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Gas Liquids Engineering Completes Detailed Engineering for TAQA North’s Ferrier Gas Plant

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. (GLE) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its detailed engineering Issued for Construction (IFC) scope for TAQA North Ltd.’s new Ferrier Gas Plant in west-central Alberta. The facility is currently under construction.

The Ferrier Gas Plant is a new sweet natural gas processing facility designed to process production from TAQA North’s surrounding development areas. Phase 1 of the facility is designed for 105 MMSCFD of natural gas processing capacity, with the facility designed to accommodate a potential future Phase 2 expansion.

GLE provided multidisciplinary engineering and project support across process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls. The facility incorporates inlet separation, mechanical refrigeration, de-ethanization and de-butanization, recycle compression, NGL and condensate storage, flare systems, heat medium, instrument air and associated utilities.

The plant is designed to recover hydrocarbon liquids from the inlet gas while producing pipeline-quality sales gas. The refrigeration and fractionation systems provide for the recovery and separation of natural gas liquids and condensate for sale.

“We are pleased to have completed the detailed engineering and IFC scope for TAQA North’s Ferrier Gas Plant and to be part of the project as it moves through construction,” said Ryan Arnold, Vice President Business Development, Gas Liquids Engineering. “This project draws directly on GLE’s long-standing experience in refrigeration, liquids recovery and natural gas processing, and we are proud to work with TAQA North in bringing this new facility into operation.”

GLE’s scope included development of the design basis, engineering calculations and equipment specifications, drawing development, 3D modelling, procurement support, vendor integration, HAZOP participation, regulatory engineering support and preparation of construction documentation. GLE is also providing engineering support during the construction phase.

The facility was designed with an emphasis on reliability, performance, safety and regulatory compliance, while providing flexibility for future expansion.

About Gas Liquids Engineering

Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based engineering firm providing engineering, procurement and construction management services to the energy industry in Canada and internationally. Since 1987, GLE has developed extensive experience in natural gas processing, refrigeration, liquids recovery and fractionation, compression, pipelines, terminals, power generation, carbon capture and CO₂ infrastructure.

www.gasliquids.com

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Estée Lauder at NYSE for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on October 5th

• The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign was founded in 1992.
  • Evelyn Lauder founded the campaign and co-created the iconic Pink Ribbon to bring awareness to the disease and address stigmas in women’s health.
  • The Campaign and Estée Lauder Charitable Foundation have funded over $182 million for research, education, and medical services.
  • Chairman William Lauder will speak with NYSE’s Kristen Scholer in an interview that will be distributed across NYSE platforms in the coming weeks.
• The Ronald McDonald House NY’s annual gala will take place on Tuesday.
  • The theme of this year’s event is ‘The Next Chapter’ in the organization’s story of hope for families battling pediatric illness.
  • The event will feature honorees, a family story, and the organization’s expanding mission.
  • Ronald McDonald House New York Chair Steven Bensinger will join NYSE Live to discuss the new ways the organization has been helping patients and families fight cancer.
• Investors are tracking the latest Treasury yield moves ahead of Wednesday.
  • The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is trading close to 5.3% as of 8 a.m. ET.
  • Fed Minutes from September’s meeting will come out on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.
  • According to the latest data, about 80% of traders expect the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged later this month.

Opening Bell

Estée Lauder recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Closing Bell

Sony (NYSE: SONY) celebrates the 80^th anniversary of its founding

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EpiSign and Geneyx Announce Partnership to Integrate Genomic and Epigenomic Analysis for Rare Disease

LONDON, ON and HERZLIYA, Israel, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EpiSignInc. and GeneyxGenomex Ltd. today announced a partnership to advance the integration of genomic and epigenomic analysis for rare-disease interpretation.

The collaboration combines EpiSign’s expertise in DNA methylation episignature analysis with Geneyx’s genomic and multi-omics capabilities. EpiSign METRIC is available to Geneyx customers, allowing laboratories to incorporate epigenomic evidence alongside genomic and phenotypic information in an integrated interpretation workflow.

EpiSign METRIC automates the analysis of disease-associated DNA methylation episignatures across more than 300 EpiSign-associated conditions. EpiSign METRIC 5-base extends this capability beyond methylation microarrays to methylation data generated by Illumina 5-base, PacBioHiFi and Oxford Nanopore sequencing.

More than a decade of episignature discovery, validation and clinical experience has been built largely on methylation-array frameworks. EpiSign METRIC 5-base now brings that established knowledge and comprehensive reference framework directly into 5-base sequencing workflows, enabling laboratories to apply mature episignature analysis to sequencing data today rather than rebuilding that knowledge base for each new sequencing platform.

“Genomic interpretation is rapidly moving beyond looking at DNA variants in isolation,” said David Yizhar, Chief Executive Officer of Geneyx. “Our partnership with EpiSign brings together two highly complementary capabilities: Geneyx’s genomic and multi-omics analysis platform and EpiSign’s deep expertise in DNA methylation and episignatures. By making these additional layers of biological evidence accessible within the interpretation process, we aim to help laboratories resolve more complex cases and move from data to meaningful answers more efficiently.”

Dr. Bekim Sadikovic, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of EpiSignInc., said the collaboration reflects the growing role of integrated genomic and epigenomic information in rare-disease analysis.

“Genome sequencing is increasingly capable of generating both genetic and epigenetic information from the same assay, creating an important opportunity to bring these complementary data together during interpretation,” Sadikovic. “Working with Geneyx will expand access to comprehensive episignature analysis and help move the field toward integrated genomic and epigenomic workflows for evaluating complex and unresolved cases.”

Dan Sinai, Chief Executive Officer of EpiSign Inc., said the collaboration can also address two practical challenges in rare-disease diagnosis.

“By generating genomic and epigenomic information together from a single assay, laboratories have the opportunity to reduce wet-lab testing and data-generation costs,” said Sinai. “At the same time, bringing these complementary answers together earlier can reduce sequential testing and help shorten the diagnostic odyssey for patients and families.”

The collaboration supports laboratories using array, and short- and long-read sequencing workflows and enables geneticists and laboratory teams to consider DNA methylation evidence alongside genomic variants, phenotypic information and other relevant data during case interpretation.

“Rare-disease cases are often not solved by a single type of data,” Yizhar added. “The future is multi-omics. Our goal is to give geneticists the ability to bring together the evidence they need in one analytical environment, while preserving the expertise and clinical judgment of the professionals interpreting each case.”

The companies will collaborate to expand integrated genomic and epigenomic workflows for clinical and research laboratories worldwide.

EpiSign METRIC 5-base is available for research use only.

About EpiSign Inc.

EpiSignInc. develops advanced DNA methylation analysis software for rare-disease and clinical epigenomic applications. Its EpiSign METRIC platform provides automated analysis of disease-associated DNA methylation episignatures through a comprehensive reference and multi-class classification framework. EpiSign works with clinical and research laboratories internationally through the EpiSign Clinical Testing Network and EpiSign Discovery Network.

About Geneyx

Geneyx develops comprehensive genomic and multi-omics analysis solutions designed to support geneticists, clinical laboratories and research organizations in the analysis and interpretation of complex genomic data. The Geneyx Analysis platform supports germline and somatic analysis across short- and long-read sequencing technologies and brings genomic, phenotypic and other relevant biological information together within an integrated interpretation environment.

Media Contacts

For Geneyx:

RavivItzhaky

Co-founder / CMO

Raviv@genyx.com 

www.geneyx.com

For EpiSign: 

Katy Evans

Director, Business Operations

Katy.evans@episign.com 

https://episign.com/

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GAC Exports 197,000 Vehicles in Jan-Sep, Marking Nine Consecutive Months of Year-on-Year Doubling

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In September, GAC’s own-brand exports reached 25,693 units, up 160.9% year-on-year, marking 9 consecutive months of over 100% growth. Cumulative exports from January to September reached 197,701 units, up 138.9%, reaching 156.7% of last year’s full-year total and charging toward the annual target of 300,000 units.

Asia-Pacific: Localization Efforts Reach New Heights, Brand Building Achieves Breakthroughs

In September, Southeast Asian sales rose 32% year-on-year, with Laos up 433%, the Philippines up 301%, and Indonesia up 79%. In Hong Kong SAR, the E9 PHEV reclaimed No.1 in MPV sales in August. On September 17, GAC’s Cambodia KD plant launched, marking a shift from complete vehicle exports to local manufacturing. GAC won the 2026 Philippine Automotive Industry Breakthrough Brand Award. On September 20, Myanmar’s First Vice President Nyo Saw visited GAC. The GAC GN8 served as the official vehicle for the APEC SME Ministerial Meeting and the 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum.

Europe: Accelerating New Market Expansion, Product Strength Receives Authoritative Certification

In September, the UK was up 392%, Greece up 102%, and Switzerland up 650% month-on-month. The AION UT and AION V ranked 3rd in Greece’s BEV segment in August. The AION UT earned a 2026 Euro NCAP five-star rating and won the 2026 TADA Turin Automotive Design Award for Best Exterior Design. It launched in the UK, Denmark, Norway, and France. GAC became the official automotive partner of La Liga club Villarreal.

Americas: Continuously Improving Product Portfolio, Supporting Local Green Transportation Transformation

In September, terminal sales rose 111% year-on-year, with Brazil up 280%, Colombia up 337%, and Ecuador up 137%. In Uruguay, GAC ranked 3rd in all-brand sales in August, and the AION V won the compact SUV sales championship for 2 consecutive months. The GS4 MAX HEV and S7 ULTRA AWD PHEV launched in Uruguay. GAC delivered 100 AION UT units in Chile.

Middle East, Africa & CIS: Brand Upward Breakthrough, Reshaping Market Landscape with Tech Luxury

In September, African sales surged 560% year-on-year, with Libya up 41% and Côte d’Ivoire up 84%. CIS sales rose 176%, with Azerbaijan up 191%. The GS7 PHEV launched in Dubai on September 12. On September 24, GAC launched the GN8 PHEV, HYPTEC HT and HYPTEC SSR in Casablanca, Morocco.

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Manulife Announces Presenting Partnership of The Hinton Lectures™ on AI Safety

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This partnership will advance public understanding of AI safety, led by Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton and supported by Manulife’s commitment to Responsible AI

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife is proud to announce a two-year presenting partnership with The Hinton Lectures™, supporting the 2026 and 2027 lecture series dedicated to advancing public understanding and scientific discourse on AI safety. The 2026 lectures, which will be held in Toronto this November, are co-founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned AI expert, and the AI Safety Foundation.

This partnership builds on Manulife’s commitment to Responsible AI and support for informed dialogue on the responsible development of AI. Guided by its Responsible AI Principles, Manulife is focused on developing and deploying AI in a way that creates value for customers, colleagues and society while maintaining trust, managing risk, and promoting accountability.

“Our support for The Hinton Lectures™ reflects Manulife’s commitment to advancing responsible AI,” said Jodie Wallis, Manulife’s Global Chief AI Officer. “AI is evolving quickly, and so are the questions around how we develop and use it responsibly. The Hinton Lectures bring together thoughtful perspectives from across research, industry and policy, and we’re proud to be part of that conversation.”

The Hinton Lectures™ are hosted by Professor Geoffrey Hinton and feature world-leading experts in AI safety. This year’s keynote speaker is Paul Christiano, a leading expert in AI safety and alignment. The lecture series will take place November 9-11, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. The events are open to the public and will also be livestreamed.

Manulife senior leaders will participate throughout the series, delivering opening remarks and sharing perspectives on responsible AI, governance, trust and innovation alongside leaders from research, industry and policy.

“We’re pleased to welcome Manulife back to The Hinton Lectures, this year as our presenting partner,” said Ankesh Chandaria, CEO of the AI Safety Foundation. “Their expanded support reflects a shared commitment to advancing thoughtful conversations about the responsibilities that come with AI. We’re proud to partner with an organization that is helping drive the responsible adoption of AI and bring these important discussions to a broader audience.”

Manulife has been actively investing in and scaling AI capabilities since 2016. In the past four years, the firm has significantly increased the value enabled through AI by expanding its AI solutions portfolio and increasing efficiency through data and AI platform investments. Manulife has been named the number one life insurance company for AI maturity for the second consecutive year, and ranks among the top insurers overall in the 2026 Evident AI Index for Insurance. More information on Manulife’s AI progress can be found on Manulife.com/AI.

The public can register for tickets or the livestream online at HintonLectures.com. The event is organized by the AI Safety Foundation and hosted by Professor Geoffrey Hinton.

For additional details on the 2026 Hinton Lectures, including this year’s distinguished lecturer announcement, please see the AI Safety Foundation’s announcement here. 

About Manulife   

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

Media Contact

Emily English (647) 544-2800

emily_english@manulife.ca

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Habitat for Humanity’s new global research report finds three in four people are cutting back on essentials to afford housing

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Housing costs are forcing millions of people around the world into difficult trade-offs, coming at the expense of food, healthcare, financial security and major plans for the future, according to a global research report released today by Habitat for Humanity International. Titled Home at What Cost? and based on nationally representative surveys of 30,000 people across 22 countries, the report reveals that the full cost of housing extends far beyond rent or mortgage payments — it includes what people give up to secure a place to call home.

Three in 4 survey respondents (75%) say they have cut back on at least one expense in the past year to afford housing costs, with the greatest pressures falling on people already facing greater housing vulnerability, including those living in informal arrangements (89%), lower-income groups (85%) and younger generations — Gen Z and Millennials (81%). The trade-offs reach the essentials, with one-third of respondents (33%) spending less on food, 32% dipping into savings or emergency funds, and 13% delaying or avoiding medical care to afford their homes.

Despite these sacrifices, many households are still exposed, with nearly half of people globally (48%) saying one unexpected problem could threaten their ability to stay housed. Housing affordability is also forcing compromises on safety, with 40% saying they accept some level of housing risk because safer options are out of reach. Across the board, people lack confidence that solutions are on the horizon, with 56% saying the housing system in their country is broken or does not work.

“A home should never come at the cost of your health or your future. It should be the foundation of health, opportunity and financial security. Yet more than half of people believe the housing system in their country is broken or simply isn’t working for them,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “We cannot accept a future where people have to lower their expectations for what a home should provide. The research shows why we need governments, businesses and communities to work together to create housing systems that help people build a future instead of simply surviving the present.”

Delayed families, declining well-being

The impact of housing costs extends beyond household budgets, affecting people’s well-being today and the futures they hope to build.

• Over half of people (56%) say housing costs make it difficult to consider starting a family. This rises to 62% for Gen Z and Millennials.
• Nearly 6 in 10 parents and guardians (58%) worry that housing costs are limiting opportunities for their children, highlighting how housing pressures are delaying major life milestones and making long-term security harder to achieve.
• Concerns over future homeownership are highest in higher income countries, particularly in North America where more than half of non-homeowners in Canada (56%) and nearly half in the U.S. (42%) say they don’t expect to own a home at some point in their life.
• Meanwhile, lack of housing satisfaction is highest in countries with low national gross income, such as Côte d’Ivoire (66%) and Ethiopia (63%), compared with a global average of 35%.
• More than 1 in 3 people (35%) say their housing situation is one of the biggest sources of stress in their lives, rising to 64% among respondents living in informal housing arrangements, and 39% among younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials).

Renters are nearly 1.5 times as likely as homeowners to say their housing situation could negatively affect their health (28% vs. 19%).

Meanwhile, nearly 9 in 10 respondents globally (89%) say safe, comfortable and reliable housing helps them stay mentally healthy, underlining that housing is not simply a financial issue but one that increasingly shapes people’s well-being, resilience, and ability to care for themselves and their families.

Housing safety also is increasingly impacted by climate change, with nearly a third of people (30%) expecting extreme weather to make living where they are harder over the next three years, while 18% say their home does not protect them from extreme weather such as heat, cold or flooding.

Governments, private-sector businesses, civil society and individuals all have a role to play in ensuring people can access housing that expands opportunity rather than limiting it. Habitat for Humanity is calling on governments to move from housing promises to housing pathways through political commitment and investment; on businesses to expand and innovate housing finance opportunities; on peers and partners to turn evidence into action by urging policy change, financing and accountability; and on individuals and communities to use their voices, skills and networks to help drive lasting housing solutions.

The report includes a more detailed breakdown of these findings, including country and demographic insights. To find out more about the report or Habitat for Humanity International, visit habitat.org/HomeAtWhatCost.

Methodology

The nationally representative survey was conducted between April 10 and June 30, 2026, across 22 countries, with the views of 30,758 people. The research was conducted across countries, including Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This report is based on original public opinion research commissioned by Habitat for Humanity International to better understand how people experience housing in their daily lives. The research was designed to complement existing housing data by moving beyond system-level indicators and capturing how housing affects people’s sense of safety, affordability, stability, dignity, health, opportunity and community.

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1976 as a Christian organization, together we have helped more than 65 million people globally build their futures on their own terms through access to decent housing. We’ve done that by working alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope. To learn more, visit habitat.org 

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Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia Partner to Advance Australia’s Quantum Capability

• Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia (UWA) sign MOU to help prepare Australia’s workforce and innovation ecosystem for the hybrid quantum-AI-HPC computing era
• Quantinuum will provide UWA-affiliated researchers, students and entrepreneurs with access to its full-stack quantum computing ecosystem, including Helios, the world’s most accurate commercial quantum computer¹
• Collaboration will focus on developing quantum applications for sectors critical to Australia’s economy, including critical minerals, energy, agriculture, and healthcare

BROOMFIELD, Colo. and PERTH, Australia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quantinuum (NASDAQ: QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The University of Western Australia (UWA) to advance Australia’s quantum capability by expanding access to advanced quantum computing, developing quantum talent, and accelerating the development of practical applications that integrate quantum computing, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Through the collaboration, UWA-affiliated researchers, students, and entrepreneurs will gain cloud-based access to Quantinuum’s full-stack quantum computing platform, including Helios, the company’s latest-generation quantum computer. The partnership is designed to provide hands-on experience with advanced quantum technologies while creating new opportunities to explore how quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing can work together to address complex real-world challenges.

The organisations will also explore opportunities to expand UWA’s Quantum and AI research ecosystem through a university-wide quantum computing applications centre that would bring together academic, industry, and government stakeholders to identify and develop high-value use cases in critical sectors for Australia’s economy, including critical minerals, energy, agriculture, and healthcare.

“Australia has set an ambitious vision for quantum, and it is making meaningful progress toward turning that vision into reality thanks to leadership from institutions like UWA,” said Dr. Marvin Lee, Country Leader at Quantinuum. “Together, we’re bringing our full suite of capabilities, from world-leading hardware and software to application expertise and ecosystem programs, to develop practical quantum applications and hybrid workflows that will prepare Australia for the quantum era and support the nation’s future prosperity.”

Beyond providing access to advanced quantum systems, the partnership aims to help build the technical capabilities and innovation networks needed to support Australia’s long-term quantum ambitions. Through engagement with Quantinuum programs such as Q-Net and the Startup Partner Program, researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs will have opportunities to access training, collaborate with peers across the global quantum ecosystem, and accelerate the development of quantum-enabled solutions.

Working alongside UWA researchers and industry stakeholders, Quantinuum experts will help evaluate candidate use cases, establish technical benchmarks and assess hybrid workflows that integrate quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.

Professor Jingbo Wang, founder and Director of UWA’s Research Centre for Quantum Information, Simulation and Algorithm (QUISA), said the partnership built on UWA’s strengths in quantum computing research.

“Through co-design with potential end users and quantum computing hardware providers, this initiative will create new opportunities for UWA researchers, students and industry partners, while strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across the University. We look forward to exploring all the opportunities this will bring for our researchers as well as student pathways, internships and workforce training initiatives,” Professor Wang said.

“Access to leading quantum technologies helps Australian researchers, students and companies build capability and understand where quantum can deliver real value,” said Petra Andrén, CEO of Quantum Australia. “Collaborations like this create opportunities to develop skills, test applications and connect research with industry challenges. Australia has strengths across the quantum technology stack. Access to the best capabilities, both here and internationally, will help translate those strengths into economic and community benefit.”

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring Australia remains not only a source of quantum discovery, but a place where quantum technologies are put to work solving real-world challenges and creating economic value.

About Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of trapped-ion based quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry’s highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity.² Quantinuum has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets, as well as academic and research institutions globally. The company has a global workforce of approximately 800 employees, including top scientists and researchers. Over 70% of its technology team holds PhDs or Master’s degrees. Quantinuum’s headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com.

About UWA

For more than 110 years, The University of Western Australia has been a place where ambition meets action. As the state’s first and leading university, we inspire students, researchers and partners to create meaningful change and tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Located on the banks of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River), our main campus stands on land where kaartdjin (knowledge) has been shared for tens of thousands of years. This enduring legacy of learning shapes our diverse global community of more than 28,000 students from 100 countries, connected to a powerful network of over 150,000 graduates making an impact worldwide. Ranked in the global top 100 (QS 2027) and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, UWA is recognised for excellence in teaching, research and industry collaboration. From sustainability and health to technology and communities, our work drives real-world outcomes.

At UWA, impact starts here. For more information visit: uwa.edu.au

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, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements about the expected scope, activities and benefits of the collaboration between Quantinuum and The University of Western Australia; the potential establishment of a university-wide quantum computing applications centre; the development of quantum applications, hybrid quantum-AI-HPC workflows and quantum talent; and the potential impact of quantum computing on sectors including critical minerals, energy, agriculture and healthcare. Words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “explore,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “seek,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.

Forward-looking statements are based on Quantinuum’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, among others: the Memorandum of Understanding is non-binding, and the parties may not enter into definitive agreements or carry out the activities described; the proposed applications centre may not be established; the collaboration may not produce commercially viable applications or the expected benefits; the pace of technical progress in quantum computing; Quantinuum’s ability to maintain the availability and performance of its systems, including Helios; competition; the availability of funding, personnel and government support; and the other risks described under “Risk Factors” in Quantinuum’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and its subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Quantinuum undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

¹ Based on two-qubit fidelity, as of December 31, 2025.

² As of December 31, 2025.

Contact: press@quantinuum.com

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redBus Streamlines Passenger Journeys with Real-Time Tracking, Seat Selection, and Comprehensive Route Comparison

BENGALURU, India, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — redBus is strengthening the role of digital booking in India’s intercity bus travel journey by bringing search, comparison, seat selection, boarding information and journey updates into a connected booking experience.

As travellers increasingly evaluate practical details before confirming a bus, the platform is enabling more of the travel decision to take place within the booking process itself.

Search Is Becoming A Part of Journey Planning

Intercity travel decisions often begin with a route and travel date. Once these details are entered, passengers can view the services available for the journey and compare options before moving ahead with a booking.

On redBus, online bus booking brings route search, service availability and filtering tools into one place. Travellers can narrow services based on factors such as departure timing, bus type, boarding point and drop-off location. This makes it easier to focus on options that fit the practical requirements of the journey instead of going through every available service individually.

Boarding Details Can Shape the Final Choice

The location of a boarding or dropping point can affect whether a bus service is convenient. A suitable departure time may still be difficult to manage if the boarding location is far from where the passenger is staying.

Digital booking brings this information forward. redBus allows passengers to review boarding and dropping points during the booking process, helping them consider local travel arrangements before confirming the ticket.

Seat Selection Adds More Control

Bus type and seat availability can also influence the final decision. Where seat selection is supported, travellers can check available seats and choose according to their preference before completing the booking.

This gives passengers greater visibility into the journey rather than leaving seating details until a later stage. The booking process therefore becomes more closely connected with comfort and personal travel preferences.

App Features Extend beyond Booking

The role of online booking can continue after a ticket has been confirmed. For supported services, redBus offers live bus tracking that can help travellers follow the location of their bus and prepare for reaching the boarding point.

Travellers who use the platform to book bus tickets can also access their booking information digitally from their devices. Depending on the selected service and applicable terms, they may find flexibility-related features that can help when travel plans change.

Service Information Makes Comparison Easier

redBus also uses service information and platform features to help passengers assess available options more closely. Travellers can compare operators, bus categories and other journey details within the same booking environment.

This reduces the need to gather basic journey information from several different places before deciding which service to book.

Digital Booking Is Becoming a Wider Travel Tool

Online bus booking is increasingly moving beyond payment and confirmation. Search tools, timing information, boarding details, seat selection and journey updates can all contribute to the travel decision.

By bringing these elements together, redBus is making the booking process more connected with the wider journey. Passengers can use the platform not only to book a bus ticket but explore all the online booking features and make a more informed purchase. 

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Philip Morris India and Litterati Collaborate to Address Littering Through Evidence-Based Solutions

NEW DELHI, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Philip Morris India Trading Private Limited (PM India) partnered with Litterati, a global civic technology company, to launch the first phase of a 12-month anti-littering effort in Delhi. Implemented as part of PM India’s CSR work under Project Unmesha, which focuses on environmental stewardship, circularity, and climate resilience, the collaboration seeks to generate a deeper understanding of littering patterns and support cleaner, more sustainable public spaces.

The first phase in Delhi will leverage Litterati’s methodology, community science approach and AI-enabled image recognition technology to identify litter hotspots, map litter composition and establish scientifically rigorous baselines across selected urban environments. Insights generated through this assessment will help PM India pilot targeted, scalable solutions focused on behaviour change, responsible disposal practices and waste recovery in identified hotspots. By combining technology, measurement and on-ground observation, the collaboration aims to support more effective responses to littering challenges and contribute to the Swachh Bharat Mission’s emphasis on citizen participation, responsible waste disposal practices and cleaner public spaces.

The partnership follows PM India’s recent anti-littering initiatives, including the #CleanWithBittu campaign conducted on World Cleanup Day, mobilizing volunteers across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh that contributed to the removal of more than 4,000 kg of litter from public spaces, with over 1,600 kg diverted for recycling or composting and an estimated 2,200 kg of CO₂-equivalent emissions avoided. While cleanup drives help address existing waste, the new collaboration seeks to advance understanding of litter patterns and the factors that drive them, providing a stronger evidence base for sustained solutions.

Navaneel Kar, Managing Director, Philip Morris India, commented, “Addressing littering effectively requires more than cleanups alone. It requires an understanding of littering patterns, behaviours and local challenges. Following efforts like #CleanWithBittu, our collaboration with Litterati represents the next step in that journey by bringing data and evidence into the conversation. Through Project Unmesha, our flagship programme focused on environmental stewardship, we are committed to advancing anti-littering and circularity as key focus areas, while fostering greater awareness around responsible waste disposal. We believe evidence-led approaches, combined with community participation, can contribute meaningfully to the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission and support cleaner public spaces over the long term.”

Talking about the initiative, Dick Ayres, Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Litterati, said, “Litter is often treated as a visible symptom, but understanding its sources, composition and movement requires data. Through this collaboration, we will apply Litterati’s methodology to help establish a detailed picture of litter in select urban environments, identify priority hotspots, and measure change over time. Our goal is to generate transparent evidence that can support practical interventions, inform policy discussions, and contribute to cleaner public spaces.”

Founded on the belief that data can be a powerful tool for environmental change, Litterati has engaged millions of people across more than 100 countries and helped create one of the world’s largest datasets on litter and waste in the environment. Through its partnership with PM India, the organisation will support litter mapping, hotspot identification, waste-stream analysis, and measurement frameworks designed to assess the impact of interventions over time.

The programme is intended to establish a replicable model that combines measurement, behaviour change, infrastructure solutions, and waste-system strengthening to better understand and reduce litter in urban environments.

Globally, Philip Morris International’s sustainability strategy seeks to address the environmental impacts associated with its products throughout their life cycle. Its approach includes preserving resources, reducing waste, addressing litter, promoting responsible end-of-life management, and applying circularity and eco-design principles. 

About Litterati:

Litterati is a civic technology company that harnesses the power of community science and AI-driven image recognition to systematically measure, map, and reduce litter at scale. Founded on the belief that data is the most powerful tool for environmental change, Litterati has developed a methodology that turns everyday observations into actionable intelligence — identifying what litter exists, where it accumulates, and who is responsible for it. Over a decade, Litterati has engaged millions of people across more than 100 countries, creating one of the world’s largest datasets on litter & waste in the environment.

About Philip Morris India Trading Private Limited:

Philip Morris India Trading Private Limited (Formerly IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited), is a joint venture between Philip Morris Brands SARL of Switzerland and two Indian entities, Godfrey Phillips India Limited and K.K. Modi Investment & Financial Services Private Limited.

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Chatha Foods Limited Launches A Dedicated Vegetarian Manufacturing Facility at Dera Bassi, Punjab

• Built with 16,000 MT annual capacity, the facility manufactures breads, sauces, snacks and patties for foodservice customers across India.

MOHALI, India, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chatha Foods Limited today announced the commencement of commercial production at its new dedicated vegetarian manufacturing facility, CFL Unit II, located at Village Toffanpur, Dera Bassi (SAS Nagar), Punjab. The facility will manufacture products for Unifayre, the market-facing identity of Chatha Foods, as well as for its quick-service restaurant (QSR), HoReCa, institutional and private-label customers across India and international markets.

Built on a 3.5-acre site with an installed annual capacity of 16,000 metric tonnes, the facility is Chatha Foods’ first dedicated vegetarian manufacturing unit, marking a significant milestone in the company’s nearly three-decade manufacturing journey. The investment strengthens the company’s integrated manufacturing network and expands its ability to deliver multi-category food solutions through a single manufacturing platform.

Multi-category manufacturing under one roof

The fully automated facility brings together dedicated production lines for cold-pressed breads, retort cooking, forming and coating, and IQF/blast freezing, supported by integrated R&D, automated packaging and cold-chain dispatch for consistent quality and end-to-end traceability.

The facility will manufacture products across three key categories:

• Breads: Tortillas, Roti Canai, Roti and Kathi Roll Wraps, with Malabari Parathas.
• Cooking Bases: Retorted gravies, pastes and non-mayo sauces for restaurants, hotels and QSR kitchens.
• Snacks & Sides: Veg and paneer patties, nuggets, kebabs, samosas and handmade spring rolls.

This integrated capability enables customers to consolidate sourcing, accelerate product development and scale production across multiple menu applications, including wraps, rolls, snacks, rice meals, curries and ready-to-serve formats.

Commenting on the launch, Paramjit Singh Chatha, Managing Director, Chatha Foods Limited, said: “The launch of our dedicated vegetarian facility marks a defining milestone in Chatha Foods’ growth journey. For nearly three decades, customers have trusted us for consistent manufacturing quality, and this investment allows us to extend that capability across a broader vegetarian portfolio. Vegetarian food is a large and growing share of what India eats out, and Unifayre is built to serve any kitchen from a national QSR chain to a single cloud kitchen.”

Strengthening Chatha Foods’ manufacturing network

With the addition of the vegetarian Unit, Chatha Foods’ manufacturing network now comprises three specialised facilities across India:

• Dera Bassi, Punjab (Vegetarian): 16,000 MT annual capacity
• Mohali, Punjab (Non-Vegetarian): 7,800 MT annual capacity
• Aurangabad Joint Venture with Allana (Non-Vegetarian): 7,000 MT annual capacity

Together, the network provides an integrated annual manufacturing capacity of 30,800 MT, supporting more than 5,000 food outlets, restaurant brands, cloud kitchens, institutional customers and international markets across vegetarian and non-vegetarian categories.

About Chatha Foods Limited

Founded in 1997, Chatha Foods Limited is a listed Indian manufacturer of chicken and vegetarian food products. The company develops and manufactures ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat food solutions for leading QSR chains, restaurant brands, HoReCa operators and private-label businesses. The company runs three manufacturing units: two in Punjab and one in Aurangabad which is a joint venture with the Allana Group. Unifayre is the company’s own brand for food service and distribution.

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