Tokyo – -- NTT DATA will send a dozen employees to Antarctica from November 25 to December 2, 2026, as the first chapter of "Intact, intelligent action.", a global sustainability initiative meant to turn corporate commitments into practical steps for fragile places.

The program combines awareness, technology and stewardship. It grows out of the company's "Planet. Prosperity. People." framework, which guides its operations, innovation, sustainability solutions and client engagement.

Twelve NTT DATA employees join 60 other leaders on Robert Swan's final-led Antarctic expedition

The NTT DATA team will travel aboard the Magellan Explorer with polar explorer Robert Swan, OBE, and his 2041 Leadership on the Edge expedition. More than 60 other business and community leaders will take part. The agenda covers leadership under pressure, climate policy, sustainability and innovation.

TOKYO – October 12, 2026 -- NTT DATA Group has published its Sustainability Report 2026, organizing its fiscal 2026 sustainability initiatives around 13 material issues under three shared pillars.

NTT DATA groups 13 material issues under three "positive" pillars

The Group coordinates its global initiatives under the "3 Positives": Planet positive, Prosperity positive and People positive. The report gives stakeholders a structured overview of the latest measures addressing each of the 13 material issues.

Kazuhiko Nakayama uses the report to set his sustainability agenda as new CEO

Kazuhiko Nakayama became CEO of NTT DATA Group in June 2026. His message opens the report and outlines the Group's approach to sustainability management as a route to what the company calls Quality Growth.

Japan – October 12, 2026 -- NTT, Inc. repurchased 94,237,900 shares of its common stock for 16,460,974,290 yen between September 1 and September 30, 2026, lifting its cumulative buyback to 77,588,530,910 yen under a program capped at 200 billion yen.

NTT executed September purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

All shares were acquired on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The September volume works out to an average price of roughly 174.7 yen per share, based on the disclosed share count and total amount.

Cumulative buyback reaches 491.6 million shares since May

As of September 30, 2026, NTT had repurchased 491,571,000 shares under the resolution its Board of Directors approved on May 8, 2026. The cumulative average price is roughly 157.8 yen per share, calculated from the disclosed figures.

Caernarfon – – October 12, 2026 -- National Grid, which spent £116.2m with Welsh suppliers in 2025, is inviting North Wales businesses to a free Meet the Buyer event on Tuesday 6 October to compete for work on its Pentir to Trawsfynydd reinforcement project.

Event brings buyers and delivery partners together in Caernarfon

The session runs from 08:30 to 12:30 at the Celtic Royal Hotel & Spa in Caernarfon. It is delivered with Business Wales. Attendees will receive information on supplier requirements and procurement processes, and will meet National Grid and its Great Grid Partnership delivery partners Murphy, Morgan Sindall and M Group.

Project partners will outline potential work programmes. Advance registration is required through the Business Wales Event Finder.

United Kingdom – October 12, 2026 -- National Grid Electricity Transmission is moving new transmission connection applicants toward shared "bay sharing" arrangements that let multiple customers with requirements of up to 450 MW connect through common facilities. The shift is part of Phase 2 of Connections Reform and aims to use existing assets more efficiently and reduce the need for dedicated infrastructure.

Three shared connection products are now on offer

Grid Parks connect up to three customers through a shared transformer and lower-voltage infrastructure. They suit smaller customers with requirements up to approximately 57 MW and are already used across the transmission network.

Super Grid Parks use higher-voltage infrastructure for larger customers or more customers, with projects of around 150 MW as the target. They are aimed at new substations where future customer growth can be planned.

Pelham, United Kingdom – October 12, 2026 -- National Grid has removed two transformers, each weighing about 180 tonnes, from Pelham Substation, clearing the site for two new 300-tonne quad boosters due between February and April 2027 under its North London Reinforcement (NLR) project.

The units had been in service for around 35 years. Contractors Murphy and Equans worked with National Grid on the removal, with around 20 people involved in planning and execution.

Phased decommissioning took about one month per transformer

Crews dismantled each transformer in a phased, controlled process under approved safety procedures. Before lifting, the team inspected internal components to assess their condition and performance over time. National Grid said the findings will inform the design and management of future transformers.

Henderson, Nevada – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has appointed Michael Lucas as Chief Operating Officer, giving him responsibility for operational strategy and execution across the company's coast-to-coast yard logistics network.

Lucas brings leadership experience from four North American brands

Lucas has held supply chain and operations leadership roles at SC Johnson, The Kraft Heinz Company, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and Uline. His background covers distribution, warehousing, fleet operations, customer service and process improvement, including large-scale transformation programs.

Henderson – October 12, 2026 -- YMX Logistics has been named to FreightWaves' 2027 FreightTech 100, an annual list of innovative and influential supply chain companies, as yard technology draws more industry attention.

Yard category grows from one honoree in 2020 to seven in 2027

The Yard, Dock & Warehouse category is now one of the list's fastest-growing segments. Five of its seven honorees are first-time selections this year, reflecting demand for yard management, dock scheduling, gate automation and safety solutions.

Houston – October 12, 2026 -- MSC Income Fund (NYSE: MSIF) will switch from quarterly to monthly regular dividends in July 2026, with its board declaring $0.11 per share for each of July, August and September, or $0.33 per share for the third quarter.

Board declares three monthly payments totaling $0.33 per share

The Board of Directors approved regular monthly cash dividends of $0.11 per share payable in July, August and September 2026. The change in payment frequency starts with the July payment.

Supplemental $0.03 dividend drawn from undistributed taxable income

The board also declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.03 per share, payable in September 2026. The Fund will pay it out of undistributed taxable income, defined as taxable income in excess of dividends paid, as of March 31, 2026.

Houston – October 12, 2026 -- MSC Income Fund (NYSE: MSIF) realized an $11.6 million gain on the exit of its equity investment in Centre Technologies Holdings, LLC, delivering a 40.1% annual internal rate of return and an 8.8x money-invested multiple on the equity position.

Majority recapitalization triggers full exit of debt and equity stakes

The Fund exited both its debt and equity investments in Centre after the Houston-based IT services provider completed a majority recapitalization with a new financial sponsor. Centre, founded in 2006, offers managed services, cloud solutions, cyber security, IT consulting and business intelligence services to lower and middle market businesses, often acting as a fully outsourced IT department.