Yesway Completes Iowa and Kansas Portfolio Sale to Redeploy Capital into Higher-Return Growth Opportunities

Divestiture of non-strategic assets supports a stronger balance sheet and investment in new-to-industry stores in faster-growing core markets

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesway, Inc. (“Yesway” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: YSWY), one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States, today announced that it has completed the sale of its 29-store portfolio in Iowa and Kansas to Now & Forever for approximately $21 million, including payment for the value of existing inventory.

The transaction advances Yesway’s disciplined capital allocation strategy of monetizing non-strategic assets and redeploying capital into investments with higher return potential in faster-growing markets. The Company intends to use the proceeds to further strengthen its balance sheet and support the development of new-to-industry stores in its core markets, where it believes its established brands and proven operating capabilities position it to generate attractive returns and sustainable long-term growth.

“This transaction is fundamentally about putting our capital to work where we believe it can generate the greatest long-term value,” said Thomas N. Trkla, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Yesway. “By monetizing our Iowa and Kansas portfolio, we are unlocking capital to invest in new-to-industry stores in faster-growing core markets where we see opportunities to achieve higher returns on invested capital. At the same time, we are sharpening our operational focus and simplifying our supply chain footprint. Together, these benefits position us to pursue more profitable growth, build on the strength of our Yesway and Allsup’s brands and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”

“I also want to express my heartfelt thanks to all of our district and store managers, service technicians, and store associates in Iowa and Kansas for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the years these stores have been part of the Yesway family,” Mr. Trkla added. “Their pride in their work, care for our customers, and dedication to their communities helped build the foundation of our company, and I am tremendously proud of all that we accomplished together.”

About Yesway

Established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, Yesway is an award-winning convenience store operator with approximately 420 stores across eight states in the Midwest and Southwest. Yesway is renowned for its iconic foodservice offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including the famous Allsup’s deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, the development and opening of more than 90 stores over the past several years, and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement, Yesway continues to cement its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States.    

Investor Contact:

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Erin Vadala
[email protected]



Occidental to Announce Third Quarter Results Monday, November 9, 2026; Hold Conference Call Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HOUSTON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) will announce its third quarter 2026 financial results after close of market on Monday, November 9, 2026, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern/12 p.m. Central.

The conference call may be accessed by calling 1-866-871-6512 (international callers dial 1-412-317-5417) or via webcast at oxy.com/investors. Participants may pre-register for the conference call at https://dpregister.com/sreg/10212000/104e317d980.

Third quarter 2026 financial results will be available through the Investor Relations section of the company’s website. A recording of the webcast will be posted on the website within several hours after the call is completed.

About Occidental

Occidental is an international energy company that produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Occidental primarily operates in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit oxy.com.

Contacts

Media   Investors
Eric Moses
713-497-2017
[email protected]
  Babatunde A. Cole
713-552-8811
[email protected]



ADARx Pharmaceuticals Announces the Closing of Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares Granted in Its Initial Public Offering

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ADARx) (Nasdaq: ADRX), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company developing next-generation siRNA therapeutics, announced today that, in connection with its upsized initial public offering of its common stock, the underwriters have fully exercised their option to purchase an additional 3,937,500 shares of ADARx’s common stock at a price to the public of $17.00 per share. The issuance of the additional shares closed on October 1, 2026, bringing the total number of shares sold in the initial public offering to 30,187,500 shares and the aggregate gross proceeds to ADARx from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by ADARx, to approximately $513.2 million.

J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen and UBS Investment Bank acted as lead book-running managers for the offering. LifeSci Capital acted as a book-running manager for the offering.

Registration statements relating to these securities have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and became effective on September 24, 2026. Copies of the registration statements can be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. This offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the registration statements relating to these securities. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the initial public offering may be obtained from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at [email protected] and [email protected]; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, by telephone at 1-866-718-1649, or by email at [email protected]; TD Securities (USA) LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at [email protected]; or UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate, 11 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 or by email at [email protected].

Including the purchase by AbbVie of 5,255,542 shares of ADARx’s common stock at a price of $17.00 per share in a concurrent private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), the aggregate gross proceeds to ADARx from the initial public offering and the concurrent private placement, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, placement agent fees and other offering and private placement expenses payable by ADARx, were approximately $602.5 million.

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

About ADARx Pharmaceuticals

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a late-stage biotechnology company dedicated to transforming cutting-edge science into next-generation siRNA therapeutics. We have developed technology designed to control the expression of specific disease drivers with highly selective RNA targeted therapies with the goal of delivering life-changing treatments for patients with unmet medical needs. ADARx is focused on advancing and expanding a deep pipeline of highly potent, durable and selective RNA-targeted therapeutic candidates, developing product candidates for the treatment of complement-mediated, genetic, cardiovascular, thrombosis, central nervous system and metabolic (obesity) diseases. In addition to our wholly-owned programs, we have entered into a collaboration and license option agreement with AbbVie to develop small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapeutics across multiple disease areas, including neuroscience, immunology and oncology.



Contacts

Investors: [email protected]
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UMH PROPERTIES, INC. DECLARES COMMON AND PREFERRED DIVIDENDS

FREEHOLD, NJ, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of UMH Properties, Inc. (NYSE: UMH; TASE: UMH) declared its quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s Common Stock of $0.225 per share payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2026. The Company’s annual dividend rate on its Common Stock is $0.90 per share.

Also, on October 1, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3984375 per share for the period from September 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, on the Company’s 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2026. Series D preferred share dividends are cumulative and payable quarterly at an annual rate of $1.59375 per share.

UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a public equity REIT that owns and operates 145 manufactured home communities, containing approximately 27,100 developed homesites, of which 11,200 contain rental homes, and over 1,000 self-storage units. These communities are located in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. Included in the 145 communities are two communities in Florida, containing 363 sites, and one community in Pennsylvania, containing 113 sites, that UMH has an ownership interest in and operates through its joint ventures with Nuveen Real Estate.

Contact:

Nelli Madden

732-577-9997

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Elevra Lithium Provides Ewoyaa Sale Update

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North American lithium producer Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra”) (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) provides an update on the proposed sale of its interests in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa Project”) in Ghana to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. (“Huayou”) where the Ghanaian Government approval process continues and Huayou has received FIRB approval for the proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium Limited (“Atlantic Lithium”).

As announced on 11 May 20261, Elevra entered into an agreement with Huayou for the sale of all of Elevra’s rights and interests in the Ewoyaa Project, including its associated offtake rights, for cash consideration of approximately US$71 million before fees and taxes.

Completion of the transaction remains subject to receipt of the required Ghanaian Government approvals. Huayou continues to progress the approvals process with the relevant Ghanaian authorities, with Elevra working constructively with Huayou to facilitate completion.

Under the current terms of the agreement with Huayou, if the relevant Ghanaian Government approvals have not been obtained by 30 October 2026, Huayou will have an election to either complete the transaction (and pay the cash consideration of approximately US$71 million) or terminate the transaction and pay Elevra a US$5 million break fee. In circumstances where the Ghanaian Government rejects Huayou’s application on or before 30 October 2026, then no break fee shall be payable to Elevra.

Separately, Huayou continues to progress its proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium2 which holds the remaining private-sector interest in the Ewoyaa Project. Atlantic Lithium has announced that Huayou has received approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (“FIRB”) for the proposed acquisition by way of Scheme of Arrangement3 (“Scheme”).

The receipt of FIRB approval represents further progress in Huayou’s proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium. The Scheme remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of its remaining conditions, including applicable shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

As previously announced, Huayou’s proposed acquisition of Elevra’s interests in the Ewoyaa Project is separate from, and is not conditional upon, completion of Huayou’s proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium.

Elevra will provide a further update when there is a material development in relation to the Ghanaian Government approval process or completion of the transaction.

Elevra’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lucas Dow, said: “Huayou continues to progress the Ghanaian Government approval process required to complete the acquisition of Elevra’s interests in the Ewoyaa Project.

“The receipt of FIRB approval for Huayou’s separate proposed acquisition of Atlantic Lithium represents further progress in Huayou’s broader proposed investment in the Ewoyaa Project. We continue to work constructively with Huayou towards completion of Elevra’s transaction.”

Announcement authorised for release by Elevra’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

About Elevra Lithium

Elevra Lithium Limited is a North American lithium producer (ASX:ELV; NASDAQ:ELVR) with projects in Québec, Canada, United States, and a joint venture in Western Australia.

Elevra’s assets comprise North American Lithium (100%), a 60% stake in the Moblan Lithium Project in Central Québec and the Carolina Lithium Project (100%) in the United States.

For more information, please visit us at www.elevra.com

For more information, please contact:

Andrew Barber
Investor Relations
PH: +617 3369 7058

___________________________________
1 See ASX announcement dated 11 May 2026, “Elevra enters agreement to sell Ewoyaa Project Interest”.
2 Atlantic Lithium Limited ASX announcement dated 7 May 2026, “Binding Scheme Implementation Deed with Huayou”.
3 Atlantic Lithium Limited ASX announcement dated 17 September 2026, “Scheme Update – FIRB Approval received for acquisition of A11”.



ESCO Completes Acquisition of Megger Group Limited

St. Louis, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Megger Group Limited (Megger) business of TBG AG (TBG). Under the terms of the transaction, TBG has agreed to certain lock-up provisions with respect to its equity ownership in ESCO common stock and has nomination rights for one seat on ESCO’s Board of Directors. 

The acquisition of Megger supports ESCO’s long-term objective of expanding our leadership positions in high-growth end-markets. Megger is a leading global provider of testing, monitoring, and data-driven solutions for utilities and critical electric infrastructure and will become a part of our Utility Solutions Group segment. Megger adds a well-respected and differentiated product portfolio, with highly complementary capabilities, deep technical expertise, and strong customer and supplier relationships.   The addition of Megger expands the scale and international reach of ESCO’s utility product offerings, further strengthening our position as a valued partner to utilities worldwide.

The Company’s FY 2027 financial guidance and outlook, inclusive of impacts from the Megger acquisition, will be announced in November when Q4 2026 earnings are released.

ESCO is a global provider of highly engineered products and solutions serving diverse end-markets. It manufactures filtration and fluid control products, advanced composites, as well as signature and power management solutions for aviation, Navy, space, and industrial customers. ESCO is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing RF test and measurement products and systems; and provides diagnostic instruments, software and services to industrial power users and the electric utility and renewable energy industries. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, ESCO and its subsidiaries have offices and manufacturing facilities worldwide. For more information on ESCO and its subsidiaries, visit ESCO’s website at www.escotechnologies.com.

SOURCE ESCO Technologies Inc.
Kate Lowrey, Vice President of Investor Relations, (314) 213-7277



Enact Mortgage Insurance Enters Into a Forward Quota Share Reinsurance Transaction as Part of its Diversified Credit Risk Transfer Program

Secures approximately 35% of quota share reinsurance coverage from a panel of third-party reinsurance providers

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) (Enact), a leading provider of private mortgage insurance through its insurance subsidiaries, today announced that its flagship legal entity, Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation, has entered into a quota share reinsurance agreement with a panel of reinsurers each currently rated “A-” or better by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or A.M. Best Company, Inc., or rated “A3” or better by Moody’s.

Under the agreement, and subject to certain conditions, Enact will cede approximately 35% of a portion of expected new insurance written for the period from January 1, 2028 through December 31, 2028.

“This agreement represents another step in the continued advancement of our CRT program and our prudent approach to managing and distributing risk,” said Rohit Gupta, President and CEO of Enact. “We remain committed to further strengthening the resilience of our portfolio while driving sustainable long-term value creation for shareholders.”

Safe Harbor Statement

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results, the related assumptions underlying our expected results, guidance concerning the future return of capital and the quotations of management. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “may,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “could,” “should,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that we cannot predict, including risks related to an economic downturn or a recession in the United States and in other countries around the world; changes in political, business, regulatory, and economic conditions; changes in or to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”), whether through Federal legislation, restructurings or a shift in business practices; failure to continue to meet the mortgage insurer eligibility requirements of the GSEs; competition for customers; lenders or investors seeking alternatives to private mortgage insurance; an increase in the number of loans insured through Federal government mortgage insurance programs, including those offered by the Federal Housing Administration; and other factors described in the risk factors contained in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC, may cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Although Enact believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, Enact can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved and it undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

About Enact Holdings, Inc.


Enact
(Nasdaq: ACT), operating principally through its wholly-owned subsidiary Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation since 1980, is a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider committed to helping more people achieve the dream of homeownership. Building on a deep understanding of lenders’ businesses and a legacy of financial strength, we partner with lenders to bring best-in class service, leading underwriting expertise, and extensive risk and capital management to the mortgage process, helping to put more people in homes and keep them there. By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Enact is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Slide to Report 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Results on October 27, 2026

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“Slide”) (Nasdaq: SLDE) announced today it will release its 2026 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM Eastern time.

Webcast and Conference Call Details

  • When: October 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.
  • Dial-in: (877) 407-9208 (toll-free) or (201) 493-6784 (international). Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
  • Webcast: A live webcast of the conference call will be available at ir.slideinsurance.com. Following the call, a replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of Slide’s website.

About Slide

Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLDE) is a Tampa-based specialty property insurer built for coastal and catastrophe-prone markets. Slide combines advanced technology with deep insurance expertise to maintain a disciplined approach to risk, bring additional capacity to the markets it serves along with its network of more than 5,000 independent agents, and provide a dependable, streamlined insurance experience to its policyholders. Slide ranks among the 25 largest U.S. homeowners insurance groups by direct written premium, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). For more information, visit slideinsurance.com.

Contacts

Investors

[email protected]



NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results

NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results

  • Sport Offense continued to drive momentum across priority sports

  • Taking actions to reposition NIKE Sportswear, Jordan Brand, and Greater China

  • Announces Pace, an operating model transformation to scale the success of the Sport Offense

BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2027 financial results for its first quarter ended August 31, 2026.

Executive Commentary

“The Sport Offense is driving measurable progress across our performance business, and we introduced Pace to help us accelerate and scale that momentum across NIKE,” said Elliott Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer, NIKE, Inc. “We have more work to do in NIKE Sportswear, Jordan Brand and Greater China, and we’re taking deliberate actions to strengthen those businesses the right way for the long-term.”

“We delivered first quarter results consistent with our expectations, supported by improved gross margin and disciplined cost management,” said Dave Denton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, NIKE, Inc. “As we move forward, we remain focused on strengthening the health of our product portfolio, improving productivity across the enterprise and allocating resources with discipline to support long-term shareholder value.”

Overall Results

  • First quarter revenues were $11.2 billion, down 4 percent on a reported basis and down 5 percent on a currency-neutral basis*

  • Gross margin expanded 60 basis points to 42.8 percent

  • Selling and administrative expensedecreased 3 percent to $3.9 billion

  • Diluted earnings per share was $0.48

First Quarter Income Statement Review

  • Revenuesfor NIKE, Inc. were $11.2 billion, down 4 percent on a reported basis and down 5 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
    • NIKE Brand revenues were $11.0 billion, down 4 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis, primarily due to declines in Greater China and EMEA, partially offset by growth in North America.

    • NIKE Brand wholesale revenues were $6.8 billion, down 1 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis, primarily due to declines in Greater China, partially offset by growth in North America.

    • NIKE Direct revenues were $4.1 billion, down 8 percent on a reported basis and down 9 percent on a currency-neutral basis, due to a 13 percent decrease in NIKE Brand Digital and a 5 percent decrease in NIKE-owned stores.

    • Revenues for Converse were $263 million, down 28 percent on a reported and currency-neutral basis, due to declines across all territories.

  • Gross margin expanded 60 basis points to 42.8 percent, primarily due to lower warehousing and logistics costs.
  • Selling and administrative expense decreased 3 percent to $3.9 billion.
    • Demand creation expense was $1.3 billion, up 5 percent, primarily due to higher brand marketing expense, reflecting higher investment in key sports events.

    • Operating overhead expense was $2.7 billion, down 6 percent, primarily due to lower wage-related expense and lower other administrative costs.

  • The effective tax rate was 22.7 percent compared to 21.1 percent for the same period last year, primarily due to foreign tax audit settlements recognized in the current year.

  • Net income was $0.7 billion, down 2 percent, and Diluted earnings per share was $0.48.

August 31, 2026 Balance Sheet Review

  • Inventories for NIKE, Inc. were $7.8 billion, down 3 percent, primarily reflecting shifts in product mix.
  • Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments were $8.4 billion, down approximately $0.2 billion, as cash generated by operations was more than offset by cash dividends and capital expenditures.

Shareholder Returns

NIKE has a strong track record of returns to shareholders. In the first quarter, the Company returned approximately $610 million to shareholders through dividends, up 3 percent from the prior year.

Recent Developments

Pace is an operating model transformation to accelerate and scale the success of the Sport Offense. The program includes and builds upon the previous cost realignment plan announced in March 2026. Pace includes efforts to modernize NIKE’s global supply chain, the establishment of a new campus in India to fuel its enterprise capabilities, a realignment to three geographies, and further streamlining of the organization to reduce costs.

NIKE expects Pace to deliver approximately $2.5 billion in cumulative savings through fiscal 2031, with approximately $1.0 billion of pre-tax charges, primarily consisting of employee-related costs, through fiscal 2031, in addition to approximately $0.3 billion of severance costs recognized in fiscal 2026. NIKE expects approximately $0.3 billion to be recognized in fiscal 2027.

The savings estimate is stated before the expected pre-tax charges described above and any future reinvestment. The expected savings, pre-tax charges and future cash expenditures are estimates and are subject to a number of assumptions, including local law requirements in various jurisdictions. Actual savings, charges and cash expenditures may differ, possibly materially, from these estimates.

Outlook

  • Revenuesare expected to decline high-single digits in fiscal 2027.
  • Effective tax rate for fiscal 2027 is expected to be in the mid-20 percent range, subject to changes in earnings mix and discrete tax items.
  • Adjusted Diluted earnings per share** is expected to be in the range of $1.15 to $1.35, which excludes approximately $0.15 of restructuring expenses related to Pace for fiscal 2027.

Conference Call

NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on October 1, 2026, to review fiscal first quarter results. The conference call will be broadcast live via the Internet and can be accessed at http://investors.nike.com. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through approximately 9:00 p.m. PT, October 29, 2026.

About NIKE, Inc.

NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Converse, a wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brand, designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, NIKE, Inc.’s earnings releases and other financial information are available on the Internet at http://investors.nike.com. Individuals can also visit http://news.nike.com and follow @NIKE.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our expectations of our future results and our strategy, including our fiscal 2027 outlook and the program, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk that NIKE is not able to realize anticipated cost savings in the amounts or within the timeframes expected, or at all, risks related to the preliminary nature of the estimates of the charges to be incurred and future cash expenditures to be made in connection with the program and the possibility that those estimates may change in amount or timing as NIKE refines the estimates over time, risks related to any delays in the timing for implementing the program, including as a result of local law requirements, or potential disruptions to NIKE’s business, operations or workforce as it executes on the program, and other factors that may cause NIKE to be unable to achieve the expected benefits of the program, as well as the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in reports filed by NIKE with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.

*

Non-GAAP financial measure. See additional information in the accompanying Divisional Revenues and Channel Revenues tables.

**

Adjusted Diluted earnings per share isDiluted earnings per share excluding restructuring and severance charges, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most comparable GAAP measure is Diluted earnings per share. The Company uses Adjusted Diluted earnings per share to facilitate the evaluation of the Company’s performance. The Company believes that providing Adjusted Diluted earnings per share is useful to investors for comparability between periods and allows investors to evaluate the impacts of restructuring and severance charges separately. This measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

 

NIKE, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

%

(In millions, except per share data)

8/31/2026

8/31/2025

Change

Revenues

$

11,213

 

$

11,720

 

-4%

Cost of sales

 

6,415

 

 

6,777

 

-5%

Gross profit

 

4,798

 

 

4,943

 

-3%

Gross margin

 

42.8

%

 

42.2

%

60 bps

 

 

 

 

Demand creation expense

 

1,252

 

 

1,188

 

5%

Operating overhead expense

 

2,658

 

 

2,828

 

-6%

Total selling and administrative expense

 

3,910

 

 

4,016

 

-3%

% of revenues

 

34.9

%

 

34.3

%

60 bps

 

 

 

 

Interest (income) expense, net

 

(14

)

 

(18

)

—

Other (income) expense, net

 

(19

)

 

23

 

—

Income before income taxes

 

921

 

 

922

 

0%

Income tax expense

 

209

 

 

195

 

7%

Effective tax rate

 

22.7

%

 

21.1

%

160 bps

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

$

712

 

$

727

 

-2%

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.48

 

$

0.49

 

 

Diluted

$

0.48

 

$

0.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

Basic

 

1,483.6

 

 

1,476.6

 

 

Diluted

 

1,484.2

 

 

1,479.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share

$

0.410

 

$

0.400

 

 

 

NIKE, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in millions)

8/31/2026

8/31/2025

% Change

ASSETS

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents

$

6,903

$

7,024

-2

%

Short-term investments

 

1,465

 

1,551

-6

%

Accounts receivable, net

 

5,242

 

4,962

6

%

Inventories

 

7,846

 

8,114

-3

%

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

2,217

 

2,247

-1

%

Total current assets

 

23,673

 

23,898

-1

%

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

4,887

 

4,861

1

%

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

 

2,947

 

2,727

8

%

Identifiable intangible assets, net

 

259

 

259

0

%

Goodwill

 

240

 

240

0

%

Deferred income taxes and other assets

 

5,788

 

5,349

8

%

TOTAL ASSETS

$

37,794

$

37,334

1

%

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

$

2,000

$

—

100

%

Accounts payable

 

3,420

 

3,772

-9

%

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

473

 

506

-7

%

Accrued liabilities

 

5,338

 

5,927

-10

%

Income taxes payable

 

178

 

706

-75

%

Total current liabilities

 

11,409

 

10,911

5

%

Long-term debt

 

5,893

 

7,996

-26

%

Operating lease liabilities

 

2,706

 

2,555

6

%

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

 

2,566

 

2,404

7

%

Redeemable preferred stock

 

—

 

—

—

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

15,220

 

13,468

13

%

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

37,794

$

37,334

1

%

 

NIKE, Inc.

DIVISIONAL REVENUES

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

% Change Excluding Currency Changes1

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

%

(Dollars in millions)

8/31/2026

8/31/2025

Change

North America

 

 

 

 

Footwear

$

3,259

 

$

3,219

 

1

%

1

%

Apparel

 

1,566

 

 

1,474

 

6

%

6

%

Equipment

 

302

 

 

327

 

-8

%

-8

%

Total

 

5,127

 

 

5,020

 

2

%

2

%

Europe, Middle East & Africa

 

 

 

 

Footwear

 

1,798

 

 

2,021

 

-11

%

-11

%

Apparel

 

1,163

 

 

1,106

 

5

%

5

%

Equipment

 

215

 

 

204

 

5

%

5

%

Total

 

3,176

 

 

3,331

 

-5

%

-5

%

Greater China

 

 

 

 

Footwear

 

866

 

 

1,109

 

-22

%

-26

%

Apparel

 

279

 

 

362

 

-23

%

-27

%

Equipment

 

35

 

 

41

 

-15

%

-18

%

Total

 

1,180

 

 

1,512

 

-22

%

-26

%

Asia Pacific & Latin America

 

 

 

 

Footwear

 

1,028

 

 

1,061

 

-3

%

-1

%

Apparel

 

376

 

 

371

 

1

%

4

%

Equipment

 

59

 

 

58

 

2

%

2

%

Total

 

1,463

 

 

1,490

 

-2

%

0

%

Global Brand Divisions2

 

6

 

 

9

 

—

 

—

 

TOTAL NIKE BRAND

 

10,952

 

 

11,362

 

-4

%

-4

%

Converse

 

263

 

 

366

 

-28

%

-28

%

Corporate3

 

(2

)

 

(8

)

—

 

—

 

TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES

$

11,213

 

$

11,720

 

-4

%

-5

%

 

 

 

 

 

NIKE Brand Revenues by:

 

 

 

 

Footwear

$

6,951

 

$

7,410

 

-6

%

-6

%

Apparel

 

3,384

 

 

3,313

 

2

%

2

%

Equipment

 

611

 

 

630

 

-3

%

-3

%

Global Brand Divisions2

 

6

 

 

9

 

—

 

—

 

TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES

$

10,952

 

$

11,362

 

-4

%

-4

%

1 The percent change has been calculated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period and is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating the Company’s performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. References to this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

2 Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.

3 Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through the Company’s central foreign exchange risk management program.

NIKE, Inc.

CHANNEL REVENUES

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

% Change Excluding Currency Changes1

 

 

 

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

%

(Dollars in millions)

8/31/2026

8/31/2025

Change

North America

 

 

 

 

Sales to Wholesale Customers

$

2,981

 

$

2,736

 

9

%

9

%

Sales through NIKE Direct

 

2,146

 

 

2,284

 

-6

%

-6

%

Total

 

5,127

 

 

5,020

 

2

%

2

%

Europe, Middle East & Africa

 

 

 

 

Sales to Wholesale Customers

 

2,233

 

 

2,261

 

-1

%

-1

%

Sales through NIKE Direct

 

943

 

 

1,070

 

-12

%

-12

%

Total

 

3,176

 

 

3,331

 

-5

%

-5

%

Greater China

 

 

 

 

Sales to Wholesale Customers

 

644

 

 

893

 

-28

%

-31

%

Sales through NIKE Direct

 

536

 

 

619

 

-13

%

-18

%

Total

 

1,180

 

 

1,512

 

-22

%

-26

%

Asia Pacific & Latin America

 

 

 

 

Sales to Wholesale Customers

 

946

 

 

949

 

0

%

2

%

Sales through NIKE Direct

 

517

 

 

541

 

-4

%

-3

%

Total

 

1,463

 

 

1,490

 

-2

%

0

%

Global Brand Divisions2

 

6

 

 

9

 

—

 

—

 

TOTAL NIKE BRAND

 

10,952

 

 

11,362

 

-4

%

-4

%

Converse

 

263

 

 

366

 

-28

%

-28

%

Corporate3

 

(2

)

 

(8

)

—

 

—

 

TOTAL NIKE, INC. REVENUES

$

11,213

 

$

11,720

 

-4

%

-5

%

 

 

 

 

 

NIKE Brand Revenues by:

 

 

 

 

Sales to Wholesale Customers

$

6,804

 

$

6,839

 

-1

%

-1

%

Sales through NIKE Direct

 

4,142

 

 

4,514

 

-8

%

-9

%

Global Brand Divisions2

 

6

 

 

9

 

—

 

—

 

TOTAL NIKE BRAND REVENUES

$

10,952

 

$

11,362

 

-4

%

-4

%

1 The percent change has been calculated using actual exchange rates in use during the comparative prior year period and is provided to enhance the visibility of the underlying business trends by excluding the impact of translation arising from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating the Company’s performance, including when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends. References to this measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

2 Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.

3 Corporate revenues primarily consist of foreign currency gains and losses related to revenues generated by entities within the NIKE Brand geographic operating segments and Converse, but managed through the Company’s central foreign exchange risk management program.

NIKE, Inc.

EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXES (“EBIT”)1

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

%

(Dollars in millions)

8/31/2026

8/31/2025

Change

North America

$

1,170

 

$

1,134

 

3

%

Europe, Middle East & Africa

 

728

 

 

735

 

-1

%

Greater China

 

248

 

 

377

 

-34

%

Asia Pacific & Latin America

 

324

 

 

350

 

-7

%

Global Brand Divisions2

 

(1,110

)

 

(1,192

)

7

%

TOTAL NIKE BRAND EBIT1

 

1,360

 

 

1,404

 

-3

%

Converse

 

25

 

 

39

 

-36

%

Corporate3

 

(478

)

 

(539

)

11

%

TOTAL NIKE, INC. EBIT1

 

907

 

 

904

 

0

%

Interest (income) expense, net

 

(14

)

 

(18

)

—

 

Income tax expense

 

209

 

 

195

 

7

%

NET INCOME

$

712

 

$

727

 

-2

%

 

 

 

 

Total NIKE, Inc. Revenues

$

11,213

 

$

11,720

 

-4

%

Net income margin

 

6.3

%

 

6.2

%

 

EBIT margin1

 

8.1

%

 

7.7

%

 

1 Total NIKE Brand EBIT, Total NIKE, Inc. EBIT and EBIT margin are considered non-GAAP financial measures. EBIT is calculated as Net income before Interest (income) expense, net and Income tax expense. EBIT margin is calculated as total NIKE, Inc. EBIT divided by total NIKE, Inc. Revenues. References to EBIT and EBIT margin should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures when evaluating the Company’s performance, including segment performance, when making financial and operating decisions. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with additional financial information that should be considered when assessing the Company’s underlying business performance and trends.

2 Global Brand Divisions primarily represents costs, including product creation and design expenses, that are centrally managed for the NIKE Brand, as well as costs associated with NIKE Direct global digital operations and enterprise technology. Global Brand Divisions revenues include NIKE Brand licensing and other miscellaneous revenues that are not part of a geographic operating segment.

3 Corporate consists primarily of unallocated general and administrative expenses, including expenses associated with centrally managed departments; depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters; unallocated insurance; benefit and compensation programs, including stock-based compensation; and certain foreign currency gains and losses, including certain hedge gains and losses.

 

Investor Contact:

Paul Trussell

[email protected]

Media Contact:

Sandra Carreon-John

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Oregon

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Sports Fashion Retail Footwear General Sports

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James Hardie Announces Appointment of New Non-Executive Director

James Hardie Announces Appointment of New Non-Executive Director

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE / ASX: JHX) (“James Hardie” or the “Company”), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Kong-Picarello as an independent non-executive director of James Hardie to be effective October 1, 2026.

Ms. Kong-Picarello, a resident of the United States, is a serving public company Chief Financial Officer with more than 25 years of leadership across NYSE-listed and multinational organizations in the manufacturing, industrial technology and energy management sectors. She currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX), an approximately $8bn global manufacturer of specialty vehicles and industrial equipment with global manufacturing operations, overseeing finance, treasury, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise risk, investor relations and internal audit worldwide.

Prior to joining Terex, Ms. Kong-Picarello was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the then €27bn revenue Energy Management segment of Schneider Electric SE and before that, held a number of Chief Financial Officer roles at Honeywell, including Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of its Intelligrated warehouse automation and material handling business, and Chief Financial Officer of its Smart Meter Energy business, where she oversaw the consolidation of its manufacturing footprint. Her earlier career included finance and audit leadership roles at Tyco International, following a foundation in public accounting at Deloitte. Over her career she has built and led global finance organizations of up to 540 professionals across more than 25 countries.

Ms. Kong-Picarello holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). It is anticipated that Ms. Kong-Picarello will join the Audit Committee of the Board in November 2026.

Commenting on the appointment, Nigel Stein, Chair of James Hardie, said, “I am delighted Jennifer has agreed to join the Board. As a serving public company Chief Financial Officer with more than 25 years of experience in global manufacturing, she brings deep expertise in financial management, capital allocation and M&A execution and integration. Her experience in using technology and digitalization to improve business performance will be of real benefit as we continue to execute our growth strategy, integrate our businesses and build on the advantages of our combined portfolio. Jennifer will be a valuable addition to the Board. I look forward to her contributions.”

This media release has been authorized for release by the Board of Directors.

About James Hardie

James Hardie Industries plc is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. Products offered by James Hardie are engineered for beauty, durability, and climate resilience, and include trusted brands like Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell® and StruXure®. With a global footprint, the James Hardie portfolio is marketed and sold throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

James Hardie Industries plc is incorporated and existing under the laws of Ireland. As an Irish plc, James Hardie is governed by the Irish Companies Act. James Hardie’s principal executive offices are located at 1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Upper Hatch Street, Dublin 2, D02 FD79, Ireland.

Investor and Media Contact

Bill Seymour

Vice President, Investor Relations

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: United States North America Illinois

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Landscape Interior Design Architecture Residential Building & Real Estate Construction & Property

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