PTC Completes Acquisition of ST-920 Fabry Disease Gene Therapy

– Completion of BLA submission expected in Q4 2026 –

WARREN, N.J., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc., (NASDAQ: PTCT) today announced that it completed the previously announced agreement with Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. to acquire ST-920 – a BLA-stage, one-time administered AAV gene therapy for Fabry disease. A rolling BLA submission to FDA for accelerated approval of ST-920 is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.

"Our team looks forward to completing the ST-920 BLA submission and potentially bringing a one-time administered, safe and effective durable disease treatment that addresses the limitations of chronic enzyme replacement therapy to the Fabry community," said Matthew B. Klein, M.D., Chief Executive Officer.

About ST-920

ST-920 or isaralgagene civaparvovec is a one-time administered AAV gene therapy product candidate for the treatment of Fabry disease. In clinical studies, isaralgagene civaparvovec enabled long-term production of the deficient alpha-galactosidase A (α-Gal A) enzyme and significant reduction in globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) levels with durable clinical benefit and reduction of the burden associated with chronic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT). The FDA has granted Orphan Drug, Fast Track, and RMAT designations to isaralgagene civaparvovec, which has also received Orphan Medicinal Product designation and PRIME eligibility from the European Medicines Agency and Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway from the U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. 

About Fabry Disease

Fabry disease is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the galactosidase alpha gene (GLA), which leads to deficient alpha-galactosidase A (α-Gal A) enzyme activity, which is necessary for metabolizing globotriaosylceramide (Gb3). The buildup of Gb3 in the cells can cause serious damage to vital organs, including the kidney, heart, nerves, eyes, gut and skin. Symptoms of Fabry disease can include decreased or absent sweat production, heat intolerance, angiokeratoma (skin blemishes), vision problems, kidney disease, heart failure, gastrointestinal disturbance, mood disorders, neuropathic pain and tingling in the extremities.

About PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

PTC is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated medicines for children and adults living with rare disorders. PTC is advancing a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines as part of its mission to provide access to best-in-class treatments for patients with unmet medical needs. The company's strategy is to leverage its scientific expertise and global commercial infrastructure to optimize value for patients and other stakeholders.

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Investors:

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Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this release, other than statements of historic fact, are forward-looking statements, including the Company's expectations regarding the anticipated benefits of ST-920; the timing of and potential for regulatory submissions and potential commercial launch for ST-920; and PTC's strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs; and the objectives of management. Other forward-looking statements may be identified by the words, "guidance," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "target," "potential," "will," "would," "could," "should," "continue," "aim," and similar expressions.

PTC's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements it makes as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those related to: PTC's ability to complete the BLA submission and obtain regulatory approval for and then commercialize ST-920; the outcome of pricing, coverage and reimbursement negotiations with third party payors for PTC's products or product candidates that PTC commercializes or may commercialize in the future; expectations with respect to Sephience, including commercialization and the potential achievement of sales milestones and contingent payments that PTC may be obligated to make; PTC's ability to maintain its marketing authorization of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD in geographies in which it has been approved and the effect of the European Commission's adoption of the negative opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) on Translarna and the withdrawal of the Translarna NDA in the US on other regulatory bodies; expectations with respect to PTC's license and collaboration agreement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation for votoplam for the treatment of Huntington's disease including its right to receive development, regulatory and sales milestones, profit sharing and royalty payments from Novartis, the design and expected timing of clinical trials and studies, the availability of data, and regulatory submissions and responses, including potential accelerated approval; expectations with respect to ST-920, including the potential achievement of regulatory milestone payments that PTC may be obligated to make; expectations with respect to Upstaza/Kebilidi, including commercialization, manufacturing capabilities, and the potential achievement of sales milestones and contingent payments that PTC may be obligated to make; expectations with respect to vatiquinone, including with respect to the design and expected timing of clinical trials and studies, the availability of data, and regulatory submissions and responses and potential approvals and other matters; expectations with respect to the commercialization of Evrysdi under PTC's SMA collaboration; expectations with respect to the commercialization of Tegsedi and Waylivra; expectations regarding PTC's product candidates, including the timing of clinical trials and studies; significant business effects, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions; changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies; the eligible patient base and commercial potential of PTC's products and product candidates; PTC's scientific approach and general development progress; PTC's ability to satisfy its obligations under the terms of its lease agreements; the sufficiency of PTC's cash resources and its ability to obtain adequate financing in the future for its foreseeable and unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditures; and the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of PTC's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as any updates to these risk factors filed from time to time in PTC's other filings with the SEC. You are urged to carefully consider all such factors.

As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. There are no guarantees that any product will receive or maintain regulatory approval in any territory, or prove to be commercially successful, including Sephience, Translarna, Emflaza, Upstaza, Kebilidi, Evrysdi, Tegsedi, Waylivra or ST-920.

The forward-looking statements contained herein represent PTC's views only as of the date of this press release and PTC does not undertake or plan to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in plans, prospects, assumptions, estimates or projections, or other circumstances occurring after the date of this press release except as required by law.

SOURCE PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

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TORONTO, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) ("Sun Life") today announced that 1,400 of its 6,838,672 Class A Non-cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares Series 10R (the "Series 10R Shares") have been elected for conversion on September 30, 2026, on a one-for-one basis, into Class A Non-cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares Series 11QR (the "Series 11QR Shares"), and 621,829 of its 1,161,328 Series 11QR Shares have been elected for conversion on September 30, 2026 on a one-for-one basis into Series 10R Shares.

Since there would be less than 1,000,000 Series 11QR Shares outstanding on September 30, 2026, after taking into account all such election notices received by the September 16, 2026 deadline for conversion, (i) Sun Life will automatically convert all remaining Series 11QR Shares into Series 10R Shares, on a one-for-one basis, on September 30, 2026, and (ii) the holders of Series 10R Shares are not entitled to convert their Series 10R Shares into Series 11QR Shares.

Consequently, on September 30, 2026, Sun Life will have 8,000,000 Series 10R Shares issued and outstanding and nil Series 11QR Shares issued and outstanding. The Series 10R Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SLF.PR.H.

As announced by Sun Life on August 31, 2026, commencing as of September 30, 2026, holders of Series 10R Shares will be entitled to receive non-cumulative preferential cash dividends on a quarterly basis, as and when declared by the Board of Directors of Sun Life and subject to the Insurance Companies Act (Canada). The dividend rate for the five-year period commencing on September 30, 2026 to but excluding September 30, 2031 will be 5.519% per annum or $0.344938 per share per quarter, being equal to the sum of the Government of Canada Yield, as defined in the terms of the Series 10R Shares, on Monday, August 31, 2026 plus 2.17%, as determined in accordance with the terms of the Series 10R Shares.

Subject to regulatory approval, Sun Life may redeem all or any part of the outstanding Series 10R Shares, at Sun Life's option, by the payment of an amount in cash for each share so redeemed of $25.00, together with all declared and unpaid dividends to the date fixed for redemption, on September 30, 2031 and on September 30 in every fifth year thereafter.

The Series 10R Shares and the Series 11QR Shares have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and subject to certain exceptions, may not be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly, in the United States of America for the account or benefit of U.S. persons. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy such securities in the United States.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of June 30, 2026, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.70 trillion. For more information, please visit sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars

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TAIPEI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EVA Air once again earned top honors at the prestigious SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, taking first place in three categories: World's Best Premium Economy Class, World's Best Premium Economy Class Airline Amenities, and World's Most Family Friendly Airline. Overall, EVA Air secured a total of 18 TOP Ten rankings across various award categories, including these three No.1 honors. The carrier also retained its coveted SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline rating for the 11th consecutive year, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to excellence in safety and service.

"We are grateful to travelers around the world and to SKYTRAX for this recognition," said EVA Air Chief Executive Vice President Albert Liao. "Maintaining our SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline rating for 11 consecutive years while once again receiving top honors across multiple categories is an achievement we are incredibly proud of. These awards reflect the dedication and professionalism of every member of the EVA Air team and their unwavering commitment to our passengers. Guided by our core values of safety, service, and sustainability, we will continue investing in every aspect of the travel journey while delivering the safe, comfortable, and five-star service experience that travelers expect from EVA Air."

Edward Plaisted, CEO of SKYTRAX said, "We congratulate EVA Air on the fabulous achievement of being named the World's Most Family Friendly Airline, which recognizes EVA Air's efforts to create a more seamless and relaxing experience for passengers traveling with children. EVA Air was the pioneer airline to introduce Premium Economy back in 1992, and at a time when this cabin class is the fastest growing cabin category, it is heartening to see EVA Air maintaining their excellence by winning the Award for the World's Best Premium Economy Class Cabin."

Established in 1999, the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards are widely regarded as one of the aviation industry's most prestigious honors. The awards are based on a global passenger satisfaction survey that evaluates airline products and services, with questionnaires available in multiple languages, including English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese. The results are closely followed by the global aviation and travel industries and serve as an important benchmark for travelers worldwide.

EVA Air has repeatedly won SKYTRAX "Global Airline Awards." Its rankings and the associated categories are:

In addition to maintaining its SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline rating for an 11th consecutive year and earning multiple World Airline Awards, EVA Air has received a series of other international accolades in 2026. Travel + Leisure named EVA Air the No. 1 International Airline in its 2026 rankings. The carrier was also ranked 11th among AirlineRatings.com's World's Top 25 Airlines and 8th among the World's 25 Safest Airlines, while earning the organization's highest 7-Star PLUS safety rating.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience and expand its global network, EVA Air will launch a new nonstop service from Taipei to Delhi on December 1. Operating five flights per week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, the new route will make EVA Air the only Taiwan-based airline offering nonstop passenger service to India.

About EVA Air:

A Star Alliance member, EVA Air was founded in 1989 as Taiwan's first privately owned international airline. It is an affiliated company to global container-shipping leader Evergreen Line. It flies a fleet of more than 80 Boeing and Airbus aircraft to around 60 international destinations throughout Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America. Travelers can learn more about EVA Air and schedules, book, and buy tickets at www.evaair.com.

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Construction Partners, Inc. Completes Florida Acquisition

Transaction Expands Company's Operations in Florida Panhandle

DOTHAN, Ala., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) ("CPI" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways in local markets across the Sunbelt, today announced that it has acquired Roads, Inc. of NWF ("Roads, Inc."), an asphalt manufacturing and construction business headquartered in Cantonment, Florida. Roads, Inc. provides asphalt paving, roadway construction and disaster response debris removal services throughout Florida, Alabama and the southeastern United States. In connection with the transaction, CPI acquired a hot-mix asphalt plant strategically located north of Pensacola, together with related crews and equipment. The acquired operations will become part of CPI's Florida platform company, C.W. Roberts Contracting, Incorporated ("CWR").

Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to welcome the Roads, Inc. team to the CPI family of companies. This transaction expands CWR's operations in the Florida Panhandle and enhances our ability to serve public and private infrastructure customers throughout this growing region. Roads, Inc.'s strategically located hot-mix asphalt plant, as well as its experienced workforce, construction capabilities and established local relationships, will complement CWR's existing operations and position us to better serve customers across the Panhandle and beyond. We welcome more than 150 talented new employees to CWR and look forward to building upon Roads, Inc.'s reputation for quality work and reliable service as part of our family of companies."

About Construction Partners, Inc.

Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating in local markets throughout the Sunbelt in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Supported by its hot-mix asphalt plants, aggregate facilities and liquid asphalt terminals, CPI focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of surface infrastructure. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The company also performs private sector projects that include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "seek," "continue," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "targeting," "could," "might," "may," "will," "expect," "should," "anticipate," "intend," "project," "outlook," "believe," "plan" and similar expressions or their negative. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, without limitation, statements relating to the benefits of a business acquisition and the expected results of the acquired business. These and other forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect expected results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, its Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports the Company files with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events, or circumstances or other changes affecting such statements except to the extent required by applicable law.

Contact:

Rick Black

Investor Relations

[email protected]

(713) 529-6600

SOURCE Construction Partners, Inc.

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Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity to Reflect Its Evolution

WINNEMUCCA, Nev., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ("Hycroft" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based gold and silver exploration and development company that owns the Hycroft Mine, today provides an update on the technical initiatives underway to advance the mine toward production. The Company also unveils a refreshed brand identity, redesigned website and updated corporate presentation that reflect Hycroft's transformation and the significant opportunities being advanced across the asset.

The Company is continuing to evaluate multiple potential pathways to unlock shareholder value in the second half of 2026. These efforts are supported by a senior leadership team with extensive operational expertise and a strengthened Board of Directors with substantial experience in mining operations and project development. The updated website, available today at www.hycroftmining.com, provides investors and all stakeholders with enhanced access to information on the Company's strategy, technical programs, exploration results and corporate developments.

Diane Garrett, Executive Chairman and CEO, commented: "We are progressing underground development planning at Brimstone and Vortex, completing trade-off study results between pressure oxidation and roasting for the broader sulfide resource and assessing the potential restart of heap leach operations. Additionally, we are awaiting two additional core rigs and expect to have them in the fourth quarter to accelerate drilling on Vortex and Brimstone and test other highly prospective targets across the site. Our focus remains on defining the optimal path to production that delivers the highest economic value from the asset to our shareholders.

We have also strengthened our Board and management team with highly experienced mining leaders who bring the operating, technical, financial and strategic capabilities needed to support this next phase of growth and our updated website and corporate materials provide a more effective platform to communicate the progress being made across the asset."

Technical Update

Assessment of High-Grade Underground Development Potential

The Company is finalizing its internal assessment of potential underground development options for the high-grade Brimstone and Vortex systems. As previously announced, the Company engaged RESPEC Company LLC ("RESPEC") to evaluate underground mining alternatives and develop a conceptual mine plan. RESPEC is also supporting an assessment of potential locations and configurations for an exploration decline that could provide underground drill access to more effectively and efficiently explore and expand the high-grade systems while also considering its potential integration into a future underground mining operation.

Hatch Ltd. ("Hatch") has also been engaged to evaluate processing alternatives for recovering silver and gold from a potential underground operation. A metallurgical test program is underway at Hazen Research Inc. ("Hazen") to further characterize the metallurgical response of the high-grade Brimstone and Vortex material and support this evaluation.

In parallel, the Company will continue the engineering, environmental, and permitting work required to advance the project along the optimal production path.

Metallurgical Test Work on Roasting

The Company has completed the roasting metallurgical test program and is now finalizing a trade-off analysis comparing the economic benefit of both roasting and pressure oxidation. While both processing options are conventional methods, roasting has the potential for an additional revenue stream through the production and sale of sulfuric acid, which is a critical input for lithium, copper, and fertilizer production.

Assessment of a Heap Leach Restart

The Company continues to evaluate the potential to restart heap leach operations at Hycroft. A reverse circulation drill program, initiated in late 2025, further defined the quantity, location and characteristics of oxide and transition material. A metallurgical test program is underway, after which the Company will evaluate the appropriate next steps for advancing the restart opportunity.

About Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a US-based gold and silver company exploring and developing the Hycroft Mine, among the world's largest precious metals deposits, located in Nevada, a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction. With a long history of heap leach operations, Hycroft is advancing to the next phase of operations for processing sulfide mineralization. In addition, Hycroft is engaged in a robust exploration drill program (2025-2026 Exploration Drill Program) to expand and advance the two new high-grade silver systems Brimstone and Vortex. These discoveries represent a significant value driver for the Hycroft Mine.

For Further Information

Investor Relations:

E: [email protected]

P: 775-245-0564 

Media:

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P: 775-245-0564 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release and in public statements by our officers or representatives that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future business strategy, plans and goals, competitive strengths, the advancement and development of the Hycroft Mine, the results and implications of metallurgical analysis and test work, and the expansion and growth of our business.

Forward-looking statements are often identified by future or conditional words such as "estimate," "plan," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "believe," "target," "budget," "may," "can," "will," "would," "could," "should," "seeks," "scheduled to" and similar words or expressions but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. The risks include, but are not limited to: (i) risks related to changes in our operations at the Hycroft Mine, including risks associated with the cessation of mining operations at the Hycroft Mine; uncertainties concerning estimates of mineral resources; risks related to the lack of a completed feasibility study; risks related to metallurgical test work and process development; risks related to obtaining and maintaining necessary permits and regulatory approvals; and risks related to our ability to re-establish commercially feasible mining and processing operations; and (ii) industry-related risks, including fluctuations in the price of gold and silver; the commercial success of, and risks related to, our exploration and development activities; uncertainties and risks related to our reliance on contractors and consultants; and the availability and cost of equipment, supplies, energy or reagents.

These and other risks may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and the occurrence of one or more of these events or circumstances, alone or in combination with others, may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations. Please see the "Risk Factors" outlined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other reports filed with the SEC, for more information about these and other risks. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it will release its third quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026, after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website https://investors.fmc.com.

The company will host a webcast conference call on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone.

Conference Call Details:

Internet broadcast: https://investors.fmc.com

United States (Local): +1 585 542 9983

United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 461 5787

Global Dial-In Numbers:  Global Dial-in Number

Access Code: 601901282

Pre-Registration Link:

https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/601901282?pwd=e8AqEPUr

Webcast Details:

https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/601901282

About FMC

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 360training.com, Inc. today announced the acquisition of select assets from Atlantic Training, a provider of HR compliance, OSHA, and workplace safety training primarily serving businesses.

Founded in 2005, Atlantic Training has spent more than 20 years helping organizations address workplace training needs. The company has served more than 10,000 clients and delivered more than 5 million courses to organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Its catalog includes workplace safety, HR compliance, soft skills, and OSHA-focused training across dozens of industries, along with its WAVE EHS management software. The acquisition also brings 305 courses offered through a variety of formats to 360training's catalog.

The addition expands 360training's capabilities for commercial and enterprise customers while supporting its strategy to accelerate B2B growth, increase recurring revenue, and expand its mix of contracted and relationship-based customer accounts. It builds on the strength of a company already recognized on Newsweek's America's Top Online Learning Providers list.

"Atlantic Training is a strong strategic addition because of its focus on helping businesses manage important training responsibilities across their workforces," said Tom Anderson, CEO of 360training. "The acquisition expands the breadth of our commercial training portfolio while strengthening our ability to build long-term relationships with employers. As we continue to grow 360training, we are focused on bringing together specialized training portfolios that complement our existing capabilities and give businesses and learners access to a broader range of training solutions."

"We saw a strong fit between Atlantic Training and 360training, particularly in our shared focus on helping businesses meet their workplace training and compliance needs," said Anthony LaFazia, founder and CEO of Atlantic Training. "Throughout the process, the 360training team was transparent, commercially minded, and straightforward to work with, which made for a smooth transaction. We believe Atlantic Training is well positioned as part of 360training's broader training portfolio, and we're excited about the opportunities ahead for our customers."

Atlantic Training's catalog was built around the needs of employers, spanning safety and compliance as well as broader workforce development. Its addition strengthens 360training's ability to support organizations managing training across multiple roles, locations and areas of responsibility, including industries experiencing significant investment and workforce expansion in construction, manufacturing, energy, utilities, data centers, and other infrastructure supporting the continued growth of AI and advanced technology across the United States.

"Workplace training plays an important role in helping organizations build safer environments and address their compliance responsibilities," said Samantha Montalbano, COO of 360training. "As investment in infrastructure and AI drives new facilities, projects, and workforce needs across the country, employers need scalable ways to prepare workers and maintain strong safety and compliance practices. Bringing Atlantic Training's capabilities together with 360training gives us an opportunity to support more businesses and employees with practical, high-quality training while advancing our broader mission of helping create safer communities."

"For our business customers, the value is in making workforce training easier to access and manage while expanding the range of topics available to their teams," said Ryan Linders, CMO of 360training. "Atlantic Training brings a catalog designed around the needs of employers, from workplace safety and OSHA training to HR compliance and soft skills. Adding those offerings gives us more ways to support employers across the employee lifecycle and build lasting relationships with organizations that have ongoing training needs."

The addition of Atlantic Training builds on 360training's broader strategy of expanding through specialized training providers with complementary expertise and established customer relationships. It strengthens a portfolio that already serves individuals and businesses across environmental health and safety, food and beverage, real estate, healthcare, financial services, and power and utilities.

Atlantic Training customers gain access to 360training's broader online training infrastructure, while 360training customers gain a wider range of commercial training across workforce safety, compliance and professional development.

About 360training

Established in 1997, 360training.com, Inc. is a trusted leader specializing in comprehensive online training solutions for individuals and businesses across various industries, including food and beverage, environmental health and safety, real estate, healthcare, financial services, and power and utilities. Having issued over 21 million training certificates to 12.5+ million learners across 17+ brands, 360training embraces innovative technology and a commitment to quality education to offer accredited courses, fostering safe and healthy communities. As part of this commitment, the company continues to seek acquisition opportunities that build synergies and enhance value for its customers.

360training's family of brands include Learn2Serve, OSHAcampus, AgentCampus, OSHA.com, VanEd, AdvanceOnline, ACLS Medical Training, American Health Training, American Resuscitation Council, Canadian Food Safety/SafeCheck®, Compliance Training Online, eMedCert.com, Hard Hat Training, HIPAA Exams, Mortgage Educators and Compliance (MEC), My Mortgage Trainer, National Food Handlers Foundation, National Forklift Foundation, National HAZWOPER Foundation, National OSHA Foundation, Ready Training Online (RTO®), TABC On The Fly, BASSET On The Fly, Certified On The Fly, TIPS, and UST Training. 360training is a portfolio company of GreyLion and Vestar Capital Partners.

Please visit www.360training.com or our social media accounts on Facebook and LinkedIn to learn more.

About GreyLion Partners LP

GreyLion focuses on investing in high-growth businesses in the lower middle market across two sectors: (i) services and (ii) specialized industrial and manufacturing. The team seeks to partner with existing owners and management teams to deliver capital in tailored and flexible structures. The GreyLion partners have spent nearly two decades executing a consistent strategy of investing $25-$125 million of capital per investment, primarily within the United States. For more information on GreyLion, please visit www.greylion.com.

About Vestar Capital Partners

Vestar Capital Partners is a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth capital investments. Vestar invests and collaborates with incumbent management teams and private owners to build long-term enterprise value, focusing on Consumer, Business & Technology Services, and Healthcare.

About Atlantic Training

Founded in 2005, Atlantic Training provides online training solutions primarily for businesses, helping organizations address workplace safety, compliance and workforce development needs. Its training catalog includes workplace safety, OSHA, HR compliance and soft skills courses across dozens of industries, serving organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Atlantic Training's offerings also include WAVE EHS management software and a learning management system. For more information, visit www.atlantictraining.com.

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New offering brings straightforward, reliable workers' comp coverage directly to Georgia small business owners, backed by more than a century of industry experience

DENVER, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EverPeak, a workers' compensation insurance solution built on the success of its Colorado-based direct channel with Pinnacol Assurance, today announced the launch of its direct-to-customer insurance offering in Georgia. The expansion marks EverPeak's first step in bringing its fast, digital-first workers' comp experience directly to small businesses in the U.S., giving Georgia business owners, even those with complex risk, a quicker, simpler way to get covered.

Georgia small business owners can now get an online quote and purchase a workers' compensation policy in minutes, without ever picking up the phone. Policies start as low as $18 a month, and customers receive an instant certificate of insurance upon purchase, which eliminates the delays and paperwork often associated with traditional insurance buying.

"Small business owners in Georgia don't have time to wait around for a quote," said Kathy Kranz, EverPeak president. "We built this experience so that the hardest-working businesses in the state can get the coverage they need in the time it takes to grab a coffee, backed by the same expertise that's made Pinnacol's direct channel a success in Colorado."

EverPeak's Georgia launch targets the diverse array of small businesses that keep local economies running. A few examples of businesses EverPeak supports are contractors and skilled trades such as painters, carpenters, plumbers, and HVAC technicians; medical and veterinarian practices, small retailers and local e-commerce businesses, including boutiques, specialty grocers, and pet supply shops; professional service and technology firms, from law offices to software developers; and personal service and wellness businesses like salons, spas and dental practices. EverPeak's prowess with complicated risks means many businesses are a good fit.

Fast, reliable coverage backed by decades of experience

EverPeak's direct offering is designed around three core commitments to policyholders:

- Speed and simplicity: An online quote process and instant certificate of insurance mean business owners can secure coverage without delay.

- Proven expertise: EverPeak is backed by more than 100 years of workers' compensation experience.

- Responsive claims support: Via our partners, Policyholders can expect contact from a claims representative within 24 hours of reporting a claim, and a return-to-work program has helped injured employees return to work 25 days faster than the industry standard on average.

EverPeak also emphasizes accessible, high-quality customer service, with no phone trees and direct lines to support — an approach that has helped the company earn strong customer satisfaction scores.

Availability and what's to come

EverPeak's direct workers' compensation quotes are available now to eligible small businesses in Georgia. Business owners can get a quote and purchase a policy online. EverPeak will be launching a direct channel in additional states soon.

About EverPeak Insurance

EverPeak Insurance is a workers' compensation insurance solution offering comprehensive coverage and market-leading service for businesses across the United States. With an approach to care based on Pinnacol Assurance's 100+ years of industry-leading underwriting, claims and risk management experience, we cover the hardest-working businesses because we work hard, too. EverPeak Insurance offers skilled protection for businesses with the toughest risks and partners with insurance agents who strive to offer the best protection to those businesses that need it most. Learn more at everpeak.com.

Key takeaways:

Georgia direct expansion: EverPeak launched its direct-to-customer digital workers' compensation insurance in Georgia, marking its first state expansion for this direct model. EverPeak's plans further state direct channel expansions.

Fast and affordable digital process: Georgia small business owners can obtain an online quote and policy in minutes starting as low as $18/month, receiving an instant certificate of insurance with zero phone trees.

Target industries: Focuses on a broad array of small to mid-sized businesses across skilled trades (contractors, plumbers, HVAC), small retail and e-commerce, professional services, and personal wellness practices (salons, dental practices).

Core benefits: Features an online quote workflow, 24-hour initial claims contact, and a return-to-work program that helps injured workers return 25 days faster than the industry average.

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Liz Johnson Director, Public Relations, EverPeak Insurance 720.939.7238 (mobile) [email protected]

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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that Arthur (Art) Hu has been named executive vice president and chief information and digital officer, effective September 30.

Hu brings more than 25 years of experience leading global technology, digital and business transformation initiatives at scale. He joins BD from Lenovo Group, where he most recently served as senior vice president, global chief information officer and chief technology and delivery officer for the Solutions and Services Group. There, his responsibilities included leading digital technology, AI adoption and business transformation across customer, partner and employee-facing platforms. Prior to Lenovo, he spent over a decade at McKinsey & Company advising organizations on technology, operations, strategy and organizational transformation. Throughout his career, Hu has demonstrated the ability to connect technology to business outcomes, using digital capabilities to drive growth, improve execution and embed operational excellence.

"Art is an exceptional technology and transformation leader with a proven track record of using digital, AI and automation to drive performance at scale," said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. "Bringing his depth of technology-sector experience to BD strengthens our leadership team and gives us an important advantage as technology becomes increasingly central to how healthcare is delivered and how leading MedTech companies operate. Art will play a critical role in building a faster, more productive and more connected BD – modernizing our enterprise, embedding AI into how we work, and translating technology into greater innovation and stronger business outcomes. We are excited to have a leader of his caliber help shape the next chapter of BD and create even greater value for our customers, patients and shareholders.

Hu will succeed Denise Russell Fleming, who will retire from BD at the end of 2026.

About BD

BD is one of the world's largest pure-play medical technology companies with a Purpose of advancing the world of health™ by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. The company supports those on the frontlines of healthcare by developing transformative technologies, services and solutions that optimize clinical operations and improve care for patients. Operating across the globe, with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually that have a positive impact on global healthcare. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase clinical efficiency, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at  www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/, X  @BDandCo or Instagram @becton_dickinson.

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Corgi Insurance Appoints Stuart Wilkinson as VP of State Government Affairs

ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corgi, an AI-native insurance carrier built for high-growth companies, today announced the hiring of Stuart Wilkinson as the company's newest government affairs leader. Wilkinson brings more than 15 years of government affairs, legislative strategy, and regulatory experience across multiple states to Corgi as the company continues expanding its insurance platform and footprint.

Wilkinson has held senior roles in Georgia state government, including serving as Deputy Director of External Affairs in the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp and Deputy Director of Transition for the Georgians First Committee. He previously served as a Vice President at McGuireWoods Consulting, where he represented corporate and nonprofit clients navigating complex legislative and regulatory environments.

Most recently, Wilkinson served as Director of Government Affairs at PrizePicks, where he worked across regulatory and legislative issues during a period of significant growth for the company.

At Corgi, Wilkinson will help guide the company's government affairs strategy as it expands its insurance products, enters new markets, and works with regulators and policymakers across the country.

"Insurance is one of the most regulated industries in the country, and our growth means we're increasingly operating across different regulatory environments," said Jeremy Eisemann, Head of Global Affairs at Corgi. "Stuart brings a rare combination of government experience, private-sector perspective, and a deep understanding of how to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. We're excited to have him on the team."

Wilkinson also serves on the Honorary Board of Directors of Special Olympics Georgia. He has also been named a Top Georgia Lobbyist by JAMES Magazine every year from 2021 through 2026, recognizing his work in government affairs and legislative strategy.

Wilkinson's addition comes as Corgi continues building out its full-stack insurance infrastructure, expanding its product portfolio, and entering new markets across the United States.

About Corgi Insurance

Corgi Insurance is an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier building a new generation of commercial insurance. Founded by Emily Yuan and Nico Laqua, Corgi combines insurance expertise with AI and modern technology to make coverage faster, smarter, and more accessible. Corgi offers insurance across a growing range of industries and risks while building the technology and infrastructure to modernize the insurance lifecycle.

Media Contact:

Erika Lee

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