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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Perpetuals.com Ltd (NASDAQ: PDC), the AI-powered financial services company that is leveling the playing field for traders, today announced that Chief Strategy Officer and Director Matthew Nicoletti will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference on October 1, 2026.

DATE: October 1, 2026
TIME: 9:30 a.m. ET

REGISTER HERE

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.
  
Recent Company Highlights

UpsideOnly, a risk-free paper trading platform launched in May 2026, has attracted more than 500,000 users across approximately 170 countries. UpsideOnly enables individuals to make predictions on financial markets using virtual capital. The user insights are analyzed by BayesShield AI. When those insights contribute to profitable trading activity, eligible users share the resulting profits.

In mid-September, Perpetuals.com filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for fiscal year 2026. The company’s total assets reached $65.2 million as of April 30, 2026, up more than 50-fold from the prior year, reflecting its transformation to a fintech.

About Perpetuals.com Ltd

Perpetuals.com Ltd (Nasdaq: PDC) is a fintech company that pairs proprietary AI with regulated market infrastructure to open global markets to more participants, from financial platforms to individual users. By building on fully compliant infrastructure, Perpetuals keeps the interests of platforms and users aligned while making markets more transparent and accessible.

UpsideOnly, the company’s flagship consumer product, is the first risk-free trading and market prediction platform that uses a proprietary AI algorithm combined with crowd intelligence to ensure users never lose money. Perpetuals’s patent-pending BayesShield AI analyzes billions of data points to identify the strongest signals from top-performing traders. Intentionally designed so that its success is directly aligned with that of its users, UpsideOnly enables eligible users to share in trading profits without ever risking their own money.

Perpetuals’s technology is used by the EU-licensed Perpetual Markets Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), PM MTF Ltd, which operates under full MiFID II, MiCA, DORA, and EMIR compliance. With this regulatory foundation, Perpetuals delivers white label trading services that let partners launch on fully licensed infrastructure, cutting the time and cost of building their own.

About Virtual Investor Conferences®

Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

CONTACTS:

Perpetuals

Media Contact:
[email protected]

Investor Relations:
[email protected]

Virtual Investor Conferences

Greg Young

VP Corporate Services

OTC Markets Group

(212) 652-5958

[email protected]

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased the American Depositary Receipts (“ADR’s)” of Qfin Holdings, Inc. (“Qfin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:QFIN) between March 18, 2026 and August 25, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Investors who purchased Qfin ADR’s during the class period and suffered losses may be eligible to participate in the case, with the lead-plaintiff deadline set for November 30, 2026.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT CONTACT AND TRADE INFORMATION

The filed complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that:

• Defendants had overstated the resiliency and stability of Qfin’s business and financial results despite regulatory changes;
• Defendants likewise downplayed the true scope and severity of the negative impact that regulatory headwinds were likely to have, and were already having, on the Company’s business and financial results; and
• as a result, Defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On August 25, 2026, after the market closed, Qfin released its second quarter of 2026 financial results. Among other items, the Company reported that total net revenue fell 31.6% year-over-year to Renminbi (“RMB”) 3.57 billion, significantly missing consensus estimates. Furthermore, net income plummeted 76.8% year-over-year, heavily impacted by an unexpected RMB 500 million tax expense. Management also issued disappointing forward guidance, projecting a 67% to 73% year-over-year drop in Q3 non-GAAP net income due to rising funding costs and systemic liquidity shocks in the Chinese consumer credit market.

On this news, Qfin’s ADR’s fell $2.18 per ADR, or 18.91%, to close at $9.35 per ADR on August 26, 2026.

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This illustrious firm, founded in 1888, is steadfast in their pursuit of justice for investors who have suffered financial harm due to these misrepresented statements. The law firm brings to the fore over 125 years of legal expertise in securities litigation and has a proven record of protecting the rights of investors.

We encourage all investors who have been affected or have information that will assist in our investigation, to contact Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP.

There is no cost or obligation to speak with an attorney.

Contact:

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• Email: 
  [email protected]
• Contact Person: Gregory Stone, Director of Case and Financial Analysis

Firm Website:
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $5,099,973,132 contract for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $5,183,380,744.

“Our team has been diligently working to get ahead on this critical engineering and construction project that will prepare USS Harry S. Truman for the second half of her service life,” said Bryan Caccavale, NNS vice president of program management. “When the ship arrives at NNS, we’ll apply that same diligence to working with our suppliers and Navy partners to ensure a successful recapitalization of CVN 75.”

The RCOH represents nearly a third of all maintenance and modernization in an aircraft carrier’s service life. Truman’s RCOH will include refueling the ship’s reactors, as well as extensive modernization work in thousands of compartments and tanks, as well as on most ship systems. In addition, major upgrades will be made in the propulsion plant and combat systems.

Built at NNS, CVN 75 was christened in 1996 and delivered to the Navy in 1998. USS Harry S. Truman will be the eighth Nimitz-class carrier to undergo RCOH at NNS.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-is-awarded-contract-to-execute-uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75-refueling-and-complex-overhaul/.

About HII

HII is America’s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world.

With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 45,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
• HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
• HII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
• HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII
• HII on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearehii

Contact:

Todd Corillo
[email protected]
(757) 688-3220

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/85187469-8a89-49dc-82b5-5d0da2ba8a29

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) intends to release its 2026 third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and has scheduled a conference call to begin at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on the next day, Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

To participate in the conference call please register at the URL link below. Once registered, you will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN, which will allow you to ask questions.

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI27fd4ada3a914d5282393d8c375188ec

The call will also be webcast and can be accessed through the link below. A replay of the webcast call will be available on Precision’s website until the following quarterly conference call is posted.

https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/x59h75bk

About Precision

Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha^™ that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen^™ suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, camps and rental equipment all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.

Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.

Additional Information

For more information about Precision, please visit our website at www.precisiondrilling.com or contact:

Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Vice President, Investor Relations
403.716.4500

800, 525 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer AI, part of Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) (“Bitdeer AI”), an AI neocloud service provider and preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner, today announced that it has secured off-take commitments of more than 70% for its approximately 21.7MW capacity at its A201 data center facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia for AI Cloud business ahead of energization in Q1 2027.

Bitdeer AI has contracted more than $1.7 billion in expected revenue at this site spanning the next 5 years. The Company has now built a total expected revenue backlog of approximately $2.9 billion.

The A201 facility is a liquid-cooled facility purpose-built for rack-scale NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 deployments, with a portion of its rack space designed to support NVIDIA’s next-generation Vera Rubin platform. Bitdeer AI has procured more than 100 racks of NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 systems ahead of energization at market price from an unaffiliated third-party supplier, ensuring seamless post-energization deployment and rapid time-to-market. This procurement is subject to customary representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities and termination rights.

Bitdeer AI is targeting up to 350MW of AI Cloud data center capacity to be delivered by the first quarter of 2028. Bitdeer AI develops data center capacity consistent with contracted demand and expects to fund that development primarily through customer prepayments, operating cash flow, and financing secured against contracted cash flows.   A201 represents 21.7MW of the 350MW target and together with the recently announced A202 facility, the Johor Bahru campus will represent 86.8MW of AI Cloud data center capacity. The Johor Bahru build-out advances Bitdeer AI’s strategy of developing high-density AI infrastructure in markets with strong power availability and proximity to fast-growing enterprise AI demand.

Demand for uncontracted capacity at Bitdeer AI’s other AI Cloud sites remains strong. Bitdeer AI’s active pipeline for AI cloud capacity exceeds $10 billion. Contract value per megawatt varies with service mix, contract duration and site. Bitdeer AI expects the pipeline for AI Cloud capacity to continue to increase.  

“Designing A201 to support both current-generation GB300 and next-generation Vera Rubin deployments allows us to serve customers across multiple platform generations from a single site, while maintaining the capital discipline that underpins our AI Cloud strategy,” said Michael G. Potter, Chief Financial Officer of Bitdeer.

About Bitdeer AI

Bitdeer AI, part of Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR), a AI neocloud service provider, delivers GPU cloud and full-stack AI solutions designed to simplify and scale intelligent computing and build AI computational infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer AI is a preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner offering GPU Cloud, Model Studio, and AI Agent Builder services, supported by the Bitdeer Technologies Group’s global data center network across the U.S., Norway, Bhutan, Canada, and Malaysia, with a target of up to 350MW of AI-ready data center capacity to be delivered by the first quarter of 2028. The company enables organizations across industries to advance impactful AI initiatives and drive meaningful goals globally. For more information, please visit https://www.bitdeer.ai.

To learn more, visit https://ir.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer AI on X @Bitdeer_AI and LinkedIn @Bitdeer AI.  

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “targets,” “continue,” “become,” “develop,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the up-to-350MW AI-ready data center capacity target for delivery by the first quarter of 2028 and the expectation of funding that build-out primarily through customer prepayments, operating cash flow and financing secured against contracted cash flows; Bitdeer AI’s stated policy of developing data center capacity consistent with contracted demand; Bitdeer AI’s strategy of developing high-density AI infrastructure in markets with strong power availability and proximity to enterprise AI demand; the 21.7MW A201 facility; the off-take commitments covering more than 70% of A201’s approximately 21.7MW of capacity and the expected five-year term of those commitments; expected timing of energization of the A201 facility in the first quarter of 2027; total expected contract revenue of more than $1.7 billion at this site and the total expected revenue backlog of approximately $2.9 billion; the procurement of more than 100 racks of NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 systems and their expected deployment following energization; the expectation that the Johor Bahru campus will represent 86.8MW of AI Cloud data center capacity; the strength of demand for uncontracted capacity at Bitdeer AI’s other AI Cloud sites; the more-than-$10 billion pipeline; the expectation that the pipeline will continue to increase; and the A201 facility as a liquid-cooled facility purpose-built for rack-scale NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 deployments, with a portion of its rack space designed to support NVIDIA’s next-generation Vera Rubin platform.

These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry in which it operates, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: equipment delivery schedules, site readiness and power availability, financing arrangements and cost of capital, customer performance, contract terms, as well as the other risks and uncertainties described under “Item 3. Key Information, D. Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, and in the Company’s subsequent filings and reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including on Form 6-K, which are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s investor relations website.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  

Investor & Media Contacts

Investor Relations

Tesh Dahya, Head of Investor Relations — [email protected]

Media

Elev8 New Media — Jessica Starman, MBA — [email protected]  

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP (“Wolf Haldenstein”), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS) (“Doximity”) common stock between August 8, 2024 and May 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Investors who purchased Doximity shares during the class period and suffered losses may be eligible to participate in the case, with the lead-plaintiff deadline set for November 16, 2026.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT CONTACT AND TRADE INFORMATION

The filed complaint alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

• Doximity overstated the impact that its Newsfeed would have on its revenue; and
• Doximity was losing market share to its competitors with more favorable pricing and engagement models, while also using banner ads and e-newsletters instead of deep engagement tactics.

On November 6, 2025, Doximity reported second quarter results where they expressed a degree of caution regarding the outlook for ad spending and implied a slowdown in sales growth in the second half of the 2026 fiscal year.  On this news, the price of Doximity common stock dropped 13%, to close at $62.58 per share.

The complaint further alleges that on February 5, 2026, Doximity lowered its revenue guidance for 2026 full fiscal year, which ended on March 31, 2026, and announced that its sales growth had decelerated while its net income had contracted, which will negatively impact its 2026 fiscal fourth quarter.  On this news, the price of Doximity common stock declined an additional 17%, closing at $33.32 per share.

Finally, on May 13, 2026, Doximity announced that it missed its already-reduced revenue guidance and projected a significantly slower pace of growth for its 2027 fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2027.  On this news, the price of Doximity common stock fell 23%, closing for the day at $23.39 per share.

WHY WOLF HALDENSTEIN?

This illustrious firm, founded in 1888, is steadfast in their pursuit of justice for investors who have suffered financial harm due to these misrepresented statements. The law firm brings to the fore over 125 years of legal expertise in securities litigation and has a proven record of protecting the rights of investors.

We encourage all investors who have been affected or have information that will assist in our investigation, to contact Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP.

There is no cost or obligation to speak with an attorney.

Contact:

• Phone: (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774
• Email: 
  [email protected]
• Contact Person: Gregory Stone, Director of Case and Financial Analysis

Firm Website:
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Regular quarterly dividend increased 5.5% year-over-year, to $0.24 per share

Board declares additional $0.01 per share special dividend,
bringing total third-quarter payment to $0.25 per share

ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO) the holding company of F&M Bank, with total assets of $3.50 billion at June 30, 2026, today announced that it has approved the Company’s quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. In addition, the Board approved a one-time special cash dividend of $0.01 per share, bringing the total third quarter dividend payment to $0.25 per share in recognition of America’s 250^th anniversary.   Together, the third-quarter and special dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid on October 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2026.

Compared to the prior dividend payment, the $0.24 per share cash dividend reflects a $0.01 per share, or 4.3% increase in the quarterly dividend and a $0.04 per share increase in the Company’s annual dividend. For over 50 years, F&M has paid a quarterly dividend and has increased its annual dividend for 32 consecutive years.

Lars B. Eller, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “Our 32^nd consecutive annual dividend increase reflects F&M’s consistent financial performance, strong capital position and long-term commitment to delivering value to our shareholders. Over the past 10 years, F&M’s annualized dividend has increased by approximately 109%, underscoring the consistency and durability of our commitment. Returning capital through a growing dividend remains an important component of our disciplined capital allocation strategy, and we are proud to maintain one of the longest records of consecutive annual dividend increases among publicly traded banks.”

Mr. Eller continued, “As we commemorate America’s 250^th anniversary, our Board is also pleased to declare a special $0.01 per share dividend, bringing our total third-quarter payment to $0.25 per share. F&M’s history spans nearly 130 years, and we are proud to recognize this important national milestone while sharing our continued success with our shareholders.”

About F&M Bank:

F&M Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving its communities since 1897. F&M Bank provides commercial banking, retail banking and other financial services. Our locations are in Butler, Champaign, Fulton, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Shelby, Williams, and Wood counties in Ohio. In Northeast Indiana, we have offices located in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Jay, Steuben and Wells counties. The Michigan footprint includes Oakland County, and we have Loan Production Offices in Muncie, Indiana, and Perrysburg and Bryan, Ohio.

Safe Harbor Statement

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (“F&M”) wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements by F&M, including management’s expectations and comments, may not be based on historical facts and are “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. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “goal,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks and uncertainties inherent in general and local banking conditions, competitive factors specific to markets in which F&M and its subsidiaries operate, future interest rate levels, legislative and regulatory decisions, capital market conditions, deposit flows and pricing, liquidity and access to wholesale funding, interest rate and asset-liability management, credit quality (including commercial real estate exposures), collateral values, inflation and macroeconomic conditions, changes in laws and regulations (including capital and liquidity requirements and the implementation of “Basel III Endgame”), FDIC assessments, stress testing and supervisory expectations, cybersecurity and third-party/vendor risks, competition and technological change, geopolitical events, severe weather and natural disasters, agricultural sector conditions, the accuracy of CECL estimates and other accounting judgments, capital and dividend restrictions, and other risks described in F&M’s filings with the SEC. F&M undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more details, please refer to F&M’s SEC filing, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Such filings can be viewed at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov or through F&M’s website www.fm.bank.