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Independent Nielsen study confirms in-game exposure drove statistically significant lifts in brand awareness, consideration, and recommendation, moving the program from a single test to a standing, cross-platform presence on Fortnite and Roblox

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Super League Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLE) (“Super League”), a play-first advertising and audience intelligence company, working alongside Panda Express’s Media AOR, The Many, has helped Panda Express evolve a short-term gaming test into an always-on presence across Fortnite and Roblox. The multi-phase program meets the brand’s next-generation target of 18-to-34-year-olds inside gaming platforms that reach an estimated 220 million monthly active players globally, combined. Over 18 months of continuous projects, strong results justified scaling the initiative, turning it into a standing platform that Panda Express controls.

“The brands that treat gaming like a media buy get a flight that runs and ends. We push our partners toward something different and give them a reason for fans to come back between campaigns, not just during them,” added Rhiannon Apple, EVP, Super League. “The past 18 months offer third-party proof that in-game exposure moves real brand metrics.”

Proving the Concept

The program began in the second half of 2025, when Panda Express launched inside Fortnite and Roblox. Early activations centered around major cultural moments, including a festive Lunar New Year celebration featuring the brand mascot, Pei Pei. Players were invited to sample virtual menu favorites like Honey Walnut Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken, and The Original Orange Chicken within custom game environments.

Player reactions were overwhelmingly positive, as gamers praised the seamless integration and interactive mini-games that felt native to the player experience rather than like intrusive advertising. This enthusiastic feedback shaped every phase that followed.

The results validated the strategy of returning to immersive platforms. On Roblox, analysis comparing exposed players to control groups showed that players who recalled the activation were more likely to consider Panda Express for near-term purchase and significantly more likely to recommend the brand to friends, signaling meaningful mid- and lower-funnel lift. On Fortnite, in-game survey results showed strong awareness and positive brand perception among exposed players, reinforcing gameplay as a high-performing environment for engaging Gen Z.

“Repeat investment only happens when the results are there,” said Rhiannon Apple, EVP, Client Strategy at Super League. “The brand lift data, combined with authentic player enthusiasm, made it clear this was a program worth re-activating. Together with Panda Express and The Many, we’re continuing to prove that play can be a measurable, repeatable growth strategy for brands.”

Proving the Impact

Expanding upon the learnings, the initiative transitioned into custom integrations throughout early 2026, incorporating cinematic scenes within Fortnite and a pop-up Roblox obstacle course. This phase focused on measuring brand-specific KPIs and achieving meaningful reach.

The same Nielsen study also validated that virtual environments drive core commercial metrics, with all key variances reaching statistical significance at a 90% confidence threshold.

• In-game exposure produced a 3 percentage point uplift in overall Brand Awareness.
• Interactive mechanics successfully nurtured audiences throughout the funnel, resulting in a 3 percentage point lift in both Brand Consideration (67% compared to 64%) and Brand Recommendation (64% compared to 61%).
• Exposed players demonstrated markedly higher ad and transaction recall relative to the unexposed baseline:
  • Overall brand recognition held exceptionally firm across both platform communities, cementing Panda Express’s market position among young consumers.
  • Virtual placement boosted overall campaign recall by 9 percentage points compared to unexposed audiences.
  • When surveyed regarding recent dining choices across competitive quick-service options:
    • Exposed gamers reflected a 5% increase in near-term restaurant visits versus the control group.
    • Engaging virtual narrative elements and reward touchpoints effectively linked digital engagement to real-world store purchases.
  • When evaluating likelihood of near-term visits: Campaign participation created a 5-percentage-point shift toward high purchase intent over a 30-day window.
    • Native virtual touchpoints and menu features (including Hot Orange Chicken) systematically converted casual play into active purchasing consideration.

Scaling Into an Always-On Ecosystem

With the concept and the impact both proven, the second half of 2026 marks the program’s evolution from campaign to marketing platform. Rather than running another flight, Panda Express now maintains a standing, cross-platform presence:

On Fortnite:

• Three additional map integrations, each matched to a limited-time menu item
• Persistent in-game billboards running the full six-month flight, keeping the brand present between activations

On Roblox:

• The Panda Express Obby relaunched as a standalone, always-on destination rather than a campaign-length experience
• Six monthly content updates including new NPCs, seasonal courses, and menu tie-ins to keep the world current

Industry Recognition

The program’s innovation has been recognized externally. The Panda Express x Super League gaming integration, “Leveling Up,” won a 2025 Planning & Buying Award in the New / Emerging / Experimental Media category, recognizing first-to-market media developed by The Many for Panda Express. That campaign brought back Hot Orange Chicken for a limited time, integrating it directly into Fortnite and Roblox gameplay through in-game billboard teasers and 3D Pei Pei characters, driving 16% engagement rates in Roblox and 537,000 engagements in Fortnite, alongside 450,000 total engagements and 265,000 cutscene views that ran without interrupting gameplay. Additionally, the Lunar New Year program for 2026 has been named a finalist for OMMA 2026 Gaming.

The Discipline of the Approach

Across 18 months of deliberate testing and execution, from initial Hot Orange Chicken promotion to high-impact custom maps, each phase was designed to answer a specific question before scaling: could in-game menu integrations engage this audience? Did that engagement translate into measurable brand lift? Could the result be sustained as a standing platform rather than a recurring cost?

The answers were a resounding yes.

About Super League

Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) connects brands with the 3.5 billion-person global gaming population through advertising and branded content programs across gaming and digital media platforms. The Company generates revenue by delivering these programs through proprietary interactive formats, creator content, immersive experiences, data-driven insights, and strategic campaign services designed to improve marketing performance. By translating player behavior into actionable intelligence, Super League serves as a trusted partner helping brands reach and influence consumers who play video games. With a deep understanding of this highly engaged yet under-monetized audience, Super League is positioned to capture an increasing share of brand advertising spend as the market continues to expand.

About Panda Express

Panda Express is the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in the United States, founded in 1983 by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng. Known for pioneering iconic dishes like The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning favorites such as Honey Walnut Shrimp and Kung Pao Chicken, Panda Express continues to inspire better lives through food, culture, and community. With more than 2,500 locations nationwide and a growing international presence, Panda Express brings American Chinese cuisine to generations of fans around the world.

Through Panda Cares®, the company’s philanthropic arm, Panda Express has raised more than $415 million to support education, health, and disaster relief efforts, positively impacting millions of lives since 1999. For more information, visit pandaexpress.com or follow Panda Express on social media.

About The Many

The Many is an independent full-service advertising agency, serving as Media AOR for Panda Express, based in Los Angeles that specializes in harnessing audience participation. They believe the most valuable brands of the future will be built by their most active participants—not passive audiences. A three-time AdAge Small Agency of the Year winner and holder of three world records, they steward more than $100M in paid media and have been creatively awarded at Cannes, D&AD, One Show, and beyond. Operating within The Many Group’s borderless ecosystem, the agency delivers both project-based and AOR partnerships. The Many doesn’t do passive. They don’t lead with process; they lead with participation. www.themany.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “continue,” “could,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “potential,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar references to future periods, or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Super League’s expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, these are based only on Super League’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, these are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Super League’s control. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in any forward-looking statements. Neither Super League nor any other person assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Please review other risks and uncertainties described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Super League’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports filed by Super League with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations Contact:
Allan Rosenthal
Intelligent IR ATX
abrosey@intelligentiratx.com

Multitude AG: Jorma Jokela, Receipt of a share-based incentive; Transaction linked to the exercise of share option programmes

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them,
05. Oct 2026 / 16:30 CET/CEST, transmitted by GlobeNewswire.

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1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated

a) Name

Title
First name	Jorma
Last name	Jokela

2. Reason for the notification

a) Position / status

Member of the administrative or supervisory body

b) Initial notification

3. Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor

a) Name

Multitude AG

b) LEI

74370078YLPFWHE33716

4. Details of the transaction(s)

a) Description of the financial instrument

Type	Share
ISIN	CH1398992755

b) Nature of the transaction

Receipt of a share-based incentive; Transaction linked to the exercise of share option programmes

c) Price(s) and volume(s)

Price(s)	Volume(s)
5.9118 EUR	17,108.7492 EUR

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Price	Aggregated volume
5.9118 EUR	17,108.7492 EUR

e) Date of the transaction (CET/CEST)

02.10.2026

f) Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnera today announced the successful installation and commissioning of a new blown film production line at its Dombühl manufacturing site, marking a significant investment in the company’s European manufacturing network and reinforcing its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

The project marks a major milestone in the ongoing modernization of the Dombühl facility, integrating advanced blown film technology with significant infrastructure and production enhancements to create a flexible manufacturing platform capable of meeting evolving market demands.

The new five-layer blown film line expands Magnera’s capabilities in lightweight films and elastic films for personal care and healthcare applications. The new line enhances manufacturing flexibility, improves process efficiency, and supports the continued development of innovative film solutions across key end-use markets. For customers, the new platform provides the ability to tailor film structures to specific application requirements. Its advanced five-layer architecture enables optimization of surface characteristics, bonding performance, and tactile properties, while also providing customizable high-performance elastic functionality.

“This investment reflects Magnera’s commitment to strengthening our manufacturing capabilities and delivering high-quality material solutions to customers around the world,” said Tarun Manroa, Chief Operating Officer of Magnera. “The new Dombühl platform enhances our ability to innovate, respond to changing market requirements, and support future growth while reinforcing the long-term competitiveness of the site. Importantly, it gives customers access to a highly flexible development platform that can support customized structures, accelerate product trials, and help optimize performance across a range of applications.”

Commissioning activities began in August 2026, and the line is currently progressing through product verification and qualification. Commercial production is expected to begin in October 2026.

Magnera recently showcased the new Dombühl film platform at the European nonwoven association’s (EDANA) annual Outlook Conference, which generated strong customer interest. The launch reinforced demand for innovative film solutions and highlighted the strategic importance of expanding Magnera’s film manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

“This achievement is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of the teams involved throughout planning, construction, installation, and commissioning,” added Manroa. “Their efforts have established a modern production platform that will support our customers and drive growth for years to come.”

About Magnera

Magnera Corporation (NYSE: MAGN) serves 1,000+ customers worldwide, offering a wide range of material solutions, including components for absorbent hygiene products, protective apparel, wipes, specialty building and construction products, and products serving the food and beverage industry. Operating across 44 global facilities, Magnera is supported by over 8,000+ employees. Magnera’s purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the Company has delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, we have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. The distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products brings customers more materials and choices. Magnera builds personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Visit Magnera.com for more information and follow @MagneraCorporation on social platforms.

Investor Contact: Robert Weilminster, ir@magnera.com 

Media Contact: Kylee Agabashian, mediarelations@magnera.com 

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b70eba8f-f525-4d55-8883-0e6845b6c844

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	02/10/2026
(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	788,542	0.92%
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/ sell
Total	788,542	0.92%

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	67,532	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	05/10/2026
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.

FORM 8.3

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

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	Tate & Lyle plc
(d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
(e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:         For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure	02/10/2026
(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?         If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”

2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

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

Class of relevant security:	29 1/6p ordinary
	Interests		Short positions
	Number	%	Number	%
(1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:
(2)   Cash-settled derivatives:	15,937,376	3.58%
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:
TOTAL:	15,937,376	3.58%

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of 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 (Open Positions).

(b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:

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

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

(b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
29 1/6p ordinary	CFD	Increasing a long position	455,447	GBP 5.5700

(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

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

(d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security

Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion

Details

Price per unit (if applicable)

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

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

(c)        Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?

NO

Date of disclosure:	05/10/2026
Contact name:	Alex McMillan
Telephone number:	646 282 5805

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FREELANDER held its Global Brand Launch at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi on 29 September 2026, opening a new chapter in its international development. Eight distinguished guests bearing the title of His Excellency attended, alongside government representatives, business partners and media. Charlie Zhang, Executive Vice President of Chery International, addressed the event, reaffirming Chery Group’s long-term commitment to FREELANDER and its determination to deepen its presence in the Middle East while expanding internationally.

FREELANDER 8’s first international unveiling in Abu Dhabi

Guests included His Excellency Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His Excellency Rashed Al Blooshi, CEO of the ADGM Registration Authority; and Mohamed Ali Al Kamali, Chief Trade and Industry Officer of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). The attendance of senior government and institutional representatives reflected strong interest in FREELANDER’s international development and the foundations for continued engagement between the brand and Abu Dhabi.

Chery Group’s international track record provides a strong foundation for this new chapter. In 2025, the Group exported 1.344 million vehicles, retaining its position as the leading passenger vehicle exporter among Chinese brands for the 23rd consecutive year. In the UK, around two years after beginning the rollout of its brands in 2024, the Group topped the monthly new-car sales rankings in August 2026 on a combined-brand basis. This international experience and global reach will support FREELANDER’s long-term development.

Speaking at the launch, Charlie Zhang reinforced the Group’s commitment to the brand: “We greatly value our partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and our shared ambition for FREELANDER. It is a British brand empowered by Chery’s technology and global capabilities, with its own identity and direction. Chery Group is committed to investing in its long-term development. Together, we aim to set a new benchmark for premium brands.”

Charlie Zhang, Executive Vice President of Chery International, delivers the opening address for the event

Combining Jaguar Land Rover’s design expertise with Chery’s advanced technology, global supply chain and international operating capabilities, FREELANDER is building a foundation spanning product development, manufacturing and global operations. British design heritage, intelligent technology and all-terrain capability are central to the distinctive value the brand aims to bring to customers worldwide.

Abu Dhabi is an important starting point for this international journey. “Abu Dhabi also holds an important place in Chery’s long-term development in the region,” Zhang said. Hosting FREELANDER’s Global Brand Launch in the UAE capital underlined the Group’s commitment to the local market and its ambition to build a lasting presence in the Middle East as it expands internationally.

Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, also thanked ADIO for its support. In her remarks, she recalled how, ahead of the launch, FREELANDER had engaged with guests and partners from the Middle East with ADIO’s support—during the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum at The Peninsula Shanghai in June, and at Goodwood in the UK in July. These meetings provided opportunities to share the brand’s vision and listen to expectations for FREELANDER.

Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, speaks at the FREELANDER Global Brand Launch

From Shanghai to Goodwood and on to Abu Dhabi, FREELANDER’s continued engagement with ADIO has helped the brand build connections with government representatives, business partners and the media. The Global Brand Launch marked both a continuation of that dialogue and an important step in putting its international ambitions into practice.

FREELANDER has established dealer partnerships with Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors in the UAE, laying the foundations for its local sales and service network. Backed by Chery Group’s long-term investment and the support of Abu Dhabi’s government, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and local business partners, FREELANDER will pursue a phased international expansion from its strategic starting point in the Middle East, working towards its ambition to set a new benchmark for premium brands.

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.

Daniel Bao
freelander.international@mychery.com
https://www.cheryinternational.com/

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9917d920-cffb-44f7-ba04-4d9c67eb58fe

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New Hunter Lighting® collection by celebrated TV personality introduces designer chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces and vanity lighting for the home

MEMPHIS, TN, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hunter Fan Company, the leading ceiling fan manufacturer for 140 years and trusted lighting authority, announces the expansion of its Jasmine Roth Lighting Collection with new chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces and vanity fixtures. Designed in collaboration with television personality, home builder and design expert Jasmine Roth, the latest Hunter Lighting® collection presents coordinated decorative lighting inspired by timeless design, artisan craftsmanship and everyday living.

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways:

• The News: Hunter Fan Company has expanded its Jasmine Roth Lighting Collection with new chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces and vanity lighting that combine elevated design with everyday functionality.
• New Styles: Junie Bud, Camelia Stem, Amara Crest, Opaline Crest and Isabelle Scalloped.
• Available Finishes: Luxe Gold, Matte Bronze, Matte Black and Matte White Ceramic.
• Rooms Designed For: Kitchens, dining rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms and entryways.
• Availability: Available now at HunterFan.com, with additional lighting families arriving late Fall/Winter 2026.

What Is Included in the New Jasmine Roth Lighting Collection?

The expanded Jasmine Roth Lighting Collection introduces decorative lighting designed to create a cohesive aesthetic throughout the home. Inspired by organic forms, vintage influences and artisan craftsmanship, the collection features sculptural silhouettes, layered materials and premium finishes suited for both modern and transitional interiors.

New lighting families include:

• Junie Bud: A floral-inspired statement chandelier designed for kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms and living spaces.
• Camelia Stem: A coordinated family of linear chandeliers and bathroom vanity lights featuring linen shades paired with cased white glass.
• Amara Crest & Opaline Crest: Integrated LED wall sconces crafted with cast alabaster that provide warm ambient illumination while highlighting the natural beauty of the stone.
• Isabelle Scalloped: A decorative pendant featuring a graceful, scalloped silhouette designed for kitchen islands, dining rooms and entryways.

Hunter Fan Company also expanded its Beverly Glen collection with new mini pendants and bath vanity sconces while introducing the Harlowe vanity light, Carrington Isle wall sconce and Canoga LED wall sconce.

What Inspired the Collection?

The Jasmine Roth Lighting Collection was created to make designer lighting approachable while helping homeowners achieve a coordinated look across multiple rooms and ‘Light Their Happy. In Every Room’.

“Lighting is one of my favorite ways to completely transform a room because it adds function, character and sets the tone,” says Jasmine Roth. “When designing this collection with Hunter, I wanted every fixture to feel timeless, approachable and easy to incorporate into the way people really live.”

Why Hunter Fan Company Partnered with Jasmine Roth

The expanded Hunter Lighting® collection builds upon the brand’s collaboration with Jasmine Roth, which focuses on decorative lighting that balances thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and everyday functionality.

“This collection continues to build on the successful partnership we’ve developed with Jasmine since 2022,” said Patrick O’Connell, Senior Director of Brand Design. “Her design perspective, combined with Hunter’s heritage of engineering and craftsmanship, allows us to offer homeowners thoughtfully designed lighting solutions for every room.”

Where Can Consumers Purchase the Jasmine Roth Lighting Collection?

The newest Jasmine Roth Lighting Collection is available now at HunterFan.com. Additional collections—including Silera, Caley Ridge, Montair and Cheslyn—will launch throughout late Fall/Winter 2026.

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About Hunter Fan Company 

Hunter Fan Company is the world’s original ceiling fan manufacturer, pioneering whole-home comfort since 1886. As the number one most installed ceiling fan brand, Hunter empowers its customers to better control their home environment. The brand’s 140-year legacy isn’t just about history; it is the foundation of its drive to purposefully innovate, where heritage meets the future of home. Today, Hunter’s portfolio includes its acclaimed ceiling fans, lighting, and connected smart home solutions, offering Matter-enabled control of light and airflow from anywhere for total comfort living. The brand’s enduring commitment to performance, peace of mind, and everyday style is powered by its proprietary technologies: HunterSMART™ for seamless integration and automation to create ideal climates; SureSpeed® Guarantee for optimized, active airflow; WeatherMax® for durable outdoor fans built to last; HunterExpress® designed for simple and easy installation; and its TrueLight™ promise for dependable, quality lighting. 

The people at Hunter are the heart of its progress, united by an uncompromising pursuit of quality and craftsmanship. Hunter is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Memphis” and proudly operates its Hunter Industrial division in Nashville, Tenn. 

For more information, visit HunterFan.com and connect on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and X. 

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• New Jasmine Roth + Hunter Lighting® Collection
• New Jasmine Roth + Hunter Lighting® Collection Isabelle Scalloped Pendant – Luxe Gold

CONTACT: Katherine Patton
Hunter Fan Company
katherine@novitapr.com

ANTIOCH, Tenn., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Conference Call Details

LKQ will host a conference call and webcast on October 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Central Time) with members of senior management to discuss the Company’s results. To access the investor conference call, please dial (833) 461-5787. International access to the call may be obtained by dialing (626) 884-3620. The investor conference call will require you to enter conference ID: 778680119.

Webcast and Presentation Details

The audio webcast and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed at (www.lkqcorp.com) in the Investor Relations section.

An online replay of the audio webcast will be available on the Company’s website and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section, investor.lkqcorp.com under “Events”. Please allow approximately two hours after the live presentation before attempting to access the replay.

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation (www.lkqcorp.com) is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of OE recycled and aftermarket parts, replacement systems, components, equipment, and services to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

Contact

Joseph P. Boutross
LKQ Corporation
Vice President, Investor Relations
(312) 621-2793
jpboutross@lkqcorp.com

– ABI-6250’s pharmacodynamic analysis was recognized as a Poster of Distinction –

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASMB), a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral and liver diseases, today announced that two posters featuring new Phase 1a data from its ABI-6250 program will be presented at The Liver Meeting® 2026, the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), taking place November 5-9, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

“The Phase 1a findings support ABI-6250’s safety profile and demonstrate potent target engagement, and we are pleased the pharmacodynamic analysis was recognized as a Poster of Distinction,” said Anuj Gaggar, M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer of Assembly Bio. “We look forward to sharing these results with the hepatology community as we prepare to advance ABI-6250 into Phase 2 studies in both chronic HDV infection and cholestatic liver diseases.”

The presentations will include safety, tolerability and pharmacodynamic findings from the randomized, blinded Phase 1a study of ABI-6250 in healthy participants. ABI-6250 was well tolerated at the doses evaluated, with no serious adverse events reported, and demonstrated dose-dependent, reversible increases in total and conjugated bile acids consistent with sodium taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide (NTCP) target engagement. The Phase 1a findings support Assembly Bio’s plans to initiate Phase 2 studies in patients with chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in the fourth quarter of 2026 and in patients with cholestatic liver diseases, focused on primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), in the first quarter of 2027.

Details of the presentations are as follows:

Poster of Distinction Title: Oral NTCP Inhibitor ABI-6250 Elevates Bile Acids in a Randomized, Blinded, Phase 1a Study in Healthy Subjects
Presenter: Edward J. Gane, MD, FAASLD, University of Auckland
Publication Number: 3197

• Session: Hepatitis – Other Infections
• Date and Time: November 7, 2026; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MT

Poster Title: The Safety and Tolerability of ABI-6250, an Orally Administered NTCP Inhibitor in Healthy Participants
Presenter: Edward J. Gane, MD, FAASLD, University of Auckland
Publication Number: 3204

• Session: Hepatitis – Other Infections
• Date and Time: November 7, 2026; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MT

Assembly Bio intends to make the posters available on the “Events & Presentations” page in the “Investors” section and on the “Publications” page in the “Pipeline” section of its website at www.assemblybio.com.

About ABI-6250
ABI-6250 is an investigational oral small-molecule inhibitor of the sodium taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide (NTCP), a membrane protein selectively expressed on hepatocytes that facilitates bile acid transport into cells and also serves as the receptor for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis delta virus (HDV) to enter hepatocytes. Assembly Bio is developing ABI-6250 for the treatment of chronic HDV infection, where the targeting of NTCP blocks viral infection and is a clinically validated mechanism. ABI-6250 is also being evaluated in cholestatic liver diseases, such as primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), where bile acid accumulation in the liver drives liver inflammation and liver injury. The targeting of NTCP by ABI-6250 blocks the uptake of bile acids into liver cells.

About Assembly Biosciences
Assembly Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing innovative small-molecule therapeutics aimed at advancing the treatment paradigm of serious viral and liver diseases and improving the lives of patients worldwide. Led by an accomplished leadership team in antiviral and liver disease drug development, Assembly Bio is committed to improving outcomes for people living with the chronic impacts of herpesvirus, hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infections, cholestatic liver diseases and hepatitis B virus (HBV). For more information, visit assemblybio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ. These risks and uncertainties include: Assembly Bio’s ability to realize the potential benefits of its collaboration with Gilead, including all financial aspects of the collaboration and equity investments; Assembly Bio’s ability to initiate and complete clinical studies involving its therapeutic product candidates, including studies contemplated by Assembly Bio’s collaboration with Gilead, including studies conducted by Gilead, in the currently anticipated timeframes or at all; safety and efficacy data from clinical or nonclinical studies may not warrant further development of product candidates; clinical and nonclinical data may not differentiate product candidates from other companies’ candidates; Assembly Bio’s ability to maintain financial resources and secure additional funding necessary to continue its research activities, clinical studies, and other business operations; potential effects of changes in government regulation; results of nonclinical studies may not be representative of disease behavior in a clinical setting and may not be predictive of the outcomes of clinical studies; and other risks identified from time to time in Assembly Bio’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). You are urged to consider statements that include the words may, will, would, could, should, might, believes, hopes, estimates, projects, potential, expects, plans, anticipates, intends, continues, forecast, designed, goal or the negative of those words or other comparable words to be uncertain and forward-looking. Assembly Bio intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. More information about Assembly Bio’s risks and uncertainties are more fully detailed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Assembly Bio’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Except as required by law, Assembly Bio assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:

Investors:
Patrick Till
Meru Advisors
(484) 788-8560
investor_relations@assemblybio.com

Media:
Mike Beyer
Sam Brown LLC
(312) 961-2502 
ASMBMedia@sambrown.com

Please read the announcement in PDF

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