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Oct 7 (Reuters) – Repay Holdings Corp: * REPAY HOLDINGS CORP – PARTNERS WITH YOOZ TO TRANSFORM AP AUTOMATION Source text: Further company coverage:

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Oct 7 (Reuters) – Canopy Growth Corp: * JP BRAND ADVISORS AND CANOPY USA FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND HEMP BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION Source text: Further company coverage:

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By Mateusz Rabiega Oct 7 (Reuters) – Shares of European luxury players rose on Tuesday, pushing the European luxuries index to its highest level since late May this year, as designing debuts among fashion houses and a push for affordability gave investors hope that the sector was set for a gradual comeback. The rally was led by the big French names, with Kering , Christian Dior and LVMH rising between 3% and 7% as of 1220 GMT, while most of the remaining index constituents gained 1% to 3%. Luxury groups in Europe have been seeking to turn around their fortunes that had soured as U.S. tariffs and slower demand in China put a dent in their profits. New designers at houses of Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Dior presented their collections at last week's Milan Fashion week. "Investors are very pleased with the new collections that have been presented during the Fashion Weeks because one of the reasons for the sector turmoil since early 2024 has been, amongst other things, creativity crises," Kepler Cheuvreux analyst Charles Louis Scotti told Reuters. Equity analysts from Morgan Stanley also bet on the "burst of creativity", having upgraded their recommendations for Kering and LVMH in a note to investors. Some luxury brands are also reworking their pricing structures, with more affordable products to be pushed onto store shelves, Scotti added. "All those factors point to a gradual organic sales growth recovery, which will confirm the worst is behind us," he said. (Reporting by Mateusz Rabiega in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

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(Adds price guidance, size) Oct 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has tightened price guidance on its dual-tranche green bond, which could raise up to 1.65 billion euros after drawing demand of more than five times that amount, fixed-income news service IFR reported on Tuesday. The indicative price for the 3-year note was revised to around 65 basis points over mid-swaps from an initial 90-95 bps over, while guidance for the 7-year tranche was lowered to around 95 bps over mid-swaps from 125 bps. Combined orders for the two tranches topped 9 billion euros, IFR said. Pricing is expected later on Tuesday. PIF entered the green-debt market in 2022 and has since issued several U.S. dollar-denominated bonds under its Green Finance Framework, published on its website that same year. According to the framework, proceeds can be allocated to renewable energy, clean transport and sustainable infrastructure projects, including those undertaken by PIF subsidiaries that align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program. (Reporting by Md Manzer Hussain and Shamsuddin Mohd; Editing by Kirsten Donovan and Hugh Lawson)

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Oct 7 (Reuters) – AEye Inc: * AEYE INC – BEGINS SHIPMENTS OF APOLLO TO US DEFENSE CONTRACTOR Source text: Further company coverage:

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Oct 7 (Reuters) – Kestra Medical Technologies Ltd : * KESTRA APPOINTS TIMOTHY MORAN AS CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER, STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR NEXT STAGE OF GROWTH Source text: Further company coverage:

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Oct 7 (Reuters) – Profound Medical Corp: * PROFOUND MEDICAL ACHIEVES RECORD PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED REVENUE FOR THE 2025 THIRD QUARTER Source text: Further company coverage:

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By Manya Saini Oct 7 (Reuters) – Companies looking to sidestep disruptions caused by the U.S. government shutdown to their initial public offerings can tap a provision that allows them to press ahead with their listing plans without the need for regulatory approvals. Biotech startup MapLight became the first company to file for a listing under the provision late on Monday. The U.S. market regulator has halted IPO reviews as the shutdown enters its second week. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE SEC DURING A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN? According to its contingency plan, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has furloughed over 90% of its staff, retaining around 390 employees to handle critical enforcement actions and market monitoring. The agency, which oversees the public markets, will not process IPO filings during the shutdown, a move analysts say could stall momentum in a market recovering from a years-long slump. However, a provision under federal securities law allows companies to move ahead with IPOs without SEC review during the shutdown. WHAT IS THE 20-DAY REGISTRATION RULE FOR IPOS? While companies typically wait for the SEC's approval before launching their IPOs, the rules provide a mechanism that allows issuers to declare their own registrations "effective." Issuers are required to set their IPO price 20 days before the listing, instead of finalizing it the night before, as is customary. During the 2018 U.S. government shutdown, which lasted 35 days and was during Donald Trump's first presidential term, several issuers attempted this option, including biotechnology firm Gossamer Bio and energy company New Fortress Energy. It was also a popular option among so-called special purpose acquisition companies. SPACs raise money through an IPO to fund future acquisitions. At the time of listing, they are blank-check companies with no existing operations or assets. Their valuation is tied entirely to the cash raised, which allows them to set an IPO price in advance without deterring investors. WHAT ARE THE RISKS FOR ISSUERS AND INVESTORS? While the 20-day rule provides a way for companies to go public during a shutdown, bypassing the SEC review carries risks for both issuers and investors. Without the agency's oversight, registration statements are more prone to errors or missing disclosures, which could expose companies to legal action or investor complaints after listing. Companies may face greater scrutiny from investors, who often rely on the SEC's review to verify the accuracy and completeness of disclosures. To reduce that risk, many issuers work closely with legal and financial advisers to carry out detailed internal reviews of their filings. Skipping regulatory reviews can also alienate investors, who may view the lack of regulatory vetting as a sign of higher risk or insufficient transparency. WILL MORE COMPANIES TAKE THIS ROUTE? Analysts say companies could rely on the 20-day registration rule if the shutdown looks set to drag on amid the ongoing deadlock in Congress. "Biotech companies are prime candidates for this unconventional but valid way to go public during a shutdown as their high cash-burn rates often create an urgent need for funding," said Lukas Muehlbauer, research analyst at IPO research firm IPOX. Some firms may also withdraw IPO filings and seek capital in private markets while waiting for the SEC to resume reviews. (Reporting by Manya Saini in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)

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(Adds details, shares and background from paragraph 2 to 5) Oct 7 (Reuters) – Canadian miner Hudbay Minerals said on Tuesday it has resumed operations at its Constancia mine in Peru, weeks after halting output due to local protests and blockades that had disrupted access to the site. The company said it has delayed a 20,000 dry-metric-tonne concentrate shipment from late September to early October due to transport disruptions and inclement ocean swells, temporarily reducing third-quarter sales volumes. Peru, one of the world's largest copper producers, has faced recurring protests and blockades in recent years that have disrupted operations across several mines. During the shutdown, Hudbay performed preventive maintenance on the mill and mining equipment. The workforce is expected to return to normal levels over the coming days, it said in a statement. U.S.-listed shares of Hudbay rose 2.9% to $16.10 in premarket trade. (Reporting by Pranav Mathur in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo and Tasim Zahid)

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