Perceptive Discovery Becomes First US Provider of At-211 Studies

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Perceptive Discovery Becomes First US Provider of At-211 Studies

Boston – October 16, 2026 -- Perceptive Discovery has become the first US provider able to run astatine-211 (At-211) radiopharmaceutical development studies, now available at its US and UK sites through a collaboration with Atley Solutions.

First Atley C100 module purifies At-211 at QMUL laboratory in London

At Perceptive Discovery's laboratory at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), the first Atley C100 module in the collaboration is installed. It has been used to purify At-211 from an irradiated bismuth-209 target.

A second Atley C100 module is expected at the company's Needham, Massachusetts facility later this month. The Atley C100 is an automated manufacturing platform built specifically for At-211 radiopharmaceuticals.

Core Molding to Host Investor Meetings at Roth Conference

Columbus, Ohio – October 16, 2026 -- Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) will take part in the 38th Annual Roth Conference on March 23-24, 2026, with management hosting one-on-one investor meetings at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, California.

Core Molding opens two days of one-on-one investor access in Dana Point

The molder of structural products will meet investors individually rather than present in a public forum, according to the announcement. Investors seeking a slot can request a meeting through Roth at oneonone@roth.com.

Company serves building products, utilities, trucking and powersports in three countries

Core Molding describes itself as an engineered materials company focused on molded structural products. Its principal end markets are building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty trucks, and powersports. Its customers are located across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Core Molding Technologies Authorizes $7.5M Share Buyback

Columbus, Ohio – October 16, 2026 -- Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $7.5 million of its issued and outstanding common stock, which has a par value of $1.00 per share.

Board approval sets a $7.5 million ceiling on repurchases

The Board of Directors approved the program. Shares will be bought in the open market in accordance with applicable securities laws.

The program does not obligate Core Molding to acquire any particular amount of stock. The company may suspend or terminate it at any time at its discretion.

Incoming CEO Eric Palomaki links buyback to balance sheet strength

Eric Palomaki, Chief Operating Officer and incoming Chief Executive Officer, said the authorization reflects the company's strong financial position and its confidence in long-term growth prospects. He also said it reflects a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

Core Molding Sets June 10 Investor Pitch at East Coast IDEAS

Columbus – October 16, 2026 -- Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) will present to investors on June 10 from 3:20 to 3:55 PM ET at the 16th Annual East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference at The Westin New York at Times Square.

CEO Palomaki and CFO Panda represent Core Molding at the New York event

Chief Executive Officer Eric Palomaki and Chief Financial Officer Alex Panda will attend on the company's behalf. Core Molding will also hold one-on-one investor meetings throughout the conference day.

Investors can book those meetings through the Three Part Advisors conference team, which organizes the event.

Molded structural products span building, utilities, truck and powersports

Core Molding is an engineered materials company that makes molded structural products. Its main end markets are building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty truck, and powersports, across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Core Molding Extends Credit Facility to 2031 With $100M Capacity

Columbus, Ohio – October 16, 2026 -- Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) has amended and extended its credit agreement through 2031, creating a facility with $100 million in combined capacity: a $50 million delayed draw term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility.

Pricing floats at SOFR plus 1.50% to 3.75% based on leverage

Borrowings will bear interest at SOFR plus an applicable margin of 1.50% to 3.75%. The margin depends on the company's leverage ratio, so borrowing costs move with Core's debt load relative to earnings.

The facility uses a covenant-light structure, which the company says gives it more financial flexibility. The source does not disclose the specific covenant terms, the lending group or the prior facility's pricing.

Core Molding Q2 Net Income Falls 56% as Tooling Revenue Drops

COLUMBUS, Ohio – October 16, 2026 -- Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) reported second-quarter net income of $1.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, down from $4.1 million, or $0.47 per share, a year earlier. Tooling project revenue fell to $1.8 million from $17.6 million, while production revenue reached $60.9 million.

Non-truck production sales rise 20.8% and offset truck weakness

Production revenue declined 1.2% year over year, a drop the company attributes entirely to the truck vertical. Excluding trucks, production revenue grew 20.8%, driven by powersports, building products, and industrial and utilities markets. For the six months, production revenue was $118.4 million, down 3.5%, and up 20.7% excluding trucks.

Core Molding Opens Matamoros Plant to Investors on Sept. 30

Columbus, Ohio – October 16, 2026 -- Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) will take investors through its roughly 600,000-square-foot Matamoros, Mexico, plant, which runs 22 large and ultra-large presses, as part of a two-day investor event on September 29-30, 2026.

Event opens in Brownsville with a 1:00 pm CT webcast on September 29

Management presentations begin at 1:00 pm CT on Tuesday, September 29, in Brownsville, Texas. An investor Q&A session and a dinner with management follow. The webcast will be available through the Events & Presentations section of the company's investor relations website. A replay and presentation materials will be posted there after the event.

Core Molding Promotes Michael Gayford to Chief Operating Officer

Columbus, Ohio – October 16, 2026 -- Core Molding Technologies (NYSE American: CMT) has promoted Michael J. Gayford to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, giving him operational responsibility for all of the company's North American operations.

Mexico operations chief Arnold Alanis now reports to Gayford

Arnold Alanis, Executive Vice President of Operations in Mexico, will report to Gayford in the new structure. Gayford will keep his existing focus on operational excellence, program management and research and development. He will also execute strategic programs aimed at accelerating growth and improving operational performance.

Slovenia Unveils EXPO 2027 Pavilion Concept as Serbia Trade Hits $2.04B

Ljubljana – October 16, 2026 -- Slovenia presented its pavilion concept for EXPO 2027 Belgrade at a Ljubljana networking event, as bilateral goods trade with Serbia stood at approximately USD 2.04 billion in 2025, according to Serbia's Statistical Office.

Slovenia's Expo commissioner and tourist board director present the pavilion concept

Saša Lavrič, General Commissioner for EXPO 2027 Belgrade, and Mag. Maja Pak Olaj, Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board, presented the concept at the "Visit Serbia B2B Networking" event. More than 50 business and tourism representatives attended, linking Slovenian companies and travel agents with Serbian partners.

Opening remarks came from Danilo Jerinić, CEO of EXPO 2027 Belgrade; Blaž Cvar, President of Slovenia's Chamber of Craft and Small Business; and Mag. Leon Korošec, State Secretary at Slovenia's Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport.

World Gym Signs Second Bangkok Lease, Targets 30 Thai Clubs

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World Gym Signs Second Bangkok Lease, Targets 30 Thai Clubs

Bangkok – October 16, 2026 -- World Gym Corporation (TWSE: 2762), Taiwan's largest fitness operator, has signed a lease for a second Bangkok club of more than 3,000 square meters at S-OASIS, a commercial and office development by SET-listed Singha Estate. The deal is the first phase of a plan to open 30 fitness centers in Thailand within five years.

S-OASIS club is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027

The club will serve office workers, corporate tenants and residents of the surrounding urban community. World Gym said the lease reflects its strategy of partnering with established property developers to secure sites in major commercial and mixed-use projects.

John Caraccio, President of World Gym Corporation, called Thailand a "beachhead for growth across Southeast Asia." He said the company is working with major real estate groups, including Singha Estate, to speed up its rollout.