The Official Beer Sponsor of the CFP celebrates the rituals, rivalries and communities that define the sport through the brand's largest-ever commitment to celebrating college football culture

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Modelo unveils its new "It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition." marketing platform, celebrating the fans and rituals that define college football, headlined by three new broadcast spots that will air throughout the 2026-27 season across all networks and major conferences.

Strategic media partnerships with ESPN, FOX and Barstool Sports, among others, represent an 18% year-over-year increased media investment, further embedding Modelo into college football culture.

The brand is expanding its partnership with Homefield to deliver co-branded merchandise, activations and content with local fanbases around marquee matchups.

CHICAGO, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College football traditions don't survive on their own. They're carried forward by the fans who rearrange their Saturdays, get up early for tailgates, gather their same crew, take cross-country road trips and preserve the rituals that define the sport. This season, Modelo, the Official Beer Sponsor of the CFP, is celebrating those fans with "It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition." - a new marketing campaign recognizing the fans who make college football feel like more than just a game.

College football fans will see the campaign come to life across three new broadcast spots that capture the human connections that turn ordinary Saturdays into traditions. "Same Time, Next Year" follows two fans on opposing sides of the Michigan and Ohio State rivalry who come together year-after-year to watch their schools face off. "Texting" tells a story of a daughter and her father whose simple game day ritual keeps them connected from afar, while "Taste of the Tailgate" showcases the natural role of Modelo at the tailgate and celebrates the unsung fans whose pregame routines ? like manning the grill ? keep the tradition running week after week. The spots debuted this weekend across ESPN, FOX and NBC networks and will air throughout the season on all major networks and conferences.

Beyond the screen, the campaign meets fans where they gather ? rolling out across retail aisles, local bars and digital channels nationwide to champion the rituals that make game day sacred. The new campaign also provides Modelo the opportunity to authentically engage local fanbases through school-specific creative and activations.

"What makes college football so powerful isn't just what happens on the field, it's the energy, traditions, and sense of belonging that fans create around it," said Rene Ramos, Senior Vice President of Brand Activation, Modelo. "Game day is built on rituals that connect families, friends, alumni, and communities, often across generations. Through 'It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition.,' we're celebrating the fans whose passion and commitment transform every Saturday into an experience that's bigger than the game itself."

Media Partnerships at the Center of Fan Culture

Modelo is embedding itself in the culture of college football through an expansive list of partnerships with the sport's biggest platforms and personalities, spanning broadcast, social and digital media, as well as sportsbook, rideshare and delivery platforms. This represents an 18% year-over-year increase in media investment in college football - the brand's largest to date.

Starting with Kickoff Weekend coverage, Modelo will show up in top college football games and highlights across ESPN properties all the way through the CFP. The brand will have a continued presence as the beer sponsor of Fox's Big Noon Kickoff and partner with Brady Quinn for exclusive on-air moments and fan engagement opportunities, including the Modelo trailer on set each week. Modelo is also the Official Beer Partner and Presenting Sponsor of Barstool Sports' Mostly Sports with Mark Titus and Brandon Walker, which includes weekly recurring segments, in-studio signage and custom social content distributed across the show's platforms to bring the debates and traditions surrounding the biggest games directly to fans.

Homefield Partnership Brings Tradition to Life

The brand's expanded partnership with Homefield will bring college football traditions front and center for fans through local activations and a co-branded apparel collection. The Homefield Can't Miss Kickoff Tour presented by Modelo will be stopping in major markets for the biggest matchups of the season with legendary local college football alumni at select events and retail locations, offering meet-and-greet opportunities, autographs and more, all in celebration of the history and heritage of each program.

Rewarding the Faithful at Retail

Modelo is bringing team spirit to retail with limited-edition packaging featuring the marks of partner schools, including Georgia, Miami, Oregon, Ohio State and Tennessee, available in select local markets. To recognize the dedicated fans who keep traditions alive, Modelo is offering shoppers a chance to win a Modelo Fan Pack, where every entry is a chance to unlock exclusive rewards, from game-changing experiences like CFP tickets, to must-have gear, including exclusive merchandise from the Homefield and Modelo collection. After all, for fans that wear their heart on their sleeve all season, a hard-earned Modelo is the ultimate game day reward. Fans can enter for a chance to win by scanning in-store signage or by visiting modelousa.com/pages/cfp-2026 from August 3 to January 26.*

Modelo will continue to evolve "It's Not Just Game Day. It's Tradition." throughout the season, bringing the campaign to life around some of college football's biggest moments - from marquee rivalry games and longstanding local rituals to the CFP. For more information on Modelo and to stay updated on the brand's college football plans this season, follow @ModeloUSA on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and visit ModeloUSA.com.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and D.C., 21 or older. Starts 10:00 AM ET on 8/3/26 and ends 11:59 PM ET on 1/26/27. The Modelo CFP 2026 Sweepstakes is sponsored by Crown Imports LLC. No alcohol awarded with prizes. Void where prohibited. For complete details, see Official Rules at ModeloUSA.com.

About Modelo

Born in 1925 in the small town of Tacuba, Mexico, Modelo has been bringing distinctive high-quality beer to those with the Fighting Spirit ever since, including Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Modelo Oro, and a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas and Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas. Modelo Especial is a golden, full-flavored pilsner-style lager with a clean, crisp finish. The Casa Modelo brand family is exclusively brewed in Mexico and imported and marketed for the U.S. by Constellation Brands.

About the College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the competition that crowns the true national champion in college football. The format of the CFP is built on a 12-team bracket. The 12 participating schools are the conference champions from the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Southeastern Conference and the highest-ranked team from the American, Conference USA, Mid-American Conference, Mountain West, Pac-12 Conference or Sun Belt Conference, along with the next seven highest-ranked teams. The University of Notre Dame will be included in the playoff if it is ranked among the top 12 teams in the final CFP rankings. Four CFP First-Round games are played on host campuses, followed by the CFP Quarterfinals and CFP Semifinals, which rotate annually among six bowl games - the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The CFP National Championship will be on Monday, January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. For additional information on the CFP, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

About Barstool Sports

Barstool Sports is one of the most influential sports, lifestyle, and entertainment media brands on the internet. Founded in 2003 as a free newspaper in Boston, Barstool has grown into a multimedia powerhouse, delivering viral content across blogs, podcasts, video, social media, and live events. Known for its distinctive voice and unapologetically authentic style, Barstool has cultivated one of the most loyal, engaged, and sought-after audiences online - reaching over 305 million fans across platforms. From breaking sports news and irreverent commentary to can't-miss moments and original personalities, Barstool is where the internet comes to laugh, react, and debate. With its massive following and cultural impact, Barstool continues to shape the modern media landscape.

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New analysis finds land and ocean sinks are weakening and carbon prices and coverage fall short of what is needed to protect them, leaving net zero strategies built on unverified foundations

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INSIGHT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The natural systems that absorb nearly half of all CO2 produced by human activities are under increasing stress. The policies and financial frameworks designed to protect them are not keeping pace. Those are the central findings of Nature capital: the unpriced carbon, a Wood Mackenzie report published in August 2026.

In 2025, oceans accounted for approximately 12 GtCO2 of annual absorption; forests contributed a further 6 GtCO2. Against gross global carbon dioxide emissions of 48 GtCO2 per year, spanning energy, agriculture, waste and land use and forestry sector, those sinks reduced net emissions to approximately 30 GtCO2, absorbing around 40% of annual human CO2 emissions. Net CO2 emissions due to human activities have risen more than 80% since 1990.

Engineered removals, including direct air capture and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), contributed only 0.08 GtCO2 in 2025, 200,000 times less than annual CO2 uptake from oceans. The vast majority of CO2 removal has historically depended on natural systems.

Sinks are the unpriced foundation of climate targets

Since 1990, global forest area has declined by 1.5 million km2, with deforestation contributing 5 to 6 GtCO2 annually. The land-use sector has had near-neutral net emissions since 2024, losing its role as a net sink. In Wood Mackenzie's base case, forest area continues to contract until 2030, with gradual recovery thereafter. Rising temperatures create a self-reinforcing feedback loop: greater warming results in more fires, which further reduces absorption. Protecting and restoring forests could deliver 3 to 6 GtCO2 of mitigation annually.

Five major Earth system tipping points carry a combined greenhouse gas release potential exceeding 750 GtCO2: permafrost thaw, Amazon dieback, boreal forest fires, coral reef die-off, and Atlantic Ocean circulation disruption. Some processes are already unfolding. Canada's 2023 boreal fires alone released 3 GtCO2, converting boreal forest from carbon sink to emission source. Coral reef die-off would disrupt fisheries that sustain over a billion people globally.

Why the pace of renewables deployment cannot close the gap alone

Residual energy-sector emissions do not disappear even under the most ambitious climate scenario. Approximately 11 GtCO₂ of emissions remain under the net zero scenario, where global net emissions reach zero by 2050, rising to around 14 GtCO₂ under the country pledges scenario, where net emissions reach zero by 2060. Financing gaps in the land-use sector means the natural sink capacity needed to absorb those residual emissions, alongside engineered carbon removals, remains underdeveloped.

Carbon prices in most compliance markets range from US$5 to US$90 per tCO2, levels that do not reflect the true cost of sink degradation. Current policy frameworks treat natural sinks as free infrastructure while pricing only emissions, a structural blind spot in climate policy. Without stronger carbon pricing, scaled-up finance for nature, and urgent policy action, absorptive capacity will continue to weaken. The 2026 to 2035 window is decisive: scenario analysis shows sink trajectories diverge sharply based on action taken now.

Key findings:

Gross global CO2 emissions from human activities, across energy, agriculture, waste and land-use and forestry sectors, stand at 48 GtCO2 per year. Natural sinks absorb roughly 18 GtCO2 of that annually, around 40% of annual human CO2 emissions, reducing net emissions to approximately 30 GtCO2 in 2025.

Engineered removals, including direct air capture and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), contributed only 0.08 GtCO2 in 2025. CO2 uptake from oceans across the same period absorbed more than 200,000 times this amount.

Five major Earth system tipping points carry a combined greenhouse gas release potential exceeding 750 GtCO2. Some processes are already unfolding.

Even under the net zero scenario, approximately 11 GtCO2 of residual annual energy-sector emissions remain in 2050. Under the country pledges scenario, that figure rises to around 14 GtCO2 by 2060.

Carbon prices in most compliance markets range from US$5 to US$90 per tCO2, levels the report finds insufficient to reflect the cost of sink degradation or incentivise the investment needed to protect natural systems.

"Unlike the energy transition, which can accelerate in later years, ecosystem collapse is permanent on human timescales. Each decade of inaction removes future optionality," said Roshna Nazar, Senior Analyst, Energy Transition Scenarios and Technologies, Wood Mackenzie. "The due diligence gap is straightforward: any net zero strategy that assumes stable natural absorption without assessing sink health is building on unverified foundations. Early movers in verified nature-based solutions and sink-linked carbon instruments will capture value as demand scales and regulation tightens".

Background

Nature capital: the unpriced carbon was published by Wood Mackenzie's Lens Energy Transition Scenarios research in August 2026, modelling the full CO2 balance under four scenarios through 2060: base case, country pledges, net zero, and delayed transition.

Natural sinks are not adequately valued in most energy or climate models. As the process of addressing this unfolds, carbon prices, offset methodologies, and national climate plans face material revision. Regions with weak enforcement today are likely to face abrupt policy tightening as sink losses become visible, creating sudden compliance burdens for exposed assets. The full report is available at www.woodmac.com.

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Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected: the fusion of our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, to deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe to empower our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunity faster and make every decision with complete confidence.

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New LEXI Encoders, expanded LEXI Suite, LEXI Direct and partner integrations bring scalable AI-powered language capabilities into broadcast workflows

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-Media (ASX: AIM), a global leader in AI-powered language and accessibility solutions, will showcase its latest advances in multilingual AI at IBC2026, demonstrating how broadcasters and media organisations can caption, translate, voice and localise content at scale across live and recorded workflows.

At Booth 5.C34, AI-Media will showcase the complete LEXI Suite, two new LEXI Encoders, LEXI Direct and an expanding ecosystem of technology integrations, alongside innovations in development that point to new ways audiences can experience multilingual content.

"As broadcasters look to reach increasingly global and multilingual audiences, language is becoming a critical part of the media technology stack," said Tony Abrahams, CEO of AI-Media. "What differentiates AI-Media is our ability to bring together a comprehensive AI language platform, broadcast-grade infrastructure and deep integration across the media ecosystem. Whether customers connect through our encoders, directly to LEXI or through the technology platforms they already use, we're making it easier to deploy multilingual capabilities at scale."

The Complete LEXI Suite

At the centre of AI-Media's IBC presence is the LEXI Suite, spanning LEXI Text for real-time AI captioning, LEXI Translate for multilingual captions, LEXI Voice for AI-powered multilingual voice, LEXI AD for audio description and LEXI Recorded for captioning, translation and localisation of recorded content.

Together, the LEXI Suite provides broadcasters with a scalable platform for applying AI-powered language and accessibility capabilities across live and recorded content.

Two New LEXI Encoders

Making their European debut at IBC2026 will be AI-Media's new LEXI Text Encoder and LEXI Voice Encoder, purpose-built to bring AI-powered language capabilities into professional broadcast environments.

Supporting SDI, IP and ST 2110 workflows, the new encoders give broadcasters greater flexibility, through increased processing power, to deploy AI generated captioning, translation and multilingual voice within existing infrastructure while supporting the transition to next-generation IP-based production.

More Ways to Access LEXI

Beyond AI-Media's own hardware, LEXI Direct provides direct, programmatic access to LEXI, enabling its AI-powered language capabilities to be integrated into third-party platforms, applications and workflows.

AI-Media is also expanding its European infrastructure, with EU-based data processing for LEXI planned to be available by January 2027. This will give European customers greater choice over where their data is processed and support organisations with data sovereignty and regional data residency requirements.

AI-Media is also strengthening its relationships across the media technology ecosystem, working with companies including NVIDIA, Akamai, Grass Valley, Techex, Amagi, Pebble, Vizrt, PlayBox Neo and NDI to give customers more ways to access LEXI through the technologies and workflows they already use.

What's Next for LEXI

IBC visitors will also get an early look at innovations currently in development, including LEXI Link, a proof of concept that delivers live captions, translations and multilingual AI-generated audio directly to viewers' devices, opening new possibilities for personalised language and accessibility experiences.

Adrian Britton, Head of Technical Sales - APAC, will present "LEXI Link: Personalising Live Sports with Real-Time Captions & Translation" on Sunday, 13 September at 16:00 on CE Stage 1, Hall 5 (5.G72).

About AI-Media

AI-Media (ASX: AIM) is a global leader in AI-powered language solutions and broadcast infrastructure. LEXI is AI-Media's language and accessibility platform, with commercial applications including LEXI Text, LEXI Translate, LEXI Voice, LEXI AD, LEXI Recorded, and LEXI Insights. Powered by LEXI AI, AI-Media's shared intelligence layer, the platform enables real-time captioning, translation, multilingual voice, audio description, recorded media processing, and content insights.

Underpinning these solutions, AI-Media's edge and cloud infrastructure delivers seamless integration into live production environments across IP, SDI, and streaming workflows. Trusted worldwide, AI-Media empowers broadcasters, enterprises, and governments to scale communication, enhance accessibility, and unlock new markets and value from content through intelligent language technologies.

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Menambahkan kemampuan bioanalitik khusus dan kapasitas yang diperluas untuk jaringan pengembangan klinis awal Fortrea selagi Worldwide mengembangkan strateginya untuk menskalakan pengembangan klinis, kepemimpinan terapeutik, dan pasar dengan pertumbuhan tinggi

Sorotan

Fortrea mengadakan perjanjian definitif untuk mengakuisisi divisi Early Phase Services dari Worldwide Clinical Trials

Ini mencakup area 60.000 kaki persegi Laboratorium bioanalitik GLP di Austin; unit farmakologi klinis dengan kapasitas 200 tempat tidur di San Antonio yang mematuhi standar GCP; dan fasilitas penyimpanan biospesimen di Pflugerville, Texas

Memungkinkan pelaksanaan studi fase awal secara terintegrasi dengan kemampuan bioanalitik molekul besar dan kecil. Dengan demikian, kemampuan Fortrea untuk memberikan solusi pengembangan klinis awal yang lebih cepat dan lebih terintegrasi untuk studi klinis yang sederhana dan rumit menjadi meningkat

Memperkuat platform pengembangan klinis menyeluruh milik Fortrea, mendukung pelanggan dari studi pertama pada manusia hingga Fase IV dan pengumpulan bukti pascapersetujuan

Mendukung strategi pertumbuhan Fortrea melalui pengembangan kemampuan ilmiah, peningkatan kapasitas pengembangan klinis awal dan peningkatan kemampuan untuk menciptakan nilai jangka panjang bagi pemegang saham

Mendukung pertumbuhan global Worldwide Clinical Trials yang cepat dan tengah berlangsung di seluruh bidang onkologi, ilmu saraf, penyakit dalam, dan penyakit langka

Memastikan keberlangsungan operasional, pelaksanaan studi, serta dukungan pelanggan selama masa transisi melalui aliansi strategis di antara kedua perusahaan

DURHAM, North Carolina dan RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) dan Worldwide Clinical Trials ("Worldwide"), organisasi penelitian kontrak global terkemuka (CRO), hari ini mengumumkan bahwa mereka telah menandatangani perjanjian definitif dengan Fortrea yang akan mengakuisisi divisi Early Phase Services ("Fase Awal") Worldwide, yang terdiri dari Unit Farmakologi Klinis (CPU) dan operasional Laboratorium Bioanalitik.

Akuisisi ini memperkuat posisi Fortrea lebih lanjut sebagai mitra pengembangan klinis global terkemuka, sekaligus memperkuat tahap awal platform pengembangannya yang mendukung pelanggan di seluruh Fase I-IV. Worldwide akan terus mendukung studi Fase I yang tengah berlangsung dan di masa mendatang melalui kemampuan pengembangan klinisnya yang lebih luas.

Bisnis Fase Awal memberikan pengembangan klinis dan layanan bioanalitik fase awal terintegrasi yang mendukung kandidat obat dari pengembangan awal hingga penelitian klinis tahap lanjut. Bisnis ini termasuk laboratorium bioanalitik yang mematuhi Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) atau mematuhi standar Praktik Laboratorium yang Baik di Austin, Texas; Unit farmakologi klinis dengan kapasitas 200 tempat tidur yang mematuhi standar Good Clinical Practice (GCP) di San Antonio, Texas; serta fasilitas penyimpanan biospesimen di Pflugerville, Texas. Ketiganya memungkinkan pelaksaan terkoordinasi studi fase awal yang rumit dengan layanan pengiriman operasional sekaligus mengurangi pengalihan fungsi klinis dan bioanalitik, memberikan jalur yang lebih efisien bagi pelanggan dari studi pertama pada manusia hingga studi bukti konsep.

Akuisisi ini melengkapi bisnis Layanan Farmakologi Klinis Fortrea dan kemampuan fase awal yang tengah berlangsung dengan menambahkan kemampuan bioanalitik molekul besar dan kecil secara internal, serta memperluas cakupan unit penelitian klinisnya di Amerika Utara. Penambahan kemampuan bioanalitik khusus akan memungkinkan Fortrea untuk mempercepat waktu pekerjaan dan memberikan solusi pengembangan klinis terintegrasi, baik yang sederhana maupun rumit. Platform gabungan ini akan memberikan pelanggan fleksibilitas yang lebih baik untuk studi yang rumit dan partisipan dengan skala yang lebih besar, akses yang lebih luas ke populasi relawan yang beragam serta peningkatan kapasitas tempat tidur di seluruh jaringan pengembangan awal Fortrea.

Perjanjian ini memungkinkan Worldwide untuk terus menyediakan kemampuan inti studi relawan sehat secara global melalui jaringan lokasi eksternalnya, memastikan sponsor memiliki akses ke keahlian dan layanan yang diperlukan di seluruh fase pengembangan, sambil mempercepat investasi di dalam bisnis tahap akhirnya yang bertumbuh dengan cepat di seluruh keahlian terapeutik, ekspansi geografis, serta inisiatif pertumbuhan jangka panjang. 

Bersama-sama, transaksi ini memosisikan kedua organisasi untuk membangun kekuatannya masing-masing sambil terus mendukung sponsor di sepanjang siklus hidup pengembangan obat.

"Fortrea melakukan investasi penting dalam pengembangan klinis awal sebagai bagian dari platform pengembangan klinis kami yang menyeluruh dalam mendukung pelanggan dari studi pertama pada manusia hingga Fase IV dan pengumpulan bukti pascapersetujuan. Kami yakin akuisisi ini memperkuat kemampuan kami untuk menciptakan nilai jangka panjang bagi pemegang saham sambil memperluas kemampuan dan kapasitas yang kami berikan kepada pelanggan, relawan, dan pasien yang pada akhirnya menjadi pihak yang kami layani", ujar Anshul Thakral, CEO Fortrea. "Dengan menggabungkan layanan bioanalitik dan penelitian klinis yang saling melengkapi, kami akan menghadirkan pengalaman pengembangan yang lebih lancar bagi pelanggan, memperluas kemampuan ilmiah dan operasional kami, serta mendukung studi dengan skala, kerumitan, dan kecanggihan ilmiah yang lebih tinggi di berbagai kebutuhan terapeutik. Meskipun berbagai kemampuan ini memperkuat layanan pengembangan awal terintegrasi kami, kemampuan ini juga meningkatkan kemampuan kami untuk memberikan pengalaman pengembangan yang lebih terhubung untuk membantu sponsor membawa aset mereka dari pengembangan awal melalui studi pivotal ke dalam pengumpulan bukti pascapersetujuan. Dengan demikian, kami dapat menghadirkan perawatan yang mengubah hidup dengan lebih cepat kepada pasien."

"Worldwide telah membangun bisnis Fase Awal dengan reputasi yang baik, yang didukung oleh tim yang kuat serta reputasi keunggulan ilmiah dan operasional", kata Alistair Macdonald, CEO Worldwide. "Transaksi ini memungkinkan kami untuk fokus kepada investasi dan mendukung bisnis tahap akhir kami yang bertumbuh dengan cepat di seluruh bidang terapeutik onkologi, ilmu saraf, penyakit dalam, dan penyakit langka. Kami sangat berterima kasih untuk semua hal yang telah dicapai organisasi Fase Awal. Kami yakin hal ini menciptakan peluang baru bagi karyawan kami sambil meningkatkan kemampuan kami untuk berinvestasi pada strategi pertumbuhan jangka panjang. Dengan demikian, kami dapat terus menghadirkan nilai yang luar biasa bagi pelanggan dan pasien di seluruh dunia."

Fortrea dan Worldwide bermaksud untuk mengadakan serangkaian perjanjian untuk mendukung keberlangsungan bagi pelanggan, karyawan, dan program yang sedang berjalan. Perjanjian-perjanjian ini ditujukan untuk mempertahankan momentum proyek, menjaga kemampuan khusus, serta memberikan pengalaman yang lancar bagi pelanggan selama dan setelah transisi.

Berdasarkan perjanjian definitif itu, Fortrea akan mengakuisisi bisnis Early Phase Services dari Worldwide dalam transaksi tunai penuh dengan nilai sekitar 45 Juta USD. Transaksi ini diperkirakan akan selesai setelah mendapatkan persetujuan persyaratan regulasi dan lisensi yang diperlukan, serta setelah para pihak menandatangani perjanjian layanan tertentu. Setelah transaksi selesai, Early Phase Services akan menjadi bagian dari unit bisnis Layanan Farmakologi Klinis Fortrea. Kedua perusahaan tetap berkomitmen untuk memastikan transisi yang lancar bagi karyawan, pelanggan, dan relawan.

Penasihat

Barclays bertindak sebagai penasihat keuangan bagi Fortrea, dan Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. bertindak sebagai penasihat hukumnya. BroadOak Partners bertindak sebagai penasihat keuangan Worldwide dan Greenberg Traurig, LLP bertindak sebagai penasihat hukumnya.

Tentang Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) adalah penyedia solusi pengembangan klinis global terkemuka untuk industri ilmu hayati. Kami bermitra dengan perusahaan biofarmasi, bioteknologi, alat medis, dan diagnostik besar dan sedang berkembang untuk mendorong inovasi layanan kesehatan yang mempercepat terapi yang mengubah hidup pasien. Fortrea menyediakan manajemen uji klinis fase I-IV, farmakologi klinis, dan layanan konsultasi. Solusi Fortrea memanfaatkan pengalaman selama tiga dekade yang mencakup lebih dari 20 area terapeutik, antusiasme terhadap ketelitian ilmiah, wawasan luar biasa, serta jaringan situs peneliti yang kuat. Tim kami yang berbakat dan beragam yang bekerja di 100 negara diskalakan untuk memberikan solusi yang fokus dan tangkas kepada klien di seluruh dunia. Pelajari lebih lanjut cara Fortrea menyederhanakan pengembangan obat di Fortrea.com serta ikuti kami di LinkedIn, X dan Bluesky.

Tentang Worldwide Clinical Trials

Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide) adalah CRO global yang melayani perusahaan biofarmasi yang fokus pada pengembangan, dengan lebih dari 4.500 profesional penuh waktu yang beroperasi di lebih dari 70 negara. Perusahaan ini menghadirkan keahlian khusus di bidang terapeutik dalam ilmu saraf, onkologi, penyakit langka, serta penyakit dalam, dengan dukungan yang komprehensif di setiap tahap pengembangan?dari tahap awal dan studi pertama pada manusia hingga uji klinis registrasi Fase III.

Model layanan yang fleksibel dari perusahaan ini?yang mencakup manajemen uji klinis layanan penuh hingga kemitraan layanan fungsional melalui Worldwide Flex?didukung oleh pendekatan pengalihdayaan yang mengutamakan manusia dan didukung oleh kemitraan yang memperkuat kolaborasi, meningkatkan transparansi data, serta mendukung pengambilan keputusan yang lebih berdasarkan informasi. Hal ini memberikan solusi yang disesuaikan dan dapat diadaptasi bagi sponsor, sehingga dapat mengikuti permintaan penelitian klinis yang terus berkembang. Pelajari lebih lanjut di www.worldwide.com.

Pernyataan Peringatan Mengenai Pernyataan Berwawasan Ke Depan

Siaran pers ini berisi "pernyataan berwawasan ke depan" sesuai dengan ketentuan undang-undang sekuritas federal, termasuk Pasal 27A Undang-Undang Sekuritas dan Pasal 21E Undang-Undang Bursa. Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan secara alamiah menangani masalah yang tidak pasti hingga taraf tertentu, seperti pernyataan tentang manfaat terantisipasi dari transaksi tersebut, termasuk kinerja keuangan dan operasional di masa depan, serta waktu terantisipasi untuk menyelesaikan transaksi.

Dalam konteks ini, pernyataan berwawasan ke depan sering kali membahas ekspektasi kinerja bisnis dan keuangan masa depan serta kondisi keuangan, dan sering mengandung kata-kata seperti "petunjuk," "ekspektasi," "mengasumsikan," "mengantisipasi," "berniat," "merencanakan," "meramalkan," "meyakini," "berupaya," "melihat," "akan," "ingin," "menargetkan," ungkapan serupa, dan variasi atau bentuk negatif dari semua kata ini yang dimaksudkan untuk mengidentifikasi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan, meski tidak semua pernyataan berwawasan ke depan mengandung semua kata pengidentifikasi ini.

Hasil yang sebenarnya dapat sangat berbeda secara materi dari pernyataan berwawasan ke depan ini karena sejumlah faktor, termasuk, namun tidak terbatas pada: pemenuhan persyaratan sebelum akuisisi Early Phase Services dari Worldwide Clinical Trials yang diusulkan, termasuk kemampuan untuk mendapatkan persetujuan regulasi, dan kemampuan Perusahaan untuk menyelesaikan transaksi secara tepat waktu atau sama sekali; kemungkinan bahwa transaksi mungkin lebih mahal untuk diselesaikan daripada yang diantisipasi, termasuk sebagai hasil dari faktor atau kejadian yang tidak terduga; kemampuan pihak-pihak untuk memenuhi ekspektasi mengenai perlakuan akuntansi dan pajak dari transaksi yang diusulkan; dan faktor lain yang dijelaskan dari waktu ke waktu dalam dokumen yang diajukan Perusahaan ke SEC.

Untuk diskusi lebih lanjut tentang risiko yang berkaitan dengan bisnis Perusahaan, lihat bagian "Risk Factors" dari Pernyataan Pendaftaran Perusahaan pada Formulir 10, sebagaimana diajukan ke Komisi Sekuritas dan Bursa ("SEC"), karena semua faktor tersebut mungkin diubah atau diperbarui dari waktu ke waktu dalam pengajuan periodik dan lainnya oleh Perusahaan ke SEC, yang dapat diakses di situs web SEC di www.sec.gov.

Semua faktor ini tidak boleh dianggap sebagai daftar lengkap dan harus dibaca bersama dengan pernyataan kehati-hatian lain yang disertakan atau dimasukkan melalui penyebutan saja dalam laporan ini dan dalam pengajuan Perusahaan ke SEC. Semua pernyataan berwawasan ke depan dibuat khusus per tanggal laporan ini dan Perusahaan tidak memikul kewajiban apa pun, selain yang mungkin diwajibkan oleh hukum, untuk memperbarui atau merevisi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan apa pun untuk mencerminkan peristiwa atau pengembangan di masa depan. 

Kontak Fortrea:

Galen Wilson (Media) - 703-298-0802, media@fortrea.com

Kate Dillon (Media) - 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com

Tracy Krumme (Investor) - 984-385-6707, Tracy.Krumme@fortrea.com

Kontak Worldwide Clinical Trials:

Jill Shahravar - 919-389-9253, jill.shahravar@worldwide.com

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*Profit attributable to equity holders of HK$525 million, up 10% year-on-year

*Revenue of HK $6,604 million and underlying EBIT of HK $749 million, up 6% and 7% respectively on an underlying basis

*Market remains challenging with total service revenue being down 3%; ARPU for postpaid mobile business also down by 1%

*The Board has recommended a final dividend of 17.5 HK cents per share, bringing the full-year dividend to 32 HK cents per share, representing a dividend yield of 6.7%

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 September 2026 - SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited ("SmarTone"; SEHK: 315), the telecommunication subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (SEHK: 0016), today announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2026.

Against an intensely competitive mobile market, SmarTone delivered profitable growth during the year. Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 10% to HK$525 million. Revenue reached HK$6,604 million and underlying EBIT reached HK$749 million, up 6% and 7% respectively on an underlying basis. The business continued to diversify its sources of revenue and contribution, with 5G Home Broadband revenue increasing by 10% and Enterprise Solutions revenue growing by 17%.

Competition in the core consumer postpaid market remained particularly intense. Total service revenue declined by 3%, while postpaid mobile ARPU decreased from HK$222 to HK$220. Our current 5G subscriber penetration rate is 50%, leaving significant room for improvement. We will continue to take actions to substantially strengthen our business and continue to improve operational efficiency through the use of AI tools. Operating costs decreased by 6% to HK$1,518 million, while capital expenditure declined by 21% following significant investment in its 5G network in previous years.

SmarTone continued to strengthen its network across locations where performance matters most. We have the most spectrum capacity per subscriber amongst all mobile operators in Hong Kong, which gives us an inherent advantage to serve our customers. Following the renewal of its exclusive 850MHz spectrum and the acquisition of new 6/7GHz spectrum, the company deployed 3.3GHz and 3.5GHz "Golden Spectrum" across high-density urban districts and transport hubs to enhance capacity and download speeds. Network investment covered major MTR stations, Kai Tak Sports Park, the Hong Kong Coliseum and other high-traffic locations, as well as emerging destinations such as GO PARK and the Northern Metropolis. The network is also being optimised to support changing customer behaviour as AI applications drive greater demand for both downloading and uploading data.

SmarTone also piloted SmarTone PRIORITY, a flagship membership programme for its top customers, offering dedicated relationship managers and practical overseas assistance when customers lose their mobile phone or SIM card. AI is also becoming an increasingly important part of the customer proposition. "AI Connect" provides more convenient and secure access to leading AI services, while personal consultations and dedicated AI hubs in retail stores help customers use AI more effectively. SmarTone's focus on service was recognised with nine awards at the 40th Hong Kong Retail Management Association Service Talent Awards.

SmarTone's Enterprise Solutions business continued to grow as enterprises accelerated their digital transformation. The company provides integrated connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity and digital solutions across SmartHome, SmartMall, SmartHotel, Smart Property Management, Smart Construction and SmarTransport. It also continued to work closely with SHKP across developments including International Gateway Centre, Cullinan Harbour, GO PARK, Sierra Sea and YOHO West, incorporating SmartConnect 5G Wi-Fi and smart IoT capabilities from the outset so that connectivity and digital services form part of the customer experience by design.

Ms. Fiona Lau, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of SmarTone, said: "This year's profit growth reflects the progress we have made in diversifying our revenue streams and improving efficiency despite intense competition. Looking ahead, we will continue to harness AI, deepen our family and premium propositions, and leverage the SHKP ecosystem to enhance customer experience and create sustainable value."

For further details of the 2025/2026 annual results, please refer to website:

https://www.smartoneholdings.com/jsp/site/investor_relations/results/english/index.jsp

Hashtag: #SmarTone

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Industry/Tags: Finance, Business, Technology

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 September 2026 - As more men place greater emphasis on their personal image, getting a haircut is no longer simply a matter of "when your hair gets long, it's time to get a trim." Hairstyles, appearance, personal style and service quality are increasingly becoming important aspects of modern men's everyday lives.

A well-suited hairstyle can transform a person's appearance. A relaxing environment can turn an hour at a barbershop into genuine time for care and relaxation. And a barber who truly understands a customer can transform an ordinary haircut into a more personalized experience.

This shift is driving the barbershop model in a new direction: from a place that simply provides haircuts to a space that brings together men's grooming, relaxation and lifestyle.

This is the experience that East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) ? a Vietnamese men's grooming brand is bringing to the Chinese market.

From Vietnam to China: East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) Brings a Proven Model to a New Market

Starting with its first store in 2018, East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) has gradually expanded its network, standardized its operating processes and built a professional team in the men's grooming sector.

After years of development in Vietnam, East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) began expanding into international markets, with China becoming one of the important markets in its international journey.

In 2024, East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) opened its first store in China, marking a transition from a brand developed primarily in Vietnam to one with an international presence.

But entering a new market does not mean simply replicating an existing model.

For a service brand, one of the greatest challenges of internationalization is ensuring that an experience developed in one market can resonate with consumers in another.

East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) has chosen to preserve the core values of its model: A strong focus on customer experience, professional barbering expertise, thoughtfully designed spaces and a diverse service ecosystem.

At the same time, it adapts and localizes its approach to meet the needs and consumption habits of Chinese consumers.

East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) brings with it the experience accumulated through years of hands-on operations and applies it to a new market, where the model can be further tested, refined and developed.

This is also how East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) approaches internationalization: Building its model in Vietnam, then testing and localizing it in the Chinese market.

For Chinese consumers, this creates another option in an increasingly diverse men's grooming market: A barbershop experience originating from Southeast Asia, yet designed around the needs of today's modern customers.

When a Haircut Becomes Part of a Lifestyle

For many years, the criteria for evaluating a barbershop were relatively simple: Whether the haircut was quick and neat, whether the style met expectations, and whether the price was reasonable. But for younger consumers, these criteria are gradually changing.

They may spend more time researching hairstyles that suit them. They are also paying greater attention to a barber's technical expertise, consultation and communication, as well as the overall experience throughout the service.

In particular, as the pace of urban life continues to accelerate, having time dedicated to oneself is increasingly becoming part of the consumption experience.

As a result, the question a modern barbershop needs to answer is no longer simply, "How can we give customers a good haircut?" but rather: "How can we deliver the best overall experience for our customers?"

East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop) is pursuing precisely this approach. Its customer experience is built around more than just haircuts.

Customers can choose from services including haircuts, shampooing, facial and neck massage, hair restoration, perming, coloring, nail care and shoe cleaning.

At some stores, the spaces are designed with facilities such as pianos, billiard tables, chess boards, reading areas, bars and fresh ice cream machines, creating a more diverse leisure environment where customers can relax before, during and after their services.

In the future, as men become increasingly attentive to appearance, personal style and service quality, the boundaries between a traditional "barbershop" and a dedicated "men's grooming space" are likely to become increasingly blurred. This is precisely the direction East West Barbershop aims to continue exploring.

From Vietnam to China, East West Barbershop (Dong Tay Barbershop)'s international journey is about more than simply opening another store overseas.

More importantly, it represents the process of a men's grooming model developed in Vietnam adapting, evolving and creating new experiences for male consumers in China.

https://dongtaybarbershop.com

Hashtag: #EastWestBarbershop

East West Barbershop Vietnam Joint Stock Company

East West Barbershop Vietnam Joint Stock Company

Established: 2018

Country: Vietnam

Number of stores: 130+ across Vietnam, Thailand, China, Uzbekistan and Hungary

Head Office: 23rd Floor, Landmark81 Tower, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Email: dongtaybarbershop@gmail.com

Official Website: dongtaybarbershop.com

Hotline: +84 19004737

Mobile: +84 901 602 902

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Industry/Tags: Lifestyle, Business

*Seminar Promosi Ekonomi, Perdagangan, Pariwisata, dan Investasi Macao Diselenggarakan di Jakarta, Indonesia, Mendorong Kerja Sama Multidimensi untuk Bersama-Sama Menggali Peluang Baru di Sepanjang Jalur Sutra

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 September 2026 - Pemerintah Daerah Administratif Khusus Macao Republik Rakyat Tiongkok menyelenggarakan jamuan resepsi yang dirangkaikan dengan Seminar Promosi Ekonomi, Perdagangan, Pariwisata, dan Investasi Macao di Jakarta, Indonesia, pada 1 September, sebagai upaya pragmatis untuk memajukan kerja sama di berbagai bidang antara Macao dan Indonesia, baik pada tingkat pemerintah maupun non-pemerintah.

Dalam kegiatan tersebut, lebih dari 120 sesi temu bisnis (business matching) dilaksanakan dan menghasilkan penandatanganan lebih dari 80 perjanjian kerja sama. Perjanjian-perjanjian tersebut mencakup berbagai sektor, termasuk pariwisata, penyelenggaraan konvensi dan pameran, teknologi tinggi dan teknologi baru, Pengobatan Tradisional Tiongkok dan sektor kesehatan secara luas, serta pengembangan lingkungan yang ramah bagi masyarakat Muslim.

Acara tersebut dihadiri oleh lebih dari 350 tamu terkemuka, termasuk Sam Hou Fai, Kepala Eksekutif Daerah Administratif Khusus (SAR) Macao; Susiwijono Moegiarso, Sekretaris Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian Republik Indonesia; dan Wang Lutong, Duta Besar Tiongkok untuk Indonesia. Turut hadir pula anggota Pemerintah SAR Macao dan delegasi pengusaha, perwakilan Kedutaan Besar Tiongkok di Indonesia, serta tokoh-tokoh terkemuka dari berbagai sektor di Indonesia.

Sam Hou Fai menyatakan bahwa pelaksanaan Rencana Lima Tahun ke-15 Tiongkok dan Rencana Lima Tahun ke-3 Daerah Administratif Khusus (SAR) Macao tidak diragukan lagi akan membuka peluang baru bagi kerja sama antara Macao dan Indonesia.

Ia menyampaikan bahwa Indonesia merupakan tempat lahirnya "Jalur Sutra Maritim Abad ke-21", sementara Macao dan Indonesia sama-sama berperan sebagai simpul penting di sepanjang jalur tersebut. Berlandaskan Inisiatif Sabuk dan Jalan (Belt and Road Initiative) serta mekanisme Dialog Strategis Komprehensif Tiongkok-Indonesia, hubungan kerja sama yang bersahabat antara kedua pihak diperkirakan akan semakin erat.

Pada paruh pertama tahun ini, jumlah kunjungan wisatawan internasional ke Macao meningkat sebesar 6% secara tahunan, dengan wisatawan Indonesia menyumbang sekitar 88.000 kunjungan dan menempatkan Indonesia sebagai salah satu pasar sumber wisatawan terbesar di Asia Tenggara. Hal ini menunjukkan eratnya hubungan antara Macao dan Indonesia dalam pertukaran antarmasyarakat, perdagangan, dan pariwisata.

Pemerintah SAR Macao berkomitmen untuk mendorong pertukaran di berbagai tingkatan, baik antarpemerintah maupun antarmasyarakat. Dengan memanfaatkan peran Macao sebagai jembatan penting bagi keterbukaan tingkat tinggi Tiongkok dan sebagai "penghubung yang tepat sasaran", Macao bertujuan untuk memperkuat kerja sama yang komprehensif dan pragmatis di bidang perdagangan, investasi, MICE, pariwisata, dan pertukaran budaya, serta secara aktif berkontribusi pada pembangunan komunitas Tiongkok-Indonesia dengan masa depan bersama.

Edi Prio Pambudi, Wakil Menteri Bidang Kerja Sama Ekonomi Internasional Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Perekonomian Republik Indonesia, dalam pidatonya menyatakan bahwa berdasarkan prinsip "Satu Negara, Dua Sistem", Macao telah membangun reputasi internasional yang unggul, didukung oleh stabilitas jangka panjang, tingkat keterbukaan yang tinggi, serta konektivitas yang kuat. Sebagai pusat penting bagi saling berbagi dan pembelajaran antara peradaban Tiongkok dan Barat, Macao telah berhasil menghimpun talenta, modal, dan kreativitas dari seluruh dunia.

Seluruh elemen masyarakat Indonesia menyampaikan apresiasi yang tinggi dan antusiasme besar terhadap langkah proaktif Macao dalam melakukan transformasi menuju ekonomi yang lebih terdiversifikasi.

Ia mencatat bahwa kedua wilayah memiliki hubungan ekonomi, perdagangan, dan antarmasyarakat yang erat, dengan perusahaan-perusahaan Macao berinvestasi dalam berbagai proyek kerja sama di Indonesia, yang mencakup sektor-sektor seperti konstruksi dan transportasi. Dalam bidang pariwisata, Macao menerima lebih dari 200.000 wisatawan dari Indonesia tahun lalu, sehingga Indonesia menjadi salah satu pasar sumber wisatawan utama Macao di Asia Tenggara.

Kebijakan bebas visa Indonesia bagi pemegang paspor SAR Macao akan semakin memfasilitasi pertukaran dan interaksi antara kedua pihak. Ke depan, Indonesia dan Macao memiliki potensi kerja sama yang sangat besar di bidang produk halal, Pengobatan Tradisional Tiongkok (TCM), dan konektivitas.

Hashtag: #MacaoEconomicTradeandTourismInvestmentPromotionSeminar

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Via the integration with EBANX, Canva becomes the first merchant on Capitec Pay's new recurring A2A payment

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, and STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 September 2026 - Canva, the global visual communication platform, has become the first international company to offer recurring subscription payments to South African customers via Capitec Pay, the account-to-account payment method built by South Africa's largest personal bank - Capitec.

The milestone is made possible through Canva's ongoing partnership with EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets.

The announcement represents a shift in how global subscription businesses can reach South African consumers. Credit card penetration in the country ranges between 8% and 10% of the adult population, according to the South African Reserve Bank and the World Bank. This limitation has historically restricted the reach of traditional card-on-file subscription models, excluding 44 million people in South Africa who do not own credit cards.

Instead of needing a credit card, Capitec Pay lets clients approve a recurring payment once in the Capitec app. After that, participating businesses can collect future subscription payments automatically. Canva is the first international subscription service to offer recurring payments with Capitec Pay.

Capitec is South Africa's largest personal bank by customer base, with 26 million clients and over 16 million app users. According to Capitec, one in three South African adults uses its mobile app. "For Canva, going live as the first global merchant on this infrastructure is a removal of a structural barrier that was preventing a large portion of South Africans from accessing our platform at all," said Bianca Sibiya, Canva Africa Lead.

The offering of recurring payments through Capitec Pay by Canva in South Africa is possible thanks to its partnership with EBANX, which helped enhance the solution and became the first global payment service provider (PSP) to integrate it into cross-border payment flows.

"For years, card-based billing has been treated as the default model for global subscription products, but that default was built around consumer behavior in the United States and Western Europe, not South Africa," explained Wiza Jalakasi, Commercial Lead for Africa and the Middle East at EBANX.

EBANX has become a leading enabler of recurring alternative payment methods (APMs) in cross-border digital commerce across the world. Including South Africa, the company supports recurring APMs across 12 emerging markets, enabling global merchants to reach more than 1 billion consumers, many of whom lack access to credit or debit cards.

"Capitec's philosophy is to ensure that our clients experience simple, affordable and innovative services. Recurring payments through Capitec Pay is just one of the many ways we bring that simplicity to life, offering clients a payment experience they already know and trust. Through this partnership with Canva, we are expanding our trusted payment experience and giving clients access to international merchants in an accessible way," said Francois Viviers, Group Executive of Marketing and Client Experience at Capitec.

South Africa's digital commerce market continues to grow rapidly, reaching 74% of adults and annual growth projected at 20% through 2028, according to Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) data analyzed by EBANX. By that year, South Africa's e-commerce market is expected to represent a USD 23 billion opportunity, based on PCMI insights featured in EBANX's Beyond Borders study.

About EBANX

EBANX is the leading technology platform connecting global businesses to the world's fastest-growing digital markets. Founded in 2012 in Brazil, EBANX was built with a mission to expand access to international digital commerce. Leveraging proprietary technology, deep market expertise, and robust infrastructure, the platform enables global businesses to offer hundreds of local payment methods and streamline cross-border payments across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With a global footprint, it established a technology and regulatory headquarters in Singapore in 2026. More than just payments, EBANX drives growth, enhances sales, and delivers seamless purchase experiences for businesses and end users alike.

For further information, please visit:

Website: https://www.ebanx.com/en/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebanx

About CANVA

Launched in 2013, Canva is a free online visual communications and collaboration platform with a mission to empower everyone in the world to design. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, apparel to videos, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips, anyone can take an idea and create something beautiful.

For more information:

Website: https://www.canva.com/

LinkedIn: Canva-Africa

About CAPITEC

Capitec Limited (JSE: CPI) is South Africa's largest retail bank by active client numbers, serving 26 million active clients. It is recognized as the country's leading digital bank, with 16 million active app users. Capitec offers simple, affordable and transparent banking solutions through innovative technology and personalized service via its app, online banking, and a network of 866 branches and 8,771 ATMs and cash-accepting devices. The Group uses data and technology to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions across Personal Banking, Business Banking, value-added services, insurance, and international consumer lending through its subsidiary AvaFin. Capitec aims to make a meaningful difference and unlock growth opportunities for all.

For further information, please visit:

Website: https://www.capitecbank.co.za/

LinkedIn: Capitec

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 September 2026 - vivo today joined the 2nd Global Corporate Belt and Road High-Quality Development Summit in Singapore, highlighting how technology companies can build deeper cultural connections and long-term shared value through local engagement.

With discussions spanning Maritime Silk Road cultural and economic cooperation, vivo shared its community-centered approach across Southeast Asia, from young visual storytelling and cultural innovation to sustainable operations and local community support.

For vivo, global growth begins with local understanding. By listening to local voices, respecting cultural practices, and responding to community priorities, vivo is committed to turning "Joy Connects the Future" into long-term action across Southeast Asia.

Mobile Imaging Bridges Youth and Local Culture

Understanding a community begins with appreciating the perspectives that shape everyday life. Mobile imaging provides an accessible way for young people to capture everyday experiences, bringing unique perspectives and cultural expression to broader audiences. Building on this potential, vivo and the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme launched "Capture the Future: Global Youth Visual Storytelling Initiative for People and Nature," encouraging young people to explore the connections between people, nature and communities through visual expression.

Across Southeast Asia, this global vision is being translated into locally rooted programs that encourage young people to engage with culture, environment and society through mobile imaging. In Thailand, "vivo Academy - Capture the Future," developed in partnership with the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Thammasat University, combines professional guidance, hands-on practice and creator exchanges to encourage university students to explore creative expression and develop their creative skills. By extending learning beyond the classroom and opening up further creative opportunities for promising young talent, the program reflects vivo's broader commitment to nurturing the next generation of creators and contributing its imaging expertise to local communities.

In Malaysia, around 250 young people participated in visual storytelling workshops at the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, organized with Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU), Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Through mobile imaging, participants explored stories of biodiversity, community life and sustainable development, transforming observations of their surroundings into stories that can inspire wider understanding.

Local Innovation for Everyday Culture

Cultural understanding extends beyond storytelling into everyday experiences. By combining technology with local insights, vivo develops products and initiatives that reflect how people celebrate, connect and live within their communities.

In Thailand, vivo introduced an AI Songkran imaging effect for Songkran celebrations. Powered by AI portrait optimization and intelligent imaging technologies, the feature helps users capture the energy and atmosphere of one of the country's most iconic cultural festivals. In Indonesia, vivo make appropriate arrangements for employees to conduct religious activities , reflecting respect for local traditions and diverse cultural backgrounds. These efforts fully reflect vivo's belief that innovation becomes more meaningful when it responds to the realities of everyday life and helps people stay connected to the cultures and communities that shape them.

Growing with Communities, Creating Shared Value

For vivo, understanding local contexts is not only reflected in products and experiences, but also in how the company operates and contributes to society. Across Southeast Asia, vivo seeks to create long-term value through responsible business operations, community engagement and investment in future talent.

At vivo's Indonesia manufacturing site, sustainability is integrated into daily operations. Green initiatives across packaging, energy management and production processes help improve resource efficiency. Corrugated cardboard is gradually replacing expanded polyethylene foam in packaging, while electric forklifts have been introduced for material handling and warehousing to reduce emissions associated with conventional fuel-powered equipment. Some reusable production materials are made available to surrounding communities at preferential prices, extending environmental efforts into tangible local value.

Across different markets, vivo supports initiatives that reflect local priorities and interests. In Malaysia, the "We Care" program has supported children and young people through community-based assistance. During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as the tournament's Official Smartphone Brand Partner, vivo Malaysia partnered with World Vision Malaysia on the "vivo Give It a Shot" initiative, encouraging public participation while supporting children in need. Building on this commitment, vivo launched "Dream Field 2.0" during UEFA EURO 2024, helping improve sports facilities and provide football equipment for local schools, creating a better training environment for young athletes to participate in sports and team activities.

In Thailand, following the 2025 southern floods, vivo provided support to three affected schools in Songkhla Province for the restoration of school facilities and educational resources, while offering special repair and service assistance to affected users, contributing to recovery efforts.

From empowering young people to tell local stories and reflecting cultural traditions through innovation, to advancing greener operations and supporting community development, these efforts demonstrate a consistent approach: meaningful growth begins with understanding what matters to local communities.

This people-centered approach also carries through to vivo's product innovation. Across the vivo X Series and V Series, innovative imaging capabilities and thoughtful, user-centered design help users capture meaningful moments and enrich everyday life, reflecting vivo's commitment to "Technology Lights Up a Bright Future." Looking ahead, vivo will continue growing alongside users, partners and communities across Southeast Asia ,creating shared value through long-term local engagement and bringing "Joy Connects the Future" to life across the region.

About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a user-oriented value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company's core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi'an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right - which is the ideal description of vivo's mission to create value for society.

Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

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*PU Prime officially launches operations in Australia through its ASIC-regulated local entity, PU Prime Trading Pty Ltd.

*With ASIC regulation and local operations in place, PU Prime is strengthening its presence and commitment to the Australian market.

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PU Prime, a global multi-licensed online brokerage, today announced the official launch of its operations in Australia through its local entity, PU Prime Trading Pty Ltd, regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). PU Prime Trading Pty Ltd holds Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) No. 410681

After obtaining its ASIC licence, PU Prime invested in the resources and infrastructure needed to support Australian clients, including local operations, a dedicated customer support team, and systems aligned with regulatory requirements. The launch reflects the company's commitment to delivering a seamless and compliant trading experience in the Australian market.

"This launch marks the beginning of our long-term commitment to the Australian market. We will meet our obligations under the ASIC framework and deliver transparent and regulated services to our Australian clients," says Mr Cristian Moreno, Director at PU Prime.

With the launch, Australian clients can now onboard directly through PU Prime's ASIC-regulated entity, reinforcing the company's commitment to operating within established regulatory frameworks while expanding access to its trading products and services. The milestone further strengthens PU Prime's global regulatory footprint and long-term growth strategy.

Important Notice: Trading derivatives carries significant high risks. It is not suitable for all investors and if you are a wholesales client, you could lose substantially more than your initial investment. When trading CFDs, you do not own the underlying assets and have no rights to them. Past performance is no indication of future performance and tax laws are subject to change. Before acquiring any financial products, please ensure that you read the relevant legal documents and are fully aware of the associated risks.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 190 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms to support traders worldwide in accessing global financial markets.

PU Prime Trading Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 410681), is a separate legal entity incorporated in Australia and regulated by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). PU Prime Trading Pty Ltd is the issuer of CFD products to Australian residents only. Any information provided is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs.

The ASIC license held by PU Prime Trading Pty Ltd does not apply to, extent to, or cover any products or services offered by other PU Prime entities. References to PU Prime's global brand, group presence or international operations are for general information only and should not be taken as an offer, invitation or recommendation by any offshore entity to provide financial products or services in Australia.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy has just secured the No. 1 global ranking by MWh shipments in S&P Global Energy's Residential Energy Storage Market Tracker (H1 2026), capturing a leading 14% market share. This top-tier global recognition validates the company's rapid worldwide expansion and user-led innovation across the residential energy storage sector.

Multi-Regional Growth and Global Market Footprint

Sigenergy's global leadership is propelled by balanced growth across key international territories rather than a single region. Backed by strong traction in Europe, resilient momentum in Oceania, and rebounding markets in Africa, the company secured top market positions across multiple countries.

To date, Sigenergy supports its worldwide customer base through a robust global network comprising over 170 distributors and 25,000+ registered installers spanning more than 120 countries.

Amid an accelerating global energy transition, Sigenergy capitalized on surging demand for distributed energy by executing its visionary "AI in All" strategy. During the first half of 2026, this strategy propelled the introduction of four major product breakthroughs: the next-generation SigenStor Neo all-in-one ESS, SigenFlux heat pumps, Sigen EVAC 2 smart EV chargers, and SigenMate micro energy storage systems.

Together, these innovations form a unified powerhouse capable of seamlessly generating, storing, optimizing, and protecting household energy.

AI Empowers Energy: Advancing the "AI in All" Global Strategy

In the first half, Sigenergy launched SigenAgent, the industry's first full-domain AI agent designed to redefine AI-powered energy management. Its AI agent squad-Energy Manager, System Doctor, Power Trader and Business Assistant-supports key applications across home energy, power station O&M, power trading and enterprise energy management, making complex energy tasks simpler and more efficient.

Furthermore, the company globally rolled out mySigen App 4.0 powered with SigenAgent, enhancing intelligent energy management capabilities through AI algorithms and energy data analytics.

Continuous investment in R&D and technological accumulation further strengthens Sigenergy's competitive foundation and supports sustainable long-term growth.

Smart Manufacturing Strengthens Global Delivery Capability

Following its Main Board listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in April 2026, Sigenergy significantly strengthened its supply chain infrastructure:

The Nantong Smart Energy Hub, officially commissioned in March 2026, represents a major milestone in Sigenergy's global intelligent manufacturing strategy. The facility supports annual production capacity exceeding 300,000 units of inverters and energy storage PACKs, integrating R&D, manufacturing and digital management capabilities.

In June 2026, construction kicked off for Phase II of the Nantong Smart Energy Hub as well as a joint-venture project for energy storage system structural components. Upon completion, these projects will further boost the company's manufacturing strength, industrial chain synergy and global delivery capability.

Driven by its visionary "AI in All" blueprint and flexible modular product architecture, Sigenergy is leveraging its market-leading momentum to scale its global footprint across the entire energy spectrum-seamlessly expanding its advanced, AI-driven portfolio from household solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises and utility-scale infrastructure.

About Sigenergy

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Shanghai, Sigenergy (6656.HK) is a technology-driven company focused on innovation in the new energy sector. Leveraging advanced digital intelligence and a highly skilled talent base, the company has expanded across photovoltaic(PV)generation, smart energy storage and high-efficiency electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

Guided by its "AI in All" strategy, Sigenergy integrates artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem to deliver safer, smarter and more efficient energy solutions for households and businesses worldwide.

For more information, visit: www.sigenergy.com

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BEIJING, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGTN publishes an article highlighting how China-Egypt cooperation has grown beyond industrial projects to encompass broader economic and strategic ties. The article spotlights the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, growing Egyptian agricultural exports to China and the broader significance of the two countries' 70-year relationship.

A decade after China and Egypt launched the second phase of their joint economic and trade cooperation zone in the desert along the Suez Canal, the area has grown into an industrial cluster of nearly 200 companies, creating about 10,000 jobs and becoming a tangible example of how bilateral cooperation can translate into local development.

The China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone has attracted companies in building materials, petroleum equipment, electrical equipment and machinery, with cumulative investment exceeding $4.7 billion, according to the reports by People's Daily. What was once undeveloped desert has become an industrial platform linking China's Belt and Road Initiative with Egypt's development strategy for the Suez Canal Corridor.

The transformation reflects a broader shift in China-Egypt ties, from individual infrastructure projects toward cooperation that connects investment, employment and markets. During talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the two countries should deepen cooperation and continue advancing the building of a China-Egypt community with a shared future.

New engine of local development

The Suez zone has increasingly moved beyond conventional manufacturing, with solar projects and an emerging circular economy pointing toward greener and lower-carbon development. The expansion into new sectors has also brought more direct benefits to Egypt's economy and workforce.

Chinese-invested projects have helped strengthen Egypt's power supply, with a solar park substation project providing about 16,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity since completion, while Chinese companies have trained local engineers and workers, with some Egyptian employees moving into technical and management positions. At a joint venture between China XD Electric and Egyptian-owned EGEMAC, local employees account for 97% of the workforce.

Such cooperation is part of a broader model of mutually beneficial development. In a signed article published in Egyptian media ahead of Xi's visit, he said China and Egypt should "pursue mutual benefit and win-win cooperation and set a benchmark for joint development."

Egyptian products find a growing market in China

The relationship is increasingly running in both directions, with Egyptian products gaining greater access to China's large consumer market.

China's trade with Egypt reached 95.19 billion yuan ($14.16 billion) in the first seven months of 2026, up 18.7% year on year, Chinese official data shows. Chinese exports to Egypt rose 17.5%, while imports from Egypt jumped 49.4%.

Agricultural trade has been a particular growth area. China's imports of Egyptian agricultural products rose 82.6% in the first seven months, accounting for 41.7% of China's total imports from Egypt. Egypt was China's largest source of frozen strawberries and third-largest source of flax, with the two products accounting for 96.7% and 7.7% of China's respective imports.

Egypt, one of the world's leading orange exporters, shipped fresh oranges worth about $26 million to China in 2025. An agricultural exporter who travels to China several times a year said strong demand for Egyptian oranges among Chinese consumers has encouraged producers to improve quality.

In an article, Egypt's Al-Ahram newspaper said China's zero-tariff measures for African products had opened access to a market of more than 1.4 billion people, while noting that lower tariffs alone would not guarantee success. Product quality, stable supply and localized marketing would remain important for Egyptian companies seeking to expand in China, the newspaper said.

Beyond bilateral ties

The significance of the relationship goes beyond trade and investment as China and Egypt mark 70 years of diplomatic ties. Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and the two countries have since expanded cooperation into culture, education, science and technology, health and other fields.

Xi has said China and Egypt set an example of friendship, solidarity and coordination between developing countries, noting that both are important members of the Global South.

Egypt's position gives that partnership a wider regional dimension. As a major Arab and African country, it serves as a link between the Arab world and Africa, while China and Egypt coordinate in multilateral frameworks including the United Nations and BRICS.

At a time of persistent instability in the Middle East, Xi has also called for greater regional autonomy in security, comprehensive approaches to hotspot issues, development to underpin security and stronger international coordination.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FREELANDER, the British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand, has pushed forward the global validation program of FREELANDER 8 as preparations accelerate for its Middle East launch.

After commencing mass production in China, test vehicles have been deployed in the Middle East and begun regional road testing across diverse driving environments, paving the way for the brand's upcoming event in Abu Dhabi.

The FREELANDER 8 global validation program covers a full spectrum of climates, terrains and real-world driving scenarios. Over 1,000 test units have been deployed globally to conduct rigorous trials across regions, ranging from humid tropical environments and scorching deserts to frigid northern regions. This extensive testing verifies the model's robust adaptability to the varied operating conditions faced by international consumers.

Underpinning the FREELANDER 8's all-terrain capability is the Intelligent All-Terrain System (i-ATS). Featuring nine terrain modes, the system supports vehicle adaptation across changing surfaces and driving conditions, bringing intelligent control to a broad range of real-world user scenarios. Equipped with a virtual central lock and rear electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD), it elevates driving confidence and stability in diverse off-road and on-road settings.

Previous product validations have demonstrated FREELANDER 8's capabilities across water crossings, rocky terrain and paved roads, translating All-Terrain Freedom into capability that extends from everyday driving to more challenging terrain.

The Middle East marks the newest phase of FREELANDER 8's global validation roadmap. Test fleets are undergoing rigorous assessments across desert, coastal and urban landscapes, validating powertrain performance, thermal management efficiency under the region's extreme operational demands. Targeted thermal system enhancements ensure stable performance amid persistent high temperatures, while smart technologies broaden this adaptability to daily urban use. The optional Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) system, offered in select markets, supports remote parking and vehicle recall, eliminating the need for drivers to traverse sprawling parking lots in sweltering heat.

Together, global testing and regional validation lay a solid foundation for FREELANDER 8's performance, durability and intelligent all-terrain capability. Built on the brand's three core product pillars - British Craftsmanship, Smart Confidence and All-Terrain Freedom - FREELANDER 8 represents the next chapter of Legend Reborn, combining British heritage with intelligent technology to give Freedom Seekers greater confidence across changing environments and journeys.

The upcoming Abu Dhabi Brand Launch marks a pivotal step in FREELANDER's entry into the Middle East market. This flagship event will drive forward the brand's global layout, allowing the British premium intelligent all-terrain brand to engage with regional audiences firsthand and demonstrate its latest progress in intelligent all-terrain mobility.

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About FREELANDER

FREELANDER is a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain brand co-developed by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. JLR leads the design and premium DNA, while Chery brings advanced technology and global top-tier supply chain capabilities. The brand is supported by a strong global foundation, including over 5,000 employees, five strategic hubs, and fully integrated capabilities spanning design, R&D, manufacturing, and global operations.

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Strategic agreement pairs Patton's industrial networking and cybersecurity technology with alfanar's energy-infrastructure expertise to modernize smart-grid and substation operations across Saudi Arabia

GAITHERSBURG, Md. and PARIS, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patton LLC-a U.S.-based developer of industrial networking, connectivity, and cybersecurity technologies-today announced a strategic cooperation agreement with alfanar-a leading multinational provider of energy, infrastructure, and digital solutions.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration focused on modernizing Operational Technology (OT) and IT networks supporting electrical substations, smart-grid infrastructure, and critical energy operations throughout Saudi Arabia.

Delivered through alfanar Digital Solutions (ADS) and alfanar eDAS, the partnership covers industrial automation, smart-grid modernization, digital substations, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure-integrating IIoT architectures aligned with Industry 4.0 standards, secure OT networking, grid cybersecurity, network segmentation, SCADA policy enforcement, and resilient substation automation.

Key Patton Technologies

ConnectIT CIT-SFP - a compact serial-to-IP platform that lets legacy RTUs, SCADA systems, protection relays, and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) integrate with modern Ethernet/IP networks without replacing installed assets

CopperLink CL-SFP - extends Ethernet connectivity over existing copper infrastructure to accelerate IP-based communications

FiberPlex SFX Data Diode SFP modules - hardware-enforced, unidirectional cybersecurity solutions that enable secure data transfer from operational systems to monitoring platforms while blocking unauthorized inbound access.

The agreement also gives alfanar access to Patton's Special Projects Group, contract development, engineering, and manufacturing services for customized initiatives that support the Kingdom's evolving electrical infrastructure needs.

"Saudi Arabia continues to make significant investments in modernizing its energy infrastructure and advancing its Vision 2030 objectives," said Burton Patton, Chief Revenue Officer of Patton LLC. "We are proud to cooperate with alfanar, contributing our products, IP competency, and engineering capabilities to support secure digital transformation across the Kingdom's energy sectors."

"This cooperation agreement brings together complementary capabilities essential to the future of intelligent energy systems," said Chadi Iskandar, Vice President, eDAS, alfanar. "Together, we will help customers accelerate deployment of smart-grid, automation, and digital substation architectures while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability."

The announcement comes amid growing US-Saudi cooperation, including the recent US-Saudi 123 Agreement on Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation. While unrelated to nuclear technology, the partnership reflects the broader strength of bilateral commercial ties.

Together, Patton and alfanar will pursue opportunities that support next-generation utility infrastructure, intelligent substations, secure OT networking, and smart transmission and distribution initiatives that advance Saudi Vision 2030.

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WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic AI banking, today announced its participation in the following investor conference:

Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference

Presentation: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. CT (12:30 p.m. ET)

The live webcast, as well as a replay from the event, will be available on the Company Investor relations website at https://investor.ncino.com/news-events/events-presentations.

About nCino

nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) is the platform for agentic AI banking. With over 2,700 customers worldwide - including community banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and the largest financial entities globally - nCino offers a trusted, agentic platform purpose-built for financial services and regulated industries.

By deploying AI agents alongside human teams, nCino's dual workforce enables institutions to eliminate inefficiencies, sharpen decision-making and deliver better outcomes for the customers they serve. For more information, visit www.ncino.com.

INVESTOR CONTACT

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New software helps engineers isolate 128 GT/s signal problems earlier and validate the high-bandwidth connections required by AI and high-performance computing systems

BEAVERTON, Ore, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tektronix today introduced new automated transmitter and receiver test software for PCI Express (PCIe) 7.0 Base designs operating at 128 GT/s.

The new TekExpress PCIe 7.0 Transmitter Test Application and expanded PCIe 7.0 capabilities in TekRxTest, Tektronix's receiver test software, help engineers automate transmitter measurements, calibrate precisely stressed receiver signals and validate designs against PCIe 7.0 Base Specification requirements. 

Tektronix also expanded its PAMJET Transmitter Analysis Software with advanced PCIe 7.0 capabilities. The software helps engineers identify sources of noise, jitter and other complex signal-integrity problems that standard measurements alone may not explain.  

As AI systems scale, moving data efficiently among processors, accelerators, memory, storage and networking becomes as important as adding compute capacity. PCIe provides the high-bandwidth connections among those components, making its continued advancement essential to AI, machine learning, high-performance computing and data center systems. 

PCIe 7.0 doubles the PCIe 6.0 data rate to 128 GT/s and supports up to 512 GB/s of bidirectional bandwidth over 16 lanes. Those gains leave far less room for electrical error. At 128 GT/s, channel loss, crosstalk, power delivery noise and jitter become more difficult to isolate, while measurement-system effects can obscure a device's true performance.  

For semiconductor and system developers, these challenges can slow first-silicon bring-up, complicate correlation across engineering teams and allow problems to remain hidden until later development stages. Engineers need repeatable ways to evaluate transmitter behavior, create accurate receiver test conditions and move quickly from a failed measurement to its underlying cause. 

"Customers developing PCIe 7.0 designs need confidence that their measurements reflect the device, not the test environment," said Daryl Ellis, Vice President and General Manager of Tektronix's Signal Acquisition and Analysis Portfolio. "We combine precise measurement, guided software and direct application expertise to help them solve problems earlier and move PCIe 7.0 designs forward." 

Find problems earlier at 128 GT/s 

The new capabilities address three critical stages in PCIe 7.0 electrical validation. By combining TekExpress, TekRxTest and PAMJET with 70 GHz DPO70000SX ATI performance oscilloscope and the Anritsu MP1900A Signal Quality Analyzer-R, engineering teams gain a coordinated PCIe 7.0 Base test solution for transmitter measurement, receiver stress calibration and validation, and root-cause PAM4 analysis. 

Automate transmitter testing: The TekExpress PCIe 7.0 Transmitter Test Application automates setup, waveform acquisition, analysis and reporting for transmitter measurements defined in the PCIe 7.0 Base specification, including signal-to-noise-and-distortion ratio, ratio of level mismatch, jitter and transmitter preset equalization. Engineers can evaluate first silicon, compare presets and design revisions, and identify electrical problems before system integration.

Simplify receiver calibration and validation: TekRxTest controls the Tektronix oscilloscope and the Anritsu MP1900A through one guided workflow for TP3 and TP2 stressed-eye calibration, preset and continuous-time linear equalization (CTLE) optimization, and channel verification. The MP1900A provides the stressed signaling required for PCIe 7.0 receiver calibration and validation. Automated oscilloscope noise compensation supports accurate sinusoidal- and random-jitter calibration, helping engineering organizations create repeatable test conditions across teams and test environments.  

Move from failure to root cause: Expanded PAMJET capabilities provide noise-aware measurements, clock recovery, correlated and composite eye views, analysis of individual PAM4 transitions and direct navigation to symbol-error events. These capabilities help engineers distinguish device behavior from channel and measurement system effects and expose problems that averaged or aggregate measurements can conceal. 

Together, these capabilities help engineers validate chip-level designs against PCIe 7.0 Base electrical requirements, laying the groundwork for future CEM implementations and compliance testing. TekExpress and TekRxTest also support workflows for earlier PCIe generations, helping engineering teams retain familiar test processes as they validate backward compatibility and move toward PCIe 7.0. 

Confidence as PCIe evolves 

As customers adopt each PCIe generation, they must make critical design decisions while requirements, test methods and industry experience are still evolving. For generations of PCIe, Tektronix engineers have actively participated in PCI-SIG Work Groups and pathfinding efforts, applying that knowledge to the software, measurement methods and technical guidance customers use to evaluate designs before deployment.  

Tektronix also supports PCI-SIG compliance workshops as a Gold Suite-approved test vendor for PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 6.0, helping engineers evaluate device interoperability and resolve problems early.  

Availability 

The TekExpress PCIe 7.0 Transmitter Test Application and expanded PCIe 7.0 capabilities in TekRxTest are available now. PAMJET Transmitter Analysis Software is purchased separately and is available now for compatible Tektronix high-performance oscilloscopes.  

Learn more about Tektronix PCIe test solutions at tek.com/pci-express.

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About Tektronix 

Tektronix is the partner engineers have trusted to measure, discover, and innovate for 80 years. Today we deliver test and measurement solutions that unite precision with simplicity, helping engineers accelerate breakthroughs that shape a better tomorrow. Learn more at tek.com/newsroom. 

Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 

SOURCE: Tektronix, Inc. 

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From five employees and a single product in 1976 to a cloud platform running hundreds of thousands of dispatched loads a day worldwide, Command Alkon marks 50 years of building technology for today and for the future

HILLIARD, Ohio, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks 50 years since Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, opened its doors, and the company is marking the occasion by staying true to the idea that has guided it since 1976: that the heavy building materials industry deserves technology built for it, not adapted from somewhere else.

Half a century later, Command Alkon has grown to be the operating platform for more than 2,800 customers in over 80 countries, from single-plant independent producers to the largest multinational materials companies in the world. On any given day, Command Alkon systems are behind more than 690,000 dispatched loads, 60,000 tracked trucks, and 20,000 production installations running ready mix, aggregate, asphalt, and cement operations across the globe.

"This industry runs on precision," said Martin Willoughby, Chief Executive Officer of Command Alkon. "A truck has to arrive on time, a mix has to be right, a load has to get where it's going and there's no room to treat any of that as an afterthought. Producers build their operations around our technology because they need a partner who understands that."

The Discipline Behind 50 Years of Innovation

Command Alkon's story starts with two companies that arrived in the same industry from different directions. Command Data built accounting and dispatch systems for ready mix producers. The Alkon Corporation pioneered plant automation. Both companies were solving real problems for an industry that had outgrown manual processes and needed technology that could keep pace with its complexity. When the two merged in the early 2000s, they didn't just combine product lines - they built a company shaped by the realities of the plants, trucks, and jobsites it served, rather than by what off-the-shelf software could offer.

That refusal to generalize has defined every acquisition since. ConAd became the foundation of Command Alkon's ready mix quality control solution. JWS Corporation's Apex product line is one of the most widely used bulk materials scale-ticketing systems in the world. FiveCubits, Ruckit, Trimble Construction Logistics, Libra, Marcotte Systems, and Digital Fleet, each added value for production, logistics, and fleet connectivity, deepening the product portfolio and company capabilities.

In the late 2000s and mid-2010s, that same discipline drove Command Alkon's global expansion, transforming it into a truly international company now serving customers in more than 80 countries with localized expertise and 24/7 support.

Command Cloud and the Next Chapter

Introduced in early 2024, Command Cloud is where that focus comes together: a unified platform connecting production, dispatch, fleet, and financials. It is the culmination of years of deliberate investment in something the industry had never had before ? one platform, for every material, in one place.

Command Cloud is designed to grow with a producer rather than lock them in. Its API-open architecture and enterprise-grade security let producers connect the tools they already rely on, add new capabilities as they need them, and shape their own technology landscape instead of working around a rigid, one-size-fits-all system. Production, dispatch, and fleet all run from the same connected environment from quote-to-cash, in real time. Producers get a live picture of the operation rather than yesterday's reports - and the flexibility to scale that operation up without giving up security or reliability along the way.

"Generic platforms cannot replicate what we've built," said Willoughby. "We know what a good pour looks like, what it takes to keep a fleet moving under real pressure, and what separates a plant that's actually running well from one that just looks like it is. That knowledge is baked into everything we've built for the past 50 years, and it's not something anyone can shortcut."

What Comes Next

Command Alkon enters its second half-century with its sharpest strategic identity yet: a single platform, an AI roadmap built for real operational outcomes rather than features, and fifty years of domain expertise that is genuinely difficult to replicate. The company is also investing in the next generation of the industry's workforce - modern, mobile-first tools and accessible learning resources designed to reduce reliance on institutional knowledge and make heavy building materials careers more attractive to the people who will run this industry for the next fifty years.

"Fifty years ago, five people set out to build software that actually fits the industry they were serving," said Willoughby. "That instinct hasn't changed. What's changed is the scale at which we can deliver on it."

About Command Alkon

Command Alkon is the global leader in software and platform technology for the heavy building materials industry. Through Command Cloud, the company connects raw materials, production, dispatch, logistics, and financials in a single platform purpose-built for ready mix, asphalt, aggregate producers. With 50 years of industry expertise and a presence in more than 80 countries, Command Alkon powers mission-critical operations for thousands of producers worldwide, delivering real-time visibility, operational precision, and data-driven insights across the entire materials value chain.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donna Karan New York has always been defined by two enduring muses: the woman and the city. One shapes the other. Together, they embody a spirit that is at once powerful and effortless, timeless and unmistakably modern.

The Fall 2026 campaign, photographed by Mert Alas, and starring Kendall Jenner, further strengthens this bond. For the first time since the brand's relaunch, the campaign unfolds across iconic New York City locations, where the city's energy, texture, and light become an extension of the collection itself.

The visual style references a late 1980s Donna Karan campaign photographed by Dennis Piel, that featured Rosemary McGrotha - expressing her inner thoughts inside a limousine coming into New York. That film, which felt remarkably ahead of its time, inspires this latest concept, where Kendall imagines she has New York City entirely to herself.

With the INXS track, Never Tear Us Apart, each scene is captured with cinematic richness. Appearing inside and outside the car, Kendall balances edge with glamour, revealing a femininity that is both direct and unmistakably Donna Karan. She describes what makes the city so compelling, for it is here that the possibilities seem limitless.

"Donna Karan has always embodied confidence and effortless sophistication, qualities I really connect with. Being a part of the Fall 2026 campaign felt like celebrating the energy of New York and a woman who knows her style and embraces who she is," says Kendall Jenner.

Kendall spotlights the iconic bodysuit from the Donna Karan archives, reimagined for Fall 2026, alongside key looks from the collection, including a draped wool jersey jacket and skirt layered beneath a leather coat and a richly tailored velvet suit. Several of these looks are defined by a seasonal shade of black cherry: more luscious than oxblood and more intriguing than classic black. Kendall also wears a stylized aviator jacket and skirt in deep, espresso brown, as well as a full-length sequin dress that gives off a sultry shimmer. The looks are completed with the Cashmere Tote in Chocolate Suede and the Black Cherry Leno bag, sculptural gold accessories, and eyewear.

In his recognizable style, Alas focuses on the individuality and modern spirit of Kendall, who conveys the chic sensibility of the season and the overarching spirit of Donna Karan New York.

The Donna Karan New York campaign launches today, September 2nd across all Donna Karan New York social channels, featuring Kendall Jenner. This powerful narrative will be amplified with a 360-degree approach, utilizing a diversified media mix of high-visibility digital platforms, striking print placements, and premium outdoor displays. The Fall 2026 Collection is available to shop now on DonnaKaran.com and select retailers globally.

Creative Direction by Trey Laird

Photography by Mert Alas

Styled by Jessica Diehl

Hair by Chris McMillan

Makeup by Mary Phillips

BTS by Adrian Martin and Natalie Paul

ABOUT DONNA KARAN NEW YORK

Donna Karan New York revolutionized women's fashion in 1984 with Seven Easy Pieces, a groundbreaking system that made dressing effortless, sophisticated, and empowering. Now under the ownership of G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. since 2016, the brand enters a new chapter with its 2024 relaunch. While staying true to its original vision, the iconic Donna Karan New York has evolved to meet the needs of the modern woman, offering designs that inspire confidence with timeless, versatile pieces that seamlessly integrate into daily life. With expanded distribution, Donna Karan New York continues to bring its signature style to a broader audience, resonating with women globally.

ABOUT G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD.

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is a global fashion leader with expertise in design, sourcing, distribution, and marketing. The Company owns and licenses a portfolio of more than 30 preeminent brands, each differentiated by unique brand propositions, product categories, and consumer touchpoints. G-III owns ten iconic brands, including DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Sonia Rykiel, and Vilebrequin, and licenses over 20 of the most sought-after names in global fashion, including Levi's, Halston, Champion, Converse, Cole Haan, BCBG, French Connection, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Starter, as well as major sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB, among others.

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Programme, Positioning for Multi-Year Order Book Growth Through 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founder Group Limited ('Founder Group' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ: FGL) announced today that its subsidiary, Founder Energy Sdn. Bhd. ('Founder Energy'), is actively tendering for projects under the Large-Scale Solar 6 ("LSS6") programme, Malaysia's largest-ever utility-scale solar tender.

The Company believes LSS6 represents a multi-year growth opportunity that could progressively expand its order book from the current tender period through the programme's targeted commercial operation date of December 31, 2029.

LSS6: Malaysia's Largest Utility-Scale Solar Programme

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) launched LSS6 in July 2026, offering a total quota of 2,500 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity paired with 1,250MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, together with a further 150MW of solar capacity reserved for Bumiputera companies in Peninsular Malaysia. PETRA has stated that the programme is expected to attract between RM13 billion and RM15 billion (between US$3.2 billion and US$3.7 billion) in private investment, with projects to be commissioned in phases and targeted to reach full commercial operation by December 31, 2029. As compared to previous LSS rounds, LSS6 is also the first LSS round to mandate hybrid solar-BESS development, and it translates into an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) opportunity of comparable scale, the addressable market that Founder Energy is now tendering into.

Founder Energy's Service Capabilities: Full-Suite EPCC & AI-Powered O&M

Founder Energy's end-to-end EPCC capability is well matched to the LSS6's scale, phased build-out, and multi-year construction runway, and the Company expects to see its order book growth progressively between now and the programme's targeted commercial operation date as tender awards and construction packages are officially commerced.

Since inception, Founder Energy has been involved in over 70 solar EPCC and sub-EPCC projects across Peninsular Malaysia, spanning most of the phases of the government's LSS programme since 2016, the Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP), independent power producer (IPP) and Self-Consumption (SELCO) schemes, floating solar, and commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop installations. Across its completed and on-going project base, Founder Energy has delivered work on facilities representing a combined total of over 1GWp of DC solar capacity, with an aggregate contract value of approximately RM520 million (US$128.6 million). Founder Group's demonstrated ability to secure both direct EPCC awards, and sub-EPCC packages alongside established industry participants is a core competitive strength that it intends to leverage in pursuing LSS6 opportunities.

Beyond EPCC delivery, Founder Group also provides long-term asset lifecycle management. The Company integrates the proprietary AI-driven Operations & Maintenance (O&M) technologies. With LSS6 the first LSS round to mandate integrated BESS and a 2029 commercial operation horizon spanning decades of subsequent operation, the Company believes this O&M capability also positions it to capture recurring, long duration revenue that extends well beyond the construction phase into long-term asset management, complementing the project-based EPCC order book with a recurring, longer tail revenue stream.

CEO Commentary

"LSS6 is the largest solar tender Malaysia has ever launched, and it plays directly to our strengths as a full-capability EPCC provider. We are already active in the market, and our existing collaboration with leading Malaysian and International Solar companies who are best positioned to win LSS6 packages will directly benefit us through awards to be made over the next four years. Between these four years until LSS6 commissioned at the end of 2029, we are going to see us replenish our order book with new contracts and grow the business substantially," said Lee Seng Chi, chief executive officer of Founder Group Limited.

About Founder Group Limited

Founder Group Limited is a pure-play, end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities in Malaysia. The company's primary focus is on two key segments: large-scale solar projects and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. The company's mission is to provide customers with innovative solar installation services, promote eco-friendly resources and achieve carbon neutrality.

For more information on the Company, please visit https://www.founderenergy.com.my/.

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