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HelloNation Examines Repair vs Replace HVAC Decisions With Insights From HVAC Expert Leslie Roe

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Nov. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should homeowners consider first when deciding between repair vs replace HVAC systems? The answer is explored in a HelloNation article that offers guidance and features insights from HVAC Expert Leslie Roe of Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems in Traverse City, Michigan.

The HelloNation article explains that HVAC system age is one of the most important factors in the repair-versus-replace decision. Systems typically last 10 to 15 years, and as HVAC systems age, the likelihood of costly breakdowns increases. The article notes that when a unit nears the end of its expected lifespan, replacement may offer more value than repeated furnace repair or temporary fixes.

Maintenance history also plays a central role in evaluating repair vs replace HVAC options. The article describes how a consistent maintenance history often leads to better performance and fewer disruptions. In contrast, poor maintenance history can lead to recurring HVAC issues that drive up repair costs over time. HVAC Expert Leslie Roe emphasizes in the article that recurring HVAC issues often signal that replacement should be considered more seriously.

The article also examines the type and severity of system problems. Minor issues, such as thermostat malfunctions or small leaks, may require only furnace repair or targeted service. However, multiple component failures and recurring HVAC issues often point to a system that can no longer operate efficiently. In these cases, the article explains that repair may provide only short-term relief, while AC replacement may offer a more stable long-term solution.

Energy use is another major factor discussed in the article. Older systems tend to lack modern heating and cooling efficiency, leading to higher monthly utility costs. The article highlights that upgrading to an AC replacement can significantly improve heating and cooling efficiency while reducing strain on the system. Improved heating and cooling efficiency not only lowers expenses but also enhances year-round home comfort.

Comfort and performance are closely tied to system condition. The article notes that uneven temperatures, weak airflow, and frequent cycling can reduce home comfort and signal deeper system problems. HVAC Expert Leslie Roe explains in the article that maintaining home comfort is often easier with newer systems designed for consistent performance. While furnace repair may temporarily restore function, long-term home comfort is often improved by replacement when systems are outdated.

Budget considerations are also addressed in the HelloNation article. Repair costs are usually lower at first, making furnace repair an appealing short-term option. However, the article explains that repeated repairs tied to recurring HVAC issues can quickly add up. AC replacement requires a higher upfront investment, but it can reduce future expenses and improve heating and cooling efficiency over time.

The article concludes that evaluating HVAC system age, maintenance history, repair frequency, and overall home comfort helps homeowners make informed decisions. By carefully weighing repair vs replace HVAC options, homeowners can better manage costs and system reliability. Consulting a qualified HVAC Expert is recommended to assess current performance and provide a clear path forward based on individual needs.

Should You Repair or Replace Your HVAC System? What Homeowners Should Consider First features insights from Leslie Roe, an HVAC expert at Precision Plumbing and Heating in Traverse City, Michigan, on HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative “edvertising” approach that blends educational content with storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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ASSA ABLOY sells PKI business unit to Vista Equity Partners

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to sell HID’s PKI business unit to Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”).

The PKI business unit (Public Key Infrastructure) provides digital trust, identity, authentication, encryption, and certificate management solutions. The business unit includes PKI SaaS – IdenTrust and HydrantID – credential management, and ZeroSSL.

“I find it very satisfying that with Vista, the PKI business unit and its employees and customers gain a committed long-term investor, creating new opportunities for the future and I wish them every success,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.

“Our PKI team has built a strong business with a strong customer base, and Vista has the expertise to take it forward as the market evolves,” says Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “We are pleased with this outcome for our customers, our employees, and for HID.”

The divested business had sales in 2025 of MUSD 58 (approx. MSEK 570) with a strong operating margin.

The divestiture is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026.

For more information, please contact: 
Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72
Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68, e-mail: bjorn.tibell@assaabloy.com

About ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions. Every day we help people feel safe, secure and experience a more open world. We operate worldwide with 64,000 employees and sales of SEK 152 billion, with leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. Our innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places.

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QBTS Stockholder Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Class Action Lawsuit Against D-Wave Quantum Inc.

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) securities between February 26, 2026 and August 25, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). D-Wave is a company engaged in quantum computing.

The complaint alleges that D-Wave overstated its business and financial prospects.

The complaint alleges that D-Wave overstated its business and financial prospects.

Investors who purchased D-Wave Quantum Inc. securities during the Class Period and suffered significant losses should contact Robbins LLP before December 15, 2026 for information about the lawsuit.

Why Was D-Wave Sued?

According to the complaint, during the Class Period, defendants failed to disclose that:

(i) defendants materially overstated D-Wave’s business and financial prospects;
(ii) the foregoing was reasonably likely to negatively impact the Company’s business and reputation; and
(iii) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

Why Did D-Wave Stock Drop?

According to the complaint, the truth started to emerge on August 6, 2026, when D-Wave announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Among other things, D-Wave reported revenue of just $3.08 million, compared to $3.1 million for the same period in the prior year, falling short of analyst expectations ranging from $4.03 million to $4.08 million. On this news, D-Wave’s stock price declined $1.99 per share, or 9.28%, to close at $19.41 per share on August 6, 2026.

Then, on August 25, 2026, D-Wave issued a press release “announc[ing] that John Markovich is retiring and thus resigning from his position as Chief Financial Officer effective September 2, 2026.” On this news, D-Wave’s stock price fell $1.84 per share, or 9.51%, closing at $17.51 per share on August 26, 2026.

What Can D-Wave Shareholders Do Now?

Investors who purchased D-Wave Quantum Inc. securities during the Class Period may be eligible to serve as lead plaintiff. The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed investor who represents the interests of all class members throughout the litigation. Stockholders who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff should contact Robbins LLP before the December 15, 2026 deadline for information about the appointment process.

Shareholders do not need to serve as lead plaintiff to share in any potential recovery. Investors who do not seek appointment may remain absent class members.

Does It Cost Anything to Participate?

No. Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis, with no upfront or out-of-pocket fees or expenses.

Contact Robbins LLP

Investors seeking additional information about the D-Wave Quantum Inc. securities class action may contact Robbins LLP by submitting an inquiry, emailing attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or calling (800) 350-6003.

Why Robbins LLP?

A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, Robbins LLP represents investors in securities fraud and shareholder derivative litigation. We have helped restore more than $2 billion in value to shareholders and secured some of the largest recoveries in shareholder derivative litigation history. 

“Companies have an obligation to provide investors with complete and accurate information so that markets can function fairly and efficiently,” said Brian J. Robbins, Founding Partner of Robbins LLP.

To be notified if a class action against D-Wave Quantum Inc. settles, or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today.

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BUUU Group Limited Announces 10-for-1 Forward Share Split

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BUUU Group Limited (Nasdaq: BUUU) (“BUUU” or the “Company”) today announced that its board of directors has approved a ten-for-one (10-for-1) forward split of the Company’s ordinary shares, to be effected by subdividing each of the Company’s issued and unissued Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares into ten shares of the same class (the “Share Subdivision”). The Share Subdivision is intended to make the Company’s Class A ordinary shares more accessible to a broader base of investors and to enhance their trading liquidity. Subject to processing by Nasdaq, the Class A ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market at market open on October 26, 2026, under the Company’s existing symbol “BUUU.”

The Share Subdivision follows BUUU’s completion on September 15, 2026 of its acquisition of a 60% equity interest in Brightray Science Inc., through which the Company has established industrialized AI data center delivery as its core growth business.

Details of the Share Subdivision

Key date. The Class A ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market at market open on October 26, 2026.

Ratio and mechanics. As a result of the Share Subdivision, each issued Class A ordinary share and each issued Class B ordinary share will be automatically subdivided into ten shares of the same class. As a result, each shareholder will hold ten shares of the relevant class for every share held immediately before the Share Subdivision (equivalent to nine additional shares for each share held). The Class A ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BUUU.” The new CUSIP number of the Class A ordinary shares following the Share Subdivision will be G1739L110.

Authorized and outstanding shares. In connection with the Share Subdivision, the maximum number of shares the Company is authorized to issue will increase proportionately from 500,000,000 shares of no par value, divided into 250,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and 250,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, to 5,000,000,000 shares of no par value, divided into 2,500,000,000 Class A ordinary shares and 2,500,000,000 Class B ordinary shares.

Rights and ownership unchanged. The rights and restrictions attaching to each class of shares will remain unchanged, including the voting rights of one vote per Class A ordinary share and twenty votes per Class B ordinary share, and all shares of each class resulting from the Share Subdivision will rank pari passu in all respects with each other. The Share Subdivision will not change any shareholder’s percentage ownership interest or voting power in the Company. No fractional shares will result from the Share Subdivision.

No action required unless you hold physical certificates. No action is required by shareholders. Shareholders who hold Class A ordinary shares through a bank, broker or other nominee will have their positions automatically adjusted to reflect the Share Subdivision, subject to their nominee’s particular processes. The Company’s transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC (“VStock”), will update the holdings of registered shareholders in book-entry form. Registered shareholders holding share certificates will be asked to deliver a letter of transmittal to VStock to surrender their certificates to VStock in exchange for the right to receive post-Share Subdivision ordinary shares in electronic, book-entry form.

Outstanding securities. Proportionate adjustments will be made, to the extent provided by their respective terms, to the number of Class A ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise, conversion or settlement of, and to the exercise price or other per-share terms of, the Company’s outstanding warrants and other securities exercisable for, convertible into or settleable in Class A ordinary shares.

Approval. The Share Subdivision was approved by the Company’s board of directors on September 28, 2026.

The Company will furnish a copy of this press release to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Form 6-K.

About BUUU Group Limited

BUUU Group Limited (Nasdaq: BUUU) has established industrialized AI data center delivery as its core growth business, operated through Brightray Science Inc., in which BUUU acquired a controlling interest in September 2026. BUUU also provides meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) solutions, including event management and stage production, for public institutions, agencies, real estate companies and established brands.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the expected timing and effectiveness of the Share Subdivision, including the date on which the Class A ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis; the intended effects of the Share Subdivision, including on the accessibility and trading liquidity of the Class A ordinary shares; and the Company’s business strategy and prospects. Such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of BUUU, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: delays in, or the failure to complete, the steps required to implement the Share Subdivision, including registration of the amendment to the Company’s memorandum and articles of association in the British Virgin Islands and processing by Nasdaq, The Depository Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent and brokers; the possibility that the Share Subdivision does not achieve its intended effects, including any improvement in trading liquidity or broadening of the Company’s investor base; the market price and trading volume of the Class A ordinary shares following the Share Subdivision, which may not adjust proportionately to the Share Subdivision, and the possibility of increased volatility; the effect of a lower per-share trading price on the Company’s continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, including the minimum bid price requirement; the integration of Brightray into BUUU; competition in the data center industry; demand for AI computing infrastructure; changes in laws and regulations affecting the data center and AI computing industries, including trade and export control measures; and other risks described in BUUU’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and BUUU undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

 

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