Lockheed Martin Ventures and Sumitomo's Presidio Ventures Back Diffraqtion

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Strategic investors join as Diffraqtion caps its pre-seed with $10M total funding, following on-sky demonstrations, advancement under its DARPA program, and NASA awards in orbital debris tracking and orbital edge computing.

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Diffraqtion, an MIT and University of Maryland spinout building quantum camera platforms for defense and space sensing, today announced strategic investments from Lockheed Martin Ventures and Presidio Ventures, the venture arm of Sumitomo Corporation, bringing total funding to over $10M.

Following strong investor interest, Diffraqtion elected to cap its pre-seed, which also includes SBI US Gateway Fund with Plug and Play, Collaborative Fund, and TekVentures, with follow-on participation from existing investors Aether VC, milemark•capital, and ADIN.

Diffraqtion caps its pre-seed with $10M total funding

The investment follows seven months of rapid progress since the round's first close led by Ground State Ventures, announced in January 2026. The company completed on-sky demonstrations at a partner observatory, distinguishing closely spaced objects. Its DARPA Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR advanced into its second option period, and NASA has since selected Diffraqtion for an SBIR Phase I in orbital debris tracking and named the company winner of its $100,000 Space to Soil Challenge for adaptive sensing and onboard processing.

Diffraqtion's quantum cameras resolve detail below the diffraction limit, the hard resolution floor that the aperture of a lens imposes on every conventional optical system. By sorting incoming light by its shape rather than its brightness, they measure information conventional cameras discard, reducing the aperture and compute needed to classify far-away objects. Company simulations indicate that the approach can resolve features up to 20 times smaller, and that onboard processing classifies targets orders of magnitude faster than conventional pipelines. The method is passive and draws on quantum estimation theory rather than quantum computing, without using qubits or cryogenics.

The new funding takes the technology into its first fielded camera, with flight heritage planned through a hosted payload on a partner spacecraft. To lead the effort, Diffraqtion has appointed Peter Kazlas as Head of Engineering. Kazlas brings 25 years of experience taking novel optics from lab bench to volume production, including at E Ink and QD Vision, acquired by Samsung.

"For as long as cameras have existed, seeing farther has meant building bigger optics," said Johannes Galatsanos, CEO and Co-Founder of Diffraqtion. "Our cameras break that paradigm, delivering better mission capability at a fraction of the aperture, size, and cost. Now we're building our first fielded camera and preparing for operational engagements in space domain awareness and reconnaissance."

"What excites us about Diffraqtion is how they're applying quantum-enabled imaging to extract more information from light and improve target detection and classification with smaller, more efficient sensing systems," said Chris Moran, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin Ventures. "We invest in technologies with the potential to shape future mission capabilities, and this team's rapid progress from laboratory development toward flight demonstration is particularly promising."

"What drew us to Diffraqtion is that the same physics advantage applies whether the camera is observing the sky or the earth, or guiding a physical system," said Ross Leav, SVP at Presidio Ventures. "As the venture arm of Sumitomo Corporation, we see significant opportunity to bring this capability to industrial and commercial markets globally, and we're excited to support the team as they move into deployment."

About Diffraqtion

Diffraqtion builds quantum camera platforms that let machines resolve detail beyond the limits of conventional optics, pairing photonic hardware with a proprietary model layer that turns raw imagery into real-time intelligence. The company is developing the technology for space domain awareness and reconnaissance, with applications across drones, autonomy, and precision inspection. Diffraqtion is an MIT and University of Maryland spinout headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

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Opalescence™ Teeth Whitening launches Opalescence™ Go™ Advanced Prefilled Whitening Trays

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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Opalescence™ whitening, the #1-selling professional teeth whitening brand, is introducing Opalescence Go™ Advanced prefilled whitening trays, the next generation of take-home teeth whitening, featuring an intuitive one-step application process.

Opalescence™ Teeth Whitening launches Opalescence™ Go™ Advanced Prefilled Whitening Trays

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The innovative whitening tray design removes the need for an outer placement tray, reducing packaging waste and simplifying use. Each patented UltraFit™ tray is prefilled with whitening gel, ensuring consistent distribution and precise placement during treatment. Ready to use straight from the package, the flexible trays adapt to any smile for a comfortable fit with no light required. Opalescence Go Advanced whitening trays are clinically proven to whiten teeth up to 5 shades for quick, visible, professional results. Available in 15% hydrogen peroxide concentration with a refreshing Cool Mint flavor, Opalescence Go Advanced whitening is designed by dentists to be gentle on teeth.

"My patients want fast, long-lasting, at-home teeth whitening they can trust and use safely while still getting top-tier results," says Opalescence Whitening's Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Jaleena Fischer-Jessop. "By pairing the UltraFit tray with our advanced whitening formula, we're offering a straightforward, effective, and convenient way to brighten smiles."

With more than 150 million smiles whitened, Opalescence is the brand trusted around the world for a whiter smile. Get professional results at home, easily and comfortably, with Opalescence Go Advanced whitening. Learn more here.

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35 years ago, Opalescence™ teeth whitening products burst onto the dental market, pioneering the modern teeth whitening landscape with its sticky, viscous gel formula and custom-scalloped soft trays. Since then, the brand has expanded to provide a variety of innovative teeth whitening solutions to patients through their dentist. Known as the most-researched teeth whitening brand, Opalescence whitening has proudly whitened over 150 million smiles and has now become the world's #1-selling professional teeth whitening brand.

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Texas' Tallest Tower Completes Construction Two Months Ahead of Schedule

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More than 6,800 skilled workers and 150 trade partners helped DPR Construction build Austin's 74-story Waterline, "a city within a city" that combines five distinct uses and integrates with the downtown environment

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DPR Construction, a forward-thinking, self-performing builder, announced construction completion of Waterline, the 74-story mixed-use tower at 98 Red River Street. The tower rises 1,025 feet above downtown Austin and stands as the tallest building in Texas. Construction wrapped up in 48 months, two months ahead of a 50-month planned schedule. 

Spanning 2.7 million square feet with a footprint of more than three acres, the tower integrates residential, hotel, office, retail and parking into a single vertical destination—what one partner described as "a city within a city." It also creates a vibrant new ground-level connection to Waterloo Greenway's 13-acre Confluence, which opened in June. 

"Waterline pushed every assumption about scale, complexity and coordination," said DPR Project Executive Brett Bickford. "This was a massive undertaking, and we wouldn't be where we are today without our talented and resilient team of skilled craft professionals and trade partners."

Bickford noted that DPR's dedicated self-perform team was what made delivery ahead of schedule possible. This allowed the project team to manage critical scopes with their own workforce, providing greater control over quality and schedule, which led to more predictable outcomes.

"This monumental and highly complex project reflects what's possible when an extraordinary team aligns around a shared vision and never loses focus on execution," said Seth Johnston, Executive Vice President of Lincoln Property Company, which co-developed the project with Kairoi Residential.

Construction involved more than 150 trade partners and 6,800 skilled workers, who recorded approximately 4.5 million worker hours. Roughly 1,000 workers were onsite during peak activity. The DPR team also placed approximately 150,000 cubic yards of concrete—enough to fill 46 Olympic-sized swimming pools—including building more than 92 individual sculptural columns (15 installed on the roof).

"Delivering a project of this size, scale, and technical complexity requires trust, collaboration, resilience, and relentless commitment. And to get it done ahead of schedule is almost unheard of," said Bryan Kent, DPR's Central Texas Business Unit Leader. "Thousands of people helped bring Waterline to life, and their contributions have shaped Austin's skyline and strengthened how people experience and connect with our city. DPR is proud and thankful to have been part of it."

KEY PARTNERS: 

Development Partners: Lincoln Property Company and Kairoi Residential

Design Architect: KPF

Architect of Record: HKS, Inc.

Structural Engineer: Brockette Davis Drake, Inc. (BDD)

MEPF Engineer: Alvine & Associates, Inc.

WATERLINE BY THE NUMBERS 

Height: 1,025 feet 

Floors: 74 

Size: 2.7+ million square feet

Footprint: 3+ acres 

Completion: July 2026 (Delivered in 48 months, 2 months ahead of schedule) 

Concrete: 150,000+ cubic yards placed

Worker hours: 4.5+ million 

Workforce impact: Approximately 6,800 workers overall 

Peak onsite workforce: Approximately 1,000 workers at peak

Trade partners: Approximately 150 

Individual sculptural columns: 92 (15 on the roof)

Residential units: Top 33 floors, 352 units 

Hotel: 13 floors, 252 rooms

Office space: 24 floors, 703,000 square feet, Class AA offices

Dining & retail: 24,000 square feet

Elevators: 30

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex projects across the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Guided by our purpose—We Exist to Build Great Things®—DPR's global portfolio spans large-scale new construction, tenant improvements and special projects. 

Founded in 1990, DPR is one of the largest privately held, employee-owned companies in the US. We are strategically focused on building long-term partnerships and delivering more predictable outcomes for customers. We're advancing the industry by integrating the project lifecycle from design to delivery using innovative construction methods, prefabrication on more than 90% of new work, and a highly skilled craft workforce deployed on nearly all of our projects.

DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and employs more than 13,500 professionals across our family of companies worldwide. For more information, visit www.dpr.com. 

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company ("Lincoln") is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, sports and entertainment, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln's combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 720 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

About Kairoi

Kairoi Residential is a partner-led company with a unified approach to investing, developing and managing multifamily communities. Kairoi has been involved in the business of developing and owning multifamily properties since 2002. Over the course of our existence, we have developed or owned in excess of 57,000 units in many cities and states across the country. Kairoi Residential has developed approximately $2.5B in new developments in San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Miami, Charlotte, and Austin.

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Optimizely Introduces Virtual Teammates, Giving Marketers Role-Specific AI Coworkers

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New digital coworkers retain context, proactively take on recurring work, and operate across marketing tools within defined identity and permissions

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimizely, the AI platform for marketing, today announced Virtual Teammates, a new class of digital coworkers built to work alongside marketers across their day-to-day workflows. Unveiled at Opticon, Virtual Teammates can take on defined responsibilities, retain knowledge about an organization over time and proactively complete work without requiring marketers to prompt an AI tool task by task.

At launch, Optimizely is introducing a roster of Virtual Teammates for common marketing roles, including: Chief of Staff, SEO & AI Search Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Personalization Strategist, and CRO Manager.

The launch addresses a growing challenge for marketing teams: AI adoption has increased, but so has the work required to manage an expanding set of disconnected tools. In a recent global Optimizely study of more than 2,000 B2B marketing leaders, 81% said they personally switch between two or more disconnected AI tools each week, including 19% who use four or more. Rather than adding another tool marketers need to operate, Virtual Teammates are designed to function as ongoing members of the marketing team.

Each Virtual Teammate has a defined role, responsibilities, and organizational permissions. Marketers can assign them work, involve them in conversations and workflows, and configure recurring responsibilities triggered by schedules or events. Over time, they retain relevant context from previous conversations, projects, and decisions so marketers do not have to continually re-explain how their organization works.

"Marketers want to grow their business, not spend time re-explaining it to multiple AI tools," said Alex Atzberger, CEO of Optimizely. "A Virtual Teammate learns how your organization works once, then keeps going. This is the most exciting innovation since the introduction of agents."

At launch, Optimizely is introducing a roster of Virtual Teammates for common marketing roles, including:

Chief of Staff: Helps marketers prepare for meetings, track follow-ups, monitor competitive intelligence, and deliver recurring briefings.

SEO & AI Search Analyst: Monitors search and AI visibility, audits AEO performance and identifies opportunities before taking action, and reports on what was done after.

Marketing Analyst: Turns marketing data into decision-ready insights by monitoring acquisition, content performance, and conversion trends.

Personalization Strategist: Identifies personalization opportunities, designs, and builds campaigns, and monitors performance to recommend next steps.

CRO Manager: Analyzes experiments and performance to identify areas for improvement and recommend actions for marketers to investigate and act on.

Organizations can access role-specific Virtual Teammates from a directory, where they can hire and customize ready-built teammates with role-based expertise rather than requiring marketers to build agents and workflows from scratch. Teams can adapt each teammate's responsibilities in plain language and connect it to the systems needed to perform its work.

Virtual Teammates can also operate on a schedule. A Chief of Staff, for example, could deliver a weekly briefing or share background details ahead of a meeting. An SEO/GEO Specialist could continuously monitor changes in search visibility and surface issues that warrant attention. Because the teammate retains relevant context over time, each assignment builds on the work and decisions that came before it.

Organizations remain in control through individually scoped permissions and built-in oversight. Companies can set where human review is required, while each Virtual Teammate's activity is tied to its own identity that can be traced back to that identity for greater visibility and accountability.

"A lot of AI adoption stalls out because getting from idea to finished work is still hard. Even when the AI does its part, you don't always know who did what, or trust it enough to let it act on its own," said Kevin Li, SVP, Product at Optimizely. "That's why we built Virtual Teammates with their own identity and permissions from day one. They carry the work through to execution, and every action ties back to a clear audit trail."

Virtual Teammates extend Optimizely's Agent Platform with a role-based approach to AI collaboration, moving AI from individual prompts and isolated tasks toward persistent, proactive support across marketing workflows.

To learn more about Virtual Teammates, visit: https://www.optimizely.com/solutions/virtual-teammates

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Optimizely is the AI platform for marketing, built for the experience-makers who shape how brands show up in the world. Bringing together content management, content marketing, experimentation, commerce, personalization, and analytics into a single platform, Optimizely gives marketers the freedom to create, customers the experiences they remember, and AI agents the content they come looking for. With Optimizely, you're free to grow. Learn more at optimizely.com.

Optimizely is the trademark of Optimizely North America Inc., and are registered (or registrations are pending) in the US, EU, UK and other countries. All third-party trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners and are used only for reference purposes.

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Bernhard Capital Partners Establishes Infrastructure-Focused Professional Services Platform with Acquisition of Revenew

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BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard"), an infrastructure and services-focused private markets investment firm, announced it has established an Infrastructure-Focused Professional Services platform through its acquisition of Revenew, a leading provider of contract compliance, profit recovery and performance consulting services across the utility, energy, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Headquartered in Houston, Revenew helps organizations uncover and recover value through contract compliance, supplier payment reviews, performance improvement and sales and use tax recovery. The company's technology-enabled delivery model and proprietary data platform support long-term customer relationships across the asset-intensive industries it supports.

"Revenew has established a differentiated platform by combining specialized expertise, proprietary technology and a proven ability to deliver measurable results for its clients," said Mark Spender, Bernhard Partner and Chief Investment Officer. "Revenew operates at the convergence of critical infrastructure and technology, making them an excellent fit with our investment strategy. They also bring market leadership, strong client relationships and growth potential driven by durable demand. We look forward to partnering with the management team to accelerate the company's next phase of growth."

Since its founding, Revenew has helped clients recover more than $2 billion in hard-dollar savings and cost recoveries while building longstanding relationships with many of the world's largest companies.

"We're excited to partner with Bernhard as we enter this next chapter for Revenew," said Kris Westbrook, Chief Executive Officer of Revenew. "Their operational expertise, deep relationships across the infrastructure market, long-term investment approach and experience building market-leading platforms make them an ideal partner. Together, we're well positioned to accelerate growth, invest in innovation and deliver even greater value to our clients."

About Bernhard Capital Partners

Bernhard Capital Partners is a private markets investment firm focused on building market-leading infrastructure services and asset platforms across essential sectors. With more than $6 billion in assets under management, the firm invests in complex, expansive and often regulated markets characterized by durable demand. Bernhard applies a disciplined, thematic investment strategy, paired with deep sector expertise and operational experience, to enhance performance, scale platforms and support long-term growth. Bernhard's specialized approach is designed to perform across market cycles, delivering consistent outcomes for investors, partners and communities served across the portfolio. For more information, visit bernhardcapital.com.

About Revenew

Revenew is a market-leading specialty professional services platform providing cost recovery and cost containment solutions to enterprise organizations. Through its contract compliance, supplier payment review, performance improvement and tax recovery service lines, the company combines proprietary technology, advanced data analytics and deep industry expertise to help clients uncover financial value, reduce unnecessary costs, optimize operational performance and mitigate risk across complex business operations. For more information, visit revenew.com.

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FPL Launches New Assistance Center, Making It Easier for Customers to Find Ways to Get Help and Save

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The new online resource center includes the new FPL Saving Steps program, which offers eligible customers a one-time $200 bill credit, along with bill assistance, energy-saving programs and local community resources.

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is launching a new online Assistance Center, designed to make it easier for customers to find programs that can help them save energy, manage their monthly bills and find additional support. This new resource features FPL Saving Steps, a new program that helps income-qualified customers reduce everyday energy use. Eligible participants who complete the program can receive a one-time $200 bill credit toward a future bill.

As Florida's summer heat drives higher energy use, FPL is focused on helping customers now while connecting them with tools that can support long-term savings. The new center brings together FPL programs, federal assistance options, energy-saving education and local nonprofit support so customers can more easily find the help that fits their needs.

"Customers are looking for clear, practical ways to manage their bills, and the Assistance Center is designed to make that support easier to find, whether a customer needs help today, wants to lower their future bill or is looking for additional resources to help pay other expenses including medical bills, rent or mortgage assistance," said Dawn Nichols, vice president of customer service at FPL. "We also want to encourage customers who may not qualify for government assistance to visit this resource and check if they qualify for our new bill credit program, Saving Steps."

What is FPL Saving Steps?

FPL Saving Steps is a new program available through the Assistance Center that teaches practical ways to reduce everyday energy use and better manage monthly expenses. Eligible participants can earn a one-time $200 bill credit toward a future FPL bill.

Saving Steps gives customers another way to take action on their energy use, complementing FPL's existing programs and tools that help customers understand consumption, improve efficiency and manage energy costs.

What bill payment support and short-term relief does FPL offer to customers?

For customers facing temporary financial hardship or who need more time to pay, the Assistance Center highlights programs that can provide immediate support and flexibility.

FPL's Payment Extension provides eligible customers with extra time to pay their bill when they need short-term flexibility.

Federal assistance such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help income-qualified customers with home energy costs.

FPL's Care To Share provides emergency bill-payment assistance or support for qualified electrical repairs for individuals and families experiencing temporary financial hardship.

FPL's Bill Extender offers an extended due date for eligible customers who would benefit from more time between when their bill is issued and when payment is due.

FPL Budget Billing helps customers manage monthly expenses by smoothing seasonal bill fluctuations into a more predictable monthly bill amount.

What other FPL programs can help customers save and lower their bills?

FPL offers programs and tools that can help customers use energy more efficiently, understand their household energy use and manage monthly expenses over time.

FPL On Call gives customers bill credits of over $90 a year to briefly pause certain appliances during periods of peak energy demand.

The free Energy Manager tool provides personalized insights and recommendations tailored to a customer's home to help them better understand and manage energy use.

Through the FPL Community Energy Saver program, qualifying households can access energy-efficient home upgrades that can help lower energy use.

What community resources can customers find through the Assistance Center?

The Assistance Center also connects customers to support beyond their electric bill through a searchable directory of local nonprofits, community organizations and partners. Customers can use the directory to find help with needs such as rent or mortgage assistance, food, transportation and other essential services.

Powered by Findhelp, a social-service referral platform, the directory makes it easier for customers to search for programs available in their area.

"Just as Florida Power & Light provides the essential physical infrastructure to keep the lights on across the state, collectively, we're building critical social care infrastructure," says Erine Gray, Founder & CEO of Findhelp. "We are proud that Findhelp is powering the directory within the new FPL Assistance Center. By connecting individuals to local nonprofits for food, rent, and transportation assistance, we ensure people receive meaningful relief when they need it."

To explore available resources, customers can visit FPL.com/Assistance.

About Florida Power & Light Company

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is America's largest electric utility, delivering reliable power to more than 6 million customer accounts, or approximately 12 million people across Florida. With a diverse generation mix that includes natural gas, nuclear, solar and battery storage, FPL operates one of the most fuel-efficient and cost-effective power generation fleets in the United States and has earned the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award eight times in the past 11 years while keeping typical residential customer bills well below the national average. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), the largest electric power and energy infrastructure company in North America. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the nation's largest energy infrastructure investor and builder. For more information, visit www.FPL.com.

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Springline Advisory Announces Strategic Partnership with Advisory Firm Vesta

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Partnership expands Springline's presence to Wisconsin and strengthens its middle-market advisory platform through integrated accounting, wealth management, and advisory capabilities

DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Springline Advisory, a leading financial and business advisory firm dedicated to the middle market, today announced a strategic partnership with Vesta, a Wisconsin-based advisory firm offering integrated accounting, wealth management, and advisory services.

Vesta is headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wis., with additional offices in Madison, Sheboygan and Mequon. Vesta is a member of the CPAmerica alliance network.

"Vesta was built around a simple idea: that a firm can be invested in its clients and disciplined with its data at the same time," said Tim Brackney, CEO of Springline Advisory. "That's a harder balance to strike than it sounds, and Vesta has struck it for decades. Every market we enter has to start with the right firm, not just the map. In Wisconsin, that firm is Vesta."

Vesta was built on a legacy of entrepreneurial growth and has evolved beyond traditional accounting to combine core capabilities with strategic financial and consulting services.

"We would never be satisfied with building a firm that is just 'good enough.' We are always striving for more," said Nathan Volkomener, Managing Partner at Vesta. "Springline gives us the platform to keep growing into something bigger, with the people our clients already trust leading the way."

This partnership advances Springline's long-term vision of building a differentiated advisory platform through collaborations with culturally aligned, high-performing firms like Vesta. Today's announcement builds on a series of recent strategic partnerships, advancing Springline Advisory's mission to transform advisory services while continuing to expand its geographic footprint and deepen its service capabilities.

Springline Advisory is actively pursuing opportunities to invest in entrepreneurial and culturally driven middle-market accounting and business advisory firms across the U.S. For more information, go to springlineadvisory.com. 

About Springline Advisory

Springline Advisory is building a different kind of accounting and advisory firm. Backed by values-driven PE firm Trinity Hunt Partners, we take a different approach to growth. Instead of traditional consolidation, we work with high-performing teams to accelerate next-phase growth and collaboratively build a path to success through shared values, transparency, and trust.  

Recognized as the 6th Fastest-Growing Firm in 2026 by Accounting Today, Springline is building stronger cultures and sustainable legacies for the teams, clients, and communities it serves. To learn more, visit springlineadvisory.com. 

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Yorkville America Launches MANGOS Plus Index ETF (FRUT), a Single-Ticket Expression of AI's Platform and Hardware Layers

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FRUT targets the companies leading AI's development, commercialization, and infrastructure buildout — across both the platform layer and its hardware supply chain

MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yorkville America Equities, LLC, an asset management firm and registered investment adviser, announced today the launch of the Yorkville America MANGOS Plus Index ETF (Ticker: FRUT).

Most AI-focused investing requires choosing between the platform companies building AI and the hardware companies powering it. FRUT takes a different approach, combining both in a single, rules-based index ETF built around the companies the Adviser views as central to AI's buildout.

"Every technology cycle eventually reveals where the real economic value sits — and it's rarely only in the most visible layer," said Steve Neamtz, CEO, Yorkville America Equities, LLC. "FRUT is built on that premise: AI's platforms and its infrastructure are part of one investable thesis, not two competing ones."

FRUT's core exposures are the six "MANGO Companies" — Meta Platforms, NVIDIA, Alphabet, SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic — complemented by the "Parabolic 7" (SanDisk, Marvell, Micron, Intel, Dell, AMD, and Broadcom), which Yorkville America views as companies positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure spending. At least 80% of the Fund's net assets provide exposure to this "MANGO Plus Group," through direct holdings, private securities or total return swaps. Exposure to privately held names is obtained primarily through swap contracts, with direct private-security holdings capped at 5% of net assets.

FRUT reflects a broader view Yorkville America has built its platform around: durable opportunity comes from identifying structural forces early and building toward them with discipline rather than impulse. It joins the firm's growing suite of ETFs, including its Digital & Structural Economy vertical, as the next considered step in a portfolio construction approach built for what's ahead.

The Yorkville America™ MANGOS Plus Index (YAMANGOP) bridges public and pre-IPO AI markets in one systematic, rules-based strategy. It combines publicly listed MANGOS companies and systematically selected AI infrastructure leaders with an innovative use of perpetual futures referencing OpenAI and Anthropic. The listed equity basket is refreshed quarterly, while monthly, liquidity-sensitive rebalancing allows the strategy to evolve with AI leadership and market conditions. An ad hoc review may also be conducted if OpenAI or Anthropic announces or completes an IPO, helping the index remain representative while maintaining appropriate liquidity controls.

Fund Details at a Glance

Ticker: FRUT

Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca and NYSE Texas

Expense Ratio: 0.50%

Distribution Frequency: Quarterly

Management Style: Rules-Based Index Tracking

Adviser: Yorkville America Equities, LLC

Sub-Adviser: Tidal Investments, LLC

About Yorkville America

Yorkville America is a multi-vertical asset management platform built on American conviction and institutional discipline. The firm develops rules-based, transparent investment strategies across digital, physical, and financial systems for advisors, institutions, and individual investors — with every strategy screened, documented, and disclosed. Yorkville America is part of Yorkville Global, a platform of investment, advisory, and securities businesses. For more information, visit www.yorkvilleamerica.com.

About Yorkville America Equities

Yorkville America Equities is a registered investment adviser focused on developing disciplined, rules-based investment strategies across the American economy's structural forces — including digital infrastructure, physical industry, and institutional strategy. The firm only transacts business in states where it is properly notice filed or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Additional Important Disclosures may be found in our Form ADV Part 2A, which can be found at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/336431.

About MarketVector Indexes

MarketVector Indexes™ ("MarketVector") develops and administers indexes used as benchmarks for financial products globally. The company is incorporated in Germany and maintains indexes under the MarketVector™, MVIS®, and BlueStar® names. MarketVector operates in line with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) "Principles for Financial Benchmarks" and recognized industry best practices. With a mission to accelerate index innovation globally, MarketVector is best known for its broad suite of Thematic indexes, a long-running expertise in Hard Asset-linked Equity indexes, and its pioneering Digital Asset index family. MarketVector is proud to be in partnership with more than 25 Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) issuers and index fund managers in markets throughout the world, with more than USD 160 billion in assets under management.

Disclosures

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The prospectus and other applicable regulatory offering documents related to the MANGOS Plus Index ETF contain this and other relevant information about the ETF. For a free prospectus or a summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the fund, visit www.yadigitaletfs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors have no track record or history on which to base their investment decision. There can be no assurance that the Fund will grow to or maintain an economically viable size.

The Fund's investments are focused on companies involved in AI and other related technologies and infrastructure. As a result, the Fund's performance may be significantly affected by developments impacting AI-related companies and industries. The AI industry is subject to evolving legal, regulatory, ethical, and political considerations, including those relating to privacy, data usage, intellectual property, algorithmic bias, transparency, misinformation, consumer protection, competition, and national security. Changes in regulation or public perception could adversely affect companies in which the Fund invests. Because the Fund's investments may be concentrated in a relatively narrow segment of the economy, the Fund may experience greater volatility and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, technological, or regulatory developments than a fund with broader investment exposure.

An investment in ETFs involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee the Fund will achieve its objective. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETF's net asset value (NAV), and are not individually redeemable directly with the ETFs. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns. ETFs are subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the underlying strategy of the ETF, which should be considered carefully when making investment decisions. The Fund is non-diversified, meaning it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund, which may increase risk. The Fund's concentration in AI, semiconductor, and related technology industries increases exposure to risks affecting those industries.

The Fund's exposure to privately held companies is obtained primarily through total return swaps referencing those companies, and involves derivatives risk, including counterparty risk, liquidity risk, valuation risk, and operational risk. Pricing for pre-IPO companies may be based on limited, imperfect information, and the weighting assigned to a private company within the Underlying Index may be materially less than its target weight as a result of these limitations. For a complete description of the investment risks associated with the ETF, please refer to the prospectus.

Disclaimer

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any references to investment products or strategies are for descriptive purposes only.

PINE Distributors LLC is the distributor of the Yorkville America MANGOS Plus Index ETF. Yorkville America Equities LLC is the investment adviser of the Yorkville America MANGOS Plus Index ETF and Tidal Investments, LLC serves as the sub-adviser. PINE Distributors LLC is not affiliated with Yorkville America Equities, LLC or Tidal Investments, LLC. YRKVL-5839250-08/26.

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EYKON: Experiencia comprobada en el sector de servicios públicos, ahora con una nueva identidad y ambición USA - español

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CHAM, Suiza, 31 de agosto de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EYKON presentó hoy su nueva marca, dando vida al nombre introducido a principios de este año y marcando un hito importante en la evolución de la empresa como negocio independiente de tecnología para infraestructuras de servicios públicos.

Partiendo de los cimientos del antiguo negocio Landis+Gyr EMEA, la nueva marca da continuidad a 130 años de experiencia en el sector de los servicios públicos con raíces suizas, reuniendo conocimientos, capacidades y equipos especializados bajo un nuevo nombre y una dirección común.

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A medida que las empresas de servicios públicos se enfrentan a una presión creciente para modernizar sus redes, fortalecer su resiliencia y aprovechar mejor la infraestructura existente, el desafío ya no consiste simplemente en implementar más tecnología, sino en lograr que una infraestructura cada vez más conectada funcione mejor.

"Nuestros clientes confían en nosotros por nuestra experiencia, compromiso y los resultados que ofrecemos", afirmó Alexander Henschel, consejero delegado de EYKON.

"EYKON se basa en la sólida posición que tenemos hoy y nos proporciona una base clara para apoyar a nuestros clientes, desarrollar el negocio y aprovechar las oportunidades que se presenten".

La nueva marca refleja el papel más amplio que desempeña EYKON en la actualidad, ayudando a los clientes a conectar tecnología, datos y experiencia para que la infraestructura funcione mejor.

Los visitantes de ENLIT tendrán la oportunidad de conocer EYKON de primera mano, reunirse con los expertos y explorar cómo la compañía está ayudando a las empresas de servicios públicos a abordar los desafíos y aprovechar las oportunidades que dan forma al futuro de la infraestructura energética e hídrica.

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EYKON, anteriormente conocida como Landis+Gyr EMEA, es una empresa independiente de tecnología para infraestructuras de servicios públicos, con más de 130 años de experiencia en el sector. Con sede en Suiza y una red de equipos locales especializados, la compañía presta servicios a clientes en más de 75 mercados y da soporte a más de 100 millones de dispositivos conectados en toda la región.

Combinando tecnología probada, amplia experiencia en el sector de servicios públicos y conocimientos operativos reales de una de las mayores bases instaladas en EMEA, EYKON conecta lo que miden las empresas de servicios públicos con su funcionamiento. Esto ayuda a los clientes a obtener mayor visibilidad, tomar mejores decisiones, mantener un mayor control y maximizar el valor de la infraestructura que ya gestionan.

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Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder) eröffnet hochmodernen Hybrid-OP Saal

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Klinikum stärkt mit rund 6 Mio. EUR Investition medizinische Versorgung in Ostbrandenburg

Versorgung komplexer Gefäß- und Herzeingriffe weiter ausgebaut

Das Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder) nimmt heute seinen neuen Hybrid-OP in Betrieb. Mit der Fertigstellung entsteht eine hochmoderne Versorgungsmöglichkeit für Patientinnen und Patienten und zugleich ein wichtiger Baustein für die medizinische Zukunft des Hauses. Als der Maximalversorger für Ostbrandenburg unterstreicht das Klinikum damit seinen Anspruch, Medizin auf technologischem High-End-Niveau anzubieten.

Der Hybrid-OP verbindet die Möglichkeiten eines modernen Operationssaals mit leistungsfähiger Bildgebung. Gefäße, Organe und Implantate können während eines Eingriffs unmittelbar und präzise dargestellt werden. Dadurch lassen sich Diagnostik und Behandlung an einem Ort verbinden und insbesondere komplexe Eingriffe präziser und häufig minimalinvasiv durchführen.

Ein wesentlicher Vorteil liegt auch in der Patientensicherheit: Sollte während eines minimalinvasiven Eingriffs eine offene Operation erforderlich werden, kann unmittelbar reagiert werden. Eine Verlegung des Patienten in einen anderen Operationssaal ist nicht notwendig. Interventionelle und offene operative Verfahren können so unmittelbar miteinander kombiniert werden.

"Der neue Hybrid-OP ist mehr als ein Raum mit modernster Technik. Er ist ein Versprechen an unsere Patientinnen und Patienten: dass wir ihre Sicherheit in den Mittelpunkt stellen, medizinische Möglichkeiten voll ausschöpfen und interdisziplinär zusammenarbeiten", betont Christian Petersen, Geschäftsführer des Klinikums Frankfurt (Oder).

Der Saal wird künftig insbesondere von der Gefäßchirurgie und der Kardiologie genutzt. Damit entsteht ein zentraler Ort für die Zusammenarbeit verschiedener medizinischer Disziplinen. Frau Prof. Richter-Ehrenstein, Ärztliche Direktorin, führt aus: "gerade bei komplexen Gefäß- und Herzeingriffen eröffnet die Kombination aus hochpräziser Bildgebung und operativen Möglichkeiten neue Behandlungsperspektiven. Wir sind sehr stolz, diese hochspezialisierten interventionellen Verfahren, die nur an wenigen Zentren angeboten werden, auch in unserem Hause anbieten zu können."

Dem heutigen Start ging eine mehrjährige Planungs- und Bauphase voraus. Erste Planungen zur Entwicklung des Hybrid-OPs wurden bereits 2023 angestellt.

Nach umfangreichen Nutzerabstimmungen und der Weiterentwicklung verschiedener Planungsvarianten konnte im Oktober 2024 nach Vorstandsbeschluss und Vergabe die konkrete Planung beginnen. Eine wichtige Voraussetzung war zunächst die Verlegung des septischen OP-Saals. Dessen neuer Bereich wurde Ende Januar 2026 fertiggestellt. Unmittelbar anschließend konnte mit dem Bau des Hybrid-OPs begonnen werden.

Das Gesamtprojekt umfasst ein Investitionsvolumen von rund sechs Millionen Euro.

"Ein Projekt dieser Größenordnung kann nur gelingen, wenn viele Menschen gemeinsam daran arbeiten", so Geschäftsführer Christian Petersen. "Unser ausdrücklicher Dank gilt allen Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern aus Medizin, Pflege, Funktionsdiensten, OP, Technik, Facility Management, Verwaltung, Einkauf und Projektsteuerung sowie den Planern, Architekten, Ingenieuren und ausführenden Unternehmen. Sie alle haben mit ihrem Engagement dazu beigetragen, dass wir heute diesen wichtigen Schritt für unser Klinikum und unsere Patientinnen und Patienten gehen können."

Mit dem neuen Hybrid-OP stärkt das Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder) seine interdisziplinären Strukturen, erweitert sein Behandlungsspektrum und setzt einen weiteren wichtigen Impuls für die medizinische Entwicklung des Maximalversorgers in Ostbrandenburg.

Das Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder), einer von fünf Standorten der RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG, ist eine hochmoderne medizinische Einrichtung in Brandenburg mit einem überregionalen Versorgungsauftrag. Das engagierte Team aus exzellent ausgebildeten Ärzten, Pflegekräften und Fachpersonal bietet ein breites, hoch spezialisiertes Untersuchungs- und Behandlungsspektrum. Schwerpunkte sind neben der Orthopädie u. a. auch Gefäßerkrankungen des Gehirns, Tumorerkrankungen, Verletzungen und Verletzungsfolgen sowie Hochrisikoschwangerschaften und -geburten. Das Klinikum arbeitet interdisziplinär und ist als Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin zertifiziert. www.klinikumffo.de

Pressekontakt:

Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder) GmbH | Abteilung für Kommunikation und Marketing

Mandy Timm | T. 0335 548 1260 | mandy.timm@klinikumffo.de

Müllroser Chaussee 7 | 15236 Frankfurt (Oder)

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