TAT spotlights 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession on the Mekong

Signature event moves towards "Must-Experience in Thailand" status through celebration of faith, illuminated craftsmanship and Mekong culture

BANGKOK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is bringing the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession to wider international audiences as one of Thailand's distinctive Mekong traditions. Taking place from 16–27 October around Nakhon Phanom Provincial Hall and the Mekong riverfront along Sunthorn Vijit Road, the celebration culminates on 26 October, marking the end of Buddhist Lent with illuminated boats, faith, craftsmanship and community spirit.

Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, "The Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession is a powerful expression of faith, craftsmanship and Mekong community identity. TAT is elevating this living tradition by linking heritage, creativity and participation to create meaningful experiences and greater value for local communities. The evening programme also supports TAT's Night Economy direction by encouraging longer stays and deeper exploration of Nakhon Phanom. In this way, distinctive signature events can develop into experiences visitors recognise as truly 'Must-Experience in Thailand'."

The festival combines Buddhist traditions, local craftsmanship, cultural performances, regional cuisine, community products and participatory experiences rooted in the province's riverside way of life across 12 days and nights. Daily activities include illuminated-boat displays, boat-making skill insights, cultural performances and community showcase, while boats from TAT Nakhon Phanom Office, the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration and Nakhon Phanom University appear on selected evenings.

The main Illuminated Boat Festival on 26 October begins at 18.00, led by a TAT Nakhon Phanom Office showcase boat followed by 12 illuminated boats representing the province's 12 districts. Competing in beauty and creativity categories for a royal trophy, each will take to the Mekong at 20-minute intervals. A non-competitive Nakhon Phanom University showcase boat then joins at 20.00, with the final district entry scheduled at 22.20.

Visitors can also see 13 ancient-style illuminated boats, 12 representing the zodiac signs and one collective boat for those who do not know their birth year. Visitors are invited to float banana-stalk boats and lamps on the Mekong from 16–26 October as part of traditional rituals associated with warding off misfortune and paying respect to the river, culminating with a ceremony at 15.00 on 26 October. The festival's spiritual foundations are also expressed through merit-making, alms-giving, ritual offerings, and dances paying homage to Phra That Phanom.

The wider programme includes longboat races from 22–25 October, markets featuring locally made products, regional cuisine and community specialities, plus a traditional communal meal, pha khao laeng, showcasing local dishes and hospitality each evening. Nightly Molam performances and appearances by leading Isan artists add to the programme, connecting the illuminated boat tradition with Nakhon Phanom's wider Mekong identity through riverside life, craftsmanship, food, music and community participation.

The Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession forms part of TAT's direction to elevate distinctive signature events towards "Must-Experience in Thailand" status. Alongside the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Procession and Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade, the initiative presents Thailand's living culture and community creativity as compelling reasons to discover destinations beyond established tourism centres.

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Swedish authorities approve Sectra's stationary phone to handle information on classification level SECRET

LINKÖPING, Sweden, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- International cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra (STO: SECT B) has received approval from the Swedish authorities for its stationary version of the Sectra Tiger/S phone for secure communication. The approval is for communication of information at the SECRET security level and allows authorities in Sweden to communicate highly classified information between and within authorities with conference call functionality.

The SECRET security level is a classification for information where unauthorized disclosure could harm national security. Such information must be communicated with approved security solutions that meet the required classification level requirements to ensure protection against unauthorized access, including resilience against future technological developments, for at least 30–40 years.

"The SECRET approval of our new solution is a confirmation that it meets the highest security requirements and proves our ability to deliver solutions that our civil and military defense can rely on in the most critical environments," says Magnus Skogberg, President of Sectra Communications.

The stationary phone approved is the newest product in the quantum-resilient Sectra Tiger/S product family. The product family also includes a mobile version, which already holds approvals from national security authorities, the EU and NATO for use up to and including the classification level SECRET. Whereas the mobile version allows communication of information up to SECRET on the move, the stationary version adds point-to-point conference calling to enable efficient collaboration. Since both versions are part of the same system, calls can be made between the stationary and mobile units.

"The ability to maintain secure communications is an absolute must for secure collaboration. In those situations, it is common for several people to be gathered in one room needing to join a call on the SECRET classification level. With the approved stationary phone, they can do so with high audio quality. This makes communication more efficient and makes partnerships between important actors more secure. It is an important part in strengthening our national security," says Magnus Skogberg.

For further information, please contact:

Magnus Skogberg, President of Sectra Communications AB, +46 (0)707 35 34 73

Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, CEO and President of Sectra AB, +46 (0)705 23 52 27

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Ericsson reports third quarter results 2026

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Strategic highlights – executing well in a challenging environment

- Solid customer demand in strategic markets, combined with near-term commercial actions, supported organic growth of 7%*.

- Customer wins and deployments across network modernization, differentiated connectivity and mission-critical networks.

- Driving portfolio optimization, pricing and efficiency measures to help offset higher component costs and to strengthen competitiveness.

Financial highlights – sales growth and cost discipline

- Reported sales were SEK 59.5 (56.2) b. Organic* sales increased by 7%* YoY primarily driven by higher sales in Networks. Organic* sales grew in three out of four market areas.

- Adjusted [1] gross income increased to SEK 28.4 (27.0) b., driven by Mobile Networks. Reported gross income was SEK 28.0 (26.8) b.

- Adjusted [1] gross margin was 47.7% (48.1%). Networks margin increased, supported by retroactive IPR revenues. Enterprise margin was lower, due to the divestment of iconectiv. Cloud Software and Services margin was stable. Reported gross margin was 47.1% (47.6%).

- Adjusted [1] EBITA was SEK 10.1 (15.8) b. with a 17.0% (28.1%) margin. Excluding the prior-year period capital gain of SEK 7.6 b., adjusted EBITA increased. Operating expenses decreased YoY. Reported EBITA was SEK 9.2 (15.5) b., with a 15.5% (27.6%) margin.

- Net income was SEK 5.8 (11.3) b. and diluted EPS was SEK 1.77 (3.33). Prior-year EPS included a SEK 1.72 per share divestment gain.

- Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 4.9 (6.6) b.

- Capital returns to shareholders were SEK 4.8 b. of share repurchases.

Comment from Per Narvinger, President and CEO: "We delivered strong third-quarter results, supported by focused execution, the strength of our portfolio, and the trust customers place in Ericsson. During the quarter, I met with many of our customers. A consistent theme was the need for more intelligent and autonomous networks to improve performance, efficiency, robustness and resilience. Ericsson is well positioned, and we are already seeing the efficiency gains from AI-enabled features in our portfolio being deployed in customer networks.

Today, we also announced a simplification of our operating structure that will strengthen our customer focus and drive further efficiencies over time. It will enable us to move faster, improve accountability and better support our customers in a changing market. Ericsson has a proud history of shaping global connectivity, and I am excited to lead the company in this period of rapid technology change.

Looking ahead, the RAN market is flat, geopolitical uncertainty remains elevated and component costs are a headwind to gross margin next year. We will stay close to our customers, continue to prioritize technology leadership and take disciplined actions to strengthen competitiveness. Ericsson remains well positioned to navigate these challenges and deliver profitable long-term growth, with all segments contributing."

*Sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestments and effects of foreign currency fluctuations.

[1] Adjusted metrics are adjusted to exclude restructuring charges.

[2] Non-IFRS financial measures are reconciled at the end of this report to the most directly reconcilable line items in the financial statement.

NOTES TO EDITORS

You find the complete report with tables in the attached PDF or on https://www.ericsson.com/en/investors/financial-reports/interim-reports

Video webcast for analysts, investors and journalists

President and CEO Per Narvinger and CFO Lars Sandström will comment on the report and take questions at a video webcast at 9:00 AM CEST (8:00 AM BST London, 3:00 AM EDT New York).

Join the webcast or please go to www.ericsson.com/investors

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The webcast will be available on-demand after the event and can be viewed at www.ericsson.com/investors.

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Colt DCS and RMZ Begin Construction of Third Data Centre in Mumbai to Support Growing AI Demand

- Part of a $1.7 billion investment under Colt DCS and RMZ's joint venture to develop data centre capacity across India

- Signs its first hyperscale client for Mumbai 3

- AI-ready facility delivering 64MW upon completion, powered entirely by renewable energy

- Hybrid cooling design incorporating a closed-loop cooling system to enable near-zero wastewater

- Expected to create more than 700 jobs across construction and operations

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), a global provider of AI-ready, hyperscale and large enterprise data centres, and RMZ, India's largest privately owned real assets platform, today announced the commencement of construction of its third data centre in the city (Mumbai 3), an AI-ready facility located at the operator's Navi Mumbai Campus that will deliver 64MW upon completion.

Mumbai 3 is being developed as part of Colt DCS and RMZ's joint venture (JV), announced in 2024, to invest $1.7 billion in the Indian data centre market. Ground preparation began in December 2025, and construction is now underway following the signing of the facility's first hyperscale customer. This development is a milestone reflecting the pace at which the venture has scaled just within 18 months of signing.

"The nature of data centre demand is evolving rapidly, with customers requiring larger deployments, higher rack densities and infrastructure capable of supporting increasingly intensive AI workloads. Mumbai 3 is designed to address these needs, further strengthening our Navi Mumbai Campus as a scalable and future-ready digital infrastructure platform. Built with AI readiness at its core, the facility incorporates advanced cooling capabilities, including liquid cooling and enhanced power infrastructure to support high-density deployments. This enables customers to efficiently scale next-generation AI and high-performance computing workloads while maintaining operational resilience and efficiency," said Pratap Mane, Country Head DCS, India.

"The next wave of digital growth will be driven by infrastructure that brings together scale, resilience, and speed to market. At Mumbai 3, we are developing a future-ready campus designed to enable hyperscalers and neo-cloud providers to scale seamlessly as their capacity and computing needs evolve. This investment reinforces our commitment to building advanced data centre and AI infrastructure that meets global standards and supports the rapidly evolving demands of the digital economy," said Deepak Chhabria, President, RMZ Digital Infrastructure.

Mumbai 3 responds to growing demand for AI-ready data centre capacity in the region, where the rapid adoption of AI is driving requirements for larger deployments, higher rack densities and greater power capacity. With the data centre fully pre-let, the project will deliver critical AI-ready capacity to the Mumbai market while reinforcing Colt DCS and RMZ's commitment to India's growing digital infrastructure.

Mumbai 3 will join existing data centres Mumbai 1 and Mumbai 2 at the Navi Mumbai Campus, which currently supports large enterprise and cloud workloads. The campus has the potential to deliver up to 148MW of capacity at full development and, upon completion, Mumbai 3 will increase the site's operational capacity to 86MW.

Built for AI Deployments

Mumbai 3 has been designed to support AI workloads and high-density compute deployments, delivering 64MW of secured contracted power, supported by a hybrid cooling architecture that combines traditional air cooling with direct liquid-to-chip cooling. The facility will also benefit from a 220kV GIS substation located on campus, providing high levels of resilience and scalability, alongside carrier-neutral connectivity with access to high-capacity fibre routes.

Sustainable by Design, Creating Local Opportunity

Sustainability and long-term community impact have been central considerations in the development of Mumbai 3. The facility will operate using 100% renewable energy and has been designed with a closed-loop cooling system, enabling near-zero wastewater from the cooling process. In addition to its environmental credentials, the project is expected to create more than 700 jobs across construction and operations, while supporting local suppliers, contractors, and service providers. These initiatives reflect Colt DCS and RMZ's shared commitment to delivering sustainable digital infrastructure that creates lasting value for local communities and the wider region.

As part of the JV, both organisations have committed to develop 250MW of data centre capacity across Mumbai and Chennai. The partnership brings together Colt DCS' global data centre expertise with RMZ's over two decades of experience in developing, owning and operating high-quality infrastructure in the Indian market.

About Colt DCS:

We design, build and operate data centres for global hyperscalers and large enterprises.

Our global portfolio includes 15 operational data centres, with an additional 12 sites under development across 9 cities in the UK, Europe, and the APAC region.

We enable our customers to effectively plan for the growth of their business while also providing them with peace of mind. We provide secure, resilient, well-connected infrastructure with planned future capacity growth potential. We have over 25 years of experience in the data centre industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer-centric data centre operator in the market.

We put the environment at the heart of everything we do by recognising this as a fundamental responsibility towards our planet. That's why we're taking ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability planning, Colt DCS has set comprehensive near-and long-term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBTi's latest Net Zero Standard.

https://www.coltdatacentres.net/en-GB

About RMZ:

RMZ is India's largest privately owned real assets platform, bringing together real assets and private capital across six Indian cities. RMZ builds, owns and operates mixed-use GCC ecosystems that host global blue-chip enterprises. Its AI and data infrastructure serves the digital economy across India's primary markets. Its hospitality, retail and living environments set the standard for luxury consumption. Through its private capital arm, RMZ builds and operates businesses across consumer brands, sports, media and entertainment, and compute. Trusted by leading global sovereign funds, pension institutions, and alternative asset managers, RMZ is built for multi-decade horizons. Founded by Raj Menda and Manoj Menda in 2002, the group is headquartered in Bengaluru.

SOURCE Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS)

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Nordea Bank Abp

Stock exchange release – Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

15 October 2026 at 7.30 EET

HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Summary of the quarter

Return on equity 15.1% – earnings per share EUR 0.35. Nordea's return on equity for the quarter was 15.1%, a solid performance amid seasonally more subdued activity levels. The cost-to-income ratio2 was 45.0% and earnings per share were EUR 0.35, both broadly stable year on year.

Income growth with strong cost performance. Total income was up 2% year on year. Net interest income was up 1% both year on year and quarter on quarter, with volume growth partly offset by lower lending margins. Net fee and commission income was up 9% year on year, driven by 14% growth in savings income. Net fair value result was down 19% due to extraordinary interest rate volatility. Costs excluding regulatory fees were flat when adjusted for foreign exchange effects. Operating profit was 4% lower at EUR 1.5bn.

Continued strong lending and deposit growth; AuM at record EUR 509bn. Corporate lending and deposit growth were strong, up 8% and 7%, respectively, year on year. Mortgage lending increased by 2%, driven by continued growth in Sweden and Norway. Retail deposits increased by 4% and assets under management (AuM) were up 13% at EUR 509bn.

Strong credit quality. Nordea's credit quality is strong, with net loan losses and similar net result amounting to EUR 74m (7bp) for the quarter. Net loan losses were driven by individual provisions, mainly attributable to a small number of corporate customers, and a small increase in collective provisions. Loan losses remain well within the Group's long term expectation of 10bp.

Continued strong capital generation. The CET1 ratio was 15.8% at the end of the quarter, 1.9 percentage points above the current regulatory requirement. This reflects Nordea's strong capital position and capital generation. Nordea's capital priorities remain unchanged. Nordea continues to generate capital and seek opportunities to deploy it for profitable growth, with excess capital subject to buy-back considerations.

Outlook for 2026: return on equity of greater than 15% and a cost-to-income ratio2 of 44–45%. Nordea has a strong and resilient business model, with a very well-diversified portfolio across the Nordic region. This enables the Group to support its customers and deliver high-quality earnings, with high profitability and low volatility, through the economic cycle.

(For further viewpoints, see the CEO comment. The CET1 ratio includes interim profit net of a dividend deduction of 70% (the upper range under Nordea's dividend policy), subject to ECB approval. For further information see page 14. For definitions, see page 54 in the Q3 2026 interim report.)

Group quarterly results and key ratios1

1 Excluding items affecting comparability (EUR 190m restructuring costs) booked in the first quarter of 2026. See page 5 for further details.

2 Excluding regulatory fees.

CEO comment

Nordea performed well again this quarter. We grew total income year on year, further expanded our customer base, deepened existing relationships and delivered strong growth in savings and investments in a seasonally slower quarter.

Our 2030 strategy is on track, with clear progress made during the quarter. In Life & Pension we significantly grew our assets under management. In Sweden we continued to grow business volumes across both household and corporate segments and have outpaced overall market growth over the past year. Our Nordic scale initiatives across core processes are delivering tangible results for customers: mortgage loan promises are now more automated and corporate lending has been further digitalised, enabling us to be more available for customers and fulfil their needs faster.

Geopolitical uncertainty and volatility remain high. However, the global and Nordic economies continue to show resilience, supported by substantial investment in areas such as artificial intelligence, defence, infrastructure and energy transition. We expect continued economic growth, solid export performance and gradually improving household consumption in our home markets, with growth now also picking up in Finland. At the same time, we are mindful of the recent sharp rises in forward interest rates and the potential for higher rates to affect consumer confidence in the months to come.

The resilience and growing confidence among Nordic businesses of all sizes was reflected in the strong momentum in our corporate lending and deposits during the quarter. Lending increased by 8% and deposits by 7% year on year. This growth shows the strength of our customer relationships and pan-Nordic franchise.

The Nordic housing markets kept up their gradual recovery. Mortgage volumes rose by 2% year on year, driven especially by Sweden and Norway. Retail deposits increased by 4%. Demand for our savings and investment products was strong. Customers continued to invest through our funds and pension products, and we welcomed a significant number of new private banking customers during the quarter – driving positive net flows. Assets under management (AuM) increased by 13%, to a record high of EUR 509bn, with margins stable.

Total income grew by 2% year on year, to EUR 3.0bn. Net fee and commission income increased by 9%, with savings income up 14%. Net interest income development was also positive, up 1% both year on year and quarter on quarter despite lower lending margins. Net fair value result was down 19% due to the extraordinary interest rate volatility late in the quarter, while customer activity was solid in the seasonally slower period.

Costs were flat year on year excluding foreign exchange effects. We continue to invest heavily in strategic initiatives to drive efficiency and productivity across the business. In the third quarter the cost-to-income ratio was 45.0%, operating profit was EUR 1.5bn and return on equity was 15.1%.

Credit and asset quality continue to be very strong. Net loan losses and similar net result corresponded to 7bp. Loan losses remained low, limited mainly to a small number of corporate customers and well within the Group's long term expectation of around 10bp.

In Personal Banking we continued to advance our strategic initiatives and delivered solid business growth. Mortgage and deposit volumes were up 2% and 4%, respectively, in local currencies year on year. In Sweden we continued to grow our mortgage market share, capturing 21% of the market growth in August year to date. Our strong savings advisory expertise, combined with better integration of savings and daily banking into the mortgage customer onboarding journey, drove continued strong savings inflows and deposit growth. Recurring savings inflows were up 14% year on year. We were also pleased to be named best bank and best digital bank in the Nordics in Euromoney's Awards for Excellence.

In Asset & Wealth Management we continued to drive strong income and AuM growth. In Private Banking, a strategic growth area, we made further good progress, with net flows amounting to EUR 0.9bn. Customer demand for our Private Banking offering is increasing – translating into strong growth in net fee and commission income. We also saw strong demand for our BetaPlus fund range, which is now one of Europe's largest enhanced index platforms, with over EUR 100bn in AuM. Importantly, after seeing some outflows in the previous quarter, our wholesale distribution channel returned to positive net flows in the quarter.

In Business Banking we maintained solid volume growth across our home markets: lending volumes were up 6% year on year and deposits were up 2%. We continued to enhance our digital offering, including through a faster, more automated onboarding process – advancing our ambition to become the leading digital financial hub for SMEs in the Nordics. Nordea Business won Global Finance's awards for Best Corporate Digital Bank and Best Mobile Banking App in each of our four home markets: the fourth consecutive year that we have gained this recognition.

In Large Corporates & Institutions customer engagement remained high in all markets and we drove further progress in our strategic growth areas: Sweden, Norway, cross-sales, and the infrastructure segment. Activity and client demand were solid over the seasonally quieter period, supporting year-on-year increases of 13% in both lending and deposit volumes and higher net fee and commission income. Our bond market activity remained high, and we helped customers raise capital and execute strategic transactions amid signs of improving sentiment in equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Net fair value result was lower due to the extraordinary interest rate volatility late in the quarter.

Our capital position is strong, with a CET1 ratio of 15.8%, and we continue to deploy capital for profitable growth.

We enter the fourth quarter with good business momentum. Our strategy execution is progressing well across all key initiatives. Despite global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and recent rate increases, the economies of our home markets are strong and resilient. Our customers are confident and continue to pursue growth opportunities – and with our Nordic scale, we are uniquely placed to support them with their plans.

Our strong performance is reflected in our full-year 2026 guidance. We continue to expect a return on equity of greater than 15% and a cost-to-income ratio of 44–45%.

Our ambition is to become the undisputed best-performing financial services group in the Nordics.

Frank Vang-Jensen

President and Group CEO

Outlook (unchanged)

Financial targets for 2030

Nordea targets a return on equity of greater than 15% throughout the period, and significantly higher in 2030, and a cost-to-income ratio1 of 40–42% in 2030. These targets will be supported by an annual net loan loss ratio of around 10bp and the continuation of Nordea's well-established capital and dividend policies.

Integrated Research launches Clarion to close the gap between what employees experience and what IT can see

Clarion, IR's first standalone SaaS product, brings employees and IT teams together in real time to answer the deceptively simple question behind a bad call: "Is it me, or the platform?"

SYDNEY, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global observability software company Integrated Research (IR) (ASX: IRI) today launched Clarion, a lightweight observability solution that gives employees and IT teams proactive, real-time visibility into what is affecting their call and meeting readiness. Clarion is a standalone SaaS product built on IR's new AI-powered platform, Iris.

Built for organizations with remote, hybrid and contact center workforces, Clarion addresses a persistent visibility gap between what an employee experiences and what IT can see. When a call drops, breaks up or simply does not work as expected, it answers the first question anyone asks: "Is it me, or the platform?"

"Workplace communications rely on a technology recipe that includes multiple devices, home and corporate networks, and communications platforms. When any one of these ingredients is deficient the entire communication experience suffers, often critically. Fixing problems such as these can be complicated and time-consuming, overwhelming the IT team," said Ian Lowe, CEO and Managing Director of IR.

Clarion solves this by giving both employees and IT teams real-time visibility of the deficiencies impacting communications. It also provides employees a pre-call health check.

A lightweight widget on the employee desktop tells them, in plain language, what is affecting their calls and meetings. Fleet dashboards aggregate telemetry across the whole workforce, so IT teams can establish whether a problem is isolated or part of something wider. Where many monitoring tools track the network, device or platform in isolation, and only surface a problem after it has been reported, Clarion brings all these signals together in one real time view, often before a call is even affected.

For an employee, that might mean seeing that weak Wi-Fi or headset connectivity is affecting a call and acting on it without contacting IT. When support is needed, Clarion captures the technical context around the issue, giving IT a far better starting point than a ticket reporting that 'something isn't working.'

For IT teams, that same visibility surfaces warnings and critical issues across endpoints, exposes patterns, and allows them to drill down from a single device or connection to a problem affecting a wider group of employees.

Clarion is designed to give employees that visibility while respecting their privacy. It observes the technology supporting their work rather than the employees themselves. It does not record screens, log keystrokes, track activity or idle time, or access what is said on calls.

"Everything we have built has been about giving organizations visibility into the technology behind their most critical operations," said Lowe. "Clarion takes that in a new direction. As a standalone, cloud-native SaaS product, it gives us a simpler way to reach more organizations and more users."

Clarion extends IR's enterprise observability portfolio, including Prognosis, Prognosis Elevate (observability-as-a-service), and AI Chat powered by Iris.

Clarion is available from 15 October 2026 with a 30-day free trial. For more information or to request a demonstration, visit the website.

ABOUT IR

IR (ASX: IRI) is an Australian-headquartered global observability software company that helps organizations understand and manage the performance of business-critical communications, payments and infrastructure environments. For more than 30 years, IR has worked with leading global organizations across complex technology environments, providing the visibility and intelligence teams need to act with confidence.

SOURCE Integrated Research (IR)

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Invitation to presentation of Sinch's interim report for the third quarter of 2026

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinch AB (publ) will publish its interim report for the third quarter of 2026 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 07:30 CET. A conference call and a webcast will take place at 10:00 CET where Sinch's Acting CEO and CFO Jonas Dahlberg and SVP Corporate Control Sofia Ohlander will present the report. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Time for publication of the interim report:

Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 07:30 CET

Time for conference call and webcast:

Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:00 CET

If you wish to participate via teleconference, please register using the link below. After registration, you will receive dial-in numbers and a conference ID to join the call. Via the teleconference, you can ask questions verbally.

Teleconference registration link here.

The live webcast, where you can follow the presentation and submit written questions, will be available here.

The presentation and report will be available at Sinch's corporate website after publication.

Please also see the financial calendar for other investor-related events.

For further information, please contact

Mia Nordlander

SVP Investor Relations & Sustainability

Mobile: +46 735 11 53 95

E-mail: [email protected]

Fredrik Hallstan

Director Corporate Communications

Mobile: +46 761 15 38 30

E-mail: [email protected]

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OSLO, Norway (15 October 2026) TGS, a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, today announced an agreement with Empresa Nacional de Pesquisa e Exploração Petrolíferas E.P. (“PetroGuin”) for the rights to reprocess the JAAN 3D seismic dataset across Guinea-Bissau on a multi-client basis.

The agreement permits TGS to reprocess more than 11,000 km² of 3D seismic data, building on the parties' previous 2019 PSDM reprocessing. TGS will apply its advanced imaging technologies, including elastic dynamic-matching full waveform inversion (E-DMFWI) and Kirchhoff pre-stack depth migration (KPSDM), and expects a significant uplift in image quality compared with the existing data.

The improved imaging will enhance assessment of both clastic and carbonate targets across the margin, giving explorers greater confidence in their evaluation of prospectivity as they plan future exploration activity in Guinea-Bissau.

TGS will conduct the project in collaboration with GeoPartners, with reprocessing planned to begin in Q4 2026, and final products expected in Q4 2027.

Dr. Alfredo Malu, General Director at PetroGuin, commented, “PetroGuin highly values its longstanding partnership with TGS and reaffirms its commitment to fully honoring all obligations undertaken under this collaboration, in support of the sustainable development of Guinea-Bissau’s oil and gas sector.”

David Hajovsky, Executive Vice President at TGS, commented, “This agreement with PetroGuin allows us to apply our latest imaging technologies to a large 3D dataset across Guinea-Bissau. This reprocessing will deliver a clear step change in image quality, helping companies better evaluate both clastic and carbonate plays across the margin.”

The agreement was signed in person at the African Energy Week 2026 event in Cape Town.

About TGS

TGS provides advanced data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. With leading-edge technology and solutions spanning the entire energy value chain, TGS offers a comprehensive range of insights to help clients make better decisions. Our broad range of products and advanced data technologies, coupled with a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, make TGS a trusted partner in supporting the exploration and production of energy resources worldwide. For further information, please visit www.tgs.com (https://www.tgs.com/).

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Independent, data-driven ratings help seniors compare top Medicare Advantage and Part D plans during annual Open Enrollment.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care ratings and consumer advice, today published its 2027 ratings for the Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage and Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Part D.

Designed to assist Medicare-eligible beneficiaries during the annual Open Enrollment period, U.S. News' annual evaluation compares insurance companies offering medical coverage and prescription drug benefits. Medicare annual Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, for coverage effective January 1, 2027.

"With health insurance companies adjusting their coverage areas for 2027, Americans need reliable information when comparing their health care options," said Jordan Derk, Ph.D., Senior Care Researcher at U.S. News. "U.S. News' 2027 ratings analyze performance data across top insurance companies so Medicare beneficiaries can compare quality and make informed decisions during the Open Enrollment window."

For the 2027 edition of Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage, U.S. News considered Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) data and quality measure results for every evaluated insurance company's Medicare Advantage health coverage for the 2027 calendar year. U.S. News, in consultation with industry experts, selected 31 CMS quality measures and assigned each measure a weight reflecting its relevance to consumers. The results for a provider's offerings were averaged together, with greater weight assigned to coverage options having the most seniors enrolled.

The Best Medicare Insurance Companies of 2027 include:

- Best Medicare Advantage Companies: Aetna Medicare; Devoted Health; Humana Inc.; Kaiser Permanente; UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

- Best Medicare Part D Companies: Centene; Humana Inc.

The 2027 edition also highlights the Best Medicare Advantage Companies in each state.

Beyond overall performance, U.S. News recognized leading insurers across key consumer-value categories:

- Best for Screening & Prevention: Aetna Medicare; Kaiser Permanente

- Best for Care Continuity: Aetna Medicare; Kaiser Permanente

- Highest Satisfaction (MA): Aetna Medicare; Elevance Health, Inc.; Kaiser Permanente; UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

- Highest Satisfaction (Part D): Health Care Service Corporation

For complete details on ratings and evaluation criteria, visit the U.S. News Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Methodology.

For more information, visit Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage. For guidance on selecting coverage, read U.S. News' guide on How to Choose the Best Medicare Advantage Plan for 2027. Beneficiaries can also access the U.S. News Medicare Email Selection Guide to help older Americans evaluate coverage for themselves or a loved one.

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, insurance, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.

SOURCE U.S. News & World Report, L.P.

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Nedap's total revenue up 7% with growth in key markets of 9% in the third quarter of 2026

GROENLO, Netherlands, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Key points

- Revenue increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025.

- Revenue in the key markets grew by 9% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date growth to 12%.

- In the first nine months of 2026, recurring revenue increased by 17% compared with the same period in 2025, outpacing total revenue growth and representing 42% of total revenue for the period.

Rob Schuurman, CEO:

"We remain on track with our Step Up! strategy. The third quarter reflects continued customer demand for our solutions, with recurring revenue again growing faster than total revenue. As this base grows, it provides an increasingly strong foundation for sustainable long-term growth and value creation.

Within Livestock, revenue declined compared with the third quarter of 2025, reflecting the timing of deliveries, alongside the continued transition toward subscription-based offerings. Revenue growth was driven by Healthcare and Retail while revenue in Security remained broadly stable."

Key figures (unaudited)

Outlook

We expect revenue growth in the second half of 2026 compared with the second half of 2025. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East continues to delay customer rollouts for our security solutions in the region. We remain focused on sustainable long-term growth and will continue to invest accordingly, with particular emphasis on Nedap's technology platform, AI, and cybersecurity.

Key market developments

In the third quarter of 2026, recurring revenue continued to grow across all four key markets.

Revenue in Healthcare increased in the third quarter of 2026. We have further strengthened our position in disability care and elderly care. More care organizations adopted our treatment records, reflecting a broader shift toward integrated ways of working, with care professionals and practitioners collaborating within the same record.

Within Livestock, revenue declined in the third quarter of 2026 compared with a strong third quarter in 2025. This mainly reflected timing effects and a further shift toward subscription-based offerings. Recurring revenue increased as adoption of our as-a-service offerings grew. Our installed base continued to expand across multiple regions. Labor scarcity, increasing farm scale, and the need for greater efficiency remain long-term drivers of demand for cow monitoring and automation.

In Retail, revenue increased in the third quarter of 2026. We added customers, including retailers adopting RFID for the first time and those replacing existing providers. Adoption of our solutions continued to expand beyond inventory counting into automated replenishment, on-shelf availability, and overhead inventory visibility. Our RFID-enabled self-checkout portfolio also saw its first large-scale deployments. The previously announced partnership with VF Corporation illustrates our Inventory Engine vision of connecting inventory visibility across stores and the wider supply chain. The planned rollout covers more than 1,500 stores across its brand portfolio, with the initiative also extending to distribution centers and vendor partners to support end-to-end inventory visibility.

Within Security, revenue remained broadly stable in the third quarter of 2026. Nedap Pace went live at the first building on the Bayer CropScience Campus in Monheim as part of Bayer's AllAccess program to establish a common standard for physical access management across sites, countries, and access control systems. We also introduced Nedap Way, our new reader line for secure building access. The portfolio supports both card-based and mobile access and works with a range of new and existing access control systems, allowing organizations to modernize access step by step.

About Nedap N.V.

Nedap is a leader in Digital Twin Technology, bridging the physical and digital worlds in Healthcare, Livestock, Retail, and Security. Through our Technology for Life philosophy, we create sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that help people and organizations succeed in an ever-changing world.

Nedap has a workforce of over 1,100 employees and operates on a global scale. The company was founded in 1929 and has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1947. Its headquarters is located in Groenlo, the Netherlands.

For more information, please contact:

Rianne Jans 

CFO

+31 (0)544 47 11 11

[email protected]

nedap.com

Disclaimer

This press release contains the Board of Directors' forward-looking statements and expectations based on current insights and assumptions, which are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The actual results or events could differ from these expectations due to changes in the economic climate, developments in specific markets, orders from individual customers and/or other developments.

Nedap cannot be required to update the forward-looking statements contained in this document or held responsible for doing so, regardless of whether they are related to new information, future events or suchlike, unless Nedap is required to do so by law.

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