Resolutions of UPM-Kymmene Corporation's Extraordinary General Meeting

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Resolutions of UPM-Kymmene Corporation's Extraordinary General Meeting

The Extraordinary General Meeting of UPM-Kymmene Corporation (the "Company" or "UPM"), which was held today, on August 31, 2026, resolved on the partial demerger of the Company and, as part of the demerger resolution and conditional upon the completion of the demerger, on the establishment of a new independent company to be named WISA Group Plc ("WISA"), the composition of the Board of Directors of WISA, and the authorization of the Board of Directors of WISA to issue shares and special rights entitling to shares in WISA and to decide on the acquisition of WISA's own shares. The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved, conditional upon the completion of the demerger, on the remuneration of the Board of Directors, the election and remuneration of the auditor of WISA.

Resolution on the partial demerger of UPM

The Extraordinary General Meeting resolved on the partial demerger of UPM in accordance with the demerger plan approved and signed by the Board of Directors on April 29, 2026, and approved the demerger plan. As part of the demerger resolution and conditional upon the completion of the demerger, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved on the incorporation of WISA and the approval of its Articles of Association.

Composition of the Board of Directors of WISA

As part of the demerger resolution and conditional upon the completion of the demerger, the Extraordinary General Meeting confirmed the number of members of the Board of Directors of WISA as six. Tapio Korpeinen was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors, and Sakari Ahdekivi, Frank Herrmann, Nina Kiviranta, Mats Nordlander and Emmanuelle Picard were elected as other members of the Board of Directors of WISA. In accordance with the demerger and listing prospectus published on July 16, 2026, Mats Nordlander will act as Deputy Chair of the Board. Further, in accordance with the demerger and listing prospectus, the Audit Committee will be formed by Sakari Ahdekivi (Chair), Frank Herrmann and Nina Kiviranta, the Nomination and Governance Committee will be formed by Tapio Korpeinen (Chair), Mats Nordlander and Nina Kiviranta, and the Remuneration Committee will be formed by Emmanuelle Picard (Chair), Sakari Ahdekivi and Tapio Korpeinen. The term of the members of the Board of Directors shall commence on the effective date and expire at the end of the first Annual General Meeting of WISA following the effective date.

Authorizing the Board of Directors of WISA to issue shares and special rights entitling to shares in WISA

As part of the demerger resolution and conditional upon the completion of the demerger, the Extraordinary General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors of WISA to decide on the issuance of shares and special rights entitling to shares in WISA under the following terms and conditions:

As set out in detail in Section 18.1 of the demerger plan, the Board of Directors of WISA is, by virtue of the authorization, authorized to decide, following the completion of the demerger, on the issuance of shares, as well as the issuance of option rights and other special rights referred to in Chapter 10, Section 1 of the Finnish Companies Act entitling to shares, so that a maximum of 25,000,000 shares in WISA in total may be issued or transferred under the authorization.

The authorization may be used for the financing or implementation of potential acquisitions or other arrangements or investments relating to WISA's business, the developing of the capital structure of WISA, the implementation of WISA's incentive plans, or for other purposes as decided by the Board of Directors of WISA.

The authorization entitles the Board of Directors of WISA to decide on all terms and conditions of the share issue and issuance of special rights. The authorization includes the right to issue shares also otherwise than in proportion to the shareholdings of WISA's shareholders under the conditions provided in the law, the right to issue shares with or without payment, and the right to decide on a share issue without payment to WISA itself.

The authorization is valid until the conclusion of the first Annual General Meeting held by WISA.

Authorizing the Board of Directors of WISA to decide on the acquisition of WISA's own shares and on acceptance as pledge of WISA's own shares

As part of the demerger resolution and conditional upon the completion of the demerger, the Extraordinary General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors of WISA to decide on the acquisition of WISA's own shares and on acceptance as pledge of WISA's own shares under the following terms and conditions:

As set out in detail in Section 18.2 of the demerger plan, the Board of Directors of WISA is, by virtue of the authorization, authorized to decide, following the completion of the demerger, on the acquisition of WISA's own shares and on the acceptance as pledge of WISA's own shares. Under the authorization, the Board may resolve to acquire or accept as pledge in one or more instalments a maximum of 50,000,000 of WISA's own shares. The consideration payable for shares under the authorization shall be based on the price formed on the securities markets or otherwise in a competitive process. The authorization includes the right, subject to the prerequisites of the Finnish Companies Act being fulfilled, to acquire shares through a tender offer made to all shareholders on equal terms, but also otherwise than in proportion to the shareholders' shareholdings (directed acquisition).

Own shares may be acquired to be cancelled, to be held by WISA, to be transferred further, or for other purposes determined by the Board, or they may be accepted as pledge. The authorization entitles the Board of Directors of WISA to decide on all other terms and conditions of the acquisition of own shares or their acceptance as pledge.

The authorization is valid until the conclusion of the first Annual General Meeting held by WISA.

Remuneration of the Board of Directors of WISA

Conditional upon the completion of the demerger, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved that for the term commencing on the effective date of the demerger and ending at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of WISA in 2027, the Chair of the Board of Directors of WISA will be paid a base fee of EUR 50,000, the Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors a base fee of EUR 35,000 and each of the other members of the Board of Directors a base fee of EUR 25,000. In addition, the Chair of the Board of Directors of WISA will be paid an additional one-time fee of EUR 30,000, the Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors an additional one-time fee of EUR 20,000 and each of the other members of the Board of Directors an additional one-time fee of EUR 15,000 as compensation for preparatory work carried out prior to the effective date of the demerger in connection with the listing of WISA.

The Extraordinary General Meeting further resolved that the members of WISA's Board committees will be paid the committee fees for the term commencing on the effective date of the demerger and ending at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of WISA in 2027 as follows:

- Audit Committee: Chair EUR 8,000 and each member EUR 4,000

- Remuneration Committee: Chair EUR 5,000 and each member EUR 4,000

- Nomination and Governance Committee: Chair EUR 5,000 and each member EUR 4,000.

The base fees and additional fees are paid in company shares and cash so that approximately 40 per cent will be payable in WISA's shares to be purchased on the Board members' behalf, and the rest in cash. The committee fees are paid in cash. If the term of a member of the Board terminates before the Annual General Meeting of 2027, the Board has a right to resolve upon potential reclaim of the annual fees as it deems fit.

WISA will pay any costs and transfer tax related to the purchase of the company shares. Shares thus purchased may not be transferred within two years from the purchase date or until the director's membership of the Board has ended, whichever occurs first.

The Extraordinary General Meeting further resolved that the members of the Board of Directors and Board committees of WISA will be paid, from the date of the Extraordinary General Meeting resolving on the election of members of the Board of Directors, a meeting fee of EUR 1,000 per meeting and that members of the Board of Directors are compensated for actual travel and accommodation expenses related to Board and Committee work against invoices.

WISA's Auditor

Conditional upon the completion of the demerger, the Extraordinary General Meeting elected Ernst & Young Oy, a firm of authorized public accountants, as WISA's auditor. Ernst & Young Oy has informed that Authorized Public Accountant (KHT) Kristina Sandin would act as the lead audit partner.

Conditional upon the completion of the demerger, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved that the remuneration and reimbursements of the auditor to be elected to WISA be paid against invoices approved by WISA.

Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting

The minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting will be available on the company's website www.upm.com/egm2026 no later than September 14, 2026.

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Valmet's Financial Reporting in 2027

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ESPOO, Finland, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet Oyj's stock exchange release on August 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EEST

Valmet's Financial Reporting in 2027

Valmet will publish its Financial Statements Review, Half Year Financial Review and two Interim Reviews in 2027 as follows:

February 4, 2027 – Financial Statements Review for 2026

April 27, 2027 – Interim Review for January–March 2027

July 21, 2027 – Half Year Financial Review for January–June 2027

October 27, 2027 – Interim Review January–September 2027

The Annual Report for 2026 will be published on February 26, 2027, at the latest.

Valmet's Annual General Meeting is planned to be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2027. Valmet's Board of Directors will summon the meeting at a later date.

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In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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FinOps Foundation Recognizes Visual One Intelligence® as a FinOps Certified Platform

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Visual One Intelligence earns FinOps Certified Platform status, bringing framework-aligned FinOps to hybrid and on-premises environments.

DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visual One Intelligence®, the Hybrid FinOps™ and IT Operations Management platform, today announced recognition as a FinOps Certified Platform by the FinOps Foundation, the Linux Foundation organization that maintains the FinOps Framework and the FOCUS specification.

FinOps Foundation Recognizes Visual One Intelligence® as a FinOps Certified Platform

The certification is awarded only to FinOps Foundation member organizations whose software demonstrates measurable, publicly verifiable alignment to the FinOps Framework Capabilities. Qualifying platforms must reach a 90 percent threshold across weighted capability criteria, submit a recorded product demonstration as evidence, and maintain a required number of FinOps Certified Practitioners, FinOps Certified Professionals, and FinOps Certified FOCUS Analysts on staff.

For IT and finance leaders evaluating FinOps tooling, the recognition addresses a gap that has become harder to ignore. Most enterprises do not run entirely in the public cloud. They run workloads across hyperscalers, private cloud, colocation, and on-premises storage and compute. FinOps platforms built exclusively for public cloud can only report on part of that picture, which leaves teams relying on manual reconciliation to answer basic questions about where technology spend is actually going.

"IT leaders come to us with detailed cloud cost reporting and no way to connect it to the rest of their infrastructure. They are making placement and budget decisions on half a picture, and they know it." said Phil Godwin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Visual One Intelligence. "We built this platform for the environment our customers actually operate, not the one that is easiest to instrument. This certification confirms that hybrid coverage and FinOps rigor are not a trade-off. You can have both."

Visual One Intelligence was evaluated across the full set of FinOps Framework capability domains, including data ingestion, cost allocation, reporting and analytics, anomaly management, forecasting, budgeting, unit economics, rate and usage optimization, governance, and invoicing and chargeback. The platform also qualified under the Foundation's supplemental criteria for extending FinOps practice beyond public cloud and for its support of FOCUS, the open specification that normalizes cost and usage data across vendors.

"FOCUS support and framework alignment are not checkbox exercises for us, they are how the product gets built," said Jeff Symons, Senior Vice President of Product at Visual One Intelligence. "When on-premises capacity and cloud consumption resolve to the same FOCUS-conformant schema, a customer can query billed cost, effective cost, and amortized commitment spend across the entire estate using one set of dimensions. Allocation stops depending on which team exported which report."

Visual One Intelligence appears in the FinOps Foundation member directory and the FinOps Landscape.

For a closer look at how organizations use Visual One Intelligence to see their full infrastructure spend in one place, visit https://visualoneintelligence.com/hybrid-finops/

Press Contact: Meredith Wardell, 4693604073, visualoneintelligence.com

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GSTS firmiert künftig unter dem Namen OCIANA® und erweitert seine Kompetenzen im Bereich der maritimen Informationsdienste USA - Deutsch

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Das Unternehmen wird unter dem Namen seiner Flaggschiff-Plattform vereinheitlicht und vollzieht damit den nächsten Schritt auf dem Weg zur Bereitstellung vorausschauender, umsetzungsreifer Informationen sowie unternehmensübergreifender Koordinationsfunktionen.

MONTREAL, 31. August 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), ein weltweit tätiges Unternehmen für maritime Informationsdienste, gab heute bekannt, dass es sich in OCIANA® umbenennt und das Unternehmen unter dem Namen seiner führenden Plattform für maritime Informationsdienste zusammenfasst.

„Diese Veränderung läutet ein neues Kapitel für das Unternehmen ein, in dem wir uns durch die Ergebnisse auszeichnen, die durch maritime Daten ermöglicht werden", sagte Richard Kolacz, Vorstandsvorsitzender von OCIANA®. „Anstatt lediglich Informationen zur Lage im maritimen Bereich bereitzustellen, liefern wir aussagekräftige maritime Erkenntnisse."

Das Wesentliche im Blick behalten

GSTS entstand aus langjähriger Erfahrung im Bereich der satellitengestützten Meeresüberwachung. Seitdem hat sich das Unternehmen weit über die Erfassung und Zusammenführung von maritimen Daten hinaus weiterentwickelt. Die Flaggschiff-Plattform OCIANA® bietet nun Dual-Use-Funktionen für zwei Kernmärkte.

Für Verteidigungs- und Sicherheitsorganisationen bietet OCIANA® eine prädiktive Ebene für maritime Aufklärung, die Sensordaten, historische Muster und Echtzeitdaten miteinander verknüpft, sodass Behörden Verhaltensweisen identifizieren können, die eine Untersuchung rechtfertigen, Bedrohungen früher erkennen, Absichten schneller einschätzen und über See-, Luft- und Nachrichtendienste hinweg sicher handeln können.

Für Unternehmen der maritimen Lieferkette ergänzt OCIANA® bestehende Hafen- und Reiseverwaltungssysteme durch Echtzeitdaten, vorausschauende Analysen und intelligente Koordination. Durch die Abstimmung der Schiffsgeschwindigkeit auf die Hafenbereitschaft, die Vorhersage von Ankunftszeiten und die frühzeitige Erkennung von Engpässen, bevor diese zu Verzögerungen führen, trägt OCIANA® dazu bei, dass Häfen schneller arbeiten, Emissionen reduzieren und widerstandsfähiger agieren können.

„OCIANA® hilft Unternehmen dabei, zu verstehen, was als Nächstes passieren wird und wie sie darauf reagieren sollen", sagte Kolacz.

Neue Funktionen

Mit Blick auf die Zukunft wird OCIANA® seine KI-gestützten Fähigkeiten im Bereich der maritimen Informationsgewinnung weiter ausbauen – durch eine umfassendere Multisensor-Fusion, bewährte Arbeitsabläufe bei der Informationsgewinnung und eine verbesserte Zusammenarbeit zwischen Behörden und verbündeten Partnern. Zukünftige Funktionen werden den Betreibern helfen, schneller von der Erkennung zu koordinierten Maßnahmen überzugehen und gleichzeitig für mehr Transparenz, Nachvollziehbarkeit und Vertrauen in die KI-gestützte Entscheidungsfindung sorgen.

Das Unternehmen plant außerdem, das vernetzte maritime Ökosystem von OCIANA® für Lieferkettenorganisationen weiter auszubauen und so eine gemeinsame Echtzeit-Übersicht für Häfen, Reedereien und Lotsenbehörden bereitzustellen – anstelle der bisherigen Koordination per Telefon, E-Mail und in Papierform.

OCIANA® lässt sich in die bereits von diesen Organisationen genutzten Systeme integrieren, anstatt diese zu ersetzen, und bietet dadurch eine präzisere Liegeplatzplanung, eine schnellere Buchung und Anforderung von Lotsen, zuverlässige Benachrichtigungen vor der Ankunft, koordinierte Reisepläne sowie konsistente Just-in-Time-Ankünfte.

Was ändert sich?

Ab sofort leitet GSTS.ca auf die neue Website des Unternehmens, OCIANA.com, weiter. Alle Produkte, Dienstleistungen und Kontaktmöglichkeiten bleiben unverändert – lediglich der Firmenname und das Markenauftritt werden angepasst, um der Plattform gerecht zu werden, die die Kunden bereits kennen und der sie vertrauen.

Weitere Informationen zu OCIANA® finden Sie unter ociana.com.

Informationen zu OCIANA®

OCIANA® (ehemals Global Spatial Technology Solutions oder GSTS) ist ein weltweit tätiges Unternehmen im Bereich maritimer Informationsdienste, das Organisationen dabei unterstützt, aus der Erkenntnis zum Handeln überzugehen. Bei Verteidigungs- und Sicherheitseinsätzen unterstützt OCIANA® Teams dabei, verdächtige Verhaltensweisen zu identifizieren, Bedrohungen früher zu erkennen, Absichten schneller zu deuten und entschlossen zu handeln. Für Unternehmen in der maritimen Lieferkette ermöglicht OCIANA® eine intelligentere Reise- und Ressourcenplanung, senkt den Treibstoffverbrauch, entlastet die Häfen und optimiert die Umschlagzeiten der Schiffe. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter OCIANA.com.

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GSTS devient OCIANA® en prévision de l'élargissement de ses capacités de renseignement maritime USA - Français

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L'entreprise s'unifie sous le nom de sa plateforme phare alors qu'elle franchit une nouvelle étape vers la prestation de renseignements prédictifs prêts à l'action et de capacités de coordination interorganisationnelle.

MONTRÉAL, 31 août 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), une entreprise mondiale de renseignement maritime, a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle devient OCIANA®, réunissant ainsi l'entreprise sous le nom de sa plateforme phare de renseignement maritime.

« Ce changement marque un nouveau chapitre pour l'entreprise, où nous nous définissons par les résultats que permettent les données maritimes », a déclaré Richard Kolacz, directeur général d'OCIANA®. « Plutôt que de simplement fournir une connaissance du domaine maritime, nous fournissons de puissants renseignements maritimes. »

Se concentrer sur ce qui compte

GSTS est née d'une vaste expérience en surveillance maritime par satellite. Depuis, l'entreprise a largement dépassé la simple collecte et l'intégration de données maritimes. Sa plateforme phare, OCIANA®, offre désormais des capacités à double usage dans deux marchés principaux.

Pour les organisations de défense et de sécurité, OCIANA® fournit une couche de renseignement maritime prédictif qui fusionne les données de capteurs, les tendances historiques et les données en temps réel afin de permettre aux organismes de repérer les comportements qui justifient une enquête, de détecter les menaces plus tôt, d'interpréter plus rapidement les intentions et d'agir avec confiance dans l'ensemble des unités maritimes, aériennes et de renseignement.

Pour les organisations de la chaîne d'approvisionnement maritime, OCIANA® enrichit les systèmes existants de gestion des ports et des voyages grâce à des données en temps réel, des renseignements prédictifs et une coordination intelligente. En synchronisant la vitesse des navires avec l'état de préparation des ports, en prévoyant les arrivées et en détectant les problèmes de congestion avant qu'ils n'entraînent des retards, OCIANA® aide les ports à accélérer leurs opérations, à réduire leurs émissions et à accroître leur résilience.

« OCIANA® aide les organisations à comprendre ce qui va se produire ensuite et à déterminer les mesures à prendre en conséquence », a déclaré Kolacz.

Nouvelles capacités

À l'avenir, OCIANA® continuera d'élargir ses capacités de renseignement maritime fondées sur l'IA grâce à une fusion multicapteurs plus poussée, à des flux de travail de renseignement fiables et à une collaboration accrue entre les organismes et les partenaires alliés. Les futures capacités aideront les opérateurs à passer plus rapidement de la détection à une action coordonnée, tout en offrant davantage de transparence et d'explicabilité ainsi qu'une plus grande confiance dans la prise de décision assistée par l'IA.

L'entreprise prévoit également d'étendre l'écosystème maritime connecté d'OCIANA® destiné aux organisations de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, afin d'offrir une vue unique en temps réel partagée entre les ports, les compagnies maritimes et les administrations de pilotage, plutôt que de coordonner les activités par téléphone, courriel et documents papier.

OCIANA® se connecte aux systèmes que ces organisations utilisent déjà plutôt que de les remplacer, permettant ainsi une planification plus précise des postes d'amarrage, un traitement plus rapide des réservations et des demandes de pilotage, des avis de préarrivée fiables, des plans de voyage coordonnés et des arrivées juste à temps uniformes.

Ce qui change

Dès maintenant, GSTS.ca redirigera vers le nouveau site Web de l'entreprise, OCIANA.com. Tous les produits, services et points de contact demeurent inchangés — seuls le nom et l'identité de marque de l'entreprise sont mis à jour afin de refléter la plateforme que les clients connaissent déjà et à laquelle ils font confiance.

Pour en savoir plus sur OCIANA®, visitez ociana.com.

À propos d'OCIANA®

OCIANA® (anciennement Global Spatial Technology Solutions ou GSTS) est une entreprise mondiale de renseignement maritime qui aide les organisations à passer de la connaissance à l'action. Dans le cadre des missions de défense et de sécurité, OCIANA® aide les équipes à repérer les comportements qui nécessitent une enquête, à détecter les menaces plus tôt, à interpréter plus rapidement les intentions et à agir avec confiance. Pour les organisations de la chaîne d'approvisionnement maritime, OCIANA® permet une planification plus intelligente des voyages et des ressources, réduisant ainsi la consommation de carburant et la congestion portuaire tout en simplifiant les rotations des navires.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez OCIANA.com.

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GSTS Rebrands as OCIANA®, Ahead of Expanded Maritime Intelligence Capabilities USA - English

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Company unifies under its flagship platform name as it marks the next step towards delivering predictive, action-ready intelligence and cross-organisational coordination capabilities.

MONTREAL, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a global maritime intelligence company, today announced it is rebranding as OCIANA®, unifying the company under the name of its flagship maritime intelligence platform.

"The change marks a new chapter for the company where we are defined by the outcomes that maritime data enables," said Richard Kolacz, Chief Executive Officer at OCIANA®. "Instead of just delivering maritime domain awareness, we are delivering powerful maritime intelligence."

Focusing on what matters

GSTS grew out of deep experience in satellite-based maritime monitoring. Since then, the company has progressed well beyond gathering and integrating maritime data. Its flagship platform, OCIANA®, now delivers dual-use capabilities across two core markets.

For defence and security organisations, OCIANA® delivers a predictive maritime intelligence layer that fuses sensor data, historical patterns, and real-time inputs so agencies can identify the behaviours that warrant investigation, detect threats earlier, interpret intent faster, and act with confidence across sea, air, and intelligence units.

For maritime supply chain organisations, OCIANA® augments existing port and voyage management systems with real-time data, predictive insights, and intelligent coordination. By synchronizing vessel speed with port readiness, forecasting arrivals, and surfacing congestion before it causes delays, OCIANA® helps ports move faster, reduce emissions, and operate more resiliently.

" OCIANA® helps organisations understand what will happen next, and what to do about it," said Kolacz.

New capabilities

Looking ahead, OCIANA® will continue expanding its AI-powered maritime intelligence capabilities with deeper multi-sensor fusion, trusted intelligence workflows, and enhanced collaboration across agencies and allied partners. Future capabilities will help operators move more quickly from detection to coordinated action while providing greater transparency, explainability, and confidence in AI-assisted decision-making.

The company also plans to grow OCIANA®'s connected maritime ecosystem for supply chain organisations, delivering one real-time view shared across ports, shipping lines, and pilotage authorities instead of coordination by phone, email, and paper.

OCIANA® connects to the systems these organisations already use rather than replacing them, adding sharper berth scheduling, faster booking and pilot requests, reliable pre-arrival notifications, coordinated voyage plans, and consistent Just-in-Time arrivals.

What's Changing

Starting immediately, GSTS.ca will redirect to the company's new website, OCIANA.com. All products, services, and points of contact remain unchanged — only the company name and brand identity are updating to reflect the platform customers already know and trust.

To learn more about OCIANA®, visit ociana.com.

About OCIANA®

OCIANA® (previously Global Spatial Technology Solutions or GSTS) is a global maritime intelligence company helping organisations move from awareness to action. For defence and security missions, OCIANA® helps teams identify the behaviours that need investigation, detect threats earlier, interpret intent faster, and act with confidence. For maritime supply chain organisations, OCIANA® powers smarter voyage and resource planning, reducing fuel consumption, easing port congestion, and streamlining vessel turnarounds. For more information, visit OCIANA.com.

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Titan Investors Partners with Corridor Capital to Support Next Phase of Growth

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NEW YORK and MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan Investors, a producer of curated investment events, announced today that it has partnered with Corridor Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The partnership will support Titan's continued expansion while preserving the focused, relationship-driven experience that has defined the platform since its founding.

Founded in 2020, Titan produces highly curated events that bring together investment firms and capital allocators. Titan's emphasis on deliberate curation and substantive engagement has helped the company build strong relationships across both the investment manager and allocator communities.

Asset managers and allocators interested in sponsoring or attending an upcoming Titan event can view the event calendar at www.titaninvestors.com or contact the Titan team directly to learn more.

Co-Founders Thomas Mallon and William McArdle will continue to lead Titan in their current roles and remain material owners of the business.

"Will and I started Titan in 2020 during a global pandemic with a simple idea: keep folks in the investment management industry connected in an extremely meaningful way," said Thomas Mallon, Co-Founder of Titan Investors. "Even though we started on Zoom, that principle still guides how we think about the business today in our in-person events. Corridor understands what makes Titan different and shares our belief that growth should not come at the expense of the experience our sponsors and allocators value."

Mallon added, "We chose Corridor because they were the partner who understood that the value is in the curation. Our team and our standards stay exactly as they are. What changes is the investment behind them — in our technology, our infrastructure and our ability to bring this to new markets. We are excited to have them alongside us as we take Titan into its next chapter."

"We see a significant opportunity to bring Titan's approach to more markets and more members of the investment community," said William McArdle, Co-Founder of Titan Investors. "Corridor brings relevant experience and a long-term perspective that can help us pursue that opportunity thoughtfully. Our focus remains the same: deliver useful, personal and repeatable experiences."

"Tom and Will have built Titan with a clear point of view: the value of an event comes from who is in the room and the quality of the interaction," said Craig Enenstein, CEO of Corridor Capital. "That discipline has allowed Titan to earn the trust of sponsors and allocators alike. We see meaningful opportunity to build on that foundation, and we are excited to support the team as Titan thoughtfully continues to expand."

About Titan Investors

Titan Investors produces curated investment conferences and private networking events connecting asset managers with RIAs, family offices and institutional allocators. Founded in 2020, the Company currently hosts ~100 events per year across North America and Europe with aspirations to become a truly global business. Learn more at www.titaninvestors.com.

About Corridor Capital

Corridor Capital, LLC is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that provides capital, operational support and strategic guidance to lower middle-market business services companies in North America. The firm's seasoned investment team and dedicated in-house operations group seek to collaborate with management teams to create sustainable and scalable infrastructure and to grow portfolio companies organically and through acquisitions. Corridor manages committed funds on behalf of a diverse investor base, many of whom bring a deep understanding of and valuable relationships in the firm's investment sectors. Learn more at www.corridorcapital.com.

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Insurance Expert Jack Sughrue Explains Bundling Insurance for Denver Homeowners in HelloNation

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The article examines whether combining home and auto insurance provides real savings and sufficient coverage for Denver homeowners.

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Is bundling insurance really the best way for Denver homeowners to save on coverage? HelloNation has published an article that provides the answer, featuring insights from Insurance Expert Jack Sughrue and examining how home and auto insurance decisions affect both cost and protection.

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The HelloNation article explains that bundling insurance involves purchasing home and auto insurance policies from the same provider. Many insurers offer a bundling discount as an incentive, which can reduce the total cost compared to separate policies. While this approach is often marketed as a simple way to save money, the article notes that actual savings can vary depending on the insurer and the specific policies involved.

The article highlights that the size of a bundling discount is not consistent across providers. In some cases, the savings may be modest, while in others, they can be more noticeable. Because of this variation, the article emphasizes the importance of comparing total costs rather than assuming bundling insurance will always result in the lowest price.

Coverage quality is presented as just as important as cost. The article explains that a lower premium does not necessarily mean better value if the policy includes higher deductibles or reduced protection. Homeowners are encouraged to review coverage details closely to ensure both home and auto insurance policies meet their needs, especially in areas where weather risks can affect both property and vehicles.

Property values are another important factor discussed in the article. As home values increase, coverage limits should reflect the cost of rebuilding rather than just market value. When bundling insurance, the article notes that homeowners should confirm that adequate protection is maintained and not reduced simply to achieve a discount.

Auto insurance considerations remain equally important within a bundled plan. The article explains that coverage levels, deductibles, and optional protections should still align with the driver's situation. While bundling insurance can simplify account management, it should not come at the expense of appropriate vehicle coverage.

The HelloNation article also points to weather risks in Denver as a key consideration. Hail, snow, and severe conditions can increase the likelihood of claims affecting both homes and vehicles. Having both insurance policies with one provider may help streamline the claims process when a single event impacts multiple assets, though the article notes that this convenience should be weighed alongside overall coverage quality.

Flexibility is another factor that can influence the decision. The article describes how bundling insurance may make it less convenient to switch providers if one policy becomes less competitive over time. Homeowners may hesitate to change a single policy if it affects their bundling discount, creating a tradeoff between convenience and the ability to adjust coverage.

The article explains that in some situations, purchasing separate insurance policies from different providers may offer a better combination of price and protection. Comparing both bundled and unbundled options allows homeowners to evaluate the full range of choices rather than relying on a single quote.

The article concludes that bundling insurance can provide savings and convenience, but the true value depends on coverage quality, deductibles, and long-term flexibility. By carefully reviewing each component of home and auto insurance, homeowners can determine whether bundling insurance fits their specific needs and risk profile.

Is Bundling Home and Auto Insurance Actually Worth It for Denver Homeowners? Features insights from Jack Sughrue, Insurance Expert of Denver, Colorado, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Künstler am Ball: Laura Ludwig, Tommi Schmitt und Tommy Haas schlagen bei der "Promi Padel WM" live in der Arena Oberhausen auf

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31. August 2026. Spiel. Satz. Sieg? Mit Beachvolleyball-Olympiasiegerin und -Weltmeisterin Laura Ludwig und dem vielfachen Tennis-ATP-Sieger Tommy Haas gehen bei der "Promi Padel WM" am Samstag, 21. November 2026, echte Ballkünstler an den Start. In Person von "Sports Creator of the Year" Paula Enzweiler, Podcaster Tommi Schmitt, Moderator Matthias Opdenhövel und Sänger Sasha stehen vier weitere Siegertypen für den Kampf um den PadelCity Cup auf dem Court.

Insgesamt treten zehn Zweierteams bei der "Promi Padel WM" an. ProSieben überträgt das Entertainment-Show-Event ab 20:15 Uhr live aus der Arena Oberhausen. Steven Gätjen, Elmar Paulke und Jerry Vsan führen durch einen abwechslungsreichen Abend voller Sport, Entertainment und Spaß rund um die derzeit wohl trendigste Sportart der Welt.Bei der Premiere im vergangenen Jahr sicherten sich Christoph Kramer und Marc Rzatkowski den ersten PadelCity Cup. Produzent der Liveshow ist i&u Studios.

Tickets für die "Promi Padel WM" sind ab sofort erhältlich unter: https://tinyurl.com/promipadelwm2026

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Padel zählt zu den am schnellsten wachsenden Sportarten weltweit und begeistert immer mehr Menschen auch in Deutschland. Die Rückschlagsportart vereint Elemente aus Tennis und Squash und wird auf einem von Glas- und Gitterwänden umgebenen Court gespielt. Diese sind Teil des Spiels und sorgen für spektakuläre Ballwechsel, schnelle Reaktionen und jede Menge Unterhaltung.

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Inflationsrate im August 2026 voraussichtlich +2,9 %

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Verbraucherpreisindex, August 2026:

+2,9 % zum Vorjahresmonat (vorläufig)

+0,2 % zum Vormonat (vorläufig)

Harmonisierter Verbraucherpreisindex, August 2026:

+2,9 % zum Vorjahresmonat (vorläufig)

+0,2 % zum Vormonat (vorläufig)

Die Inflationsrate in Deutschland wird im August 2026 voraussichtlich +2,9 % betragen. Gemessen wird sie als Veränderung des Verbraucherpreisindex (VPI) zum Vorjahresmonat. Wie das Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) nach bisher vorliegenden Ergebnissen weiter mitteilt, steigen die Verbraucherpreise gegenüber Juli 2026 um 0,2 %. Die Inflationsrate ohne Nahrungsmittel und Energie, oftmals auch als Kerninflation bezeichnet, beträgt im August 2026 voraussichtlich +2,4 %. Die Preise für Energie steigen gegenüber dem Vorjahresmonat voraussichtlich um 10,5 %. Damit nimmt die Teuerung für Energie im August weiter zu (Juli 2026: +8,3 % gegenüber Juli 2025; Juni 2026: +3,4 % gegenüber Juni 2025).

Inflationsrechner gibt Auskunft über persönliche Inflationsrate:

Mit dem persönlichen Inflationsrechner des Statistischen Bundesamtes können Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher ihre monatlichen Konsumausgaben für einzelne Güterbereiche entsprechend des eigenen Verbrauchsverhaltens anpassen und eine persönliche Inflationsrate berechnen.

Methodische Hinweise:

Neben dem nationalen Verbraucherpreisindex (VPI) wird insbesondere zu Vergleichszwecken im Euroraum der Harmonisierte Verbraucherpreisindex (HVPI) berechnet. Der HVPI ist das zentrale Maß zur Quantifizierung von Preisstabilität im Rahmen der europäischen Geldpolitik und wird generell aus demselben Datenmaterial abgeleitet, welches auch dem nationalen VPI zugrunde liegt.

Der VPI und der HVPI unterscheiden sich neben der Verwendung auch im Erfassungsbereich, in der Methodik und der Gewichtung.

Seit Januar 2026 sind im HVPI erhebliche Änderungen sowohl bei der Methodik als auch bei der verwendeten Klassifikation umgesetzt. Zudem wird seit Januar 2026 das Ergebnis des HVPI auf der Indexbasis 2025 = 100 ausgewiesen. Aktuelle Informationen zu den Änderungen beim HVPI bietet ein Webartikel auf der Themenseite "Harmonisierter Verbraucherpreisindex" im Internetangebot des Statistischen Bundesamtes. Darüber hinaus sind dort Erläuterungen und ein Methodenpapier verfügbar.

Eine Übersicht zu einzelnen Maßnahmen der Bundesregierung, die sich auf den nationalen VPI und den HVPI für Deutschland auswirken, bietet die Themenseite "Verbraucherpreisindex und Inflationsrate" im Internetangebot des Statistischen Bundesamtes.

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Die endgültigen Ergebnisse für August 2026 werden am 10. September 2026 veröffentlicht.

Diese Pressemitteilung ist, gegebenenfalls ergänzt mit weiteren Informationen und Verlinkungen zum Thema, veröffentlicht unter www.destatis.de/pressemitteilungen.

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