- Refinements support the Company's China go-to-market and commercial strategy in an important and growing market

- Strategy focuses on localized portfolio and innovation in China

- Portfolio decisions expected to result in related one-time costs in Q3 2026 treated as a special item

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care (FME), the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, today announced refinements to its China commercial strategy to support long-term growth and strengthen its market position through a more localized portfolio, increased commercialization of locally relevant innovation and a focused go-to-market approach.

Fresenius Medical Care has operated in China for more than two decades. The market represents approximately 6-7% of the Company's Care Enablement operating segment revenues and offers long-term growth opportunities supported by rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease, continued expansion of dialysis care and increasing demand for advanced treatment technologies.

"China is an important market for our Care Enablement business," said Helen Giza, Chief Executive Officer for Fresenius Medical Care. "As the market evolves, we are refining our portfolio to focus on the areas where we can create the greatest value for patients and customers."

As part of these actions, Fresenius Medical Care strengthened local leadership, including the appointment of market General Manager Rex Liu. The Company will increasingly focus on innovative technologies for in-center dialysis and critical care, including the high-volume hemodiafiltration-enabled 5008S CAREsystem, multiFiltratePRO, and other advanced dialysis products. As part of the portfolio focus, the Company will both discontinue production and sales of the 4008A hemodialysis system locally and exit its China peritoneal dialysis (PD) business while maintaining existing obligations in the market.

"We are confident that this is the right portfolio and strategy that will best position us to compete and grow in China," said Joe Turk, Chief Executive Officer for Fresenius Medical Care's Care Enablement operating segment. "We remain committed to the market and will continue leveraging our local manufacturing footprint and China Design Center to support profitable growth."

The portfolio optimization actions related to the PD business and discontinuation of the 4008A platform are expected to result in one-time costs of approximately €110 million primarily attributable to impairment charges, scrappage and termination costs. The charge will be treated as a special item and is expected to be recognized in the third quarter of 2026. The portfolio adjustment is not expected to impact the future revenue outlook for Care Enablement's China business in a meaningful way.

About Fresenius Medical Care:

Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases of which around 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. Through its network of 3,513 dialysis clinics, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatments for approx. 290,000 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the leading provider of dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers. Fresenius Medical Care is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FME) and on the New York Stock Exchange (FMS).

For more information visit the company's website at www.freseniusmedicalcare.com.

Disclaimer:

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, legal changes, regulatory approvals, results of clinical studies, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, and the availability of financing. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in Fresenius Medical Care's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fresenius Medical Care does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.

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- The agreement grants Novo a global exclusive license to Nanexa's proprietary PharmaShell® atomic layer deposition (ALD) drug delivery technology platform for certain therapeutic peptide drugs in indications including obesity, type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases.

- The agreement includes up to five development programs and covers different administration-frequency profiles with monthly and quarterly administration as target profiles.

- Novo will lead global development and commercialization, and Nanexa is eligible to receive upfront consideration and potential milestone payments totaling up to EUR 1.165 billion, including EUR 615 million in upfront payment and development and regulatory milestones. In addition, the agreement provides for low single-digit royalties on future product sales.

- The collaboration brings together Nanexa's ALD-based long-acting injectable drug delivery platform and Novo's expertise in obesity and type 2 diabetes treatments.

UPPSALA, Sweden, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanexa AB (publ) ("Nanexa"), a Swedish drug delivery platform company developing long-acting injectable drugs based on its proprietary PharmaShell® technology platform, today announces that it has entered into a global exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Novo Nordisk ("Novo") for the use of the PharmaShell® technology platform for certain peptide-based drugs targeting obesity, type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic indications.

Under the agreement, Novo receives a global license to use Nanexa's PharmaShell® technology platform in up to five development programs. The collaboration includes development of long-acting injectable formulations with different administration-frequency profiles, with monthly and quarterly administration as target profiles.

Nanexa is eligible to receive total payments of up to EUR 1.165 billion, including EUR 615 million in upfront payment and development and regulatory milestones. The remaining milestone payments are sales milestones. In addition, Nanexa is eligible to receive low single-digit royalties on global net sales of products developed under the agreement.

"We are very excited about and proud of this license agreement with Novo and look forward to working with them to successfully develop products with less frequent dosing in obesity and type 2 diabetes indications. Following our license and option agreement with Moderna in 2025, this agreement further strengthens the external validation of PharmaShell® as a broadly applicable drug delivery platform and we believe this provides a strong foundation for expanding PharmaShell® into additional therapeutic areas and to selectively advance additional internal programs towards clinical proof of concept, allowing us to capture greater value from the breadth of the PharmaShell® platform," said David Westberg, CEO of Nanexa.

PharmaShell® is Nanexa's proprietary atomic layer deposition (ALD)-based drug delivery platform, designed to enable controlled and sustained release of active pharmaceutical ingredients through an ultra-thin inorganic coating applied to individual drug particles. The collaboration is intended to support the development of differentiated long-acting injectable drugs with the potential to reduce dosing frequency and improve the treatment experience for people living with chronic metabolic or cardiovascular diseases.

"With this agreement, Nanexa enters a new era of considerable financial strength, allowing us to significantly expand applications of our unique ALD technology to other therapeutic areas and giving us an opportunity to build a sustainable long-term business. It will also allow us to take new projects further in development before partnering which will generate financially very attractive potential future partner deals. While expanding, our focus will also firmly be on creating a very successful partnership with Novo," said Göran Ando, Chairman of Nanexa.

Learn more at https://nanexa.com/

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JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In compliance with para 6.71 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.42 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, shareholders and noteholders are advised of the following change to the board of directors of the Company (the Board) in accordance with the Company's nomination and succession plan for directors:

Mr Rhidwaan Gasant has tendered his resignation as a non-executive director of Sasol for personal reasons. The Board accepted his resignation on 25 September 2026.

As a consequence of his resignation, Mr Gasant will also step down as a member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee with effect from the same date.

Ms Dube, Chairman of the Board said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Rhidwaan for his service and contribution to Sasol during his tenure as a non-executive director. We appreciate the insights and experience he brought to Board deliberations and wish him well in his future endeavours."

For further information, please contact:

Sasol Investor Relations,

Tiffany Sydow, VP Investor Relations

Telephone: +27 (0) 71 673 1929

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Envision Energy Secures TÜV SÜD Certificate for Wind Farm Control System, Strengthening Long-Term Resilience for Future Energy Systems

HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During WindEnergy Hamburg 2026, Envision Energy's wind farm control system has received IEC 62443-3-3 Security Level 2 (SL2) certificate from TÜV SÜD, covering key elements of the wind farm control system, including SCADA, PPC, PLC and industrial network devices. The certificate marks a significant step forward in Envision Energy's cybersecurity journey, extending independently validated security capabilities from core control components to the wind farm system level.

IEC 62443 is a globally recognized cybersecurity standard series for industrial automation and control systems. IEC 62443-3-3 focuses on system-level security requirements, including relevant components, networks and system security mechanisms work together within an overall control system. The certificate therefore provides independent validation of the cybersecurity capabilities embedded across Envision Energy's wind farm control system.

Envision Energy has been integrating cybersecurity into the design, development, production and delivery of its wind energy technologies. Its IEC 62443 capabilities now span multiple layers, including:

- Secure Development Lifecycle certified to IEC 62443-4-1;

- SCADA, PPC and PLC certified to IEC 62443-4-2 SL2;

- Wind farm control system certified to IEC 62443-3-3 SL2;

- System Security Integration and Maintenance Service Capabilities certified to IEC 62443-2-4

Together, these certificates reflect a structured approach to cybersecurity spanning secure development, core components, system-level protection and service delivery.

"As wind becomes an increasingly critical part of future energy systems, cybersecurity is fundamental to the safe, reliable and resilient operation of wind assets. The latest certificate reflects Envision Energy's continued commitment to meeting evolving cybersecurity and compliance requirements in international markets, including Europe," said Yimin Lou, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer of Envision Energy, "We see certificate not as the destination, but as a foundation for continuous improvement. We will continue to embed cybersecurity across the lifecycle of our technologies, systems and services, building greater resilience and lasting trust for our customers."

"The energy transition is accelerating the digitalisation of critical energy infrastructure, making cybersecurity an increasingly important element of trust in the technologies that power it. Envision Energy's IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 certificate represents a further step towards addressing cybersecurity at the system level, complementing the security capabilities already established across its core control components. Independent verification against internationally recognised standards can help strengthen confidence in the security and reliability of wind energy infrastructure." said Frank L. Blaimberger, Vice President Global Innovation Lead for Digitized Compliance Solutions and Connected Systems from TÜV SÜD.

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Three major enterprise client wins and a new partnership with Independently highlight growing momentum for Hoonr's AI-first Workforce Orchestration platform

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoonr, an AI-first Workforce Orchestration platform, today announced significant enterprise growth and expanded global Freelance Management capabilities, continuing strong momentum since launch in April 2026.

In just five months, this fully integrated Direct Sourcing and Workforce Orchestration platform has been selected by three Fortune 500 enterprises across the life sciences, professional services and engineering sectors for its advanced AI, analytics, and sourcing abilities.

These early milestones demonstrate the need for Hoonr as enterprises look to truly orchestrate and manage disjointed tech stacks and enhance their workforce strategies with candidate- focused insights.

"The momentum we have experienced since launching Hoonr validates the need for a fundamentally different approach to workforce management," said Nimitt Sharma, Chief Growth Officer, Hoonr. "Enterprises need visibility and control across talent, technology, compliance, data, and AI. The growth of our customer base, along with the continued expansion of the platform, reinforces the value Hoonr delivers."

As part of its continued platform expansion, Hoonr has also introduced a full-cycle global Freelance Management System (FMS), giving organizations a seamless way to source, engage, onboard, manage, and analyze independent talent worldwide. This expertise is strengthened through its partnership with Independently, a global independent contractor classification and compliance platform supporting 60 countries with documentation and audit-ready records. The integration embeds jurisdiction-specific contractor vetting directly into Hoonr, helping clients validate worker classification before an engagement, and minimizing the risk of non-compliance.

"Hoonr is building an intelligent orchestration layer across the extended workforce, bringing together talent, technology, data, and AI in a way that reflects where enterprise workforce management is headed," said Jeff Nugent, CEO of Independently. "With Independently, classification and compliance become a natural part of Hoonr's workflow rather than a separate process that happens after the fact."

Hoonr combines Direct Sourcing, Onboarding and Compliance, Freelance Management, AI Agents, SOW Benchmarking, and Workforce Analytics within a unified, skills-first ecosystem. By reducing the need for fragmented tools across labor categories, Hoonr provides an orchestration layer designed to improve visibility, intelligence, governance, and control across the total workforce.

"Organizations are increasingly turning to freelancers and independent professionals to access specialized skills and create a more agile workforce," added Namita Tirath, Chief Customer Officer, Hoonr. "Our expanded FMS capabilities, with Independently's embedded classification expertise, allow customers to manage independent talent as part of a broader, more connected workforce strategy."

About Hoonr

Hoonr, a division of Pyramid Consulting, Inc., is an AI-first Workforce Orchestration platform enabling clients to deploy and manage integrated human and AI workforces with efficiency, intelligence, governance, and control. Built around a skills-first approach, Hoonr brings together 2M+ vetted candidates with Direct Sourcing, Freelance Management, AI Agents, SOW Benchmarking, and Workforce Analytics within a unified ecosystem. Learn more at hoonr.ai.

About Independently

Independently is a global independent contractor classification and compliance platform that helps organizations confidently engage independent talent while managing worker classification risk. Supporting IC vetting across more than 60 countries, Independently conducts jurisdiction-specific assessments and creates documented, audit-ready records supporting classification decisions. Learn more at independently.ai.

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Omneky Introduces TASTE BENCH for Evaluating AI Creative Quality

New evaluation suite assesses brand fit, creative execution, and whether an ad is ready to run

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Omneky, the autonomous AI growth platform, today introduced TASTE BENCH, an evaluation suite that tests how well image and video models turn creative briefs and brand assets into ready-to-run ads.

For image ads, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst has the highest ready-to-run rate at 54.2% (32 of 59), with an average quality score of 7.38 out of 10. Rates across the eight models range from 22.0% to 54.2%. These are first-attempt results with Omneky's own review step disabled.

Omneky's AI Growth Agent chooses among image and video models from several labs for each ad.

"Taste is in the details: whether the typography feels right, whether the product looks authentic, and whether the idea comes through immediately," said Hikari Senju, founder and CEO of Omneky. "We built TASTE BENCH to make those judgments systematic, so we know which models to trust with our customers' ads."

The current edition covers eight image models, 59 ad briefs, four brands, and five languages (English, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish), with 469 generated ads and 1,371 valid blind judge reviews.

Models receive identical prompts and assets, and a blind panel of AI judges from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google scores outputs on eight quality dimensions, including brand fit, typography, and ad effectiveness.

Eleven pass/fail checks cover exact copy, correct language, faithful logos and products, safe-zone placement, and fabricated claims or visual artifacts. An output counts as "ready to run" when it passes the applicable hard checks under the panel's voting rules and a majority of judges would run it as-is. Results reflect automated creative judgments, not campaign conversions or return on ad spend.

Explore the ads, briefs, judge explanations, scores, latency, and cost behind each result at www.omneky.com/tastebench.

About Omneky

Omneky is an autonomous AI growth platform. Its AI Growth Agent researches strategy, creates ads and landing pages, launches campaigns, and allocates budget across Meta, Google, TikTok, ChatGPT, and more. The agent works inside Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and Slack, routes each task to the best model, and learns from performance data on over $1 billion in ad spend. Founded in 2018 in San Francisco, Omneky serves over 6,000 customers. Learn more at www.omneky.com.

Media contact: Hikari Senju | [email protected] | 914.393.9351

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WATERLOO, ON, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (the "Company" or "OpenText") (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced it has amended certain terms of its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for its outstanding 3.875% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Bonds"). The Tender Offer is made on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the related Offer to Purchase dated September 23, 2026 (the "Offer to Purchase"), as modified by this press release. As previously announced, the Company intends to use cash on hand in addition to the proceeds from the previously announced and priced concurrent senior secured notes offering to fund the consideration for a portion of its outstanding Bonds accepted for purchase in the Tender Offer. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.

Under the amended terms, the Company has (i) reduced the "Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount" for its outstanding Bonds from $450 million to $300 million aggregate principal amount and (ii) extended (x) the Withdrawal Deadline to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 30, 2026 (originally September 29, 2026), (y) the Price Determination Date to 3:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 30, 2026 (originally September 29, 2026) and (z) the Expiration Date to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 30, 2026 (originally September 29, 2026). The Settlement Date for Bonds validly tendered at or prior to the Expiration Date and accepted for purchase is expected to be October 2, 2026, the second business day after the Expiration Date ("T+2"). Except as set forth herein, all other terms and conditions of the Tender Offer, including the Financing Condition, as described in the Offer to Purchase remain unchanged.

The Company has retained RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to serve as Dealer Managers for the Tender Offer. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender and Information Agent for the Tender Offer. Questions regarding the Tender Offer may be directed to RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Attention: Liability Management Team, Phone: (212) 618-7843, Toll-Free: (877) 381-2099, Email: [email protected], and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Attention: Liability Management Group, Toll Free: (800) 558-3745, Collect: (212) 723-6106, Email: ny.liabilitymanagement@citi.com. Requests for the Offer to Purchase may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers only) and (855) 654-2014 (for all others toll-free), and by email at [email protected]. Additionally, copies of the Offer to Purchase are available at the following webpage: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/opentext/.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase the Bonds. The Company is making the Tender Offer only by, and pursuant to, the terms of the Offer to Purchase, as modified by this press release. None of the Company, the Dealer Managers, or the Tender and Information Agent makes any recommendation as to whether Holders of the Bonds should tender or refrain from tendering their Bonds. Holders of the Bonds must consult their own investment and tax advisors and make their own decisions as to whether to tender their Bonds and, if so, the principal amount of the Bonds to tender. The Tender Offer is not being made to Holders of the Bonds in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Tender Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Tender Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Managers, or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities, including the senior secured notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. The senior secured notes and the related guarantees were offered in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and were not offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act), except to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to certain persons in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.

OTEX-F

About OpenText

OpenText™ is a global leader in data management for enterprise AI, helping organizations protect, govern, and activate their data with confidence. Our technologies turn data into information with context to form the knowledge base for enterprise AI.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may contain words considered forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities laws. These statements are based on OpenText's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections, including about the previously announced and priced concurrent senior secured notes offering, as well as the Tender Offer and the operating environment, economies and markets in which OpenText operates. These statements are subject to important assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and the actual outcome may be materially different. OpenText's assumptions, although considered reasonable by OpenText at the date of this press release, may prove to be inaccurate and consequently its actual results could differ materially from the expectations set out herein. For additional information with respect to risks and other factors which could occur, see OpenText's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other securities regulators. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, OpenText disclaims any intention or obligations to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Copyright © 2026 OpenText. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks owned by OpenText. One or more patents may cover this product(s).

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Colony Grill Joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Official Pizza Partner, Bringing Famous Thin-Crust Pizza to Raymond James Stadium

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener, Colony Grill is kicking off its partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an Official Pizza Partner, bringing its famous thin-crust pizza to the stadium and giving fans who attend a Buccaneers home game a reason to keep the celebration going.

"This is an incredible time for Tampa Bay sports," said Paul Coniglio, Co-Owner and CEO of Colony Grill. "We felt that energy at the Buccaneers' Draft Party in St. Pete and again at the home opener. Buccaneers fans have made Colony Grill part of their game days over the years—now, we're excited to meet them both at our restaurants and at Raymond James Stadium, where we can add extra fanfare to the day. That Krewe spirit feels right at home at Colony Grill, and we're excited to be part of the Buccaneers' game-day experience and the traditions that come with it."

Colony Grill will serve fans three Colony Grill favorites—a plain cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza and the Original Hot Oil Pizza - throughout Raymond James Stadium through 2030: including four concession locations in Sections 109, 134, 311, and 336. The club level will also provide in-seat delivery served in co-branded Colony Grill and Tampa Bay Buccaneers personal-sized pizza boxes, with larger format pizzas available in suites, Champions Club, and the Hall of Fame Club.

"Enhancing the Krewe's game day experience is a top priority for our organization and adding Colony Grill to our concession stand offerings is another example of that commitment," said Buccaneers Chief Commercial Officer Atul Khosla. "Colony Grill is already a fan-favorite, and we are excited to team up with a brand that shares the same dedication to quality and experience."

This partnership brings a special offer to fans attending any of the remaining eight Buccaneers home games at Raymond James Stadium this season. Fans can present their game ticket or Krewe Card at participating Colony Grill locations to receive a Buy One, Get One Free pizza offer. The promotion is redeemable at Colony Grill's Tampa Midtown and St. Petersburg locations, giving fans an opportunity to continue the excitement with family and friends on their way home or within 7 days after the game.

For Colony Grill, the partnership builds on a long-standing connection between its restaurants and the sports fan experience. Colony has been a place to meet up before a game, enjoy a pizza with family and friends, or settle onto a bar stool to watch a favorite team. The Buccaneers partnership now formally extends that tradition to the Krewe, while creating another opportunity for fans to gather around Colony's signature thin-crust pizza.

Colony Grill has been serving pizza at Raymond James throughout the summer concert series and other programs but the partnership made its official debut during the Buccaneers' home opener. Fans arriving at Colony Grill restaurants dressed in Bucs gear before heading to Raymond James Stadium and Colony Grill's concession stands welcomed fans throughout the game.

For more information about Colony Grill and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, visit colonygrill.com/bucs.

Founded in 1935 in Stamford, Connecticut, Colony Grill is the Home of the Original Hot Oil Bar Pie—a beloved, bar-style pizza best served with its signature, Hot Oil topping. With locations across Connecticut, New York, Virginia, and Florida, Colony Grill is known for its simple menu, welcoming hospitality, and strong ties to the communities it serves. In Florida, Colony Grill operates locations in Tampa's Midtown development and on the corner of Central Avenue and 7th in St. Petersburg.

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Nicolette Massaro 

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New community priced from the mid $500,000s, with planned on-site amenities and close to schools and parks, is now open for tours.

MANTECA, Calif. , Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the opening of Arroyo, a new-home community within the Griffin Park master plan in Manteca, California.

Arroyo at Griffin Park at a Glance:

- Price: From the mid $500,000s

- Location: Manteca, California, south of Highway 120 at the corner of Tinnin Road and Hot Springs Drive

- Home type: One- and two-story single-family homes

- Bedrooms/baths: Up to 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths

- School district: Manteca Unified School District

- Amenities: Planned park, children's playground and walking paths

Arroyo at Griffin Park provides easy access to Highway 99, Highway 120, Interstate 5, Interstate 580 and major employers in the Central Valley and San Francisco East Bay. The new community is close to shopping, dining and entertainment in downtown Manteca and at Great Wolf Lodge® Waterpark and The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, which is home to Bass Pro Shops®, AMC® Showplace 16, Living Spaces® and Kohl's®. Homeowners will also appreciate the proximity to Woodward Park, which includes sports courts and fields, walking and jogging paths, and a children's play area.

The homes at Arroyo at Griffin Park are designed for contemporary living, with modern kitchens overlooking spacious great rooms, expansive bedroom suites with walk-in closets, first-floor junior suites with kitchenettes, and ample storage space. Homebuyers can personalize their new home, from floor plan and exterior style to where they live in the community, and then bring their vision to life at the KB Home Design Studio, where they can select from a wide range of interior design choices that fit their style and budget.

"With Arroyo, we're bringing beautiful homes to Griffin Park, a sought-after master plan that features planned on-site amenities and is close to schools and parks. With the opening of our third new community in Griffin Park, we are able to provide homebuyers with a larger array of floor plans to fit their lifestyle and budget," said Matt Sauls, President of KB Home's North Bay and Central Valley divisions. "At KB Home, we focus on creating value through competitive, transparent pricing and giving buyers the ability to personalize their home based on what matters most to them. We put them in control, so they're not paying for features they don't value or compromising on ones they do."

KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments. They are designed to be ENERGY STAR® certified, a standard that fewer than 12% of new homes nationwide meet, offering greater comfort, well-being and utility cost savings compared to new homes without certification.

The Arroyo at Griffin Park sales office and model homes are now open for walk-in visits and private in-person tours by appointment. Live video tours are also available. For more information on KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit kbhome.com.

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S. We operate in 50 markets, have built over 700,000 quality homes in our nearly 70-year history, and are honored to be one of the top customer-ranked national homebuilders based on third-party buyer surveys. What sets KB Home apart is building strong, personal relationships with every customer and creating an exceptional experience that offers our homebuyers the ability to personalize their home based on what they value at a price they can afford. As the industry leader in sustainability, KB Home has achieved one of the highest residential energy-efficiency ratings and delivered more ENERGY STAR® certified homes than any other builder, helping to lower the total cost of homeownership. For more information, visit kbhome.com.

For Further Information:

Craig LeMessurier, KB Home

925-580-1583

[email protected]

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Companies Of The UN Global Compact Across Europe Make Tangible Contributions To The Sustainable Development Goals But Still Lack Operational Actions To Advance Environmental Goals

Release of the first comprehensive analysis of the private sector's contribution to the 2030 agenda

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, UN Global Compact Networks Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Türkiye are releasing the second edition of the European Private Sector SDGs Stocktake. Drawing on 136 data points from 5,793 UN Global Compact participant companies across 21 European countries, the study makes it possible, for the first time, to estimate the private sector's level of contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. The overall average contribution score of 58.2 out of 100 suggests a positive level of contribution to sustainable development, with room for improvement on specific issues.

KEY FINDINGS

- European UN Global Compact participant companies make a tangible contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, with an overall average contribution score of 58.2 out of 100.

For each analysed SDG target, a contribution score from 0 to 100 was calculated using a set of indicators, with 0 meaning no contribution at all and 100 the highest possible level of contribution. The scores reveal that while differences between countries are relatively small, the level of contribution remains uneven across the Goals. SDG 3 on health records the highest contribution score (73.6).

- Companies' contribution is higher on SDGs related to social issues than the ones related to the environment. Anti-corruption is well integrated by UNGC companies in Europe.

This difference may reflect longer-standing regulations in Europe on social issues, as well as a greater number of operational indicators for measuring environment-related SDGs, which require a higher level of maturity in terms of sustainability.

- European industrial participant companies tend to embed environmental practices more deeply.

Overall, contribution to climate change (SDG 13) remains moderate among European participant companies, with an average score of 45.8. Only 28.1% of responding companies have developed a climate adaptation plan. The indicators show that industrial companies tend to contribute more to SDG 13 on climate and SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production than service-sector companies, suggesting that more direct exposure creates a stronger incentive to act.

- The contribution scores by country show a degree of homogeneity in Europe.

The highest overall contribution scores have been calculated for companies from Greece (67.3), Türkiye (63.9) and Italy (62.8), as opposed to lower scores in Poland and Denmark (51.7) and Switzerland & Liechtenstein (54.6). Most countries fall within ± 2.9 points around the European average overall score. This suggests that companies in Europe now operate within broadly shared sustainability frameworks, with similar levels of regulations and expectations.

- Most companies have now taken policy commitments and implemented internal prevention measures, but it remains difficult for most to translate these commitments into operational actions.

This is particularly the case for SMEs, which account for 56% of the responding companies. Employee training on sustainability also remains an area where progress is needed, given that its wide-scale adoption is essential to the implementation of the SDGs.

- The efficiency of sustainability actions is still not systematically measured for all areas

Among the companies that have implemented sustainability measures related to social issues, only half have measured their progress. This is however significantly more common for measures related to the environment, despite 20% of companies still not tracking their efficiency. Sustainability training (SDG 4) also leaves room for improvement as less than 40% of companies offer such training to their employees on social and environmental issues.

- Multi-stakeholder and public-private partnerships show room for improvement among European companies participating in the UN Global Compact.

This is shown by a low contribution score on SDG 17 (22.1), and can be explained by the voluntary nature of such partnerships. Public-private partnerships present a real opportunity for further progress and to drive a measurable impact in all sustainable development areas, notably in technological progress and financing.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on these findings, the European Global Compact Country Networks that contributed to this study issue four recommendations to the European private sector:

- Increase progress measurement in all sustainability areas, to efficiently measure impact and ensure alignment with Sustainable Development Goals.

- Adaptation to climate change should become a priority for all sectors in Europe, to ensure the long-term viability of business models.

- Engage in more multi-stakeholder and public-private partnerships, such as cross-sector alliances, multi-stakeholder cooperation on innovative sustainable projects, or public-private finance mechanisms for supporting sustainable development. 

- Increase sustainability training opportunities for all employees and suppliers, to ensure that sustainable impact can be positively delivered through the entire value chain.

The UN Global Compact and its Country Networks in Europe continue to carry out their mandate by supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda by companies of all sizes and operating in all business sectors, through a comprehensive value proposition, tailored to all levels of sustainability maturity.

METHODOLOGY

The study was built from the 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP) of 5,793 UN Global Compact participant companies in Europe, using 136 data points.

The study covers 21 European countries where the UN Global Compact has a Country Network: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Liechtenstein*, Türkiye and the United Kingdom. As sample sizes vary across countries, margins of error have been indicated on the publication.

*Both countries belong to the same UN Global Compact Country Network.

The CoP indicators were mapped to the SDG targets, drawing on the work of the Global Reporting Initiative as a starting point. The CoP questionnaire does not provide indicators enabling companies' contribution to SDG 1 on no poverty, SDG 2 on zero hunger and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities to be measured. These three Goals were therefore removed from the scope of the study. For the remaining 14 Goals, the CoP data allow contribution to be measured on at least one target.

To calculate the contribution score for each target and each Goal, the CoP indicators were weighted and aggregated. A contribution score ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 is the lowest and 100 the highest.

The calculated score reflects the level of contribution to the SDGs by European UN Global Compact participant companies, not the extent to which those companies have achieved the Goals.

ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT

As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.

For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

CONTACTS

UN Global Compact France

Hadrien Kleiman

[email protected]

+33 7 64 43 81 27

Agence Edifice (France)

Amine Moussaoui

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+33 6 99 81 59 04

SOURCE United Nations Global Compact

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