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AtkinsRéalis and Scout Engineering sign Memorandum of Understanding to advance Indigenous partnership and shared prosperity across Canada

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2 months ago

July 10, 2026

CALGARY, AB, July 10, 2026 /CNW/ – AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, and Scout Engineering & Consulting Ltd. (“Scout”), a 100% Indigenous-owned firm operating across Canada, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pursue engineering, infrastructure, social and related project opportunities. By establishing a framework for collaboration, this MoU is a significant step towards building a long-term strategic partnership focused on advancing Indigenous partnership, strengthening community capacity, and supporting major infrastructure, energy, transportation, defence, and industrial projects.

Combining Scout’s community-grounded technical expertise, Indigenous knowledge and strong community relationships with AtkinsRéalis’ end-to-end capabilities in engineering, design and project delivery, the organizations will work together to create opportunities that strengthen Indigenous participation while delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and communities. The collaboration is founded on the belief that meaningful partnerships with Indigenous businesses are essential to building resilient infrastructure while contributing to Canada’s journey to reconciliation.

“Canada’s future infrastructure must be delivered through partnerships that create lasting value,” said Stéphanie Vaillancourt, President, Canada, AtkinsRéalis. “We have partnered with Indigenous Nations and communities for decades in Canada. Building on this experience, our partnership with Scout reflects a shared commitment to doing so in ways that build trust, strengthen capacity, and create opportunities that go beyond a single project. By combining our strengths, we can support projects that are delivered with technical excellence, create meaningful economic value and are rooted in long-term relationships.”

The MoU represents a shared commitment to a new model of collaboration, one that moves beyond project-by-project engagement toward building enduring relationships, expanding Indigenous leadership and ownership, and creating long-term prosperity for Indigenous Nations and communities. Rather than measuring success solely by projects delivered, Scout and AtkinsRéalis will work to strengthen the broader ecosystem of Indigenous participation by supporting Indigenous businesses, creating meaningful employment and professional development opportunities, sharing knowledge, and building lasting institutional capacity.

“We are moving towards a broader ecosystem of Indigenous prosperity and self-determination through this partnership,” said Steven Vaivada, President and Founder of Scout Engineering & Consulting. “The forests that flourish aren’t built by the tallest trees. They are built through interconnection and healthy relationships. Every tree and animal remains distinct, but beneath the surface they are connected–sharing resources, supporting growth, and making the entire ecosystem more resilient. We are working with our community and those who share our approach to build Indigenous Canada, and that affects everyone. When Indigenous Nations, communities, businesses, governments, and industry prosper, all Canadians benefit.”

Under the MoU, the companies intend to collaborate on opportunities across engineering, project management, environmental services, infrastructure, Indigenous advisory services, governance, economic development, community infrastructure, and major projects throughout Canada. Fostering such collaborations is a key component of the ReconciliACTION Plan that guides AtkinsRéalis’ Indigenous Relations strategy in Canada.

Together, Scout and AtkinsRéalis believe that Canada’s future is strongest when Indigenous Nations, governments, industry, and communities work together as partners. Like a healthy forest, lasting prosperity is created through relationships that become stronger over time, creating an ecosystem where innovation, opportunity, and shared success can flourish for generations to come.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital advisory services. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services and Nuclear, as steward of CANDU® nuclear technology. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Scout Engineering & Consulting Ltd.

Scout Engineering & Consulting Ltd. is a 100% Indigenous-owned engineering and consulting firm providing engineering, project management, governance, environmental, infrastructure, and economic development services to Indigenous Nations, governments, and industry partners across Canada. Scout is committed to advancing Indigenous self-determination through meaningful partnerships that create lasting economic, social, and community outcomes. For updates and additional information, visit www.scoutengg.com and LinkedIn.

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LeanDNA Launches Demand Scenario Modeling in APEX, Replacing Spreadsheet Guesswork With Real-Time Production Feasibility

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21 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

New capability lets production planners test demand changes against live supply and BOM data in minutes, without exporting ERP data or risking live system records.

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LeanDNA, a leading intelligent supply chain execution platform, today announced the general availability of Demand Scenario Modeling (DSM), a new capability within its APEX platform that lets production planners, buyers, and supply chain managers instantly test demand changes against real supply and Bill of Materials (BOM) data, without spreadsheets or system risk.

When forecasts shift, most production planners still turn to spreadsheets to find out whether production can support it: exporting ERP data, flattening multi-level BOMs, and reconciling supply just to answer one question — can we build this? The process is slow, error-prone, and disconnected from real-time system data, and it often produces false shortages that obscure the actual constraints.

Demand Scenario Modeling replaces that manual exercise with what-if analysis built directly into APEX. Production planners can model a demand change and immediately see which components truly constrain production, how many units can realistically be built, and where shortage risk increases, turning a process that has historically taken hours into a workflow measured in minutes.

Because DSM runs in a sandbox environment connected to live ERP and BOM data, planners can test and compare multiple scenarios, adjust quantities and dates, and recalculate instantly, without posting temporary plans or manipulating live records to get an answer. That combination of speed and system safety is central to how LeanDNA has built the capability.

“Production planners shouldn’t have to choose between speed and safety when they’re testing a demand change,” said Andy Ellenthal, CEO of LeanDNA. “Demand Scenario Modeling gives them both: an answer in minutes, grounded in the same supply and BOM data running their factory, without ever touching a live ERP record. It replaces guesswork with a repeatable way to say yes, no, or not yet with confidence.”

Demand Scenario Modeling is available now to APEX customers and is purpose-built for the tactical-to-mid-horizon planning window — roughly one to twelve months out — where production teams most often need to turn a demand question into a production commitment.

About LeanDNA

LeanDNA powers the world’s discrete manufacturing with a single source of truth for factory-first supply planning, materials management, and inventory optimization. APEX, the AI-powered expert execution platform from LeanDNA, transforms data into optimized decisions and action. LeanDNA empowers manufacturers in aerospace, HVAC,industrials, automotive, and medical to improve on-time delivery and working capital levels. Leading manufacturers including Caterpillar, Daikin Applied, Safran, and Siemens use APEX for supply chain orchestration to gain visibility into current and incoming materials, take action based on inventory criticality, collaborate in real time with suppliers, and track progress toward inventory optimization goals. Learn more at LeanDNA.com.

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OppFi to Participate in September 2026 Conferences

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21 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) (“OppFi” or the “Company”), a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans, today announced that management will participate in the following conferences in September 2026:

Oppenheimer Fintech Leaders Conference
Location: New York
Date: September 15, 2026

U.S. Bancorp | BTIG Consumer Finance Conference 2026
Location: Boston
Date: September 17, 2026

To schedule a meeting with OppFi, please reach out to your Oppenheimer or BTIG representatives.

About OppFi
OppFi (NYSE: OPFI) is a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform that works with banks to provide financial products and services for everyday Americans. Through a transparent and responsible platform, which includes financial inclusion and excellent customer experience, the Company supports consumers who are turned away by mainstream options to build better financial health. OppLoans by OppFi maintains a 4.4/5.0 star rating on Trustpilot with more than 5,400 reviews, making the Company one of the top consumer-rated financial platforms online. OppFi also holds a 35% equity interest in Bitty Holdings, LLC (“Bitty”), a credit access company that offers revenue-based financing and other working capital solutions to small businesses. For more information, please visit oppfi.com.

Investors:

investors@oppfi.com

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Zillow Group to present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference

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21 minutes ago

August 25, 2026

SEATTLE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG), which is transforming the way people buy, sell, rent and finance homes, today announced Zillow Group will present at this year’s Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference in San Francisco.

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Hofmann will participate in a fireside chat on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10:50 a.m. PT / 1:50 p.m. ET.

Register and access the live webcast here. Live and recorded versions of the webcast will also be available under the Events & Presentations section on Zillow Group’s Investor Relations website.

About Zillow Group:

Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most visited real estate app and website in the United States, Zillow connects hundreds of millions of consumers with innovative technology, trusted agents and loan officers, and seamless digital solutions. With industry-leading tools and resources, Zillow supercharges real estate professionals so they can grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client experiences. For renters and housing providers, Zillow offers not only a robust marketplace but a set of end-to-end products and services to streamline applications, leases, payments and more.

Zillow’s ecosystem spans the entire home journey — from dreaming and shopping to renting, buying, selling and financing.

Zillow Group’s affiliates, subsidiaries and brands include Zillow®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans®, Zillow Rentals®, Zillow® New Construction, Trulia®, StreetEasy®, Out East®, HotPads®, Follow Up Boss®, ShowingTime®, dotloop® and Zillow® Closing.

All marks herein are owned by MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). © 2026 MFTB Holdco, Inc., a Zillow affiliate.

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