Corporate Governance

Kista, Sweden – September 30, 2026 -- Sivers Semiconductors AB has called an Extraordinary General Meeting for 22 October 2026 to replace auditor Deloitte AB with Ernst & Young AB, a move tied to the company's plan for a dual listing on U.S. capital markets expected in the first half of 2027.

Nomination committee cites EU rotation rule and US listing prep for auditor switch

Deloitte has served as Sivers' auditor for ten years, the maximum term allowed under Article 17 of EU Regulation No 537/2014 for public-interest entities. The Audit Committee recommended the change, which the Nomination Committee approved unanimously, framing EY's experience with SEC reporting requirements and U.S. capital markets activity for Swedish listed companies as the deciding factor. The Nomination Committee stated the switch does not stem from any disagreement over accounting or financial reporting.

Zurich – September 29, 2026 -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC) confirmed that Graeme Liebelt will step down as Chairman after nearly 13 years, with the Board electing Tom Long as his successor effective at the company's Nov. 11, 2026 annual meeting.

Liebelt exits after leading Amcor through major portfolio transformation

Liebelt will not stand for re-election and will retire from Amcor's Board of Directors at the close of his current term. He chaired Amcor plc and its predecessor entity for nearly 13 years, overseeing expansion of the company's product portfolio and sustainability capabilities.

Tom Long brings CEO track record from MillerCoors and Miller Brewing

Long has served as an independent non-executive director on Amcor's Board since 2017. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of MillerCoors, LLC, and led Miller Brewing Company before its 2008 merger with Coors. Long currently chairs the Board of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.

Valencia – – September 29, 2026 -- Arthex Biotech has appointed Glenn Sblendorio, former CEO of IVERIC bio, as Chairman of its Board of Directors as the clinical-stage RNA therapeutics company advances its lead program ATX-01 through Phase I/IIa trials for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).

Sblendorio brings three decades of biotech exit experience to Arthex's board

Sblendorio most recently led IVERIC bio, Inc. as CEO until its acquisition by Astellas Pharma, Inc. He previously served as President and Chief Financial Officer of The Medicines Company through its acquisition by Novartis, and as Executive Vice President and CFO of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. until it was acquired by OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Earlier in his career he was a Managing Director at MPM Capital Advisors.

Johannesburg – September 25, 2026 -- Sasol Limited confirmed that non-executive director Rhidwaan Gasant has resigned from the Board for personal reasons, effective immediately upon acceptance on 25 September 2026.

Board accepts resignation under JSE disclosure rules

The change was disclosed in compliance with paragraph 6.71 of the JSE Listings Requirements and paragraph 6.42 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, which mandate shareholder and noteholder notification of director departures.

Gasant exits Audit and Remuneration Committee roles

Alongside his board resignation, Gasant steps down from his positions on Sasol's Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee, effective the same date.

Board Chairman Ms Dube thanked Gasant for his service and contribution during his tenure, citing the insights and experience he brought to board deliberations.

Bogotá – September 25, 2026 -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) named Joaquín Gutiérrez Caballero as permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective September 25, 2026, following a unanimous board vote.

Board replaces interim leadership with unanimous vote

The appointment ends the interim tenure of Camilo Barco, who steps down as CEO effective September 25, 2026. All members of Ecopetrol's Board of Directors participated in the vote, which followed a selection process run by the Board's Compensation, Nomination and Culture Committee under the company's Succession Policy.

Incoming CEO brings 30 years of cross-sector experience

Gutiérrez Caballero holds a degree in Business Administration and postgraduate specializations in Telecommunications Project Management, Telecommunications Law, and Healthcare Services Management. He has more than 30 years of professional experience, according to the company.

Beijing – September 25, 2026 -- Cloopen Group Holding Limited (OTC: RAASY) shareholders approved a merger agreement that will take the Chinese cloud communications provider private, with approximately 99.98% of votes cast at an extraordinary general meeting backing the deal.

Shareholders clear merger with SpringX Holdings and related entities

The Merger Agreement involves SpringX Holdings Limited as Parent, AutumnX Holdings Limited as HoldCo, and SummerX Holdings Limited as Merger Sub, all exempted companies incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Under the structure, Merger Sub will merge into Cloopen pursuant to Part 16 of the Cayman Islands Companies Act, with Cloopen surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of HoldCo.

Las Vegas – September 24, 2026 -- BOXABL Inc. (Nasdaq: BXBL) has appointed Timothy Goldsmith, CPA, to its board of directors, naming him chair of the Audit Committee effective Sept. 24, 2026, as the modular housing manufacturer builds out financial and governance infrastructure two months after its Nasdaq debut.

Goldsmith brings two decades of EY audit leadership to BOXABL's board

Goldsmith spent nearly 21 years at EY, serving as audit partner from 2018 to 2026, where he oversaw more than 20 complex public and private company audits and led a team of over 30 audit executives. He directed audit strategy for companies ranging from $200 million to over $3 billion in revenue, with technical expertise spanning U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC and PCAOB standards, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and M&A accounting. Earlier in his career he worked as a U.S. SEC capital markets senior in Hong Kong, advising on cross-border IPOs involving U.S. operations.

Louisville, Colo. – September 24, 2026 -- Sierra Space has appointed Warren Jenson to its board of directors, naming him chair of the audit committee as the defense-tech space company tightens financial governance ahead of what executives describe as a pivotal growth stage.

Jenson brings three decades of CFO experience across Amazon, Delta and NBC

Jenson has held senior financial leadership roles at Amazon, Electronic Arts, Delta Air Lines and NBC. He most recently served as president and CFO of Nielsen and previously held the same titles, plus executive managing director of international, at LiveRamp. He is currently chief financial officer of Polymarket.

Hamilton, Bermuda – September 24, 2026 -- Paratus Energy Services Ltd. (PLSV) has appointed Lars Pedersen to its Board of Directors effective September 24, 2026, replacing Dag Skindlo, who stepped down the same day to focus on his executive role and other commitments.

Pedersen brings 35 years of shipping and offshore leadership to the board

Pedersen has spent the past eight years at Frontline Management AS as Chief Technical Officer, overseeing global fleet operations, digital transformation, ESG initiatives and strategic growth, while also serving as Managing Director of Flex LNG Fleet Management. He previously held senior leadership positions at BW Group, A.P. Moller–Maersk and Höegh.

Vancouver – September 23, 2026 -- Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX/NYSE American: SVM) has postponed its annual general and special meeting from September 25 to October 2, 2026, after its Board approved a broadened package of Articles amendments beyond the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing alignment originally proposed in the August 12 management circular. The proxy voting deadline has been pushed to September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time to give shareholders time to review the expanded resolution.