CLEVELAND, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. All comparisons are to the third quarter of the prior year, unless otherwise noted.

SUMMARY

- Consolidated Net sales increased 7.9% to $6.86 billion in the quarter

- Net sales from stores in the Paint Stores Group open more than twelve calendar months increased 3.9% in the quarter

- Diluted net income per share increased 0.9% to $3.38 per share in the quarter compared to $3.35 per share in the third quarter of 2025

- Adjusted diluted net income per share increased 1.1% to $3.63 per share in the quarter compared to $3.59 per share in the third quarter of 2025

- Net income decreased 1.5% in the quarter to $821.0 million, or 12.0% of Net sales

- Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) in the quarter increased 3.4% to $1.39 billion, or 20.3% of Net sales

- Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter increased 3.3% to $1.40 billion, or 20.5% of Net sales

- Revising full year 2026 diluted net income per share guidance in the range of $10.92 to $11.22 per share, including Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense of $0.82 per share and severance and other restructuring expenses of $0.11 per share

- Narrowing full year 2026 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance in the range of $11.85 to $12.15 per share

CEO REMARKS

"Sherwin-Williams third quarter performance demonstrated the resilience of our Company and the strength of our strategy in a challenging demand environment. Despite muted underlying market volumes, we continued to win new customers, increase share-of-wallet and deliver sales growth across all three reportable segments, at or above our guidance, supported by the differentiated value and productivity our solutions deliver to customers. At the same time, we took disciplined pricing and cost actions to address inflationary pressures, thoughtfully timed with our customers in mind," said Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, Heidi G. Petz. "Gross margin was primarily impacted in the quarter by higher raw material and supply chain related costs and by mix, including dilution from Suvinil and higher growth in lower margin reportable segments. Excluding the dilutive impact of the Suvinil acquisition, our year-to-date gross margin is flat compared to the prior year. SG&A as a percent of sales decreased in the quarter, as we continue to identify and implement efficiencies throughout our Company. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted earnings per share both grew over last year's third quarter levels. We returned $749.0 million to shareholders in the quarter through dividends and share repurchases. Our team remains focused on serving our customers and controlling what we can control to continue top and bottom-line growth."

Consolidated Net sales increased primarily due to higher Net sales in all reportable segments, inclusive of the October 2025 acquisition of Suvinil, and selling price increases, which impacted Net sales by a mid-single digit percentage.

Income before income taxes increased slightly due to an increase in Net sales, partially offset by higher raw material and supply chain related costs, incremental selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses associated with Suvinil and higher costs in the Administrative function related to additional interest expense attributable to an increase in debt.

Diluted net income per share included a charge of $0.21 and $0.20 per share for Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense in the third quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Diluted net income per share also included a charge of $0.04 per share related to severance and other restructuring expenses in both the third quarter of 2026 and 2025.

Net sales in PSG increased primarily due to selling price increases, which impacted Net sales by a mid-single digit percentage, as well as low-single digit percentage sales volume growth. Net sales increased in all professional customer end markets, led by a double digit percentage increase in protective and marine, a high-single digit percentage increase in commercial and a mid-single digit percentage increase in residential repaint. Segment profit increased primarily due to higher Net sales, partially offset by higher raw material and supply chain related costs and increased costs to support higher sales, including investments in additional sales reps and stores.

Net sales in CBG increased primarily as a result of the acquisition of Suvinil, favorable foreign currency translation and a positive shift in mix, partially offset by soft demand in North America. Segment profit decreased primarily due to higher raw material and supply chain costs, incremental SG&A expenses associated with the Suvinil acquisition and unfavorable foreign currency transaction gains and losses, partially offset by higher Net sales. Adjusted segment profit decreased for these same reasons.

Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense reduced Segment profit as a percent of Net sales by 170 and 200 basis points in the third quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Severance and other restructuring expenses reduced Segment profit as a percent of Net sales by 100 and 90 basis points in the third quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Net sales in PCG increased primarily due to selling price increases, which impacted Net sales by a mid-single digit percentage, and low-single digit percentage sales volume growth. Net sales increased in all businesses, led by General Industrial, Packaging and Coil, which each increased by a double digit percentage, and Industrial Wood and Automotive Refinish, which each increased by a low-single digit percentage. Segment profit increased primarily due to higher Net sales, partially offset by higher raw material and supply chain related costs and an increase in employee-related costs to support higher sales. Adjusted segment profit increased for these same reasons, including a slight decrease in the expenses associated with targeted restructuring actions in the third quarter of 2026.

Valspar acquisition-related amortization expense reduced Segment profit as a percent of Net sales by 260 and 290 basis points in the third quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Severance and other restructuring expenses reduced Segment profit as a percent of Net sales by 20 and 30 basis points in the third quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CASH FLOW

The Company generated $2.59 billion in Net operating cash and returned cash of $2.98 billion to our shareholders in the form of dividends and repurchases of 7.1 million shares of its common stock during the first nine months of 2026. At September 30, 2026, the Company had remaining authorization to purchase 22.5 million shares of its common stock through open market purchases.

2026 GUIDANCE

"Customer sentiment and the leading indicators we track point to muted demand over the remainder of the year and into 2027. As we navigate this environment, our focus remains clear: win in the marketplace, serve our customers, offset inflation, reduce costs and continue to deliver profitable growth and shareholder value," said Ms. Petz.

"Against this backdrop, we expect fourth quarter 2026 consolidated Net sales to increase by a mid-single digit percentage compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, resulting in us maintaining our full year 2026 sales guidance where consolidated Net sales are expected to be up a mid to high-single digit percentage compared to full year 2025. Diluted net income per share is expected to be in the range of $10.92 to $11.22 per share, including acquisition-related amortization expense of $0.82 per share and severance and other restructuring expenses of $0.11 per share, compared to $10.26 per share in 2025. Full year 2026 adjusted diluted net income per share is expected to be in the range of $11.85 to $12.15 per share compared to $11.43 per share in 2025. We remain highly confident in our ability to deliver through current conditions while building an even stronger Sherwin-Williams for the future."

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the third quarter, and its outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Heidi G. Petz, Sherwin-Williams' Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, along with other senior executives, will participate on the call.

The conference call will be webcast simultaneously in listen only mode. To listen to the webcast on the Sherwin-Williams website, click on https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/financials/quarterly-results/, then click on the webcast icon following the reference to the Q3 webcast. An archived replay of the webcast will be available at https://investors.sherwin-williams.com/financials/quarterly-results/ beginning approximately two hours after the call ends.

ABOUT THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Valspar®, HGTV HOME® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® WaterSeal®, Cabot®, Suvinil® and many more. With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,400 Company-operated stores and branches, while the Company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors.

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that the Illinois Lottery has launched Brightstar's patented Cash Pop⢠draw-based game. The Cash Pop game features hourly drawings with $1, $2, $5, and $10 price points.

"Introducing Brightstar's Cash Pop game to the Illinois Lottery's current portfolio offers new and exciting ways to play," said Harold Mays, Illinois Lottery Director. "We've seen the success this game has had with many of our lottery peers and look forward to it being in our draw-based lineup."

"Brightstar is excited to partner with the innovative Illinois Lottery to expand the reach of our proprietary Cash Pop game while engaging a new audience of players," said Scott Gunn, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer North America. "We are pleased to play a role supporting the Illinois Lottery's responsible growth and funding for its K-12 public education programs."

The Cash Pop game gives players the ability to strategize their wager and create their own personalized experience every time they play, which has proven to be highly engaging among players where it is offered.

The Illinois Lottery is operated by Allwyn Illinois LLC.

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Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) is a global leader in lottery focused on innovation and forward-thinking strategies and solutions, building on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, entertain players and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the U.S. and eight of the world's 10 largest lotteries with central systems. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com or follow along on LinkedIn.

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, is pleased to launch a new fixed-term XAUT Savings offering in partnership with XAUE Protocol. On Bybit Easy Earn, eligible holders of Tether Gold (XAUT) will receive a 2.83% fixed APR over a 90-day term.

XAUE on Bybit Easy Earn is designed to provide tokenized gold holders with a straightforward yield opportunity within the Bybit ecosystem, allowing XAUT to generate returns while maintaining exposure to the underlying gold-backed asset. The offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis from a total pool of 2,000 XAUT.

XAUE (XAU-Earn) is an institutional-grade, yield-generating gold protocol built on Ethereum. It functions as a treasury and productive layer for Tether Gold (XAUâ®). The protocol preserves full exposure to the underlying asset while generating returns measured in gold. The collaboration brings this yield-generation framework to Bybit Earn, extending access to a broader user base through a simple savings subscription model.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarketsâ¢, the LEO PNT market is estimated at USD 0.17 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 0.95 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 41.3% during the forecast period.

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LEO PNT Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2021â2031

- 2026 Market Size: USD 0.17 billion

- 2031 Projected Market Size: USD 0.95 billion

- CAGR (2026â2031): 41.3%

LEO PNT Market Trends & Insights:

- The LEO PNT market is expanding due to an increasing demand for reliable positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities across various sectors, including defense, aviation, automotive, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure. The market growth is being driven by a rise in GNSS interference and investments in dedicated LEO navigation constellations. Additionally, advancements in miniaturized atomic clocks, navigation signal generators, GNSS modules, and RF (Radio Frequency) transmission hardware are enhancing payload performance and facilitating the development of compact LEO PNT satellites.

- By satellite mass, the SmallSat segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 44.2% during the forecast period.

- By hardware, the signal transmission module segment will register a CAGR of 41.9% during the forecast period.

- By end user, the automotive & mobility segment will exhibit the fastest growth during the forecast period.

- By region, Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region, with a CAGR of 243.4% during the forecast period.

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LEO satellite operators are creating sustained demand through frequent spacecraft replenishment and replacement. PNT in low Earth orbit usually has shorter operating lives than larger PNT in higher orbits. Constellations therefore require regular launches to replace aging PNT and maintain coverage while introducing upgraded payloads. Operators can also refresh technology faster as communication, processing, and sensing requirements change. Planned deorbiting and debris mitigation requirements further increase the need for replacement PNT over time. This creates recurring demand for satellite platforms, propulsion systems, power systems, antennas, and payloads. Large constellations also support repeat production, allowing manufacturers to maintain continuous assembly lines and improve global production efficiency.

By hardware, the signal transmission module segment is expected to hold the largest market share in 2026

The segment is expected to hold the largest market share because specialized RF transmission equipment used in LEO PNT satellites is expensive. These modules include power amplifiers, RF filters, frequency converters, and antennas that transmit navigation signals to users on Earth. Unlike regular satellite communication systems, LEO PNT equipment must maintain accurate signal timing and stable frequencies with minimal distortion to ensure reliable positioning. The growing use of multi-frequency navigation payloads is also increasing the number of RF components required in each satellite. This is expected to further support segment growth in the coming years.

By end use, automotive & mobility is expected to be the fastest-growing between 2026 and 2031

The segment is expected to grow faster due to rising demand for accurate positioning in autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and connected transportation networks. These applications need regular location updates and reliable navigation to operate safely. This becomes more important in urban areas where tall buildings and other obstacles can affect traditional GNSS signals. LEO PNT can help address these issues by providing stronger navigation signals and improving positioning accuracy. The increasing use of multi-constellation GNSS receivers, inertial navigation systems and LEO-compatible chipsets is also expected to support the adoption of these technologies in the coming years.

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Middle East is projected to be the second-fastest-growing region in the LEO PNT industry during the forecast period

The region is expected to grow as governments increase investment in satellite navigation technologies and seek more reliable positioning services. Rising cases of GNSS jamming and spoofing across the Gulf region are also pushing countries to explore alternative navigation solutions. The UAE is developing its LEO PNT capabilities through programs such as the GNSS Augmentation System (GNSSaS) and LEONAV. The country's National Space Science and Technology Center is also working with Thales Alenia Space to explore LEO-based navigation systems.

Some major players in the LEO PNT companies include L3Harris Technologies Inc. (US), GMV Innovating Solutions S.L. (Spain), Safran S.A. (France), Beyond Gravity (Switzerland), and Hexagon AB (Sweden). These companies focus on satellite navigation technologies, precision timing systems, navigation payload hardware, and positioning solutions. They pursue organic and inorganic strategies, including product development, partnerships, collaborations, contracts, and technology investments, to strengthen their capabilities and market presence. These activities support growing requirements for resilient positioning, navigation and timing across government and defense, aviation, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial applications.

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- CREATE will bring together leaders in cell therapy and rheumatology to discuss why in vivo CAR-T is poised to become the next standard of care for autoimmune disease.

- On October 31, Adam Raff, MD, PhD, SVP, Autoimmune Clinical Development, will present preclinical mouse and non-human primate data showing complete B cell depletion in the lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow after low doses of CREATE's in vivo CAR-T.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CREATE Medicines, Inc. ("CREATE"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering in vivo multi-immune programming, today announced that it will host a pre-congress industry workshop, "In Vivo CAR-T: The Next Standard of Care for Autoimmune Disease?", and present an oral abstract at the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) 2026 Congress, taking place October 28 to November 1, 2026, at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea.

The workshop brings together the clinicians and scientists who built this field, including Prof. Georg Schett of FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, whose CASTLE study showed that a CAR-T immune reset can deliver durable, drug-free remission in lupus, myositis, and systemic sclerosis, and Prof. Cameron Turtle of The University of Sydney, whose early clinical trials helped establish CD19 CAR-T in cancer. It will trace CAR-T's path from bespoke cell therapy to reproducible medicine and cover the practical realities of CAR-T in autoimmunity, biomarkers of cytokine release syndrome, and the science of in vivo CAR-T, closing with a moderated panel and live audience Q&A. Daniel Getts, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CREATE, will chair and moderate. Prof. Schett and Prof. Turtle both serve on CREATE's Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board.

CRT-402, CREATE's lead autoimmune program, is built to deliver the immune reset seen with ex vivo CAR-T, entirely in vivo. Using CREATE's targeted mRNA-LNP platform, CRT-402 programs a patient's own T cells directly inside the body to clear disease-causing B cells from the blood and the tissues where they drive disease, with no ex vivo cell manufacturing and no lymphodepleting chemotherapy. CRT-402 is now in a first-in-human Phase 1/2 clinical study in Australia in patients with lupus, systemic sclerosis, and myositis (NCT07778446).

"CRT-402 is designed to bring the immune reset that CAR-T has shown in autoimmune disease to far more patients," said Daniel Getts, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CREATE Medicines. "It is an off-the-shelf therapy built on the platform with the largest clinical dataset in the in vivo CAR field. In vivo CAR-T is the next chapter for patients with autoimmune disease, and we are proud to lead that conversation in Seoul alongside the pioneers who started it."

On Saturday, October 31, Adam Raff, MD, PhD, SVP, Autoimmune Clinical Development, will present "In Vivo Generation of CAR-T Cells for the Treatment of B-cell Mediated Autoimmune Disease" in the congress's Abstract Session 2. The presentation will highlight preclinical data in mice and non-human primates showing that low doses of CREATE's in vivo CAR-T cleared B cells from the deep tissues where autoimmune disease takes hold.

Pre-Congress Industry Workshop Details

Title: In Vivo CAR-T: The Next Standard of Care for Autoimmune Disease?

Date & Time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 15:00â17:00 KST

Location: Room 202, Level 2, COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul

Chair and Moderator: Daniel Getts, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CREATE Medicines

Program:

- From Bespoke Therapy to Reproducible Medicine â Prof. Cameron Turtle, MBBS, PhD, CLEARbridge Chair of Cancer Immunotherapy, The University of Sydney, Australia

- CAR-T at the Bedside in Autoimmunity â Prof. Georg Schett, MD, Vice President of Research, Director of the Department of Medicine, Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany

- Predicting the Storm: Biomarkers of CRS in Autoimmune CAR-T â Prof. Shirley Chan, MBBS, Clinical Assistant Professor in Rheumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

- In Vivo CAR-T: Reprogramming Immunity & the Immune Reset â Adam Raff, MD, PhD, SVP, Autoimmune Clinical Development, CREATE Medicines

- Panel and Live Q&A, "The Next Standard of Care?" â the speakers, joined by Prof. Ho So, MBBS, MD, Assistant Professor, Rheumatology Unit, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Oral Presentation Details

Title: In Vivo Generation of CAR-T Cells for the Treatment of B-cell Mediated Autoimmune Disease

Presenter: Adam Raff, MD, PhD, SVP, Autoimmune Clinical Development, CREATE Medicines

Session: Abstract Session 2 â Autoinflammatory & Still's Disease; Novel Therapeutic Strategies (Chairs: Prof. Hae-Rim Kim and Prof. Ho-Youn Kim, Republic of Korea)

Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 14:25â14:35 KST, including Q&A

Location: Room 203, Level 2, COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul 

Members of the CREATE leadership team will attend APLAR 2026 throughout the congress. To request a meeting, contact [email protected].

About CRT-402

CRT-402 is CREATE Medicines' lead in vivo CAR-T candidate in autoimmune disease, a CD19-targeted in vivo CAR-T therapy delivered using the company's proprietary mRNA-LNP platform. The therapy is designed to enable deep B cell depletion and immune reset while offering the potential advantages of repeat dosing and an off-the-shelf administration paradigm. CRT-402 is being evaluated in a first-in-human Phase 1/2 clinical study in Australia in patients with lupus, systemic sclerosis, and myositis (NCT07778446). 

About CREATE Medicines

CREATE Medicines is a clinical-stage biotech pioneering in vivo CAR therapy. Its proprietary mRNA-LNP platform directly programs immune cells inside the body to deliver scalable, repeat-dose, off-the-shelf immunotherapies. With proven human validation, CREATE is advancing a pipeline of in vivo CAR therapies to transform outcomes in cancer and autoimmune diseases. 

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Based on data from over 38,000 cross-border hires, Multiplier's Talent Trends reveals the ways companies are fundamentally changing how, where, and why they recruit globally.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiplier, the Global Exchange for Work, released its Talent Trends data, uncovering major shifts in how organizations build and manage international teams. Based on an analysis of more than 38,000 hires across 2,700+ companies, the data demonstrates that global hiring strategies are increasingly driven by commercial expansion, nearshore market growth, and geographical splits between leadership and operational delivery roles.

The continued volatility of H1-B visas has remained a driving force for global engineering and data hiring. Those positions mark the largest single function at 25% of all hires through Multiplier. Sales and customer support roles, however, saw the fastest acceleration over the past year. Sales hiring grew 108%, and customer support grew 59%, significantly outpacing the company's overall hiring growth of 53%.

"As work goes global, decisions can no longer rely on blind instinct or outdated surveys," said Sagar Khatri, Co-Founder and CEO of Multiplier. "Talent Trends leverages real contracts and real wages from Multiplier's Global Exchange for Work to show what work is worth, where talent runs deep, and where it's heading. The data is cleaned rigorously, broken down by country, role, seniority and industry, and refreshed every quarter. It shows the market as it is today, not as it was a year ago, which provides HR leaders, finance teams, and global talent the real intelligence needed to make confident, evidence-based moves."

Key Insights from the Talent Trends data:

- Commercial Roles Outpacing Technical Hiring: Sales is now the top hiring function in mature international markets, including Germany (26%), Australia (28%), and the UK (22%).

- The Leadership vs. Delivery Divide: Director-level and executive roles are heavily concentrated in regional hubs as they account for 29% of hires in the UK, 26% in Singapore, and nearly 23% in the US and Canada.

- Surge in Nearshore and Secondary Growth Markets: Nearshore corridors experienced exponential growth, led by Canada (+302%) and Colombia (+210%), driven largely by US companies. US-to-Canada hiring also expanded 170% year-over-year in Q2 2026, becoming the single largest cross-border hiring corridor through Multiplier.

- Prevalence of USD Pay for Contractors: Contractor pay differs dramatically for Employer of Record (EOR) employees. In Latin America, 91% of contractors in Colombia and 75% in Brazil receive pay in USD, while 100% of EOR employees in Brazil are paid in local currency.

- Backfill vs. Net New Growth: Replacement hiring varies more than tenfold across borders. Nearly a quarter of hires in India and 20% in the Philippines replace departing employees, compared to just 7% in the US and 2% in Canada.

- Localized Hiring Calendars: Peak hiring seasons vary significantly by geography. Onboarding peaks in April in Australia (16% of starts), whereas January is the busiest month for China (18%), Spain (15%), and Germany (13%).

Talent Trends draws on more than 38,000 hires through Multiplier's Global Exchange for Work, covering 24 months ending in June 2026. It covers Employer of Record (EOR) employees, contractors and freelancers. Every figure rests on at least 50 hires, and figures where a single customer makes up more than 35% of the data were omitted.

To explore the Talent Trends tool and explore detailed profiles for 20 key global hiring markets, visit http://www.usemultiplier.com/talent-trends.

About Multiplier

Multiplier is the Global Exchange for Work, precision-built for companies to hire, manage, and pay global teams across more than 160 countries. By combining EOR, COR, and Global Payroll, with a vast network of owned entities and human-first support, Multiplier empowers companies of all sizes to expand globally with confidence. Since 2020, the global-first infrastructure has processed over $2 billion in cross-border wages, reshaping the global economy and the future of work.

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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNL) ("Cardinal" or the "Company") today announced that it will issue financial results for the third quarter of 2026 before markets open on Thursday, November 12, 2026, and will hold a conference call the same day at 10:30ET.

Webcast information and supporting materials, including a presentation, press release and additional financial information will be available on the Company's website prior to the call.

A replay of the webcast will be available at the same location shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.

About Cardinal

Cardinal Infrastructure Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: CDNL) delivers its suite of comprehensive infrastructure services that support the planning, preparation, installation, and development of residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and state infrastructure projects through wholly owned, market leading subsidiaries. Cardinal's operations leverage in-house, highly skilled teams and equipment fleets to deliver wet utility installations (water, sewer, and stormwater systems), as well as site clearing, grading, erosion control, drilling and blasting, paving, and other related site services across the Southeast. Cardinal's relationship-based approach is grounded in operational discipline, market expansion, and commitment to integrity from the ground up.

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The retail futures leader continues its global expansion with entry into the UK trading market

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NinjaTrader Group, a global leader in retail futures trading, today announced its launch in the United Kingdom, marking the next phase of its global expansion following its earlier 2026 expansion into Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Spain, and broader EU markets. NinjaTrader enters the UK as the futures-first native platform, offering traders an alternative to legacy multi-asset platforms that were not originally built for futures traders.

Driven by demand for greater price and execution transparency with the peace of mind that comes with standardized contracts traded directly on an exchange, active traders are increasingly opting to trade exchange-traded derivatives. According to FIA (Futures Industry Association), global trading of futures reached 3.18 billion contracts in July, up 18.4% from the same month last year.

"We've consistently heard the same thing from active traders in the UK; they want direct access to underlying markets, more transparent pricing and execution, and a modern platform built exclusively for futures." said Chris Tripp, General Manager, Retail at NinjaTrader Group. "Today UK traders get just that, with exchange-listed contracts, a public order book, and transparent per-contract pricing, all in a purpose-built platform. The UK has a serious trader community and they now have a platform to match their ambition."

NinjaTrader's futures-exclusive platform gives UK traders direct access to global futures markets including U.S. equity index, energy, metals, and FX futures on CME, and EUREX. Designed specifically for futures, the platform offers SuperDOM order entry, stop-loss and bracket orders, and strategy automation with NinjaScript â tools shaped around how active traders actually trade. A native TradingView integration also extends familiar charting into NinjaTrader's futures markets.

UK traders can try NinjaTrader free in a full-featured simulation environment, testing execution and refining strategies before trading live. The simulator uses virtual funds, so trades placed there are hypothetical and do not result in actual market positions or financial gains or losses.

"UK traders deserve a platform built exclusively for futures, and that's exactly what NinjaTrader delivers. For the first time, they have a direct access solution built with futures at its core â not as one product among many. We've spent 20 years perfecting the trading experience, and we're bringing that expertise to the UK: a purpose-built, futures-native destination defined by true price discovery, standardized contracts and trading on a centrally cleared exchange. Serious traders know the difference, and we're here to give them exactly what they've been looking for," said Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader Group.

UK traders will have access to NinjaTrader's desktop, web, and mobile platforms, and will be able to fund their accounts using GBP or USD. Download the NinjaTrader mobile app on the App Store or Google Play today. To learn more about NinjaTrader, visit the website.

About NinjaTrader Group

NinjaTrader Group is a global leader in retail futures and trading technology. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been empowering a community of almost 4.5 million traders with cutting-edge technology, low commissions, and 24/5 support. Our modern, cloud-based platform, available on desktop, web, and mobile, gives traders the freedom to seize market opportunities anytime, anywhere. NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC provides direct access to the futures markets, while NT Technologies delivers new tools, NinjaTrader platform integration, and technology to support both individual prop traders and prop trading firms. For more information, visit www.ninjatrader.com.

Disclaimer: Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. Losses may exceed the initial investment. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. View Risk Disclosure Statement.

NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC d/b/a NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and Kraken Derivatives US ("NTC") is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") as a futures commission merchant ("FCM") and is a National Futures Association ("NFA") Member (NFA ID: 0309379). View Disclosures.

This communication is issued by NinjaTrader and approved by Gateway 21 Limited on [15/10/2026] which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 999557). NinjaTrader is an overseas firm and not authorised by the FCA. Investors are not protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

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Q4 growth across the East Coast and Southeast adds Walmart, The Fresh Market and Giant Food, powered by a 282% gain in Nikko Berry production and new Stay-Fresh packaging

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oishii, the company behind the world's largest indoor Smart Farm, known for growing pesticide-free, Non-GMO Project Verified strawberries year-round, today announced a significant expansion of its U.S. retail footprintâadvancing its mission of making better produce accessible to all. This fall surge is part of a broader year-over-year increase that will bring Oishii to more than 500 retail locations by the end of 2026, more than doubling its points of distribution. The rollout marks the brand's first launch with Walmart, The Fresh Market, and Giant Food, alongside an expanded partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market. The expanded retail network now includes:

- Walmart - 78 stores across New Jersey and Pennsylvania

- The Fresh Market - 84 stores across the Southeast, including first-time entry into North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama

- Giant Food - 30 stores across Maryland and Virginia

- Sprouts Farmers Market - 34 additional stores across Florida and Georgia

The Premium Grade Nikko Berry drives most of the new retail availability. Earlier this year, Oishii introduced new formats, price points, and packaging across its Omakase, Koyo, and Nikko Berries, organizing the lineup across Premium, Reserve, and Connoisseur Grade offerings designed for different uses and occasions. Within that lineup, the Premium Grade Nikko Berry combines a more accessible price point and innovative packaging designed to support broader grocery distribution. Its 7.5-ounce package has an MSRP of $7.99, with shelf prices varying by retailer and location, and features new Stay-Fresh top-seal packaging that uses 80% less plastic than traditional clamshell packaging and extends the Nikko Berry's shelf life by 33%, allowing Oishii to ship farther and reach more retail markets.

While Walmart, The Fresh Market, and Giant Food represent new retail relationships, Oishii is also expanding with existing partners, including Sprouts Farmers Market. Following a successful initial launch with Sprouts in the Northeast, Oishii has grown its presence with the retailer from 20 to 65 locations, a 225% increase, with its latest expansion bringing the berries to additional stores in Florida and Georgia.

Supplying these new doors starts at the farm. Since the beginning of 2026, the company has increased Nikko Berry production by 282%, improved sellable yield per plant by 100%, and increased total robotic-harvested berries by 50%. Continued advances in its Smart Farm technology and upgrades to farm conveyance systems have further enabled Oishii to scale Nikko Berry production to meet demand from new retail partners, while expanded R&D efforts in the U.S. and Japan continue to accelerate these gains.

"We're excited to continue finding new ways to bring our strawberries to more people, especially as consumers look for greater consistency in flavor, ripeness, and freshness," said Rita Hudetz, Oishii's Chief Commercial Officer. "With our Nikko Berry, we are better able to meet those needs while making the Oishii experience part of more consumers' everyday shopping habits. We're thrilled to see our retail partners recognize that opportunity and share our enthusiasm for bringing more shoppers the quality they are looking for."

The announcement follows a strong year of investment across Oishii's smart farms, products, and commercial business. Since January, the company has introduced new ways for consumers to shop its berries, continued investing in its smart farm operations, expanded its research capabilities, and is on track to reach 500+ stores across 25 states by the end of 2026.

With the larger network in place, Oishii will focus on supporting its growing base of stores and grocery partners while identifying opportunities to deepen its presence in existing markets and reach more consumers. For a full list of where Oishii products are sold, please visit https://oishii.com/pages/store-locator.

About Oishii

Oishii (which means "delicious" in Japanese) is the innovative company behind the world's largest indoor vertical Smart Farmâ¢. On a mission to transform the agriculture industry through the power of smart farming, Oishii harmoniously marries nature with state-of-the-art technology to create the ideal elementsârain, air, heat, light, nourishment and natural bee pollinationâfor growing in-season produce all year round. Oishii's beloved Omakase, Koyo and Nikko Berries are grown in pesticide-free smart farms in the U.S. and proudly bear the Non-GMO Project Verified seal. Founded in 2016, Oishii's investors include SPARX Asset Management, NTT, Yaskawa, McWin Capital Partners and Resilience Reserve. Oishii was recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" in 2022. For more information, visit www.oishii.com.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

- Revenue of $22.9 million, up 3% year-over-year

- Consolidated operating loss of $2.6 million

- Non-GAAP consolidated operating loss of $2.1 million

- Cash flow from operations of $1.8 million

- Earnings per share (EPS) of $(0.20)

- Club Members up 65% year-over-year

Travelzoo, the club for travel enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated revenue was $22.9 million, up 3% from $22.2 million year-over-year. In constant currencies, revenue was $23.0 million. Travelzoo's reported revenue consists of advertising revenues and commissions, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by Travelzoo members, and membership fees.

In Q3, we continued to invest significantly in growing Club Members and accelerated the shift towards membership fees revenue. Marketing costs were expensed immediately. Membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period of 12 months. Going forward, we expect new and recurring membership fees revenue from a growing base of members. We refer to our investor presentation.

Net Loss attributable to Travelzoo was $2.0 million for Q3 2026, or $(0.20) per share, compared with $0.01 per share in the prior-year period.

Non-GAAP operating loss was $2.1 million. Non-GAAP operating loss excludes stock option expenses ($338,000) and severance expense ($150,000). Please refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tabular reconciliation below.

"We will continue to leverage Travelzoo's global reach, trusted brand, and strong relationships with top travel suppliers to negotiate more Club Offers for Club Members and add new benefits, such as our popular complimentary airport lounge access worldwide in case of a delayed flight," said Holger Bartel, Travelzoo's Global CEO. "Travelzoo members are affluent, active, and open to new experiences. We inspire travel enthusiasts to travel to places they never imagined they could. Travelzoo is the must-have membership for those who love to travel as much as we do."

Travelzoo North America

North America business segment revenue increased 4% year-over-year to $14.8 million. Operating loss for Q3 2026 was $1.4 million, or 9% of revenue, compared to operating profit of $1.1 million or 8% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Travelzoo Europe

Europe business segment revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $6.9 million. Operating loss for Q3 2026 was $1.2 million, or 18% of revenue, compared to operating loss of $0.6 million, or 10% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Jack's Flight Club

Jack's Flight Club is a membership subscription service in which Travelzoo has a 60% ownership interest. Revenue decreased 15% year-over-year to $1.2 million. Jack's Flight Club's revenue from subscriptions is recognized ratably over the subscription period (quarterly, semi-annually, annually). Operating profit for Q3 2026 was $34,000, compared to operating profit of $20,000 in the prior-year period.

New Initiatives

New Initiatives business segment revenue, which includes Licensing and Travelzoo META, was $27,000. Operating loss for Q3 2026 was $3,000.

In 2020, Travelzoo entered into royalty-bearing licensing agreements with local licensees for the exclusive use of Travelzoo's brand, business model, and members in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore. Under these arrangements, Travelzoo's existing members in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore will continue to be owned by Travelzoo as the licensor. Licensing revenue from the licensee in Australia was $11,000 for Q3 2026. Licensing revenue from the licensee in Japan was $5,000 for Q3 2026. Licensing revenue is expected to increase going forward.

Reach

Travelzoo reaches 30 million travelers. This includes Jack's Flight Club. Comparisons to prior periods are no longer meaningful due to strategic developments of the Travelzoo membership.

In 2024, we introduced a membership fee for Travelzoo. Legacy Members, who joined prior to 2024, continue to receive certain travel offers. However, Club Offers and new benefits are only available to Club Members, who pay the membership fee. Therefore, we are seeing many Legacy Members become Club Members over timeâin addition to new members who join. In Q3, the number of Club Members increased by 65% year-over-year.

Income Taxes

The reported income tax benefit for Q3 2026 was $436,000.

Balance Sheet

As of September 30, 2026, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $8.8 million. Cash flow from operations was $1.8 million.

Deferred revenue increased because membership fees are earned over the subscription period. Membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period.

Share Repurchase Program

During Q3 2026, the Company repurchased 256,898 shares of its outstanding common stock.

Looking Ahead

For Q4 2026, we expect year-over-year revenue growth. We also expect revenue growth in subsequent quarters, as membership fees revenue is recognized ratably over the subscription period of 12 months, as we grow Club Members, and as more Legacy Members become Club Members. Over time, we expect profitability to increase as recurring membership fees revenue will be recognized. In the short-term, fluctuations in reported net income are likely.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management calculates non-GAAP operating income when evaluating the financial performance of the business. Calculation of non-GAAP operating income, also called "non-GAAP operating profit" in this press release and today's earnings conference call, excludes the following items: amortization of intangibles, stock option expenses, and severance-related expenses. This press release includes a table which reconciles GAAP operating income to the calculation of non-GAAP operating income. Non-GAAP operating income is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Conference Call

Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2026 results today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please visit http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations to

- download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call

- access the webcast.

About Travelzoo

We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words "expect", "predict", "project", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "seek" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

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