Technology, AI and media executive to lead growth across NewsBreak and its new AI

businesses, Nearby and NDot in newly created role

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NewsBreak today announced the appointment of Nicolas Zylberstein as Chief Business Officer, responsible for the strategic growth of NewsBreak and its new AI ventures Nearby AI and NDot AI.

The appointment comes as the company scales NewsBreak, its flagship local life and news platform, and builds two new AI-native businesses: Nearby AI is an agentic local intent marketplace that connects high-intent consumers with relevant local businesses and services–helping users discover what they need and complete real-world tasks while creating new ways for businesses to reach customers at the right moment. NDot AI is a B2B Media Tech Platform dedicated to publisher growth. It offers integrated technologies and services spanning audience and traffic growth, recommendation and personalization, engagement and retention, advertising technology and monetization.

Both new platforms draw on a decade of NewsBreak's own experience operating media products and delivering personalization at scale for more than 40 million monthly active users. Both also reflect NewsBreak's conviction that deep, domain-specific AI infrastructure can deliver considerable value, today and in the future. The decision to bring in NewsBreak's first Chief Business Officer at this time signals how central this belief is to the company's next chapter.

"As search, social, and other distribution channels become less predictable, publishers need a real growth partner to build, grow, and monetize their direct audiences — that's the opportunity behind NDot AI. At the same time, local businesses are looking for new ways to reach customers at the right moment, which is what Nearby AI is built to do. Together, they represent a significant B2B opportunity for NewsBreak to build the technology and infrastructure that both media and local business ecosystems need in the AI era. Nicolas' experience scaling partnerships and commercial strategy at some of the world's largest technology companies makes him the leader to help us build both businesses at scale," said Dr. Jeff Zheng, Founder and CEO of NewsBreak, Nearby AI and NDot AI.

Nicolas Zylberstein joins NewsBreak after six years at ByteDance, where he drove AI partnerships, strategy and corporate development, and worked on the early launch of TikTok Shop.

Earlier in his career, Nicolas Zylberstein held senior operating, strategy and corporate development roles at Pinterest, YouTube, and The Walt Disney Company. He played a key role in Pinterest's IPO, contributed to the launch and growth of YouTube Premium and YouTube TV, and supported Disney's transition to streaming, laying the foundations for Disney+.

"NewsBreak has already proven what deep, local personalization can do at scale for tens of millions of daily users across the U.S.," Nicolas Zylberstein said. "The core business connects people directly to local content right down to their zip code, and Nearby AI and NDot AI extend those capabilities into how people discover and engage with nearby businesses and how creators and publishers grow their audiences. I look forward to helping turn those capabilities into scaled businesses and build what's next for modern media and local life as part of the NewsBreak team."

Nicolas Zylberstein began his career in investment banking at JPMorgan in London and in strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company in New York. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School, a Master of Finance from Sciences Po Paris, and a Master of Laws from Sorbonne University. He also serves on the Board of Art Explora, a European nonprofit dedicated to democratizing access to the arts and culture, and lives in the Bay Area with his wife and two children.

The company is hiring founding members across disciplines who are passionate about category-defining opportunities at the intersection of technology, local ecosystems, and the content industry. For more information on open positions or to get in touch, visit https://careers.newsbreak.com or email [email protected].

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is a local life and news platform that helps people navigate their everyday world — from neighborhood safety alerts and gas prices to nearby jobs and community events, all matched to their needs and interests. Founded in 2015, the company uses AI and machine learning to deliver that personalization at scale, connecting more than 40 million monthly active users across the U.S. with trusted publishers, community organizations, local businesses, and their neighbors. Building on this foundation, NewsBreak is now expanding into two new AI-native businesses: Nearby AI, an agentic local intent marketplace helping consumers move from discovery to real-world action through local businesses and services, and NDot AI, a B2B Media Tech Platform helping publishers and creators grow, engage, and monetize their audiences.

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AIRPORT CITY, Israel, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MySize, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) ("MySize" or the "Company"), a global provider of AI-driven retail technology solutions, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the issuance and sale of 1,308,901 of its shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $1.91 per share (or pre-funded warrant) in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In addition, the Company has agreed to issue in the offering unregistered Series C warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,308,901 shares of common stock and Series D warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,308,901 shares of common stock. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $2.5 million. The offering is expected to close on or about September 16, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

Each series of warrants will have an exercise price of $1.66 per share and will be exercisable immediately upon issuance. The Series C warrants have a term of five years from the effective date of the Resale Registration Statement (as defined below) and the Series D warrants have a term of 18 months from the effective date of the Resale Registration Statement.

My Size currently intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

The securities described above were offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the shares of common stock underlying the warrants, have not been registered under the Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act and such applicable state securities laws. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the unregistered securities to be issued in the offering (the "Resale Registration Statement").

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About My Size, Inc.

MySize, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYSZ) operates technology and commerce businesses serving the fashion and retail industries, including AI-enabled sizing solutions, e-commerce, second-hand fashion and brand distribution. The Company is pursuing a strategy to expand into defense technology through selective acquisitions.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, among other things, statements concerning market and other conditions, the timing and completion of the offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering and the intended use of net proceeds from the offering.

Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may," "should," "could," "might," "seek," "target," "will," "project," "continue" and similar expressions or the negative of such terms. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and assessments made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company's control. Many factors could cause the Company's actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward- looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's ability to identify suitable acquisition targets and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities; the Company's ability to negotiate and enter into definitive agreements on acceptable terms or complete any proposed acquisition; the availability, timing and cost of financing and the potential dilution to existing stockholders resulting from equity or equity-linked financings; the Company's ability to obtain required Nasdaq, corporate, stockholder and regulatory approvals; the Company's ability to successfully consummate and integrate acquired businesses and realize anticipated operational, strategic or financial benefits; risks associated with expanding into the defense technology sector, including its limited operating experience in that industry; export controls, licensing requirements, government contracting regulations and other legal and regulatory restrictions applicable to defense technology businesses; the Company's ability to retain key personnel and attract additional management and technical talent; competition for acquisition opportunities and changes in market conditions; general economic, geopolitical and capital markets conditions; and the possibility that the Company's acquisition strategy, diversification efforts or anticipated growth opportunities may not be successfully implemented or may not result in increased stockholder value.

Other risks include the Company's liquidity and additional capital requirements, its ability to continue as a going concern and maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, and the risks described in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the SEC. Readers are urged to review the Company's filings with the SEC for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

There can be no assurance that the Company will complete any acquisition or successfully implement the strategy described in this release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:

Oren Elmaliah, CFO

[email protected]

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Hanwha Power Obtains ABS Approval in Principle for 22,000 CBM LNG Bunkering Vessel Concept Design

- Jointly participated in GASTECH 2026 with Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Engines, showcasing the Group's integrated marine and energy solutions.

- Applied multi-cargo technology for LNG and ammonia, along with a hybrid electric propulsion system.

- Strengthened the competitiveness of an integrated engineering and procurement package by incorporating the Group's core technologies.

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha Power announced on September 15 that it has obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the concept design of a 22,000-cubic-meter LNG bunkering vessel at GASTECH 2026, the world's largest gas and energy exhibition, held in Bangkok, Thailand.

At GASTECH 2026, Hanwha Power operated a joint booth with major marine and energy affiliates, including Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Engines, showcasing comprehensive marine solutions from eco-friendly vessel transitions and propulsion systems to marine equipment and related technologies.

The certificate presentation ceremony was held on September 15 local time, attended by Hanwha Power Marine Solution Business Division Head Hoon-min Kim, Vice President Jong-kyu Hwang, who oversees Technical Solutions, and key ABS representatives.

With this AiP, Hanwha Power has completed its lineup of medium- and large-scale LNG bunkering vessels, ranging from 7,500 to 22,000 CBM.

A key feature is the design's LNG-ammonia multi-cargo capability, enabling transport of both LNG and ammonia, an emerging next-generation clean fuel. The design incorporates high-manganese steel cargo containment technology, Mc-CⓇ, allowing adaptation to future alternative fuels with minimal modifications, providing shipowners greater long-term flexibility and competitiveness.

Given bunkering vessels' coastal operating profile, Hanwha Power applied a hybrid electric propulsion system integrating Onshore Power Supply (OPS) with an Energy Storage System (ESS). This minimizes harmful emissions while berthed or operating in coastal areas, while improving operational efficiency and economic performance.

Hanwha Power also incorporated Group core technologies, including dual-fuel generator sets, ESS, Electrical Power System integration, Integrated Automation System, and Cargo Handling System. By integrating these, the company aims to maximize competitiveness and synergies of its integrated Engineering and Procurement (EP) package.

"This ABS AiP marks another important milestone demonstrating Hanwha Power's technological reliability and commercial viability in the global eco-friendly vessel market," said Hoon-min Kim, Head of Hanwha Power's Marine Solution Business Division. "Building on Hanwha Group's differentiated clean-technology capabilities, we will continue to provide global shipowners with optimized integrated solutions for the transition to more sustainable marine transportation."

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PAINSTUDY Inc. Expands Functional Patch Lineup for Everyday Muscle and Joint Care

Functional healthcare brand builds on domestic online market experience to broaden product lineup, distribution channels, and eye global wellness market entry

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Functional healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. is strengthening its product competitiveness with the launch of a new line of functional patches aimed at meeting the everyday muscle and joint care needs of modern consumers. Drawing on consumer feedback and product development know-how accumulated in the domestic online market, the company plans to expand both its product lineup and distribution channels, with an eye toward eventually entering the global wellness market.

PAINSTUDY is a brand that develops and supplies functional healthcare products designed to help modern consumers manage their physical condition more easily amid everyday muscle and joint discomfort. By analyzing contemporary lifestyle patterns and usage environments, the company has developed premium muscle and joint patches in-house with an emphasis on safety and ease of use. Its core product line takes the form of skin-adhesive patches, designed with an emphasis on adhesion and usability so they can be conveniently applied during daily activities.

The new product line reflects customer feedback the company has gathered through its sales history, as well as its own in-house development know-how. Rather than simply adding new items, the development process focused on incorporating the real, everyday inconveniences and needs voiced by consumers, aiming to deliver a more practical muscle and joint care experience.

In particular, PAINSTUDY set a core direction for the new products around helping consumers manage everyday muscle and joint fatigue more economically and efficiently. The company focused on enhancing safety and adhesion by using rigorously quality-controlled ingredients alongside ergonomic design. Another key feature is ease of use — consumers can simply apply the patch to the area they need without any complicated steps.

As consumer interest in health management has recently shifted from treatment-oriented approaches toward everyday prevention and self-care, healthcare products that can be conveniently used in daily settings such as the home or workplace have grown in importance. In step with this shift, PAINSTUDY plans to continue developing products that allow consumers to manage their own condition.

Alongside product development, the company is also expanding its distribution channels. PAINSTUDY has built its consumer base primarily through major domestic e-commerce platforms such as Coupang and Naver Smart Store. With the launch of its new products, the company plans to leverage the experience gained through its existing online sales channels to expand into a variety of offline distribution channels as well, improving consumer access to its products.

Over the longer term, PAINSTUDY aims to expand its product portfolio — which began with muscle and joint patches — into a wider range of healthcare categories. The company plans to continuously gather feedback from actual users to inform future product development, with the goal of growing into a comprehensive wellness brand that supports consumers' everyday health management.

The company is also pursuing global market entry. Building on the product development and consumer communication experience it has accumulated in the domestic market, PAINSTUDY plans to seek opportunities to introduce its brand overseas. In particular, as global interest in convenient health management and wellness continues to grow, the company intends to gradually introduce its product competitiveness to consumers abroad.

"This new product line is the result of the diverse feedback we've gathered through ongoing communication with our customers, combined with our own in-house product development know-how," a PAINSTUDY Inc. representative said. "We will continue to expand our online and offline distribution channels domestically, while also developing follow-up healthcare products and pursuing overseas expansion, to grow into a comprehensive wellness brand that supports consumers' everyday health management."

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American Council of Learned Societies Announces Winners of 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards

$50,000 Prizes Recognize Outstanding Open Access Books in the Humanities and Fund Future Open Access Publications

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards. Supported by Arcadia, these prizes recognize the authors and publishers of exceptional, innovative, and open access humanities books published from 2019 to 2024.

Anthropology

Mal-Nutrition: Maternal Health Science and the Reproduction of Harm 

by Emily Yates-Doerr (University of California Press, 2024)

Environmental Humanities

Ecological States: Politics of Science and Nature in Urbanizing China 

by Jesse Rodenbiker (Cornell University Press, 2023)

History

Abortion Pills: US History and Politics 

by Carrie Baker (Amherst College Press, 2024)

Literary/Media Studies

Twining: Critical and Creative Approaches to Hypertext Narratives 

by Anastasia Salter and Stuart Moulthrop (Amherst College Press, 2021)

Multimodal

Deaf Mobility Studies: Exploring International Networks, Tourism, and Migration 

by Annelies Kusters, Erin Moriarty, Amandine le Maire, Sanchayeeta Iyer, and Steven Emery (Gallaudet University Press, 2024)

Political Science

Renegotiating Patriarchy: Gender, Agency and the Bangladesh Paradox 

by Naila Kabeer (LSE Press, 2024)

A distinguished panel of judges selected prize winners in each category from a shortlist of five finalists. The authors of the winning titles will receive a cash award of $20,000, and the winning publishers will receive a grant of $30,000 to support the immediate open access publication of at least two new books. The prizes, among the largest for scholarly books, will be presented at The New York Public Library on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The event includes a public panel discussion.

"The 2026 ACLS Open Access Book Prize awardees exemplify innovative, impactful, and open humanistic scholarship that is accessible in multiple registers," said Sarah McKee, ACLS Program Officer for Amplifying Humanistic Scholarship. "Beyond dropping the paywall, the authors and publishers of these six books offer clear prose that nonspecialist audiences can understand. They integrate technical affordances that meet a variety of reader needs, including multiple file formats, alt-text, video captioning, and screen reader compatibility. They combine high visibility with seamless navigation on publishing platforms, ensuring that students, policy makers, and interested communities around the world can discover and benefit from the research. ACLS is delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of these six honorees."

In 2026 ACLS also celebrates 100 years of grantmaking to individual scholars. Throughout the past century, ACLS has supported the creation and circulation of knowledge that advances our understanding of humanity and human endeavors. Amplifying humanistic scholarship through initiatives such as the ACLS Open Access Book Prizes and Arcadia Open Access Publishing Awards helps cultivate a twenty-first-century ecosystem in which humanities and social sciences publications can thrive.

Formed more than a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 85 scholarly organizations. As the leading representative of American scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, ACLS upholds the core principle that knowledge is a public good. In supporting its member organizations, ACLS expands the forms, content, and flow of scholarly knowledge, reflecting our commitment to diversity of identity and experience. ACLS collaborates with institutions, associations, and individuals to strengthen the evolving infrastructure for scholarship.

Arcadia is a charitable foundation that works to protect nature, preserve cultural heritage and promote open access to knowledge. Since 2002 Arcadia has awarded more than $1.2 billion to organizations around the world.

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The largest privately owned mobility, transportation, and parking company in North America advances its "LAZ 3.0" strategy by investing in technology, growth, people, and the next generation of leadership, while expanding its Hartford headquarters.

HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LAZ Parking, the largest privately owned, tech-enabled parking, transportation, and mobility company in North America, today announced a comprehensive growth and leadership strategy that includes the creation of more than 1,000 new jobs and career opportunities across North America within the next year, an expansion of its Hartford headquarters to accommodate more than 100 additional employees, and the launch of a nationally recognized Leadership Continuity Plan designed to position the company for decades of future growth.

As part of the initiative, which LAZ is calling LAZ 3.0, Tony DiPaolo and John Svendblad have been named Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective January 1, 2027. The announcement reflects a broader strategy focused on accelerating growth while ensuring continuity of leadership, culture, innovation, and client service excellence.

Rather than a traditional succession plan, LAZ has developed a leadership continuity model that combines the founders' experience and stewardship with the energy and vision of the company's next generation of leaders. The plan was developed over the past two years and is designed to preserve the culture, values, and stakeholder commitment that have defined LAZ for more than 45 years.

"While many companies focus on succession, we are focused on growth, continuity, and opportunity," said Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking. "We expect to create more than 1,000 new jobs and opportunities across North America within the next year while expanding our Hartford headquarters and investing in the next generation of leadership. Our founders remain committed to the company, our people, and our clients, and this continuity plan ensures that the culture and values that built LAZ will continue to thrive for decades to come."

National Recognition for Leadership Continuity

The LAZ Leadership Continuity Plan has earned recognition as a model for founder-led organizations seeking to build long-term stakeholder value while preserving culture and purpose.

"The Leadership Continuity Plan that the LAZ leadership team has developed over the past two years is a study and testament to Conscious Leadership and how purpose-led organizations build a lasting legacy of stakeholder capitalism," said Timothy Henry, Chief Executive Officer of Conscious Capitalism. "By intentionally developing leaders from within, maintaining founder engagement, and prioritizing culture as a strategic asset, LAZ has created a model that other organizations can learn from as they think about stewardship, growth, and long-term impact."

Expanding Opportunities Across North America

LAZ expects to create more than 1,000 new jobs and career advancement opportunities within the next year as it continues to expand throughout North America. Growth is expected across multiple business lines, including:

- Parking Management

- Transportation Services

- Mobility Hubs

- Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

- Autonomous Vehicle Support Services

- Technology and Innovation

- Customer Experience Operations

- Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

- Corporate and Field Leadership Roles

These investments will strengthen LAZ's ability to serve clients while creating meaningful career opportunities for current and future employees.

Investing in Hartford and Connecticut's Future

As part of its commitment to Connecticut, LAZ also announced plans to expand its Hartford headquarters to accommodate more than 100 new positions across technology, finance, human resources, operations, marketing, customer experience, data analytics, and strategic growth functions.

The expansion reinforces LAZ's long-standing commitment to Hartford, where the company was founded and has maintained its headquarters for more than four decades.

"Hartford is where LAZ was built, where our culture was born, and where our future continues to be shaped," said Lazowski. "As we expand throughout North America, we are equally committed to growing right here at home. This investment reflects our confidence in Hartford, our workforce, and the future of Connecticut."

A New Role for the Founders

LAZ's four founding partners, Alan Lazowski, Jeff Karp, Michael Harth, and Mike Kuziak, together with Chief Financial Officer Nathan Owen, will form a newly established Diamond Advisory Council (DAC). The DAC will provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and stewardship while supporting the next generation of leaders and serving as guardians of LAZ's culture and key client relationships. All five leaders have committed to remain active in the business through 2032 and beyond.

Under the new structure:

- Alan Lazowski will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman while remaining Chairman of the Board.

- Jeff Karp will serve as Managing Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Initiatives.

- Michael Harth will serve as Managing Partner, People, Culture and Marketing.

- Mike Kuziak will serve as Managing Partner, Operations and Technology.

- Nathan Owen will serve as Managing Partner, Finance and Treasury.

Co-CEOs Built Within the Culture

A core principle of the LAZ continuity model is promoting leaders from within.

Tony DiPaolo joined LAZ in 2005 and currently serves as President of the Midwest. John Svendblad joined LAZ in 2008 and currently serves as President of the West Coast. Together, they bring more than four decades of leadership experience at LAZ and have helped drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the organization.

The Co-CEOs will be supported by an experienced executive team, including Eric Siskind as Chief Operating Officer, Steve Gresh as Chief Business Officer, and Jason Bendett as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2027. LAZ will also elevate 21 senior leaders as part of the continuity plan.

Looking Ahead

Building on more than 45 years of success, LAZ's next chapter is already underway. The company is helping shape the future of mobility across North America by investing in mobility hubs, EV charging, autonomous vehicle support, artificial intelligence, digital commerce, and integrated transportation solutions.

With a nationally recognized leadership continuity plan, more than 1,000 new jobs anticipated in the coming year, and continued expansion from its Hartford headquarters, LAZ is positioning itself for decades of sustainable growth while remaining committed to its mission to create opportunities for employees and value for clients.

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking has been delivering best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981. Today, the company manages more than 2.1 million parking spaces across 5,700 locations in 639 cities spanning 44 U.S. states and eight Canadian provinces. Founded more than 45 years ago by three childhood friends with a vision to build a people-first company, LAZ has grown into North America's largest privately owned, technology-enabled parking, transportation, and mobility provider. Guided by its mission to create opportunities for employees and deliver value for clients, LAZ continues to expand its leadership in parking, transportation, technology, and integrated mobility solutions. Through its extensive network of parking facilities, LAZ delivers innovative, technology-enabled services, including EV charging, micro-warehousing, and last-mile logistics solutions. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, commercial real estate, healthcare, airports, transportation, higher education, government, retail, event venues, residential communities, and shuttle services. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) ("Dolby"), a leader in immersive entertainment, today announced it has granted inducement awards under its 2026 Inducement Stock Plan (the "Plan") to its new President and Chief Executive Officer, Marc Whitten, as inducement awards in connection with the commencement of his employment. The Plan was adopted by Dolby's Board of Directors effective August 27, 2026, in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.08.

As provided in Mr. Whitten's employment agreement with Dolby and Dolby Laboratories, Inc., a California Corporation, and previously described in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Dolby on August 27, 2026, Mr. Whitten's grant consisted of (i) an award of time-based restricted stock units with a value equivalent to approximately $10,000,000 at grant, with such value converted into a grant of 160,256 restricted stock units based on the average closing price of Dolby's Class A Common Stock for the 30 trading days ending prior to the grant date, scheduled to vest semi-annually over two (2) years following the grant date assuming Mr. Whitten's continued employment with Dolby on each scheduled vesting date and (ii) an award of 600,000 performance-based restricted stock units, divided into five (5) separate tranches of 150,000, 150,000, 100,000, 100,000 and 100,000 restricted stock units, respectively, with each tranche becoming eligible to vest upon satisfying associated stock-price hurdles of $75, $100, $125, $150, and $175, respectively (subject to adjustment to account for dividends, distributions, stock splits and other capitalization changes), averaged over a consecutive sixty (60) trading-day period within a five (5) year performance period, with the eligible shares vesting on certification of each level of achievement assuming Mr. Whitten's continued employment as Dolby's Chief Executive Officer on each achievement date.

Each inducement award is subject to the terms of the Plan and related forms of agreements thereunder. The inducement awards were approved by the independent Compensation Committee of the Dolby Board of Directors and were granted as a material inducement to Mr. Whitten entering into employment with Dolby in accordance with the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08, which requires public announcement of inducement awards.

About Dolby

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is a world leader in immersive entertainment. From movies and TV, to music, sports, gaming, and beyond, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide across all their favorite devices. We partner with artists, storytellers, and the brands you love to transform entertainment and digital experiences through groundbreaking innovations like Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby OptiView.

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San Francisco, CA 94103-1410 USA

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RZR Factory Racing's Ethan Groom Finishes Second, Dallas Gonzalez Jr. Takes third to Complete All-RZR Pro R Factory Podium Sweep

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris continued its dominance in SCORE series this past weekend, sweeping the UTV Overall podium at the 7th SCORE Baja 400. Piloting his Polaris RZR Pro R Factory to the UTV Overall win, Wayne Matlock claimed Polaris' $50,000 SCORE Challenge prize purse. Joining Matlock on the podium with a second-place finish was RZR Factory Racing Team driver Ethan Groom and Dallas Gonzalez, who rounded out the all-RZR Pro R Factory podium sweep with a third-place finish.

Behind Matlock, Groom delivered another strong performance for the RZR Factory Racing Team. Starting third in Pro UTV Open, Groom battled throughout the day to secure second overall, while Gonzalez followed in third to give Polaris a clean sweep of the UTV Overall podium and further showcase the performance, durability and depth of Polaris' purpose-built race platform.

Announced in July, the SCORE Challenge was created to raise the level of competition within the UTV Pro class, offering a $50,000 prize to any eligible UTV racer who could defeat the RZR Factory Racing team and capture the UTV Overall victory. Matlock answered the challenge, adding Baja 400 to his decorated off-road racing career.

"Wayne put together an incredible race, and we couldn't think of a more deserving competitor to be the first to claim the Polaris SCORE Challenge," said Alex Scheuerell, Polaris' Director of Off-Road Motorsports. "We created this challenge to raise the stakes and fuel competition, and Wayne did exactly that. To see him earn the victory and the $50,000 prize aboard a RZR Pro R Factory, while Ethan and Dallas completed an all-RZR Pro R Factory podium, speaks volumes about the strength of this vehicle and the racers who continue to push it to its limits."

The podium sweep further underscores the growing presence of the RZR Pro R Factory race vehicle across off-road racing, extending well beyond Polaris' factory-backed RZR Factory Racing team. Developed from the same platform that has powered RZR Factory Racing to victories across the sport's most demanding desert races, the purpose-built race vehicle is increasingly being chosen by independent racers looking to compete at the front of the field. That growing adoption was on full display at this year's Baja 400, with RZR Pro R Factory machines securing five of the top ten finishing positions.

The Polaris RZR Factory Racing team will return to action at the Baja 1000, November 9-15, as it looks to finish the SCORE season with a win in arguably the toughest off-road race in the world.

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About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) has been defining and redefining outdoor adventure since 1954. Polaris delivers industry-shaping off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, military, quadricycles, and commercial transportation vehicles, along with an expansive portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Its lineup includes some of the most iconic brands in powersports including the RANGER, RZR, Polaris XPEDITION, Bennington pontoons, Slingshot, and more. Headquartered in Minnesota and serving customers in nearly 100 countries, Polaris continues to set the standard for performance, quality, and unmatched service. Explore more at www.polaris.com.

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Jinhua Brings Opera, Ceramics and Tea Traditions to Rabat

"The Enduring Charm of Wuzhou: A Cultural Journey Through Porcelain and Tea" offers Moroccan audiences an immersive introduction to Jinhua's cultural heritage

RABAT, Morocco, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jinhua brought its performing arts, ceramics and tea traditions to Morocco in early September through the 2026 Jinhua Culture and Tourism "Into Africa" program. Held at the China Cultural Center in Rabat under the theme "The Enduring Charm of Wuzhou: A Cultural Journey Through Porcelain and Tea," the program combined live performances, demonstrations by traditional artisans and hands-on activities. Together, these elements introduced Moroccan audiences to Jinhua's history, cultural traditions and tourism offerings while encouraging greater cultural exchange between China and Africa.

Designed as an immersive "miniature Jinhua," the program centered on three traditions closely associated with the city: Wu Opera, Wuzhou kiln ceramics and Wuzhou tea. Young performers Zhu Shuojing and Ouyang Mingju from the Zhejiang Wu Opera Art Research Institute presented The Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, a classic of the Wu Opera repertoire. Their performance drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Following the performance, guests visited three interactive areas devoted to Wu Opera, traditional craftsmanship and tea culture. Wu Opera performers showcased characteristic stage movements and gestures. Shao Wenli, who carries on the Wuzhou kiln pottery tradition, demonstrated ceramic relief techniques, while Pan Lei, who carries on the Juyan tea tradition, guided them through traditional methods of preparing and presenting tea. Guests also posed for photographs with bilingual transparent photo cards incorporating elements of all three traditions, providing another way to experience and share Jinhua's cultural heritage.

Held as part of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, the program supported the goals of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation by creating direct opportunities for cultural exchange and adding local momentum to efforts to build a "Cultural Silk Road." Jinhua plans to continue exploring new approaches to cultural exchange and working with partners across Africa to strengthen mutual understanding and build lasting connections between communities.

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FASTSIGNS breaks down the most common types of exterior signage and the factors business owners should weigh before choosing one

CARROLLTON, Texas, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "What kind of sign should I get for my business is often the first question a new owner has, but with so many formats available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. That's why FASTSIGNS®, the global leader in custom signs and visual solutions helps business owners evaluate their options and select exterior signage that fits their goals, their property, and their community.

"Exterior signage is one of the most important investments a business can make because it works around the clock to attract customers and reinforce brand identity," said FASTSIGNS Vice President of Marketing Theron Andrews. "The right choice depends on so much more than aesthetics; it hinges on visibility, brand identity, the location, the consumer, budget, property type and local regulations. At FASTSIGNS, our job is to guide business owners through those decisions, so their signage works as hard as they do."

Key Takeaways

- Exterior signage comes in many formats, including channel letters, monument signs, pylon signs, window graphics, and wayfinding signage, each suited to different property types, visibility needs, and ADA compliance requirements.

- The optimal signage strategy carefully balances traffic patterns and property setbacks with brand visibility goals, budget, and local zoning laws.

- Understanding these variables is key to finding the perfect fit—whether that means utilizing channel letters for direct storefront visibility or deploying monument signs to capture traffic for properties set back from the road.

- FASTSIGNS operates as a full-service visual solutions consultant, solving unique visibility challenges by evaluating a business's goals, property, and audience to deliver a comprehensive graphics and signage strategy.

Why It Matters

Exterior signage is often a customer's first interaction with a brand, whether they're driving by at 45 miles per hour or walking up to a storefront. Choosing the wrong format can mean reduced visibility, missed foot traffic or a sign that doesn't comply with local regulations. Selecting the right exterior signage helps businesses maximize visibility, reinforce brand identity and ensure a strong first impression that drives customers through the door.

- 76% of consumers say they have entered a business they've never visited before based simply on its signs.

- 68% of consumers believe a businesses'' signage reflets the quality of it's product and services.

- 60% of consumers say the absence of clear signage deters them from entering a business at all.

Channel Letters: Built for Storefront Visibility

Channel letters are individually fabricated, three-dimensional letters mounted directly to a building facade, often illuminated from within. They are a popular choice for retail stores and restaurants because they create a bold, branded presence directly on the building itself.

Channel letters work especially well for businesses located in strip malls, shopping centers or standalone buildings with strong street-facing visibility, since the illumination and dimensional design make a storefront easy to spot day or night.

Monument Signs: A Strong First Impression from the Road

Monument signs are low, freestanding structures typically placed near a property's entrance or along a roadway. They're a common choice for office parks, medical centers, apartment communities and multi-tenant retail properties where a business is set back from the street or shares frontage with other tenants.

Because monument signs are visible from a distance and often illuminated, they help drivers identify a property before they arrive, making them especially valuable for businesses relying on vehicle traffic.

Pylon Signs: Maximum Visibility for High-Traffic Corridors

Pylon signs are tall, elevated signs mounted on one or more poles, designed to be seen from a distance along highways and major thoroughfares. They're commonly used by gas stations, hotels and restaurants located near interstates or busy commercial corridors where visibility from a distance is critical to capturing drive-by traffic.

Window Graphics, Blade Signs and Wayfinding: Supporting the Full Exterior Experience

Beyond primary signage, businesses often rely on complementary exterior graphics to complete their brand presence:

- Window graphics transform empty storefront glass into dynamic branding opportunities, communicating key information or promotions directly at eye level.

- Blade signs project perpendicularly from a building, making them ideal for pedestrian-heavy areas like downtown districts or shopping promenades.

- Wayfinding signage helps direct customers to entrances, parking and specific suites within larger properties, such as office parks, education or medical campuses.

How Businesses Should Choose the Right Exterior Signage

Selecting the best exterior signage format comes down to a few key considerations:

- Traffic type and speed. Businesses that rely on vehicle traffic need larger, more visible signage from what pedestrian foot traffic downtown requires.

- Property setback and layout. Buildings close to the road may benefit from channel letters, while properties set back from the street often need a monument or pylon sign for visibility.

- Zoning and local regulations. Sign height, illumination, color and placement rules vary by municipality and can significantly influence which sign types are permitted.

- Brand identity goals. Some formats, like channel letters, offer more dimensional branding, while monument signs provide a clean, consistent look for multi-tenant properties.

- Budget and long-term maintenance. Illuminated and larger-format signs typically involve a higher upfront investment but can offer better visibility and a greater return over time.

How FASTSIGNS Helps

FASTSIGNS works with business owners from concept to installation, evaluating property layout, traffic patterns, brand goals and local sign regulations to recommend the most effective exterior signage solution. Local experts handle everything from design and fabrication to permitting and installation, ensuring the final sign is not only visually effective but fully compliant with municipal codes. To learn more, visit fastsigns.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a channel letter sign and a monument sign?

Channel letters are dimensional letters, sometimes illuminated, mounted directly to a building facade, best suited for storefront visibility. Monument signs are freestanding structures placed near a property entrance, ideal for businesses set back from the road or sharing frontage with other tenants.

How do I know which type of exterior sign is right for my business?

The right choice depends on factors like traffic type, property setback, local zoning rules, budget, and brand visibility goals. FASTSIGNS evaluates these factors to recommend the most effective sign format for a specific property.

Are monument signs better than pylon signs?

Neither is inherently better; they serve different purposes. Monument signs work well for properties with moderate visibility needs close to the road, while pylon signs are designed for maximum visibility from highways and major traffic corridors.

Can exterior signage be customized for multi-tenant properties?

Yes. Monument signs are commonly used for multi-tenant properties because they can list several businesses in one branded structure while providing consistent visibility for each tenant.

Do different exterior sign types require different permits?

Yes. Sign type, size, illumination and placement all affect permitting requirements, which vary by municipality. Businesses should confirm local regulations before selecting a sign format. A local FASTSIGNS location can also help provide guidance on local permitting requirements and regulations.

How does FASTSIGNS help businesses choose the right exterior signage?

FASTSIGNS assesses a property's layout, traffic patterns, business and brand goals and local regulations, then recommends, designs and produces the visual solution best suited to those needs, managing design, fabrication and installation from start to finish.

Where can a business start exploring exterior signage options?

Businesses can connect with a local FASTSIGNS center to evaluate their property and signage needs. Find a location at fastsigns.com/locations.

About FASTSIGNS®:

FASTSIGNS® is the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry. With over 40 years of experience, FASTSIGNS helps customers bring their vision to life and achieve more than they ever thought possible. As the largest service-oriented business within the Propelled Brands® family, FASTSIGNS spans over 790 independently owned and operated centers across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, Malta and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS is frequently recognized for franchisee satisfaction and for awards that include being ranked No. 1 in its category on ENTREPRENEUR's highly competitive Franchise 500® List in 2026 for the tenth consecutive year, and continuous recognition from Franchise Business Review in categories such as Top Franchises for Culture, Women, Veterans and more. For more information or to learn about opportunities, visit fastsigns.com or contact Mark Jameson at [email protected] or call 214-346-5679.

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