New partnership gives Florida CPAs a way to earn required CPE credit through story-driven podcasts on topics from auditing to business transformation

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LumiQ, an audio-first continuing professional education (CPE) platform, today announced a partnership with the Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA), giving Florida CPAs the ability to purchase curated podcast learning paths that count toward their required CPE. FICPA members can now purchase LumiQ’s CPE podcast learning paths directly through the FICPA, with an initial set of 10 learning paths covering topics from auditing and taxation to business development and real-world business case studies.

The partnership makes the FICPA, which represents more than 20,000 members across Florida, the first state CPA society to offer its members this model of podcast-based CPE through LumiQ. It reflects the FICPA’s ongoing effort to give Florida CPAs more flexible and engaging ways to meet their requirements.

Shelly Weir, President & CEO of the Florida Institute of CPAs, said, “The FICPA continues to search for solutions that both modernize CPE and uphold the standards of the profession. With podcasts having already reshaped the media and education landscape, our partnership with LumiQ will provide a new, engaging option for earning CPE that meets our members where they are.”

Each CPE podcast learning path is a curated set of episodes built around a single topic. Members access their learning paths through LumiQ’s platform or mobile app, allowing them to complete their CPE from anywhere and on their own schedule. The initial set of 10 includes Audit Nightmares, which examines real-world audit failures and the lessons behind them; Business Transformation in Practice, which explores how organizations like LEGO and Kodak navigated major turning points; and Tax Foundations: Individual, Estate, and Trust, which covers the basics of individual and estate tax planning. The full list of learning paths is available on LumiQ’s website.

Joel Lessem, CEO of LumiQ, said, “We’re excited to bring these podcast learning paths to FICPA’s members. Each one lets CPAs dive deep on a single topic, from single audits to real-world business transformation case studies, so they walk away with practical knowledge that keeps them future-ready as the profession evolves.”

FICPA members can purchase LumiQ’s learning paths through FICPA.org.

About LumiQ

LumiQ is an audio-first CPE platform for accounting and finance professionals that turns required learning into strategic upskilling. Its podcasts are developed to be enjoyed and retained, giving professionals the knowledge and confidence to grow their careers.

About the Florida Institute of CPAs

The FICPA is Florida’s premier professional association, serving more than 20,000 CPAs, corporate finance professionals, educators and students through advocacy, education, networking and leadership development opportunities.

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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 22, 2026 /CNW/ — Horizon Petroleum Ltd. (the “Company” or “Horizon”) (TSXV: HPL) (FRA: HPM) (Tradegate: HPM) is pleased to announce that it intends to enter into a secured grid promissory note (the “Promissory Note”) with Wilco Investments Ltd., a company controlled by Trevor Williams who is a director of the Company, in the aggregate principal amount of up to CAD $2,000,000. 

The proceeds will be used to make deposits on three generators and on production facilities. The generators will have a combined generating capacity of 3 megawatts. This equipment is Horizon’s next investment in its gas to power strategy for its Lachowice natural gas development in Poland.

The Promissory Note will bear interest from the applicable issuance date at 12% per annum. The Promissory Note and accrued interest will be due on December 31, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”). The Maturity Date may be extended by mutual agreement between the parties. The Promissory Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time without penalty. The Promissory Note will be immediately due and payable upon completion by the Company of a financing of equity or debt of CAD $5,000,000 or more. The Promissory Note will be secured by Horizon’s electrical generating equipment in Poland.

The closing date is anticipated to be October 22, 2026.

Entering into the Promissory Note and the advance of funds thereunder are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the approval of the TSXV.

As Trevor Williams is a director of the Company, the Promissory Note will constitute a “related party transaction” pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company intends to rely on the exemption from the formal valuation requirement pursuant to section 5.5(b) of MI 61-101 as the Company does not have securities listed on a specified market, and on the exemption from the minority shareholder approval requirement pursuant to section 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the Promissory Note will not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

In addition, the Company announces that it has completed an agreement to settle a total of CAD $524,000 of the Company’s debt (the “Debt”) with certain arm’s length and non-arm’s length parties (the “Shares for Debt Settlement”). The Debt payable to directors and officers of the Company who are Insiders (as such term is defined under the policies of the TSXV) is an aggregate of CAD $465,000 and the Company will settle the same by issuing to such parties 2,657,143 common shares at a deemed price of CAD $0.175 per common share. The Debt payable to arm’s length service providers is an aggregate of CAD $59,000 and the Company will settle the same by issuing to such parties 337,143 common shares at a deemed price of $0.175 per common share. 

The Shares for Debt Settlement was approved by disinterested shareholders at the shareholder meeting held on July 28, 2026. All securities issued in connection with the Shares for Debt Settlement will be subject to a statutory four-month hold period in accordance with applicable securities legislation. 

The Company has received final approval for the Shares for Debt Settlement from the TSXV. 

The Company relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements of sections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of such insider participation in the Shares for Debt Settlement, based on a determination that fair market value of the participation by insiders did not exceed 25% of the market capitalization of Horizon, as determined in accordance with MI 61-101.

About Horizon Petroleum Ltd.

Calgary-based Horizon Petroleum Ltd. is focused on the appraisal and development of natural gas resources and clean energy opportunities in Europe, with the objective of contributing to European energy independence and security. Horizon is advancing its Polish natural gas assets through a technically focused, phased development strategy designed to unlock their commercial potential. Horizon’s management team and Board of Directors comprise oil and gas, business and finance professionals with significant international experience.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, forecasts, estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Horizon. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved. This press release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, among other things, the Company entering into the Promissory Note, the terms of the Promissory Note, the anticipated closing date, reliance on exemptions under MI 61-101, the anticipated use of proceeds and the approval of the TSX-V.

Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks, which could cause actual results to vary and in some instances, to differ materially from those anticipated by Horizon and described in the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

Although Horizon believes that the material factors, expectations and assumptions expressed in such forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information available to it on the date such statements were made, no assurances can be given as to future results, levels of activity and achievements and such statements are not guarantees of future performance.

SOURCE Horizon Petroleum Ltd.

TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2026 /CNW/ — BMO Asset Management Inc., as manager of the BMO ETFs, and BMO Investments Inc., as manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the October 2026 cash distributions for unitholders of BMO ETFs and unitholders of exchange-traded series of units of the BMO Mutual Funds (collectively, the “ETF Series”)¹ that distribute monthly, as set out in the table below. Unitholders of record of the BMO ETFs and the ETF Series of the BMO Mutual Funds at the close of business on October 29, 2026, will receive cash distributions payable on November 3, 2026.

The ex-dividend date and record date for all BMO ETFs and ETF Series of BMO Mutual Funds is October 29, 2026.

Details of the per unit cash distribution amount are as follows:

Monthly Distributions

*Cash distribution per unit ($) amounts are USD for ZAAA.U, ZABS.U, ZBBZ.U, ZWB.U, ZCDX.U, ZJK.U, ZPR.U, ZIC.U, ZMI.U, ZPAY.U, ZACU.U, ZUS.U, ZUAG.U, ZDY.U, ZWH.U, ZUP.U, ZPW.U, ZUCM.U.

1 BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., an investment fund manager, a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal. ETF Series of the BMO Mutual Funds are managed by BMO Investments Inc., an investment fund manager and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal

Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although such statements are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. In connection with any forward-looking statements, investors should carefully consider the areas of risk described in the most recent prospectus.

This communication is for information purposes. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance.

The BMO ETFs or securities referred to herein (ZDIV) are not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by MSCI Inc. (MSCI), and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such BMO ETFs or securities or any index on which such BMO ETFs or securities are based. The prospectus of the BMO ETFs contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BMO Asset Management Inc. and any related BMO ETFs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (SPDJI), and has been licensed for use by BMO Asset Management Inc. S&P®, S&P 500®, US 500, The 500, iBoxx®, iTraxx® and CDX® are trademarks of S&P Global, Inc. or its affiliates (S&P) and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (Dow Jones), and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by BMO Asset Management Inc. The relevant BMO ETF (ZWA, ZWA.T) is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s), nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Index.

BLOOMBERG® and the Bloomberg Index are service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited (BISL), the administrator of the index (collectively, Bloomberg) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by BMO Asset Management Inc. Bloomberg is not affiliated with BMO Asset Management Inc., and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend any BMO ETFs. Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of any data or information relating to the BMO ETFs.

BMO ETFs are not in any way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by FTSE Global Debt Capital Markets Inc. (FGDCM), FTSE International Limited (FTSE), Frank Russell Company (Frank Russell), FTSE Fixed Income LLC (FTSE FI) or the London Stock Exchange Group companies (together with FGDCM, FTSE, Frank Russell and FTSE FI, the Licensor Parties). The Licensor Parties make no claim, prediction, warranty or representation whatsoever, expressly or impliedly, either as to (i) the results to be obtained from the use of the FTSE BMO ETF Indices, (ii) the figure at which any of the FTSE BMO ETF Indices stands at any particular time on any particular day or otherwise, or (iii) the suitability of an Underlying Index for the particular purpose to which it is being put in connection with the FTSE BMO ETFs. Each of the FTSE BMO ETF Indices is compiled and calculated by FGDCM of FTSE and all copyright in any of the FTSE BMO ETF Indices values and constituent lists vests in FGDCM or FTSE, respectively. The Licensor Parties shall not be liable (whether in negligence or otherwise) to any person for any error in any of the FTSE BMO ETF Indices and the Licensor Parties shall not be under any obligation to advise any person of any error therein. FTSE® is a trade mark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies and is used under licence.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in BMO ETFs and ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds. Please read the ETF facts, fund facts or prospectus of the relevant BMO ETF or ETF Series of BMO Mutual Fund before investing. BMO ETFs and ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. BMO ETFs and ETF Series units may be bought and sold at market price on a stock exchange and brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination depending on market conditions. The payment of distributions should not be confused with an investment fund’s performance, rate of return or yield. If distributions paid by an investment fund are greater than the performance of the fund, investors’ original investment will shrink. Distributions of net income and net taxable gains of a BMO ETF or an ETF Series will be included in the unitholder’s income for tax purposes in the year they are paid, whether or not such amounts are reinvested in additional units. A unitholder’s adjusted cost base (“ACB”) will be reduced by the amount of any return of capital (“ROC”). If a unitholder’s ACB goes below zero, such unitholder will have to pay capital gains tax on the amount below zero. Please refer to the summary of the principal income tax considerations set out in the prospectus for the relevant BMO ETF or ETF Series. Investors should also consult their own tax advisors about their individual circumstances.

The Target Cash Flow Units are subject to capital depletion risk. Target Cash Flow Units make monthly distributions of a fixed amount which may be comprised of, in whole or in part, a ROC. A ROC reduces the amount of an original investment and may result in the return to investors of the entire amount of an original investment.

The Target Cash Flow Units’ monthly distribution dollar amount is reset at the beginning of each calendar year. The dollar amount is a factor of the annualized distribution rate for the Target Cash Flow Units (which is the rate set out in the individual BMO ETF profiles in the applicable BMO ETF’s prospectus), the net asset value per unit of a series of a BMO ETF (NAVPS) as of the end of the previous calendar year, and the number of Target Cash Flow Units of the BMO ETF held at the time of the distribution. Although not expected, we may also adjust the monthly distribution during the year, if capital market conditions have significantly affected the ability of the BMO ETF to maintain the applicable distribution. If we make any such adjustment to the monthly distribution, we will issue a press release to communicate the change. The distribution rate applicable to the Target Cash Flow Units may be higher than the rate of return or the portfolio yield of the BMO ETF that offers such units. As a result, if you elect to receive some or all of the regular monthly distributions in cash, the value of your investment in the BMO ETF may decline over time.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs or ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds, please see the specific risks set out in the relevant ETF facts, fund facts or prospectus. BMO ETFs and ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., an investment fund manager, a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal. BMO Mutual Funds are managed by BMO Investments Inc., an investment fund manager and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate.

“BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

Further information about BMO ETFs and ETF Series of the BMO Mutual Funds can be found at www.bmoetfs.com.

About BMO Financial Group 

BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of July 31, 2026. Serving clients for more than 200 years, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services across Canada, the United States, and select markets globally. BMO is innovating for business value, by deploying and integrating human, digital and artificial intelligence to personalize client experiences, augment teams, and automate its business responsibly. Driven by its purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and stronger communities.

SOURCE BMO Financial Group