Author: Ravi Shankar

— STRO-006 is Sutro’s second wholly-owned ADC to enter the clinic in less than one year —

      — Initial clinical data expected in the second half of 2027 —

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sutro Biopharma, Inc. (Sutro or the Company) (NASDAQ: STRO), a clinical-stage oncology company pioneering site-specific and novel-format antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 1 trial of STRO-006 in patients with a range of solid tumors. STRO-006 is the Company’s potential best-in-class integrin β6 (ITGB6)-targeting exatecan ADC with a drug-to-antibody ratio of 8 (DAR8), engineered for optimized pharmacokinetics, tolerability and a differentiated therapeutic index.

“Dosing the first patient with STRO-006 marks our second ADC to enter the clinic in less than a year and reflects the Sutro team’s exceptional execution of our pipeline strategy,” said Jane Chung, Chief Executive Officer of Sutro. “ITGB6 is difficult to target due to complex biology and is expressed across a broad range of tumors with high unmet need, including non-small cell lung and head and neck cancers. In preclinical models, STRO-006 demonstrated potent, sustained anti-tumor activity with minimal on-target toxicity, supporting our belief that Sutro’s advanced design capabilities can widen the therapeutic index and deliver a differentiated safety and efficacy profile. We look forward to advancing STRO-006 in the clinic and evaluating its potential to benefit patients.”

The Phase 1, open-label, multicenter trial is designed to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and preliminary anti-tumor activity of STRO-006 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The dose-escalation portion will enroll patients with ITGB6-expressing tumor types, including head and neck cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, esophageal/gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, urothelial cancer and breast cancer. The trial will evaluate STRO-006 across ascending dose levels beginning at 1.5 mg/kg. This starting dose is enabled by Sutro’s precise design capabilities and supported by the tolerability observed in non-human primates at doses up to 30 mg/kg.

More information can be found at:  https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07807345

About STRO-006

STRO-006 is Sutro’s next-generation DAR8 ADC targeting integrin β6 (ITGB6), a tumor-associated antigen expressed across several high-prevalence solid tumors. This candidate delivers a potent exatecan payload attached via a site-specific β-glucuronidase cleavable linker to a high-affinity antibody that binds to ITGB6 without disrupting TGFβ signaling. STRO-006 is designed to deliver a wider therapeutic index than conventional ADCs by enhancing selectivity, stability, and pharmacokinetics. In preclinical studies, STRO-006 demonstrated strong and durable anti-tumor activity. STRO-006 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 trial in patients with a range of ITGB6-expressing solid tumors.

About Sutro Biopharma

Sutro Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) platform designed to deliver single- and dual-payload ADCs that enable meaningful breakthroughs for patients with cancer. By fully optimizing the antibody, linker, and payload, Sutro’s cell-free platform produces ADCs that are engineered to improve drug exposure, reduce side effects, and expand the range of treatable tumor types. With unique capabilities in dual-payload ADCs, Sutro aims to overcome treatment resistance and redefine what’s possible in cancer therapy. The Company’s pipeline of single- and dual-payload ADCs targets large oncology markets with limited treatment options and significant need for improved therapies.

For more information, follow Sutro on social media @Sutrobio or visit www.sutrobio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, anticipated preclinical and clinical development activities; timing of announcements of IND submissions, trial initiation, clinical results, and other regulatory filings, including initial clinical data from the Phase 1 trial of STRO-006; potential benefits, efficacy and safety profile of the Company’s product candidates, including STRO-006, and platform; potential market opportunities for the Company’s product candidates; and the positioning of the Company’s product candidates in the competitive landscape. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and the timing and results of biotechnology development and potential regulatory approval are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including risks and uncertainties related to the Company’s ability to advance its product candidates, the receipt and timing of potential regulatory designations, approvals and commercialization of product candidates, the market size for the Company’s product candidates to be smaller than anticipated, clinical trial sites, supply chain and manufacturing facilities, the Company’s ability to obtain, maintain and recognize the benefits of certain designations received by product candidates, the timing and results of preclinical and clinical trials, including the risk that results of preclinical studies may not be predictive of results in clinical trials and that undesirable side effects could result in the delay, suspension or termination of clinical trials, the Company’s ability to fund development activities and achieve development goals, the Company’s ability to protect intellectual property, the Company’s commercial collaborations with third parties, the impact of health pandemics, tariffs, regional geopolitical conflicts, changes in interest rates, inflation, potential uncertainty with respect to the debt ceiling and government shutdowns, and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” in documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Investor Contact

Emily White
Sutro Biopharma
(650) 823-7681
ewhite@sutrobio.com

Media Contact

Amy Bonanno
Lyra Strategic Advisory
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PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gabelli today released the agenda for its 50th Annual Automotive Symposium, taking place Monday and Tuesday, November 2nd and 3rd, at the Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. The symposium will link investors with executive leadership across the automotive value chain.

This symposium will feature presentations by senior management of leading automotive and trucking companies, with a lineup that allows investors to understand the ongoing dynamics within the automotive industry. Discussions will cover a variety of topics, including the potential effect of tariffs, vehicle affordability, car complexity and the shift to autonomous vehicles, aftermarket resilience, and more. For those who cannot attend in person, the symposium will also be available via webcast.

Gabelli’s research team has also published “Fabulous at Fifty” 2026 Gabelli Auto Symposium, Las Vegas, a preview of the event that looks back on the symposium’s history and outlines the key issues facing the automotive industry.

For additional information and to register, please visit our website. One-on-one meetings may be available upon request to Miles McQuillen at 1x1Auto@gabelli.com or (914) 921-5112.

50^th Annual Automotive Symposium Agenda
Monday, November 2nd

11:00 AM	Opening Remarks Gabelli Auto Team
11:20 AM	Garrett Motion Inc. (NASDAQ: GTX)
11:50 AM	Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)*
12:20 PM	Lunch Break
12:30 PM	Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX)
1:00 PM	AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN)
1:30 PM	PHINIA Inc. (NYSE: PHIN)
2:00 PM	Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)
3:00 PM	Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI)
3:30 PM	Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA, RUSHB)
4:00 PM	Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPAA)

Tuesday, November 3rd

7:50 AM	Opening Remarks Gabelli Auto Team
8:00 AM	STRATTEC Security Corporation (NASDAQ: STRT)
8:30 AM	MP Materials Corporation (NYSE: MP)
9:00 AM	Experian plc (LSE: EXPN)
10:00 AM	Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP)
10:30 AM	Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC)
11:00 AM	Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: DORM)
11:30 AM	AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO)
12:00 PM	Lunch Break
12:15 PM	John Murphy – Murphy Automotive Partners (Private)
1:00 PM	Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN)
1:30 PM	O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: ORLY)
2:00 PM	Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNRO)

* Participating Virtually
All times are Pacific Time. Participants are subject to change.

Click here to register for the 50^th Annual Automotive Symposium or scan the QR code.

Contact

Miles McQuillen
P: 914-921-5112
E: mmcquillen@gabelli.com

Gabelli Funds, LLC is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc.

Contact:	Miles McQuillen (914) 921-5112

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:APYX) (“Apyx Medical;” the “Company”), the leader in surgical aesthetics marketed and sold as Renuvion® and the AYON Body Contouring System™ (AYON), today announced that management will present at the following investor conferences:

UBS Global Healthcare Conference – November 9-11, 2026 (Miami, FL)
Management will participate in a fireside chat at 10:15am ET and will host one-on-one meetings with investors on Monday, November 9. The fireside chat will be accessible via live webcast here.

Canaccord Genuity’s MedTech, Diagnostics and Digital Health & Services Forum – November 11, 2026 (New York, NY)
Management will present at 10:30am ET and will host one-on-one meetings with investors on Wednesday, November 11. The formal presentation will be accessible via live webcast here.

In addition to the live webcasts, replays will be available on the Events section of Apyx Medical’s Investor Relations website at https://apyxmedical.com/investor_relations/.

About Apyx Medical Corporation:

Apyx Medical Corporation is a surgical aesthetics company with a passion for elevating people’s lives through innovative products, including its Helium Plasma Platform Technology products marketed and sold as Renuvion^® and the AYON Body Contouring System^TM in the cosmetic surgery market and J-Plasma^® in the hospital surgical market. Renuvion and J-Plasma offer surgeons a unique ability to provide controlled heat to tissue to achieve their desired results. The effectiveness of Renuvion and J-Plasma is supported by more than 90 clinical documents. The AYON Body Contouring System is an FDA-cleared, groundbreaking, surgeon-designed body contouring system that combines precision, versatility, and innovation in an all-in-one platform. It seamlessly integrates fat removal, closed loop contouring, electrosurgical capabilities and Renuvion for tissue contraction, empowering surgeons to deliver the most comprehensive body contouring treatments for patients. The Company also leverages its deep expertise and decades of experience in unique waveforms through OEM agreements with other medical device manufacturers. For further information about the Company and its products, please refer to the Apyx Medical Corporation website at www.ApyxMedical.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jeremy Feffer
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors
OP: 212-915-2568
jfeffer@lifesciadvisors.com  

New report provides transparency into where ads are consumed across linear and streaming channels, revealing a gap between viewership and ad exposure

RESTON, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR) today launched a new monthly Score Report highlighting Share of Ad Exposure Time trends across television viewing platforms. This important TV measurement metric shows the percentage of total TV Ad Exposure Time attributed to each provider. Beyond viewership, Share of Ad Exposure offers insight into where ads are shown, giving advertisers and content providers the intelligence they need to reach new and varied audiences and to make more informed decisions about their media investments.

The report shows that Share of Ad Exposure is highest among broadcast platforms (43.2%) followed by cable (34.5%) and finally streaming (22.3%). This contrasts with viewership trends showing that over 74% of U.S. households stream on Connected TV¹. Further, 130.6 million U.S. adults used a free or ad-supported streaming video service in the three months prior to August 2026, representing 47% of the total U.S. adult population². Given this gap, while broadcast – with its well-understood formats and measurement – is still favored by many brands, an opportunity exists for advertisers to capitalize on existing and emerging streaming opportunities.

Streaming Growth Continues

Over the 12 months ending in August 2026, streaming’s share of measured television Ad Exposure has steadily climbed from 16.1% to 22.3%, a gain of 6.2 percentage points. Beginning in February, it accounted for at least one-fifth of measured ad exposure every month, following a plateau of around 19% during the preceding five months. 

Streaming Players Battle Over Ad Exposure Time

While YouTube and Tubi TV consistently nab the top two spots for Share of Ad Exposure Time across streaming providers, the third spot frequently changes hands. In August, Hulu came in third with 8.5%, but the number three spot has been held by Peacock (July, 7.2%), Netflix (June, 8.0%) and Amazon Prime Video (May, 7.4%). This may have been due to Hulu’s significant expansion of its ad-supported streaming catalog in August 2026 with a wave of popular films, nostalgic favorites, and acclaimed documentaries. Many other providers are following suit, so it is likely that competition for attention will continue to be fierce.

Viewership Alone Falls Short of Providing Advertising Insight

“The Score Report measures where audiences are actually reachable with advertising and gives brands an understanding of how ad viewership is changing as the media landscape continues to transform,” said Kevin Burns, interim Chief Revenue Officer at Comscore. “The report seeks to address the challenge of viewership no longer serving as a sufficient proxy for ad-addressable audiences, as audiences migrate across channels, platforms, and devices.”

“Nexstar welcomes greater transparency into how advertising reaches audiences across broadcast TV, cable, and streaming,” said Dan Lanzano, President, National Ad Sales, Nexstar. “By providing a clearer picture of advertising exposure across platforms, The Score Report delivers valuable insights that empower advertisers to make more informed investment decisions and better understand the evolving media landscape.”

Summary of Findings from the August 2026 Score Report 

• In August, broadcast platforms saw the lion’s share of ad exposure at 43.2%, followed by cable at 34.5% and streaming at 22.3%.
• Ad exposure on streaming is on the rise, shifting from cable. Streaming represented 22.3% of Total U.S. Share of Ad Exposure Time in August, up from 21.9% in July and 21.1% in June.
• YouTube led streaming advertising exposure, representing 44.4% of measured streaming Ad Exposure Time, followed by Tubi at 11.6% and Hulu at 8.5%. 

New editions of The Score Report will be published monthly. The August 2026 report is available at https://core.comscore.com/articles/The-Score-Report/.

1. Source: Comscore CTV Intelligence™, U.S. – August 2026
2. Comscore Digital Plan Metrix Multi-Platform, Base: P18+, Standard Target: Free or ad-supported streaming video services (streaming video services/last 3 mo) – August 2026

About Comscore 
Comscore is a trusted global partner for planning, activating, and evaluating media across platforms. Its unmatched data footprint brings together Connected TV (CTV), digital, national and local linear TV intelligence with advanced audience insights to help media buyers and sellers understand how audiences engage across screens and make business decisions with confidence. Comscore is a preeminent provider of independent, comprehensive cross-platform measurement and decisioning solutions designed to improve outcomes at scale.

Media Contact 
Marie Scoutas 
Comscore, Inc. 
press@comscore.com 

GERMANTOWN, Md., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SENS) a medical technology company focused on the development and manufacturing of long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes, today announced that it plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Management will hold a conference call to review the Company’s third quarter 2026 performance starting at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the same day. The conference call will be concurrently webcast. The link to the webcast will be available on Senseonics Holdings, Inc. website at www.senseonics.com by navigating to “Investor Relations,” and then “Events & Publications,” and will be archived there for future reference. To listen to the conference call, please dial 1-800-343-4136 (US/Canada) or 1-203-518-9843 (International), passcode SENSQ3, approximately ten to five minutes prior to start time.

About Senseonics
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (“Senseonics”) is a medical technology company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of glucose monitoring products to transform lives in the global diabetes community with differentiated, long-term implantable glucose management technology. Senseonics’ CGM systems Eversense^® 365 and Eversense^® E3 include a small sensor inserted completely under the skin that communicates with a smart transmitter worn over the sensor. The glucose data are automatically sent every 5 minutes to a mobile app on the user’s smartphone.

Senseonics Investor Contact

Jeremy Feffer
LifeSci Advisors
investors@senseonics.com
investors@senseonics.com

Completes Initial Stage of Phase I, Gemini-II-powered platform meets 90% detection accuracy requirement

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GSI Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIT), the developer of Associative Processing Unit (APU) technology for high-performance, energy-efficient AI computing, today announced the successful completion and acceptance of the initial stage of Phase I of its Smart Eye Guardian project with the Hsinchu County government in Taiwan.

The project, awarded in May 2026, represents GSI’s first Smart City deployment of its Gemini-II APU. Developed under the project name Hawkeye, the Company’s AI-powered video analytics platform has begun live monitoring of selected surveillance cameras in Hsinchu County. The initial on-prem server installation, supporting 20 cameras, was completed following successful passage of the County’s mandated cybersecurity review.

Powered by GSI’s Gemini-II APU, the platform uses AI-based video analytics to continuously monitor surveillance feeds, identify potential public safety incidents and alert operators to events requiring attention. By helping operators distinguish significant events from routine activity, the system is designed to improve situational awareness, reduce the burden of manual video monitoring and support faster response to emerging incidents.

During the initial deployment, the system achieved Hsinchu County’s mandated 90% detection accuracy while subsequent optimization reduced false alerts to levels meeting the County’s requirements. The performance improvement enabled the platform to pass the County’s acceptance testing and advance to live monitoring.

“Successful acceptance of the initial stage of Phase I and the commencement of live monitoring represent important milestones in bringing Gemini-II into real-world applications,” said Lee-Lean Shu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GSI Technology. “We are particularly encouraged by the system’s initial accuracy and low false-alert rate, which are important measures of effectiveness in public safety applications. With the platform now operating in a live environment and having passed the required cybersecurity review, we are demonstrating the practical capabilities of our APU technology while continuing to advance our commercialization strategy.”

GSI expects to complete Phase I of the Smart Eye Guardian project in its entirety by December 2026. The initial phase includes the development and deployment of an AI-powered video analytics platform supporting an installed base of 20 surveillance cameras, with capabilities designed to detect and monitor public safety events, including traffic incidents, fires, hazards and suspicious activity.

As previously announced, subsequent phases of the Smart City program, if awarded, could expand deployment of the platform to approximately 80 cameras, with the longer-term objective of extending AI monitoring across additional public safety locations throughout Hsinchu County. In addition, subsequent phases, if awarded, are expected to introduce Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) functionality. The project is also intended to provide a reference deployment for potential Smart City opportunities in other municipalities.

To view a demonstration of GSI Technology’s Smart City video analytics platform, visit: https://gsitechnology.com/gsi-technologys-smart-city-vlm-system-demo/.

ABOUT GSI TECHNOLOGY
GSI Technology is at the forefront of the AI revolution with our groundbreaking APU technology, designed for unparalleled efficiency in billion-item database searches and high-performance computing. GSI’s innovations, Gemini-I® and Gemini-II®, offer scalable, low-power, high-capacity computing solutions that redefine edge computing capabilities. GSI Technology is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and has sales offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.gsitechnology.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding GSI Technology’s expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to GSI Technology as of the date hereof, and GSI Technology assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

The Phase I contract award represents an initial-stage engagement, and there can be no assurance that GSI Technology will complete Phase I of the Smart Eye Guardian project by December 2026 or at all, that the remaining Phase I deliverables will be accepted by the Hsinchu County government, or that GSI Technology will receive payments under Phase I when expected or at all. The detection accuracy, false-alert rates and other performance levels achieved during the initial deployment may not be maintained during continued live monitoring or in larger deployments. There can be no assurance that GSI Technology will be awarded subsequent phases of the Smart City program or that ASR functionality will be introduced, and expansion of the system to approximately 80 cameras or to additional public safety locations throughout Hsinchu County is dependent on the award of subsequent phases, which may not occur as planned or at all. The Smart Eye Guardian project may not serve as a reference deployment for Smart City opportunities in other municipalities. Additionally, GSI Technology’s actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those associated with fluctuations in its operating results; its historical dependence on sales to a limited number of customers and fluctuations in the mix of customers and products in any period; its dependence on contracts with government customers, including foreign government customers, which may be subject to delays, changes in scope, funding constraints or termination; cybersecurity incidents or failures affecting its systems or deployments; the rapidly evolving markets for its products and uncertainty regarding the development of these markets; the need to develop and introduce new products to offset the historical decline in the average unit selling price of its products; the challenges of rapid growth followed by periods of contraction; intensive competition; the continued availability of government funding opportunities; and delays or unanticipated costs that may be encountered in the development of new products based on its in-place associative computing technology and the establishment of new markets and customer and partner relationships for the sale of such products. Many of these risks are currently amplified by, and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, economic and geopolitical conditions, such as changing interest rates, worldwide inflationary pressures, policy unpredictability, the imposition of tariffs and other trade barriers, military conflicts, geopolitical tensions involving Taiwan and a challenging global economic environment. These risks are discussed in more detail in GSI Technology’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its other reports filed from time to time with the SEC. You are urged to review carefully and consider GSI Technology’s various disclosures in this press release and in its reports publicly disclosed or filed with the SEC that attempt to advise you of the risks and factors that may affect its business.

Source: GSI Technology, Inc.

Contacts:
Investor Relations
Hayden IR
Kim Rogers
541-904-5075
Kim@HaydenIR.com

Media Relations
Finn Partners for GSI Technology
Ricca Silverio
415-348-2724
gsi@finnpartners.com

Company
GSI Technology, Inc.
Douglas M. Schirle
Chief Financial Officer
408-331-9802

Shoppers’ browser-based AI agents can now find products and fill a cart on merchants’ own stores while the checkout remains on the storefront

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Commerce.com (Nasdaq: CMRC), the open commerce ecosystem built to help merchants win as AI reshapes how customers discover and buy, today announced a partnership with Cloudflare that lets AI agents in a customer’s web browser search, compare and shop directly on BigCommerce merchants’ online stores with no setup required. The new functionality is turned on by default for eligible BigCommerce merchants.

Shoppers increasingly ask AI agents to find and compare products for them, but most online stores were designed for people to read and click, which leaves agents guessing at buttons and forms. WebMCP is a standard that lets a website tell a shopper’s browser agent directly what it sells and what it can do.

For example, a shopper might ask their browser agent to “find a lightweight jacket in my size under $150.” The agent can search the store’s actual products and prices, add the best match to a cart and hand back a link to complete checkout on the merchant’s store.

For merchants, that means showing up when shoppers use AI to shop with accurate prices and stock pulled directly from the store. Merchants don’t need to write code or change their site. Checkout, the customer relationship and the brand stay with the merchant. Merchants can turn off the feature in a new settings menu, which also manages all of Commerce’s AI connections.

“Every AI assistant is about to become a shopping assistant, and most of them are still guessing their way through storefronts the way a bot would, clicking and scraping and getting prices and inventory wrong,” said Sharon Gee, senior vice president of product for AI at Commerce. “WebMCP replaces guessing with a handshake. A shopper’s agent asks the store directly for what’s in stock at what price in which sizes, and the store answers accurately. With this partnership, every merchant on our platform gets that handshake automatically, with no code to write and no changes to their site. Shoppers get agents that work the way they expect, and merchants stay in control of their catalog, their customers, and the sale. Commerce is ensuring our customer sites are agent-ready by default.”

“The web is being rebuilt for AI agents, and it’s on platforms like BigCommerce and Cloudflare to handle that shift so merchants can focus on running their business,” said Matthew Conroy, senior director at Cloudflare. “Together, we’re giving every merchant a way to tell a shopper’s agent exactly what their store can do, on their own site and on their own terms. We think that’s how the agent-ready web should work: built on open standards with the site owner in control.”

WebMCP builds on the existing BigCommerce MCP Toolkit, which gives agents access to functions they can use to complete real-world tasks. For eligible B2C and B2B stores, BigCommerce’s server-side Storefront MCPs expose shopping actions to agents connecting from outside the storefront, while WebMCP brings those actions to agents working directly in the shopper’s browser.

The partnership is part of Commerce’s broader work to help merchants prepare their catalogs for emerging discovery experiences, reach shoppers across new channels, and support paths to purchase.

About Commerce
Commerce (Nasdaq: CMRC) empowers businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive by providing an open, AI-driven commerce ecosystem. As the parent company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics, and Makeswift, Commerce connects the tools and systems that power growth, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, deliver seamless and personalized experiences across every channel, and adapt swiftly to an ever-changing market. Trusted by leading businesses like Coldwater Creek, Cole Haan, Dell, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., Mizuno, Pacsun, Perry Ellis, Skechers, SportsShoes and Uplift Desk, Commerce delivers the storefront control, optimized data, and AI-ready tools businesses need to grow, serve diverse buyers, and operate with confidence in an increasingly intelligent, multi-surface world. For more information, visit www.commerce.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

BigCommerce®, the Commerce logo, and other brands are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Commerce.com Pty. Ltd. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner.

Media Contact:
Brad Hem
pr@commerce.com

Viasat will showcase its multi-band, multi-orbit space relay solutions offering resilient, always-on LEO connectivity for government and commercial missions

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications technology, today announced it has advanced the company’s demonstration mission for NASA’s Communications Services Project (CSP) with the successful launch of the Maxwell spacecraft from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station yesterday, October 20^th, at 7:04 a.m. ET during the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission with SpaceX.

Viasat offers solutions for rapidly growing low Earth orbit (LEO) operations which require the ability to effectively transport mission data back to Earth for analysis and distribution while balancing real-time demands and data latency, as well as maintain continuous contact with the spacecraft for command and control. This on-orbit demonstration mission is a key milestone in Viasat’s work developing innovative space-based communication services under two CSP contract awards totaling $81 million and supports NASA as it prepares to sunset its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite fleet.

Supporting its Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, Viasat’s government space team will now proceed with on-orbit testing and demonstrations that will take place over five months through March 2027. Viasat’s Ka- and L-band space relay services will offer LEO operators the real-time, low-data latency communications required for time-sensitive operations, removing delays to downlink data to the ground. These solutions are designed to support NASA mission needs, as well as the growing market for on-demand LEO connectivity services for government and commercial mission operations.

The Viasat payloads include a space-qualified Ka-band terminal that will be able to access the high-capacity ViaSat-3 satellite network, as well as an L-band terminal to connect with Viasat’s global L-band network. These geostationary orbit (GEO)-based relay solutions will deliver on-demand access to critical mission data and enable real-time telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) operations at any point in a LEO spacecraft’s orbit. The demonstrations will also include direct-to-ground communications through Viasat’s Real-Time Earth Ground-Station-as-a-Service for S-, X-, and Ka-bands.

“Yesterday’s launch represents the culmination of years of innovation, engineering and collaboration across Viasat, NASA and our industry partners,” said John Reeves, Vice President of Space and Mission Systems, Viasat Government. “As LEO constellation operations, Earth observation and scientific missions, and military space activities continue to expand, the need for resilient, high-performance space-based communications to keep data flowing has never been greater. Our demonstration will show how new commercial services can transform LEO operations with continuous access and command and control of the spacecraft, enabling dynamic re-tasking and real-time data collection for government and commercial missions.”

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) built the Maxwell spacecraft at its Long Beach, California, facility, incorporating a suite of in-house components and subsystems including solar panels, reaction wheels, star trackers, and flight and ground software. The spacecraft provides power, communications, propulsion, and attitude control for the mission demonstration. In addition, Rocket Lab provided a new L-band radio to support the relay demonstration of various TT&C applications through Viasat’s L-band network.

This marks Viasat’s second NASA CSP program demonstration mission, following an initial demonstration of its launch telemetry relay solution during the Blue Origin New Glenn launch in November 2025.

Visit the Viasat website for more information on Viasat’s HaloNet portfolio of data relay communications services.

About Viasat 
Viasat is a global technology company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube. 

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Viasat, Inc. Contacts
Dan Bleier, Public Relations, Viasat Government, +1 (202) 383-5074, daniel.bleier@viasat.com
Lisa Curran/Pete Lopez, Investor Relations, +1 (760) 476-2633, IR@viasat.com      

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements about the successful launch of the Maxwell satellite and Viasat’s mission demonstration for NASA’s Communications Service Project; the features, expected benefits and performance of Viasat’s Ka-band relay service; the L-band space capability through the L-band network; the ability of the Ka-band terminal to access the Viasat network for data transfer; and the timing of the in-space demonstrations. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Viasat high-capacity Ka-band GEO satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; delays in approving U.S. government budgets and cuts in government defense expenditures; and increased competition and other factors affecting the government and defense sectors generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, has received claims from Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall near Destin, Florida as a Category 2 hurricane on October 9, 2026.

“Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Isaias. At this time, we are focused on supporting our policyholders by processing their claims as efficiently and effectively as possible,” said Paresh Patel, HCI’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

The company has three reinsurance towers and only one was impacted – Reinsurance Tower 3. This tower covers the northern region of Florida and has a $15 million retention, including participation by the company’s own captive reinsurers. Anything above this number will be subject to the company’s reinsurance agreements.

With respect to the company’s reinsurance tokens, only Token B is expected to be impacted by Hurricane Isaias. Despite this, Token B remains profitable.

HCI Group will hold an earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market.

About HCI Group, Inc.
HCI Group is a diversified holding company founded in 2006 which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in homeowners insurance, reinsurance, real estate, insurance claims services, and insurance technology. The HCI Group portfolio of companies includes multiple property and casualty underwriters, exchanges, and captive reinsurers as well as a claims management business, a commercial real estate investment company, and a leading insurance technology company, Exzeo Group, Inc.

HCI’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HCI” and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com. Exzeo’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “XZO.” For more information about Exzeo, visit www.exzeo.com.

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Company Contact:
Nathaniel Otis
Investor Relations
HCI Group, Inc.
Tel (813) 355-5341
notis@hcigroup.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover
Gateway Group, Inc.
Tel 949-574-3860
HCI@gatewayir.com

IQ EV Charger 2 already supports the ISO 15118-20 standard required under the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), with no SKU changes or inventory adjustments

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, today confirmed that its IQ^® EV Charger 2 supports the ISO 15118-20 communication standard required under the European Union’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). The requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Under AFIR, newly installed or renovated public and private EV chargers in the EU must support ISO 15118-20, the protocol that governs secure communication between vehicle and charger and enables features such as automatic authentication, so charging starts as soon as the car is plugged in, and bidirectional charging, where supported by the vehicle and the charging setup. IQ EV Charger 2 has supported the standard since launch, so distributors and installers can keep offering it as is, with no part number changes or inventory adjustments. Chargers already installed at customer sites require no action to support the AFIR standard.

“We want to recommend a charging solution our customers can rely on for years,” said Fedde Tjalsma, solar service manager at Mensonides Installatie, an installer of Enphase products in the Netherlands. “With ISO 15118 support, Enphase is preparing its chargers for vehicle-to-grid capabilities down the road. That forward-looking approach is a big plus for us as an installer.”

“What especially appeals to me as an installer about the Enphase IQ EV Charger 2 is that they clearly looked beyond just charging an electric car,” said Kick Vermeulen, owner of Kick Power, an installer of Enphase products in the Netherlands. “With its focus on new technologies and communication standards such as ISO 15118, Enphase shows that it develops solutions not only for today, but also for the energy world of tomorrow. That makes the IQ EV Charger 2 a future-proof choice for me.”

“Regulations will keep evolving, and our customers shouldn’t have to chase them,” said Jayant Somani, senior vice president of the digital business unit at Enphase Energy. “IQ EV Charger 2 was ready for ISO 15118-20 from day one. Installers can choose it with confidence, and we’re inviting automakers to test with us so drivers can get the most out of their home energy.”

Enphase plans to continue releasing over-the-air firmware updates to add new features and expand vehicle compatibility, so installers and homeowners can get more from the same hardware they put in on day one.

Distributors and installers can contact their Enphase sales representative to learn more about IQ EV Charger 2 compatibility with AFIR. For more information about the IQ EV Charger 2, please visit the regional websites (Netherlands, France, Germany, Norway). To access Enphase Energy’s self-declaration of compliance with AFIR, visit the Documentation section of the relevant product pages and open the document titled “ISO 15118-2 / ISO 15118-20 Protocol Support and Testing.”

About Enphase Energy, Inc.

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company advancing intelligent power systems for homes, businesses, and next-generation AI data centers. The company designs semiconductor-based energy technologies spanning solar, batteries, EV charging, energy management, and virtual power plants, and is developing solid-state transformer technology to address the rapidly growing power demands of AI data centers. Based in Fremont, California, Enphase is the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems. The company revolutionized the solar industry with its microinverter technology and has shipped approximately 89.4 million microinverters, with approximately 5.3 million Enphase-based systems deployed in more than 165 countries. Enphase products enable people to harness the sun to make, use, save, and sell their own power, all controlled through the Enphase App. For more information, visit https://enphase.com/.

©2026 Enphase Energy, Inc. All rights reserved. Enphase Energy, Enphase, the “e” logo, IQ, and certain other marks listed at https://enphase.com/trademark-usage-guidelines are trademarks or service marks of Enphase Energy, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements related to the expected capabilities and performance of Enphase Energy’s IQ EV Charger 2, including safety, quality, reliability, and interoperability; the ability of IQ EV Charger 2 to support the ISO 15118-20 communication standard and comply with the requirements of the AFIR; Enphase Energy’s plans to support additional vehicle interoperability and functionality through testing programs and over-the-air firmware updates; and the expected benefits of future software enhancements and expanded vehicle compatibility. These forward-looking statements are based on Enphase Energy’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties. Such risks include, but are not limited to, market demand for EV charging solutions and related products; competitive developments; changes in electric vehicle adoption rates; changes in regulatory, certification, interoperability, or compliance requirements, including AFIR requirements; compatibility with third-party vehicles, energy systems, software platforms, and charging standards; product performance and reliability under actual operating conditions; supply chain availability and costs; and other factors discussed in Enphase Energy’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those risks described in more detail in Enphase Energy’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations, except as required by law.

Contact:

Enphase Energy
press@enphaseenergy.com