Corporate Announcement

Memphis – October 14, 2026 -- International Paper's EMEA Packaging Business will hold a Capital Markets Day in London on November 3, 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00 GMT, as the company advances plans to spin the unit off as an independent, publicly traded company named DS Smith plc.

DS Smith leadership to present business model and financial outlook

Tim Nicholls, future Chief Executive Officer of DS Smith plc, and Vincent Bonnot, its future Chief Financial Officer, will host the event with other senior EMEA leaders. They will present the business model, growth strategy and post-separation financial outlook. International Paper says the new company will be an enhanced pure-play packaging leader in the European market.

The event will be webcast, and a recording will be posted on DS Smith's website afterward. In-person attendance is available on request.

Singapore – October 14, 2026 -- NTT, Inc. held 79 business meetings between NTT Group companies and Asian startups at its second Partnership Day in Singapore on September 3, 2026, after 20 partner organizations submitted 325 startup recommendations.

Nine NTT Group companies set the challenges for startups

The recommendations responded to business and regional challenges presented by nine NTT Group companies. The source names NTT EAST, NTT WEST, NTT DATA, NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL, NTT DOCOMO SOLUTIONS, NTT Advanced Technology, NTT TechnoCross and NTT Com Ashi, plus one other company. Selection and advance coordination preceded the meetings.

NTT DATA joins fully and partner network grows from 15 to 20

NTT fully launched collaboration with the NTT DATA Group in 2026 and broadened the range of challenges covered by the program. It also expanded the partner organization base from 15 to 20 after the first Partnership Day in 2025.

Los Angeles – October 14, 2026 -- Fusion Advisors, the strategic advisory firm founded by sports and entertainment executive Greg Kish, has closed its first year with six named organizations on its client list, including the National Hockey League and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fusion Advisors lists six named clients since its 2025 launch

The firm has worked with the National Hockey League, Jacksonville Jaguars, Professional Fighters League, Victory Live, Dallas Stars and Meruelo Group. The announcement does not disclose contract values, revenue or headcount.

Engagements span venue development, premium hospitality and commercial partnerships

Fusion Advisors' work covers venue development, revenue growth strategies, premium hospitality, organizational development and commercial partnerships. The firm describes its model as collaborative and hands-on, with advisors acting as an extension of client teams.

Providence – October 14, 2026 -- Highbar Physical Therapy has formally introduced three acquired practices as "Highbar Practices," creating a four-brand network that serves patients at 57 locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Three regional brands join Highbar's network under their existing names

The newly introduced practices are Joint Ventures Physical Therapy in Greater Boston, Peak Physical Therapy in the Greater South Shore, and Physical Therapy U in Southeastern Massachusetts and the South Coast. Highbar Physical Therapy itself operates in Rhode Island and in Southeastern and Central Massachusetts.

Peak joined Highbar in 2024. Joint Ventures Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy U followed in 2025.

Petah Tikva – October 14, 2026 -- Strauss Group will present its 2027-2030 strategy to investors on Thursday, October 14, 2026, at 12:00 noon Israel time, with Company Management participating in the session at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Board approval of the strategy remains pending

The Board of Directors has not yet approved the plan, which is expected to be approved close to the conference date. Strauss states there is no assurance the strategy will be approved by that date or in its current form. Presenting it at the conference depends on that approval.

Attendance at the Tel Aviv event is capped and requires registration

Participation in the in-person conference requires advance registration, and the number of participants is limited.

New Orleans – October 14, 2026 -- Entergy shareholders have invested nearly $45 million in community-based environmental projects across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas over the 25-year life of the utility's Environmental Initiatives Fund (EIF), the company said as it marked the anniversary.

Shareholder-funded EIF granted $1 million to 11 partners in 2025

Established in 2001, the EIF is a shareholder-funded grant program. In 2025 alone, it provided $1 million to 11 partner organizations. Their work spans wetland restoration, tree planting, biodiversity education and green infrastructure development.

Entergy said the fund complements its broader environmental initiatives, including long-term climate commitments and coastal restoration partnerships.

Dallas – October 13, 2026 -- Koya Medical will put its CEO and CFO in front of investors at two conferences on consecutive days, October 19 and 20, 2026, as the vascular disease device maker promotes the commercial momentum of its portfolio.

CEO Doraiswamy presents at Goldman Sachs in New York on October 19

Andy Doraiswamy, Koya's chief executive, will present on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare Private Company Conference. The session takes place at the Goldman Sachs Client Center in New York City.

CFO Rippole takes the Bank of America stage in Boston on October 20

Damian Rippole, the company's chief financial officer, will present on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at The MedTech Conference hosted by AdvaMed. His slot is part of the Bank of America Company Presentations, held in Room 050 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.

West Des Moines – October 13, 2026 -- Criterion, the new name for Sammons Financial Group's wealth advisory holding company, launched with more than $27 billion in assets under management or advisement (AUM/AUA) across three national advisory firms.

The company groups Beacon Capital Management, NorthRock Partners and Wealthcare. Sammons Financial Group established the holding company as its expansion beyond core insurance and annuity business lines.

Criterion plans acquisitions and technology spending to compete in U.S. wealth management

Criterion describes the launch as the next step in a long-term plan built on strategic acquisitions, technology investments and expanded capabilities for financial advisors and their clients. It will also invest in talent across its advisory firms.

Atlanta – October 13, 2026 -- Pye-Barker Engineered Solutions has changed its name to HAE Industrial, separating its pump and compressor business from Pye-Barker Fire & Safety as it targets growth across Georgia, Florida and the wider Southeast US.

The company said the rebrand involves no sale, acquisition, merger or change in ownership. Customers will keep the same local sales and service teams, equipment support and engineering expertise.

HAE Industrial draws its name from the 1968 Hydro-Air Engineering division

"HAE" refers to Hydro-Air Engineering, the division established in 1968 to provide pump and compressor equipment, maintenance and repair. "Industrial" reflects the company's broader scope across pumps, compressors, blowers, vacuum systems and related air and fluid applications. The name is pronounced "hey industrial."

The company traces its service to manufacturers and industrial facility leadership back to 1936.

New York City – October 12, 2026 -- S-Docs, a document workflow automation provider, has launched a full rebrand covering a new logo, typeface, color palette and company mission, with the new tagline "Operational Efficiency, Realized."

S-Docs replaces logo, typeface and colors in a comprehensive brand overhaul

The company describes the initiative as a comprehensive transformation of its market presence. The new logo is designed to convey efficiency and seamless connections between documents. A new typeface and color scheme are intended to give the brand a more distinct look. S-Docs has also published an updated brand guide.