DXC Appoints Jonathan Nikols as President of the Americas Market

ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology services partner, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Nikols as President of the Americas Market. Nikols will oversee sales across North America, Central America, and South America, reporting to Paul Taylor, President, DXC Technology.

Nikols brings more than 25 years of experience leading technology sales teams and building high-performing commercial organizations. His appointment reinforces DXC's focus on strengthening sales execution, improving customer coverage, accelerating AI-driven growth, and bringing greater commercial discipline across one of the company's largest regions.

"The Americas is central to DXC's growth opportunity, and Jonathan brings the sales leadership, customer focus, and operating discipline we need," said Taylor. "His experience building large-scale technology sales organizations will help us improve execution, deepen customer relationships, strengthen pipeline management, and help customers put AI to work to deliver measurable business outcomes."

Most recently, Nikols served as Chief Revenue Officer at Mobile Communications America, where he was accountable for bookings across the company's public safety and enterprise customer portfolio. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Sales at Verizon Business, where he led enterprise sales teams through a period of strong growth. He is also a four-time Technology Services Industry Association Star Award winner and a Forbes Business Development Council member.

"DXC has a significant opportunity to grow in the Americas by bringing sharper sales focus, speed, and collaboration to the way we engage customers, ensuring we consistently deliver the solutions, expertise, and outcomes that help them achieve their modernization targets," said Nikols. "I look forward to working with teams across the region to strengthen execution, improve commercial focus, and help our customers modernize, adopt AI, and unlock greater value from their technology investments."

Rick Ruiz, who has provided interim leadership for the Americas, will continue as senior leader of DXC's U.S. Public Sector and Canada territories, reporting to Nikols.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

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TPB wraps up PHITEX 2026 with over PHP 500 million in sales leads, up more than 20% from 2025

PASAY CITY, Philippines, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2026, the country's premier government-organized travel trade event, concluded on September 9 at Conrad Manila, with PHP 594,712,138.50 in sales leads. The figure, while still partial, is 20.12 percent higher than the PHP 495.09 million recorded in 2025.

Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, PHITEX 2026 gathered 102 Philippine sellers, including destination management companies, tour operators, and travel agencies, and 76 foreign buyers from 24 countries.

Eleven (11) countries represented the emerging markets, including Denmark, France, Indonesia, Italy, Macao SAR, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

The remaining buyers represented TPB's 13 key markets: Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan region, and the United States of America.

TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles expressed optimism over the sales leads generated and the business connections forged during the event.

"We are delighted with the PHP 506.15 million in sales leads generated through PHITEX 2026," said Nograles. "While the tourism industry continues to navigate a challenging environment, shaped by global uncertainties and evolving market demands, PHITEX underscores the importance of strengthening industry partnerships and responding to the needs of travelers. We hope these connections will continue to grow into collaborations that bring more visitors to our communities and create sustainable opportunities for our local tourism stakeholders."

Meanwhile, foreign buyers experienced the country's rich heritage, scenic coastlines, and diverse culinary offerings through the post-event familiarization tours of PHITEX 2026. The tours included visits to the heritage sites of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, the natural attractions of Palawan, the culinary and cultural offerings of Cebu and Bohol, and the lush landscapes and nature-based experiences of Davao.

"We just don't promote the product or the destination, but the experience," said one of the buyers, Jenny Rose Ryall, director of Global Guides Australia. "We tell them stories, our personal stories, our personal experiences, and with that, it's a lot more convincing because they can see the emotion, and the excitement. It's always–what they [our clients] say to us–it's always the people that they love about the Philippines."

PHITEX 2026 was made possible through its silver sponsors: Cebu Pacific, Destileria Limtuaco & Co., Inc., Philippine Airlines; bronze sponsors: Duty Free Philippines, Kaulayaw, The Travel Club, and 2GO Travel; and community partners: Mactan Cebu International Airport, and Palaweño Brewery.

To know more about PHITEX, visit www.phitex.ph.

ABOUT TPB

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, mandated to market and promote the country both domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism and MICE destination. This is carried out through strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders, anchored on travel trade shows and business meetings. For more information, please visit www.tpb.gov.ph.

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In the news release, IQST – IQSTEL Digital Models an Illustrative $14.4 Million to $21.6 Million in Annualized Consumer Billings at 300,000 Active Paid Monthly Microdrama Subscriptions, issued 17-Sep-2026 by iQSTEL over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that both the headline and sub-headline have been updated. The complete, corrected release follows:

IQST – IQSTEL Digital Models $1.8 Million to $3.6 Million in Potential Annualized Profit Contribution from Microdrama Subscriptions

Illustrative Scenario of 300,000 Active Paid Monthly Subscriptions Would Generate $14.4 Million to $21.6 Million in Annualized Consumer Billings, Shared Among Mobile Operators, Content Partners and IQSTEL

- Consumers are expected to pay approximately $4 to $6 for each active monthly microdrama subscription

- Total subscription revenue would be shared among the participating mobile operator, content partner and IQSTEL

- IQSTEL believes the net revenue it receives from the service could represent a higher-margin recurring revenue stream relative to its traditional telecommunications business

- IQSTEL Digital estimates that each active monthly subscriber could generate approximately $0.50 to $1.00 in monthly profit-contribution.

- At 300,000 active monthly paid subscriptions, the model could represent approximately $1.2 million to $1.8 million in monthly consumer billings, or approximately $14.4 million to $21.6 million annually

- At the same subscription level, IQSTEL Digital estimates potential monthly profit-contribution of approximately $150,000 to $300,000, equivalent to an annualized range of approximately $1.8 million to $3.6 million

- IQSTEL Digital has created an original microdrama demo to explain the format and its carrier-billing monetization model

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) ("IQSTEL" or the "Company"), a multinational technology company providing telecommunications, fintech, AI-powered communications, cybersecurity, content and digital infrastructure services, today outlined the potential economics of its mobile-first microdrama distribution initiative through IQSTEL Digital.

To demonstrate the format through the product itself, IQSTEL Digital has created an original microdrama demo. The Company invites investors, mobile operators, prospective business partners and consumers to watch the demo and experience how mobile-first vertical storytelling can support engagement, monthly subscriptions and recurring digital revenue.

Monthly Subscription Economics

Under the commercial model currently contemplated, consumers would pay approximately $4 to $6 for each active monthly microdrama subscription offered through participating mobile operators.

This monthly subscription would provide access to premium, mobile-first vertical entertainment. The service is intended to complement other entertainment subscriptions consumers may already maintain by offering a different viewing experience: short, serialized stories designed specifically for smartphones and for frequent viewing throughout the day.

The total monthly subscription revenue would be shared among the participating mobile operator, content partner and IQSTEL.

The mobile operator would provide customer access, billing and distribution. The content partner would provide the platform and premium vertical content. IQSTEL would provide commercial access to operators, integration support and the distribution and monetization infrastructure required to bring the service to mobile subscribers.

After anticipated revenue sharing and directly attributable operating expenses, IQSTEL Digital currently estimates that each active paid monthly subscription could contribute approximately $0.50 to $1.00 per month in profit contribution attributable to IQSTEL Digital.

At an illustrative level of 300,000 active monthly paid subscriptions, consumers would generate approximately $1.2 million to $1.8 million in monthly subscription billings. This would be equivalent to approximately $14.4 million to $21.6 million in annual consumer billings.

"The economic opportunity begins with a recurring monthly subscription of approximately $4 to $6," said Leandro Iglesias, President and CEO of IQSTEL. "That subscription revenue is shared among the mobile operator, content partner and IQSTEL, aligning the interests of all three parties. For IQSTEL, the objective is to convert our existing telecom relationships into recurring, high-margin digital revenue."

Illustrative Monthly Subscription Scenarios

The following scenarios illustrate the potential economics of the contemplated business model at different levels of active paid monthly subscriptions:

Each scenario is based on active paid monthly subscriptions priced at approximately $4 to $6 per month. The consumer-billing figures represent the total amounts paid by consumers before revenue is shared among the participating mobile operator, content partner and IQSTEL. They do not represent revenue attributable exclusively to IQSTEL.

The estimated profit-contribution figures are based on IQSTEL Digital's assumption that each active paid monthly subscription could generate approximately $0.50 to $1.00 in monthly profit-contribution attributable to IQSTEL Digital after anticipated revenue sharing and directly attributable operating expenses.

Annualized amounts assume that the applicable number of active paid monthly subscriptions, subscription pricing and estimated unit economics remain constant for twelve consecutive months. The scenarios are mathematical illustrations only and do not represent existing subscriptions, contracted revenue, forecasts or financial guidance.

A High-Margin Opportunity for IQSTEL Digital

IQSTEL's traditional telecommunications operations are primarily high-volume businesses. The microdrama initiative is designed to introduce a recurring digital revenue stream with a potentially higher margin on the net revenue received by IQSTEL.

The model does not require IQSTEL to recognize or retain the entire subscription price. Instead, IQSTEL expects to receive an agreed share of the revenue generated by each monthly subscription.

IQSTEL believes that the scalability of its existing operator relationships and supporting infrastructure could allow additional subscriptions to be added without a proportional increase in IQSTEL Digital's operating expenses. If achieved, this operating leverage could improve IQSTEL Digital's operating margins as monthly paid subscriptions grow.

Actual margins and profit-contribution will depend on definitive operator agreements, revenue-sharing arrangements, subscription pricing, customer activation, subscriber retention and churn, promotional periods, taxes, refunds, collection rates, content costs, technical integration, marketing expenses and market acceptance.

A Rapidly Expanding Global Entertainment Category

Microdramas are scripted and serialized stories created specifically for smartphones. Episodes generally run between one and three minutes, are filmed vertically and use fast-paced narratives and cliffhangers to encourage frequent viewing and continued engagement.

According to Omdia, global microdrama revenue reached approximately $11 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to approximately $14 billion by the end of 2026.

According to Omdia's analysis of Q4 2025 Sensor Tower data, U.S. users of ReelShort spent an average of 35.7 minutes per day on the mobile app, compared with 24.8 minutes for Netflix, 26.9 minutes for Amazon Prime Video and 23.0 minutes for Disney+.

While major streaming platforms continue to have significantly larger monthly active user bases, the data demonstrates the strong engagement intensity achieved by the microdrama format among its existing mobile users. IQSTEL believes these trends demonstrate a broader change in entertainment consumption. Mobile-first audiences are allocating a growing share of their viewing time to short-form vertical video designed around how consumers naturally use smartphones.

Vertical entertainment is not necessarily replacing traditional horizontal programming. Instead, IQSTEL believes it is developing into a complementary category that competes for mobile attention by combining the convenience of social video with the emotional engagement and serialized storytelling of traditional television.

"Consumers still want compelling stories, but the screen, duration and viewing experience are changing," Iglesias said. "The growth of microdramas shows that premium storytelling can be adapted to the mobile behavior consumers already demonstrate every day."

Turning Telecom Relationships into Recurring Digital Revenue

IQSTEL maintains commercial relationships with more than 600 telecommunications operators across 24 countries. The networks operated by these companies collectively serve approximately 2.3 billion end users worldwide.

These relationships have historically been monetized through voice, SMS, messaging and connectivity services. IQSTEL Digital's strategy is to use the same commercial and technical foundation to distribute higher-margin digital products and services.

Through integrations with participating operators, the microdrama service may be offered through:

- Direct carrier billing, with subscription charges placed on the subscriber's existing mobile bill or deducted from a prepaid balance;

- Standalone monthly subscriptions;

- Entertainment and data-plan bundles; and

- Operator-sponsored promotions and customer-retention programs.

Direct carrier billing could reduce the payment friction associated with credit cards, app-store accounts and separate payment relationships, particularly in Latin American and emerging markets.

For participating operators, microdramas could provide incremental subscription revenue and a differentiated customer-engagement product without requiring the operator to produce original content.

"The strategic asset is not only the content," said Jorge Becerra, CEO of IQSTEL Digital.

Fans can give blood, explore a backstage-inspired experience and score limited-edition Metallica merchandise

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the lifesaving success of the collaboration that kicked off last year, the American Red Cross and Metallica are once again joining forces to help patients in need with an all-new, exclusive experience for blood donors.

Beginning Sept. 28, fans can give blood at the Red Cross x Metallica Blood Donation Experience, sponsored by Delta Air Lines, at Fashion Show Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. The experience will be open through March 19, 2027, giving fans an opportunity to give blood during the band's residency in Vegas.

The immersive pop-up brings fans a backstage-inspired experience with the ability to sit behind a replica drum set similar to one used by Metallica founding member Lars Ulrich. Additionally, all those who come to give will receive a limited-edition T-shirt designed by Squindo, while supplies last, and will be automatically entered for a chance to win the same replica drum kit, built by TAMA and similar to one specially made for Ulrich for Metallica's WorldWired Tour. Full terms and conditions can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica.

Donors will also have the chance to enjoy refreshments post-donation at the Delta Backstage Lounge, courtesy of Delta Air Lines. As a longtime blood partner of the American Red Cross, Delta is providing the support that gives donors the chance to take part in this unique experience.

But behind the music and unforgettable fan experience is a powerful reminder of why blood donation matters.

In 2021, Jamilah Bourdon was hit by a truck while riding her bike. She woke up in the hospital with life-altering injuries, including the loss of her right leg, and a long road to recovery ahead. During more than two months in the hospital, Jamilah underwent 13 surgeries and received five blood transfusions.

During that time, she found strength in an unexpected place: Metallica's music. "I didn't have access to music for the first month, so I replayed 'One' in my head," Jamilah said. "Metallica for me is a very spiritual band and a significant part of my healing."

"Jamilah's story is a powerful reminder that behind every blood donation is a person whose life may depend on it," said Darren Irby, executive director of National Partnerships, American Red Cross. "What makes this partnership with Metallica so special is its ability to turn the passion their fans have for their music into lifesaving action. Together, we're giving fans a memorable way to show up for patients who need them."

The Lifesaving Power of the Metallica Family

The experience builds on a lifesaving partnership between the Red Cross, Metallica and the band's foundation, All Within My Hands, that has mobilized thousands of members of the Metallica Family to roll up their sleeves and give blood. Since the collaboration launched in April 2025, fans have contributed more than 25,000 blood donations across the United States and about 93,000 donations worldwide.

Join the band and help save lives. Make an appointment to give blood at the Red Cross x Metallica Blood Donation Experience by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

About Metallica

Formed in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich and including guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo, Metallica has become one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history, selling nearly 125 million albums worldwide and generating more than 25 billion streams while playing to millions of fans on all seven continents—more than 1.3 million of whom belong to the band's fiercely loyal and consistently growing Fifth Member fan club. Metallica's catalog of multi-platinum studio albums includes Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, …And Justice for All, Metallica(commonly referred to as The Black Album), Load, ReLoad, St. Anger, Death Magnetic, Hardwired…To Self-Destruct, and most recently, the Grammy-winning 72 Seasons, released April 14, 2023, on the band's own Blackened Recordings label. Metallica's awards and accolades include nine Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, a 2009 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Sweden's Polar Music Prize. In 2017, Metallica established its own charitable foundation, All Within My Hands, to give back to communities that have supported the band. To date, All Within My Hands' collective efforts have raised over $29M to support its mission, and provided grants of $15.3M to career and technical education programs through its Metallica Scholars Initiative, $8.4M to combat food insecurity, and $5.6M to disaster relief and other critical local services worldwide. Visit AllWithinMyHands.org to learn more.

About Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines connects people to more than 300 destinations across six continents, with 100,000 Delta people making those connections possible every day. But some of our greatest journeys start at home. 

The American Red Cross is Delta's longest-standing nonprofit partner, a relationship that began in 1941, when Delta employees hosted the airline's first blood drives during World War II and flew donated blood aboard Delta aircraft to support wartime medical efforts. That spirit of service endures today: Delta is the largest corporate blood drive sponsor in the U.S., powered by employees, retirees, and communities across the country. Delta is also an Annual Disaster Giving Program participant at the $1 million level and a national sponsor of the Sound the Alarm campaign, helping the Red Cross prepare communities before disaster strikes, respond at a moment's notice, and deliver lifesaving units of blood. To learn more, visit delta.com/community.

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Garage Beer teams up with Kingsford for a new Halloween-inspired campaign turning football's most legendary fan behaviors into collectible monsters

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garage Beer, the crisp, uncomplicated Beer Flavored Beer™, knows that every fall, football fans turn into something else. They wake up before sunrise. They grill meat in parking lots. They paint their faces. They scream at referees. They jump through folding tables.

They become Terrors of the Tailgate.

This football season, Garage Beer is teaming up with Kingsford to celebrate the wildest creatures in football culture with Terrors of the Tailgate, a Halloween-inspired campaign that transforms the fans, rituals and chaotic traditions of game day into collectible monsters via LTO trading cards. Inspired by the over-the-top sports marketing and monster collectibles of the '90s, the campaign creates a world where tailgates are haunted, football fans become monsters and every game day introduces a new legend.

Leading the lineup is Jason Kelce, the King of the Tailgate, the undisputed ruler of game day chaos. He's joined by five Terrors inspired by the characters found in parking lots across America.

- The Table Smasher

- The Face Paint Fanatic

- The Cooler Raider

- The Parking Lot Prophet

- Kingsford's The Flamekeeper, who controls the meat, controls the fire and controls the vibe.

Garage Beer fans can purchase the packs for just $5.99 at www.drinkgaragebeer.com.

"The '90s had a grip on fall like no other era," said Garage Beer Founder and CEO Andy Sauer. "Football season, trading cards, Halloween, there was just something about it. We wanted to bring all of that nostalgia together with Terrors of the Tailgate and have some fun with the characters and traditions that make football season what it is. And no matter what decade you're in, a good tailgate still comes down to the basics: friends, Garage Beer in the cooler and Kingsford charcoal in the grill. If you're not grilling or drinking, you're probably not tailgating."

The Terrors will also come to life in one hero spot showcasing the entire lineup, which will live across Garage Beer's social channels with Garage Beer co-owner and creative mastermind Jason Kelce leading the search.

Whether you're the one manning the grill, raiding the cooler or making predictions nobody asked for, there's a Terror in every tailgate. Grab Garage Beer and Kingsford Charcoal to bring out the best, and the beast, in you and your friends this football season.

About:

Don't worry Garage Beer isn't scary, it's America's fastest-growing light beer, now available in all 50 states. Crisp, crushable, and brewed for good times, Garage Beer is a no-nonsense 4% ABV lager with just 95 calories and 3g of carbs. It comes in two crowd-favorite varieties: Classic and Lime. Beer finder locater here and follow the ride at www.drinkgaragebeer.com,  Instagram, and X.

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SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS SCHEDULES THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Sunstone") (NYSE: SHO) announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter 2026 on Friday, November 6, 2026, before the market opens. Management will hold its quarterly conference call the same day, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Pacific Time).

A live webcast of the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.sunstonehotels.com. A transcript of the call will also be archived on the website. Alternatively, interested parties may dial 1-833-461-5787 and reference Meeting ID 981 061 229 to listen to the live call.

About Sunstone Hotel Investors:

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust ("REIT"). Sunstone's strategy is to create long-term stakeholder value through the acquisition, active ownership, and disposition of well-located hotel and resort real estate. For further information, please visit Sunstone's website at www.sunstonehotels.com.

For Additional Information:

Aaron Reyes

Chief Financial Officer

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

(949) 382-3018

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Amerex Launches Jeep® Brand Outerwear Collection for Fall 2026

Heritage-inspired outerwear brings rugged performance and adventure-ready style to consumers nationwide

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerex announced the launch of Jeep® brand outerwear for Fall 2026, a new collection for men, women and kids, inspired by the iconic spirit of adventure and designed for consumers who embrace an active, always-moving lifestyle.

Offering timeless designs engineered for adventure, the Fall 2026 collection brings the distinctive Jeep brand aesthetic to a versatile range of outerwear designed for everyday exploration. From changing fall weather to weekend getaways and outdoor adventures, the collection is designed to deliver dependable functionality without compromising style.

"Today's consumer wants outerwear that can move with them, from everyday life to spontaneous adventures," said Ira Ganger, CEO, Amerex. "The Jeep brand has always represented freedom, exploration and the confidence to go wherever the road leads. With this collection, we are bringing that spirit to outerwear in a way that feels authentic, versatile and relevant to how people live today."

The Fall 2026 Jeep outerwear collection will be available through a growing network of leading retailers, including Macy's, Amazon and Belk, bringing the collection to consumers in stores and online.

The launch represents an expansion of Amerex's portfolio into a globally recognized lifestyle brand rooted in adventure and authentic American heritage. With its combination of recognizable Jeep brand design cues, practical performance and everyday versatility, the collection is positioned to appeal to consumers looking for outerwear that works as hard as they do.

About Amerex

Known as one of the largest US based companies in the outerwear and swimwear business, Amerex designs, manufactures, and markets apparel for women, children, and men to virtually all channels of distribution under various licensed, proprietary, and private label brands. The Amerex Group began in 1932 as an export company in Asia. In 1946, they established global headquarters in New York. Amerex became vertically integrated with strong New York-based design, marketing, and distribution functions to complement company-owned factories in Asia. The company now has overseas offices in Asia that are engaged in the supervision of apparel production in over 100 factories worldwide. Amerex continues to grow through acquisitions and has added several top licensed brands to its roster within the past few years, including Jeep, Kate Spade, Jessica Simpson, Vince Camuto, Nine West, Trina Turk, Sanctuary, and Lucky Brand. These recent additions complement our existing proprietary brands including Bleu Rod Beattie, Becca by Rebecca Virtue, Beyond Control, Weather Tamer and more.

Jeep® Brand

For 85 years, Jeep® has been a global leader in SUVs, delivering legendary off-road capability, advanced technology and exceptional versatility for those who seek fun and adventure. With a commitment to innovation, the Jeep brand offers a diverse lineup of vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, hybrid technology and all-electric drivetrains. Built on a heritage of freedom, adventure, authenticity and passion, Jeep continues to set the standard for rugged and refined vehicles designed to conquer it all.

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Carestream Healthcare International Launches STARVIEW Digital Radiography System

SHANGHAI, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carestream Healthcare International announces the launch of the CARESTREAM STARVIEW Digital Radiography System, a focused, floor-mounted DR room designed for routine radiographic imaging.

Healthcare facilities modernize radiography for different reasons, from introducing a first DR room and replacing film-based, CR or aging DR systems to improving digital workflows and adding routine-imaging capacity. STARVIEW provides a practical solution for these different projects.

Built around the value pillars Fully Digital, Easy to Adopt and Built to Grow, STARVIEW combines digital image acquisition, practical room operation and configuration flexibility. The system supports patient and examination management, digital image acquisition, image review and output across connected or standalone workflow environments.

STARVIEW includes a wireless 43 × 43 cm detector with charging in the detector tray, an 8-inch tube-head touchscreen, table detector-tray auto-tracking, detector-locking features and three generator configurations for different electrical-infrastructure requirements. One detector is included in the standard configuration, with an optional second detector available to support different room workflows.

"Healthcare facilities have different digital-radiography requirements depending on their workflow, infrastructure and stage of modernization," said Felix Zhang, Senior Product Line Manager, Carestream Healthcare International. "STARVIEW provides a focused solution for routine imaging, giving customers a practical way to introduce, replace or expand digital-radiography capacity with configurations aligned to their current needs."

Please note: STARVIEW may not be available in all countries. Product configurations and options may vary by market. For more information about STARVIEW and its availability in your market, please contact your local Carestream representative.

To learn more about STARVIEW, please visit https://www.carestreamhealthcare.com/global/en/medical/starview.

About Carestream Healthcare International.

Carestream Healthcare International draws on a century-old imaging heritage to empower healthcare providers worldwide. We deliver advanced X-ray systems, DR solutions, medical imaging films, intraoperative C-arm imaging, AI-enabled innovations, and full-lifecycle services. As a member of Midea Group, we combine global imaging expertise with Midea's intelligent manufacturing and technology ecosystem to deliver high-quality, efficient, and accessible medical imaging solutions.

For more information about the company's broad portfolio of products, solutions and services, please contact your Carestream representative or visit www.carestreamhealthcare.com.

Carestream Healthcare International 

Website: www.carestreamhealthcare.com

Email: [email protected]

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PERMIAN BASIN ROYALTY TRUST ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER CASH DISTRIBUTION AND EXCESS COST POSITION ON WADDELL RANCH PROPERTIES

DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT) ("Permian" or the "Trust") today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.019593 per unit, payable on October 15, 2026, to unit holders of record on September 30, 2026. The distribution does not include proceeds from the Waddell Ranch properties, as total production costs ("Production Costs") exceeded gross proceeds ("Gross Proceeds") for the month of August, resulting in a continuing excess cost position for the Waddell Ranch properties. More information regarding the Waddell Ranch properties is described below.

This month's distribution increased compared to the previous month due primarily a decrease in Trust expenses, partially offset by Texas Royalty Properties having lower oil and natural gas volumes and oil pricing, with natural gas pricing increasing.

WADDELL RANCH

Information from Blackbeard Operating, LLC ("Blackbeard"), the operator of the Waddell Ranch properties, necessary to calculate the net profits interest ("NPI") proceeds for a given month is received after the announcement date for the month's distribution. As a result, in accordance with the Trust indenture, if NPI proceeds are received from the Waddell Ranch properties on or prior to the record date, they will be included in the following month's distribution.

As noted above, no proceeds were received by the Trustee in August 2026 to be included in the September distribution. All excess costs, including any accrued interest, will need to be recovered by future proceeds from the Waddell Ranch properties before any proceeds are distributed to the Trust. Due to the fact that Blackbeard provides production, pricing and cost information quarterly instead of monthly, the Trustee will be disclosing that information in the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K for the foreseeable future (to the extent timely received from Blackbeard).

TEXAS ROYALTY PROPERTIES

Production for the underlying Texas Royalty Properties was 15,042 barrels of oil and 5,439 Mcf of gas. The production for the Trust's allocated portion of the Texas Royalty Properties was 13,460 barrels of oil and 4,868 Mcf of gas. The average price for oil was $83.20 per bbl and for gas was $13.49, which includes significant NGL pricing, per Mcf. This would mainly reflect production and pricing in June for oil and May for gas. These allocated volumes were impacted by the pricing of both oil and gas. This production and pricing for the underlying properties resulted in revenues for the Texas Royalty Properties of $1,324,846. Deducted from these revenues were taxes and expenses of $135,365 resulting in a Net Profit of $1,189,481 for August. With the Trust's NPI of 95% of the underlying properties, this would result in a net contribution by the Texas Royalty Properties of $1,130,007 to this month's distribution.

General and Administrative Expenses deducted for the month, net of interest earned were $216,779, resulting in a distribution of $913,228.22 to 46,608,796 units outstanding, or $0.019593 per unit.

The worldwide market conditions continue to affect the pricing for domestic production. It is difficult to predict what effect these conditions will have on future distributions.

SOFTVEST PROPOSAL

As previously disclosed, the Trustee was notified by SoftVest, L.P. ("SoftVest"), a Unitholder of the Trust, that on July 28, 2026, SoftVest and certain of its affiliates entered into a definitive Combination Agreement with Blackbeard Holdings, LLC and certain of its affiliates ("Blackbeard Holdings") pursuant to which they propose to combine the assets of the Trust and certain oil and natural gas mineral interest and land operations owned by Blackbeard Holdings to create a new publicly traded corporation, PBT Land and Minerals, Inc. ("New PBT") (the "Business Combination"). Completion of the Business Combination is subject to a vote of Trust Unitholders. SoftVest and certain other unitholders representing in excess of 15% of the Trust Units have, as permitted by the Trust Indenture, requested that the Trustee call a special meeting of Trust Unitholders for purposes of considering amendments to the Trust Indenture that would implement the Business Combination and related matters. New PBT has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a prospectus and a proxy statement for purposes of soliciting proxies with respect to the special meeting. New PBT has also filed a registration statement on Form S-1 pursuant to which it will make a rights offering to Trust Unitholders with respect to shares of New PBT.

Neither the Trust, nor the Trustee is a party to the Combination Agreement, nor is the Trust or the Trustee soliciting proxies or participating in any offering of securities. The Trustee is not making any recommendation to Trust Unitholders as to how to vote with respect to the Business Combination or other proposals at the special meeting. Unitholders will be notified of the record date and meeting date for the special meeting at a later date.

The 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, which includes the December 31, 2025, Reserve Summary, has been filed with the Securities Exchange Commission. Permian's cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports, tax information booklets, and a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all can be found on Permian's website at http://www.pbt-permian.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

This press release is not a proxy solicitation. None of the Trust, the Trustee, or the Trustee's officers or directors, are soliciting proxies in connection with any special meeting of Trust unitholders and are not participants in any solicitation of proxies by New PBT, SoftVest and/or other unitholders in connection with any special meeting. The Trust and the Trustee are not making any offering of securities. The Trustee and the Trust are making this communication for informational purposes only and do not intend to file a proxy statement or registration statement with respect to the proposed Business Combination.

New PBT has filed (i) a registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement relating to a meeting of Trust unitholders and a prospectus of New PBT, and (ii) a Form S-1 registering securities of New PBT with respect to the rights offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unitholders and other investors are strongly encouraged to read the Form S-4, including the proxy statement/prospectus, the Form S-1, any amendments to the Form S-4 and/or Form S-1, and any other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission when they become available because they will contain important information. Unitholders may obtain a free copy of any Form S-4, proxy statement/prospectus, Form S-1, and any amendments and documents that New PBT or SoftVest files with the SEC from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Any statements in this press release about future events or conditions, and other statements containing the words "estimates," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "will," "may," "intends," and similar expressions, other than historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors or risks that could cause the Trust's actual results to differ materially from the results the Trustee anticipates include, but are not limited to the factors described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2025, and Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as well as factors related to actions by SoftVest or other unitholders, New PBT, Blackbeard Holdings, or other third parties, including courts, that are not within the control of the Trust or the Trustee.

Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Trustee's views as of the date hereof. The Trustee anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its views to change. However, while the Trustee may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Trustee's views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

Contact: Nancy Willis, Director of Royalty Trust Services, Argent Trust Company, Trustee, Toll Free – 1.855.588.7839

SOURCE Permian Basin Royalty Trust

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CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST DECLARES SEPTEMBER CASH DISTRIBUTION

DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (the "Trust") (NYSE: CRT), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.064277 per unit, payable on October 15, 2026, to unitholders of record on September 30, 2026. The following table shows underlying oil and gas sales and average prices attributable to the current month and prior month distributions.

Excess Costs

XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that excess costs increased by $277,000 on properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests. However, these excess costs did not reduce net proceeds from the remaining conveyances. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests total $6,332,000, including accrued interest of $1,762,000.

XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that $67,000 of excess costs were recovered on properties underlying the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests. However, after the partial recovery, there were no remaining proceeds from the properties underlying the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests to be included in this month's distribution. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests total $488,000, including accrued interest of $37,000.

For more information on the Trust, including the annual tax information, distribution amounts, and historical press releases, please visit our website at www.crt-crosstimbers.com.

SOURCE Cross Timbers Royalty Trust

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