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Vip Play amended convertible note purchase agreements with Rick Hackel, The Access Fund I, LP, extending maturity dates. Hackel notes totaling $300,000 now mature Feb. 28, 2027; Access note of $150,000 now matures Aug. 31, 2027. Notes carry 12% annual interest; principal and accrued interest due in a single balloon payment unless converted to common stock. Changes take effect Sept. 1, 2026; amendments or waivers now require only the company and the relevant noteholder. 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. Vip Play Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0001493152-26-046094), on October 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

1019 ET - MTY Food Group faces persistent macroeconomic headwinds and high uncertainty driven by intense quick-service restaurant competition. RBC's Ryland Conrad says in a report that uncertainty hinges around the scope, probability, timing and valuation of any potential transaction around MTY's ongoing strategic review, now in its tenth month. While an outcome could act as a catalyst for the stock, "sustained macro and competitive headwinds to limit any meaningful improvement in the near term." As a result, Conrad says the "focus remains on MTY's organic growth trajectory" where management continues improving and strengthening its network. The company is expected to report its 3Q results on Oct. 9. (adriano.marchese@wsj.com) (END) Dow Jones Newswires October 07, 2026 10:19 ET (14:19 GMT)

Star Bulk director Koert Erhardt sold 6,000 common shares on Oct. 5, 2026 at USD 30.39 each. Beneficial ownership fell to 10,080 common shares following the sale. 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. Star Bulk Carriers Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via EDGAR, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system operated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Ref. ID: 0001333848-26-000005), on October 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.