The Great Rebalance: Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good ‘Ish’ Over Perfection

The Great Rebalance: Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good ‘Ish’ Over Perfection

  • Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report reveals a broader behavioral shift as travelers redefine what it means to travel well, prioritizing flexibility and experiences that continue to enrich their lives long after they return home.

  • Backed by a global survey of over 14,000 travelers, the report explores the five travel trends expected to influence how people plan, book and experience travel in 2027.

  • The top trends shaping travel in 2027 are The Rise of ‘Ish;’ The Travel Trust Equation; Growth Getaways; Wellness, Rewired and The Micro-Travel Mindset. Together, these trends reflect growing demand for trusted expertise, personal growth, wellness rooted in nature and shorter, more flexible travel experiences.

MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Next year, travelers are expected to ditch perfection for personal growth, flexibility and discovery. According to Hilton’s newly released 2027 Trends Report, The Great Rebalance: How Travelers Are Expecting to Reset and Recalibrate in 2027, jetsetters are prioritizing trips that help them reset, gain perspective and make the most of their time away.

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Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort (Photo: Hilton)

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“We’re seeing that travelers are less interested in someone else’s definition of perfection and more focused on planning travel on their own terms,” said Chris Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton. “This year’s report reinforces that people are looking for experiences that fit their lives, help them recharge, and create meaning that lasts long after they’ve returned home. As traveler expectations continue to evolve, it’s our phygital innovations, the seamless blending of physical environments and human touch with digital products, that will help guests make the most of their travel experience, while also building trust and loyalty.”

Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report is backed by extensive global research, including a survey of over 14,000 travelers across 14 countries conducted in partnership with Morning Consult. The report found five key trends:

The Rise of ‘Ish’: Letting Go of the Perfect Vacation

As travelers let go of the pressure to live up to someone else’s idea of the “perfect” trip, they’re increasingly defining travel on their own terms.

  • Perfect-ish: Travelers often feel pressure to do what they think they should do on vacation, even if it’s not what they want to do. More than half of travelers (54%) report feeling some sort of pressure to have the perfect trip, and 24% try to accommodate a group and keep others happy.
  • Solo-ish: For many travelers, solo travel no longer means being completely alone. Nearly one-third of travelers (31%) have traveled solo to meet up with friends or family at their destination, reflecting a broader shift toward blending independence with connection. The appeal of solo-ish travel is clear: Motto by Hilton found that more than half of the brand’s worldwide reservations over the past year were for solo guests.

The Travel Trust Equation: Human Expertise Makes the Difference

In an era of AI-powered travel planning, the human touch is becoming the ultimate differentiator.

  • Mother Knows Best: Among travelers who trust their family the most, one in five non-parents say their mother is their most trusted source of travel advice, making them more than twice as likely as parents (8%) to turn to mom for guidance. Beyond family, travelers also place significant trust in hotel staff, with 70% of travelers trusting them as a travel planning resource.
  • Status Envy: Loyalty status isn’t just about perks – it’s increasingly influencing who and what travelers trust. Half (50%) say they are more likely to trust recommendations from someone with loyalty status than someone without it, and nearly one in three (29%) say they are jealous of friends who have travel loyalty status greater than their own.
  • Climbing the Loyalty Ladder: As travelers place greater value on elite status, they’re also becoming more motivated to earn it. Since Hilton Honors evolved to make earning status more achievable and rewarding in January 2026, members have earned elite tier status faster, with double-digit growth compared to the year before.

Growth Getaways: Travel That Changes You

Travel is becoming more than a break from everyday life, as it is increasingly viewed as a catalyst for personal growth.

  • The Beforeglow: The benefits of travel often begin before the journey itself. Three in four travelers (76%) agreethat having a trip on the calendar gives them a purpose to work toward.
  • Skillcations: Travel is increasingly becoming a pathway to personal growth, with 42% saying that travel helped discover new interests or passions. Gen Z travelers are nearly 2 times more likely than Baby Boomers to want to return home with a new hobby or interest they can continue to pursue. As travelers look to connect more deeply with destinations, Hilton properties are creating opportunities to engage with local culture and traditions. For example, at Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, the Kilohana Cultural Resource Center offers opportunities to learn Hawaiian history, traditions and skills through experiences including ukulele lessons, cultural tours and craft classes. In 2026 alone, more than 6,000 travelers visited the center.

Wellness, Rewired: The New Balance of Wellbeing

Travelers are increasingly blending the digital and the analog to enhance wellbeing, support restoration and connect more deeply with themselves, their surroundings and others.

  • Reset Mode: Nearly two-thirds (65%) of travelers actively seek experiences that calm the body and reset the nervous system, and 76% say travel enables them to recharge mentally and physically in ways they can’t easily achieve at home.
  • Back to Nature: 79% say fresh air and the outdoors are essential to how they relax while traveling, and more than half (54%) spend more time immersed in nature while traveling than they do at home.
  • Connected to Place: Travelers are increasingly seeking wellness experiences that foster a deeper connection to destinations. At Conrad Orlando, guests can experience Florida’s natural environment through the resort’s outdoor Water Garden, a hydrothermal experience designed to reflect the destination’s unique climate and landscape. Growing demand for the offering highlights this shift, with monthly outdoor bath treatments increasing 60% year over year.

The Micro-Travel Mindset: Small Trips, Big Impact

Time has become one of the most valuable – and limited – resources shaping how people travel. Rather than waiting for the perfect opportunity to get away, travelers are embracing shorter, more frequent trips that are easier to plan and fit into everyday life.

  • Making More of Less:67% like to plan travel that allows them to experience a lot in a short amount of time, with 63% preferring to stay somewhere central with plenty to do nearby.
  • Defining the Short Stay: The definition of a short trip varies by region. 88% of U.S. travelers consider a trip of fewer than 3-4 days to be a “short trip,” while Japan (86%) and South Korea (59%) define a short trip as less than 2 days. Saudi Arabia (29%) and Germany (26%) take a broader view, as the most likely of any market surveyed to say a short trip can stretch 5-6 days or longer.

Across Hilton’s portfolio, these evolving travel behaviors are reflected in stays and experiences designed to meet travelers wherever they are on their journey. From trusted expertise and transformative experiences to restorative wellness and spontaneous getaways, Hilton is helping travelers redefine what makes a trip meaningful. With a diverse portfolio of 28 brands, over 9,400 properties and partnerships with category leading brands including Explora Journeys, AutoCamp, Small Luxury Hotels of the World and more, Hilton empowers travelers to pursue the experiences that matter most to them, no matter the stay experience.

For more information on the trends shaping travel in 2027, read the full Hilton 2027 Trends Report at stories.hilton.com/2027trends. To start planning your next stay, visit Hilton.com.

Methodology

These are the findings of a survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of Hilton between May 18-June 1, 2026, among a total sample of 14,744 next 12-month travelers (ages 18+) in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, United Kingdom, Germany, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Australia, China, India, Japan and Korea. Overall, the margin of error is ~1% in total. For an individual market, the margin of error is closer to 3%, on average.

FAQs

What are the top trends Hilton uncovered?

Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report identifies five major trends expected to shape travel in 2027:

  • The Rise of ‘Ish’: Travelers are letting go of the perfect trip and defining travel on their own terms.

  • The Travel Trust Equation: AI is changing how travelers plan, but the human touch is the ultimate differentiator.

  • Growth Getaways: Travel is increasingly viewed as a catalyst for personal growth.

  • Wellness, Rewired: Travelers’ approach to wellness has evolved into a blend of digital technologies and analog practices, bringing together nature, technology and human connection.

  • The Micro-Travel Mindset: Shorter, more frequent trips are becoming the new norm.

What insights informed the creation of Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report?

Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report is based on a global survey conducted in partnership with Morning Consult of more than 14,000 travelers across 14 countries.

What is “The Great Rebalance” in travel?

“The Great Rebalance” highlights the shift from pursuing the “perfect vacation” to embracing a more flexible, “good-ish” approach to travel, prioritizing, meaningful experiences, trusted expertise and wellbeing that continue to have an impact long after travelers return home.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Participation in 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Announces Participation in 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit

Company-Hosted Investor Conference to be Held Concurrently with SEMICON West in San Francisco

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (“AOS”) (Nasdaq: AOSL), today announced management’s participation in the 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit, being held Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco, California.

About the 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2026

The CEO Investor Summit is held annually each year during the SEMICON West industry trade show. Collectively hosted and funded by participating companies, the CEO Investor Summit features a “round-robin” format consisting of small group meetings with company management teams. During the event, investors and analysts will have the opportunity to meet with the majority of the 11 management teams during the small group meeting sessions and networking events.

The 11 management teams collectively hosting the 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit include: ACM Research (ACMR), Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (AOSL), Cohu, Inc. (COHU), FormFactor (FORM), Ichor Systems (ICHR), InTEST Corporation (INTT), Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC), Photronics (PLAB), QuickLogic (QUIK), and SkyWater Technology, an IonQ company (IONQ). B Riley Securities, Jefferies and Stifel are sponsors of the conference.

Attendance at the CEO Investor Summit is by invitation only and is available solely to accredited investors and publishing research analysts. As space is limited, please RSVP early. Hosts reserve the right to limit attendance as necessary. Last day for registration is October 2, 2026.

RSVP Contacts for 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2026

To RSVP for the CEO Investor Summit, please visit the CEO Summit Events website or contact either of the event co-chairs:

To RSVP for the CEO Investor Summit, please contact either of the event co-chairs

Laura J. Guerrant-Oiye

Phone: (808) 960-2642

Email: [email protected]

Claire E. McAdams

Phone: (530) 265-9899

Email: [email protected]

About Alpha and Omega Semiconductor

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, or AOS, is a designer, developer, and global supplier of a broad range of discrete power devices, wide bandgap power devices, power management ICs, and modules, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET, SiC, GaN, IGBT, IPM, TVS, HV Gate Drivers, Power IC, and Digital Power products. AOS has developed extensive intellectual property and technical knowledge that encompasses the latest advancements in the power semiconductor industry, which enables us to introduce innovative products to address the increasingly complex power requirements of advanced electronics. AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high-performance power management solutions. AOS’ portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including personal computers, graphics cards, data centers, AI servers, smartphones, consumer and industrial motor controls, TVs, lighting, automotive electronics, and power supply units for various equipment. For more information, please visit www.aosmd.com.

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Steven Pelayo, CFA

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Julong Holding Limited Announces Private Placement

BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Julong Holding Limited (“Julong” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JLHL), a growth-oriented provider of intelligent integrated solutions, today announced that, on September 28, 2026, it entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with certain investors for a private placement (the “Private Placement”) of the Company’s securities.

Under the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to issue and sell (i) 750,000 Class A ordinary shares (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”), par value US$0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Initial Shares”), at a purchase price of US$0.300 per share, and (ii) 2,250,000 pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,250,000 Class A Ordinary Shares (the “Pre-Funded Warrants,” together with the Initial Shares, the “Securities”), at a purchase price of US$0.299 per pre-funded warrant. The Pre-Funded Warrants have an exercise price of US$0.001 per share, are immediately exercisable, and may be exercised at any time until exercised in full. The aggregate gross proceeds of the Private Placement are US$897,750.

The Private Placement is expected to close on or about September 29, 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of the conditions precedent set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement. Net proceeds from the Private Placement, after deducting offering expenses, are approximately US$828,000. The Company intends to use such proceeds for general corporate purposes. The Company’s management retains discretion over the use and timing of the proceeds.

The Securities offered in this Private Placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any applicable state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The investors represented that they were accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501(a) of Regulation D of the Securities Act and were acquiring the Securities for investment only and with no present intention of distributing any of such Securities or any arrangement or understanding regarding the distribution thereof. Additional details regarding the Private Placement are set forth in the Company’s Current Report on Form 6-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Julong

Founded in 1997, Julong is a growth-oriented professional provider of intelligent integrated solutions to public utilities, commercial properties, and multifamily residential properties operating at scale in China. The Company’s comprehensive suite of intelligent integrated solutions includes systems for intelligent security, fire protection, parking, toll collection, broadcasting, identification, data room, emergency command, and city management. Since its inception, Julong has focused on the successful and on-time execution of complex projects, through its “deliveries before deadline” and “customers first” initiatives. As Julong continues to cross-sell its service and solution offerings and advance its purpose-built technologies, the Company is well-positioned to achieve economies of scale and capture future opportunities.

For more information, please visit: ir.julongzx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “would,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “continues,” “could,” “should,” “target,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements, and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected closing of the Private Placement and the use of proceeds therefrom. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the risk that the Private Placement may not close on the anticipated timeline or at all, and other factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Investor Relations:
Email: [email protected]

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
Email: [email protected]

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: [email protected]



Quantum-Si Presents Interim Proteus™ Data at World HUPO 2026 Demonstrating a Significant Step Change in Performance Compared to Platinum® Pro

All measurable sequencing metrics show profound improvement over Platinum Pro

BRANFORD, Conn., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), a proteomics company redefining protein analysis through single-molecule protein sequencing, today announced interim development results comparing its next-generation Proteus™ platform with its commercially available Platinum® Pro instrument. Using a developmental sequencing kit that detects 18 amino acids, Proteus significantly outperformed Platinum Pro across every key measure, from sequencing scale and accuracy to peptide identification and protein sequence coverage, even though the Proteus instrument, consumable, loading protocol and analysis software are still in development and not yet fully optimized. The data will be presented by Jeff Hawkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, at a lunchtime seminar at the 2026 World HUPO Congress in Singapore on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 12:15 Singapore Time (SGT) in Room 330.

“These interim results show that Proteus is a fundamentally superior platform technology, not simply a larger version of Platinum Pro,” said Jeff Hawkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quantum-Si. “Proteus improves every fundamental driver of sequencing performance, including scale, signal quality, conversion and accuracy, and those gains compound into dramatically more data. What makes these results even more encouraging is that this Proteus system has not yet been fully optimized, and we expect further improvements ahead of launch.”

In a control peptide study designed to evaluate fundamental performance independent of sample preparation, Proteus delivered a median of 30 times more alignments than Platinum Pro from a single chamber, identified all six control peptides in every run, and achieved a 4.8-fold lower median false discovery rate (1.36% in Proteus versus 6.58% in Platinum Pro). Based on these single-chamber results, the Company projects that a full four-chamber Proteus run could deliver approximately 60 times more alignments than a two-chamber Platinum Pro run. In protein mixtures prepared with a commercial library prep kit, Proteus identified 1.6 to 2.0 times more peptides than Platinum Pro. Further, in a 24-protein panel not previously sequenced on either platform, Proteus detected all 24 proteins, compared with an average of 20.3 on Platinum Pro, and detected 4.3 times more amino acids per run, with higher per-residue detection across the amino acids measured, including cysteine and histidine, which were detected only on Proteus. A copy of the presentation will be available in the Events & Presentations section of the Quantum-Si investor relations website, and an audio recording will be added once available.

Figure 1: Reported alignments per single-chamber run, control peptide study (n = 4 runs per platform)

Figure 2: 24-protein panel results from a single chamber, proteins not previously sequenced on either platform

About Quantum-Si Incorporated

Quantum-Si is transforming proteomics with a benchtop platform that brings single-molecule protein analysis to every lab, everywhere. The Company’s platform enables real-time, kinetic-based detection and allows researchers to move beyond traditional, multistep workflows and directly access dynamic, functional protein insights with unparalleled resolution. By making protein analysis simpler, faster, and more informative, Quantum-Si is accelerating proteomic discoveries to improve the way we live. Learn more at quantum-si.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The actual results of the Company may differ from its expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s expectations with respect to future performance and development and commercialization of products, services and applications, its anticipated cash runway, the anticipated timing of product launches and product capabilities, including the expected launch of Proteus in the second quarter of 2027, the expected performance of Proteus relative to Platinum Pro, including projected full-run performance, and the expected amino acid detection capabilities of Proteus, including the expected detection of all 20 amino acids in the commercial kit at launch, the Company’s current belief regarding remaining technical challenges associated with Proteus commercialization, the expected timing and successful completion of system integration, optimization, verification, validation and launch-readiness activities, the expected benefits of the Company’s development-process, organizational and cost-control actions, including the reduction in force, and any financial guidance.

These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are outside the Company’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the inability to maintain the listing of the Company’s Class A common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market; the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth and retain its key employees; the Company’s ongoing leadership transitions and succession planning; the Company’s ability to successfully implement organizational changes, including workforce reductions, cost-control actions and development-process improvements, without disrupting product development, launch readiness, employee retention or customer engagement; the possibility that additional technical, integration, performance, reliability, verification, validation or launch-readiness challenges may arise or take longer or cost more to address than expected; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability of the Company to raise financing in the future; the success, cost and timing of the Company’s product development and commercialization activities, including the use and benefit of artificial intelligence in these and other activities; the commercialization and adoption of the Company’s existing products and the success of any product the Company may offer in the future, including Proteus; the potential attributes and benefits of the Company’s commercialized Platinum Pro protein sequencing instruments and kits and the Company’s other products (including Proteus) once commercialized; the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for its products, and any related restrictions and limitations of any approved product; the Company’s ability to identify, in-license or acquire additional technology; the Company’s ability to maintain its existing lease, license, manufacture and supply agreements; the Company’s ability to compete with other companies currently marketing or engaged in the development or commercialization of products and services that serve customers engaged in proteomic analysis, many of which have greater financial and marketing resources than the Company; the size and growth potential of the markets for the Company’s products and services, and its ability to serve those markets once commercialized, either alone or in partnership with others; the Company’s estimates regarding future expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; the Company’s financial performance; the Company’s defense and initiation of litigation matters; and other risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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Jeff Keyes
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HUTCHMED Announces Submission of US NDA for ORPATHYS® plus TAGRISSO® in MET-Driven EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

— Filing seeks approval for a biomarker-directed, all-oral treatment option for patients whose tumors have MET overexpression or amplification, after progression on an EGFR-TKI therapy —

— Application supported by SAFFRON, the first global Phase III trial to demonstrate statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in progression-free and overall survival in this setting —

— SAFFRON builds on evidence from the SACHI Phase III and SAVANNAH Phase II trials —

HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that AstraZeneca has submitted a New Drug Application (“NDA”) to the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) plus TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”) whose tumors have MET overexpression or amplification, and who had disease progression on or after an epidermal growth factor receptor (“EGFR”) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (“TKI”) therapy.

The NDA is supported by the global SAFFRON Phase III trial. SAFFRON showed ORPATHYS® plus TAGRISSO® demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in both progression-free survival (“PFS”) and overall survival (“OS”) versus doublet platinum-based chemotherapy in patients who progressed on treatment with TAGRISSO®. The safety profile was consistent with the known profiles of each medicine, and there were no new safety concerns. These results will be presented in a Presidential Symposium at the upcoming European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026.

Third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (“TKIs”) have significantly improved outcomes for patients with EGFRm NSCLC. However, MET overexpression or amplification is one of the most common mechanisms of resistance on third-generation EGFR-TKI treatment. MET-driven progression is associated with poor prognosis, and there remains a significant unmet need for effective and well-tolerated treatment options in this setting.

Mr Johnny Cheng, Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of HUTCHMED, said: “This filing is an important step toward potentially bringing ORPATHYS® plus TAGRISSO® to patients in the US, after its approval in China based on the SACHI Phase III trial. The success of the global SAFFRON Phase III trial reflects the long-standing collaboration between HUTCHMED and AstraZeneca in addressing MET-driven progression in EGFR-mutated lung cancer. We remain committed to supporting the regulatory review and making this biomarker-directed, chemotherapy-free oral combination available to eligible patients.”

ORPATHYS® is being jointly developed by AstraZeneca and HUTCHMED and is commercialized by AstraZeneca.

About NSCLC and MET aberrations

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death globally, accounting for almost one in four (23%) cancer deaths.1 Lung cancer is broadly split into NSCLC and small cell lung cancer, with 80-85% of patients diagnosed with NSCLC.2 Approximately 75% of NSCLC patients are diagnosed with advanced disease.3 Additionally, about 10-15% of NSCLC patients in the US and Europe, and 30-40% of patients in Asia, have EGFRm NSCLC.​4,5,6

MET is a tyrosine kinase receptor that has an essential role in normal cell development.7 MET overexpression or amplification can lead to tumor growth and the metastatic progression of cancer cells.7,8 An estimated 34% of tumors will develop high levels of MET overexpression or amplification after progression on a third-generation EGFR TKI.1

About SAFFRON

SAFFRON is a randomized, open-label, multi-center, global Phase III trial studying the efficacy of ORPATHYS® (300 mg twice daily) added to TAGRISSO® (80 mg once daily) versus doublet platinum-based chemotherapy in 338 patients with EGFRm, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with MET overexpression or amplification whose disease progressed following first- or second-line treatment with TAGRISSO®. The trial enrolled patients in 230 centers across 29 countries, including in North America, Europe, South America and Asia. The primary endpoint is PFS and key secondary endpoint includes OS.

Patients were prospectively selected for SAFFRON using the high MET level cut-offs identified in the SAVANNAH Phase II trial. ​In SAVANNAH, MET overexpression or amplification levels were determined by two tests: immunohistochemistry (IHC), which detects if cancer cells have a particular protein or marker on their surface, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), which detects a specific DNA sequence from cancer cells.

About ORPATHYS

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ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) is an oral, potent and highly selective MET TKI that has demonstrated clinical activity in advanced solid tumors. It blocks atypical activation of the MET receptor tyrosine kinase pathway that occurs because of mutations (such as exon 14 skipping alterations or other point mutations), gene amplification or protein overexpression.

ORPATHYS® is approved in China for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with MET exon 14 skipping alteration, representing the first selective MET inhibitor approved in China. ORPATHYS® also received a conditional approval in China for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction (GC/GEJ) adenocarcinoma patients with MET amplification who have failed at least two prior systemic treatments. ORPATHYS® in combination with TAGRISSO® is approved in China for patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR mutation-positive non-squamous NSCLC with MET amplification after disease progression on EGFR TKI therapy based on the SACHI Phase III trial. The combination was also granted a temporary authorization in Switzerland for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFRm NSCLC and high levels of MET overexpression or amplification who progressed on prior treatment with TAGRISSO®. This was based on results from the global SAVANNAH Phase II trial. The global, randomized, SAFFRON Phase III trial in the same treatment setting comparing the combination with doublet platinum-based chemotherapy reported positive high-level results, demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS and OS in August 2026.

About TAGRISSO

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TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) is a third-generation, irreversible EGFR-TKI with proven clinical activity in NSCLC, including the treatment of central nervous system metastases.

TAGRISSO® is approved as monotherapy in more than 120 countries including the US, EU, China and Japan. Approved indications include for first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFRm NSCLC, locally advanced or metastatic EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC, adjuvant treatment of early-stage EGFRm NSCLC and locally advanced, unresectable NSCLC following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy. TAGRISSO® is also approved in combination with chemotherapy in more than 80 countries, including the US, EU, China and Japan, for first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFRm NSCLC.

About HUTCHMED

HUTCHMED (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) is an innovative, commercial-stage, biopharmaceutical company. It is committed to the discovery and global development and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. Since inception it has focused on bringing drug candidates from in-house discovery to patients around the world, with its first four medicines marketed in China, the first of which is also approved around the world including in the US, Europe and Japan. For more information, please visit: www.hutch-med.com or follow us on LinkedIn.


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, including as a combination therapy, to meet the primary or secondary endpoint of a study, to obtain regulatory approval in different jurisdictions and to gain commercial acceptance after obtaining regulatory approval; the potential market of ORPATHYS

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for a targeted indication; the sufficiency of funding; HUTCHMED’s and AstraZeneca’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize ORPATHYS

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Belite Bio Announces Oral Presentations at Two Upcoming Medical Conferences

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belite Bio, Inc (NASDAQ: BLTE) (“Belite Bio®” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting degenerative retinal diseases that have significant unmet medical needs, today announced that its data will be presented at the Euretina Innovation Spotlight (EIS) being held on September 30, 2026, and Euretina being held on October 1-4, 2026, in Vienna, Austria.


EIS Presentation Details


Session: EURETINA Innovation Spotlight – Inherited and Rare Retinal Diseases
Title: Belite Bio Company Overview
Presenter: Hendrik Scholl, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Belite Bio
Date and Time: September 30, 2026, 2:28 – 3:06 p.m. CEST
Location: Vienna Congress & Convention Center, Room 1/Hall A


Euretina Presentation Details


Session: EURETINA Free Paper 47 – Inherited Retinal Disease
Title: Topline Results from the Phase 3 DRAGON Study of Tinlarebant for Adolescent Stargardt Disease
Presenter: Michel Michaelides, M.D., Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
Date and Time: October 4, 2026, 1:20 – 1:27 p.m. CEST
Location: Vienna Congress & Convention Center, Free Paper Forum 2

About Tinlarebant (a/k/a LBS-008)

Tinlarebant is a novel oral therapy that is intended to reduce the accumulation of vitamin A-based toxins (known as bisretinoids) that cause retinal disease in Stargardt disease type 1 (STGD1) and also contribute to disease progression in geographic atrophy (GA), or advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Bisretinoids are by-products of the visual cycle, which is dependent on the supply of vitamin A (retinol) to the eye. Tinlarebant works by reducing and maintaining levels of serum retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4), the sole carrier protein for retinol transport from the liver to the eye. By modulating the amount of retinol entering the eye, tinlarebant reduces the formation of bisretinoids. Tinlarebant has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation, Fast Track Designation, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation in the U.S., Orphan Drug Designation in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Switzerland, and Sakigake Designation in Japan for the treatment of STGD1.

About Stargardt Disease

STGD1 is the most common inherited macular dystrophy in both adults and children. The disease is caused by mutations in a retina-specific gene (ABCA4), which results in progressive accumulation of bisretinoids leading to retinal cell death and progressive loss of central vision. The fluorescent properties of bisretinoids and the development of high-resolution retinal imaging systems have helped ophthalmologists identify and monitor disease progression. Currently, there are no approved treatments for STGD1.

About Belite Bio

Belite Bio is a clinical-stage drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting degenerative retinal diseases that have significant unmet medical needs, such as Stargardt disease type 1 (STGD1) and geographic atrophy (GA) in advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in addition to specific metabolic diseases. Belite Bio’s lead candidate, tinlarebant, is an oral therapy intended to reduce the accumulation of bisretinoid toxins in the eye. The Company has completed a Phase 3 trial (DRAGON) in adolescent and adult subjects with STGD1, which met its primary endpoint, and the Company’s new drug application for tinlarebant for the treatment of STGD1 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with priority review, in August 2026. The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act date of February 12, 2027. Tinlarebant is also currently being evaluated in a Phase 2/3 trial (DRAGON II) in adolescent and adult subjects with STGD1 and a Phase 3 trial (PHOENIX) in subjects with GA. For more information, follow us on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, or visit us at www.belitebio.com.

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Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Doximity, Inc. (DOCS)

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Doximity, Inc. (“Doximity” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DOCS) securities between August 8, 2024 and May 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

The Complaint alleges that Doximity claimed that the Company’s Newsfeed was its “biggest revenue driver.” The Complaint alleges that Defendants claimed that the Company’s growth was “led by our Newsfeed” and told investors that the Newsfeed was consistently “reach[ing] new highs,” with “an all-time record of quarterly active prescribers and double-digit growth in the number of articles read or tapped.” The Complaint further alleges that Doximity touted its “deep engagement,” assuring investors that it does not “bombard physicians with ads and messages in hopes of getting lucky” and that “[Doximity does not] have an e-newsletter product.”

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Doximity should contact the Firm prior to the November 16, 2026 lead plaintiff motion deadline. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq. or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq. of Gainey McKenna & Egleston at (212) 983-1300, or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].

Please visit our website at http://www.gme-law.com for more information about the firm.



Samsung Commits $1 Billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure to Support Global AI Infrastructure Buildout

Samsung Commits $1 Billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure to Support Global AI Infrastructure Buildout

Commitment builds on more than $10 billion of capital already committed to the Helix strategy

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Helix Digital Infrastructure (“Helix”) and KKR today announced that Samsung has committed $1 billion to Helix, an AI infrastructure company formed by KKR to help meet the growing infrastructure needs of hyperscalers, through its long-duration capital fund.

Samsung’s investment builds on the more than $10 billion of capital committed to the Helix strategy at its launch by founding investors including KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), NVIDIA and Vistra. The new commitment will provide additional long-duration capital to support Helix’s strategy of investing in and delivering the data centers, power, connectivity and related infrastructure required to support growing AI demand.

“Samsung’s commitment is a strong vote of confidence in Helix’s strategy and further deepens the long-term capital base we’ve built to meet the scale of AI infrastructure demand,” said Adam Selipsky, CEO and Co-Founder, Helix. “As one of the world’s leading technology companies, Samsung brings unique capabilities that we expect will benefit Helix and its customers, and we look forward to working together to accelerate the deployment of next-generation digital infrastructure for hyperscalers around the world.”

Alongside NVIDIA’s expertise in full-stack technology and AI infrastructure and Vistra’s role in power, Helix expects to explore opportunities to leverage Samsung’s capabilities across areas such as advanced technology, construction, energy storage, and cooling to support the development and delivery of AI infrastructure at scale.

AI is driving a generational infrastructure buildout, creating unprecedented demand from hyperscalers for partners that can help solve increasingly complex infrastructure needs at scale and speed. Helix was created in response to this challenge through an integrated approach that brings together long-duration capital, deep infrastructure expertise and capabilities across the critical components required to support AI growth. Helix will seek to invest in, deliver and manage AI-enabling infrastructure both in North America and worldwide.

Globally, KKR has invested over $75 billion across digital infrastructure and power. The firm has been present in Korea since 2009, building deep local relationships and market understanding across infrastructure, private equity, real estate and credit. KKR has invested approximately $9 billion across its strategies in Korea. This long-term presence underpins KKR’s commitment to building trust to support leading Korean companies’ growth and objectives.

About Helix Digital Infrastructure

Helix Digital Infrastructure is a dedicated company focused on investing in, delivering and managing the next generation of AI-enabling infrastructure. Founded with anchor investors including KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA and Vistra, the company has access to a long-duration, multi-billion-dollar pool of capital. Supported by KKR’s leading global infrastructure platform, Helix is designed to deliver integrated solutions across hyperscale data centers, power generation and transmission, fiber, connectivity and related infrastructure. Helix is led by Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, and a management team with extensive experience across cloud, digital infrastructure and energy systems. For more information about Helix, please visit www.helixdi.com.

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.

About Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T, Samsung SDS, Samsung SDI

Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions (DS) Division is leading innovation across all areas of semiconductor technology, including Memory, System LSI, and Foundry. It supports the global buildout with its state-of-the-art semiconductor solutions, responding to changes in global demand in a timely manner. https://semiconductor.samsung.com/

Samsung Electronics’ Device eXperience (DX) Division delivers a comprehensive portfolio of data center cooling products and solutions—from air cooling systems to coolant distribution units (CDUs) for liquid cooling—through FläktGroup, its data center HVAC specialist subsidiary acquired in 2025. It also operates 14 production sites worldwide and a supply and service network across 65 countries, giving it the speed and flexibility to meet hyperscalers’ demands for rapid capacity expansion.

Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group has 50 years of experience operating throughout the world. The group focuses on three key areas: commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure, and plant construction. Samsung C&T is actively driving the large-scale infrastructure projects as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor across data centers and power generation. http://www.samsungcnt.com.

Samsung SDS is an IT services company that also designs, builds, and operates data centers, and has recently expanded into the GPUaaS business. The company boasts the lowest Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) level in Korea which it applies both to its own data centers and to the Korea AI Computing Center (KOACC). https://www.samsungsds.com/us/index.html

Samsung SDI is recognized for world-leading technology in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and battery backup units (BBUs), both essential to running data centers that operate high-performance servers 24 hours a day. It plans to uncover further business opportunities in this field, where ultra-high-output, high-capacity battery technology is the core requirement. https://www.samsungsdi.com/

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, the operations of Helix. Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “expect,” “potential,” “continue,” “may,” “should,” “seek,” “approximately,” “predict,” “intend,” “will,” “plan,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on KKR’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but these beliefs, assumptions and expectations can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to KKR or within its control.

Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

General discussions contained within this press release regarding investment demand or market trends represent the view of either the source cited or KKR. Historical or current market trends are not reliable indicators of actual future market behavior or future performance of any particular investment that may differ materially, and should not be relied upon as such. Nothing contained herein is intended to predict the performance of any investment.

KIA, NVIDIA, Samsung and Vistra are investors in Helix and accordingly will participate in returns generated by Helix. These and other investors will serve as strategic partners and may have certain rights, such as priority or first look rights, to provide goods or services to Helix investments.

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Zelman Housing Summit Highlights Shifting Supply, Affordability Challenges and Opportunities Heading Into 2027

Zelman Housing Summit Highlights Shifting Supply, Affordability Challenges and Opportunities Heading Into 2027

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced last week at its 19th annual 2026 Zelman Housing Summit, that housing supply dynamics are shifting across asset classes, affordability challenges are persistent and diverging consumer and regional trends could shape the housing market heading into 2027. Replays from the summit are now available for purchase, providing access to the research, analysis and industry perspectives.

Hosted by Ivy Zelman, executive vice president and co-founder of Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company, the summit brought together C-suite executives, capital providers, developers and other industry leaders to examine housing market conditions.

“What stands out today is how much housing conditions vary by geography, price point and consumer,” said Zelman. “We believe the overall market is relatively balanced, but that doesn’t mean every market or every buyer is experiencing the same conditions. Affordability remains very stretched, and as supply shifts across markets, understanding those differences will be critical as we head into 2027.”

Key summit takeaways:

  • Homebuilding & Manufactured Housing: Higher-end consumers remain resilient, while affordability and confidence continue to challenge payment-sensitive buyers. Builders are using mortgage rate buydowns to compete with resale homes, while scale is increasingly important amid elevated land, labor and material costs.
  • Building Products: Residential demand remains muted, but suppliers see opportunities to gain market share through product innovation, technology and expansion into stronger channels, even as renewed cost inflation creates near-term pressure.
  • Mortgage & Real Estate Services: With transaction volumes constrained by affordability, operators are focused on using technology and AI to improve productivity, streamline workflows and lower the cost to originate.
  • Housing M&A & Capital Markets: Consolidation remains active across housing as the industry navigates evolving capital needs and policy developments, while land banking continues to evolve as a mainstream source of capital for builders.
  • Single-Family Rental: Rent growth is accelerating against gradually easing supply headwinds and relative affordability continues to support demand, with panelists anticipating stronger industry fundamentals in 2027.
  • Multifamily Rental: Declining apartment deliveries and strong renter demand are supporting the outlook, while current market conditions are creating opportunities to acquire properties at discounts to replacement cost.
  • Consumer: Higher-income consumers and premium price points continue to demonstrate greater resilience, while lower-income households remain under pressure and retailers navigate soft demand, operating complexity and tariff uncertainty.

Click HERE to purchase replays of the 2026 Zelman Housing Summit.

Founded in 2007, Zelman, a Walker & Dunlop Company, is the leading investment banking and institutional research advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the U.S. housing industry including single-family, multifamily, SFR / BFR, building products, mortgage, technology, brokerage, and related businesses. Zelman specializes in bespoke institutional research and investment banking services encompassing mergers & acquisitions, private equity capital raising, initial public offerings, public bond underwritings, private debt placements and related corporate finance, valuation, and strategic advisory services.

All securities offered through Zelman Partners LLC, a registered broker dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC.

About Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States and internationally. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. Our innovative people, breadth of our brand, and our technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry.

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Enhanced Group Announces Proposed 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split

Enhanced Group Announces Proposed 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Enhanced Group Inc. (NYSE: ENHA) (“Enhanced” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its Class A and Class B common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Board’s action has been consented to by the holder of the majority of the Company’s outstanding voting power, acting by written consent in lieu of a special meeting of shareholders. No further shareholder vote or action is required or being requested, and shareholders are not being asked to take any action at this time.

The Reverse Stock Split, if effected, will apply proportionately to all issued and outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock and will not change any shareholder’s percentage ownership or relative voting power in the Company. No fractional shares will be issued; any fractional interest resulting from the split will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.

The Board believes that the Reverse Stock Split could enhance the marketability and attractiveness of Enhanced’s Common Stock among a broader range of institutional investors, brokerage firms, analysts and other members of the investment community. As the Company continues to scale its business across the Enhanced Games and its Live Enhanced platform it would benefit from such a potential increase in a broader investor base and participation. Taken together, these factors could support a more active and efficient market for the Company’s Common Stock as Enhanced continues to execute its business strategy and pursue opportunities for long-term growth.

The Reverse Stock Split is not being effected in response to any notice of non-compliance with, or in order to regain compliance with, the continued listing standards of NYSE.

Enhanced has filed a preliminary Information Statement on Schedule 14C with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission describing the Reverse Stock Split. Subject to satisfaction of the applicable SEC requirements and the Board’s discretion, the Company currently expects the Reverse Stock Split to become effective on or about October 28, 2026, although the actual effective date and time may differ. Before implementing the Reverse Stock Split, the Company will notify the NYSE in accordance with its requirements and issue a press release announcing the effective date and time, the date on which the Class A Common Stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis, and its new CUSIP number. Enhanced’s common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE under the symbol “ENHA” throughout this process.

About Enhanced Group, Inc.

Enhanced (NYSE: ENHA) is an elite sports competition and performance products company committed to giving athletes and consumers access to products that optimize health, performance, and recovery. Its Live Enhanced platform provides consumers with clinician-guided protocols, supplements, and personalized health and longevity offerings. For more information, visit www.enhanced.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the proposed Reverse Stock Split, the anticipated timing and effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split, the anticipated trading of the Company’s common stock following the Reverse Stock Split, and the Company’s expectations regarding the potential benefits and effects of the Reverse Stock Split. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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