Southwest Adds Business Priority and NDC Channels for Corporate Travel

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Southwest Adds Business Priority and NDC Channels for Corporate Travel

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) will add a Business Priority product to corporate travel agreements in early 2027 and open new NDC distribution channels, starting with an in-house API direct connect expected by the end of 2026.

Business Priority to enter corporate agreements in early 2027

Business Priority will be an optional inclusion in corporate travel agreements for qualified customers. Travelers at participating companies are to receive preferred reaccommodation, standby and boarding benefits aimed at easing day-of-travel disruption.

Aileen Furlong, Vice President of Sales, said the offering builds on earlier product upgrades. These include assigned and Extra Legroom seating, in-seat power, Starlink WiFi on select aircraft, larger overhead bins and international partnerships.

Southwest Airlines Adds Royal Caribbean and Rocket CEOs to Board

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Southwest Airlines Adds Royal Caribbean and Rocket CEOs to Board

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed two sitting chief executives, Jason Liberty of Royal Caribbean Group and Varun Krishna of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The Board said it chose directors with public company leadership experience and expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy and financial leadership. Southwest is executing its strategic priorities and aims to drive shareholder value.

Southwest CFO Tom Doxey to Speak at Morgan Stanley Laguna Event

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Southwest CFO Tom Doxey to Speak at Morgan Stanley Laguna Event

Dallas – October 12, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Chief Financial Officer Tom Doxey will take part in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 16 at 12:20 p.m. PST.

Morgan Stanley will webcast the Doxey session live in audio format

The audio-only webcast will be hosted by Morgan Stanley. Investors who cannot attend live can access a replay afterward.

Southwest will publish the webcast link on its Investor Relations page

The link will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Southwest website, under the "About Southwest" menu. The webcast can be found on the Investor Relations homepage or under "Calendar" in the "News & Events" section.

Doxey holds the title of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the NYSE-listed carrier.

Sandvik Books SEK 340M Underground Equipment Order in Mexico

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Sandvik Books SEK 340M Underground Equipment Order in Mexico

Stockholm – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik has booked an underground equipment order worth around SEK 340 million from Mexican mining contractor Constructora Minera Villagómez S.A. de C.V. (CoMinVi), the company said. The order was recorded in the second quarter.

Order covers trucks, loaders and drill rigs for several CoMinVi sites

The equipment will be used at several of CoMinVi's contract sites across Mexico. The package comprises trucks, loaders and drill rigs.

Deliveries run from 2026 through 2028

Deliveries are expected to begin during 2026 and continue through 2028, spreading revenue recognition across multiple years.

Patrick Murphy, President of Sandvik's Mining business area, described the deal as a deepening of a longstanding partnership, saying Sandvik looks forward to "continue supporting their operations."

Sandvik to Report Q2 2026 Results on July 17

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Sandvik to Report Q2 2026 Results on July 17

Stockholm -- Sandvik AB will publish its second-quarter 2026 results on Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 11:30 AM CEST, with CEO Stefan Widing and CFO Cecilia Felton presenting the figures.

Sandvik schedules investor webcast and call for 13:00 CEST on July 17

A combined webcast and conference call for investors, analysts and financial media starts at 13:00 CEST, about 90 minutes after the report is released. Widing, President and CEO, and Felton, CFO, will present the report. The presentation will be streamed live on the company's website.

Slides go online around 12:30 CEST, 30 minutes before the call

Presentation slides will be available on the Sandvik website from about 12:30 PM CEST. Participants can review the material before the call begins.

Sandvik Buys Mastercam India and CCCS, Adding SEK 120M Revenue

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Sandvik Buys Mastercam India and CCCS, Adding SEK 120M Revenue

Stockholm – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik has acquired Mastercam India and select assets of CAD/CAM CONSULTING SERVICES INC. (CCCS), two long-standing Mastercam channel partners that together generated net annual revenue of around SEK 120 million in 2025.

Both companies will join the Mastercam business unit and report within the Intelligent Manufacturing business area. The deals follow a series of similar acquisitions Sandvik has made in recent years and are intended to strengthen local capabilities and widen its sales network across regions.

Mastercam India adds 41 employees and SEK 81 million in revenue

Mastercam India is headquartered in Pune, India. It employs 41 people and recorded net annual revenue of around SEK 81 million in 2025.

CCCS contributes 14 employees and SEK 39 million in revenue

CCCS is headquartered in California, US, and has 14 employees. Its net annual revenue was around SEK 39 million in 2025.

Sandvik Opens Tender for Group Auditor Role From 2028

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Sandvik Opens Tender for Group Auditor Role From 2028

Sweden – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik has started the process of selecting the audit firm that will audit Sandvik AB and the legal entities within the Sandvik Group from 2028, with a deadline of August 14, 2026 for audit firms to notify their intent to bid.

Sandvik sets August 14, 2026 deadline for audit firms to declare interest

Firms that want to join the tender must notify Sandvik before the deadline. The appointment covers the parent company, Sandvik AB, and the Group's legal entities, so the winning firm would hold the audit mandate across the whole Group structure.

Group reporting head Marta Hafzelius named as contact for bidders

Marta Hafzelius, Head of Group Reporting and Consolidation, is the contact for further information. Placing the tender under that function points to the audit mandate's close link to Sandvik's consolidated reporting.

Sandvik Q2 Adjusted EBITA Jumps to SEK 8.3 Billion on 23% Organic Growth

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Sandvik Q2 Adjusted EBITA Jumps to SEK 8.3 Billion on 23% Organic Growth

Stockholm – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik lifted second-quarter adjusted EBITA to SEK 8,306 million from SEK 5,629 million a year earlier, with the adjusted EBITA margin widening to 22.6% from 19.0%.

Revenues rise 24% at fixed exchange rates

Revenues reached SEK 36,752 million, up from SEK 29,700 million in the prior-year quarter. At fixed exchange rates, revenue growth was 24%, of which 23% was organic.

Order intake totaled SEK 37,799 million, against SEK 32,206 million a year earlier. At fixed exchange rates it grew 17%, and organic growth was also 17%.

Adjusted EBIT margin expands to 21.4%

Adjusted EBIT rose to SEK 7,855 million from SEK 5,194 million, lifting the margin to 21.4% from 17.5%. Adjusted profit before tax came in at SEK 7,601 million, compared with SEK 4,855 million.

Sandvik Wins SEK 275M Kamoa-Kakula Mining Equipment Order

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Sandvik Wins SEK 275M Kamoa-Kakula Mining Equipment Order

Stockholm – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik has secured an underground mining equipment order worth around SEK 275 million from Kamoa Copper S.A. for the Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sandvik will book the SEK 275 million order in the third quarter of 2026

The package includes trucks and loaders. Two of the loaders will be equipped with AutoMine®, Sandvik's automation solution.

Deliveries to Kamoa-Kakula run from Q4 2026 through Q3 2027

Shipments are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and continue through the third quarter of 2027, a delivery window of roughly one year.

Kamoa-Kakula is a long-life, high-grade underground copper operation. Sandvik machines have operated at the site since 2019, making this a repeat selection by the customer.

Sandvik Closes Diemme Filtration Deal, Adds SEK 1.1B Revenue

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Sandvik Closes Diemme Filtration Deal, Adds SEK 1.1B Revenue

Stockholm – October 12, 2026 -- Sandvik has completed its acquisition of Italy-based Diemme® Filtration, a business with estimated 2026 revenues of about SEK 1.1 billion and an EBITA margin accretive to the Rock Processing business area.

Sandvik creates a separate Filtration division within Rock Processing

Diemme® Filtration will be reported as a new, separate division named Filtration inside Sandvik's Rock Processing business area. The acquisition had been announced previously.

Diemme® Filtration employs about 200 people at its Lugo base

The company is headquartered in Lugo, Italy, where it operates a manufacturing facility and R&D capabilities. It has approximately 200 employees.