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symplr Secures $280M Refinancing, Extends Debt Maturities to 2031

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symplr Secures $280M Refinancing, Extends Debt Maturities to 2031

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.

Florida MSSP Sold to Multi-State Buyer in Viking-Led Deal

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Florida MSSP Sold to Multi-State Buyer in Viking-Led Deal

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).

Zillow Group to Report Q3 2026 Earnings on Nov. 4

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Zillow Group to Report Q3 2026 Earnings on Nov. 4

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.

Quantum X Signs LOI for 80% Stake in UK FX Data Firm TraderMade

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Quantum X Signs LOI for 80% Stake in UK FX Data Firm TraderMade

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.

Happen, Inc. Sets Oct. 28 Date for Q3 2026 Earnings Call

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Happen, Inc. Sets Oct. 28 Date for Q3 2026 Earnings Call

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.

Avarra Raises $17M to Upskill Sales Teams via AI Avatars

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.

Univar Solutions Acquires Century-Old Distributor H.M. Royal

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Univar Solutions Acquires Century-Old Distributor H.M. Royal

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.

BetMGM to Release Q3 2026 Business Update on October 13

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BetMGM to Release Q3 2026 Business Update on October 13

Jersey City -- BetMGM LLC will release its business update for the July 1 to October 06, 2026 period on Tuesday, October 06, 2026, the sports betting and iGaming operator confirmed.

BetMGM schedules audio webcast and investor Q&A for October 13

Management will host an audio webcast with a Q&A session at 9am ET, 6am PT and 2pm UK time. Registration links for the webcast and the investor Q&A are available through BetMGM's investor communications channel.

Joint venture structure ties results to two listed parents

BetMGM is jointly owned on a 50/50 basis by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain plc (LSE: ENT). MGM Resorts' portfolio spans 30 hotel and gaming destinations globally, while the BetMGM venture provides sports betting and online gaming across North America under brands including BetMGM and partypoker.

Strider Secures $85M Air Force Deal to Screen SBIR Applicants

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Strider Secures $85M Air Force Deal to Screen SBIR Applicants

Washington – October 06, 2026 -- Strider Technologies has secured a contract worth up to $85 million from the Department of the Air Force, formalizing a five-year collaboration with the service's Office of Commercial and Economic Analysis (OCEA) to screen for nation-state risk in defense innovation programs.

Contract formalizes existing screening work on federal small-business funding programs

The agreement builds on Strider's prior work with OCEA and covers continued screening of applicants to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs direct federal R&D funding to small U.S. businesses developing technologies with both defense and commercial applications, making them a target for adversarial nation-states seeking sensitive technology, intellectual property, and talent through undisclosed foreign ties, ownership, or financing.

2027 3PL Study: Shippers Outpace 3PLs in AI Risk Planning, 66% vs 43%

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2027 3PL Study: Shippers Outpace 3PLs in AI Risk Planning, 66% vs 43%

Reading, Pa. – October 06, 2026 -- Shippers are deploying AI for predictive analytics and risk planning at nearly 1.5 times the rate of third-party logistics providers, 66% versus 43%, according to the 2027 Third-Party Logistics Study released alongside the CSCMP EDGE conference. The annual study, founded by Dr. John Langley, emeritus professor at the University of Tennessee, is supported by Penske Logistics and NTT DATA and is based on survey responses from supply chain leaders.

Data quality and legacy systems remain the top barriers to AI scale-up

While AI adoption is embedded in operational planning, 61% of respondents cited data quality and availability as a barrier, followed by legacy system integration at 54% and budget constraints at 46%. 3PLs are focusing AI investment on generative AI, machine learning, optimization and autonomous decision-making.