HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed a shelf prospectus with the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (the "Shelf Prospectus").

The Shelf Prospectus will be effective for a period of two years and will enable the Company to raise funds from time to time through offerings and sales of various securities, including debt and equity, in Israel, at the Company's discretion. Any offering will be made pursuant to a supplemental shelf offering report describing the terms of the securities and the specific details of the offering.

The Company has not made any decision regarding the scope, terms, or timing of any offering pursuant to the Shelf Prospectus, and there is no certainty that any offering will be made.

Any securities offered pursuant to the Shelf Prospectus will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption. Any offering pursuant to the Shelf Prospectus will be made only in Israel unless otherwise provided in a supplemental shelf offering report, and will be subject to registration or exemption as required.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities.

About Elbit Systems

Elbit Systems is a leading global defense technology company, delivering advanced solutions for a secure and safer world. Elbit Systems develops, manufactures, integrates and sustains a range of next-generation solutions across multiple domains.

Driven by its agile, collaborative culture, and leveraging Israel's technology ecosystem, Elbit Systems enables customers to address rapidly evolving battlefield challenges and overcome threats.

Elbit Systems employs over 21,000 people in dozens of countries across five continents. The Company reported $2,287.1 million in revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and an order backlog of $32.0 billion as of such date.

For additional information, visit: https://elbitsystems.com, follow us on X or visit our official Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn Channels.

Company Contact:

Dr. Yaacov (Kobi) Kagan, Executive VP - CFO

Tel: +972-77-2946663 

[email protected]

Daniella Finn, VP, Investor Relations

Tel: +972-77-2948984

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Dalia Bodinger, VP, Communications & Brand

Tel: +972-77-2947602

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This press release may contain 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 Israeli Securities Law, 1968) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries (collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not relate to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions about future events. Forward–looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, which are difficult to predict, including projections of the Company's future financial results, its anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in its business. Therefore, actual future results, performance and trends may differ materially from these forward–looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts; governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells, including Israel and the United States, among others, including the duration and scope of the war in Israel, and the potential impact on our operations; changes in global health and macro-economic conditions; differences in anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; changes in the competitive environment; and the outcome of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward–looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Elbit Systems Ltd., its logo, brand, product, service and process names appearing in this press release are the trademarks or service marks of Elbit Systems Ltd. or its affiliated companies. All other brand, product, service and process names appearing are the trademarks of their respective holders. Reference to or use of a product, service or process other than those of Elbit Systems Ltd. does not imply recommendation, approval, affiliation or sponsorship of that product, service or process by Elbit Systems Ltd. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel or otherwise any license or right under any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of Elbit Systems Ltd. or any third party, except as expressly granted herein.

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THE TOKYO PASS Renews Official Website, Redefining Wellness Tourism in Tokyo with "Museum Bathing (R)"

-Commemorative 50% Discount Autumn Campaign for International Visitors to Tokyo-

TOKYO, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanseisha Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, announced the full renewal of an official website for THE TOKYO PASS, a digital platform offering seamless access to Tokyo's cultural attractions and diverse experiences. To commemorate the renewal, the company will offer a limited-time 50% discount campaign this autumn, exclusively targeting international travelers visiting Tokyo.

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As global demand for wellness travel rises, this digital pass allows users to seamlessly access over 50 of Tokyo's top cultural attractions, traditional gardens, and landmarks using only their smartphones, transforming a standard city tour into a wellness journey that restores both body and mind.

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At the core of this initiative is the uniquely Japanese concept of Museum Bathing (R). Immersing oneself in the tranquil spaces of historic museums and ancient gardens brings profound healing to the mind. In recent years, such experiences have gained attention for being associated with maintaining normal blood pressure, easing negative emotions like tension and fatigue, and supporting overall mental well-being. With THE TOKYO PASS, travelers can experience this global wellness trend right in the heart of the bustling metropolis.

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By utilizing the digital pass, travelers can bypass the hassle of tedious advance bookings and waiting in line at local ticket counters. Visitors simply scan a QR code at the entrance to step instantly into serenity, providing a completely hassle-free and smooth experience.

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Through the use of the pass, the entire city naturally transforms into a stage for wellness. The very journey of stepping from contemporary art museums to historic gardens becomes a time for mindful walking, allowing travelers to intimately experience Tokyo's profound charm. To complete this physical and mental reset, while culinary experiences are not included in the pass, travelers are highly encouraged to stop by local eateries along their route to experience authentic "washoku" (traditional Japanese cuisine).

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Furthermore, using THE TOKYO PASS also leads to the protection of Japan's cultural assets, contributing to passing down this precious cultural heritage to future generations.

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Mango Power S Earns UL 3700 Certification for Interactive Plug-In Solar Applications

Building on UL 1741, IEEE 1547 and CEC listing, Mango Power S combines 97% CEC efficiency, single-stage Cyclo topology and intelligent anti-backflow control for a simpler owner-led solar experience

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mango Power, a clean energy technology company and home energy brand, today announced that Mango Power S has been certified by Intertek to UL 3700, which addresses Interactive Plug-In Photovoltaic Equipment and Systems.

The certification expands Mango Power S's established U.S. credentials—including UL 1741, IEEE 1547 and California Energy Commission (CEC) listing—to include plug-in solar applications. It marks another step in Mango Power's effort to make residential solar safer, simpler to deploy and more accessible to homeowners.

Mango Power S combines a 97% CEC-efficient single-stage Cyclo microinverter topology, Wi-Fi Mesh connectivity, app-based monitoring and a 25-year limited microinverter warranty. Paired with the 200A Mango Power Smart Gateway Lite, the system also supports whole-home energy monitoring and zero-export-capable control with a 200ms anti-backflow response.

"UL 3700 certification is an important milestone for Mango Power S and our vision for owner-led home energy," said Steve Wang, CEO of Mango Power. "Together with our existing UL 1741 and IEEE 1547 credentials and CEC listing, it strengthens the foundation for a DIY plug-in solar experience built around independently evaluated equipment, efficient power conversion and intelligent energy management."

A New Milestone for DIY Plug-In Solar

UL 3700 addresses Interactive Plug-In Photovoltaic equipment and systems, commonly known as PIPV. Certification to these requirements gives homeowners, installers, distributors and industry partners an additional independently evaluated basis for considering Mango Power S in plug-in solar projects.

Plug-in solar can give homeowners a more direct path to generating electricity. Customers can select a defined product configuration, evaluate their available space and daytime energy use, and manage the project around their own needs instead of beginning with a traditional, sales-led solar process.

Mango Power believes homeowners should have more control over their energy choices while still having access to professional support when needed. With this vision, Mango Power introduces a "DIY, not alone" approach, allowing homeowners to select their system and plan their projects while adding qualified electrical support when required by installation conditions or local requirements.

By bringing the principal components together in a coordinated solution, Mango Power S is designed to reduce project complexity, improve deployment efficiency and help lower certain equipment, installation and project-management costs.

97% CEC Efficiency Through Single-Stage Cyclo Topology

The core architecture of Mango Power S is a single-stage Cyclo microinverter topology developed for efficient, compact power conversion.

Mango Power S achieves 97% CEC efficiency and up to 99.9% MPPT efficiency, helping convert available solar energy into usable AC electricity. Its single-stage architecture simplifies the power-conversion path, supported by Mango Power's control algorithms, thermal design and system-level optimization.

Each microinverter performs independent conversion at the panel level, helping limit the effect that shading or differences in one panel's output have on other panels.

A sealed, IP68-rated enclosure supports outdoor operation. Anti-islanding and rapid-shutdown functions provide system protections, while a 25-year limited microinverter warranty, subject to applicable terms, supports long-term ownership.

Mango Power's development is also strengthened by its global partnership with Infineon. The collaboration combines Infineon's power-semiconductor technologies with Mango Power's capabilities in Cyclo topology, control algorithms and system optimization to advance conversion efficiency, compact design, thermal performance and intelligent control.

Smart Gateway Lite Supports Self-Consumption and Anti-Backflow Control

The 200A Mango Power Smart Gateway Lite monitors household consumption, solar production and grid power flow. When correctly installed and configured, it provides zero-export-capable energy control with a 200ms anti-backflow response.

Combined with Wi-Fi Mesh connectivity and the Mango Power App, the system gives users a clear view of solar generation and household energy use. This visibility can help households shift appropriate electricity use into solar-producing hours, increase on-site consumption of the energy they generate and reduce electricity purchased from the grid during those periods.

Actual production, self-consumption and electricity-bill savings depend on sunlight, panel placement, system capacity, household consumption, electricity rates and other conditions.

120V and 240V Options for Different Plug-In Solar Needs

Mango Power is developing its plug-in solar portfolio around different household energy needs and installation scenarios.

Mango Power S PIPV 1200W Kit

The Mango Power S PIPV 1200W Kit combines:

- Four 300W solar panels;

- Four 120V Mango Power S microinverters;

- Mounting stands and AC connection accessories;

- A 200A Smart Gateway Lite; and

- Mango Power App monitoring.

The packaged 120V solution gives customers a defined starting point for a smaller, owner-led solar project, bringing the principal generation, connection and monitoring components together in one system.

Upcoming 240V Split-Phase Plug-In Solar

Mango Power also plans to introduce a 240V split-phase plug-in solar configuration for customers seeking greater generation capacity.

Its split-phase design connects solar generation across both legs of a typical U.S. residential electrical service, helping maintain balanced generation and allowing eligible household loads on either leg to use available solar energy.

The forthcoming system is being developed as a solar-only, grid-tied plug-in solution. It is intended to expand the range of household electricity demand that can be offset by daytime solar generation.

Together, the 120V and upcoming 240V options will give homeowners greater flexibility to select a plug-in solar configuration based on available space, daytime consumption, desired capacity and site-specific electrical requirements.

Making Home Solar Easier to Own

By combining UL 3700 certification with existing UL 1741 and IEEE 1547 credentials and CEC listing, Mango Power S establishes a strong technical foundation for DIY-minded plug-in solar.

Its 97% CEC-efficient single-stage topology, panel-level power conversion, connected monitoring, 25-year limited warranty and zero-export-capable energy management are designed to simplify solar planning, improve deployment efficiency and help more households generate and use their own electricity.

System capacity, connection method and installation requirements depend on the selected equipment, electrical design and applicable local rules. Electrical installation and utility interconnection may require a licensed electrician and local approval.

Homeowners, installers, distributors and prospective partners can learn more about Mango Power S and Mango Power's home energy portfolio at www.mangopower.com/collections/diy-solar.

About Mango Power

Mango Power is a clean energy technology company and global home energy brand developing products across solar generation, microinverters, battery storage, backup power and intelligent energy management.

Through power-electronics engineering, single-stage Cyclo topology, control algorithms and microgrid technologies, Mango Power works to make home energy systems safer, smarter and more accessible.

Guided by the vision "Every Home, A Smart Microgrid," the company develops technologies that help households generate, store and manage electricity.

Learn more at www.mangopower.com.

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Mango Power

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Website: www.mangopower.com

Mango Power S has achieved UL 3700 certification for Interactive Plug-In Photovoltaic equipment and systems. The product combines a 97% CEC-efficient single-stage Cyclo topology, Wi-Fi Mesh connectivity and a 25-year limited warranty, while the 200A Smart Gateway Lite supports energy monitoring and zero-export-capable control with a 200ms anti-backflow response.

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Wild Reaches 900,000+ Verified Members Across 57 Countries, Challenging What Dating Apps Are Supposed to Be

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wild, a dating app built around casual connections, has reached more than 900,000 verified members across 57 countries, marking a new milestone for a platform built around a simple idea: not every connection needs to become a relationship.

Dating apps have always come with their own set of expectations.

Who should message first.

What to say.

How long to wait.

When to meet.

And, eventually, what the connection is supposed to become.

But people do not always open a dating app looking for the same thing.

Sometimes, you want a relationship.

Sometimes, you want a date.

Sometimes, you want to flirt, explore the chemistry, or find a hookup.

And sometimes, you just want someone.

That is the space Wild was built for.

Not Every Connection Needs a Destination

Dating is often presented as a progression: match, date, relationship.

But not every connection follows that path.

You can be attracted to someone without wanting a future with them. You can want intimacy without wanting a partner. You can want to meet someone for one night, a few weeks, or simply for as long as the chemistry lasts.

That does not necessarily make the connection less meaningful. It simply means the connection has a different purpose.

Wild puts that idea at the center of its experience.

The platform is designed for people looking for different kinds of connections, including casual dating, flirting, hookups, friends-with-benefits relationships, or simply meeting someone who wants the same thing.

Rather than assuming every match is the beginning of a relationship, Wild gives people room to decide what they actually want from the connection.

Casual Doesn't Mean Careless

Casual dating is often treated as the opposite of serious dating.

But wanting something casual does not mean wanting something careless.

Attraction still matters. Chemistry still matters. Privacy still matters. And knowing who you are actually meeting matters.

That is why verification is built into the Wild experience.

Wild uses 100% forced verification, requiring members to complete the platform's verification process rather than leaving verification as an optional feature. The approach puts real-person verification at the center of how members connect.

Wild is also LGBTQ+ inclusive, with a community spanning 57 countries, bringing together people with different identities, preferences, and reasons for connecting.

A Different Reason to Open a Dating App

The growth of Wild to more than 900,000 verified members points to the variety of reasons people use dating apps.

Not everyone is searching for "the one."

Some people are looking for chemistry.

Some are looking for intimacy.

Some want something casual.

Some want a hookup.

And some simply want someone.

There does not have to be one correct reason to connect.

A connection can be romantic, physical, casual, temporary, or something that evolves naturally. What matters is that the people involved are looking for something compatible.

Wild was created around that idea: different connections can have different purposes, and people should be free to choose their own.

About Wild

Wild is a dating app focused on casual connections and direct intentions. Launched in 2016, Wild has more than 900,000 verified members across 57 countries and uses 100% forced verification. The platform is LGBTQ+ inclusive and supports different types of connections, including casual dating, flirting, hookups, and friends-with-benefits relationships.

Ready to make your next connection?

Visit Wild through the link: https://wild.onelink.me/X5zz/3jo5iu34, click through to download the app, and start connecting.

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iQIYI Capitalizes on China's Big-Screen Viewing Trend as Long-Form Video Enters Next Chapter

BEIJING, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, is well positioned to capitalize on the growing trend toward big-screen viewing, as the big screen increasingly becomes a key destination for long-form video consumption.

Behind this trend is a rising bar for viewing experience. The big screen's natural advantages — audio-visual quality, immersion, and shared family viewing — make it a more fitting home for premium long-form content. As big-screen viewing continues to gain momentum, iQIYI's big-screen business has become an increasingly important driver of user scale, engagement, and monetization.

A Global Trend Toward the Big-Screen

This shift is part of a broader global trend toward big-screen streaming. The worldwide Connected TV (CTV) market is projected to reach USD 260.56 billion in 2026 and expand at a 6.03% CAGR through 2032, with the Asia-Pacific region accounting for approximately 45% of total demand, according to MarkNtel Advisors. In the United States, streaming accounted for 48.6% of total TV watch time in May 2026, with YouTube representing 13.8% and Netflix at 8.0%, according to Nielsen's monthly "The Gauge" report.

The shift is also visible across other markets. In Poland, for example, Nielsen found that Netflix's share of viewing on TV screens rose from 83% in May to 86% in June 2026, reflecting what Nielsen described as a broader trend of digital platforms strengthening their presence on the household's largest screen. Together, these developments point to the growing role of the big screen as a key destination for streaming, particularly for premium and long-form content.

A Growing Audience

According to China's leading big data intelligence services provider QuestMobile, active smart TV devices reached 302 million in June 2026, up 12.04 million year-over-year, with OTT monthly active devices continuing to grow. iQIYI's smart TV application, QIYIGuo TV, led the market with 141 million monthly active devices.

The scale of big-screen viewership extends well beyond what mobile numbers capture. QIYIGuo TV recorded 50.42 million daily active devices in June, slightly ahead of the 45.14 million daily active users on the iQIYI mobile app. But television is not a single-user device. According to Gozen Data, a leading cross-screen big data provider in China, each smart TV averages 2.6 viewers, implying iQIYI's big-screen content reaches approximately 130 million individual viewers daily — nearly three times its mobile daily active users (DAU).

Deeper Engagement

Scale only tells part of the story. What sets the big screen apart is how long audiences stay. Gozen Data shows that iQIYI TV users averaged 256 minutes of daily viewing in August, up 13 minutes from the prior month and growing for three consecutive months.

That engagement translates into willingness to pay. According to iiMedia Research, a leading new-economy research and data analytics firm in China, QIYIGuo TV ranked first among consumers' preferred TV video subscription services in 2026, with a 32.45% share. Paying habits on the big screen are well established, providing a solid foundation for monetization. Television viewing is also behaviorally different from mobile: sessions run longer, consumption is shared across the household, and immersion runs deeper. That makes the big screen a more natural home for long-form content and a more durable platform for subscription retention and advertising.

Stronger Content, Smarter Production

Big-screen engagement is built on content. This year, iQIYI has produced three dramas surpassing its content popularity index of 10,000 — a measure of audience engagement on the platform and a milestone typically associated with nationwide hit titles, including "The Punishment," "Born with Luck" and "Pursuit of Jade." Among this summer's new releases, iQIYI accounted for seven of the 15 dramas rated S+ across all platforms by Enlightent, a leading Chinese entertainment data provider, with all seven exclusively streamed on the platform.

Beyond content investment, iQIYI is driving efficiency through AI while expanding the possibilities of AI-powered storytelling. In July, iQIYI exclusively premiered "Mystic Tales: The Spider Lady's Vendetta" on iQIYI and iQIYI International, making it China's first AIGC internet feature film released under an Internet Drama and Film Distribution License. This was followed by the first two films in "The Ferry Man" AIGC series, "The Ferry Man: Butterfly Dream" and "The Ferry Man: The Dream of the Celestial Maiden," which generated over RMB 6 million in revenue-sharing box office within their first 10 days following their August 22 debut—an early signal that audiences are receptive to AI-produced premium content.

From a strong content slate to AI-driven efficiency, iQIYI is amplifying user value on the big screen through streamlined production and a more open, diverse content supply. As big-screen viewing continues its resurgence, iQIYI is well-positioned to capture the trend and reinforce its standing as a leading destination for long-form video in China.

Contact:

iQIYI Press, [email protected] 

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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HALO) ("Halozyme" or the "Company"), today announced the pricing of $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2033 (the "Convertible Notes"). The offering size was increased from the previously announced offering size of $1.05 billion aggregate principal amount of notes. The Company also granted a 13-day option to the initial purchasers to purchase up to an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes are being offered and sold only to persons reasonably believed to be "qualified institutional buyers" pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

The Convertible Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of the Company and will accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears at an annual rate of 1.50%. The Convertible Notes have an initial conversion rate of 7.1509 shares of the Company's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $139.84 per share of the Company's common stock, representing an initial conversion premium of approximately 27.5% above the closing price of $109.68 per share of the Company's common stock on September 17, 2026). The conversion rate for the Convertible Notes is subject to adjustment in some events but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. Holders of the Convertible Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Convertible Notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the Convertible Notes) at a cash repurchase price of 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Convertible Notes will mature on October 1, 2033, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted in accordance with their respective terms prior to such date. Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding April 1, 2033, the Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon the satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods, and on and after April 1, 2033, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of the Convertible Notes, the Convertible Notes will be convertible regardless of these conditions. The Company will settle conversions in cash and, if applicable, shares of the Company's common stock, at the Company's election. The Company expects to close the offering on September 22, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of various customary closing conditions.

In connection with the pricing of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions relating to the Convertible Notes with one or more financial institutions, which may include one or more of the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes and/or their respective affiliates (collectively, the "Capped Call Counterparties"). The capped call transactions relating to the Convertible Notes initially cover, subject to customary adjustments, the number of shares of the Company's common stock that will initially underlie the Convertible Notes. The cap price of the capped call transactions relating to the Convertible Notes is initially approximately $208.39 per share of the Company's common stock, representing a premium of approximately 90.0% above the last reported sale price of $109.68 per share of the Company's common stock on September 17, 2026, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transactions. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, the Company may enter into additional capped call transactions with the Capped Call Counterparties.

The Company will receive net proceeds from the offering of approximately $1.275 billion (or approximately $1.471 billion if the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional Convertible Notes in full), after deducting the initial purchasers' discounts and commissions and the Company's estimated offering expenses. The Company expects to use approximately $162.5 million of the net proceeds of the offering to fund the cost of entering into the capped call transactions. The Company also expects to use a portion of the net proceeds of the offering to repurchase for cash approximately $151.7 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 0.25% convertible senior notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") and $220.0 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 1.00% convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes" and, together with the 2027 Notes, the "Existing Convertible Notes") for a total repurchase cost (including accrued and unpaid interest) of approximately $217.0 million of the 2027 Notes and a total repurchase cost (including accrued and unpaid interest) of approximately $435.5 million of the 2028 Notes, in each case concurrently with the pricing of the offering in privately negotiated transactions effected through one of the initial purchasers of the Notes or its affiliate, as the Company's agent (the "Note Repurchases").

The Company intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, potential acquisitions and strategic transactions, and, potentially, future note repurchases including repurchases of the Existing Convertible Notes from time to time following the offering or for the repayment of the Notes at maturity or upon early optional redemption at the Company's discretion. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, the Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of additional notes to fund the cost of entering into additional capped call transactions.

The Note Repurchases could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company's common stock or the Convertible Notes. The Company also expects that some existing noteholders may purchase or sell shares of the Company's common stock in the market to hedge their exposure in connection with these transactions. The Note Repurchases and any associated hedging by holders could have affected or affect the market price of the Company's common stock prior to, concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Convertible Notes, and could have also resulted in a higher effective conversion price for the Convertible Notes.

The capped call transactions relating to the Convertible Notes are generally expected to reduce the potential dilution to the Company's common stock upon conversion of the Convertible Notes and/or offset the amount of any potential cash payments the Company may be required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Convertible Notes, as the case may be, in the event that the market price per share of the Company's common stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transactions, is greater than the strike price of the capped call transactions, which initially corresponds to the conversion price of the Convertible Notes and is subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the conversion rate of the Convertible Notes. If, however, the market price per share of the Company's common stock, as measured under the terms of the capped call transactions, exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions, there would nevertheless be dilution and/or there would not be an offset of such potential cash payments, in each case, to the extent that such market price exceeds the cap price of the capped call transactions.

The Company has been advised that, in connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the Capped Call Counterparties or their respective affiliates expect to enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the Company's common stock and/or purchase shares of the Company's common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the Convertible Notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the Company's common stock or the Convertible Notes at that time.

In addition, the Company has been advised that the Capped Call Counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the Company's common stock and/or purchasing or selling the Company's common stock or other securities of the Company in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the Convertible Notes and from time to time prior to the maturity of the Convertible Notes (and (x) are likely to do so during any observation period related to a conversion of the Convertible Notes, following any redemption of the Convertible Notes by the Company, or following any repurchase of the Convertible Notes by the Company in connection with any fundamental change and (y) are likely to do so following any repurchase of Convertible Notes by the Company other than in connection with any such redemption or any fundamental change if the Company elects to unwind a corresponding portion of the capped call transactions in connection with such repurchase). This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or decrease in the market price of the Company's common stock or the Convertible Notes, which could affect a holder's ability to convert its Convertible Notes and, to the extent the activity occurs during any observation period related to a conversion of the Convertible Notes, it could affect the number of shares of the Company's common stock and value of the consideration that a holder will receive upon conversion of its Convertible Notes.

Saratoga Potato Chips Issues Voluntary Recall of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saratoga Potato Chips, LLC announced today the voluntary recall of specific lots of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips after discovering the products may contain undeclared soy, a major food allergen. Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy may be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the affected products are consumed. The recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to protect consumer health and safety.

SARATOGA POTATO CHIPS ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED SOY IN J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips

Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips were distributed in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland and sold in Save A Lot stores.

The product J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar with UPC code 0-51933-31645-4 comes in a 7.75-ounce, flexible multi-layered laminated metalized package marked with Best if USED BY DEC 11 26 and Best if USED BY DEC 18 26 on the top right corner of the bag.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The issue was identified through company review, leading to a recall initiated on September 15, 2025. The recall is ongoing.

Consumers who have purchased 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-260-969-0066.

Saratoga Potato Chips, LLC

6923 Lincoln Pkwy

Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Phone: (260)969-0066

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2026 World Manufacturing Convention Opens Sept. 20 in Hefei

"Made in Anhui" Takes the Global Stage

HEFEI, China, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention will bring global business leaders, government officials and technology experts to Hefei, Anhui Province, from September 20 to 23 for four days of business engagement, technology showcases and discussions on the future of manufacturing.

Held under the theme "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future," the convention will feature an opening ceremony and keynote addresses, business-matching sessions spanning key industrial and supply chains, investment and project meetings, the release of major industry reports, and exhibitions highlighting the latest manufacturing technologies and achievements. Organizers have identified 946 potential partnership projects to date, representing more than RMB 400 billion in combined investment.

More than 1,000 prominent guests from around the world are expected to attend, according to the World Manufacturing Convention Executive Committee Office. They will include foreign political leaders and ministerial-level officials; representatives of the guest country of honor and international partner provinces, states and cities; diplomatic and consular officials based in China; and heads of international organizations.

The convention will also welcome more than 500 international delegates, including C-suite executives representing Fortune Global 500 companies and other multinationals, among them Merck, Mitsubishi Electric and Air Liquide.

The United Kingdom will serve as this year's guest country of honor, while more than 40 companies from the United States, France, Russia and other countries will participate as exhibitors. A series of international business programs will connect Chinese and overseas companies, with sessions devoted to the international expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises, cross-border industrial and supply-chain partnerships, China-Europe manufacturing cooperation, and the future of industry in China and France. Dedicated programs will also feature the guest country of honor and Anhui's international partner provinces, states and cities.

By bringing together companies and resources from across the industrial value chain, the convention aims to translate Anhui's manufacturing strengths into new commercial partnerships and investment opportunities. Provincial delegations have also promoted the event and pursued potential projects in Germany, Morocco and other international markets.

The program will spotlight growth sectors including smart and connected electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles, advanced information technologies and artificial intelligence, along with emerging fields such as quantum technologies, embodied AI and biomanufacturing. Leading scientists and industry experts from China and abroad will examine advances in these technologies and the trends expected to drive the next wave of industrial transformation.

Among the major industry publications to be released are the Annual Report on the Development of the Industrial Base (2025–2026) and Manufacturing Digital Transformation Capabilities 2026. The reports will provide data, analysis and practical insights for manufacturers and policymakers worldwide.

This year's program comprises four flagship events, six major project and business-matching events, and 21 specialized programs. Flagship activities will include the opening ceremony, keynote addresses and an official tour of the exhibition.

The six project-focused events will bring together centrally administered state-owned enterprises, multinational companies, companies with investment from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, businesses backed by overseas Chinese investors, and privately owned manufacturers. They will include a partnership event for Chinese private-sector manufacturers, a business-matching program connecting multinational companies with Anhui's emerging industries, a forum promoting cooperation between Anhui and Taiwan in complementary sectors, and a project-matching event for overseas Chinese entrepreneurs.

The convention will also partner with leading think tanks and research institutions, including the National Manufacturing Strategy Advisory Committee, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology and the China Electronics Standardization Institute. Jointly organized programs will include the 2026 Forum on Building China into a Manufacturing Powerhouse, an event focused on the digital and intelligent transformation of manufacturing, and a forum on innovative approaches to smart manufacturing standardization.

Several related industry events will take place elsewhere in Anhui during the convention. Wuhu will host the 2026 Low-Altitude Economy Development Conference; Chuzhou will stage a business and technology-matching event showcasing advances in photovoltaics and next-generation energy storage; and Tongling will host the China Copper Processing Industry Annual Conference together with the China (Tongling) Conference on High-Quality Development of the Copper Industry.

Anhui enters this year's convention with a rapidly expanding industrial economy. Among businesses in the province's industrial sector with annual revenue of at least RMB 20 million, combined revenue has risen from RMB 3.8 trillion to RMB 5.9 trillion, moving Anhui from 12th to fifth place nationwide. The province also ranks fifth nationally on an index measuring the high-quality development of manufacturing, firmly establishing it as one of China's major industrial centers.

The exhibition—traditionally one of the convention's principal attractions—will occupy 70,000 square meters, according to the Anhui Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology.

A 20,000-square-meter exhibition devoted to manufacturing development and innovation will comprise 10 themed zones. These will include an introductory pavilion, a showcase of China's manufacturing capabilities, a guest province pavilion, an international pavilion, a smart and connected vehicle zone, and a robotics and embodied AI zone.

A further 50,000 square meters of commercially operated exhibition space will be divided into five industry-specific zones covering areas such as automotive supply chains and semiconductors, as well as artificial intelligence and robotics. More than 900 companies have been selected to participate, with over 10,000 items expected to be on display.

Luogang Park will host a separate interactive showcase devoted to integrated unmanned systems operating across air, ground and other environments. Outdoor displays will include demonstrations of unmanned aircraft and autonomous vehicles.

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New Screenings of The King of Trash Show What It Took David Duong To Build Green Waste Recycling Giant California Waste Solutions

Bay Area return of the feature documentary traces a Vietnamese refugee family's escape from Saigon, street-level recycling in San Francisco, and the decades of daily work that built California Waste Solutions and Vietnam Waste Solutions.

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As The King of Trash returns to the Bay Area for a new round of public screenings, audiences are seeing more than a refugee origin story.

Directed by Oscar-winning cinematographer Errol Webber, the feature documentary shows what it actually took for David Duong, the tireless Founder and CEO of California Waste Solutions, Inc. to turn night-time bottle collecting on the San Francisco streets into one of America's leading family-owned recycling enterprises and a major waste-management operation in Vietnam.

After an eight-city U.S. pre-screening tour that drew more than 5,000 attendees in San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Orange County, Dallas, Houston, Washington, D.C., and Orlando last year, the film is back in the communities where the Duong family rebuilt their lives. Nearly 1,000 people have registered or joined waiting lists for the current Bay Area dates.

The production has also been selected for the 2026 Red Rock Film Festival in Utah.

FROM THE FALL OF SAIGON TO A SINGLE USED TRUCK

In April 1975, as Saigon fell, David Duong led 23 family members onto a small boat and into the open sea. They had lost the family paper-recycling business in South Vietnam. His father, Jim Thu Tai Duong, known in Vietnam as Vua Rác, or "The King of Trash", had built that company on a simple rule: "nothing should be wasted", not materials, not opportunity, and not human potential.

"We almost died out there in the ocean. We had only one choice — survive," Duong recalls in the film.

After months in a refugee camp in Mandaluyong, Philippines, the family arrived in the United States in 1979 as strangers in a land of promise: one apartment filled with seventeen people and without a dime to their names. At night they collected bottles and cardboard from the streets of San Francisco. By day they studied and worked. Duong's father put it plainly: "There is honor in every kind of honest work."

In time, that honor became a booming business. In 1992, David founded California Waste Solutions in Oakland with eight used trucks and a promise to his parents that the family would rebuild the right way, through service, transparency, and respect for every customer.

"We came to this country with nothing but hope. Everything we built came from hard work and faith," David Duong tells the director in The King of Trash.

WHAT IT TOOK TO BUILD A RECYCLING GIANT

The documentary and California Waste Solutions' own operations record make the same point: the company was not built in a single leap. It was built route by route and shift by shift over more than three decades.

Today CWS serves more than 343,000 customers across Oakland and San José and operates six Bay Area recycling facilities. The Oakland operation processes about 1,000 tons of material a week. San José handles about 1,300 tons a week. Across its life the company has managed more than three million tons of material, with more than 717,000 tons processed annually. The first Oakland franchise arrived in 1993. The family later expanded into San José while building a full operating network around collection, processing, customer service, and the marketing of recovered commodities.

A May 2026 California Waste Solutions briefing, "Behind the Scenes: What It Takes to Keep Recycling Running Every Day," describes the unseen discipline that still holds the system together. It's the same discipline the film traces back to those first nights on San Francisco streets.

Each day begins before most neighborhoods are awake. Drivers and operations teams inspect vehicles, check equipment, and review routes. Once trucks leave the yard, collection moves through traffic that changes block by block. Facility teams receive incoming material, manage flow, and keep processing in step with collection. Mechanics keep trucks and sorting lines in service. When weather, volume, or street conditions shift, crews adjust without letting the system stall.

"For most people, recycling is part of a routine they rarely think about," said Michael Duong, President of California Waste Solutions. "Bins are placed at the curb, trucks arrive on schedule, and materials are collected without interruption. It feels simple, and that is exactly how it should feel. But behind that simplicity is a system that depends on coordination, preparation, and consistent execution."

Reliability, the company maintains, is not only measured by how much waste is collected but by whether communities can depend on the system without having to think about it. Preparation before dawn, coordination across people and machines, and the refusal to treat any honest job as small is the foundation upon which the Duong family's first truck to a municipal recycling franchise that now serves two of California's major cities was built. The King of Trash highlights all this in a vivid account and several dramatizations.

Family leadership remains the operating model. Kristina Duong oversees financial operations as CFO. Victor Duong, who started by driving trucks, leads operations and community partnerships. David's son, Michael Duong, now serves as president, carrying the work into a third generation.

BRIDGING TWO COUNTRIES AND REDEFINING WASTE

The same principle that built CWS was carried back across the Pacific. Vietnam Waste Solutions, founded by the family, developed the Da Phuoc Integrated Waste Management Facility and the Long An Green Environmental Technology Park. VWS manages up to 7,500 tons of waste a day in the Ho Chi Minh City region, introducing landfill engineering, leachate treatment, and environmental monitoring at a scale the city urgently needed.

"Recycling is not just about materials. It's about mindset, that nothing and no one should ever be wasted," Duong says in The King of Trash.

That mindset also drives community work on both sides of the ocean: a $5 million Fulbright-affiliated scholarship initiative, support for cancer patients, more than $46,000 for Vietnamese language and cultural schools, more than $105,000 in aid after Typhoon Yagi, and backing for youth programs such as the Oakland Dynamites.

WHY THESE SCREENINGS MATTER NOW

The King of Trash is not framed as a simple success story. It is a record of storm, hunger, crowded apartments, midnight collection routes, used trucks, municipal contracts won the hard way, and the daily machinery of recycling that most residents never see.

Director Errol Webber described the film as a portrait of hope rising from loss of a family who turned pain into purpose and created value from what the world throws away.

"When I met the Duong family, I saw a story that reached far beyond business or success, a story about endurance, faith, and the quiet power of rebuilding a life from nothing," Webber said. "Their journey reminds us that the American Dream is not defined by what we achieve, but by the humanity we share and the legacy we choose to build."

The Bay Area is where that rebuilding began. San Jose is home to one of the country's largest Vietnamese American communities. For many families in the theater, the history on screen is not distant but rather, it is their own.

"This is not just a refugee story," said Webber. "It's a story about the American Dream, about building bridges between nations, and about finding humanity in what the world throws away."

UPCOMING BAY AREA SCREENINGS

- Dublin Special Screening — Saturday, September 19, 2026, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Regal Hacienda Crossings

- San Jose Final VIP Pre-Screening — Saturday, September 26, 2026, 4:00–8:00 p.m., AMC Eastridge. David Duong, members of the cast, and director Errol Webber are expected to attend.

- Emeryville Special Screening — Saturday, October 3, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m., AMC Bay Street Emeryville

- Red Rock Film Festival (Utah) — Friday, September 25, 2026

RSVP and event details: www.thekingoftrash.us/festival-journey

ABOUT THE KING OF TRASH

The King of Trash is a feature documentary directed by Errol Webber. It tells the true story of David Duong and the Duong family, Vietnamese refugees who survived the fall of Saigon, rebuilt their lives in America, and founded California Waste Solutions and Vietnam Waste Solutions. Official site: www.thekingoftrash.us. Media: [email protected].

ABOUT CALIFORNIA WASTE SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1992 by David Duong, California Waste Solutions provides recycling collection, processing, customer service, and material recovery for residential, commercial, and municipal customers in Northern California, including Oakland and San José. Through its subsidiary Vietnam Waste Solutions, the company also operates large-scale environmental infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City. Headquarters: 1211 Embarcadero, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94606. www.calwaste.com.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, hails President Donald Trump's "Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage" Executive Order for protecting and opening access for America's original conservationists – sportsmen and women who hunt. The Executive Order includes several NSSF-priority issues, including protecting the use of traditional ammunition, opening public land access and increasing Sunday hunting opportunities on federal and state lands.

President Trump unveiled his Executive Order in a White House Rose Garden celebration, in which NSSF's President and CEO Joe Bartozzi was in attendance. NSSF worked closely with The White House and the Department of the Interior to craft policy to benefit American outdoorsmen and women.

"Today's Executive Order by President Trump demonstrates that this administration stands with America's sportsmen and women. This is a tremendous victory to ensure that America's hunting heritage is protected for today's hunters and the coming generations of outdoorsmen and women," Bartozzi said. "NSSF has long championed several of these key policy issues, including protecting the right to use traditional ammunition, accessing public lands and increasing opportunities for Sunday hunting. We are proud to have led this fight and prouder still that the Trump administration is embracing commonsense policies to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports across America."

The White House "Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage" Executive Order protects the use of traditional ammunition and fishing tackle, an NSSF priority issue to ensure today's hunters are able to cleanly and efficiently harvest wild game. NSSF supports the use of traditional ammunition and opposes bans on or restrictions of this ammunition that lacks sound and peer-reviewed science that conclusively establishes adverse wildlife population impacts. Anti-hunting groups have distorted data to push an agenda to require alternative ammunition usage, which is several times more expensive, potentially pricing hunters out of the ability to afford to hunt and pass along their hunting heritage to the next generation of conservationists.

In fact, the 10 and 11 percent Pittman-Robertson excise tax, paid by firearm and ammunition manufacturers, is the primary source of wildlife conservation funding in America. To date, more than $29 billion has been invested in wildlife conservation by firearm and ammunition manufacturers since 1937, when adjusted for inflation. NSSF announced earlier this year that over $804 million of the $1.3 billion apportioned to the states in February 2026 for wildlife conservation efforts were directly sourced to excise taxes paid by firearm and ammunition manufacturers.

The White House Executive Order also includes provisions to expand hunting opportunities across America, a key NSSF priority. That includes an "open until closed" provision, that assumes public lands are open and accessible to hunting unless a specific reason is cited requiring that they must remain closed. The Order also opens inaccessible public land through cooperative agreements with private property landowners. The Executive Order prioritizes public access and conservation goals over anti-hunting and preservationist special interests. The Trump administration is empowering conservationists who are most invested in the perpetuation of wildlife and public access to public lands.

The Executive Order also encourages state fish and wildlife agencies to expand Sunday hunting opportunities on federal and state lands where restrictions remain. NSSF has led the effort to roll back antiquated Sunday hunting restrictions that create artificial barriers to hunting participation and mentoring a rising generation of conservation-minded hunters.

Other measures in The White House Executive Order include opening hunting opportunities in designated monuments and a qualified volunteer effort to empower sportsmen and women to manage overabundant and invasive species.

About NSSF

NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.

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