Amy Johnson Appointed President of GDIT

(NYSE:GD) General Dynamics announced the appointment of Amy Johnson as president of GDIT, effective November 3. Amy Johnson is a 27-year veteran of General Dynamics Mission Systems, where she held senior roles in engineering, engineering management, and business leadership across cybersecurity, defense electronics, space, and intelligence systems. Her most recent position was vice president and general manager for Space, Cyber and Intelligence. Johnson holds bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science and computer systems engineering. Phebe Novakovic, CEO of General Dynamics, stated that Johnson has a proven track record of leading teams to solve complex and highly technical challenges for customers, and expressed confidence in her leadership and commitment to company values. GDIT provides digital modernization, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software development solutions to the U.S. federal government, defense, intelligence agencies, and other customers. GDIT is a business unit of General Dynamics. General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company with a broad portfolio including business aviation, ship construction and repair, land combat vehicles, weapons systems, munitions, and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 120,000 people worldwide. The company generated $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

Hubbell Incorporated Declares a 7% Dividend Increase

(NYSE:HUBB) Hubbell Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 7% increase in the company's common stock dividend rate. The new annual dividend payment will be $6.08 per share, which is an increase from the previous annual rate of $5.68 per share. The new quarterly dividend rate is $1.52 per share, up from the prior quarterly rate of $1.42 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2026. Shareholders of record as of November 30, 2026 will be eligible to receive the dividend. The announcement reflects the company's decision to raise its dividend payout to shareholders. The Board of Directors made the decision to increase the dividend rate. The increase in the dividend rate is 7%. The new dividend rates apply to common stockholders. The payment date for the dividend is December 15, 2026. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is November 30, 2026. The previous annual dividend rate was $5.68 per share. The previous quarterly dividend rate was $1.42 per share. The new annual dividend rate is $6.08 per share. The new quarterly dividend rate is $1.52 per share.

EQS-Adhoc: SGL Carbon sells its former Carbon Fiber facility in Moses Lake (USA)

(LSE:0MPL) SGL Carbon SE has signed an agreement to sell and transfer its former Carbon Fiber facility in Moses Lake, USA, as part of the restructuring of its former Carbon Fibers business unit and the discontinuation of unprofitable business activities. Carbon fiber production at the Moses Lake site was discontinued in August 2025. The transaction involves SGL Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of SGL Carbon SE, selling SGL Carbon Fibers America LLC to Refactor Moses Lake LLC, a U.S. investment firm. The purchase price for the transaction is USD 70 million, to be paid in several installments: USD 45 million in 2026 and USD 25 million in 2027. The sale includes land, buildings, and all equipment and machinery at the Moses Lake site, with the equipment and machinery valued at approximately USD 24 million in the preliminary quarterly financial statements as of September 30, 2026. The sale will result in a disposal gain before transaction costs of approximately USD 46 million for SGL Carbon in the current fiscal year. This transaction is a one-time effect and has no impact on the sales and earnings forecast of SGL Carbon Group for fiscal year 2026. The free cash flow forecast for 2026, previously expected at the prior-year level, will increase by the USD 45 million purchase price payment received in 2026. The key figures in this press release are defined as in the 2025 Annual Report, with no changes to the scope of consolidation or accounting methods compared to the original forecast. Claudia Kellert is named as Head of Investor Relations, Communications and Corporate Sustainability for SGL Carbon SE.

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

(NYSE:SSD) Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share on the Company's common stock on October 22, 2026. The dividend will be payable on January 28, 2027, to stockholders of record as of January 7, 2027. Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. is an industry leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions. The company, through its subsidiaries including Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., designs, engineers, and manufactures wood construction products such as connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners, and shear walls. The company also manufactures concrete construction products including adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, powder actuated tools, and reinforcing fiber materials. Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. primarily supplies its building product solutions to both the residential and commercial markets in North America and Europe. The company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'SSD.'

Hillman and FC Cincinnati Host Second Annual Trade School Discovery Day to Introduce Local Students to Skilled-Trade Careers

(NASDAQ:HLMN) Hillman Solutions Corp. partnered with FC Cincinnati to host the second annual Trade School Discovery Day at TQL Stadium. The event brought together approximately over 100 students from Cincinnati Public Schools and Winton Woods City School District for a day of hands-on career exploration in the skilled trades. The event was held in response to significant opportunity and need within the region's skilled trades sector. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment in the Cincinnati metro area grew by 11% between June 2024 and June 2025, adding 5,800 jobs and bringing total construction employment to approximately 60,000 workers. Despite this growth, the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio reported in June 2026 that the local construction industry continues to face a persistent gap between demand for workers and the number of people entering and remaining in these careers. The Council identified limited access to hands-on learning and unclear pathways from school to employment as key challenges affecting the region's talent pipeline. Trade School Discovery Day aims to address these challenges by exposing students to potential career pathways and providing opportunities to learn directly from professionals. Students participated in interactive sessions and hands-on demonstrations led by local skilled-trade professionals and community partners, including The Hillman Group, DWK Construction, 50 Grit Flooring, American Home Tech, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Levy, and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Lauren Edwards, Vice President of Marketing at The Hillman Group, stated that Hillman's mission is to empower those who fix, build, and create, and that inspiring the next generation of professionals is part of that mission. Kate Solomon, Chief Youth and Community Officer at FC Cincinnati, expressed pride in partnering with Hillman and gratitude to all participating organizations for investing in the next generation of Cincinnati’s workforce. Trade School Discovery Day is now in its second year and reflects Hillman and FC Cincinnati's shared commitment to investing in the Greater Cincinnati community and building a stronger workforce for the future. Hillman was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Cincinnati. The company serves retail, pro distribution, and industrial customers and has built a legacy of service and growth over the last 60-plus years. Hillman has a dedicated field sales team of 1,200+ associates, direct-to-store distribution capabilities, and global sourcing and supply chain expertise. The company offers a product portfolio of more than 150,000 SKUs, including fasteners, hardware, project gear & supplies, and key and engraving services. Hillman regularly earns vendor of the year recognition from top customers.

Trading Update

(LSE:RBN) Robinson plc has issued a trading and surplus property update for 23 October 2026. The Board now expects underlying operating profit for the year ending 31 December 2026 to be in the range of £1.2m to £1.6m. Revenue for 2026 is expected to be approximately £59m, which is 6% ahead of 2025. Sales volumes are expected to be 1% below 2025. The second half of the year is typically the Group’s busiest period, with demand building in the UK from early September, but this year demand has been weaker than anticipated in the Paperbox and UK Plastics businesses. In Paperbox, there has been a lack of new business and lower orders than expected from key customers, resulting in a sales estimate now £1.0m lower for this business. In UK Plastics, a lower share of volumes from a dual-supplied customer, a breakdown in a filling-line at another large customer, and softer demand for some seasonal products due to warmer weather have contributed to a reduced expectation for sales in this business of £1.3m. Energy costs across the Group have risen more than anticipated, reflecting the conflict in the Middle East. Denmark continues to trade in line with expectations, while conditions in Poland remain challenging. In response to lower customer demand, the Group is reviewing opportunities to reduce costs. The company is continuing to strengthen its sales capability and approach to securing new projects, which is expected to benefit the business in future periods. Excluding the benefit of potential mitigating actions, the Board expects FY2027 profitability to be in line with FY2026. Robinson remains committed to delivering above-market profitable growth and its target underlying operating margin of 6–8%. Surplus property sales have generated cash proceeds of £1.5m in 2026 to date. The expected exchange and completion of one further sale has been delayed to the second quarter of 2027, but the Group continues to expect to exchange and complete on another sale within the next three months. Reported profit before tax for 2026 will benefit from property disposals. John Melia is CEO and Mike Cusick is CFO of Robinson plc.

Lagercrantz Interim Report 1 April - 30 September 2026

Lagercrantz Group AB (publ) reported its interim results for the period 1 April to 30 September 2026. Net revenue for the second quarter (1 July – 30 September 2026) increased by 22% to MSEK 2,990, compared to MSEK 2,457 in the prior year, with organic growth of 12%. Operating profit (EBITA) for the quarter rose by 21% to MSEK 531 from MSEK 440, and the EBITA margin was 17.8% versus 17.9% last year. Profit after financial items (EBT) increased by 24% to MSEK 425 from MSEK 343. Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter was MSEK 270, compared to MSEK 265. Profit after taxes for the quarter increased by 31% to MSEK 340 from MSEK 260. For the first six months (1 April – 30 September 2026), net revenue increased by 20% to MSEK 5,897 from MSEK 4,930, with organic growth of 9%. Operating profit (EBITA) for the six months rose by 18% to MSEK 1,029 from MSEK 872, and the EBITA margin was 17.4% compared to 17.7%. Profit after financial items (EBT) for the six months increased by 21% to MSEK 830 from MSEK 686. Cash flow from operating activities for the six months was MSEK 549, compared to MSEK 553. Profit after taxes for the six months increased by 25% to MSEK 655 from MSEK 523. Return on equity for the latest 12-month period was 31%, up from 30%, and the equity ratio was 32%, up from 31%. Earnings per share for the latest 12-month period increased to SEK 6.45, compared to SEK 5.81 for the 2025/26 financial year. During the first six months, eight acquisitions were completed with total annual revenue of approximately MSEK 660. CEO Jörgen Wigh commented that the second quarter saw good performance and strengthened the positive trend from earlier in the year, with organic growth of 12% and profit after net financial items (EBT) increasing by 24% to MSEK 425, exceeding the company's target of 15%. Earnings per share (after dilution) increased by 21% to SEK 6.45 on an annual basis. A presentation and webcast of the report will be held on 23 October at 10:00 CET with CEO Jörgen Wigh and CFO Karin Mellegård Djärf.

Interim report January-September 2026

(LSE:0R4P) Lifco reported interim results for January–September 2026. Net sales increased 7.6% to SEK 22,288 million compared to SEK 20,717 million in the prior year period, with organic growth of 2.5%. EBITA rose 10.3% to SEK 5,072 million from SEK 4,600 million, and the EBITA margin improved by 0.6 percentage points to 22.8%. Profit before tax grew 14.4% to SEK 3,932 million, while net profit for the period increased 11.7% to SEK 2,930 million. Earnings per share before and after dilution rose 11.7% to SEK 6.38. Cash flow from operating activities increased 12.0% to SEK 3,514 million. Seven new businesses were consolidated during the period, with estimated total annual net sales on the acquisition dates of approximately SEK 670 million. For the July–September quarter, net sales increased 8.3% to SEK 7,407 million, EBITA rose 10.7% to SEK 1,708 million, and profit before tax grew 17.7% to SEK 1,323 million. Net profit for the quarter was SEK 986 million, up 9.5%. Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter increased 19.2% to SEK 1,662 million. Lifco consolidated the Italian companies Boscaro and Metalltech, UK companies Ethoss Regeneration and Glass Umbrella, German companies Karl Kaps and Mozelt, and French company ErgoPack France during the first nine months. The company updated its MTN programme in July with a loan framework of SEK 8 billion and issued an unsecured bond of SEK 750 million in August, resulting in bonds outstanding totaling SEK 4,500 million. Interest-bearing net debt was 1.0 times EBITDA at 30 September 2026. Net debt increased SEK 273 million from year-end to SEK 12,321 million, with liabilities related to put/call options for acquisitions decreasing SEK 212 million to SEK 2,718 million. Interest-bearing net debt increased SEK 178 million to SEK 7,979 million. The net debt/equity ratio was 0.6, and net debt in relation to EBITDA was 1.6 times. In the Dental segment, net sales increased 3.7% to SEK 4,911 million and EBITA rose 10.1% to SEK 1,115 million. Demolition & Tools net sales increased 0.9% to SEK 5,127 million, with EBITA decreasing 3.6% to SEK 1,236 million. Environmental Technology net sales rose 4.4% to SEK 2,625 million, and EBITA increased 7.7% to SEK 715 million. Transportation Products net sales increased 19.4% to SEK 3,207 million, with EBITA up 19.0% to SEK 722 million. Systems Solutions net sales increased 12.6% to SEK 6,418 million, and EBITA rose 23.8% to SEK 1,445 million. The CEO, Per Waldemarson, attributed sales and profitability growth to organic growth and acquisitions, with strong performance in Transportation Products and Systems Solutions, and noted that exchange rate effects negatively impacted sales and EBITA. The company stated it has the financial scope to make additional acquisitions.

EquipmentShare Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

(NASDAQ:EQPT) EquipmentShare.com Inc announced that it will report its fiscal third quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Monday, November 9th, 2026. The company stated that management will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. The conference call will be available live via a webcast at ir.equipmentshare.com. Participants can also access the call by dialing 585-542-9983 (local) or 833-461-5787 (toll-free), using meeting ID 294197816. A replay of the webcast will be hosted on the EquipmentShare investor relations website. EquipmentShare was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The company is described as a nationwide construction technology and equipment solutions provider. EquipmentShare offers proprietary technology, T3®, which is designed to empower contractors, builders, and equipment owners. The company provides a suite of solutions including a fleet management platform, telematics devices, and an equipment rental marketplace. EquipmentShare is one of the largest construction equipment rental providers in the United States. The company is listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker EQPT.

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. ELECTS WAYNE SMITH TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(NYSE:CCK) Crown Holdings, Inc. announced that Wayne T. Smith has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective October 21, 2026. With this appointment, the Board now consists of eleven members. Wayne T. Smith is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BASF Corporation, which generated approximately $20 billion in annual revenue and served automotive, construction, aerospace, and industrial end markets. BASF Corporation is the North American business of Germany-based BASF SE. From 2015 to 2021, Mr. Smith held the Chairman and CEO role at BASF Corporation, and prior to that, he held several senior general management positions at the company over the previous ten years. Earlier in his career, Mr. Smith held general management, operational, and engineering roles with W.R. Grace, The BOC Group Limited, and General Electric. Mr. Smith currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a global industrial gases company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. He is also a Director of ONEOK, Inc., an oil and gas storage and transportation company with approximately $33 billion in annual revenue. Mr. Smith previously served as a Director of Inter Pipeline Ltd. and BASF SE. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University. Timothy J. Donahue, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Crown Holdings, Inc., stated that Wayne brings substantial and diverse senior executive leadership and management experience across a wide range of end markets, as well as deep operational and process knowledge. Mr. Donahue expressed confidence in the meaningful contributions Mr. Smith will make to the Board in the years ahead. Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment, and services to a broad range of end markets.

Webcast Alert: BorgWarner 2026 Third Quarter Results Conference Call

(NYSE:BWA) BorgWarner Inc. announced that it will hold its 2026 Third Quarter Results Conference Call. The conference call is scheduled for October 29, 2026 at 9:30am Eastern Time. The event will be accessible live over the Internet at www.borgwarner.com/investors. The announcement provides the date, time, and online location for the webcast. No financial or operating results, executive names, or additional details are disclosed in this notice.

Marten Transport Announces Third Quarter Results

(NASDAQ:MRTN) Marten Transport, Ltd. reported a 30.7% increase in net income to $2.9 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to $2.2 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for the same period in 2025. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income was $9.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, versus $13.7 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, for the 2025 period. Operating revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was $223.2 million, up from $220.5 million in the third quarter of 2025. Excluding fuel surcharges, operating revenue was $184.2 million for the 2026 quarter compared to $194.0 million for the 2025 quarter. Fuel surcharge revenue increased to $39.0 million in the 2026 quarter from $26.5 million in the 2025 quarter. For the first nine months of 2026, operating revenue was $650.3 million, compared to $673.5 million for the same period in 2025. Excluding fuel surcharges, operating revenue was $546.6 million for the 2026 period versus $593.5 million for the 2025 period. Fuel surcharge revenue for the nine months increased to $103.7 million from $80.0 million. Operating income improved 11.9% to $3.1 million for the third quarter of 2026 from $2.7 million for the third quarter of 2025, but was $11.6 million for the first nine months of 2026 compared to $18.3 million for the same period in 2025. Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue improved to 98.6% for the 2026 quarter from 98.8% for the 2025 quarter, and to 98.3% from 98.6% when net of fuel surcharges. For the nine months, operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue were 98.2% in 2026 and 97.3% in 2025, or 97.9% and 96.9% respectively when net of fuel surcharges. Chairman and CEO Randolph L. Marten attributed the improved results to a tightening truckload freight market due to enhanced enforcement of federal and state law, which is removing noncompliant and unqualified driver capacity. He stated that Marten is securing higher pricing for premium services and improving freight quality, with the Truckload average rate per total mile, net of fuel surcharges, increasing 14.1% over the third quarter of 2025. However, earnings were negatively affected by unusually high net fuel and health insurance costs, with net fuel increasing by $3.5 million and health insurance by $2.0 million in the third quarter relative to the first half of the year. The increase in driver pay reduced results by $1.0 million, while a larger gain on sale of revenue equipment provided a $1.5 million benefit. Collectively, these factors reduced third quarter net income by $3.7 million, or 4.5 cents per share. Marten Transport operates five business platforms: Temperature-Sensitive and Dry Truckload, Dedicated, Brokerage, and MRTN de Mexico, with Intermodal operations sold effective September 30, 2025. The company provides services in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, focusing on expedited movements for high-volume customers. As of September 30, 2026, total assets were $955,966,000 and total liabilities were $191,802,000. Stockholders’ equity was $764,164,000. Cash and cash equivalents were $91,503,000 at September 30, 2026. Accounts payable were $35,784,000. For the third quarter of 2026, Truckload segment revenue was $117,304,000, Dedicated segment revenue was $67,190,000, and Brokerage segment revenue was $38,737,000. The company operated 2,501 tractors and 5,065 trailers as of September 30, 2026, with an average tractor age of 2.5 years and trailer age of 5.3 years. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $83,285,000. Dividends declared per common share were $0.06 for the quarter and $0.18 for the nine months.

CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

(NYSE:CCK) Crown Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend. The dividend amount is $0.35 per share. The dividend will be payable on November 19, 2026. The record date for shareholders entitled to receive the dividend is November 5, 2026. This dividend declaration was made by the Board of Directors of Crown Holdings, Inc. The announcement specifies the exact per-share amount and the relevant payment and record dates. No additional financial or operational figures are disclosed in this announcement. No executive names or quotes are included in the release. The notice is limited to the dividend declaration and related dates.

AGCO Announces Quarterly Dividend

(NYSE:AGCO) AGCO announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2026. The record date for stockholders entitled to receive the dividend is the close of business on November 16, 2026.

Elevate Service Group Demonstrates Integrated Service Capabilities Through Preventative Maintenance Program for Circle K

(TSXV:SERV, OTCQB:ESVCF, FSE:Y19) Elevate Service Group Inc. announced that its subsidiary, TFI Food Equipment Solutions, has completed a preventative maintenance program covering approximately 200 Taylor 349 Froster machines at Circle K locations across Ontario. The program demonstrates Elevate's strategy of leveraging customer relationships and specialized expertise across its operating businesses to deliver integrated customer solutions, generate incremental service opportunities, improve technician utilization, and internalize work that might otherwise be subcontracted or declined. TFI has supported Circle K's foodservice equipment for several years and possesses deep technical expertise on the Taylor equipment platform. The new program expanded that relationship through scheduled preventative maintenance services across Ontario, utilizing qualified technicians from TFI and Elevate's broader service network. The Circle K program was awarded at a time when TFI's existing service operations were running near capacity. By leveraging qualified technicians from across the Elevate network, the Company was able to execute the additional work internally while maintaining service levels for existing customers. The program illustrates how Elevate's integrated operating platform can generate incremental revenue opportunities from existing customer relationships, improve utilization of its technician network, and retain service economics within the organization. Michael Cheung, Head of Sales and Business Development at Elevate, stated that national customers value service partners that can execute consistently across large geographic footprints, and that combining TFI's equipment expertise with Elevate's broader technician network enables the company to deliver that scale while maintaining service quality and expanding support for existing customer relationships. Romeo Di Battista Jr., Executive Chairman of Elevate, commented that Circle K is a practical example of the value created by combining Elevate's businesses, with TFI bringing the customer relationship, equipment expertise, and installed base, while the broader Elevate network provided the additional capacity to execute. Elevate intends to apply the same model across additional equipment categories and customer relationships throughout its platform, combining the specialized expertise and established customer bases of its operating companies with the scale, technical capabilities, and service capacity of its integrated network. TFI Food Equipment Solutions is described as a leading Canadian foodservice equipment specialist providing equipment supply, installation, and service to restaurant, hospitality, and institutional foodservice operators. As part of Elevate Service Group, TFI combines equipment expertise with Elevate's national technical service and facilities capabilities, delivering end-to-end solutions and lifecycle support for operators across Canada. Elevate Service Group is a national facilities management and essential commercial services company focused on building an integrated platform through disciplined acquisitions and organic growth. Through its operating companies, Elevate brings decades of experience serving national, blue-chip customers. The company is building a scalable platform supported by shared infrastructure, technology, and operational best practices, which drives efficiencies, expands service offerings, and delivers superior customer outcomes.

Watsco Completes $750 Million Unsecured Senior Credit Facility

(NYSE:WSO) Watsco, Inc. announced that it has signed a $750 million unsecured senior revolving credit facility. The facility is led by Bank of America, N.A. as Joint Lead Arranger, Sole Bookrunner and Administrative Agent, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., PNC Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and U.S. Bank N.A. as Joint Lead Arrangers and Co-Syndication Agents, along with five other banks. The new facility amends and extends Watsco’s existing unsecured revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the five-year $750 million unsecured credit facility were used to repay outstanding borrowings of $69.7 million under the prior credit facility. Any additional borrowings will be used for working capital, acquisitions, dividends and other general purposes and will bear interest at different rates depending on the types of advances or loans the Company selects. The agreement includes increased borrowing capacity, covenant flexibility, and greater sensitivity to the seasonal nature of Watsco's working capital requirements. Barry S. Logan, Executive Vice President of Watsco, stated that a committed source of low-cost debt is an important building block of the company's growth strategy and expressed appreciation for the support from relationship banks. Watsco is the largest distributor in the highly fragmented North American HVAC market. Since entering distribution in 1989, Watsco has achieved a 17% compounded annual total shareholder return through a combination of organic growth and the acquisition of more than 70 market-leading businesses. Watsco maintains a solid balance sheet, enabling sustained investments in growth, including industry-leading technologies. More than 73,000 contractors and technicians engage digitally with Watsco, adopting and integrating its tools into their daily operations. The company is introducing AI-driven initiatives to leverage its extensive data assets and enrich the customer experience. Watsco believes its technology ecosystem represents a durable and widening competitive advantage in its industry.

Hargreaves Services — Major contract with UK Deposit Return Scheme

(AIM:HSP) Hargreaves Services plc has been awarded a major 15-year logistics contract with Re.Group for the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The contract will see Hargreaves provide collection, transport, and transfer station services for the DRS in Scotland, handling the movement of returned drinks containers from retail return points to designated processing facilities. The agreement includes annual CPI-linked indexation and fuel cost adjustment mechanisms, which are designed to provide long-term earnings visibility and margin protection. The DRS is scheduled to be introduced across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland by 1 October 2027. The contract with Re.Group will commence in October 2027 and is expected to positively impact Hargreaves' FY28 performance, with full impact in FY29. For the year ending 31 May 2028, consensus market expectations prior to this announcement were revenue of £309.2 million and underlying profit before tax (PBT) of £18.8 million. For the year ending 31 May 2029, consensus expectations were revenue of £323.2 million and underlying PBT of £20.4 million. Simon Hicks, Chief Executive of Hargreaves Services plc, stated that the contract is a significant step forward for the company's Environmental Services capabilities and provides long-term, inflation-linked revenue and attractive earnings visibility. The contract establishes Hargreaves at the heart of a major UK recycling initiative and creates a platform for future growth in recycling, resource recovery, and environmental services. Hargreaves Services operates through three divisions: Services, Land, and a German joint venture. The Services division provides specialist contracted services in connectivity, clean energy, and environmental markets, including logistics. The Land division focuses on unlocking value from the Group’s land portfolio through development and disposals. The German division operates in industrial raw materials trading and recycling, including DK Recycling. Hargreaves is headquartered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and has operational centres across the UK and internationally.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. Declares Quarterly Dividend

(NYSE:AMBP) Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly interim dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2026 to shareholders of record on November 26, 2026. Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is described as a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. AMP operates as an operating business of Ardagh Group. The company has 23 production facilities in nine countries. AMP employs approximately 6,500 people. The company reported sales of $5.5 billion in 2025. The person responsible for the release of this information on behalf of Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance plc and Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC is Stephen Lyons, Investor Relations Director.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. - Third Quarter 2026 Results

(NYSE:AMBP) Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Group revenue for the quarter was $1,694 million, up 19% from $1,428 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $213 million, a 2% increase from $208 million in Q3 2025, and above the guidance range of $200–210 million. Profit for the period was $44 million, compared to $27 million in the prior year quarter. Earnings per share were $0.07, up from $0.04, while adjusted earnings per share remained at $0.08. The company declared a regular quarterly ordinary dividend of $0.10 per share. Global beverage can shipments grew by 2% year-over-year, with Europe up 6% and the Americas down 1% (including a 1% decline in North America and a 5% decline in Brazil). In Europe, revenue increased by $68 million (11%) to $693 million, and Adjusted EBITDA rose by $9 million (11%) to $91 million. In the Americas, revenue increased by $198 million (25%) to $1,001 million, while Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4 million (3%) to $122 million. The company reported a strong total liquidity position of $736 million as of September 30, 2026. Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 5.1x, down from 5.2x in the prior year quarter and 5.6x pro-forma for the Q4 2025 refinancing of preferred shares. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, group revenue was $4,911 million, up from $4,151 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $632 million, up from $573 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $785–795 million, assuming modest global shipments growth. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $153–163 million, compared to $166 million in Q4 2025 ($164 million at constant currency). The company announced plans to accelerate and upscale its growth investment in Europe by building two new can lines in existing facilities in the UK and Spain. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period were $213 million. Net capital expenditure for the quarter was $43 million. Dividends paid in the quarter totaled $60 million. The company operates 23 production facilities in nine countries and employed approximately 6,500 people with sales of approximately $5.5 billion in 2025.

Carrier to Invest More Than $600 Million to Expand Advanced U.S. Manufacturing and Engineering Capacity

(NYSE:CARR) Carrier Global Corporation announced plans to invest more than $600 million over the next three years in a new advanced manufacturing and engineering center in Fort Worth, Texas. The investment is intended to support record backlog levels driven by strong demand across data centers, healthcare, education, industrial markets, and other key verticals. The new facility will be more than 1-million square feet in size and will expand Carrier's commercial chiller production. The project is expected to strengthen Carrier's U.S. operations and supply chain footprint. The facility will create 1,500 jobs and advance highly skilled workforce development. Carrier states that the new site will establish a new manufacturing and engineering center. The company highlights that it has transformed its commercial HVAC business, resulting in record backlog levels and a robust and growing pipeline across many key verticals. Carrier describes the new state-of-the-art site as a demonstration of its confidence in growth in this business. The company also emphasizes its commitment to domestic manufacturing as the largest U.S.-headquartered company in its industry. Conceptual renderings of the Carrier facility are credited to Summit Consultants, Gray AES & Hillwood.

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