US Stock IR Daily – October 26, 2026 (4 reports)

• Verizon Communications Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2026.
• The report indicates that its Common Stock, par value $0.10, is registered on both the New York Stock Exchange and The Nasdaq Global Select Market.
• Numerous notes with various interest rates and maturity dates are also registered on the New York Stock Exchange.
• Examples of registered notes include 1.375% Notes due 2026 (VZ 26B), 0.875% Notes due 2027 (VZ 27E), 1.375% Notes due 2028 (VZ 28), and 1.125% Notes due 2028 (VZ 28A).
• The notes registered range to as far as 4.2462% Fixed-To-Fixed Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056.

This 8-K filing by Verizon serves as a formal notification to the market about the registration of its common stock and a broad range of its debt instruments on major stock exchanges. This type of filing typically provides an updated overview of the company’s publicly traded securities. For investors, it may suggest the ongoing financial structuring and market presence of the company, offering clarity on where its various financial instruments are officially listed for trading.

• On October 26, 2026, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
• On October 23, 2026, Cadence’s board of directors approved the repurchase of up to an additional $2.5 billion of the Company’s common stock under its existing share repurchase program.
• The company may repurchase shares through various means, including open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or accelerated share repurchase transactions.
• The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be modified, suspended, or terminated by the Company at any time without prior notice.

Cadence Design Systems has announced its quarterly financial results and, notably, approved a significant additional share repurchase authorization of up to $2.5 billion. This action typically signals management’s confidence in the company’s financial health and its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The implementation and timing of these repurchases could be a point of interest for investors monitoring the company’s capital allocation strategy.

• On October 26, 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. entered into an accelerated share purchase agreement to acquire common stock of BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi).
• Following this purchase, and combined with Applied Materials’ existing ownership of Besi shares, the company would own approximately 20% of Besi’s outstanding common stock.
• BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. is a Dutch public limited company.
• The delivery of Besi shares under the agreement is contingent upon the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR Act).
• Applied Materials issued a press release regarding the purchase, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

This announcement indicates Applied Materials’ strategic move to increase its stake in BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. to approximately 20%. Such an acquisition could potentially impact the competitive landscape and technological advancements within the semiconductor equipment industry. Investors may monitor the progress of this transaction, particularly the HSR Act approval process, as a key factor.

• Welltower Inc. announced its operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on October 26, 2026.
• The announcement was made pursuant to Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of Form 8-K.
• A press release detailing the earnings announcement was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K.
• A supplemental information package, including financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, is available on the company’s website (www.welltower.com) and furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
• The company’s registered securities include Common stock (WELL), Guarantee of 4.800% Notes due 2028 issued by Welltower OP LLC (WELL/28), and Guarantee of 4.500% Notes due 2034 issued by Welltower OP LLC (WELL/34), all listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Welltower’s release of its Q3 2026 operating results provides a factual update on the company’s recent performance. The availability of a detailed press release and supplemental information package on the company’s website allows investors to access comprehensive data for their analysis. This information may be utilized to assess the company’s financial health and operational trends, which are key considerations for stakeholders.