, internships, minority recruitment and development and First Amendment causes. The Scripps Howard Awards stand as one of the industry’s top honors for outstanding journalism. The Fund’s annual “If You Give a Child a Book …” childhood literacy campaign has distributed 2 million new books to children in need across the nation. The Fund partners with Scripps brands to create awareness of local issues and support organizations that build thriving communities. The Scripps Howard Fund administers funding for the Scripps Howard Foundation, a private foundation established in 1962 to advance charitable causes important to The E.W. Scripps Company and the Scripps and Howard families.

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• Electroway is a dedicated EV infrastructure platform established by Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management (GSIM) and Keoma Energy to accelerate the deployment of commercial vehicle charging hubs across the UK.
• Bosch Road Services serves as Electroway’s technical operating partner, supporting the ongoing operation and maintenance of the network.
• The inaugural facility at Marq Logistics’ Magna Park Lutterworth was developed without public funding and establishes the delivery model for a planned 30-site national rollout.

LUTTERWORTH, United Kingdom, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electroway has officially launched the UK’s largest electric truck charging facility at Marq Logistics Magna Park Lutterworth, marking the first step in an ambition to create a nationwide network of dedicated electric HGV charging and secure parking hubs.

Electroway’s new facility brings together infrastructure investor Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management (GSIM), Keoma Energy as developer and operator and Bosch Road Services as technical operator to tackle one of the central challenges facing the transition to electric road freight: providing operators with reliable access to high-powered charging in the locations where fleets need it.

The Electroway site at Marq Logistics Magna Park Lutterworth features 32 charge points capable of delivering up to 400kW, alongside approximately 180 secure HGV parking bays and dedicated facilities for drivers.

The site is located at Marq Logistics Magna Park Lutterworth, at the heart of the UK’s logistics network and within four hours of 85% of the UK population. Marq Logistics Magna Park, Lutterworth is one of Europe’s largest dedicated logistics and distribution park, located in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, within the Midlands’ “Golden Triangle” bounded by the M1, M6, and M69 motorways, spanning 13.1 million square feet (as of April 2024) across more than 1,400 acres (including the adjoining country park) and comprising over 50 modern warehouses.

A blueprint for a national network

Marq Logistics Magna Park Lutterworth is intended to be the first in a network of Electroway facilities across the UK and Europe. 

The model is designed to address both sides of the transition facing the road freight industry. It provides secure parking and improved facilities for today’s HGV fleets while installing the high-capacity charging infrastructure required as operators progressively electrify their vehicles.

Robert Mah, President & Managing Partner, Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management, said:

“Electroway embodies the type of long-term smart infrastructure investment that GSIM was established to support.  By partnering with Keoma Energy, GSIM is helping build a platform that integrates energy, transport, and smart infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of commercial fleet operators. We believe this scalable model can be deployed across the UK, accelerating the electrification of freight while delivering durable infrastructure assets for decades to come.”

Tylor Hartwell, CEO of Keoma Energy, said:

“Electroway is about removing one of the biggest practical barriers to electrifying road freight. Operators need to know that when a truck arrives, a charger will be available, it will deliver the power promised and the economics will work.

“Lutterworth demonstrates that this infrastructure can be delivered commercially and at scale. The ambition is to build a nationwide Electroway network, with 30 locations across the UK, giving fleet operators the confidence to accelerate their transition to electric vehicles.”

Bruce Topley, UK Managing Director Marq Logistics, said:

“The transition to electric freight will require charging infrastructure to become an integral part of the logistics ecosystem. Electroway demonstrates how logistics parks can play an important role in making that happen.

“By bringing together strategically located land, power, charging and high-quality driver facilities, this project provides a model for infrastructure that supports both our customers’ operations today and their transition to lower-carbon logistics over the longer term.”

Technology designed around fleet operations

Bosch Road Services is the technical operator at Electroway Magna Park Lutterworth. Its digital platform enables operators and drivers to reserve parking and charging, with Electroway becoming the first UK location on Bosch’s network to combine truck parking with electric vehicle charging.

Bosch has also supplied the site’s access control and security infrastructure, including ANPR, CCTV and remote monitoring. The facility has been designed to meet TAPA PSR Level 2 requirements.

Electroway has been designed to allow operators to reserve not simply a parking bay but a specific charger with guaranteed charging capacity, helping fleets plan charging into vehicle schedules with greater certainty.

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Electroway Magna Park Lutterworth

About Electroway

Electroway is a scalable platform established by Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management and Keoma Energy to build, own and operate network of battery-electric HGV service hubs in the UK, combining secure overnight parking with high-performance electric charging, supporting the transition to zero-emission logistics, while enhancing driver welfare.

About Keoma

Keoma Energy is developer focused on revolutionary parking management technology combined with sustainable energy solutions. Our development projects are redefining logistics infrastructure.

About Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management

Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management is the direct investment infrastructure platform of Guardian Capital Group Limited. GSIM targets investments that enhance the efficiency of physical infrastructure through proven commercial technology and processes.

About Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.

Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM) offers a broad range of investment solutions across public and private markets. Together with Guardian Capital Group Limited and its other subsidiaries, DGAM brings complementary investment expertise and C$305 billion in assets under management and administration. With more than 700 employees and a presence in Canada and internationally, the organization serves institutional, intermediary, retail and private wealth clients.

About Marq Logistics

Marq Logistics is a global leader in the development and operation of modern logistics facilities and manages a portfolio of approximately 2,000 properties totalling more than 600 million square feet (55 million square meters). With a mission to deliver institutional-quality logistics facilities and a consistent, best-in-class experience to customers around the world, Marq Logistics’ highly specialized and dedicated team provides a powerful combination of global scale with local expertise. Learn more about Marq Logistics at www.marqlogistics.com, and view our current properties at https://eu.glp.com. 

As announced in December 2025, Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, consolidated its logistics real estate platforms under a single brand, Marq Logistics, to represent Ares’ vertically integrated global logistics real estate operating platform across the Americas, Europe and APAC. 

About Bosch Road Services

Bosch Road Services provides digital services for truck parking and charging across Europe. Its Bosch Secure Truck Parking platform provides access to more than 30,000 parking spaces across more than 600 parking areas in 12 European countries.

For further information, please contact:
Jonathan Stone
JStone@guardiancapital.com

Transaction in Own Shares

October 19, 2026

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Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 19 October 2026 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.

Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

Date of Purchase	Number of Shares purchased	Highest price paid	Lowest price paid	Volume weighted average price paid per share	Venue	Currency
19/10/2026	1,050,000	£ 39.6300	£ 39.2000	£ 39.3926	LSE	GBP
19/10/2026	–	–	–	–	Chi-X (CXE)	GBP
19/10/2026	–	–	–	–	BATS (BXE)	GBP
19/10/2026	500,000	€ 47.2600	€ 46.7450	€ 46.9854	XAMS	EUR
19/10/2026	–	–	–	–	CBOE DXE	EUR
19/10/2026	–	–	–	–	TQEX	EUR

These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company’s existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 30 July 2026.

In respect of this programme, Goldman Sachs International will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 30 July 2026 up to and including 23 October 2026.

The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares on-market. The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares off-market pursuant to the off-market buyback contract approved by its shareholders and the pre-set parameters set out therein. The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”) and EU MAR as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020)  through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time (“UK MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the “EU MAR Delegated Regulation”) and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time.

In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a breakdown of the individual trades made by Goldman Sachs International on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back programme is detailed below.

Enquiries:

Media International: +44 (0) 207 934 5550; U.S. and Canada: https://www.shell.us/about-us/news-and-insights/media/submit-an-inquiry.html

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HARTSVILLE, S.C., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a mid-cap value global packaging company, has declared a $0.54 per share quarterly common stock dividend. This dividend is payable on December 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2026.

According to Howard Coker, president and chief executive officer, this is the 407th consecutive quarter dating back to 1925, that the Company has paid dividends to shareholders. Sonoco has increased its annual dividend for 43 consecutive years. Based on the closing price of Sonoco’s common stock on October 19, 2026, the Company dividend provides an approximate 4.3% yield, which is more than double the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index.

About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging. Sonoco had net sales of $7.5 billion from continuing operations in 2025 and has approximately 22,000 employees working in 265 operations in 37 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. A Fortune 500 company, Sonoco was proudly named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2026 as well as one of America’s Most Admired and Responsible Companies by Fortune and Newsweek. In 2025, the Company was included on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com.

Contact: Roger Schrum 
843-339-6018
roger.schrum@sonoco.com

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• The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit opened on October 19 in Wuhu, China, under the theme “Classic Never Fades | Make It Yours.”
• The iCAUR V25 made its global debut and officially went on sale worldwide. Together with the V23 and V27, it rounds out the V-Series lineup, bringing the Future Classic Design concept to life across a comprehensive product portfolio.
• Three officially customized V-Series models will enter global markets. At the summit, 20 customized vehicles were showcased, highlighting the creativity of users from different communities and markets.

WUHU, China, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit opened in Wuhu, China, on October 19, bringing together more than 500 user representatives from around the world, alongside partners and international media. Under the theme “Classic Never Fades | Make It Yours,” the five-day event brings together product experiences, vehicle customization, user stories and ecosystem activities, highlighting how iCAUR connects its design philosophy with the interests and creativity of users around the world.

The summit showcases the iCAUR V25, three officially customized V-Series models, and 20 customized vehicles. Visitors can also explore the iCAUR brand showroom, take part in a smart factory tour, and experience the V-Series through multi-scenario test drives. The event also marks the introduction of iCAUR’s first group of Brand Ambassadors and highlights the next phase of its global user engagement initiative, Club Connect. Through these activities, iCAUR brings together three key elements of its brand: Future Classic Design, customization and a growing network of users who help shape the brand’s development.

[A Bustling Scene from 2026 iCAUR International User Summit]

Building a Global Brand Through Products and Local Connections

Since its launch, iCAUR has expanded into more than 40 countries and regions worldwide. The V23 has surpassed 100,000 units in cumulative global sales and received the Red Dot Design Award in 2026, while the V27 won the Best Interior Design Award in the Premium Car Category at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award (TADA).

These milestones mark an important stage in the brand’s international development. As iCAUR continues to expand into new markets, it is also working with local partners to strengthen sales and service networks and build lasting relationships with users.

At the summit, Ronna, CEO of iCAUR International, shared the brand’s view that entering a market is only the beginning. Long-term growth comes from understanding users, listening to their ideas and creating experiences that give them more ways to engage with the brand.

iCAUR V25 Expands the V-Series

The iCAUR V25 takes center stage at the summit, further expanding the V-Series alongside the V23 and V27. Built around the brand’s Future Classic Design philosophy, the V25 combines a distinctive boxy silhouette and classic round headlights with modern technology and capabilities for a range of driving scenarios.

[iCAUR V25 Global Debut]

At the event, Dr. Su Jun, Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., explained the thinking behind the V25 through three principles: restraint, capability and freedom.

The design retains the V-Series’ recognizable proportions and signature styling rather than following short-term trends. Its i-SWIFT Agile Handling Platform, Golden REEV powertrain and i-AWD system support a variety of driving conditions, from urban roads to more challenging terrain.

The V25 also leaves room for personalization, with more than 20 ecosystem interfaces. Other features include a 1.8-ton towing capacity, 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, 66.4% space efficiency, 41 storage spaces and a body made of 80% high-strength steel.

Together, the V23, V25 and V27 show how Future Classic Design can take different forms across the V-Series, combining a recognizable design identity with modern technology and opportunities for personal expression.

Three Officially Customized Models Showcase Different Personalities

Customization is a key highlight of the summit, with three officially customized V-Series models presented alongside 20 customized vehicles developed with users and partners.

Each of the three officially customized models reflects a different interest and lifestyle. The V23 Forge brings urban individuality to life with a muscular widebody stance and gloss-black accents, while retaining the V23’s playful character. The V25 Game Changer celebrates the freedom to play, combining the V25’s classic toughness with gaming-inspired details. The V27 Sun Roam draws inspiration from 1980s off-road vehicles and vintage cameras, pairing rugged proportions with carefully crafted details.

[Three Officially Customized iCAUR Models on Display]

The three models are planned for introduction in global markets by early 2027, through KD production or dealer-installed packages, subject to local regulations and market conditions. Beyond the official builds, the 20 customized vehicles on display demonstrate how users and partners bring their own ideas to the V-Series. Visitors can explore different styles, learn about customization details and exchange ideas with the teams behind the vehicles.

[Global User Creativity at 2026 iCAUR International User Summit]

Customization is already an important part of the iCAUR user experience. According to the brand, 50% of its users worldwide customize their vehicles. Their choices and ideas also provide inspiration for the brand’s future products and customization offerings.

Looking ahead, iCAUR plans to introduce dedicated customization spaces in its showrooms, giving customers more opportunities to explore personalization options. The brand also plans to present a customized classic vehicle alongside new models at future model launches, offering inspiration for different ways to make an iCAUR their own.

The brand is continuing to expand its customized vehicle lineup, develop accessories suited to local markets and establish quality and safety validation mechanisms for customization offerings. These efforts aim to make customization more accessible while safeguarding quality and safety.

Connecting Vehicles with Lifestyle Experiences

The iCAUR brand showroom brings together vehicle customization, classic lifestyle elements, and user co-creation, offering visitors a broader view of the brand beyond its vehicles.

[iCAUR Brand Ecosystem Showroom]

Body accessories, outdoor equipment and lifestyle products demonstrate how the vehicle can connect with different interests and everyday activities. Music, travel, surfing and cycling elements reflect the varied ways users explore their interests and express their individuality.

The summit also includes a smart factory tour, giving participants a closer look at iCAUR’s manufacturing processes and quality management. During the event, the V-Series multi-scenario test-drive activities will give participants the opportunity to experience the V25 and V27 across different road conditions, including wavy roads, mud, uneven terrain, S-curves and other driving challenges. Activities involving smart ecosystem partner AiMOGA and green community initiatives are also scheduled as part of the five-day program.

Together, these experiences allow users and partners to explore the vehicles, understand the brand’s design approach and see how iCAUR connects its products with different lifestyles and interests.

From Official User Clubs to Global Club Connect

For iCAUR, the relationship with users continues well beyond vehicle delivery. The brand has established official user clubs in nine countries, bringing owners together to share experiences and connect through common interests.

[2026 iCAUR International User Summit Bird View]

In 2027, iCAUR plans to expand this approach through its global Club Connect initiative, bringing together more users across markets, encouraging the exchange of ideas, and using user feedback to inform future products and experiences.

[CAUR’s First Group of Brand Ambassadors]

The summit also marks the introduction of iCAUR’s first group of Brand Ambassadors. These users are recognized for their creativity, passion, and contributions to the brand. Through Club Connect, iCAUR plans to continue selecting ambassadors who can share their experiences, contribute to brand activities, and inspire other users in their markets.

User participation also extends to customization. Ideas from users may inspire future officially customized models for global markets, creating further opportunities for users to contribute to how iCAUR products evolve.

As the brand continues its international expansion, iCAUR aims to reach more than 70 markets by 2027. Alongside market development, it will continue working with local partners to strengthen sales and service networks and to develop user engagement in different regions.

The 2026 iCAUR International User Summit brings these priorities together through iCAUR’s vehicles, customized builds, hands-on experiences, and growing network of user clubs and Brand Ambassadors.

Guided by “Classic Never Fades” and “Make It Yours,” iCAUR continues to develop its Future Classic Design philosophy while giving users more opportunities to express their individuality and contribute to the brand. For iCAUR, delivery is not the end of the story, but the starting point for what users can make of their iCAUR.

About iCAUR

Chery Group’s iCAUR is a new energy automotive brand driven by Future Classic Design and technology. Guided by its design philosophy, iCAUR combines classic design elements with modern aesthetics and technology to develop distinctive vehicles for urban mobility and outdoor exploration. With a focus on product innovation and customization, iCAUR offers diverse vehicle choices and personalization options, extending its brand experience through user services and a growing range of user engagements initiatives.

iCAUR’s product portfolio is supported by technologies including i-AWD intelligent electric all-wheel drive and the REEV Golden Range Extender, delivering performance and capability for a range of driving conditions. With a growing presence in more than 40 markets worldwide, iCAUR continues to expand its international business and user engagements, guided by its brand belief: Classic Never Fades.

Serena Wang

Email: wangjieyun2@mychery.com

Website: iCAUR GLOBAL WEB

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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION THAT QUALIFIED AS INSIDE INFORMATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014.

NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO PERSONS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES (WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR TO ENTITIES IN CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHICH PROHIBITS THE SAME EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

AB “Ignitis grupė” (hereinafter – the Group) announces that, on 20 October 2026, it successfully priced a EUR 300 million inaugural European Green Bond (hereinafter – EuGB), under Regulation S and in Category 1 Registered, senior unsecured format (hereinafter – the Notes). The Notes carry a fixed annual coupon of 4.500% and have a maturity date of 27 October 2031.

The Notes were priced at a spread of 115 basis points over the mid-swap rate, with an issue price of 99.676%. The Notes are expected to be rated Baa1 by Moody’s and BBB+ by S&P, in line with the Group’s credit ratings. The Notes are expected to be admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), and of Nasdaq Vilnius. Settlement of the Notes is expected on 27 October 2026.

An amount equivalent to the gross proceeds from the issue of the Notes will be used to finance and/or refinance, in whole or in part, fixed assets, capital and operating expenditures in accordance with the gradual approach referred to in Article 4(1) of the E.U. Green Bond Regulation and the European Green Bond Factsheet (link). The net proceeds of the issue of the Notes will, in whole or in part, be used to refinance existing indebtedness including financing the tender offer of the outstanding EUR 300m 2.000% notes due 14 July 2027 (ISIN: XS1646530565) announced on 19 October 2026 (hereinafter – Tender Offer). The results of the Tender Offer, once determined, will be announced separately.

As a testament to the credit quality of the Group, the transaction received strong support from a broad and diversified institutional investors base across Europe and beyond. The final order book exceeded EUR 1.0 billion, representing an oversubscription ratio of 3.3 times with participation from more than 80 investors.

The Notes are being issued under the Group’s EUR 2,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme (hereinafter – EMTN Programme) and the Base Prospectus dated 3 September 2026 (link).

BNP PARIBAS, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, J.P. Morgan and MUFG acted as Global Coordinators and, together with SEB and Swedbank, as Joint Bookrunners. BNP PARIBAS and J.P. Morgan also acted as Joint Green Coordinators.

Further information on the Group’s bond issues, including the Final Terms, will be made available on the Group’s website here. No separate announcements will be made in respect of the information above unless stated otherwise or the information needs to be clarified.

The information provided in this announcement does not affect the Group’s Adjusted EBITDA and Investments guidance for 2026.

Disclaimer

MiFID professionals/ECPs-only – Manufacturer target market (MiFID product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional investors only (all distribution channels).

No EU PRIIPs key information document and no disclosure document required by the FCA Product Disclosure Sourcebook will be prepared as the Notes are not available to retail investors in the European Economic Area (the “EEA”) or the United Kingdom (the “UK”).

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES.

This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States or any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder. Any offering of securities to be made outside the United States will be made by means of the Base Prospectus dated 3 September 2026 in connection with the Issuer’s EUR2,000,000,000 EMTN Programme, which is available on the website of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and on the Ignitis Group website at https://ignitisgrupe.lt/en/investors/bonds. Ignitis Group has not registered and does not intend to register any securities in the United States, and no public offering of securities will be made in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such an offering is restricted or prohibited.

This announcement is being distributed only to and directed only at: (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom, (ii) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order”), or (iii) persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order, or (iv) persons in the United Kingdom in circumstances where section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended) does not apply (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The announcement must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement relates is available only to, and will be engaged in only with, relevant persons (and subject to any other applicable restrictions).

Relevant stabilisation regulations including FCA/ICMA Stabilisation apply.

A rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. Ratings may be subject to revision, suspension, change or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.

Each investor is solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal of all matters as such investor deems appropriate (including those relating to the Tender Offer, the Notes and the Group). Each investor must make its own investment decision based upon its own judgement and having obtained advice from such financial, accounting, regulatory, investment, legal and tax advisers as it may deem necessary. If such person is in any doubt about any aspect of the Tender Offer, the Notes and/or the action it should take, including in respect of any tax consequences, it should consult its professional advisers.

For additional information, please contact:

Communications
Valdas Lopeta
+370 621 77993
valdas.lopeta@ignitis.lt

Investor Relations
Ainė Riffel-Grinkevičienė
+370 643 14925
aine.riffel-grinkeviciene@ignitis.lt

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION THAT QUALIFIED AS INSIDE INFORMATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014.

NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO PERSONS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES (WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT) OR TO ENTITIES IN CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHICH PROHIBITS THE SAME EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

AB “Ignitis grupė” (hereinafter – the Group) announces that, on 20 October 2026, it successfully priced a EUR 300 million inaugural European Green Bond (hereinafter – EuGB), under Regulation S and in Category 1 Registered, senior unsecured format (hereinafter – the Notes). The Notes carry a fixed annual coupon of 4.500% and have a maturity date of 27 October 2031.

The Notes were priced at a spread of 115 basis points over the mid-swap rate, with an issue price of 99.676%. The Notes are expected to be rated Baa1 by Moody’s and BBB+ by S&P, in line with the Group’s credit ratings. The Notes are expected to be admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), and of Nasdaq Vilnius. Settlement of the Notes is expected on 27 October 2026.

An amount equivalent to the gross proceeds from the issue of the Notes will be used to finance and/or refinance, in whole or in part, fixed assets, capital and operating expenditures in accordance with the gradual approach referred to in Article 4(1) of the E.U. Green Bond Regulation and the European Green Bond Factsheet (link). The net proceeds of the issue of the Notes will, in whole or in part, be used to refinance existing indebtedness including financing the tender offer of the outstanding EUR 300m 2.000% notes due 14 July 2027 (ISIN: XS1646530565) announced on 19 October 2026 (hereinafter – Tender Offer). The results of the Tender Offer, once determined, will be announced separately.

As a testament to the credit quality of the Group, the transaction received strong support from a broad and diversified institutional investors base across Europe and beyond. The final order book exceeded EUR 1.0 billion, representing an oversubscription ratio of 3.3 times with participation from more than 80 investors.

The Notes are being issued under the Group’s EUR 2,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme (hereinafter – EMTN Programme) and the Base Prospectus dated 3 September 2026 (link).

BNP PARIBAS, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, J.P. Morgan and MUFG acted as Global Coordinators and, together with SEB and Swedbank, as Joint Bookrunners. BNP PARIBAS and J.P. Morgan also acted as Joint Green Coordinators.

Further information on the Group’s bond issues, including the Final Terms, will be made available on the Group’s website here. No separate announcements will be made in respect of the information above unless stated otherwise or the information needs to be clarified.

The information provided in this announcement does not affect the Group’s Adjusted EBITDA and Investments guidance for 2026.

Disclaimer

MiFID professionals/ECPs-only – Manufacturer target market (MiFID product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional investors only (all distribution channels).

No EU PRIIPs key information document and no disclosure document required by the FCA Product Disclosure Sourcebook will be prepared as the Notes are not available to retail investors in the European Economic Area (the “EEA”) or the United Kingdom (the “UK”).

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES.

This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States or any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder. Any offering of securities to be made outside the United States will be made by means of the Base Prospectus dated 3 September 2026 in connection with the Issuer’s EUR2,000,000,000 EMTN Programme, which is available on the website of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and on the Ignitis Group website at https://ignitisgrupe.lt/en/investors/bonds. Ignitis Group has not registered and does not intend to register any securities in the United States, and no public offering of securities will be made in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such an offering is restricted or prohibited.

This announcement is being distributed only to and directed only at: (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom, (ii) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the “Order”), or (iii) persons falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order, or (iv) persons in the United Kingdom in circumstances where section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended) does not apply (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The announcement must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement relates is available only to, and will be engaged in only with, relevant persons (and subject to any other applicable restrictions).

Relevant stabilisation regulations including FCA/ICMA Stabilisation apply.

A rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. Ratings may be subject to revision, suspension, change or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.

Each investor is solely responsible for making its own independent appraisal of all matters as such investor deems appropriate (including those relating to the Tender Offer, the Notes and the Group). Each investor must make its own investment decision based upon its own judgement and having obtained advice from such financial, accounting, regulatory, investment, legal and tax advisers as it may deem necessary. If such person is in any doubt about any aspect of the Tender Offer, the Notes and/or the action it should take, including in respect of any tax consequences, it should consult its professional advisers.

For additional information, please contact:

Communications
Valdas Lopeta
+370 621 77993
valdas.lopeta@ignitis.lt

Investor Relations
Ainė Riffel-Grinkevičienė
+370 643 14925
aine.riffel-grinkeviciene@ignitis.lt