Strength of results and outlook demonstrate Delta's structural durability in high fuel cost environment

Record September quarter revenue on broad demand strength and healthy yield growth

Expect continued momentum in December quarter with revenue expected to grow approximately 20 percent

Outlook for full-year EPS of $5.10 to $5.60 and free cash flow of approximately $2.5 billion with a double-digit return on invested capital

Strengthening investment-grade balance sheet with plan to pay down more than $2 billion of debt in 2026

ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported financial results for the September quarter and provided its outlook for the December quarter and full year 2026. Highlights of the September quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here.

"Demand remains strong, supported by consumers' growing preference for experiences and travel, with air travel continuing to be one of the best values in the consumer economy. Against this backdrop, we delivered September quarter pre-tax profit of $1.5 billion, matching last year's performance, and generated $1.9 billion of free cash flow year-to-date. Our resilience reflects the structural durability we've built over many years, enabling us to effectively navigate one of the most elevated fuel environments in recent times. The foundation of that resilience is our people, whose commitment to delivering for our customers continues to set Delta apart," said Ed Bastian, Delta's chief executive officer.

"For the full year, we expect to generate a pre-tax profit of roughly $4.5 billion, absorbing a $6 billion increase in fuel costs. Looking ahead, our focus remains on profitable growth and delivering against our long-term financial framework, including mid-teens margins and returns, durable free cash flow and gross leverage of approximately one times."

September Quarter 2026 GAAP Financial Results

- Operating revenue of $20.2 billion

- Operating income of $1.5 billion with an operating margin of 7.2 percent

- Pre-tax income of $1.1 billion with a pre-tax margin of 5.3 percent

- Earnings per share of $1.15

- Operating cash flow of $1.7 billion

September Quarter 2026 Non-GAAP Financial Results

- Operating revenue of $17.6 billion

- Operating income of $1.7 billion with an operating margin of 9.4 percent

- Pre-tax income of $1.5 billion with a pre-tax margin of 8.5 percent

- Earnings per share of $1.72

- Operating cash flow of $1.7 billion

Revenue Environment and Outlook

"September quarter revenue grew approximately 16 percent over prior year, on flat capacity, driven by broad demand strength and healthy yield growth as we cover higher costs and manage the business for margins," said Joe Esposito, Delta's chief commercial officer.

"Revenue momentum is continuing in the December quarter, with strength across all products and geographies, supporting our outlook for total revenue growth of approximately 20 percent over last year. With seats growing less than 2 percent, including a reduction in Main Cabin seats, our capacity positioning supports another quarter of sequential improvement in unit revenue with progression in both Domestic and International."

- Broad demand strength continued in the September quarter: Delta delivered record September quarter total revenue of $17.6 billion, increasing 16 percent over the same period last year. Adjusted total unit revenue (TRASM) grew 15 percent over prior year, accelerating 3 points from the prior quarter. Main cabin unit revenue grew 17 percent over prior year on seats down low-single digits, marking another quarter of sequential progress.

- Strong revenue performance across all geographies: Domestic unit revenue grew 16 percent year-over-year on strong yields and a load factor that was 1 point higher than last year, reflecting the strength of Delta's brand and a measured approach to capacity. International unit revenue increased 12 percent, with performance led by Latin where unit revenue improved 22 percent over last year. Transatlantic unit revenue growth improved 4 points sequentially to 11 percent year-over-year. Transpacific revenue grew 13 percent over prior year on 8 percent higher capacity, supporting profitable growth through new routes to Asia.

- Continued momentum in diversified, high-margin revenue streams: Diverse revenue streams accounted for 61 percent of total revenue in the September quarter. Premium revenue grew 18 percent year-over-year with double-digit unit revenue growth driven by yield and load factor on a 6 percent increase in seats. Cargo revenue increased 29 percent year-over-year, with roughly equal growth between volume and yield. MRO revenue grew 28 percent year-over-year, bringing year-to-date revenue to $990 million.

- Growing member engagement across loyalty ecosystem: Total loyalty revenue grew 18 percent, with SkyMiles member engagement continuing to deepen in the air and beyond the flight. Co-brand card acquisitions and spend both grew double-digits, the eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in cardholder spend. This momentum supported 15 percent growth in American Express remuneration in the quarter, positioning the full year to exceed $9 billion. Travel products and non-air partnership revenue increased 25 percent year-over-year.

- Corporate sales3 grew double-digits in all sectors: Corporate sales growth was led by the Banking, Technology, and Energy sectors, with particularly strong performance in Boston and Los Angeles. Recent corporate survey results indicate over 90 percent of respondents expect their corporate travel will increase or stay the same in 2027.

Cost Performance and Outlook

"Delta delivered earnings of $1.72 per share in the September quarter, in line with last year while absorbing more than $500 million of higher fuel costs compared to our guidance in early July. In the December quarter, we expect earnings of $1.15 to $1.65 per share, based on a fuel price of approximately $4.25 per gallon. This positions earnings consistent with last year at the upper end of the range," said Erik Snell, Delta's chief financial officer.

"The Delta team continues to deliver for our customers, widening our industry lead in on-time performance and achieving record baggage results. September quarter non-fuel unit costs increased 7.3 percent over the prior year on flat capacity, driven primarily by higher crew and revenue-related costs on capacity growth that was several points below our original plan, including nearly one point of impact from summer storms. With slightly higher capacity and continued operational efficiencies, we expect December quarter non-fuel unit cost growth to improve 1 to 2 points sequentially. Looking to next year, we remain on track for low-single-digit unit cost growth as capacity normalizes, operational improvements continue and we lap higher costs in our baseline."

September Quarter 2026 Cost Performance

- Operating expense of $18.7 billion and adjusted operating expense of $15.9 billion

- Adjusted non-fuel costs of $11.1 billion

- Non-fuel CASM was 14.03¢, an increase of 7.3 percent year-over-year

- Adjusted fuel expense of $4.1 billion was up 62 percent year-over-year

- Adjusted fuel price of $3.61 per gallon increased 60 percent year-over-year with a refinery benefit of 13¢ per gallon

- Fuel efficiency, defined as gallons per 1,000 ASMs, was 14.5

Balance Sheet, Cash and Liquidity

"We generated $463 million of free cash flow in the September quarter. The strength of our cash flow generation allows us to consistently reinvest to compound our advantages while reinforcing our investment grade balance sheet. For the full year, we expect to deliver free cash flow of approximately $2.5 billion and pay down more than $2 billion of debt, positioning us to end the year with gross leverage of approximately 2.2x," Snell said.

- Adjusted net debt of $13.4 billion at September quarter end, a reduction of $950 million from the end of 2025

- Payments on debt and finance lease obligations for the September quarter of $1.2 billion

- Adjusted operating cash flow in the September quarter of $1.7 billion, and with gross capital expenditures of $1.4 billion, free cash flow was $463 million

- Air Traffic Liability ended the quarter at $9.6 billion

- Liquidity4 of $6.9 billion at quarter-end, including $3.1 billion in undrawn revolver capacity

September Quarter 2026 Highlights

Operations, Network, and Fleet

- Led all carriers5 in on-time arrival and departure performance for the quarter.

- Set a Delta September quarter record6 for Domestic mishandled baggage rate (MBR).

- Took delivery of 13 aircraft in the quarter, including A350-900, A321neo, and A220-300 aircraft.

- Announced new international service from Seattle to Tokyo-Narita, Los Angeles to Manila, Austin to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Detroit to Athens, and Boston to Venice, with flights beginning in 2027, while extending seasonal service on select Transatlantic routes.

- Expanded position in Los Angeles with announcement of largest-ever schedule, with new and increased service to multiple U.S. destinations.

Culture and People

- Recognized by customers for the fifth consecutive year with the award for Best Airline Staff Service in North America at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.

- Accrued nearly $900 million in profit sharing year-to-date toward next February's payout.

- Named to TIME's America's Best Companies list, the only airline in the top 100.

- Ranked No. 1 on PEOPLE's Companies That Care list, the only airline recognized.

- Contributed $100,000 to American Red Cross earthquake relief efforts in Colombia.

- Established the Chief Data Officer position, welcoming Ramnik Bajaj to advance Delta's data and AI capabilities, accelerate innovation, and enhance decision-making, unlocking new opportunities for Delta.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Ride Sharing Market is projected to reach USD 317.47 billion by 2033, from USD 170.56 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 9.3%.

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Ride Sharing Market Size & Forecast:

- Market Size Available for Years: 2022-2033

- 2026 Market Size: USD 170.56 billion

- 2033 Projected Market Size: USD 317.47 billion

- CAGR (2026–2033): 9.3%

Ride Sharing Market Trends & Insights:

- The B2C segment is expected to hold a larger share of the ride sharing market by business model in 2026.

- Micro-mobility is expected to register the fastest growth by vehicle type during the forecast period.

- Europe is projected to record the second-fastest growth in the ride sharing market during the forecast period.

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The ride sharing market is driven by a shift from occasional ride booking toward high-frequency, platform-based mobility consumption. Growth is coming from both a larger user base and more trips per user. In addition, the expansion of the addressable trip pool also supports the growth of ride sharing market. Platforms are adding lower-cost products, premium services, scheduled mobility, corporate transportation, and specialized passenger services, allowing the same platform to capture different trip occasions and income segments.

Ride sharing demand is expanding through higher trip frequency and broader platform usage.

- Uber recorded 3.9 billion trips in Q2 2026, up 18% year over year, while monthly active platform consumers increased 16% to 208 million. Importantly, trips per monthly active consumer also increased 2%, indicating that growth is being supported not only by adding users, but also by greater usage of ride sharing among existing customers.

- DiDi recorded 13.74 billion China Mobility transactions in 2025, up 10.8% from 2024, while its international transactions increased from 3.61 billion to 4.51 billion, up 24.7%. This reflects continued expansion of ride sharing demand across both established and international markets.

- Lyft completed 945.5 million rides in 2025, up 14%, while annual riders reached 51.3 million. Product expansion into family mobility, premium ground transportation, and other multimodal services is allowing platforms to capture travel occasions that extend beyond conventional daily ride hailing.

Ride sharing is being shaped by deeper usage within existing markets and faster expansion into new mobility demand pools. Higher trip frequency is encouraging platforms to improve vehicle utilization, while international expansion is opening additional transaction pools beyond mature markets. At the same time, broader service offerings are allowing platforms to address different travel requirements, from daily commuting and airport travel to corporate mobility, family transportation, and short-distance urban trips. This is pushing the industry from a single service model toward multi-use mobility platforms, where growth depends on increasing the number of travel occasions captured per user and expanding access across cities, customer segments, and transport modes.

The B2C segment is expected to hold a larger share of the ride sharing market by business model in 2026.

The B2C business model holds the largest share of the ride sharing market, as individual consumer e-hailing and short-distance commuting generate a high volume of daily ride requests across urban markets. The growth of this business model is further supported by the rising total cost of personal vehicle ownership, including vehicle purchase, fuel, maintenance, insurance, parking, and depreciation, making ride sharing an increasingly practical option for consumers who use private vehicles less frequently. In emerging economies, two-wheelers and three-wheelers are gaining traction within B2C services because of their lower fares, lower operating costs, and suitability for short-distance trips in congested cities. Alternatively, smaller mobility formats are also emerging, including pedal-assisted and electric tricycles in parts of Europe and three-wheeled mobility services in North America, although their role remains more localized than conventional passenger cars. Moreover, electrification is further reshaping the B2C model, as the higher initial cost of EVs can be offset by lower energy and maintenance expenses, particularly for vehicles with high daily utilization, resulting in a faster return on investment over the vehicle lifecycle. Thus, B2C ride sharing is expected to continue evolving in the coming years, expanding beyond conventional passenger car e-hailing toward a more cost-efficient, multi-vehicle mobility model that addresses diverse consumer trip needs.

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Micro-mobility is expected to register the fastest growth by vehicle type during the forecast period.

Micromobility, including shared e-bikes and e-scooters, is expected to register strong growth in ride sharing as demand increases for affordable and convenient short-distance mobility beyond conventional car-based services. These vehicles are well-suited for first-mile and last-mile connectivity, internal movement within gated communities, residential townships, universities, corporate campuses, industrial parks, and large commercial premises. App-based sharing models are also expanding within B2B and controlled environments such as special economic zones, business hubs & IT parks, and industrial areas, among others, allowing organizations and property developers to provide dedicated fleets while users can locate, unlock, and pay for vehicles digitally. In Asia Pacific, companies such as Yulu and Zypp Electric are expanding electric two-wheeler use across urban and commercial applications, while in Europe, companies like Lime & Dott operate shared e-bikes and e-scooters across major cities across Europe. In North America, Lime and Bird have established shared micromobility services across multiple cities, supporting short urban trips and first-mile and last-mile connectivity. Hence, the increasing use of shared e-bikes and e-scooters across residential communities, workplaces, transit hubs, and urban centers is expected to strengthen micromobility adoption as an efficient solution for short-distance travel.

Europe is projected to record the second-fastest growth in the ride sharing market during the forecast period.

Europe is expected to record the second-fastest growth in the ride sharing market. E-hailing and station-based mobility are the most prominent services, with taxi and ride hailing platforms remaining important for point-to-point travel. Shared bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters are expanding as complementary modes for first-mile and last-mile journeys. Electric propulsion is gaining a stronger position, particularly in high-utilization urban fleets, as cities introduce low-emission requirements and operators improve access to charging. For instance, Freenow completed 51% of European trips in electrified vehicles in 2025. By vehicle type, passenger cars remain central to e-hailing and car sharing, while e-bikes and e-scooters are gaining traction for short trips, particularly within dense city centers and as connections to rail and metro networks. Consequently, short-distance trips are becoming an important growth pool, whereas passenger car-based services continue to address longer urban and intercity journeys, airport travel, and trips where public transport is less convenient. In addition, there is integration of ride sharing with public transport and MaaS platforms, supported by cities moving toward regulated parking, designated micromobility zones, data sharing, and long-term operator partnerships. Europe's ride sharing market is also seeing stronger corporate mobility solutions as businesses shift employee and business travel toward centrally managed digital mobility platforms. Autonomous e-hailing is also moving from testing toward commercial deployment, with robotaxi services launched in Zagreb and planned deployments in Madrid, Zurich, and Munich, indicating a growing pathway for autonomous ride sharing across European cities. Overall, Europe's growth is being supported by the convergence of electrification, micromobility, multimodal integration, corporate mobility, and emerging autonomous e-hailing, creating multiple growth avenues beyond conventional ride hailing.

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Top Companies in Ride Sharing Market:

The Top Companies in Ride Sharing Market Maruti DENSO Corporation, MAHLE GmbH, Valeo SA, Hanon Systems, BorgWarner Inc., Gentherm Inc., Schaeffler AG, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Dana Incorporated, Robert Bosch GmbH.

Ride sharing market - Investment and Funding Scenario

Investment and Funding Context

Investment and funding activity in the ride sharing market is concentrated on autonomous mobility, strategic geographic expansion, fleet technology, and new mobility models, rather than large-scale investment in conventional ride hailing capacity. In July 2025, Lyft acquired FREENOW, expanding into nine European countries, while Grab committed strategic investments in autonomous mobility companies including WeRide and Vay to support robotaxi, autonomous shuttle, and remote driving deployment. In March 2026, Uber announced an investment of up to USD 1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031, for the planned deployment of autonomous R2 robotaxis, indicating that capital is shifting toward technology-enabled fleet models and partnerships with vehicle and autonomous driving companies.

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Including a Toys"R"Us expansion, Beyonce's birthday gift to fans, Dyson's toothbrush with a camera and the newest Jeep Wrangler.

Plus, a recap of September's trending topics, including the anniversary of 9/11 and the start of football season.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each month, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the month's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the last month that shouldn't be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

- Toys"R"Us® Announces Major U.S. Expansion With 120 New Standalone Stores Opening This Holiday Season

The new standalone Toys"R"Us stores will feature a curated assortment of the season's hottest toys, collectibles and must-have gifts from the world's most popular toy brands and latest movies, including LEGO®, Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Pokémon, KPop Demon Hunters, and more.

- Introducing the All-New SIG SAUER P385

Unveiled at the premier SIG NEXT event, the SIG SAUER P385 delivers a dramatically reduced felt recoil for a softer, flatter, and faster shooting experience and provides maximum modularity with its innovative new fire control unit (FCU).

- Beyoncé Marks Her Birthday with the Release of a Remastered Deluxe "B'DAY" Album

B'DAY was essentially her first visual album, with short films that explored the making of a relationship in full, through every turn. It was a conceptual project, urgent and captivating. Its themes of finding one's confidence, liberation, audacity and compatibility are as relevant today as they were two decades ago.

- Dyson CameraJet: The first toothbrush with a camera and a jet, to target the gaps and remove plaque between your teeth

The Dyson CameraJet™ is the only toothbrush with a camera powered by Gap Optical Targeting™ to identify gaps between teeth and precision-floss while you brush. Gap Optical Targeting™ analyzes 28 live images per second to identify and target gaps between teeth in real time, triggering a precision jet burst of mouthrinse where it is needed.

- Sony Electronics and Hello Kitty Team Up for Limited-Edition Headphone Collection

Available only through the Sony Store, the collection pairs select Sony headphones with exclusive Hello Kitty collaboration merchandise, bringing together Sony's premium audio experience and Hello Kitty's iconic charm. Pre-orders begin later this holiday season.

- Six Flags Acquires Iconic ArieForce One, Bringing Fan-Favorite Roller Coaster Back to Life

The celebrated steel roller coaster captured the imagination of thrill-seekers around the world and quickly earned recognition as one of the most acclaimed coaster experiences of the modern era. Six Flags will introduce the attraction at one of its parks during the 2028-2029 operating seasons.

- GoPro Enters into Definitive Agreement to Merge with Starman Optical, Inc.

GoPro will remain a publicly listed company and will continue to fully support its existing consumer products and its subscription and cloud platform while investing in growth and a broader, diversified product roadmap. Starman's U.S.-made optical transceivers are expected to be added to GoPro's portfolio, extending the Company's reach into the large and rapidly growing market for AI infrastructure in optical transceivers.

- Casio to Release Limited-Edition Timepiece Celebrating MR-G 30th Anniversary.

To commemorate the 30 years since the debut of MR-G in 1996, Casio drew from metal leaf, embodying tradition and innovation. The design expresses a strength that transcends time through the theme of haruka (eternity). Metal leaf artist Hiroto Rakusho created an original artwork, which together with the timepiece design brings the world of haruka to life.

- A Civilian Legend Reimagined: Jeep® Brand Introduces 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A

The 11th drop in the Jeep® brand's Twelve 4 Twelve series, the 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A celebrates the Willys CJ-2A, the first Jeep vehicle designed specifically for civilian use. Built on the Wrangler Rubicon platform, this special edition blends legendary Trail Rated capability with authentic design cues that pay tribute to the original Willys CJ-2A.

- Group of leading international financial institutions to establish stablecoin enterprise

The new company, whose name will be announced in due course, intends to operate globally, with its initial focus on a USD-denominated stablecoin offering and a longer-term ambition of expanding issuance into stablecoins denominated in additional G7 currencies, with a EUR offering as a priority.

- Medici Brands Raises $250 Million in Series B Funding

The new capital will be used to accelerate Medici's next phase of growth, including expanding HallPass' retail presence and product portfolio, extending David into new formats and categories, advancing product innovation, and building the infrastructure required to support launching and scaling new brands such as Rowdy.

- Kyndryl completes acquisition of Healthcare IT Leaders, LLC

The acquisition strengthens Kyndryl's ability to help healthcare providers and payors modernize mission-critical technology environments by combining Healthcare IT Leaders' healthcare consulting and application managed services expertise with Kyndryl's infrastructure and AI capabilities.

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Trending Topics

In addition to the newsworthy headlines above, the PR Newswire team spotted several larger trending topics dominating headlines in September:

- Labor Day: As summer drew to a close, companies sent a variety of press releases to mark Labor Day, including events, deals and more. Releases covering water and boat safety tips, holiday home appliance deals and one-of-a-kind entertainment events were just a few that crossed the wire last month.

- Football Season: Sports fans rejoiced as another football season kicked off in September. From new athlete partnerships to gameday snacks, events and beyond, there was a wave of football-related press releases. Gameday snack favorites like Cheez-It, Avocados From Mexico, Wingstop and even SPAM got in on the action, while Friskies teamed up with college football mascots to help cats in need, Aviator Nation launched its first NFL licensed collection and Sally Beauty announced a partnership with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

- Anniversary of 9/11: A number of PR Newswire customers commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Press releases announced fundraising initiatives, anniversary events, volunteer efforts and more. A commemorative public art installation, scholarship program for families impacted by the attacks, memorial stair climbs and an anniversary reflection from the TSA were just a few of the announcements shared via PR Newswire.

Coming Up: In October, Halloween-focused press releases are expected to ramp up, as are announcements ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas, covering topics from the food to early deals and gift guides. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, so the team will be watching the health newsfeed closely.

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CFMOTO 675SR-R to Become Official Motorcycle for 2027 WorldWCR

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 675SR-R, CFMOTO's high-performance three-cylinder sportbike, has reached an agreement with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme - FIM and Dorna WSBK Organization - DWO, to become the official motorcycle for the FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) from the 2027 season. This marks the first time a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer has been appointed as the designated supplier for an FIM World Championship-level one-make series.

Established in 2024, WorldWCR is the first world-level road racing championship created exclusively for female riders. As a one-make series, all riders compete on identical motorcycles, testing rider skill while providing a validation of motorcycle performance. WorldWCR is one of four series under the WorldSBK umbrella, alongside SPB (Sportbike), SSP (Supersport) and SBK (Superbike).

Proven Performance Lays the Racing Foundation

The production 675SR-R is powered by CFMOTO's in-house-developed 675cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine, producing peak power of 70 kW (95 hp) at 11,000 rpm and peak torque of 70 N•m at 8,250 rpm, providing a solid foundation for racing evolution.

In the British Superbike Championship (BSB), the 675SR-R has been tested in competition over two seasons. It claimed a podium in its first season, becoming the first Chinese-built production motorcycle to finish on a BSB podium.

The 675SR-R's racing DNA also comes from joint development by CFMOTO and the Aspar team, CFMOTO's technical partner in Moto2 and Moto3. During development, Aspar riders and its technical team were deeply involved in testing, directly benefiting the production model's track performance.

From winning the Moto3 manufacturers' world championship to now becoming the one-make model for WorldWCR, CFMOTO is using its track performance to reshape the global market's perception of China's motorcycle industry.

Outlook: A New Global Phase for CFMOTO

The 2027 WorldWCR season will mark the 675SR-R's first large-scale competitive appearance in the world's premier women's motorcycle racing championship. CFMOTO will provide a comprehensive technical support system, including race bike preparation, parts supply and an on-site technical team.

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Metacon receives EU funding for project targeting high-purity green hydrogen production from biogas

UPPSALA, Sweden, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Metacon's fully owned Greek subsidiary Metacon SA has received EU funding for its participation in the PUREHY2+ project. The project targets an integrated system solution that can enable biogas producers to add high-purity hydrogen production while capturing carbon dioxide on site. Effectively for Metacon, EUR 188 018 is covered by the EU grant.

Biogas is already produced from organic waste at thousands of sites across Europe. Refining the biogas into high-purity green hydrogen could give existing biogas plants an additional high-value product and extend the production and use of locally available renewable energy sources beyond electricity and biomethane. The project PUREHY2+ will develop technology designed to produce hydrogen at a purity above 99.97%, with carbon dioxide separated for capture during the process. The project has a total budget of EUR 1 626 622 and will run for 36 months. Metacon's project budget is EUR 235 022, of which EUR 188 018 is covered by public funding, corresponding to a funding rate of 80%.

For Metacon, the project supports the continued development of its proprietary reforming technology, gas purification and system integration capabilities. It also addresses how the company's technology can be applied in existing biogas infrastructure, creating a potential route to distributed renewable hydrogen production without relying solely on new electricity-intensive production capacity.

The project builds on the completed PUREHY project, in which the consortium developed and evaluated Greece's first semi-pilot unit for on-site hydrogen production and purification from biogas. PUREHY2+ will take the work further towards a more integrated and adaptable solution for biogas producers.

"Biogas plants already have access to valuable renewable feedstock and established production infrastructure. We see great potential in how these assets can also be used to produce high-purity green hydrogen and capture green carbon dioxide on site. For Metacon, the project is an opportunity to advance our technology towards a new enabling system solution for existing biogas producers and the wider hydrogen market," says Christer Wikner, President and CEO of Metacon.

For more information, please contact:

Christer Wikner, President & CEO

+46 707 647 389

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About the project

PUREHY2+ (ΕΚΠΑΡ02-0081456) brings together Metacon, the research centres NCSR Demokritos and CERTH/CPERI, and biogas producer BIOGAS LAGKADA. The project will investigate two hydrogen production routes: biomethane reforming and dark fermentation using cyanobacteria. Hybrid membrane and sorbent systems will be developed to purify the resulting gas streams and capture carbon dioxide. The target is fuel cell-grade hydrogen with a purity above 99.97%.

The project builds on PUREHY, in which the same consortium developed and evaluated Greece's first semi-pilot unit for on-site hydrogen production and purification from biogas. Installed at BIOGAS LAGKADA, the unit can produce 1 Nm³ of hydrogen per hour through biogas reforming, with a purity above 99%.

PUREHY2+ has a total budget of EUR 1 626 622 and will run for 36 months. Metacon's project budget is EUR 235 022, of which EUR 188 018 is covered by public funding, corresponding to a funding rate of 80%.

The project is co-funded by the European Union under the "Competitiveness" Programme (ESPA 2021-2027). Public expenditure is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Greek National Funds.

About Metacon AB (publ)

Metacon AB (publ) is a Swedish developer, manufacturer, and supplier of hydrogen production systems, covering design, installation, service, and maintenance. The company is listed and traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm, Sweden.

Metacon's Electrolysis business unit designs and delivers complete electrolysis plants for large-scale hydrogen production, developed in close partnership with one of the global leaders in pressurized alkaline electrolysis technology - PERIC Hydrogen Technologies in Handan, China.

Metacon's Reforming business unit develops hydrogen generation solutions based on its proprietary patented HIWAR® catalytic reactor technology. These solutions consist of advanced, high-efficiency reformers that produce hydrogen through catalytic steam reforming, operating on biogas, biomethane, or other renewable feedstocks such as bioethanol and green ammonia, without the need for grid connection.

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Richard H. Fearon Appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

Reaffirms Full Year and Third Quarter 2026 Financial Guidance

CLEVELAND, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), a leading provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mike Frank as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Frank, who has served as CEO of UPL Corporation ("UPL") since 2022, succeeds Dr. Ashish K. Khandpur, who has stepped down from his role and will remain in an advisory capacity through December 31, 2026 to help facilitate a seamless transition. In connection with this appointment, the Board has elected Richard H. Fearon, Lead Independent Director, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Frank has a track record of commercializing new technology and driving revenue growth and profitability across a range of executive leadership roles. As CEO of UPL, a leading global agricultural chemical and solutions company operating in more than 130 countries, Mr. Frank transformed operations, setting new standards of efficiency. He delivered resilient growth through a sustained focus on innovation, expanding the product pipeline and overseeing the successful launch of new products. He also spent 25 years at Monsanto in a range of senior leadership roles, including most recently as global Chief Commercial Officer, followed by several years as CEO of Nutrien Ag Solutions, where he led a major transformational initiative.

"Mike is an exceptional executive with a record of accomplishment in agricultural chemicals," said Richard H. Fearon. "Having led numerous complex global organizations, he brings deep expertise across every critical functional discipline—from global supply chain and commercial strategy to technology commercialization. He also brings to Avient a broad global perspective, having lived in Canada, Europe, China, and the U.S. and worked extensively around the world. His unique combination of executive leadership, operational discipline, and commercial expertise will help accelerate market adoption of Avient's deep product pipeline and drive continued margin expansion across our specialty portfolio. The Board is confident that Mike's leadership and focus on execution will position Avient well as we continue to build momentum and deliver on our objectives."

"I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Avient," said Mr. Frank. "I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place, distinguished by Avient's innovative technologies, talented team and loyal customers. My priority will be to partner with the Board and management team to sharpen execution and drive performance, while advancing Avient's mission of innovating materials solutions that help our customers succeed and enable a more sustainable world."

Mr. Fearon added, "On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to thank Ashish for all of his valuable contributions to Avient over the years. He repositioned the company with a new strategic plan, recruited significant talent to our team, has significantly upgraded the Company's research and development activities, and delivered consistent financial results. We are also grateful for his agreement to remain in an advisory consulting role through the end of the year to ensure a seamless transition. We wish him the very best in the future."

In connection with this announcement, the Company is also reaffirming its full year and third quarter 2026 financial guidance previously provided on August 6, 2026. In addition, as previously announced, the Company intends to release its third quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The Company will then host a webcast with a slide presentation at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

About Mike Frank

Mr. Frank brings over 30 years of experience in specialty areas of the agricultural chemical industry. He previously served as President and CEO of UPL Corporation, a $5 billion revenue global agricultural solutions company focused on crop protection and biosolutions, based in London, United Kingdom. Prior to his role at UPL Corporation, Mike served as Executive Vice President and CEO of Nutrien Ag Solutions, a $14 billion revenue global distributor of agricultural products and services, from 2017 to 2021. During his 25-year career with Monsanto, Mr. Frank held a series of roles with increasing responsibility, including global Chief Commercial Officer from 2014 to 2017, Vice President, International, from 2013 to 2014, Vice President, Global Manufacturing, Product Management and Crop Protection from 2010 to 2012. Prior to 2012, he held leadership roles in sales, marketing and general management, including a two-year assignment in Beijing as President of Monsanto China. Mr. Frank holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Chicago and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the University of Saskatchewan.

About Avient

Our purpose at Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) is to be an innovator of materials solutions to help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Our local touch and customer engagement, combined with our global presence, allows us to serve customers with agility. We harness the collective strength of more than 9,000 employees worldwide to collaborate and build on each other's ideas. In doing so, we innovate solutions that help our customers overcome their challenges or capitalize on opportunities provided by the fast-changing world and secular trends. Our expanding portfolio of offerings includes colorants, advanced composites, functional additives, engineered materials, and Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™. By intersecting our broad portfolio of technologies with the product roadmaps of our customers, we help create differentiated and high-performance products that make the world better and more sustainable. Visit www.avient.com to learn more.

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In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the global credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; changes to foreign trade policy, including new or increased tariffs and changing import/export regulation; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures, cybersecurity breaches and cyberattacks; our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts and any recessionary conditions. The above list of factors is not exhaustive.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Media: Tatiana Marshall, Sr. Global Communications Leader, Avient Corporation

+1 216-905-7211 | [email protected]

Investor Relations: Avient Investor Relations, [email protected]

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Yamo Pharmaceuticals Announces Autism Trial Registry Following Global Surge in Family Interest

More Than 6,000 Inquiries Since May; Yamo Opens a Registration Site to Help Speed Phase 3 Enrollment

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamo Pharmaceuticals LLC ("Yamo"), the developer of L1-79, an investigational drug for the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder ("ASD"), today announced it has received more than 6,000 inquiries from families in more than 90 countries, including over 2,000 since national coverage in The Washington Times and the New York Post on October 1. Families can register for updates on Yamo's planned Phase 3 program at access.yamopharma.com.

"We started this journey to help our son. Now we want to make sure the next family does not have to search as hard as we did," Matt Bielski, a Yamo investor and advisory board member whose son has profound autism, wrote in The Washington Times. Thousands of families have reached out and Yamo's registration site gives them a direct line to the company.

Enrolling patients is often the slowest step in bringing a new medicine forward. Yamo believes this registry can help its Phase 3 study fill faster when sites open in early 2027, moving L1-79 closer to the families who are waiting for it.

On the registration site, parents and caregivers will register with the company and will receive correspondence on next steps, including pre-screening at selected U.S. clinical sites. The Phase 3 study is planned at clinical sites in the United States, and who can take part will depend on its eligibility criteria, including age, which will be posted on ClinicalTrials.gov when the study opens. Registering does not guarantee enrollment. Families outside the U.S. are welcome to register to stay informed. Questions can be sent to [email protected].

L1-79 is the only drug candidate advancing to Phase 3 clinical trials specifically designed to treat the core symptoms of ASD, including social communication impairments and restricted and repetitive behaviors. Existing FDA-approved medications for autism primarily address associated symptoms, such as irritability, rather than the underlying neurological features of the disorder.

The encouraging Phase 2 clinical results demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in socialization, clinician assessments, and caregiver-reported outcomes while maintaining a favorable safety and tolerability profile, with no serious treatment-related adverse events or treatment discontinuations due to side effects.

Following productive discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Yamo Pharmaceuticals anticipates initiating its pivotal Phase 3 clinical program in early 2027.

Autism spectrum disorder affects approximately one in 31 children in the United States. While many autistic individuals live independently, others, particularly those with profound autism, require lifelong support and intensive daily care. Despite decades of research, there are currently no FDA-approved drugs that directly target the defining core symptoms of autism.

"Every one of these inquiries represents a family hoping for a treatment for the core symptoms of autism," said Chuck Bramlage, Chief Executive Officer of Yamo. "We're grateful for their trust, and for the years of dedication by clinical trial participants, families, physicians, researchers, and advocates who have remained committed to advancing autism research. Our registration site lets us keep these families informed as we prepare for Phase 3. We're also grateful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy, who have made autism a national priority and pushed to get promising new medicines to patients faster. With that urgency, and families reaching out from around the world, we are doing everything in our power to bring L1-79 to them as quickly as possible."

If successful in Phase 3, L1-79 could represent one of the most significant advances in autism treatment, offering the first FDA-approved drug specifically developed to improve the core symptoms of autism rather than treating associated behavioral manifestations alone.

About Yamo Pharmaceuticals LLC

Yamo Pharmaceuticals LLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Its lead drug candidate, L1-79, is an investigational drug advancing to Phase 3 clinical development specifically designed to address the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder through a novel mechanism of action.

Media & Investor Contacts:

Chuck Bramlage, CEO – [email protected]

Eugene Prahin, CAO – [email protected]

Phone: (212) 610-1570

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OxGen AI Summit to Convene Global Leaders at a Critical Moment for Industry and Society

OXFORD, England, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Artificial Intelligence increasingly integrates into society, leaders across industry, government, and civil society face critical questions on how to unlock its value practically, responsibly, and sustainably. They must also weigh difficult decisions that will shape the trajectory of AI, from how it is impacting the economy, jobs and skills to geopolitics and how we safeguard critical thinking and human agency.

Returning as a landmark annual Summit, the Oxford Generative AI Summit ('OxGen AI Summit'), hosted by OxGen AI Limited, will take place on 15–16 October 2026, at the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub, a state-of-the-art venue at Jesus College, University of Oxford.

The Summit will gather over 200 in-person global leaders spanning business, government, academia, and the media for high-level, cross-sector dialogue. Designed as an intimate two-day event, it will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats led by distinguished global leaders exploring the practical adoption, societal impacts, and future of AI.

The Summit will convene over 70 global expert speakers from across industry, government, academia, and media. Confirmed speakers include The Honourable Dr Kevin Rudd AC (Global President & CEO, Asia Society; 26th Prime Minister of Australia), Rt Hon George Osborne CH (Managing Director & Head of OpenAI for Countries, OpenAI), Sir John Lazar CBE FREng FBCS (President, Royal Academy of Engineering), Kenneth Cukier (Deputy Executive Editor, The Economist), Baroness Beeban Kidron (Member, House of Lords; Founder, 5Rights Foundation), Rebecca Finlay (CEO, Partnership on AI), Sharon Doherty (Chief People & Places Officer, Lloyds Banking Group), Jeremy Kahn (AI Editor, Fortune), Bryan Tsao, (Chief Product Officer, Legora), Daniele Magazzeni (Group Chief AI Officer, UBS), Danielle Belgrave (VP of AI & Machine Learning, GSK), alongside leading Oxford researchers including Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt, Carl Benedikt Frey, Professor Xiaolan Fu FAcSS, Prof. Philip Torr FREng FRS, and Professor Lord Tarassenko CBE FREng FMedSci, among others.

The agenda is structured around two core tracks: Practical AI Adoption: Exploring how AI can benefit industry and society, and how leaders are harnessing agentic AI to unlock enterprise value. Societal Impacts of AI: Addressing the profound present and future societal footprint of AI, including its impacts on jobs, skills, and the economy; geopolitics; truth, trust, and critical thinking; and other important topics.

"The Summit is the foremost forum convening multi-stakeholder leaders to examine and share their approaches to AI adoption in practice, responsibly and at scale, while also addressing its profound societal implications. Together, they discuss and debate the most pressing topics in AI that will shape our shared future," said Cassidy Bereskin, Founder of OxGen AI. "We are honoured to welcome preeminent global leaders to Oxford and to provide a space for meaningful cross-sector dialogue on the future of AI and society."

"It is rare to have industry, government and academia in one room thinking hard about the real impact of AI. The OxGen AI Summit provides precisely the diverse forum that legal technology needs at this time. Legora is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of OxGen26," said Adamantia Velonis, Director of AI Transformation & Applied Research, Legora.

"I'm honoured to be a speaker at the Oxford Generative AI Summit again this year, representing Razorfish, bringing our perspective into the room and — as always — leaving with a sharper one," said Cristina Lawrence, Chief Social & Innovation Officer, Razorfish.

"Many of the most consequential ideas in AI emerge where research, policy, and industry meet. Salesforce Ventures is proud to support OxGen as it convenes that community in Oxford, and we look forward to meeting the founders and researchers shaping what comes next," said Brian James Murphy, Head of Data Science and Technology, Salesforce Ventures.

For registration and additional information about the Oxford Generative AI Summit 2026, please visit the official website at oxgensummit.org.

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Fitness Ventures turned a former movie theater into a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot gym in just a few months, moving Vancouver members into a bigger, upgraded club in the same plaza

VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness has relocated Crunch Vancouver Plaza into an all-new, state-of-the-art Crunch 3.0 club at 7800 NE Fourth Plain Blvd. Operated by Fitness Ventures LLC, the largest Crunch Fitness franchisee in the U.S., the $5 million, 40,000-square-foot gym opened September 28 in the former AMC movie theater space right next door to the original club, giving Vancouver a bigger, upgraded Crunch in the same plaza members already know.

Fitness Ventures completed the transformation in just a few months. The company announced the project in April, converted the former movie theater into a full Crunch 3.0 club over the summer and opened for workouts on September 28. The original club stayed open throughout construction, so members never had to miss a workout.

Featuring the new Crunch 3.0 design, the club offers:

- Hammer Strength and top-quality cardio and strength training equipment

- Olympic lifting platforms and power half-hour circuit training

- Functional HIITZone™ training area with indoor turf and advanced HIIT classes

- Group fitness studio with Crunch's world-famous classes

- Personal training

- Relax & Recover® services including HydroMassage® and tanning

- Kids Crunch babysitting

- Full-service locker rooms with showers and saunas

To learn more, visit www.CrunchVancouverPlazaWA.com.

"We are excited to bring a bigger and better Crunch to Vancouver. Our members watched this club come to life right next door, and now it's finally here," said Brian Hibbard, CEO of Fitness Ventures LLC. "Crunch is for everyone, from the first-time gym-goer to the seasoned athlete, and with memberships starting at $9.99 per month, we have options to meet everyone's goals and budget."

Fitness Ventures acquired the original Crunch Vancouver Plaza in 2025 as it expanded into the greater Portland area, and quickly reinvested in the club. The new Vancouver Plaza reflects the company's approach to growth: it doesn't just acquire locations, it reinvests in them and in the communities they serve.

About Fitness Ventures:

Founded in 2016 by Brian Hibbard, Fitness Ventures, LLC is the largest Crunch Fitness franchisee in the United States and one of the fastest-growing operators in the high-value, low-price (HVLP) fitness category. As of the time of this press release, the Company operates 124 locations across 30 states and is on pace to exceed 130 locations by year-end, with a robust pipeline of new club developments and acquisitions underway. Backed by Meaningful Partners, Fitness Ventures pairs a disciplined operating and development strategy with a relentless focus on execution - operating some of the highest-volume Crunch locations in the system and delivering industry-leading financial returns. The Company is also a category leader in applied AI, leveraging proprietary technology to drive performance across its portfolio. For more information, visit www.fitnessventuresllc.com.

About Crunch:

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of 'No Judgments.' Crunch serves a fitness community for all kinds of people with all types of goals, exercising all different ways, working it out at the same place together. Today, we are renowned for creating one-of-a-kind group fitness classes and unique programming for our wildly diverse members. Headquartered in New York City, Crunch serves 3.5 million members with over 550 gyms worldwide in 41 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and India. Crunch is rapidly expanding across the U.S. and around the globe.

Media Contact:

Hiba Abduljawad, Fitness Ventures

407-360-6746 | [email protected]

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