Corporate Announcement

PG&E Becomes First Utility Worldwide With EMAP Accreditation

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PG&E Becomes First Utility Worldwide With EMAP Accreditation

Oakland – October 30, 2026 -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has become the first energy utility in the world to earn accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), after meeting all 73 of the body's emergency management standards with zero nonconformances.

The independent, internationally recognized third-party accreditation covers preparedness, response and recovery. PG&E serves more than 16 million customers in Northern and Central California.

PG&E joins only three other private-sector organizations with EMAP accreditation

Amtrak and the District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority are among the other accredited organizations. EMAP-accredited programs span state, local and international emergency management organizations, plus a small number of entities outside traditional government agencies. PG&E's accreditation extends that reach to the energy utility industry for the first time.

Cognizant Pools 25,000 Staff Into OpenAI Frontier Group

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Cognizant Pools 25,000 Staff Into OpenAI Frontier Group

TEANECK – – October 30, 2026 -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has formed an OpenAI Frontier Capability Group of more than 25,000 professionals dedicated to delivering OpenAI products, including Codex and ChatGPT, to enterprise clients.

The group targets how enterprises write software, serve customers and run daily operations with OpenAI models. Cognizant says model access is no longer the main constraint for many enterprises. The shortage is skilled professionals who can build with those models inside business-critical systems.

Cognizant has certified 21,000 associates with 40,000 OpenAI badges

More than 21,000 Cognizant associates have earned over 40,000 OpenAI badges, each awarded for completing learning tracks on OpenAI technologies. The new group adds an organization that builds and supports OpenAI-powered systems for clients.

49% of Active U.S. AAP Members Now Trained in LANAP Laser Protocol

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49% of Active U.S. AAP Members Now Trained in LANAP Laser Protocol

Seattle – October 30, 2026 -- Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. said 49% of active U.S. members of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) are now trained in its LANAP protocol, a laser-based alternative to traditional osseous surgery for moderate to severe periodontitis. The company announced the figure at the AAP Annual Meeting in Seattle.

Adoption reaches roughly half of active U.S. periodontists in the AAP

The company, which developed LANAP and manufactures the PerioLase MVP-7 variable-pulsed Nd:YAG dental laser, said both periodontists and general dentists are adopting the protocol. LANAP is available only with the PerioLase MVP-7, which ties each new trained clinician to the company's hardware platform.

Founder, President and Chairman Robert H. Gregg II, DDS, said the milestone matters because "patients have greater access to care they can feel comfortable accepting."

HR HealthCare Launches Foundation With Three Giving Priorities

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HR HealthCare Launches Foundation With Three Giving Priorities

YORK – October 30, 2026 -- HR HealthCare, a family-owned U.S. medical technology company, has established the HR HealthCare Foundation as a separate charitable organization to formalize its giving across three defined focus areas.

The York, Pennsylvania-based company develops, manufactures and supplies healthcare products with integrated technology and support services. The Foundation gives its existing charitable activity a dedicated structure, with the stated aim of expanding support over time.

Foundation targets three funding areas: Dreams, Healthcare Initiatives and Community Initiatives

The "Dreams" program will create experiences for individuals living with life-altering health conditions and disabilities, and for their families.

Agilyx's arcLABS wins ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from ANAB

OSLO – – October 29, 2026 -- Agilyx ASA's analytical lab arcLABS has obtained ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), allowing it to issue accredited results for plastics and chemical recycling clients. The company trades on Euronext Oslo Børs (AGLX), Börse Frankfurt (5NQ) and the USOTCQX (AGYXY).

Accredited Certificates of Analysis now cover feedstock, validation and compliance testing

Customers can receive accredited results and Certificates of Analysis for in-scope feedstock characterization, material validation and regulatory compliance testing. ISO/IEC 17025 is the global standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It covers impartiality, method validation, measurement traceability and quality management.

ANAB is the largest accreditation body in North America. Its accreditations are recognized internationally through the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement.

Software Partners Group Rebrands as Emerion for DACH Mittelstand

Eschenburg – October 29, 2026 -- Software Partners Group (SPG) has rebranded as Emerion, a platform that combines companies with more than 330 employees and roughly 10,000 customers across the DACH region's mid-market.

Emerion bundles four software and services disciplines under one brand

The group covers ERP, ECM, HCM & Payroll and Managed IT, with AI as a cross-cutting technology. It operates from 22 locations and is headquartered in Eschenburg. Its stated aim is to become a leading platform for business-critical software, services and AI among DACH mid-sized companies.

The name draws on the concept of emergence: combining entrepreneurial strength, specialist expertise and technology to create more than the sum of the individual parts.

New Jersey American Water Graduates 10 in Fifth Water UP! Class

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New Jersey American Water Graduates 10 in Fifth Water UP! Class

Camden – October 29, 2026 -- New Jersey American Water graduated 10 participants from the 2026 Water UP! cohort, bringing the total to 61 graduates since the workforce development program launched in 2021. The ceremony took place at the company's Camden headquarters, with families, community partners and employees attending.

Ten-week curriculum combines classroom work with field training

Participants spend 10 weeks in classroom instruction, professional development, field experiences and hands-on training. The curriculum covers financial literacy, customer service, leadership development, OSHA training and utility operations.

Graduate Mia Morales, a Hopeworks alumna, said the program taught her to change water meters and repair water main breaks, and gave her practice in networking, resume writing and delivering an elevator pitch.

Teekay-Sponsored Cadets Reach Philippine TOMSP Finals

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Teekay-Sponsored Cadets Reach Philippine TOMSP Finals

Manila – October 29, 2026 -- Two cadets sponsored by Teekay and the TK Foundation at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT) Maritime Academy were named among the finalists for the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP). The field was drawn from approximately 50 nominees endorsed by 26 maritime institutions nationwide.

Judges cut the TOMSP field to 20 finalists, including two Teekay-backed cadets

A panel of TOMSP judges ran a screening and evaluation process, and only 20 students advanced as finalists. SJIT's Deck Cadet Christine Tenio and Deck Cadet Kim Japhet Amarille, both in their third year of studies, were among them. Teekay said the selection reflected the cadets' academic performance, leadership potential, character and commitment to the maritime profession.

Teekay described the result as evidence that its scholarship and development initiatives are delivering.

Hilton Moves Stock Listing From NYSE to Nasdaq on Nov. 5, 2026

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Hilton Moves Stock Listing From NYSE to Nasdaq on Nov. 5, 2026

McLean, Va. – October 29, 2026 -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will move the listing of its common stock to Nasdaq, with trading under the existing ticker HLT starting at market open on Nov. 5, 2026.

Shares will keep trading on the New York Stock Exchange until market close on Nov. 4, 2026. Shareholders do not need to take any action. Hilton said the transfer does not change its business strategy or capital allocation priorities.

Hilton cites growth from 10 brands to 28 since its 2013 return to public markets

Hilton returned to public markets in 2013 after private ownership by Blackstone Inc. At that point it operated 10 brands and about 4,100 hotels in 90 countries and territories. It now runs 28 brands and more than 9,400 properties in 144 countries and territories, with nearly 1.4 million rooms.

Creek Equity Maps Healthcare Portfolio Across Supply Chain, PBM

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Creek Equity Maps Healthcare Portfolio Across Supply Chain, PBM

Bloomfield Hills – October 29, 2026 -- Creek Equity, the private investment company owned by investor Scott Zack, has detailed a healthcare services portfolio that spans supply chain, pharmacy benefit management and medical courier logistics, funded with the firm's own capital.

Creek Equity runs three healthcare operating companies

Avenix Medical Group provides strategic sourcing, supplier visibility, risk monitoring and continuity planning to hospitals, health systems, physician groups and post-acute care providers.

Movanti Group is a pharmacy benefit manager for employers, unions and benefit funds. It operates on a 100 percent pass-through model.

Total Routing Solutions handles specimen pickup and delivery for clinical laboratories and other healthcare companies.