Two Southern Belize resorts offer travelers the privacy and personalized service of a small retreat, with easy access to jungle, Caribbean Sea and local culture that make the destination distinctive.

HOPKINS, Belize, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Belizean Dreams Resort in Hopkins and Laru Beya Resort on the Placencia Peninsula offer travelers an intimate alternative to larger beachfront resorts, pairing all inclusive convenience with direct access to the communities, culture, inland adventures and marine experiences beyond the beach in Southern Belize.

Both locally owned and managed resorts provide beachfront accommodations, meals, beverages, personalized service, and access to selected transfers and excursions, giving travelers a welcoming home base from which to enjoy the Caribbean Sea while exploring more of Southern Belize. Their local ownership keeps both resorts closely connected to the communities and destinations that surround them.

Travelers can explore the All Inclusive Packages at Belizean Dreams Resort and Laru Beya Resort to begin planning a Southern Belize getaway.

Belize Beyond the Beach

Set within two of Southern Belize's distinctive coastal communities, Belizean Dreams and Laru Beya give guests the opportunity to experience the country beyond the resort while maintaining the ease of an all inclusive stay.

Their smaller scale creates a more personal experience for couples, families, celebrations and groups looking for a more private setting. With a limited number of accommodations, both properties can also accommodate full-property buyouts for travelers seeking to bring their own group together in one beachfront setting.

A typical day can begin with breakfast overlooking the Caribbean Sea, followed by a jungle excursion, Maya site visit, cultural experience or marine adventure. Guests can return in the afternoon for time on the beach, a swim or a slower afternoon before sitting down to a chef-prepared dinner.

"Guests often tell us they come to Belize because they want to experience the country," said Taryn Gongora, Marketing Manager for Belizean Dreams Resort and Laru Beya Resort. "They want to meet people, explore the jungle, get out on the water, try local food and experience the culture. During their stay, they may take part in Garifuna drumming and traditions within the community, or head out for a day of exploring Belize's natural attractions. At the same time, they want privacy and time to relax. Having a smaller resort as their home base gives them the opportunity to experience more of Belize while still having a comfortable place to return to at the end of the day."

Bigger Is Not Always Better

For travelers accustomed to larger properties, a smaller resort can offer a different kind of luxury: space to slow down, a more intimate setting, fewer rooms, and service that feels personal from arrival to departure.

At Laru Beya and Belizean Dreams, the experience extends beyond the resort. Guests have a welcoming home base from which to explore Belize's jungle, marine and cultural adventures, then return to the beach to relax and recharge.

For travelers planning a Christmas and New Year's vacation, both resorts will also host complimentary Festive Holiday Events throughout the holiday season. Guests can contact each resort for event details and availability.

Belizean Dreams Resort at a Glance

Belizean Dreams Resort, situated in Hopkins Village, was named #1 Small & Boutique Hotel in Central America and #8 Small & Boutique Hotel in the World in the 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best awards. Tripadvisor's Best of the Best distinction recognizes properties ranked among the top 1% of hotels worldwide.

Accommodations:Nine villas and seven boutique rooms

Experience: Intimate all inclusive beachfront resort

Packages: Meals, drinks, transfers, and excursions

On-property: Infinity pool, restaurant and bar, Bliss Spa, Wi-Fi and beach loungers

Activities: Kayaks, complimentary bicycles, golf cart rentals, cultural experiences, marine adventures and inland excursions

Location advantage: Approximately one mile from Hopkins Village

Located approximately one mile from the heart of Hopkins Village, Belizean Dreams provides access to both the Caribbean coastline and the inland experiences of Southern Belize. Guests can enjoy the resort's beachfront setting while remaining close enough to explore the village and surrounding region, recognized as the Friendliest Village in Belize by Belize First Magazine.

Throughout their stay, guests can also enjoy a variety of weekly events and services designed to make each visit comfortable, relaxing and memorable.

Laru Beya Resort at a Glance

Located further south on the Placencia Peninsula, Laru Beya Resort is a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award winner, placing it among the top 10% of hotels worldwide.

The beachfront resort features:

Accommodations: Thirteen suites and six standard rooms

Experience: Intimate all inclusive beachfront resort

Activities: Complimentary kayaks, Hobie Cat sailboats, and bicycles, plus golf cart rentals

Nearby: Placencia Village, local businesses, cultural experiences and outdoor adventures

Laru Beya's location along the Placencia Peninsula places guests close to Placencia Village and the restaurants, shops and local businesses that give the area its character. Placencia Village is also known for its narrow pedestrian walkway, the Placencia Sidewalk, a distinctive feature of the village and a popular stop for visitors exploring the peninsula.

Belizean Dreams Resort and Laru Beya Resort are part of a locally owned and managed family of all inclusive resorts in Belize, alongside Coco Plum Island Resort and Manta Island Resort. Together, the four properties offer distinct mainland beachfront and private-island experiences across Belize's coastal destinations, united by personalized service and warm Belizean hospitality.

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AI-powered shopping app, already used by more than 6 million shoppers in Europe, now available to U.S. consumers, helping them find what they need, compare prices, and get cash back.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Joko USA, Inc., today announced the U.S. launch of Joko App, an AI-powered shopping assistant that helps consumers compare prices, track spending, and earn cash back, all in one app.

Already used by more than 6 million European consumers (generating more than $50 million in revenue), Joko works across more than 10,000 partner merchants, including Amazon, Nike, Sephora, T-Mobile, DoorDash, Walgreens, Apple and Expedia, with users viewing more than 2 million products per day.

Joko is now available across the U.S. through the App Store and Google Play.

Joko offers the only AI shopping assistant that combines product discovery, price comparison, cash back, automatic coupons and price tracking in one shopping-centric experience.

Joko helps:

- Find the Right Product Faster - With Juno, Joko supports shoppers earlier in their buying journey, helping them figure out what to buy, compare options, find better prices, and move to checkout – without the scavenger hunt.

- Save Time and Money – Without the Work - Joko's savings tools feel effortless. For consumers, there are no spreadsheets, no coupon hunting – just smarter ways to save.

- Shop With Confidence – Thanks to Juno's AI personalization, consumers get useful recommendations and clear savings – without any mystery or "checkout anxiety" - if there's a better product/price, Joko shows it.

- Drive Sales for Merchants – Joko brings in high-intent shoppers in ways that drive real purchases with a 7.8% average click-to-purchase conversion and a 14x ROI on ad spend.

Supporting How America Shops Today

According to McKinsey's ConsumerWise research, 68% of U.S. consumers used at least one AI tool in the past three months. An Adobe study found that 39% of U.S. shoppers have already used generative AI for online shopping, most often for product research, recommendations, or finding deals, yet few of these tools reward the purchase itself. Joko closes that gap.

"For too long, online shopping hasn't lived up to what people actually need," said Xavier Starkloff, cofounder and CEO of Joko. "The broad adoption of AI has shown that the future of shopping must look radically different. With Joko and its Juno feature, we're tapping the power of AI to create a smarter and more efficient shopping experience. Consumers can now get the right product at the best price in the fastest timeframe. "

To build Juno, Joko's teams assembled a catalog of more than 50 million products from over 40,000 merchants, using AI to collect, standardize, and keep that data current at scale. Combining user insights, more than $50 billion in transaction data, and 2 million product views processed every day, Juno provides a foundation few AI shopping tools can match: Joko doesn't just recommend; it knows how people actually shop and spend.

"ChatGPT and Gemini are already moving into AI shopping, but they're general-purpose AI first," said Xavier Starkloff, cofounder and CEO of Joko. "We believe both shoppers and merchants need and want a true leader with a laser focus on the shopping-centric needs and preferences of consumers. With Juno, we are staking our claim on that leadership position and bringing it to the world's largest market."

Learn More:

- Try Joko: Download the app on the App Store and Google Play

- Request an interview with Xavier Starkloff, co-founder and CEO of Joko: available on request through the press contact below.

About Joko

Joko is the shopping app that helps consumers save time and money every time they shop, online or in-store. Founded in 2018 by Xavier Starkloff, Alexandre Hollocou, and Nicolas Salat-Baroux, Joko began with automatic cash back and has grown into a smarter shopping companion with price tracking, automatic coupons, online and in-store cash back. With Juno, its AI shopping assistant feature, Joko helps shoppers discover products, compare options, find better prices, and move from search to purchase with less work. Joko serves more than 6 million users across France and the U.S. and works with more than 10,000 partner merchants.

Media Contact - Kalamari for Joko - Isabella Kun - [email protected]

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BEVERLY, Mass., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, will be participating in the 23rd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2026) taking place September 28 - October 2, 2026, at the Pacifico Yokohama North in Japan.

At the event, Axcelis will host a company exhibit in Booth #F3 and the company's technologists and collaborators will present on the following topics:

- Suppression of Stacking Fault Expansion in SiC Epitaxial Layers via Substrate Implantation

- n-Type 4H-SiC Contact Engineering by Implantation-Annealing Co-Optimization

- Manufacturability of Single Epi Step 1200V SiC Superjunction Pillars Using Channeling Ion Implantation

- Sensitivity of SiC Superjunction MOSFET Performance to High-Energy Implantation of p-Pillars

President and CEO of Axcelis, Dr. Russell Low, said, "We are excited to participate in ICSCRM 2026, one of the premier technology forums for the power device market. As a world leader in ion implantation solutions for power devices, Axcelis is proud to support this dynamic market with our Purion Power Series+™ platform, which delivers enabling, highly differentiated capabilities and advanced process control. Ion implantation is one of the most critical steps in manufacturing silicon carbide devices, a market Yole Group estimates will reach $11 billion by 2031, growing at a 20% CAGR from 2025 to 2031."

About Axcelis:

Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for nearly 50 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.

CONTACTS:

Investor Relations Contact:

David Ryzhik

Senior Vice President and Interim CFO

Telephone: (978) 787-2352

Email: [email protected]

Press/Media Relations Contacts: 

Maureen Hart

Senior Director, Corporate & Marketing Communications

Telephone: (978) 787-4266

Email: [email protected]

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The magnesium-packed hydrogen sparkling water brand, known for bringing functional hydration to everyday routines, is rolling out to more than 800 Target stores nationwide

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Target shoppers, meet your new, go-to beverage. oHy, the hydrogen sparkling water brand, is making its nationwide debut at Target, rolling out to 800 stores across the U.S. with four refreshing organic flavors: Blackberry, Raspberry, Cherry Lime and Strawberry Lemon. As the first-ever hydrogen beverage to be available at Target, oHy is putting the emerging category on the radar of millions of shoppers and introducing consumers to a refreshing, new way to enjoy sparkling water.

oHy combines ultra-purified water with USDA Organic flavors and magnesium to create molecular hydrogen – the smallest element in the universe – delivering antioxidant benefits at the cellular level that support natural energy, sharper focus and faster recovery and proving that even the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Designed for a smooth, less-carbonated drinking experience that's gentler on the palate and body, oHy is an effortless addition to your wellness routine – with zero sugar and zero calories.

"Launching at Target is an exciting milestone for oHy because it brings our mission to more people," said Trent Hartwig, Co-Founder and CEO of oHy. "We believe wellness should fit into everyday life, and Target gives us the opportunity to introduce more shoppers to a simple way to enjoy the antioxidant benefits of molecular hydrogen. We're proud to make hydrogen sparkling water more accessible through a retailer that shares our commitment to innovation and everyday wellness."

Target shoppers can now find four core varieties of oHy in the sparkling water aisle, including:

- Blackberry: A juicy berry flavor with subtle tartness

- Raspberry: The perfect balance of sweet and tangy

- Cherry Lime: Bold cherry flavor with a splash of zesty lime

- Strawberry Lemon: Vibrant strawberry complemented by a refreshing squeeze of lemon

To celebrate its debut at Target, oHy is offering a limited-time, introductory promotion. Shoppers who buy six cans will receive two cans free. To participate, simply enter your phone number here and text a photo of your Target receipt. Eligible consumers will receive reimbursement via PayPal or Venmo.

Find oHy Hydrogen Sparkling Water during your next Target run. To find a store near you, visit: https://drinkohy.com/pages/find

ABOUT oHy

Founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by Trent Hartwig and John Green, oHy is redefining everyday hydration through the power of molecular hydrogen. Built on the belief that wellness should fit into your life—not become another thing to manage—oHy makes it easy to enjoy the antioxidant benefits of molecular hydrogen in refreshing USDA Organic sparkling water.

Crafted with ultra-purified water, organic ingredients and the essence of real fruit, oHy delivers a clean, crisp flavor with 0 calories, 0 sugar and 0 sweeteners. Using a patented process that naturally infuses molecular hydrogen into every can, oHy offers a smooth, refreshing drinking experience that supports natural energy, sharper focus and faster recovery.

oHy is USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, proudly made in the USA, and available at retailers nationwide. Learn more at drinkohy.com or follow @drinkohy.

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New location will bring Hopper closer to healthcare leaders and technology partners while creating new opportunities for healthcare and technology talent in the Nashville region

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hopper Healthcare, creator of the intelligent healthcare operating system hopperOS™, today announced the opening of a new office in Nashville, Tennessee, one of the nation's most established and influential healthcare markets.

The expansion represents an important step in Hopper Healthcare's growth and its commitment to helping healthcare organizations move beyond fragmented technology, disconnected data and isolated point solutions. With more than 900 healthcare companies in the region, Nashville brings together operators, clinicians, technology leaders, investors and entrepreneurs who are defining the future of healthcare.

"Healthcare does not need more technology that operates in isolation. It needs technology that connects the organization, is secure, is integrated, and produces measurable results," said Chris Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of Hopper Healthcare. "Establishing a presence in Nashville puts us closer to the people confronting these challenges every day. It creates an opportunity to listen, collaborate and build solutions alongside healthcare leaders who understand what meaningful transformation requires."

Hopper Healthcare developed hopperOS™ to connect and integrate clinical, operational and financial systems across the care continuum. The configurable healthcare operating system unifies data, workflows and people while embedding intelligence into the way healthcare organizations operate.

Through its Nashville presence, Hopper Healthcare plans to:

- Collaborate directly with healthcare organizations to identify and solve complex operational and data integration challenges

- Further strengthen strategic relationships across Nashville's healthcare and technology ecosystem

- Accelerate the development and implementation of connected, intelligent healthcare solutions

- Build a Nashville-based team and create new career opportunities across healthcare technology, operations, product development and related functions

- Expand access to healthcare technology, operational and clinical talent

- Help organizations move successful technology initiatives from isolated pilots to scalable, enterprise-wide adoption

The company's focus is not technology for technology's sake. Hopper Healthcare works to help organizations reduce variation, improve performance, strengthen decision-making and create better experiences for patients, clinicians and staff.

"The opportunity in Nashville is to bring proven healthcare experience and complex technology and data integration expertise into the same room," Martinez added. "We want to work with organizations that are ready to rethink how healthcare operates, connect what has historically been fragmented and turn innovation into lasting clinical, operational and financial value."

The expansion will also support Hopper Healthcare's continued investment in Nashville's healthcare and technology community by creating new employment opportunities and building a local team of healthcare, technology, operations and product talent.

Hopper Healthcare is currently active across 33 states and 16 countries, supporting more than two million lives, 60-plus hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers and four specialty hospitals.

The Nashville office expands Hopper Healthcare's existing global footprint, which includes locations in Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, London, Australia, and Amsterdam. It will serve as a center for customer collaboration, strategic partnerships, product innovation, and continued growth across the U.S. healthcare market.

The Nashville office is located at 501 Corporate Centre Drive, Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067 and will officially open October 2026.

About Hopper Healthcare

Hopper Healthcare builds durable, intelligent solutions for a changing healthcare landscape. Its configurable healthcare operating system, hopperOS™, connects data, workflows and people across clinical, operational and financial environments. By unifying infrastructure and embedding intelligence throughout the care continuum, Hopper helps healthcare organizations deliver better outcomes, stronger performance and more equitable access to care.

Hopper Healthcare is advancing health for everybody.

Learn more at www.hopperhealthcare.com.

Media Contact

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Chief Marketing Officer

T: 623.263.6756

[email protected]  

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Mérieux NutriSciences welcomes Peugeot Invest and Conti to support its next phase of growth as strategic shareholders

- Peugeot Invest and Continental Grain Company (Conti), together with long-term shareholders, are supporting the financing of the acquisition of Certified Group and Mérieux NutriSciences' broader strategy to strengthen its global leadership in food safety, quality, and sustainability.

CHICAGO and LYON, France, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, today announced that Peugeot Invest and Conti will become strategic minority shareholders in the Company, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

This investment will help finance the recently announced agreement to acquire Certified Group. With approximately $300 million in revenue and a network of 31 laboratories across North America, Certified Group will expand the Company's scale and capabilities in the world's largest food testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market, estimated at over $2,5 billion*.

The acquisition will strengthen Mérieux NutriSciences' laboratory footprint, bringing the Company closer to its customers and enabling localized and time-sensitive delivery, and continued investment in advanced testing technologies. It will also add complementary capabilities in core food sectors, including animal protein, dairy, and packaged foods, while expanding Mérieux NutriSciences' expertise in adjacent markets such as cosmetics, health supplements, over-the-counter drugs, and reduced-harm nicotine. This extensive network of expertise will enable the Company to offer a broader range of services to its customers worldwide and reinforces the Company's commitment to delivering highly practical, innovative solutions to everyday challenges faced by its customers.

For Peugeot Invest and Conti, these strategic investments represent a strong commitment to the TIC industry, a resilient B2B sector driven by heightened consumer safety expectations. Upon closing of the Certified Group transaction, both investors will support Mérieux NutriSciences through representation on its Board of Directors.

Jean-Charles Douin, CEO of Peugeot Invest, commented: "We continue to build a portfolio of investments in sectors where we have strong, long-term convictions. We are delighted to partner with Institut Mérieux to support Mérieux NutriSciences in this new phase of growth in North America. As a global player in food safety, the company perfectly aligns with our ambition to support premier businesses as they navigate their market transformations".

Ari Gendason, co-CEO of Conti, added: "Conti's mission is to help build the businesses that will feed the world. For over two hundred years we have invested in and helped operate companies across the food and agribusiness spectrum; the TIC industry sits at the center of this ecosystem, ensuring the resiliency and safety of the world's food supply. Mérieux NutriSciences has built a preeminent TIC platform, rooted in scientific excellence, deep technical expertise, and trusted customer relationships. We are delighted to partner with the Mérieux NutriSciences management team and its exceptional group of long-term owners to help the company realize its mission of becoming a first-choice food safety and quality provider in North America and globally".

By welcoming Peugeot Invest and Conti as minority shareholders alongside majority owner Institut Mérieux, Mérieux NutriSciences is choosing trusted partners who share its entrepreneurial values, operational expertise, and long-term vision.

"We are delighted to announce this agreement with Peugeot Invest and Conti to become strategic shareholders in Mérieux NutriSciences," said Alexandre Mérieux, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Institut Mérieux and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mérieux NutriSciences. "Their investment marks an important step in our development and reinforces our ability to execute our long-term growth ambitions. Over the past years, we have consistently expanded our capabilities and proximity to customers, which will be reinforced pending completion of the acquisition of Certified Group. Together, these milestones are helping us build a global platform, combining scientific excellence, regulatory expertise, and proximity to customers worldwide. I would also like to recognize the renewed commitment of our long-term shareholders, Sofina and Dassault Group. Their support reflects confidence in our strategy to further expand our global leadership position in food safety, quality, and sustainability in order to increase the value we bring to our customers. With the backing of Peugeot Invest, Conti, and all our shareholders, Mérieux NutriSciences is ideally positioned to amplify its impact".

About Mérieux NutriSciences: At Mérieux NutriSciences, we leverage 60 years of scientific and entrepreneurial expertise to answer food industry needs. Today's global challenges transform the way food is produced, marketed and consumed, which is why we know our clients need more than reliable analytical results; they need practical and innovative solutions that will contribute to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Present worldwide, we are more than 140 accredited laboratories and a team of over 10,000 committed employees. We strongly believe that together, we can create solutions to offer our planet: BETTER FOOD. BETTER HEALTH. BETTER WORLD. www.merieuxnutrisciences.com

About Peugeot Invest: Peugeot Invest is an investment company that pursues a long-term value creation strategy based on active portfolio management and governance involvement. It focuses its investments on four key sectors: healthcare, technology, financial services, and business services, applying a selective, conviction-driven approach. It builds and manages a diversified portfolio of minority holdings in listed and unlisted companies, as well as private equity funds, primarily in Europe and North America, with Stellantis among its historical assets. Listed on Euronext, it is majority-owned by Établissements Peugeot Frères. https://peugeot-invest.com/

About Conti: Conti is a privately owned global investor, owner, and operator of companies with more than 200 years of history across the food and agribusiness spectrum. It creates long–term value by applying deep industry knowledge, capital and talent to businesses ranging from established market leaders to promising innovators, working alongside trusted partners, and supporting strong management teams. It brings a long–term ownership mindset, concentrating on investment and operating plans that create enduring value and a sustainable, efficient, and nutritional food supply chain. Continental Grain brings people, ideas, and resources together to build the businesses that will feed the world.https://continentalgrain.com/

*Source: Mérieux NutriSciences' estimates based on market studies. Reflects outsourced food TIC sector only.

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Heeney Capital Completes First Aluminum Shipment from Venezuela in U.S.-Backed Energy and Mining Initiative

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- Heeney Capital ("Heeney") announced on September 18 that an initial shipment of 15,000 tons of primary aluminum has departed Venezuela for the United States, in partnership with Mercuria Energy Group ("Mercuria"). The delivery from Corporación Venezolana de Guayana ("CVG") Venalum celebrates the significant milestone as the first primary aluminum to move from Venezuela to the United States in eight years.

The transaction is part of an existing offtake agreement with Heeney Capital, Mercuria, and the Venezuelan government, and supports a broader White House-backed effort to invest in and revitalize Venezuela's energy and mining sectors.

"This shipment demonstrates that Venezuela's mining and energy sectors are a reliable partner to U.S. industry," said Henry Heeney, Co-Founder of Heeney Capital. "We're proud to be first movers in this effort, and see this as part of a much larger wave of investment in Venezuela."

"This is the kind of private-sector-led investment we set out to deliver in Venezuela's energy and mining sectors," said Sean Pi, Co-Founder of Heeney Capital. "Projects like Venalum create real economic opportunity while helping restore U.S. supply chain access to critical materials."

Heeney looks forward to working with the government of Venezuela and CVG to expand trade between the United States and Venezuela.

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Published on World Alzheimer's Day, the collection connects scientific advances with the decisions shaping patient care, public policy and the future of work

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The ability to learn, earn a living and remain independent rests on brain health. Protecting those abilities requires action well beyond the clinic. As leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, FINN Partners is releasing The Next Frontier in Brain Health, a new eBook exploring how global advances in science can reach people through better care, communication and attention to brain health throughout the lifespan.

Published on World Alzheimer's Day, the collection examines what stands between scientific promise and everyday progress. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 10 million people develop dementia each year worldwide. Delayed diagnoses and fragmented patient journeys leave families navigating uncertainty. Complex scientific information can make new options difficult to understand, while prevention and lifelong cognitive well-being need greater attention across health care, education and the workplace.

"The science of brain health is opening new possibilities to protect cognitive function and help people thrive at every stage of life," said Richard Hatzfeld, editor of the collection and Senior Partner and global lead for FINN Global Health Practice brain health initiatives. "Delivering on that promise requires us to connect expertise that too often remains separate. This eBook brings together perspectives from across the FINN global community to help clients explain the science, address barriers to care and make brain health part of workplace and public policy decisions," he added.

The collection also examines how work environments and artificial intelligence are changing the demands on human cognition. As organizations adopt new technologies, leaders must consider how people learn, adapt and sustain their ability to contribute. These essays bring brain health into that conversation, connecting workforce readiness with the conditions that support cognitive well-being.

"Brain health belongs on the agenda wherever leaders make decisions about people, whether in health care, government or the workplace," said Gil Bashe, Chair Global Health and Purpose at FINN Partners. "Those decisions shape whether people receive help early, whether families understand their options and whether workplaces support brain health. Communication is care when it makes knowledge useful to the people who need it. This collection calls on leaders to connect what science is teaching us with what people need to live well."

The eBook brings together FINN colleagues examining brain health across different regions. Essays explore the connections between brain health, education and economic resilience in Africa, innovations emerging from Israel and efforts in Asia to prepare people for changing workforce demands. Across these perspectives, contributors examine how clearer communication can help people understand scientific advances, seek care and protect brain health throughout life.

Edited by Richard Hatzfeld, the collection includes contributions from Aman Gupta, Carrie Young, Christina Chu, Christopher Nial, Ellie Hanson, Mark Chataway, Sharon Quntai, Stephanie Seiler and Gil Bashe.

The release coincides with the Concordia Annual Summit, Global Brain Economy Summit and Brain Days at UNGA81. From September 21-24, these gatherings will bring together policymakers, scientists, innovators, patient advocates and funders to explore brain health and its implications for society and the economy. The eBook contributes to those discussions by examining how research can inform decisions about care, investment and the environments in which people live and work.

The Next Frontier in Brain Health is available to download at https://go.finnpartners.com/2026-brainhealth-ebook.

About FINN Partners

Founded in 2011 on the core principles of innovation and collaborative partnership, FINN Partners has grown from about $24 million in fees to approximately $200 million in fees during the past 14 years, becoming one of the fastest-growing independent public relations agencies in the world. Recognized as one of Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies, PRovoke Media's 2024 Best Agency to Work For and 2022 Agency of the Year, the full-service marketing and communications company's record-setting pace results from organic growth and integrating new companies and new people into the FINN world through a common philosophy. With more than 1,300 professionals across 39 offices, FINN provides clients with global access and capabilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In addition, FINN provides its clients with access to top-tier agencies worldwide through its membership in the global network PROI.

Headquartered in New York, FINN has offices in: Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Delhi, Denver, Detroit, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Jerusalem, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Madison, Wisc., Manila, Melbourne, Minneapolis, Mumbai, Munich, Nashville, Orange County, Paris, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Sydney, Vancouver, Washington D.C. and Yangon. Find us at finnpartners.com and follow us on Instagram at @finnpartners.

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Infinium Launches mSAF Platform, Extending Its Commercial Product Offerings to Methane Feedstocks

Methane-to-SAF pathway combines Infinium's commercially deployed advanced Fischer–Tropsch platform with electrified reforming to expand where low-carbon aviation fuel can be produced

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinium today introduced its mSAF product offering, a new methane-derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) platform which converts renewable natural gas, biogas, flare gas, and other qualified methane streams into low-carbon aviation fuel. The new offering expands the feedstocks and locations available for Infinium projects while complementing the company's growing CO₂-based eSAF business.

The expansion addresses a fundamental challenge for aviation: no single feedstock pathway can produce all of the low-carbon fuel needed to satisfy rising SAF mandates and industry commitments. Renewable natural gas, biogas, flare gas and other methane streams are already aggregated at landfills, dairies, wastewater facilities and gas-gathering systems across North America, Asia, Europe and other geographies and are increasingly looking for diversified end use opportunities.

"mSAF expands what Infinium's platform can do. It gives us another way to apply our proven technology, develop projects across a broader range of locations and deliver more low-carbon fuel alongside our growing eSAF business. Aviation needs multiple scalable pathways, and Infinium is positioned to continue to deliver options."

— Robert Schuetzle, CEO, Infinium

One Proven Technology, Two Feedstock Pathways

Infinium has more than a decade of experience converting gases into liquid hydrocarbons with its synthesis technology deployed across commercial installations. Synthesize™ — Infinium's proprietary advanced Fischer–Tropsch catalyst and reactor design for converting syngas into liquid hydrocarbons — is also used to produce Infinium eFuels today. The two product lines share core synthesis technology, catalyst manufacturing, product specifications and certification pathways.

Electrified Reforming Improves Yield and Carbon Performance

Infinium's mSAF platform also utilizes its proprietary Reform™ package - a proprietary electric steam methane reformer (eSMR) designed to produce syngas with a lower carbon footprint than a traditional gas-fired SMR. Infinium is deploying the world's largest eSMR at Project Roadrunner, for conversion of methane into syngas.

Conventional steam methane reforming burns a portion of the feed gas to produce process heat. This adds combustion emissions to the fuel's lifecycle footprint and consumes feedstock carbon that could otherwise be converted into the finished product.

Infinium's Reform™ technology uses renewable electricity to provide that process heat. This keeps more feedstock carbon available for conversion, increasing fuel yield per unit of gas, while avoiding the reforming-related combustion emissions associated with conventional systems. For RNG projects, where feedstock cost and carbon intensity are central to commercial performance, greater yield and lower reforming emissions directly improve project economics.

Carbon Intensity Verified Project by Project

Infinium worked with RMI, an independent energy and climate research organization with expertise in methane emissions, low-carbon fuels, aviation and industrial decarbonization, on an assessment of the growing mSAF market opportunity.

"Biogas and renewable natural gas are emerging as important areas of inquiry for hard-to-abate sectors, including low-carbon fuels and industrial value chains. These pathways may offer meaningful climate and commercial value, but only if they are supported by rigorous lifecycle accounting, auditable chain-of-custody systems, and credible certification frameworks. RMI was pleased to support Infinium's strategic assessment of this evolving landscape to better understand challenges and opportunities for meaningful climate benefit."

- Bryan Fisher, Managing Director, RMI

The mSAF designation does not imply a single carbon-intensity value across all projects. Lifecycle emissions will depend on the methane source, leakage rate, production-energy mix and chain of custody on individual assets. Infinium will calculate and independently certify carbon intensity at the project level under applicable regulatory and voluntary certification frameworks.

By adding mSAF to its eFuels platform, Infinium is expanding the range of feedstocks and locations available for low-carbon fuel production while continuing to advance its CO₂-based eSAF business.

ABOUT INFINIUM

Infinium is reimagining how the world powers, moves and computes. Through Infinium Energy™, the company converts waste carbon into ultra-low carbon eFuels for aviation, industry and transport. Through Infinium Edge™, the company develops next-generation thermal infrastructure for data centres. Infinium's Project Pathfinder in Corpus Christi, Texas has operated since 2023 as the world's first commercial-scale power-to-liquids eFuels facility. Project Roadrunner is under construction in Pecos, Texas. Infinium is backed by Brookfield, Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, Amazon, NextEra, Mitsui, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Corporation, SK and AP Ventures.

ABOUT RMI

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to secure a prosperous, resilient, clean energy future for all. In collaboration with businesses, policymakers, funders, communities, and other partners, RMI drives investment to scale clean energy solutions, reduce energy waste, and boost access to affordable clean energy in ways that enhance security, strengthen the economy, and improve people's livelihoods. RMI is active in over 50 countries.

MEDIA CONTACT

Ulyana Tashjian

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Sandvik AB - Nomination Committee for the 2027 Annual General Meeting

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, Sandvik AB's Annual General Meeting adopted an instruction regarding the appointment of the Nomination Committee, applicable until the General Meeting resolves otherwise. Pursuant to this instruction the company shall have a Nomination Committee comprised of members appointed by each of the four principal shareholders in terms of votes on the last banking day of August, as well as the Chairman of the Board (convenor).

The Nomination Committee has now been appointed and consists of the following members:

- Fredrik Lundberg, AB Industrivärden, Chairman of the Nomination Committee

- Oscar Bergman, Swedbank Robur Funds

- Lars Pettersson, Lundbergs

- Frank Larsson, Handelsbanken Funds

- Johan Molin, Sandvik's Chairman of the Board

The Nomination Committee shall prepare proposals for the 2027 Annual General Meeting regarding the Chairman of the Meeting, number of Board members, fees to be paid to each of the Board members, election of Board members and Board Chairman, remuneration to the auditor and election of auditor and, if necessary, proposal for changes in the instruction to the Nomination Committee.

The Annual General Meeting will be held on April 28, 2027 in Sandviken, Sweden.

Shareholders who wish to present proposals to the Nomination Committee for the 2027 Annual General Meeting can submit them to the Nomination Committee's Secretary Johanna Kreft by e-mail: [email protected]. In order for the Nomination Committee to be able to consider submitted proposals in a constructive manner, these should be submitted by January 18, 2027, at the latest.

Stockholm, September 21, 2026

Sandvik AB

For further information, contact Louise Tjeder, VP Investor relations, phone: +46 (0) 70782 6374 or Johannes Hellström, Press and Media Relations Manager, phone: +46 (0) 70721 1008

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