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October 7 - ** Caribou Biosciences (CRBU.O) shares fell 35.9% in pre-market trading to $0.72 ** Caribou Biosciences announced late Tuesday that it is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, merger, or other transactions, to maximize shareholder value ** Caribou said it plans to halt development of its allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy programs, including vispa-cel for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and CB-011 for multiple myeloma ** Caribou also stated it will lay off employees and cut costs, with most layoffs expected to be completed by Q4 2026 ** As of June 30, the company held $113.8 millions in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities ** As of the previous trading day's close, the company's share price had dropped about 28% year-to-date (Note: For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters automatically translates its reports into several other languages. Since automated translations may be inaccurate or lack necessary context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of automated translation texts and provides them only for reader convenience. Reuters assumes no responsibility for any damages or losses resulting from the use of automated translation features.)

Power Root bought back 134,300 ordinary shares on Oct. 7, 2026, paying MYR 147,891.13. Purchases were priced between MYR 1.08 and MYR 1.12; all shares were retained as treasury stock. Treasury shares rose to 16,051,800, representing 3.78% of issued shares. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Power Root Bhd published the original content used to generate this news brief via Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) (Ref. ID: 3712895) on October 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

Malaysia’s EPF cut its stake in IOI Corp via the disposal of 800,000 ordinary shares on Oct. 2, 2026. EPF’s direct holding stood at 1,172,249,528 shares, equal to 18.65% of issued shares, following the transaction. The disclosure was dated Oct. 5, 2026, with the company receiving the notice on Oct. 7, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. IOI Corporation Berhad published the original content used to generate this news brief via Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) (Ref. ID: 3712867) on October 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.