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Harris | Oakmark continues to expand active ETF suite targeting U.S. value opportunities

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CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Harris | Oakmark announces the launch of a new exchange-traded fund: Oakmark U.S. Concentrated ETF (OAKL). Consistent with other Harris | Oakmark offerings, the ETF employs a value investment philosophy to identify quality companies priced at a discount to the investment team’s estimate of intrinsic value and seeks competitive long-term performance by investing in focused portfolios grounded in disciplined, bottom-up research.

The launch expands Harris | Oakmark’s active ETF suite, joining the Morningstar Gold Medalist-rated Oakmark U.S. Large Cap ETF (OAKM), Oakmark International Large Cap ETF (OAKI) and Oakmark Global Large Cap ETF (OAKG). The firm’s ETFs combine value investing expertise with the benefits of an ETF structure, including transparency, intra-day liquidity, and the potential for tax-efficient investing.

The Oakmark U.S. Concentrated ETF (OAKL) is managed by Alex Fitch, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Director of U.S. Research, and Co-Chief Investment Officer – U.S., and Robert Bierig, Deputy Chairman and Portfolio Manager. OAKL will typically hold 15-25 larger U.S. companies, providing a concentrated, high-conviction approach to large-cap value.

“With this new fund, we continue to offer clients our consistent value investment philosophy,” said Alex Fitch. “Our approach is rooted in understanding businesses from the bottom up and investing when we believe a meaningful gap exists between price and intrinsic value. We then apply a patient discipline while that gap closes over time.”

“A concentrated portfolio is a natural extension of that discipline,” added Robert Bierig. “OAKL reflects our approach of allocating capital to a focused group of businesses where we see the most compelling long-term opportunities for investors.”

Learn more about Harris | Oakmark ETFs: www.oakmark.com/ETFs.

About Harris | Oakmark
For five decades, Harris | Oakmark has delivered value-driven investment solutions with a highly active, disciplined and long-term approach. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, with approximately $106 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, the firm follows a differentiated research‑intensive approach to uncovering intrinsic value. Investment teams leverage bottom‑up fundamental research, rigorous debate and value discipline to construct concentrated portfolios designed for consistent, competitive performance over market cycles. The firm’s investment solutions span U.S., global and international equities and fixed income – and are offered in various vehicles spanning mutual funds, SMAs, LPs, CITs and actively managed ETFs.

About Natixis Investment Managers
Natixis Investment Managers’ multi-affiliate approach connects clients to the independent thinking and focused expertise of more than 15 active managers. Ranked among the world’s largest asset managers1 with more than $1.5 trillion assets under management2 (€1.3 trillion), Natixis Investment Managers specializes in high-conviction active investment strategies, insurance and pension solutions, and private assets, and delivers a diverse offering across asset classes, styles, and vehicles. The firm partners with clients in order to understand their unique needs and provide insights and investment solutions tailored to their long-term goals.

Headquartered in Paris and Boston, Natixis Investment Managers is part of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks. Natixis Investment Managers’ affiliated investment management firms include AEW; DNCA Investments;3 Flexstone Partners; Gateway Investment Advisers; Harris | Oakmark; Investors Mutual Limited; Loomis, Sayles & Company; Mirova; Naxicap Partners; Ossiam; Ostrum Asset Management; Seventure Partners; Vauban Infrastructure Partners; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; VEGA Investment Solutions and WCM Investment Management. Additionally, investment solutions are offered through Natixis Investment Managers Solutions and Natixis Advisors, LLC. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit Natixis Investment Managers’ website at im.natixis.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/natixis-investment-managers.

Natixis Investment Managers’ distribution and service groups include Natixis Distribution, LLC, a limited purpose broker-dealer and the distributor of various US registered investment companies for which advisory services are provided by affiliated firms of Natixis Investment Managers, Natixis Investment Managers International (France), and their affiliated distribution and service entities in Europe and Asia.

1 Survey respondents and publicly available data ranked by Investment & Pensions Europe/Top 500 Asset Managers 2026 ranked Natixis Investment Managers as the 21st largest asset manager in the world based on assets under management as of December 31, 2025.
2 Assets under management (AUM) of affiliated entities measured as of June 30, 2026, are $1,525.1 billion (€1,334.0 billion). AUM, as reported, may include notional assets, assets serviced, gross assets, assets of minority-owned affiliated entities and other types of nonregulatory AUM managed or serviced by firms affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers.
3 A brand of DNCA Finance.

Morningstar disclosures
©2026 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar Medalist RatingTM is the summary expression of Morningstar’s forward-looking analysis of investment strategies as offered via specific vehicles using a rating scale of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. The Medalist Ratings indicate which investments Morningstar believes are likely to outperform a relevant index or peer group average on a risk-adjusted basis over time. Morningstar expresses the Morningstar Medalist Rating on a five-tier scale running from Gold to Negative. For actively managed funds, Morningstar assigns Gold, Silver, and Bronze ratings to vehicles expected to add value, or “positive alpha,” over the long term when compared with a relevant Morningstar Category index after accounting for fees and risk. For passive strategies, Morningstar assigns Gold, Silver, and Bronze ratings to vehicles expected to deliver alpha that exceeds the lesser of the category median net alpha, or zero, over the long term. (Morningstar defines “long term” as periods lasting at least five years.) For more detailed information about these ratings, including their methodology, please go to global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures/.

The Morningstar Medalist Ratings are not statements of fact, nor are they credit or risk ratings. The Morningstar Medalist Rating (i) should not be used as the sole basis in evaluating an investment product, (ii) involves unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause expectations not to occur or to differ significantly from what was expected, (iii) are not guaranteed to be based on complete or accurate assumptions or models when determined algorithmically, (iv) involve the risk that the return target will not be met due to such things as unforeseen changes in management, technology, economic development, interest rate development, operating and/or material costs, competitive pressure, supervisory law, exchange rate, tax rates, exchange rate changes, and/or changes in political and social conditions, and (v) should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the investment product. A change in the fundamental factors underlying the Morningstar Medalist Rating can mean that the rating is subsequently no longer accurate.

Understanding the risks
Investing involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee each Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. The Funds are actively managed and do not seek to replicate a specific index. Exchange-Traded Fund (ETFs) are subject to additional risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including the risks that the market price of ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value (NAV), an active secondary trading market may not develop or be maintained, or trading may be halted by the exchange in which they trade, which may impact an ETF’s ability to sell its shares. Unlike mutual funds, ETF shares are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than their NAV, and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. The Fund invests primarily in larger capitalization securities, which may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges or opportunities, attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies, or be out of favor under certain market conditions. Because the Fund is non-diversified, the performance of each holding will have a greater impact on the Fund’s total return and may make the Fund’s returns more volatile than a more diversified fund. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform growth stocks during given periods. As the Funds are new, there is a limited operating history and there can be no assurance each fund will grow to an economically viable size, in which case it may cease operations and require investors to liquidate or transfer their investments. These and other risk considerations, such as market, sector or industry, large shareholder, and value style, are described in detail in the Fund’s prospectus.   

Before investing, carefully consider fund investment objectives, risks, charges and other expenses. For this and other information that should be read carefully, please request a prospectus and summary prospectus by calling 1-800-OAKMARK (625-6275) (mutual funds) or 1-800-458-7452 (ETFs) or visiting oakmark.com.

The Oakmark Funds are distributed by Harris Associates Securities LLC, member FINRA. Harris Associates L.P. is the investment adviser to the Oakmark Funds and ETFs. The Oakmark ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Harris Associates L.P. and Harris Associates Securities LLC are not affiliated with Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Harris Associates L.P. is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, however, such a registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The general partnership interest in Harris Associates is owned by Harris Associates, Inc., a corporate subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers LLC.

Natixis Distribution, LLC (Member FINRA | SIPC), is a marketing agent for the Oakmark Funds and Oakmark ETFs.

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Real Time Automation Announces New 435NBX-S2E Gateway with Expanded ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC Connectivity

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PEWAUKEE, Wis., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Real Time Automation, Inc. (RTA), today announces its release of the new 435NBX-S2E hardware module, a single serial ASCII and single Ethernet port protocol gateway that directly communicates to Allen-Bradley PLCs including CompactLogix, ControlLogix, FlexLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 5/05, PLC-5E, Micro820, Micro850 and Micro870 PLCs.

“Integrators can jump straight in with the familiar 435NBX configuration workflow they already trust, moving raw ASCII data from a scanner, scale, printer or RFID reader straight into the PLC with minimal PLC code,” said John Rinaldi, RTA CEO. “What’s new under the hood is native Micro800 support and automatic PLC discovery built right into the browser configuration page, so you can find your controller, map your data and walk away without extra hardware.”

Key Benefits:

Saves Engineering Time: Built-in PLC discovery and zero required ladder logic (no MSG instructions, no EDS/AOP configuration) cut commissioning from hours of custom coding to a five-minute browser setup.

Reduces Hardware & BOM Costs: Native Micro800 support eliminates the need for external serial plug-in modules, extra protocol converters or paying for unused secondary ports.

Eliminates Training Curves: By utilizing the identical tag-handshake architecture field engineers already know, existing standard code templates remain completely intact with zero retraining required.

What’s New:

Micro800 Support: Manufacturers can leverage serial ASCII data in small-scale applications without having to write tedious custom messaging logic or buying expensive, complex communication cards.

Cost-Effective Design: A streamlined hardware footprint and single-port design offer a cost-effective option for high volume and OEM customers.

Automatic PLC Discovery: Automatically discover networked Allen-Bradley PLCs using the built-in browser-based configuration page, eliminating the need for engineers to know the IP address of their PLCs or purchase any extra hardware that would enable discovery.

Trusted ASCII Functionality

The S2E carries the same 435NBX functionality that controls engineers, integrators and OEMs already trust onto a new hardware platform that expands functionality while keeping core ASCII string manipulation unchanged. The 435NBX provides:

Full serial ASCII handling on RS-232 and RS-485

Flexible message parsing by character length, bus idle time or custom delimiters

Configurable leading and trailing delimiters for outbound strings

Simple browser-based web interface that matches the classic 435NBX workflow

Availability

The 435NBX-S2E is now RTA’s standard single-port ASCII gateway, succeeding the 435NBX-NNA1 which has officially transitioned to end-of-sale status. The 435NBX-S2E is available to order immediately.

About Real Time Automation

Real Time Automation (RTA) builds industrial connectivity products that move machine data between serial devices, PLCs, networks, historians, and higher-level systems. Founded in 1989 and based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, RTA supplies protocol gateways, edge historians, and embedded connectivity source code used by system integrators, OEMs, and manufacturers.

Products are configured in a browser, ship from stock, carry a five-year warranty and have no licenses or subscriptions. Support is from RTA engineers in the United States.

For more information about the 435NBX serial ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC gateway, visit: https://www.rtautomation.com/product/435nbx/, call us at 800-249-1612 or email us at solutions@rtautomation.com.

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Valerie Harding
PR for RTA, Ripple Effect Communications
Tel: 617-536-8887
Email: Valerie@RippleEffectPR.com

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Fast Company Honors World-First Fleet-Capable Downward Drilling Robot; DEWALT Is the Only Tool Manufacturer Recognized in 2026 Next Big Things in Tech Awards Program

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DALE™, developed in collaboration with global mobile robotics leader August Robotics, honored among 1,000 applicants across more than 30 categoriesThe groundbreaking robot was recognized for redefining data center construction by delivering concrete drilling with unmatched speed, safety, and efficiency to the world’s hyperscalersDALE drills at speeds up to 10 times faster than traditional methods, reduced project timelines by more than 300 weeks across 44 data center construction phases, and achieved over 99% accuracy drilling more than 385,000 holes

TOWSON, Md., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand renowned for relentless innovation on the jobsite, today announced that the world’s first fleet-capable, downward drilling robot, DALE™, has been named a winner in Fast Company’s 2026 Next Big Things in Tech Awards. The awards recognize innovative technologies developed by established companies, startups, and research teams that are making meaningful progress toward transforming the lives of consumers, businesses, and society. This year’s innovations demonstrate the potential to create significant impact in the years ahead.

As the only tool manufacturer represented in the program, DALE was recognized in the “Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business” category honoring companies with an established track record of navigating history, culture, and evolving product lines to continue driving tomorrow’s progress.

After earning strong industry attention at World of Concrete earlier this year, the robot has entered the market as a breakthrough solution optimized for data center construction. As data center development accelerates at an unprecedented pace, rapid execution has become a key advantage for hyperscalers working to bring new computing capacity online. Designed to dramatically improve how concrete drilling is performed, DALE brings a new level of speed, safety, and operational efficiency to the jobsite. Its arrival marks a major step forward for the industry, raising the bar for innovation at a time when faster, smarter building methods are more critical than ever.

“It is incredibly meaningful to see this work acknowledged by Fast Company,” said Bill Beck, President, Tools & Outdoor, Stanley Black & Decker. “Our teams set out to address a major challenge facing large scale infrastructure projects: how to help crews move faster without compromising consistency, safety, or control. This recognition reflects the strength of that effort and the value of bringing advanced automation to one of the most demanding construction environments. Working alongside August Robotics, we have introduced innovation that helps customers increase output, simplify execution, and better support the pace of modern building.”

During the pilot program, the downward drilling robot achieved drilling speeds up to 10 times faster than conventional methods, helped reduce schedules by more than 300 weeks across 44 phases of data center construction, and delivered over 99% accuracy across more than 385,000 holes. With fast-swap batteries and remote monitoring, DALE™ is built to maximize uptime and support continuous drilling operations. Features such as automatic dust extraction and AI-driven quality assurance help leave sites clean and ready for immediate MEP installation, accelerating downstream work. Built on August Robotics’ advanced autonomous, fleet-ready platform, DALE™ provides efficient, high-volume drilling for server rack stops and MEP supports, while strengthening DEWALT’s broader data center offering alongside its PERFORM AND PROTECT™ tools and ICC anchoring solutions.

Over 1,000 applicants across more than 30 categories participated in the Fast Company 2026 Next Big Things in Tech Awards. To learn more about this year’s honorees visit: https://www.fastcompany.com/next-big-things-in-tech/list.

To learn more about the robot and DEWALT’s industry-leading solutions for jobsite professionals, visit www.dewalt.com.

For information on August Robotics and its autonomous mobile robotics solutions for construction, visit www.augustrobotics.com.

About DEWALT
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, celebrates 100 years in business by continuing to provide our customers with total jobsite and outdoor solutions. By applying its latest technology to the challenges of today’s skilled trades, DEWALT is leading the charge for the jobsite of the future and is pioneering the next generation of tools, outdoor equipment and forward-looking technologies. DEWALT products. GUARANTEED TOUGH®. For more information, visit www.dewalt.com or follow DEWALT on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Stanley Black & Decker
Founded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company’s approximately 41,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world’s builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company’s world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

About August Robotics
August Robotics is a leading international mobile robotics company that builds robots to improve lives and boost productivity by automating dirty, dangerous and dull jobs. Founded in 2017, August Robotics has expanded worldwide and partners with market leaders to develop new robotic applications across industries including construction, commercial and industrial fit-outs, and exhibitions. For more information, visit www.augustrobotics.com, or follow August Robotics on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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Vidu Launches Q4 Preview, Making Flagship AI Video Creation Accessible to Everyone

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vidu today launched Q4 Preview, the first public preview of its next-generation flagship model for expressive audio and video. The model delivers improvements in character performance, camera work and visual effects. With launch pricing starting at $0.014/sec, Vidu Q4 Preview brings flagship AI video generation within reach of a broader creative community, opening new possibilities for visual storytelling.

Vidu Q4 Preview supports up to 15 image references, up to 3 audio references, and 2K or 4K output with 10-bit color depth. It is designed for independent creators, small studios and production teams working across narrative and commercial projects.

A production-ready shot often takes more than one attempt. Creators may need to refine a character’s expression, compare camera angles or test different openings before a scene works. Vidu Q4 Preview makes that process more affordable.

“Advanced video models should prove themselves beyond carefully selected demos. Every improvement in efficiency should ultimately give creators the freedom to try one more shot or make one more version,” said Yihang Luo, co-founder and CEO of Shengshu Technology.

Authentic Acting. Perfectly in Character.

Vidu Q4 Preview is designed to better coordinate facial expression, emotion, body movement and voice. From a quiet glance to a full-scale action sequence, the model aims to make performances feel more natural and give characters greater emotional range.

The model’s performance and reference capabilities include:

Character performance: More nuanced expressions, clearer emotions, and more natural movement.Voices that stay in character: Up to 3 reference audio clips to guide voice consistency and emotional delivery.Multi-image reference: Up to 15 reference images to define characters, wardrobe, props, products and environments within one creative setup.

These reference capabilities help creators keep visual and vocal choices aligned across a scene. For narrative shorts, that means more deliberate control over how a scene is staged and how its characters perform.

Cinematic Storytelling. Electrifying VFX.

Vidu Q4 Preview improves coordination between camera movements, cuts and on-screen action. In chase scenes, fights and other dynamic sequences, camera work is designed to follow the action more coherently, while explosions, fireworks, particles and other effects fit more naturally into the surrounding scene.

Key improvements include:

Impactful VFX: Explosions, fireworks, particles, and more—with striking visual impact.Masterful camera control: More coherent cuts and dynamic camera movements in complex action sequences.Premium visual quality: 2K and 4K support, with improvements in lighting and aesthetics.

With multiple output resolutions, including 2K and 4K, Vidu Q4 Preview supports different stages of production, from early creative tests to high-resolution delivery.

More takes. Better shots.

Launch pricing starts at $0.014/sec, with output options spanning 540p, 720p, 1080p, 2K and 4K. Vidu Q4 Preview enables up to five times as much output for the same budget under comparable output specifications and billing conditions.

For independent creators and small studios, lower iteration costs can mean more opportunities to develop an idea beyond its first attempt. Advertising teams can compare creative concepts and opening sequences; e-commerce teams can develop variations for different products and audiences; and filmmakers can test character performances, storyboards and pacing before moving further into production.

Built with creators, from Day One.

Vidu is releasing Q4 Preview ahead of the full Q4 model, so creators can use it in real creative projects and help shape the final release. Feedback on performance, creative control and everyday production needs will help inform further improvements.

Vidu Q4 Preview reflects Shengshu Technology’s commitment to helping more creators explore ideas, refine their work and bring their stories to life.

Vidu Q4 Preview is now available through Vidu’s web product and API platform. Launch promotional pricing starts at $0.014/sec. Final pricing, supported resolutions, feature availability and usage terms may vary by plan and region. Full pricing details and promotional terms are available on the official Vidu website.

About Shengshu Technology

Shengshu Technology is an AI company developing world models that bridge the digital and physical worlds, with research spanning video generation and embodied intelligence. Its Vidu AI video generation platform helps creators turn text, images and audio references into videos for storytelling and commercial content production, with tools for guiding character performance, camera movement and visual effects. For more information, visit Shengshu Technology official website.

 

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