Financial Disclosure

Cleveland – October 07, 2026 -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2825 per share, marking the sixteenth consecutive annual increase for the materials solutions company.

Avient lifts annualized dividend to $1.13 per share from $1.10

The new quarterly rate will be paid on October 07, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 07, 2026. On an annualized basis, the payout rises from $1.10 to $1.13 per share of common stock outstanding.

CEO ties payout growth to cash flow strength and capital discipline

Dr. Ashish Khandpur, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient, said the company is pleased to extend its dividend growth streak to sixteen years. He attributed the increase to the strength of the business, consistent cash flow generation, and a balanced capital allocation strategy aimed at returning value to shareholders.

Oklahoma City – October 07, 2026 -- Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industry generated $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supported more than 250,000 jobs, according to a new study released by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA).

Study confirms aerospace as Oklahoma's second-largest industry despite pandemic-era aviation downturn

The statewide economic impact study found the sector weathered the COVID-19 disruption to commercial aviation and remains one of the state's fastest-growing industries. Governor Kevin Stitt, members of Oklahoma's congressional delegation, military officials and industry representatives unveiled the findings at the Oklahoma History Center.

"This $52.5 billion impact shows we have the workforce, military assets, and pro-business environment to compete for more jobs, more investment, and more opportunity for Oklahoma families," Stitt said.

Vancouver – October 07, 2026 -- Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 07, 2026, after market close.

Conference call set for November 6 to discuss quarterly figures

The streaming company will host a conference call the following day, Friday, October 07, 2026, at 11:00 am ET (9:00 am PT) to review the results with investors and analysts. Participants can join via a toll-free dial-in at 1-800-715-9871 or 1-647-932-3411, using conference call ID 7288291#, or through a live webcast.

Houston – October 07, 2026 -- symplr has secured commitment letters for a refinancing package that delivers approximately $280 million in new capital and pushes out key debt maturities, with the transaction expected to close by the end of October.

Refinancing pushes first-lien debt maturity to December 2030

The deal extends the maturity of symplr's first-lien term loan and revolving credit facility to December 2030, while its second-lien term loans will now mature in June 2031. The enterprise healthcare operations software provider said the extended timeline reduces near-term cash interest requirements and strengthens liquidity.

Tampa, Fla. – October 07, 2026 -- A Florida-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider serving small and mid-sized businesses has been acquired by a strategic buyer with a multi-state footprint, in a transaction brokered by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.

Deal closes after six-month process amid rising buyer demand for IT firms

The transaction took approximately six months from engagement to close, a timeline Viking attributes to growing buyer interest in IT solutions companies within the lower-middle market. The Viking Florida Division team representing the seller included Larry "Tripp" Lawson III (Partner), Jacob Middleton (Associate Partner), and Dylan Bradley (Associate Advisor).

Seattle – October 07, 2026 -- Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.

Zillow Group schedules Q3 earnings call for Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. PT

The company will host a webcast and conference call at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET the same day to discuss results with analysts and investors.

Details on the webcast, including a live link and recorded replay, will be posted on Zillow Group's Investor Relations website ahead of the event. Investors can register in advance for the live session.

Locust Valley, N.Y. – October 07, 2026 -- Quantum X Inc. (OTC: QUTX) has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire an 80% interest in United Kingdom-based TraderMade Systems Ltd., a foreign exchange and financial market data provider, in a deal structured as both an equity purchase and debt acquisition.

Quantum X will pay $550,000 entirely in stock, not cash

The purchase price is fixed at US$550,000, payable through 550,000,000 Quantum X common shares priced at US$0.001 each. The shares will be fully paid but locked up for six months post-closing, with the share count fixed regardless of market price movements before completion.

San Francisco – October 6, 2026 -- Happen, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAPN), the digital bank formerly known as LendingClub Corporation, will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 29, 2026.

Company schedules earnings call for 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on October 28

Happen, Inc. will host a conference call the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly results with analysts and investors.

Analysts and stockholders can submit questions ahead of the call

The company will accept investor questions via email submitted before 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, October 29, 2026. Separately, eligible stockholders can submit and upvote questions through the Say Technologies platform starting at noon Pacific Time on Monday, October 29, 2026, with top-voted questions considered for the live call.

San Mateo, Calif. – October 06, 2026 -- Avarra has closed a $17 million Series A round after growing annual recurring revenue more than 400% year-over-year, betting that AI should upskill sales teams rather than automate routine tasks.

Duration Ventures leads round with Zoom, Lightspeed backing

The round was led by Duration Ventures, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Draper Associates, GTMfund, Alumni Ventures, and a strategic investment from Zoom. Avarra runs natively on Zoom's platform.

Contracted enterprise ARR jumps 698% year-over-year

Contracted ARR from mid-market and enterprise customers grew 698% year-over-year, and sales teams now run more than 10,000 AI coaching and role-play sessions on the platform each week. Customers including Elastic, Masimo, Proofpoint, Netskope, and Owner.com report ramp times cut roughly in half and measurable lifts in win rate.

Jupiter, Fla. – October 06, 2026 -- Univar Solutions LLC has acquired H.M. Royal, Inc., a 101-year-old family-owned specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, adhesives, sealants and coatings additives, in a deal advised exclusively by boutique investment bank Boxwood Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Deal expands Univar's coastal coverage and rubber-plastics platform

H.M. Royal, founded in 1925 and now in its third generation of family leadership, operates 10 warehouses across the United States, serving the transportation, electronics, medical, construction, agriculture, mining and industrial sectors. The company will join Univar Solutions' Performance Materials business within its Ingredients + Specialties division, gaining access to Univar's broader logistics network and digital capabilities while retaining its existing technical and customer-facing operations.