HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $170 million by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) to establish and operate an advanced training and simulation center for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Artillery Corps. The contract will be performed over a period of 15 years.

The new center is intended to support the operational integration of the 'ROEM' (SIGMA) self-propelled artillery system and the 'LAHAV' (PULSâ¢) precision rocket launcher system into the IDF Artillery Corps.

Under the contract, Elbit Systems will develop and deliver an advanced training infrastructure, including mission and driving simulators, training classrooms and dedicated facilities. The solution will feature simulation technologies, automation capabilities, AI-based functionalities and innovative driver training solutions. Elbit Systems will also provide training, maintenance and support services throughout the contract period.

The project is intended to enhance the operational readiness and proficiency of IDF artillery personnel, shorten qualification and training timelines, and improve training efficiency while reducing resource consumption and wear on operational platforms.

Boaz Cohen, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land & Armaments: "We are proud to support the IDF Artillery Corps with advanced training and simulation solutions for the ROEM and LAHAV systems, key components of the IDF's next-generation land firepower array. This project further demonstrates Elbit Systems' ability to deliver integrated and networked training solutions that combine advanced infrastructure, immersive simulation technologies and long-term partnership, enabling forces to maximize the operational potential of these advanced platforms."

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.

Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel's technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.

Elbit Systems employs over 21,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported $2,287.1 million in revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and an order backlog of $32.0 billion as of such date.

For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on X or visit our official Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn Channels.

Company Contact:

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, Executive VP - CFO

Tel:  +972-77-2946663

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Daniella Finn, VP, Investor Relations

Tel: +972-77-2948984

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Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand

Tel: +972-77-2947602

[email protected]

This press release may contain forwardâlooking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forwardâlooking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forwardâlooking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States among others; including the duration and scope of the war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forwardâlooking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this press release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

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Notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Stora Enso Oyj

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 2 November 2026 at 9:00 EET

HELSINKI, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Stora Enso Oyj has decided to convene the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 15 December 2026.

Notice is given to the shareholders of Stora Enso Oyj ("Stora Enso" or the "Company") to the Extraordinary General Meeting (the "EGM") to be held on Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Finnish time at Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 (Katajanokanlaituri 4, 00160 Helsinki) in Helsinki, Finland. The reception of persons who have registered for the meeting and the distribution of voting tickets will start at 12:00 noon Finnish time at the meeting venue.

Shareholders can also exercise their voting rights by voting in advance. Instructions for advance voting are presented in this notice under section C. Instructions for the participants in the EGM.

The EGM will be conducted in the Finnish language. Simultaneous translation will be available in the meeting room into the English and, when relevant, Finnish languages.

A. Matters on the agenda of the EGM

1. Opening of the meeting

2. Calling the meeting to order

3. Election of persons to confirm the minutes and to supervise the counting of votes

4. Recording the legality of the meeting

5. Recording the attendance at the meeting and adoption of the list of votes

6. Approval of the Demerger Plan and resolution on the cross-border partial demerger

The Board of Directors of Stora Enso proposes to the EGM that the EGM resolves on the cross-border partial demerger of Stora Enso in accordance with the demerger plan approved by the Board of Directors and signed on 30 October 2026 (the "Demerger Plan") and approves the Demerger Plan so that, as part of the demerger resolution, the EGM resolves, as a whole, on the matters listed below in this agenda item. The resolution on the cross-border partial demerger and approval of the Demerger Plan requires a qualified majority of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast and the shares represented at the EGM, and a qualified majority of two-thirds (2/3) within each of the share classes represented at the EGM. The Demerger Plan is available on the Company's website at storaenso.com/egm2026 no later than 3 November 2026.

In accordance with the Demerger Plan, Stora Enso shall be demerged in a cross-border partial demerger to the effect that all such assets, rights, debts and liabilities which relate to, or primarily serve, Stora Enso's Swedish forest assets business (the "Swedish Forest Assets Business"), shall be transferred without a liquidation procedure to a Swedish public limited liability company to be incorporated in the Demerger, that is proposed to take the trade name Bergslagets Skogar AB ("Bergslagets Skogar" or the "Receiving Company") (the "Demerger").

The purpose of the Demerger is to execute the separation of the Swedish Forest Assets Business into an independent company. The reasons for the proposed Demerger are described in more detail in the Demerger Plan and in the stock exchange release published by Stora Enso on 30 October 2026.

The planned date of registration of the completion of the Demerger (the "Effective Date") is 31 March 2027. The actual Effective Date and timeline of the completion of the Demerger may change from said planned date in accordance with Section 17 of the Demerger Plan.

The Board of Directors of Stora Enso may at any time prior to the completion of the Demerger, including after the General Meeting resolving on the Demerger, decide not to complete or implement the Demerger, if the Board of Directors of Stora Enso, in its sole discretion, considers that there are material grounds due to which such non-completion would be in the best interest of Stora Enso and its shareholders.

The EGM may only approve or reject the Demerger in accordance with the Demerger Plan. The EGM cannot amend the Demerger Plan. Accordingly, the EGM cannot amend the matters set out in this agenda item that are included in the Demerger Plan.

The Board of Directors of Stora Enso considers that the Demerger in accordance with the Demerger Plan is in the best interests of Stora Enso and its shareholders, and recommends that the shareholders vote in favour of the proposal.

As part of the demerger resolution, the EGM shall resolve on the following matters, conditional upon the completion of the Demerger:

a) The incorporation of Bergslagets Skogar AB and approval of its Articles of Association

Bergslagets Skogar will be incorporated in connection with the registration of the completion of the Demerger. The proposed Articles of Association of Bergslagets Skogar are attached in their entirety as an appendix to the Demerger Plan.

The proposed Articles of Association of Bergslagets Skogar are, to the extent applicable, based on the Articles of Association of Stora Enso currently in force, taking into account the requirements of Swedish legislation for Articles of Association.

b) The issuance of the Demerger Consideration

In accordance with the Demerger Plan, the shareholders of Stora Enso shall receive as demerger consideration one (1) new share of the corresponding share class in Bergslagets Skogar for each share owned in Stora Enso (the "Demerger Consideration"), i.e. the Demerger Consideration shall be issued to the shareholders of Stora Enso in proportion to their existing shareholding with a ratio of 1:1 per share class where each class A share in Stora Enso entitles to a new class A share in Bergslagets Skogar and each class R share in Stora Enso entitles to a new class B share in Bergslagets Skogar.

The ratio per share class and the rights conferred by the shares in Bergslagets Skogar to be issued as Demerger Consideration, including the two share classes and their respective rights, are based on the mandatory requirement under the Finnish Companies Act that shareholders must receive the same proportionate shareholdings and corresponding rights in Bergslagets Skogar as currently exist in Stora Enso, while considering mandatory requirements of Swedish law that will be applicable to Bergslagets Skogar and its shares.

The Demerger Consideration shall be issued to the shareholders of Stora Enso using the ratio specified in the Demerger Plan based on the number of shares in Stora Enso recorded on each separate book-entry account of Stora Enso's shareholders on an applicable record date for the Demerger to be set in connection with the completion of the Demerger pursuant to the rules and procedures applied by Euroclear Nordics AB ("Euroclear Sweden") and Euroclear Nordics Oy ("Euroclear Finland"), as described in more detail in Section 4 of the Demerger Plan.

The Demerger Consideration will be delivered in the form of shares of Bergslagets Skogar registered in the Swedish book-entry system maintained by Euroclear Sweden (the "Swedish Book-Entry System"), or in the form of so-called link securities in the Finnish book-entry system maintained by Euroclear Finland representing shares of Bergslagets Skogar in the Swedish Book-Entry System, or through similar arrangements, as described in more detail in Section 4 of the Demerger Plan.

The Demerger Consideration shall be distributed automatically, and no separate action is required from the shareholders to receive the Demerger Consideration.

The shares of Bergslagets Skogar are intended to be applied for admission to public trading on the regulated market of Nasdaq Stockholm AB ("Nasdaq Stockholm") and the regulated market of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. ("Nasdaq Helsinki").

c) The reduction of Stora Enso's share premium fund

It is proposed in connection with the Demerger that the share premium fund of Stora Enso of EUR 3,638,800,031.65 is dissolved, and that the amount corresponding to the share premium fund to be dissolved shall, as a whole, be transferred to Stora Enso's invested unrestricted equity reserve.

7. Resolution on the remuneration for the members of the Board of Directors of Bergslagets Skogar AB

The Board of Directors of Stora Enso proposes to the EGM, having consulted the Shareholders' Nomination Board, that the annual remuneration of the Chair, the Vice Chair and the other members of the Board of Directors of Bergslagets Skogar for the term of office commencing on the date of registration of the incorporation of Bergslagets Skogar in the Swedish Companies Registration Office and expiring at the closing of the first following Annual General Meeting of Bergslagets Skogar shall be as follows:

Board of Directors

Chair             1,700,000 Swedish krona

Vice Chair  950,000 Swedish krona

Members       700,000 Swedish krona

The Board of Directors of Stora Enso further proposes that the remuneration for the members of the Audit Committee, the People and Culture Committee and the Sustainability and Ethics Committee of the Board of Directors of Bergslagets Skogar shall be as follows:

Audit Committee

Chair             266,000 Swedish krona

Members        187,000 Swedish krona

People and Culture Committee

Chair             130,000 Swedish krona

Members       80,000 Swedish krona

Sustainability and Ethics Committee

Chair             134,000 Swedish krona

Members       80,000 Swedish krona

The resolution on the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors of Bergslagets Skogar is conditional upon the completion of the Demerger, and the resolution shall become effective in connection with the registration of the completion of the Demerger on the Effective Date.

8. Resolution on the number of members of the Board of Directors of Bergslagets Skogar AB

According to the proposed Articles of Association of Bergslagets Skogar, the Board of Directors of Bergslagets Skogar shall comprise not less than five (5) and not more than ten (10) members.

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. ("NOP" or the "Company") (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) (FSE: ZV8), a B.C. based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, is pleased to report that Hole MM26-13 intersected a strong 33.7 metres (110.6 feet) of the target Meade Peak Member. Oolitic zones typical of the Upper Phosphate Zone were noted during core logging. True thickness and the phosphate content of the Upper Phosphatic Zone will be confirmed by assay.

MM26-13 is approximately 122 metres (397 feet) further southeast on section with MM26â11. Drilling is currently underway at MM26-14 where the top of the Meade Peak has just been intersected. MM26-14 is 1,036 metres (3,400 feet) southwest of MM26-12, which brings the confirmed strike of the target Meade Peak to over 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles).

Drill Collars and Proposed Drill Pad Locations

(all values are UTM NAD83, and in metres, "decimals" denote surveyed)

Robin Dow, CEO, commented: "MM26-13 has provided another encouraging indication of the Upper Phosphate Zone, consistent with our geological expectations. With drilling now underway at MM26-14, we are extending our testing of the Meade Peak horizon beyond 4.5 kilometres of strike length. The predictable continuation of the stratigraphy encountered to date represents meaningful progress in reducing geological uncertainty and advancing the project toward future technical studies."

Drill Hole Location Plan

Coordinates are in NAD83 UTM

Garry Smith, P.Geo., Director, added: "Although assay results remain outstanding, we are encouraged by visual observations from our western-most drill holes and by the consistent performance of our geological model across approximately 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles) of strike length. These results continue to support our interpretation of a laterally continuous phosphate horizon. Weather permitting, we intend to complete several additional drill holes to further support future technical studies."

Qualified Person

The interpretive technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Garry K Smith, P.Geo., a Director and Qualified Person, as defined in "National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) (FSE: ZV8)

NOP is a junior exploration company with an organic certifiable sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed, 6.6 kilometres long, in northeast Nevada. Additional applications extend the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometres. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic certifiable sedimentary phosphate project in North America. It is situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and the rail head to California or the East Coast.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulations services providers have reviewed or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements and information ("FLSI") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. FLSI may include expectations, anticipations, beliefs, opinions, plans, intentions, estimates, forecasts, projections, guidance or other similar statements and information that are not historical facts. All statements which are not historical statements are considered FLSI. All FLSI is based on assumptions, which may prove inaccurate, and subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's public securities filings, which may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated or implied in FLSI. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance or value on FLSI. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in any FLSI in this news release are reasonable at the present time, it can give no assurance that such FLSI will prove to be correct. Any FLSI in this news release is made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligations to publicly update or revise any FLSI, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. Any FLSI in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

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Second edition of the global CEUS Steering Committee brings together multidisciplinary experts to exchange scientific perspectives, identify emerging clinical and research opportunities and inform future evidence generations.

LOMBARDY, Italy, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bracco convened the second edition of the Global CEUS Steering Committee, bringing together international experts in contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to foster sustained scientific exchange and help shape a shared vision for the future development and application of technology.

The meeting builds on a journey that began in China in 2025, when Bracco first brought together CEUS experts from across specialties and geographies to exchange perspectives on the evolving field. This year's meeting, held in Munich in conjunction with the EUROSON School, continued that dialogue with 14 international CEUS experts, including representatives from Bracco Medical and R&D. Spanning clinical specialties and geographies, participants explored emerging clinical needs, scientific developments and research opportunities that could influence the continued evolution and adoption of CEUS.

The Steering Committee is designed as a durable, multidisciplinary network connecting the international CEUS community and Bracco through ongoing engagement and cross-border collaboration. Expert perspectives and insights generated through the initiative will help identify areas for further research, evidence generation and innovation across CEUS applications.

"As CEUS continues to expand across clinical settings, there is a valuable opportunity to bring together experts from different specialties and regions and learn from their diverse perspectives. Through the Global CEUS Steering Committee, we aim to build lasting relationships and foster ongoing scientific exchange," said Antonella Filippone, Head of Medical Affairs & Scientific Information, Bracco. "By bringing together multidisciplinary expertise and perspectives, we can help advance the clinical adoption of CEUS and, where appropriate, support more patient-friendly diagnostic pathways through a non-invasive imaging approach that has the potential to improve patient experience and support clinical decision-making."

Connecting Perspectives Across the Global CEUS Community 

Discussions focused on scientific and technological developments that could influence the future of CEUS, including super-resolution imaging, new software applications and artificial intelligence. Experts explored the potential implications for diagnostic and potentially therapeutic applications, as well as opportunities to optimize clinical workflows and address healthcare and economic considerations related to CEUS adoption.

"Scientific progress depends on understanding not only what is possible today, but also how evolving clinical needs and emerging technologies may shape what comes next," said Victor Jeannot, R&D Program Manager, Bracco. "Bringing together expertise from different disciplines can help identify important questions for future research and provide a broader view of emerging technologies and their potential role in CEUS. That perspective can help focus future investigation on areas with the potential to advance the field."

Continuing a Global Journey of Scientific Exchange

The Global CEUS Steering Committee will convene annually to foster ongoing engagement and collaboration among participating experts and Bracco. The committee will also support engagement with the broader scientific community, including scientific societies. By connecting expertise across disciplines and regions, Bracco aims to contribute to a broader global dialogue around CEUS and strengthen its long-term collaboration with the international CEUS community.

About Bracco

Bracco Group, founded in 1927, is a global leader in diagnostic imaging, committed to advancing healthcare and improving people's lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision medicine. The company operates in the healthcare sector across more than 100 countries with a workforce of over 4,000 employees and consolidated annual revenues of approximately â¬2 billion, with a global footprint.

With a strong commitment to innovation - investing around 9% of its reference turnover in Research & Development - Bracco develops and provides a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical products for diagnostic imaging, including contrast agents for X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), as well as microbubbles for Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS), and Molecular Imaging through radioactive tracers and novel PET imaging agents, alongside AI-based solutions. It is also a global market leader in advanced contrast management technologies for cardiovascular angiography and radiology imaging. Discover more at www.bracco.com.

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Bracco Press Contact:

Alessandra Vulpiani

Bracco Imaging, Senior Marketing Communication Manager

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Envision Achieves World's First Commercial Deployment of Integrated 800V DC SST-Based Power System in Large-Scale AI Data Center

- Integrated system combining solid-state transformers, battery storage and AI-driven controls now delivers power end to end, from medium-voltage AC input to the server rack, ahead of wider industry adoption

- 800V DC architecture supports higher-density AI racks, enabling more computing power within the same space

- System deployment provides a commercial reference as AI data centers move toward 800V DC power infrastructure

ULANQAB, China, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision, a global leader in green technology, today announced the world's first commercial deployment of an integrated 800-volt direct current (800V DC) power system in a large-scale AI data center. The system is now powering live computing workloads at Envision's Galaxy AI data center campus in Ulanqab, China, delivering power end to end from grid input to computing loads.

The 800V DC architecture significantly simplifies AI data center power systems, bringing higher power conversion and watt-to-bit efficiency, a more compact equipment footprint, and reduced cabling and copper requirements. Together, these advantages can lower infrastructure costs and support higher computing density within the same space.

"AI data centers need power systems that coordinate renewable energy, energy storage, and the grid to meet computing demand," said Kevin Huang, Senior Vice President of Envision Energy and President of Energy Storage and AIDC Power Systems. "Our integrated 800V DC system is now powering live computing workloads, demonstrating an end-to-end architecture that connects renewable energy supply with computing demand. This is a critical step in turning power-compute coordination from a strategic vision into an operational reality."

As AI computing demand accelerates, operators must deliver more power to each rack within constrained space, while keeping supply stable as computing loads swing sharply from moment to moment.

Envision's newly deployed system combines solid-state transformers (SST), battery energy storage (BESS) and equipment that adjusts direct-current voltage for computing hardware. Envision's Dubhe Controller, supported by its Dubhe Energy Foundation Model, coordinates the transformers and batteries in real time to match power supply with computing demand and manage sudden load swings.

The deployment comes as the industry advances its transition to 800V DC infrastructure for next-generation AI data centers. Envision's integrated system, now powering live AI computing workloads, is built around three critical capabilities: stable SST conversion directly from 10 kV medium voltage to an 800V DC bus across operating conditions; battery storage providing both second-scale power support and minute-scale backup; and millisecond-level coordination between SST and storage to absorb GPU load fluctuations locally. Already operating commercially ahead of wider industry adoption, the system provides a reference for the industry's transition to 800V DC.

The Galaxy campus began operations in August 2026. With a planned capacity of 3GW, it is designed to support up to one million AI accelerators operating in parallel at full build-out, with more than 80% of its power planned to come from direct renewable electricity connections.

Envision aims to scale this approach through its Mission Gobi initiative, which targets 5GW of green AI data center capacity in desert regions worldwide by 2030.

For more information, please visit www.envision-group.com

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YEREVAN, Armenia, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec" or "the Company") released its first Global Biodiversity Conservation Report at the closing ceremony of the China Pavilion during the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia, on October 29. The report outlines Sinopec's approach to integrating biodiversity protection into corporate governance, industrial operations, and international projects and highlights its conservation initiatives that cover habitat restoration, wildlife protection, and technological innovation.

Zhong Ren, a director with Sinopec Group, attended the event and delivered remarks that emphasized the Company's commitment to balancing energy development with environmental conservation. He noted that Sinopec's biodiversity initiatives reflect its efforts to support international energy cooperation while reducing the environmental impact of its operations. A representative from Sinopec's Brand Department also presented the report and outlined the Company's biodiversity management framework and conservation achievements.

Sinopec incorporates biodiversity considerations into its health, safety and environment (HSE) management system and applies conservation requirements throughout project planning, construction, operations, and decommissioning. The report details the Company's approach to avoiding ecologically sensitive areas and restoring habitats affected by industrial activities. By the end of 2025, Sinopec had withdrawn 992 oil wells, 112 gas wells, and 181 water wells from operation, as well as various production and storage facilities as part of its environmental management initiatives.

Restoring habitats and protecting wildlife

Several projects demonstrate how Sinopec is adapting industrial facilities to support biodiversity. In Hubei Province, the Company closed 11 riverside oil depots and 17 terminals along the Yangtze River. The Wangjiahe oil depot terminal, which operated for 63 years, has since been transformed into a conservation education and observation center for the endangered Yangtze finless porpoise. At Sinopec's Zhenhai refining complex in Zhejiang Province, a protected egret habitat has expanded from 2,200 to 15,000 square meters and supports a bird population of approximately 4,000. The Company has also documented the birds' migration patterns through the industrial site. In Beijing, the Niukouyu Wetland at Yanshan Petrochemical has been transformed from an industrial wastewater treatment facility into a habitat supporting nearly 160 wild bird species.

Sinopec is also investing in technologies that are intended to reduce the environmental footprint of its operations. These include China's first million-tonne-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) demonstration project along with a 60,000-metric-ton-per-year industrial facility that produces fully biodegradable PBST materials, designed to help address plastic pollution in agricultural environments.

Sinopec extends conservation efforts worldwide

International projects featured in the report include wildlife migration corridors near drilling operations in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park, where measures help reduce disruption to elephants and lions. In Ecuador, Sinopec has restored 2.4 million square meters of rainforest vegetation and monitored over 800 plant and animal species. Along Angola's Atlantic coast, the Company has planted more than 7,000 mangroves to support coastal ecosystem restoration. In Australia, a long-term marine turtle management program has used acoustic tagging and satellite tracking to monitor 47 green sea turtles and inform measures to reduce disturbances from maritime operations.

Moving forward, Sinopec will continue to expand international cooperation and strengthen biodiversity conservation across its global operations.

About SINOPEC

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec") is one of China's largest integrated energy and chemical companies. Its businesses span oil and gas exploration and production, refining, petrochemicals, fuels marketing and distribution, and research and development. Sinopec also advances lower-carbon energy technologies and solutions. For more information, visit SINOPEC's official website.

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Providing educational support for children in Vietnam through its charity program, TCV E-Running Cup Season 3

TOKYO, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- transcosmos today announced that it donated over 700 books and Mid-Autumn Festival gifts to students in Gia Lai and Lang Son in September 2026, with the aim of expanding access to knowledge for children in disadvantaged circumstances. The initiative was part of transcosmos's 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in Vietnam, reflecting the company's commitment to fostering a spirit of sharing and making meaningful contributions to local communities.

The donated books were made possible through TCV E-Running Cup Season 3, held under the theme "Running for Young Future." Through this fundraising initiative, every kilometer completed by employees was converted into a contribution of VND 2,500 to the Book Fund for underprivelleged children. The initiative builds on transcosmos's ongoing CSR efforts in Vietnam, transforming the spirit of sportsmanship and employee engagement into tangible benefits for the community.

Through this initiative, transcosmos aims to nurture children's interest in reading, unlock their learning potential, and create more opportunities for their development. The program also reaffirms transcosmos's commitment to fostering a culture of sharing, encouraging employee participation, and working alongside communities toward a better future.

With over 2,500 employees across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, transcosmos serves over 100 domestic and international brands, delivering tailored solutions across a wide range of business domains, including AI-powered contact centers, digital marketing, business process outsourcing, digital transformation, and engineering transformation.

*transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.

*Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.

transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have united superior "people" with cutting-edge "technology" to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients' business processes, focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 189 bases across 36 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of the e-commerce market on a global scale, transcosmos provides comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients' excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos is committed to treating the challenges of its clients and society as its ownâdiscussing and addressing their issues from planning to executionâand Make It Real, Together. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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Navigating the Modern Roadmap to Wealth with Intrua Financial and "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia"

The upcoming program examines the evolution of independent wealth management and the impact of transparent fiduciary partnerships.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The landscape of financial services is undergoing a significant transformation as more people prioritize transparency and long-term partnership over traditional transactional models. To address these shifting dynamics, the educational series "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" has announced a new segment titled Pathways to Prosperity. This segment features Houston based Intrua Financial and is filming in May of 2026.

The production will be distributed to Public Television stations throughout the United States, offering an educational look at the mechanisms that drive financial freedom. By examining the relationship between disciplined investment philosophies and real-life goals, the program seeks to offer valuable insights to a broad audience of pre-retirees, business owners, and financial professionals.

"In today's ever-changing financial landscape, our mission is to empower every client to flourish", stated Amy Buchheit, Vice President of Intrua. "Through personalized strategies and forward-thinking guidance, we help turn ambition into lasting success. We're excited to partner with All Access and Andy Garcia to amplify our message and connect with more individuals and families seeking a stronger financial future."

The core of the educational message centers on the idea that true independence is achieved through clarity rather than complexity. The segment explores how a community driven support structure, provided by parent organizations like Larson Financial Holdings, allows local firms to maintain a client-centered focus while leveraging institutional-grade resources. Viewers will learn about the importance of integrated tax aware management and the role of proactive communication in navigating market volatility.

The program also touches on a common trend in the industry: the migration of growth oriented advisors toward independent models. This shift allows professionals to own their practices and serve their clients without the constraints often found in larger corporate environments. By providing a back office framework for compliance and marketing, these models ensure that advisors are not isolated in their independence. Through this lens, the segment illustrates how the alignment of wealth with life values can lead to more confident decision making. This informational piece is designed to help the Public Television audience understand the foundational elements of a modern, fiduciary based financial relationship.

About "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia": "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" is an award winning program that airs on Public Television stations across the country. The series is dedicated to providing viewers with educational content that highlights innovative organizations and significant social trends. Through its short form documentary format, the show brings together experts from various fields to discuss the challenges and solutions defining today's global landscape. Additional details can be found at allaccessptv.com.

About Intrua Financial: Intrua Financial is an independent wealth management firm dedicated to the fiduciary standard. The firm offers holistic planning services, including legacy planning, retirement income design, and investment research. As part of the Larson family of companies, Intrua combines the personal attention of a boutique firm with the operational strength of a large scale institution. For more information on their services for clients and advisors, please visit intrua.com.

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Narwal Launches the V50 Cube in the U.S., Debuting Its First Cordless Dry Vacuum with a Compact Auto-Empty Base Station

Featuring an All-in-One Self-Emptying System and a 3.1 lb Ultra-Lightweight Design, the V50 Cube Delivers Effortless Dust-Free Cleaning and Clutter-Free Storage.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Narwal, a global leader in smart home cleaning, today announced the V50 Cube, the brand's first cordless dry vacuum for the U.S. market. Fresh off award-winning previews at major 2026 global tech expositions, including CES and IFA, the V50 Cube reimagines everyday stick vacuum cleaning with an innovative all-in-one base station that eliminates the hassle of manual dustbin emptying and minimizes clutter. Marking a futuristic expansion to Narwal's established lineup, the vacuum is the ultimate grab-and-go solution, bringing lightweight, compact cleaning performance to a broader consumer audience.

V50 Cube: At a Glance

- 100-Day Hands-Free Maintenance: The Narwal TurboEmpty System uses vertical airflow, Active Dust Scraping, and UV-C sanitizing to transfer dust into a sealed 0.8-gallon antibacterial bag that holds up to 100 days of debris.

- All-in-One Compact Dock: The all-in-one auto-empty station keeps the accessories neatly organized, while continuously charging a spare battery to provide up to 110 minutes of total runtime.

- Powerful Multi-Surface Suction: 210 AW suction power, an SGS-certified ZeroWrap anti-tangle roller brush, and flagship-grade carpet cleaning technology tackle deep dirt and pet hair without tangles.

- Ultra-Lightweight & Ergonomic Handling: The vacuum body weighs just 3.1 lbs, with a 180° flat-lay design that easily slides under low-clearance furniture and maneuvers into tight crevices.

The New Standard for a Dust-Free Home

Manual dustbin emptying has long plagued traditional stick vacuum cleaning, releasing airborne dust clouds and allergens that cause secondary pollution and respiratory discomfort. Combined with a bulky, difficult-to-maneuver design, traditional models add extra hassle to daily cleaning and storage. The V50 Cube tackles these challenges head-on by pairing a highly maneuverable dry vacuum with a compact, all-in-one auto-empty station, engineered to deliver a seamless, dust-free, and perfectly organized home-cleaning experience.

"Modern homeowners seek cleaning technology that effortlessly handles everyday messes without disrupting the home's interior," said Junbin Zhang, CEO of Narwal. "The V50 Cube marks a significant expansion to Narwal's innovative lineup by eliminating messy accessory storage and the friction of manual emptying, delivering a tailored, intuitive vacuuming experience to a wide range of homes."

Effortless Maintenance with Proprietary Self-Emptying System

Simplifying post-cleaning maintenance, the dock features Narwal's innovative TurboEmpty System. Driven by powerful vertical airflow, it transfers debris directly from the vacuum cup into a sealed 0.8-gallon antibacterial dust bag, safely locking away dirt for up to 100 days.

During the emptying cycle, the Active Tangle-Free Roller Brush automatically loosens caught hair, while an Active Dust Scraping Ring wipes away stubborn residue stuck to the dust cup walls. For ultimate home hygiene, the system features a 6-layer filtration system with dual H13 HEPA filters and a UV-C sanitizing light. This comprehensive system captures ultra-fine particles down to 0.1µm, suppresses odors, and prevents dust from escaping back into the air.

An All-in-One Dock Built for Seamless Convenience

The V50 Cube's compact base station blends seamlessly into modern living spaces, offering Push-In Charging for effortless docking and a second swappable battery that charges continuously for up to 110 minutes of total runtime.[1] Integrated storage keeps interchangeable tools and wands organized and within easy reach for cleaning cars, upholstery, and ceilings, keeping clutter at bay.

Intelligent Technology for Deep, Multi-Surface Cleaning

Powered by a 450W motor, the V50 Cube produces impressive cleaning performance with 210AW suction power and 28,000 Pa vacuum pressure. The SGS-certified ZeroWrap Roller Brush features soft velvet fibers for hard floors and a silicone roller that vibrates carpets at 7,500 bpm to dislodge deeply embedded dirt, completely preventing hair tangles along the way.

To maximize efficiency, the V50 Cube brings Narwal's flagship robot vacuum technology to the stick vacuum category with CarpetFocus⢠Technology. When it detects carpet, the vacuum automatically lowers the brush plate to create a tight floor seal, instantly maximizing suction. Optical sensors power AI DirtSense to detect dust levels in real time and adjust suction power as needed, while the DirtScan 145° Ultra-Wide Aqua Light illuminates hidden dust in dark areas so no spot is ever missed.

Ultra-Lightweight Ergonomics and Flexible Maneuverability

Built to reduce physical strain, the V50 Cube boasts an ultra-lightweight 3.1 lb handheld body that lets users clean stairs, ceilings, upholstery, car interiors, and tight corners with ease. For floor cleaning, the vacuum's 180° Flat Lay Design allows it to lie completely flat, reaching deep under low beds, sofas, and other low-clearance furniture.

Pricing and Availability

The Narwal V50 Cube will be officially available in the U.S. on November 2, 2026, on the official website and Amazon.

- MSRP: $649.99

- Launch Price: $499.99 (Limited-time offer. Available from November 2 to November 30)

About Narwal

Narwal is dedicated to developing innovative products that transform daily life. Our range of solutions addresses common challenges, with a focus on understanding and meeting user needs through extensive R&D. This commitment has yielded industry firsts such as the Auto-washing mop, AI-powered DirtSenseâ¢, and the DualFlow Tangle-Free System. We obsess over every detail to ensure our products are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, aiming to blend design and performance for a better daily life. As a top-five global vacuum brand, Narwal serves over 5 million users across 30 countries, including North America, South Korea, Germany, and Australia. Our innovations have been honored with awards such as the CES Innovation Awards, the Edison Gold Award, and Time Magazine's Best Inventions.

Note

[1]The "up to 110 minutes of total runtime" claim is only achievable when utilizing the main brush and Eco Mode with two batteries. Data is based on testing conducted in the Narwal laboratory under specific test conditions. Actual performance may vary depending on real-world environments.

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September 2026 | By Carrie Jobe

4 Takeaways for Health Plans:

- Regional health plans can turn their size into an advantage by moving quickly, staying close to members, and focusing their investments.

- Growth requires stronger operations, especially as plans expand into new markets, products, and populations.

- AI creates another opportunity to move faster, but health plans need to focus it on meaningful operational and member challenges.

- Community presence remains a differentiator that technology should strengthen rather than replace.

Healthcare is having a reset moment. That was the theme of this year’s ACHP Symposium, and after spending a few days talking with leaders from community-based health plans, I left feeling surprisingly energized about what comes next.

There is no shortage of pressure. Health plans are navigating tighter margins, regulatory change, rising costs, shifting markets, workforce questions, and new technology arriving at a pace that can be difficult to keep up with.

These organizations are making hard decisions. They are rethinking where they invest, where they grow, how they operate, and even what work they should stop doing. And because they are smaller and closer to their communities, they may have an opportunity to move differently than much larger organizations.

Lisa Erickson, President and CEO of Medica, captured that sentiment early in the discussion: “This is a time of opportunity.” And I completely agree.

Why Regional Health Plans Have an Opportunity to Move Faster

Being a regional health plan comes with obvious challenges. Resources are not unlimited, and the economics of healthcare are putting pressure on organizations of every size.

But scale has tradeoffs. Large organizations have tremendous resources. They can also have layers of systems, teams, approvals, and processes that make changing direction difficult.

Regional plans tend to operate closer to their members, providers, employees, and communities. Decisions can move through fewer layers. Leaders often have a clearer view into what is happening operationally and where something is creating friction.

Lisa made a similar point when the panel turned to AI. She described regional plans as having an opportunity to “leapfrog” because they are small and local, while noting that taking advantage of that opportunity still requires focus and clarity.

I don’t think that applies only to AI.

Whether a plan is entering a new market, launching a new product, changing an operating model, or introducing new technology, there is real value in being able to identify a problem and move.

Health Plan Growth Puts Operations to the Test

One of my favorite moments from the panel came from Coreen Dicus-Johnson, President and CEO of Network Health. After significant growth, she confronted reality with her team.

“What got us here today is not going to help us sustain this type of growth. We need to rethink how we’re doing things.”

Coreen Dicus-Johnson, President and CEO of Network Health.

That really stuck with me. Growth is exciting! We spend a lot of time in healthcare talking about entering markets, adding products, serving new populations, and increasing membership.

Then comes the operational reality. More members mean more enrollments to process, more payments to manage, more reconciliation, more communications, more service interactions, and more exceptions that need attention. Moving into another market can introduce different rules, partners, systems, and workflows.

The processes that work beautifully at one scale can become bottlenecks at another.

Transformation Also Means Knowing What to Stop

There was another theme from the panel that I appreciated because it rarely gets as much attention as the shiny new investments: what do we stop doing?

Transformation tends to generate additions. A new system, vendor, workflow, product. Another initiative everyone somehow needs to fit into an already full day.

The CEOs talked openly about making tradeoffs and becoming more disciplined about where their organizations put time and resources. For a regional plan, that discipline is especially important. Every investment needs a reason to exist.

That means asking whether a technology is solving a meaningful problem. Whether an existing process still serves the organization. Whether a vendor relationship is creating enough value. Whether something that made sense five years ago still belongs in the operating model today.

AI Gives Regional Health Plans Another Chance to Leapfrog

Of course, AI came up. What I found interesting was that the conversation wasn’t really about whether health plans should use AI. The CEOs were already seeing it appear across their organizations, sometimes embedded within technology they had already purchased.

The harder questions were where it was being used, how it should be governed, and where it could create meaningful value.

Coreen described realizing that AI was already appearing throughout Network Health without being fully coordinated. Her response was wonderfully candid: “I just can’t be afraid of it… I cannot be the limiter.”

I love that perspective. Health plans should absolutely approach AI thoughtfully. Healthcare demands strong governance, security, compliance, and accountability. But thoughtful cannot become frozen.

There are plenty of administrative processes in healthcare that employees and members would happily never experience again. Prior authorization friction, manual reconciliation, repetitive service tasks, disconnected information, and work bouncing between systems are all opportunities to ask whether technology can make the experience better.

Technology Should Make the Community Advantage Stronger

For all the conversation about transformation and technology, the most consistent differentiator these CEOs came back to was remarkably human: they show up.

Network Health talked about being at farmers markets, state fairs, and community centers. Its pharmacists, nurses, and member service employees go into the communities they serve. The company even provides paid time for employees to volunteer.

Medica talked about stepping in when members affected by market disruption needed somewhere to go. Rob Hitchcock, President & CEO of Select Health, talked about their willingness to stay in difficult markets and work closely with providers rather than simply walking away.

Those things are impossible to recreate with technology. The best technology strategy for a regional health plan should give people more capacity to do the things that make the organization different.

If automation eliminates hours of repetitive work, where can those hours go? If an employee has better information in front of them, can they solve a member’s problem during the first call? If systems communicate better, can the plan spend less time fixing transactions and more time improving the member experience?

Technology should reinforce the community advantage rather than compete with it.

The Next Five Years Belong to Plans Willing to Move

The healthcare environment isn’t going to suddenly become simpler.

There will be more regulatory changes and cost pressure. And probably a few challenges none of us are talking about yet. Regional health plans need the confidence to move.

That means being willing to rethink old processes, invest selectively, build operational foundations that can support growth, and use technology where it genuinely improves how people work and how members experience their health plan.

The final few minutes of the CEO panel were some of my favorites because, after a conversation about all of the challenges facing the industry, the outlook was still optimistic.

Lisa called this “a moment of opportunity.” Rob talked about community health plans having the opportunity to take market share and deliver a level of product and service others cannot. And Rachel Pryor, Chief Growth Officer of Jefferson Health Plans, closed the conversation with a challenge that I think sums up the moment well: “Let’s show everyone what good looks like.”

There is plenty of work ahead. But I left ACHP believing regional health plans have a very real opportunity to lead it.

I’m always interested in hearing how health plan leaders are approaching growth, transformation, and the changing technology landscape. Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me what your organization is seeing.

If growth is putting new pressure on your operations, connect with the Softheon team to explore how Softheon Habitat can help connect the systems, workflows, and capabilities your health plan needs as it grows.