HELLERUP, Denmark, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pursuant to section 30 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, TORM plc (NASDAQ: TRMD) (NASDAQ: TRMD A) hereby announces that:

OCM Njord Holdings S.à r.l. ("Njord Luxco") as of 14 September 2026 holds 11,329,874 A shares in TORM plc of a nominal value of USD 0.01 each in total corresponding to 11.06 % of the total share capital and voting rights of TORM plc. Njord Luxco is jointly controlled by OCM Luxembourg Opps IX S.à r.l. and OCM Luxembourg Opps IX (Parallel II) S.à r.l., being ultimately controlled by Brookfield Corporation.

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About TORM

TORM is one of the world's leading carriers of refined oil products. TORM operates a fleet of product tanker vessels with a strong commitment to safety. environmental responsibility and customer service. TORM was founded in 1889 and conducts business worldwide. TORM's shares are listed on Nasdaq in Copenhagen and on Nasdaq in New York (NASDAQ: TRMD A) (NASDAQ: TRMD) (ISIN: GB00BZ3CNK81). For further information, please visit www.torm.com.

Safe Harbor Statement as to the Future

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are statements other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. Words such as, but not limited to, "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "projects," "forecasts," "potential," "continue," "possible," "likely," "may," "could," "should" and similar expressions or phrases may identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are, in turn, based upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, the Company cannot guarantee that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs, or projections.

Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our future operating or financial results; changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities; inflationary pressure and central bank policies intended to combat overall inflation and rising interest rates and foreign exchange rates; general domestic and international political conditions or events, including "trade wars" and the war between Russia and Ukraine, the developments in the Middle East, including the war in Israel and the Gaza Strip, and the conflict regarding the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea; international sanctions against Russian oil and oil products; changes in economic and competitive conditions affecting our business, including market fluctuations in charter rates and charterers' abilities to perform under existing time charters; changes in the supply and demand for vessels comparable to ours and the number of newbuildings under construction; the highly cyclical nature of the industry that we operate in; the loss of a large customer or significant business relationship; changes in worldwide oil production and consumption and storage; risks associated with any future vessel construction; our expectations regarding the availability of vessel acquisitions and our ability to complete acquisition transactions planned; availability of skilled crew members other employees and the related labor costs; work stoppages or other labor disruptions by our employees or the employees of other companies in related industries; effects of new products and new technology in our industry; new environmental regulations and restrictions; the impact of an interruption in or failure of our information technology and communications systems, including the impact of cyber-attacks, upon our ability to operate; potential conflicts of interest involving members of our Board of Directors and Senior Management; the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us; changes in credit risk with respect to our counterparties on contracts; adequacy of insurance coverage; our ability to obtain indemnities from customers; changes in laws, treaties or regulations; our incorporation under the laws of England and Wales and the different rights to relief that may be available compared to other countries, including the United States; government requisition of our vessels during a period of war or emergency; the arrest of our vessels by maritime claimants; any further changes in U.S. trade policy that could trigger retaliatory actions by the affected countries; the impact of the U.S. presidential and congressional election results affecting the economy, future government laws and regulations and trade policy matters, such as the imposition of tariffs and other import restrictions; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, climate-related incidents, adverse weather and natural disasters, environmental factors, political events, public health threats, acts by terrorists or acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels; damage to storage and receiving facilities; potential liability from future litigation and potential costs due to environmental damage and vessel collisions; and the length and number of off-hire periods and dependence on third-party managers.

In the light of these risks and uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements contained in this release because they are statements about events that are not certain to occur as described or at all. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.

Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Please see TORM's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

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KLX Energy Services Rights Offering Nearing Expiration Date

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLXE) ("KLX" or the "Company") announced today that it is nearing the previously announced expiration date for its $125 million backstopped rights offering (the "Rights Offering") of 5:00 pm, New York City time, on September 23, 2026 (the "Expiration Date"). As a reminder, each subscription right entitles the holder to purchase 3.885 shares of common stock at a subscription price of $1.49 per share. No holder (other than the Backstop Parties described in the Prospectus) is entitled to exercise subscription rights to the extent that such exercise would result in such holder, together with its affiliates and any persons acting in concert with such holder, beneficially owning more than 9.995% of the Company's outstanding common stock on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such exercise. The subscription rights will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol "KLXER" until the close of trading on the Expiration Date.

Importantly, for holders whose shares of our common stock are held in a brokerage account or are otherwise not registered directly with the Company, the deadline to exercise their subscription rights with their respective brokerage firms may be earlier. Information regarding specific broker-related deadlines should be obtained directly from the broker. The subscription rights will expire and have no value if they are not exercised prior to the Expiration Date.

The Rights Offering was made pursuant to the Company's existing effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-295905) on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the prospectus supplement (and the accompanying base prospectus) filed with the SEC on August 24, 2026 (collectively, the "Prospectus"). The Company reserves the right to extend, amend or terminate the Rights Offering, subject to certain conditions, at any time. Additional information regarding the Rights Offering is set forth in the Prospectus.

Copies of the Prospectus, the subscription rights certificates and other related documents were mailed to all holders on or about August 24, 2026 and can also be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Holders of shares of common stock in "street name" through a brokerage account, bank or other nominee must instruct their broker, bank or nominee whether to exercise subscription rights on their behalf. Additional information regarding the Rights Offering may be obtained from the information agent, InvestorCom, at (877) 972-0090 (toll free) or (203) 972-9300 (banks and brokers) or via email at [email protected]. Before you invest, you should read the Prospectus and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the Rights Offering.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the subscription rights, common stock or any other securities, nor will there be any sale of the subscription rights, common stock or any other securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.

KLX is a growth-oriented provider of diversified oilfield services to leading onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies operating in both conventional and unconventional plays in all of the active major basins throughout the United States. The Company delivers mission critical oilfield services focused on drilling, completion, production, and intervention activities for technically demanding wells from over 60 service and support facilities located throughout the United States. KLX's complementary suite of proprietary products and specialized services is supported by technically skilled personnel and a broad portfolio of innovative in-house manufacturing, repair and maintenance capabilities. More information is available at www.klx.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release and the documents to which the Company refers you to in this release, as well as oral statements made or to be made by the Company, include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of, and subject to the safe harbor created by, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, which are referred to as the safe harbor provisions, with respect to the transactions described herein, the businesses, strategies and plans of the Company and its expectations relating to its future financial condition and performance. Statements included in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations regarding the Rights Offering, including the timing and use of proceeds therefrom. Words such as "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "forecast," "potential," "project," "continue," "may," "might," "should," "could," "would," "will" or the negative thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions.

Any forward-looking statements in this release and the information incorporated by reference in this release reflect our current views with respect to future events or to our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, prevailing market conditions, whether holders of record will exercise their rights to purchase common stock and the amount subscribed, and whether the Company will be able to successfully complete the Rights Offering, as well as, without limitation, those risks described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, as supplemented by our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or our Current Reports on Form 8-K, and discussed elsewhere in this release, and the information incorporated by reference in this release. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. The Company is not under any obligation, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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UT's Haslam College of Business climbed to No. 15 among U.S. public business schools in latest Bloomberg Businessweek MBA program rankings.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business rose 4 places to No. 15 among U.S. public business schools in the Bloomberg Businessweek Best Business Schools Rankings 2026-27. Nationally, Haslam came in at No. 39, up four spots from 2025.

The college also posted strong results across key measures of the Haslam MBA experience. Among public institutions, the college ranked No. 4 for learning and networking, No. 6 for entrepreneurship and No. 17 for compensation. Nationally, Haslam rose to No. 5 for learning experience, a leap of 38 places from 2025. It placed No. 10 for networking, up 11 spots from 2025, No. 17 for entrepreneurship, moving up 15 places from 2025, and No. 43 for compensation, climbing three spots from 2025.

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Mary Goss, the college's executive director of graduate business programs, said the results reflect an MBA program that prepares students for leadership roles from the jump.

"Bloomberg's rankings focuses on the factors in MBA programs that equip graduates to excel quickly in high-level positions when hired, which is what Haslam's MBA program is designed to do," Goss said.

Haslam's MBA, part of a suite of graduate and executive education programs that have been serving graduate students for 60 years, combines critical curriculum with practical experience and career development. Goss added that the program fosters the aptitudes and expertise that make its graduates stand out in a crowded job market.

"Our faculty bring real business issues from corporate partners into the classroom, providing MBA students the chance to apply their learning to relevant, complex problems," said Goss. "Through internships, career development and employer, alumni and peer engagement, students also build the experience, skills and networks necessary for success after graduation."

About Bloomberg Businessweek's Rankings

For its 2026-27 rankings, Businessweek surveyed 4,842 students who graduated between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, and 7,861 alumni who graduated between October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2020. The magazine also surveyed 617 employers who recruited MBA graduates for full-time roles between 2023 and 2025.

The surveys assess instruction quality, curriculum relevance, career outcomes and entrepreneurship. The outlet uses the results to develop its overall rankings. For more information, review the complete Bloomberg Best B-Schools 2026-27 ranking methodology.

About the Haslam College of Business Graduate and Executive Education Programs

Haslam offers graduate and executive education programs that prepare students to reach their full potential and advance their careers. At the master's level, these programs include the Haslam MBA, Online MBA, Professional MBA, Executive MBA (Healthcare Leadership and Strategic Leadership), Aerospace and Defense MBA, Physician Executive MBA, Master of Accountancy, M.A. in Economics, M.S. in Business Analytics and AI, M.S. in Management and Human Resources, M.S. in Marketing, M.S. in Supply Chain Management (Global), Online M.S. in Supply Chain Management and Online M.S. in Business Cybersecurity. Haslam also offers a full portfolio of doctoral programs.

Haslam's graduate programs address real-world challenges through an interdisciplinary approach that develops both analytical and leadership skills. Its faculty are industry thought leaders, seasoned practitioners and accomplished researchers who work tirelessly to create dynamic, relevant and impactful learning experiences.

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The article outlines buyer strategy, financing preparation, and timing considerations that help buyers create a competitive offer while protecting their budget.

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How can buyers write a strong offer in the Madison area without paying more than necessary? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Ashley Jacobs of Ashley Jacobs Real Estate & Design in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

The article explains that a strong Madison home offer involves more than simply submitting the highest price. Sellers often evaluate the likelihood that a transaction will close smoothly, which means financing strength, contingencies, and timing can influence how appealing an offer appears. Buyers who understand these factors can develop a balanced buyer strategy that remains competitive while avoiding the risk of overpaying.

One of the most important steps discussed in the article is securing reliable home financing. A clear pre-approval from a lender signals to sellers that the buyer has the financial capability to complete the purchase. In Madison real estate markets where multiple buyers may compete for the same property, financing preparation can significantly strengthen a competitive offer.

The article notes that buyers should review pre-approval documents carefully to ensure the approved loan amount aligns with realistic purchasing limits. Proper preparation helps buyers avoid committing to a purchase that stretches their finances while still demonstrating reliability to sellers.

Contingencies also play an important role in shaping a Madison home offer. The HelloNation article explains that contingencies such as inspection, appraisal, and financing protections help buyers manage potential risks during the purchase process. At the same time, sellers often prefer offers that limit unnecessary complications.

Balancing contingencies is therefore a key part of an effective buyer strategy. For example, removing an inspection contingency may make an offer more appealing to a seller but can expose the buyer to unexpected home repairs. Madison buyers must carefully evaluate the level of risk they are willing to accept while maintaining a competitive offer.

Offer timing is another factor that can influence how sellers evaluate proposals. The article explains that flexible closing dates or move-out timelines can sometimes strengthen an offer without increasing the purchase price. Aligning offer timing with the seller's schedule may provide additional reassurance that the transaction will proceed smoothly.

Understanding local market conditions is also essential to avoid overpaying. The article notes that reviewing recent sales data and neighborhood property values helps buyers determine a fair offer range. In Madison real estate markets, careful analysis of comparable homes can help buyers remain competitive while staying within a reasonable budget.

Real Estate Expert Ashley Jacobs explains in the article that buyers benefit from working closely with experienced agents who can provide reliable market insights. This collaboration helps buyers structure a Madison home offer that reflects accurate pricing and realistic expectations.

The article also highlights additional strategies that can strengthen a competitive offer without dramatically increasing the price. Larger earnest money deposits, flexible appraisal gap terms, or accommodating seller requests may demonstrate commitment and reliability. Buyers should evaluate each option carefully to ensure the strategy aligns with their financial goals.

Communication among buyers, agents, and lenders is emphasized as a key part of the process. The article explains that clear coordination ensures each element of the offer is structured properly and that financing, contingencies, and timing work together effectively.

The article concludes that creating a strong Madison home offer requires thoughtful planning rather than simply bidding the highest amount. Buyers who focus on solid home financing, balanced contingencies, strategic offer timing, and accurate market research can compete successfully without overpaying.

How Do Buyers Write a Strong Offer in the Madison Area Without Overpaying? Features insights from Ashley Jacobs, Real Estate Expert of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. Announce a Settlement for Those Who Have Transacted in Mexican Government Bonds between January 1, 2006 through April 19, 2017

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

SUMMARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

If you entered into a Mexican Government Bond Transaction from January 1, 2006 through and including April 19, 2017 ("Class Period"), your rights may be affected by a pending class action settlement and you may be entitled to a portion of the settlement fund.

This Summary Notice is to alert you to a proposed settlement totaling $86,400,000 reached with Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (formerly known as Banco Santander (México), S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México) ("Santander Mexico"); BBVA México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México (formerly known as BBVA Bancomer S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer) ("BBVA México"); Banco Nacional de México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Banamex ("Citibanamex");1 Deutsche Bank México, S.A., Institution de Banca Múltiple ("Deutsche Bank Mexico");2 HSBC México, S.A., Institución De Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero HSBC ("HSBC Mexico"); and Bank of America México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple ("Bank of America Mexico") (collectively, the "Settling Defendants"). Settling Defendants deny any liability, fault, or wrongdoing of any kind in connection with the allegations in the Action.

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") authorized this Notice. The Court has appointed the lawyers listed below to represent the Settlement Class in this Action:

Vincent Briganti

LOWEY DANNENBERG, P.C. 

44 South Broadway, Suite 1100 

White Plains, NY 10601 

Telephone: (914) 733-7221 

[email protected] 

Who Is a Member of the Settlement Class?

Subject to certain exceptions, the proposed Settlement Class consists of all Persons that entered into a Mexican Government Bond Transaction with a Defendant or an affiliate of a Defendant between at least January 1, 2006 and April 19, 2017, where such persons were either domiciled in the United States or its territories or, if domiciled outside the United States or its territories, transacted in the United States or its territories.

"Mexican Government Bond Transaction" means any purchase, sale, or exchange of Mexican Government Bonds, whether in the primary, secondary, or any other market. "Mexican Government Bonds" means any debt securities issued by the United Mexican States ("Mexico"), that are Mexican Peso-denominated, including, but not limited to, CETES, Bondes D, UDIBONOS, and BONOS.

The other capitalized terms used in this Summary Notice are defined in the detailed Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement, December 3, 2026 Fairness Hearing Thereon and Class Members' Rights ("Notice") and the Settlement Agreement, which is available at www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com.

If you are not sure if you are included in the Settlement Class, you can ask for free help. You can call toll-free 1-877-829-2941 (if calling from outside the United States or Canada, call 1-414-961-6592) or visit www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com for more information.

What Is This Lawsuit About and What Does the Settlement Provide?

Plaintiffs allege that each Defendant conspired during the Class Period to fix the prices for Mexican Government Bonds ("MGBs"). Each Defendant allegedly sold newly issued MGBs into the secondary market at artificially high, price-fixed terms to uninformed market participants like Plaintiffs and the Settlement Class. Defendants also allegedly agreed to fix the "bid-ask spread," suppressing the price at which Defendants offered to buy MGBs from market participants and increasing the price at which Defendants offered to sell MGBs to market participants. Plaintiffs have asserted legal claims under the federal antitrust law and the common law. Settling Defendants deny each and every allegation and claim asserted by Plaintiffs in this lawsuit and believe they would have prevailed if the case were to proceed against them.

To settle the claims in this lawsuit, Settling Defendants have agreed to pay a total of $86,400,000 (the "Settlement Fund") in cash for the benefit of the proposed Settlement Class. If the Settlement is approved, the Settlement Funds, plus interest earned from the date it was established, less any Taxes, any Notice and Administration Costs, any Court-awarded attorneys' fees, payment of litigation costs and expenses, and service awards for Plaintiffs, and any other costs or fees approved by the Court (the "Net Settlement Fund") will be divided among all Settlement Class Members who file valid Proofs of Claim and Release.

Will I Get a Payment?

If you are a member of the Settlement Class and do not opt out, you will be eligible for a payment under the Settlement if you file a Proof of Claim and Release ("Claim Form"). If you filed a Claim Form in connection with the April 21, 2021 notice of the settlements with JPMorgan and Barclays, YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT A NEW CLAIM FORM TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SETTLEMENT. You also may obtain more information at www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com for more information or you can call toll-free 1-877-829-2941 (if calling from outside the United States or Canada, call 1-414-961-6592) or visit www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com for more information.

Claim Forms must be submitted online at www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com for more information on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 4, 2027 OR mailed and postmarked by January 4, 2027.

What Are My Rights?

If you are a member of the Settlement Class and do not opt out, you will release certain legal rights against Settling Defendants and the other Released Parties, as explained in the detailed Notice and Settlement Agreement, which are available at www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com. If you do not want to take part in this Settlement, you must opt out by October 29, 2026. You may object to the Settlement, Distribution Plan, and/or application for an award of attorneys' fees, payment of litigation costs and expenses, and/or service awards for Plaintiffs. If you want to object, you must do so by October 29, 2026. Information on how to opt out or object is contained in the detailed Notice, which is available at www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com.

When Is the Fairness Hearing?

The Court will hold a telephonic hearing from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse (855-244-8681 access code 2312 828 7066##) on December 3, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. to consider whether to finally approve the Settlement, Distribution Plan, and application for an award of attorneys' fees, payment of litigation costs and expenses, and any service awards for Plaintiffs. You or your lawyer may ask to appear and speak at the hearing at your own expense, but you do not have to. The time, date, and venue of the Fairness Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice and could be conducted remotely or in-person. You are advised to confirm the time and location on the Settlement Website.

For More Information, you can call toll-free 1-877-829-2941 (if calling from outside the United States or Canada, call 1-414-961-6592) or visit www.MGBAntitrustSettlement.com for more information.

**** Please do not call the Court or the Clerk of the Court for

information about the Settlement. ****

1 The parties understand and agree that the entity described in this litigation as "Banco Nacional de México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Banamex" refers to Banco Nacional de Mexico, S.A., integrante del Grupo Financiero Banamex.

2 Deutsche Bank Mexico came under the ownership of Grupo Financiero Citi México, S.A. de C.V. and Citi GSCP Inc., both of which are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Citigroup Inc. Deutsche Bank Mexico was renamed Banco Citi México, S.A. Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Citi México, which is now an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc.

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Arthur will continue as Chief Creative Officer while leading the design-driven cabinetry company into its next phase.

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Isla Porter LLC today announced that its Board of Managers has appointed co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Emily Arthur as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2026.

Arthur will continue to serve as Isla Porter's Chief Creative Officer while assuming responsibility as CEO, bringing together the company's creative vision, product leadership, operations and overall business strategy.

Nancy Tsuei, independent board member for Isla Porter, said, "In appointing Emily as Chief Executive Officer, we're recognizing what she has built. She founded Isla Porter around a simple vision: that beautiful, highly customizable cabinetry should be available directly to homeowners and designers, without the traditional friction. The market response has proven her right, and her command of every side of this business — sales, design, manufacturing, and what customers actually want — makes her the obvious choice to lead it forward."

Arthur brings nearly 20 years of experience in home product design and development to the CEO role. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in industrial design, she has built her career around identifying unmet opportunities in the home industry and creating products that combine thoughtful design with everyday function. Before co-founding Isla Porter, Arthur held leadership roles in product design and development with leading home retail brands, including West Elm, a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Arthur founded Isla Porter after recognizing an opportunity to bring a more inspiring, product-focused and approachable experience to custom cabinetry. Since its establishment in 2023, Isla Porter has developed a curated cabinetry collection and guided design process serving homeowners and design professionals nationwide.

The company was founded on the belief that custom cabinetry should offer greater creative possibility without creating unnecessary complexity for the people designing and renovating homes. Beautiful form and function can coexist. Isla Porter combines a distinctive design perspective, premium craftsmanship and personalized guidance to make the process more streamlined from initial planning through delivery.

As CEO, Arthur will focus on strengthening the company's foundation for continued growth, supporting its team and design partners, expanding its product offering and further improving the experience for customers throughout the cabinetry process.

"I am incredibly excited to lead Isla Porter into this next chapter," Arthur said. "We started Isla Porter because we believed cabinetry could be approached differently, with greater creativity, stronger design and a process that feels more supportive and inspiring."

"We have built something very special, and I am incredibly proud of the team, customers, designers and partners who have helped bring our vision to life," Arthur continued. "As CEO, my focus will be on strengthening the business we have built while continuing to push our products, service and customer experience forward. I believe deeply in what Isla Porter can become, and I am excited about the work ahead."

About Isla Porter

Established in 2023, Isla Porter is a female-founded, design-driven custom cabinetry company serving homeowners and design professionals nationwide. The company combines curated design, premium craftsmanship, technology and personalized guidance to simplify the custom cabinetry experience. Isla Porter creates made-to-order cabinetry for kitchens and spaces throughout the home, including kitchens, pantries, mudrooms, bathrooms, bars and offices. Its products are designed in New York and New Jersey and shipped across the continental United States. For more information, visit islaporter.com.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith has secured a unanimous appellate affirmance on behalf of junior bondholders—LA Verdad Holdings, LLC, Robert Dechert and 400 Capital Credit Opportunities Master Fund—in a residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) trustee proceeding concerning 34 RMBS trusts and roughly $400 million in principal recoveries.

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, upheld Justice Andrew Borrok's July 2025 post-trial ruling in full. On appeal, as at trial, McKool Smith's clients faced an array of RMBS market leaders, including PIMCO, HBK Capital, Axonic Capital, Deer Park Road Management and One William Street Capital.

At issue was mortgage principal that servicers deferred when they modified homeowners' loans under the U.S. Treasury's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). The agreements governing the trusts were written before HAMP existed and say nothing about deferred principal. Servicers reported the deferrals as realized losses, and the trustee, Wells Fargo, wrote down certificate balances in reverse order of seniority, in many cases to zero. When borrowers later repaid the deferred principal, the question became how to account for those payments.

The First Department held that although the payments do not fit squarely within the contractual definition of "Subsequent Recoveries" under most of the agreements, they should be treated as such in light of the structure of the agreements and, "more importantly, the parties' course of performance." Subsequent Recoveries write balances back up for subordinate certificates only. The Court found that the trustee had consistently treated the payments that way, that the practice was evident from monthly remittance reports, and that no investor objected.

"The First Department has now settled a question that has hung over the RMBS market for years," said McKool Smith Principal Courtney Statfeld, who served as co-lead trial counsel for the junior bondholders with firm Principal Robert Scheef. "Trustees, administrators and investors have a clear answer on how the repayment of HAMP deferred principal should be accounted for."

"We're pleased the First Department recognized the hard work that our clients, Wells Fargo and the trial court all put into getting this right," said Mr. Scheef.

The decision caps a series of rulings McKool Smith has secured for investors on the treatment of HAMP deferred principal. In August 2023, the firm won summary judgment in California for investors in trusts administered by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Four months later, Justice Borrok ruled for the junior bondholders in this proceeding on summary determination. The First Department held that the agreements were ambiguous and directed that the question be resolved at trial. McKool Smith tried the case and won again. Today the First Department affirmed that judgment.

Along with Ms. Statfeld and Mr. Scheef, the McKool Smith team included Principals Jennifer Truelove, Daniel Hendler and David Schiefelbein along with Associates Hal Shimkoski and Lauren Simenauer.

The case is Matter of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. HBK Master Fund L.P., Case No. 2025-04773 (N.Y. App. Div. 1st Dep't Sept. 17, 2026), on appeal from Index No. 154984/2021 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).

With more than 130 trial lawyers across offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Marshall, New York, and Washington, D.C., McKool Smith has established a reputation as one of America's leading trial firms. The firm has secured 18 nine-figure jury verdicts and 16 eight-figure jury verdicts, obtaining more VerdictSearch and The National Law Journal "Top 100 Verdicts" than any other law firm. McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white-collar defense matters.

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Empowered Funds LLC Announces Amended Liquidation Date for ETFs

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Empowered Funds, LLC today announced an amendment to the liquidation plan for the following ETFs (the Funds):

- Sophus Capital Emerging Market ETF (Nasdaq: EMEM)

- Sophus Capital Emerging Market Small Cap ETF (Nasdaq: EMSC)

Sophus Capital Emerging Market Small Cap ETF (Nasdaq: EMEM) is now scheduled to liquidate on or about October 14, 2026 (the Liquidation Date). The Fund will cease trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and will be closed to purchase by investors immediately after the close of regular trading on October 13, 2026. The Fund will not accept creation or redemption orders after October 13, 2026.

Sophus Capital Emerging Market Small Cap ETF (Nasdaq: EMSC) is now scheduled to liquidate on or about October 28, 2026 (the Liquidation Date). The Fund will cease trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and will be closed to purchase by investors immediately after the close of regular trading on October 27, 2026. The Fund will not accept creation or redemption orders after October 27, 2026.

Shareholders may sell their holdings in a Fund prior to the applicable Liquidation Date, and customary brokerage charges will apply to these transactions. However, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers, and there is no assurance that there will be a market for a Fund's shares during this period. During the period up to the applicable Liquidation Date, all or a portion of each Fund may not be invested in a manner consistent with its stated investment objective and strategies, and each Fund may increase its cash holdings.

Promptly after the applicable Liquidation Date, each Fund will distribute cash pro rata to all shareholders of record as of the applicable Liquidation Date, subject to any required withholding. Liquidation proceeds paid to shareholders generally should be treated as received in exchange for shares and will therefore be treated as a taxable event giving rise to a capital gain or loss depending on a shareholder's tax basis. Shareholders should contact their tax advisor to discuss the tax consequences of the liquidation. In addition, these payments to shareholders may include distributions of accrued capital gains and dividends. As calculated on the applicable Liquidation Date, each Fund's net asset value will reflect the costs of closing the applicable Fund, if any. Once the distributions are complete, each Fund will terminate.

Important Information

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about the Funds, please call 1.215.330.4476 or visit our website at https://sophus-capital-etfs.com. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

The Funds are distributed by PINE Distributors LLC. The Funds' investment adviser is Empowered Funds, LLC, doing business as ETF Architect. The Funds' sponsor is Sophus Capital LLC, pursuant to a fund sponsorship agreement with ETF Architect. The Funds' sub-adviser is Consilium Investment Management, LLC, doing business as Sophus Capital. PINE Distributors LLC is not affiliated with ETF Architect, Sophus Capital LLC or Consilium Investment Management, LLC.

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BC.GAME's BC Engine Rewards Surpass $8.6 Million as Ecosystem Growth Accelerates

Cumulative BC Engine rewards have grown more than fourfold since late May, while the average daily pace of reward accumulation has increased by approximately 46% compared with the previous period.

BELIZE CITY, Belize, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BC.GAME's BC Engine has reached another major milestone, with cumulative rewards earned by eligible $BC holders surpassing 8.6 million BCD, equivalent to more than US$8.6 million.

The milestone comes just over five months after BC Engine launched and brings cumulative rewards closer to the US$10 million mark.

More importantly, the latest data highlights the growing role BC Engine is playing within the wider BC.GAME ecosystem. What began as an hourly reward mechanism for $BC holders is increasingly evolving into a core ecosystem layer that connects platform activity, users and commercial partners through recurring and measurable value distribution.

From Launch to More Than $8.6 Million in Five Months

BC Engine launched on April 8, 2026, introducing a model in which eligible $BC holdings participate in recurring settlement rounds, with BCD rewards distributed every hour.

Since launch, cumulative rewards have grown steadily.

On May 28, BC.GAME reported that BC Engine participants had earned more than 2.1 million BCD.

By July 28, cumulative rewards had surpassed 5 million BCD, representing an increase of approximately 138% from the late-May level.

As of September 18, 2026, total BC Engine rewards have now exceeded 8.6 million BCD.

Based on these disclosed milestone figures, cumulative rewards have increased by more than 309% since late May, reaching approximately 4.1 times the level reported less than four months ago.

The pace of reward accumulation has also accelerated.

Between May 28 and July 28, BC Engine added approximately 2.9 million BCD over 61 days, equivalent to an average increase of roughly 47,500 BCD per day.

Between July 28 and September 18, BC Engine added more than 3.6 million BCD over 52 days, lifting the average daily pace to approximately 69,000 BCD or more.

Based on these disclosed milestones, the average daily pace of reward accumulation increased by approximately 46% compared with the previous period.

While individual settlement amounts vary with activity across the ecosystem, the trend is clear: an increasing amount of value is continuing to move through BC Engine.

BC Engine Is Becoming a Core Value Layer of the BC.GAME Ecosystem

The significance of the US$8.6 million milestone extends beyond the total amount distributed.

BC Engine was designed to create a closer connection between activity within BC.GAME and the value shared with participants across the ecosystem.

Eligible $BC holdings participate in recurring settlement rounds, while users can track active balances, cumulative rewards, unclaimed BCD and settlement history directly through the BC Engine interface.

This creates an ongoing relationship between platform activity and value distribution.

Rather than relying solely on one-off promotional incentives, BC Engine keeps value circulating through repeated settlement cycles, creating a mechanism that can support longer-term participation across the ecosystem.

As the system grows, BC Engine is increasingly becoming one of the most important value layers within BC.GAME.

For users, recurring rewards provide a tangible reason to remain engaged over time.

For $BC, the Engine creates a clear and continuing source of ecosystem utility.

For products and commercial partners across BC.GAME, the Engine provides an economic layer that can connect different parts of the platform within a shared value network.

In practical terms, BC Engine creates a reinforcing cycle:

Platform activity generates value.

$BC connects users to the ecosystem.

BC Engine redistributes value through recurring rewards.

Recurring rewards support deeper and longer-term participation.

This structure brings BC.GAME, its users and ecosystem partners into a more closely connected value network.

Building Trust Through Measurable Value Distribution

One of BC Engine's defining characteristics is that its growth can be measured through rewards that have already been generated through completed settlement rounds.

The more than US$8.6 million disclosed to date does not represent projected future rewards, unrealised token appreciation or calculations based on movements in the market price of $BC.

Instead, it reflects BCD rewards already earned through the operation of BC Engine.

This distinction is especially important in an industry where token-based reward models are often communicated primarily through future utility or projected value.

BC Engine gives participants a visible and measurable record of value already generated within the system.

The progression from more than 2.1 million BCD in May, to 5 million BCD in July, and now to more than 8.6 million BCD in September, shows that the mechanism is operating at increasing scale.

For users, recurring and transparent rewards can strengthen trust and support longer-term engagement.

For game providers and ecosystem partners, BC Engine creates a structure in which participation can contribute to a broader economic network rather than remain an isolated commercial relationship.

For BC.GAME, the model creates stronger alignment between platform activity, token utility, partner participation and user retention.

As a result, BC Engine is becoming an increasingly important part of BC.GAME's differentiation within the wider online gaming market.

BC.GAME Continues Its Global Expansion

The growth of BC Engine comes alongside BC.GAME's continued international expansion.

In 2026, BC.GAME further expanded its regulated presence in Mexico, strengthening its local operations and deepening its connection with one of Latin America's most important gaming and sports markets.

The company also announced Mexican football icon Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa as a brand ambassador, reinforcing BC.GAME's connection with local football culture and supporting its wider localization strategy.

The partnership reflects BC.GAME's approach to international growth: combining regulated market access, locally relevant cultural partnerships and product-led user engagement.

BC.GAME will also attend SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon from September 29 to October 1, continuing to expand its network of commercial, technology and gaming partners across the global industry. The event is expected to bring together around 40,000 industry professionals in Lisbon.

For BC.GAME, these developments represent two sides of the same strategy.

Externally, the company is expanding into new markets and strengthening its global partner network.

Internally, BC Engine is helping build the economic infrastructure that connects platform growth with users, $BC holders and ecosystem partners.

With cumulative rewards now exceeding US$8.6 million and moving closer to the US$10 million milestone, BC Engine is increasingly demonstrating the scale and value of that model.

About BC.GAME

BC.GAME is a global online gaming and entertainment platform offering casino, sportsbook and digital asset-based products across multiple international markets.

Since its launch in 2017, BC.GAME has continued to develop a crypto-native entertainment ecosystem built around product innovation, community participation and global partnerships.

$BC is the native token of the BC.GAME ecosystem. Through BC Engine, eligible $BC holders can participate in recurring BCD reward distributions, while the Engine provides an increasingly important connection between platform activity, users and ecosystem partners.

BC.GAME continues to expand its international presence while developing new products, partnerships and technology across gaming, sports and digital entertainment.

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For third consecutive year, Allegiant takes first place for its exceptional service

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) has been named 2026's Best Low-Cost Airline in North America by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, marking the third consecutive year Allegiant has won the award. The airline received the recognition today during Skytrax's World Airline Awards ceremony held in London, known throughout the industry as the "Oscars of aviation" for its recognition of outstanding customer service.

"Three years running is a reflection of the consistency our team members bring to every flight," said Greg Anderson, Allegiant's Chief Executive Officer. "As we grow, our commitment to delivering a seamless, comfortable and convenient travel experience for our customers hasn't changed, and this recognition tells us that focus is resonating with the people who matter most: our passengers."

To determine the winners, Skytrax conducted the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey in the world, with more than 100 customer nationalities participating and 24.8 million eligible entries counted in the results. The survey ran from September 2025 through August 2026.

"We congratulate Allegiant on this fabulous achievement by winning this third successive award as North America's Best Low-Cost Airline," said Edward Plaisted, Chief Executive Officer of Skytrax. "It is a very strong recognition from customers of Allegiant's service standards and customer-focused approach."

Founded with the mission to make air travel more accessible and convenient, Allegiant's unique business strategy continues to reshape the U.S. leisure travel industry. The airline's network of all-nonstop flights, serving communities often overlooked by other carriers, has been a key differentiator that separates Allegiant from the rest of the industry.

The award comes as Allegiant continues integrating with Sun Country Airlines, which received the same honor in 2023. The combination creates the leading value-focused airline in the United States, with a combined fleet of nearly 200 aircraft serving almost 175 cities. While the two carriers continue to operate under separate brands and booking systems during the integration period, Allegiant is working toward a single operating certificate and a unified customer experience across both networks, with full integration expected over the next two years. As that work progresses, Allegiant is applying the same standards of hospitality and service recognized by Skytrax to flight attendants, ground crews, and support teams across the combined airline.

This third consecutive Skytrax win adds to a growing list of accolades recognizing Allegiant's customer experience. The airline was ranked the #2 U.S. airline overall and the top-ranked value carrier in The Wall Street Journal's 2025 airline rankings, and was named among the top three U.S. airlines — and the #1 ultra-low-cost carrier — in J.D. Power's North America Airline Satisfaction Study. Together with the scale gained through the Sun Country combination, these honors reinforce Allegiant's position as one of the largest value-focused airlines in the country, built on a foundation of affordable, reliable, and increasingly recognized customer service.

"As we bring Sun Country into the Allegiant fold, awards like this matter because they're a customer verdict, not just ours," Anderson added. "It tells us the fundamentals – nonstop flights, friendly service, and fair prices – still work, even as we scale."

To learn more about the World Airline Awards, click here.

About Allegiant – Together We Fly™

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Through Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines, the company serves approximately 22 million annual customers across scheduled passenger, charter and cargo operations. Together, the airlines operate more than 650 routes serving nearly 175 cities throughout the United States and select international destinations. Allegiant is committed to providing affordable travel options, operational excellence and long-term value for customers, employees, communities and shareholders. For more information, visit Allegiant.com.

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