HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: DCOM, DCOM PR and DCBG) (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34375 per share on the Company’s 5.50% Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, payable on November 16, 2026 to holders of record as of November 9, 2026.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an eligible dividend of $0.125 per share on its outstanding Class A common shares and Class B subordinate voting shares, to be paid on December 31, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2026.
About Teck Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing metals essential to economic development and the energy transition. Teck has a portfolio of world-class copper and zinc operations across North and South America and an industry-leading copper growth pipeline. We are focused on creating value by advancing responsible growth and ensuring resilience built on a foundation of stakeholder trust. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
RAPALA VMC CORPORATION, Company Release, Oct 29, 2026 at 07:35 p.m. EET
July-September (Q3) in brief
Net sales were 56.4 MEUR, up 3% from previous year (54.8). With comparable exchange rates sales were 2% up from previous year.
Comparable operating profit* was 2.0 MEUR (1.5).
Cash flow from operations was 3.7 MEUR (-1.8).
January-September (Q1-Q3) in brief
Net sales were 191.2 MEUR, up 6% from previous year (180.3). With comparable exchange rates sales were 8% up from previous year.
Comparable operating profit* was 15.5 MEUR (10.1).
Cash flow from operations was 20.3 MEUR (4.4).
Inventories were 86.6 MEUR (85.2).
Short-term outlook: The Group expects 2026 full year comparable operating profit (excluding mark-to-market valuations of operative currency derivatives and other items affecting comparability) to be in the range of 12 to 14 MEUR (2025: 8.4 MEUR).
President and CEO Cyrille Viellard: “Q3 sales improved overall compared with the previous year. North America remained robust, while Europe’s strong start to the year has now been fully offset by a challenging summer with severe drought conditions in key continental European markets affecting recreational fishing activity. Improved margins through active portfolio management, better inventory turns and disciplined cost control, allowed us to improve operating profit versus last year. Once again, congratulations to all Rapala VMC team members around the world for this achievement! The ICAST trade show in the US in July 2026 confirmed the strength of our innovation pipeline and industry recognition, with four Best of Category awards, including two in the important and growing Rapala softbait segment. The awards reflect the strong appetite for our products in North America. Our global brand strategies are delivering results, enabling more focused, longer-term and effective actions across the different market segments we serve. Cash flow remains a core focus and was supported by the completion of IEEPA tariff refunds. Net debt, including the hybrid bond, decreased by 7.6 MEUR year-on-year, while we continued to support growth in the US and invest in new products. While we remain confident in our innovation pipeline and product offering for the 2027 open water season, we remain prudent in the near term, as our business is highly dependent on favorable snow and ice conditions in key markets, against a backdrop of continued global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.”
Key figures
Q3
Q3
Q1-Q3
Q1-Q3
FY
MEUR
2026
2025
2026
2025
2025
Net sales
56.4
54.8
191.2
180.3
227.5
Operating profit
5.7
1.6
21.5
10.7
4.2
% of net sales
10.2%
2.9%
11.3%
5.9%
1.9%
Comparable operating profit *
2.0
1.5
15.5
10.1
8.4
% of net sales
3.6%
2.8%
8.1%
5.6%
3.7%
Cash flow from operations
3.7
-1.8
20.3
4.4
5.5
Gearing %
39.8%
42.1%
39.8%
42.1%
53.5%
* Excluding mark-to-market valuations of operative currency derivatives and other items affecting comparability. Other items affecting comparability include material restructuring costs, impairments, gains and losses on business combinations and disposals, insurance compensations, regulatory-related items and other non-operational items.
Market Environment
During the third quarter, geopolitical instability continued to affect the operating environment, while tariff-related volatility eased. Despite ongoing uncertainty, the North American market remained resilient, supported by improved consumer demand compared with the prior year. In Europe, drought conditions weighed on the market, and consumer demand remained soft.
Business Review January–September 2026
The Group’s net sales for the year were 6% above the comparison period with reported translation exchange rates. With comparable translation exchange rates, net sales were organically up by 8% from the comparison period.
North America
Sales in North America increased by 11% from the comparison period. With comparable translation exchange rates sales were up by 16%. Sales in the North American market remained strong in the third quarter, building on the solid performance in the first half of the year. Open-water replenishment sales remained on a good level, and deliveries of winter fishing load-in orders started well towards the end of the reporting period. Broad-based growth in the third quarter was further supported by a new third-party distribution partnership in Canada.
Europe
Sales in the European market decreased by 1% from the comparison period with both reporting and comparable translation exchange rates. Third-quarter sales remained under pressure due to adverse weather conditions and drought, which continued to weaken consumer demand in parts of continental Europe. Despite growth across several areas of the business, year-to-date sales declined slightly compared to the prior year, primarily due to weaker sales of brands more exposed to drought-affected markets.
Rest of the World
Sales in the rest of the world increased by 4% from the comparison period. With comparable translation exchange rates sales were up by 2%. Sales remained above the prior year level despite some softness in sales in the third quarter. In Asian markets, high fuel prices and overall economic uncertainty weighed on consumer demand. Latin American sales levelled off following a prolonged period of strong growth.
External net sales by area
Q3
Q3
Change
Comparable
FY
MEUR
2026
2025
%
change %
2025
North America
31.8
29.4
+8%
+7%
122.8
Europe
18.0
18.3
-2%
-2%
79.7
Rest of the World
6.6
7.1
-7%
-11%
25.0
Total
56.4
54.8
+3%
+2%
227.5
Q1-Q3
Q1-Q3
Change
Comparable
FY
MEUR
2026
2025
%
change %
2025
North America
109.1
98.4
+11%
+16%
122.8
Europe
62.3
62.8
-1%
-1%
79.7
Rest of the World
19.8
19.1
+4%
+2%
25.0
Total
191.2
180.3
+6%
+8%
227.5
Financial Results and Profitability
Comparable operating profit for January–September increased by 5.3 MEUR from 10.1 MEUR to 15.5 MEUR. Reported operating profit increased by 10.8 MEUR from the comparison period and the items affecting comparability had a positive impact of 6.0 MEUR (0.6) on reported operating profit of which 6.1 MEUR related to tariff refunds received in the US. Comparable operating profit margin for the January–September was 8.1% (5.6). The improved profitability was primarily driven by increased sales in the open water markets. Overall profitability also benefitted from slightly improved sales margin while continued cost discipline kept operating expenses close to the prior year level. Reported operating profit includes a negative 0.2 MEUR (positive 0.7) mark-to-market valuation of operative currency derivatives. Other items affecting comparability were 6.2 MEUR (negative 0.2). This amount primarily consists of refunds of the IEEPA tariffs in the US. Prior year’s other items include the disposal of real estate in Finland, as well as a non-cash currency translation loss relating to the closure of the Russian manufacturing operation.
Financial Position
Cash flow from operations improved for January–September and landed at 20.3 MEUR (4.4). Change in net working capital had a negative 4.5 MEUR (negative 8.5 MEUR) impact on cash flow. Excluding working capital impact, cash flow from operations improved from the previous year and was 24.8 MEUR (12.9). Strong cash flow reflected solid operating performance during the first nine months of the year, further supported by the IEEPA tariff refunds. At the end of the period inventory was 86.6 MEUR (85.2). Changes in foreign exchange rates increased inventory value by 1.6 MEUR. The change in obsolescence allowance decreased inventory value by 2.2 MEUR. The increase in the allowance reflects a more prudent approach to slow-moving inventory and ongoing efforts to ensure a healthy inventory composition going forward. The organic increase in inventory was EUR 2.0 MEUR, partly reflecting the build-up of new products in preparation for the 2027 summer fishing season. Net cash used in investing activities for January–September was 2.5 MEUR (1.4). Capital expenditure was 2.7 MEUR (2.7) and disposals 0.2 MEUR (1.3). Expenditure consisted mainly of maintenance of manufacturing capacity and investments in new products. Prior year disposals include proceeds from the sale of real estate in Finland. Liquidity position of the Group was good. Undrawn committed long-term credit facilities amounted to 36.1 MEUR. Commercial papers sold under the commercial paper program amounted to 14.0 MEUR (15.0) at the end of the reporting period. Gearing ratio decreased and equity-to-assets ratio increased from last year. On Q3/2026 testing date, the financial leverage ratio landed at 1.94. The Group is currently compliant with all financial covenants and expects to comply with future bank requirements as well. The Group’s liquidity position remains good, and cash and cash equivalents amounted to 16.0 MEUR at the end of the reporting period.
Key figures
Q3
Q3
Q1-Q3
Q1-Q3
FY
MEUR
2026
2025
2026
2025
2025
Cash flow from operations
3.7
-1.8
20.3
4.4
5.5
Inventory at the end of the period
86.6
85.2
86.6
85.2
84.4
Net cash used in investing activities
-0.9
-0.7
-2.5
-1.4
-2.7
Net interest-bearing debt at end of period
59.4
62.0
59.4
62.0
72.9
Gearing %
39.8%
42.1%
39.8%
42.1%
53.5%
Equity-to-assets ratio at end of period, %
53.0%
52.1%
53.0%
52.1%
49.3%
Short-term Outlook for 2026 (unchanged)
Rapala VMC expects 2026 full year comparable operating profit (excluding mark-to-market valuations of operative currency derivatives and other items affecting comparability) to be in the range of 12 to 14 MEUR (2025: 8.4 MEUR). Short-term risks and uncertainties and the seasonality of the business are described in more detail in the H1/2026 release and in the annual report 2025.
Accounting principles
The financial information presented in this business review is unaudited and the business review has not been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Unless otherwise stated, figures in brackets and references to the comparison period relate to the corresponding period of the previous year. The accounting principles adopted in the preparation of this report are consistent with those used in the preparation of the financial statements 2025.
Helsinki, October 29, 2026 Board of Directors of Rapala VMC Corporation
For further information, please contact: Cyrille Viellard, President and Chief Executive Officer, +358 9 7562 540 Miikka Tarna, Chief Financial Officer, +358 9 7562 540 Tuomo Leino, Investor Relations, +358 9 7562 540
Cyrille Viellard President and Chief Executive Officer
Additional Information For additional information, please contact: Tuomo Leino, Investor Relations (tel. +358 9 7562 540)
About Rapala VMC Corporation Rapala VMC Group is the world’s leading fishing tackle company with a largest distribution network in the industry. The Group is a global market leader in fishing lures, treble hooks and fishing related knives and tools. The main manufacturing facilities are in Finland, France, Estonia, and the UK. The Group’s brand portfolio includes leading brands in the industry such as Rapala, VMC, Sufix, 13Fishing as well as Okuma in Europe. The Group, with net sales of EUR 228 million in 2025, employs some 1 400 people in approximately 40 countries. Rapala VMC Corporation’s share is listed and traded on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange since 1998.
Vitry-le-François, France – October 29, 2026, 6:00 pm CET
Patrick Haffner brings more than 35 years of expertise to Haffner Energy’s technologies. A trailblazer in approaches now known as “human-in-the-loop”, he will help harness AI to transform the performance of Haffner Energy’s installations.
Haffner Energy is entering a new phase in its technology strategy, aimed at progressively expanding the use of artificial intelligence across the operation, control and optimisation of its technologies, with the involvement of Patrick Haffner.
Patrick Haffner will act as a consultant to Haffner Energy, working closely with the Company’s technical and operational teams.
The ambition is clear: harness AI to enhance the performance of Haffner Energy’s systems and make it a new driver of technological and industrial differentiation.
Patrick Haffner, a pioneer of modern AI
A graduate of École Polytechnique and Télécom Paris, with a PhD in signal processing, Patrick Haffner has been working on machine learning and neural networks since the late 1980s, long before the current AI boom. He played a direct role, alongside two of the three future recipients of the 2018 Turing Award, in research that helped lay the technological foundations of AI as we know it today.
At Bell Labs and later AT&T Labs in the United States, he was among the select group of modern AI pioneers who developed the first large-scale industrial applications of neural networks. He worked for many years alongside Yann LeCun, considered as one of the godfathers of AI. Patrick Haffner also collaborated with Yoshua Bengio, who received the Turing Award with Yann and is a pioneer of deep learning.
In 1998, Patrick Haffner co-authored with Yann LeCun, Léon Bottou and Yoshua Bengio the landmark paper on convolutional neural networks (CNNs), one of the foundational technologies of modern AI. Entitled Gradient-Based Learning Applied to Document Recognition, it was published in Proceedings of the IEEE.
From Research to the Large-Scale Industrial Deployment of Neural Networks
Patrick Haffner led the deployment of what is considered the first use of a neural network for an industrial automation task: the automatic recognition of amounts written on bank cheques, a technology deployed on a large scale in the United States from the late 1990s onwards.
In 1995, this achievement marked the first large-scale demonstration of the ability of neural networks — which would later become the driving force behind today’s artificial intelligence revolution — to move beyond the laboratory and perform a real-world industrial task. It was also an early example of a system in which AI could refer difficult tasks to human operators, following what is now known as a “human-in-the-loop” approach.
After more than three decades dedicated to AI and its practical applications, including at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he most recently held the position of Principal Applied Scientist, Patrick Haffner is now able to devote his expertise fully to Haffner Energy. He recently visited the company to meet its teams, with whom he will work closely to integrate artificial intelligence into Haffner Energy’s industrial technologies.
Keeping Humans at the Heart of an AI-Accelerated Learning Loop
It is this pioneering expertise in human-in-the-loop AI that Patrick Haffner, brother of Haffner Energy’s co-founders, will now bring to the operation of the Company’s industrial technologies, working alongside its teams.
The aim is not to replace operators with AI, but to significantly enhance their analytical capabilities while enabling AI to learn from human experience.
“Every hour, our thermolysis process generates thousands of data points that are already analysed using conventional AI. However, the most significant gains will come from our ability to integrate AI more closely with the experience of our operators — an interaction that conventional LLM-based models still struggle to capture effectively,” emphasised Philippe Haffner, co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Haffner Energy.
He added: “This is precisely where Patrick’s unique expertise in human-in-the-loop AI makes all the difference. By building on existing AI technologies while developing algorithms specifically tailored to our processes, capable of incorporating our operators’ actions, decisions and operational feedback, Patrick’s contribution will enable us to dramatically accelerate our learning curve.
Our objective is to translate these insights into improvements in equipment performance and reliability as quickly as possible, delivering two key benefits to our customers: increased availability and substantial savings in operating and maintenance costs.”
An industrial installation continuously generates vast amounts of data: temperatures, pressures, flow rates, compositions, biomass characteristics, operating parameters, equipment performance and the quality of the products obtained. Across a single installation, and subsequently an entire fleet, this quickly amounts to millions of data points and combinations of parameters that AI can analyse and compare.
AI can identify complex correlations and detect subtle early warning signals that are extremely difficult for human analysis to discern, potentially indicating a deviation or malfunction before it becomes apparent. Operators, in turn, contribute their knowledge of the process to interpret and assess this information and determine the appropriate course of action.
This approach will also make it possible to capture the experience of the most skilled operators and progressively make it available to others. By learning from situations encountered, how they were analysed and the decisions made by experts, AI will be able to make part of this accumulated expertise available through a genuine intelligent copilot. This will help less experienced operators understand situations, identify issues requiring their attention and make informed decisions, while retaining full control over those decisions.
The human-machine interface can thus progressively evolve from a conventional monitoring and control tool into a genuine intelligent operational copilot, drawing on installation data, the experience accumulated at Marolles and across the installed fleet, and the insights of the most experienced operators.
AI will therefore become not only a powerful accelerator of industrial learning and continuous improvement, but also a means of capturing and disseminating operational know-how much more rapidly.
This human-machine learning loop is expected to optimise operating parameters, detect anomalies earlier, anticipate certain maintenance requirements, reduce unplanned downtime and continuously improve equipment availability and performance, while lowering operating and maintenance costs.
The objective is therefore not simply to add general-purpose AI to existing systems, but to develop intelligence deeply embedded in the industrial process, drawing simultaneously on real-world equipment data, an understanding of the underlying physical processes and the experience of operators.
Harnessing Fleet-Wide Experience to Benefit Every Installation
AI should also significantly accelerate the feedback loop and continuous improvement of equipment throughout its operational life.
Haffner Energy’s technologies are designed and qualified to achieve their expected performance levels from the moment they are commissioned. However, as the installed fleet expands, the diversity of biomass feedstocks, operating conditions and situations encountered will considerably enrich the collective experience available.
Each installation will therefore be able to benefit not only from its own operating history but also from the insights gained from other installations and their operators.
An installation delivered today will thus continue to benefit in the future from improvements made possible by the experience accumulated across Haffner Energy’s entire fleet.
The combination of human-in-the-loop approaches, AI and fleet-wide operational data should enable Haffner Energy to transform operating experience into actionable knowledge and technological improvements much more rapidly.
Haffner Energy intends to make this combination of human expertise, industrial data and AI a new and lasting technological competitive advantage for the benefit of its customers.
Patrick Haffner comments:
“I have followed Haffner Energy’s development very closely for many years and have been a committed shareholder since 2017 through Haffner Participation. I am therefore particularly pleased to now be able to contribute directly to its development.
I fully share Haffner Energy’s vision and mission, firmly believing that decarbonization is a critical challenge for future generations. Putting my AI expertise to work for technologies that provide concrete solutions to this challenge gives special meaning to my commitment alongside Haffner Energy’s teams.”
AI Will Not Be Used in Safety-Critical Functions
The safety functions of the installations will continue to be managed by dedicated control systems operating independently of AI. AI will therefore not replace programmable logic controllers or programmed safety loops. However, the analysis of operational data and experience may help identify potential improvements to these systems, with any changes remaining subject to the oversight and approval of the engineering teams.
About Haffner Energy
Haffner Energy designs and supplies innovative solutions for the production of cost-competitive renewable fuels from biomass. Drawing on more than 33 years of experience in converting all types of biomass into valuable resources, the Company has developed proprietary thermolysis and gasification technologies enabling the production of renewable gas, hydrogen, renewable methanol, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Beyond supplying technologies, Haffner Energy supports its customers in developing industrial projects aimed at accelerating the decarbonization of the energy, industrial and transport sectors. Its solutions also contribute to the production of biogenic CO₂ and biocarbon (biochar), supporting the energy transition and the sustainable valorization of biomass.
Haffner Energy is listed on Euronext Growth (ISIN: FR0014007ND6 – Ticker: ALHAF).
Final positive readout for primary and several secondary endpoints presented by Federico Cappuzzo, MD, PhD, on October 25, 2026, at the Annual Meeting of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Madrid
12-month OS rate and median OS point in favour of combining Tedopi® with chemotherapy docetaxel or immunotherapy nivolumab
OSE Immunotherapeutics to host a KOL webcast on November 4, 2026
Nantes, France, October 29, 2026 – 6:00pm CET – OSE Immunotherapeutics SA (ISIN: FR0012127173; Mnemo: OSE), a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to developing first-in-class therapies in immuno-oncology and immuno-inflammation, today reported final positive results from the Combi-TED academic Phase 2 international clinical trial of Tedopi® after an oral presentation at the ESMO 2026 Annual Meeting. The study was sponsored by FoRT and evaluated Tedopi® (OSE2101), in combination with either chemotherapy or anti-PD1, as a 2nd line treatment in 106 patients with metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
Federico Cappuzzo, MD, PhD, Director of Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute Regina Elena (Rome, Italy) and Lead Investigator of the trial, commented: “I am very excited with the results of the Combi-TED phase 2 study, in which Italy, France and Spain participated actively. The overall survival observed when combining Tedopi® with docetaxel or nivolumab is a strong signal suggesting that outperforming docetaxel in this hard-to-treat population, with an acceptable safety profile, may finally be achieved.We are now eager to see what Tedopi® will do as a monotherapy versus docetaxel in the ongoing ARTEMIA phase 3 trial.”
Combi-TED is an open label, randomized, three-arm Phase 2 study evaluating Tedopi® in combination with docetaxel (n = 36) or the anti-PD1 immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab (Opdivo®; n = 35), or docetaxel alone (reference arm; n = 35) as second-line treatment in 106 HLA-A2 positive patients with metastatic NSCLC and no evidence of EGFR mutations or ALK or ROS1 rearrangement, after first-line chemo-immunotherapy.
In each study arm, patients were treated every 3 weeks for up to 6 cycles. Docetaxel was dosed at 60mg/m² when combined with Tedopi® and 75mg/m² in the reference arm. From cycle 7 onward, Tedopi® was administered every 6 weeks until 12 months, then every 12 weeks. Nivolumab continued every 3 weeks in the combination arm with Tedopi®. Treatment continued according to protocol until progression, unacceptable toxicity, patient refusal or a maximum of 6 cycles for docetaxel alone.
The primary endpoint was 1-year Overall Survival (OS) rate. As per protocol, each study arm was tested against a predefined 20% survival benchmark using a one-sided exact binomial test at a 5% significance level. The P values therefore refer to comparisons against the 20% benchmark, rather than direct comparisons between treatment arms. Secondary endpoints included median OS, Progression-Free Survival (PFS), Objective Response Rate (ORR) and safety. The trial was conducted in 19 sites in France, Italy and Spain. (NCT04884282)
As reported on October 19, the primary endpoint was met and results showed a statistically significant 1-year OS rate for both combinations of Tedopi® with docetaxel (OS = 47%; n = 17/36 subjects; 90% CI 33-62; p < 0.001) and Tedopi® with nivolumab (OS = 46%; n = 16/35 subjects; 90% CI 31-61; p < 0.001) but not for docetaxel alone (OS = 29%; n = 10/35 subjects; 90% CI 16-44; p = 0.15).1
In exploratory Phase 2 studies with limited sample size, Bayesian analyses can be used as decision-support tools, with Go/No-Go criteria defined using different levels of stringency. In Combi-TED, a particularly challenging threshold of 95% was selected to classify a combination as “promising” (in order to mimic the p value of 5% of frequentist analysis) for initiating a Phase 3 study. Bayesian analyses suggest a posterior probability of 94.6% and 92.8% of improved 1-year OS versus docetaxel alone for Tedopi® combined with docetaxel and nivolumab, respectively. Both analyses clearly favored combinations with Tedopi®, and although neither reached the predefined 95% threshold, both were very close to this highly demanding benchmark.
Median OS reached 11.9 months (90% CI 8.9-15.3) for Tedopi® + docetaxel, 11.3 months (90% CI 6.1-13.3) for Tedopi® + nivolumab and 6.4 months (90% CI 5.2-9.0) for docetaxel alone.
Median PFS reached 4.8 months (90% CI 2.4-5.7) for Tedopi® + docetaxel, 2.7 months (90% CI 2.1-4.1) for Tedopi® + nivolumab and 2.3 months (90% CI 1.9-4.1) for docetaxel alone.
ORR was 20% for Tedopi® + docetaxel and 10% for docetaxel alone. No responses were reported for the combination with nivolumab. Treatment-related adverse events occurred in 89% (Tedopi® + docetaxel), 82% (Tedopi® + nivolumab), and 79% (docetaxel alone) of patients. Drug-related serious adverse events were reported in 17% (Tedopi® + docetaxel), 24% (Tedopi® + nivolumab), and 17% (docetaxel alone) of patients. No unexpected safety signals were observed.
OSE will be hosting a KOL webcast on November 4, 2026, to discuss these results and better understand what could Tedopi® bring to NSCLC patients having progressed after a 1st line chemo-immunotherapy in the context of a high medical need, with international experts Stephen Liu, MD (MedStar Georgetown University Hospital) and Federico Cappuzzo, MD, PhD (National Cancer Institute Regina Elena, Rome).
“Combi-TED successfully achieved its predefined primary endpoint in both experimental arms, demonstrating 12-month overall survival rates significantly above the 20% threshold. The complementary exploratory Bayesian analysis provides a positive quantitative assessment of the chances of achieving a survival benefit versus the control arm in future studies”, commented Silvia Comis, MD, Chief Clinical and Medical Research Officer. “These data, together with those presented at ASCO in 2025 and 2026, suggest that Tedopi® may be used in combination with various chemotherapies (such as docetaxel, 5-FU, irinotecan, oxaliplatin) and with anti-PD1/anti-PDL1 agents, leading to increased efficacy without compromising patient safety. Tedopi® may therefore become a key partner for many other compounds, such as ADCs, TKIs or bispecific antibodies, across various tumour types and lines of treatment.”
KOL Webcast on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 5pm CET / 11am ET
ABOUT OSE IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS OSE Immunotherapeutics is a biotech company dedicated to developing first-in-class assets in immuno-oncology (IO) and immuno-inflammation (I&I) that address the unmet patient needs of today and tomorrow. We partner with leading academic institutions and biopharmaceutical companies in our efforts to develop and bring to the market transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. OSE Immunotherapeutics is based between Nantes and Paris and is listed on Euronext. Additional information about OSE Immunotherapeutics assets is available on the Company’s website: www.ose-immuno.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
ABOUT FORT FoRT (Fondazione Ricerca Traslazionale) aims to support oncology research by optimizing available treatments and striving to improve patient life expectancy. Numerous anti-cancer drugs are available in oncology; unfortunately, only a few patients benefit from these treatments, while many experience their side effects. Translational research makes it possible to identify which patients will benefit from a treatment and which will not. Translational research also helps determine the prognostic value of various biological factors, allowing physicians to better predict the progression of the disease. FoRT’s activities include promoting clinical and preclinical studies, supporting scientific initiatives, and disseminating and publishing the resulting scientific data. Furthermore, FoRT seeks to provide concrete assistance to patients in navigating the management of their disease and accessing the best available therapeutic options. More information on www.fondazionefort.org.
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1 P values slightly differ from the initial abstract as reported on October 19, 2026, as data were still preliminary at time of submission. Results are now final. The difference is marginal and does not modify the statistical analysis.
Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTC: FAGI): Its Subsidiary Aquaox Pure Solutions Attracts New Business as Major Consumer Cleaning Brands Turn to HOCl
Oldsmar, FL, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTC: FAGI) is highlighting the importance of label-specific review in commercial disinfectant purchasing, with a focus on helping buyers evaluate product claims, use directions and regulatory documentation before relying on disinfectant representations.
“We are seeing a significant shift in the HOCl market. Major, well-established consumer cleaning brands are recognizing the opportunity and expanding their product portfolios into HOCl. More importantly, that interest is translating into real business for our company as these brands look to us for manufacturing expertise, production capacity, and the ability to bring high-quality, compliant products to market. We believe this is just the beginning of a much larger movement toward HOCl-based cleaning and disinfecting solutions.”— William F. Heneghan, COO
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen Guidance and Status for Antimicrobial Pesticides explains EPA’s voluntary, two-stage process for certain EPA-registered disinfectant products to make limited off-label emerging viral pathogen claims after EPA review and under specified conditions. The guidance reinforces a central point for commercial purchasing teams: disinfectant claims must be tied to the specific product and applicable regulatory framework, not assumed from a broad product category.
For facility managers, distributors, procurement teams and other commercial buyers, the practical takeaway is straightforward: disinfectant claims are not generic marketing copy. Buyers should request and review the exact EPA-approved label for the product being considered, then confirm that the label supports the intended use before relying on organism, surface, setting, concentration or contact-time claims.
Key label elements for buyers to review include:
the organisms or organism categories named on the label;
the required concentration or product preparation instructions;
the contact time or dwell time required for the stated claim;
the surfaces, settings and use sites covered by the label;
any pre-cleaning, application, rinsing, storage or safety directions; and
whether any emerging viral pathogen claim has been accepted under EPA’s applicable process for that product.
EPA’s broader Antimicrobial Policy and Guidance Documents page provides additional policy resources related to antimicrobial products, including efficacy requirements, label guidance and emerging-pathogen implementation materials. EPA’s background page on drinking water requirements under FIFRA and SDWA further explains, in relevant water-treatment contexts, that FIFRA registration and approved labeling determine where and how pesticide products can be used.
Pure AquaOx, a Full Alliance Group division, identifies disinfectants as a product category on its website and specifically names AQUAOX Disinfectant 525. Commercial customers can request product and purchasing information through PureAquaOx.com.
Full Alliance Group is emphasizing that product descriptions and uses should follow the specific product’s approved label. This announcement does not state an EPA registration number, approved organism claims, required concentration, contact time or emerging viral pathogen status for AQUAOX Disinfectant 525; those details must come from the applicable approved label and related product documentation reviewed for the intended use.
A label-specific approach benefits both buyers and suppliers. Buyers gain a clearer basis for comparing products, training staff and documenting procurement decisions, while suppliers can support responsible commercialization by providing appropriate label information and avoiding unsupported claims about organisms, surfaces, use sites, concentrations or contact times.
For commercial buyers evaluating disinfectant products, Full Alliance Group’s message is clear: the product label matters. Buyers should request the applicable approved label, compare it to the intended use case and confirm that all directions can be followed in the actual operating environment.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This material may contain forward-looking statements concerning Full Alliance Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, brands, products, and business initiatives. These statements include expectations regarding business development, product launches, manufacturing capacity, sales, revenue, profitability, financing, acquisitions, partnerships, technology development, regulatory approvals, and anticipated milestones. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all such statements contain these words.
Forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date made and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Relevant risks include the availability and cost of capital; dilution from future financing; the ability to execute business plans and integrate acquisitions; customer demand and market acceptance; competition; manufacturing, supply-chain, and distribution constraints; product quality and liability; regulatory requirements affecting supplements, wellness products, HOCl products, payments, digital assets, and securities activities; reliance on third-party providers; cybersecurity and data privacy; and general economic conditions.
About Full Alliance Group, Inc.
Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTC: FAGI) is a diversified, publicly traded holding company focused on building, acquiring, and scaling businesses across specialty manufacturing, consumer products, health and wellness, healthcare innovation, financial technology, and digital commerce.
The Company’s manufacturing operations include Pure Solutions, Inc., an established contract manufacturer specializing in nutritional supplements, wellness products, custom formulations, and private-label production, and Aquaox Pure Solutions, LLC, a majority-owned manufacturer specializing in advanced hypochlorous acid (HOCl) solutions utilizing nanobubble technology. These operations serve a growing customer base that includes consumer brands, distributors, and businesses seeking innovative products and scalable manufacturing solutions.
Full Alliance Group’s health and wellness portfolio includes DynaMAXX International, Dynamaxx Health, Pure Factors, and JusSpray, encompassing consumer wellness products, nutritional supplements, personal care, and developing peptide-focused health initiatives.
Through its majority-owned Qubee Hive Holdings, Inc., the Company is developing the YAHBEE ecosystem, an integrated digital commerce and financial technology platform designed to bring together YAHBEE Wallet, YAHBEE Pay merchant services, YAHIVE affiliate marketing, YBEE rewards, and YAHBEE Media. The platform is designed to connect consumers, merchants, and businesses through payments, rewards, commerce, and community-driven distribution.
Full Alliance Group’s strategy centers on leveraging its manufacturing capabilities, proprietary brands, technology platforms, and distribution relationships to create complementary revenue streams, expand market opportunities, and deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value.
**Company-Sponsored Information and Securities Disclaimer** This material is company-sponsored information provided by Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTC: FAGI) for general informational purposes. It reflects the Company’s perspective and is not independent investment research. It does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, an offer to sell securities, or a solicitation to purchase securities. Any securities offering, if undertaken, will be conducted through appropriate offering documents and in accordance with applicable securities laws. **Forward-Looking Statements** This material may contain forward-looking statements concerning Full Alliance Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, brands, products, and business initiatives. These statements include expectations regarding business development, product launches, manufacturing capacity, sales, revenue, profitability, financing, acquisitions, partnerships, technology development, regulatory approvals, and anticipated milestones. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, although not all such statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date made and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Relevant risks include the availability and cost of capital; dilution from future financing; the ability to execute business plans and integrate acquisitions; customer demand and market acceptance; competition; manufacturing, supply-chain, and distribution constraints; product quality and liability; regulatory requirements affecting supplements, wellness products, HOCl products, payments, digital assets, and securities activities; reliance on third-party providers; cybersecurity and data privacy; and general economic conditions.
Keynote Speech by Mr Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the HKSAR
Mr Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivers the opening keynote speech, noting that Hong Kong has introduced its first-ever Five-Year Plan and is establishing a green, low-carbon hydrogen standards and certification framework aligned with standards in the Chinese Mainland and internationally.
Keynote Speech by Madam Li Yalan, Second Vice President of the IGU
Madam Li Yalan, Second Vice President of the IGU, delivers a keynote speech outlining the current landscape and strategic development priorities of China’s energy sector.
Keynote Speech by Mr Boris Chan, Managing Director at DBS Bank
Mr Boris Chan, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Banking Group of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, highlights that global gas demand has reached a record high, and that Asia needs to strike a balance between energy security, affordability and decarbonisation.
Panel Discussions at “Empowering a Sustainable Future” Summit
During the Summit’s panel discussion sessions, representatives from international energy organisations, energy companies, financial institutions, and academic institutions engaged in insightful dialogue, sharing forward-looking perspectives on topics including natural gas development, energy evolution, and green finance.
IGU Delegates Visit Towngas Hydrogen Energy Pilot Project
IGU representatives visited Towngas’s hydrogen energy pilot projects to gain firsthand insight into Hong Kong’s latest advancements in green energy applications.
Summit Delegates on Victoria Harbour Night Cruise
Towngas also arranged a night cruise on Victoria Harbour, allowing guests from around the world to experience the charm of this international metropolis.
HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Empowering a Sustainable Future” Summit, co-hosted by The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and the International Gas Union (IGU), was successfully held today. Approximately 500 energy enterprise representatives, governmental officials, and scholars from around 70 countries and regions attended the Summit, discussing topics covering energy security, the green and low-carbon transition, and green finance. Over 1,000 people participated in the Summit both online and offline.
IGU is the world’s most influential and authoritative international non-profit membership organisation of the global Gas industry, with members accounting for over 90% of the global Gas market. Amid a backdrop of geopolitical risks and energy price volatility, advancing the green transition while ensuring a stable and secure energy supply remains a shared challenge for the international energy industry.
Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee (right), Managing Director of Towngas, Mr Andrea Stegher (left), the President of the IGU, and Mr Tse Chin-wan (centre), Secretary for Environment and Ecology, attend the “Empowering a Sustainable Future” Summit, where they explored energy transformation and sustainable development pathways with energy industry leaders.
Mr Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, said in his keynote speech at the opening: “The HKSAR Government has formulated its first Five-Year Plan, which is our comprehensive roadmap for the future. Hong Kong is establishing green and low-carbon hydrogen standards and certification systems that align with both the Chinese mainland and international norms. We are also working on greening our port and developing sustainable aviation fuel, and are determined to bring the city through the green transformation.”
Mr Andrea Stegher, President of the IGU, also echoed the core value of Gas in global development in his welcoming speech: “Sustainability, in the industry we represent, the Gas industry, means a fundamental role in sustaining and empowering human progress and global growth, as Gas is essential as an energy source, but also as a fundamental feedstock for fertilisers and for medicines, which are the two pillars of our civilisation today.” Therefore, in these complex times, it is crucial to reflect on what sustainability really means.
Speaking of the future paths of energy evolution, Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Managing Director of Towngas, emphasised the synergy between traditional and emerging energy sources in his opening remarks: “Natural gas and renewables will be in partnership. Renewables provide incremental clean energy while natural gas ensures the stability of that expansion, jointly meeting surging demand while reducing emissions.”
Mr Peter Wong Wai-yee, Towngas Managing Director, says natural gas will complement renewable energy sources, meeting energy demand while effectively reducing emissions.
The Summit featured four keynote speeches and panel discussions, bringing together representatives from international energy organisations, energy companies, financial institutions and academic institutions from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and across the globe to exchange views and share forward-looking insights.
The first panel discussion featured in-depth discussions on the current state and future development of the natural gas industry. The speakers focused on the Asia-Pacific region’s role as the engine of global natural gas growth, exploring three key priorities—diversification, flexibility, and collaboration in energy supply security—as well as long-term supply security. They concluded that “reliability and collaboration” will define the industry’s direction over the next decade.
The second panel discussion focused on the development opportunities for the Chinese mainland’s natural gas market under the dual carbon goals, as well as the green and low-carbon evolution pathways of the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. Panellists provided an in-depth analysis of the current state of the natural gas industry and the challenges it faces. In light of the increasingly complex international environment, they recommended further diversifying sources of natural gas imports and optimising supply chain arrangements to mitigate the risk of supply disruptions arising from geopolitical risks.
The third panel discussion in the afternoon discussed strategic directions for Asia’s energy development. Panellists from Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia exchanged views on their respective low-carbon transition pathways, suggesting leveraging existing gas pipeline infrastructure to avoid further large-scale investments, thereby reducing costs and shortening decarbonisation timelines. They also advocated for regional harmonisation of certification standards and financing cooperation mechanisms.
The fourth panel discussion focused on the financing of energy evolution. The panellists pointed out that energy security, energy affordability, and decarbonisation goals must advance in parallel, while the core bottleneck for evolution projects lies in their investability. Therefore, bankable projects are needed to support them in attracting capital investment and driving the energy evolution process.
Prior to the Summit, Towngas hosted the IGU Council Meeting in Hong Kong and organised site visits for delegates to its hydrogen pilot project at a padel court in Sai Kung and Hong Kong’s first hydrogen-powered EV charging system for a commercial building. The visits provided delegates with first-hand insight into the latest progress of green energy applications in Hong Kong.
Mr Andrea Stegher, President of the IGU, emphasises that for the natural gas industry, sustainability means playing a fundamental role in sustaining and empowering human progress and global growth.
In addition, Towngas curated a series of cultural tours for guests, including visits to Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai, heritage sites in Central and Sheung Wan districts, and Victoria Peak, offering them an opportunity to experience Hong Kong’s rich historical heritage and cultural landscape. Towngas also arranged a Victoria Harbour night cruise, allowing guests to experience the unique charm of this dynamic international metropolis.
As the IGU’s corporate member representing Hong Kong, Towngas has long been actively involved in the organisation’s various international activities. Following its hosting of the Council Meeting and Summit in Hong Kong, Towngas will continue to support IGU’s future events around the world, including the 30th World Gas Conference (WGC2028) to be held in London in 2028. Through these engagements, Towngas aims to further promote international exchange and collaboration while sharing with the global community the country’s development achievements and Hong Kong’s unique story.
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CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today launched Dead Party, a cooperative party-action game developed by Radiation Blue and published by Snail Games USA, now available on Steam.
Dead Party challenges groups of up to four players to work together against waves of the undead, combining strategic base defense and tactical decision-making with fast-paced, music-driven combat. Built around teamwork, coordination, experimentation, and replayable encounters, the game delivers a shared social gaming experience with arcade-style action. Timed to coincide with Halloween, the launch aims to attract additional seasonal flow while adding a distinctive multiplayer title to Snail Games USA’s growing portfolio of interactive entertainment properties.
Dead Party Gameplay Highlights
Four-player cooperative gameplay: Players team up to defend their positions, coordinate strategies, and survive increasingly dangerous zombie encounters.
Strategic base defense: Resource gathering, barricade construction, and trap placement let players adapt their defenses to evolving threats.
Music-driven combat: Guitar-based abilities and music-themed mechanics introduce an unconventional twist to zombie combat.
Multiple gameplay modes: Story Mode and a customizable Arcade Mode offer different ways to experience the game and return to its challenges.
Built for sharing: Cooperative mechanics and unpredictable encounters create opportunities for shared experiences, community participation, and creator-led discovery.
This release builds on Snail Games’ track record with cooperative and social multiplayer titles, including West Hunt, which sold over 100,000 units before its 1.0 launch and currently holds a “Very Positive” rating across more than 1,500 Steam reviews. These games offer a complementary approach to audience engagement, with shared challenges and memorable player interactions supporting community development and streaming visibility. With accessible mechanics and distinctive gameplay systems designed to bring friends together, Dead Party adds to that lineup as Snail Games USA continues to expand across genres and strengthen its publishing portfolio through differentiated gaming experiences.
About Snail, Inc. Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/.
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Investor Contact: John Yi and Steven Shinmachi Gateway Group, Inc. 949-574-3860 SNAL@gateway-grp.com
Ipsos appoints Mitch Barns as Chairman and CEO, Americas
Paris, 29 October 2026 – Ipsos today announces the appointment of Mitch Barns as Chairman and CEO, Americas, effective November 2nd, 2026. In this role, Mitch will serve as CEO of Ipsos in the US and oversee Ipsos’ activities across Canada and the Latin America region.
Reporting to Kelly Beaver, CEO of Ipsos, Mitch will join the Executive Management Committee.
A highly respected leader in the insights and analytics industry, Mitch Barns brings a wealth of global experience and a strong forward-looking vision to Ipsos.
Mitch served as Global CEO of Nielsen from 2014 to 2018. During his tenure, he guided the company – then a $6B+ business operating in over 100 countries with more than 40,000 employees – through a period of significant strategic reshaping. He drove extensive M&A and investments to attract top digital and tech talent, securing the business for future growth.
Prior to his role as CEO, Mitch served as President of Nielsen’s U.S. Media, and before that, as President of its Greater China businesses, as well as global businesses focused on advanced analytics and new product innovation. He began his career spending 12 years at Procter & Gamble in various marketing research and brand management roles.
Following his tenure at Nielsen, Mitch was CEO of The Opus Group from 2021 to 2024, steering the business through a successful post-pandemic expansion. He also has served on the boards of several innovative insights and analytics firms and as an advisor to private equity investors in the data, analytics, and technology space. This strong focus on next-generation solutions perfectly positions him to drive Ipsos’ growth in the Americas.
Kelly Beaver, Chief Executive Officer of Ipsos, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Mitch to Ipsos. As the Americas are a critical region for Ipsos, his unparalleled track record at the highest levels of our industry, combined with his recent experience on the boards of innovative data and technology firms, makes him the ideal leader to execute our growth strategy. I would also like to warmly thank Mary Ann Packo for her dedication to our business in North America. As she prepares to leave Ipsos at the end of November, Mary Ann will work alongside Mitch to ensure a seamless handover. We wish her all the very best in her next chapter.“
Mitch Barns added: “It is a time for reinvention in the industry, and Ipsos is well-positioned to lead with its wealth of talent, strong portfolio of capabilities, and global reach. I am thrilled to join at such a pivotal time, and I look forward to partnering with Kelly Beaver and the talented Ipsos teams across North and Latin America in service of our clients.“
Mitch Barns is a graduate of Miami University in Ohio and the Stanford Executive Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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FORVIA, a global automotive supplier, and Raiqon GmbH, a specialist in scalable AI solutions for regulated engineering environments, have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the use of artificial intelligence in automotive engineering.
This Collaboration accelerates the Requirements Engineering process through the use of artificial intelligence
The jointly developed solution automates the analysis, assessment and processing of technical requirements, boosting productivity and development speed.
Integrated into FORVIA’s existing IBM DOORS environment, the platform enhances efficiency without disrupting established workflows.
The partnership focuses on applying AI to Requirements Engineering, a critical step in product development involving the definition, analysis and management of technical requirements of a specific product. Depending on product complexity, development projects can involve up to 15,000 individual requirements.
Built on Raiqon’s multi-agent AI platform and deployed within FORVIA’s secure IT environment, the solution integrates data from multiple engineering applications and is being adapted to the specific needs of FORVIA HELLA and Faurecia Clarion Electronics. The platform automates key activities across the development process, including requirement analysis, identification of similarities, reuse of previous assessments, detection of inconsistencies and automatic creation of missing links. By reducing manual effort, engineers can focus on new requirements while significantly increasing productivity.
” Artificial Intelligence is becoming a key enabler of innovation and competitiveness in the automotive industry. Through our partnership with Raiqon, and as part of our IGNITE transformation journey,we are accelerating the digital transformation of our engineering processes, empowering our teams to work more efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. This collaboration demonstrates FORVIA’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver faster innovation and greater value to our customers.” saidMartin Fischer, CEO of FORVIA.
“AI-based automation of Requirements Engineering is a key element in becoming faster and more efficient, and thereby further enhancing our competitiveness. Together with Raiqon, we have built a solution tailored to our needs that integrates directly into our existing IBM DOORS environment and enables our teams to handle a significantly higher volume of requirements,” said Joerg Weisgerber, Managing Director Electronics at FORVIA HELLA.
“The automotive industry is facing increasing international pressure to accelerate development cycles, improve economic efficiency and manage growing complexity at the same time. The rapid and effective introduction of AI into engineering processes is one of the key levers for remaining competitive in the future. Our shared goal is to sustainably improve the efficiency and quality of engineering processes and support FORVIA in strengthening its leadership position in the automotive industry,”said Szabi Koppany, CEO of Raiqon.
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FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide. In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index. FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com
