Corporate Announcement

Providence – October 14, 2026 -- Highbar Physical Therapy has formally introduced three acquired practices as "Highbar Practices," creating a four-brand network that serves patients at 57 locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Three regional brands join Highbar's network under their existing names

The newly introduced practices are Joint Ventures Physical Therapy in Greater Boston, Peak Physical Therapy in the Greater South Shore, and Physical Therapy U in Southeastern Massachusetts and the South Coast. Highbar Physical Therapy itself operates in Rhode Island and in Southeastern and Central Massachusetts.

Peak joined Highbar in 2024. Joint Ventures Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy U followed in 2025.

Petah Tikva – October 14, 2026 -- Strauss Group will present its 2027-2030 strategy to investors on Thursday, October 14, 2026, at 12:00 noon Israel time, with Company Management participating in the session at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Board approval of the strategy remains pending

The Board of Directors has not yet approved the plan, which is expected to be approved close to the conference date. Strauss states there is no assurance the strategy will be approved by that date or in its current form. Presenting it at the conference depends on that approval.

Attendance at the Tel Aviv event is capped and requires registration

Participation in the in-person conference requires advance registration, and the number of participants is limited.

New Orleans – October 14, 2026 -- Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $45 million in community-based environmental projects across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas over the 25-year life of the utility's Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF), the company said as it marked the anniversary.

Shareholder-funded EIF granted $1 million to 11 partners in 2025

Established in 2001, the EIF is a shareholder-funded grant program. In 2025 alone, it provided $1 million to 11 partner organizations. Their work spans wetland restoration, tree planting, biodiversity education and green infrastructure development.

Entergy said the fund complements its broader environmental initiatives, including long-term climate commitments and coastal restoration partnerships.

Dallas – October 13, 2026 -- Koya Medical will put its CEO and CFO in front of investors at two conferences on consecutive days, October 19 and 20, 2026, as the vascular disease device maker promotes the commercial momentum of its portfolio.

CEO Doraiswamy presents at Goldman Sachs in New York on October 19

Andy Doraiswamy, Koya's chief executive, will present on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare Private Company Conference. The session takes place at the Goldman Sachs Client Center in New York City.

CFO Rippole takes the Bank of America stage in Boston on October 20

Damian Rippole, the company's chief financial officer, will present on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at The MedTech Conference hosted by AdvaMed. His slot is part of the Bank of America Company Presentations, held in Room 050 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.

West Des Moines – October 13, 2026 -- Criterion, the new name for Sammons Financial Group's wealth advisory holding company, launched with more than $27 billion in assets under management or advisement (AUM/AUA) across three national advisory firms.

The company groups Beacon Capital Management, NorthRock Partners and Wealthcare. Sammons Financial Group established the holding company as its expansion beyond core insurance and annuity business lines.

Criterion plans acquisitions and technology spending to compete in U.S. wealth management

Criterion describes the launch as the next step in a long-term plan built on strategic acquisitions, technology investments and expanded capabilities for financial advisors and their clients. It will also invest in talent across its advisory firms.

Atlanta – October 13, 2026 -- Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions has changed its name to HAE Industrial, separating its pump and compressor business from Pye-Barker Fire & Safety as it targets growth across Georgia, Florida and the wider Southeast US.

The company said the rebrand involves no sale, acquisition, merger or change in ownership. Customers will keep the same local sales and service teams, equipment support and engineering expertise.

HAE Industrial draws its name from the 1968 Hydro-Air Engineering division

"HAE" refers to Hydro-Air Engineering, the division established in 1968 to provide pump and compressor equipment, maintenance and repair. "Industrial" reflects the company's broader scope across pumps, compressors, blowers, vacuum systems and related air and fluid applications. The name is pronounced "hey industrial."

The company traces its service to manufacturers and industrial facility leadership back to 1936.

New York City – October 12, 2026 -- S-Docs, a document workflow automation provider, has launched a full rebrand covering a new logo, typeface, color palette and company mission, with the new tagline "Operational Efficiency, Realized."

S-Docs replaces logo, typeface and colors in a comprehensive brand overhaul

The company describes the initiative as a comprehensive transformation of its market presence. The new logo is designed to convey efficiency and seamless connections between documents. A new typeface and color scheme are intended to give the brand a more distinct look. S-Docs has also published an updated brand guide.

Ft. Meyers – October 12, 2026 -- Peak Nanosystems has won two innovation awards in two months, taking a Gold Edison Award for its capacitor films in April and the 2023 German Innovation Award for Excellence in May for its LGRIN lenses.

Capacitor films earn Gold Edison Award in April

The Edison Awards presented the Gold honor at a gala in Ft. Meyers, Florida. The program has recognized excellence in new product development, design, and innovation since 1987.

Capacitors made from Peak nanolayer films combine high-usage temperature performance, high energy density, and exceptional breakdown strength. According to the company, these properties extend capacitor lifetimes and allow more compact designs, particularly in electric vehicles. Peak also cites significant improvements for grid infrastructure applications.

Calgary – October 12, 2026 -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. has re-engaged IR Agency LLC for investor relations and marketing services, following completion of its voluntary delisting from the TSX Venture Exchange.

XORTX restores IR Agency LLC consulting agreement on previously disclosed terms

The new consulting agreement carries substantially the same terms the company disclosed in news releases dated May 19, 2026 and August 28, 2026. The source gives no fee, share-based compensation or contract-length figures for the renewed engagement.

Delisting from TSX Venture Exchange precedes the renewed marketing push

The re-engagement comes after XORTX completed the delisting it had announced earlier. The company's filings reference ongoing compliance with Nasdaq listing standards, and its release states that Nasdaq has not approved or disapproved its contents.

Indianapolis – October 02, 2026 -- EnPower, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells, has changed its name to CAMINUS, effective immediately, as the company shifts from a technology-development identity to volume manufacturing for defense, uncrewed systems, and industrial customers.

CAMINUS keeps leadership, facility, and contracts unchanged through the rebrand

Leadership, team, facility, IP portfolio, and existing customer, partner, and supplier agreements remain unchanged under the new name, the company said. Only the corporate identity has shifted, not the operational or contractual footprint built over more than a decade.