EndoCare Dental Specialists, a new endodontic practice led by Dr. Sam Ramadan, DMD, opens in Branford, Connecticut, offering advanced root canal treatment, surgical endodontics, and comprehensive endodontic care to patients in the New Haven County area.

BRANFORD, Conn., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EndoCare Dental Specialists, a new endodontic practice led by Dr. Sam Ramadan, DMD, is pleased to announce the opening of its office at 5 South Main St., Suite 515, in Branford, Connecticut. The practice provides advanced endodontic care, including root canal treatment, retreatment, and surgical endodontics, to patients throughout New Haven County and the surrounding communities.

Dr. Ramadan is a Connecticut native who attended the University of Connecticut in Storrs, where he earned a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, an Ivy League institution, where he received recognition for clinical excellence in endodontics. After practicing as a general dentist in Connecticut and gaining additional experience in sedation dentistry in Burlington, Vermont, Dr. Ramadan pursued specialty training in endodontics at the University of California, San Francisco, one of the nation's leading programs in the field.

With more than 10,000 endodontic cases completed over a decade of clinical practice, Dr. Ramadan brings significant expertise to every patient he treats. He specializes in retreatment, correcting or improving root canal work that has not healed properly, and in surgical endodontics. His advanced surgical training at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco complements an interdisciplinary foundation built during his UCSF residency under the mentorship of a dual specialist in periodontics and endodontics. A firm believer in lifelong learning, Dr. Ramadan regularly attends advanced continuing education programs to refine both his non-surgical and surgical skills.

"Opening our practice in Branford is an exciting opportunity to serve patients and dental professionals throughout the Shoreline community," said Dr. Ramadan. "Our goal is to provide exceptional, patient-centered endodontic care using advanced technology and modern treatment techniques, while creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and confident in their care. We also look forward to building strong relationships with local dentists and becoming a trusted resource for their patients when specialized endodontic treatment is needed."

EndoCare Dental Specialists is built on a commitment to patient-centered care that prioritizes comfort, precision, and long-term outcomes. The practice utilizes advanced technology, including surgical microscopes, 3D cone beam imaging, and the EdgePro™ Endodontic Treatment system, to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment. The office is equipped to manage complex cases, including surgical procedures, allowing patients to receive comprehensive endodontic care in one location. Sedation dentistry is also available, and all follow-up visits are included at no additional charge as part of each patient's treatment plan.

EndoCare Dental Specialists provides a comprehensive range of endodontic services, including:

- Root Canal Treatment

- Endodontic Retreatment

- Endodontic Apical Surgery (Apicoectomy)

- Regenerative Endodontics

- Cracked Teeth Evaluation and Treatment

- Internal Tooth Bleaching

- Pulpotomy

- Dental Trauma Care

- EdgePro Endodontic Treatment

- Sedation Dentistry

About EndoCare Dental Specialists

EndoCare Dental Specialists is a patient-focused endodontic practice in Branford, Connecticut, dedicated to preserving natural teeth through advanced treatment and compassionate care. Led by Dr. Sam Ramadan, DMD, a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the Connecticut State Dental Association, the practice serves patients and referring doctors throughout New Haven County and the surrounding area. Prospective patients and referring providers can learn more about EndoCare Dental Specialists by visiting https://www.endocarect.com/ or by calling 203-208-4406. The practice is located at 5 South Main St., Suite 515, Branford, CT 06405.

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Carrier pay per mile rose 22.8% in the first half of 2026 while the prices consumers paid rose 14.6%, according to 30 months of shipment data

BOHEMIA, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SGT Auto Transport has published The State of Auto Transport 2026, a first-party data report on the U.S. car shipping market finding that carrier pay per mile rose 22.8% year over year in the first half of 2026 after two years of almost no movement and that the increase began in March, the month the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping.

The prices consumers paid rose 14.6% over the same period, roughly two-thirds as fast. That gap is the report's central finding, and it points to brokers absorbing part of the increase rather than passing it through in full.

The report draws on 30 months of shipment records from January 2024 through June 2026, spanning all 49 U.S. states as both origin and destination and 1,581 distinct state-to-state lanes in the most recent 12 months. Rate figures are mix-adjusted to a fixed distance profile so that changes in haul length cannot distort them.

"A broker sits between the customer and the truck, so we see both sides of every price," said Jack Savov, CEO of SGT Auto Transport. "That is what makes this different from load board reporting we can show what carriers were actually paid and what consumers were actually charged, on the same shipments, over the same months. In the first half of 2026 those two numbers stopped moving together, and that gap is the story of the year in car shipping."

Key findings from The State of Auto Transport 2026 include:

- Carrier pay for car shipping rose faster every month from March 2026. It ran 9.2% above the prior year in January and 11.7% in February, then 14.9% in March, 32.8% in May and 34.7% in June.

- Fuel was the trigger for the 2026 cost jump, but not the whole cause. Retail diesel rose from $3.72 a gallon in February to $4.92 in March and peaked at $5.60 in May, the same month carrier pay peaked. Diesel in January and February had been flat to slightly below the prior year, which rules fuel out as the cause of the earlier increases.

- The carrier pay increase was broad, not concentrated in one segment. Every distance band above 500 miles rose between 21% and 24%, pointing to an input cost affecting the whole carrier base at once.

- Repricing and cancellations rose together. The share of completed shipments finishing above their booked price rose 46%, while cancellations rose 24.8%. Orders cancelled because the booked rate was too low to attract a carrier rose from 1.45% of all bookings to 4.64%.

- Short moves cost nearly four times more per mile. Consumer prices averaged $2.04 per mile on hauls under 500 miles against $0.55 per mile above 2,500 miles a 3.7x spread, even though the total price rises only about 2.5 times.

The report also finds that SUVs reached 43.9% of vehicles shipped while sedans fell to 27.9%, that electric vehicles reached 5.5%, and that pickups run at roughly half the share reported from dealer-focused load board data. Among shipments with a recorded origin type, 76.9% were picked up at a residential address, a mix SGT Auto Transport presents as evidence that the dataset reflects consumer vehicle shipping rather than the dealer and auction traffic that fills much industry reporting.

Also covered: enclosed transport premiums by haul length, booking urgency, state-by-state inbound and outbound flows, and Florida's seasonal reversal, which swings from 2.25 inbound-to-outbound in October to 0.44 in April.

Read The State of Auto Transport 2026 for the full month-by-month rate progression, consumer pricing across seven distance bands, supporting charts and the complete methodology.

Methodology: The report covers 30 months of vehicle shipments processed through SGT Auto Transport, January 2024 through June 2026. Rate figures use completed, delivered single-vehicle open transport shipments, and both rate indices are mix-adjusted to a fixed distance profile. Only organically acquired shipments are included; paid search and affiliate channels are excluded because their volumes follow marketing spend rather than market conditions. Half-year figures pool every shipment in the period rather than averaging monthly percentage changes. SGT Auto Transport does not publish order volumes, revenue or market share.

About SGT Auto Transport

SGT Auto Transport arranges door-to-door open and enclosed car shipping across all 49 U.S. states for consumers, online car buyers, relocating households and military families. The company is based in Bohemia, New York and operates under FMCSA MC-873392 and USDOT 2521690. Learn more at sgtautotransport.com.

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YIKEDA™ Accelerates Global Expansion at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026: Deepening Partnerships, Debuting Exclusive Traceability-Labeled Cherry Tomatoes

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 2 to 4, 2026, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026, the premier and most influential international trade exhibition for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in Asia, was held at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, China. YIKEDA™, a premier premium tomato brand, made a triumphant return with its full portfolio, debuting its exclusive traceability-labeled cherry tomatoes.

At this year's exhibition, YIKEDA™'s international expansion emerged as a primary focus of attention. Buyers from various countries flocked to the YIKEDA™ booth for collaboration. Notably, YIKEDA™ showcased its exclusive traceability-labeled cherry tomatoes at an international exhibition for the first time, alleviating consumers' food safety concerns through visible quality management.

Currently, YIKEDA™'s products have successively gone on sale in Hong Kong and Macao SARs, and have been exported to countries including the United States, Canada, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

The growing international recognition of YIKEDA™'s flagship cherry tomatoes is rooted in its seed-to-table full-industry-chain quality control. Established in 2022, YIKEDA™ operates under Qingdao Triumph Haofeng Smart Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Triumph Haofeng"), the largest smart glass greenhouse operator and service provider in China. Focusing on the fruit tomato category over 267 hectares of smart glass greenhouse constructed and operated by Triumph Haofeng in China, the brand has achieved digitally-enabled and standardized control across the entire industry chain from "seed" to "table", ensuring a stable, year-round supply.

YIKEDA™ cherry tomatoes are free of artificial hormones and heavy metals, delivering an intense flavor and a crisp texture, and have earned the tomato industry's first low-GI food certification in China. YIKEDA™ cherry tomatoes and 100% tomato juice-NFC have been recognized by the authoritative firm Frost & Sullivan as the No.1 best-seller in China for two years running.

YIKEDA™ showcased its full product range at AFL 2026, including 100% NFC tomato juice and tomato-flavored beverages. The clean label formulation of the 100% tomato juice-NFC—featuring "only pure tomatoes, no added water"—likewise earned high praise from a number of international clients.

Looking ahead, YIKEDA™ will continue to deeply cultivate the fruit tomato track, driving product development and channel expansion with a global vision to build YIKEDA™ into a world-class fruit tomato brand serving the globe.

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AidKit is recognized for turning an employee-driven idea into permanent product infrastructure that gives aid recipients a greater voice in system design

DENVER, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AidKit, a Certified B Corp that helps government agencies and nonprofits deliver fast, fair and effective aid and relief programs, has been named to Fast Company's 2026 list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. The recognition honors organizations that build cultures where employees can develop, test and scale ideas with meaningful impact. AidKit was recognized in part for its Community Advisory Council, which brings people with lived experience receiving aid into the design of the systems and programs intended to serve them.

AidKit's Community Advisory Council (CAC) grew from cross-functional problem-solving across the company. As AidKit expanded technology supporting government and nonprofit aid programs, employees in product, operations and impact identified a shared concern: public benefit systems are often designed for recipients rather than with them, and feedback may arrive too late to meaningfully improve the recipient experience.

AidKit team members asked how aid delivery systems could improve if people receiving aid helped shape them from the outset. With leadership support, the company formally established the CAC, turning an employee-generated idea into permanent product and program infrastructure.

"At AidKit, innovation means continually questioning how aid can be delivered better, and creating a culture where the people closest to a problem can help shape the solution," said Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit. "Our Community Advisory Council is one example of that approach, and that kind of thinking is central to how we work. We are constantly challenging assumptions, listening broadly and turning good ideas into better, more dignified ways to deliver aid."

The CAC reflects AidKit's broader approach to innovation: consequential ideas can begin with employees at every level and across every function. As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corporation, AidKit gives team members the autonomy to identify problems, challenge assumptions and develop solutions that can become lasting organizational practices.

AidKit's culture of innovation also informs its technology strategy. The company is investing in artificial intelligence (AI), enhanced identity verification, fraud detection, geospatial analysis and conversational enrollment tools to help government and nonprofit teams deliver aid more effectively and with less administrative burden. Recent programs include wildfire recovery assistance for workers, small businesses and families in Los Angeles; rapid cash assistance for households affected by flooding in Central Texas; and maternal and infant cash assistance in Michigan.

Most recently, AidKit launched AidKit Ready, pre-positioned disaster cash-assistance infrastructure that helps governments and nonprofits put technology, payment systems, compliance workflows and operational support in place before a crisis. The infrastructure can be activated rapidly when funding becomes available. Founded in 2021 and active in 27 states, AidKit has partnered with more than 240 government and nonprofit organizations and distributed more than $450 million in aid.

"The most innovative workplaces don't simply ask their employees to come up with great ideas; they create the conditions that make great ideas possible," says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. "This year's honorees understand that innovation is ultimately a cultural commitment that requires empowering people to think differently, take risks, and turn ideas into actions."

Fast Company's 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list recognizes 100 companies across industries. Fast Company editors assessed more than 1,200 applications, evaluating examples of homegrown innovation, programs that encourage new ideas, investment in research and development, and workplace culture. The full list of honorees is available at fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list. The Fall 2026 issue is available online and will reach newsstands September 22, 2026.

About AidKit

AidKit is the infrastructure behind many of the nation's most effective aid and relief programs, helping even the leanest governments and nonprofit teams deliver aid and benefits in days, not months. Designed to meet the complex demands of large-scale aid and public benefits distribution, AidKit's all-in-one technology platform streamlines workflows, accelerates disbursements and reduces administrative burden, adapting to each community's needs rather than requiring communities to adapt to the platform. With integrated fraud mitigation, compliance tracking and real-time caseload management tools, AidKit ensures programs operate with precision, accountability and data security. Drawing on a proven record of successful implementations, AidKit expands operational capacity and elevates service delivery for its partners, delivering results that maximize impact and build public trust across programs ranging from disaster relief to public benefits modernization. Active in 27 states, AidKit has served 240+ government and nonprofit partners and distributed over $450 million in aid. Founded in 2021, AidKit is a Certified B Corporation and a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit https://www.aidkit.com/.

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Eaton, Ohio facility honored among four North American manufacturers for excellence in quality, advanced automation and employee-driven continuous improvement

EATON, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bullen Ultrasonics, a leader in precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials using proprietary ultrasonic and laser-based technologies, today announced that its Miller Williams Facility in Eaton, Ohio, has been named a 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Award winner.

The honor recognizes Bullen's Miller Williams Facility's performance across quality, advanced manufacturing technology, operational improvement and employee engagement. Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards evaluate manufacturing facilities on areas including leadership, quality, employee involvement, technology, production systems and competitiveness through a multistage review process that includes detailed applications and site visits.

"Being named an IndustryWeek Best Plant is an extraordinary honor for our entire team," said Tim Beatty, president of Bullen Ultrasonics. "This recognition reflects much more than any single technology, process improvement or performance metric. It reflects what happens when talented people are empowered to challenge assumptions, solve difficult problems and continually find better ways to serve our customers. Most importantly, it recognizes the culture and teamwork behind those results."

Bullen's Miller Williams Facility provides precision machining services for advanced ceramics and other hard, brittle materials used in semiconductor, MEMS, aerospace, defense and other demanding applications. The facility combines ultrasonic machining, proprietary MicroLucent™ laser processing, high-precision CNC grinding, automation and advanced data systems to produce complex features in materials that conventional machining methods often struggle to process, including silicon, glass, quartz, ceramics and sapphire.

Performance and operational achievements highlighted in Bullen's Best Plants submission include:

- The facility maintains final customer yield levels exceeding 98%, with first-pass yield performance regularly exceeding 97%.

- The team reduced production cycle times by approximately 14% in key areas through targeted continuous improvement and operational refinements.

- Bullen developed and deployed custom automated and robotic ultrasonic machining cells in-house to improve precision, repeatability, throughput and scalability.

- The facility also expanded real-time production-data infrastructure and RFID-based systems to improve process visibility, machine calibration, quality control, traceability and manufacturing decision-making.

- Bullen fosters an employee-driven continuous improvement culture, with approximately 120 continuous improvement suggestions submitted plantwide during the past year and frontline employees participating directly in developing, testing and implementing solutions.

- Employee engagement increased, with Bullen's engagement score rising from 83% in January 2025 to 90.5% in the first quarter of 2026.

Bullen's continuous improvement model places problem-solving responsibility throughout the organization. Frontline operators and technicians work directly with engineering and operations leaders to identify opportunities, test potential solutions, analyze process data and implement improvements. Recent employee-led improvements have included an operations team member collaborating with an engineer to solve abrasive buildup on a critical machine surface and a technician identifying a more efficient production method that, after evaluation, was adopted as a new standard work process. Bullen has complemented its people-driven approach to continuous improvement with investments in advanced manufacturing technology. These include custom automated and robotic ultrasonic machining cells designed and built internally for Bullen's specialized processes. The company has also expanded its machine-level data infrastructure, giving production teams greater visibility into yield, equipment performance and process conditions.

Since 2023, Bullen has grown revenue by approximately 45% while continuing to invest in proprietary technology, automation, operational systems and workforce development. This revenue growth has increased the importance of scalable manufacturing systems that can maintain precision, quality and process control as production expands.

"Our goal has never been to improve one metric or automate one process," Beatty added. "We are building an organization where technology, disciplined execution and the expertise of our people reinforce one another. The goal is to scale without compromising the precision, quality and responsiveness our customers depend on. This award validates the approach we have taken, but more importantly, it raises the standard for what we need to accomplish next."

The Miller Williams Facility opened in 2006 and today serves as the center of Bullen's advanced manufacturing operations in Eaton. Its capabilities have expanded as demand has grown for advanced materials machining and for increasingly complex components requiring high levels of precision, repeatability and reliability.

Bullen will receive its 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants trophy on October 21 during the Operations Leadership Summit in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

To learn more about the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards winners, visit IndustryWeek's 2026 winners announcement.

About the IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards Competition:

Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards program annually recognizes plants, located in North America, that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and create stimulating and rewarding work environments. Its further goal is to encourage other manufacturing managers and work teams to emulate the honorees by adopting world-class practices, technologies and improvement strategies. For additional information, visit www.industryweek.com.

About industryWeek:

IndustryWeek lives and breathes transformational manufacturing. Decision-makers and disruptors turn to IW for the news, trends, strategies and best practices that help companies leverage talent and technology to achieve revolutionary leadership practices, business models, production systems and products. Visit www.industryweek.com for more information.

About Bullen Ultrasonics

Bullen Ultrasonics is a global leader in the precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials using proprietary ultrasonic and laser-based technologies. Its non-thermal processes enable micron-level accuracy and reduce the risk of microcracks, contamination or structural damage, supporting the production of intricate features in components used across high-performance applications. Bullen's vertically-integrated operations include in-house tool design and custom automation, which help streamline production from prototype through high-volume manufacturing. The company holds numerous certifications, including ISO 9001, AS9100 and ITAR, reflecting its alignment with quality and traceability standards in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical and semiconductor and MEMs industries. Founded in 1971 and with more than 50 years of experience, Bullen is recognized for its engineering responsiveness and ability to deliver consistent results in regulated, high-stakes manufacturing environments. Learn more at https://www.bullentech.com.

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NourNet Advances Sovereign AI and Digital Infrastructure in the Kingdom at LEAP 2026

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NourNet, a Saudi digital services provider, concluded its participation at LEAP 2026 with a strengthened offering across AI, digital infrastructure and managed services. During the event, the company introduced its new AI Agent Platform, announced the expansion of its main data center and signed strategic agreements with leading global and regional technology companies.

The launch of the platform marks an important step in NourNet's efforts to provide Saudi organizations with a locally operated foundation for adopting AI at scale. Introduced in beta version at LEAP, the AI Agent Platform is designed to help organizations build, deploy and operate intelligent agents across a range of business functions. Combining Agentic AI with Inference-as-a-Service, the platform can automate operational tasks, execute multi-step workflows and interact with enterprise data. Hosted within NourNet's Saudi data centers, it provides access to Arabic-tuned and multilingual models while keeping customer data and AI workloads within the Kingdom.

NourNet also announced the expansion of its main data center, bringing the total capacity to 10 MW and up to 750 racks, giving government entities, regulated industries, enterprises and hyperscalers greater local capacity to host critical data and workloads, including more demanding AI infrastructure.

Alongside these developments, NourNet signed agreements with HPE, Rebellions, Red Bull MOBILE, TLS, Systems Arabia, Scality, Protectt AI and EnableNow, expanding the range of solutions available to customers in Saudi Arabia. The company held strategic executive meetings with Microsoft, Fortinet, Cloudflare, Splunk and Veeam, deepening relationships with global technology leaders.

Eng. Amjad A. Hafez, Chief Executive Officer of NourNet, said: "For more than two decades, NourNet has focused on bringing world-class technology capability within reach of organizations in the Kingdom - locally, securely, and on their terms. The launch of our new AI Agent Platform is a natural next step in that journey: it gives Saudi organizations a sovereign foundation to adopt AI at scale, keeping their data and workloads inside the Kingdom while unlocking the full potential of intelligent agents. The investments and solutions we announced reflect our vision to build a stronger, more integrated technology business that can support the Kingdom's evolving digital needs."

Beyond the announcements, NourNet showcased capabilities across cloud, cybersecurity, data centers, connectivity and enterprise operations, demonstrating how its portfolio can support critical business operations through locally managed digital services.

For more information, visit https://nour.net.sa/about-us/

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Health In Tech recognized among the 100 highest-scoring U.S. public mid-market companies following an initial review of approximately 4,300 companies, based on financial strength, workforce performance, innovation and sustainability

STUART, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health In Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIT), an AI-enabled InsurTech platform company, announced today that it has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Mid-Market Companies 2026.

The ranking, developed by Newsweek in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, recognizes the 100 highest-scoring publicly listed U.S. mid-market companies based on a comprehensive assessment of financial strength and market performance, workforce performance, innovation and environmental sustainability. Approximately 4,300 U.S. public companies were initially reviewed for the 2026 ranking, underscoring the selectivity of the recognition.

To determine the 2026 honorees, companies meeting the ranking's eligibility criteria were evaluated using financial and workforce data, employee feedback, innovation and patent metrics, independent sustainability assessments, as well as a review of public records and media coverage. The results were combined through a proprietary scoring model, with the 100 highest-scoring companies named America's Greatest Mid-Market Companies 2026.

"We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Mid-Market Companies," said Tim Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Health In Tech. "This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects a broad assessment of the qualities we believe are essential to building a strong company — financial performance, innovation, our people and long-term sustainability. At Health In Tech, we have remained focused on building efficient, AI-driven products that simplify a traditionally complex healthcare insurance ecosystem while expanding the value we deliver to our distribution partners and the employers they serve. This recognition reflects the commitment of our team, our continued investment in innovation, and the strength of the products we have built and are continuing to build. We are proud of what our team has accomplished and remain focused on executing our strategy and building an even stronger company for the future."

The complete Newsweek America's Greatest Mid-Market Companies 2026 ranking is available on Newsweek's website.

About Health In Tech

Health In Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIT) is an AI-enabled InsurTech platform company, which offers a marketplace that aims to improve processes in the health insurance industry through vertical integration, process simplification, and automation. By removing friction and complexities, we streamline the underwriting, sales and service process for insurance companies, licensed brokers, managing general underwriters ("MGUs") and third-party administrators ("TPAs"). Health In Tech's platform serves as a marketplace for brokers, TPAs, MGUs and carriers to access self-funded health insurance for employers, providing functions including customized self-funded health plans, bindable stop-loss quotes, AI-enabled underwriting, claims administration and reporting integration.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to Health In Tech, Inc.'s ("Health In Tech," "HIT," "we," "us" or "our") business strategy, product development and innovation, growth prospects, and future operating and financial performance. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "believe," "may," "will," "potentially," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "could," "would," "project," "plan," "target" or similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our recognition among Newsweek's America's Greatest Mid-Market Companies 2026, our future business strategy, and statements attributed to management regarding our continued investment in innovation, our products, our team, and our future growth and performance.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on Health In Tech and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of Health In Tech's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: our ability to obtain funding for our operations and to enhance our current systems and expand our service offerings; the success, cost and timing of our product development activities; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and qualified employees; our ability to attract new customers and to develop new, and enhance existing, products and services; the impact of competition in our industry and innovation by our competitors; risks related to cybersecurity incidents or other network disruptions; risks related to the use of third-party artificial intelligence; our ability to comply with new or modified laws and regulations applicable to our business, including with respect to the insurance services industry and data privacy requirements; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and maintain and build our brand; the future trading price of our common stock; and other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date of this press release. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Health In Tech to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Except as required by applicable law, Health In Tech does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

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HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek" or the "Company") (NYSE: FTK) today announced an increase to its previously disclosed guidance estimates for 2026 total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.

Following strong second-quarter results, on August 4, 2026, the Company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for total revenue to a range of $340 million to $350 million and for Adjusted EBITDA(1) to a range of $47 million to $51 million. As a result of the current outlook for international chemistry sales in the second half of 2026, the Company expects 2026 total revenue of $360 million to $370 million and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $50 million to $54 million. At the midpoints of the increased 2026 guidance ranges, total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA would represent growth of 54% and 58%, respectively, compared with the reported full-year 2025 metrics(2).

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ryan Ezell said, "We have continued to experience growing demand, in particular in international chemistry, since increasing our 2026 guidance last month, giving us the confidence to further increase our outlook for the year. Our momentum through 2026 reflects sustained demand for Flotek's real-time data and chemistry technologies, strong customer response to our innovative solutions, and the continued execution of our corporate strategy."

"International chemistry revenue was approximately $10.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, representing a more than 450% sequential increase from the first quarter. Supported by ongoing work in Saudi Arabia, we anticipate that international chemistry sales during the second half of 2026 could exceed $40 million. This growth, coupled with the expanding contribution from our Data Analytics segment, underscores our commitment to building a diversified and balanced platform. We believe these initiatives position Flotek for sustainable growth and continued shareholder value creation."

- We are unable to reconcile our forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA guidance, a non-GAAP financial measure, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss), without unreasonable efforts, as we are unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the impact of certain items that would be expected to impact the GAAP financial measure, including, among other items, certain stock-based compensation costs and interest costs related to fluctuations in borrowings under the Company's asset-based loan. These items do not impact the non-GAAP financial measure and could be material to future net income (loss). Guidance does not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets estimated to total approximately $9 million during full-year 2026. See the "Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings" section in this release for more information about these measures.

- See the "Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings" section in this release for more information about these measures, including a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Upcoming Investor Events

Flotek will participate in the Lake Street Annual Investor Conference to be held at the Metropolitan Club in New York, NY, September 10th, 2026. Flotek Chief Executive Officer Ryan Ezell will be hosting investor meetings during the event. An updated corporate presentation to be used in discussions at the conference will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Flotek's corporate website at www.flotekind.com prior to the start of the conference.

Some other upcoming events in which we plan to participate:

- November 5th, 2026: INVEST: Houston Leadership Summit (Houston, TX)

- December 3rd, 2026: DEP Executive Series NASDAQ (New York, NY) 

- December 9th-11th, 2026: ROTH Deer Valley (Park City, UT)

For the latest event details visit our Investor Relations page at https://ir.flotekind.com/events

About Flotek Industries, Inc.

Flotek Industries, Inc. is a leading chemistry and data technology company focused on servicing the Energy industry. The Company's technologies leverage near real-time data to deliver innovative solutions to maximize customer returns. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 130 patents, over 20 years of field and laboratory data, and a global presence in more than 59 countries.

Flotek has established collaborative partnerships focused on sustainable and optimized chemistry and data solutions, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of energy on land, air, water and people.

Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "FTK." For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.

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Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings

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- Management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 are useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods. Management views the adjustments made to net income for certain non-cash or non-recurring items noted above to be outside of the Company's normal operating results. Management analyzes operating results without the impact of the above items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business and cash flow from continuing operations, and to establish financial, compensation and operational objectives. Adjusted EBITDA as presented above does not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets totaling $6.3 million.

- Includes $4.4 million of expenses related to an asset acquisition.

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Demonstrations to include L0-3 and AI fabric validation, CPO and Silicon Photonics testing, quantum and hybrid network evaluation, and fiber inspection, cleaning and monitoring solutions

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) will showcase its end-to-end data center portfolio for foundational silicon technologies, modules and systems testing at booth 1001 at ECOC 2026 from September 21-23 at the FYCMA exhibition center in Malaga, Spain.

Hyperscalers and cloud providers continue to push the boundaries of network speed and capacity as they scale AI infrastructure. 1.6T technologies are being deployed within the rack (scale-up), across clusters (scale-out) and between data centers (scale-across), with planning for 3.2T underway. These technologies rely on 16x224G and 8x448G lane architectures enabled through advanced Silicon Photonics (SiPh), Co-packaged Optics (CPO) and robust optical connectivity. AI infrastructure is driving unprecedented growth in fiber density, accelerating the expansion of fiber interconnects and multifiber connectivity. In addition, quantum technologies are impacting security assumptions, driving significant increases in system-level test complexity.

VIAVI addresses these test challenges at every stage, from design and production to deployment and monitoring.

Design Validation: At ECOC 2026, VIAVI will showcase its latest advanced fabric validation technologies for L0 to L3 High-Speed Ethernet (HSE) testing, including:

- ONE LabPro® ONE-1600: the industry's first fully integrated test solution for pluggable 1.6T transceivers now supports a flexible new configuration, with both IHS and RHS interfaces in the same module. Also on display is the new ONE-1600 ERP 1.6T module for network equipment manufacturers and production use cases, sized for these environments with a core feature set at a reduced price point.

- TestCenter D2: enabling comprehensive AI workload testing of 1.6T Layers 2 and 3, the platform identifies interconnect bottlenecks, latency hotspots and fault-tolerance gaps that limit GPU utilization and hinder AI cluster scalability. It is the industry's first Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET) validation solution for AI fabric validation across the Ultra Ethernet ecosystem.

Manufacturing Test: VIAVI's MAP-300 platform will feature several new products for CPO and SiPh testing. Engineered for the high-density demands driven by connectivity, silicon test insertions and sub-system manufacturing, the MAP-300 now includes a Remote Head Polarity Mapper, a High-Density Variable Optical Attenuator (HD VOA), a High-Density Optical Power Meter (HD OPM) and a High-Density In-Line Optical Power Meter (HD IL-OPM). The platform also supports quantum key distribution (QKD) and hybrid network evaluation.

For the first time, VIAVI will present its optical connector end-face geometry test solutions from the acquisition of the Direct Optical Research Company (DORC) product line. The fiber surface topology measurement products round out VIAVI's interferometry, inspection and cleaning portfolio for connectivity manufacturers.

Deployment and Monitoring: VIAVI will introduce the MAP-2800 test head for standalone operation and centralized testing with the Fusion test system. It is the industry's first rack-mounted tester for Ethernet applications for centralized and field testing from 10M to 800G. It integrates seamlessly with other VIAVI handheld testers, test heads, virtual agents or smart Small Form-factor Pluggables (SFPs) for lower bandwidth sites, automating processes and minimizing truck rolls.

VIAVI will demonstrate the DCX-700 test set for automated tier-1 certification and validation for high fiber-count networks, helping data center operators deploy large-scale MPO/MMC-based connectivity faster and with greater confidence. VIAVI will also showcase its expanding portfolio for testing Hollow Core Fiber (HCF) with T-BERD/MTS-4000 and OneAdvisor800, which support the industry's drive toward lower latency and higher performance optical infrastructure through advanced characterization, qualification and monitoring solutions.

About VIAVI

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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CGI acquires Callibrity, strengthening presence in Cincinnati and expanding production-ready AI and platform engineering capabilities

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CINCINNATI, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world's largest independent technology and professional services firms, today announced the acquisition of Callibrity, strengthening CGI's presence in Cincinnati and expanding the company's capabilities in production-ready enterprise AI, platform engineering and digital product development. The transaction closed on September 8, 2026.

Founded in 2007, Callibrity is an end-to-end technology consulting firm that brings together developers, strategists and engineers to help clients solve complex technology challenges. The firm works across commercial industries, with deep experience in financial services, insurance and manufacturing.

"Cincinnati represents an exciting market for CGI and an opportunity to further establish our presence with a highly respected team that shares our commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for clients," said Vijay Srinivasan, President of U.S. Commercial and State Government operations at CGI. "Callibrity brings deep technical expertise, a strong consulting mindset and a culture of curiosity and collaboration that align well with CGI. Together, we can build on the trusted relationships and expertise Callibrity has established while bringing clients CGI's broader capabilities, industry insight and global scale."

Callibrity brings 120 consultants to CGI and strengthens its presence in the Cincinnati metro market. For Callibrity's clients, joining CGI provides continued access to the teams, expertise and collaborative approach they rely on today, with access to an expanded range of services and CGI's global delivery network.

"We founded Callibrity on a simple idea: bring smart, talented technologists together, ask the right questions and build solutions that make a meaningful difference for our clients," said Gary Howard, CEO of Callibrity. "Joining CGI gives us the opportunity to build on what has made Callibrity successful while expanding what we can offer our clients and our people. We see this as the next chapter in what we've built together, with greater capabilities and opportunities while staying true to the curiosity, expertise and relationships at the heart of Callibrity."

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent technology and professional services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is CA$15.91 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

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Further information on the risks that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from our current expectations may be found in the section titled Risk Environment of CGI's MD&A for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, which is incorporated by reference in this cautionary statement. We also caution readers that the risks described in the previously mentioned section and in other sections of CGI's MD&A for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, and in our other documents and filings are not the only ones that could affect us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial could also have a material adverse effect on our financial position, financial performance, cash flows, business or reputation.

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