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Businessolver Named a Leader in ISG Provider Lens® 2026 for the Third Consecutive Year

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Businessolver’s innovative approach with “anticipatory benefits,” agentic AI, and human support pays off, landing the benefit administration provider in the top quadrant of the prestigious analyst report.

DENVER, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Businessolver today announced that it has been named a Leader in the “ISG Provider Lens® H&W Benefits Administration Services 2026” report for the third consecutive year. ISG’s evaluation reinforces Businessolver’s market-leading approach to benefits administration, which anticipates needs rather than waiting to react, and positions the company higher than any competitor.

The ISG study evaluates providers offering health and welfare benefits administration through consult-to-operate models for midsize and large U.S. enterprises, assessing capabilities across enrollment and eligibility management, claims and billing administration, compliance and reporting, and employee experience and decision support.

ISG rated Businessolver highest on both axes: portfolio attractiveness and competitive strength.

“Businessolver stood out as a leader among leaders this year for shifting from personalization to anticipatory intelligence — identifying employee needs and acting before they ask, a genuine differentiator,” said Gaurang Pagdi, ISG industry analyst and author of the Provider Lens report. “That shift is credible because it isn’t a bolt-on: Sofia reflects years of AI investment now extending into employee experience, service operations, and implementation — which moved Businessolver up on both axes this year.”

ISG credits the placement to Businessolver’s unified, single-source Benefitsolver® platform and Sofia, the company’s AI layer, which the report’s author says “supports participant, administrator and service interactions” through “technology-led administration, extensive carrier connectivity and AI-enabled engagement to deliver scalable benefits experiences.” 

“Three consecutive years in the Leader quadrant feels like validation of our investment in AI and a new approach to benefits administration that anticipates members’ needs before they even raise their hands,” said Jon Shanahan, CEO of Businessolver. “We believe anticipatory benefits is the future of outsourced benefits administration technology and support.”

Among Businessolver’s strengths beyond anticipatory benefits that ISG cited in its report:

Unified platform architecture — a single-source Benefitsolver® platform unifying enrollment, eligibility, ACA and COBRA administration, consumer accounts, billing, reporting, and service operations, which ISG says, “promotes data consistency, reduces fragmentation and supports scalable benefits administration.”

Embedded AI innovation — Sofia, described by ISG as an “AI-powered intelligence layer” that “supports agentic workflows, anticipatory engagement, onboarding automation and service center assistance, helping improve efficiency and benefits engagement.”

Strong client outcomes — ISG notes Businessolver supports “more than 19.5 million members across over 850 clients” with a “97 percent client retention rate.” 

Extensive integration ecosystem — ISG points to Businessolver’s “Universal Data Gateway and API-driven connectivity” helping clients “streamline benefits operations and support broader HR technology strategies.”

“A life moment shouldn’t become harder because an employee doesn’t know what question to ask or where to turn,” said Rae Shanahan, Chief Strategy Officer at Businessolver. “Sofia helps employers recognize those moments earlier and deliver relevant support before uncertainty becomes a barrier. ISG’s recognition of our anticipatory approach validates what we believe benefits administration should do: create confidence when it matters and drive better outcomes for employees and employers.”

A copy of the ISG Provider Lens® excerpt featuring Businessolver’s positioning, along with the official ISG Leader badge, is available here.

About Businessolver

Businessolver is an independently owned benefits technology company advancing a more proactive, connected, and anticipatory benefits experience. Through a secure SaaS platform, governed intelligence, and an always-on service model designed to act early and stay aligned, Businessolver helps organizations reduce complexity, strengthen engagement, and deliver consistent outcomes across total wellbeing. With more than two decades of innovation, Businessolver unifies people, data, and operations so that insights turn into action—and benefits work better for employers, employees, and partners.

About ISG

ISG is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data and research, in-depth knowledge and governance of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,500+ professionals worldwide. For more information, visit isg-one.com.

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The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Results Release and Conference Call for Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: TASE) is pleased to announce that its financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2026 will be published on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after market close.

The financial statements and the investors presentation will be posted on TASE’s MAYA website as well as on the website of the Israel Securities Authority (MAGNA) and under Investor Relations in TASE’s website, at https://ir.tase.co.il/eng.

In addition, the Company is pleased to announce that at 8:00 PM (Israeli time) on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a conference call will take place, in English, in which the Company’s financial statements for the third quarter 2026 will be reviewed before the Company’s investors.

The Company’s CEO, Mr. Ittai Ben-Zeev, and its CFO, Mr. Alon Solar, will host the call followed by Q&A.

Conference Call Dial-in Details (on passcode required):
Israel: 03-9180609
US: 1-866-744-5399 (toll free)
Canada: 1–888-604-5839 (toll free)
UK: 0-800-917-5108 (toll free)
All other Locations: + 972-3-9180609

The conference call will be held in English and will be accompanied by a presentation, which will be reported on the Israeli Securities Authority website (MAGNA), on the MAYA website and on the Company’s website. A day after the call, a recording of the conference call will be uploaded to the Company’s website, under “News” in the Investor Relations area.

The conference call is not a substitute for perusing the Company’s interim financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2026 in which full and precise information is presented.

https://maya.tase.co.il/he/reports/companies/1775350

The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange will be happy to assist interested parties in initiating contact with our listed companies. Reach out to us for help connecting with the most relevant executives in these companies:

Tom Alhadif,
Head of Market Development
Tel: +972 76 8160485
toma@tase.co.il

Orna Goren
Head of Communication and Public Relations Unit
Tel: +972 76 8160405
tase.ir@tase.co.il

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Lucid Sets Plan for First Retail and Service Locations in France

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Lucid will open its first three retail and service locations in the first quarter of 2027.Lucid plans to expand its French network to more than 16 partner locations by the end of 2027.Customers will be able to experience and order Lucid Gravity1 and Lucid Air2 at each location; reservations with priority for future ordering are now available on Lucid’s French website.

PARIS, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world’s most advanced software-defined vehicles and technologies, today announced that its first French retail and service locations will open in the first quarter of 2027. Those three partner locations are in late-stage planning and mark an important step in Lucid’s entry into France. They are the beginning of a planned network of more than 16 partner locations by the end of 2027.

The network will provide a strong foundation for growth in France while delivering the high-quality sales, service, and ownership experience Lucid customers expect. The three first locations will provide sales and service support and offer customers the opportunity to experience Lucid Gravity1, the 2026 World Luxury Car of the Year, and Lucid Air2.

Lucid Gravity combines the space and versatility of a premium SUV with Lucid’s signature performance, technology, and efficiency, offering up to 739 kilometers of WLTP range, seating for up to seven adults, and ultra-fast charging.

Lucid Air sets benchmarks for electric vehicle efficiency, range, and performance, with up to 960 kilometers of WLTP range and up to 1,251 PS in a highly aerodynamic design.

“France is an important market for Lucid,” said Lawrence Hamilton, President of Europe at Lucid. “With Emil Frey France, we are establishing a customer-focused presence that will deliver the sales, service, and ownership experience our vehicles and customers deserve.”

“We are proud to support Lucid’s entry into the French market,” said Pierre Guignot, General Manager of the Emil Frey France Import Division. “Lucid’s innovative products and technology set new standards in electric mobility. By combining Lucid’s exceptional vehicles with Emil Frey France’s partner network expertise, we are committed to delivering a seamless ownership experience and providing customers across France with the highest level of support throughout their journey.”

Orders for Lucid vehicles in France are expected to open in the first quarter of 2027. Customers can reserve now to receive priority when ordering opens through Lucid’s French website: https://lucidmotors.com/fr-fr 

For more details about Lucid and its vehicles, visit the official Lucid website: https://lucidmotors.com/ 

High-resolution images of the Lucid Gravity and Lucid Air are available here:
https://f.io/RPq0PQlW 

About Lucid Group 

Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) is a technology company creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software defined vehicle architectures, the company’s lineup of award-winning vehicles brings Lucid’s “Compromise Nothing™” approach to premium segments of the global automotive market. Lucid designs and engineers its products in-house and manufactures at its vertically integrated facilities in Arizona and Saudi Arabia, enabling continuous innovation across vehicles, software, and advanced driver assistance and autonomy-ready capabilities.

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This communication includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “shall,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict” or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, Lucid’s planned entry and expansion in France, including the expected opening of its retail and service locations and the opening of vehicle orders, the plan on expansion of French network, and the anticipated customer experience and results of expansion, and Lucid’s strategy. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Lucid’s management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from these forward-looking statements. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Lucid. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those factors discussed under the cautionary language and the Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other documents Lucid has filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or Lucid’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Lucid currently does not know or that Lucid currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lucid’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Lucid anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lucid’s assessments to change. However, while Lucid may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lucid specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lucid’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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Manager PR & Communications Europe at Lucid
preurope@lucidmotors.com

Camilla Jokisch
Lead PR & Communications Europe at Lucid
preurope@lucidmotors.com

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1 Lucid Gravity 418 – 617 kW (568 – 839 ch), 536 – 739 km d’autonomie combinée (WLTP), 0 g CO₂/km, 19,1 à 18,2 kWh/100 km.
La consommation de carburant et les émissions de CO₂, d’un véhicule sont fonction non seulement de son rendement énergétique, mais également du comportement au volant et d’autres facteurs non techniques.
Les informations sur les consommations de carburant et les émissions de CO₂, de tous les modèles de voitures particulières neuves, contenues dans le guide de l’ADEME, peuvent être obtenues gratuitement dans tous les points de vente, auprès de l’ADEME et consultées sur le site internet : www.ademe.fr

2 Lucid Air 325 – 920 kW (442 – 1.251 ch), 694 – 960 km d’autonomie combinée (WLTP), 0 g CO₂/km, 19,1 à 11,8 kWh/100 km.
La consommation de carburant et les émissions de CO₂, d’un véhicule sont fonction non seulement de son rendement énergétique, mais également du comportement au volant et d’autres facteurs non techniques.
Les informations sur les consommations de carburant et les émissions de CO₂, de tous les modèles de voitures particulières neuves, contenues dans le guide de l’ADEME, peuvent être obtenues gratuitement dans tous les points de vente, auprès de l’ADEME et consultées sur le site internet : www.ademe.fr

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Jones Walker Appoints Ted Jones as Baton Rouge Office Head

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BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jones Walker LLP announced that Ted Jones has been appointed as head of the firm’s Baton Rouge office, effective September 1, 2026.

Ted is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and joined the firm as special counsel in 2012. He was promoted to partner in 2017. In his new role as head of the office, Ted will oversee the management of and strategic expansion efforts for the firm’s office located in downtown Baton Rouge.

“We are thrilled to have Ted take on this important role leading our Baton Rouge office and helping shape its continued growth and impact in the market,” said managing partner Bill Hines. “He has long been a trusted voice within our firm and a respected presence in the Greater Baton Rouge business and legal communities.”

Ted is a skilled corporate attorney who advises public and private companies, private equity and venture capital funds, investment banks and underwriters, and individual and other institutional investors in connection with securities offerings, other financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and recapitalizations, corporate governance, and public finance matters. He also advises private fund managers, investment bankers and other investment advisors, and broker-dealers with respect to compliance under federal and state securities laws and regulations.

Prior to joining Jones Walker, Ted was an investment banker with the Baton Rouge office of Stephens Inc. and practiced corporate and securities law in Silicon Valley.

Ted replaces Brandon Black, a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, who joined the firm in 2005 and has served as office head since 2016. Brandon is joining Cajun Industries as Chief Legal Officer beginning January 2027.

Brandon and Ted will collaborate on this leadership transition through the end of the year.

About Jones Walker
Jones Walker LLP (joneswalker.com) is among the largest 140 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Contact:
Ryan Evans
504.582.8209
revans@joneswalker.com

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