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Jakarta – September 24, 2026 -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) reported net profit of IDR 31.2 trillion for the second quarter of 2026, up 17.5% year on year, driven by double-digit growth in assets, loans and financing.

BRI net profit climbs 17.5% as loans surge past IDR 1.6 quadrillion

On a consolidated basis, BRI's assets reached IDR 2,352 trillion, an 11.7% year-on-year increase, while loans and financing rose 16.2% to IDR 1,646 trillion. Third-party funds grew 6.7% to IDR 1,581 trillion, net interest income increased 9.9% to IDR 80.5 trillion, and pre-provision operating profit rose 12.8% to IDR 65.7 trillion.

BRI President Director Hery Gunardi said the results show the bank's transformation program is starting to deliver returns, with growth increasingly built on stronger fundamentals rather than volume alone.

Boulder, Colo. – September 24, 2026 -- Ultimate Longevity Center (ULC), a Sequel Brands franchise with more than 300 territories sold globally, will host two free live events with human performance expert Gary Brecka in Colorado on Sunday, October 4.

ULC schedules back-to-back Colorado events after strong Los Angeles turnout

Brecka will appear at Macky Auditorium in Boulder at 10:30 AM MT and at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver at 3:30 PM MT, both hosted by ULC in collaboration with Ultimate Human. The dates follow his August appearance at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, which drew thousands of attendees.

SYDNEY – September 24, 2026 -- Humanforce has been named a Major Contender in Everest Group's Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and the Human Capital Management (HCM) Platforms Mid-market PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026, with Everest Group positioning the company highest among Major Contenders for vision and capability in workforce management.

Everest Group ranks Humanforce highest among Major Contenders for workforce management vision and capability

The dual recognition covers both specialist workforce management software and broader mid-market HCM platforms. Humanforce serves more than 1,500 customers and one million employees across over 90 countries, spanning aged care, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, retail, events and travel sectors.

Oakland, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on common stock.

Payment date set for November 13, 2026

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 28, 2026 will receive the payout on November 13, 2026.

Clorox maintains history of consistent dividend payments

The company cited a long-standing track record of regular dividend distributions and annual increases to shareholders.

Washington, D.C. – September 24, 2026 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a supplemental agreement with Boeing to add 787-10 Dreamliner and 737-8 MAX airplanes to its fleet, deepening a partnership that already spans the 787, 777 and 737 Next-Generation families.

Biman locks in fleet renewal with proven Boeing commonality

The agreement builds on Biman's existing operational base of 787, 777 and 737NG aircraft, which connect Bangladesh to hubs in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. Rumee A Hossain, chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said the order responds to specific requirements in the carrier's fleet plan and reflects confidence built through years of working with Boeing on delivery and support arrangements.

Newcastle – September 24, 2026 -- Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd (NCIG) has concluded a cash tender offer for its outstanding 4.400% Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes due 2027, setting a Tender Offer Consideration of US$993.11 per US$1,000 of principal validly tendered.

Offer expired September 23 with all valid tenders set for acceptance

The offer, launched under an Offer to Purchase dated September 8, 2026, closed at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on September 23, 2026, with withdrawal rights lapsing at the same moment. Global Bondholder Services Corporation, acting as tender and information agent, confirmed that a portion of the outstanding notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn as of the expiration deadline. NCIG said it expects to accept for purchase all securities validly tendered and not withdrawn.

San Francisco – September 24, 2026 -- Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and Meta (NASDAQ: META) announced an expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's device and platform ecosystem, including Meta AI glasses, Instagram, and an upcoming VR headset.

Meta AI glasses become first global consumer device to capture audio in Dolby Atmos

Unveiled at Meta Connect, Meta AI glasses allow users to record moments in Dolby Atmos and share them directly on Instagram. The rollout builds on last year's launch of Dolby Vision on Instagram, extending Dolby's immersive audio format into everyday content capture for the first time on a mass-market wearable.

Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503) has dosed the first patient in a Phase 3 study evaluating setidegrasib, an investigational KRAS G12D-targeted protein degrader, against docetaxel in previously treated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients carrying the KRAS G12D mutation.

Trial targets patients who progressed on chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors

The randomized, open-label study will enroll approximately 356 patients across multiple countries whose locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC has progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Dual primary endpoints are progression-free survival, assessed by blinded independent central review, and overall survival.

St. Louis – September 24, 2026 -- Novaclad has released a free iOS app that measures a kitchen with an iPhone's LiDAR sensor, prices a countertop from a fabricator's own catalog, and routes the job to a local shop in about five minutes, replacing a quoting process that has traditionally taken days.

The app is the first consumer product built on Novaclad's AI-LiDAR measurement engine and marks the initial piece of the company's planned Fabrication Cloud, a network intended to connect homeowners directly to local fabricators of countertops, cabinetry, tile and millwork.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI) has withdrawn its proposal to acquire all public shares of MGM Resorts International, ending a bid to take the casino and hospitality operator private.

Diller cites unresolved deal terms as reason for retreat

Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller said the company "didn't feel the mix was coming together" as hoped and opted against pursuing a going-private transaction at this time.

People Incorporated retains 27% stake worth 66.8 million shares

The company confirmed it continues to hold 66.8 million MGM Resorts shares, representing approximately 27% of the company, and expressed continued confidence in MGM management and its business outlook.

Pune, India – September 24, 2026 -- The global bladder cancer treatment market was valued at $5.13 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $11.33 billion by 2034, expanding at a 9.2% compound annual growth rate, according to a new analysis from Maximize Market Research.

Immunotherapy and antibody-drug conjugates drive treatment shift

Adoption of immune checkpoint inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and FGFR inhibitors is accelerating across non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive bladder cancer segments. Pharmaceutical companies are directing R&D spend toward intravesical drug delivery, gene therapy, and biomarker-driven precision oncology to improve outcomes for recurrent and metastatic urothelial cancer patients.

London – September 24, 2026 -- Artemis Growth Partners, a global investment firm specializing in regulated medical cannabis and emergent medicinal therapeutics, has appointed James Hayward as Advisory Director following his 35-year career at JPMorgan.

Hayward built JPMorgan's European hedge fund credit franchise over three decades

Hayward founded and led JPMorgan's European hedge fund credit business, working across leveraged finance, high yield, credit derivatives and distressed markets. He will now advise Artemis on capital formation, business development, LP relationships and strategic financing across its global platform, working alongside Co-Founder and CIO William Muecke and Managing Partner E. Stanton McLean.

Vancouver – September 23, 2026 -- New Pacific Metals Corp. has filed its fiscal 2026 annual report on Form 40-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Filing includes full audited financials and project disclosures

The Form 40-F contains the Company's fiscal 2026 annual audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and annual information form. The documents are accessible on New Pacific's website and via the SEC's public filing system.

Vancouver-based miner advances two Bolivian precious metals projects

New Pacific is developing the Silver Sand project in Potosí, Bolivia, which the Company describes as having potential to become one of the world's largest silver mines. Its Carangas Silver–Gold project in Oruro adds scale and regional exploration potential to the portfolio. Both projects remain in the permitting stage, with New Pacific citing nearly a decade of operating experience in Bolivia.

Beijing – September 24, 2026 -- JINGDONG Logistics (HKEX: 2618) reported total revenue of RMB 124.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up 26.5% year-over-year, as the company detailed the rapid expansion of its international 3PL network under the JoyLogistics and JoyExpress brands.

Revenue from external customers climbs 29.3% to RMB 85.4 billion

Integrated supply chain revenue reached RMB 59.4 billion, up 18.5%, with the company now serving approximately 79,300 external integrated supply chain customers. In the Brand Finance Logistics 25 2025 ranking, JINGDONG Logistics placed 14th among the world's most valuable logistics brands, with an estimated brand value of US$4.06 billion and a brand strength index of 90.6.

New York – – September 24, 2026 -- More than 750 business leaders, investors and policymakers concluded the UN Global Compact's 2026 Leaders Summit in New York, pressing companies to convert sustainability commitments into measurable capital, operational and supply-chain decisions amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility.

Global Compact plans shared infrastructure by 2027 to de-risk sustainable investment

The two-day summit, held during UN General Assembly high-level week, focused on Driving Sustainable Growth and Resilience. The Global Compact announced plans to build shared infrastructure by 2027 spanning climate, living wages, gender equality and sustainable finance, aimed at aggregating demand, de-risking investments and scaling solutions across global value chains.

Abu Dhabi – September 24, 2026 -- Octane Rent has expanded its SUV fleet in Abu Dhabi, adding the Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade, Toyota Land Cruiser, Chevrolet Tahoe and BMW X7 to meet rising demand from the emirate's business and tourism sectors.

New SUV models join a 400-vehicle, 31-brand network across the UAE

The Abu Dhabi additions integrate into Octane Rent's existing operational fleet, which spans more than 400 vehicles across 31 brands in the UAE. The company operates all vehicles as company-owned assets rather than through third-party marketplace brokers.

Chicago – – September 24, 2026 -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW) assembled more than 4,000 disaster relief kits during its fifth annual Bucket Build, mobilizing over 500 volunteers at its Lake Forest, Illinois headquarters.

Volunteers pack 4,000 buckets with cleaning supplies and tools for disaster response

Grainger team members joined ToolBank USA partners and students from YouthBuild Lake County and YouthBuild Waukegan to fill five-gallon buckets with cleaning supplies and hand tools donated by Grainger. The kits are intended to support families with cleanup, repairs and initial recovery after natural disasters.

Houston – September 24, 2026 -- KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLXE) has adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan effective immediately, setting a 10% beneficial ownership trigger after a single investor sought to acquire as much as 30% of the company through a recently expired $125 million rights offering.

Board Cites Investor's History of Pursuing Takeovers After Building Stakes

KLX's Board said the plan responds to the rapid accumulation of common stock by a new investor who requested permission to purchase shares beyond the 9.995% ownership cap set under the company's Backstopped Equity Rights Offering. The company described the investor as having a documented pattern of acquiring large equity positions in public companies before pursuing unsolicited acquisition proposals or tender offers for those companies or their assets.

Camden, N.J. – September 24, 2026 -- New Jersey American Water has appointed Fred DeAndrea as director of Government Affairs and promoted Sakeema M. James to senior manager of Government Affairs, strengthening a team tasked with managing regulatory and legislative relationships as the utility expands infrastructure investment across the state.

DeAndrea joins from Comcast after two decades in New Jersey public policy roles

DeAndrea most recently served as senior director of government and community affairs for New Jersey at Comcast, leading advocacy efforts across the state. He began his career as a district representative for U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews and holds a political science degree from Rutgers University. He has served on the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce board and the Southern New Jersey Development Council.

Waterloo – September 24, 2026 -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) has priced $1 billion in senior secured notes, split evenly between $500 million of 6.700% notes due 2031 and $500 million of 7.150% notes due 2033.

OpenText locks in $1 billion in fresh secured debt across two maturities

The offering, structured under Rule 144A and Regulation S, is expected to close October 1, 2026, subject to customary conditions. The Notes will carry guarantees from OpenText's existing subsidiary guarantors and co-obligors, secured on the same basis as the company's senior secured credit facilities, term loan credit agreement and its 6.900% Senior Secured Notes due 2027.