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Hitachi Energy Commits $528M to Build Mississippi Transformer Plant

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Hitachi Energy Commits $528M to Build Mississippi Transformer Plant

Crystal Springs, Mississippi – September 18, 2026 -- Hitachi Energy will build a $528 million transformer manufacturing facility in Gallman, Mississippi, marking the company's largest single U.S. investment to date and pushing its total American manufacturing commitment to roughly $1.5 billion.

New Gallman plant will more than double transformer output

The facility, located about 6.5 miles from Hitachi Energy's existing Crystal Springs plant, will be more than twice the size of the current site and create over 700 jobs, more than double the area's existing workforce. Construction is set to begin in late 2026, with transformer production scheduled to start in 2029. Once operational, production will shift from Crystal Springs to Gallman, with the older facility repurposed for warehousing and training.

Wildfire Triples Ad Bookings as Commerce Network Hits 72x ROAS

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Wildfire Triples Ad Bookings as Commerce Network Hits 72x ROAS

San Diego – September 18, 2026 -- Wildfire Systems has tripled quarterly booking volume on its Wildfire Commerce Network (WCN), with 235 unique advertisers now recording returns on ad spend of up to 72x.

Advertiser growth accelerates as brands chase measurable, closed-loop results

The San Diego-based loyalty and consumer insights platform said the surge is driven by advertisers in banking, fintech and travel who are increasingly targeting WCN's high-intent shopper audiences across client networks including KashKick, Shop Your Way and Travel Arrow. Top advertisers are rebooking five to seven times per year, while a growing pool of new brands is launching campaigns on the network. In the second quarter of 2026, 54% of WCN bookings came from net-new advertisers, according to Wildfire.

SASE Market Hits $3.5B in Q2 as Branch Refresh Reshapes Growth

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SASE Market Hits $3.5B in Q2 as Branch Refresh Reshapes Growth

Redwood City, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $3.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, extending year-over-year growth above 20 percent for a fifth consecutive quarter, according to Dell'Oro Group.

SD-WAN spending strengthens as enterprises replace aging branch infrastructure

SD-WAN demand rose materially in Q2 as branch-network modernization climbed enterprise priority lists. Dell'Oro Group found the trend reflects selective replacement of aging or higher-risk equipment rather than a wholesale refresh across entire branch estates.

ReEmerge Exits Stealth With $37M Series A for Brain Injury Therapy

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ReEmerge Exits Stealth With $37M Series A for Brain Injury Therapy

Edina, Minn. – September 18, 2026 -- ReEmerge, Inc. has closed an oversubscribed $37 million Series A financing and exited stealth mode to advance a novel therapy targeting chronic cognitive impairment caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Investor syndicate backs first-of-its-kind neural stimulation approach

U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) and Santé co-led the round, joined by Oxford Science Enterprises, 415 Capital, IAG Capital Partners, The Vertical Group, and Dendrion Ventures. The capital will fund an upcoming clinical study, technology development, and expansion of clinical and regulatory operations.

Lindblad Buys Majority Stake in White Desert, Echo Charlie for $61M

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Lindblad Buys Majority Stake in White Desert, Echo Charlie for $61M

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND) has acquired a 60% majority stake in White Desert, the Antarctic luxury travel operator, and Echo Charlie, a new aviation adventure brand, for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $61 million, plus roughly $6 million for cash on the balance sheet, subject to customary working capital adjustments.

Lindblad raises full-year 2026 guidance following the deal

The company lifted its FY2026 outlook to tour revenues of $850 million to $880 million, Net Yield per Available Guest Night of 5.5% to 6.5%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $140 million to $148 million, citing the White Desert and Echo Charlie acquisitions alongside continued core business momentum. CEO Natalya Leahy called the transaction the largest in the company's history.

Axon Plans $1 Billion Zero-Coupon Convertible Notes Offering Due 2031

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Axon Plans $1 Billion Zero-Coupon Convertible Notes Offering Due 2031

Scottsdale, Ariz. – September 18, 2026 -- Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXON) intends to offer $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2031, subject to market conditions, the public safety technology company announced.

Axon adds $150 million over-allotment option for underwriters

Underwriters will have the option to purchase up to an additional $150.0 million in notes to cover over-allotments, exercisable for settlement within an 11-day period beginning on the first issuance date. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are serving as joint lead book-running managers.

DISA Uranium to Buy Colorado Assets, Invest $5M in Premier American Uranium

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DISA Uranium to Buy Colorado Assets, Invest $5M in Premier American Uranium

Casper, Wyoming – September 18, 2026 -- DISA Uranium Corporation has agreed to acquire a portfolio of uranium and vanadium projects in Colorado's Uravan Mineral Belt from Premier American Uranium Inc. (TSXV: PUR) (OTCQB: PAUIF) and will simultaneously invest US$5 million in the company, marking its second major U.S. uranium consolidation move this year.

Arkansas Doula Alliance Wins $860,500 Rural Maternal Health Grant

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Arkansas Doula Alliance Wins $860,500 Rural Maternal Health Grant

Milwaukee – September 18, 2026 -- The Doula Alliance of Arkansas (DA-AR) has secured $860,500 through Arkansas' Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to place ten certified community-based doulas inside rural clinic care teams, using a coordination platform built by MySwaddle, a maternal health technology company developed by Holista.

SciBase Delays Rights Issue Trading Start by One Day to Sept 16

Stockholm – September 18, 2026 -- SciBase Holding AB has pushed back the first day of trading in subscription rights and paid subscribed shares (BTA) tied to its ongoing rights issue by one day, moving the start date from September 18, 2026 to September 18, 2026 on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.

The subscription period itself remains unchanged, running from September 15 through September 18, 2026.

Timetable shift leaves subscription window intact

The Swedish medtech company confirmed the updated timetable applies only to the trading commencement of subscription rights and BTAs, not to the underlying subscription mechanics of the capital raise.

Michael Colérus, Chief Financial Officer of SciBase, is the designated contact for investor inquiries related to the adjustment.

Nemak Launches Tender Offer for All 2028 Senior Notes

Monterrey – September 18, 2026 -- Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V. has commenced a tender offer and consent solicitation to purchase any and all of its outstanding 2.250% Senior Notes due 2028, offering holders full par value of €1,000 per €1,000 principal amount plus accrued interest.

Tender offer targets full redemption of 2028 notes

The offer covers Notes issued under Regulation S (ISIN XS2362994068) and Rule 144A (ISIN XS2362996519). The Tender Offer expires at 11:00 a.m. New York time (5:00 p.m. CET) on September 18, 2026, with settlement expected September 18, 2026.