Regulatory Compliance

Devonian Leaves NYSE American Listing Date Open After Third Update

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Devonian Leaves NYSE American Listing Date Open After Third Update

Quebec City – October 16, 2026 -- Devonian Health Group Inc. (TSXV: GSD; OTCQB: DVHGF) has not set a revised trading start date or closing date for its planned U.S. initial public offering on the NYSE American, according to its third update on the process since July 27, 2026.

Devonian keeps ThinkEquity on the NYSE American IPO preparations

The company said it continues to work with ThinkEquity on the steps needed to complete the offering and list its common shares and warrants on the NYSE American. The proposed ticker symbols are "DHGR" for the shares and "DHGR WS" for the warrants.

The latest statement follows earlier updates dated August 18, 2026, and September 11, 2026. Devonian said it will announce the revised trading and closing dates by press release once they are determined.

PayrollOrg Convenes Higher-Ed Payroll Teams in Columbus Oct. 18–21

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PayrollOrg Convenes Higher-Ed Payroll Teams in Columbus Oct. 18–21

San Antonio – October 16, 2026 -- PayrollOrg will host its 39th Annual Educational Institutions Payroll Conference (EIPC) October 18–21, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, gathering payroll professionals from colleges and universities across the United States to address AI, legislation and financial compliance.

AI and regulatory change drive the EIPC agenda

Dan Maddux, Executive Director of PayrollOrg, said higher education payroll teams "can't afford to fall behind" as regulations evolve and artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace.

Sessions will cover AI in payroll, federal and state legislative developments, payroll and data governance, nonresident alien taxation, and IRS fringe benefit regulations specific to higher education.

FDA Approves UCB's ZILBRYSQ Autoinjector for gMG; Launch Set for Q1 2027

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FDA Approves UCB's ZILBRYSQ Autoinjector for gMG; Launch Set for Q1 2027

Atlanta – October 16, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a once-daily autoinjector for UCB's ZILBRYSQ (zilucoplan), with complete dose delivery in 99.8% of 449 administrations, UCB said. Commercial availability is expected in Q1 2027.

The device is cleared for adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive. UCB (Euronext Brussels: UCB) describes ZILBRYSQ as the first and only macrocyclic peptide C5 inhibitor approved as a self-administered, once-daily subcutaneous autoinjector for gMG in the U.S.

Autoinjector adds a second self-administration route alongside the prefilled syringe

Before this approval, ZILBRYSQ was available only as a self-administered prefilled syringe (PFS). The autoinjector automatically delivers a pre-defined dose when activated against the skin. Patients or their care partners now have two portable options.

All 15 oneworld Airlines Sign Wildlife Trafficking Declaration

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All 15 oneworld Airlines Sign Wildlife Trafficking Declaration

Brussels – October 16, 2026 -- oneworld and all 15 of its member airlines have signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration against illegal wildlife trafficking, making it the first airline alliance to join with unanimous member support.

Royal Jordanian CEO completes alliance-wide signing in Brussels

Royal Jordanian President and CEO Samer Majali signed the declaration at IATA's Wings of Change Europe in Brussels, completing the commitment across the alliance. oneworld CEO Ole Orvér said the full membership commitment "greatly increases" the alliance's ability to identify and disrupt trafficking.

Advantech, DEKRA Sign MOU as EU CRA Compliance Pressure Builds

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Advantech, DEKRA Sign MOU as EU CRA Compliance Pressure Builds

Taipei – October 16, 2026 -- Advantech's AFE-E630 industrial edge system has received an Attestation of Conformity from DEKRA for IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 requirements, the first result of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two companies on industrial cybersecurity compliance.

The MOU, announced as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) enters its implementation phase, targets industrial equipment and Edge AI products bound for global markets. The partners aim to help system integrators and end customers meet CRA requirements and international standards such as IEC 62443, cut compliance risk and shorten time to market.

QuidelOrtho Grants 50,323 RSUs to Two New Hires Under Inducement Plan

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QuidelOrtho Grants 50,323 RSUs to Two New Hires Under Inducement Plan

SAN DIEGO – October 16, 2026 -- QuidelOrtho Corporation (Nasdaq: QDEL) has granted restricted stock units covering an aggregate of 50,323 shares of its common stock to two newly hired, non-executive employees.

Compensation Committee approves grants under 2026 Inducement Plan

The Compensation Committee of the company's Board of Directors approved the awards, which carry a grant date of October 16, 2026. They were issued under the company's 2026 Inducement Plan as an inducement material to each employee's entering into employment with the company.

The grants comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), which governs equity awards made to individuals as an inducement to join a listed company.

Drone as First Responder Programs Surge as BVLOS Rules Ease

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Drone as First Responder Programs Surge as BVLOS Rules Ease

Glendale – October 16, 2026 -- Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs have surged over the past year because regulatory changes made routine beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights realistic for police departments, according to a Vertical Magazine feature.

Regulatory change removes the federal waiver bottleneck

BVLOS operations were previously a special-case exception that required lengthy federal waivers. Under the new rules, departments can fly them routinely, which is the main driver behind the program growth the feature documents across multiple agencies.

Departments report faster scene assessment and lower officer risk

Agencies running DFR programs cite three benefits: faster scene assessment, reduced officer risk on unclear calls, and the ability to clear low-priority calls remotely once a drone confirms nothing further is needed.

Versaterm Embeds FAA LAANC Airspace Approval in DroneSense

Mesa, Ariz. – October 16, 2026 -- Versaterm DroneSense customers will receive FAA Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) airspace authorizations directly inside the platform at no additional cost, as part of their existing subscriptions.

DroneSense becomes an FAA-approved LAANC Secondary Data Service Provider

The integration connects Versaterm DroneSense to Versaterm Aloft. Aloft is an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier (USS) that, per the company, processes the majority of LAANC authorizations. Through that connection, DroneSense now holds status as an FAA-approved LAANC Secondary Data Service Provider.

Public safety agencies can request and receive authorizations without manual FAA coordination or separate applications.

Neuberger Municipal Fund Declares $0.05417 Per-Share Distribution

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Neuberger Municipal Fund Declares $0.05417 Per-Share Distribution

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Neuberger Municipal Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NBH) declared a distribution of $0.05417 per share of common stock, payable on October 16, 2026.

Fund sets October 30 record and ex-dates for the payout

The record date and the ex-date both fall on October 16, 2026. Stockholders of record on that date qualify for the payment, which is scheduled for distribution about two weeks later.

The Fund seeks to provide income that is exempt from regular federal income tax. Distributions may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for some stockholders.

Distribution may include capital gains and return of capital

The announced distribution and future payouts may consist of net investment income, realized capital gains and return of capital. If the Fund distributes more than its net investment income in any yearly period, the excess may include realized gains or a return of capital.

AXN Wins USMCA Certification for Louisville Axle Output

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AXN Wins USMCA Certification for Louisville Axle Output

Louisville – October 16, 2026 -- AXN Automotive Systems, a member of Randoncorp, has received United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) certification for axles built at its Louisville, Kentucky, plant, which can produce up to 100,000 axles a year.

The certification confirms the Louisville-made axles meet USMCA regional content and manufacturing requirements. AXN says this gives customers a verified North American supply chain for sourcing.

AXN is investing nearly $15 million in the Louisville plant over the next decade

The certification follows AXN's move into its new Louisville manufacturing facility in spring 2026. The investment, to be completed over the next decade, is meant to support long-term growth and higher production capability. The plant serves both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers.