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Columbus, Ohio – September 20, 2026 -- Andelyn Biosciences has begun commercial manufacturing of FAYUVI (rebisufligene etisparvovec-hopf) at its Columbus facility, marking the first FDA-approved gene therapy produced using the company's AAV Curator Platform process. The therapy, developed by Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., recently received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for treating Sanfilippo syndrome type A, also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIA (MPS IIIA).

FDA clears gene therapy for a rare, fatal childhood disease

MPS IIIA is a rare lysosomal storage disorder that drives rapid neurodegeneration starting in early childhood, primarily affecting the central nervous system. The disease impacts an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 patients worldwide, with a median life expectancy of 15 years.

Qingdao – September 19, 2026 -- Qingdao SOCO New Material Co., Ltd. has launched ODORSORB-101, a plant-based liquid formulated to chemically capture nitrogen- and sulfur-based odor compounds at industrial and municipal sites rather than mask them.

Product targets ammonia, sulfide and amine compounds at the source

ODORSORB-101 is engineered to capture and lock odor-causing molecules including ammonia, methylamine, trimethylamine, hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans and sulfides, reducing their volatility and limiting re-release into surrounding air. These compounds are commonly generated at wastewater plants, sludge and leachate ponds, manure storage and organic waste sites.

New York – September 19, 2026 -- Madison Energy Infrastructure has launched a Community Infrastructure initiative to mobilize up to $2 billion in capital, targeting an additional 1 gigawatt of distributed energy capacity by 2028 as AI-driven power demand strains the U.S. grid.

Madison plans to double its energy footprint within two years

The company's operating portfolio is expected to surpass 1 GW later this fall, and the new initiative aims to add another gigawatt by 2028, effectively doubling Madison's infrastructure footprint. The buildout will draw on Madison's utility relationships, national project pipeline, and its network of regional developers through AccelDev.

Sarasota – September 19, 2026 -- Chicken Salad Chick will open its third Southwest Florida restaurant on September 29 at 6650 Fruitville Road in the Fruitville Farms shopping center, marking the brand's first location in Sarasota County.

First 100 guests in line win free chicken salad for a year

The chain's grand-opening giveaway offers the first guest in line at 10:30 a.m. one free large Quick Chick portion weekly for a year, while guests two through 100 receive the same portion monthly for a year. Additional daily promotions through October 3 include free Tervis Tumblers, grocery totes and Chick Coolers for the first 50 guests each day who purchase a two-side meal or equivalent.

Chicago and Des Moines – September 19, 2026 -- Cerity Partners will merge with Gilbert & Cook effective at the end of September 2026, adding approximately $2 billion in assets under management and marking the firm's first entry into the Iowa market.

Gilbert & Cook brings $2 billion in AUM and 30 years of client relationships to the deal

Founded in 1993 and based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Gilbert & Cook has built a national reputation advising individuals, families and business owners on integrated financial planning and investment management. Following the merger, the firm will operate under the Cerity Partners name, giving its clients access to an expanded suite of services including business owner advisory, multigenerational estate planning, private family office services, divorce financial planning and private markets investing.

Ashburn, Va. – September 19, 2026 -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) has appointed Jonathan Nikols as President of the Americas Market, putting him in charge of sales across North America, Central America and South America.

Nikols reports directly to DXC Technology President Paul Taylor

The move places one of DXC's largest regions under a sales leader with more than 25 years of experience running technology commercial organizations. Taylor said the appointment aims to sharpen sales execution, improve customer coverage, accelerate AI-driven growth and add commercial discipline across the Americas territory.

Pasay City, Philippines – September 19, 2026 -- The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2026 closed with PHP 594,712,138.50 in sales leads, a 20.12 percent increase from the PHP 495.09 million recorded in 2025. The government-organized travel trade event, held at Conrad Manila, concluded on September 9.

Aliso Viejo, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (NYSE: SHO) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, November 6, 2026, before market open.

Management sets conference call for 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on results day

The lodging REIT's leadership team will host a quarterly conference call at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Pacific Time) the same day to discuss the Q3 2026 performance with investors and analysts.

Company offers dual access via webcast and dial-in line

A live webcast will stream through the Investor Relations section of Sunstone's website, with a transcript archived afterward for reference. Investors can alternatively dial 1-833-461-5787 and reference Meeting ID 981 061 229 to join the live call.

Shanghai – September 19, 2026 -- Carestream Healthcare International has launched the STARVIEW Digital Radiography System, a floor-mounted DR room built for routine radiographic imaging.

STARVIEW targets facilities upgrading from film, CR or aging DR systems

The system is designed to serve healthcare facilities introducing a first DR room, replacing legacy film-based or computed radiography equipment, or expanding routine-imaging capacity. Carestream built the platform around three pillars: fully digital operation, ease of adoption and scalability for future growth.

Dallas – September 19, 2026 -- Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE: PBT), declared a cash distribution of $0.019593 per unit, payable October 15, 2026, to unitholders of record September 30, 2026. The payout excludes any proceeds from the Waddell Ranch properties after production costs exceeded gross proceeds in August, extending a continuing excess cost position on those assets.

August Distribution Rises on Lower Trust Expenses

This month's per-unit distribution increased from the prior month primarily due to a decrease in Trust expenses. That gain was partially offset by lower oil and natural gas volumes and weaker oil pricing at the Texas Royalty Properties, even as natural gas pricing improved.

Dallas – September 19, 2026 -- Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE: CRT) declared a cash distribution of $0.064277 per unit, payable October 15, 2026, to unitholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

Texas working interest costs climb by $277,000

Argent Trust Company, acting as Trustee, said XTO Energy reported that excess costs on properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests rose by $277,000. The increase did not reduce net proceeds from the Trust's remaining conveyances. Cumulative excess costs on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests now total $6,332,000, including $1,762,000 in accrued interest.

Southborough, Mass. – September 19, 2026 -- Virtusa Corporation has appointed Srinivas BG as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Raj Mehta.

Virtusa taps 40-year industry veteran to lead board through AI-driven transformation

Srinivas BG brings more than 40 years of global leadership experience across the Information Technology, Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Manufacturing sectors. He previously held senior leadership roles at PCCW, Infosys, and ABB, where he managed multi-billion dollar business units, led large-scale acquisition integrations, and oversaw digital transformation programs.

Frederick, Md. – September 19, 2026 -- Woodsboro Bank has appointed Mindy Kurz as Branch Manager of its new Mt. Airy branch, tapping a 30-year banking veteran to lead the community lender's expansion into Frederick County's Mt. Airy market.

Kurz brings three decades of branch leadership to the new post

Kurz most recently served as a Universal Banker, where she took on branch leadership duties while serving both consumer and business clients. Her background includes leading branch operations, developing teams, and building partnerships aimed at long-term community growth.

Taipei – September 19, 2026 -- The 2026 Tang Prize Award Ceremony convened in Taipei on September 18, honoring six laureates across four categories including three scientists whose work led to FDA-approved CAR T-cell cancer therapies now used worldwide.

Three biopharmaceutical laureates trace a four-decade path from lab discovery to approved cancer drugs

Dr. Steven A. Rosenberg, who joined remotely, cited his team's work four decades ago showing that tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) taken from patients' own tumors could drive cancer regression, establishing the concept of a patient's lymphocytes as a 'living drug.' That research laid groundwork for later T cell receptor (TCR) and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) therapeutic strategies now deployed clinically.

Madrid – September 19, 2026 -- mAbxience and Sandoz have signed a licensing, development, manufacturing and commercialization agreement for a proposed emicizumab biosimilar targeting hemophilia A, a treatment referencing Roche's Hemlibra with an estimated global reference market of USD 5.7 billion.

mAbxience will develop and manufacture the biosimilar at GMP facilities in Spain and Argentina

Under the agreement, mAbxience is responsible for development and manufacturing through its facilities in the two countries. Sandoz will handle global commercialization.

Sandoz secures exclusive global rights excluding three South American markets

Sandoz holds exclusive commercialization rights worldwide, with the exception of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Las Vegas – September 19, 2026 -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) declared monthly cash dividends of $0.2708333 per share on its 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock and $0.20833 per share on its 10.00% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.

Board sets record date of September 30, 2026 for dual preferred dividends

The record date for both dividend payments is September 30, 2026, with cash distributions scheduled for October 13, 2026. The payouts correspond to the 13.00% and 10.00% coupon rates set at issuance for the Series D and Series E preferred shares, respectively.

New York and Hong Kong – September 19, 2026 -- CSTS Enterprises, an integrated media, entertainment, sports, and travel technology group, has appointed Steven Rockefeller III to its Advisory Board, adding a sixth-generation Rockefeller family member with private markets and cross-border investment experience to guide the company's expansion strategy.

Rockefeller brings private capital and China market expertise to CSTS strategy

Rockefeller currently serves as Director of Portfolio Management at Pondmoon Capital, sourcing and structuring private market investments across real estate, hedge funds, secondary markets, and alternative assets. He is also involved in developing Fieldwood, a master-planned private golf club and residential community in Westchester County, New York, and advises CodersTrust, an international education technology platform, on growth, fundraising, and institutional partnerships.

Austin, Texas – – September 19, 2026 -- EigenQ, Inc. has secured approximately $45 million in convertible note financing from an institutional investor to fund commercialization of its quantum-safe security portfolio ahead of a planned public listing on Nasdaq.

Institutional investor funds $22.5 million upfront, remainder tied to SPAC closing

Of the total financing, roughly $22.5 million was funded immediately, with the balance expected to be released upon completion of EigenQ's previously announced business combination with Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: SVAQ). EigenQ said the proceeds will accelerate commercialization, expand delivery capacity with OEM and channel partners, fund R&D across quantum security, communications, networking and sensing, and support working capital needs.

Plymouth, Mich. – September 19, 2026 -- Adient (NYSE: ADNT) will appoint board member Peter Carlin as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Nov. 16, 2026, succeeding Mark Oswald, who departs the same day.

Carlin exits the board to join management on Oct. 1, 2026

Carlin will step down from Adient's board of directors on Oct. 1, 2026, and join the automotive seating maker as vice president, finance, ahead of his CFO promotion six weeks later. He has served on Adient's board since 2018.

Board shrinks to seven directors following Carlin's resignation

Adient's board has voted to reduce its size to seven directors, effective on the date of Carlin's resignation from the board, Oct. 1, 2026.

New York – September 19, 2026 -- Galvanize Real Estate has acquired a four-property, 300,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in Milpitas, California, marking the sustainable real estate strategy's first entry into the state and expanding its nationwide footprint to 3.5 million square feet.

Acquisition targets East Bay's Interstate 880 corridor near advanced manufacturing hubs

The Milpitas Portfolio sits in an infill submarket along the I-880 East Bay corridor, an area Galvanize Real Estate (GRE) executives cite for its proximity to fast-growing advanced manufacturing, skilled labor availability, transportation access, and limited new industrial supply. Nadine Anderson, Managing Director of Acquisitions at GRE, said the four assets will be upgraded to become higher-performing and higher-power to attract tenants.