October 22, 2026

Now featured on UC Compass, the UC Ready designation recognizes Urgent Care organizations that have adopted a structured, standards-aligned approach to assessing and supporting clinician readiness during onboarding. The designation highlights employers that are committed to helping clinicians build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive in the Urgent Care environment. Make sure to filter “UC ready” to see your list of options

For job seekers, UC Ready serves as a trusted indicator that an organization values professional development and has invested in a thoughtful onboarding process. For employers, it offers a way to demonstrate their commitment to workforce excellence, quality care and continuous improvement. As Urgent Care continues to grow and evolve, initiatives like UC Ready help connect talented clinicians with organizations dedicated to setting them up for success from day one.

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Help shape what comes next for Urgent Care at UCA Convergence 2027.

We’re inviting clinicians, operators, executives, researchers, educators, innovators, advocates and industry partners to propose practical, credible and engaging contributions that can help the Urgent Care community make better decisions, improve care, strengthen organizations and advance the field.

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UCA’s Industry Perspectives series brings practical ideas, trends, and insights from companies working alongside you in the Urgent Care space. Procedures stall when room setup depends on memory.

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The College of Urgent Care Medicine is proud to welcome David A. Miller, MD, MHA, CHCEF, FCUCM, FAAFP, in our latest class of Fellows.

Dr. Miller brings more than 30 years of experience in medicine, with a career spanning primary care, Urgent Care, clinical leadership, and healthcare administration. A longtime advocate for accessible, high-quality care, he developed and implemented an Urgent Care program at a federally qualified community health center and spent more than a decade providing clinical and administrative leadership for the program.

Throughout his career, Dr. Miller has balanced patient care with broader healthcare leadership. He currently serves as a healthcare executive overseeing a wide range of clinical and operational services while continuing to practice as an Urgent Care provider. His experience also extends to emergency management, disaster relief, physician leadership, and community service.

A dedicated leader within the medical profession, Dr. Miller has held leadership positions in professional organizations and has been recognized for his contributions to Family Medicine, including being named Missouri Family Physician of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Miller’s longstanding dedication to patient care, clinical leadership, community service, and the advancement of Urgent Care reflects the values recognized through Fellowship. We are proud to welcome David A. Miller, MD, MHA, CHCEF, FCUCM, FAAFP, as a Fellow of the College of Urgent Care Medicine.

The College of Urgent Care Medicine is proud to welcome Katlyn Poupore, MSN, FNP-BC, FCUCM, in our latest class of Fellows.

An experienced Family Nurse Practitioner and healthcare leader, Katlyn has built her career around advancing clinical excellence, strengthening healthcare operations, and supporting the growth and development of advanced practice providers. Her experience spans Urgent Care, occupational health, family medicine, and emergency medicine, giving her a broad perspective on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Throughout her career, Katlyn has led initiatives focused on clinical quality, operational performance, workforce planning, and provider development. She has also played an important role in developing fellowship and academic programs, mentoring advanced practice providers and nursing students, and creating evidence-based educational initiatives that support professional growth and clinical excellence.

With a collaborative approach to leadership, Katlyn is committed to connecting organizational strategy with frontline patient care while creating opportunities for clinicians to learn, grow, and succeed. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice to further strengthen her expertise in clinical leadership.

Katlyn’s dedication to clinical excellence, education, innovation, and the advancement of healthcare professionals reflects the values recognized through Fellowship. We are proud to welcome Katlyn Poupore, MSN, FNP-BC, FCUCM, as a Fellow of the College of Urgent Care Medicine.

Urgent Caring, the quarterly peer-reviewed publication of the Urgent Care College of Physicians (UCCOP) in collaboration with the College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM), is now accepting submissions for First Quarter 2027 and future issues.

Urgent Care is its own specialty — and the people who know it best are the ones practicing it every day. That’s you.

We accept submissions on a rolling basis. Send your work whenever it’s ready, and we’ll place it in an upcoming issue.

Feature articles we’re looking for:

Short pieces — we want these too!

Not every contribution needs to be a full article. These short items help fill out each issue, and they’re a great way to get involved:

Peer reviewers wanted!

We’re also looking for members willing to review submissions. It’s a great way to sharpen your own writing and give back to the specialty.

Why publish with Urgent Caring?

How to submit: Visit the link below and include your name, credentials, affiliation and a short title.

Want to run an idea by us first? Reach out — we’re happy to help you shape a topic.

Information for Authors

Articles submitted to Urgent Caring should be no longer than two pages, excluding images and references. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and will be published at the discretion of the editors in an upcoming issue.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Urgent Caring allows the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), when it is under the following recommendations: :

Original human thought. The central idea of every article, its essence, must be the original thinking of the author(s), not generated by AI. The majority of the article must be written by the author(s), and all content must be reviewed, verified, and approved by them before submission.

Authorship. AI tools may not be listed or cited as authors. They cannot take responsibility for the work, approve the final version, declare conflicts of interest, or enter into copyright agreements.

Acceptable uses. AI may be used in a supporting role, such as checking spelling and grammar, formatting, assisting with literature searches, or improving clarity. It should not be used to generate an article’s concept, arguments, or conclusions.

Disclosure. Any use of AI beyond the acceptable uses described above, such as creating or altering images and graphics or collecting and analyzing data, must be disclosed at submission and in the article, naming the tool, its version, and how it was used.

Accountability. Authors are fully responsible for everything in their article, including any portion produced with AI assistance. This includes confirming that every reference is real and correctly cited and that no content is plagiarized. Undisclosed or inappropriate AI use will be treated as a breach of publication ethics

Let’s keep building the evidence base for Urgent Care — by Urgent Care.

Tracey Quail Davidoff, MD, FCUCM, and Cesar Mora Jaramillo, MD, FAAFP, FCUCM

Editors-in-Chief, Urgent Caring

Urgent Updates are curated highlights of guidelines, reviewed by (and some directly coming from) Urgent Care clinicians. These highlights represent the actual intent of these articles and how they relate to the practice of Urgent Care medicine.

Sebastien leads commercial operations across the Americas and oversees Freightos’ global airline portfolio. With over a decade of executive aviation and air cargo experience, including leadership roles at Air Canada Cargo across revenue management, strategic alliances, and digital transformation, Sebastien brings deep operational and commercial perspective to modern freight digitization.

Executive Abstract & Discussion Overview

In this edition of Freight Thoughts, Judah Levine sits down with Sebastien Podgorski to explore the structural shifts happening across air cargo procurement.

While the last decade focused on digitizing search, dynamic rates, and e-bookings, the next industry frontier is about procurement intelligence. Across this three-part video series, Sebastien breaks down:

Why Peak Season Exposes Your Freight Procurement Vulnerabilities

- Peak Season Exposes Flaws

Peak demand does not create procurement problems. It exposes existing operational friction that teams ignore during stable periods.

- The Static vs. Dynamic Paradox

Air freight operates in a highly dynamic market, yet many forwarders still manage procurement using static spreadsheets, manual rate checks, and siloed communication.

- Contract vs. Spot Execution

The challenge isn’t choosing between long-term allocations or spot rates; it’s having the real-time data needed to know precisely when to utilize each.

- Data Context over Human Stitching

Highly skilled logistics professionals currently spend excessive time manually connecting fragmented data sources instead of focusing on commercial strategy.

Why Peak Season Exposes Your Freight Procurement Vulnerabilities

- Peak Season Exposes Flaws

Peak demand does not create procurement problems. It exposes existing operational friction that teams ignore during stable periods.

- The Static vs. Dynamic Paradox

Air freight operates in a highly dynamic market, yet many forwarders still manage procurement using static spreadsheets, manual rate checks, and siloed communication.

- Contract vs. Spot Execution

The challenge isn’t choosing between long-term allocations or spot rates; it’s having the real-time data needed to know precisely when to utilize each.

- Data Context over Human Stitching

Highly skilled logistics professionals currently spend excessive time manually connecting fragmented data sources instead of focusing on commercial strategy.

Why Peak Season Exposes Your Freight Procurement Vulnerabilities

- Peak Season Exposes Flaws

Peak demand does not create procurement problems. It exposes existing operational friction that teams ignore during stable periods.

- The Static vs. Dynamic Paradox

Air freight operates in a highly dynamic market, yet many forwarders still manage procurement using static spreadsheets, manual rate checks, and siloed communication.

- Contract vs. Spot Execution

The challenge isn’t choosing between long-term allocations or spot rates; it’s having the real-time data needed to know precisely when to utilize each.

- Data Context over Human Stitching

Highly skilled logistics professionals currently spend excessive time manually connecting fragmented data sources instead of focusing on commercial strategy.

Weekly highlights

Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index

- Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) were level

- Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 1%

- Asia-N. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 6%

- Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 3%

Air rates – Freightos Air Index

- China – N. America weekly prices increased 19%

- China – N. Europe weekly prices increased 8%

- N. Europe – N. America weekly prices increased 2%

Analysis

Trends in international ocean logistics seem even more confusing than usual lately: more Iranian attacks but more Hormuz traffic; more crude exports but oil prices still around $100 per barrel; more risk of Houthi attacks on passing ships, but more container vessels returning to the Red Sea anyway.

Iran has stepped up the frequency of attacks on vessels around the Strait of Hormuz, partially because transits and crude flows through the waterway have increased in recent weeks. Last week an Iranian projectile sunk a Dubai-linked container vessel, indicating that even some container ships are taking the risk of transiting the strait, though most traffic still comprises tankers.

Despite some estimates that the increase in tankers exiting the Persian Gulf is contributing to Middle East crude exports approaching pre-war levels, crude prices – still pricing in elevated risk – remain high.

Houthi-Saudi violence is intensifying, with recent Houthi advances along the Red Sea increasing its potential leverage over maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the likelihood of attacks on passing vessels.

Despite that heightened risk – which since late 2023 had been enough to divert the vast majority of container traffic away from the Red Sea – container carriers continue their steady march back through the Suez, with estimates that transits will fully recover during Q1 of the coming year.

Why carriers are more comfortable going back now than during similar, earlier high-risk stretches is a good question. The answer is probably a mix of high current fuel costs and congestion levels with evolving geopolitical considerations. These considerations may include, as Peter Tirschwell recently pointed out, Houthi interest in security and stability for most Red Sea traffic that could somewhat legitimize the group in relation to the West – alongside increased pressure directed at Saudi Arabia and its passing vessels.

Whatever the reasons, that the Red Sea container rebound is happening gradually instead of all at once should mitigate the extent of schedule disruptions and vessel bunching that will occur as more vessels arrive earlier than slotted. That this restoration unfolded post the early-July Asia – Europe demand peak, and will continue through the coming low demand months will also mean less disruption to shippers than if the return coincided with peak season.

Current port congestion levels – though backlogs and delays are finally easing at Far East hubs – continues to absorb some container capacity, and will help carriers maintain rate levels even as effective capacity increases from vessels circulating more quickly via the Red Sea. Overall though, the Red Sea return – if geopolitics allow its completion – increases the overcapacity risk for carriers in 2027.

At the moment, even with Red Sea-driven effective capacity increases and slumping demand on Asia – Europe trades, spot rates are recently trending up on these lanes after months of declines.

Asia – N. Europe Freightos Baltic Index rates climbed 6% last week to $3,442/FEU and prices to the Mediterranean increased 3% to $3,927/FEU on recent GRIs aimed at putting pressure on rates as 2027 long term contract negotiations get underway. Some forwarders are skeptical however, that increases will stick given current market conditions.

Transpacific ocean rates were stable but still highly elevated last week at $8,126/FEU to the West Coast, with prices up 1% to $9,700/FEU for the East Coast. Daily rates so far this week are showing signs of increase – despite expectations that volumes are finally cooling – possibly due to capacity reductions as the lanes enter slow season.

Last month some carriers announced plans for significant transatlantic container price increases in October. So far though transatlantic spot rates have increased only about $200/FEU to $2,850/FEU since the end of September. Prices are however 25% higher than a year ago, possibly reflecting upward pressure from elevated bunker costs.

In air cargo, the EU is set to introduce a November 1st €2 small parcel handling fee on top of the €3 customs surcharge introduced in July for low value imports that previously entered via the de minimis exemption. This additional fee could increase the China – Europe e-commerce volume draw down seen since July, which has led to some downward pressure on air cargo rates and shifted freighter capacity to other lanes.

Freightos Air Index data show ex-China rates increased last week, possibly on a post-Golden Week backlog rebound or signalling the start of peak season pressure. Prices posted a sharp 19% gain to $6.88/kg to the US and an 8% climb to $3.87/kg to Europe.

But while the global benchmark is 30% higher than a year ago on elevated fuel costs and volume growth – with transpacific rates 25% higher year on year – Asia – Europe prices are down 3% compared to last October, possibly reflecting e-commerce volume adjustments on this lane.

Freightos Terminal™: Real-time pricing dashboards to benchmark rates and track market trends.

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Getinge Interim Report July-September 2026: Increased profitability, strong cash flow and higher customer satisfaction

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "We delivered organic growth both in order intake and in sales during the quarter, at the same time we increased profitability and generated strong cash flow." says Mattias Perjos, President & CEO of Getinge.

Sales growth was primarily driven by Acute Care Therapies while Surgical Workflows contributed with a stable order intake, mainly within operating room equipment.

The situation for Life Science remains mixed – the high-margin Sterile Transfer category performed strongly, while the project-based and capital-intensive product category of WIS, which includes washer-disinfectors, was impacted by the persistently low level of investment activity in the pharma segment," says Mattias Perjos, President & CEO of Getinge.

The adjusted EBITA margin strengthened sharply, rising to 15.1%, and was positively impacted by tariff refunds of SEK 45 M and year-on-year currency effects of approximately SEK 36 M. Even excluding these factors, the margin improved by more than 1 percentage point to 14.3%, which reflects the sustained positive underlying performance of the operations.

"The improvement was driven by a favorable mix, price discipline and productivity improvements. Improved profitability, together with a positive development in working capital, contributed to strong cash flow," says Perjos.

In the latter part of the quarter Getinge initiated the launch of Cardiohelp II – the medtech company's next generation ECLS therapy platform – in CE countries and Hong Kong. Customer feedback has been positive.

"We also received 510(k) clearance for a new Edi catheter, which can be used together with our ventilators to support breathing for premature infants weighing as little as 500-1000 grams," tells Perjos. "It is increasingly important for us as a trusted partner in healthcare to show how our solutions can help increase productivity."

During the quarter, Torin Plan Optimizer launched, an AI-powered system designed to manage resources more efficiently and make surgical workflows more predictable during surgeries.

"Getinge's greatest strength lies in the work my colleagues around the world do every day in close collaboration with our customers. Against the backdrop of an uncertain global environment, I am therefore particularly pleased that we have achieved all-time highs in both customer satisfaction and employee engagement. At the same time, our ongoing dialogue with customers supports our decision to maintain our outlook for organic net sales growth of 3–5% for the full year 2026," concludes Perjos.

July-September 2026 in brief

- Net sales increased organically by 2.1% (9.5) and the order intake rose by 2.6% organically (4.7)

- Adjusted gross profit amounted to SEK 4,343 M (4,051) and the margin was 51.4% (49.2)

- Adjusted EBITA was SEK 1,278 M (1,079) and the margin 15.1% (13.1)

- Adjusted earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.10 (2.42)

- Free cash flow amounted to SEK 1,302 M (793)

Phone Conference

A conference call will be held on October 21, at 10.00-11.00 a.m. CEST hosted by Mattias Perjos, President & CEO, and Agneta Palmér, CFO.

To participate via teleconference, please register via this link. After registration, you will be provided with telephone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions verbally via the telephone conference.

During the conference call a presentation will be held. To access the presentation through webcast, please use this link. A recorded version can be accessed here for 3 years.

Contact information:

David Kördel, Head of Investor Relations

Phone: +46(0)10 335 0077

E-mail: [email protected]

This information is such that Getinge AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, on October 21, 2026, at 08.00 CEST.

About Getinge

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

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WuXi Biologics Receives Top-Honor Jade Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards 2026

- Also Named Best in Transition (Hong Kong)

- Recognized for ESG Leadership and Green and Digital Transformation

SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced that it received the top-honor Jade Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards 2026, as well as the Best in Transition (Hong Kong) award. WuXi Biologics is the only pharmaceutical company among this year's Jade Award recipients.

The Jade Award — the program's highest distinction — is conferred on organizations that integrate sustainability into strategy and operations, and demonstrate outstanding leadership in governance, resilience, innovation, transformation and long-term value creation. For WuXi Biologics, the award reflects recognition from investors and the industry of the company's continued enhancement of ESG governance, commitment to transparent and responsible global operations, and use of sustainability to strengthen long-term competitiveness.

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics and Chairman of its ESG Committee, commented, "We are honored to receive this recognition from The Asset. Sustainability is integral to our mission of enabling our clients and benefiting patients. WuXi Biologics will continue to strengthen ESG governance and advance its Green CRDMO solutions. Through innovation and responsible operations, we aim to support the pharmaceutical industry's green transition while working with global partners to create long-term value."

WuXi Biologics has established a four-tier governance structure led by its ESG Committee. This integrated management framework spans strategy formulation, resource allocation, professional implementation and business execution, embedding sustainability into strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations. The Company's advanced ESG governance and sustainability performance have earned global recognition, including an MSCI AAA rating, an EcoVadis Platinum Medal, and Morningstar Sustainalytics' highest "Negligible Risk" rating and recognition as an Industry and Regional ESG Leader, as well as inclusion in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and Emerging Markets Index.

The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards' Best in Transition award further recognizes WuXi Biologics' progress in green and digital transformation. Through its end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions, the Company embeds green principles throughout the biologics research, development and manufacturing lifecycle. It continuously enhances resource efficiency and environmental performance through Green technology innovation, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption and value-chain collaboration. WuXi Biologics also integrates digitalization with sustainability through a digital Smart ESG management platform, which strengthens data integration, dynamic monitoring and analysis, improving ESG information management efficiency and decision quality to support long-term sustainable development.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide*.

With over 14,000 employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany, and Singapore, including experts and scientists in biologics R&D and manufacturing, technology innovation, and operational excellence, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and scalable biologics solutions tailored to meet clients' needs. By embedding digital capability and infrastructure across the full biopharmaceutical value chain, the company turns data, computation, and prediction into transparent client experience, faster development, intelligent operations, and more efficient manufacturing. As of June 30, 2026, WuXi Biologics is supporting 1064 integrated client projects, including 78 in Phase III and 28 in commercial manufacturing, with complex modalities representing more than half of the entire project portfolio.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while demonstrating exemplary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts, and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

*The winner of the "2026 Biologics CDMO of the Year" (Large CDMOs) (Life Science Connect / Outsourced Pharma)

*The winner of the "2026 Best Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization Award" (ABEA)

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Valvoline™ Global Operations joins FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ as Official Supporter

Powered by Originals: Valvoline™, The Original Motor Oil1, partners with U.S. Women's National Team midfielder Rose Lavelle to celebrate the athletes, fans, and trailblazers shaping the future.

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline™ Global, The Original Motor Oil1, and worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, today announced its role as an Official Supporter of the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™, celebrating the athletes, fans and trailblazers shaping the future of the game. The brand's multi-faceted sponsorship is headlined by U.S. Women's National Team midfielder, Rose Lavelle, who will serve as a brand ambassador throughout the tournament.

"The FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ will showcase extraordinary talent, inspire future generations, and bring people together across cultures and borders," said Jamal Muashsher, President and CEO, Valvoline Global. "We believe progress is powered by originals: the athletes, innovators and trailblazers who refuse to settle and who create their own path. We're honored to celebrate and spotlight the originality, determination and performance that have fueled the remarkable growth of women's soccer around the world."

The tournament will bring together 32 teams from six continents in Brazil from June 24 through July 25, 2027, marking the first FIFA Women's World Cup™ ever held in South America.

Building on the momentum of its FIFA Men's World Cup 2026™ sponsorship, Valvoline Global will engage fans across the Americas and Europe through promotions and experiences to be announced in the coming months.

Original Icon of the Game: Rose Lavelle

U.S. Women's National Team star Rose Lavelle embodies the spirit of originality that is rooted in Valvoline's 160-year heritage. A Cincinnati-area native whose creativity, authenticity and fearless style of play have made her one of the defining players of her generation, Lavelle will bring energy to fan experiences throughout the tournament lifecycle.

The partnership carries special significance as Valvoline Global focuses on the future as it begins its next chapter in Cincinnati. Following the company's recent announcement that it will establish its new global headquarters in the city, the collaboration brings together one of soccer's most recognizable athletes and a company investing in the future of a community they both proudly call home.

"Rose's journey from Greater Cincinnati to the pinnacle of world soccer is a story of talent, determination and staying true to yourself," Muashsher said. "We're proud to partner with an athlete whose roots reflect the same values: a mindset of refusing to settle, a commitment to performance, and a persistent drive to move forward."

Together, Valvoline Global and Lavelle will celebrate the athletes, dreamers and trailblazers whose individuality and passion continue to transform the game and inspire the next generation.

Click here to learn more about Valvoline Global's role as an Official Supporter of the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™.

About Valvoline™ Global Operations

Valvoline™ Global, being America's first branded motor oil, is powering the next generation of mobility through innovation for customers in 140+ countries and at more than 80,000 points of distribution. A worldwide leader in future-ready automotive and industrial solutions and best-in-class services for partners around the globe, our legacy of firsts spans 160 years.

With solutions available for every engine and drivetrain, from high-mileage and heavy duty to electric vehicles, Valvoline™ Global is inventing the way forward for mobility and beyond, expanding its heat transfer solutions to high-performance computing.

Together with our parent company Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions for what the future holds – on and off the road.

Learn more by following us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Valvoline™ is a trademark of Valvoline Global or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries. FIFA Women's World Cup™, FIFA™ and related marks are trademarks of FIFA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

1All references to "The Original Motor Oil" in this article is referenced in the context of celebrating Valvoline's heritage as being America's first branded motor oil.

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MUNICH and NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day, millions of people rely on technologies that quietly work together. The data center, the charging station, the hospital and the factory floor are linked more closely than ever, and each depends on the connections that carry power and data between them. SINBON Electronics, a global provider of customized interconnect and system integration solutions, will show how those connections create real impact at electronica 2026 in Munich (November 10–13) and SPS Smart Production Solutions 2026 in Nuremberg (November 24–26). From renewable energy and e-mobility to energy-efficient automation, SINBON's solutions help customers move toward a low-carbon future.

electronica 2026 | Munich, November 10-13

From data centers to hospital wards, and from rooftops to roadsides, SINBON's solutions sit inside the systems people depend on every day. Customized connectors power AI servers, cabling solutions for solar and energy storage systems help bring clean power to homes and the grid, EV charging cables and battery swapping cabinets keep vehicles and autonomous devices moving, diagnostic imaging cables support accurate scans, and robotics interconnect solutions keep collaborative robots at work. At electronica, visitors will see how each connection leads to real impact, and how, together with its partners, SINBON is turning every connection into a step toward a more sustainable future.

SPS 2026 | Nuremberg, November 24-26

At SPS, the focus moves from connections to complete systems. Under the theme "Engineering Connections. Empowering the AI Smart City.", SINBON will show how its end-to-end solutions, from design to full system integration, keep a smart city running: driving precision and productivity on the factory floor through semiconductor equipment, automation and robotics; supporting construction and agricultural machinery in the field; keeping transportation moving; and managing energy and cooling for the data centers behind AI.

Connections That Last

Since 1989, SINBON has grown from a component specialist into a full solution partner. With operations across Asia, Europe and the Americas, it combines local engineering support with global manufacturing and rigorous quality standards.

Today, SINBON works with customers from the first concept, bringing application engineering, system integration and manufacturing together to turn complex requirements into reliable, scalable solutions. As a sustainable solution provider, it considers environmental impact from the earliest design stage. SINBON now invites more partners to join its problem-solving network because meaningful impact is never created alone.

Visit us at:

electronica 2026

Messe München | Hall A3, Booth 341 | November 10-13, 2026 | Munich, Germany

SPS Smart Production solutions 2026

Nuremberg Exhibition Centre | Hall 10, Booth 325 | November 24-26, 2026 | Nuremberg, Germany

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Skanska to construct a new waterfront connection in New York, USA, for USD 163M, about SEK 1.5 billion

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with the New York City Department of Design and Construction to construct a new waterfront connection in New York City, USA. The contract is worth USD 163M, about SEK 1.5 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter 2026.

The East Side Greenway 14th Street Connector will provide a safe, accessible, and continuous waterfront connection between East River Park and Captain Patrick J. Brown Walk. The project includes construction of a new esplanade along the East River, featuring a shared pedestrian and bicycle path, improved landscaping, lighting, seating, and other public amenities. This critical infrastructure improvement will enhance connectivity, expand waterfront access, and improve the quality of life for New Yorkers and visitors alike.

The design engagement will soon begin, with the anticipated groundbreaking in early 2028. Completion is targeted for the end of 2030.

For further information please contact:

Chris Mckniff, Communications Director, Skanska USA, tel +1 (347) 409 2719

Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska AB, tel +46 76 870 75 51

Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99

This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com/group.

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KingClean Debuts at the 140th Canton Fair with One-Stop ODM Solutions for Global Brands

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KingClean, a global leader in home appliances and cleaning solutions, showcased its latest smart home product line at the 140th Canton Fair, which includes cleaning appliances, kitchen and coffee equipment, drinking equipment, personal care and air comfort products. During the exhibition, KingClean held in-depth discussions with global channel partners at Booths E30–36 and F13–19, Hall 2.2, Zone A.

KingClean showcased over 40 innovative products. The cleaning appliances exhibition area covers cordless stick vacuum cleaners with docking stations, upright 3-in-1 wet-and-dry vacuum cleaner with steam, spot cleaner with steam, cordless mattress cleaners and canister. The kitchen appliance exhibition area showcases products such as cooking robot, commercial blenders, and fully automatic coffee machines. The water & beverage solutions area presents desktop intelligent water purifiers with functions of water purification, sparkling water, ice making, and tea brewing. In addition, KingClean balances personal care with environmental comfort, showcasing water-ion turbofan hair dryers, desktop air purifiers, and smart air circulation fans.

The collaboration between high-performance cleaning equipment and intelligent base stations is the key direction of this exhibition. The exhibits include cordless vacuum cleaners equipped with high-power motors, dust‑cup or dust‑bag docking stations, charging and automatic cleaning functions, as well as floor cleaning vacuum cleaners that integrate functions of steam cleaning, automatic water refilling, and hot air drying. Multiple reference models intuitively demonstrate how the same technology platform can flexibly adapt to different power levels, structural schemes, and accessory configurations.

KingClean also showcased a series of home fully automatic coffee machines, smoothies and ice-making equipment, as well as desktop intelligent beverage purifiers that supported flexible combinations of sparkling water, ice water, tea brewing, and coffee related modules in the beverage area. These exhibits could be further customized based on the customer's beverage menus, usage frequency, and after-sales mode.

"We connect globally through innovative products, focusing on smart solutions that improve life and strengthen our leadership in the smart home industry" said Nate Yang, Senior Marketing Director at KingClean Electric Co., Ltd.

About KingClean

KingClean was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Suzhou, China. The company specializes in high-end smart home appliances and mechatronic products, with motor as our core technology.

For more information, visit http://www.kingclean.com.

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Husqvarna Group: INTERIM REPORT JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2026

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Consistent strategy execution in a continued challenging market

Third quarter 2026

- Net sales decreased organically by 5%.

- Net sales decreased by 2% to SEK 9,012m (9,204), and included a positive impact of 3% from changes in exchange rates.

- Operating income amounted to SEK -334m (141) and the operating margin was -3.7% (1.5).

- Items affecting comparability (IAC) amounted to SEK -88m. These were primarily related to the execution of cost-saving initiatives.

- Excluding IAC, operating income amounted to SEK -246m (140), and the operating margin was -2.7% (1.5).

- Earnings per share (EPS) after dilution amounted to SEK -0.70 (-0.02) and EPS excluding IAC and after dilution amounted to SEK -0.58 (-0.02).

- Free operating cash flow was SEK 2,422m (2,423).

- Net debt was SEK 9.4bn (9.9).

January – September 2026

- Net sales decreased organically by 2%.

- Net sales decreased by 5% to SEK 37,356m (39,184), and included an impact of -3% from changes in exchange rates.

- Operating income amounted to SEK 2,977m (3,735) and the operating margin was 8.0% (9.5).

- Items affecting comparability (IAC) amounted to SEK -445m. These were primarily related to the execution of cost-saving initiatives.

- Excluding IAC, operating income amounted to SEK 3,421m (3,742), and the operating margin was 9.2% (9.5).

- IEEPA-related tariff refunds of SEK 240m were recognized in COGS during the second quarter.

- Earnings per share (EPS) after dilution amounted to SEK 3.14 (4.43) and EPS excluding IAC and after dilution amounted to SEK 3.74 (4.44).

- Free operating cash flow was SEK 4,891m (4,743).

CEO Comment

We are making solid progress on our strategic priorities. Our cost savings program remains on track, recent product launches are receiving encouraging customer feedback, and we are broadening our presence across sales channels. Although these measures have not yet fully offset current market headwinds, they reinforce our confidence in the Group's long-term competitiveness and prospects.

Financial performance summary

Net sales were SEK 9,012m (9,204), representing an organic decline of 5% in the quarter, primarily driven by continued weakness in Europe. Organic sales in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division declined by 10%, sales in the Husqvarna Construction Division were unchanged, while the Gardena Division delivered solid organic growth of 8%. Performance in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division was significantly affected by the widespread drought across large parts of Europe and continued weak consumer demand in key markets, including Germany and France. In contrast, strong growth in the Gardena Division's Watering business highlighted the resilience of our diversified portfolio, gaining market shares in key markets, and the Husqvarna Construction Division has continued good momentum in its aftermarket business. I am also encouraged by continued growth across all three divisions in North America.

Operating income excluding IAC was SEK -246m (140), corresponding to a margin of -2.7% (1.5). The result reflected lower volumes in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, an unfavorable product mix, inventory reductions and cost increases on raw materials and logistics costs. Free operating cash flow was stable at SEK 2,422m (2,423), as lower operating income was offset by changes in working capital, primarily driven by reduced inventories. We further strengthened the balance sheet, reducing net debt to SEK 9.4bn (9.9).

Executing on cost savings while navigating cost headwinds

Our transformative cost savings program remains on track to deliver SEK 3bn in gross savings by the end of 2028. Year-to-date savings reached approximately SEK 935m, including around SEK 305m in the third quarter, driven mainly by sourcing activities and personnel reductions. However, lower volumes, inventory reductions and cost headwinds continue to weigh on profitability. We are responding with targeted price increases, supply chain actions and product cost optimization, which will partly offset these pressures, although near-term headwinds are expected to remain.

We are advancing our asset-light strategy through further outsourcing initiatives. We will transfer production of selected Husqvarna-branded battery handheld products from Europe to Asia, using both our own facilities and external partners to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

In addition, the ongoing discontinuation of the stone diamond tool business in the Construction Division, the phase-out of our Brastad component factory in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division and relocation of selected activities within Gardena's European manufacturing network are progressing according to plan.

Unlocking the next phase of robotics growth

Our robotic lawn mowing business faced a difficult quarter, with adverse weather, competitive headwinds, and elevated channel partner inventories in Europe constraining demand for Husqvarna- and Gardena-branded products. Although recent performance has fallen short of expectations, we remain the clear market leader and we are confident in our strategy and longer-term development.

The strategic review of the Powered Garden BPU in the Gardena Division is ongoing and we aim to provide an update in the beginning of next year. Our priorities in the Husqvarna Forest & Garden Residential Robotics BPU include expanding our retail footprint and product range across price points and channels, strengthening the robotics organization and development model.

During the quarter, the US became the largest market in terms of sales for our Professional Robotics BPU, driven mainly by continued growth in the golf segment. Upcoming product launches and broader US distribution are expected to further strengthen our competitive position next season. We are also encouraged to be the first robotics company to receive conditional approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for foreign-produced advanced robotic devices in the US market.

Building a stronger, more competitive Husqvarna Group

We are accelerating change across the Group to create a leaner, more agile and asset-light organization. By challenging established ways of working, simplifying operations and acting decisively, we are strengthening competitiveness and profitability in the longer-term. Significant work remains, but I am confident we are moving in the right direction.

When consumer sentiment recovers, particularly in Europe, we will be well positioned to capture growth and improve earnings.

Glen Instone, CEO

Webcast presentation and telephone conference

A webcast presentation of the Q3 report hosted by Glen Instone, CEO and Patrik Johnson, CFO will be held at 9:00 CEST on Oct 21, 2026.

To view the presentation, please use this link.

The dial-in to the telephone conference (to ask questions):

+46 (0) 8 505 100 31 (Sweden) or +44 203 059 58 63 (UK)

Contact

Emelie Alm, Vice President, Investor Relations

+46 70 514 64 14

Husqvarna AB (publ), P.O. Box 7454, SE-103 92 Stockholm

Hälsingegatan 49, +46 8 738 90 00, www.husqvarnagroup.com

Reg. Nr: 556000-5331

(NASDAQ STOCKHOLM: HUSQ-A) (NASDAQ STOCKHOLM: HUSQ-B)

This report contains insider information that Husqvarna AB is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the contact person set out above, at 07:00 CEST on Oct 21, 2026.

Factors affecting forward-looking statements

This report contains some forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may give rise to major deviations in the result due to several aspects. These aspects include, among other things: consumer demand and market conditions in the geographical areas and lines of business in which Husqvarna operates, the effects of currency fluctuations, downward pressure on prices due to competition, success in developing new products, outcome of product responsibility litigation and progress in terms of reaching the goals set for productivity and efficient use of capital.

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