TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) 2026, held in Toronto, Hoymiles officially introduced its HiOne all-in-one residential energy storage system to the Canadian market. The company also presented the HoyUltra 261A commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system for the first time in North America, demonstrating Hoymiles' broad portfolio to meet the evolving energy needs of Canadian households and businesses.

As Canadian households seek greater energy independence, backup power and control over electricity costs, HiOne offers an integrated approach to residential energy management. Combining inverter, battery system and EMS in one unit, HiOne features a streamlined, home-friendly design and can be installed in as little as 15 minutes.

Designed for diverse rooftop conditions, HiOne is equipped with four MPPTs and supports a maximum input current of 20A, helping optimize solar generation across different roof orientations and shading conditions. Its seamless backup switching helps keep essential household loads powered during grid outages.

Safety is a key focus of HiOne's design. Alongside a comprehensive safety design certified by TÜV and VDE, HiOne also achieved UL 9540A compliance. In a system-level thermal runaway propagation test, thermal runaway remained confined to the triggered cell, with no propagation throughout the module and no fire observed in the system. The result demonstrates HiOne's dependable performance under the harshest conditions, reinforcing its safety credentials for residential energy storage applications.

For C&I applications, the HoyUltra 261A integrates battery storage, power conversion, liquid cooling and intelligent controls. Its adaptive liquid-cooling system adjusts operation based on ambient temperature, power output and system status to optimize thermal management in Canada's cold winters and wide seasonal temperature variations. The intelligent charge and discharge scheduling also helps businesses optimize energy use and reduce electricity costs through peak shaving and off-peak charging, where applicable.

Hoymiles also showcased its solar microinverter solutions, including the HMS single-phase and HMT three-phase series. They feature module-level MPPT for optimized solar generation and a low-voltage DC architecture for enhanced safety.

At ETC 2026, Hoymiles connected with industry partners and installers from across North America, showcasing solar and storage solutions for residential and C&I applications.

Hoymiles will continue to strengthen local partnerships and services, bringing reliable, efficient energy solutions to more homes and businesses across the region.

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New operation is part of M&M's multi-year expansion plans to better serve the global medical device industry.

EDISON, N.J., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M&M International ("M&M"), a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered stainless-steel tubing primarily serving the medical device market and other high-tech applications, today announced it will open a new manufacturing facility in the Greenpark free-trade zone in Coyol, Costa Rica. Currently under construction, the plant will expand M&M's production capacity and diversify its manufacturing footprint, ensuring an enhanced supply chain for its customers. M&M is a portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners.

Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the new facility brings M&M manufacturing closer to its customers in the U.S. and Latin America. "Opening our third manufacturing facility increases our agility and ability to meet the evolving needs of our customers around the world," said Jeff Robertson, CEO of M&M. "We're pairing over three decades of manufacturing expertise with the talented workforce we will be hiring in Costa Rica."

Phase one of the new facility will encompass 40,000 square feet and will produce stainless steel medical tubing, a critical component of catheters, needles, robotics, and surgical instruments. "This new facility will be state of the art, providing all the various alloys, processes, and technical support for the challenging requirements our markets demand. As M&M continues to expand its reach and customer base, this new facility will be able to nearly double in size, providing additional capacity and processes to support our customers," stated Robertson.

Founded 33 years ago, M&M is a leading producer of 300 series, Inconel 625 and 17-7 stainless-steel small-diameter tubing for medical devices and other high-precision applications. The construction of the new manufacturing facility follows M&M's June acquisition of the South Korean stainless-steel tubing manufacturer KC Tech, which significantly expanded M&M's manufacturing capabilities and broadened its product portfolio.

About M&M International

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Edison, NJ, M&M International operates manufacturing facilities in South Korea, serving a global customer base. The company supplies precision small-diameter metal alloy tubing for demanding medical and high-tech applications — delivering best-in-class quality, value, and service. For more information, visit the Company's website at https://mmtubing.com.

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TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- i-80 GOLD CORP. (NYSE:IAUX) (TSX:IAU) ("i-80 Gold" or the "Company") is scheduled to release its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, on Monday, November 2, 2026, after market close. The release will also include updates on the Company's development projects. Management will host a conference call and audio webcast the following morning to discuss the quarterly results and project activities. A question-and-answer session will follow.

The conference call and webcast can be accessed as follows:

i-80 Gold's quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including the unaudited consolidated financial statements and associated Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, will be available on the Company's website at www.i80gold.com, and under the Company's issuer profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About i-80 Gold Corp.

i-80 Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused mining company committed to building a mid-tier gold producer through a funded development plan to advance its high-quality asset portfolio. The Company is one of the largest mineral resource holders in the state with a pipeline of high-grade multi-stage projects strategically located in Nevada's most prolific gold-producing trends. Leveraging its central processing facility following an anticipated refurbishment, i-80 Gold is executing a hub-and-spoke regional mining and processing strategy to maximize efficiency and growth. i-80 Gold's shares are listed on the NYSE American (NYSE: IAUX) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: IAU). For more information, visit www.i80gold.com.

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- Rodeo highlights the skills Duke Energy lineworkers use every day to maintain and upgrade the grid, restore service after storms and outages and support growing communities

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy teams earned six awards at the International Lineman's Rodeo, one of the world's premier lineworker competitions, held Oct. 17 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Among the honors, Justin McCarson, Heath Burrell and Miles Bell placed second overall in the journeyman division, while Keith Griffin, Jay Tipton and Sandy Barnhill took first place in the journeyman seniors division.

The big picture

This year's International Lineman's Rodeo brought together approximately 1,250 competitors from around the world. Duke Energy sent 57 lineworkers who earned their spots by ranking among the top performers at the company's regional rodeos earlier in 2026.

For more than 40 years, the International Lineman's Rodeo has tested lineworkers in events modeled on the real-world tasks they perform to maintain the electric grid and restore power. Competitors are evaluated on speed, agility, technique and adherence to safety procedures.

Why it matters

Every day, Duke Energy lineworkers help keep power flowing to homes, businesses and critical services by maintaining and upgrading the electric grid, restoring power after severe weather and deploying advanced technologies that improve reliability.

Their work helps reduce the impact of outages, accelerate power restoration and support growing communities across Duke Energy's service territories. Lineworkers also play a key role in installing smart, self-healing technology that can detect outages, automatically reroute power and often restore service in less than a minute.

As energy needs continue to evolve, their expertise helps strengthen the grid and deliver long-term value for customers through safer, more reliable and more resilient service.

Our winners

Journeyman Mystery Event #1

- First place – Justin McCarson (Hendersonville, N.C.), Heath Burrell (Hendersonville, N.C.), Miles Bell (Tryon, N.C.)

Journeyman IOU

- Second place – Justin McCarson (Hendersonville, N.C.), Heath Burrell (Hendersonville, N.C.), Miles Bell (Tryon, N.C.)

- Fourth place – Tyler Nickols (Marion, N.C.), Joshua Buckner (Marion, N.C.), Tyler Manick (Old Fort, N.C.)

Journeyman Seniors

- First place – Keith Griffin (Marshall, N.C.), Jay Tipton (Marshall, N.C.), Sandy Barnhill (Fuquay Varina, N.C.)

- Second place – Matthew Clark (Benson, N.C.), Danny Haithcock (Timmonsville, N.C.), Hunter Boone (Southern Pines, N.C.)

Journeyman Overall

- Second place – Justin McCarson (Hendersonville, N.C.), Heath Burrell (Hendersonville, N.C.), Miles Bell (Tryon, N.C.)

What we're saying

Scott Batson, executive vice president and chief power grid officer for Duke Energy:

"We are incredibly proud of our competitors and the way they represent Duke Energy and the communities we serve. The skill, discipline and commitment they demonstrate at the International Lineman's Rodeo reflect the dedication all Duke Energy lineworkers bring to serving customers every day – strengthening reliability, responding when customers need us and delivering safe, dependable service."

Justin McCarson, senior engineering technologist, Hendersonville, N.C.:

"Competing at the International Lineman's Rodeo and bringing home an award is something I'm incredibly proud of, but it's bigger than any one person. This job takes teamwork, trust and looking out for the person working beside you. We bring that mindset to our work every day as we serve our customers and communities. That's what makes this job so rewarding."

Zoom out

As Duke Energy continues investing in grid modernization and resiliency improvements, highly trained lineworkers remain essential to delivering safe, reliable service, supporting economic growth and meeting the evolving energy needs of customers and communities.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs. More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

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New offering helps growing equipment finance brokerages manage more opportunities, improve customer intake and keep deals moving from one connected workspace

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solifi, a global leader in delivering the unified platform for secured finance, today announced the launch of Leasepath Broker Edition, a new offering designed specifically for small and growing equipment finance brokerages in the United States.

Why Equipment Finance Brokers Need Better Tools Now

Equipment finance brokers are the connective tissue between businesses seeking capital and lenders providing it. As transaction volumes increase, with the equipment finance market reaching $14.3 billion in July 2026, up 24.5% year-over-year, smaller brokerages face a capacity challenge: managing increasingly complex deals across disconnected spreadsheets, inboxes, shared files, and generic CRM systems.

As equipment finance brokers compete on relationships, responsiveness and their ability to move financing opportunities efficiently between customers and funding partners, additional administrative work makes it harder to maintain visibility across every active opportunity.

A Connected Workspace Built for Broker Workflows

Leasepath Broker Edition gives equipment finance brokers a connected workspace for managing customer relationships, opportunities, equipment information, pricing, quotes, documents and funder activity. Built around the day-to-day work of a brokerage, the offering helps smaller firms bring more structure and visibility to the transaction as their business grows.

Rather than requiring a smaller brokerage to adapt generic CRM software to equipment finance or adopt technology designed around lender servicing and portfolio management, Leasepath Broker Edition provides a right-sized environment built around the work behind the brokered transaction.

Leasepath Broker Edition combines relationship management with equipment-finance-specific deal workflows in an environment designed for broker owners, principals and originators. Key capabilities include:

- Lead, customer and opportunity management

- Broker-focused pipeline and task management

- Equipment and asset information

- Finance structuring and pricing workflows

- Quote and proposal support

- Deal documentation

- Funder submission preparation and response tracking

- Broker-focused dashboards and views

"Equipment finance brokers play a critical role in connecting businesses with the capital they need, but many smaller brokerages are still managing increasingly complex deal activity across disconnected tools," said Jeffrey Bilbrey, President & GM of Leasepath by Solifi. "Leasepath Broker Edition brings equipment finance context into the broker's everyday workflow, helping growing firms manage more opportunity without adding unnecessary operational complexity."

Extending Leasepath to the Broker Market

Leasepath by Solifi provides cloud-based technology for equipment finance organizations across the mid-market. Leasepath Broker Edition extends that equipment finance expertise to a segment that has historically had to choose between generic business software, disconnected point tools and platforms designed for larger lending organizations.

The launch also creates a strategic opportunity for existing Leasepath customers that rely on broker-originated business: they can now support and integrate with their smaller broker partners, creating a more cohesive ecosystem.

Equipment finance brokers interested in Leasepath Broker Edition can schedule a demonstration to see how the platform can support a typical transaction from customer and opportunity management through pricing, documentation and funder activity.

Learn more here: https://www.solifi.com/leasepath-by-solifi/broker-edition/

About Solifi

Solifi provides a unified platform for secured finance. Solifi connects originations, portfolio management, servicing, risk and compliance across the secured finance lifecycle. By unifying operations and data across one platform, Solifi replaces fragmented technology with connected secured finance operations, improves operational efficiency and maintains clear portfolio visibility for lenders and lessors. Solifi serves banks, captives, independent finance companies and other financial institutions across multiple asset classes and global markets.

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Turning complex snow clearing into a playful winter ritual inspired by the arcade classic

CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yarbo, the robotics company redefining automated outdoor yard care, today announced a limited-edition collaboration with PAC-MAN, bringing the iconic world of arcade gaming into the winter yard.

Available exclusively in the United States and Canada, the collaboration brings PAC-MAN-inspired design and storytelling to Yarbo Y40 Core and Snow Blower Gen 2, transforming an everyday winter chore into a more playful experience while retaining the autonomous capabilities of Yarbo's robotic snow-clearing system.

A Different Kind of Maze

For generations, PAC-MAN has made navigating a Maze feel like play. Yarbo is turning winter yard care into a different kind of Maze. When snow becomes the challenge, homeowners can experience winter with less work and more play.

Where Every Maze Becomes a Path. By taking on the complexity of snow-covered yards, Yarbo helps turn an unpredictable winter environment into a clear, navigable space, giving homeowners more freedom to enjoy the season instead of managing it.

For longtime PAC-MAN fans, the collaboration offers a new way to reconnect with a game that defined a generation of arcade culture. For a younger generation discovering PAC-MAN through a new lens, it introduces the character and spirit of the classic game into a modern technology experience.

Built to Clear the Way

The modular robotic platform takes on a range of winter challenges. Yarbo Snow Blower Gen 2 is designed to autonomously navigate outdoor environments and clear snow with minimal hands-on intervention. Its tracked platform, RTK-GPS positioning and intelligent path planning enable the system to navigate designated areas while carrying out snow-clearing tasks.

The Snow Blower uses a two-stage snow-throwing system and is built for different winter conditions, including deep and wet snow. Yarbo also supports automatic recharging and resume-from-interruption functionality, allowing the system to continue its work without requiring homeowners to repeatedly manage the machine.

Engineered as part of Yarbo's modular outdoor robotics platform, the system reflects the company's broader approach to year-round yard care. Yarbo's platform is engineered for operating temperatures ranging from -25°C to 45°C and carries an IPX6 water-resistance rating, supporting a product strategy that extends from summer lawn maintenance to winter snow removal.

The Spirit of Play

The Yarbo x PAC-MAN collaboration is designed to bring a sense of personality to a category traditionally defined by utility.

More than a limited-edition design, the collaboration reflects Yarbo's broader vision for outdoor living: technology can take care of the work without taking away the enjoyment of the space itself. By bringing robotics, play and recognizable pop culture together, Yarbo is making yard care feel less like a chore—and more like a natural part of modern life.

"We built Yarbo so the technology does the hard work and people get their snow days back." said Kenneth Kohlmann, Co-Founder, Yarbo. "Working with PAC-MAN lets us show the other side of that promise: clearing the driveway can actually be fun."

"PAC-MAN adds fun and nostalgia to Yarbo's robotic snow-clearing system, bringing fond memories to what used to be a chore as gamers who remember chomping Pac-Dots around the Maze can now watch him Chomp snow off their property," said Susan Tran, Sr. Director, Brand Development on PAC-MAN, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Limited Edition Availability

The Yarbo x PAC-MAN limited edition pairs the Y40 Core with the Snow Blower Gen 2 and will be available exclusively in the United States and Canada through Yarbo's official website and Amazon.

The complete system will be available for $6,399 USD in the U.S. and C$8,799 in Canada.

From October 22 through November 2, customers who purchase an eligible Yarbo x PAC-MAN limited-edition system will receive a Plow Blade at no additional cost.

For more information about the Yarbo x PAC-MAN collaboration, visit the official Yarbo website.

About Yarbo

Yarbo is a robotics company pioneering modular outdoor robotics with its innovative Modular Yard Robot system. Powered by a single intelligent core unit and interchangeable functional modules, Yarbo's platform supports a range of year-round yard-care tasks, including lawn mowing, leaf blowing, and snow clearing. Known for its industry-leading autonomous snow blower robots, Yarbo combines intelligent navigation, modular hardware, and autonomous operation to make outdoor maintenance smarter and more efficient. Yarbo aims to simplify demanding yard-care tasks, reduce the time and effort required for outdoor maintenance, and give people more freedom to enjoy their outdoor spaces. For more information about Yarbo and its products, visit yarbo.com.

About PAC-MAN

Originally released as a coin-operated arcade cabinet, PAC-MAN is one of the most influential and longest-running video game franchises in history. In the game, players control PAC-MAN who has to Chomp Pac-Dots while being chased by colorful Ghosts in Mazes that get increasingly more difficult with each level. Since the official introduction of its innovative gameplay and game design, PAC-MAN sparked a worldwide phenomenon that attracted multiple generations of players across genders. Its popularity led to several game sequels, a full merchandising program and hit music single as well as two animated television series. With record breaking achievements, PAC-MAN has been recognized by the Guinness World Records with awards such as "Most Successful Coin-Operated Game." The franchise continues to release new console and mobile games. In 2025, PAC-MAN™ commemorated its 45th Anniversary with a variety of partnerships, activations and launches.

About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry's beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at bandainamcoent.com.

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New AI-powered learning experience turns members' accounts and spending into bite-sized lessons with quizzes, badges, and direct access to Fruition Mentors

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fruition, the employee financial empowerment platform that pairs employees with real human Mentors, today announced the launch of Studio AI, a new learning experience that builds personalized financial lessons from each member's own accounts and spending data, marrying education with real-life application. Studio AI is available now to all Fruition members.

The launch arrives at a critical moment, as results from the TIAA Institute's 2026 GFLEC Personal Finance Index indicate the lowest scores in the survey's 10-year history. US adults answered just 47% of questions correctly. The share of adults with very low financial literacy has grown from 20% in 2017 to 25% today, and Gen Z answered only 38% of questions correctly.

Most workplace financial education programs deliver the same courses, webinars, and article libraries to every employee, regardless of individual goals or circumstances. Studio AI instead generates each lesson from a member's unique financial picture.

How It Works

Studio AI lessons draw on information already in a member's Fruition account. Once a member chooses a topic, Studio AI tailors the lesson using their own accounts and goals.

Studio AI uses only the account information needed to build each lesson, and neither Fruition nor its AI providers use member data to train models. Member data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, and generated lessons are stored in a secure database.

"Most financial education tools hand you a course catalog and wish you luck," said Joshua Bauder, VP of Product at Fruition. "Studio AI flips that. It starts with what's actually happening in your finances and teaches you the thing you need right now, so learning feels less like homework and more like progress you can see."

Key Features

- Lessons across seven categories: Budgeting Basics, Debt Reduction, Retirement Readiness, Insurance Basics, Minimize Taxes, Estate Planning, and Investing 101

- Short, self-paced modules

- An end-of-lesson quiz to reinforce key concepts

- A downloadable badge for each completed lesson

- A History tab recording completed lessons, quiz scores, and badges

- Time spent learning and weekly streaks, tracked on the Explore page

- Direct booking with a Fruition Mentor from within any lesson

For Employers and Benefits Partners

For employers and benefits brokers that offer Fruition, Studio AI adds personalized financial education to the existing benefit, with no additional enrollment required for employees. Employers get access to transparent reporting built into Workplace Manager on the topics and lessons being generated by employees within their organization.

"Nobody needs to become a financial expert overnight. Progress, not perfection, is the whole point," said Gilles Hudelot, Director of Education at Fruition. "Studio AI meets people exactly where they are. One short lesson this week is a real step forward, and when the lesson is about your own money, it actually sticks."

Mentor Support

Members who want help beyond a lesson can book a session with a Fruition Mentor directly from within Studio AI. Fruition Mentors do not sell financial products.

Availability

Studio AI is available now to all Fruition members in the Studio AI section of their Fruition account.

Learn more at meetfruition.com/products/studio-ai.

About Fruition

Fruition is an employee financial empowerment platform that partners with employers and benefits brokers to give employees the clarity, tools, and support to build lasting financial security. Fruition combines one-on-one access to Fruition Mentors with Folio, a personal finance management tool, and personalized financial education through Studio AI. Learn more at meetfruition.com.

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CXC Investments Engages Silver Fern Financial as Outsourced CFO

Strategic engagement strengthens CXC Horizon Fund's financial leadership, operational oversight and institutional infrastructure.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CXC Investments, LLC, investment manager of CXC Horizon Fund, LP, today announced the engagement of Silver Fern Financial LLC as its outsourced Chief Financial Officer partner, marking a strategic investment in the Fund's financial and operational infrastructure as the firm continues to grow.

Through the engagement, Silver Fern Financial will work alongside CXC's management team and existing service providers, bringing senior financial leadership and specialized alternative investment management expertise to support the Fund's ongoing operations and long-term development.

Founded by William Bruce, CA, CFA, Silver Fern Financial is a boutique financial and operational services firm serving hedge funds, private equity firms and other alternative investment managers. Bruce brings nearly three decades of industry experience, including senior CFO and CCO leadership positions at investment management firms, as well as earlier roles at Goldman Sachs and Ernst & Young. His experience encompasses building institutional operating infrastructure, financial reporting, fund administration oversight, regulatory compliance and operational due diligence.

"As CXC Horizon grows, we're strengthening the financial and operational foundation supporting the Fund," said Benjamin Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner of CXC Investments. "Silver Fern brings experienced financial leadership to work alongside our team and existing service providers."

"We're excited to partner with Benjamin and CXC Horizon as they continue building the firm," said William Bruce. "Having spent much of my career building and managing the financial and operational infrastructure of investment firms, I understand the importance of establishing a strong foundation early. We look forward to working alongside CXC's leadership, bringing experienced financial oversight and practical operational expertise to support the firm's continued development."

CXC Horizon Fund launched in July 2025 and employs a fundamental, valuation-driven long/short equity strategy. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by identifying undervalued companies with high barriers to entry and durable competitive advantages, maintaining flexibility across sectors and market capitalizations while emphasizing disciplined risk management.

About CXC Investments

CXC Investments, LLC is a Miami-area investment management firm founded by Benjamin Cohen. The firm manages CXC Horizon Fund, LP, a long/short equity fund focused on fundamental research, valuation discipline and high-conviction investment opportunities across sectors and market capitalizations.

For more information, contact [email protected].

About Silver Fern Financial

Silver Fern Financial LLC is a boutique financial and operational services firm providing outsourced CFO, COO, CCO, Cayman Directorships, and related operational support to hedge funds, private equity firms and alternative investment managers.

Founded by William Bruce, CA, CFA, the firm brings senior-level financial and operational expertise to investment management businesses through an integrated, hands-on partnership model.

For more information, visit www.silverfernfinancial.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation with respect to any investment vehicle or strategy managed by CXC Investments, LLC (the "Adviser"). Nothing contained herein should be construed as investment advice.

Any investment in the Fund involves significant risks, including but not limited to market risk, liquidity risk, and the risks inherent in a concentrated long/short equity strategy. Prospective investors should review the Fund's offering documents, including the Private Placement Memorandum, for a complete description of risks, fees, and other material terms prior to making any investment decision.

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Metrology Parts Releases "Understanding All About Video Measuring Machines"

BAXTER, Minn., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Metrology Parts has announced the release of its latest resource, "All About Video Measuring Machines." This guide offers information on video measuring machines by examining how video measuring machines operate, the science of illumination and edge detection, differences between video measuring machines and coordinate measuring machines, benefits of implementing optical systems, applications across major industries, and the evolution toward multi-sensor technology.

A video measuring machine is a highly engineered robotic system that is designed to eliminate physical variables that could lead to measurement error. A video measuring machine does not actually measure the physical part itself but rather the image of the part. To achieve this, video measuring machines use distinct types of programmable illumination, including profile lighting, surface lighting, and coaxial lighting. Unlike contact-based coordinate measuring machines, which use a mechanical probe, video measuring machines are entirely non-contact and rely only on light.

"The versatility of non-contact measurement has made video measuring systems indispensable across a variety of high-stakes manufacturing sectors where precision is non-negotiable," according to Metrology Parts. The top industries relying on video measuring machines include medical device manufacturing, aerospace and defense, microelectronics and semiconductors, and plastics and extrusions. Traditional video measuring machines are strictly optical, but the current industry trend is moving toward multi-sensor systems, which would combine optical, tactile probing, and lasers into a single coordinate system.

To learn more about understanding video measuring machines, please visit Metrology Parts here.

About Metrology Parts:

Metrology Parts has been in business for 36 years. Evolving into more than just the sales component by offering tech support after the purchase, we offer the right tool for the job, along with staying on the cutting edge of information for our customers.

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RTX's Collins Aerospace introduces ARINCDirect℠ OpenAPI to connect flight support data across operator systems

Modern integration capability improves decision making and efficiency

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has expanded the functionality of its ARINCDirect℠ flight support services with ARINCDirect OpenAPI, a new capability that allows operators to integrate ARINCDirect flight planning, trip and performance data directly into their existing digital platforms.

Early adopters have integrated the new API into the enterprise tools their flight departments already use, improving access to information, reducing manual data entry and delivering more timely updates across platforms.

"Business aviation flight schedules can shift by the minute, and flight departments need tools and real-time information that can keep pace," said Nicole White, vice president and general manager of Connected Aviation at Collins Aerospace. "ARINCDirect OpenAPI integrates the trusted, secure flight planning data our customers rely on directly into their operating systems, helping teams adapt quickly and efficiently to changing plans."

By connecting internal systems directly to ARINCDirect, customers and partners can automatically receive flight plan status, airspace information, trip performance and logbook data without needing to re-key or format information. The result is fewer manual steps for dispatchers, cleaner insights for crews and a shared operational picture across systems that previously required time-consuming workarounds.

The modular design of ARINCDirect OpenAPI allows customers to tailor how the interface connects with their existing systems and workflows. The capability supports Collins Aerospace's broader vision for airspace modernization — connecting aircraft, operators and the broader aviation ecosystem with more timely, actionable information while allowing customers to build on the systems they already use.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, provides advanced aerospace and defense solutions across avionics, aircraft interiors, aerostructures and engine components, mission systems, and power and control systems. Our global employees are dedicated to delivering innovative technologies to enhance aircraft performance, passenger comfort, operational safety and reliability.

About RTX

With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.    

For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].

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