Financial Disclosure

New York – September 20, 2026 -- Madison Energy Infrastructure has launched a Community Infrastructure initiative to mobilize up to $2 billion in capital, targeting an additional 1 gigawatt of distributed energy capacity by 2028 as AI-driven power demand strains the U.S. grid.

Madison plans to double its energy footprint within two years

The company's operating portfolio is expected to surpass 1 GW later this fall, and the new initiative aims to add another gigawatt by 2028, effectively doubling Madison's infrastructure footprint. The buildout will draw on Madison's utility relationships, national project pipeline, and its network of regional developers through AccelDev.

Chicago and Des Moines – September 20, 2026 -- Cerity Partners will merge with Gilbert & Cook effective at the end of September 2026, adding approximately $2 billion in assets under management and marking the firm's first entry into the Iowa market.

Gilbert & Cook brings $2 billion in AUM and 30 years of client relationships to the deal

Founded in 1993 and based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Gilbert & Cook has built a national reputation advising individuals, families and business owners on integrated financial planning and investment management. Following the merger, the firm will operate under the Cerity Partners name, giving its clients access to an expanded suite of services including business owner advisory, multigenerational estate planning, private family office services, divorce financial planning and private markets investing.

Pasay City, Philippines – September 20, 2026 -- The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2026 closed with PHP 594,712,138.50 in sales leads, a 20.12 percent increase from the PHP 495.09 million recorded in 2025. The government-organized travel trade event, held at Conrad Manila, concluded on September 9.

Aliso Viejo, Calif. – September 20, 2026 -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (NYSE: SHO) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, September 20, 2026, before market open.

Management sets conference call for 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on results day

The lodging REIT's leadership team will host a quarterly conference call at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Pacific Time) the same day to discuss the Q3 2026 performance with investors and analysts.

Company offers dual access via webcast and dial-in line

A live webcast will stream through the Investor Relations section of Sunstone's website, with a transcript archived afterward for reference. Investors can alternatively dial 1-833-461-5787 and reference Meeting ID 981 061 229 to join the live call.

Dallas – September 20, 2026 -- Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT), declared a cash distribution of $0.019593 per unit, payable September 20, 2026, to unitholders of record September 20, 2026. The payout excludes any proceeds from the Waddell Ranch properties after production costs exceeded gross proceeds in August, extending a continuing excess cost position on those assets.

August Distribution Rises on Lower Trust Expenses

This month's per-unit distribution increased from the prior month primarily due to a decrease in Trust expenses. That gain was partially offset by lower oil and natural gas volumes and weaker oil pricing at the Texas Royalty Properties, even as natural gas pricing improved.

Dallas – September 20, 2026 -- Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE: CRT) declared a cash distribution of $0.064277 per unit, payable September 20, 2026, to unitholders of record as of September 20, 2026.

Texas working interest costs climb by $277,000

Argent Trust Company, acting as Trustee, said XTO Energy reported that excess costs on properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests rose by $277,000. The increase did not reduce net proceeds from the Trust's remaining conveyances. Cumulative excess costs on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests now total $6,332,000, including $1,762,000 in accrued interest.

Las Vegas – September 20, 2026 -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) declared monthly cash dividends of $0.2708333 per share on its 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock and $0.20833 per share on its 10.00% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.

Board sets record date of September 20, 2026 for dual preferred dividends

The record date for both dividend payments is September 20, 2026, with cash distributions scheduled for September 20, 2026. The payouts correspond to the 13.00% and 10.00% coupon rates set at issuance for the Series D and Series E preferred shares, respectively.

Austin, Texas – – September 20, 2026 -- EigenQ, Inc. has secured approximately $45 million in convertible note financing from an institutional investor to fund commercialization of its quantum-safe security portfolio ahead of a planned public listing on Nasdaq.

Institutional investor funds $22.5 million upfront, remainder tied to SPAC closing

Of the total financing, roughly $22.5 million was funded immediately, with the balance expected to be released upon completion of EigenQ's previously announced business combination with Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: SVAQ). EigenQ said the proceeds will accelerate commercialization, expand delivery capacity with OEM and channel partners, fund R&D across quantum security, communications, networking and sensing, and support working capital needs.

New York – September 20, 2026 -- Galvanize Real Estate has acquired a four-property, 300,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in Milpitas, California, marking the sustainable real estate strategy's first entry into the state and expanding its nationwide footprint to 3.5 million square feet.

Acquisition targets East Bay's Interstate 880 corridor near advanced manufacturing hubs

The Milpitas Portfolio sits in an infill submarket along the I-880 East Bay corridor, an area Galvanize Real Estate (GRE) executives cite for its proximity to fast-growing advanced manufacturing, skilled labor availability, transportation access, and limited new industrial supply. Nadine Anderson, Managing Director of Acquisitions at GRE, said the four assets will be upgraded to become higher-performing and higher-power to attract tenants.

Atlanta – September 20, 2026 -- Merit Financial Advisors has acquired the practice of veteran advisor Tim Brennan, adding approximately $888 million in client assets and more than 1,000 households to the Georgia-based wealth manager's book. The deal, effective September 20, 2026, marks Merit's eleventh acquisition of the year and its 62nd since inception, pushing firm-wide assets to more than $32.92 billion across over 70 offices nationwide.

Brennan exits nearly 27-year Commonwealth affiliation for Merit platform

Brennan, who spent 37 years in financial services, previously operated through a firm affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network for close to 27 years before joining Merit. His Deerfield, Illinois-based practice focuses on business owners and high-net-worth families, built almost entirely through referrals.