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Casey’s Announces New Three-Year Strategic Plan

Casey’s Announces New Three-Year Strategic Plan

Nation’s Third-Largest Convenience Retailer and Fifth-Largest Pizza Chain Unveils New Plan and Goals Focused on Accelerating Food and Beverage, Store Growth and Operational Efficiency

ANKENY, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASY), a leading convenience store chain in the United States, today unveiled its new three-year strategic plan. Since introducing its last strategic plan in 2023, the company has exceeded its strategic and financial targets, adding more than 500 stores and joining the S&P 500.

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Nation’s Third-Largest Convenience Retailer and Fifth-Largest Pizza Chain Unveils New Plan and Goals Focused on Accelerating Food and Beverage, Store Growth and Operational Efficiency

Nation’s Third-Largest Convenience Retailer and Fifth-Largest Pizza Chain Unveils New Plan and Goals Focused on Accelerating Food and Beverage, Store Growth and Operational Efficiency

“Our success over the last three years reinforces what makes Casey’s unique: a differentiated model that brings together restaurant-quality food, best-in-class convenience, and fuel at scale,” said Darren Rebelez, President and Chief Executive Officer at Casey’s. “As we enter our next three-year plan, we are focused on expanding our food business, growing our store base, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and execution. We believe these priorities will enable us to continue gaining market share, driving profitable growth, and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”

Casey’s new three-year strategic plan is centered on three priorities:

  • Accelerating Food and Beverage: Food continues to be a key growth driver for Casey’s. Building on its position as one of the nation’s leading pizza chains, Casey’s will continue investing in its made-to-order offerings, including pizza and chicken wings, with plans to expand its private-brand portfolio.

    “Our food business is at the center of Casey’s three-year growth strategy and continues to be one of our strongest differentiators,” said Tom Brennan, Chief Merchandising Officer at Casey’s. “Prepared foods and nonalcoholic beverages are driving strong inside sales, and we’re continuing to build on the loyalty we’ve earned through our more than 40 years in the pizza business with new offerings like wings and fries. In Des Moines, where wings have been available for more than a year, sales are up 20% year over year, reinforcing the significant opportunity we see as we expand the platform across our nearly 3,000 stores and further establish Casey’s as a food destination.”

  • Expanding Casey’s Country and Scale: Casey’s plans to add at least 400 stores through a combination of strategic acquisitions and new-store development. By expanding its presence in both existing and new markets, Casey’s will bring its distinctive food-first convenience offering to more guests, while leveraging its proven expertise in acquiring and successfully integrating stores.

    “Our growth strategy is expanding Casey’s Country in a disciplined way,” said Ena Williams, Chief Operations Officer at Casey’s. “We’ve shown that we can grow through both new stores and acquisitions. That includes the successful integration of CEFCO, our largest acquisition to date, which strengthened our presence in Texas and expanded Casey’s reach across the South. That flexibility allows us to pursue the best opportunities as market conditions evolve.”

  • Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Casey’s is investing in technology and data-driven tools to improve how its team members prepare food, serve guests, and run stores efficiently. These investments help improve forecasting, strengthen the guest experience, and support profitable growth as the company expands.

    “We’re intentional about how we invest in technology, focusing on solutions that improve the experience for our guests while enabling our teams to operate more efficiently,” said Williams. “Whether it’s using AI to help improve forecasting and inventory planning, redesigning kitchens to help team members prepare more food with less friction, or enhancing digital tools like our app and Casey’s Rewards, we’re investing in practical innovations that improve efficiency, strengthen guest experience, and support long-term growth.”

Materials from the presentation are available on the company’s website here: https://investor.caseys.com/events-presentations

About Casey’s

Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating over 2,900 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those related to expectations for future periods, possible or assumed future results of operations, financial conditions, liquidity and related sources or needs, business and/or integration strategies, plans and synergies, supply chain, growth opportunities and performance at our stores. There are a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the execution of our strategic plan, the integration and financial performance of acquired stores, wholesale fuel, inventory and ingredient costs, distribution challenges and disruptions, the impact and duration of the conflicts in oil producing regions or other geopolitical disruptions, as well as other risks, uncertainties and factors, which are described in the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release represent our current views as of the date of this release with respect to future events, and Casey’s disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in the release whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Calix Expands SmartMDU on Calix One as 77% of Renters Are Willing To Pay More for Premium Connectivity Experiences

Calix Expands SmartMDU on Calix One as 77% of Renters Are Willing To Pay More for Premium Connectivity Experiences

As service providers scale SmartMDU across multifamily properties—including Blue Stream Fiber achieving a near-perfect resident satisfaction rating within 30 days and Zentro reducing property issue resolution time by 30 percent—Calix delivers new capabilities to turn secure, premium connectivity into a driver of revenue growth and differentiated resident experiences

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today,Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) launched new capabilities for SmartMDU™ on the AI-native Calix One™ platform, enabling service providers to rapidly innovate and better manage multi-dwelling unit (MDU) properties while delivering more reliable, secure experiences. The latest enhancements introduce comprehensive user management capabilities and resident Wi-Fi suspension—giving property staff greater control over network access while helping ensure on-time payments. Combined with QR code-based self-service activation, residents can connect in minutes, enabling a premium experience without increasing operating expenses. Calix is also extending HomeOfficeIQ™ to SmartMDU, enabling resilient, personalized experiences that keep residents connected and in control when it matters most.

As demand accelerates for multifamily living, connectivity is emerging as a direct driver of property value and revenue. Roughly one-third of U.S. households now live in MDUs, and renters account for 80 percent of overall household growth—concentrated in these environments. Against this backdrop, industry research shows that 77 percent of renters are willing to pay higher rent when high-speed internet is included.

Purpose-built for MDU environments and rapidly deployed on Calix One, SmartMDU improves how devices connect and behave within the property, enabling a growing number of service providers—including Blue Stream Fiber, Zentro, and NextLight—to deliver reliable, property-wide experiences at scale. As expectations shift from basic connectivity to always-on availability and personalized experiences, providers are under increasing pressure to deploy infrastructure that differentiates properties and drives measurable financial returns without increasing operational overhead.

With the latest advancements for SmartMDU on Calix One, service providers can:

  • Simplify property operations with secure, role-based network management controls. New enhancements for PropertyWorx™—an intuitive property management portal—introduce comprehensive user management capabilities, enabling property staff to securely access only the systems, functions, and properties relevant to their responsibilities to reduce risk and improve day-to-day efficiencies.
  • Enforce policies and protect revenue with resident connectivity account suspension. Service providers and property staff can now quickly suspend resident Wi-Fi access to enforce payment and policy compliance, helping ensure on-time payments and network security while minimizing manual processes.
  • Enable immediate move-in-ready Wi-Fi with self-service activation. Building on advancements earlier this year, SmartMDU enables frictionless self-service activation so residents can connect instantly at move-in—simply scanning a QR code to set up Wi-Fi in minutes. This reduces operational overhead for both providers and property staff, delivering a premium experience without added cost.
  • Deliver reliable connectivity and personalized network controls with HomeOfficeIQ. Service providers can now keep residents connected during daily activities, enabling uninterrupted work and safeguarding cloud-based applications via cellular network failover.

Calix Success™ helps service providers quickly design, deploy, and scale SmartMDU—accelerating time to revenue while simplifying property operations. With 24/7 support, expert guidance, and training, teams can consistently deliver and maintain high-quality resident experiences at scale.

Valerie Dodd, executive director at NextLight, said: “For us, success in MDUs comes down to keeping things simple for both property staff and the residents we serve. SmartMDU streamlines day-to-day operations for property management on a single platform while giving residents fast, reliable, move-in-ready connectivity they can control from the moment they move in. That allows our teams to focus less on troubleshooting and more on delivering the exceptional service our Longmont community expects. With Calix, we can deliver a better, secure connected experience that benefits everyone.”

Shane Eleniak, chief product officer at Calix, said: “Today, MDU communities are about far more than connecting apartment units. They bring together resident connectivity, shared spaces, property operations, and digital experiences into a single environment that must operate seamlessly. As property owners place greater emphasis on resident satisfaction and operational efficiency, service providers need solutions designed specifically for the realities of complex MDU environments. With SmartMDU on the AI-native Calix One platform, providers can simplify operations, strengthen relationships with property owners, and deliver differentiated experiences that help increase property value and reduce resident turnover. That is how service providers unlock new growth opportunities in MDU—one of the most significant market opportunities in broadband today.”

Discover how SmartMDU is helping service providers scale MDU solutions with Calix One.

About Calix

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) is an AI platform company that enables service providers to transform their operations and accelerate delivery of differentiated experiences—so they can compete and win in the markets and communities they serve.

Through the AI-native Calix One platform, service providers can securely and privately activate agentic-AI alongside their human teams to acquire new subscribers, grow existing subscriber revenue, and build loyalty across residential, business, municipal, and MDU markets. More than 1,200 customers of all sizes leverage the Calix One platform, which has evolved over 15 years at an investment of more than $2 billion.

Calix innovation cycles are underpinned by a strong financial balance sheet and a people-first culture that routinely earns broad industry recognition—winning 81 culture and innovation awards since 2025 alone, as well as Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statement to reflect any event or circumstance after the date of this release, except as required by law. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting Calix’s business. The reader is cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information on potential factors that could affect Calix’s results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov.

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Evo and Visa Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Power a Global Game Community

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Partnership enhances fan experiences, expands access, 


and enables seamless, global participation—online and on the ground

LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Evolution Championship Series (known as Evo), the world’s largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments, announced a multi-year partnership with Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, to elevate the experience at its global events through early 2028. Evo and Visa will work together to deepen the connection with the game community and help shape cultural moments, while enabling effortless, cross-border commerce.

Evo, the world’s largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments, announced a multi-year partnership with Visa to elevate the experience at its global events through early 2028. Evo and Visa will kick off its partnership at its flagship event in Las Vegas on June 26-28, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center with the Friday Night Showdown at Evo Vegas 2026 Presented Break Free By Visa and Evo Flash Tournaments Presented By Visa, along with merchandise discounts to cardholders.

The partnership debuts at Evo Las Vegas (June 26–28, 2026), with new experiences designed to bring the community closer together, including:

  • Friday Night Showdown at Evo Vegas 2026 Presented Break Free By Visa
    • An exhibition match featuring content creators Tyler “Tyler1” Steinkamp, the first player to reach the highest “Challenger” rank in all five distinct gameplay roles within League of Legends, and Ludwig “Ludwig” Ahgren, a YouTuber, live streamer, and digital entrepreneur, who will face off in Street Fighter 6 on the main stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • Evo Flash Tournaments Presented By Visa
    • All-new pick-up brackets running hourly throughout Evo 2026, and they’re open to everyone attending onsite. Whether you’re a registered competitor or a casual fan in attendance, you can join any single elimination bracket that anyone can enter on the spot. Just show up with a controller, sign in, and play as many times as you want all weekend long. The more you compete, the more you can win — and if you’re concerned about those bracket sharks, you don’t need to win your entire bracket to win prizes.
  • Evo Merchandise Discounts For Visa Cardholders onsite.

Visa champions the moments that bring fans closer to the passions they love, from gaming, sports and music to fashion and entertainment. Guided by a fan-first approach to partnerships, Visa designs experiences that deepen connection and make participation seamless and accessible for gamers around the world. Through high-impact partnerships like Evo, Visa helps shape cultural moments while enabling effortless, cross-border commerce.

Beginning in 2027, the partnership will also support grassroots growth through community-focused initiatives that reinvest back into the ecosystem, helping emerging players and local tournaments thrive.

“Gaming has become one of the most powerful ways people connect, compete and build community around the world, and our partnership with Evo puts Visa at the center of that experience,” said Frank Cooper III, Chief Marketing Officer at Visa. “Evo represents the passion, inclusivity and global reach that make gaming such a meaningful cultural force today. Together, Visa and Evo will create opportunities that elevate the fan experience, support the global gaming community, and bring participants closer to the action both in-person and online.”

“It’s incredibly exciting to have the Visa brand join the fighting game community in our commitment to deliver unforgettable experiences at our Evo events,” said Stuart Saw, CEO of RTS, who owns and operates Evo. “Our team will help bring Visa into our event in a way that feels natural and offers real value to our competitors and fans globally.”

Evo Las Vegas will feature an expanded 12 titles, with a fresh mix of legendary and emerging games. New in 2026, the six games with the most registered competitors will be featured in the Arena Finals, while the remaining titles will enjoy all the pomp and circumstance on the Showcase Stage. As the largest open tournament in the world, Evo Las Vegas will have a minimum guaranteed prize pool of $500,000 across all titles.

Evo will also feature many fan favorites, including the Evo Museum and the debut of a statue and collectibles exhibit, expanded cosplay contests, Anime Alley, Evo Arcade, and the Evo Showcase with industry-leading panels and keynote speakers. Fans can purchase tickets at https://evo.gg/events/evo2026.

Later this fall, Evo France returns to Europe at the Palais des Expos in Nice, France, on October 9 -11.

About Evo
Established in 2002 The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) represents the fighting game community and largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments. Evo brings together the best of the best from around the world with events in the U.S., Japan, and France (and soon-to-be Singapore in 2027) in an electric showcase of skill and fun, as players and fans gather to honor the competitive spirit in an open bracket format that reveals the world’s strongest fighting game players. Evo is owned and operated by RTS.

About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

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Asana Achieves FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization for Asana Gov

Asana Achieves FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization for Asana Gov

Purpose-built for organizations with federal security requirements to coordinate mission-critical work

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Asana, Inc. (NYSE: ASAN) (LTSE: ASAN) announced today that Asana Gov has achieved FedRAMP® Moderate Authorization, enabling public sector organizations to coordinate critical initiatives and core operations with greater clarity, accountability, and visibility across programs while meeting federal security and compliance requirements.

The authorization marks an important milestone in Asana’s commitment to the public sector and reflects years of investment in meeting the rigorous security and governance standards expected in regulated environments.

Public sector organizations manage complex programs across teams and stakeholders, yet many still rely on spreadsheets, email, and disconnected tools. The result is unclear ownership, limited visibility, and difficulty coordinating work while maintaining compliance.

Asana Gov addresses this challenge. Built on the Asana Work Graph®, it connects goals, tasks, dependencies, and workflows into a single living plan, giving leaders a shared view of work across programs and stakeholders.

Repeatable workflows and templates support common government scenarios, including strategic planning, procurement, and rapid response, helping teams standardize execution and keep critical work moving consistently.

Public sector organizations use Asana Gov to:

  • Manage high-impact programs and portfolios with clear visibility into milestones, dependencies, and risks.
  • Coordinate work across agencies, primes, and contractors using role-based access, audit trails, and built-in governance.
  • Connect strategy to execution by aligning agency priorities and goals to day-to-day work.

When enabled, AI capabilities can help teams summarize work and context, draft updates, structure requests, and maintain visibility across programs. These optional and administrator-controlled capabilities help organizations adopt AI in a governed way while keeping people in control of decisions and outcomes.

“We approached Asana Gov with a simple principle: security and governance should enable adoption, not limit it,” said Arnab Bose, Chief Product Officer at Asana. “By building governance directly into the product, we’re helping agencies adopt new capabilities with the control and flexibility they need, without sacrificing innovation.”

“As AI becomes part of day-to-day operations, public sector organizations are increasingly evaluating not only whether platforms meet federal security requirements, but also how AI is adopted and governed within the flow of work,” said Wayne Kurtzman, Research Vice President, Social, Communities and Collaboration at IDC. “Security authorization and AI governance are key to adopting these new technologies.”

Availability

Asana Gov is available to U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, government contractors, educational institutions, and organizations with federal security requirements. Its FedRAMP Moderate Authorization is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace.

To learn more, visit asana.com/product/asana-gov or submit your interest here to engage with the team directly.

About Asana

Asana is the operating system for human-agent teams. Built on the Work Graph® and 18 years of multiplayer architecture, Asana is where an organization’s humans and agents run critical workflows together – from a shared plan, with shared memory, backed by enterprise-grade governance. Learn more at asana.com.

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The Trust Threshold: The Majority of U.S. Investors Use AI To Explore, But Only 7% Say It Drove Their Last Major Decision

The Trust Threshold: The Majority of U.S. Investors Use AI To Explore, But Only 7% Say It Drove Their Last Major Decision

New U.S. findings from HSBC research shows affluent and high-net-worth investors are using AI for financial research, but human judgment is more influential for ideas and decisions

  • 57% of U.S. affluent investors use AI for financial and investment tasks (vs. 73% globally)

  • Only 7% of U.S. investors cite AI as the most influential factor in their last investment decision (12% globally); 59% cite financial professionals/institutions as the source of their last investment idea (vs 19% who say AI)

  • More than one-third (38%) of those surveyed in the U.S. said they prefer a hybrid approach (AI and advisors) to their decision making

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AI has become a mainstream tool for U.S. investors to research finance and investing topics, but when it comes to making a decision, they turn to trusted human advisors for judgment, context, and conviction.

These findings come from a new survey, commissioned by HSBC from Ipsos Asia Limited, of almost 10,000 affluent and high-net-worth individuals across 10 markets, including over 1,000 in the U.S., exploring how individuals use AI in finance and investment decision-making.

“AI has democratized access to information, providing investors a valuable tool to help explore financial and investment options. However, our survey findings confirm that when it comes to making important financial decisions, investors primarily look to financial professionals and institutions for human judgment, accountability, and personalized advice,” said Racquel Oden, Head of International Wealth Management and Private Banking, U.S. at HSBC. “We believe the future of wealth management isn’t about choosing between technology and people; it’s about combining the power of AI with the insight and trust that only a financial professional can provide.”

Key U.S. findings from survey include the following:

AI accelerates research; decisions remain human

In the U.S., 57% of respondents said they use AI for financial and investment tasks, primarily for the practical benefits of AI, such as analysis and research (51%), strategy support (40%), and to provide a second opinion on their ideas (23%). The data also shows that higher AI usage does not remove the need for advice. As decisions become higher-stakes, investors turn to advisors for human input: 77% cite the need for reassurance and 68% said they look to advisors for strategic expertise.

When asked where their last investment idea came from, 59% of U.S. respondents said it was from financial professionals and institutions, versus 19% who cited AI. AI’s influence drops further at the point of commitment: only 7% of U.S. investors cite AI as the most influential factor in their last investment decision.

On average, 38% of U.S. respondents say their ideal future decision-making approach is hybrid, with AI and advisors working together. This includes respondents who use AI to discover options, then seek a human advisor to validate findings before acting; and those who want their advisor to use AI tools to support them, underscoring the role of advisors in applying judgment and context when investors are ready to act.

This is more pronounced for younger generations. When asked about their ideal approach, Gen Z and Millennials consistently choose a hybrid model across every financial task (50% and 44%). For Gen Z, this includes analyzing portfolio performance (42%) and generating new investment ideas (37%); for Millennials, the pattern is similar at 30% and 33%.

While AI use was high across generations, Gen Z and Millennials are the most active users in the U.S.: 63% benefit from confidence and decision support from AI, compared to 31% of Gen X and Baby Boomers.

AI boosts confidence, advisors provide conviction

According to the survey findings, AI is changing U.S. investor behaviors and attitudes. Globally, 49% said that AI makes them more willing to take calculated risks; in the U.S., 44% say the same, suggesting a slightly more measured approach. Meanwhile, 48% of U.S. investors self-report that AI helps them feel more in control (slightly below the global average, 51%), and 31% say AI makes them feel less in control (higher than the global average, 26%).

While AI’s impact on attitudes and behaviors vary between the U.S. and global respondents, and across generations, around nine in ten (86%) U.S. investors self-report that AI has influenced their investment returns, attributing an average of 35% of returns to AI, higher than the global average (33%). This rises to 36% for high-net-worth investors (US$2M+).

High-net-worth investors in the U.S. ranked finance and investment as a top area for using AI (44%). Yet, for this group, professional advice remains more influential, with 67% citing financial professionals and institutions as the leading source of an investment idea, compared with 16% who cite AI.

In the U.S., investors are signaling a clear preference for a hybrid approach: AI for discovery and research, and human advisors for decision judgment and validation, especially when building long-term plans and making major portfolio decisions.

About HSBC

HSBC Bank USA, National Association (HSBC Bank USA, N.A.) serves customers through International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) and Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB). Deposit products are offered by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Member FDIC. It operates Wealth Centers in: California; Washington, D.C.; Florida; New Jersey; New York; Virginia; and Washington. HSBC Bank USA, N.A. is the principal subsidiary of HSBC USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings Inc.

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Methodology

HSBC’s “The AI and Human Advantage” survey findings are based on insights from 9,993 affluent and high-net-worth individual investors aged 21 to 69 with minimum investable assets of USD 100,000 and USD 2 million respectively. The research was conducted by Ipsos Asia Limited on behalf of HSBC online in mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE, the UK and the U.S. (U.S. sample: 1,128). The fieldwork ran from 6 January to 6 February 2026.

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Train Your Skin Like You Train Your Body: LifeSpa at Life Time Brings a Training Mindset to Summer Skincare

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Taking care of your skin is part of a whole-body approach to healthy aging.

One of the nation’s largest spa and salon operators is helping guests build healthier-looking skin through personalized Hydrafacial treatments

Key Highlights:

  • Treatment: Hydrafacial — a professional, multi-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and deeply hydrates the skin in a single session.
  • Available at: More than 150 Life Time clubs locations across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Offered at LifeSpa since: 2004, making LifeSpa one of the nation’s largest and longest-running Hydrafacial providers.
  • Three options: Signature (30 minutes), Deluxe (45 minutes) and Platinum (60 minutes).
  • Who can book: Life Time members and non-member guests.

CHANHASSEN, Minn., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Summer sun, heat, travel and outdoor activity can leave skin dry, dull or congested. LifeSpa, the full-service spa and salon located inside Life Time (NYSE: LTH) athletic country clubs nationwide, is bringing the company’s training mindset to skincare this summer with a heightened focus on professional treatments that help guests build healthier-looking skin over time.

At the center of the effort is Hydrafacial, a professional skincare treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and deeply hydrates the skin in one service. LifeSpa, one of the nation’s largest spa and salon operators, has offered Hydrafacial since 2004 and today is among the nation’s largest providers of the treatment, with services available across more than 150 Life Time destinations in the U.S. and Canada.

“At LifeSpa, like Life Time, we believe meaningful results come from the healthy habits people build and sustain over time,” said Ali Yanez, Senior Vice President of LifeSpa at Life Time. “That mindset extends to how we train our skin, just as we train our bodies. Hydrafacial is a natural fit to offer our members and guests because it supports personalized, consistent care that helps people look and feel their best over the long term.”

The summer focus also reflects a broader shift in how people think about skincare: less as an occasional beauty fix and more as part of a whole-body approach to healthy aging. For LifeSpa, that means caring for skin alongside the other healthy habits Life Time is known for, including how people move, recover, eat, sleep and manage stress.

LifeSpa offers three Hydrafacial options to meet guests where they are in their skincare routine:

  • Signature Hydrafacial is a 30-minute treatment and an ideal introduction to Hydrafacial, featuring the core cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate steps for a refreshed, healthy-looking glow.
  • Deluxe Hydrafacial is a 45-minute treatment that builds on the Signature experience with added personalization, including LED light therapy and a targeted booster serum to address specific skin goals such as fine lines, uneven tone, redness or congestion.
  • Platinum Hydrafacial is a 60-minute treatment and LifeSpa’s most comprehensive Hydrafacial option, adding lymphatic drainage along with LED light therapy and a targeted booster serum for a more elevated, customized experience.

Summer can be an especially important time to reset skin routines. Increased heat, sun exposure, travel, outdoor activity, sweat and changes in hydration can affect how skin looks and feels. By making Hydrafacial a consistent part of a broader wellness routine, LifeSpa helps men and women take a proactive approach to skin health rather than waiting for a concern to appear.

“LifeSpa is uniquely positioned because it lives inside one of the most comprehensive wellness environments in the country,” Yanez added. “Our guests are already investing in how they move, recover and care for their bodies. LifeSpa helps them extend that same mindset to their skin with expert guidance, advanced treatments and a routine they can actually maintain.”

LifeSpa at Life Time offers full-service hair, skin, body and nail treatments in a convenient, in-club setting. Services are available to Life Time members and non-member guests.

This article on experiencelife.com provides even more about the benefits of a Hydrafacial at Life Time.

For more information about LifeSpa and Hydrafacial services at Life Time, visit www.lifetime.life/lifespaLifeSpa’s Instagram, and www.lifetime.life, follow Life Time on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, or download the complimentary Life Time app.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a Hydrafacial? A Hydrafacial is a professional, multi-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and deeply hydrates the skin in a single, non-invasive session. LifeSpa has offered Hydrafacial since 2004.
  • What does a Hydrafacial do for your skin? It removes dead skin cells and impurities while delivering hydration, leaving skin refreshed, clearer and more radiant. Receiving regular, recurring treatments is beneficial.
  • Where can you get a Hydrafacial at Life Time? At LifeSpa, the full-service spa and salon inside Life Time athletic country clubs, with treatments available at more than 150 Life Time destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
  • What is the difference between the Signature, Deluxe and Platinum options? Signature (30 minutes) covers the core cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate steps. Deluxe (45 minutes) adds LED light therapy and a targeted booster serum for goals such as fine lines, uneven tone, redness or congestion. Platinum (60 minutes) is the most comprehensive option, adding lymphatic drainage on top of LED therapy and a booster serum.
  • How often should you get a Hydrafacial? Because results build with consistency, the same way fitness results do, many guests make Hydrafacial a regular part of their routine rather than an occasional treatment. LifeSpa’s skin experts can recommend a cadence based on individual skin goals.
  • Do you need to be a Life Time member? No. LifeSpa services are available to both Life Time members and non-member guests.

About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 190 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.

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Worthington Steel Declares Quarterly Dividend

Worthington Steel Declares Quarterly Dividend

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The board of directors of Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE: WS) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.

Worthington Steel will host a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The conference call can be accessed by registering online at the link below. A live webcast of the call will be available through Events & Presentations in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.WorthingtonSteel.com and will be archived for one year.

Live Conference Call Schedule

Date:

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Start Time:

8:30 a.m. ET

Registration Link:

https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/699991251

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About Worthington Steel

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions is driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Safe Harbor Statement

Worthington Steel wishes to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Statements by Worthington Steel which are not historical information constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Act. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks, uncertainties and impacts described from time to time in Worthington Steel’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Melissa Dykstra

Vice President

Corporate Communications and Investor Relations

Phone: 614-840-4144

[email protected]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Automotive Manufacturing Alternative Energy Manufacturing Energy Steel

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INVESTOR REMINDER: Berger Montague Notifies AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Deadline

PR Newswire

PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired AeroVironment common stock during the period from June 25, 2025 through March 10, 2026 (the “Class Period”).


Investor Deadline:

Investors who purchased or acquired

AeroVironment

common stock during the Class Period may, no later than

July 27, 2026

, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights,


CLICK HERE


.

Based in Arlington, Va., AeroVironment is a leading American defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and space and directed-energy technologies serving the U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments, and commercial customers globally.

On January 20, 2026, AeroVironment disclosed that the U.S. government had issued a stop work order on the Company’s agreement to deliver BADGER systems to the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (“SCAR”) program. While AeroVironment stated that it expected to continue delivering capabilities under the program, its stock price fell 15.77% on January 20, 2026, closing at $330.89 per share — a decline of $61.97.

On March 2, 2026, Space News reported that the U.S. Space Force was reopening the SCAR program and “reassessing how to move forward,” with Colonel Owen Stevens of the Space Rapid Capabilities Office confirming that the Space Force would “move into a new acquisition strategy for SCAR.” Following this report, AeroVironment’s stock price fell 17.42% on March 2, 2026, closing at $208.32 per share — a drop of $43.93.

On March 10, 2026, AeroVironment reported a third quarter 2026 operating loss of $179.0 million for fiscal year 2026, inclusive of a $151.3 million goodwill impairment in its space division. The Company also disclosed that the Space Force had formally terminated its SCAR contract and that AeroVironment would be required to “recompete” for the program. On this news, AeroVironment’s stock fell 6.24% on March 11, 2026, closing at $207.73 per share.


If you are an AeroVironment investor and would like to learn more about this action,



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or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at



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or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at



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or (267) 764-4865.

About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation’s preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.

For more information or to discuss your rights, please contact:

Andrew Abramowitz
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3015
[email protected]

Caitlin Adorni
Berger Montague
(267)764-4865
[email protected]

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StoneX Launches Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Research Practice, Expanding Equity Research Coverage and Institutional Capabilities

Backed by Newly Formed FIG Research, Specialized Sales and Trading Team

NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — StoneX Financial Inc. (“StoneX”; NASDAQ: SNEX) today announced the launch of its Financial Institutions Group (FIG) research practice within The Benchmark Company, a subsidiary of StoneX, expanding the firm’s equity research capabilities to regional and community banks.

The establishment of the FIG research practice represents a strategic expansion of Benchmark’s existing research coverage further into the Financials sector, building on Benchmark’s established institutional franchise and reflects a continued focus on capital markets capabilities, particularly across equity capital markets (ECM), research, and distribution.

The new practice additionally strengthens StoneX’s longstanding relationships across the regional and community banking ecosystem.

“This is a natural extension of our institutional offering and our commitment to delivering high-quality, differentiated research to our clients,” said Rich Messina, CEO of Benchmark, a StoneX company. “By expanding our coverage within financial institutions, we are enhancing our ability to connect investors with actionable insights while strengthening our engagement with an important segment of the market.”

This growth is designed to complement StoneX’s existing relationships across the institutional financial landscape.

“Regional and community banks are one of the most important and underserved segments in the market, and we already work alongside them every day across fixed income, payments, and hedging,” said Rob LaForte, Global Head of Fixed Income Sales and FIG at StoneX. “Adding dedicated equity research deepens what we can bring to these institutions and the investors who follow them. It’s another way we show up for this segment as one firm, across the StoneX ecosystem.”

Supporting the FIG Practice with Dedicated Sector Expertise

The FIG Research practice is supported by a dedicated team spanning research, specialized sales and trading, bringing deep experience across financial institutions, equity research, and market execution.

  • Brett Rabatin, Head of FIG Research, will be leading the practice and brings over 25 years of experience covering regional and community banks across the sell-side, including prior leadership roles in financial institutions research.

  • Andrew Liesch and Kenneth James join as Senior Research Analysts focused on regional and community bank coverage. Andrew joins with almost 20 years of industry experience while Kenneth’s tenure in industry, when combined with over a decade on the sell-side, provides a unique perspective to our client base. Both will be contributing deep sector expertise and longstanding industry relationships.

  • Kyle Gierman joins as an Equity Research Associate supporting the team’s analytical and coverage efforts.

The team is complemented by dedicated distribution and execution capabilities:

  • Bob Hughes joins in a specialized sales role, utilizing over 25 years of experience focused on connecting FIG research and insights with targeted institutional investors.
  • Bob Hurley strengthens the trading function, bringing decades of experience and relationships in bank stocks and equity sales trading.

Together, the team has long standing experience with research, idea generation, and execution, supporting both investor engagement and client outcomes.

About The Benchmark Company

The Benchmark Company, a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SNEX), is an institutionally focused, research driven, sales trading and investment banking firm. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in New York City, Benchmark is dedicated to fostering the long-term success of corporate clients through raising capital, providing strategic advisory services, generating insightful research and developing institutional sponsorship by leveraging the firm’s sales, trading and equity research capabilities.

About StoneX Group Inc.

StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and deep expertise. The company strives to be its clients’ trusted partner, providing its network, products, and services to help them pursue business opportunities, manage market risks, make informed investment decisions, and improve their business performance.

A Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 5,400+ employees serve over 80,000+ commercial, institutional, and payments clients, as well as more than 260,000 retail accounts, across more than 80 offices on six continents. Further information is available at www.stonex.com.

Media Contact

Dana S. Grosser
Global Head of Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(646) 984-1967

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OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.1(a) AND (b) OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER RULES, 2022 BY AN OFFEROR OR AN OFFEREE

FORM 8.1(a) & (b)

(Opening Position Disclosure)

IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL

AUSTIN, TX, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI)

1.   
KEY INFORMATION

(a)   Full name of discloser: Forward Industries, Inc.
(b)   Owner or controller of interests and shortpositions disclosed, if different from 1(a):

The naming of nominee or vehicle companies isinsufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor andbeneficiaries must be named.

 N/A
(c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whoserelevant securities this form relates:

Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree

 Forward Industries, Inc.
(d)   Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree? Offeror
(e)   Date position held:

The latest practicable date prior to the disclosure

 23 June 2026
(f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is thediscloser also making disclosures in respectof any other party to the offer?

If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state“N/A”

 No



2.   
INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS

If there are interests and positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates (Note 1)

Class of relevant security: (Note 2) Common Stock, par value $0.01 each
  Interests Short positions
  Number % Number %
(1)   Relevant securities ownedand/or controlled: 13,316,224 15.294 % Nil Nil
(2)   Cash-settled derivatives: Nil Nil Nil Nil
(3)   Stock-settled derivatives(including options) andagreements to purchase/sell: Nil Nil Nil Nil
Total: 13,316,224 15.294 % Nil Nil



All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of options including rights to subscribe for new securities and any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8.

3.   
INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS OF PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE PARTY MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

Details of any interests and short positions (including directors’
and other employee options) of any person acting in concert with
the party making the disclosure:

The directors of Forward Industries, Inc. detailed in the table below (together with their connected persons under Rule 3.3(b)(ii) of Part A of the Irish Takeover Rules) have the following interests in Forward Industries, Inc.:

Name Class of Relevant Security Number of shares of Common Stock held at midnight (ET) on 23 June 2026 Percentage of issued share capital (excluding treasury shares and rounded) Total number of shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding options, awards and other subscription rights
Keith Johnson Common Stock, par value $0.01 each Nil Nil 162,147
Michael Pruitt Common Stock, par value $0.01 each 1,500 0.002 % 203,779
Pyahm Samani Common Stock, par value $0.01 each 3,134,871 4.250 % 4,458,796
Sangita Shah Common Stock, par value $0.01 each 61,113 0.083 % 211,390
TOTAL   3,197,484 4.335 % 5,036,112



Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8.

4.   
OTHER INFORMATION

(a)      Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement
or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities
which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing
entered into by the party to the offer making the disclosure or any
person acting in concert with it:
 
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If
there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state
“none”
None



(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Full details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding
between the person disclosing and any other person relating
to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option
referred to on this form or relating to the voting rights or future
acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any
derivative referred to on this form is referenced. If none, this
should be stated.
None



(c) Attachments

Is a Supplemental Form 8 attached? No

Date of disclosure:    24 June 2026
Contact name: Georgia Quinn
Telephone number: +1 512 256 9040



Public disclosures under Rule 8.1 of the Rules must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

NOTES ON FORM 8.1(a) and (b)

  1. See the definition of “interest in a relevant security” in Rule 2.5 of Part A of the Rules and see Rule 8.6(a) of Part B of the Rules.

  2. See the definition of “relevant securities” in Rule 2.1 of Part A of the Rules.

  3. If details included in a disclosure under Rule 8 are incorrect, they should be corrected as soon as practicable in a subsequent disclosure. Such disclosure should state clearly that it corrects details disclosed previously, identify the disclosure or disclosures being corrected, and provide sufficient detail for the reader to understand the nature of the corrections. In the case of any doubt, the Panel should be consulted.

For full details of disclosure requirements, see Rule 8 of the Rules. If in doubt, consult the Panel.

References in these notes to “the Rules” are to the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022.

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