AI emerges as the defining innovation driver at 114% growth in patent filings, reshaping semiconductor R&D investment across every layer of the technology stack

BOSTON, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology and services, today announced key findings from its 2026 Semiconductor Industry Patent Report: AI & Innovation Trends, published earlier today. The report, an analysis of global semiconductor patent activity, reveals a market undergoing structural transformation, driven significantly by the demands of artificial intelligence (AI).

While overall semiconductor patenting grew 78% over the last five years, patents at the intersection of AI and semiconductors grew 114%, which is nearly 40 percent faster. AI is not merely influencing semiconductor innovation, it is increasingly defining it at every level of the technology stack ? across chip architecture, graphics processing units (GPUs), inference processors and custom accelerators for hyperscalers.

"Semiconductors are the foundation of the technology industry, and their advances unlock entire new categories of innovation," said Toni Njim, chief product officer, Anaqua. "We set out to measure exactly how much artificial intelligence (AI) is driving that foundation forward, and the answer is clear: AI isn't just influencing semiconductor innovation anymore. It's defining it and the scale of that impact is astounding."

Using Anaqua's AcclaimIP patent analytics platform to analyze more than 700,000 semiconductor patent filings, the report shows AI's influence on nearly every layer of chip innovation.

Key Findings from Anaqua's 2026 Semiconductor Industry Patent Report:

AI is a disproportionate, structural driver of semiconductor innovation. It's not just a cyclical bump. AI-and-semiconductor patents grew 114% versus 78% for the broader combined universe. A closer examination of key semiconductor subcategories across the AI landscape makes it even more evident that AI is driving an outsized impact on the chip market. This isn't a niche trend: AI has become the primary organizing force behind where semiconductor R&D investment and patent filings are being directed.

NVIDIA's patent footprint may appear smaller relative to its market dominance because its moat isn't in hardware. NVIDIA holds just 49 GPU-titled semiconductor patents (ranking #7) and ranks #15 in inference chips. Its durable advantage lies in its CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) software ecosystem, introduced in 2006.

IBM leads where the science is hardest. IBM tops AI-semiconductor crossover filings (794) and analog AI (389), with a footprint concentrated in frontier technologies. These include quantum computing, neuromorphic chips and phase-change memory that encodes neural-network weights directly onto the chip (claiming roughly 14 times better energy efficiency, now reaching commercial deployment via its Spyre accelerator).

Qualcomm is quickly pivoting from mobile into the data center. Long anchored in on-device and edge AI, Qualcomm now ranks #9 in inference (655 filings, notably with none granted five years ago) and shows some of the steepest growth in the report, up 186% in AI architecture (252 filings), with a rising GPU position (#4, 134 filings). Its analog work spans neuromorphic mobile circuits and its new AI200/AI250 data-center inference accelerators, which lean on power efficiency and memory capacity as differentiators against competitors.

Samsung is leveraging its memory position into broad AI-hardware leadership. Samsung leads AI architecture patenting (1,194 filings), leads HBM (107 filings), and ranks second in both inference and analog AI, spanning neural processing units (NPUs), processing-in-memory (PIM), and its Exynos system-on-chip (SoC) line. It's the clearest case of a memory manufacturer converting that base into end-to-end AI-chip strength.

China dominates AI inference patenting by a significant margin and is rising fast in GPUs. Chinese government-affiliated entities lead inference and accelerator filings with 5,387 over five years, far ahead of Samsung's 1,897, spreading across universities, national labs and state research institutes. The same entities rank third in GPU filings, with startups like Moore Threads and Muxi emerging. This can be read as the result of a chip-sovereignty response to U.S. export restrictions.

Intel is strategically positioned for an AI future. Intel leads GPU semiconductor filings with 188. It ranks second, with 967 filings, in the AI-in-IC (integrated circuits)-architecture space. Intel ranks third with 23 patents that address HBM, and fifth in patents granted (225) at the convergence of AI and analog ICs, ranking 8th in inference semiconductor patents with 792.

Hyperscalers have become silicon designers. Alphabet/Google's tensor processing unit (TPU) and Microsoft's Maia accelerator-related patenting appear across nearly every AI-and-semiconductor patenting intersection. This reflects cloud giants designing custom chips for their own workloads rather than buying off the shelf, a vertical-integration shift emerging in terms of who controls AI hardware.

Anaqua's Semiconductor Industry Patent Report

Anaqua's Semiconductor Industry Patent Report is based on an analysis of 713,755 total semiconductor-related filings over the latest five-year period, including more than 174,000 in the most recent 12-month period alone. The report was generated using data from Anaqua's AcclaimIP patent analytics platform, accessed between May and June of 2026. All queries were executed via the AcclaimIP Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector, enabling direct programmatic access to the full patent database. For a free copy of the report, please visit https://go.anaqua.com/2026-semiconductor-patent-report.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software platforms offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, and protect organizations' freedom to operate tailored to each segment's needs. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua's solutions. Over two million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company's global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit Anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 September 2026 - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Commission, successfully hosted the launch ceremony for the third InnoHK research cluster (SEAM@InnoHK) at Hong Kong Science Park today.

Focusing on emerging domains such as sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing, and materials, SEAM@InnoHK is jointly led by top local and international academic and research institutions. The platform demonstrates Hong Kong's robust R&D capabilities and global collaboration networks while promising tangible societal benefits, further solidifying Hong Kong's role as an international I&T hub.

The launch ceremony was officiated by key guests including Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Ms Cordelia Chung, Chairman of HKSTP; Mr Kelvin Choi, Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Mr Lyu Feng, Deputy Director-General of the Economic and Financial Department II of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology; and Mr Terry Wong, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP. They were joined by representatives and scholars from local and overseas universities, international research organizations, R&D centres, and industry partners to witness the launch of SEAM@InnoHK and explore its R&D roadmap and industrial application prospects.

Building a Flourishing Ecosystem to Empower R&D Commercialisation

As the largest I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong, HKSTP provides comprehensive professional support and resources to the R&D centres under SEAM@InnoHK. This encompasses world-class R&D infrastructure, seamless connections with academic institutions, talent pools, and investor networks, as well as matchmaking with funding and industry partners-empowering teams to transform breakthrough research into scalable, high-impact commercial solutions.

Ms Cordelia Chung, Chairman of HKSTP, said: "InnoHK has been with the Science Park for 5 years and this is the start of the second 5-year period. What we can see is that InnoHK has demonstrated the power of collaboration amongst world eminent scholars, researchers, and global partners. The first two clusters, Health@InnoHK and AIR@InnoHK have delivered world-class achievements. We commit to provide all the support we can to the InnoHK teams, as your success will add to the heartbeat of the ecosystem?not only for HKSTP, but for Hong Kong's entire innovation landscape."

Gathering Global Scientific Excellence to Drive Breakthroughs

The eight R&D centres under SEAM@InnoHK have brought together over 30 top global universities and research institutions, including the University of Cambridge, ?cole Polytechnique F?d?rale de Lausanne (EPFL), Nagoya University, National University of Singapore, Tsinghua University, and Peking University.

Notably, three R&D centres feature collaborations with Nobel Laureates: Professor Ben L. Feringa from the University of Groningen (2016 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry), who participates in the research at the InnoHK Centre of Functional Materials for Energy and Sustainability (CFMES); Sir Konstantin Novoselov, renowned as the "Father of Graphene" from the National University of Singapore (2010 Nobel Laureate in Physics), who serves as principle investigator for the Inno Centre for Heterogeneous Integration and Production (CHIP); and Professor Hiroshi Amano from Nagoya University (2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics), who participates in research at InnoHK Power Semiconductors and Applications Center (PowerSAC). This stellar international scientific lineup highlights Hong Kong's unique advantages in assembling world-class research talent, fostering cross-border collaboration, and driving technological innovation, further consolidating its status as a global hub for research cooperation.

InnoHK is a flagship I&T initiative of the HKSAR Government aimed at developing Hong Kong into a global hub for scientific research cooperation. It encourages world-leading universities and research institutes to conduct collaborative research with local institutions by establishing R&D centres in Hong Kong. Together with "Health@InnoHK", focusing on healthcare technologies and "AIR@InnoHK", focusing on AI and robotics technologies, the three InnoHK research clusters will further enrich Hong Kong's world-class scientific landscape, accelerating technology transfer, startup incubation, and the growth of the I&T industry.

Introduction to the Eight SEAM@InnoHK R&D Centres (For details, please refer to the Appendix):

InnoHK Centre for Advanced and Smart Manufacturing (CASM): Lead global manufacturing toward Industry 5.0 by fusing AI, advanced materials, additive manufacturing and digital twins to create smart, sustainable, and human-centered solutions.

InnoHK Centre of Functional Materials for Energy and Sustainability (CFMES): Advance breakthrough discoveries in functional materials to address bottleneck challenges related to energy and sustainability.

InnoHK Centre for Heterogeneous Integration and Production (CHIP): Advance next-generation electronics through innovations in semiconductor equipment and material processing, with a focus on advancing heterogeneous integration technologies.

InnoHK Centre for Space Manufacturing Technology (CSMT): Establish a world-class hub for international research collaboration in space manufacturing, integrating cutting-edge R&D in advanced materials and additive processes with demonstration and applied innovation in Hong Kong.

InnoHK Hong Kong Center for Renewable Energy and Storage (HKCRES): Develop and integrate high-performance perovskite photovoltaics, green hydrogen systems, and next-generation batteries via an end-to-end innovation framework in Hong Kong.

InnoHK Power Semiconductors and Applications Center (PowerSAC): Develop advanced power semiconductors, intelligent chips and system technologies for more efficient, compact and reliable power conversion.

InnoHK Research Centre for Intelligent GRID and Energy Technologies (I-GET): Develop intelligent, green and transformative grid and energy technologies for resilient, efficient and carbon-neutral cities.

InnoHK Sustainable Materials & Advanced Renewable Technologies (SMART Centre): Leverage artificial intelligence and smart automation technologies to accelerate materials discovery for circular waste upcycling, repurposing, and next-generation clean energy technologies.

About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 and has built a proven foundation as Hong Kong's leading innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Established for 25 years, HKSTP is supporting 14 unicorns, has nurtured more than 17,000 research professionals and built a community of over 2,400 technology companies from 26 countries and regions across four strategic technology clusters: Life and Health Technology, AI and Data Science, Micro-electronics, and New Energy and Green Technology.

As an ecosystem orchestrator, HKSTP provides end-to-end support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate commercialisation and help technology ventures scale. Its innovation infrastructure spans over 240 hectares covering Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong, and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long, advancing Hong Kong's vision for new industrialisation and smart manufacturing.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen, strengthens cross-border collaboration by connecting Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and global innovation networks and propels Chinese innovators onto the world stage, while also delivering comprehensive GBA landing support to accelerate cross-border success for local and international ventures.

As HKSTP enters its next chapter with strong foundations, it continues to deepen impact, elevate quality and create value for innovators. As an ecosystem built to lead change, HKSTP is empowering Hong Kong to define what comes next in innovation, growth and opportunity.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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New Edge Visibility and Cloud Edition capabilities close the last blind spots in distributed networks.

LEIPZIG, Germany, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro Packets, a provider of German-engineered packet-level network analysis solutions, has added two new capabilities - the Edge Visibility Sensor and its Cloud Edition - that extend packet-level analysis from individual endpoints to cloud infrastructures. The release also introduces a local AI assistant for faster troubleshooting.

Together, these capabilities give network teams a continuous, packet-level view of traffic across the entire communication path and faster troubleshooting: from the client device, through the local network, to workloads running in common cloud platforms.

In today's hybrid enterprise network environments, with remote workers and applications in the cloud, business-critical traffic has increasingly moved outside the infrastructure that traditional monitoring tools were built to watch. Allegro Packets built the Edge Visibility Sensor and Cloud Edition to close that gap without asking network teams to give up the packet-level fidelity they rely on for root-cause analysis.

"Network problems today often arise in locations that are beyond the reach of traditional monitoring," said Klaus Degner, Managing Director at Allegro Packets. "Our goal is transparency across the full communication chain ? from the endpoint to the cloud ? so IT teams get packet-level truth wherever the problem is, giving them the information and assistance they need to identify and resolve problems quickly."

Edge Visibility: Packet Visibility at the Endpoint, Without a Truck Roll

The Edge Visibility Sensor captures network traffic directly on the endpoint, with the option to transfer traffic to an Allegro Network Multimeter for analysis.

Previously, diagnosing an issue at a remote site or home office often meant shipping hardware or sending someone on-site ? both costly in terms of time and money. With "Edge Visibility," a user can grant access for a specific troubleshooting session. Access is explicit and time-limited, not permanent, and the captured data is immediately available for analysis, regardless of the user's location.

Edge Visibility is available for Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as Windows Server 2016 and later versions. The solution currently allows up to five clients to connect simultaneously; additional connections can be purchased. Support for additional operating systems will be available in a future release.

Cloud Edition: Network Analysis for Virtual Infrastructures

The Cloud Edition brings Allegro Packets' packet-level analysis to virtual infrastructures. This allows IT teams to analyze virtual network traffic and gain real-time insights into communication patterns, utilization, and anomalies within their cloud environments.

The Cloud Edition supports AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure platforms, as well as operation in local data centers and on-premises environments. This creates a unified view of network traffic - regardless of where an application or workload is hosted.

AI-Assisted Analysis: Faster Answers, with Data That Never Leaves the Network

Version 4.7 also introduces a local AI assistant that helps network engineers interpret complex traffic patterns and identify data correlations faster. All processing runs on-premises on the customer's system, ensuring that sensitive network data never leaves the customer's infrastructure.

Availability

Edge Visibility, Cloud Edition, and the local AI assistant are included in Allegro Packets' version 4.7 software release, available now.

About Allegro Packets

Allegro Packets delivers edge-to-cloud packet-level network visibility, enabling a best-in-class network observability practice and fast troubleshooting. The Allegro Network Multimeter captures definitive packet data wherever traffic flows, combining high-fidelity, real-time, and historical analysis in a unified platform. With flexible deployment options for office networks, data centers, cloud infrastructure, branch offices and remote workers, and OT/industrial environments, IT and OT teams quickly get the ground truth they need for a stable operating network including network performance optimization and forensic analysis. Allegro Packets' German-engineered technology is trusted by enterprises, public sector organizations, IT service providers, data centers, and ISPs worldwide.

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 September 2026 - "Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest 2026" (ABU Robocon 2026) was held on August 23 at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong. The event is jointly organized by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP).

16 university teams from 15 countries and regions worldwide compete in the largest university-level robotics competition in the Asia-Pacific region. The contest highlighted Hong Kong's role as a hub for innovation and a center for nurturing young talent, in support of the Government's alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. It also fostered regional ties through student collaboration and friendly competition, promoting cultural and human exchange across the Asia-Pacific.

After a series of intense battles, the University of Hong Kong's "Sapientia" team and the Chinese University of Hong Kong's "Power Builder" team, through steady performance and outstanding skill, successfully claimed the champion and runner-up titles, bringing honor to Hong Kong.

At the opening ceremony, the Financial Secretary Paul Chan, the Director of Broadcasting Angelina Kwan, the Chairman of HKSTP Cordelia Chung, and the Secretary-General of ABU Ahmed Nadeem, officiated at the event. Hong Kong martial artist Samuel Hui, a children's martial arts troupe, and Chinese percussionists joined robots, which had performed at CCTV's Spring Festival Gala, to deliver a spectacular showcase of human-robot collaboration. The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (SITI), Prof Sun Dong, and the President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Ir Prof Frank Chan, serve as award presenters.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said, "It is a great pleasure to welcome ABU Robocon back to Hong Kong. Hong Kong is Asia's leading international financial centrer and one of the world's most active markets for listing and fundraising. We are also moving at full speed to establish ourselves as an international innovation and technology hub, a direction firmly supported by our country in the National 15th Five-Year Plan. Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem is thriving, bringing together world-class universities, research institutions, start-ups, technology parks, international capital, and a unique connectivity advantage linking the Chinese Mainland and global markets. Complemented by the Greater Bay Area's vast I&T and advanced manufacturing capabilities, innovations can move swiftly from research and development, design and prototyping, through to testing, production and commercialisation, offering young technology talent and I&T enterprises an exceptionally broad platform on which to grow and succeed."

Secretary-General of ABU Ahmed Nadeem mentioned in his speech that, ABU Robocon had inspired thousands of students in the past 25 years and had become one of the region's most respected educational robotics competitions. More importantly, it had fostered collaboration among broadcasters, educational institutions, industry partners, and students, creating opportunities for learning, friendship, and innovation across borders.

Chairman of HKSTP Cordelia Chung, also expressed her pride in welcoming the competition back to Hong Kong. She noted that this year's theme, "Kung Fu Quest", is a gruelling test of robotic agility, tactical wisdom, and flawless execution under pressure, showcasing the students' collective brainpower and teamwork. As the city's largest I&T ecosystem, Hong Kong Science Park now hosts over 2,600 technology companies, with more than 550 of them specialising in AI. She welcomes all global talents to experience the abundant platforms and opportunities offered by the Park. HKSTP will continue to build on its solid 25-year foundation to create greater possibilities for the next generation of innovators to grow and thrive.

Professor Sun Dong, SITI, delivered in his speech that the robots built by the students showed how technological innovation can bridge culture and modernity, while their passion and teamwork embodied perseverance that defines both martial arts and scientific discovery. The HKSAR Government is enhancing the I&T ecosystem across the full spectrum, from upstream basic research, to midstream and downstream industry development. With innovation hubs like the Hong Kong Science Park, offering comprehensive incubation, mentorship and business-matching support, Hong Kong is an ideal place for global talents to unlock potentials and realise aspirations.

"ABU Robocon 2026" adopted the theme "Kung Fu Quest," inspired by the spirit of Chinese martial arts. Each team's two robots were required to cooperate in forging traditional Chinese weapons, collecting martial arts manuals, and engaging in strategic duels that demonstrated precision and tactics, combining martial arts philosophy with advanced robotics and automation technology. The 16 participating teams came from 15 countries and regions, including: Chinese Mainland, Cambodia, Egypt, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, Macao and Hong Kong. The teams competed for 18 awards, including the Champion, First Runner-up, Second Runner-up, and the ABU Robocon Award. Prior to the award presentation ceremony, the Director of Broadcasting Angelina Kwan, and the Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP Terry Wong, took part in a handover ceremony alongside Indonesia's representative, Ihwan Susila, marking Indonesia as the host of the next ABU Robocon.

"ABU Robocon 2026" was emceed by Joey Leung, Rikko Lee, Alice Yu and Brian Yuen. The lively atmosphere was further enhanced by the participation of cheerleading team CMLN and a lineup of singers including Lagchun, Kacey Chan, Phil Lam, IdG Bubbles, and Hung Kaho.

The Contest attracted about 2,000 spectators, including more than 650 participants, supporters, and media representatives from Chinese Mainland and overseas. The competition was broadcast live on RTHK TV31 and RTHK's YouTube channel, while ABU member organisations also relayed or will air the event to audiences across the globe, reaching hundreds of millions, showcasing Hong Kong's innovation and technology strength to the international community. Beyond the competition, the teams will visit Hong Kong Science Park and local enterprises, as well as explore Hong Kong's tourist attractions to experience the city's charm. Nearly 100 young participants will also travel to Qianhai, Shenzhen, to gain firsthand insight into the nation's achievements in innovation and technology.

"ABU Robocon", established in 2002, aims to foster exchange and collaboration among young people in engineering, technology, and innovation. The competition features a unique theme every year, encouraging teams to demonstrate creativity by designing and building robots to complete various challenges. Team Hong Kong has achieved remarkable results in this international competition, clinching the "ABU Robocon" Grand Prix three times (in 2019, 2022 and 2024), with a cumulative record of 3 championships, 5 first runner-ups, and 2 second runner-ups. This brings the total to 10 international awards that testify to the creativity and strength of Hong Kong's youth.

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 and has built a proven foundation as Hong Kong's leading innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Established for 25 years, HKSTP is supporting 14 unicorns, has nurtured more than 17,000 research professionals and built a community of over 2,400 technology companies from 26 countries and regions across four strategic technology clusters: Life and Health Technology, AI and Data Science, Micro-electronics, and New Energy and Green Technology.

As an ecosystem orchestrator, HKSTP provides end-to-end support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate commercialisation and help technology ventures scale. Its innovation infrastructure spans over 240 hectares covering Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong, and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long, advancing Hong Kong's vision for new industrialisation and smart manufacturing.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen, strengthens cross-border collaboration by connecting Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and global innovation networks and propels Chinese innovators onto the world stage, while also delivering comprehensive GBA landing support to accelerate cross-border success for local and international ventures.

As HKSTP enters its next chapter with strong foundations, it continues to deepen impact, elevate quality and create value for innovators. As an ecosystem built to lead change, HKSTP is empowering Hong Kong to define what comes next in innovation, growth and opportunity.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Hashtags: #HKSTP

Ingelheim, Germany, and Bracknell, United Kingdom

*SCOVELLA is the first therapy specifically developed and approved for the treatment of hyperinsulinemia in insulin-dysregulated horses and ponies1, targeting the key underlying driver of laminitis.?

*Studies showed that SCOVELLA rapidly and significantly reduces hyperinsulinemia with effects showing within days of starting treatment.4,6

*Laminitis is one of the most significant causes of pain and disability in horses, with one-third of affected horses euthanized within a year of diagnosis.?

Boehringer Ingelheim launches SCOVELLA (velagliflozin oral solution), the first therapy developed and licensed in Great Britain for the treatment of insulin dysregulation (ID) in horses and ponies.1

Affecting an estimated one in five horses, insulin dysregulation is recognized as the primary underlying cause of laminitis.? One-third of horses diagnosed with laminitis are euthanised within a year of diagnosis. A UK cohort study estimated that around one in ten horses and ponies experiences at least one episode of laminitis each year.5

"Laminitis is one of the most common and welfare-impacting conditions we face in equine practice. Until recently, treatment and prevention options have been limited. The availability of a therapy specifically developed and approved for horses represents an important advance and provides veterinarians with a new option to manage insulin dysregulation, the condition that underlies the majority of cases of laminitis, " said Professor Andy Durham BVSc BSc CertEP DEIM DipECEIM MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, Liphook Equine Hospital.

The risk of laminitis increases in direct correlation with circulating insulin concentrations, making effective insulin control an important therapeutic objective. SCOVELLA is the first licensed equine-specific SGLT-2 inhibitor developed for the treatment of hyperinsulinemia in insulin-dysregulated horses and ponies that are not responsive to changes in husbandry and exercise regimens, available as an easy-to-dose oral liquid. By lowering elevated insulin concentrations, it helps veterinary surgeons address the key driver of laminitis. Insulin dysregulation is estimated to account for over 90% of all laminitis cases.?

The development of SCOVELLA was supported by an extensive body of clinical research. The therapy rapidly and significantly reduces hyperinsulinemia with effects showing within days of starting treatment.4,6 In a clinical dietary challenge trial, none of the animals treated with SCOVELLA developed clinical laminitis, compared with 38% of untreated controls.6

"Laminitis is a devastating diagnosis for both horse owners and horses because of the pain it can cause and the potentially serious consequences for affected horses. SCOVELLA is the result of 15 years of our research focused on addressing the disease at its source and reflects our commitment to advancing innovation in equine health where unmet need remains high," said Saskia Kley, Global Head of Equine at Boehringer Ingelheim.

SCOVELLA will be available to prescribing veterinary surgeons in Great Britain from September 2026, debuting officially at BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association) Congress. Boehringer Ingelheim plans to bring the treatment to other markets in the future.

"We are excited to introduce this global innovation to the equine veterinarian community in Great Britain first, reinforcing our position as the leader in equine medicine and welfare. SCOVELLA gives vets and horse owners a high treatment confidence by providing rapid and sustained insulin reduction4,6, addressing the main cause of laminitis," said Craig Beck, Head of Animal Health UK and Ireland, Boehringer Ingelheim. "To support vets, we're also rolling out a comprehensive package of support, including educational materials for vets to assist practices in successfully managing laminitis cases."

References

Marketing authorization granted as a limited marketing authorization under Article 26(1)(b) of the UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations (April 2026). Indication: For the treatment of hyperinsulinaemia in insulin-dysregulated horses and ponies not responsive to changes in husbandry and exercise regimen. See the VMD Product Information Database.

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Luthersson, N., Mannfalk, M., Parkin, T. D., & Harris, P. (2017). Laminitis: risk factors and outcome in a group of Danish horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 53, 68-73.

Thane, K., Voth, R., Klee, R., Warnken, T., Chukwu, V., & Frank, N. (2025). Effects of the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor velagliflozin on insulin concentrations in horses with insulin dysregulation. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 39(6), jvim70256.

Pollard, D., Wylie, C. E., Newton, J. R., & Verheyen, K. L. P. (2019). Incidence and clinical signs of owner‐reported equine laminitis in a cohort of horses and ponies in Great Britain. Equine Veterinary Journal, 51(5), 587-594.

Meier, A., Reiche, D., de Laat, M., Pollitt, C., Walsh, D., & Sillence, M. (2018). The sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor velagliflozin reduces hyperinsulinemia and prevents laminitis in insulin-dysregulated ponies. PLoS One, 13(9), e0203655.

About Boehringer Ingelheim - Animal Health business

Boehringer Ingelheim provides innovation for preventing and treating diseases in animals. The company offers a wide range of vaccines, parasite-control products, and medicines for pets, horses, and livestock to veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, and governments. As a leader in animal health, Boehringer Ingelheim values that the health of humans and animals is deeply connected and strives to have influence on people, animals, and society. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/animal-health.

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com. 

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*Clash of Clans and WWE reunite for their second collaboration with six WWE Superstars reimagined as Clash of Clans characters, and a worldwide hunt for Cena's in-game village.

*Rhodes and Cena are long-time players of Clash of Clans - now Rhodes has enlisted WWE Superstars, including The Undertaker and IYO SKY, and the game's millions of daily players to join the search.

*Starting today, players can join the hunt to raid Cena's village and unlock exclusive rewards.

HELSINKI, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clash of Clans*, which has over two billion lifetime downloads, is back with WWE for a second collaboration; and this time, the rivalry is personal. WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and WWE Legend John Cena are best known for what they do in the ring, but their competition didn't start there.

Both are long-time players of Clash of Clans, and this shared gaming history has become locker room legend. Now, Rhodes, a decade-long player, has recruited the Clash of Clans community - plus fellow WWE Superstars - to help him hunt down John Cena's base, taking a decade-long battle out of the ring and into their in-game villages. 

Beginning today, September 1st, through September 30th, Cena's loot-filled base is waiting for Clash of Clans players to discover throughout the course of their daily raids. The more players raid, the higher the chance they have of locating the elusive WWE Legend and earning a one-time-only Cody Rhodes statue for their village - but only if their raid is a success. It's not like a 17-time WWE World Champion is going to have a rookie base.

Meanwhile, to beef up the search party, Rhodes has enlisted the support of The Undertaker, IYO SKY and a whole host of other WWE Superstars who will be rallying their own fans online to join the hunt.

"People think this started in the ring with Cody. It didn't. It started when I out-raided him in the game and he threw me off his team," says Cena. "Ten years later he still needs help. This time he's asking millions of you to take on my base. That's fine. As I have always said - if you want some, come get some."

Beyond Cena's base, the in-game crossover presents six WWE Superstars reimagined as iconic Clash of Clans Hero characters, including the return of Cody Rhodes as The Barbarian King. The lineup include: 

Cody Rhodes as "Barbarian King"

Alexa Bliss as "Archer Queen" 

The Undertaker as "Grand Warden" 

IYO SKY as "Royal Champion" 

Jey Uso as "Minion Prince" 

Kane as "Dragon Duke"

Players can also experience WWE-themed features throughout the event, from temporary troops to a branded village theme that's designed around WWE Money in the Bank, taking place in New Orleans on October 10th. WWE chests hold a series of rewards too, with returning favorites like Action Figure Equipment, plus Challenge Tickets and a guaranteed Cody Rhodes Skin**.

Download Clash of Clans for iOS or Google Play today to help Rhodes in his Search for Cena until September 30th. 

*Clash of Clans has been downloaded over 2 billion times and was recently voted "Greatest Mobile Game of All Time" by followers of Pubity.

**Players who already own the Cody Rhodes Skin will instead receive a random Gold Pass skin, then random Equipment, or a Book of Everything if they've collected them all.

About Supercell

Supercell is a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, London, Seoul, and Shanghai. Since its launch in 2010, the company has brought six games to the global market: Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars and Squad Busters. Supercell's dream is to create games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever.

About WWE

WWE is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

For more information, please contact supercellEMEAhub@wearetheromans.com.

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*Average annual insured catastrophe losses increased by approximately $19 billion in a year, the highest estimate Verisk has reported to date

*Despite a season with no U.S. hurricane landfalls, estimated losses exceeded $100 billion for a sixth consecutive year

*Exposure growth, rising reconstruction costs and continued development in catastrophe-prone areas are pushing potential losses higher, regardless of weather patterns in any single year 

Jersey City, N.J., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The catastrophe modeling business unit of Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, today released Verisk's 2026 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report.

The annual report calculates that the insurance industry should be prepared to withstand $171 billion in insured catastrophe losses on average in a given year, up $19 billion from a year ago, and the highest estimate Verisk has reported to date. The industry's loss benchmark increased even after a year with no U.S. hurricane landfalls for the first time in a decade, and it reflects continued growth in property values and insured values worldwide.  

"A quiet hurricane season can lead markets to respond as if risk has eased: rates soften, insurers keep more risk on their own books, and more capital competes to write new business," said Rob Newbold, president of Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions. "But 2025 reminds us that the underlying risk landscape has changed and years without significant losses from U.S. hurricane activity no longer signal a quieter catastrophe environment."  

For the sixth straight year, global insured catastrophe losses exceeded $100 billion - a result driven not by severity perils like earthquakes and hurricanes, but by record-setting wildfires and significant severe thunderstorm activity, which produces widespread hail, wind and tornado damage across many communities rather than a single catastrophic event. 

"A more dynamic risk environment underscores how catastrophe models help insurers maintain underwriting discipline and make informed pricing, capital allocation and risk transfer decisions based on the full range of risk, not just the outcome of a single season," Newbold added. 

Understanding Verisk's $171 Billion Loss Benchmark  

The report's headline figure is Verisk's global insured average annual loss, or AAL: a modeled, long-term estimate of catastrophe risk derived from simulations across the company's global suite of models. It is not a prediction of losses in 2026 or in any other individual year; rather, it serves as a benchmark insurers can use to evaluate potential losses across a wide range of events, perils and regions. 

Several additional insights help put the number into context: 

The United States accounts for the majority of modeled insured catastrophe risk. Of the $171 billion global insured AAL, $117 billion (68 percent) is attributed to the U.S. 

Severe thunderstorm accounts for 40 percent of modeled insured catastrophe risk, more than any other peril. It remains the largest contributor to Verisk's global insured AAL, ahead of tropical cyclone (27 percent), earthquake (10 percent), winter storm (9 percent), flood (7 percent) and wildfire (6 percent). The pattern held in 2025, when frequency perils, rather than a single hurricane, drove industry losses. 

A severe catastrophe year could generate losses nearly three times higher than the global insured AAL. The report also examines increasingly severe but plausible loss scenarios: At the 100-year return period - commonly used in the industry to describe a scenario with a 1 percent annual likelihood - modeled aggregate insured losses reach $477 billion. At the 250-year return period, losses reach $606 billion. 

Since Verisk first published this report in 2012, the estimated global insured AAL has nearly tripled, rising from $59 billion to $171 billion. The original 2012 figure was expressed in 2012 dollars. The change also reflects Verisk's investment in expanding model coverage to more than 20 additional countries and regions, advances in science, data and modeling methods, updates to Verisk's view of risk, and growth in insured exposure.  

What's Driving Higher Losses Beyond the Hazard 

Catastrophe losses are shaped by more than the number or severity of storms, wildfires or earthquakes in a given year. Several long-term trends continue to increase the value of property at risk and the potential cost of future catastrophes: 

There is more property to insure. Property exposure in the countries Verisk models has grown roughly 7 percent annually since 2021, driven by both new construction and rising asset values. 

The cost of rebuilding keeps increasing. In the United States, residential reconstruction costs have risen about 5 percent annually since 2021, outpacing consumer inflation and increasing the potential cost of catastrophe losses even when hazard activity remains unchanged. 

More people and property are concentrated in hazard-prone areas. Population growth continues to be concentrated in catastrophe-exposed regions, while development expands in flood plains, wildfire zones and other high-risk locations. In England, for example, 7.1 percent of single-family homes already sit in the 100-year flood plain, and one in nine new homes built between 2022 and 2024 was built in a flood-risk area - a share Verisk's models project could rise to one in seven new homes by 2050. 

Together, these trends increase insured catastrophe losses independently of weather patterns and help explain why the industry's risk benchmark continues to rise. 

What would that mean in practice? Verisk's models show that adding a significant U.S. landfalling hurricane to a year like 2025 could push annual insured catastrophe losses to roughly $200 billion. Industry reports indicate that total insured losses for 2025 ranged from $107-$129 billion. The figure reflects an aggregate total across all perils in a single year, not a single mega-event. Verisk's report treats that figure as a foreseeable scenario the industry should be prepared to withstand, not a tail risk to revisit only after it happens. For consumers, a year with increased significant natural catastrophe events could mean increased premiums, changes to underwriting terms, and in the hardest-hit areas, less available coverage in subsequent years.  

Why a quiet hurricane season is not a quiet year 

Verisk's report underscores that a year without a U.S. landfalling hurricane can lull the market toward thinner pricing and looser underwriting terms, precisely when discipline matters most. Down years, the report notes, are when catastrophe models help insurers separate resilience from volatility when the market eventually turns. 

"The $171 billion figure is not determined by the outcome of one hurricane season or one year of catastrophe losses," said Dr. Jay Guin, executive vice president and chief research officer of Verisk Catastrophe and Risk Solutions. "It reflects a wide distribution of potential events across perils and regions, using current exposure data and a view of hazard grounded in the near-present climate. That broader perspective helps the industry prepare for loss scenarios that historical experience alone may not reveal."   

A persistent global protection gap 

The report also quantifies a persistent and uneven protection gap. Globally, only about 38 percent of economic losses from natural catastrophes are insured, corresponding to a modeled economic AAL of more than $450 billion. In Europe, the gap is wider than the global average: of the region's $110 billion in expected annual economic catastrophe losses, only about $24 billion (22 percent) is currently insured. In July 2025, flash floods in Central Texas, the deadliest flood event in nearly five decades, occurred in a region where the national flood insurance take-up rate is about 3 percent, and take-up in the hardest-hit county was about 2.5 percent. When an earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, insurers covered less than $100 million of roughly $12 billion in economic losses. 

"Narrowing the protection gap requires broader access to insurance and a clear understanding of the risk," Newbold said. "By expanding model coverage and making both Verisk and third-party models available through our platforms, we are helping insurers evaluate risk in more markets and identify opportunities to extend coverage to communities that remain underinsured."   

About the report 

The 2026 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report is produced using the same suite of catastrophe models and software that Verisk's insurance and reinsurance clients rely on every day, covering more than 120 countries and regions, so its figures can be reproduced and tested in clients' own environments. The full report is available here. 

Verisk's catastrophe models are developed by AIR Worldwide Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, Inc. 

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About Verisk 

Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work. For more, visit Verisk.com and the Verisk Newsroom.  

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") announces that it intends to accelerate its Wassana field redevelopment project on block G10/48 (100% operated interest) in the offshore Gulf of Thailand.

Dr. Sean Guest, President and CEO commented:

"Work on our new-build central processing platform ("CPP") is proceeding on budget and remains ahead of schedule, with facility construction (also known as mechanical completion) in the yard expected to be complete by 01 October 2026. We are now taking the opportunity to install the facility earlier than originally planned, leading to the potential for first oil from the new development at approximately the beginning of Q2 2027.

As Valeura's first organic greenfield development in Thailand, and the largest capital venture ever undertaken by our Company, I am very pleased that this project is exceeding our expectations."

Project Acceleration

Valeura has finalised all commercial arrangements and contractual amendments required to start installation of the Wassana CPP in October 2026, approximately two months earlier than originally envisaged. Separately, the Company has provided notification to its drilling rig contractor to start its charter of the Shelf Enterprise drilling rig on 01 November 2026, to initially drill Nong Yao wells through the Nong Yao A facility's additional well slots and thereafter to support earlier development drilling on the Wassana field.

Guidance

While costs for the Wassana redevelopment are on budget, the Company anticipates that accelerating the project, including the corresponding drilling activity, will result in additional 2026 spending, mainly reflecting a shift from its 2027 budget into 2026. As a result, Valeura's new full year 2026 Adjusted capex(1) (including exploration spend) guidance is US$220 - 235 million (previously US$195 - 215 million). Given the anticipated production plateau rate of approximately 7,500 bbls/d from the new CPP, the Company anticipates that a two-month acceleration in start-up will result in approximately 430,000 bbls in additional oil production in 2027, versus the original project plan.

(1) Non-IFRS financial measure or non-IFRS ratio - see "Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Ratios" section

Wassana Redevelopment Background

In 2025, Valeura took a final investment decision to redevelop its Wassana field by deploying a new-build CPP with the objective of commercialising more oil volumes than would be possible with the existing production facility, the mobile offshore production unit ("MOPU") Ingenium, which is due for decommissioning at approximately the end of 2027.   

The redevelopment project has resulted in an increase in the total anticipated recoverable oil volumes and an extension in the anticipated end of economic life of the field. In addition, the CPP has been designed to facilitate the tie-in of additional satellite production facilities, which may be built in the future to develop additional accumulations of oil both to the north and south of the Wassana field. Recent mapping of the area south of the Wassana field has identified significant additional oil volumes and the Company is currently reviewing exploration drilling options to fully assess this satellite potential.

For further information, please contact:

Valeura Energy Inc. (General Corporate Enquiries) +65 6373 6940

Sean Guest, President and CEO  

Yacine Ben-Meriem, CFO  

Contact@valeuraenergy.com  

   

Valeura Energy Inc. (Investor and Media Enquiries) +1 403 975 6752

Robin James Martin, SVP, Communications and Investor Relations  

IR@valeuraenergy.com  

   

Contact details for the Company's advisors, covering research analysts and joint brokers, including Auctus Advisors LLP, Beacon Securities Limited, Canaccord Genuity Ltd (UK), Cormark Securities Inc., Research Capital Corporation, Roth Canada Inc., and Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited, are listed on the Company's website at www.valeuraenergy.com/investor-information/analysts/.

About the Company

Valeura Energy Inc. is a Canadian public company engaged in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Thailand and T?rkiye. The Company is executing a growth-oriented strategy, reinvesting into its producing asset portfolio while deploying capital toward further organic and inorganic growth across Southeast Asia. Valeura is committed to delivering value-accretive growth for all stakeholders, underpinned by high standards of environmental, social and governance responsibility.

Additional information relating to Valeura is also available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Advisory and Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain information included in this news release constitutes forward-looking information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking information is for the purpose of explaining management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "estimate", "propose", "project", "target" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to: timing for completion of CPP construction, installation, and first oil; composition and sequence of the Company's drilling programme with the Shelf Enterprise drilling rig; 2026 guidance estimates and anticipated outcomes; the potential for additional oil production in 2027; and the potential for the area south of the Wassana field to hold significant additional oil volumes.

Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations and assumptions regarding, among other things: political stability of the areas in which the Company is operating; continued safety of operations and ability to proceed in a timely manner; continued operations of and approvals forthcoming from governments and regulators in a manner consistent with past conduct; future drilling activity on the required/expected timelines; the prospectivity of the Company's lands; the continued favourable pricing and operating netbacks across its business; future production rates and associated operating netbacks and cash flow; decline rates; future sources of funding; future economic conditions; the impact of inflation of future costs; future currency exchange rates; interest rates; the ability to meet drilling deadlines and fulfil commitments under licences and leases; future commodity prices; the impact of the ongoing conflicts between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, and between Russia and Ukraine; royalty rates and taxes; future capital and other expenditures; the success obtained in drilling new wells and working over existing wellbores; the performance of wells and facilities; the availability of the required capital to funds its exploration, development and other operations, and the ability of the Company to meet its commitments and financial obligations; the ability of the Company to secure adequate processing, transportation, fractionation and storage capacity on acceptable terms; the capacity and reliability of facilities; the application of regulatory requirements respecting abandonment and reclamation; the recoverability of the Company's reserves and contingent resources; future growth; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the impact of increasing competition; the ability to efficiently integrate assets and employees acquired through acquisitions; global energy policies going forward; future debt levels; and the Company's continued ability to obtain and retain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner. In addition, the Company's work programmes and budgets are in part based upon expected agreement among joint venture partners and associated exploration, development and marketing plans and anticipated costs and sales prices, which are subject to change based on, among other things, the actual results of drilling and related activity, availability of drilling, offshore storage and offloading facilities and other specialised oilfield equipment and service providers, changes in partners' plans and unexpected delays and changes in market conditions. Although the Company believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking information involves significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Exploration, appraisal, and development of oil and natural gas reserves and resources are speculative activities and involve a degree of risk. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company including, but not limited to: the ability of management to execute its business plan or realise anticipated benefits from acquisitions; the risk of disruptions from public health emergencies and/or pandemics; competition for specialised equipment and human resources; the Company's ability to manage growth; the Company's ability to manage the costs related to inflation; disruption in supply chains; the risk of currency fluctuations; changes in interest rates, oil and gas prices and netbacks; potential changes in joint venture partner strategies and participation in work programmes; uncertainty regarding the contemplated timelines and costs for work programme execution; the risks of disruption to operations and access to worksites; potential changes in laws and regulations, the uncertainty regarding government and other approvals; counterparty risk; the risk that financing may not be available; risks associated with weather delays and natural disasters; and the risk associated with international activity. See the Company's most recent annual information form and the MD&A for a detailed discussion of the risk factors.

The forward-looking information contained in this new release is made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained in this new release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Ratios

Adjusted capex: is a non-IFRS measure which does not have a standardised meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards. Adjusted capex is defined as the addition in capital expenditure for capital work-in-progress, drilling, brownfield, and other PP&E. Management uses this non-IFRS measure to analyse the capital spending of the Company and assess investments in its assets.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction, including where such offer would be unlawful. This news release is not for distribution or release, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Ireland, the Republic of South Africa or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which its publication or distribution would be unlawful.

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Celebrating Togetherness. Embracing Heritage. Enjoying Chinatown Singapore.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 September 2026 - This Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinatown Singapore comes alive with the warmth of tradition, community and celebration as Chinatown Business Association (CBA), together with Singapore Poon Yue Association and Kong Chow Wui Koon, jointly present a vibrant afternoon of cultural experiences and heritage performances on the 19th September 2026.

Held at Smith Street, Chinatown Singapore, the celebration invites international visitors and Singaporeans to discover the rich traditions behind one of the most cherished Chinese festivals, while enjoying an afternoon filled with music, performances, traditional crafts and interactive activities.

A Celebration of Traditional Arts and Performances

The festivities at the main stage on Smith Street, Chinatown Singapore will begin at 2pm on 19 September 2026, with the official opening kicking off with an energetic lion dance and Wushu performance by Kong Chow Wui Koon. The dynamic showcase will highlight the strength, discipline and artistry of traditional Chinese martial arts.

Visitors can also discover the stories and traditions behind the Mid-Autumn Festival through a traditional lantern-making talk, offering fascinating insights into the craftsmanship, symbolism and cultural significance of lanterns.

As the afternoon unfolds, music and community spirit will take centre stage, with lively ukulele performances and community singing at 3pm and 4.45pm. Audiences are invited to join in, sing along and celebrate the spirit of togetherness that lies at the heart of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Fun, Games and Prizes for the Community

The Celebration will also feature a series of interactive games designed to bring local visitors international visitors together. At 3.30pm, put your knowledge to the test with "Make a Guess", where participants can take part in a fun guessing game with 30 F&B vouchers up for grabs.

Heritage enthusiasts can then challenge themselves with the "Where Am I?" Heritage Game at 4pm and 5pm. Participants will be invited to identify heritage locations and clues around Chinatown Singapore, with 30 F&B vouchers to be won by participants who successfully answer the challenge.

Get Creative with Traditional Crafts

Children and families can immerse themselves in hands-on cultural activities throughout the day. The "Lantern Painting Competition" invites young international visitors and Singaporeans (aged 7 to 12 years) to let their creativity shine by decorating the provided lanterns. Participants need to register online at www.chinatown.sg before 9 September 2026. The competition begins at 9.30am, with participants taking part according to their assigned time slots. "Lantern Painting Competition" participants will receive a complimentary F B voucher worth $10 each.

Visitors can also experience a range of traditional arts and crafts presented by Singapore Poon Yue Association, from Paper Cutting, Handmade Crafts, Calligraphy and Fan Dyeing. These activities offer an opportunity for younger generations to experience traditional Chinese arts first-hand, while encouraging families to learn, create and celebrate together.

Keeping Culture and Heritage Alive

More than a festive gathering, the Mid-Autumn Festival at Smith Street, Chinatown Singapore is an opportunity to keep traditional culture alive by bringing meaningful heritage experiences into the heart of the community.

Through traditional performances, crafts, music, storytelling and games, visitors of all ages can discover the customs, stories and traditions that have been passed down through generations. The festivities bring international tourists and local visitors together in the shared spirit of reunion, harmony and togetherness - values that remain at the heart of the Mid-Autumn Festival today.

Join us at Smith Street, Chinatown Singapore this Mid-Autumn Festival and discover the traditions, culture and community spirit that make Chinatown Singapore a vibrant precinct for living heritage for international tourists and Singaporeans alike.

More information can be found at Chinatown.sg.

About Chinatown Business Association

Chinatown Business Association (CBA) was set up by a group of passionate Chinatown stakeholders drawn from a cross-section of business leaders, grassroots leaders, Chinese clan associations, hoteliers, hawkers, retailers, and more. CBA is a non-profit organisation serving and promoting the business and community interest of stakeholders in Chinatown. For more information, visit chinatown.sg.

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General sales for Wonderfruit 2026 begin 1 September

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 September 2026 - Wonderfruit, Thailand's annual celebration of culture, art, music and nature, returns this December, with experiences for Wonderers to explore the Mind, Nature and Sound. Across five days and nights, the program unfolds around the clock from 3-7 December 2026 at The Fields of Siam Country Club, Chonburi, Thailand.

Wonderers come together through music, art and shared experience at Wonderfruit. The festival returns to The Fields at Siam Country Club, Chonburi, from 3?7 December 2026.

What began as a festival has grown into a cultural platform shaped by ideas, collaborations and expressions from people behind the scenes and visitors who gather in The Fields each year. For its 11th edition, this year's theme 'Field Village' looks back to its roots as a homegrown Thai festival and treats The Fields as a living village.

Through music, food, movement and shared experiences, this vibrant village brings people together to celebrate the heritage and differences that enrich us all. Sound moves through the landscape alongside art and performance. Workshops connect people with the body, the land and traditions from Thailand and beyond. Food becomes a way to share stories and knowledge, and The Fields themselves remain an active part of the experience, nurtured through regenerative practices and rewilding since the beginning.

Across Wonderfruit's pillars of Mind, Nature and Sound, this year's program encourages curiosity and invites people to wander, listen, participate and connect:

Sound of The Fields

Wonderfruit this year expands its exploration of listening, bringing together artists across diverse traditions and subcultures. Through live performances, immersive sound experiences and unexpected musical encounters, The Fields become a space to discover new sounds and new ways of listening. Among this year's highlights are Tangerine Dream, Eli Keszler, Orphx, ITSU & ARS, Jesse You, JakoJako, Loyboy, Gerd Janson, Hamdi Ryder, Omoloko, ffan, Faustus, Nubya Garcia, Jane Fitz, Nicolas Lutz, Sweely, DOTT, Shanka Tribe, DJ Python, Genderfunk, the Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band and more to come.

Living Through the Arts

Across The Fields, installations and performances invite deeper engagement, encouraging Wonderers to connect with art, their senses and the world around them. Each work is created with the spirit of Wonderfruit in mind, drawing inspiration from the natural environment and inviting connection.

This year's program includes artworks such as Light Hive by RGB Installation x RedLight Lab, Contour Distort by Tawatchai Puntusawasdi and Indigo Vessel by Pinaree Sanpitak. Unconditional Space, a circular sanctuary for art and connection, returns with Tropicality: New Beginnings, co-programmed with curator Aaditya Sathish. This year's theme explores rebirth and origins through art, performance, conversations and expanded cinema.

Rooted in Wisdom and Practice

At the center of The Fields, this year's wellness theme 'Rooted in the Inner Axis' invites Wonderers to return to the stillness within. The program includes nature-led workshops and guided movement including Create Your Own Herbal Balm with Thai Traditional Medicine, The Ancestral Forest Therapy Experience, Deep Dance Meditation and Terrains of the Body: Yoga & Mobility. Dhyana, a program exploring awakening through simple, direct experience, returns this year with rituals and practices rooted in non-duality. Wonderers can expect teachings, stories, music and movement, with different ways to explore awareness and intrinsic wisdom.

Stories to Eat

Food at Wonderfruit celebrates local ingredients and traditional recipes from Thailand and the region. Wonderers can take part in hands-on cooking and food workshops focused on Thai ingredients and traditional recipes, alongside a Burmese breakfast by Lady GooGoo. Chef's tables, experiential dining and communal meals offer more ways to gather around food.

General ticket sales open 1 September 2026 at 4:00 PM BKK (GMT+7), with the lowest prices for the remainder of the year from 1?7 September.

5-Day Full Pass: THB 10,900.

The Weekend Pass: THB 9,500.

For tickets and more information, visit https://wonderfruit.co/tickets.

Subsidized Intro Passes for first-timers, Youth Passes, and Family Passes are also available.

About Wonderfruit

Punctuated by an annual event every December, Wonderfruit Festival is a five-day celebration of art, music, food and ideas in The Fields at Siam Country Club. Produced by Thailand-based Scratch First, Wonderfruit is a continuous, curious exploration of Mind, Nature and Sound through human expression, seeking greater connection to communities, cultures and the world around us. Through immersive experiences, including performances, workshops, installations and dining, Wonderfruit creates spaces for all to gather, interact and share knowledge. Living in The Fields year-round, Wonderfruit unites designers, architects and craftspeople to build and design in harmony with nature, committing to circularity and zero waste.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a globally leading authorized distributor of electronic components, Heilind Electronics has always believed that a company's value lies not only in business success but also in its contributions to society.

Recently, Heilind sponsored the DS Charity Golf 2026 tournament in Singapore, which concluded successfully on July 22. This sponsorship marks another strong testament to Heilind's commitment to corporate social responsibility, precisely connecting its business network with philanthropic impact.

Building Connections Through Golf, Extending Kindness Through Sport

The tournament was organized by the DS Charity Golf 2026 Committee and held in Singapore, with proceeds benefiting Diabetes Singapore - the only social service agency in the country dedicated exclusively to supporting the care and well-being of individuals with diabetes. Through comprehensive services such as health screenings, educational programmes, counselling, and community outreach, Diabetes Singapore empowers people living with diabetes and their families. In 2024, the organization was honored with the Charity Transparency Award in recognition of its commitment to good governance and transparency.

The event brought together business leaders, professionals, and golf enthusiasts from various industries, all united on the greens to champion diabetes care through the spirit of sport. As a sponsor, Heilind was proud to support the tournament from start to finish, helping to ensure its smooth and successful execution.

Heilind Asia Pacific ( HK ) Ltd.

Connecting Value - From Supply Chain to Community

Heilind's core business lies in the distribution of interconnect, electro-mechanical products, and fastening solutions, serving cutting-edge sectors such as data centers, AI, automation and aerospace. This time, however, Heilind's "connection" went beyond electronic components - it extended to community health and social well-being. Sponsoring DS Charity Golf 2026 reflects our deep integration of professional dedication with humanistic care and reinforces our commitment to the philosophy of "Distribution As It Should Be" - providing customers with precisely the right products, while also connecting resources and goodwill to where they are most needed in society.

Looking ahead, Heilind Electronics will continue to deepen its core business while actively engaging in social initiatives, bridging its business network with broader community needs to achieve shared value and sustainable development for both the company and society.

About Heilind Electronics

Founded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (www.heilind.com/www.heilindasia.com) is one of the world's leading authorized distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories, insulation and sensor, hardware & fastener products. Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Hong Kong, and mainland China.

About Heilind Asia Pacific

Heilind Asia Pacific (www.heilindasia.com), a subsidiary of Heilind Electronics, commenced operations in Dec 2012. Besides being headquartered in Hong Kong, where it also has distribution centers and value-added centers, Heilind Asia now has 24 locations & 5 warehouses throughout Asia. Our industry leading service offering to customers in the Asia Pacific is the result of a commitment to the belief of "Distribution As It Should Be".

For media inquiries, please contact:

Sarah Luo - Marcom and PR Manager, APAC Heilind Electronics

sarah.luo@heilindasia.com

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 September 2026 - As global demand for sustainable solutions accelerates amid geopolitical uncertainty, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and intensifying climate-related challenges, Hong Kong is strengthening its position as a leading international platform for Chinese mainland green technology and sustainability enterprises seeking to go global, according to Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK).

The Global Head of Financial Services, FinTech and Sustainability at InvestHK, Mr King Leung, said the convergence of three far-reaching global trends has created unprecedented opportunities for Chinese green technology companies to enter international markets.

The first is geopolitical volatility. Conflict in the Middle East disrupted critical oil supply chains and sent energy prices into sharp fluctuation, prompting governments and companies to accelerate the energy transition and diversify supply risk. The second is the AI wave, whose immense computing demands are driving a staggering appetite for electricity and spurring rapid innovation across the entire ecosystem, from data centres and energy storage facilities to clean energy technologies. The third is extreme heat: this summer's unprecedented heat waves pushed temperatures in parts of Europe above 40?C, prompting Eurostar to announce that its next generation of trains must be equipped with air-conditioning systems capable of operating at 55?C to meet operating demands in the decades ahead.

"Green technology and sustainability carry lower geopolitical sensitivity than many other sectors and remain a blue-ocean field with vast untapped potential," said Leung. "Against this backdrop, mainland enterprises have built formidable competitive advantages across energy storage, solar power, wind energy, circular economy solutions, electric vehicles and hydrogen technologies ? in both technical sophistication and cost competitiveness. This is a window for them to showcase their technology, brands and even Chinese green standards to the world, and Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to help transform these strengths into international growth opportunities."

Morgan Stanley's 2026 Sustainable Signals survey shows that 92 percent of individual investors worldwide have an interest in sustainable investing, a figure that continues to reach new highs, underscoring how firmly sustainability has secured its place among the most closely watched investment themes globally.

Leung noted that Hong Kong's role as a "super-connector" and "super value-adder" has become increasingly vital in helping mainland enterprises navigate international expansion. "Hong Kong provides far more than capital. From identifying untapped markets and matching the right enterprises with the right destinations and strategic partners, to building relationships and providing sustained support, we connect enterprises with the markets, partners, professional services and international networks essential for successful overseas growth," he said.

In June, InvestHK led its first New Energy and Sustainability Business Mission to the United Kingdom, jointly organised with the UK Department for Business and Trade. The delegation brought together 25 companies spanning battery and energy storage, renewable energy and hydrogen, smart electric vehicle infrastructure, advanced materials and AI. Approximately half of the participating companies were from the Chinese mainland and seeking international expansion opportunities, while the remainder were innovators from Hong Kong and overseas - a composition that in itself reflects Hong Kong's role as the pivotal hub of a two-way green investment corridor.

The two-week programme across London, Edinburgh and Aberdeen delivered results that exceeded expectations. A post-mission survey found that more than 80 percent of participating companies planned to expand their UK operations within the next two years, with over half already moving to quantify their investment commitments in concrete terms. Beyond the "go-global" dimension, UK companies also expressed keen interest in conducting green technology research and development and establishing intellectual property in Hong Kong while leveraging the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for large-scale production. The Northern Metropolis, too, has caught their attention as an area to watch, further validating Hong Kong's positioning as a two-way investment platform connecting the nation with international markets.

Leung highlighted Hong Kong's mature green finance ecosystem as a distinctive advantage in mobilising patient capital at scale. The city's green and sustainable bond issuances have topped the Asian league table for eight consecutive years; in 2025, approximately US$40 billion in related bonds were arranged in Hong Kong, representing around 40 percent of Asia's total. As of the first quarter of 2026, Hong Kong was home to 190 environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds recognised by the Securities and Futures Commission, with assets under management reaching US$139.1 billion.

"Hong Kong is not only a capital marketplace; it is also an incubator and accelerator for green technology, where innovations can be commercialised, scaled and introduced to global investors," Leung said. He noted that one mainland energy storage system solution provider in the UK delegation is, with InvestHK's support, currently undertaking early-stage international market engagement ahead of a planned listing in Hong Kong.

A further advantage that sets Hong Kong apart is its ability to help internationalise China's leading green technologies and standards. Backed by an internationally recognised legal framework, a robust intellectual property protection regime and world-class professional services, the city offers a rich variety of internationally credible settings - from fully integrated circular economy models spanning electronics recycling through to retail, to photovoltaic vacuum glass panels on the fa?ades of high-rise buildings, and the refining of waste cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

"By leveraging Hong Kong's international connectivity, IP protection and trusted business environment, we are steadily building a compelling narrative around Chinese green standards and telling the story of Chinese green innovation to the world," Leung said.

As geopolitical, regulatory and operational uncertainty deepens, safeguarding corporate interests during the go-global journey remains a key concern for enterprises. To support them, InvestHK will organise a series of practical go-global workshops, bringing in professional services providers from the banking, insurance and advisory sectors to share the latest market intelligence and practical guidance from a risk management perspective, helping companies prepare for the range of contingencies they may encounter. In parallel, InvestHK will lead another sustainability-focused business delegation to Canada in September, extending the reach of Hong Kong's two-way green investment platform even further afield.

Leung said mainland green technology and sustainability enterprises have made enormous strides in research, innovation and manufacturing and are, in many respects, already ahead of the curve globally. "InvestHK will continue to press forward on investment attraction and promotion, connecting these outstanding enterprises with the right capital, markets and ecosystems," he said. "With Hong Kong serving as the showcase window, we will help bring the country's most compelling green growth stories to the global stage, one by one."

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Omnichannel data audience company says its data is now available across Amazon DSP Audience Hub in the U.S. and India

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 September 2026 - AlikeAudience, a global omnichannel data company providing privacy-compliant audience intelligence to brands and agencies, today announced the availability of its audience segments within the Amazon DSP Audience Hub.

With this integration, advertisers and agency buyers activating campaigns through Amazon DSP Audience Hub can access AlikeAudience's third-party audience segments across Amazon-owned and operated properties, helping brands extend reach beyond Amazon's first-party data signals.

AlikeAudience's integration on the Amazon DSP Audience Hub is powered by Zeotap Data, giving customers a seamless way to activate AlikeAudience segments directly within the platform.

"We're excited to enable AlikeAudience's audience intelligence within the Amazon Ads ecosystem through our Amazon Audience store integration," said Alex Moufle, VP Sales of Zeotap Data. "This collaboration expands access to high-quality audience data for advertisers in the U.S. and India while creating opportunities to extend addressable audience solutions across additional APAC markets."

Through the partnership, advertisers targeting audiences in the United States and India can leverage AlikeAudience's audience intelligence to enhance campaign targeting and reach.

"This partnership marks an important milestone for AlikeAudience as leading advertisers increasingly adopt self-serve campaign planning and activation through Amazon DSP," said Jeremy Lo, Managing Director at AlikeAudience.

The company provides large-scale addressability with MAID-level coverage of more than 2 billion mobile advertising IDs in the United States and hundreds of millions of mobile advertising IDs in India, enabling advertisers to scale audience activation across programmatic advertising environments.

Founded in Sunnyvale, California in 2015, AlikeAudience operates across the United States, Asia-Pacific, and Australia, and provides audience intelligence solutions to leading DSPs, adtech platforms, and publishers worldwide.

About AlikeAudience

AlikeAudience is a data science company focused on omnichannel data activation. We enable advertisers to seamlessly connect with their target audiences through AI-powered, future-proof data solutions. See more at www.alikeaudience.com

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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New name reflects evolution into automation and AI-enabled workforce management and integrated facility management (IFM) infrastructure platform. Trading under new ticker symbol YFOR expected to commence September 2, 2026

SINGAPORE, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (the "Company"), an AI-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider operating across Asia and beyond, today announced a corporate rebranding to YYForce Inc. ("YYForce") and Nasdaq ticker symbol change to "YFOR."

The Company will operate under the name "YYForce Inc." from September 2, 2026. The corporate name and ticker symbol change are also expected to become effective with Nasdaq on September 2, 2026, with the Company's Class A ordinary shares expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the new ticker symbol "YFOR" at the open of business on the same day. Until that date, the Company's Class A ordinary shares will continue to trade under the ticker symbol "YYGH." No action is required by existing shareholders with respect to the name change or ticker update. Outstanding stock certificates representing shares of YY Group Holding Limited will remain valid and do not need to be exchanged. The Company's ISIN number will remain the same.

"We chose the name YY Group when our business was focused on regional workforce solutions," said Mike Fu, CEO of YY Group. "We've since scaled rapidly into an AI-enabled, international platform infrastructure company, offering a vast human capital network, integrated IFM services, human-robot co-working models, and intelligent software that helps our clients run their businesses and properties more efficiently. Our corporate identity must evolve in parallel. We believe the name "YYForce" reflects our global growth momentum, our expanding footprint across workforce management, IFM, and commercial automation, and our dedication to driving value creation for our clients, partners, and shareholders."

Alongside the name change, YYForce has unveiled a new corporate identity, including a refreshed logo and the tagline, "Forging Forward Together." The updated identity will roll out across the Company's investor relations materials, digital platforms, and site signage over the coming months.

The corporate rebranding does not affect the Company's operations, management, business strategy, or the rights of its shareholders. Existing customer contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements will remain in force. Effective September 2, 2026, the corporate investor relations website will be updated to reflect the new brand identity at www.yyforce.ai.

About YY Group

YY Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: YYGH), is an AI-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider, headquartered in Singapore and operating across Asia and beyond. The Company's intelligent workforce solutions platform, YY Circle, helps clients across hospitality, food and beverage, retail, and other service sectors predict, plan, and optimize workforce deployment. In YY Group's IFM business, its 24IFM software platform and comprehensive IFM subsidiary portfolio support clients across hospitality, transportation, banking, retail, and mixed-use facilities.

As both business lines scale, the Company is systematically embedding AI and automation capabilities ? progressing from intelligent decision support toward increasingly autonomous workforce management ? to improve service quality, reduce deployment costs, and drive long-term margin expansion. Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YY Group is committed to infrastructure innovation, measurable client outcomes, and long-term value creation.

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*Strengthens Kyowa Kirin's commitment to expanding access to medicines

*Reinforces investment in U.S. manufacturing and innovation

TOKYO and PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin), a Japan-based global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced a voluntary agreement with the U.S. government to improve access and lower the cost of medicines for American patients.

As part of the agreement, the company will participate in the GENEROUS model, in which certain medicines are offered to state Medicaid patients at a discount, and will launch applicable new products in other developed countries with a more balanced pricing framework. The detailed terms of the agreement remain confidential. Additionally, the company reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to defer Section 232 tariffs.

"This agreement reflects our ongoing efforts to advocate for broad patient access; we believe in the importance of strengthening the resilience and viability of health systems worldwide and stand ready to work constructively on global initiatives that support access to life-changing therapies," said Abdul Mullick, Ph.D., President and CEO of Kyowa Kirin. "We appreciate our ongoing partnership with the U.S. government and believe this is a pragmatic step toward offering breakthrough medicines to patients. This paves the way for us to further biopharmaceutical innovation in the U.S. while advancing progress in orphan diseases worldwide."

Kyowa Kirin has a strong history of scientific innovation and investment in orphan diseases and recognizes the role the U.S. plays in biopharmaceutical innovation and advancement. The company's meaningful investment and operating footprint in the U.S. include:  

A new $530 million state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility under construction in Sanford, NC. The site, recently selected for the new FDA PreCheck Pilot Program, will develop and produce biologic therapies and is expected to be operational in 2027.  

The company's research facility in La Jolla, CA, which has been active for nearly 30 years, identifies antibody and cell-therapy targets for new medicines.  

Kyowa Kirin's North America Headquarters, based in Princeton, NJ. 

About Kyowa Kirin

Kyowa Kirin aims to discover and deliver novel medicines and treatments with life-changing value. As a Japan-based Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company, we have invested in drug discovery and biotechnology innovation for more than 70 years and are currently working to engineer the next generation of antibodies and cell and gene therapies with the potential to help patients with high unmet medical needs, such as bone & mineral, intractable hematological diseases/haemato-oncology, and rare diseases. A shared commitment to our values, to sustainable growth, and to making people smile unites us across the globe. You can learn more about the business of Kyowa Kirin at: www.KyowaKirin.com 

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PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced a shared commitment with the Trump Administration to lower the cost of select medicines for American patients covered by Medicaid. When finalized, this agreement will support continued investment in scientific innovation and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.  

  

"Teva appreciates the opportunity to work with President Trump and his Administration to expand access and affordability for patients today while enabling continued investment in medicines patients need tomorrow," said Chris Fox, President, Teva USA. "Teva built its business around delivering affordable medicines to Americans, and we share the Administration's commitment to improve access to more affordable medicines while investing in scientific innovation and domestic manufacturing capabilities in the U.S." 

                                                                                                

Teva remains in active discussions with the Trump Administration to strike a deal anchored in all four of the President's drug pricing priorities. If an agreement is reached, Teva would align U.S. Medicaid pricing for select medicines with pricing in leading developed markets through the GENEROUS (GENErating cost Reductions fOr U.S. Medicaid) framework. The agreement also would include a prospective Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) commitment for applicable future innovative product launches.  Additionally, Teva has offered a dedicated reserve of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) in support of public health needs and continued investment into U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. Conditions of the negotiation to reach a final agreement remain confidential.  

About Teva

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is transforming into a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. For over 120 years, Teva's commitment to bettering health has never wavered. From innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology to providing complex generic medicines, biosimilars and pharmacy brands worldwide, Teva is dedicated to addressing patients' needs, now and in the future. At Teva, We Are All In For Better Health. To learn more about how, visit www.tevapharm.com.

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All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "should," "expect," "anticipate," "developing," "target," "may," "expand," "intend," "plan," "believe" and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future performance.

Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks and uncertainties relating to: the effects of reforms in healthcare regulation and related reductions in pharmaceutical pricing, reimbursement and coverage; U.S. Executive Orders issued in April and May 2025 intended to reduce the prices paid for prescription medicines, including most-favored-nation pricing and related regulatory efforts; our ability to execute the agreement with the U.S. administration to lower the cost of select medicines for patients in the U.S. covered by Medicaid while supporting continued investment in scientific innovation and healthcare system resilience;  changes in U.S. administration; our ability to successfully execute our Pivot to Growth strategy, including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines pipeline and profitably commercialize the innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business development, and to execute on our organizational transformation and to achieve expected cost savings; our significant indebtedness, which may limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, engage in additional transactions or make new investments; and other factors discussed in this press release, in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2026 and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including in the sections captioned "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements." Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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CNH and Bourgault announce strategic alliance to expand global seeding portfolio

*Accelerating where it matters most: This strategic alliance supports CNH's strategy to bring innovation to market faster, expand customer choice, and focus investment on creating greater value across agriculture. 

*Stronger together: Bourgault's leadership in seeding with CNH's reach and trusted brands and dealer network will strengthen competitiveness.

*Best-in-class portfolio: will include precision seeding and air drill systems, high-capacity air carts, digital technology and control systems. 

Basildon, UK - August 31, 2026

CNH (NYSE: CNH) a global leader in equipment, technology and services for Agriculture and Construction, today announced a strategic alliance with Bourgault Industries, a leading manufacturer of seeding equipment for large-scale operations.

The agreement provides for the supply of co-branded Case IH and New Holland equipment made by Bourgault and distributed through CNH's dealer network in North America, Australia, and other high-potential seeding markets. This portfolio will span precision seeding air drill systems and high-capacity air carts, with features such as digital technology and control systems.

The strategic alliance with Bourgault supports CNH's Path to 2030 strategy by accelerating time-to-market for advanced seeding solutions and strengthening CNH's position as a leading agriculture player in major global markets. It combines Bourgault's seeding expertise with CNH's established reach, precision technology offering and financial services solutions through CNH Capital. Dealers will in turn gain immediate access to a market-leading seeding portfolio, strengthening their competitiveness and growth opportunities.

Soil health is central to CNH's strategy - and for good reason. A farmer's land is their most valuable asset, passed down through generations and fundamental to future productivity. Soil health determines not only yield, but food quality. With greater R&D investment focused on total farm health, CNH will continue to develop technology that empowers farmers to increase their productivity sustainably while protecting and preserving the soil they depend on.

"Our customers expect us to deliver a strong, comprehensive portfolio with the right technology behind it," said Gerrit Marx, Chief Executive Officer at CNH. "By combining complementary strengths, this alliance enhances our ability to compete, creates new opportunities for our dealers, and enables us to invest more in the technologies shaping the future of agriculture, including precision technology, automation, and integrated farming solutions. Alongside our own product investments, partnerships like this help us strengthen our portfolio and deliver even greater value to customers, all connected through our FieldOps digital platform."

"This strategic commercial alliance with CNH creates new opportunities to expand Bourgault Industries' reach and reflects our shared commitment to innovation, customer success, and creating greater value for farmers," said Bill Glanville, Group President of Bourgault Industries Ltd. "CNH brings strong complementary capabilities and global reach, helping make Bourgault seeding technology available to more farmers in more markets."

CNH will continue to support its current portfolio of seeding products during a transition period. The company's Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada production site will remain focused on the manufacturing of planters and headers for combine harvesters.

About CNH

CNH (NYSE: CNH) serves and advances the people who feed and build a growing world.

We are an iron-and-tech company, engineering intelligence, automation, and precision into the machines that move the global economy. Our equipment operates in more than 160 markets, supported by a global team of more than 34,000 people, including engineers, technologists, and industry experts.

Our brands - Case IH, New Holland, and STEYR in agriculture; CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction in building - are backed by CNH Capital and complemented by a portfolio of technology and regional brands that together generated $18.1B in revenue in 2025.

Building on a legacy of innovation dating back to 1842, CNH has achieved milestones including the first mass-produced tractor, the first twin-rotor combine, and the first factory-integrated precision farming system. Today, we are engineering autonomous and predictive machines that will shape the future of food and infrastructure.

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Factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, among others: economic conditions in each of our markets, including the significant uncertainty caused by geopolitical events; production and supply chain disruptions, including industry capacity constraints, material availability, and global logistics delays and constraints; the many interrelated factors that affect consumer confidence and worldwide demand for capital goods and capital goods-related products; changes in government policies regarding banking, monetary and fiscal policy; legislation, particularly pertaining to capital goods-related issues such as agriculture, the environment, debt relief and subsidy program policies, trade and commerce and infrastructure development; government policies on international trade and investment, including sanctions, import quotas, capital controls and tariffs; volatility in international trade caused by the imposition of tariffs, sanctions, embargoes, and trade wars; actions of competitors in the various industries in which we compete; development and use of new technologies and technological difficulties; the interpretation of, or adoption of new, compliance requirements with respect to engine emissions, safety or other aspects of our products; labor relations; interest rates and currency exchange rates; inflation and deflation; energy prices; prices for agricultural commodities and material price increases; housing starts and other construction activity; our ability to obtain financing or to refinance existing debt; price pressure on new and used equipment; the resolution of pending litigation and investigations on a wide range of topics, including dealer and supplier litigation, intellectual property rights disputes, product warranty and defective product claims, and emissions and/or fuel economy regulatory and contractual issues; security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, technology failures, and other disruptions to the information technology infrastructure of CNH Industrial and its suppliers and dealers; security breaches with respect to our products; our pension plans and other post-employment obligations; political and civil unrest; volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, including pandemics (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), terrorist attacks in Europe and elsewhere; the remediation of a material weakness; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from our business initiatives as part of our strategic plan, including targeted restructuring actions to optimize our cost structure and improve the efficiency of our operations; our failure to realize, or a delay in realizing, all of the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances or divestitures and other similar risks and uncertainties, and our success in managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. CNH expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to provide, update or revise any forward-looking statements in this announcement to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which these forward-looking statements are based. Further information concerning CNH Industrial, including factors that potentially could materially affect CNH's financial results, is included in CNH's reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

All future written and oral forward-looking statements by CNH or persons acting on the behalf of CNH are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained herein or referred to above.

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Partnered with CB Insights to unveil Hong Kong leads Asia and ranks fifth globally for high-potential start-ups, orchestrating the next era of global tech innovation

Key Takeaways:

*HKSTP's 25th Anniversary Prelude theme, "Innovation. Next by Nature.", brings together great minds and bold ideas to inspire what comes next for Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem.

*The CB Insights-HKSTP white paper ranks Hong Kong first in Asia and fifth globally, with a Mosaic score of 370 - a key indicator of high-potential ventures and future unicorns.

*The research highlights Chinese Mainland's lead in Asia's physical AI wave, as the region powers global growth in robotics and AI funding.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 August 2026 - The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today officially kicked off its year-long 25th anniversary celebration with a landmark event "Together to NEXT", bringing together Innovation and Technology Partners, Park Companies, industry leaders, academia and startups to mark a quarter-century of transforming bold ideas into global impact.

To commemorate this milestone, HKSTP unveiled its anniversary theme, "Innovation. Next by Nature.", a vision that signals its evolution from ecosystem enabler to orchestrator of the next era of global innovation. HKSTP also announced the findings of a landmark study, "Inside Asia's Fast-Track to Global Tech Scale," conducted in partnership with the leading technology market intelligence firm CB Insights, revealing Hong Kong ranks first in Asia and fifth globally, with a Mosaic score of 370. Mosaic score is CB Insight's proprietary and industry-recognised indicator of high-potential ventures and future unicorns, evaluating momentum, financing, market opportunity and leadership quality. Hong Kong's top ranking among Asian markets reflects a concentrated pool of scale-ready ventures and highly-investable innovation.

Ms Cordelia Chung, Chairman of HKSTP, said: "For 25 years, HKSTP has driven I&T as Hong Kong's economic engine. Across our 240-hectare infrastructure and service ecosystem-comprising Science Park, InnoCentre, three InnoParks, and our Shenzhen Park-we turn research into real-world impact. Looking ahead, our 'What's Next' vision is built on four dimensions, 'Broad and Deep, Far Yet Near': Broad means building a diverse talent ecosystem where human minds leverage technology; Deep involves advancing tech-industry convergence; Far entails expanding our global footprint; and Near focuses on drawing the future nearer with immediate action. Our community is our heartbeat. Together, we must strengthen, enhance, and collaborate, harnessing Hong Kong's unique advantages to shape a better future for all."

To kick off this next era, HKSTP has partnered with CB Insights to launch a white paper titled "Inside Asia's Fast-Track to Global Tech Scale." The report shows how Asia is reshaping the global innovation playbook with a network of specialist clusters, each optimised for a different stage of the innovation journey and built for today's multipolar market landscape. CB Insights is a global tech intelligence leader and predictive data platform trusted by Fortune 500 companies.

Mr Terry Wong, CEO at HKSTP, said: "Asia's rising innovation power is rewriting the global innovation map. While Silicon Valley grew as a single, all-in-one hub, Asia, with the Chinese Mainland as a key technology engine, is evolving an accelerated and more specialised network for global innovation. Hong Kong's role as a super connector and value-adder has never been more important as Asia sets a new benchmark for start-up ecosystems. As HKSTP steps up as an ecosystem orchestrator, we are connecting innovators with capital, talent, deep Mainland China links and trusted pathways to global markets."

Other Key Report Findings:

*Chinese Mainland drives physical AI takeover

Asia's AI investment exploding as physical AI leads the way with robotics raising US$26.1B and AI infrastructure hit US$21.4 billion in 2025, outpacing generative AI and fintech. China dominates region with close to 100% of deals in emerging segments: robot/industrial humanoid robot foundation models, vision language and autonomous driving models.

*Asia's specialist hubs as accelerators of growth across innovation lifecycle

*Asia vies for global R&D lead to complement established manufacturing and consumer power

The region's global R&D expenditure surge from 24% in 2007 to 45% in 2024, according to WIPO, while already the dominant region for global manufacturing as well as driving global consumption with growing purchasing power with Asia's GDP reaching 48.6 percent in 2025, according to Boao Forum for Asia (BFA).

HKSTP: Global I&T Ecosystem Orchestrator and Innovation Accelerator

HKSTP's 25th anniversary signals a renewed mission to make Hong Kong the global heartbeat of what's next in innovation and technology (I&T). As HKSTP approaches its 25th anniversary, the new brand theme, "Innovation. Next by Nature.", positions HKSTP as inherently built to lead the change. The year-long celebrative campaign "25 to NEXT" starts from August 2026 to July 2027 with 25 high-impact activations and cultural moments.

Anchored by three core goals - The Next Habitat (cultivating an innovation culture by connecting ecosystem stakeholders with signature events), The Next Horizon (broadening perspectives through industry-guiding insights, including the landmark study in partnership with CB Insights and 25 KOL collaborations), and The Next Pinnacle (developing overseas delegations and platforms across international markets). The campaign positions HKSTP as a more connected engine and forward-oriented convener of talent, capital, infrastructure and partnerships across sectors and borders.

Since its establishment, HKSTP has grown into Hong Kong's largest I&T ecosystem, driving breakthroughs across Life and Health Technology, AI and Data Science, Microelectronics and Advanced Manufacturing, and GreenTech and New Energy. As the ecosystem orchestrator, HKSTP is committed to powering Hong Kong's rise as the international I&T hub, underpinned by leading critical partnerships across Hong Kong and beyond, attracting talent, engaging stakeholders, and building a connected, forward-looking I&T community for the next era of global innovation.

About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 and has built a proven foundation as Hong Kong's leading innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem. Established for 25 years, HKSTP is supporting 14 unicorns, has nurtured more than 17,000 research professionals and built a community of over 2,600 technology companies from 26 countries and regions across four strategic technology clusters: Life and Health Technology, AI and Data Science, Micro-electronics, and New Energy and Green Technology.

As an ecosystem orchestrator, HKSTP provides end-to-end support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate commercialisation and help technology ventures scale. Its innovation infrastructure spans over 240 hectares covering Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong, and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long, advancing Hong Kong's vision for new industrialisation and smart manufacturing.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen, strengthens cross-border collaboration by connecting Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and global innovation networks and propels Chinese innovators onto the world stage, while also delivering comprehensive GBA landing support to accelerate cross-border success for local and international ventures.

As HKSTP enters its next chapter with strong foundations, it continues to deepen impact, elevate quality and create value for innovators. As an ecosystem built to lead change, HKSTP is empowering Hong Kong to define what comes next in innovation, growth and opportunity.

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 31 August 2026 - September 6 marks the fifth anniversary of the promulgation of the Plan for Comprehensive Deepening Reform and Opening Up of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone ("Qianhai Plan"). Just days earlier, on August 26, Qianhai celebrated its 16th anniversary. Coming one after another, the two milestones provide a window through which to view the development of this 120.56-square-kilometer area.

On August 20, the Authority of Qianhai announced that since its expansion in 2021, Qianhai's regional GDP had risen from 175.57 billion yuan to 331.81 billion yuan, while total imports and exports had grown from 378.05 billion yuan to 757.43 billion yuan - both figures nearly doubling or more than doubling.

Behind these numbers is the sheer scale of institutional innovation. As a frontline of China's opening-up, Qianhai has continued to introduce and refine policies, with 111 institutional innovation outcomes now replicated and promoted nationwide. The General Administration of Customs has introduced two rounds of dedicated support policies to address the challenges facing Qianhai's development. Qianhai was the first in China to pilot a customs model featuring "direct access at the first line and smart connected supervision", allowing goods to be directly released at the port, with declaration and inspection carried out after they arrive at the comprehensive bonded zone. The number of items required in customs declarations has also been reduced from dozens to just over ten.

The progress in Shenzhen-Hong Kong cooperation is even more visible. The number of Hong Kong-funded enterprises has grown from more than 8,000 in 2021 to over 11,000 today. Technology commercialization platforms established by five Hong Kong universities have successively begun operations in Qianhai, incubating 193 projects in total.

Gary Wong Chi-him, a Hong Kong resident working at the Qianhai Authority, has experienced these changes firsthand. He said that more and more people from Hong Kong have been coming to Qianhai over the past five years. "There's a saying in Shenzhen: once you come, you're a Shenzhener. I felt that sense of belonging from my very first day," he said. "Qianhai has created an environment where Hong Kong and Shenzhen are deeply intertwined. Even while living and working in Qianhai, you can still feel the atmosphere of Hong Kong, so I had no difficulty settling in."

Jacqueline Ho, CEO of Hong Kong-funded sci-tech innovation company Synovate Technologies, said the company set up at the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub in 2019 and has benefited from its ongoing talent recruitment services. "Qianhai has helped us connect with upstream and downstream partners such as Siemens, allowing us to establish a foothold in the hard-tech sector in a short time," she said. The company has obtained around 50 independent intellectual property rights to date and was named to the Forbes China Emerging Tech T30&30 Selection this year. Qianhai is now home to 532 key AI enterprises, including SmartMore Information Technology, Pony.ai and Fengyi Technology, among a growing group of companies that have established and expanded their businesses here.

For Lin Zhifeng, General Manager of China (Qianhai) Internet Exchange, the most notable sign of Qianhai's growing international reach was the establishment of the China Center for Promoting APEC Data Cross-Border Flow Cooperation at the end of July. The center he works is the only national-level Internet exchange center in South China. In the five years since its establishment, it has served more than 270 enterprises. Its Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cross-Boundary Data Validation Platform has helped mainland SMEs secure more than HK$260 million in financing in Hong Kong. Its secure and convenient cross-border data channel has benefited more than 300,000 Hong Kong residents, making it easier for them to transfer medical records across the border after receiving treatment in Shenzhen.

Five years into its expansion, Qianhai has gradually established a clearer path toward institutional opening-up. Every breakthrough reflects the same underlying approach: turning institutional differences into new opportunities created by opening-up, and translating the alignment of rules from paper into practice. "Qianhai, Pulse with the World" is more than a city slogan; it is a vivid testament to the five years of reform and opening-up in this dynamic part of Shenzhen.

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