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GomSpace Wins $2.4M US Defense Order for Rapid Satellite Kits

Stockholm – September 16, 2026 -- GomSpace North America, LLC has secured an order worth 2.4 million USD (22.6 MSEK) from an undisclosed US defense customer for its fast-deployment satellite platform kits.

Order marks new customer relationship for GomSpace's US unit

The agreement covers modular satellite bus systems that will support an end-to-end solution for a US government mission. The engagement is the start of a new customer relationship, though it builds on prior technical connections between GomSpace and the customer's engineering team.

Platform kits target rapid procurement in 6U to 16U configurations

GomSpace's platform kits are pre-engineered, modular small satellite bus systems spanning 6U to 16U CubeSat and microsatellite-class configurations. The design allows customers to integrate payloads quickly, cutting technical risk and shortening the timeline from concept to launch.

Avid, Google Cloud Bring Gemini AI to Browser-Based Media Composer

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Avid, Google Cloud Bring Gemini AI to Browser-Based Media Composer

Burlington, Mass. – September 16, 2026 -- Avid and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to embed Gemini Enterprise and BigQuery directly into Avid's post-production software, launching a browser-based version of Media Composer that lets editors work from any location without dedicated hardware.

Editor survey shows 79% already use AI, mostly for transcription

A Q2 2026 Avid survey of 120 professional editors found 79% use AI in their workflows, with speech-to-text and transcription the leading application at 60%. Editors want AI confined to efficiency gains rather than creative substitution: 87% said AI is most valuable when it helps them execute creative intent faster, and 76% said its top use is freeing time for storytelling. A further 63% said AI tools need tighter integration into existing workflows to be genuinely useful.

TORM Boosts Share Capital by 31,483 Shares via RSU Exercise

Hellerup, Denmark – September 16, 2026 -- TORM plc has increased its share capital by 31,483 Class A shares following the exercise of a matching number of Restricted Share Units under its incentive program, lifting total share capital to USD 1,024,212.67.

New shares priced at DKK 179.80 each, subscribed entirely in cash

The nominal capital increase totals USD 314.83, with no pre-emption rights granted to existing shareholders or third parties. Transfer restrictions apply in certain jurisdictions outside Denmark, including under applicable US securities laws.

Share count now stands at 102,421,267 A-shares carrying equal voting rights

Each share has a nominal value of USD 0.01 and carries one vote. The newly issued shares rank pari passu with existing stock, granting immediate dividend rights and other shareholder entitlements from the date of issuance.

Mayer Brown Hires Ashton, Bates to Boost Private Placement Practice

London – September 16, 2026 -- Mayer Brown has recruited Scott Ashton as partner and Brian Bates as senior counsel into its Capital Markets practice, adding two attorneys who have represented issuers on roughly 30 percent of total cross-border U.S. private placement debt issuance in recent years. Both will be based in the firm's London office.

New hires specialize in cross-border private placements for infrastructure and energy funding

Ashton and Bates focus on cross-border securities offerings, representing issuers and placement agents on debt and equity transactions. Their practice centers on advising non-U.S. entities placing private debt with U.S. and other large institutional investors and pension funds, a funding channel that continues to expand for infrastructure and energy projects.

Public TV Spotlights Charter School's Data-Driven K-8 Model

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Public TV Spotlights Charter School's Data-Driven K-8 Model

Ham Lake, Minnesota – September 16, 2026 -- DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science, a tuition-free K-8 charter school, will be featured in an upcoming Public Television segment of "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia," examining how data-driven instruction and integrated arts-science curricula close achievement gaps in primary education.

Broadcast to film on-site at Ham Lake campus, targeting achievement gaps

The segment will be shot at the academy's Ham Lake, Minnesota campus and will document how charter governance structures allow educators to implement targeted academic strategies. Producers will examine how blending arts and sciences into core curricula addresses conventional learning hurdles across all grade levels.

Truecaller Closes $15 Million Acquisition of TextPlus

Stockholm – September 16, 2026 -- Truecaller AB has completed its acquisition of Los Angeles-based TextPlus Inc. for a purchase price valuing the target at USD 15.0 million on a cash- and debt-free basis. The transaction closed on September 10, 2026, with TextPlus consolidated into Truecaller's financials as of September 9.

Truecaller gains US foothold and VoIP capability through TextPlus deal

The acquisition expands Truecaller's presence in the United States and adds second-number and internet-based calling (VoIP) capabilities to its offering, moving the company toward a broader communications platform. Truecaller had first announced the agreement to acquire 100% of TextPlus shares on July 17, 2026.

ROHM's SDR01 Chip Resistors Hit 0.33W in 0402 Size

Kyoto – September 16, 2026 -- ROHM Co., Ltd. has developed the SDR01 Series of high anti-surge chip resistors, achieving a rated power of 0.33W in the compact 0402 (1005 Metric) size, enabling manufacturers to replace larger-size resistors while maintaining the reliability standards required for anti-surge components.

New Resistors Guarantee 0.33W Up to 125 Degrees Celsius

The SDR01 Series guarantees 0.33W of rated power up to a terminal temperature of Tk=125 deg C, easing thermal design constraints in high-density mounting environments and areas near heat-generating components. ROHM achieved this by optimizing the resistive element and electrode designs of the chip, allowing high power handling to be certified in a smaller footprint without compromising the durability expected of anti-surge products.

Cyble Names Ex-EY, PwC Cyber Leader Steve Ingram US EVP

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Cyble Names Ex-EY, PwC Cyber Leader Steve Ingram US EVP

Cupertino, Calif. – September 16, 2026 -- Cyble has appointed Steve Ingram as Executive Vice President, US, moving him from a two-year advisory role into an operating position as the AI-native cybersecurity company accelerates growth in the American market.

Ingram exits advisory board to run Cyble's US business operations

Ingram will lead Cyble's US business, taking responsibility for customer and partner relationships and expanding the company's footprint in what Cyble describes as one of the world's largest cybersecurity markets. He joins after two years on Cyble's Advisory Board, during which he counseled the company on portfolio expansion and global growth.

Alpha Ladder WealthX Launches xStocks Tokenised Equities in Asia

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Alpha Ladder WealthX Launches xStocks Tokenised Equities in Asia

Singapore – September 16, 2026 -- Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd. has launched access to Payward's xStocks tokenised equities for institutional and accredited investors through its Alpha Ladder WealthX platform, becoming one of the first licensed wealth management firms in Asia to offer such access.

Alpha Ladder becomes a regional distribution partner for xStocks under a new MOU

The launch follows a Memorandum of Understanding between Alpha Ladder, MetaComp and Payward to advance tokenised capital markets across APAC. Under the arrangement, Alpha Ladder will distribute xStocks to institutional and accredited investors in selected regional markets, subject to eligibility, onboarding and compliance requirements.

EquipmentShare Hit With Securities Fraud Suit Over Hidden Deals

Los Angeles – September 16, 2026 -- DJS Law Group has reminded shareholders of a class action lawsuit filed against EquipmentShare.com Inc. (NASDAQ: EQPT), alleging the company violated federal securities law by concealing related-party transactions from investors.

Class Period Covers January 23 to June 23, 2026

The lawsuit, brought under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5, covers investors who purchased EquipmentShare stock between January 23, 2026 and June 23, 2026. Shareholders who suffered losses on trades within this window may be eligible to join the litigation.