Company's differentiated model based on Socialization-as-a-Service, positive reinforcement and enrichment resonates with pet parents. Zoom Room franchisees open more than one year delivered 15.1% year-over-year same-store sales growth during the combined Q2–Q3 period.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoom Room Dog Training franchisees have delivered two consecutive quarters of double-digit year-over-year same-store sales growth, rising from 12.0% in Q2 to 18.2% in Q3 across the company's 45+ unit system. The performance demonstrates the resilience of Zoom Room's differentiated model at a time when growth across both franchising and the broader retail environment remains challenging.

The momentum follows a strategic reset launched in late 2025, when the company made the deliberate decision to pause new-unit development and focus on strengthening the foundation of the business. The company added new leadership, including former Petco CEO and Zoom Room investor Ron Coughlin as Chairman; Darris Cooper, one of the industry's preeminent training leaders; and accomplished franchise development executive Jackie Mendes. Zoom Room also strengthened its franchisee support team, implemented custom operations and marketing technology platforms, and introduced new franchise management and support processes. The result is a business positioned to deliver long-term growth for its franchisees while addressing an unmet need in the dog-training market: pet parents who need training, socialization and enrichment to help their dogs become confident companions they can take more places and include in more of everyday life.

"2025 was a year of making smart, sometimes difficult choices about where we wanted to take Zoom Room," said Mark Van Wye, founder and CEO of Zoom Room Dog Training. "We chose to pause development and invest in the fundamentals of the business: people, technology, operating efficiency, real estate strategy and the customer experience. Seeing that effort now translate into two consecutive quarters of double-digit same-store sales growth is incredibly encouraging."

Unlike traditional dog-training businesses that operate primarily as transactional, appointment-based services, Zoom Room brings dogs and their families together on an ongoing basis through positive-reinforcement training, structured socialization, enrichment and community. Its Socialization-as-a-Service model is delivered through small group classes in an indoor gym environment where owners actively participate alongside their dogs.

"In all my years in small-unit operations and franchising, I've rarely seen this kind of momentum in same-store sales across an entire system. I'm incredibly excited by what we're seeing at Zoom Room, and the credit belongs to our franchisees and Support Center team," said Don Allen, COO of Zoom Room Dog Training. "What's especially exciting is how we're achieving it: not through deep discounts or promotions, but by getting better at the fundamentals every day. Stronger execution, better client experiences, smarter sales behaviors and greater consistency. That's Kaizen in action: continuous improvement across the system. And I believe we're only beginning to see what Zoom Room is capable of."

Zoom Room's recent performance comes as the company resumes franchise development, with recent franchise sales expanding its presence into new markets in Florida and Virginia. The company's approach prioritizes sustainable unit economics, strategic site selection and markets where the concept can fill a meaningful gap in local pet services.

"Training gives dogs and their families a shared language, and socialization helps them use that language everywhere else," said Ron Coughlin, Chairman of Zoom Room and former CEO of Petco. "Zoom Room has transformed dog training from a one-time transaction into an ongoing experience that brings pet parents and their dogs back again and again to learn, socialize and grow. That recurring engagement, combined with a scalable operating model, creates a compelling business model for franchise investors and operators."

Zoom Room's positive reinforcement-based training philosophy is supported by guidance from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), which emphasizes the importance of positive socialization and reward-based training in supporting behavioral well-being and strengthening the human-animal bond.

About Zoom Room Dog Training

Founded in 2007, Zoom Room Dog Training is a national indoor dog training gym franchise specializing in positive reinforcement training, structured socialization and enrichment. Dogs and their people learn together through flexible, skill-based group classes and experiences that build real-world focus, confidence and social skills. Zoom Room's philosophy is simple: We don't train dogs. We train the people who love them.

Zoom Room was ranked the number one dog training franchise in America in Entrepreneur magazine's 2026 Franchise 500. For more information or to find a nearby location, visit ZoomRoom.com.

Media Contact: Jackie Mendes, SVP of Franchise Development,

Zoom Room Franchising, LLC (ph) 310-365-5141 (e) [email protected]

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CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading global markets operator and pioneer in equity and index derivatives, today reported September trading volume statistics across its global business lines and provided guidance for selected revenue per contract/net revenue capture metrics for the third quarter of 2026.

The data sheet "Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report" contains an overview of certain September trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.

September and Third Quarter 2026 Trading Volume Highlights

U.S. Options

- Cboe reported quarterly multi-list ADV of 15.3 million contracts across its four options exchanges, its second-best multi-list quarter.

- Cboe's proprietary index options highlights include:

- Monthly proprietary index options ADV of 6.4 million contracts, the second highest on record.

- Quarterly S&P 500 Index (SPX) options ADV of 4.9 million contracts, the second-best quarter on record.

- Quarterly SPX zero-days-to-expiry (0DTE) ADV record of 3.2 million contracts.

- Monthly SPX 0DTE ADV record of 3.4 million contracts.

- Quarterly mini-SPX (XSP) options ADV record of 251 thousand contracts.

- Monthly XSP options ADV record of 274 thousand contracts.

- Quarterly XSP 0DTE ADV record of 146 thousand contracts.

- Monthly XSP 0DTE ADV record of 165 thousand contracts.

- Quarterly Russell 2000 Index (RUT) ADV of 86 thousand contracts, its second-best quarter on record.

- RUT options had its best month since January 2016, with a monthly ADV of 99 thousand contracts.

- Quarterly and monthly ADV records during Cboe's Global Trading Hours (GTH) session (8:15 p.m. to 9:25 a.m. ET), with a quarterly ADV of 228 thousand contracts and monthly ADV of 263 thousand contracts.

Third-Quarter 2026 RPC/Net Revenue Capture Guidance

The projected RPC/net capture metrics for the third quarter of 2026 are estimated, preliminary and may change. There can be no assurance that our final RPC for the three months ended September 30, 2026, will not differ materially from these projections.

The above represents average revenue per contract (RPC) or net capture is based on a three-month rolling average, reported on a one-month lag. Average transaction fees per contract can be affected by various factors, including exchange fee rates, volume-based discounts and transaction mix by contract type and product type.

- For Options and Futures, the average RPC represents total net transaction fees recognized for the period divided by total contracts traded during the period for options exchanges: BZX Options, Cboe Options, C2 Options and EDGX Options; futures include contracts traded on Cboe Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE).

- For U.S. Equities, "net capture per 100 touched shares" refers to transaction fees less liquidity payments and routing and clearing costs divided by the product of one-hundredth ADV of touched shares on BZX, BYX, EDGX and EDGA and the number of trading days for the period.

- For U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange, "net capture per 100 touched shares" refers to transaction fees less OMS/EMS costs and clearing costs divided by the product of one-hundredth ADV of touched shares on BIDS Trading and the number of trading days for the period.

- For Canadian Equities, "net capture per 10,000 touched shares" refers to transaction fees divided by the product of one-ten thousandth ADV of shares for Cboe Canada and the number of trading days for the period and includes revenue.

- For European Equities, "net capture per matched notional value" refers to transaction fees less liquidity payments in British pounds divided by the product of ADNV in British pounds of shares matched on Cboe Europe Equities and the number of trading days.

- For Global FX, "net capture per one million dollars traded" refers to transaction fees less liquidity payments, if any, divided by the Spot and SEF products of one-thousandth of ADNV traded on the Cboe FX Markets and the number of trading days, divided by two, which represents the buyer and seller that are both charged on the transaction.

- For Cboe Clear Europe, "Fee per Trade Cleared" refers to clearing fees divided by number of non-interoperable trades cleared and "Net Fee per Settlement" refers to settlement fees less direct costs incurred to settle divided by the number of settlements executed after netting.

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) is a leading global markets operator with a long history of innovation in equity and index derivatives. Since launching the world's first listed options exchange in 1973, Cboe has pioneered landmark products, including the introduction of S&P 500® index options and the creation of the VIX® Index, the world's leading gauge of market volatility, reshaping how investors manage risk and access opportunity. Today, Cboe operates derivatives, equities, and FX markets, providing trading, clearing, and investment solutions for customers worldwide. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com. 

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There are important risks associated with transacting in any of the Cboe Company products discussed here. Before engaging in any transactions in those products, it is important for market participants to carefully review the disclosures and disclaimers contained at: https://www.cboe.com/us_disclaimers/.

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all market participants. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person should review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD), which is required to be provided to all such persons. Copies of the ODD are available from your broker or from The Options Clearing Corporation, 125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606.

Trading in futures and options on futures is not suitable for all market participants and involves the risk of loss, which can be substantial and can exceed the amount of money deposited for a futures or options on futures position. You should, therefore, carefully consider whether trading in futures and options on futures is suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial resources. You should put at risk only funds that you can afford to lose without affecting your lifestyle. For additional information regarding the risks associated with trading futures and options on futures and with trading security futures, see respectively the Risk Disclosure Statement Referenced in CFTC Letter 16-82 and the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Contracts. Certain risks associated with options, futures, and options on futures and certain disclosures relating to information provided regarding these products are also highlighted at www.cboe.com/us_disclaimers.

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Presentations highlight Phase 1 clinical findings, proof-of-mechanism data, and translational evidence supporting the therapeutic potential of MTX-101 in adults and adolescents with Stage 3 type 1 diabetes

SEATTLE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mozart Therapeutics, Inc. ("Mozart"), the leading developer of CD8 Treg network modulators for the treatment of autoimmune disease, today announced the presentation of clinical and preclinical data for its lead development program, MTX-101, at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), held September 28–October 2, 2026, in Milan, Italy. In three presentations given by Courtney Crane, Ph.D., Mozart's SVP of Translational Medicine and Biology, the company shared clinical and preclinical data supporting the continued development of MTX-101 as a promising investigational therapy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

"The data presented at EASD demonstrate the breadth of evidence supporting MTX-101, from early clinical safety and biomarker findings to its selective mechanism of action and potential relevance in patients with Stage 3 type 1 diabetes," said Mozart CEO, Katie Fanning. "Together, these findings continue to support that restoring CD8 regulatory T cell function may offer a differentiated approach to reducing pathogenic immune activity and preserving beta-cell function without broad immune suppression."

Presentation Details

The first presentation, "Phase 1a/b study evaluating the safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of MTX-101 in healthy adults and type 1 diabetes patients," highlights clinical data collected to date indicating MTX-101 has been relatively safe and well tolerated and may positively affect C-peptide levels in Stage 3 type 1 diabetes.

The second presentation, "Evaluation of CD8 Treg prevalence and MTX-101-mediated activation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from newly diagnosed pediatric and adult type 1 diabetes patients," shows preclinical data generated in collaboration with researchers at the University of Colorado. The findings suggest the encouraging clinical and mechanistic findings observed in adults may translate to pediatric patients with Stage 3 type 1 diabetes.

The third presentation, "Evaluation of the mechanism of action of MTX-101, a novel regulatory T-cell modulator, in a Phase 1b clinical study in adults with Stage 3 type 1 diabetes," summarizes an exploratory analysis of participants with type 1 diabetes in a Phase 1 study. The analysis provides early evidence that MTX-101 selectively modulates novel CD8 regulatory T-cell biology and reduces disease-driving T cells without causing broad immune suppression.

Collectively, the preclinical and clinical data presented support the potential of MTX-101 as a safe, well-tolerated, and selective therapeutic candidate that may restore CD8 regulatory T cell function, reduce pathogenic T cells in adults and adolescents with Stage 3 type 1 diabetes, and promote durable preservation of beta-cell function. The company is in the planning stages of a Phase 2a proof-of-concept study, with enrollment projected to begin in the first half of 2027.

Presentations can be accessed from the Mozart Therapeutics website here: https://www.mozart-tx.com/science/#pubs.

About MTX-101

MTX-101 is an antigen-agnostic bispecific antibody targeting inhibitory KIR and CD8 expressed on regulatory CD8 T cells. This autoimmune checkpoint inhibitor aims to restore the intrinsic functions of CD8 Treg, acting early in the autoimmune disease process to suppress and eliminate pathogenic T cells, halt downstream inflammation, and prevent tissue destruction.

About Mozart Therapeutics

Mozart Therapeutics and Mozart Therapeutics Australia, Pty LTD are focused on developing first-in-class disease-modifying therapies for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, utilizing a novel approach to restoring immune system homeostasis by targeting the CD8 Treg network. The company global headquarters is in Seattle, WA, with a subsidiary in Brisbane, QLD, that is responsible for the ongoing Phase 1 study in Australia. For more information, visit www.mozart-tx.com and follow the company on LinkedIn @Mozart tx.com.

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Premium Workspace Brand Kiln Leases More Than 20,000 Square Feet 

Fall Harvest Festival with Ribbon Cutting October 17

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harvest Yard, with its curated collection of tasting rooms, restaurants, retail and office, is now complete and the first tenants are in and open to the public. The Yard, with its 100,000 square feet of commercial space above 652 underground parking spots, is nearly 90% leased and poised to become a true destination for both locals and visitors alike.

The latest addition to the Harvest Yard is Kiln, a workspace experience designed to elevate the performance and lifestyle of its members. Kiln has leased 22,045 square feet and will open in Fall 2027, offering thoughtfully-designed private offices, team studios, shared workspace, meeting and event spaces for professionals, growing teams, and established businesses. Personalized hospitality, curated programming, and a connected professional community will bring a richer experience to the workday. Set within Harvest, members will have dining, shopping, tasting rooms, and the Sammamish River Trail close at hand, creating a home base for work in one of Woodinville's most distinctive destinations. With more than 25 locations open or under development across the West, Kiln was also drawn to Harvest because of its proximity to the aerospace, hardware manufacturing and tech startup sectors on the Eastside. "Harvest brings together so much of what we believe makes a place special; thoughtful design, genuine hospitality, and opportunities for connection," says Arian Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of Kiln. "We're excited to give Woodinville's professionals and businesses a workplace that reflects those same qualities, where teams can do their best work and enjoy the lifestyle this neighborhood has to offer."

The Harvest Yard is holding its first annual Harvest Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 1-5 pm. This event, which is open to the public, will feature live music by Brian James Was Here and an interactive custom hat bar by Hoyle Hat Company, complete with saddles, hay and a fully-styled experience where guests can customize their own hats. The Woodinville Chamber of Commerce will be doing an official Harvest Yard ribbon cutting at 3 pm. Guests will leave with a complimentary family photo from Life N Light Studios. The event will be a great opportunity for people to get a first look at the Yard and the community it is creating. With tenant openings ongoing, there will be as many as nineteen establishments operating for the Festival, with rolling openings throughout the fall and into 2027.

The Yard tenant mix is carefully-curated and extensive. On the restaurant front, the first to open will be Bong Bong Bar (October 10) and Brass Steak & Seafood (October 24), with Sugo Hand-Rolled Sushi in December, and Cactus, The Crawlspace Gastropub and the new restaurant concept by celebrity chef Hari Nayak opening in 2027. The Avennia and Grosgrain tasting rooms are now open, with Gård Vintners, Cascade Cliffs, Matthews Winery, Elk Haven Winery all opening in October. Lachini Vineyards and Walla Walla Vintners should be open later in the fall, with Zirckle-Rousch in 2027. In addition, customers will be able to taste hand-crafted bourbon at J.P. Trodden, make their own candles at Elm Candle Bar, buy children's clothing at Bumble & Bee, and sample champagne and macarons at House Balthazar, all in October. Other establishments include JDA architects (open now), The Tox (October), Direction Apparel (October), Vaunt Gallery (now open), Houseguest (October), Matcha Magic (December), Visible Coffee (November), King's Cigar Club (October), First and Main real estate (now open), Honor Pilates (December), and Edit (November).

Completion of the Yard is just the latest milestone for Harvest overall. The SOMM Hotel & Spa, which is directly adjacent, is celebrating its one year anniversary, and is a great option for people making it a vacation in Woodinville. And the adjacent real estate offerings – River Run at Harvest and Vineyard Creek offer for-sale townhomes and The Alexan for-rent apartments – are long-complete and occupied. The Yard opening has increased real estate traffic across the board. "River Run is now nearly 50% sold out, with two sales in the month since the Harvest Yard opened," says Sonya Johnston, the broker of Harvest Agency. "The long-anticipated ability to walk on the Sammamish River Trail in the morning, then up to the Yard for wine-tasting before dinner at The SOMM is now a reality, a reality buyers are embracing."

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Shaw Industries Recognized by Floor Covering Weekly for Sustainability Leadership

PFAS elimination efforts, C2C Certified Changemakers campaign and EcoWorx® BIO earn Shaw four honors at 2026 GreenStep Awards

DALTON, Ga., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) was recently recognized by Floor Covering Weekly during the publication's annual GreenStep Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in sustainability across the flooring industry.

Shaw received top honors in the Practice/Process and Pinnacle categories and was an honoree in both the Promotion and Product categories, reflecting the company's commitment to continuously improving its products and processes ahead of regulation, responsible supply chain management, product innovation, and advancing public understanding of sustainable product certifications.

"These recognitions reflect how sustainability is integrated into the way we design products, manage our operations and supply chain, and collaborate with others to drive broader impact throughout the industry," said Candi Hampton, vice president of global sustainability at Shaw. "We're continually looking for ways to apply the latest science and technology to improve what we do, share what we learn and create solutions that are designed for people and the planet."

Shaw was recognized for the following:

Practice/Process Award (Winner)

The Practice/Process Award recognizes practices or process improvements that reduce environmental impacts or advance sustainability. Shaw received the award for its proactive, systematic approach to eliminating PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from its supply chain and manufacturing operations. 

Shaw phased out PFOS-based soil resistant products in 2001, PFOA-based soil resistant products in 2008, and all PFAS-based soil resistant products in its U.S. carpet manufacturing operations by January 2019 and globally by 2020. The company subsequently disassembled, professionally cleaned, or replaced manufacturing equipment where PFAS-based soil resistant products had previously been intentionally used to address residual traces.

Shaw also contractually requires third-party suppliers to provide raw materials that do not contain PFAS and tests all new materials for even trace levels of PFAS before they are used in carpet manufacturing. If PFAS are detected, Shaw substitutes the material and often works with suppliers to reformulate ingredients.

As part of this work, Shaw discovered that existing PFAS testing methods, designed for drinking water, did not accurately detect PFAS in soaps, oils, resins, and other materials. To address this, Shaw developed a testing methodology and used it to identify PFAS in 60 ingredients from third-party suppliers, leading to material substitutions and reformulations.

Pinnacle Award (Winner)

The Pinnacle Award honors a person or company that has gone above and beyond professional duty and industry norms, benefiting the flooring industry with personal and/or professional leadership in the area of environmental sustainability.

Shaw earned the award for its PFAS-testing preparation innovation, using what it learned to help suppliers better understand their materials, strengthen their own testing capabilities and efforts to remove PFAS from their supply chains. Because many of those suppliers serve multiple industries, the impact has the potential to reach well beyond flooring. The company has publicly shared the testing methodology it developed so others can also benefit from the work.

"We're proud to be a leader in material chemistry and to share our learnings with others so that those truly seeking to remove PFAS from their supply chain can benefit from what we've learned in the process," notes Kellie Ballew, vice president of environmental affairs at Shaw. "So often, our suppliers say, 'You're the first one to ask us this.' They've been incredibly grateful for the collaboration that has allowed them to know more about their products. Because when we know more, we can all do more."

Learn more about Shaw's rigorous approach to eliminate PFAS from its carpet manufacturing operations and supply chain. Visit www.shawinc.com/PFASapproach.

Promotion Award (Honoree)

The Promotion Award honors any educational, marketing, or promotional activity that promotes environmental sustainability and/or accurately conveys knowledge and information about green initiatives.

Shaw was honored in this category for its participation in the C2C Certified® Changemakers campaign, a public education initiative led by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute that spotlights companies leading the way toward a healthy, circular economy. Almost 90 percent of the products Shaw makes are Cradle to Cradle Certified – more certifications than any company in the world of any type. What began with a single product in 1999, the company's EcoWorx® carpet tile, now permeates the company's entire business.

Created to enhance understanding of C2C certification and help people fulfill their personal and professional sustainability objectives, the campaign showcases C2C Certified products across daily life, from shampoo and clothing to furniture and flooring, illustrating how certified products can make daily life more meaningful. It continues into 2027.

Product Award (Honoree)

The Product Award recognizes flooring or flooring-related product that is manufactured sustainably or promotes sustainable living.

Shaw was honored in the category for EcoWorx® BIO, which builds on the company's original EcoWorx carpet tile, as the first PVC-free, fully recyclable carpet tile. By replacing a traditional polymer with a bio-based alternative, EcoWorx BIO reduces embodied carbon by approximately 40 percent compared with traditional EcoWorx while maintaining performance, design and recyclability. The product has an average Global Warming Potential of 2.35 kg CO2e/m², validated through an Environmental Product Declaration, and is backed by Shaw's Environmental Guarantee, which provides for reclamation and recycling at the end of its useful life at no cost to the customer.

To learn more about these products available from Shaw Contract, visit the brand's website.

ABOUT SHAW

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex®, COREtec®, Shaw Floors®, Patcraft®, Philadelphia Commercial®, Shaw Contract®, Shaw Sports Turf®, Shawgrass®, Southwest Greens®, Watershed Geo® and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18,000 associates worldwide.

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Nelnet Business Services Acquires International School Management Technology Provider, Entab

LINCOLN, Neb. and NEW DELHI, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Business Services (NBS), a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), announced the acquisition of Entab Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (Entab), a leading provider of school administration, management, and learning technology software in India.

The acquisition marks an important step in the international expansion strategy of NBS, extending opportunities for its school management, tuition, and campus-technology offerings into India, one of the world's largest K-12 education markets. Going forward, the business will operate as "Entab, a Nelnet company," preserving the Entab brand, leadership, and customer relationships that schools across India rely on today.

"This acquisition represents an important milestone in our strategy to build a global platform that helps educational institutions operate more effectively and better serve students and families," said DeeAnn Wenger, President of Nelnet Business Services. "Entab has established itself as one of India's most trusted education technology providers, earning the confidence of more than 1,000 schools through innovation, customer commitment, and deep market expertise. Together, we have an opportunity to accelerate innovation, expand our impact, and deliver even greater value to the education communities we serve around the world."

Founded and headquartered in New Delhi in 2000, Entab provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) and learning management systems (LMS) through its flagship CampusCare® platform, serving more than 1,000 schools and supporting over 1.5 million students in 28 states across India.

"Joining Nelnet Business Services significantly enhances our access to resources and expertise that will enable us to accelerate our product roadmap while continuing to serve our schools with the same team and commitment to service they experience today," said Lawrence Zacharias, Entab CEO and co-founder.

Shaji Thomas, Entab co-founder added, "With the capabilities and scale of NBS supporting Entab, we look forward to delivering greater value to schools, teachers, students and parents, and expanding our reach across India."

Both Zacharias and Thomas, along with Entab's 290 associates, will remain with the company and maintain its existing offices in New Delhi to continue to serve customers without interruption.

"As we have gotten to know the Entab team, their customers, and their deep commitment to serving schools, we have seen firsthand the strength of their platform and the trust they have earned throughout the education community," said Maheshwar Tiruchinapalli, Executive Vice President and General Manager of International Markets for Nelnet Business Services. "This combination represents more than an acquisition. It is the coming together of two organizations united by a shared mission to help schools thrive. Our integration strategy will be thoughtful and deliberate, ensuring continuity for customers and associates while creating a stronger, more innovative platform that can help define the next generation of school management solutions."

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as India legal advisor and Baker McKenzie acted as International legal counsel for Nelnet. IndusInd Bank Ltd., India provided transaction banking and foreign exchange advisory services.

Moxie Capital Mumbai acted as financial advisor, PMA Associates provided project consulting, and Khaitan & Co. acted as legal advisor to the shareholders of Entab.

About Nelnet Business Services

Nelnet Business Services (NBS) is a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), which provides payment technology and community management solutions for K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and businesses in the U.S. and internationally. NBS serves more than 1,200 higher education institutions and nearly 12,000 K-12 schools worldwide.

About Nelnet

Nelnet is a diversified company with primary businesses in consumer lending, loan servicing, payments, and technology—all with a large customer emphasis in the education space. Headquartered in Lincoln, Neb., Nelnet has more than 5,700 associates. Learn more about Nelnet at www.nelnet.com.

About Entab

Founded in 2000, Entab provides ERP, learning management, and experiential learning solutions for India's K-12 education sector. Its flagship CampusCare® platform integrates key school functions, including admissions, fee management, school operations, real-time tracking, and parent engagement within a unified digital ecosystem. Following the introduction of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Entab expanded its offerings to include experiential learning solutions designed to support teaching and learning outcomes.

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Recognizing the people and culture that make Eightpoint one of the best places to build, grow, and innovate.

FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® and Fortune have selected Eightpoint Interactive, Inc., part of Eightpoint, a global technology group that builds and scales consumer digital products across mobile, desktop, and digital media platforms, for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing™ List. This is Eightpoint Interactive's second time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 32nd place. Earning a spot means that Eightpoint Interactive is one of the best companies to work for in the country.

The Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing list is based on analysis of survey responses from over 10,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the advertising and marketing industry.

"Being recognized again by Fortune and Great Place To Work is especially meaningful because it reflects the experience of our employees," said Deniz Gezgin, CEO of Eightpoint. "We have worked hard to build a culture where talented people can do ambitious work, continue growing, and have a real impact. This recognition belongs to our team and the environment they help create every day."

The Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary Trust Index™ Survey to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 7.3 million employees.

Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, work status, or other demographic factors.

"Congratulations to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. "People are at the heart of work in every industry, and advertising is no exception. These companies show how delivering for your people drives financial performance and turns fear of the future into the confidence to win."

Eightpoint Interactive has earned Great Place To Work Certification™ for three consecutive years, in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The company was previously ranked on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing™ List and the 2024 Fortune Best Small Workplaces™ List.

About Eightpoint

Eightpoint is a global technology group that builds and scales consumer digital products across mobile, desktop, and digital media platforms.

Eightpoint's growing ecosystem includes products such as NOAA Live Weather Radar, a high-clarity weather app powered by official government data; Easy Homescreen, an Android launcher designed to make smartphones simpler and more accessible; and Wave Browser, an eco-friendly web browser backed by a long-term partnership funding ocean cleanup.

Focused on quality, speed, and long-term value, Eightpoint builds digital products that integrate seamlessly into everyday life. To learn more, visit https://eightpoint.io

About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing List

Great Place To Work selected the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from over 1.3 million employees, representing the experiences of over 7.3 million employees in the U.S in 2025 and 2026. Of those responses, over 10,000 were collected from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the advertising and marketing industry, and this list is based on that feedback. To be eligible for the list, companies must have 10 or more employees. Read the full methodology.

To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list.

Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, and sign up for the Great Place To Work LinkedIn newsletter, Culture Edge, to get the latest research on what drives business success.

About Fortune Media

Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better. Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world's biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world. Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World's Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.

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LAFAYETTE, La., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: "HBCP") (the "Company"), the parent company for Home Bank, N.A. (the "Bank") (www.home24bank.com), plans to issue its earnings release for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, after the close of business on Monday, October 19, 2026. The earnings release and investor presentation will be posted to the Investor Relations page of the Company's website, https://home24bank.investorroom.com.

The Company will conduct a conference call at 10:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. All interested parties are invited to listen to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John W. Bordelon, President, Darren E. Guidry and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David T. Kirkley discuss the Company's third quarter results.

Investor Conference Call Information

Investors can access the conference call by dialing 1.646.357.8785 (U.S. Local/International Toll Free) or 1.800.836.8184 (U.S. Toll Free). Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the conference call and a transcript of the call will be posted to the Investor Relations page of the Company's website, https://home24bank.investorroom.com.

About Home Bancorp

Home Bancorp is a Louisiana corporation that became the holding company for Home Bank N.A. in October 2008 upon Home Bank's mutual to stock conversion. Home Bank is a federally chartered, community-oriented bank which was originally organized in 1908 and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. Home Bank, N.A., founded in 1908 as Home Building & Loan, is the oldest financial institution founded in Lafayette Parish and is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. We have expanded to serve markets in South Louisiana, Natchez, Mississippi, and the Greater Houston area.

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In the news release, Wells Vehicle Electronic Announces New President, Joe Robinson, issued 05-Oct-2026 by Omega Holdings over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

Wells Vehicle Electronics Announces New President, Joe Robinson

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Vehicle Electronics, a leading global source of advanced vehicle electronics solutions and a member of the Omega Holdings family of companies, today announced the appointment of Joe Robinson as President, effective October 15, 2026. Robinson succeeds Patrick Sommerfeld, who has served as President since 2022.

Robinson brings more than 15 years of automotive aftermarket experience to the role and most recently served as Vice President of Product Development for Omega Holdings. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives spanning new product development, product quality and validation, and strategic customer engagement.

As President, Robinson will lead the continued growth of Wells Vehicle Electronics, building on the company's more than 120-year history of serving the automotive aftermarket while supporting its integration into the Omega Holdings portfolio.

"Joe's extensive industry experience and strategic vision make him uniquely qualified to lead Wells Vehicle Electronics into its next phase of growth," said Randy Rankin, Chief Executive Officer of Omega Holdings. "As we expand our presence in vehicle electronics, Joe's leadership will help strengthen the Wells brand while continuing to deliver the quality, innovation, and service our customers expect."

"I am honored to lead this exceptional team of automotive professionals" said Robinson. "I look forward to driving the continued success of Wells Vehicle Electronics. As we navigate this upcoming transition, our commitment remains firmly focused on delivering premium quality products, expanding our extensive product offering, and cultivating our strong customer partnerships"

The announcement follows Omega Holdings' recent acquisition of the automotive aftermarket electronic components business of Wells Vehicle Electronics, further strengthening Omega Holdings' position in the vehicle electronics category and expanding its ability to serve customers with a broader range of high-quality aftermarket solutions.

About Wells Vehicle Electronics

Since 1903, Wells Vehicle Electronics has met the fast-growing auto industry's need for accurate and quality electrical components. Working alongside early automobile innovators, Wells became a pioneer in the design, engineering and manufacturing of these parts.

Wells continues to remain a long-standing distribution partner dedicated to serving the needs of the automotive aftermarket industry. Always considering that customers are looking for innovative, high quality electronics that meet the strict requirements of not only today's vehicles, but tomorrow's as well.

Wells Vehicle Electronics | Automotive Electronics & Components

About Omega Holdings

Premier automotive parts distributor specializing in air conditioning, turbochargers, sensors, and other high demand components for light-duty, heavy-duty, and off-highway vehicles. Market leaders in a diverse range of channels, Omega Holdings leverages its expansive product offering and customer partnerships to service the automotive aftermarket industry. 

With an unwavering commitment to quality and reliability, Omega Holdings serves the unique needs of over 3,000 customers across 85 countries. As a trusted value added partner, Omega Holdings offers an extensive product portfolio supported by comprehensive technical, marketing, and merchandising services.

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Correction: An earlier version of this release required an update in the header.

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Regal Rexnord Corporation to Host Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results prior to the market opening on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 am CT (10:00 am ET) on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, to discuss the results released earlier that day.

To listen to the live audio and view the presentation during the call, please visit Regal Rexnord's Investor website: https://investors.regalrexnord.com. To listen by phone or to ask the presenters a question, dial 1-877-264-6786 (U.S. callers) or 1-412-317-5177 (international callers) and enter 7570153# when prompted.

A webcast replay will be available at the link above, and a telephone replay will be available at 1-855-669-9658 (U.S. callers) or 1-412-317-0088 (international callers), using a replay access code of 9141496#. Both will be accessible for three months after the earnings conference call.

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord's 30,000 associates around the world help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controllers, drives, precision motors, and actuators, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision tools used in surgical applications.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include discrete automation, food & beverage, aerospace & defense, medical, data center, energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, and metals and mining.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Automation & Motion Control, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, and Power Efficiency Solutions. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

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