Nedap's total revenue up 7% with growth in key markets of 9% in the third quarter of 2026

GROENLO, Netherlands, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Key points

- Revenue increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025.

- Revenue in the key markets grew by 9% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date growth to 12%.

- In the first nine months of 2026, recurring revenue increased by 17% compared with the same period in 2025, outpacing total revenue growth and representing 42% of total revenue for the period.

Rob Schuurman, CEO:

"We remain on track with our Step Up! strategy. The third quarter reflects continued customer demand for our solutions, with recurring revenue again growing faster than total revenue. As this base grows, it provides an increasingly strong foundation for sustainable long-term growth and value creation.

Within Livestock, revenue declined compared with the third quarter of 2025, reflecting the timing of deliveries, alongside the continued transition toward subscription-based offerings. Revenue growth was driven by Healthcare and Retail while revenue in Security remained broadly stable."

Key figures (unaudited)

Outlook

We expect revenue growth in the second half of 2026 compared with the second half of 2025. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East continues to delay customer rollouts for our security solutions in the region. We remain focused on sustainable long-term growth and will continue to invest accordingly, with particular emphasis on Nedap's technology platform, AI, and cybersecurity.

Key market developments

In the third quarter of 2026, recurring revenue continued to grow across all four key markets.

Revenue in Healthcare increased in the third quarter of 2026. We have further strengthened our position in disability care and elderly care. More care organizations adopted our treatment records, reflecting a broader shift toward integrated ways of working, with care professionals and practitioners collaborating within the same record.

Within Livestock, revenue declined in the third quarter of 2026 compared with a strong third quarter in 2025. This mainly reflected timing effects and a further shift toward subscription-based offerings. Recurring revenue increased as adoption of our as-a-service offerings grew. Our installed base continued to expand across multiple regions. Labor scarcity, increasing farm scale, and the need for greater efficiency remain long-term drivers of demand for cow monitoring and automation.

In Retail, revenue increased in the third quarter of 2026. We added customers, including retailers adopting RFID for the first time and those replacing existing providers. Adoption of our solutions continued to expand beyond inventory counting into automated replenishment, on-shelf availability, and overhead inventory visibility. Our RFID-enabled self-checkout portfolio also saw its first large-scale deployments. The previously announced partnership with VF Corporation illustrates our Inventory Engine vision of connecting inventory visibility across stores and the wider supply chain. The planned rollout covers more than 1,500 stores across its brand portfolio, with the initiative also extending to distribution centers and vendor partners to support end-to-end inventory visibility.

Within Security, revenue remained broadly stable in the third quarter of 2026. Nedap Pace went live at the first building on the Bayer CropScience Campus in Monheim as part of Bayer's AllAccess program to establish a common standard for physical access management across sites, countries, and access control systems. We also introduced Nedap Way, our new reader line for secure building access. The portfolio supports both card-based and mobile access and works with a range of new and existing access control systems, allowing organizations to modernize access step by step.

About Nedap N.V.

Nedap is a leader in Digital Twin Technology, bridging the physical and digital worlds in Healthcare, Livestock, Retail, and Security. Through our Technology for Life philosophy, we create sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that help people and organizations succeed in an ever-changing world.

Nedap has a workforce of over 1,100 employees and operates on a global scale. The company was founded in 1929 and has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1947. Its headquarters is located in Groenlo, the Netherlands.

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Rianne Jans 

CFO

+31 (0)544 47 11 11

[email protected]

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This press release contains the Board of Directors' forward-looking statements and expectations based on current insights and assumptions, which are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The actual results or events could differ from these expectations due to changes in the economic climate, developments in specific markets, orders from individual customers and/or other developments.

Nedap cannot be required to update the forward-looking statements contained in this document or held responsible for doing so, regardless of whether they are related to new information, future events or suchlike, unless Nedap is required to do so by law.

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EQT to acquire Stockbridge, accelerating EQT Real Estate's evolution into a thematically diversified platform

- EQT to acquire Stockbridge, a leading U.S. real estate investment manager with approximately USD 16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management and USD 27 billion in gross asset value

- The Transaction delivers on EQT Real Estate's strategic priority to evolve into a more diversified and globally scaled real estate platform, while staying true to its sector-specialist, local-with-locals approach

- Through this acquisition, EQT Real Estate will strengthen its position in industrial investments and broaden its reach in high conviction traditional and alternative sectors, including Industrial Outdoor Storage and Alternative Living, creating an even stronger offering for clients

- Stockbridge also expands EQT Real Estate's offering in Core strategies, including a top-performing diversified open-ended core fund, with top 5% performance in its peer group

- Stockbridge is expected to become part of EQT Real Estate, with its diversified and alternative strategies operating as a dedicated business unit and its industrial capabilities brought together with EQT Real Estate's existing industrial platform

- The base consideration of USD 375 million is payable in cash at closing. Additional consideration, in the form of earnouts, may become payable across 2027 to 2030 subject to set performance targets

- Stockbridge's senior management shareholders have committed to reinvest half of their proceeds from the Transaction in EQT AB shares. The shares will be purchased in the market following closing and will be subject to customary lock-up arrangements

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT AB ("EQT") is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Stockbridge ("Stockbridge" and the "Transaction"), a leading U.S. real estate investment manager with approximately USD 16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management.

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in San Francisco, Stockbridge has approximately 185 professionals across six U.S. offices and approximately 180 institutional clients. The firm is principal-led and designed around a client-centric model with specialist depth in traditional property sectors and subsectors, including Industrial Outdoor Storage, alternative living including Manufactured Housing, and established open-ended core products.

The Transaction brings together Stockbridge's established U.S. investment franchises, experienced investment teams, and sector capabilities with EQT Real Estate's industrial leadership, global client reach, operator-led investment model, and differentiated data and AI capabilities. The combination is designed to broaden client access to real estate strategies benefiting from long-term structural tailwinds, including attractive industrial sub-sectors and alternative living strategies, while preserving specialist-led investment teams and a disciplined focus on performance. This marks an important step in EQT Real Estate's continued evolution toward a more thematically diversified global platform.

Strategic rationale

Investors increasingly seek access to platforms that combine sector diversification, specialist operating capabilities, and the ability to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns across market cycles. EQT Real Estate is well positioned to meet that demand, having more than doubled in size since 2021 to become a leading global sector-specialist manager, with consistent top-quartile performance underpinned by a vertically integrated, operator-led model, local market presence, and proprietary data and AI capabilities.

Stockbridge is a well-established diversified investment platform, with a demonstrated track record across several high-conviction areas that are highly complementary to EQT Real Estate, including:

- Open-Ended Core: Stockbridge's established open-ended core product is ranked in the top 5% of its peer group over the 1-, 3- and 5-year periods1, and provides exposure to a diversified strategy that is a staple allocation for institutional real estate investors. Going forward, it will become a flagship diversified core strategy within EQT Real Estate, building on Stockbridge's existing team and track record. EQT Real Estate aims to thoughtfully scale the fund with existing and new clients through its global client platform and international distribution capabilities, especially in Europe and Asia, with performance remaining the top priority.

- Industrial and Industrial Outdoor Storage: Stockbridge's industrial capabilities will broaden and complement the scope of EQT Real Estate's flagship industrial strategies, adding exposure to industrial sub sectors like Industrial Outdoor Storage, while preserving the investment model that has historically driven strong performance.

- Alternative Living: Stockbridge brings significant experience across U.S. residential real estate and a differentiated track record in more specialized living sectors, particularly Manufactured Housing. The combination provides a foundation from which to build a broader Alternative Living franchise spanning Manufactured Housing and other attractive subsectors over time, such as senior and student housing.

Per Franzén, CEO and Managing Partner of EQT, said: "Our Real Estate platform is an important part of EQT's offering to our clients, and this combination represents a significant next step in the development of the business. Stockbridge has built an impressive track record over more than two decades and is an excellent fit with EQT Real Estate. Both sides will learn and develop from one another while contributing to the wider EQT platform. The combination broadens what we can offer our clients: additional thematic strategies supported by specialist investment teams that will benefit from EQT's global sourcing, operating, and distribution capabilities."

Henry Steinberg, Global Head of EQT Real Estate, said: "This transaction will enable us to deliver the attractive risk-adjusted returns our clients have come to expect from EQT Real Estate across a broader range of sectors. It will expand our industrial platform and broaden client access to complementary strategies, accelerating EQT Real Estate's evolution into a more thematically diversified real estate manager, while staying true to our sector-specialist, local-with-locals approach. In turn, we bring EQT's international platform, global market intelligence, and our proprietary data and AI capabilities and tools to enhance how Stockbridge sources, underwrites, and manages assets, and we hope to sharpen both firms' investment frameworks to further cement our position as a leading investor and operator. We are deeply impressed by what the Stockbridge team has built and we are excited about the opportunities this next phase of growth will create for our clients, our people and the broader EQT Real Estate platform."

Terry Fancher, CEO of Stockbridge, said: "Over more than two decades, Stockbridge has built a leading real estate investment platform grounded in disciplined execution, diversification, and a steadfast commitment to our clients. Joining EQT Real Estate enables us to continue delivering differentiated strategies to the market through the same teams and investment philosophy that have built our track record, while benefiting from EQT's global reach and operating platform. EQT has built a leading global alternative investment platform, and we believe its investment approach, client focus and people-centric culture are closely aligned with our values and long-term vision. We are excited to bring our expertise to EQT to broaden its investment offerings and exposure across both traditional and alternative real estate sectors, while maintaining the investment rigor and client-first mindset that have defined Stockbridge since our founding. We look forward to building this next chapter of the platform together."

Organizational set-up and governance

Following closing, our priority will be to continue delivering for clients across EQT Real Estate and Stockbridge's strategies and to ensure business continuity, while advancing the strategic objectives of the combination. The integration will be led by the firms' operational and business development teams, allowing the investment teams to continue focusing on generating alpha for our clients.

Stockbridge's diversified strategies and alternative sectors will operate as a dedicated business line within EQT Real Estate, while its industrial capabilities will be brought together with EQT Real Estate's existing industrial platform. Existing leadership, investment teams and decision-making processes will largely remain in place, preserving our local, sector-specialist approach, with Stockbridge increasingly leveraging EQT's global client and operating platform over time. Stockbridge CEO Terry Fancher will become Vice Chair of EQT Real Estate, reporting to Henry Steinberg. Stockbridge CFO Kristin Renaudin will become Global CFO of EQT Real Estate, and Tuba Malinowski, currently Executive Managing Director at Stockbridge, will become Head of U.S. Diversified Real Estate. Stockbridge will transition to the EQT Real Estate brand at closing, while existing funds will retain their current naming conventions.

Key transaction details

- EQT will acquire 100% of the Stockbridge management company and the general partner entities which control interests in the Stockbridge funds, and will be entitled to invest in 35% of the carried interest in all future Stockbridge funds, in line with existing EQT policies

- Base consideration of USD 375 million on a cash- and debt-free basis, funded in cash from EQT's balance sheet

- Stockbridge's senior management have committed to reinvest half of their cash consideration into EQT AB ordinary shares, purchased in the market following closing.

Building the AI-Native Core for Next-Generation Agentic Services

BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Traditionally, mobile networks have enabled early communication through voice calls, text messaging, and mobile internet access. However, the emerging agentic era requires support to manage a massive number of AI agents. This evolution requires the core network architecture to understand intent, make intelligent decisions, and ensure the end-to-end completion of AI-driven tasks.

Huawei believes that an AI-native core network will be essential to this transformation. By embedding AI into interfaces, functions, and procedures, operators can evolve from providing connectivity alone to delivering intelligent network capabilities for the next generation of digital services.

According to Huawei's Intelligent World 2035 report, the number of AI agents globally could reach 900 billion by 2035—approximately 100 times the world's population. With the increasing number of AI agents, the core network architecture must be able to support the long-term growth of new connections and services.

As AI terminals and applications become increasingly adopted, agentic services will emerge as typical scenarios of mobile networks, driving network evolution from transporting data bits to enabling task-oriented tokens.

Huawei identified three typical service scenarios for agentic experience assurance.

- Agent Over New Radio (AoNR) for Task Latency Assurance: Portable AI devices face limitations in computing power, battery capacity, size, and cost, making end-to-end latency essential. AoNR is designed to consistently deliver an excellent experience while keeping end-to-end task latency below demanding thresholds.

- Wide-Area Computing Network (WCN) for Computing Efficiency Gains: A WCN can interconnect computing resources through mobile networks, enabling task-based computing scheduling and standardized computing services.

- Agent Computing Network (ACN) for Collaboration Security Assurance: Most complex tasks will involve multiple AI agents working across domains, enterprises, and ecosystems rather than a single agent, which is constrained by model capabilities, context limitations, role conflicts, or sequential processing challenges. Complex scenarios will require secure, dynamic collaboration among multiple specialized agents.

An ACN enables efficient cross-domain and cross-ecosystem agent collaboration through three capabilities: cross-domain trusted digital identity, skill-based agent discovery and routing, and task-driven dynamic networking.

To bridge the gap between terminals and networks, the next generation of core network architecture should have three key characteristics:

- Interfaces (From Signaling to Intent): Intent-based interfaces allow terminals to communicate personalized task requirements—including networking, computing, and experience needs—directly to the network.

- Functions (C/U Planes to C/U+DAP Planes): Introduces a dedicated Data & AI Plane (DAP) alongside traditional control and user planes to act as the intelligence layer, interpreting task intents and dynamically aligning resources in real time.

- Procedures (From AI Overlay to AI-Native): Deeply embeds AI decision-making into fundamental network procedures to coordinate connectivity and computing seamlessly.

Looking ahead, Huawei outlined two stages of the AI-driven core network evolution. Stage one involves how the network enhances customer experiences by overlaying AI capabilities. While stage two is AI native next generation core network, enabling what Huawei describes as "enhanced connectivity", where task-oriented AI services ensure task completion, and "beyond connectivity", where the network must provide capabilities beyond communication, such as providing computing service, and facilitating agents collaboration etc. To adapt to these new services, the network architecture will need to be restructured, particularly in interaction mechanisms, data architecture, and computing architecture.

In addition, the transition to AI-native networks requires comprehensive collaboration across the ICT ecosystem, including terminals, chips, and networks. Through the terminal-network synergy mechanism and advanced core network architecture, the next-generation core network enables new connections and services, opening up new business opportunities in the era of intelligence.

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SANY Renewable Energy Unveils Full-Lifecycle Wind Solutions at CWP2026

BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- October 14, SANY Renewable Energy showcased itself at China Wind Power 2026. SANY Renewable Energy announced a 25-year extended turbine lifecycle and a comprehensive service roadmap through 2030, reaffirming its commitment to delivering value across the entire wind power lifecycle.

25-Year Turbine Lifecycle — Reliability You Can Measure

Addressing the challenges of market-based electricity pricing and grid integration pressure, SANY announced an upgrade from 20-year to 25-year turbine design life, starting with its 915 platform. Key components are being engineered and fatigue-tested for the full 25-year span, with select 6.X–11.X MW models already certified for extended life. The upgrade delivers an estimated 56–58% increase in generation profit over the operating period, a 6–7% reduction in levelized cost of energy, and a 0.8 percentage point uplift in project IRR.

A 2030 Service Vision

SANY's service roadmap unveiled its blueprint to become a leading global wind service provider by 2030. With industry-leading reliability—a fault rate below 0.09 and average recovery within 4 hours—the company is advancing toward a self-aware, self-diagnosing, self-deciding, and self-operating intelligent service ecosystem, including 100% AI digital employee coverage and AI-driven spare parts management. This service capability closes the loop with the 25-year turbine lifecycle, delivering end-to-end value assurance.

Global Recognition & Strategic Partnerships

International certification reinforced SANY's technical credibility: UL Solutions awarded SANY's SI-17580 model a wind energy certification, while TÜV Rheinland issued a design certification for SANY's steel-concrete hybrid tower technology—both validating SANY's readiness for global markets. Additionally, SANY signed a strategic partnership with JD Industrial to jointly expand incremental markets through integrated "product + channel + service" collaboration.

As the industry enters a new growth cycle, SANY continues to evolve beyond hardware specs toward long-term returns, service efficiency, and global delivery capability. We look forward to exploring the frontiers of wind energy value with partners worldwide—toward a zero-carbon future.

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Ruling lets certain Ford 6.7L diesel truck owners in California, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina pursue their claims together; Court also largely denies Ford's bid to end the case before trial

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Owners of certain Ford diesel trucks in five states can now pursue their claims together after a federal judge certified state classes in a long-running lawsuit over the CP4 high-pressure fuel pump, a case in which Hilliard Law serves as court-appointed class counsel for the plaintiffs. The lawsuit alleges the pump, used in 2011-present MY 6.7L diesel trucks, is prone to sudden failure that can leave trucks disabled and owners facing repair bills of $8,000 to $20,000.

On Sept. 30, 2026, U.S. District Judge Laurie J. Michelson of the Eastern District of Michigan certified classes of certain truck purchasers in California, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. The classes will pursue claims under state consumer protection laws and for breach of the implied warranty of merchantability.

In a separate order, the court largely denied Ford's motion for summary judgment, moving the case a major step closer to trial.

What the lawsuit alleges

According to the plaintiffs' mechanical engineering expert, the CP4 pump is too fragile for the American diesel truck market, particularly when used with ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), the standard fuel at U.S. gas stations. ULSD has lower lubricity, and plaintiffs allege that this and other common fuel conditions can cause the pump to fail.

Plaintiffs allege that when the pump fails, it can send metal shards through the fuel injection system and engine. The truck can shut down, sometimes while in motion, and cannot be restarted, creating a serious safety risk for drivers and passengers. Plaintiffs further allege that Ford often refuses to cover the repair under warranty, citing "fuel contamination."

Why the ruling matters

Ford argued that each owner's pump failure would have to be examined individually, which would make a class action unworkable. The court disagreed, finding that "the common question of whether the CP4 pump is defective qualitatively predominates over [] individual causation questions." The court explained that the various alleged failure triggers are all part of the same alleged defect: a pump that is not robust enough to handle foreseeable fuel conditions.

The court has not yet ruled on whether the CP4 pump is defective. That question will be decided as the case proceeds.

"This ruling is a major step forward for Ford truck owners who paid thousands of dollars out of pocket when their CP4 fuel pumps failed," said Bob Hilliard, Owner and Founder of Hilliard Law, a nationally renowned trial law firm, based in Corpus Christi, TX. "The Court's ruling allows certain owners in five states to pursue their claims together and brings them a significant step closer to holding Ford accountable. These customers paid a premium for diesel trucks they expected to be dependable. We intend to fight for every dollar they are owed."

The case is Droesser, et al. v. Ford Motor Co., No. 19-cv-12365-LJM-APP (E.D. Mich.).

About Hilliard Law

Hilliard Law is a nationally renowned law firm based in Corpus Christi, Texas. With a history of success in personal injury and mass tort litigation, Hilliard Law is committed to providing aggressive representation and seeking justice for its clients. Bob Hilliard, Founding Partner, has led Hilliard Law to the forefront of national trial law firms. Having tried over 150 jury trials, Mr. Hilliard is also a two-time winner of the National Law Journal's prestigious Elite Trial Lawyer of the Year award for product liability and motor vehicles and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for the past 23 years. Mr. Hilliard is double board-certified and recognized as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in the United States. For more information, visit www.hilliard-law.com.

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CIMA registration supports Caladan's institutional derivatives strategy and plans to explore tokenised real-world asset markets through CLDN Cayman Ltd.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caladan, a global proprietary trading group and digital asset liquidity provider, today announced that its Cayman Islands entity, CLDN Cayman Ltd, has been registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) as a Registered Person under the Securities Investment Business Act (SIBA), effective 7 October 2026.

The registration represents a significant milestone in Caladan's continued growth as an institutional digital asset trading firm, establishing a regulatory foundation in the Cayman Islands to support the development of its derivatives business. The group is also assessing opportunities in tokenised real-world assets (RWAs), including financial instruments that fall within the securities investment business framework.

"This registration marks an important milestone for Caladan and reflects our commitment to building a trading business that meets the evolving standards of institutional markets," said Julia Zhou, President of Caladan. "As the digital asset industry matures, having the right regulatory foundations is essential to expanding our capabilities responsibly. The registration supports the next stage of our institutional derivatives strategy. We are also exploring opportunities in tokenised real-world assets as traditional financial assets increasingly move onchain."

Caladan plans to develop its institutional derivatives business through CLDN Cayman Ltd and explore liquidity provision and market-making opportunities in tokenised real-world assets (RWAs). Any activities would remain within the relevant entity's permitted scope, for eligible counterparties and subject to applicable law and any additional regulatory permissions required.

Disclaimer

CLDN Cayman Ltd has been registered with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority as a Registered Person under the Securities Investment Business Act, effective 7 October 2026.

Nothing in this press release is an offer or solicitation to persons in Singapore. Caladan does not offer products or services to retail investors or the public in Singapore. Any dealing with a person in Singapore is limited to institutional, expert and accredited investors and to products permitted under Singapore law. No Caladan group company is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any financial product or service. Any future activities described in this release remain subject to applicable laws, counterparty eligibility, the relevant entity's permitted scope and any additional licensing or registration requirements. Trading products and services are intended only for eligible institutional and professional counterparties.

About Caladan

Caladan is a global proprietary trading group active across digital asset markets since 2017. Headquartered in Singapore, Caladan operates across centralized and decentralized markets, providing institutional liquidity, market-making, and quantitative trading capabilities. Through its trading expertise, technology, and global market presence, Caladan supports the development of deeper and more efficient digital asset markets.

For more information, visit https://caladan.xyz.

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Opella: New study demonstrates successful cough treatment extends beyond symptom relief

PARIS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new real-world study from Opella, the maker of Mucosolvan and Bisolvon, provides pharmacists with compelling evidence that the success of a cough treatment should be measured by its impact on a patient's overall well-being, alongside traditional symptomatic relief.

With most consumers1 making treatment decisions in the pharmacy, the pharmacist's recommendation plays a pivotal role in helping patients return to their normal routines and make the moment theirs again.

Key Findings:

- Fast Relief from the First Dose: Patients reported fast relief from the very first dose of treatment2, with data showing improvements in daily functioning from the first day of treatment, allowing them to rapidly start regaining control over their day.

- Restored Social Engagement: A clinically meaningful improvement in the social impact of cough was achieved within 72 hours, reflecting patients' ability to engage more comfortably in conversations and everyday social activities.

- Improved Sleep Quality: Sleep disruption is a primary patient concern. After just 48 hours, difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleep-related tiredness scores improved significantly, with the percentage of patients reporting these challenges dropping by 59%, 56% and 55% in each category.

Milena Leone, Global Brand General Manager, Opella.

"When a cough disrupts daily routines, effective and timely care is essential. This study provides valuable, real-world evidence that Mucosolvan and Bisolvon goes beyond managing the physical symptom; by delivering fast-acting relief from the first dose, it helps people move past the disruption of cough and resume their daily lives more quickly."

About the Study

The RWE Cough Study was a prospective, observational study conducted in Italy with adult consumers who had purchased Mucosolvan (Ambroxol) or Bisolvon (Bromhexine) for an acute chesty cough. The study evaluated daily effectiveness and quality of life impacts over a seven-day period using validated tools, including the Cough Severity Diary (CSD) and the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ).

For more information or to review the findings in full, go to p. 79 here.

MAT-GLB-2605783-v1.0-10/2026

1. In Germany, 58% of consumers make their cough and cold treatment decisions in-store.

2. After first intake, 53% (41%) of bromhexine (ambroxol) users agreed/strongly agreed they felt immediately relieved, and 57% and 44%, respectively, reported relief from the urge to cough. 

Source: I&P Tracker 2025, Dive SO Units WWP MAT Dec'25, "Understand the Shopper Journey on the C&C Category to Drive an Omnichannel Strategy", Germany, May 2023.

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NicholsMD Introduces Acorn YOU™ Secretome at The Hair Lab™ in Greenwich

The Connecticut dermatology practice expands its physician-led, concierge approach to hair and scalp care.

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NicholsMD, a Connecticut dermatology practice founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kim Nichols, is launching Acorn YOU™ Secretome at The Hair Lab™, its dedicated destination for personalized hair and scalp care at its Greenwich flagship. The addition gives The Hair Lab™ team another professional option to discuss with patients based on their hair and scalp concerns.

YOU™ Secretome is created using a patient's own preserved hair follicle cells. Acorn describes it as a cell-free blend of signaling molecules - including exosomes, growth factors, peptides, and proteins - that help cells communicate. These molecules are intended to support the scalp's follicle environment and natural hair renewal, with the goal of promoting stronger, thicker-looking hair and improving hair amount and quality. Because the product is made from a patient's own cells, it offers a highly tailored approach to hair and scalp care.

A Dedicated Destination for Hair and Scalp

At NicholsMD, YOU™ Secretome will be part of the Hair Lab's personalized approach to the hair you want, made simple. A consultation may include a detailed scalp and follicle analysis to help the care team understand a patient's concerns and discuss appropriate options. The Hair Lab™ offers a range of professional and at-home hair and scalp services, including PRP (platelet-rich plasma), HydraScalp treatments, laser hair removal, and home-care products such as Revian. Recommendations are curated by Dr. Nichols and her team for each individual; YOU™ Secretome is one option within that broader conversation.

"We know skincare is deeply personal, and hair care deserves that same thoughtful attention," said Dr. Kim Nichols, board-certified dermatologist and founder of NicholsMD. "We created The Hair Lab™ to give patients a dedicated place to discuss their hair and scalp concerns with our team. Acorn YOU™ Secretome is a compelling addition because it is made using a patient's own preserved hair follicle cells, giving us another distinctive option to discuss as part of their care."

The launch reflects NicholsMD's concierge-level approach across hair and skincare, bringing expert guidance and thoughtful recommendations together in one setting.

Bringing Acorn's Science to The Hair Lab™

Acorn Biolabs founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Drew Taylor recently visited NicholsMD to meet with Dr. Nichols and the team and share more about the company's cell-to-secretome platform. "Your own cells will one day be the most important currency in medicine. Acorn exists to collect, store and prepare you to leverage your best cells for future medical innovations," said Dr. Drew Taylor, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Acorn Biolabs. Taylor's doctoral research into hair follicle stem cells became the scientific foundation for Acorn and its YOU™ Secretome product. His visit provided an opportunity for the NicholsMD team to learn more about the product and discuss its place within the Hair Lab's professional protocols.

Patients looking to support fuller-looking hair, interested in learning more about YOU™ Secretome, or wanting to explore options for unwanted hair can schedule a consultation with the NicholsMD team to discuss goals and available services.

About NicholsMD of Greenwich

Founded in 2013, NicholsMD of Greenwich is the first and only boutique dermatology practice in Greenwich, Connecticut. Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kim Nichols, the practice has become a premier destination for medical, cosmetic, and regenerative dermatology, offering concierge-level care across three Fairfield County locations. NicholsMD specializes in advanced injectables with natural-looking results, regenerative treatments, and precision anti-aging rooted in science and artistry.

About Acorn Biolabs

Acorn Biolabs collects and stores a person's own hair follicle cells in a short, non-surgical appointment. Those cells produce YOU™ Secretome, a bio-identical regenerative solution that professionals use in skin, hair and scar protocols. Because it's made from the individual's own cells, it's autologous, not donor-derived. Currently used topically in aesthetics, with work underway toward an approved injectable version.

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Trail-Ready Adventures Await: Akins Ford Opens Order Banks for 2027 Ford Bronco Models

Built to Conquer the Trails: Akins Ford Opens Official Online Order Banks for the Highly Anticipated 2027 Ford Bronco SUV

WINDER, Ga., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor enthusiasts and off-road drivers across Georgia can now secure their ultimate adventure SUV as Akins Ford officially opens its digital order bank for the new model year. Customers wondering where to order the 2027 Ford Bronco can now submit their custom reservations directly through the dealership's dedicated online portal.

Where to Order the 2027 Ford Bronco in Georgia

By visiting the Akins Ford 2027 Bronco order page, buyers reserve their ideal trim level, paint color, and off-road packages before factory production begins. Because securing a high-demand 4x4 SUV requires early planning, submitting an online order delivers priority placement in the build queue.

Key advantages of placing a 2027 Bronco order through Akins Ford include:

- Custom Vehicle Configuration: Drivers select their exact engine, transmission, door layout, and equipment group directly from the factory line.

- Transparent Pricing: Every custom order comes with clear, competitive pricing and zero hidden dealer markups.

- Nationwide Ordering Power: As one of the largest Ford hubs in the nation, Akins Ford receives substantial inventory allocations for faster fulfillment.

Advanced Capability Meets Modern Technology

The 2027 Ford Bronco continues its legacy as a premier off-road SUV, offering removable doors and roof panels alongside standard High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension systems. Furthermore, available G.O.A.T. Modes™ allow drivers to traverse mud, sand, rocks, and steep inclines with total control. Inside the cabin, modern SYNC® 4 technology keeps navigation and smartphone apps accessible across remote trails.

"Custom ordering a new Bronco gives our customers complete control over their vehicle's look and off-road capability right from the factory," says Marketing Manager Tanner Maloof. "Whether drivers want a trail performer or an extreme rock crawler, our order page makes the reservation process fast and simple."

Reserve Your 2027 Ford Bronco Today at the Number 1 Bronco Dealership in the Nation

Buyers can be confident in ordering through Akins Ford, listed as the number one Bronco dealer in the nation. Adventure seekers ready to build their custom SUV can visit Akins Ford online or stop by the showroom in Winder, GA. As the nation's premier Ford dealership, Akins Ford delivers top-tier customer service, custom vehicle upfitting, and competitive financing to help every driver hit the trail in confidence.

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XPENG CEO He Xiaopeng Calls for Deeper Global Collaboration at the 2026 Paris Automotive Summit, Highlighting "XPENG AI Engineering"

- Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO, becomes the first Chinese automotive CEO to deliver a keynote in the history of the Paris Automotive Summit, calling for greater industry collaboration as AI, electrification and globalization reshapes the automotive sector.

- Mr. He Xiaopeng introduced XPENG AI Engineering, calling for open collaboration and opening XPENG's full-stack technologies and engineering capabilities to global partners, from vehicle platforms to Physical AI.

- XPENG highlighted NGP which is aiming for global market expansion in 2027, alongside clear milestones for its humanoid robot, IRON, targeting mass production in late 2026, initial deliveries in H1 2027, and a European rollout in H2 2027.

PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO of XPeng Inc. ("XPENG" or the "Company,"NYSE: XPEV; HKEX: 9868), a leading global Physical AI company, today called for deeper collaboration across the global automotive industry, as he became the first Chinese automotive CEO to deliver a keynote in the history of the Paris Automotive Summit.

Speaking to automotive industry leaders in Paris, Mr. He outlined how AI, electrification and smart technologies are reshaping the automotive industry, creating new opportunities for technology collaboration across the sector.

The theme of his keynote speech was "Navigating the AI Era: Open Collaboration for a Smarter Future," where he outlined XPENG AI Engineering, XPENG's strategy to combine its Physical AI technology with deeper ecosystem partnerships across Europe and globally.

He emphasized that no single manufacturer holds all the advantages required for the next generation of smart mobility. To accelerate this transition, XPENG is opening its in-house tech stack and engineering resources to key international partners.

Open Technology Collaboration for the AI Era: XPENG AI Engineering

XPENG's approach to collaboration is rooted in its evolution as a Physical AI company, with full-stack technologies spanning chips, models and applications across intelligent vehicles, robotaxis, humanoid robots and flying cars. In intelligent driving, XPENG highlighted NGP powered by VLA 2.0, designed to advance directly from L2 to L4 and deliver the same core capability across China and Europe, as the company prepares to bring advanced intelligent driving to global markets in 2027.

XPENG is also advancing the commercialization of its humanoid robot, IRON, with mass production targeted for late 2026, deliveries beginning in the first half of 2027, and a European rollout planned for the second half of 2027.

As AI expands into the physical world, XPENG believes industry transformation will be driven both from within and beyond automotive. To usher in this new era, XPENG is opening its proprietary technologies and engineering toolchains to global partners - spanning vehicle platforms, E/E architecture, batteries, e-drives, and modular innovations like the AI BOX, Turing AI chip, and Turing physical world foundation model.

Through XPENG AI Engineering, the company is pursuing a model built around complementary strengths, flexible collaboration and independent innovation, enabling partners to co-develop differentiated products while building their own technology capabilities over time.

As a proven example of this mutually beneficial approach, Mr. He highlighted XPENG's strategic collaboration with Volkswagen Group, which brings together XPENG's intelligent-driving and software capabilities with Volkswagen's vehicle engineering and testing expertise.

This latest development builds on XPENG's continued investment in technology and talent. In the first half of 2026, XPENG invested approximately €770 million in R&D.

"Partnership starts with trust, and after trust comes openness," said Mr. He. "We welcome global partners to work with us, learn from each other and bring our strengths together. To bring technology to life and build the future together."

In Europe, For Europe, With Europe

Mr. He also reinforced XPENG's long-term "In Europe, For Europe, With Europe" commitment, centered on producing in Europe, designing for European users and partnering with the region's industrial ecosystem.

XPENG has put four models into production in Europe within one year, including the G6, G9, P7+ and the latest G9L. Its European R&D center serves as a hub for EU homologation and certification, language and interaction localization, intelligent-driving validation, European chassis and handling tuning, and charging-network integration.

XPENG continues to deepen collaboration across Europe's automotive and technology ecosystem, working with local partners as it expands its capabilities in the region.

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About XPENG

XPENG is a leading global Physical AI company, dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world to reshape future mobility and smart living. Through in-house R&D, XPENG has developed a full-stack Physical AI architecture spanning Turing AI chips, world foundation models, and highly integrated software and hardware applications. This unified technology foundation powers an expansive product portfolio of smart EVs, robotaxis and humanoid robots, advancing the deployment of Physical AI at scale.

Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG is dual-primary listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With global capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, sales and services, XPENG drives continuous technological innovation and fosters an open Physical AI ecosystem, making life smarter, safer and better for users worldwide.

For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

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