WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BALL) board of directors (the "Board") today declared a cash dividend of 20 cents per share, payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2026.

Conference Call Details 

Ball will announce its third quarter 2026 earnings on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange. At 6:30 a.m. Mountain Time on that day (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time), Ball will hold its regular quarterly conference call on the company's results and performance.

Please use the following URL to join via webcast:

Ball Corporation Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call

To participate in the live call Q&A session, North American callers should use the following number, 877-497-9071. International callers should use the following number, +1 201-689-8727.

For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped replay and transcript of the event will be available within 48 hours on Ball's website at www.ball.com/investors under "Financial Results."

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) is the global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging solutions, serving a robust portfolio of customers in the beverage, personal care and household products industries. With 16,000 employees in more than 65 manufacturing plants and facilities worldwide, Ball reported 2025 net sales of $13.16 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), a leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services, today announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. In connection with the release, Bristow has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to begin at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT).

Investors may participate in the call by using the following link, which is now open for early registration: https://bristowgroup-3q2026.open-exchange.net.

A replay of the call will be available through November 25, 2026, and can be accessed using the same link. The accompanying investor presentation will be available on November 3, 2026, on the investor section of Bristow's website at www.bristowgroup.com.

About Bristow Group

Bristow Group Inc. is a leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services for government entities, offshore energy companies and other customers around the world. Our business is comprised of three operating segments: Offshore Energy Services (OES), Government Services and Other Services. Through the use of helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and highly skilled personnel, we provide aviation services such as personnel transportation, offshore energy logistics, search and rescue (SAR), special missions, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, medevac, unmanned systems, on-demand cargo logistics (ODC) and other specialized aviation solutions. We are also involved in various advanced air mobility (AAM) initiatives and emerging next-generation aviation technologies.

Our diversified customer and revenue mix, coupled with our broad geographic footprint, supports a durable and balanced business profile. We currently have a presence in Australia, Benin, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Djibouti, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, Ireland, Kenya, the Marshall Islands, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, the Philippines, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the United Kingdom ("UK") and the United States ("U.S.").

To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com.

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CANONSBURG, Pa., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2026.

Third Quarter 2026 Results:

- Production: Sales volume of 583 Bcfe, inclusive of 21 Bcfe of strategic curtailments

- Capital Expenditures: $638 million, 10% below the low-end of guidance, driven by lower-than-expected upstream and midstream spending and continued benefit from operational efficiency gains

- Realized Pricing: Differential of $(0.64) favorable to guidance despite widening basis during the quarter due to benefits from marketing optimization and curtailment strategy

- Operating Costs: Total per unit operating costs of $1.09 per Mcfe, at the low end of guidance driven by lower-than-expected LOE and production tax

- Cash Flow: Net cash provided by operating activities of $1,083 million; generated free cash flow attributable to EQT(1) of $283 million

- Balance Sheet: Exited the quarter with $5.6 billion total debt and just under $5.5 billion net debt(1)

Third Quarter 2026 and Recent Highlights:

- Range Acquisition: Announced strategic acquisition of Range Resources Corporation, which will create America's largest and only vertically integrated natural gas producer with leading inventory depth, lowest cost structure, a fortress balance sheet and the largest natural gas marketing platform in the country

- POWER Pipeline: Launched open season for new 42-inch POWER Pipeline project connecting EQT's core Marcellus assets in Pennsylvania to growing demand at the Clarington hub in Ohio

- LNG Sales Contract: Signed 10-year LNG sales agreement with Ignitis Group, the largest supplier of electricity and natural gas in Lithuania

- Gulf Coast Storage: Contracted for 7 Bcf of storage capacity at Leaf River Energy Center's salt dome expansion project along the Gulf Coast; increases EQT's Gulf Coast storage capacity up to 11 Bcf and provides optimization flexibility to support the LNG business

- Dividend Increase: Increased dividend by 3% to $0.68 per share annualized; compounded annual dividend growth rate of ~7% since 2022 with durability underpinned by material cost structure improvements and synergy capture over this period

President and CEO Toby Z. Rice stated, "Third quarter results built on what has been an exceptional year of execution at EQT. Despite downward pressure on natural gas prices during the quarter, our marketing efforts drove stronger realized pricing, operating expenses came in at the low end of guidance and capital spending was well below expectations as efficiencies continue to accrue. This resulted in yet another quarter of greater-than-expected free cash flow generation."

Rice added, "We also announced our strategic combination with Range Resources, pairing two of the highest-quality, longest-duration asset bases in North America and creating a company uniquely positioned for the next era of natural gas. Our expanded resource base solidifies EQT as the operator of choice for premium, long-term supply arrangements and provides unique growth optionality underpinned by contractual demand. We believe this combination creates a must-own energy company capable of generating durable, through-cycle free cash flow while compounding value for shareholders for decades to come."

Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Performance

Per Unit Operating Costs

The following table presents certain of the Company's consolidated operating costs on a per unit basis.(a)

Gathering expense per Mcfe increased for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 due primarily to higher volumes gathered by third parties from wells turned-in-line in the first quarter of 2026.

Transmission expense per Mcfe increased for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 due primarily to lower sales volume.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased for the three months ended September 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 due primarily to higher long-term incentive compensation costs and higher professional service costs.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had $63 million of borrowings outstanding under EQT Corporation's $3.5 billion revolving credit facility. Total liquidity, excluding available capacity under Eureka Midstream, LLC's (Eureka) revolving credit facility, as of September 30, 2026 was approximately $3.5 billion.

As of September 30, 2026, total debt and net debt(1) were $5.6 billion and $5.5 billion, respectively, compared to $7.8 billion and $7.7 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2025.

(1) A non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Disclosures section of this news release for the definition of, and other important information regarding, this non-GAAP financial measure.

Fourth Quarter 2026 Outlook

The Company expects total sales volume of 550 â 600 Bcfe in the fourth quarter of 2026, which includes the impact of 10 â 20 Bcfe of strategic curtailments. The Company expects $540 â $610 million of maintenance capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2026. Strategic growth capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2026 are expected to total $185 â $225 million. The Company plans to turn-in-line (TIL) 16 â 26 net wells in the fourth quarter of 2026.

2026 Guidance

Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Webcast Information

The Company has canceled its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call following the announcement of EQT's acquisition of Range. A presentation accompanying third quarter 2026 results is available on the Company's investor relations website, ir.eqt.com, under "Events & Presentations."

Hedging (as of October 20, 2026)

The following table summarizes the approximate volume and prices of the Company's NYMEX hedge positions. The difference between the fixed price and NYMEX price is included in average differential presented in the Company's price reconciliation.

The Company also entered into derivative instruments to hedge basis. The Company may use other contractual agreements to implement its commodity hedging strategy from time to time.

Non-GAAP Disclosures

This news release includes the non-GAAP financial measures described below. These non-GAAP measures are defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. These non-GAAP measures are intended to provide additional information only and should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net income attributable to EQT Corporation, diluted EPS, net income, net cash provided by operating activities, total Upstream operating revenues, total debt or any other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Certain items excluded from these non-GAAP measures are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital, tax structure and historic costs of depreciable assets.

Adjusted Net Income Attributable to EQT and Adjusted EPS

Adjusted net income attributable to EQT is defined as net income attributable to EQT Corporation, excluding (gain) loss on sale/exchange of long-lived assets, impairments, the revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement and certain other items that the Company's management believes do not reflect the Company's core operating performance. Adjusted EPS is defined as adjusted net income attributable to EQT divided by diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

The Company's management believes that adjusted net income attributable to EQT and adjusted EPS provide useful information to investors regarding the Company's financial condition and results of operations because it helps facilitate comparisons of operating performance and earnings trends across periods by excluding the impact of items that, in their opinion, do not reflect the Company's core operating performance. For example, adjusted net income attributable to EQT and adjusted EPS reflect only the impact of settled derivative contracts; thus, the measures exclude the often-volatile revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement.

The table below reconciles adjusted net income attributable to EQT and adjusted EPS with net income attributable to EQT Corporation and diluted EPS, respectively, the most comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, each as derived from the Statements of Condensed Consolidated Operations to be included in EQT Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests and Adjusted EBITDA Attributable to EQT

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, depletion and amortization, (gain) loss on sale/exchange of long-lived assets, impairments, the revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement and certain other items that the Company's management believes do not reflect the Company's core operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to EQT is defined as adjusted EBITDA less adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests is defined as the proportionate share of adjusted EBITDA attributable to the third-party ownership interests in the Non-Wholly Owned Consolidated Subsidiaries (defined below).

The Company's management believes that these measures provide useful information to investors regarding the Company's financial condition and results of operations because they help facilitate comparisons of operating performance and earnings trends across periods by excluding the impact of items that, in their opinion, do not reflect the Company's core operating performance.

MONTERREY, Mexico, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Definity announced a strategic partnership with dab, the Germany-based company behind dab Nexus, an SAP-certified platform that connects SAP data to Microsoft Fabric. As dab's first strategic partner in Latin America, Definity will help organizations across the region make better use of their SAP data for reporting, analytics, automation, and AI.

For many enterprises, SAP holds some of their most important operational and financial information. Yet making that data available across the business often requires manual exports, custom integrations, and ongoing maintenance. dab Nexus simplifies this process by replicating data from SAP ECC and S/4HANA into Microsoft Fabric through automated, near-real-time integration. The platform supports SAP Clean Core principles and enables organizations to use their data for Power BI reporting, process mining, machine learning, and advanced analytics.

Definity has a long history of helping clients in the region unlock their SAP data. The partnership builds on that experience, combining dab's technology with Definity's expertise in enterprise integration, Microsoft platforms, data engineering, and AI. Together, the companies will help organizations connect their existing SAP environments to the broader technology systems and applications their businesses rely on.

"We have been working with dab Nexus on a few projects recently and have seen firsthand the value it brings," said Mauricio Durán, President of Definity. "Formalizing this partnership is a natural next step. Latin America has been an important market for Definity for more than two decades, and we're excited to help dab expand its presence here. We see a real opportunity to help more organizations put their SAP data to work across analytics, applications, and AI."

For Definity customers, the partnership provides another way to connect SAP information with their Microsoft ecosystem, reduce manual data work, and improve visibility across business operations. With more reliable access to enterprise data, organizations can develop better reporting, automate processes, and build AI solutions informed by the systems they already use.

About Definity

Definity, formerly Definity First, is an enterprise technology and transformation partner with more than 22 years of experience helping organizations modernize their systems and improve how their businesses operate. Combining deep technical experience with passionate, collaborative teams, Definity designs and builds business-critical applications, enterprise data solutions, digital products, and AI-powered systems that deliver meaningful business results.

About dab

dab is a German provider of SAP data integration and analytics technology. Its SAP-certified platform, dab Nexus, enables organizations to replicate SAP ECC and S/4HANA data into Microsoft Fabric through automated, near-real-time integration. The platform supports SAP Clean Core principles and helps businesses make their SAP data more accessible for reporting, analytics, and AI.

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ARC Cloud and Compal Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Large-Scale AI Infrastructure

The MOU outlines a global strategic collaboration spanning advanced AI computing systems, high-performance GPU clusters and next-generation data center infrastructure.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Compal Electronics, Inc. (TWSE: 2324) ("Compal") and ARC Cloud today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance their strategic collaboration in large-scale AI computing infrastructure.

Signed during the 2026 OCP Global Summit, the MOU establishes a framework for collaboration across multiple projects. As part of their broader collaboration, the companies will explore opportunities related to a data center development roadmap of up to 100 MW. The partnership also aligns with ARC Cloud's plans for continued expansion through significant capital investments in AI infrastructure and data center development across the United States, including California, Nevada, Texas and Georgia.

The collaboration brings together Compal's advanced AI server technologies and manufacturing expertise with ARC Cloud's end-to-end capabilities in AI infrastructure investment and the design, deployment and operation of large-scale GPU clusters.

The partnership extends beyond AI server supply to encompass system engineering, technical validation, deployment coordination and ongoing support. By aligning advanced computing technologies with infrastructure requirements, the companies aim to accelerate the delivery of computing capacity for AI model training, fine-tuning and inference.

"AI computing is moving toward increasingly integrated, high-density systems that require closer coordination between technology manufacturers and infrastructure providers," said Alan Chang, Vice President of Infrastructure Systems Business Group (ISBU) at Compal. "Our partnership with ARC Cloud allows us to build on our engineering strengths and explore new opportunities to support the growing NeoCloud market."

How the Companies Will Work Together

Under the MOU, Compal will contribute its expertise in AI server manufacturing, rack-scale integration and liquid-cooling technologies. ARC Cloud will bring its capabilities in infrastructure investment, strategic technology partnerships, and the engineering and operation of high-performance GPU clusters.

The companies will work to align system configurations, production schedules and data center deployment requirements, while exploring cooperation in joint engineering, system validation and lifecycle technical support. These efforts are intended to improve deployment efficiency and operational readiness as AI computing environments grow in scale and complexity.

"AI customers need more than access to GPUs. They need computing environments that can deliver consistent performance for demanding workloads," said William Tiah, Co-Founder of ARC Cloud. "Working with Compal allows us to bring system engineering and infrastructure planning closer together, helping us build and operate reliable GPU clusters as demand for AI computing continues to grow."

About Compal Electronics, Inc.

Founded in 1984, Compal is a leading global manufacturer of computers and smart devices and a Forbes Global 2000 company, partnering with top-tier brands worldwide. The company has expanded into cloud servers, automotive electronics, smart medical and healthcare, and advanced communication solutions. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Compal operates globally across the U.S., Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, and Poland.

Websiteï¼https://www.compal.com

About ARC Cloud

ARC Cloud (Accelerated Research Computing) is a U.S.-based, full-stack NeoCloud company specializing in the investment, development and operation of large-scale AI computing infrastructure. With end-to-end capabilities spanning data center development, GPU cluster design and deployment, infrastructure orchestration and operations, and cloud-based AI services, ARC Cloud provides dedicated GPU compute, managed infrastructure, model deployment and production inference for AI developers, enterprises and cloud service providers.

Website: https://arccloudai.com

Forward-Looking Statements

The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation and does not constitute a binding investment or purchase commitment. The potential 100 MW data center development roadmap referenced in this announcement is exploratory and does not represent a confirmed project, capacity commitment, purchase commitment or revenue forecast. Specific projects, capacity, commercial terms and timelines remain subject to further agreements and applicable conditions. Actual outcomes may differ from current expectations.

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Fast-Tracked Investment Delivers Permanent PFAS Treatment and Modernizes Critical Infrastructure at Salem Water Treatment Plant

CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey American Water and Salem City today celebrated the completion of a $21.3 million PFAS treatment installation project at the Salem Water Treatment Plant, delivering permanent PFAS treatment to meet federal and state drinking water requirements. The project also modernized critical plant infrastructure and strengthened the facility's ability to provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water to the community.

When New Jersey American Water acquired Salem's water and wastewater systems in June 2024, the water system was not meeting applicable drinking water regulations for PFAS. The company responded by fast-tracking the design and construction of a permanent treatment solution while completing broader improvements throughout the plant. The company broke ground on the project in Spring 2025, and the new treatment was placed into service later that year in November. The final housing facility for the treatment was completed in Summer of 2026.

"When the city sold its water system to New Jersey American Water a little over two years ago, we placed an essential part of our community's infrastructure in their hands, and that decision carried an expectation of responsible stewardship, continued investment and a partner who understood that Salem matters" said Salem City Mayor Jody Veler. "Since then, New Jersey American Water has been a great community partner, and the installation of this new PFAS filtration system is another meaningful example of that partnership in action. Our residents deserve confidence in the water they use each day, and investments like this help us build that confidence."

"PFAS are fundamental issues for the people we serve," said Assemblyman David Bailey. "When Salem residents turn on their water, they need to know that it's going to be there and that it's going to be safe. This treatment plant is a great model as we move forward and an incredible use of technology to help ensure safe drinking water."

"Today is about delivering on the commitment we made to Salem," said Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water and senior vice president of American Water. "When we acquired the system, we understood the urgency of addressing its water quality needs and the level of investment required to provide a permanent solution. Our team moved quickly, brought the new PFAS treatment system into service on an accelerated timeline and completed critical upgrades that will benefit Salem for years to come."

The new treatment system uses granular activated carbon technology and includes six treatment vessels arranged across three treatment trains. It can treat up to 2 million gallons of water per day, providing permanent PFAS treatment for water supplied by the facility. The plant serves the City of Salem and portions of Quinton, Elsinboro and Mannington townships.

Beyond the PFAS treatment installation, the project included construction of a new treatment building and backwash equalization tank; improvements to source-water wells, treatment controls and monitoring systems; and replacement of aging pumps, piping, membrane treatment units and chemical-feed equipment. Fire protection, security and other site improvements were also completed as part of the comprehensive modernization project.

New Jersey American Water has nearly two decades of experience researching emerging contaminants and designing treatment systems for groundwater and surface-water sources. The company has worked closely with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on PFAS since 2007 and began implementing treatment to remove certain PFAS compounds as early as 2012, well before the state established enforceable limits.

The Salem project builds on more than $28 million invested by New Jersey American Water in the city's water and wastewater infrastructure during the company's first two years of ownership. Completed improvements have also included upgrades to the Salem wastewater treatment plant and pump stations, customer-meter replacements, rehabilitation of the city's water tank and modernization of facilities to improve operational efficiency, safety and security. The company plans to invest an additional $48 million over the next five years to further modernize the systems and strengthen service reliability.

"Completing this project is an important milestone, but it is not the end of our work in Salem," added McDonough. "We will continue investing in the infrastructure, people and partnerships needed to support safe, clean, reliable and affordable service for our customers."

More information about New Jersey American Water's work to address PFAS is available at newjerseyamwater.com/Water-Quality/PFAS.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

About New Jersey American Water

New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 3 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram. 

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Latham's Investment Funds Practice and Harvey are working together to develop an AI-enabled platform to help deliver technology-driven workstreams for fund clients

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP and Harvey today announced a collaboration to develop an AI-enabled fund formation solution. Through the design partnership, Latham is bringing together lawyers from its market-leading Investment Funds Practice with Harvey's product and engineering teams to help advance the technology supporting the fund documentation process.

The collaboration is focused on building AI capabilities across key aspects of the fund formation process including LPAs, side letters, subscription documents and comment memos. By bringing Latham's fund formation experience, market knowledge, and practitioner perspective directly into the development process, the collaboration aims to streamline processes and create more opportunities for lawyers to focus on the strategic, business-critical issues that matter most to clients and their investors.

"Fund formation requires lawyers to navigate an enormous amount of detail while staying focused on the commercial priorities of sponsors and investors," said Matthew Chase, Global Chair of Latham's Investment Funds Practice. "We're excited to partner with Harvey to combine their engineering expertise with the breadth of practitioner perspective across Latham's premier global platform, and to translate our market knowledge and insights into AI-enabled tools that support our clients."

"The best legal technology is built with a deep understanding of how sophisticated lawyers work and what they need," said Winston Weinberg, CEO & Co-Founder at Harvey. "Latham gives our product and engineering teams direct insight into the needs of lawyers handling some of the most complex fund formation matters, helping us build capabilities that reflect the complexity and realities of their work."

"Across private equity and the broader transactional environment, we see opportunities to apply AI in targeted ways that complement our lawyers' experience and judgment and enhance how we serve clients," said Amber Banks, M&A and Private Equity Partner and Member of Latham's AI Strategy Committee. "This collaboration puts that approach into practice, bringing the perspective of our lawyers directly into the development of capabilities designed around complex, real-world legal work."

"Our technology strategy is grounded in the work our lawyers do and the outcomes our clients expect," said Rene Mendoza, Chief Information Officer at Latham & Watkins. "We are pleased to continue to collaborate with Harvey to develop advanced AI capabilities that help us tap into the collective expertise of our lawyers in new ways. Through our collaboration with Harvey, we are equipping our internal teams with powerful AI tools and, at the same time, introducing innovative AI solutions into our practice that support our commitment to delivering exceptional client service."

Latham's Investment Funds Practice leverages deep experience and a global platform to advise leading private capital sponsors on the formation and structuring of private investment vehicles across asset classes and strategies. The team brings market insight, regulatory sophistication, and creativity to help sponsors and investors navigate complex fund, regulatory, and transactional issues throughout the fund lifecycle.

About Latham & Watkins (lw.com)

Latham & Watkins is a leading global law firm that brings together exceptional legal talent in financial centers around the world to advise on complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. The firm's deep market and product knowledge, industry experience, vast scale, and commitment to innovation and excellence help clients navigate their most critical challenges and achieve their goals.

Notes to Editors

Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in France through an AARPI, in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company.

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- Matthew Chase, Global Chair of Latham's Investment Funds Practice: +1.212.906.4584

- Amber Banks, Partner, M&A and Private Equity Practice: +1.212.906.1221

- Rene Mendoza, Chief Information Officer at Latham & Watkins: +1.213.891.7035

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ELS Announces Leadership Transition

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) (referred to herein as the "Company," "we," "us," and "our") today announced a leadership transition effective January 1, 2027.

Marguerite Nader has been elected Executive Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Patrick Waite has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Eldersveld has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer.

"I want to thank Marguerite for her contributions to ELS as Chief Executive Officer for the past 13 years and for her leadership in strengthening the Company for the future. ELS has a longstanding tradition of leaders benefiting from the guidance and mentorship of their predecessors. This continuity has been central to our success, and I am grateful that Marguerite will continue to provide her leadership and support," said Thomas Heneghan, Chairman of our Board of Directors.

"Patrick's operating experience, including his leadership across acquisitions and operations, makes him exceptionally well prepared to lead ELS as our new Chief Executive Officer. Dave's institutional knowledge, cross-functional experience and proven judgment make him uniquely qualified for this expanded role," said Thomas Heneghan.

"I have tremendous confidence in this succession plan and in Patrick's leadership. As Executive Vice Chair, I look forward to working closely with the Board, Patrick and our leadership team to support the Company's continued success," said Marguerite Nader.

Patrick Waite has held senior leadership roles at ELS since 2013, most recently serving as President and Chief Operating Officer after a decade as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Patrick has extensive manufactured housing experience from prior roles at American Residential Communities, Riverside Communities and Continental Communities.

David Eldersveld has held senior leadership roles at ELS since 2015 and currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, overseeing asset management, human resources, the law department and risk management. In his expanded role, he will also assume oversight of operations, led by Brett Hattel, who will be promoted to Executive Vice President, Operations effective January 1, 2027.

This leadership transition is part of the Company's multi-year succession plan led by our Board of Directors. Effective January 1, 2027, the size of the Board of Directors will be increased by one director, and Mr. Waite will be elected to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy.

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used, words such as "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "project," "intend," "may be" and "will be" and similar words or phrases, or the negative thereof, unless the context requires otherwise, are intended to identify forward-looking statements and may include, without limitation, information regarding our expectations, goals or intentions regarding the future, and the expected effect of our acquisitions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve estimates, projections, goals, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in a forward-looking statement due to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to the following: (i) the mix of site usage within the portfolio; (ii) yield management on our short-term resort and marina sites; (iii) scheduled or implemented rate increases on community, resort and marina sites; (iv) scheduled or implemented rate increases in annual payments under membership subscriptions; (v) occupancy changes; (vi) our ability to attract and retain membership customers; (vii) change in customer demand regarding travel and outdoor vacation destinations; (viii) our ability to manage expenses in an inflationary environment, including the impact of changes in tariffs, as well as costs associated with supply chain disruptions; (ix) changes in debt service and interest rates; (x) our ability to integrate and operate recent acquisitions in accordance with our estimates; (xi) our ability to execute expansion/development opportunities in the face of changes impacting the supply chain or labor markets; (xii) completion of pending transactions in their entirety and on assumed schedule; (xiii) our ability to attract and retain property employees, particularly seasonal employees; (xiv) ongoing legal matters and related fees; (xv) costs to clean up and restore property operations and potential revenue losses following storms or other unplanned events; and (xvi) the potential impact of material weaknesses, if any, in our internal control over financial reporting.

For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" sections in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

These forward-looking statements are based on management's present expectations and beliefs about future events. As with any projection or forecast, these statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any obligation to, update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a result of such changes, new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

We are a fully integrated owner of lifestyle-oriented properties and own or have an interest in 453 properties located predominantly in the United States consisting of 173,623 sites as of September 30, 2026. We are a self-administered, self-managed, real estate investment trust with headquarters in Chicago.

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FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its common stock from The Nasdaq Capital Market and transition the quotation of its shares to the OTCID Market operated by OTC Markets Group Inc.

The Company expects its common stock to be quoted on the OTCID Market under its current ticker symbol, SCKT, following the effectiveness of the delisting from Nasdaq, subject to the completion of all applicable requirements and arrangements.

Rationale for the Transition

The Board of Directors' decision to transition to the OTCID Market followed an extensive evaluation of the Company's strategic alternatives, market capitalization, and operational costs. The Board concluded that the substantial legal, accounting, compliance, and listing fees associated with maintaining a Nasdaq listing are no longer an optimal use of corporate capital relative to the benefits provided.

By transitioning quotation to the OTCID Market, the Company expects to substantially reduce administrative and regulatory overhead and eliminate the diversion of management resources, allowing the Company to redirect critical capital toward core product development, operational execution, and long-term business objectives.

The Company has received written confirmation from OTC Markets Group Inc. that it has satisfied the onboarding qualifications for quotation on the OTCID Market.

Nasdaq Listing Compliance and Procedural Timeline

The Company is currently below the continued listing requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires a minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders' equity, and previously submitted a compliance plan to Nasdaq Listing Qualifications. Following an assessment of market conditions and the costs associated with maintaining compliance, the Board determined that transitioning to the OTCID Market serves the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5840(j) and Rule 12d2-2(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Company has delivered written notice to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") of its intention to voluntarily delist. The Company anticipates the following procedural schedule:

- Notice to Nasdaq and Public Disclosure: Written notice has been delivered to Nasdaq, and this press release is being issued contemporaneously with that notice on October 27, 2026. The Company is also posting notice on its website at https://www.socketmobile.com/knowledge-center/news-updates.

- Form 25 Filing: On or about November 9, 2026, the Company intends to file a Form 25 (Notification of Removal from Listing and/or Registration under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act) with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), subject to satisfaction of applicable requirements.

- Expected Delisting Effective Date: Delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market is expected to become effective on or about November 19, 2026, ten calendar days after filing Form 25. Regular trading on Nasdaq is expected to cease at the close of regular market hours on November 18, 2026.

- Expected Commencement of OTCID Quotation: Quotation of the Company's common stock on the OTCID Market under the symbol SCKT is expected to commence at the open of trading on or about November 19, 2026.

The transition to the OTCID Market will not affect the Company's business operations, customer commitments, or product delivery schedules. The Company intends to continue filing periodic reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, with the SEC in accordance with applicable rules under the Exchange Act.

About Socket Mobile, Inc.

Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile's revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile's cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn, Twitter, and keep up with our latest News and Updates.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated timing of the delisting of the Company's common stock and continued quotation of the Company's common stock on the OTCID Market. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the timing of regulatory processes, the actions of third parties, including Nasdaq, the SEC and broker-dealers, and other risks described in our most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Socket Mobile Investor Contact:

Lynn Zhao

Chief Financial Officer

510-933-3016

[email protected]

Socket Mobile is a registered trademark of Socket Mobile. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners.

© 2026, Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved.

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On Monday, October 26, we learned that Oklahoma City’s road to a championship just got a lot tougher. Jalen Williams needs surgery to repair a fractured left fibula and dislocated left ankle, while Cason Wallace will undergo surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Both are facing extended absences, with exact return timelines to come after their procedures. However, it sure sounds like both will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season, and losing two starters at once is a brutal hit to a team with championship hopes.

To make matters worse, Alex Caruso is also dealing with a right ankle sprain. That injury appears less serious, but it’s another blow to a perimeter rotation that suddenly looks a whole lot thinner. I’m not writing off the Thunder, but these injuries change the equation — and create a few opportunities worth exploring in the futures market.

What does this mean for Oklahoma City?

Oklahoma City is still the betting favorite to win the NBA title at Circa Sports, but several other shops have moved San Antonio to the top of the board. Frankly, it’s hard to blame them.

The last time Williams was healthy, he put up 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. Williams is a true three-level scorer and a high-level, multipositional defender, and it’s pretty clear he’s the Thunder’s best player not named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Meanwhile, Wallace has emerged as one of the better two-way guards in basketball, which is why Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti gave him $139 million in the offseason.

Without Williams, the Thunder get a little smaller. Without Wallace, Oklahoma City’s backcourt leans a little more offense-first. These injuries do a number on the overall identity of the 2024-25 NBA champions.

The Thunder are, however, still very much alive in the title race. This undoubtedly makes things tougher, but a team with Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain will always have a shot. Mark Daigneault also has some young pieces to develop as the season progresses — like Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Thomas Sorber, and Nikola Topic — and Presti has the ability to make a trade at the deadline.

How does the title picture look now?

Oklahoma City is far from dead, but these injuries drop the Thunder into the same bucket as the other teams with championship hopes. All of those teams sit below San Antonio, but the Spurs aren’t a sure thing themselves.

San Antonio is currently attempting to do right by its trio of talented guards, starting De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper together. The issue is that lineups with those three are only outscoring opponents by 1.3 points per 100 possessions, which isn’t good enough — especially considering those lineups feature Victor Wembanyama.

Last year, we saw what bringing one of those guards off the bench meant. Head coach Mitch Johnson was able to piece together lineups that made more sense, and the team nearly won the NBA title. This year, Johnson has even more talent to work with, as San Antonio added veteran bucket-getter Tobias Harris to the forward rotation. But as long as the Spurs insist on avoiding uncomfortable conversations, this team is a little shakier than it was a year ago. On top of that, the late-game struggles we saw from San Antonio in the postseason will have plenty of teams believing the Spurs can be ousted again.

All of that means we could be looking at a wide-open race. Sure, the Spurs are leading it, but a ton of teams should feel they have a chance. That includes some of the Western Conference afterthoughts, like the Rockets, Timberwolves, and Lakers. It also includes most of the Eastern Conference, with that list starting with the defending champion Knicks.

Are there any futures to be made now?

The injuries to Oklahoma City should have you considering some futures. I already gave out Houston to win the NBA title at 60-1 earlier in the year, and I also have the Rockets to finish fifth or better in the Western Conference. So, I’m not running to add more on Houston, but anyone who doesn’t have a piece of them might want to get in.

The Rockets are 4-0, they’re scoring 122.1 points per 100 possessions — third in the NBA — and they have a neutral-court victory over the Spurs. Everything about Houston looks better with Fred VanVleet back in the mix, and everyone on the roster looks to have taken the offseason very seriously. With their ability to play both ends of the floor, the Rockets should be feeling as good as anyone about the sudden change in the league’s landscape.

With that out of the way, let’s get into the new plays I’ve made:

Timberwolves Most Regular Season Wins (17-1) & Timberwolves To Win NBA Title (17-1): Even after last night’s loss to Cleveland, the Timberwolves are fifth in the NBA in points per 100 possessions (119.4) and first in points allowed per 100 possessions (99.7). The acquisition of LaMelo Ball has done exactly what Minnesota president of basketball operations Tim Connelly thought it would: unlock Anthony Edwards.

Edwards is averaging 33.3 points per game on 48.1/40.0/75.0 shooting splits. What’s even more impressive is that the Timberwolves haven’t lost their fire on defense. Their frontcourt of Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, and Rudy Gobert has been physical and relentless, and Edwards and Ball are pulling their own weight on the perimeter. This team looks like a true contender, so I’m not going to get caught waiting too long to buy in.

Pistons Most Regular Season Wins (30-1 – 0.5 units): It’s pretty clear I was somewhat wrong about the Pistons. We’re only three games into the year, but I feel as though Detroit will easily avoid the Play-In Tournament and compete for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Right now, the Pistons are scoring 120.7 points per 100 possessions, good for fourth in the NBA. They also remain an elite defensive team, giving up only 106.9 points per 100 possessions.

Of course, I still feel pretty strongly that Detroit is missing a piece. If the Pistons can find a way to grab someone like Tyler Herro or Zach LaVine, that could vault them into true title contention. But even without that piece, I think there’s a shot Detroit finishes atop the Eastern Conference again. I also think the Pistons can flirt with the best record in the league.

The Thunder had the highest win total of any team heading into this season, and they’re likely not going to have the regular-season success we all expected. That’s why the most regular-season wins market is interesting to me. I already have the Celtics to finish with the league’s best record from before the season, and I feel good about adding Minnesota and Detroit now.

The Pistons were a 60-win team a year ago, and flirting with that number again should mean flirting with the top mark in the league. Let’s just hope Jalen Duren returns from his injury soon.