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SOGECLAIR COMPLETES THE SALE OF ITS AIRBUS-DEDICATED ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES

Blagnac, France, October 1, 2026 after market close – SOGECLAIR today announces the completion of the sale of its Airbus-dedicated engineering activities to Akkodis, a global leader in digital engineering and technology consulting.

The transaction concerns 366 employees located across France, Spain, Germany, Canada, India and the United Kingdom. The transfer of the business in the United States and Tunisia will be completed following the receipt of the required approvals. The divested business represents approximately 20% of the Group’s revenue.

The completion of the transaction marks a new milestone in SOGECLAIR’s development strategy. It enables the Group to strengthen its position in high value-added engineering and manufacturing activities across the entire product lifecycle, while continuing its diversification into high-potential markets such as business aviation and defence.

ABOUT SOGECLAIR
Supplier of innovative high added-value solutions for safer and less-consuming mobility, SOGECLAIR brings its skills in high-quality engineering and production to a broad range of cutting-edge sectors notably aeronautics, space, vehicle, rail and defense. Supporting its customers and partners from the design and simulation stages through to the end of the product’s lifetime, all along the production chain through to entry into service, the collaborators are working worldwide to offer a high-quality and proximity service to all its customers. SOGECLAIR is listed on Euronext Growth Paris – Indice Euronext® Family Business -Code ISIN: FR0000065864 / (Reuters SCLR.PA – Bloomberg SOG.FP) Contacts: Alexandre ROBARDEY, Chairman of the Board / Philippe BREL, Chief Executive Officer / www.sogeclair.com / +33(0)5 61 71 71 01 Press contact: Louise-Marie Thabard / SOGECLAIR Communication / louise-marie.thabard@sogeclair.com / +33(0)6 75 95 12 20

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Net Loss Expected to Narrow 53% as Growth Momentum Continues into FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ: TGL) (“Treasure Global” or the “Company”), a Southeast Asia–anchored technology company focused on AI-powered enterprise solutions and digital transformation, today announced unaudited preliminary financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, highlighting strong revenue growth, improved bottom line performance and continued commercial momentum.

Preliminary Financial Results
Based on preliminary, unaudited financial information, the Company expects to report total revenue of approximately US$5.17 million for fiscal year 2026, representing an increase of approximately 122% from US$2.33 million in fiscal year 2025. The increase was primarily driven by growth in product and loyalty program revenue, reflecting higher sales volumes of digital products and e-vouchers and continued expansion of the Company’s digital commerce ecosystem.

The Company also expects to report a significant improvement in bottom-line performance, with preliminary net loss expected to narrow by approximately 53% to US$11.1 million, compared with a net loss of US$23.4 million in fiscal year 2025. The anticipated improvement reflects management’s continued focus on operational optimization and disciplined cost management, as well as the absence of certain significant non-cash charges recorded in the prior fiscal year.

Financial momentum continued throughout fiscal year 2026, with preliminary revenue demonstrating sustained quarter-over-quarter growth, increasing from US$182,000 in the first quarter to US$1.08 million in the second quarter, US$1.50 million in the third quarter and approximately US$2.41 million in the fourth quarter, resulting in full-year revenue of approximately US$5.17 million.

All results are preliminary and subject to finalization and adjustment in connection with the preparation of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 2026.

Outlook
Management expects the Company’s growth momentum to continue into fiscal year 2027, supported by further scaling of its digital commerce ecosystem and ongoing growth in product and loyalty program revenue.

“Fiscal year 2026 has been a pivotal period for Treasure Global, marked by steady quarterly revenue growth and improved operational efficiency,” said Sam Teo, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Treasure Global. “The expansion of our digital commerce ecosystem and disciplined cost management have strengthened our operating foundation. As we enter fiscal year 2027, our priority remains disciplined execution and building sustainable long-term growth.”

The Company expects to report its final audited fiscal year 2026 financial results following completion of its financial closing and audit procedures.

About Treasure Global:
Treasure Global is a Malaysia-based technology solutions provider specializing in innovative platforms that drive digital transformation in retail and services. The Company’s flagship product is the ZCITY Super App, which integrates e-payment solutions with customer loyalty rewards to create a seamless online-to-offline user experience. As of March 31, 2026, ZCITY has attracted 2.71 million registered users, positioning Treasure Global as a key player in Malaysia’s digital economy. Treasure Global continuously leverages cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, to enhance its platform’s capabilities across e-commerce, fintech, and other verticals.

Visit treasureglobal.org for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may describe our future plans and expectations and are based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumption of the Company. These statements generally use terms such as “believe”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “seek”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “anticipate” or similar terms. Examples of forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements about our preliminary financial results, our expected growth momentum into fiscal year 2027, scaling of our digital commerce ecosystem, and the future performance of our AI powered enterprise solution. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from current expectation include: finalization of our financial result in connection with the preparation of our Annual Report on Form 10-K; our ability to successfully execute our business strategy and scale our digital commerce ecosystem; market acceptance of our AI-powered enterprise solution and digital transformation provides; our dependency on key customers, partners, and merchants; and intense competition in the technology and digital commerce industries. We urge you to consider those factors, and the other risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), any subsequent filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as in other documents that may have been subsequently filed by the Company, from time to time, with the SEC, in evaluating our forward-looking statements. In addition, any forward-looking statement represents the Company’s views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Treasure Global does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement unless required by law.

CONTACT
Investor and media contact:
Investor Relations Team
Treasure Global
ir_us@treasureglobal.org

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister and Roundtable Director Liz Truss to Join Founder and CEO James Heckman and Co-Founder and CFO Aly Madhavji to Discuss Company Growth Plans

SEATTLE, WA, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Roundtable (NASDAQ: RTB), an AI/DeFi-powered Enterprise Media Operating System, announced today that it will host a virtual investor event on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

The investor webinar (the “Webinar”) will feature Roundtable Founder and CEO James Heckman, Co-Founder and CFO Aly Madhavji, and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Roundtable Director Liz Truss.

The Webinar will provide investors with an update on Roundtable’s growth plans, including the expansion of its global media coalition, its European growth strategy and the continued rollout of its AI/DeFi-powered Enterprise Media Operating System. Management will also discuss the Company’s strategy to bring professional media brands onto a unified platform for publishing, distribution, monetization, community, syndication and real-time payments.

Truss joined Roundtable’s Board of Directors in September 2026 and is focused on forming a European Press Coalition. Roundtable recently announced the addition of independent UK sports publications to its growing media coalition.

Interested parties can register for the Webinar here: Roundtable Live Webinar.

Attendees can submit questions before or during the Webinar that will be addressed during a Q&A session. Questions can be submitted via the Company’s website at roundtable.io.

About Roundtable

Roundtable (NASDAQ: RTB) is an AI/DeFi-powered Enterprise Media Operating System, integrating distribution, publishing, monetization, community, syndication, and DeFi payment operations, powering professional and major media brands. The Web3 platform was developed over years by digital pioneers and co-founders Eyal Hertzog and James Heckman.

For more information, visit roundtable.io.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events, which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements that are characterized by future or conditional words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue” or similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss future expectations and plans, which contain projections of future results of operations or financial condition or state other forward-looking information. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including the risk that the transaction does not close or is not completed on the anticipated terms or timeline, and the risk factors discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws.

Public Relations Contact: press@roundtable.io

Investor Relations Contact: ir@roundtable.io

Offered in Single-Switch and Low Side Chopper Configurations, Devices Feature Latest 650 V Superjunction MOSFET Technology for an Optimized R_DS(on)-Q_g Tradeoff

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced four new power modules featuring 650 V superjunction MOSFETs in the industry-standard SOT-227 package. Designed to deliver an optimized balance between conduction and switching losses, the Vishay Semiconductors VS-FC50SA65, VS-FC100SA65, VS-FC150SA65, and VS-FC50LA65 support high efficiency power conversion in industrial applications.

The power modules released today include three devices in a single-switch configuration with nominal current ratings of 50 A, 100 A, and 150 A, as well as a 50 A device in a low side chopper configuration that integrates a 650 V SiC diode. All four components leverage the latest high efficiency 650 V superjunction MOSFET technology to achieve a highly competitive tradeoff between on-resistance and gate charge. This allows designers to reduce power losses while maintaining fast switching performance.

The VS-FC50SA65, VS-FC100SA65, VS-FC150SA65, and VS-FC50LA65 will be used as DC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters in solar power inverters and hydrogen generation and fuel cell systems; auxiliary electronics and energy transportation within HVDC infrastructure; charging stations; switch mode power supplies and welding and cutting equipment; UPS, lighting systems, and rail power supplies; and medical imaging equipment such as X-ray and MRI systems.

For the challenging environments of these applications, the power modules offer a wide temperature range of -55 °C to +150 °C. For existing designs, the devices’ SOT-227 package provides a drop-in replacement for competing solutions, lowering costs by eliminating the need for PCB redesigns.

Device Specification Table:

Part number	VS-FC50LA65	VS-FC50SA65	VS-FC100SA65	VS-FC150SA65
VDSS (V)	650	650	650	650
RDS(on) typ. (mΩ)	45	44	22	14.8
Qg (nC)	167	167	338	508
Nominal current rating (A)	50	50	100	150
Configuration	Low side chopper	Single switch	Single switch	Single switch

Sample and production quantities of the VS-FC50SA65, VS-FC100SA65, VS-FC150SA65, and VS-FC50LA65 are available now with lead times of 12 weeks.

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.^® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

The DNA of tech^® is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

Vishay on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VishayIntertechnology
Vishay Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/vishayindust

Links to product datasheets:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?97328  (VS-FC50LA65)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?97321  (VS-FC50SA65)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?97316  (VS-FC100SA65)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?97317  (VS-FC150SA65)

Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720335683165

For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
 or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com

GUELPH, Ontario, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS” or “Company”; TSX: HPS.A) today announced the appointment of Gervais Jacques to its Board of Directors (“Board”) following a comprehensive director identification and nomination process undertaken by the Board.

Mr. Jacques is an accomplished senior executive with experience in global industrial markets. Mr. Jacques currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board of 5N Plus Inc., a publicly traded specialty semiconductor and performance materials company, where he previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer. He formerly held senior leadership roles with Rio Tinto, including Managing Director, Atlantic Operations for Rio Tinto Aluminum, and brings significant experience in corporate governance, business transformation, international operations and strategic growth.

“We are pleased to welcome Gervais to the HPS Board. His extensive executive and governance experience, together with his leadership across several prominent Canadian industrial and advanced manufacturing businesses will be an asset to the Company”, said Bill Hammond, Chair of the Board. “We look forward to leveraging his perspective and expertise as we continue to build on our momentum and position HPS for its next phase of growth.”

Mr. Jacques will serve as a director until the next annual meeting of shareholders, or until his successor is duly elected or appointed. The Board of Directors has increased the size of the Board from eight to nine directors and appointed Mr. Jacques to fill the newly created position.

About Hammond Power Solutions Inc.

HPS enables electrification through its portfolio of power conversion, power distribution and power quality solutions, including dry-type transformers, power electronics and related products used across critical electrical infrastructure and industrial applications. The Company has manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, and Asia, and sells its products around the globe. HPS shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol HPS.A.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding the anticipated contributions of Mr. Jacques to the Board and the Company’s strategic direction. Such statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including changes in business, economic, regulatory and market conditions, changes in the composition or priorities of the Board, and other factors described in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings.

For further information, please contact:
David Feick
Investor Relations
519-822-2441
ir@hammondpowersolutions.com

Windhoek, Namibia, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trustco Group Holdings Limited has secured an interim High Court order authorizing the attachment of 200 million Trustco shares and 1,135 unlisted Legal Shield Holdings Limited shares against US-based Riskowitz Value Fund LP (“RVF”). The order was granted on 25 September 2026. In practical terms, the attachment places the shares under the court’s control. While the order is in force, RVF cannot sell, transfer or otherwise deal with them.

Shareholders previously approved the N$468 million transaction under which Trustco was to acquire a further 11.35% stake in Legal Shield Holdings in exchange for 400 million Trustco shares at an issue price of N$1.17 per share, provided the transaction would not result in a de facto change of control of Trustco.

The Riskowitz group launched two earlier unsuccessful attempts to change the Trustco board, in February and August 2026.

“No foreign actor or shareholder will take control of Trustco in a hostile manner or by an abuse of process,” said Dr Quinton van Rooyen, Trustco’s Group CEO.

“Namibian law permits members holding at least 5% of the capital carrying voting rights to requisition a general meeting, subject to the statutory requirements. Section 189 does not expressly require them first to prove the merits of their proposals. Unfortunately, this can expose companies to requisitions based on reasons we regard as subjective or flimsy. The right to requisition a meeting does not excuse non-compliance with the law,” he added.

Trustco’s Namibian roots and the interests of its shareholders remain central to its response. In a non-binding advisory opinion dated 29 July 2026, the Namibian Competition Commission indicated that any arrangement giving RVF the ability to appoint or remove a majority of Trustco’s directors would require merger notification and approval before implementation.

The interim attachment order marks a significant step in Trustco’s efforts to hold RVF accountable for its obligations to the Company and its shareholders. Trustco will pursue the remedies available to it and firmly oppose any attempt to use disputed and unpaid shares to secure board control. Its position remains clear: shareholders seeking influence over the Company must honor their obligations toward it and comply with Namibian legislation and applicable regulatory requirements.

The Company has simultaneously issued a SENS announcement providing further details of the legal proceedings and court process. This media release should be read together with that announcement.

About Trustco

Trustco Group Holdings Limited is an investment entity headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, that holds investments spanning the insurance, lending, education, real estate, mining and investment management sectors.

About Namibia

Namibia is a Southern African country with a population of approximately three million and a GDP per capita of approximately USD 4,900 in 2025 (IMF). The country is endowed with rich natural resources, with recent major discoveries of oil and gas reserves, lithium deposits and rare earth minerals that are vital for global technology demand, alongside developments in its green hydrogen projects and strong growth in uranium output. The Namibian government has heralded these discoveries as a transformative period, holding the potential to double the nation’s GDP by 2040. The IMF projects growth recovering toward its medium-term potential of around 3%, supported by mining and services activity.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements made in this media release with respect to Trustco’s current plans, estimates, strategies, beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Media contact

Neville Basson
Head: Corporate Communications
+264 61 275 4501nevilleb@tgh.na

Rates for large and complex property programs fell 14.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, with shared and layered placements down 23.41 percent, as the multiyear hard market reverses course across North America

NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), today released the fall 2026 edition of its Insurance Marketplace Realities report, examining rate predictions and market conditions across more than thirty lines of commercial insurance in North America.

Large and complex property rates fell an average of 14.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 8.4 percent a year earlier, as competition among insurers intensified. Shared and layered programs, placements with five or more carriers, saw average declines of 23.41 percent, up from 14.57 percent in the second quarter of 2025. The market has now moved from the depths of the 2018 through 2024 hard market toward pricing last seen in 2019.

The report, “The Specialist View: Navigating Tomorrow’s Risk Landscape for 2027,” reflects on how specialization across lines is helping clients navigate accelerating technology risk, including new exposures tied to artificial intelligence and data infrastructure investment.

“Clients are navigating a market being reshaped by specialization and technology at the same time,” said Jackie Bolig, Head of Placement and Broking Solutions for North America at Willis. “The pace of change, particularly around AI and data infrastructure, means brokers can’t operate in silos. Our clients need advisors who connect the dots across their full risk profile.”

Additional findings include:

• Global insured catastrophe losses reached 107 billion dollars in 2025, the sixth consecutive year above 100 billion, even as the first half of 2026 produced the lowest total since 2020
• Auto liability and umbrella/excess lines for high hazard risks remain under pressure as does high hazard general liability risks
• Cyber rates are holding roughly flat between a 5 percent decrease and a 5 percent increase, and the report urges buyers to reinvest any savings into higher limits given the continued rise of AI enabled ransomware and data exfiltration threats.

Casualty tells a different story than property. Auto liability and general/excess liability lines (including lead umbrella) for high hazard risks remain under pressure from nuclear verdicts and social inflation. The report also highlights early indications that rate increases in the excess casualty market may be nearing their peak, driven in part by new capacity entering the market through broker-led facilities, including WTW’s Gemini, as well as newly established managing general agents and underwriting agents.

“Rates and risk are no longer moving in the same direction across every line, and that gap is where our clients need the most guidance,” said Bolig. “Property buyers have room to negotiate this cycle. Casualty and specialty buyers need to plan for a market that is still correcting for verdict severity and emerging technology risk.”

The full Insurance Marketplace Realities report, covering rate predictions across major product lines, professional liability lines and specialty lines and solutions, is available here.

About WTW

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce, and maximize performance. Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients, we uncover opportunities for sustainable success—and provide perspective that moves you.

Media Contacts

Lauren Ryan
Lauren.ryan@wtwco.com

LEI: 213800ZBKL9BHSL2K459

1 October 2026

OSB GROUP PLC

(the Company)

Notification of admission to trading

The Company announced today the following information in accordance with PRM 1.6.4R of the FCA’s Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market sourcebook.

Details of issuer
(A)   Name	OSB Group plc
(B)   LEI	213800ZBKL9BHSL2K459
Details of the transferable securities admitted to trading
(A)   Name, type and identification code	Ordinary shares of £0.01 each GB00BLDRH360
(B)   Regulated Market	London Stock Exchange Main Market
(C)   Number of further securities issued and admitted	14,436
(D)   Total number of securities in issue following admission	338,441,198 (2,096,501 ordinary shares (not yet in issue) remain subject to the block admission).
(E)   Fungibility	Fully fungible with existing ordinary shares.
Issue and admission details
(A)   Date of issuance and admission	Issued on dates between 1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026 inclusive (admitted under the Company’s existing block admission)
(B)   Coverage of notification	Admission of shares under the Company’s employee share schemes from 1 September 2026 up to 30 September 2026, admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the Company’s existing block admission of shares.
(C)   Prospectus	No prospectus was required in connection with the admissions.

Name of contact:	Jason Elphick
Telephone number of contact:	01634 848944

Investor relations        

Alexander Holcroft
Group Director of Investor Relations
Email: osbrelations@osb.co.uk
t: 01634 838973        

Brunswick        

Robin Wrench / Simone Selzer        t: 020 7404 5959

Notes to Editors

About OSB GROUP PLC

OSB began trading as a bank on 1 February 2011 and was admitted to the main market of the London Stock Exchange in June 2014 (OSB.L). OSB joined the FTSE 250 index in June 2015. On 4 October 2019, OSB acquired Charter Court Financial Services Group plc and its subsidiary businesses. On 30 November 2020, OSB GROUP PLC became the listed entity and holding company for the OSB Group. The Group provides specialist lending and retail savings and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority, part of the Bank of England, and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. The Group reports under two segments, OneSavings Bank and Charter Court Financial Services.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FREELANDER outlined its international market expansion roadmap at its Global Brand Launch at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on 29 September 2026. With the Middle East as its strategic starting point and the UAE as its first international market, the brand will initially focus on left-hand drive markets, including the Middle East and North Africa, before expanding into right-hand drive markets, prioritising Australia and New Zealand, and then European markets.

Distinguished guests join the official group photo at the FREELANDER Global Brand Launch

The roadmap brings together product readiness, dealer network development and local operations as FREELANDER builds its international presence as a standalone global brand.

Building from the UAE across the Middle East and North Africa

FREELANDER’s international roll-out begins with left-hand drive markets. The brand has established dealer partnerships with Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors in the UAE, covering Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Abu Dhabi respectively. These partnerships lay the foundations for its local sales and service network. Registration of interest in FREELANDER 8 is now open in the UAE, with product launch and delivery plans to be announced through official brand channels and local partners.

In the fourth quarter of 2026, FREELANDER plans to advance dealer network development in other markets across the Middle East and North Africa, including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Egypt. Expansion into further left-hand drive markets will continue in 2027.

The choice of the Middle East as the starting point reflects both the brand’s positioning and local customer needs. From urban commuting and family journeys to desert exploration, customers expect comfort, intelligent technology and all-terrain capability from their vehicles. High temperatures, dust and demanding road conditions have also played an important role in FREELANDER 8’s development and validation. Its air-conditioning system, Sand Mode and locally relevant cabin features reflect an approach that incorporates regional requirements from the product development stage.

Expanding into right-hand drive markets with Australia and New Zealand as priorities

Building on its left-hand drive market roll-out, FREELANDER’s second phase will focus on right-hand drive markets, with Australia and New Zealand as its priorities. Further markets will be announced as plans are confirmed.

FREELANDER 8, the brand’s first strategic model

The combination of urban life, long-distance travel and outdoor exploration in Australia and New Zealand aligns with FREELANDER’s focus on premium quality, everyday comfort and all-terrain capability. The development of right-hand drive products and local partner networks will extend the brand’s reach to more international customers.

Entering European markets followed by the UK and Ireland

In the third phase, FREELANDER plans to introduce products meeting European regulatory requirements into markets including Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Spain, before expanding further into the United Kingdom and Ireland.

This phase will bring the brand’s British design heritage and intelligent technology to more European customers. Market entry dates, product specifications and sales arrangements will be announced individually as local plans progress.

Supporting long-term growth through global engineering and local service

FREELANDER’s market expansion is supported by product development for international markets. Left-hand drive, right-hand drive and European regulatory requirements are considered from the outset, alongside development and validation for different climates, road conditions and customer needs.

Dealer networks, local teams and customer service capabilities will develop alongside the market roll-out. As Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, emphasised at the launch, commitment “only becomes real when it is delivered locally — through people, partners and service.”

Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, presents the Middle East as FREELANDER’s strategic starting point at the FREELANDER Global Brand Launch

From the UAE to the wider Middle East and North Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and Europe, FREELANDER is building its international presence through a clear, phased roadmap. As products and local sales and service networks develop, the brand will bring its Beyond the Legend vision to more markets, turning British design heritage, intelligent technology and all-terrain capability into experiences for customers worldwide.

About FREELANDER

FREELANDER is a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand, jointly developed by JLR and Chery. JLR owns the FREELANDER brand and has established a dedicated FREELANDER Design Hub that leads its design. Chery provides advanced intelligent technology and a top-tier global supply chain. The brand is supported by a strong global foundation, including more than 5,000 employees, five strategic hubs, and fully integrated capabilities spanning design, R&D, manufacturing, and global operations.

Vincent CHEN
freelander.international@mychery.com
https://www.cheryinternational.com/

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ceff888a-7162-4b66-b967-ee2a4fdcc944

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3baaff6f-a2cf-4100-b0c8-038c88884432

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FORM 8.3

IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
RULES, 2022 BY PERSONS WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE

1.      KEY INFORMATION

(a)   Full name of discloser	Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP
(b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a) The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	DCC plc
(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
(e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	30/09/2026
(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	No

2.      INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS

If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)
(Note 2)

Class of relevant security (Note 3)	€0.25 Ordinary Shares (ISIN – IE0002424939)
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled
(2)   Cash-settled derivatives	893,754	1.05%
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/ sell
Total	893,754	1.05%

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of options including rights to subscribe for new securities and any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8.

3.      DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE (Note 4)

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)      Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security

Purchase/sale

Number of securities

Price per unit (Note 5)

(b)      Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing	Number of reference securities (Note 6)	Price per unit
€0.25 Ordinary Shares	CFD	Reducing a long position	60,438	GBP 64.4000

(c)      Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)      Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.

Number of securities to which option relates (Note 6)

Exercise price per unit

Type e.g. American, European etc.

Expiry date

Option money paid/ received per unit

(ii)      Exercise

Class of relevant security

Product description e.g. call option

Exercising/ exercised against

Number of securities

Exercise price per unit (Note 5)

(d)      Other dealings (including transactions in respect of new securities) (Note 3)

Class of relevant security

Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion, exercise

Details

Price per unit (if applicable) (Note 5)

4.      OTHER INFORMATION

(a)      Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer. Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

(b)      Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between the person disclosing and any other person relating to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option referred to on this form or relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this should be stated.

(c)        Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached?

NO

Date of disclosure	01/10/2026
Contact name	Alex McMillan
Telephone number	646 282 5805

Public disclosures under Rule 8.3 of the Rules must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

NOTES ON FORM 8.3

1.      See the definition of “connected fund manager” in Rule 2.2 of Part A of the Rules.

2.      See the definition of “interest in a relevant security” in Rule 2.5 of Part A of the Rules and see Rule 8.6(a) and (b) of Part B of the Rules.

3.      See the definition of “relevant securities” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

4.      See the definition of “dealing” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

5.      If the economic exposure to changes in the price of securities is limited, for example, by virtue of a stop loss arrangement relating to a spread bet, full details must be given.

6.      See Rule 2.5(d) of Part A of the Rules.

7.      If details included in a disclosure under Rule 8 are incorrect, they should be corrected as soon as practicable in a subsequent disclosure. Such disclosure should state clearly that it corrects details disclosed previously, identify the disclosure or disclosures being corrected, and provide sufficient detail for the reader to understand the nature of the corrections. In the case of any doubt, the Panel should be consulted.

For full details of disclosure requirements, see Rule 8 of the Rules. If in doubt, consult the Panel.

References in these notes to “the Rules” are to the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022.