DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Celebrates 40 Years with $250K Battle Creek Housing Fund Donation

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga and DENSO leaders

join anniversary ceremony recognizing four decades of manufacturing excellence and

community partnership

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. (DMMI), today celebrated 40 years of operations in Battle Creek with a $250,000 donation to the Battle Creek Housing Fund. The gift reinforces DENSO's longstanding commitment to the community it has called home since 1986.

Led in partnership by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the City of Battle Creek and Battle Creek Unlimited, the fund supports affordable, workforce and market-rate housing. DENSO's contribution will help address a shortage of homes in the area by advancing the fund's goal to build or rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035.

DMMI Key Facts

Since production began on July 1, 1986, DMMI has grown from DENSO's first manufacturing facility in North America into Calhoun County's largest employer and a cornerstone of the company's North American manufacturing network.

The site began with a goal of employing approximately 200 team members and has since expanded into a 1.38 million-square-foot operation with more than 2,000 team members producing advanced automotive thermal technologies for carmakers across North America.

A Celebration Rooted in Manufacturing Leadership, Community Partnership

To commemorate the milestone, DMMI hosted a 40th anniversary event today featuring DENSO leaders from its regional and global headquarters, along with remarks from DMMI President Shuichi "Shu" Kamakura, DENSO North America CEO Tomoyuki "Tom" Arakawa, Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga. Together, participants reflected on DENSO's four decades of innovation, manufacturing leadership and investment in the Battle Creek community.

"Reaching 40 years is an incredible milestone for DENSO Manufacturing Michigan and a testament to the dedication of generations of team members who have helped build our success," said Shuichi "Shu" Kamakura, DMMI president. "We are deeply grateful to our teams, customers and community partners for their trust and support through the past four decades. We make today's donation to help show this appreciation and contribute to efforts to make affordable housing more accessible locally – an important need for the Battle Creek community."

"DMMI holds a special place in DENSO's history as our first manufacturing operation in North America," said Tomoyuki "Tom" Arakawa, CEO of DENSO in North America. "For 40 years, the Battle Creek team has demonstrated the innovation, quality and commitment that define DENSO. We are grateful for the partnership of this community and excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue investing in our team, manufacturing and mobility."

Supporting Michigan's Manufacturing Future

The anniversary celebration and Governor Gretchen Whitmer's attendance comes at a significant moment in DMMI's evolution. In 2023, the State of Michigan supported DENSO's $63 million investment in the facility, which helped retool production areas and prepare the site to manufacture advanced thermal technologies that would support the next generation of electrified vehicles.

Today, a new production line enabled by the investment is now in operation at DMMI, supplying advanced heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) technology to a major carmaker.

The project demonstrates DENSO's continued commitment to advanced manufacturing in Michigan while positioning the facility to meet customers' evolving needs in an increasingly electrified automotive market.

"Michigan is proud to celebrate 40 years of partnership with DENSO," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "DMMI supports over 2,000 good-paying jobs, produces cutting-edge technology, and is a cornerstone of the Battle Creek community. Together, we are building the future of the auto industry right here in Michigan. I am so grateful for DENSO's continued investment in Battle Creek, and I look forward to many more years of innovation, growth, and partnership."

DMMI History

Over the past 40 years, DMMI has achieved numerous milestones that helped shape its local presence, including:

- Aug. 30, 1979 — Groundbreaking for DENSO's warehouse and office distribution center.

- July 7, 1980 — Distribution center officially opens.

- April 11, 1985 — Groundbreaking for the Battle Creek manufacturing facility.

- July 1, 1986 — Production begins at DMMI.

- Nov. 17, 1986 — Early plant expansion supporting continued growth.

- Oct. 18, 1991 — Named one of IndustryWeek's Top 10 Manufacturing Plants in America.

- Feb. 12, 1993 — Recipient of Chrysler's Pentastar Award.

- Oct. 6, 1996 — Recreation Center expansion.

- Aug. 25, 2005 — Opening of the DENSO Pharmacy.

- Jan. 26, 2017 — Family Health Center ribbon cutting.

- June 6, 2019 — North America Technical Training Center opens, helping team members keep their skills at manufacturing's leading edge.

Beyond its manufacturing footprint, DMMI has remained actively engaged in the community through educational partnerships, charitable giving, workforce development efforts and support for organizations that help strengthen the Battle Creek region.

Looking Ahead

While the 40th anniversary celebration highlighted DMMI's history, it also underscored the facility's future. Through the company's continued focus on advanced manufacturing, leading thermal technologies and talent development, DMMI will play an important role in how DENSO helps shape the future of mobility while supporting the places it calls home.

About DENSO

Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a 7,540.0 billion yen (US$47.2 billion) leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 170 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company's 155,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 9.2 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. For more information about DENSO's operations worldwide, visit https://www.denso.com/global/en/.

In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 23,000+ team members across more than 40 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, DENSO in North America generated $12.7 billion in consolidated sales. To learn more about DENSO operations in the region, please visit https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/.

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Analysis highlights lower costs and utilization, fewer readmissions and higher HCC recapture through an integrated population health strategy

DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightbeam Health Solutions, a proven AI-enabled solutions and services leader helping healthcare organizations succeed in value-based care, today announced results from Primary Partners Alliance (PPA) population health strategy, which leverages Lightbeam's platform to identify patient risk and care gaps, prioritize outreach, and support more coordinated care.

A one-year analysis of PPA's Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and ACO REACH population found that patients that PPA successfully identified, engaged, and supported through a completion of an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) consistently demonstrated better outcomes than those who did not complete an AWV. The findings reinforce PPA's approach of using AWVs as an entry point to ongoing patient engagement and care management.

Key findings included:

- Nearly $70 lower healthcare costs PMPM ($947 vs. $1,014)

- 44% lower readmission rates (9% vs. 16%)

- Lower emergency department utilization (272/K vs. 286/K)

- Higher HCC recapture (70% vs. 57%)

PPA uses Lightbeam to support patient identification, population health analytics, outreach, and performance visibility, helping care teams identify risk, close care gaps, strengthen documentation, and connect patients with appropriate support. Alliance for Community Health, a nonprofit organization, also plays an important role in PPA's strategy by assisting with population health management.

"Our goal is to give independent practices the visibility and support they need to succeed in value-based care while keeping the focus where it belongs—on the patient," said Lisa Bloder, Executive Director of Population Health at Primary Partners of Florida. "When our providers have a clearer picture of their patients and the support to act on that information, they can focus more of their time on delivering high-quality care while building practices that can succeed for the long term."

For PPA's network of 251 providers, this initiative directly advances Primary Partners' mission of making comprehensive, coordinated primary care more accessible. It empowers independent practices to thrive in value-based care by providing greater transparency, actionable insights, and the resources needed to remain strong, sustainable, and independent while delivering high-quality patient care.

"PPA demonstrates what's possible when organizations turn population health insights into meaningful action," said Melissa Tyler, Vice President of Advisory Services at Lightbeam Health Solutions. "Lower costs, fewer readmissions, reduced emergency department utilization, and stronger HCC recapture reflect the kind of performance value-based care organizations are working toward. PPA's results show the impact of building a population health strategy that extends beyond a single patient encounter and supports continuous improvement across the organization."

Read the full case study to learn how Primary Partners of Florida is using Lightbeam to support population health management and stronger value-based care performance.

About Primary Partners Alliance

Primary Partners Alliance (PPA) is a physician-owned and physician-governed healthcare organization dedicated to strengthening independent medical practices and improving patient health, affordability and accessibility of care. Through its integrated ACO, IPA, CIN and management services capabilities, PPA brings together more than 900 independent primary care physicians and specialists across 34 counties in Central Florida, representing approximately 750,000 patients.

PPA provides independent practices with the technology, actionable data, care-management resources, contracting infrastructure and administrative support needed to succeed in both value-based and traditional healthcare. By connecting high-performing independent physicians with health plans and other healthcare partners, PPA works to improve quality, coordinate care, reduce unnecessary healthcare costs and preserve patients' access to independent community-based physicians.

PPA's physician-led model has consistently demonstrated high levels of quality and cost-effective care while allowing participating physicians to maintain their clinical and practice independence. PPA serves as a collective voice for independent physicians and their patients and is committed to its mission of Better Health, Care Affordability and Accessing the Revenues Necessary to Do So.

To learn more about Primary Partners Alliance or becoming part of the PPA network, visit primarypartners.org.

About Alliance for Community Health (AFCH)

Founded in 2012 by a dedicated group of physicians, the Alliance for Community Health, a 501c 3 organization, embodies a steadfast commitment to ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all patients. Recognizing the critical need for connectivity to community services, our organization serves as a catalyst for collaboration among diverse partners. Rather than duplicating existing services, we focus on integrating and expanding resources through strategic partnerships. At the heart of our approach are Community Health Workers, pivotal figures in our mission for health equity. They play a crucial role in bridging gaps, connecting individuals with vital care and community resources. For us, health equity means empowering every individual with the tools necessary to lead healthy and productive lives. To learn more, please visit www.afchealth.org.

About Lightbeam Health Solutions

Lightbeam Health is a proven, AI-enabled platform, solutions, and services leader for population health management. Lightbeam's AI-enabled population health platform arms payers and providers with the data-driven solutions and services they need to facilitate care orchestration and improve patient outcomes while finding success in all value-based arrangements. Lightbeam Health services ACO REACH, MSSP ACO, Medicare Advantage, traditional Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial populations across the country. For more information, visit www.lightbeamhealth.com and follow Lightbeam on LinkedIn.

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New services extend Apollo's platform to AI agents, helping companies control what agents can find and do across existing systems; GraphOS MCP Server gives teams a full suite of agent-ready tools for building and managing the graph

Intuit is piloting GraphOS Agent Services and joins American Airlines, Block, and Expedia Group at Apollo Summit 2026 to share how Apollo powers their AI agents

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo GraphQL, the graph-based API orchestration leader, today introduced Apollo GraphOS® Agent Services, giving AI agents secure, governed and auditable access to an enterprise's systems and APIs. Built on GraphOS, Apollo's platform for connecting and orchestrating enterprise APIs, Agent Services extends that infrastructure to AI agents, so companies can control what each agent can access and do. GraphOS today orchestrates more than 2 trillion operations monthly after more than a decade of production use. Apollo also expanded the GraphOS MCP Server into a full suite of agent-ready tools for building and managing the graph. Both were unveiled this week at Apollo Summit, the world's largest GraphQL event, in San Francisco.

Why Now: Your APIs Weren't Built for Agents

Companies adopting AI agents face a common challenge: agents need to call the same APIs that already run the business, but those APIs weren't built with agents in mind. The rules about what's safe to return usually live in a developer's judgment, not in the API itself, and agents don't have access to that judgement. Those rules need to be made explicit and hold every time, regardless of what the AI model decides. That takes a domain model – a clear, governed map of a company's systems and APIs, how they relate, and who or what is allowed to see and interact with them.

Most enterprise systems don't have one domain model built for this purpose today. A single request for a customer's name or email often returns far more than what was asked for – sensitive fields like personal information, billing details, or internal notes an agent shouldn't be able to access. Each extra field adds token cost. And any field that shouldn't have been exposed is now sitting in a chat window, a log, or a large language model's (LLM's) context window, outside anyone's control.

Most enterprise APIs were built for trusted developers, and that model breaks down with autonomous agents. Agents need their own identity, whether they act on someone's behalf or operate autonomously, and a permissioning model built specifically for how they access systems.

Gartner® projects that, "through 2028, at least 80% of unauthorized AI agent transactions will be caused by internal violations of enterprise policies concerning information oversharing, unacceptable use or misguided AI behavior rather than from malicious attacks."1 If agents can access a given field, they will, and what they'll do with it can't be predicted with accuracy. Deterministic access rules are the only way to limit that risk.

Introducing GraphOS Agent Services

GraphOS Agent Services sits between AI agents and an enterprise's systems. It translates each agent request into the right API calls, brokers the credentials for each one, and enforces controls on what a human or agent is allowed to see or do, field by field, with no LLM in the judgement loop. It does this through a new set of capabilities: search, so agents can find the right data and tools; identity, to manage credentials for an agent acting autonomously or on behalf of a human; policy, so companies can control exactly what each agent can see and do, down to an individual field; and audit, so there is a precise log of everything that happened for observability, insights, and compliance. With these new services, GraphOS provides one governed system in place of the ad hoc access most agents run on today.

"Enterprises need to adapt their APIs for AI agents," said Matt DeBergalis, CEO & co-founder, Apollo GraphQL. "They need to do it scalably, securely, and sustainably, with a common architecture that supports customer-facing AI, always-on business agents, and traditional software. GraphOS Agent Services adds the context they need, and provides a complete domain model for AI. It's the essential next step."

Intuit is live in production with GraphOS and piloting Agent Services in preview, running an intelligent business on top of real-time data: "Our marketing team used to wait weeks to learn which campaigns were working and weeks more to turn around a change, even when the fix was obvious. Every day of delay cost us real money," said Chris Miller, Head of AI Marketing Futures at Intuit. "Now our agents can analyze spend against results and propose a change in real time, because GraphOS Agent Services gives them access to only what they need and keeps an audit trail of everything. That's the only way we'd trust giving them this kind of authority."

Continued GraphOS Platform Investment

Apollo also announced continued platform investment to improve graph performance and help teams use agents to build and operate their graphs. The biggest update is in the core of how operations are processed: GraphOS Router 3.0, now in preview, introduces a new request pipeline and query planner that dramatically improve performance and reduce resource consumption. On typical workloads, Router 3.0 will spend 95% less time on query planning compared to Router 2.0. The improvement in the most complex graphs is even larger: more than 300x improvement on planning time and up to 97% less memory usage.

The GraphOS MCP Server has also grown into a full suite of agent-ready tools for building and managing the graph. The GraphOS Platform API is how teams automate GraphOS from their own code, from publishing schemas and running checks to managing variants and reading insights. The GraphOS MCP Server now exposes more of that API to agents, so those same actions can be driven in natural language instead of custom code. An agent can read a live graph and answer questions like "Is my graph healthy?" using the launch history, composition errors, lint, and metrics – the same diagnostics a platform engineer would run by hand, in minutes instead of an afternoon.

Two more updates support agents operating the graph itself. Apollo's library of Skills, which teaches agents Apollo's own expertise in Federation, Connectors, the Router, and much more, has grown to 14 skills with more than 47,000 installs – proof teams are already putting agents to work inside their GraphQL workflows. And the GraphOS Operator for Kubernetes can now centrally deploy and manage the Apollo MCP Server alongside other GraphOS infrastructure, simplifying operations for platform teams.

A full rundown of all new features and enhancements across the GraphOS platform, including Apollo Connectors, Apollo Client, client libraries, security, and deployment tooling, is available on the Apollo blog.

Join the conversation at Apollo Summit 2026

Apollo Summit, the world's largest GraphQL event, is underway this week in San Francisco at The Midway, running Oct 6-8 with 30+ sessions from teams proving that an API platform can, and should, become an AI platform. Xolvio and 10kR are featured sponsors, alongside community partners CustomInk and DevITJobs.com. Today's announcements are featured in the Summit keynote delivered by DeBergalis, live-streamed beginning at 9 a.m. PT. As a member of the Agentic AI Foundation, Apollo will also host a fireside chat between DeBergalis and Angie Jones on agentic standards and interoperability, later in the week. Join the conversation on LinkedIn and X by following #ApolloSummit.

1 Gartner, Market Guide for Guardian Agents, By Avivah Litan, et al., Feb. 25, 2026. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

About Apollo GraphQL

Apollo GraphQL helps developers build better software faster with a declarative, graph-based approach to API orchestration. With over 1 billion downloads of its open-source software, Apollo has become the standard for working with GraphQL – an open standard supported by The GraphQL Foundation, part of The Linux Foundation – and powers the most innovative brands today. The Apollo GraphOS® platform provides the infrastructure to unify APIs into a composable graph, enabling teams to connect AI agents, query data from anywhere, and ship new experiences with speed and confidence. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, Matrix Partners, and Trinity Ventures, Apollo is headquartered in San Francisco. Learn more at: www.apollographql.com.

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Agentiq is creating a new way for fans to connect with athletes they believe in

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agentiq Sports, Inc. ("Agentiq"), the fintech platform allowing fans to indirectly invest in professional athletes' careers, today announced $4 million in funding. The round was led by defy.vc, the Silicon Valley venture firm behind multiple breakout consumer and fintech companies, and by a group led by the owner of two major European football clubs. Agentiq believes that the funding will accelerate its platform launch and allow Agentiq to scale its team and pipeline.

"For too long, being a sports fan has meant paying an entertainment tax," said Zach Kurtz, Co-Founder and CEO of Agentiq. "Betting apps, fantasy platforms, prediction markets: they all monetize your passion and give you nothing durable in return. We are building the opposite. The Agentiq platform gives fans a way to back the athletes they believe in and share in their journey. A real stake and a real connection."

Traditionally, private athlete-equity funds have operated behind closed doors, signing more than 2,000 athletes to long-term income-share agreements with limited transparency. Athletes early in their careers have had few options for accessing capital beyond traditional debt or these opaque private arrangements.

On Agentiq's platform, each athlete offering is conducted publicly through a designated series of a Delaware Series LLC. Under a Brand Advisory Agreement, the applicable Series provides the athlete with non-debt capital and brand advisory services in exchange for a defined percentage of covered future on-field Brand Income. By opening these athlete-linked offerings to everyday investors, the Agentiq platform aims to democratize investment opportunities historically dominated by private equity and other institutional counterparties. Agentiq believes its model gives athletes access to more flexible and transparent deal structures, allows them to de-risk their careers and invest in themselves, and creates a direct connection with the fans who believe in them.

Agentiq's initial athlete offerings are headlined by Justin Martinez, the 25-year-old flamethrowing closer of the Diamondbacks, and Esmerlyn Valdez, the 22-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder who has emerged as one of the most electric rookies in Major League Baseball. Through July 19, 2026, Valdez had already hit 12 home runs in 31 games. Valdez is a prime example of the type of athlete the Agentiq platform was designed for: a dynamic talent at the beginning of what could be a standout career.

In addition to Martinez and Valdez, Agentiq has signed Cardinals starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins, Ronny Cruz, Carlos Virahonda and hopes to have more than 50 athletes on the roster within the next 12 months. The company maintains a pipeline of more than 200 professional athletes across MLB, the NFL, and other major leagues.

Agentiq sits at the intersection of three compounding trends:

- Fan engagement with financial products has gone mainstream. More than 40 million Americans actively use platforms like Robinhood, while Polymarket and Kalshi have normalized the idea of financial participation in real-world outcomes. Consumer demand for new, accessible ways to engage with sports has never been stronger.

- The sports economy is at an all-time high. League valuations, NIL deal volume, betting handle, and prediction-market activity have all compounded for a decade. Private athlete-equity funds close 500+ deals per year, demonstrating strong demand for athlete-linked financial products.

- Athletes are taking control of their economic futures. NIL reshaped college sports, and professional athletes increasingly view themselves as brands and businesses, not just players. Yet their options for non-debt capital remain limited to opaque private funds with rigid terms. Agentiq believes its model provides athletes with a transparent, fan-facing alternative.

"Fans have always wanted to feel closer to the athletes and teams they love, but there hasn't been an easy, accessible way to be part of an athlete's journey beyond simply watching and cheering them on," said Medha Agarwal, General Partner at defy.vc. "Agentiq is changing that by giving fans a new way to support athletes and share in their success over the long term. We believe Zach and Reuben have the vision and experience to build something truly new for the next generation of sports fans."

For decades, the sports industry has treated fans as a revenue source, not a stakeholder. Sports betting extracted a record $17 billion in revenue from American consumers in 2025 alone1, with sportsbooks keeping roughly 10 cents of every dollar wagered. Research shows that 95 to 97 percent of sports bettors lose money over any meaningful time period.2 Prediction markets are no better. On one of the main platforms, ordinary users have lost more than half a billion dollars since the platform launched.3 The common thread: fans pay to participate in short-duration products tied to discrete outcomes, while the house wins, and nothing of lasting value is created for most consumers.

Agentiq gives eligible fans the opportunity to indirectly invest in certain athletes' on-field careers. These SEC-qualified offerings result in ownership of securities that are freely tradable under U.S. federal securities law.

Founded by Zach Kurtz (CEO, fintech veteran, former D1 baseball player at University of Richmond, owner of a sporting products company used by 50+ pro players) and Reuben Abraham (CTO, employee 10 at Pave, former NerdWallet, UPenn Jerome Fisher M&T and Wharton '17, UAE Cricket National Team). The team includes former professional players and agents, as well as former data scientists with experience working in MLB front offices. Agentiq is headquartered in New York. For more information, visit agentiqsports.com.

About Agentiq Sports

Agentiq Sports, Inc. operates the Agentiq platform and serves as the Manager of Agentiq Sports 1 Series LLC and each of its designated Series. Through Regulation A, Tier 2 offerings qualified by the SEC, eligible investors may purchase Units of designated Series and obtain indirect exposure to an applicable athlete's on-field Brand Income.

About defy.vc

Founded in 2016, defy.vc is a Silicon Valley based early stage venture capital firm. Defy was founded to invest in entrepreneurs and companies looking to solve complex problems. Defy's focus is to help early stage companies mature and scale into companies ready for growth capital. The firm's team has more than 50 years of venture experience, successful operating backgrounds, and actively helps successful entrepreneurs grow companies from inception through exit. Connect with defy at https://defy.vc/ and @defyvc.

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This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offering is made only by means of the qualified offering circular of Agentiq Sports 1 Series LLC for the applicable series. Securities of a series may not be sold before the offering statement, or the post-qualification amendment relating to that series, has been qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

An offering statement on Form 1-A, as amended, relating to these securities has been filed with, and qualified by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering circular may be obtained on the AgentiqSports.com platform, at agentiqsports.com, or through the SEC's EDGAR database at www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0002105654. Prospective investors should read the offering circular and any supplement thereto, including the risk factors disclosed therein, before investing.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of or give its approval to any securities offered, the terms of any offering, or the accuracy or completeness of any offering circular or other solicitation materials. These securities are offered pursuant to an exemption from registration; however, the Commission has not made an independent determination that the securities are exempt. Qualification by the Commission is not an endorsement or approval of any offering, of any series, or of the merits of any investment.

Generally, no sale may be made to you in this offering if the aggregate purchase price you pay is more than 10% of the greater of your annual income or net worth. Different rules apply to accredited investors and non-natural persons. Before making any representation that your investment does not exceed applicable thresholds, we encourage you to review Rule 251(d)(2)(i)(C) of Regulation A. For general information on investing, we encourage you to refer to www.investor.gov.

An investment in Units involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. Units are securities; they are not deposits, are not insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency, and are not wagering or gaming products. Units are illiquid, and there is no assurance that any secondary market will develop or be maintained. Each series is a separate offering, and an investment in one series does not entitle you to any interest in any other series or in Agentiq Sports, Inc. Distributions, if any, depend on the Series' Free Cash Flow after fees, expenses, taxes, and reserves and are not guaranteed.

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Forward-looking statements in this release, including regarding launch timing, future offerings, secondary trading, and market opportunity, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially, and neither Agentiq Sports 1 Series LLC nor Agentiq Sports, Inc. undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law.

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Flotek Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FTK) between August 3, 2026 and August 17, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So What: If you purchased Flotek securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Flotek class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/flotek-industries-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were credible reasons to doubt the experience, organization, and financial capacity of the consortium parties for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's ("PREPA") power generation project; (2) as a result, there was a risk that revenue from the PREPA contract would not be realized; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Flotek's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Flotek class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/flotek-industries-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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The article covers how contractors can verify plans, measurements, load needs, accessories, and delivery details before precast components enter production.

PUYALLUP, Wash., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should contractors check before ordering precast concrete products? A HelloNation article provides the answer, drawing on insights from David Tejel of Shope Concrete in Puyallup, Washington.

The article explains that ordering precast concrete products involves more than choosing the correct type of structure. Contractors need to verify project plans, measurements, load requirements, and delivery arrangements before sending final information to the manufacturer. Reviewing these details early can help prevent problems during production and installation.

According to the article, contractors should begin with the latest drawings, engineering notes, and precast concrete specifications. These documents should agree on product size, design, openings, and other important details.

Product dimensions also require careful review because precast components are manufactured before they reach the jobsite. The article notes that contractors should confirm length, width, height, wall thickness, and other measurements shown on the plans. Dimensions should also work with pipes, covers, frames, and nearby structures.

The article describes field measurements as another important check before production begins. Existing utilities, ground levels, excavation areas, and recent project changes can affect whether a component fits as planned. Checking actual jobsite conditions can identify possible conflicts before manufacturing starts.

Load requirements should also reflect the location and intended use of each structure. The article explains that a component installed beneath a busy road may need to support more weight than one placed in a grassy area. Contractors should review the plans and consult the engineer when load information needs clarification.

Openings and connection points are another part of a precast concrete order that needs attention. Contractors should verify pipe sizes, opening locations, heights, and connection types before production. Frames, grates, covers, seals, steps, and other accessories should also match the intended component and its dimensions.

The article also addresses precast concrete delivery planning before products leave the manufacturer. Large and heavy components may require adequate truck access, lifting equipment, and working space. Tight turns, low wires, weak ground, narrow entrances, and limited space can create problems if they are not identified early.

Unloading should be coordinated with the construction schedule as well. The article notes that contractors should know which equipment will lift each product and where it will be placed. Excavation, ground preparation, utility work, and lifting equipment may need to be ready before the truck arrives.

Project changes can affect an order even after the original details have been reviewed. Updated plans may change openings, elevations, product dimensions, quantities, or installation locations. The article advises contractors to make sure manufacturers receive the latest approved information before production begins.

Before final approval, the article recommends comparing the precast concrete order with current plans and field measurements. Quantities, openings, accessories, specifications, and delivery information should reflect current jobsite conditions. This review can help components arrive ready for their planned installation.

The article concludes that careful verification can reduce unexpected field work and make installation more predictable. Clear specifications give manufacturers the information needed to produce the correct components. The guidance featuring Precast Concrete Expert David Tejel shows why coordinating design information, field conditions, load needs, and delivery plans matters before an order moves into production.

What Contractors Should Verify Before Ordering Precast Concrete Products features insights from David Tejel, Precast Concrete Expert of Puyallup, Washington, in HelloNation.

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Outdoor industry veterans and commerce executives pair Outdoor Life's trusted editorial authority with a new platform for discovering, evaluating and buying gear

BEND, Ore., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- eFormed Ventures, an investment fund focused on building media marketplaces for passionate enthusiast communities, today announced it acquired Outdoor Life from Recurrent Ventures. eFormed will integrate an AI-native marketplace connecting readers with content and best-in-class products from top retailers and brands. The company intends to retain all existing editorial and operations staff.

"A community of 183 million Americans hike, fish and hunt every year," said Tom Beusse, managing partner at eFormed Ventures. "Now, they'll have a digital platform combining the breadth of an outdoor marketplace, with the expertise, content and trust that help people choose the right gear, apparel and accessories to get outside."

The marketplace will be powered by Resonance 2.0, eFormed's proprietary AI search, discovery and pricing technology, which uses seasonality, location, online activity, and buying habits to pair audience interests with product recommendations at a competitive price.

Mike Morford, Tom Beusse, Scott Blackwell, and Lance Reese lead operations for eFormed Ventures, bringing decades of expertise across media, retail, outdoor and e-commerce. Beusse previously stewarded Outdoor Life as president of Time4 Media, giving him firsthand knowledge of the brand's audience. Blackwell held leadership roles at Beretta USA, Mountain Khaki and Remington. Justin Phillips and Dan MacKeigan round out eFormed's leadership and the combined team experience spans companies including Altrec.com, GreatOutdoors.com, Motorsport Network, Target, Tudor Investment Corporation and UPS.

"Outdoor Life's legacy sits inside a much older American story, one shaped by the people who gave us a love of wild places," said Mike Morford, managing partner at eFormed Ventures. "Amelia Earhart, Ernest Hemingway and Theodore Roosevelt are among the icons whose adventures are chronicled in pages of Outdoor Life. The brand has earned its readers' trust one season and one honest story at a time. We're here to build on that with an investment in the future and a focus on engaging the next generation."

About eFormed Ventures

eFormed Ventures is an investment fund focused on building media marketplaces for passionate enthusiast communities, headquartered in Bend, Oregon. It pairs iconic media brands with modern commerce infrastructure, giving consumers and industry partners a better way to discover and buy the products they trust. Learn more at eFormedVentures.com

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New collaboration will accelerate breakthrough discoveries from the lab into the marketplace

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and James Madison University (JMU) announced that JMU will become Virginia's first R2 research university to join VIPC's Lab-to-Launch partnership, expanding a unique statewide initiative designed to accelerate university research commercialization, technology transfer, and startup spinouts. To mark this milestone, JMU President Jim Schmidt and VIPC President and CEO Joe Benevento signed a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding in Richmond on October 6.

VIPC created Lab-to-Launch through a first-of-its-kind coordinated statewide collaboration with Virginia's six R1 research universities. VIPC's new partnership with JMU will further expand access to resources and growth opportunities for researchers and innovators across the Shenandoah Valley and throughout Virginia.

Through Lab-to-Launch, JMU will be able to utilize Virginia's first-ever Fast-Track License, an innovative standardized agreement designed to simplify and streamline university technology transfer and intellectual property (IP) licensing. Supported through VIPC's new Lab-to-Launch grant program, the founder-friendly Fast-Track License offers a faster, easier, and less costly pathway for inventors and entrepreneurs to efficiently license university technology IP and successfully spin off and launch new startup companies.

In addition, VIPC will support new Entrepreneurs-in-Residence at JMU to help connect entrepreneurial talent and industry expertise with university researchers and scientists and will collaborate with JMU to pursue opportunities with corporate partners, investor networks, and public-private funding resources.

"Virginia is home to world-class research universities like JMU and through Lab-to-Launch we are enhancing effectiveness, increasing accessibility, and accelerating the translation of university research into real-world impact that can strengthen communities and improve lives," said Joe Benevento, President and CEO of VIPC. "Welcoming James Madison University as our first Lab-to-Launch R2 university partner speaks to the foundation of statewide collaboration we're building and the opportunities we're now expanding to another region of the Commonwealth."

"I'm delighted JMU is joining VIPC's Lab-to-Launch initiative alongside the Commonwealth's R1 research universities," said JMU President Jim Schmidt. "Working with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation will give our researchers and students more support to turn promising ideas into new companies and products. I'm especially excited about what this could mean for innovators here in the Shenandoah Valley. This partnership is a welcome step for JMU and for Virginia, and it helps us deliver on the work we've set out to do in The Madison Promise."

"We are excited for JMU to join Lab-to Launch and expand our partnership with VIPC," said Anthony Tongen, Vice President of JMU's Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation. "By connecting promising research with entrepreneurial expertise, commercialization resources, and capital, this initiative will help move more JMU discoveries to the marketplace while creating new opportunities for innovation, investment, and economic growth in the Shenandoah Valley and across Virginia."

Virginia's research universities statewide collectively represent over $2.5 billion in annual research and development. Lab-to-Launch was originally launched in 2025 through collaboration between VIPC and all six Virginia R1 research universities – University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, and William & Mary – and reflects VIPC's innovation ecosystem growth strategy to connect ideas, talent, and capital and to accelerate pathways for university discoveries to become new technologies and high-growth companies that strengthen Virginia's communities and economy.

About Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation

The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) serves as the Commonwealth's designated statewide economic development authority for growing Virginia's innovation ecosystems through public-private partnership. For more information, visit www.VIPC.org.

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OSMOW'S™ MEDITERRANEAN OPENS IN UNIVERSITY CIRCLE OCTOBER 8

CLEVELAND, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The rumblings in Cleveland are confirmed true, and tummies throughout The Land are about to be deeply satisfied. Starting October 8, Osmow's is opening Cleveland's hot new lunch-to-late-night habit.

Osmow's Mediterranean, North America's fastest-growing fast-casual chain of its kind, opens its newest location at University Circle's 11415 Euclid Avenue, owned and operated by local quick-serve restaurateurs. Bringing the craveable, can't-stop-eating-it energy that has built a devoted following across 250 locations across North America, Osmow's Mediterranean is excited to open in Cleveland.

For anyone who's ever had a delicious aroma stop them in their tracks, Osmow's is the real deal. Fresh meats, stacked, marinated, and slow-roasted on a vertical rotisserie. Carved to order. Wrapped, boxed, or piled high right in front of you. It's food as theater. And it's about to become Cleveland's newest obsession, right in the heart of University Circle.

To kick things off in true party fashion, Osmow's is rolling out the red carpet for local food lovers. The first 200 guests in line on opening day will score a FREE Regular Chicken ON THE ROX®: piping-hot, rotisserie-carved chicken shawarma served over seasoned rice and drenched in Osmow's famous, crave-worthy Garlic Sauce. For heat seekers, Osmow's brings it and recommends the uninitiated keep their order selection below medium.

"When that rotisserie is spinning and the sauce starts drizzling, you know you're in for something special," said Ben Osmow, CEO at Osmow's. "Cleveland has an amazing, passionate food culture, and we can't wait to amp it with our signature energy. We're set to serve. The Cleveland team gets what makes Osmow's special, and they are exactly the kind of partners we love bringing into the family."

Founded in 2001, Osmow's has grown from a single neighborhood spot into a fast-casual phenomenon with 250 locations all built on a simple quality promise: fresh meat, real fire-rooted flavor, and a first bite that makes people close their eyes and smile in a new way. Just as the family recipe has proven across North America.

The Cleveland menu packs a punch with crowd-pleasing favorites including Shawarma ON THE STIX® (smothered over golden, crispy fries), Shawarma Poutine, and ultra-portable WrapBoxes made for late-night cravings or quick lunch runs. Feeding a crowd? Osmow's caters feasts for game-day fans, board room business or any big celebration.

Grand Opening Block Party Details:

- Where: 11415 Euclid Avenue, University Circle

- When: October 8 | Doors open at 10:30am

- The Perks: FREE Chicken ON THE ROX® for the first 200 fans in line

The line starts early, so come hungry and get ready to experience the modern shawarma craze. For real-time updates and opening-day hype, visit us.osmows.com or follow @Osmows.us on Instagram.

About Osmow's

Osmow's Mediterranean is one of North America's fastest-growing fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant brands, with 250 locations and growing. Proudly Canadian and family-run since 2001, Osmow's offers a modern take on classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, giving guests the freedom to customize shawarma wraps, rice bowls, platters, salads and signature creations to suit their tastes. Building on its success in Canada, Osmow's is expanding across the U.S., with restaurants in Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas with continued growth on the horizon. Recognized with multiple Readers' Choice honors, including Best Mediterranean Cuisine, Best Shawarma and Best Pita/Wraps, Osmow's is committed to bringing bold, fresh and flavorful meals to communities across North America. Learn more at us.osmows.com

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Vibrant artwork to adorn Gondola Plaza and 2026/27 season lift tickets and season passes

ASPEN, Colo., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on more than two decades of elevating lift tickets to fine art, Aspen One is proud to announce that celebrated Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes has contributed artwork for the 2026/27 winter season as a part of Aspen One's Art in Unexpected Places (ArtUP) program. Milhazes' artwork will be featured in two distinct places: At the Silver Queen Gondola station – a monumental transformation that will bathe the Aspen Mountain base area in her signature psychedelic color and light; and on Aspen Snowmass lift tickets for the 2026/27 winter season. Five works from her distinctive body of screenprints and paintings - Flip Flop (2010), Rosa Branca no Centro (1997), A Prata e o Ouro (1997/98), Bossinha (2011), and Belezinha (2011) — will reimagine lift ticket and season pass cards into collectible art.

"Beatriz Milhazes's work is a perfect expression of what ArtUP stands for and supports, anchored in the Aspen Idea," said Dave Tanner, President and CEO of Aspen One. "Her use of vibrant colors, rhythms, and energy speaks a universal language that resonates with guests from around the world."

At Aspen Mountain's base, guests will encounter Milhazes' art through a season-long installation that reimagines the facades of the Silver Queen Gondola station. Transparent and translucent colored vinyl, custom-fit to the building's glass and window geometry, will create a collage that produces a stained glass-like effect. For guests ascending and descending the Silver Queen Gondola throughout the season, the artwork will become an integral part of their mountain experience – an immersive encounter with contemporary art at the gateway to the mountain.

"Art is about life and nature," said Milhazes. "The world needs poetry and beauty more than ever – not a cosmetic beauty, but one that creates a spiritual connection. My hope is that my art allows those who visit Aspen Snowmass to feel something deeper, where art and nature meet as a truly human experience."

Represented by Pace Gallery, Milhazes' lively circles, organic forms, and layered compositions drawn from Brazilian Baroque architecture and nature's cycles – all themes that resonate with mountain culture and the seasonal rhythms of skiing.

"We are thrilled that Beatriz Milhazes, one of the most important contemporary painters working today, will be part of Aspen One's ArtUp program," said Marc Glimcher, President and CEO of Pace Gallery. "Beatriz revolutionized painting in Brazil in the 1990s and introduced a rigorous yet unrepentantly joyful approach that has influenced artists around the world. ArtUp will also let her pursue another passion: bringing painting into the monumental public sphere. Very few painters have successfully translated their practice into large-scale public works, but Beatriz has refined this over more than 20 years of projects, from São Paulo, Vienna, and Paris to Inujima Island, Japan."

Aspen has long been recognized as a global center for arts and culture. The Aspen Idea, which includes the integration of art into everyday life strengthens community and human connection, guides Aspen One's commitment to making contemporary art accessible and universal. Milhazes' contribution is part of Aspen One's larger investment in renewing and strengthening its commitments to the arts.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST | BEATRIZ MILHAZES, B. 1960, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Beatriz started her studies in Art at EAV – Parque lage [Visual Arts School Parque Lage] in 1980, where she studied until 1983. She was a teacher and developed programs in the painting department, at the same Art school, from 1986 to 1996.

Milhazes is considered as one of the most important Brazilian and international artist, having participated at Carnegie International (1995); São Paulo Biennial (1998, 2004); Shangai Biennial (2006) and Venice Biennale (2003, 2024).

Her work has been the object of innumerous international solo and survey exhibitions including Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo (2008); Fondation Cartier, Paris (2009); Fondation Beyeler, Basel (2011); MALBA - Museo de Arte Latinoamericano, Buenos Aires (2012); Pérez Art Museum, Miami (2014/2015); MASP, São Paulo (2020); Long Museum, Shanghai (2021); Turner Contemporary, Margate (2023); Tate St Ives, St Ives (2024); Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York (2025), the first solo show of a Brazilian artist in the institution; Casa Roberto Marinho, Rio de Janeiro e MAB – Museu de Arte da Bahia, Salvador (2026).

Her work is included in important museums and public collections such as MoMA – The Museum of Modern Art, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; MASP, São Paulo; MALBA - Museo de Arte Latinoamericano, Buenos Aires; 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa; Fondation Beyeler, Basel; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Tate Modern, London.

ABOUT ASPEN ONE

Aspen One renews the mind, body, and spirit with a portfolio that redefines luxury, adventure, and leisure. With world-class and innovative brands and businesses, including Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality, and Aspen Ventures, Aspen One propels the expansion of the Aspen ethos globally.

Whether it's Aspen Skiing Company providing unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation across its four legendary mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk; or Aspen Hospitality elevating guest experiences in unforgettable ways by developing, owning, and operating a growing set of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties in prime locations under Nell Hotels and Limelight Hotels brands; Aspen One is deeply committed to providing unparalleled service, creative programming, community engagement, and unique opportunities for exploration. The company's commitment to innovation is central to its evolution, including Aspen Ventures' amplification of the Aspen brand globally through new business lines that embody its values and heritage such as Aspen Collection.

For 80 years, the Aspen brand and community has pointed its compass toward new paths, people, and possibilities—and today, as Aspen One, the future is limitless. The company is a leader in sustainability and advocacy, with a legacy of modeling leading-edge solutions and changing policy locally and globally. As a collection of brands driven by tightly held core values, Aspen One aims to inspire a better world. For more information, visit www.aspen.com.

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