Posts

Posted on

BlackRock® Canada Announces August Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the August 2026 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada which pay on a monthly basis as well as XIU. Unitholders of record of the applicable iShares ETF on August 26, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that iShares ETF on August 31, 2026.

Details regarding the “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:

Fund Name Fund Ticker Cash Distribution Per Unit
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF CBH $0.052
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF CBO $0.056
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF CDZ $0.114
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF CEW $0.066
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF CLF $0.035
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF CLG $0.039
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF CPD $0.059
iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) CUD $0.096
iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF CVD $0.075
iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) CYH $0.076
iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF FIE $0.040
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF XAGG $0.119
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF(1) XAGG.U $0.085
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XAGH $0.120
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF XBB $0.081
iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF XCB $0.070
iShares ESG Advanced Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF XCBG $0.127
iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF XCBU $0.124
iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF(1) XCBU.U $0.088
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF XDG $0.075
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF(1) XDG.U $0.053
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XDGH $0.059
iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF XDIV $0.120
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF XDU $0.150
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF(1) XDU.U $0.107
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XDUH $0.055
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF XDV $0.124
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XEB $0.059
iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF XEI $0.114
iShares Core Canadian 15+ Year Federal Bond Index ETF XFLB $0.116
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF XFLI $0.187
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF(1) XFLI.U $0.134
iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF (CAD-Hedged) XFLX $0.174
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF XFN $0.153
iShares Floating Rate Index ETF XFR $0.043
iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF XGB $0.051
iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XGGB $0.043
iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF XHB $0.077
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XHD $0.074
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF XHU $0.072
iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XHY $0.084
iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XIG $0.073
iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XIGS $0.128
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF XIU $0.287
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF XLB $0.062
iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XPF $0.066
iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF XQB $0.055
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF XRE $0.057
iShares ESG Aware Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF XSAB $0.050
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF XSB $0.068
iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF XSC $0.053
iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF XSE $0.053
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF XSH $0.063
iShares ESG Advanced 1-5 Year Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF XSHG $0.124
iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF XSHU $0.154
iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF(1) XSHU.U $0.109
iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF XSI $0.057
iShares Core Canadian 1-10 Year Bond Index ETF XSMB $0.103
iShares ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF XSTB $0.046
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XSTH $0.262
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF XSTP $0.301
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF(1) XSTP.U $0.216
iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XTLH $0.122
iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF XTLT $0.135
iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF(1) XTLT.U $0.096
iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF XTR $0.040
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF XUT $0.091

(1
) Distribution per unit amounts are in U.S. dollars for XAGG.U, XCBU.U, XDG.U, XDU.U, XFLI.U, XSHU.U, XSTP.U and XTLT.U.


Estimated August Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF

The August cash distributions per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF are estimated to be as follows:

Fund Name Fund Ticker Estimated Cash Distribution Per Unit
iShares Premium Money Market ETF CMR $0.093


BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about August 25, 2026, which will provide the final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF.

Further information on the iShares ETFs can be found at http://www.blackrock.com/ca.

About BlackRock
BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, we help millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate.

About iShares ETFs

iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of more than 1,700 exchange traded funds (ETFs) and approximately $6.2 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock.   

iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Canada.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”). TSX is a registered trademark of TSX Inc. (“TSX”). All of the foregoing trademarks have been licensed to S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and sublicensed for certain purposes to BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), which in turn has sub-licensed these marks to its affiliate, BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), on behalf of the applicable fund(s). The index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and has been licensed for use by BFA and by extension, BlackRock Canada and the applicable fund(s). The funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P, any of their respective affiliates (collectively known as “S&P Dow Jones Indices”) or TSX, or any of their respective affiliates. Neither S&P Dow Jones Indices nor TSX make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in such funds. MSCI is a trademark of MSCI, Inc. (“MSCI”). The ETF is permitted to use the MSCI mark pursuant to a license agreement between MSCI and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., relating to, among other things, the license granted to BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. to use the Index. BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. has sublicensed the use of this trademark to BlackRock. The ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by MSCI and MSCI makes no representation, condition or warranty regarding the advisability of investing in the ETF.

Contact for Media:

Sydney Punchard
Email: [email protected]



Posted on

Forrester Introduces AI Disruption Model To Assess AI’s Impact On Technology And Service Markets

Forrester Introduces AI Disruption Model To Assess AI’s Impact On Technology And Service Markets

With AI widening the divide across tech products and services, the model helps leaders identify the markets most likely to accelerate, transform, or face disruption

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
According to Forrester’s (Nasdaq: FORR) AI Disruption Model, unveiled today, advancements in AI are disrupting technology markets at an unprecedented pace — enhancing the value of certain products and services while making others increasingly vulnerable to replacement. Two new reports, The Forrester AI Disruption Model: How AI Disrupts Or Accelerates Technology And Service Markets and The Forrester AI Disruption Model: Category Analysis, reveal that technology products and services that enable, secure, and govern AI are poised for significant growth due to organizations moving from experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment of AI applications and autonomous agents. In comparison, skills-based services will face disruption as AI assumes tasks that have traditionally depended on human expertise.

Applied to 17 technology and service categories comprising more than 200 technology and service markets, the model analyzes whether AI is likely to accelerate, disrupt, reshape, or have limited impact on individual markets. The factors include: AI substitutability, labor intensity, support for agentic workloads, commercial models, data and trust advantages, agentic workload support, AI-focused R&D investment, regulatory friction, asset intensity, and switching costs.

Key findings from the research include:

  • AI enablers are positioned for growth. Infrastructure providers (cloud platforms, data centers, and storage), data and AI providers (AI models, AI platforms, data management, and governance solutions), and cybersecurity and identity providers (including Zero Trust and AI agent security) are the only three markets expected to benefit as enterprises scale AI deployments.
  • Labor-intensive knowledge-work industries face the greatest disruption. Transformation services, technology implementation, software development, creative services, localization, and training markets will experience pressure as AI substitutes for activities traditionally performed by people, including coding, content creation, and translation.
  • Many enterprise software categories will be reshaped rather than displaced. Business applications, governance and compliance, process automation, customer experience, and marketing technology are expected to evolve as AI transforms workflows and user experiences. While these categories are vulnerable to disruption, embedded workflows, regulatory requirements, switching costs, and growing demand for data, orchestration, governance, and trust capabilities help sustain their relevance.

“Every technology and service market is facing an AI overhaul,” said Craig Le Clair, vice president and principal analyst at Forrester. “Our research shows that AI’s benefits will not be distributed evenly across technology markets. Only markets in three categories — infrastructure; data and AI; and identity, access, and network security — are broadly positioned for clear growth. Technologies in the other categories will be forced to adapt.”

Using the Forrester AI Disruption Model, tech leaders can anticipate the impact of AI on their portfolios and plan accordingly. By assessing which markets are likely to accelerate, transform, or face disruption, organizations can better prepare for the opportunities and risks ahead.

“The challenge for technology and service providers is not simply understanding where AI is advancing but how it will reshape the economics of their markets,” said Ted Schadler, vice president and principal analyst at Forrester. “Forrester’s AI Disruption Model gives providers a practical framework to evaluate where AI is likely to accelerate their growth, transform their market dynamics, or replace existing sources of value. Providers can use the model to anticipate change and prioritize investments to thrive in the AI era.”

Resources:

About Forrester

Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We empower leaders in technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, revenue, and product functions to make confident decisions in an AI-driven world and accelerate growth through customer obsession. Our unique research and continuous guidance model helps executives and their teams achieve their initiatives and outcomes faster and with confidence. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.

PRESS CONTACT

Hannah Segvich

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Massachusetts United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Technology Security Consulting Marketing Communications Professional Services Internet Digital Marketing Data Management Artificial Intelligence

MEDIA:

Logo
Logo
Posted on

Amentum to Support Critical Infrastructure and Platforms Under New Engineering Services Framework

Amentum to Support Critical Infrastructure and Platforms Under New Engineering Services Framework

Award from Babcock enables support across nuclear, marine, land and aviation domains

CHANTILLY, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has joined a five-year Babcock International Group Engineering Services Framework to support nuclear, marine, land, aviation and mission systems for the UK Armed Forces at home and abroad.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260819142579/en/

Image courtesy of Babcock International Group

Image courtesy of Babcock International Group

The agreement forms part of a wider strategy to build closer, long-term partnerships with key suppliers, creating a simpler and more consistent way to bring specialist engineering expertise into critical defence programmes. The framework enables suppliers to support multiple projects more quickly, helping streamline procurement and strengthen collaboration.

The award of the framework builds on decades of infrastructure support to Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard, His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, and the Rosyth Royal dockyard, and enables on-going and future support to critical UK defence and submarine programmes, as well as broader support for platforms and infrastructure across the nuclear, marine, land, and air domains.

“Our decades of naval nuclear infrastructure experience, the breadth and depth of our engineering and architectural skills, together with our unrivalled scientific reach back, makes Amentum a one-stop shop for Babcock’s engineering, nuclear and technical requirements,” said Loren Jones, senior vice president and head of Amentum’s Energy & Environment-International business. “We are looking forward to supporting the delivery of programmes vital to the UK’s safety and security in the years ahead, deploying our proven experience of modernizing the UK’s naval bases, dockyards and defence systems, including specialized technical validation for critical infrastructure such as docks, berths and shiplifts for the maintenance of Astute and Dreadnought-class submarines, and for the wider Royal Navy fleet.”

Amentum provides complex programme, project and engineering solutions, including: requirements management; architectural design and building services; multi-disciplinary design engineering (marine, civil / structural, electrical, control and instrumentation and mechanical); and specialist technical support, such as safety case authoring, Human Factors, 3D Building Information Modelling, geotechnical studies, seismic / blast assessment and Independent Technical Assessment. Amentum also supports critical defence programmes more widely, providing research and technology services, safety case, and security services for the Royal Navy’s nuclear propulsion systems.

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

About Amentum in the United Kingdom

With more than 6,000 people in the UK, Amentum is the delivery partner for project and construction management services at Hinkley Point C; sole programme and project management delivery partner at Sizewell C; and also supports the UK’s existing nuclear power stations under a Lifetime Enterprise Agreement with EDF. It is a major supplier of engineering design, safety case and project management at Sellafield and other UK nuclear decommissioning sites and operates the country’s largest private sector complex of nuclear laboratories and engineering test facilities in Warrington.

In the defence sector, Amentum has an essential role in the UK’s continuous at-sea deterrent by providing safety advice and technology services for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines and programme management and engineering support for AWE. Amentum’s specialist teams also assist procurement and operational delivery of goods and services across the whole of the UK Ministry of Defence.

Visit us at amentum.com to learn how we advance the future together.

Follow @Amentum_corp on X

Follow Amentum on LinkedIn

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains or incorporates by reference statements by Amentum Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) that relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements may be characterized by terminology such as “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “target,” “endeavor,” “seek,” “predict,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated work and revenue under the awarded contract, and the Company’s objectives, expectations and intentions, applicable legal, economic and regulatory conditions, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, are forward-looking statements.

A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, among others: the occurrence of an accident or safety incident; the ability of the Company to control costs, meet performance requirements or contractual schedules; and other factors set forth under Item 1A, Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024, which can be found at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or the Investor Relations portion of our website at www.amentum.com. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise such statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Media Contact:

Steve Brauner

[email protected]

Investor Contact:

Joseph DeNardi

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Virginia North America United States Ireland United Kingdom Europe

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Environmental Health Other Manufacturing Other Science Other Defense Contracts Engineering Homeland Security Manufacturing Public Policy/Government Nuclear Other Construction & Property Building Systems Commercial Building & Real Estate Defense Construction & Property Environment Military Other Energy Government Technology Energy Science

MEDIA:

Photo
Photo
Image courtesy of Babcock International Group
Logo
Logo
Posted on

SQM Reports Earnings for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026


Highlights
  • SQM reported total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 of US$4,228.5 million compared to total revenues of US$2,079.3 million for the same period last year.
  • Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 of US$1,024.7 million or US$3.59 per share, compared to US$225.9 million or US$0.79 per share for the same period last year.
  • In lithium: record-high quarterly sales volumes surpassing 84 thousand metric tons of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE).
  • In Iodine: record-high sales price and record quarterly revenue.
  • In Specialty Plant Nutrition: strong sales volumes and solid sales price.
  • During the first half of 2026, SQM and its subsidiaries accrued over US$1.6 billion in payments to the Chilean State.i
 
SQM will hold a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT (12:00pm Chile time).
Participant Call link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI3e9715a0ab7b4208a6ae898954f0797b
Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/s7toz78m
 

SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) reported today net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, of US$1,024.7 million or US$3.59 per share, an increase of 353.5% compared to US$225.9 million or US$0.79 per share reported for the same period last year.

Gross profit

(1)
 reached US$2,038.6 million (48.2% of revenues) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, 267.2% higher than US$555.2 million (26.7% of revenues) recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Revenues totaled US$4,228.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 103.4% compared to US$2,079.3 million reported for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

The Company also announced net income for the second quarter of 2026 of US$660.0 million or US$2.31 per share, an increase of 646.4% compared to US$88.4 million or US$0.31 per share for the second quarter of 2025. Gross profit for the second quarter of 2026 reached US$1,260.0 million, 398.1% higher than the US$253.0 million reported for the second quarter of 2025. Revenues totaled US$2,468.4 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 136.7% compared to US$1,042.7 million for the second quarter of 2025.

SQM’s Chief Executive Officer, Ricardo Ramos, stated, “I am pleased to announce SQM’s second-quarter results. As we close the first half of the year and look ahead to the remainder of 2026, I am encouraged by the solid performance we have delivered across our main business lines.”

He added, “In lithium, we achieved record quarterly sales volumes of over 84 thousand metric tons of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) from our lithium operations in Chile through Nova Andino Litioii and in Australia through Covalent Lithiumiii. As anticipated in our previous earnings report, prices increased during the second quarter, supported by stronger-than-expected market demand. We now expect global lithium demand to be over 2.1 million metric tons in 2026, further strengthening our confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the market.

To see full press release please visit: https://ir.sqm.com/

For media inquiries, contact:

Nova Andino Litio: Ignacia Lopez / [email protected]
International Lithium Division: Gonzalo Colazo / [email protected]
Iodine & Plant Nutrition Division: Carolina Guzman / [email protected]

i Includes accrued corporate income taxes and mining taxes (part of which has already been paid), and payments related to the Corfo contracts such as the lease payment (paid quarterly), and other accrued payments to local governments (paid annually) in connection with said contracts. This amount also includes the dividend accrued to be paid to Codelco.
ii Nova Andino Litio (or Novandino) is the joint company between SQM and Codelco.
iii Covalent Lithium is a joint venture between SQM and Wesfarmers Limited.



Posted on

Freedom Holding Marks New Türkiye Milestone as Freedom Yatırım Secures Brokerage License

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), has received an operating license from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB). Freedom Yatırım has become the first broadly authorized foreign brokerage firm to receive such a license in Türkiye since 1992.

The license marks an important step in Freedom Holding Corp.’s expansion in Türkiye and supports its broader strategy to grow its brokerage business and international capital markets infrastructure in the country.

“Receiving this operating license is an important milestone for Freedom Holding Corp. It marks our entry into the Turkish brokerage market as the first broadly authorized foreign firm to receive such a license in 34 years,” said Timur Turlov, Founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp. operates through more than 200 offices in over 20 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. According to its latest financial statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company’s total assets stood at US$14 billion as of June 30, 2026. Brokerage remains one of its core business lines, accounting for approximately 39% of total net revenue.

Freedom Yatırım will draw on Freedom Holding Corp.’s international brokerage expertise, technology, and infrastructure as it prepares to launch investment services in Türkiye.

Connecting Türkiye with International Markets

Freedom Yatırım plans to offer more than traditional brokerage services. Using TraderNet, Freedom Holding Corp.’s proprietary trading platform, the company intends to build infrastructure that provides two-way access between the Turkish market and international capital markets.

For investors in Türkiye, the goal is to gradually broaden access to international markets through Freedom Holding Corp.’s global brokerage capabilities.

Freedom Yatırım has also completed its integration with Borsa İstanbul, giving clients across the Group’s international brokerage network access to investment opportunities in the Turkish market. The network has more than 870,000 client accounts.

Freedom Holding Corp. expects this infrastructure to help increase international participation in Türkiye’s capital markets and strengthen links between Borsa İstanbul and global financial markets.

Building an Integrated Digital Ecosystem

Freedom Holding Corp. recently completed the acquisition of a 99.32% stake in Turkish Bank A.Ş. through its subsidiary Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş. Following the acquisition, the bank’s shareholders approved the change of its trade name to Freedom Bank A.Ş.

Together, Freedom Bank and Freedom Yatırım are expected to form the core of Freedom Holding Corp.’s digital financial ecosystem in Türkiye, combining banking and investment services with other digital offerings.

“Our ambition in Türkiye goes beyond brokerage. We plan to build an integrated digital financial ecosystem around Freedom Bank and Freedom Yatırım, bringing banking, investment, and other digital services together over time. We will draw on our experience in Kazakhstan, where Freedom SuperApp already combines financial and everyday digital services within a single platform, while adapting the model to the needs of the Turkish market,” Turlov stated.

For the local team, the next stage will be to combine the Group’s international capabilities with expertise in the Turkish market.

“Türkiye is a long-term market for us. We want to combine the Group’s technology, financial strength, and international capital markets expertise with strong local knowledge to build a sustainable business here,” said Vladimir Pochekuev, Partner at Freedom Holding Corp. and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.

Pochekuev also expressed his appreciation to the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye for its constructive and professional engagement throughout the licensing process.

Preparing to Launch Operations

Following receipt of its operating license, Freedom Yatırım is continuing to prepare for the launch of full-scale operations in the Turkish market. The company is conducting comprehensive system testing and finalizing its operational readiness.

Freedom Yatırım intends to offer clients technology-driven, user-friendly investment services tailored to the regulatory requirements and specific needs of the Turkish market.

“Türkiye has a large and increasingly sophisticated investor base, with growing interest in diversifying portfolios across markets and asset classes. Our focus will be on combining access to international markets with strong local expertise and a high standard of client service,” said Vusal Mamedov, Senior Adviser to the Board of Directors of Freedom Yatırım.

About Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş.

Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. operates under Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş., a wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. The company received approval for its establishment from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB) in 2025 and, upon completing all regulatory requirements, obtained its operating license in 2026 to provide brokerage services in Türkiye’s capital markets. Freedom Yatırım seeks to leverage its international expertise and in-depth understanding of the Turkish market to provide investors with innovative investment solutions.

About Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp. provides financial services in 24 countries, including Kazakhstan, the United States, multiple EU countries, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. The Company’s principal executive office is located in New York City. In Kazakhstan, Freedom is actively developing its financial and digital ecosystem, which includes Freedom Bank, Freedom Broker, the insurance companies Freedom Life and Freedom insurance, as well as a lifestyle segment that features Arbuz.kz, Freedom Ticketon, and Aviata. Freedom Holding Corp. shares are traded on the U.S. technology exchange NASDAQ, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) under the ticker symbol FRHC. Freedom Holding Corp. is regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the common stock is included in the Russell 3000 Index.

Contact

Head of Public Relations

Natalia Kharlashina

Freedom Holding Corp.

[email protected]

+77013641454

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a0648ce2-d007-4128-9dcc-6183eb248e64



Posted on

e.l.f. Cosmetics Answers Community Demand with the Return of Pickle-Inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms

e.l.f. Cosmetics Answers Community Demand with the Return of Pickle-Inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms

After first pickle-inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm sold out in 8 minutes, e.l.f. is back and brinier than ever with three new limited-edition pickle-flavored lip balms.

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), is bringing back the highly demanded pickle-inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm in three limited-edition shades, starting tomorrow. The launch follows the viral success of the original pickle flavored Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm earlier this year, which sold out in 8 minutes and left the community wanting more. With more than 20% of Gen Z saying they are obsessed with pickles*, e.l.f. is tapping a trend and making it a moment for the community, bringing pickle to the people.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260818059549/en/

e.l.f. Cosmetics’ limited-edition pickle-inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms in The Real Dill, e.l.f. von Dill and Spicy Lil’ Dill.

e.l.f. Cosmetics’ limited-edition pickle-inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms in The Real Dill, e.l.f. von Dill and Spicy Lil’ Dill.

The launch is a direct answer to a fandom that erupted after the original pickle-inspired launch, which brought in a wave of new community members with 77% of purchasers new to e.l.f. This time, e.l.f. is delivering even more of a pickle punch from the classic dill devotee to the spice seeker. The collection taps both beauty and snack enthusiasts with its signature Glow Reviver Franchise shine and hydration.

Because one pickle is never enough, e.l.f. is stacking the drop:

  • The Real Dill: A return of the original sharp, classic, and unapologetically pickle-forward with a sheer green shade
  • e.l.f. von Dill: Nodding to German pickle fans, a light and fresh balance of sweet, salty and tangy paired with a glossy pearl finish
  • Spicy Lil’ Dill: New plumping formula innovation that packs a hot and spicy kick with a deep red sheen
  • Briny Blender: A collectable, novelty themed makeup sponge brings pickle passion to your whole routine

Each shade satisfies cravings in a swipe with the glossy, buttery finish Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm is known for. At $9/£9/€10 each for the lip balms, this hot drop won’t last on shelves long.

“When our community speaks, we listen. With our first launch of our pickle flavored Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm, we popped the lid on a new wave of fandom,” said Laurie Lam, Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f. Cosmetics. “We moved at e.l.f. speed to bring our community more of what they love. Within weeks of our first drop, our teams were testing new flavors and ramped up our innovation pipeline to meet this cultural craving. And as we learned in real-time the depth of passion out there for pickles, it was an opportunity to stretch further to produce something like with the plumping formula in Spicy Lil’ Dill. We are here answering the call for more fans to get in on the fun.”

“At Ulta Beauty, we’re always looking for opportunities to bring our guests the beauty moments everyone is talking about, and e.l.f.’s latest Big Dill collection is a perfect example of how innovation, culture and community come together to create excitement,” said Kaitlin Rinehart, Vice President of Merchandising, Ulta Beauty. “We’re proud to be the exclusive retail destination where guests can discover this viral collection in person and experience its playful, limited-edition scents and exclusive gift with purchase firsthand. Launches like this reflect our commitment to curating a culturally relevant assortment that sparks discovery, creates memorable shopping experiences and makes the latest beauty trends accessible to both new and loyal guests.”

The limited-edition pickle-inspired collection will launch in the US on August 20 on elfcosmetics.com, Ulta.com and TikTok Shop. This launch will mark the first time e.l.f. is available at Ulta Beauty’s TikTok Shop. All three Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm flavors and the Briny Blender will also be available exclusively in Ulta Beauty stores beginning on August 23 with a special gift with purchase while supplies last. The entire collection will launch on elfcosmetics.co.uk in the UK on August 20, in stores in the UK at Boots on August 26 and in Germany at DM on September 24.

The surprise and dill-light extends IRL with an activation at the Minnesota State Fair, which runs from August 27-30. In the US, state fairs have become an epicenter for food, and e.l.f. is bringing beauty lovers and foodies together, with a large-scale pickle-themed footprint and pickle Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm gifting available to attendees. e.l.f.’s presence at the Minnesota State Fair marks the first time in over 20 years that a beauty brand is partnering with the fair, creating a moment for the over 2 million attendees.

*YPulse Gen Z Pickle report, September 2025

About e.l.f. Brands

e.l.f. Brands, part of e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN and e.l.f. Hair, and is fueled by a mission to make the best of beauty accessible and a purpose to make the world a better place for every eye, lip and face. Purpose led and results driven, e.l.f. Beauty is a different kind of company that disrupts norms, shapes culture and connects communities through positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. As a bold disruptor with a kind heart, e.l.f. Brands’s superpowers are delivering universally appealing, premium-quality products at affordable prices that are vegan, e.l.f. clean and double-certified by Leaping Bunny and PETA as cruelty-free. e.l.f. Brands are proud to have products made in Fair Trade Certified™ facilities. Learn more at www.elfcosmetics.com.

Jen Budres-Tani

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: California Minnesota Ireland United States United Kingdom North America Europe Germany

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Communications Convenience Store Food/Beverage Generation Z Lifestyle Social Media Consumer Cosmetics Retail Online Retail

MEDIA:

Photo
Photo
e.l.f. Cosmetics’ limited-edition pickle-inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms in The Real Dill, e.l.f. von Dill and Spicy Lil’ Dill.
Photo
Photo
e.l.f. Cosmetics’ limited-edition pickle-inspired Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms in The Real Dill, e.l.f. von Dill and Spicy Lil’ Dill.
Logo
Logo
Posted on

KKR Invests in Indian Ticketing and Live Entertainment Platform BookMyShow

KKR Invests in Indian Ticketing and Live Entertainment Platform BookMyShow

Investment will accelerate the company’s live entertainment ambitions and build on its pioneering role in bringing global artists and marquee productions to Indian audiences.

MUMBAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and BookMyShow (the ‘Company’), one of India’s leading entertainment destinations, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which funds managed by KKR will acquire a minority stake in the Company.KKR’s investment will support BookMyShow’s next phase of growth as it scales its live entertainment business and deepens its full-stack offering across India.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260818473527/en/

Established in 2007, BookMyShow has evolved from a ticketing platform into a full-stack entertainment company, combining technology, consumer reach and deep industry capabilities across movies, live entertainment and experiences. A key part of this evolution has been BookMyShow Live, the Company’s live entertainment experiences division, which operates across the value chain – from talent and IP acquisition to production, promotion, partnerships, and audience development. Through sustained investment in the ecosystem, BookMyShow Live has built the capabilities and scale to bring increasingly ambitious entertainment experiences to India, while contributing to the development of a more robust and commercially viable live entertainment market.

KKR’s investment reflects its conviction in India’s entertainment sector and in BookMyShow’s ability to drive its next phase of growth, powered by rising discretionary spending, a large and young consumer base, and growing demand for world-class live experiences. With expansive consumer reach, technology and entertainment capabilities, the Company is positioned to continue its growth in a fast-maturing market.

Akshay Tanna, Partner and Head of India Private Equity at KKR, said, “BookMyShow has been a pioneer in delivering high-quality entertainment experiences in India. We are pleased to support BookMyShow as it continues to lead the next phase of growth in India’s out-of-home entertainment sector. We believe BookMyShow will play an important role in advancing India’s ambition to become a global entertainment hub and a premier destination for leading artists and acts from around the world. We look forward to combining our deep local knowledge with our global investment experience and network to support BookMyShow in its next stage of transformation and further elevate the world-class experiences it delivers to audiences across India.”

Ashish Hemrajani, Founder & CEO, BookMyShow, said, “We are delighted to welcome KKR as an investor in BookMyShow. Their global perspective, deep expertise and strong understanding of consumer businesses will be invaluable as we enter the next phase of our journey. The timing of this investment is particularly exciting, as we have significantly expanded our presence across the live entertainment landscape and are seeing the opportunity for India’s entertainment economy grow like never before. We are also grateful to our longstanding investors Network18 (part of Reliance Industries Limited), Accel Partners, Elevation Capital, Stripes Group, and TPG for their continued support.”

The transaction marks KKR’s latest private equity investment in India, where KKR has made investments across a range of industries and sectors including MedicoverIndia, a multi-speciality hospital; Lighthouse Learning, a leading Indian education services provider; Vini Cosmetics, a leading personal care and beauty products company; Healthcare Global Enterprises, a leading oncology hospital chain; Darwinbox, a leading HR technology platform; Rebel Foods, an internet restaurant company. BookMyShow adds to KKR’s global portfolio of Media and Entertainment investments, including Internet Brands; ByteDance; Chord Music Partners; Epic Games; PlayOnSports; OverDrive; Superstruct; and Simon & Schuster.

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Additional details of the transaction are not disclosed.

Avendus Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor for BookMyShow, while Trilegal acted as legal advisor.

****

About BookMyShow

Launched in 2007, BookMyShow, owned and operated by Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (founded in 1999), is one of India’s leading entertainment destinations with global operations and the one-stop shop for every entertainment need. The firm is present in over 700 towns and cities in India and works with partners across the industry to provide unmatched entertainment experiences to millions of customers. Over the years, the company has evolved from a purely online ticketing platform for movies across 7,000 plus screens, to end-to-end management of live entertainment events including music concerts, live performances, theatricals, sports and more, all accomplished at par with global standards. Some of the key properties that BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, has brought to its markets over the past few years include Lollapalooza India, U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour, NBA’s debut games in India, Disney’s Aladdin, Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR as also international artists such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, Linkin’ Park, John Mayer, Guns N’ Roses, Post Malone, Def Leppard, Justin Bieber to name a few.

BookMyShow is invested in providing the best user experience, whether on-ground or online and to that effect, launched BookMyShow Stream, India’s largest home-grown transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) platform hosting award-winning and critically acclaimed content from around the world, complementing its cinemas business. BookMyShow also houses India’s most extensive organic reviews and ratings engine for movies and has driven technology innovations, such as the M-ticket and Movie Mode, impacting tens of millions of users and the industry at large. With continued support from marquee investors like TPG Growth, Stripes Group, Elevation Capital (formerly SAIF Partners), Accel and Network18 (part of Reliance Industries Limited), and now KKR, BookMyShow has constantly demonstrated category leadership, growing beyond India with operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE and Sri Lanka. BookMyShow is also committed to society at large, by way of BookAChange and BookMyShow Foundation, which support special causes to enrich the lives of the less fortunate across India through entertainment-led experiences.

Website | Press Office | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

Media Contacts

For BookMyShow

[email protected]

For KKR

Wei Jun Ong

+65 6922 5813

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: New York United States India North America Asia Pacific

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: General Sports Sports Finance Entertainment Professional Services Events/Concerts Theatre Music Asset Management

MEDIA:

Logo
Logo
Logo
Logo
Posted on

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII and ONE Nuclear Energy to Host Investor Update Call

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII and ONE Nuclear Energy to Host Investor Update Call

Companies to provide business update ahead of August 24, 2026 shareholder meeting to approve proposed business combination

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & ZEPHYR COVE, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (NASDAQ: HVII) (“Hennessy VII”), a Nasdaq listed special purpose acquisition company, and ONE Nuclear Energy LLC (“ONE Nuclear”), an independent developer of large-scale energy solutions powered by natural gas and advanced nuclear technologies, today announced that they will host an investor update call on August 20, 2026 at 11 am ET ahead of Hennessy VII’s extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “Shareholder Meeting”) on August 24, 2026 and the August 20, 2026 redemption deadline.

Mr. Thomas Hennessy, President and Director of Hennessy VII, and Mr. Richard Taylor, Chairman and CEO of ONE Nuclear, will host the call, which will update investors on ONE Nuclear’s business, review recent company announcements, and discuss the anticipated timeline to closing of the previously announced proposed business combination between Hennessy VII and ONE Nuclear (the “Business Combination”).

Investor Update Call Details

Date & Time:

August 20, 2026 – 11 am ET / 10 am CT

Webinar Link: https://icrinc.zoom.us/j/93870072334?pwd=aKIvKfcDcNINyGlCUy4UvzaJ61R1CO.1

Telephone Dial-Ins:

(301) 715-8592 US or (206) 337-9723 US

Webinar ID: 938 7007 2334

Passcode: 921842

Hennessy VII shareholders of record at the close of business on the Record Date of July 31, 2026 are entitled to receive notice of the Shareholder Meeting and to vote the ordinary shares owned by them at the Shareholder Meeting. The Shareholder Meeting will be held virtually.

The Shareholder Meeting will take place at 12:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on August 24, 2026 via a virtual meeting at the following address: www.proxydocs.com/HVIIU. Hennessy VII shareholders entitled to vote at the Shareholder Meeting will need the 12-digit meeting control number that is printed on their respective proxy cards to enter the Shareholder Meeting. Hennessy VII recommends that its shareholders wishing to vote at the Shareholder Meeting log in at least 15 minutes before the Shareholder Meeting starts. Please note that Hennessy VII shareholders will not be able to attend the Shareholder Meeting in person. Hennessy VII encourages its shareholders entitled to vote at the Shareholder Meeting to vote their shares via proxy in advance of the Shareholder Meeting by following the instructions on the proxy card.

About Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII

Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (NASDAQ: HVII) (“Hennessy VII”) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities, with a focus on identifying and acquiring companies in the industrial technology and energy transition sectors. For additional information, please visit www.hennessycapital7.com.

About ONE Nuclear Energy LLC

ONE Nuclear is an independent developer of scalable energy solutions powered by advanced technologies. ONE Nuclear’s approach seeks to meet rapidly growing energy demand with a fast-to-market and fully integrated platform to develop, own and operate utility-scale natural gas and advanced nuclear power generation to serve industrial and grid applications. ONE Nuclear is committed to advancing clean energy deployment through innovative nuclear technologies and strategic site development. For additional information, please visit www.onenuclearenergy.com.

On October 23, 2025, ONE Nuclear announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Hennessy VII that, upon closing, would result in ONE Nuclear becoming a U.S.-listed public company. The combined company is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol “ONEN” following an anticipated transaction close in the second half of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. For more information visit https://www.onenuclearenergy.com/newsroom.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding ONE Nuclear’s and Hennessy VII’s expectations, beliefs, intentions, strategies, and projections. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “should,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words, and the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, ONE Nuclear’s management team’s expectations concerning the outlook for its business, productivity, plans, growth and capital investments, operational and cost performance, revenue generation, development timelines, potential generation capacities of specific sites, regulatory outlook, future market conditions, success of strategic relationships, developments in the capital and credit markets, expected future financial performance, as well as demand for nuclear energy and the economic outlook for the nuclear energy industry.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on ONE Nuclear’s and Hennessy VII’s current beliefs and assumptions. ONE Nuclear and Hennessy VII undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: (1) the risk that the proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”) may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Hennessy VII’s securities; (2) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, including the adoption of the definitive agreements related to the Business Combination (the “Business Combination Agreement”) by the shareholders of Hennessy VII and the receipt of certain regulatory approvals; (3) market risks; (4) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; (5) changes in transaction structure of the Business Combination due to regulatory or legal requirements; (6) the ability to meet listing standards; (7) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Business Combination on ONE Nuclear’s business relationships, performance, and business generally; (8) failure to realize anticipated benefits from the Business Combination; (9) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against ONE Nuclear or Hennessy VII related to the Business Combination or the Business Combination Agreement; (10) ONE Nuclear’s ability to execute on its business plan and to develop and maintain key strategic relationships and enter into definitive agreements in connection therewith; (11) competition in ONE Nuclear’s industry; (12) transaction-related costs; (13) the risk that changes in laws or regulations adversely affect ONE Nuclear’s business plans and operations; (14) adverse economic or competitive conditions; (15) the level of redemptions by Hennessy VII shareholders in connection with the Business Combination; (16) the risk that ONE Nuclear may not be able to successfully develop its exclusive sites or other sites and the commercial viability of any such site; (17) the risk that ONE Nuclear will be unable to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; and (18) other risks and uncertainties described in Hennessy VII’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 6, 2026, and other filings with the SEC, including the registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”), the Proxy Statement (as defined below) and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination from time to time. The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional risks that neither Hennessy VII nor ONE Nuclear presently knows or that Hennessy VII and ONE Nuclear currently believe are immaterial. ONE Nuclear and Hennessy VII caution you against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available as of the date a forward-looking statement is made.

ONE Nuclear’s Commercial Agreements are Non-Binding

This press release contains descriptions of certain non-exclusive, key business relationships of ONE Nuclear, including with Rolls-Royce, Black & Veatch, FutureWorx, and other business partners. These descriptions are based on the ONE Nuclear management team’s discussions with such counterparties, the terms of certain existing non-binding collaboration agreements with such counterparties, and the latest available information and estimates as of the date of this press release. In each case, such descriptions are subject to negotiation and execution of definitive agreements with such counterparties, which have not been completed as of the date of this press release. As a result, such descriptions of key business relationships of ONE Nuclear, including with Rolls-Royce, Black & Veatch, and FutureWorx, remain subject to change, and there can be no assurance that definitive agreements with such business partners will be executed or, if executed, that the terms of such definitive agreements will not vary materially from those described herein.

Important Information for Investors and Shareholders

In connection with the Business Combination, Hennessy VII has filed with the SEC the Registration Statement, which includes a prospectus with respect to the securities to be issued in connection with the Business Combination and a proxy statement to be distributed to holders of Hennessy VII’s ordinary shares in connection with Hennessy VII’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by Hennessy VII’s shareholders with respect to the Business Combination and other matters described in the Registration Statement (the “Proxy Statement”). The SEC declared the Registration Statement effective on August 3, 2026 and Hennessy VII has filed the definitive Proxy Statement with the SEC and will be mailing copies to shareholders of Hennessy VII as of July 31, 2026, the record date to vote on the Business Combination.

This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Business Combination and is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement or for any other document that Hennessy VII filed or may file with the SEC. Before making any investment or voting decision, investors and security holders of Hennessy VII and ONE Nuclear are urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, and any amendments or supplements thereto, as well as all other relevant materials filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination as they become available because they will contain important information about ONE Nuclear, Hennessy VII and the Business Combination.

Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Hennessy VII through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, the documents filed by Hennessy VII may be obtained free of charge from Hennessy VII’s website at https://www.hennessycapital7.com or by directing an email request to [email protected]. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this press release is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this press release.

Participants in the Solicitation

Hennessy VII, ONE Nuclear and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from Hennessy VII’s shareholders in connection with the Business Combination. For more information about the names, affiliations and interests of Hennessy VII’s directors and executive officers, please refer to Hennessy VII’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 6, 2026, and the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination from time to time. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Hennessy VII’s shareholders generally, are included in the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement carefully before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release shall not constitute a “solicitation” as defined in Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation to purchase, any securities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities in the Business Combination shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

For Investors:

Caldwell Bailey

ICR, Inc.

[email protected]

For Media:

Matt Dallas

ICR, Inc.

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Florida Nevada United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Other Energy Oil/Gas Sustainability Environment Alternative Energy Energy Green Technology Nuclear

MEDIA:

Posted on

Futu Holdings Limited Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Undisclosed Regulatory Compliance Failures and approximately 32% Stock Decline – Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

NEW YORK CITY and NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until August 25, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGM: FUTU), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between May 24, 2023 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Futu as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-833-538-3616 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgm-futu/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by August 25, 2026.

>>>

CLICK HERE

for more information

About the Lawsuit

Futu and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company was not in compliance with the requirements of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, including because it continued to conduct securities business, public fund sales business and futures business in mainland China without obtaining the requisite licenses or approval; (ii) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to face regulatory penalties, including the disgorgement of ill-gotten gains and other penalties; (iii) as a result of the foregoing, the Company’s financial results were overstated; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

The case is Tang v. Futu Holdings Limited, et al, 26-cv-05453.

>>>To Learn More, Click

HERE

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation’s premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms – According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

>>>For More Information about the case, Click

HERE

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-833-538-3616
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

CONNECT WITH US: Facebook || Instagram || YouTube || TikTok || LinkedIn



Posted on

Wix.com Ltd. Notice of September 22, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit – Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in Wix.com Ltd. (“Wix” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: WIX) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Wix securities between February 19, 2025 and May 12, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-wix/

Wix investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-833-538-3616 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-wix/ to learn more.

>>>

CLICK HERE

for more information

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, Wix and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

The alleged false and misleading statements and/or omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company had overstated the competitiveness and performance of its AI product offerings relative to those offered by other companies; (ii) the Company had understated the costs associated with developing and promoting its AI product offerings; (iii) accordingly, Defendants overstated the commercial and financial benefits of Wix’s AI product offerings; and (iv) as a result, Defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

The case is Yappi v. Wix.com Ltd., et al., No. 26-cv-08852.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in Wix and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until September 22, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

>>>To Learn More, Click

HERE

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation’s premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms – According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

>>>For More Information about the case, Click

HERE

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-833-538-3616
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

CONNECT WITH US: Facebook || Instagram || YouTube || TikTok || LinkedIn

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/97159546-7866-43de-a427-0926b57d90a2