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Most consulting partners expect pay to rise, but up to a third are open to careers beyond consulting, new Barton Partnership research finds

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A survey of 725 consulting partners across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific finds pay holding firm as AI reshapes the industry, while those considering a move look to corporate leadership and private equity operating roles. The findings sharpen the focus on how firms hire, integrate and retain consulting partners.

LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Globally, consulting partners report being well paid and expect to be paid more, according to The Barton Partnership’s 2026 Partner Compensation Reports, which include perspectives of 725 partners across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific (APAC) at Strategy Consulting (including McKinsey, BCG and Bain), Big 4, Large Multi-Disciplinary and Boutique firms. At the same time, up to a third say they may move beyond their consulting partner role within the next three years, most often into corporate leadership positions.

“As AI and margin pressure change how firms deliver and price consulting work, partners are thinking carefully about where their experience creates the most value,” said Oliver Phoenix, CEO of The Barton Partnership.

An overview of key findings:

Pay expectations remain strong. 60% of partners in North America and APAC, and 53% in Europe, expect their compensation to increase over the next 12 months, after a year in which 84% in Europe and 75% in North America saw no reduction to earnings.Up to a third are open to careers beyond consulting. 31% in North America, 25% in APAC and 23% in Europe say they may move beyond consulting within the next three years. Partners in Europe (27%) and APAC (30%) most often cite reduced confidence in the consulting model, rather than pay, as their main reason for considering a move. In North America, the two rank equally (24% each).Corporate leadership is the most likely next step. Among those considering a change, corporate general management tops the list in every region (27% to 29%), followed by a move to another consulting firm (21% to 27%). Between 12% and 16% point to Operating Partner roles, which help private equity firms improve the companies they own, or Chief Transformation Officer roles.

The findings come as AI tops the agenda for consulting partners, with 71% of partners in North America, 69% in Europe and 64% in APAC naming it a critical challenge.

Integrating consulting partners becomes a priority

With experienced partners moving between firms and into new roles, how firms hire, integrate, develop and retain partners has become a commercial priority. In Europe, 29% of partners report higher-than-expected partner attrition, up from 18% in 2024, while 27% of partners in Europe and APAC identify promoting the next wave of partners as a critical challenge.

“Consulting partners are some of the most sought-after leaders in the market, and their pay continues to reflect that,” said Oliver Phoenix, CEO of The Barton Partnership. “As AI and margin pressure change how firms deliver and price consulting work, partners are thinking carefully about where their experience creates the most value, whether that is in another firm, in corporate leadership or in an operating role in private equity.”

The reports point to a shift in what keeps senior talent in place, with pay being only one part of the equation.

“For consultancies, access to high-performing senior talent is the most important source of competitive advantage, which makes partner integration a core part of the business,” said Phoenix. “Whether hiring a lateral partner or developing their own, firms that invest in thoughtful onboarding, transparent reward and a clear path to ownership will have the edge in attracting and keeping the leaders who drive their growth.”

The reports also provide benchmark partner compensation by firm type, tenure, sub-region and ownership structure, alongside equity structures, attrition, working practices and benefits in each market.

To download the reports, go to: https://www.thebartonpartnership.com/blog/2026/10/the-barton-partnerships-2026-partner-compensation-reports.

About The Barton Partnership

The Barton Partnership is a specialist strategic talent solutions provider that helps organizations bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Since 2007, the firm has partnered with FTSE-listed and Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms and their portfolio businesses, global financial institutions, and leading consulting organizations to deliver executive search, interim and independent consulting, and consulting solutions.

Combining deep sector expertise with specialist functional focus, The Barton Partnership connects clients with senior leaders across Strategy & M&A, Transformation & Change, Technology & Data, and ESG & Sustainability. The firm’s integrated approach aligns talent strategies with business priorities, ensuring every placement, whether interim, permanent, or consulting, delivers measurable impact.

The Barton Partnership is a certified B Corp™ and supports clients globally from offices in London, New York, Singapore, and Sydney. Learn more at thebartonpartnership.com.

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Brittney Kowalski, The Barton Partnership, 1 6035042024, brittney.kowalski@thebartonpartnership.com, https://www.thebartonpartnership.com/

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XTI Aerospace Provides Preliminary Third Quarter Revenue

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) (“XTI Aerospace,” “XTI,” or the “Company”), an aerospace and advanced technology platform and parent company of Drone Nerds, LLC, (“Drone Nerds”), a leading drone solutions platform serving commercial, enterprise and government customers, today announced preliminary revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 of $35.3 million, which is in line with the 2026 revenue outlook of $125 million to $130 million provided in the Company’s release of second quarter results issued earlier this week.

Preliminary third quarter revenue is unaudited, is based on currently available information, and is subject to completion of the Company’s quarter-end financial closing procedures and review by its independent registered public accounting firm. Actual results may differ materially from these preliminary results.

“The third quarter saw an approximately 9% sequential increase from the second quarter of 2026 led by continued demand for enterprise drone solutions and expanded product offerings across public safety, government, energy, infrastructure, agriculture and commercial markets,” said Jeremy Schneiderman, XTI Aerospace’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. “This revenue growth, together with the reductions in corporate overhead and lower cash burn we achieved in the third quarter, reflects progress on our plan, while we continue to work to address our near-term liquidity needs, including the restructuring of our acquisition-related notes.”

About XTI Aerospace, Inc.

XTI Aerospace, Inc. (“XTI”) (Nasdaq: XTIA) is focused on building a leading platform for commercial and government drone adoption in the growing unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) industry. Through its subsidiary, Drone Nerds, LLC, XTI supports enterprise and government customers in sectors including public safety, agriculture, construction, and energy across the drone program lifecycle, from hardware sourcing and deployment to training, service, repair, and the proprietary Always Flying™ program. Its established U.S. customer base and reputation as a trusted solutions provider position the company as a go-to-market partner for drone manufacturers and software developers seeking to scale in the domestic market.

For more information about XTI, please visit xtiaerospace.com and follow XTI on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to obtain a waiver of the existing cross-defaults under its asset-based credit facility and to restructure or repay its acquisition-related promissory notes before the limited waiver period expires, which may occur on ten days’ notice from the noteholders and in any event no later than December 31, 2026, the risk that its lender declines to make further advances or accelerates outstanding borrowings, substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on Nasdaq, the impact of Section 232 tariffs and other trade measures; pending regulatory inquiries and proceedings relating to the Company and its subsidiaries; potential conflicts of interest arising from its Interim Chief Executive Officer’s economic interest in the holders of its acquisition-related notes, market adoption, regulatory requirements, supply chain conditions, technological development, integration of the acquired businesses, the Company’s liquidity and ability to access additional capital on acceptable terms or at all, the Company’s negative stockholders’ equity and the sufficiency of its capital resources, and changes in applicable laws or regulations, customer demand variability and seasonal purchasing patterns, the Company’s ability to achieve projected gross margins and operating cost reductions, working capital timing and inventory management, the outcome of pending legal proceedings involving the Company and its subsidiaries, the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with key suppliers, restrictions and covenants under the Company’s ABL credit facility, risks related to the wind-down of the Company’s ADS division and the development of its ATM division, which has not generated revenues, and the potential for significant non-cash charges related to changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities as well as the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The Company’s financial outlook and other projections in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are particularly subject to these risks. XTI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law. Readers are encouraged to review the risk factors described in XTI’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.

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General inquiries:
Email: contact@xtiaerospace.com
Web: https://xtiaerospace.com/contact

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Forum Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date and Webcast Details

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PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Forum Markets, Incorporated (Nasdaq: FRMM), an innovator in sourcing and operating cash-generating assets in AI infrastructure, commercial aerospace and AI-powered consumer finance, today announced it expects to release its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026, before the U.S. markets open on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. McAndrew Rudisill, chairman and chief executive officer, and John Saunders, chief financial officer, will host a live webcast on the same day at 10:30 a.m. EST to discuss third quarter results and operational updates.

To register and listen to the live webcast, please use the link found here. A replay of the webcast will be available for approximately one year in the investor section of the company’s website.

About Forum Markets, Incorporated

Forum Markets, Incorporated (Nasdaq: FRMM) is an innovative company that sources and structures cash-generating assets with attractive risk-adjusted returns in AI infrastructure, commercial aerospace, manufactured housing finance and auto credit. The Company draws on proprietary origination pipelines and strategic co-investment partnerships to scale its portfolio and generate durable operating income. Forum integrates traditional asset management principles with hands-on operational execution as it builds a new framework for how real-world assets are owned, managed and monetized. For more information, please visit forum-markets.com.

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SAiMON Robotics Attends Ascend 2026 Conference to Evaluate Autonomous Aerial Platforms for Its Robots-as-a-Service Offering

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Company assessed NDAA-compliant, dock-based and long-range drone technologies as it broadens the systems available to public safety and security customers

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SAiMON Robotics, which provides robots and drones to public safety and security organizations as a service, today announced the Company took part in Ascend 2026, Skydio’s invitation-only annual user conference, held September 23–24 in Summerlin, Nevada.

The SAiMON Robotics team used the conference to assess the latest in autonomous aerial technologies: drones that launch and return to a dock without an on-site pilot, long-range fixed-wing aircrafts, and software that dispatches a drone to verify an alarm before personnel respond. The evaluation supports the Company’s ongoing work to expand the platforms available to its customers, with a focus on systems that meet the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requirements U.S. government agencies apply to drone procurement.

Under SAiMON Robotics’ “Robots-as-a-Service” (RaaS) model, customers contract for robots and drones as a service rather than buying, maintaining, and staffing the hardware themselves. The Company already operates autonomous drones for institutional customers in Mexico and the United States, supporting mission-critical operations such as wide-area surveillance, perimeter security, infrastructure monitoring, and the protection of strategic assets. These systems execute pre-programmed missions tailored to each customer’s operational requirements, combining autonomous capabilities with human oversight. Human operators direct and authorize every deployment.

“Public safety agencies want the reach of autonomous systems without the cost and complexity of owning a fleet,” said Heberto Molina, Chief Executive Officer of Saimon Robotics. “Ascend made clear how quickly dock-based operations are maturing. Our job is to evaluate those platforms against what our customers need and make the best of them available as a service.”

About SAiMON Robotics

SAiMON Robotics puts robots to work as a service. Its robots and drones operate in the field under an accessible rental model, starting in public and private security and scaling to logistics and industry. SAiMON Robotics is a SAiMON Group company.

For more information, please visit www.saimonrobotics.com.

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Phil.Denning@icrinc.com

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