New streamlined flagship range simplifies product selection for businesses without altering trusted, high-performance formulas

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2026 - PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) announced the launch of the PETRONAS Pro Series, its new flagship range of industrial lubricants, during a trade engagement session in Kuala Lumpur. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to advancing industrial efficiency and supporting the professionals who keep the world's essential industries moving.

The new PETRONAS Pro Series now offers a comprehensive set of application-based solutions organised into application categories, with the first four unveiled as part of this initial launch. The PETRONAS Pro Series is designed to empower customers to select the right fluid with total confidence, ensuring maximum uptime and equipment longevity through the following products:

PETRONAS ProKomp (Compressors): High-stability oils engineered to maintain peak performance and thermal resistance in industrial air compressors

PETRONAS ProGris (Greases): Heavy-duty greases designed to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures in the most demanding environments

PETRONAS ProGear (Transmission Lubricants): Advanced lubricants providing superior protection and smooth power transfer for industrial gearboxes

PETRONAS ProHyd (Hydraulic Fluids): Premium fluids optimised for high-pressure hydraulic systems to reduce wear and maintain precision

"With the PETRONAS Pro Series, we reaffirm our commitment to the professionals who power industries, and to an industrial future that is more efficient, more reliable, and more sustainable," said Udaya Kumar, Group Industrial Managing Director of PETRONAS Lubricants International, at the launch. He added, "By streamlining our offerings, we are making it easier for our partners to access the world-class technology they trust, allowing them to focus on driving their operations forward."

The PETRONAS Pro Series strengthens PLI's broader lubricants portfolio, which serves mobility, industry, and future energy systems through its core brands: PETRONAS Syntium, PETRONAS Sprinta, PETRONAS Urania, PETRONAS Iona, PETRONAS Arbor, PETRONAS Tutela, and now PETRONAS Pro.

Every product within the range is powered by PETRONAS Fluid Technology Solutions, a proprietary technology platform developed through decades of global R&D and motorsports expertise. This ensures that the same innovation driving performance on the world's toughest racetracks is adapted to meet the rigorous demands of real-world industrial applications.

As part of its phased global rollout, the PETRONAS Pro Series is now available in India and Brazil, enabling business partners to begin introducing the enhanced range to their customers.

PETRONAS Lubricants International

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, Malaysia's dynamic global energy group. Established in 2008, PLI manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricant products in over 100 markets internationally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI also has offices around the world including Turin, Belo Horizonte, Beijing, and Chicago. PLI is the technical resource behind PETRONAS' partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, responsible for the design, development and delivery of the Fluid Technology Solutions, which includes customised lubricants, fuels and transmission fluids to power the Silver Arrows.

We are a progressive energy and solutions partner, enriching lives for a sustainable future. Our commitment remains to conduct and grow our business in ways that contribute positively to society and the environment.

PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda as one of the leading global lubricants companies at the forefront of the industry, providing custom-made solutions for every need. For more information, please visit www.pli-petronas.com.

Photos: From L-R: Ravi Tallamraju, Group Chief Technology Officer, PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI); Noorhana Habib, Regional Managing Director (Asia), PLI; Khalil Muri, Managing Director & Group CEO, PLI; Mohd Zameer Zahur Hussain, Chief Executive Officer, PETRONAS Lubricant Marketing (Malaysia); Udaya Kumar, Group Industrial Managing Director, PLI

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the inaugural AI Forward: Southeast Asia Policy Summit hosted by Grab and ASEAN BAC in Jakarta, Mr. Kong Chinang, Chief Growth Officer of IceKredit, shared insights on Southeast Asia's AI revolution and called for stronger regional alignment across policy, industry, and education to drive sustainable and responsible AI adoption.

The summit, held alongside Grab's flagship GrabX product event at Shangri-La Jakarta on April 8, 2026, convened senior policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry experts to shape the future of AI development and deployment across ASEAN.

During the panel session Empowering the next phase of AI transformation in SEA, Mr. Kong Chinang joined distinguished speakers including Mr. Timothy Yap (McKinsey), Mr. Dau Anh Tuan (Vietnam Chamber of Industry and Trade), Mr. Gunish Chawla (Amazon), and Mr. Yann AitBachir (Google) to discuss the current state and future trajectory of AI adoption in Southeast Asia. He emphasized that while ASEAN holds massive potential to lead in the global AI landscape, the fast-paced evolution of AI requires coordinated action across sectors.

In his remarks, Mr. Kong stated:

"ASEAN stands at an exciting inflection point for AI. To fully realize its transformative potential, we need deeper regional engagement and alignment among the tripartite pillars of policy, industry, and education. Equally critical is embedding sustainability and responsibility into every stage of AI adoption-ensuring technology benefits people, businesses, and economies inclusively."

The day-long event featured high-profile addresses by Grab Group CEO and Co-founder Anthony Tan, Indonesian government ministers, and sector leaders, alongside showcases of Grab's latest AI-powered innovations including its autonomous delivery robot Carri, highlighting the shift toward intelligent, hype personalized digital services.

As AI moves from concept to large-scale implementation across Southeast Asia, cross-sector collaboration and responsible innovation have emerged as key priorities to unlock inclusive growth and strengthen the region's global competitiveness.

Media contact: Iris, wang_siyuan@icekredit.com

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR), providing a transparent snapshot of platform balances across core assets as market conditions continue to evolve.

The update covers BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC, with reserve ratios and wallet balances published alongside cryptographic attestations. Users can independently verify their holdings through Bitget's Merkle tree-based system, using anonymized identifiers to confirm inclusion without exposing personal data.

The latest snapshot shows user holdings of 19,644 BTC, 221,628 ETH, 2,043,273,414 USDT, and 164,266,093 USDC, with reserve ratios of 33% BTC, 52% ETH, 14% USDT and 4% USDC. Total reserves remain consistently above the 1:1 benchmark, maintaining full coverage across all tracked assets and reflecting an average reserve ratio of 130%.

"Markets move fast, but transparency cannot be reactive," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "Proof of Reserves is designed to be verifiable at any moment, not only when the market is stable. The priority is simple, users should always know their assets are fully accounted for, regardless of market direction."

This comes as markets continue to respond to macroeconomic signals, shifting liquidity conditions, and evolving investor positioning. Proof of Reserves operates as one layer within a broader security model that includes the platform's Protection Fund and ongoing disclosure practices. As a multi-asset exchange unifying crypto, tokenized assets, and traditional markets, maintaining strong, verifiable reserves is critical to ensuring consistent coverage across all asset classes. Together, these mechanisms are designed to keep platform solvency measurable rather than assumed.

As Bitget expands its Universal Exchange model, bringing together crypto, tokenized assets, and traditional financial instruments, transparency remains a core requirement for scaling across asset classes. Regular PoR disclosures provide a consistent, verifiable reference point for users navigating increasingly interconnected markets.

To view the updated Proof of Reserves, please visit here.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

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WILMINGTON, N.C. and SYDNEY, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic banking, today announced Nick Edwards as the new Managing Director for the APAC region.

Edwards is a seasoned commercial and regional leader with deep expertise across financial services. With nearly two decades of experience across the region, he has developed an intimate understanding of the unique dynamics, customer needs and market opportunities that define financial services in the Asia-Pacific region. Most recently, Edwards served as Chief Commercial Officer, APAC at FNZ Group. Prior to that, he spent more than six years at Temenos and other financial services providers in various leadership roles.

"Nick brings exactly the right combination of regional expertise, commercial leadership, and a people-first approach to lead our APAC business," said Sean Desmond, Chief Executive Officer at nCino. "With strong momentum across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, I am confident Nick will accelerate our growth and continue to deliver outstanding outcomes for our customers. We're looking forward to him joining the team in Sydney."

"I am excited to be joining nCino at such a compelling moment for the business across Asia-Pacific," said Edwards. "The foundation here is strong, and I look forward to partnering with the team to deepen customer relationships and drive the next phase of growth across the region."

About nCino

nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) is the platform for agentic banking. With over 2,700 customers worldwide - including community banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and the largest financial entities globally - nCino offers a trusted, agentic platform purpose-built for financial services and regulated industries. By deploying AI agents alongside human teams, nCino's dual workforce enables institutions to eliminate inefficiencies, sharpen decision-making and deliver better outcomes for the customers they serve. For more information, visit www.ncino.com.

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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Baar, Switzerland, April 22, 2026

At the Annual General Meeting held on April 22, 2026, in Zug, the shareholders of Ascom Holding AG approved all proposals from the Board of Directors by a large majority.

66 shareholders attended the Annual General Meeting. In total, 17'690'637 registered shares with voting rights were represented, corresponding to 49.14 % of the share capital.

*The annual financial statements and consolidated financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year were approved.

*The Remuneration Report and Sustainability Report for 2025 were also approved.

*The shareholders resolved to distribute a gross dividend of CHF 0.20 per share for the 2025 fiscal year.

*The current members of the Board, Nicole Burth Tschudi, Laurent Dubois, J?rg Fedier, Dr. Monika Kr?si, and Michael Reitermann, were re-elected for another term of one year.

*Laurent Dubois, a member of the Board of Directors since 2020, was elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. He succeeds Dr. Valentin Chapero Rueda, who is stepping down from the Board of Directors after 10 years (whereof six years as Chairman).

*Nicole Burth Tschudi, Dr. Monika Kr?si, and, newly, Michael Reitermann were elected as members of the Compensation and Nomination Committee.

*The future remuneration for the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board was approved.

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New funding reflects VAST's rare combination of growth and profitability, driven by its central role in powering AI infrastructure at global scale

Remote-First Company | New York City, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, today announced the closing of its Series F financing at a $30 billion valuation, representing more than a threefold increase from its $9.1 billion Series E valuation in late 2023.

The latest round was led by Drive Capital, with Access Industries acting as co-lead, and included participation from existing investors including Fidelity Management & Research Company, NEA, and NVIDIA, alongside new investors. This financing reflects the accelerating demand for a new data infrastructure stack needed for the development and deployment of artificial generally intelligent systems.

The financing included primary and secondary capital, bringing the total transaction value to approximately $1 billion. Primary proceeds will be used by VAST Data to solidify its position as the AI operating system at the center of the AI ecosystem and to further fuel global growth, including strategic transactions that expand its technology footprint and partnerships.

The Data Computing Foundation That Is Enabling AI at Global Scale

AI is a generational shift set to reshape trillions of dollars of global economic activity. This is now materializing as a massive industrial buildout approaching $100 trillion in scale, spanning AI factories and software systems, powered by a new era of parallel computing at levels previously unimaginable.

Founded in 2016 at the dawn of deep learning, VAST Data reimagined distributed systems for a future where AI would demand a fundamentally new approach to data and compute. Starting from a blank sheet of paper, the company created DASE (Disaggregated Shared Everything), a new architecture designed to break longstanding tradeoffs between scale, simplicity, performance, and cost.

Over the following decade, VAST expanded this foundation into a full data and computing platform aligned to the subsequent waves of modern AI. Today, the VAST AI Operating System sits at the center of this transformation, unifying data, compute, and real-time processing into a single system. This architecture collapses traditionally separate layers of the stack, enabling organizations to build, train, and run AI models while powering the applications and agents that depend on them, all at global scale.

Commercially, the VAST AI OS has become an essential component of the global AI datacenter buildout. From CoreWeave to Lowe's, from the U.S. Air Force to Cursor, thousands of organizations rely on VAST to store, contextualize, and act on data, supporting environments that power millions of GPUs and some of the world's most advanced AI training and inference initiatives.

"We are already supporting AI environments spanning millions of GPUs globally, operating across every layer of the AI stack," said Renen Hallak, Founder and CEO of VAST Data. "What is becoming clear is that these layers are no longer independent. Applications, models, and infrastructure now operate as a single system through data. VAST sits at the center of how that system works, which is why we are seeing this level of demand at global scale."

High Growth, Built for Durability

The Company has surpassed $4 billion in cumulative bookings and exited the previous fiscal year with more than $500 million in Committed Annual Recurring Revenue (CARR), along with positive operating margin and free cash flow. In its most recent fiscal year, VAST Data delivered a Rule of X score of 228%, reflecting an unparalleled combination of rapid growth and strong profitability.

As organizations scale AI, they are prioritizing partners that are not only providing disruptive technology, but who also are building sustainable, professional and financially-durable businesses that can continue to innovate and support the world's AI infrastructure. This Rule of 228% is testament to VAST being optimally positioned to support the largest and most demanding AI environments with near-infinite runway to continue its growth trajectory.

Industry Validation and Customer Momentum

"The scale and speed of AI adoption are creating a new class of infrastructure company," said Chris Olsen, Co-Founder and Partner at Drive Capital. "VAST is emerging as the clear leader in this category, with the architecture and momentum to support the world's most demanding AI environments. The step-change in valuation reflects both that momentum and our conviction in VAST's role at the center of this market."

"As we push the boundaries of large-scale model training, the foundation of our infrastructure becomes critical," said Timoth?e Lacroix, Co-Founder and CTO of Mistral AI. "VAST's data platform enables us to efficiently manage and scale the massive datasets required to train frontier models, ensuring high performance and flexibility across our training pipelines."

"The VAST platform is a key enabling technology for next gen AI infrastructure initiatives - providing a modern, flexible data architecture for Gen AI applications and agentic workflows," said Larry Feinsmith, Managing Director, Head of Global Tech Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships at JPMorganChase.

"Our partnership with VAST Data has grown more than 10x this past year and continues to accelerate - a reflection of how critical an AI data platform is to training and inference workloads on Crusoe Cloud. Together, we've built a storage service which many model labs, leading AI agent companies, and physical AI pioneers rely on. This milestone for VAST validates the essential role they play in helping us give AI infrastructure engineers and developers the seamless, industrial-scale foundation they need to build the future of AI," said Erwan Menard, SVP Product Management at Crusoe.

Additional Resources:

BLOG: N=1: How VAST Built the De Facto Data Layer for AI by Jeff Denworth, VAST Data Co-Founder

About VAST Data

VAST Data is the AI Operating System company - powering the next generation of intelligent systems with a unified software infrastructure stack that was purpose-built to unlock the full potential of AI. The VAST AI OS consolidates foundational data and compute services and agentic execution into one scalable platform, enabling organizations to deploy and facilitate communication between AI agents, reason over real-time data, and automate complex workflows at global scale. Built on VAST's breakthrough DASE architecture - the world's first true parallel distributed system architecture that eliminates tradeoffs between performance, scale, simplicity, and resilience - VAST has transformed its modern infrastructure into a global fabric for reasoning AI. Learn more at vastdata.com and follow VAST Data on LinkedIn, YouTube and X.

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VAST Data

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*HERE joins SOAFEE Technical Steering Committee to strengthen foundation for SDVs

*Membership brings mapping, geospatial data and real-time services into open vehicle software stacks

Amsterdam - HERE Technologies, the world's leading mapping and location data company, today announced it has joined SOAFEE (Scalable Open Architecture for Embedded Edge) an industry‑led initiative accelerating the transition to software‑defined vehicles.

SOAFEE brings together automakers, suppliers and technology companies around a standardized, open architecture designed to simplify how software-defined vehicles are developed, deployed and scaled.

HERE will also join the SOAFEE Technical Steering Committee, contributing expertise in AI-powered mapmaking and location intelligence to support open, cloud-native development frameworks for next-generation vehicle software.

Through SOAFEE's open governance model, HERE will support faster prototyping, integration and collaborative innovation across the software-defined vehicle ecosystem.

Why HERE is joining SOAFEE

As the automotive industry shifts toward increasingly software-defined vehicles, location intelligence is essential for accelerating development of functions ranging from assisted and automated driving functions to next-generation digital cockpit and navigation experiences.

By joining SOAFEE, HERE will leverage its many decades of experience working with global automakers to support the integration of mapping, geospatial data and real-time location services into SDV software stacks.

HERE aims to help the automotive industry integrate geospatial technology seamlessly across cloud and vehicle environments, while leveraging real-time location data with safety and performance requirements through HERE's AI-powered live map, dynamic data pipelines and sensor fusion capabilities.

"Software‑defined vehicles depend on real‑time, automotive‑grade location intelligence," said Severin Bredahl‑Banovic, Vice President of Business and Solution Architecture at HERE Technologies. "SOAFEE provides an open, cloud‑native framework for building vehicle software at scale. By joining the Technical Steering Committee, HERE looks forward to contributing its live maps, data pipelines and location expertise to help the industry develop SDV platforms that are scalable, interoperable and ready for the road."

HERE's location platform today powers 238 million vehicles worldwide, including more than 63 million vehicles using HERE data to support driver assistance and automated driving functions.

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About HERE Technologies

HERE is the global leader in mapping and location technology. For over 40 years, we've been powering innovation for the world's most recognizable companies: from launching our first digital map in 1985, to shaping the future of software-defined vehicles today. With the industry's freshest and richest unified map and a portfolio of products, services and solutions that serve the needs of multiple industries, HERE reveals opportunities that drive progress and unlock new possibilities for every moving vehicle. Discover more at here.com.

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April 22, 2026

Clearances for Rembra CT, Rembra RT, and Areta RT enable high-throughput imaging at scale and elevate precision across the cancer care pathway

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Rembra platform of scanning systems, including Rembra CT, Rembra RT and Areta RT.

The newly cleared systems are designed to help healthcare providers respond to growing demand for imaging and radiation therapy planning by helping to improve speed, efficiency, and access to high-quality imaging. As imaging volumes and clinical complexity continue to rise, healthcare providers need solutions that can help them work more efficiently while maintaining confidence in clinical decisions.

The Rembra platform of systems also extends the role of CT across both diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy, helping to enable more connected workflows and a coordinated approach to patient care-from rapid assessment in acute settings to precise cancer treatment planning.

"As healthcare systems manage increasing demand and complexity, imaging plays a critical role in enabling timely and informed clinical decisions," said Dan Xu, Business Leader of CT at Philips. "With the Rembra platform, we are redefining what clinicians can expect from CT, combining speed, scalability, and precision to expand access to high-quality imaging while supporting confident diagnosis and highly accurate treatment planning."

With the largest-in-class 85 cm bore, Rembra CT is purpose-built for the front lines of care, enabling ultra-fast, high-throughput imaging in demanding clinical environments, supporting up to 270 exams per day [1] in various settings including emergency departments, critical care, and interventional settings. Its advanced acquisition and reconstruction capabilities support rapid, high-quality imaging at scale, helping clinicians make timely decisions in critical situations without compromising diagnostic confidence.

Rembra RT and Areta RT bring these performance advantages into radiation therapy, where precision is critical. These systems support high-fidelity imaging for treatment planning with a wide 85 cm extended field of view [2] and next generation 4DCT imaging capabilities, supporting more accurate targeting of tumors while helping protect healthy tissue. By streamlining simulation and planning workflows, they help reduce variability and improve efficiency, supporting more precise, personalized cancer care.

Together, the Rembra platform delivers a unified, high-performance CT ecosystem that spans the full care continuum-from urgent diagnosis to precision-guided therapy. It empowers healthcare providers to manage increasing demand with greater speed, consistency, and confidence while enabling more connected and efficient care delivery.

The FDA clearances further strengthen Philips' comprehensive CT portfolio and reflect its continued focus on integrating advanced imaging technologies with intelligent and connected workflows. They also reflect Philips' ongoing commitment to evolving its CT offering to address the changing needs of today's imaging environments. By bringing together diagnostic and therapy solutions, Philips aims to support more efficient, coordinated care and improve the experience for both patients and care teams. 

[1] Based on a sixteen-hour day, with throughput testing with 203 patient scans/ 12 hours for Rembra with typical radiological profiles and protocols.

[2] The Extended Field of View (EFOV) of 85 cm is intended solely for use in treatment preparation and the planning/simulation of radiation therapy. It cannot be used for diagnostic purposes. The water equivalent material external contour deviation of body system phantom positioned (partially) outside scan FOV with phantom edge adjacent to bore cover is within 1 mm in terms of mean Hausdorff distance compared to the true external contour.

For further information, please contact:

Jayme Maniatis 

Philips Global External Relations  

Tel.: +1 617 804 8368

E-mail: jayme.maniatis@philips.com

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 64,800 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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During the Course of the Agreement the Prominent European Development Group OTT Heritage Hospitality Expects to Market and Deploy SKYX's Disruptive Technologies into Hundreds of European Hotels, Buildings and Developments

Throughout the Term of the Agreement Prominent Developer and SKYX Expect to Deploy and Market Hundreds of Thousands of Products into Massive European Hospitality Market

124,000 Hotel Rooms are Projected to Open in Europe in 2026, with Over 250,000 Additional Rooms in the Development Pipeline Industry-Wide

Through Its Platform and Network, OTT Heritage Hospitality Provides Access to a Broad Pipeline of Hospitality Projects Across Europe and Intends to Actively Market and Facilitate the Adoption of SKYX's Technologies Across a Range of Hotel, Building, and Development Opportunities Leveraging Significant Time and Cost Efficiencies of Up to 90%

SKYX's Technologies are Expected to Offer Long-Term Recurring Revenue Opportunities Through Monitoring, Subscriptions, and AI Services, in Addition to Product Upgrades, Interchangeability and Platform-Wide Integrations for Future Development

MIAMI, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the "Company" or "SKYX"), an award winning highly disruptive advanced and smart home and AI platform technology company with over 100 U.S. and global pending and issued patents and a portfolio of 60 lighting and home d?cor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become advanced-safe-smart instantly as the new standard, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with OTT Heritage Hospitality, a prominent European developer, to deploy and market its technologies across the vast European hotel chains segment and buildings.

This agreement marks a significant step in SKYX's global expansion strategy as it continues to advance its mission to make hotels, homes, and buildings smarter, safer, and advanced.

Under the agreement, SKYX's advanced and smart home and building technologies are expected to penetrate the vast European hotel market with over 132,000 hotels with hundreds of thousands of additional rooms in the development pipeline in addition to residential and commercial projects throughout Europe.

During the course of the agreement SKYX and OTT Heritage Hospitality expect to deploy and market SKYX's disruptive technologies to hundreds of European hotels, buildings and developments with the aim of deploying hundreds of thousands of units across European hotel and real estate developments.

OTT Heritage Hospitality provides its platform and network as well as access to a broad pipeline of hospitality projects across Europe and intends to actively market and facilitate the adoption of SKYX's technologies across a range of hotel, building, and development opportunities, leveraging the significant time and cost efficiencies of up to 90% provided by SKYX's technologies.

Jean-Fran?ois Ott, Founder of OTT Heritage Hospitality, said; "As a long-time developer of hotel and real estate projects, I see a tremendous opportunity in marketing and facilitating the penetration of SKYX's highly disruptive technologies into hotels and real estate projects across Europe. By leveraging significant time and cost efficiencies of up to 90% for hotel renovations as well as new builds, we can enable properties to become smarter, safer, and more technologically advanced."

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms, said; "This partnership marks a significant step in our global expansion strategy as we continue with our goal and mission to advance hotels, homes, and buildings by making them smarter and safer. We look forward to partnering with such an established European hotel and real estate developer."

For more information about OTT Heritage Hospitality click here: www.ottheritagehospitality.com

For more information about SKYX click here: www.skyx.com

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PCG Advisory

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Encore Investor Relations

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the launch of its Trading Circuit Campaign, allowing traders to win their share of a weekly 100,000 USDT prize pool by completing a series of trading missions.

The campaign will run from 22 April 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to 13 May 2026 at 11:59 PM (UTC). Users can participate at any time during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across 3 categories:

The Running Start: All traders can claim up to $300 in rewards by reaching trading volume targets.

The Top Traders' Edge: By placing in the top 20 for trading volume on selected contracts, participants can claim up to $200 in rewards.

The Sprinters' Bonus: All participants who achieve at least two tiers for all three weeks of the campaign's duration can claim an annual TradingView Plus subscription.

To participate in the Trading Circuit Campaign, traders must be fully verified on BitMEX. Competition details and registration can be found here.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week - proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact press@bitmex.com.

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New solution provides visibility, control, and protection for generative AI adoption, designed for MSPs

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, today announced the launch of Acronis GenAI Protection, a monitoring and security solution that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to control generative AI usage across client environments, preventing sensitive data exposure and protecting against malicious prompt manipulation.

Acronis GenAI Protection represents the initial phase of Acronis Cyber Workspace, with additional capabilities planned for release to deliver a protected AI workspace, natively integrated into the Acronis platform.

As organizations rapidly adopt generative AI tools, businesses face growing risks related to data leakage, shadow AI usage, and malicious prompt manipulation. Many consumer-grade AI tools lack enterprise visibility, while enterprise solutions are not designed to be delivered and managed through MSPs. Acronis GenAI Protection addresses this gap by providing partners with a purpose-built solution to monitor and secure generative AI usage across SMB environments.

Acronis GenAI Protection

AI Monitoring and Security Delivered Through MSPs

Acronis GenAI Protection is designed to be provisioned, managed, and monetized by MSPs. Through a centralized console integrated into the Acronis platform, service providers can monitor AI usage across customer environments, including policy enforcement, reporting, and risk mitigation, while protecting generative AI interactions alongside data, applications, and endpoints.

"Generative AI adoption is accelerating, but it introduces new risks that businesses are not fully equipped to manage," said Gaidar Magdanurov, President at Acronis. "MSPs are uniquely positioned to help businesses adopt AI securely, but until now they haven't had the right tools to monitor and manage it effectively. GenAI Protection enables MSPs to turn AI security into a managed service, creating new revenue opportunities while protecting their customers from emerging risks."

Built-In Protection for Generative AI Usage

Acronis GenAI Protection provides visibility and security for AI usage without requiring additional point solutions or enterprise-grade complexity.

Key capabilities include:

Shadow AI usage and visibility: Discover and monitor generative AI applications used across client environments to understand adoption and risk exposure.

Sensitive data protection for AI interactions: Inspect prompts for sensitive data such as PII or PHI and prevent unauthorized transmission to public or unsanctioned AI tools.

Prompt injection and AI abuse prevention: Detect and block malicious prompts designed to manipulate AI behavior or compromise workflows.

"AI is now mainstream for SMBs, with over half using AI tools, led by marketing and sales seeking scale, productivity, and efficiency," said Matthew Ball, Chief Analyst at Omdia. "While most adoption runs through SaaS, growing use of consumer AI, sanctioned or not, generates new security risks that create new requirements for MSPs to actively manage."

As AI continues to evolve, Acronis plans to introduce additional AI-powered capabilities to protect, manage, and automate AI services and tools within its broader Cyber Workspace offering. These enhancements are designed to boost productivity and automation, enabling MSPs to streamline day-to-day operations while strengthening data and asset protection.

Acronis GenAI Protection is now generally available globally.

To learn more, visit the announcement blog here: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-genai-protection-is-now-live-secure-the-ai-era/

For more information about Acronis GenAI Protection, visit: https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/cyber-protect/genai-protection/

About Acronis:

Acronis is a global cyber protection company delivering the only natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and infrastructure management platform for managed service providers and IT departments. Acronis solutions are designed to identify, protect, detect, respond, recover and govern IT deployments, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.

A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 60+ countries. Acronis Cyber Platform is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 21,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses. Learn more at www.acronis.com.

Acronis Press Contact:

Julia Carfagno

Senior Global Communications Manager

Julia.Carfagno@acronis.com

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Fusion Inc. ("General Fusion" or the "Company"), a leader in the global race to commercialize fusion energy, today announced that its executive leadership team plans to host a presentation at the Company's Analyst Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

The event is part of General Fusion's ongoing process toward becoming the first publicly traded pure-play fusion energy company. General Fusion previously announced its plans to go public through a business combination (the transactions contemplated by the business combination, collectively, the "Proposed Business Combination") with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC) ("SVAC").

Speakers:

Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer, General Fusion

Megan Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer, General Fusion

Dr. Michel Laberge, Founder & Chief Science Officer, General Fusion

Rob Crystal, Senior Vice President, Finance, General Fusion

Mike Donaldson, Senior Vice President, Technology Development, General Fusion

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Location: Nasdaq MarketSite (151 W 43rd St, New York, NY)

In-person RSVP: Analysts and institutional investors who would like to attend in person, please RSVP to: investors@generalfusion.com.

Webcast Registration: The presentation will be broadcast live from the Nasdaq MarketSite location in New York City at the webcast link here. Following the broadcast, it will be available for replay on General Fusion's website here.

A copy of the Analyst Day presentation will be available on the day of the event on General Fusion's website here.

General Fusion announced in January 2026 that its proposed transaction with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III implies a pro forma equity value of approximately US$1 billion, including US$107.7 million from a committed and oversubscribed PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) backed by leading institutional investors. The transaction is targeted to close in mid-2026. Once completed, the combined company will operate as General Fusion and is expected to be listed on Nasdaq under ticker "GFUZ."

Quick Facts: 

General Fusion's Magnetized Target Fusion ("MTF") is designed to solve significant barriers to commercializing fusion energy at a time when electricity demand is surging, and nations around the world are racing to commercialize fusion power.  

As a technology, MTF aims to achieve fusion in a practical way, avoiding superconducting magnets and high-powered lasers, while enabling the use of existing materials for durable machines that would produce cost-effective energy. 

In early 2025, General Fusion announced that it had designed, built, and begun operating its world-first Lawson Machine 26 ("LM26") fusion demonstration machine in under two years. LM26 is the first MTF demonstration machine to be built at a commercially relevant scale. It mechanically compresses plasma with a lithium liner at 50% commercial-scale diameter.  

LM26 aims to achieve key fusion technical milestones: plasma heating to 1 keV (10 million degrees Celsius), then 10 keV (100 million degrees Celsius), and ultimately the Lawson criterion, the combination of fusion parameters that can produce net fusion energy in the plasma.

About General Fusion

General Fusion is pursuing a fast and practical approach to commercial fusion energy and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The Company was established in 2002 and is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com. General Fusion announced in January 2026 that it plans to go public through the Proposed Business Combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (NASDAQ: SVAC).

About Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III

Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III is a part of a family of investment vehicles formed for the purpose of acquiring or merging with a business focused on the Power infrastructure and Decarbonization sectors. Over the past 5 years, Spring Valley has raised $920 million in four IPOs. Spring Valley I successfully completed its business combination with NuScale Power, a leading U.S. small modular reactor ("SMR") technology company, and Spring Valley II successfully completed its business combination with Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp., a next-generation nuclear energy company with rights to the largest open pit-constrained measured and indicated uranium deposit in the United States. SVAC maintains a corporate website at https://sv-ac.com.

Participants in the Solicitation

General Fusion, SVAC and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from SVAC's shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. For more information about the names, affiliations and interests of SVAC's directors and executive officers, please refer to the Final Prospectus and the Registration Statement, Proxy Statement and other relevant materials filed or to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Business Combination when they become available. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, which may, in some cases, be different than those of SVAC's shareholders generally, will be included in the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement, when they become available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement carefully, when they become available, before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This document shall not constitute a "solicitation" as defined in Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This document shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation to purchase, any securities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale may be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities in the Proposed Business Combination shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

Investor Relations Contact:

You can contact General Fusion's Investor Relations team by email at: investors@generalfusion.com.

If you are based in North America, you may also leave a toll-free voicemail at +1 (833) 717-1519. Callers outside North America can reach us at +1 (236) 253-6968.

Media Relations Contact:

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ORDOS, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2026 - On April 20, 2026, a new batch of watermelon seedlings was transplanted in the greenhouses within the reclamation area of Minda Coal Mine, located in Dongsheng District, Ordos, Inner Mongolia. This open-pit coal mine has an annual production capacity of 8 million tons.

This scene is not from a typical ecological farm's spring planting but represents a significant transformation taking place within a traditional coal enterprise.

Minda Coal Mine is the largest open-pit mine in Dongsheng District, producing up to 8 million tons of coal annually. Just a few hundred meters away, mining operations continue as usual; meanwhile, on the other side, 300 greenhouses flourish all year round, and the livestock area produces 6,000 pigs, 2,000 heads of cattle, 4,000 sheep, and 10,000 chickens annually.

This transformation began in 2018. Initially, the goal was simple: to provide mine workers with safe, locally produced vegetables and meat. Seven years later, this integrated "planting and breeding circular chain" has achieved tangible economic results. In 2025, the agricultural output value reached 12 million yuan, benefiting 150 farming households in Tongchuan Town, with each household seeing an average annual income increase of 30,000 yuan. The ecological supermarket in Toudao Lane, Dongsheng District, which opened just five months ago, now serves approximately 300 customers daily, with daily sales exceeding 10,000 yuan.

The challenges here extend beyond deciding what to plant.

Situated on the Ordos Plateau, Minda Coal Mine experiences less than 400 millimeters of annual rainfall, with drought occurring nine years out of ten. The reclamation area initially consisted largely of stripped rock and soil, with organic matter content as low as 0.2%. To address this, the mine invested 150 million yuan to construct 11 water storage ponds that collect rainwater from slopes, roads, and rooftops, creating a "rainwater bank" with a total capacity of 5,000 cubic meters, achieving 100% utilization of collected rainwater. Soil quality was enhanced through screening, backfilling, and the application of biological fertilizers, increasing the organic matter content across 14,000 mu of reclaimed land from 0.2% to 1.5%.

"Coal will eventually run out, but the land must be preserved for future generations." A statement from the head of Minda Coal Mine highlights a long-term challenge faced by resource-dependent regions.

Currently, Dongsheng District has achieved an 87% green mine certification rate, completed reclamation greening of 820 hectares, and manages 1,525 hectares of goaf areas. New industries such as sea buckthorn cultivation, photovoltaics, agriculture, and animal husbandry have been established in the reclamation area. Where coal mining once accounted for 90% of income, ecological agriculture now contributes 18%, with projections of an increase to 35% by 2027. Plans are underway for slaughterhouses, food processing plants, feed factories, fertilizer plants, and breeding bases.

From coal mining to farming, from the "rainwater bank" to supermarket shelves, the spring of 2026 at Minda Coal Mine offers a promising answer to a common question in China's resource-based regions: after underground resources are depleted, how can above-ground advantages be sustainably leveraged?

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New Solution Delivers the First Auto-Enrolled, Air-Gapped Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) That Can Be Deployed Enterprise-Wide in a Single Day: No Devices, Apps, or Network Connectivity Required

PLEASANTON, Calif., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The cyberattack that disrupted Stryker Corporation earlier this year exposed a vulnerability that security professionals have long warned about when attackers target an organization's identity systems, the very tools companies rely on to verify employees and restore access can become the first casualties. Today, Avatier is responding to that threat with the launch of the Identity Challenge Card, the first auto-enrolled, air-gapped Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solution designed to remain operational even when enterprise devices, networks, and identity platforms have been compromised.

Unlike device- or network-dependent MFA solutions, the Identity Challenge Card is a secure printed card pre-issued to each employee. Authentication requires only the physical card and a simple challenge-response exchange - no smartphone, no app, no battery, and no internet connection required.

Alongside the new product, Avatier is also highlighting its free Attack Cost Calculator at AttackCost.com, which enables executives to quantify the financial exposure of a cyberattack based on workforce size, average compensation, daily revenue, and projected system downtime.

What Happened at Stryker and Why It Matters

Public reporting on the Stryker incident indicates that attackers gained access to administrative credentials and leveraged enterprise device management tools to execute a large-scale device wipe, effectively locking employees out of their systems and disrupting internal operations across the organization.

The attack underscores a growing and troubling trend in cybersecurity: identity infrastructure has become the primary target. Compromising an organization's identity systems doesn't just open the door to data - it can bring an entire business to a halt.

Can Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Fail During a Cyberattack?

The short answer is yes - and understanding why requires a closer look at how most MFA solutions are built.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security process that requires users to verify their identity using two or more independent factors before gaining access to a system. In practice, most enterprise MFA solutions rely on a combination of three things: the user's device (typically a smartphone running an authentication app), a connected identity provider such as Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Okta, and a live network connection to facilitate the verification process.

In a sophisticated cyberattack like the one targeting Stryker, all three of these dependencies can be knocked out simultaneously. When devices are remotely wiped, employees lose access to their authentication apps. When identity providers are taken offline or compromised, the systems that validate credentials stop functioning. And when network access is disrupted, authentication requests simply cannot complete. The result: employees cannot log in, service desks cannot verify caller identity, and IT teams are left without a reliable way to restore access at scale.

This is not a theoretical failure mode. It is an increasingly common outcome in enterprise-level attacks - and it is precisely the gap that the Identity Challenge Card was designed to address.

Introducing the Identity Challenge Card: Authentication That Works When Everything Else Doesn't

Avatier's Identity Challenge Card introduces a new category of enterprise security: Universal, Air-Gapped MFA. Unlike device- or network-dependent solutions, the Identity Challenge Card is a secure printed card pre-issued to each employee. Authentication requires only the physical card and a

simple challenge-response exchange - no smartphone, no app, no battery, and no internet connection required.

Key features of the Identity Challenge Card include:

Auto-Enrollment at Scale: Organizations can enroll 100 percent of their workforce in as little as one day, with no device provisioning, no app installation, and no reliance on IT infrastructure.

One-Time Challenge Values: Each authentication uses a unique, one-time challenge value - particularly when helpdesk is validating identity. Used values are permanently invalidated and never reused, preventing replay attacks while keeping valid entries available for future use.

Air-Gapped by Design: Because the system operates entirely offline, it cannot be remotely compromised. There is no attack surface for credential-based intrusion or network-level exploitation.

Crisis Continuity: When identity systems fail, service desks can still verify callers, employees can still authenticate, and business operations can continue - even in the middle of an active attack.

Quantifying the Financial Risk: AttackCost.com

For organizations seeking to translate cyber risk into boardroom-ready financial terms, Avatier has made its Attack Cost Calculator available at no cost at AttackCost.com. Unlike broad industry breach reports, the calculator allows organizations to model their own specific exposure - factoring in workforce size, compensation levels, revenue per day, and estimated downtime - to arrive at a concrete figure that executives and CFOs can act on.

For many mid-to-large enterprises, the results are sobering: a successful identity-targeting attack can translate into losses of $10 million to $100 million or more in a matter of days.

"Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, but a business continuity issue. When identity systems are compromised, companies don't just risk data exposure; they lose the ability to operate. The industry has spent years adding layers to MFA, but those layers depend on devices, networks, and identity providers that attackers can take down at the same time. We took a different approach by removing those dependencies entirely. With the Identity Challenge Card, organizations can maintain trust, access, and productivity even in the middle of an attack. Our goal is to help companies recover quickly and keep business operations running."

- Nelson Cicchitto, CEO, Avatier

What Organizations Should Do Now

In light of the Stryker incident and the broader trend of identity-targeting attacks, security and operations executives are encouraged to take the following steps:

Assess your current MFA solution's dependencies, including what happens to authentication if devices are wiped or identity providers go offline.

Calculate your organization's financial exposure using the free Attack Cost Calculator at AttackCost.com.

Request a rapid deployment briefing for Identity Challenge Card to understand how your organization can achieve enterprise-wide coverage within 24 hours.

Visit avatier.com to learn more about the full Avatier identity security platform.

About Avatier

Founded in 1997 by Nelson Cicchitto, Avatier secures and automates the entire identity foundation so organizations can move faster, reduce risk, and empower every interaction. The Avatier platform delivers Trusted Conversational AI for Identity - automating the critical controls that enable Zero Trust and ensure compliance, including passwordless authentication, credential governance, lifecycle provisioning, and access governance. Trusted by Fortune 500 organizations across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, government, military, and education, Avatier turns identity into a measurable driver of security, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Identity Anywhere? | avatier.com

Media Materials:

Cyber Attack Cost Calculator

Watch Stryker Attack Cost Video

Watch Stop MFA Push Bombing Video

Speak With Avatier CEO

Avatier Media Kit

Media Contacts:

Mary Marshall, Director of Communications, Avatier | +1 925-217-5170

Michele Nachum, FirecrackerPR | michele@firecrackerpr.com | firecrackerpr.com | +1 425-698-7477

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Largest Non-Bank FCM Providing Entry to China's Internationalized Exchange-Traded Contracts

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. ("StoneX"; NASDAQ: SNEX) is now providing clients with day-one access to Nickel futures and options listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). This announcement comes on the heels of approval of SHFE contracts by the Chinese regulator (CSRC) and marks the first time these contracts have been made available to international participants via the Overseas Intermediary (OI) route.

The OI route provides a regulated mechanism through which qualified international participants may access select onshore futures and options contracts.

StoneX is the largest non-bank Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with OI permissions, providing clients with access to onshore Chinese exchange-traded derivatives. By adding the SHFE futures to the other base metal contracts available globally on the London Metal Exchange and CME Group exchanges, StoneX clients can incorporate underlying Chinese market pricing into their broader risk management frameworks. The SHFE Nickel contracts are among the most actively traded base metal contracts globally.

"We are thrilled that StoneX clients can trade into the SHFE contract from the first day of market open, highlighting our unwavering focus on offering clients the best tools for their trading and hedging strategies," said Michael Skinner, Global Head of Metals, StoneX. "We remain wholly committed to bringing the full suite of StoneX capabilities to our global clients, moving quickly to support how they access markets in ways that are most relevant to their objectives."

About StoneX

StoneX Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders, and investors to the global market ecosystem through a unique blend of digital platforms, end-to-end clearing and execution services, high-touch service, and deep expertise. The company strives to be its clients' trusted partner, providing its network, products, and services to help them pursue business opportunities, manage market risks, make informed investment decisions, and improve their business performance.

A Fortune 50 company headquartered in New York City and listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX), StoneX Group Inc. and its more than 5,400+ employees serve over 80,000+ commercial, institutional, and payments clients, as well as more than 260,000 retail accounts, across more than 80 offices on six continents. Further information is available at www.stonex.com.

Media inquiries:

Dana S. Grosser

Global Head of Corporate Communications

media@stonex.com

+1 (646) 984-1967

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The new motors help OEMs and fleet owners integrate without redesign while reducing fuel costs and extending vehicle and

equipment life

Gateshead, U.K., and Atlanta, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With fuel costs rising and hybrid adoption accelerating across industries, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face a critical challenge to integrate more powerful electric systems into constrained spaces.

Turntide Technologies (Turntide), a global leader in electrification and hybrid solutions, announced its expanded axial flux motor portfolio to include AF300 and AF400 models in single- and double-stacked configurations. Turntide axial flux motors deliver a combination of power density and flexibility not achievable with conventional motor designs. The new AF300 provides more than 192 Newton meters (Nm) of continuous torque, and the AF400 provides up to 290 Nm.

The expanded portfolio supports a wide range of hybrid and electric applications, giving manufacturers greater flexibility to match motor performance to application requirements. In addition, the previously announced single-stacked AF430S and double-stacked AF430D are the first models available with cast casings designed for high-volume production. Casting delivers improved durability, consistency, and cost efficiency, helping OEMs and fleet operators deploy hybrid and electric systems that reduce fuel consumption and emissions while improving operating economics, even in highly space-constrained environments. Turntide plans to extend cast casings across the full axial flux motor portfolio in the future.

The full range of axial flux motors provide OEMs with a practical path to hybridization or electrification without redesigning the platform. They also enable fleet operators to extend equipment life and reduce fuel costs without investing in new equipment by converting to hybrid systems, which are becoming more popular. 

"Hybridization is gaining momentum because it delivers what we call a dual green effect," said Turntide CEO Steven Hornyak. "It reduces fuel consumption and emissions while improving operating economics at the same time. Turntide's axial flux motors make it possible to deliver hybrid systems where space and performance have typically been limiting factors."

As fuel costs continue to put pressure on operations, OEMs and fleet owners are prioritizing solutions that deliver immediate efficiency gains without the cost and complexity of full electrification. By solving the challenge of delivering high torque and power density within constrained space, the expanded range allows OEMs and fleet owners to integrate hybrid systems and improve efficiency without redesigning existing platforms or replacing an entire fleet. 

With this expanded axial flux motor range, Turntide increases the options and flexibility of these motors and the applications in which they can be used, including hybrid systems. The compact, low-profile design of these motors also allows fleet operators to retrofit existing equipment, such as diesel trucks, extending equipment life through hybridization while decreasing fuel consumption by 10% to 20% (depending on the application) and lowering operating costs. 

Turntide is leading the axial flux market by offering unmatched configurability in its motors. This breakthrough, high-volume production capability provides multiple power and torque variants, enabling precise matching of motor performance to application requirements. For more information on the Turntide portfolio, visit www.turntide.com.

About Turntide Technologies

Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for anything that moves. 

Turntide operates in North America, the U.K., and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off-highway, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, power generation, and premium automotive. 

Contact Info

Lori Ditoro

Lori.ditoro@turntide.com

+44 191 497 9000

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Rolling out across more than 15 diverse markets in ASEAN & South Pacific, Sprite's new global platform brings a dynamic new look, an iconic brand sound, and bold cultural partnerships rooted in spicy food, basketball, music

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2026 - Sprite, the world's No. 1 lemon-lime soft drink, is entering its boldest, freshest chapter yet in ASEAN & South Pacific. With the launch of 'It's That Fresh,' Sprite reaffirms its role as the region's choice for ultimate refreshment - introducing a vibrant new visual identity, an iconic and ownable Sprite Sound, and fresh locally-resonant cultural collaborations that meet people at the heart of everyday street culture.

From bustling sari-sari stores in the Philippines and warungs in Indonesia, to late-night mamak stalls in Malaysia and supermarket aisles in Australia and New Zealand, Sprite has long been part of how people across the region cool down, connect, and express themselves. It's That Fresh brings this shared heritage together under one global platform, brought to life in ways that reflect the spirit, taste, and energy of ASEAN & South Pacific.

A Fresh Platform, Brought to Life Locally

'It's That Fresh' unifies Sprite's brand expression across 180 markets globally. In ASEAN & South Pacific the platform comes to life through a culturally grounded expression, anchored in spicy food, basektball, and music, and supported by a refreshed logo, bold new packaging, and the Sprite Sound.

"Sprite is more than just a drink-it's part of how people experience refreshment in the heat, through food, sport, and shared moments," said Mark Dee, Category Marketing Sr. Director of Sparkling Flavors for Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific. "It's That Fresh celebrates authenticity, originality, and the bold spirit of the region's youth, bringing global brand strength together with local culture in a way that feels real and relevant."

Spicy Food First: Where Refreshment Meets Real Heat

Spicy food sits at the heart of street food culture across ASEAN & South Pacific - from hawker centers and night markets to local eateries adn late-night favorite spots. For Gen Z in the region, spice is more than a flavor; it's a shared experience that brings people together.

Building on this deep cultural connection, Sprite is leaning further into its 'Hurts Real Good with Sprite' platform in the region - celebrating the joy of bold, spicy flavors paired with the ultimate refreshment. Sprite complements some of the region's most loved dishes, from tom yum and laksa to satay and other street-food favorites, delivering crisp lemon-lime refresment that cuts through the heat.

Global and local partnerships will bring this to life through creator-led content, live experiences, and Sprite & Spicy bundle offers-all rooted in the everyday way people enjoy food across the region.

Basketball: Community, Expression and Local Experience

Basketball continues to be a powerful form of self-expression and community connection across ASEAN & South Pacific. In 2026, Sprite will continue to support basketball at the local level, building on its long-standing presence in the sport through partnerships and experiences that celebrate creativity, individuality, and the energy of the game. These efforts reflect Sprite's commitment to showing up where culture lives, consistently and authentically.

A Dynamic New Look & Sound

Sprite's refreshed visual design marks the return of the iconic Lymon symbol, updated for a new era and paired with the a bold white Sprite wordmark as one unified hero asset. Flanking both Sprite and Sprite Zero Sugar, the design system uses dynamic movement, liquid cues, and new packaging that radiates the unmistakable green-and-white palette, joined by black cues on Sprite Zero Sugar to ensure clear choice for consumers. The new look will roll out across coolers, street stalls, and supermarkets across ASEAN & South Pacific starting this month. will

Meanwhile, music remains a key part of Sprite's global DNA and its connection to youth culture. In the region, music plays a supporting role, amplifying moments of refreshment, creativity, and self-expression across platforms and experiences.

At the center of this is the Sprite Sound-a new, iconic ownable brand sound and sonic identity designed to be instantly recognizable, much like a signature audio cue. Created in partnership with globally-renowned music producers but designed to connect with regional and youth music culture in ASEAN & South Pacific, the Sprite Sound serves as the audio shorthand for Sprite refreshment.

Bold Innovations to Watch Out For

Sprite keeps innovating with launches that respond to the evolving tastes and latest trends of the region. In 2026, consumers can look forward to:

Sprite Chill Lemon Mint: tapping into consumer demand for multi-sensorial refreshment, we're bringing intense refreshment to fans in new and unexpected ways. . Sprite Chill Lemon Mint will be launched across selected markets, offering an unique cooling sensation and ultimate refreshment.

Sprite + Tea:inspired by the viral social trend of consumers steeping tea bags in Sprite, Sprite + Tea reflects the brand's commitment to listening to consumers and translating cultural moments into scalable innovation that will be launched in ASP starting with this year

Sprite Lime Mint: dialing up refreshment to cut through the heat and humidity of South East Asia, we've elevated Sprite's iconic lemon‑lime fizz with a touch of soft, cool mint, creating a drinking experience that is more than just a beverage, it's a reset that cools you down.

Availability of these varieties and other flavour options, including Zero Sugar, will vary by market. For specific products near you, visit Sprite.com.

Stay Refreshed

For more on 'It's That Fresh,' follow Sprite's journey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, or visit Sprite.com.

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SINGAPORE, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") has agreed to charter the Shelf Drilling Enterprise jack-up drilling rig for a three-year term that runs to 31 December 2029.  Valeura has an option on the start date, and currently plans to commence drilling operations with the rig in Q4 2026, initially focused on delivering production acceleration projects.

Dr. Sean Guest, President and CEO commented:

"Three consecutive years of an approximately 200% reserves replacement ratio has materially transformed our asset base.  With 57.8 mmbbls of proved plus probable reserves as of 31 December 2025, we see more opportunity and a larger inventory of drilling targets within our core Gulf of Thailand portfolio. 

At the same time, we see a favourable pricing environment within the rig market, so we are moving decisively to capitalise on the opportunity before us by locking in the Enterprise rig for a term of three years.

Our business remains robust, even at the relatively low commodity prices we saw in late 2025.  With that position now coupled with a robust balance sheet, we intend to pursue further development, appraisal, and exploration drilling across our portfolio with a programme of continual drilling through the end of 2029."

The Enterprise is a premium jack-up drilling rig owned by Shelf Drilling (Southeast Asia) Limited, a subsidiary of ADES Holding Company, which is suitable for drilling operations anywhere in the offshore Gulf of Thailand.

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.

Oil and Gas Advisories

Reserves disclosed in this news release are based on an independent evaluation conducted by the incumbent independent petroleum engineering firm, NSAI with an effective date of 31 December 2025. The NSAI estimates of reserves and resources were prepared using guidelines outlined in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook and in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities.  The reserves estimates disclosed in this news release are estimates only and there is no guarantee that the estimated reserves will be recovered.

This news release contains the oil and gas metric "reserves replacement ratio" which does not have a standardised meaning or standard method of calculation and therefore such measure may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.  Such metric is commonly used in the oil and gas industry and has been included herein to provide readers with an additional measure to evaluate the Company's performance; however, such measure is not a reliable indicator of the future performance of the Company and future performance may not compare to the performance in previous periods.

 "Reserves replacement ratio" for 2025 is calculated by dividing the difference in reserves between the NSAI 2025 Report and the previous independent engineering evaluation of the reserves attributable to the Company's four licences in the offshore Gulf of Thailand prepared by NSAI, plus actual 2025 production, by the assets' total production before royalties for the calendar year 2025.

Reserves

Reserves are estimated remaining quantities of commercially recoverable oil, natural gas, and related substances anticipated to be recoverable from known accumulations, as of a given date, based on the analysis of drilling, geological, geophysical, and engineering data, the use of established technology, and specified economic conditions, which are generally accepted as being reasonable. Reserves are further categorised according to the level of certainty associated with the estimates and may be sub-classified based on development and production status.

Proved reserves are those reserves that can be estimated with a high degree of certainty to be It is likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will exceed the estimated proved recoverable reserves.

Probable reserves are those additional reserves that are less certain to be recovered than proved reserves.  It is equally likely that the actual remaining quantities recovered will be greater or less than the sum of the estimated proved plus probable reserves.

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, the Company's business remaining robust, even at low commodity prices; management's envisaged programme of continual drilling through 2029; and timing for the arrival of the Enterprise rig.  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 most recent annual information form and management's discussion and analysis of the Company 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.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 April 2026 - Money20/20, the world's leading fintech show and the place where money does business, is hosting Policy20 as part of Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok happening on April 21-23 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Policy20 brings together over 80 leading policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders from all across Asia. The summit addresses the rapid convergence of technology, finance, and regulation, and the urgent need for collaborative approaches to navigate this evolving landscape.

A key highlight of the programme was a closed-door Governors' and Chairs' Strategic Roundtable on "Sovereign Intelligence," where senior policy leaders, financial regulators, and central bank governors convened under Chatham House Rule to address the challenge of maintaining national policy autonomy in an era of AI and digital finance.

The session reached consensus on three strategic pillars:

Sovereignty via Strategic Standards: National policy autonomy is best protected through proactive participation in global standards, ensuring our regional values are embedded in the code of the next financial system.

Harmonised Resilience: The future of cross-border financial rails must be built on shared governance protocols that also respect national priorities.

Proactive Oversight: There is a sense of commitment to moving to "Intelligence-Led Governance," leveraging the same AI and real-time data tools we oversee to safeguard our national financial health.

Ian Fong, VP of Content - Asia, Money20/20, said: "Today's consensus signals that the region's policy and regulatory leaders are moving from observation to production-grade governance. They are not just managing technology; they are defining the blueprint for how sovereign intelligence will safeguard the future of global finance."

The Shift to Co-Creation & Trust

A dominant theme emerging from Policy20: the future of financial systems in Asia will be built not just on innovation, but on trust, collaboration, and intelligent infrastructure.

One of the most striking insights was the industry-wide shift from traditional regulatory models toward co-creation. Regulators are increasingly positioning themselves as enablers rather than enforcers, working alongside the private sector to design frameworks that evolve in real time with technological advancements. This marks a fundamental move away from static, compliance-led approaches toward dynamic, partnership-driven regulation.

At the same time, trust has become the cornerstone of financial innovation. As digital ecosystems expand, trust is derived from transparent systems, strong governance, and regulatory alignment, particularly as AI and digital assets continue to outpace traditional regulatory cycles.

Infrastructure with Purpose

The discussions also highlighted that innovation without usability is problematic. Discussion points centered on the idea that true financial inclusion in Asia depends on intelligent infrastructure, systems that are not just accessible, but intuitive and affordable enough to remove friction for underserved populations at scale.

A Multi-Rail Future

Looking ahead, Policy20 experts outlined a multi-rail financial ecosystem where tokenised deposits, stablecoins, and traditional banking coexist. The takeaway was clear: the future is not about one dominant model, but achieving seamless interoperability, through shared cross-border standards and frameworks.

Scale vs. Safety

Ultimately, the discussions underscored a regional commitment to balancing speed with safety. While innovation is accelerating, regulators and industry players alike emphasised that growth must not come at the expense of consumer protection, financial stability, or accountability. There was a strong agreement that meaningful adoption, not just access, has become the ultimate measure of success, with a focus on whether financial innovation is genuinely improving lives.

As Policy20 continues, one message is clear: Asia is no longer just adapting to the digital age; it is defining the global blueprint for responsible regulation.

About Money20/20

Launched by industry insiders in 2012, Money20/20 has rapidly become the heartbeat of the global fintech ecosystem. Over the last decade, the most innovative, fast-moving ideas and companies have driven their growth on our platform. Mastercard, Airwallex, J.P. Morgan, SHIELD, GCash, Stripe, Google, Marqeta, VISA, Adyen, Checkout.com and more make transformational deals and raise their global profile with us. Money20/20 attracts leaders from the world's greatest VC firms, banks, regulators and media platforms: convening to cut industry-shaping deals, build world-changing partnerships and unlock future-defining opportunities in Bangkok (23-25 April 2024), Amsterdam (4-6 June 2024) and Las Vegas (27-30 October 2024). Money20/20 also recently launched Twentyfold, a Digital Intelligence product containing the deepest and widest repository of fintech startup data in the world. Money20/20 is where the world's fintech leaders convene to grow their businesses. Money20/20 is part of Ascential plc. Follow Money20/20 on X and LinkedIn for show developments and updates. We're Where Money Does Business.

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*ZW191 demonstrates encouraging anti-tumor activity in heavily pretreated ovarian and endometrial cancers, regardless of FRα expression

*Confirmed objective response rate (cORR) of 61% at doses 6.4-9.6 mg/kg in platinum resistant ovarian cancer

*Median duration of response was not reached at the time of data cutoff, and median progression-free survival was 7.6 months in ovarian and endometrial cancer cohorts

*Favorable tolerability profile and broad therapeutic window support continued clinical development 

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets while developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics, today announced results from the dose-escalation part of the Phase 1 study for ZW191, a folate receptor alpha (FRα)-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), at the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.

The data from Part 1 of the ongoing global Phase 1 study (ZWI-ZW191-101), highlight a compelling combination of anti-tumor activity and manageable safety in patients with advanced, heavily pretreated solid tumors, including ovarian and endometrial cancers.

"We are highly encouraged by the initial clinical data for ZW191, which reinforce the strength of our ADC platform and its ability to generate differentiated therapeutics," said Sabeen Mekan, M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Zymeworks. "The breadth and durability of responses, along with activity across varying levels of FRα expression, support further development of ZW191 as a potential best-in-class agent for patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers."

Part 2a, the dose-optimization portion of the study evaluating patients with ovarian cancer at doses of 6.4 mg/kg and 9.6 mg/kg, has completed enrollment, with participants recruited globally across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The data from Part 2a will determine the recommended dose for any future registration studies.

Key Findings

In platinum resistant ovarian cancer patients, ZW191 demonstrated a cORR of 56% across all dose levels, with tumor regression observed in 68% of patients and disease control achieved in 94%. Notably, ZW191 demonstrated compelling anti-tumor activity in the 6.4-9.6 mg/kg dose range regardless of FRα expression, with a cORR of 61% observed in ovarian and 57% in endometrial cancers, with disease control observed in 100% of patients. These findings highlight the potential for ZW191 to benefit a broad patient population, including those with low or heterogeneous target expression.

In endometrial cancer, ZW191 showed a cORR of 40% across all dose levels and 57% in the 6.4-9.6 mg/kg cohort, with disease control rates of 80% and 86%, respectively. Responses were observed regardless of FRα expression levels, suggesting potential activity across a broad patient population.

Across ovarian and endometrial cancer cohorts, responses were observed early, with a median time to response of 1.4 months. Median duration of response was not reached at the time of data cutoff, and median progression-free survival was 7.6 months.

ZW191 was well tolerated and safely administered up to 11.2 mg/kg. Severe (grade ≥3) treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred in 55% of patients treated with ZW191, most of which were grade 3. The most common grade ≥3 events were neutropenia (24%), anemia (20%), and thrombocytopenia (12%). Grade 4 events were infrequent, and one grade 5 event was reported at the highest dose level and was not treatment-related. Serious TEAEs occurred in 35% of patients, and 20% discontinued due to adverse events. Overall, the safety profile was manageable with no unexpected signals.

"These data demonstrate the potential of ZW191 to deliver meaningful clinical benefit in patients with heavily pre-treated gynecological tumors with limited options," said Patricia LoRusso, DO, PhD (hc), FAACR and lead author. "The combination of encouraging response rates and manageable safety profile supports further development of this therapy, particularly in ovarian and endometrial cancers where new treatment options are urgently needed."

ZW191's differentiated profile, including a high drug-to-antibody ratio and novel payload, support its potential to address key limitations of current therapies and expand the reach of FRα-targeted treatment approaches across multiple tumor types.

About ZW191

ZW191 is an antibody-drug conjugate engineered to target a protein called folate receptor-⍺ found in ~75% of high-grade serous ovarian carcinomas,1 over 50% of endometrial cancers,2,3 and ~70% of lung adenocarcinomas4. ZW191's differentiated design strongly supports its ability to internalize into FR⍺-expressing cells with the potential to release bystander active topoisomerase-1 inhibitor (ZD06519), a novel proprietary payload developed by Zymeworks to kill tumor cells.

About Zymeworks Inc.

Zymeworks is a global biotechnology company managing a portfolio of licensed healthcare assets and developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Zymeworks' asset and royalty aggregation strategy focuses on optimizing positive future cash flows from an emerging portfolio of licensed products such as Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) and other licensed products and product candidates, such as pasritamig. In addition, Zymeworks is also building a portfolio of healthcare assets that can generate strong cash flows, while supporting the development of innovative medicines. Zymeworks engineered and developed Ziihera, a HER2-targeted bispecific antibody using the Zymeworks' proprietary Azymetric technology and has entered into separate agreements with BeOne Medicines Ltd. (formerly BeiGene, Ltd.) and Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited granting each exclusive rights to develop and commercialize zanidatamab in different territories. Zymeworks is rapidly advancing a robust pipeline of product candidates, leveraging its expertise in both antibody drug conjugates and multispecific antibody therapeutics targeting novel pathways in areas of significant unmet medical need. Zymeworks' complementary therapeutic platforms and fully integrated drug development engine provide the flexibility and compatibility to precisely engineer and develop highly differentiated antibody-based therapeutics. These capabilities have been further leveraged through strategic partnerships with global biopharmaceutical companies. For information about Zymeworks, visit www.zymeworks.com and follow @ZymeworksInc on X.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" or information within the meaning of the applicable securities legislation, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to the potential safety profile and therapeutic effects of Zymeworks' product candidates; Zymeworks' development of product candidates; status of studies and the related data; anticipated clinical data presentations; Zymeworks' implementation of its long-term strategy; and other information that is not historical information. When used herein, words such as "plan", "believe", "expect", "may", "continue", "anticipate", "potential", "will", "on track", "progress", "preserve", "intend", "could", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements or information that refer to expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, performance or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking. All forward-looking statements are based upon Zymeworks' current expectations and various assumptions. Zymeworks believes there is a reasonable basis for its expectations and beliefs, but they are inherently uncertain. Zymeworks may not realize its expectations, and its beliefs may not prove correct. Actual results could differ materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: any of Zymeworks' or its partners' product candidates may fail in development, may not receive required regulatory approvals, or may be delayed to a point where they are not commercially viable; Zymeworks may not achieve milestones or receive additional payments or royalties under its collaborations; regulatory agencies may impose additional requirements or delay the initiation of clinical trials; the impact of new or changing laws and regulations; market conditions, including the impact of tariffs; potential negative impacts of FDA regulatory delays and uncertainty around recent policy developments, changes in the leadership of federal agencies such as the FDA, staff layoffs, budget cuts to agency programs and research, and changes in drug pricing controls; the impact of global and regional geopolitical or public health developments on Zymeworks' business, research and clinical development plans and timelines and results of operations, including impact on its clinical trial sites, collaborators, and contractors who act for or on Zymeworks' behalf; zanidatamab may not be successfully commercialized; Zymeworks' business strategy related to anticipated and potential future milestones and royalty streams and existing and potential new partnerships may not be successfully implemented; Zymeworks' evolution of its business strategy may not deliver meaningful shareholder returns; Zymeworks may be unsuccessful in actively managing and/or aggregating revenue generating assets alongside its active R&D operations; ongoing and future clinical trials may not demonstrate safety and efficacy of any of Zymeworks' or its collaborators' product candidates; data providing early validation of our antibody drug conjugate platform and next generation pipeline programs may not be replicated in future studies; Zymeworks' assumptions and estimates regarding its financial condition, future financial performance and estimated cash runway may be incorrect; inability to maintain or enter into new partnerships or strategic collaborations; and the factors described under "Risk Factors" in Zymeworks' quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (copies of which may be obtained at www.sec.gov and www.sedarplus.ca).

Although Zymeworks believes that such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance they will prove to be correct. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The above assumptions, risks and uncertainties are not exhaustive. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as may be required by law, Zymeworks undertakes no obligation to update, republish, or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances, or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events.

Contacts:

Investor Inquiries:

Shrinal Inamdar

Vice President, Investor Relations

(604) 678-1388

ir@zymeworks.com   

Media Inquiries:

Diana Papove

Vice President, Corporate Communications

(604) 678-1388

media@zymeworks.com

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