Align Aluminum Railing featuring DropLock Technology joins Meridian and Elevate, the first decking collections introduced following the MoistureShield asset acquisition

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckorators®, the fastest-growing composite decking brand and part of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), today announced its 2027 product lineup, highlighted by Align Aluminum Railing featuring DropLock™ technology and the introduction of Meridian and Elevate decking. Meridian and Elevate are the first Deckorators decking collections introduced following the acquisition of MoistureShield decking assets, expanding the brand's outdoor living portfolio with new performance, comfort and design options. Meridian also brings proprietary CoolDeck® technology to the Deckorators product offering.

The 2027 lineup also includes two new colors for Deckorators Porch Flooring made with Surestone® technology, a new Essential Aluminum Railing collection and updates to the Contemporary Cable Rail system.

"Our 2027 lineup is designed to make outdoor spaces easier to build, more comfortable to enjoy and more personal to the homeowner," said Michelle Hendricks, Deckorators director of marketing. "From Meridian decking with CoolDeck technology to Align railing with its simplified installation system, these products deliver meaningful innovations for homeowners, contractors and our dealer partners."

Decking

- Meridian decking with CoolDeck technology: Designed to absorb less heat than conventional composite decking, Meridian combines enhanced surface comfort with rich color variation and an authentic wood-grain finish. The collection launches in four colors: Hudson, Sonoma, Catalina and Newport. Its full 1-inch profile is approved for dock and waterfront applications.

- Elevate decking: This new line is built for active outdoor spaces and resists moisture, rot and insect damage with minimal upkeep. It installs anywhere, including ground and water applications, and launches in Basin Brown and Ridge Gray.

- New Porch Flooring colors: Cliffside and Glacier extend two popular Summit decking colors to Deckorators Porch Flooring, giving homeowners a coordinated look from porch to deck. Made with Surestone technology, Porch Flooring is available in tongue-and-groove and solid-edge profiles with virtually no thermal movement.

Railing

- Align Aluminum Railing featuring proprietary DropLock technology: Preassembled panels drop into place without templates, bracket drilling or special tools, helping reduce labor, cleanup and installation errors. One versatile post supports line, end and corner applications, simplifying inventory for dealers. Align features concealed fasteners and true 6-foot and 8-foot lengths and is available in Textured Black, Textured White and Bronze in 36-inch and 42-inch heights.

- Essential Aluminum Railing: A streamlined aluminum railing option that combines approachable value with flexible installation. Essential is available as preassembled panels or kits with prerouted top and bottom rails and comes in Textured Black, Textured White and Bronze.

- Updated Cable and Hardware System for Contemporary Cable Rail: The redesigned system has fewer parts and more intuitive tension adjustment, and it adds a black stainless steel cable that matches black railing components. Cable is available in 10-foot to 70-foot lengths.

The Deckorators 2027 product lineup will be available in January 2027 through Deckorators dealers and retailers, with products on display in booth C3308 at the International Builders' Show, Feb. 2-4, 2027, in Las Vegas. Learn more at www.deckorators.com/pages/new-products/new-for-2027.

Additionally, several of the new products will be showcased later this month through Build It Forward, the brand's inaugural volunteer event with nonprofit partner Rebuilding Together Nashville. From Oct. 20-23, Deckorators Certified Pros from across the country will complete five outdoor deck projects for Nashville-area families in need, demonstrating the real-world performance and versatility of Deckorators products.

About Deckorators

Deckorators®, the first name in decking, railing and accessories, invented the low-maintenance aluminum balusters category and has since led the industry with innovative decking and railing products. With dependably on-trend designs, Deckorators lets DIYers and builders extend their creative ideas from a home's interior to its outdoor living spaces. Deckorators is a brand of UFP Retail Solutions, LLC, a UFP Industries company.

To learn more about Deckorators decking and railing accessories, visit www.deckorators.com or call 1-800-556-8449.

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UFP Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI)

UFP Industries Inc. is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries—UFP Packaging, UFP Construction, and UFP Retail Solutions—manufacture, distribute, and sell a wide variety of value-added products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging, and other industrial applications worldwide. Founded in 1955, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with affiliates in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more about UFP Industries, go to www.ufpi.com.

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The AI-Powered Spatial Intelligence Company Recently Earned a $2 Million Extension to Train Members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schemata, the company pioneering spatial intelligence by connecting AI to the physical world, announced today that they were awarded $3.25 million in contracts through the United States Air Force's innovation arm, AFWERX. These are fully funded contracts with milestone-based deliverables.

Under the contracts, Schemata has been providing AI-enabled virtual training modules for Air Force equipment, starting with two civilian equipment platforms at Altus. Each module is a photorealistic, interactive 3D copy of the real equipment, paired with an AI Instructor that walks Airmen through inspection procedures and answers their questions.

Airmen are using the modules to prepare for certification on the equipment, specifically the hands-on inspection. Airmen can practice the full inspection on their own schedule without the physical equipment or an instructor. The tool started with the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Altus. It has since spread to nine installations across five major commands at no additional cost to the government, including Ramstein, Nellis, Andrews, Langley, and Whiteman.

Why Did the Air Force Choose Schemata?

The 97th AMW had too little equipment and too few qualified instructors for the number of Airmen needing certification. Classes of 20 or more Airmen were sharing a couple of training assets, with ten people crowded around a single piece of equipment. This bottleneck of limited equipment, qualified instructors and an overflow of Airmen needing to be trained led the Air Force to Schemata's solutions. Its combination of top-tier AI-powered analytics, hyper-photorealistic 3D modeling, and the company's ability to meet the heightened cybersecurity requirements put forth by the United States Air Force is what caught the attention of AFWERX and led to the initial $1.25 million. The results detailed below are what extended that first investment into the $2 million extension.

The application of Schemata's training technology has already shown clear evidence of its impact and effectiveness:

- Training Bottlenecks Due to Equipment Availability; ELIMINATED – Airmen having access to Schemata's 3D interactive modeling allows them to train without relying on the accessibility of limited training equipment

- Limited Instructor Availability; 12-20 hrs per instructor SAVED – By giving Airmen the autonomy to train on their own with the assistance of AI, Instructors are able to focus on the core training to set the standards for what their Airmen need to accomplish on their own.

- Instructor-led Training Capacity; DOUBLED - With the additional time due to the Airmen's training autonomy provided by Schemata, Instructors can train more Airmen in the same amount of time.

- Airmen Confidence in their Training; 100% - All Airmen asked about their training experience through Schemata reported an increase in their confidence in that training when compared to traditional training techniques.

"The Air Force was one of the first customers to bet on Schemata, and the Airmen helped shaped this product as much as our engineers did," said James Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Schemata. "This contract takes a capability proven at one wing and puts it in the hands of Airmen across the force. It shows what spatial intelligence makes possible: capture a real piece of equipment once, and turn it into knowledge any Airman can use, anywhere."

This latest contract extension and the results that led to it are just the beginning. The same approach that the Air Force is using works for any piece of equipment, airframe, weapon system, or facility and is applicable across the entire military and into the private sector. Other Air Force organizations have already asked about more equipment, and Schemata is currently working with Air Force stakeholders on ways to scale beyond the current program.

For more information about Schemata and its work with the Air Force, visit: https://www.schemata.com/#in-the-field

About Schemata:

Schemata is pioneering spatial intelligence by connecting AI to the physical world. We rapidly transform real-world systems like vehicles, equipment, facilities, and energy infrastructure into photorealistic, interactive 3D environments paired with an AI Instructor. This enables DoD and commercial teams to replace static work instructions, operating manuals, and legacy courseware with dynamic, immersive learning and decision-support experiences. Our AI-native 3D pipeline captures, renders, and semantically segments physical assets in a fraction of the time, unlocking scalable knowledge transfer, faster onboarding, and improved operational readiness across mission-critical environments.

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Hilltop earns a top-10 national ranking among 100 small and medium-sized companies recognized for exceptional workplace culture

HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilltop Residential, a vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment and management firm, has been named No. 8 on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ List in the Small and Medium category, placing Hilltop among the top 10 of 100 companies recognized nationwide.

The recognition is based on confidential feedback from employees who participated in the Great Place To Work® Trust Index™ Survey. Great Place To Work evaluated more than 28,000 survey responses from employees at companies eligible for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate list. To be eligible, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees and operate within the real estate industry.

"Being recognized as one of the top workplaces in our industry is an incredible honor, but what makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it is based on feedback from our own employees," said Greg Finch, Founding Partner of Hilltop Residential. "From the beginning, we have believed that building a great company starts with creating a place where talented people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. This recognition belongs to our employees, whose commitment to one another, our residents and our communities has shaped the culture we are so proud of today."

The Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate list recognizes companies that have created consistently positive employee experiences across their organizations. Rankings are based on employee feedback measuring key aspects of workplace culture, including trust in management, connection with colleagues, pride in their work, fairness and opportunities to contribute and grow.

The national ranking builds on Hilltop's Great Place To Work Certification™, which is also based directly on employee feedback. Together, the recognitions reflect Hilltop's continued focus on creating an environment where employees can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

"At Hilltop, culture isn't something we view as separate from the success of our business," said David Wylie, Founding Partner of Hilltop Residential. "Our people are the foundation of everything we do. As Hilltop continues to grow, maintaining the culture and values that brought us here will remain one of our highest priorities."

About Hilltop Residential

Hilltop Residential is an owner of multifamily real estate, operating across 10 major markets in the southeastern United States. Through a vertically integrated platform, the firm combines relationship-driven deal sourcing with hands-on operating expertise to drive superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Hilltop Residential owns 13,727 units, representing $3.1 billion in gross asset value. Hilltop's Strategic Partnership platform also manages 2,223 units on behalf of third-party owners.

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With 64.6 million Americans now 65 or older, the modernized program gives people from many backgrounds the training, tools and business playbook to do in-home safety assessments.

LOS GATOS, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Age Safe America today relaunched its Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor program, which gives people the training, tools and step-by-step playbook to build a business helping older adults live safely at home. Graduates earn the Aging in Place Home Safety Advisor certification. The program is built on the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) certification, which the company has offered since 2015. The relaunch adds an upgraded online business course, the Advisor Field Kit of client-ready documents and a new Advisor Portal, and brings the training in line with how the field works today. It is open to people starting new work and to professionals who already serve older adults. Details are at agesafeamerica.com/become-an-advisor.

As of July 1, 2025, 64.6 million Americans were age 65 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey, 80 percent of adults 65 and older said they want to stay in their current home for as long as possible. In 2023, 41,400 adults 65 and older died from unintentional falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A 2023 Cochrane review found that for older adults at higher risk of falling, reducing hazards in the home lowers the rate of falls.

"I spent years helping people find their next career, and I have rarely seen a field with this much need and so few people doing the work," said Dan Davenport, Chief Executive Officer of Age Safe America, who previously co-founded the outplacement company RiseSmart.

At the center of the relaunch is an online business course: 15 self-paced modules, four to five hours in total, that take an advisor from a first home assessment through pricing, marketing and a 90-day launch plan. Every new advisor package also includes the SHSS certification. Advisors receive the Advisor Field Kit of editable, client-ready documents and lifetime access to the Advisor Portal, which holds the training and resources in one place. Optional one-on-one coaching is available from co-founder Fritzi Gros-Daillon, author of Grace & Grit.

The SHSS certification includes the Age Safe app. Advisors use it to carry out a 240-point in-home assessment that produces the Age Safe Home Score™, a 0 to 100 measure of home safety, and a written report the family can act on.

No clinical background is required. Advisors include people changing careers, contractors and handymen, home care and home service professionals, real estate agents and younger people who want work with a purpose, along with nurses and occupational therapists who add home safety to their practice.

"Older adults want to stay in their homes, and their families want to know those homes are safe," Davenport said. "In many communities there is no one trained to walk through the house and give the family a plan. We modernized this program so more people can do that work, with the training, the tools and a playbook to build a business around it."

Anyone considering the work can start by checking their own county with the free Age Safe Market Score™ tool, which shows Census data on older homeowners and local housing. Program details are at agesafeamerica.com/become-an-advisor. Davenport is available for interviews.

About Age Safe® America

Age Safe® America is the training and certification company behind the Senior Home Safety Specialist® credential. Since 2015 it has trained thousands of professionals who work with older adults in the home. Age Safe America also publishes the Age Safe® app, which guides a 240-point home safety assessment and produces an Age Safe® Home Score™ report showing results by area of the home, and it operates a national directory of its members at www.AgeSafeDirectory.com. Age Safe, Inc. is based in Los Gatos, California. Learn more at www.AgeSafeAmerica.com.

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. (Phanes), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery and development in immuno-oncology (IO), announced that Ming Wang (CEO) will participate in Boston CEO, November 2-3, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston, MA. He will speak on a discussion panel entitled Competing in a New Global Playing Field.

The industry meeting is co-hosted with leaders across the life science and health care communities, including Anne Klibanski (CEO, Mass General Brigham), Bill Meury (CEO, Incyte), Bob Langer (MIT; Scientific Co-Founder, Moderna), Christoph Westphal (General Partner, Longwood Fund), David Weinreich (Global Head, R&D, EMD Serono), Fiona Marshall (President, Biomedical Research, Novartis), Jane Grogan (EVP, Head, Research, Biogen), Mathai Mammen (CEO, Parabilis Medicines; former Head, R&D, Johnson & Johnson), Phil Sharp (Nobel laureate; MIT; Scientific Co-Founder, Alnylam/Biogen), and Robert Plenge (Chief Research Officer, BMS).

Thought leaders across government, pharma, biotech, academia, and investing communities will speak in off-the-record discussion panels, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions focusing on some of the most important issues facing the life sciences ecosystem.

Event details:

Event: Longwood Healthcare Leaders Boston CEO

Date: November 2-3, 2026

Venue: Mandarin Oriental, Boston, 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Information: https://www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com/bostonceo

The agenda has been developed to maximize efficient networking opportunities, including luncheons, breakfasts, and a cocktail reception for meeting participants following the close of discussion panels on Tuesday, November 3. To learn more, visit www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com/bostonceo.

Longwood Healthcare Leaders

Longwood Healthcare Leaders hosts thought leaders, key executives, and government officials for quarterly forums. These meetings, including Boston CEO, San Francisco CEO, Miami CEO, and MIT CEO, aim to foster collaboration, exchange insights, and drive biomedical advancements from the top, facilitating discussions that promote transparency and collaboration among participants with the goal of accelerating the translation of discoveries into medicines that can improve patient outcomes. For more information, visit www.longwoodhealthcareleaders.com.

ABOUT PHANES THERAPEUTICS

Phanes Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company focused on innovative drug discovery and development in immuno-oncology (IO). Currently, it is conducting three Phase 2 clinical trials with spevatamig, peluntamig, and mavrostobart. Both spevatamig and peluntamig are first-in-class bispecific antibodies and have been granted orphan drug and Fast Track designations by the FDA.

The company has built a strong pipeline by leveraging its proprietary technology platforms: PACbody®, SPECpair® and ATACCbody® to develop novel biologics that address high unmet medical needs in cancer.

For more information about Phanes Therapeutics, please visit www.phanesthera.com.

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Inflation is concern number 1, yet we have not been able to identify a tech company truly fighting it. Aonic changes that and offers all products at cost to its members - without traditional markups or retail layers. Starting with Aonic's existing catalog of protein and supplement products. Aonic plans to expand across groceries, pet food, beauty, personal care, and household essentials in 2027.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans are paying more for almost everything, and the most powerful technology of our time is not helping. Today, Aonic is changing that. Aonic, co-founded by Senada Greca and Max Meier, announces the launch of Aonic Club, giving members access to products at cost. Aonic's mission is to drastically reduce the cost of living by changing how everyday goods are developed, produced, and sold, without compromising on quality.

Costs are rising across the board

Aonic Club was built to mitigate one of the biggest pain points Americans face in today's economy: According to a September 2026 CNN poll 48% of Americans say AI is hurting their own finances. Just 18% say it's helping. A Marquette Law School national poll released in September 2026 found that inflation and the cost of living were rated as the public's most important issue. Aonic's goal is to leverage AI to lower the costs of goods people are already buying and put money back into consumers' pockets.

Markups are ever-increasing and a big part of the inflation crisis. Aonic will bring them to 0.

Aonic's business model tackles the staggering gap between what products cost to make and what consumers pay, using AI to improve sourcing and operations, and the power of its community and the value of its products to reduce marketing spend. Traditional retail prices include markups for brokers, distributors, brands and retailers each adding to the final price.

And these markups are growing quickly. Aonic removes those layers by sourcing ingredients directly, controlling its formulas and production, and selling products online to members at cost. The company earns its profit from membership fees, allowing it to sell every product at cost, without a markup. Membership costs $99 the first year, $149 after - for the launch Aonic offers the membership at a reduced rate of $49 for founding members for the first year.

AI is rebuilding every industry but one

"Inflation is the main concern for Americans right now. Big companies have access to the most powerful technology of our lifetime, but they're falling short when it comes to using it to help people pay less," said Max Meier, Co-Founder and CEO of Aonic. "We are passionate about changing that. With a great team, a community that believes in what we're building, and technology that helps us work more efficiently, we can offer the highest-quality products at drastically lower prices by cutting out the markups."

Community is essential to Aonic Club's growth, with members being involved in what new products Aonic creates and providing feedback on existing ones. Co-Founder Senada Greca, a global leader in fitness and wellness with more than 12 million followers across social media, brings an established community whose input will help shape the future of Aonic Club.

"One of the questions I get most from my community is which products are actually worth the money," said Senada Greca, Co-Founder of Aonic. "People trust my recommendations, and I take that seriously. I helped build Aonic to make products I'd use myself, at prices people could afford every day. With Aonic Club, members pay what the products cost and vote on what we make next. We want to make what the people actually need."

Aonic will not stop before markup-free shopping is available for every product

Protein and supplements are the first aisle, not the last. Aonic plans to bring the same model to groceries, beauty, personal care, pet food, and household essentials - attacking categories worth about $1.5 trillion a year, no later than 2027. Aonic strives to ensure that every new product costs at least 15% below Costco, and at least 40% below the leading brand.

The membership waitlist opens on October 13th at aoniclife.com.

End the markup.

About Aonic

Aonic sells everyday products of the highest quality at drastically lower prices, enabled by full vertical integration, AI-powered operations and community-driven growth. Its mission is to deploy AI to reduce the cost of living. Members pay one annual fee, every product sells at cost, and the membership is the club's only profit. Aonic was founded by Senada Greca and Max Meier. Aonic Club launches with protein and supplements, with plans to expand into groceries, beauty, personal care, pet food, health and household essentials. For more information, visit aoniclife.com.

About Senada Greca

Senada Greca, MBA- Founder of WeRise and Co-Founder of Aonic, is one of the most influential and fast-rising leaders shaping the future of women's wellness, strength, and longevity. A globally recognized trainer, fitness entrepreneur, and mindset coach, she is best known for creating the internationally acclaimed Senada Method. With a community of more than 10 million across social platforms, Senada has become a trusted voice for science-backed strength training, intelligent nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle.

About Max Meier

Max Meier is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling consumer platforms. He co-founded Stylight, the fashion search platform acquired by ProSiebenSat.1 in 2016 at a valuation of €80 million, and FINN, the car subscription platform valued at more than $1 billion. He was also an early investor in Personio and a founding investor in TeleClinic. With Aonic Club, he is applying his experience to the cost of everyday living.

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FORALL gives consumers two completely flavorless ways to add protein to everyday life: FORALL WATER+PROTEIN and FORALL PROTEIN - a European grass-fed whey protein isolate powder - debuting exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market.

ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This October, FORALL Nutrition brings Deliciously Flavorless protein to more than 500 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide with two complementary products: FORALL WATER+PROTEIN, the first completely flavorless protein water with no additives, and FORALL PROTEIN, a flavorless one-ingredient European grass-fed whey protein isolate powder.

Protein has spent years getting sweeter, more flavored and more complicated. FORALL Nutrition is taking it in the opposite direction. What if getting more protein were as easy as drinking water?

FLAVORLESS CHANGES EVERYTHING

WATER+PROTEIN delivers hydration and protein in a clear, crisp and flavorless format, with no additives, 10 grams of protein and just 40 calories in a 16.9-ounce bottle that drinks like water. No fruit flavor. No vanilla. No sweetness. Just ultra-filtered water, minerals normally found in water for taste, and European Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate. FORALL's powder takes the same approach at home: one-ingredient, 25 grams of protein per serving and no added flavor, so it can disappear into the foods and drinks people already love.

PROTEIN, WHEREVER THE DAY HAPPENS

Together, the products create two simple ways to get more protein designed around how people actually live.

Grab WATER+PROTEIN when heading out the door in an anytime, anywhere, shelf-stable and recyclable Tetra Pak bottle. Add FORALL powder to coffee, oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, soups, sauces or baked goods at home.

Water on the go. Protein in anything at home.

BUILT AROUND WHAT CONSUMERS ACTUALLY WANTED

FORALL heard the same frustrations repeatedly: protein products were too sweet, too flavored, filled with ingredients consumers didn't want, or required changing what they already ate and drank.

Instead of asking people to build their lives around protein, FORALL built protein to fit into their lives.

The result is a platform designed to make protein less of a product consumers have to plan around and more of an ingredient they can use almost anywhere.

The last protein you'll ever need, because it doesn't compete with anything you already love.

That is the power of flavorlessness: protein no longer has to dictate the flavor, format or routine. It can simply become part of what people are already eating and drinking.

SPROUTS PARTNERSHIP

Sprouts Farmers Market was a natural fit for FORALL's first major national retail launch. Its customers are thoughtful about what they put in their bodies, reading labels, questioning long ingredient lists and looking for products that deliver more with less.

"Part of our role as foragers is identifying brands that are reimagining established categories in ways that resonate with today's health-conscious consumers," said Kim Coffin, Chief Forager at Sprouts Farmers Market. "FORALL's innovative approach to protein offers a new level of simplicity and versatility, making it easier for customers to meet their nutrition goals. We're proud to be the exclusive retailer for this launch and support a brand that's helping shape the future of wellness."

Beginning in October, both FORALL products will be available exclusively at all Sprouts Farmer's Market locations nationwide, bringing a simpler approach to protein to shoppers across the country.

THE FORALL PHILOSOPHY

FORALL was built around a simple purpose: make protein easier and better by removing what doesn't need to be there. The company develops flavorless protein products designed to integrate into everyday foods, beverages and routines rather than requiring consumers to create new ones.

That philosophy began with founder Johnny Heffernan's own experience.

"After a health diagnosis, I started paying much closer attention to what I was putting into my body and became determined to eliminate unnecessary additives," said Heffernan. "That pursuit led us somewhere we didn't initially expect. We started with additive-free, but what we ultimately discovered was even more valuable to the consumer: flavorlessness."

Heffernan continued, "WATER+PROTEIN came first. Then people kept telling us, 'If this tastes just like water, can you make a powder that tastes like nothing so I can add it to anything?' That's how the powder was born. We realized we weren't just creating individual products. We were building a completely different way to think about protein: one that fits into your life instead of asking you to change it."

AVAILABILITY

WATER+PROTEIN: $3.99 MSRP

FORALL EUROPEAN GRASS-FED WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE: $69.99 MSRP

ABOUT FORALL NUTRITION

FORALL Nutrition is rethinking protein around one simple idea: Deliciously Flavorless.

The company creates flavorless protein products designed to fit into what people already eat and drink rather than adding another flavor, routine or complication to the day.

WATER+PROTEIN delivers 10 grams of protein and 40 calories in a 16.9-ounce bottle that drinks like water. FORALL's one-ingredient European grass-fed whey protein isolate delivers 25 grams of protein per serving and can be added to everyday foods and beverages.

Together, they form a growing flavorless protein platform built to make protein simpler, more versatile and easier to incorporate into everyday life.

Eat the food you want. Get the protein you need.

One ingredient. Endless possibilities.

Website: forallnutrition.com

Instagram: @forall.nutrition

TikTok: @forallnutrition

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FORALL.PROTEIN

About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

Sprouts Farmers Market is one of the fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States. Sprouts helps people live and eat better with fresh produce at the heart of the store and delicious discoveries for every dietary lifestyle. Always foraging for what's fresh and innovative, Sprouts offers a carefully curated assortment of products that inspire wellness naturally, including organic, gluten-free, plant-based and non-GMO favorites. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Sprouts employs approximately 36,000 team members and operates more than 500 stores in 25 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts and the role it plays in its communities, visit Sprouts.com/about.

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New 2026 survey of 2,000 U.S. drivers shows connected vehicle services have crossed into mainstream adoption, with majority active usage and growing influence over purchase decisions

MESA, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, today released the results of a new national survey examining how American drivers are using and thinking about connected vehicle technology. The survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who own or lease a 2019 or newer vehicle is the second such study conducted by Verra Mobility, following a baseline survey, and found that connected vehicles have moved from emerging technology to mainstream consumer expectation.

A clear majority of Americans, 72%, now expect their next vehicle to function like a smartphone, with apps and services built in. More than half, 51%, say connected features would influence their decision to buy a different make, model, or higher trim level, signaling that connectivity has become a meaningful purchase driver.

Active usage of connected services has also crossed the majority threshold for the first time, with 54% of drivers using at least one manufacturer-provided connected service, up from 49% in Verra Mobility's 2024 survey. Familiarity with the term "connected vehicle" rose to 69%, compared with 60% two years ago.

" The story of this year's survey is that consumers have arrived at the connected vehicle category, and they're bringing real expectations with them," said Cathi Chinn, vice president of innovation, Verra Mobility. "Drivers now expect their vehicles to behave like the connected devices they use everywhere else in their lives, which puts pressure on the automotive industry to deliver experiences that justify it, especially around the embedded payments, mobility services and safety features consumers say they want most."

A generational divide is pulling the category forward

Younger drivers are leading adoption across nearly every measure in the survey:

- 67% of drivers aged 18–24 actively use at least one connected service, compared with 44% of those aged 55–64

- 69% of 18–24-year-olds say connected features would influence their vehicle purchase, versus 40% of those 55–64

- 63% of 18–24-year-olds and 61% of 25–34-year-olds find the in-vehicle digital wallet concept appealing, well above the 44% overall figure

Strong demand for embedded convenience and safety

Consumers want their vehicles to do more of the work for them, with safety leading the list of services they value most:

- 72% would value having their vehicle proactively offer trip suggestions such as locating parking, fuel or charging stations, and handling toll transactions

- 66% said not having to connect a smartphone every time they get in the car would be a valued convenience

- 51% would be comfortable with their vehicle automatically paying for tolls and parking

- 43% have already signed up for an app or service through their vehicle's infotainment system, such as parking, EV charging, or tolling

- 59% believe connected vehicles make driving safer

- 44% found the concept of a digital wallet appealing

Data trust remains a work in progress

Willingness to trade data for tangible benefits has held steady since 2024, but understanding and trust have not kept pace with adoption:

- 66% would share driving and location data for benefits like insurance discounts, automatic toll payments, and emergency services — mirroring findings from 2024

- Only 14% say they fully understand what data their vehicle collects, down from 22% in 2024

- 54% expressed at least some concern about vehicle data collection practices

To download the full report detailing the survey findings, visit: www.verramobility.com.

Survey Methodology

The data was derived from a survey commissioned by Verra Mobility and conducted online via Pollfish on May 21, 2026. The survey was completed by 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older who currently own or lease a 2019 or newer vehicle. For the purposes of the survey, connected vehicle services were defined as services that utilize a vehicle's embedded communications, not a mobile phone connection. Services accessed through a smartphone such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto were not considered connected vehicle services for purposes of this survey.

About Verra Mobility

Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility's transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility and support healthier communities. The company also solves complex payment, utilization and compliance challenges for fleet owners and rental car companies. Headquartered in Arizona, Verra Mobility operates in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.verramobility.com.

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We describe initiatives that drive our business and future results in this press release. Such discussions contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events, or developments that management intends, expects, projects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur in the future. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding consumer expectations and adoption trends for connected vehicle technology, the anticipated influence of connected features on vehicle purchasing decisions, expected growth in usage of connected vehicle services, projected demand for embedded convenience and safety features, statements about generational trends in technology adoption, and assumptions about consumer willingness to share vehicle data. They are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments, and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments, and business decisions may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to material risks and uncertainties that can affect our performance in both the near-and long-term. In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this press release can or will be achieved. These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the information included in this press release, our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time.

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We periodically provide information for investors on our corporate website, www.verramobility.com, and our investor relations website, ir.verramobility.com.

We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts.

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America's Largest Homebuilder by Volume To Access Promise Robotics' Factory-as-a-Service® Capabilities as the Company Expands Its U.S. Production Network

PHOENIX, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Promise Robotics, the company bringing physical AI to homebuilding, announced a multi-year commercial agreement with D.R. Horton, America's largest homebuilder by volume. Through the agreement, D.R. Horton will access Promise Robotics' Factory-as-a-Service® (FaaS) capabilities to support the production of 1,250+ homes, becoming the first major U.S. homebuilder to utilize the company's production platform as Promise expands its U.S. manufacturing network.

FaaS gives a broad range of homebuilders across geographies access to an integrated production platform that takes existing home designs and translates them into a coordinated production process spanning robotic manufacturing, factory operations, and onsite installation. Through FaaS, builders can access automated production capacity without developing and operating their own factories, helping them improve cycle times, increase capacity, and scale more predictably across communities and markets.

"Homebuilding has long lacked the production infrastructure needed to scale with the speed, predictability, and efficiency of modern manufacturing. Physical AI changes that by creating a new production model that can expand capacity within and across markets," said Ramtin Attar, CEO and co-founder of Promise Robotics. "Our goal is to make that capability accessible to builders across North America and support the industry's long-term growth."

The U.S. market represents the largest opportunity to apply Promise Robotics' model at scale. As homebuilders navigate persistent housing demand, labor shortages, rising costs, and pressure to increase output, they are searching for more repeatable and scalable ways to expand production.

"At D.R. Horton, we are always looking for innovations that can help us improve how we build. We are continuously focused on improving cycle times, increasing production capacity, and bringing greater consistency and predictability to our operations," said Brad Conlon, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Growth and Innovation at D.R. Horton. "Promise Robotics' integrated platform gives us a new capability to support those goals."

Promise Robotics applies AI across the homebuilding production process by interpreting existing home designs, generating production plans and robotic instructions, orchestrating manufacturing, and connecting that production with site installation. Rather than automating isolated tasks, Promise Robotics brings these capabilities together in one integrated production environment.

About Promise Robotics

Promise Robotics is building the physical AI infrastructure for homebuilding. Its end-to-end production platform integrates AI, robotics, software, and manufacturing systems to connect the homebuilding workflow from design translation and production planning through robotic manufacturing and onsite installation. Through its Factory-as-a-Service model, Promise enables homebuilders across America to access advanced production infrastructure without the cost, complexity, or risk of developing and operating it themselves. Built for repeatable scale across factories and geographies, Promise helps builders increase capacity, improve certainty and productivity, and build more homes with the workforce they have today.

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The iconic Tea Kettle collection expands this fall with a new size designed for cozy counters, thoughtful gifting and tea rituals of every scale

AURORA, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MacKenzie-Childs, the artisan-driven, American-heritage home décor brand, introduces a new size to its signature Tea Kettle collection: the 1 Quart Tea Kettle. Petite in size but big in style, the new kettle brings the brand's artistry and hand-painted charm to smaller spaces and personal teatime.

Designed as an inviting entry point into the world of MacKenzie-Childs, the 1 Quart Tea Kettle is perfectly suited for city apartments, first homes and cozier counters. As the most accessibly priced Tea Kettle in the collection, the new 1 Quart size offers a new way to begin a MacKenzie-Childs collection or bring another beloved Check home.

Available in seven beloved Check colorways, including Courtly Check, Sterling Check, Rosy Check, Emerald Check, Mocha Check, Violet Check and Sky Check, the new petite kettle brings color, character and functionality to a familiar home ritual. Ideal for tea for one or two, it joins the collection's 2 and 3 quart sizes to offer a beautiful pour for every teatime.

"With the 1 Quart Tea Kettle, we're bringing all the artistry, color and personality our collectors love to a petite new size that's perfect for smaller spaces and more personal moments," said Rebecca Proctor, Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director, MacKenzie-Childs. "It's a small kettle with a big starring role, inviting you to slow down, pour a cup and make the everyday feel a little more special."

Crafted from heavy-gauge, hand-glazed steel, the kettle features a hand-painted Check design, a bronzed stainless-steel rim and a wood handle. Brass accents and a decorative lid finial add the distinctive details and unexpected touches that make MacKenzie-Childs pieces instantly recognizable. As with all handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs designs, each kettle is individually made and hand-painted, making each kettle a unique collectible.

Thoughtfully sized and artfully designed, the 1 Quart Tea Kettle makes a memorable gift for anyone who appreciates a beautiful pour. From birthdays and housewarmings to holidays and just-because moments, it brings joy to everyday moments. From a quiet cup at home to sharing tea with someone special, the petite kettle brings a little MacKenzie-Childs magic to the ritual.

Priced at $149.95, the 1 Quart Tea Kettle is now available at mackenzie-childs.com, the company's retail stores in New York City and Aurora and select specialty retailers.

About MacKenzie-Childs

MacKenzie-Childs is a fully integrated designer, manufacturer, and multichannel merchant of high-quality, hand-decorated ceramic and enamel tableware, furniture, and home and garden accessories. The brand is best known for distinctive designs that combine vibrant colors and pattern-on-pattern surface decoration to create a fresh, original aesthetic best described as "tradition with a twist." For more than 40 years, the brand's talented designers and artisans have created beautiful, original products that add joy and grace to homes great and small throughout the world. Handcrafted MacKenzie-Childs products can be purchased from the company's retail stores in New York City and Aurora, and through distinctive fine retailers in the U.S. and around the world. For more information, visit mackenzie-childs.com.

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