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BUZZ - Crescent Energy shares fall as it raises 1.1 billions in equity to acquire Devon

October 9 - Crescent Energy (CRGY.N) shares fell 1% to $12.88 in premarket trading on Friday after the company priced and completed a $1 billion follow-on offering related to an acquisition. The Houston, Texas-based shale oil and gas producer announced late Thursday that it would issue 80 million shares at $12.50 each, representing a 3.9% discount to its most recent closing price. CRGY will use the net proceeds from the offering to help fund its $4.2 billion acquisition of Devon Energy's (DVN.N) Eagle Ford oil and gas assets. A KKR (KKR.N) affiliate, which owns about 7.9% of CRGY, will subscribe to 40 million new shares. JPMorgan, KKR Capital Markets, Raymond James, Evercore, and Wells Fargo Securities will act as joint book-running managers for the offering. CRGY has approximately 330.4 million shares outstanding, with a market capitalization of $4.3 billion. The stock closed down 3.4% on Thursday, narrowing its year-to-date gain to 55%. According to data from London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), 13 out of 16 analysts rate the stock as "strong buy" or "buy," 2 rate it "hold" and 1 recommends "sell," with a median price target of $18.50. DVN's shares were down 1.4% in premarket trading at $48.22. DVN rose 2.2% on Thursday, bringing its cumulative gain in 2026 to about 34%. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters has automated the translation of its reports into several other languages. Since automated translation may contain errors or lack necessary context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of automated translation texts and provides them solely for reader convenience. Reuters accepts no liability for any damage or loss caused by the use of automated translation.)

EVERCORE INC. <EVR.N>: UBS CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $318 FROM $359

EVERCORE INC. : UBS CUTS TARGET PRICE TO $318 FROM $359

BUZZ - Weakening demand causes Align stock to decline; brokers downgrade rating to "market perform"

October 5 - ** Align Technology (ALGN.O) shares fell 3% in pre-market trading to $139.45 ** Brokerage Evercore ISI downgraded ALGN's rating from "Outperform" to "In Line with the Market" ** The firm cited a "weakening consumer environment," a "sharp slowdown" in September demand indicators, and the potential negative impact of China's volume-based procurement (VBP) in 2027, leading it to adopt a more cautious outlook on Align’s earnings prospects ** VBP (volume-based procurement) is a bulk procurement initiative at the national level in China ** Evercore added that the dental market "has weakened significantly in the third quarter," noting declines in both consumer confidence and expectations ** Deterioration in consumer conditions may have started to affect demand for Invisalign, with Evercore ISI stating that the worsening seen in September "increased the risk that deteriorating consumer conditions may begin to be reflected in Invisalign demand" ** Invisalign is Align’s core business and is projected to contribute approximately $3.2 billions to the company’s total revenue of $4 billions in 2025 ** The broker said early signs of profitability improvement at Align are "beginning to show," but a weak consumer environment and potential VBP headwinds make the process "more challenging" ** As of the previous trading day's close, the stock had declined by about 8% year-to-date.

Evercore hires UBS veteran Philip von Malsen-Plessen as senior managing director in Frankfurt

Evercore appointed Philip von Malsen-Plessen as senior managing director in its investment banking business, based in Frankfurt. He joined from UBS, where he spent nearly 30 years and most recently served as vice chairman of global banking EMEA. 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. Evercore Partners Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202610050300BIZWIRE_USPR_____20261005_BW754317) on October 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

Market Chatter: Evercore is Hired by Saudi Aramco for Potential Gas Business Restructuring

Saudi Aramco partners with Evercore to advance natural gas business planning

BUZZ - Charles River Corporation shares rise on raised 2026 performance forecast and long-term targets

Top Midday Stories: Waystar Reportedly Mulling Potential Sale; Intel-Backed Altera Says Parent Company Files Confidentially for IPO

Market Chatter: Waystar Mulls Options, Including Potential Sale

Waystar is exploring a potential sale and has hired Evercore as an advisor.

Property Insurance MGU Unicorn Bamboo Insurance (BMB.US) IPO Priced at $18-20 per Share, Valuation Up to $3.13 Billion

Bamboo Insurance's first public offering (IPO) in the US targets a maximum valuation of $3.13 billion. The selling shareholders plan to issue 35 million shares at a price of $18 to $20 per share, aiming to raise up to $700 million.

Dell stock soars to record high on $95B AI backlog, but signals flash caution