Made in Germany. Built in Saxony. Delivered to the World.

Leipzig, Germany, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

*The D328eco regional aircraft enters its industrialisation and production phase.

*EUR100M investment establishes Leipzig as the production home of the D328eco, with an annual capacity of up to 48 aircraft.

*60,500m? footprint includes assembly line, flight readiness hangar, logistics centre and administrative headquarters.

*Creation of approximately 250 new direct jobs with the production ramp-up, strengthening Saxony's aviation ecosystem.

Deutsche Aircraft has officially inaugurated its Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Leipzig/Halle Airport, attended by Christian Hirte, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Transport, and Dirk Panter, State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Protection of the Free State of Saxony.

The inauguration marks the transition of the D328eco programme from development to serial production, establishing Leipzig as the production home of Germany's next-generation regional aircraft. The opening also represents the return of aircraft manufacturing to Saxony for the first time in more than 60 years, reinforcing the region's position as a centre for aerospace and innovation.

This new facility embodies the programme's vision: "Made in Germany. Built in Saxony. Delivered to the World" - bringing together German engineering excellence, Saxony's industrial expertise and Leipzig's international connectivity in a single production hub.

Beyond supporting the D328eco programme, the FAL strengthens Germany's ability to design, certify, test, manufacture and support complete aircraft. Deutsche Aircraft's integrated operations across Oberpfaffenhofen and Leipzig create an end-to-end aerospace capability in the country, spanning engineering, certification, flight testing, industrialisation, final assembly and customer delivery.

The site reinforces Germany's industrial resilience and competitiveness while ensuring that critical aircraft manufacturing know-how remains anchored domestically for future generations.

The opening ceremony welcomed representatives from the German Federal Government, the Free State of Saxony, industry partners, suppliers, customers and members of the aviation community to celebrate the landmark occasion. Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Free State of Saxony, addressed guests via video message.

Representing an investment of more than EUR100 million, the facility has been designed for an annual production capacity of up to 48 aircraft. Spanning 60,500 square metres - equivalent to approximately eight football fields - the site includes the Final Assembly Line, Flight Readiness Hangar, logistics centre and administration building.

Designed as a modern, digital and sustainability-focused production environment, the FAL incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies, automated logistics systems and paperless production processes to increase efficiency, quality and transparency throughout aircraft assembly. Energy-efficient infrastructure, including photovoltaic systems and heat pump technology, reflect Deutsche Aircraft's commitment to sustainable industrial growth.

The Free State of Saxony is supporting the project with approximately EUR3.2 million through the Federal-State GRW programme ("Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures"), underlining its significance for regional economic development.

Expected to create approximately 250 new direct jobs as production ramps up over the coming years, the Leipzig Final Assembly Line will support skilled employment throughout the aerospace supply chain. Beyond direct employment, the programme will create opportunities for apprentices, technicians, engineers and manufacturing specialists, nurturing the next generation of aerospace talent in Saxony.

As one of the most significant aerospace investments in Germany in recent years, the Final Assembly Line represents an important contribution to the economic transformation of Central Germany. Beyond the direct creation of highly skilled jobs, the programme will generate long-term industrial value across the aerospace supply chain and strengthen Saxony's position within Germany's aerospace sector.

Leadership Perspectives

Nico Neumann, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Aircraft

"Today is about much more than opening a factory. It marks the return of aircraft manufacturing to Saxony and a major milestone for the D328eco programme.

Together, our sites in Oberpfaffenhofen and Leipzig create an end-to-end capability for developing, certifying, industrialising, manufacturing and supporting complete aircraft in Germany. For the first time in more than 60 years, every phase of the aircraft lifecycle will be integrated under a German aircraft programme.

Carrying forward Dornier's pioneering legacy, the FAL strengthens Germany's resilience, competitiveness and sovereign aerospace capabilities while advancing a new generation of sustainable regional aviation.

Today we celebrate an important milestone. Tomorrow, we continue building the future of regional aviation."

Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Free State of Saxony (video message)

"The inauguration of this Final Assembly Line highlights Saxony's position as a competitive industrial and aerospace location with a promising future. Investments such as those undertaken by Deutsche Aircraft strengthen our aerospace sector, create highly qualified jobs and further increase Saxony's appeal for international industrial projects."

Christian Hirte, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister of Transport

"The opening of Deutsche Aircraft's Final Assembly Line in Leipzig sends a strong signal for Germany as an industrial and aviation hub. The D328eco programme demonstrates that innovation, advanced manufacturing and sustainable regional aviation can be developed in Germany and produced for the world. By combining engineering expertise, industrial excellence and forward-looking production capabilities, Deutsche Aircraft is helping to preserve critical aerospace know-how, strengthen regional value creation, and further enhance Germany's competitiveness in a strategically important industry."

Dirk Panter, State Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Protection

"The opening of this Final Assembly Line is a significant milestone for Saxony as a centre for innovation and advanced manufacturing. This investment strengthens our industrial base, creates highly skilled jobs and demonstrates how economic growth and climate-conscious technologies can go hand in hand. The D328eco programme reinforces Saxony's position as a leading aerospace location and highlights the region's attractiveness for future-focused industries."

Marie-Christine von Hahn, Principal Managing Director, German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI)

"Germany can now develop and build a complete aircraft. Bavaria and Saxony have brought together their strengths to make this possible. With the opening of its Final Assembly Line in Leipzig, Deutsche Aircraft is sending a powerful message about the future of the German aerospace industry and Germany as a whole. The D328eco programme stands for technological innovation and long-term value creation that will benefit generations to come. This investment creates highly skilled jobs and strengthens Germany's competitiveness on the global stage. It is a clear demonstration that long-term industrial investment and the preservation of advanced manufacturing capabilities are invaluable to our country."

G?tz Ahmelmann, Chief Executive Officer, Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG

"During the groundbreaking ceremony, I said, 'Airplanes are coming home.' Today, they have arrived. At Leipzig/Halle Airport, aircraft will no longer only take off and land. In the future, they will also be built here and delivered from here to customers around the world. This is a very tangible demonstration of what regional connectivity means: it connects people and markets, creating the conditions for investment and industrial value creation. An aircraft is being built here that creates connections, in a region that understands that connectivity is a shared responsibility."

Sebastian B?hnl, Vice President Operations & Production, Deutsche Aircraft

"Efficiency, quality and sustainability were the guiding principles behind the development of this facility. With an investment of more than ?100 million, we have created a highly advanced and sustainability-focused production site for regional aircraft. Over the coming months, we will onboard highly skilled employees who will help bring the D328eco from the assembly line to operators around the globe."

The Next Phase of the D328eco Programme

With the opening of the Final Assembly Line, Deutsche Aircraft has established the industrial foundation for the serial production of the D328eco.

Leipzig will serve as the centre for aircraft assembly, flight-readiness activities and global customer deliveries, while Oberpfaffenhofen remains the home of engineering, flight testing and certification activities.

Building on Germany's rich aviation heritage and Dornier's pioneering legacy, Deutsche Aircraft is helping to re-establish the country's ability to develop, certify, manufacture and support complete aircraft programmes. As the D328eco enters production, Leipzig and Oberpfaffenhofen will serve as the foundation for a new era of German aircraft manufacturing, combining innovation, industrial excellence and sustainable aviation to deliver modern regional aircraft to operators worldwide.

About Deutsche Aircraft

Deutsche Aircraft is a leading regional aircraft OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) with approximately 550 employees and headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, near Munich, Germany. As the type certificate holder and service partner for D328 operators worldwide, supporting both turboprop and jet-powered variants, the company ensures the highest standards of reliability and operational efficiency.

In addition, Deutsche Aircraft is developing the D328eco, the most efficient and sustainable regional aircraft in its class. The aircraft offers significantly lower operating and maintenance costs while reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. It is also capable of operating on 100% synthetic fuels (PtL SAF).

The D328eco is being manufactured at Leipzig/Halle Airport, home to what is currently the world's most advanced and environmentally sustainable final assembly line for regional aircraft. Officially inaugurated in autumn 2026, the facility is now ramping up production. At full capacity, approximately 250 employees will produce up to 48 aircraft annually in Leipzig/Halle.

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*Liam Mallon, former President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company, brings over 40 years of global energy and offshore operating experience, including leadership of ExxonMobil's worldwide upstream business

*Mallon oversaw $20?30 billion in annual capital deployment and major U.S. shale and offshore deepwater growth initiatives, including ExxonMobil's landmark Guyana development and $60 billion Pioneer Natural Resources acquisition

*His appointment strengthens TMC's Board at a pivotal stage as the Company prepares to launch the world's first commercial-scale deep seabed mineral operations to advance U.S. mineral independence

NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) ("TMC", "The Metals Company" or the "Company"), a leading developer of the world's largest resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure, today announced Liam Mallon's appointment to its Board of Directors as it advances plans for commercial recovery of polymetallic nodules in international waters under the U.S. Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act of 1980 and its implementing regulations administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAA").

Mr. Mallon brings more than four decades of global energy and offshore operating experience, including 35 years with Mobil and ExxonMobil. Before retiring in 2025, he served as President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company and Vice President of ExxonMobil Corporation, overseeing the company's worldwide upstream portfolio spanning oil and gas exploration, development and operations.

In that role, Mr. Mallon oversaw $20?30 billion in annual capital deployment and led a transformation of ExxonMobil's upstream business, restructuring its operating model and doubling profitability. He played a central role in portfolio strategy, M&A, and major growth projects, including ExxonMobil's Guyana development and the $60 billion acquisition and integration of Pioneer Natural Resources, which made ExxonMobil the largest producer in the Permian Basin. Throughout his career, he also managed relationships with governments, national oil companies and ministries across major energy-producing regions.

Mr. Mallon will lead the Board's Sustainability and Innovation Committee, with a focus on driving innovations that improve offshore project economics and enable rapid scaling of offshore operations while carefully managing impacts.

Liam Mallon commented: "TMC is leading a new offshore critical minerals industry from concept, exploration and technology demonstration to commercial operations. I have spent much of my career developing complex and unconventional resources in challenging environments on land and at sea, and building the organizations to operate them safely and reliably at scale. Bringing that experience to TMC as it prepares to establish the world's first commercial subsea mining operation on the high seas is a compelling opportunity. I look forward to supporting the team through this next phase."

TMC Chairman & CEO Gerard Barron commented: "Liam brings the experience that matters as we prepare for commercial operations: delivering complex offshore projects and overseeing major capital investment. His perspective will strengthen our Board's oversight of execution, capital allocation and risk as we work to translate our resource opportunity into long-term shareholder value. We are building the capabilities to deliver, and Liam's appointment is an important step forward."

As Mr. Mallon joins the Board, Brendan May will step down. TMC thanks Mr. May for his important contributions over the past two years, including engaging with various stakeholder communities on the environmental advantages of the Company's proposed operations.

The appointment of Liam Mallon follows progress on The Metals Company USA LLC's ("TMC USA") applications for exploration and commercial recovery of seabed minerals through NOAA's regulatory pathway. In August, NOAA published TMC USA's consolidated application for an exploration license and a commercial recovery permit over the USA-A area in the Federal Register. Days earlier, NOAA published a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to develop an Environmental Impact Statement for TMC USA's exploration license application over the USA-B area. These recent developments represent the latest milestones in NOAA's review process as TMC USA moves closer to commercial production.

About The Metals Company

The Metals Company is a developer of lower-impact critical metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, on a dual mission: (1) supply metals for energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure with net positive impacts compared to conventional production routes and (2) trace, recover and recycle the metals we supply to help create a metal commons that can be used in perpetuity. The Company has conducted more than a decade of research into the environmental and social impacts of offshore nodule collection and onshore processing. More information is available at www.metals.co.

Contacts 

Media | media@metals.co

Investors | investors@metals.co

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by words such as anticipates, believes, could, estimates, expects, intends, may, plans, possible, potential, should, will, would and variations of these words or similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the expected contributions of Mr. Mallon to the Board, including its oversight of execution, capital allocation and risk; the Company's strategy to pursue exploration and commercial recovery of seafloor polymetallic nodules under the U.S. regulatory regime; the remaining steps in NOAA's review of the consolidated TMC USA-A application, including certification, the required environmental review and a final determination on whether to issue the exploration license and commercial recovery permit; the anticipated environmental review and draft Environmental Impact Statement for the USA-B exploration license application and NOAA's determination on whether to issue that license; the Company's preparations to launch the world's first commercial-scale deep seabed mineral operations and its expectation of moving closer to potential commercial production; the Company's ability to translate its resource opportunity into long-term shareholder value; and expectations regarding greater U.S. mineral independence. The Company may not achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on them. Actual results or events could differ materially as a result of various factors, including, among other things, NOAA's determinations during its review of the USA-A and USA-B applications, including the scope of any exploration license or commercial recovery permit ultimately granted; the outcome and timing of NOAA's review under DSHMRA, including whether and when certification occurs; the scope, timing and outcome of the environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act; the absence of any mandatory statutory deadline under DSHMRA for completion of NOAA's review; the risk that the Terms, Conditions and Restrictions imposed are more restrictive than anticipated or render the proposed activities commercially unviable; legal challenges in U.S. courts by third parties aggrieved by NOAA's actions, and the risk that TMC USA's priority rights are terminated or successfully challenged; continued policy support from the U.S. executive branch, NOAA and the Department of Commerce, and shifts in U.S. political priorities, legal interpretations or agency leadership; opposition to deep-seabed mining from governments, non-governmental organizations and other third parties; changes in environmental, mining and other applicable laws and regulations; the accuracy of resource estimates; the Company's ability to advance its first project on the anticipated timeline, including developing, commissioning and operating offshore collection and onshore processing capability; the Company's need for additional capital and the availability of such capital on acceptable terms; the outcome of any pending or future litigation; and other risks and uncertainties described in greater detail in the section entitled Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026, in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, filed on May 14, 2026 and August 13, 2026, respectively, and in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether because of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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Sebanyak 26 bisnis yang diakuisisi selama enam tahun kini digabungkan dalam satu identitas dan hadir dengan merek baru: PLG | Advanced Intelligence for Life Sciences

PARIS, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProductLife Group (PLG) hari ini menuntaskan transformasi multitahun melalui penggabungan 26 bisnis yang telah diakuisisinya selama enam tahun menjadi satu Grup dengan rangkaian kapabilitas digital dan manusia yang menyeluruh di bidang ilmu hayati.

Integrasi penuh di seluruh Grup ditargetkan rampung pada akhir tahun 2027.

Transformasi ini juga mencerminkan evolusi dalam cara PLG beroperasi: memadukan keahlian manusia yang mendalam dengan otomatisasi cerdas. Setiap rekomendasi tetap menjadi tanggung jawab ahli ilmu hayati senior. Teknologi tidak menggantikan peran mereka, tetapi memperkuat kemampuan mereka.

Hal ini didukung oleh visi dan misi yang jelas: menjadi perusahaan Advanced Intelligence terkemuka di dunia dalam bidang ilmu hayati. PLG menggabungkan keahlian manusia terbaik dengan otomatisasi cerdas untuk membantu klien menghadirkan obat-obatan baru bagi pasien, menyembuhkan penyakit, dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup. Dalam praktiknya, PLG membantu inovator di bidang ilmu hayati menghadirkan terapi baru bagi pasien melalui keahlian manusia yang mendalam, otomatisasi cerdas, serta akuntabilitas ahli senior.

Untuk menjalankan misi ini dan memenuhi beragam kebutuhan klien, PLG terdiri atas empat Unit Bisnis yang saling terhubung, masing-masing berperan sebagai pusat keahlian khusus:

Pengembangan & Rekayasa Produk (dari molekul hingga manufaktur, mengintegrasikan pengembangan praklinis, klinis, Kimia, Manufaktur, dan Pengendalian (CMC), serta regulasi dengan rekayasa kelas dunia);

Akses Pasar & Pasien (akses pasar, Penilaian Teknologi Kesehatan (HTA), dan penetapan harga, ekonomi kesehatan, serta bukti berbasis kebutuhan pasien untuk mempercepat akses yang berkelanjutan);

Kepatuhan Produk (urusan regulasi, keamanan dan pengawasan produk, serta jaminan mutu untuk memastikan produk tetap memenuhi persyaratan regulasi dan siap diaudit sepanjang siklus hidupnya);

Digital & Inovasi (transformasi digital yang tidak terikat pada teknologi tertentu dan solusi berbasis AI yang menghubungkan Litbang (R&D), mutu, manufaktur, serta komersial).

Sebagian besar kerja sama dengan klien melibatkan lebih dari satu Unit Bisnis-dengan satu mitra yang bertanggung jawab, bukan empat penyedia layanan yang berdiri sendiri.

"Ketika saya bergabung dengan PLG pada awal tahun ini, saya menemukan sebuah organisasi yang telah berkembang menjadi sesuatu yang langka di industri ini: satu Grup dengan rangkaian kapabilitas yang benar-benar menyeluruh di bidang ilmu hayati," ujar Dr. James Burt, CEO ProductLife Group.

"Peluncuran hari ini memperjelas arti dari pendekatan tersebut bagi klien kami-keahlian manusia dan otomatisasi cerdas yang bekerja sebagai satu kesatuan, dengan seorang ahli senior yang bertanggung jawab atas setiap keputusan. Kombinasi antara Manusia dan Kecerdasan Buatan tersebut memberikan gambaran tentang kemampuan menyeluruh yang seharusnya dimiliki mitra ilmu hayati saat ini."

Logo baru tersebut memberikan bentuk visual pada misi ini: simbolnya menggambarkan kekuatan yang menyatu, bergerak ke atas dan ke depan. Energi kolektif yang sama kini menyatukan empat Unit Bisnis PLG menjadi satu mitra yang bertanggung jawab.

Dengan identitas baru ini, PLG menegaskan posisinya sebagai mitra global yang sesungguhnya: lebih dari 2.000 klien di bidang ilmu hayati telah dilayani, dengan layanan yang diberikan oleh 1.750 ahli dari 60 kewarganegaraan. PLG memiliki operasi sendiri di lebih dari 50 negara dan menjangkau lebih dari 150 negara melalui jaringan mitranya.

Merek baru dan situs web perusahaan yang didesain ulang resmi diluncurkan hari ini di plglifesciences.com.

Tentang ProductLife Group

PLG adalah penyedia layanan ilmu hayati global yang memadukan keahlian manusia yang mendalam dengan otomatisasi cerdas untuk membantu klien menghadirkan obat-obatan dan terapi baru bagi pasien secara lebih cepat dan aman.

PLG menyediakan layanan di seluruh siklus hidup produk, mulai dari pengembangan dan rekayasa, kepatuhan, akses pasar dan pasien, hingga inovasi digital. Grup ini mendukung klien sejak tahap awal pengembangan hingga komersialisasi dan seterusnya, dengan tim ahli khusus di lebih dari 50 negara.

PLG didukung oleh perusahaan investasi ekuitas swasta 21 Invest dan Oakley Capital, serta telah berkembang melalui strategi buy-and-build yang mencakup 26 akuisisi hingga saat ini.

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*Company investments from the past five years, together with the forecast for 2026, are projected to reach EUR 500 million by year-end 2026, encompassing all expenditure on sustainability-related projects and health partnerships.

*As part of this, Boehringer Ingelheim has provided more than EUR 125 million in funding for partnerships to combat emerging infectious diseases, including antimicrobial resistance.

*Furthermore, the Boehringer Ingelheim Social Engagement Fund has invested in 27 social start-ups to date.

*Portfolio companies are estimated to exceed the original 2021 ambition of improving the lives of 50 million people by 2030.

Ingelheim, Germany, 28 September 2026 - Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that it projects its investments into sustainability-related programs and health partnerships that aim to help improve the lives of people, animals and their communities, for example by strengthening healthcare systems, projected to reach EUR 500 million by the end of the year 2026.

The company shared these projections at its "Making More Health Together" Convention in Ingelheim, which is bringing together more than 400 health entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare-system partners under this year's motto "Make it real".

The Boehringer Ingelheim Social Engagement Fund (BISE) is an important lever for the company?s commitment to strengthening healthcare systems. The fund is endowed with EUR 50 million of which 80% has by now been committed. The fund is providing support to 27 social start-ups - 24 in Africa and three in Latin America - working in areas including primary care, health insurance, diagnostics, telehealth, mobile clinics and last-mile medicine delivery. A further 38 companies have received support to prepare to receive funds. Taken together, the portfolio companies are projected to exceed the original 2021 ambition of improving 50 million lives.

"As a family-owned company, we think in generations, not in quarters and we have seen that many promising ideas begin with the potential to transform lives-but their impact remains limited, unless they can scale. Scaling requires more than capital; it depends on strong networks, the right partners and access to expertise. That is why, together with our long-standing partners, we created Making More Health Together: to connect entrepreneurs, investors and businesses and turn promising solutions into impact. For me, any initiative in corporate sustainability needs to align with the company strategy and is part of how we innovate, invest and make decisions-so that societal impact and business success mutually reinforce each other", said Hubertus von Baumbach, Chairman of the Boehringer Ingelheim Shareholders' Committee.

Supporting social entrepreneurs to scale

Established in 2021, the BISE Fund addresses a critical financing gap for social start-ups seeking to scale healthcare solutions. It combines impact-first financing with business expertise, technical assistance and access to networks, providing entrepreneurs with the capital, complementary partners, and knowledge needed to grow.

We are pleased to see how the entrepreneurs we support are scaling up their businesses. For example in Kenya, Zuri Health provides primary care to underserved communities through telemedicine and mobile clinics and has reached more than six million people. ThinkMD offers an AI-supported clinical decision tool that helps frontline health workers diagnose and triage patients; it is now operational in seven countries and has reached more than three million people to date.

In Romania, Boehringer Ingelheim works with the NGO Caravana cu Medici to bring screening and diagnosis to rural communities where one in two people are not diagnosed in time. These examples show how underserved communities can be both beneficiaries and sources of health innovation, generating approaches from which health systems around the world can learn.

Long term commitment, tackling antimicrobial resistance

Boehringer Ingelheim takes the same long-term approach beyond its Social Engagement Fund. Importantly, the company has been active in addressing antimicrobial resistance, a major threat to health systems around the world, through external partnerships, venture investments, and broader AMR initiatives. Boehringer Ingelheim has dedicated more than EUR 125 million since 2021 in partnerships to combat emerging infectious diseases, including antimicrobial resistance.

Despite the growing threat, limited commercial incentives have contributed to a thin antibiotic pipeline. Boehringer Ingelheim is now strengthening this commitment by establishing additional internal research capabilities in antimicrobial resistance. By combining its own scientific expertise with partnerships across academia, biotechnology and industry, the company aims to help advance new solutions to one of the world's most pressing global healthcare challenges.

What comes next

Boehringer Ingelheim is preparing the next phase of the Social Engagement Fund. Around 50?75% of the financing provided is expected to be repaid from 2032 onwards. The company intends to reinvest these returns in a new generation of health entrepreneurs, further developing the fund as a self-sustaining impact-financing platform.

Boehringer also plans to connect the fund more closely to the company's other wider health programs, including CRM Patient Africa and the Angels Initiative, a program to help prevent and improve stroke care which has reached more than 28 million patients in over 180 countries to date. This will give entrepreneurs further access to clinical expertise, distribution networks and policymakers in addition to financing.

About Boehringer Ingelheim 

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need.

Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier tomorrow. 

Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

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The consolidation of 26 businesses, acquired over six years, into one identity - now expressed through a new brand: PLG | Advanced Intelligence for Life Sciences

PARIS, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProductLife Group (PLG) today completes a multi-year transformation, uniting the 26 businesses it has acquired over six years into a single Group with an end-to-end set of digital and human capabilities across life sciences.

Full integration across the Group is targeted for completion by the end of 2027.

This transformation also reflects an evolution in how PLG works: combining deep human expertise with intelligent automation. Every recommendation stays owned by a senior life sciences expert - never replaced by technology, only accelerated by it.

This is underpinned by a clear vision and mission: to be the leading global life sciences Advanced Intelligence business, combining the best human expertise with intelligent automation to help clients bring new medicines to patients, cure diseases and improve lives - in practice, helping life sciences innovators bring new therapies to patients through deep human expertise, intelligent automation, and senior expert accountability.

To deliver on this mission and meet the full range of client needs, PLG is structured around four connected Business Units, each a centre of expertise:

Product Development & Engineering (from molecule to manufacturing, integrating pre-clinical, clinical, CMC and regulatory development with world-class engineering);

Market & Patient Access (market access, HTA and pricing, health economics and patient-centred evidence, accelerating sustainable access);

Product Compliance (regulatory affairs, safety and vigilance, and quality assurance, keeping products compliant and audit-ready throughout their lifecycle);

Digital & Innovation (technology-agnostic digital transformation and AI-enabled solutions connecting R&D, quality, manufacturing and commercial).

Most client engagements span more than one Business Unit - one accountable partner, not four separate providers.

"When I joined PLG earlier this year, I found an organisation that had already become something rare in this industry: one Group with a genuinely end to end set of capabilities across life sciences," said Dr. James Burt, CEO of ProductLife Group. "Today's launch puts a name to what that means for our clients - human expertise and intelligent automation working as one, with a senior expert accountable for every decision. That combination, Human and Artificial, is what a complete life sciences partner should look like now."

The new logo gives that mission a visual form: its symbol depicts a unified force coming together, advancing upwards and forwards - the same collective energy that now connects PLG's four Business Units into one accountable partner.

With this new identity, PLG confirms its position as a truly global partner: over 2,000 clients served across life sciences, delivered by 1,750 experts across 60 nationalities, with PLG's own operations in 50+ countries and reach into 150+ countries through its partner network.

The new brand and a redesigned corporate website go live today at plglifesciences.com.

About ProductLife Group

PLG is a global life sciences services provider combining deep human expertise with intelligent automation to help clients bring new medicines and therapies to patients, faster and more safely.

Operating across the full product lifecycle - development and engineering, compliance, market and patient access, and digital innovation - PLG supports clients from early development through commercialisation and beyond, with a dedicated team of experts across 50+ countries.

PLG is backed by private equity investors 21 Invest and Oakley Capital, and has grown through a buy-and-build strategy encompassing 26 acquisitions to date.

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LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Europe's power grid will surpass 80% zero-carbon generation by 2030. It will still miss its flagship renewables target by the same date, but will eventually accelerate over the coming decades, expanding power demand by 66% by 2050. That gap between progress and ambition sits at the centre of Wood Mackenzie's Europe Power Markets Strategic Planning Outlook 2026, covering 35 national markets through 2060.

Demand recovers, but the timing reshapes investment priorities

The transition does not unfold evenly. Total power demand reaches 4,103 TWh by 2030, 11% above 2025 levels, before climbing to 6,152 TWh by 2050, a 66% increase. Near term, data centres are the primary driver. From the 2030s, falling electricity prices shift the economics of electrification and a new growth wave takes over.

Electric vehicle adoption accelerates underpinned by bans on new sales of internal combustion vehicles as EV consumption grows from 39 TWh in 2025 to 577 TWh by 2050, a 15-fold increase. On-grid hydrogen scales from near zero to 417 TWh over the same period. Heat pump demand expands more than fivefold by 2060, though high upfront costs and unfavourable electricity-to-gas price ratios mean most markets fall short of national targets.

Northern Europe records the strongest absolute demand growth at 81% by 2050. Southern Europe trails at 52%. Overall demand sits around 2% lower than Wood Mackenzie's previous forecast as heat and hydrogen electrification lag, though risk runs both ways: geopolitical uncertainty and commodity price headwinds could slow load growth, while prolonged fossil fuel disruption could accelerate it and trigger additional policies to accelerate decarbonization.

Rapid supply growth still falls short of policy targets

Solar PV capacity nearly doubles to 637 GWac by 2030, adding around 61 GW per year. Onshore wind adds 17 GW per year to reach 346 GW. Offshore wind grows to 73 GW by 2030 before accelerating to 148 GW by 2035, though supply chain pressures and investor uncertainty have delayed its trajectory. Renewables reach 65% of supply across the 35 markets by 2030 and 83% by 2050. On an EU27 basis, the 2030 share stands at 63.7%, below both the Fit-for-55 target of 65% and the REPowerEU goal of 69%.

Battery storage more than triples from 47 GW to 163 GW by 2030, one of the largest near-term capital deployment opportunities in the European energy sector. Germany, the UK, Italy and Poland account for over half that growth. Load growth from the second half of the 2030s will provide day-ahead price support, offering relief to renewable asset owners navigating low capture pricing as solar expands. Curtailment risks will rise where grid infrastructure lags capacity additions.

Gas runs higher than the previous forecast, before its long decline

The transformation of Europe's energy mix has the largest effect on gas. Natural gas generation averages 6% higher between 2026 and 2040 than Wood Mackenzie's prior forecast. The reason is structural: offshore wind downgrades created a supply gap and gas filled it. Capacity rises 5% to 273 GW by 2030, even as fleet utilisation falls from 27% to 22%. Gas is retained for flexibility rather than volume, with capacity mechanisms and flexibility revenues at the centre of the investment case.

Coal generation halves from 457 TWh in 2025 to 237 TWh by 2030. The EU27 fleet exits the mix by 2050. Nuclear is gaining ground in parallel; life extensions, new-build programmes and policy reversals in Switzerland and Serbia have strengthened its long-term role. As coal retreats and nuclear expands, gas bridges the gap until decarbonised alternatives become commercially viable. Gas volumes converge with the previous outlook by the mid-2040s, then fall. Power supply from gas declines 45% by 2060.

Mohammed Alraood, Research Analyst Europe Power at Wood Mackenzie, said: "Europe's power transition is on track, but it is not evenly distributed. Rising emissions costs will force structural decisions that markets are only beginning to price in. Gas remains in the mix, not for volume but for the moments renewables cannot deliver. For developers and investors, the critical variable is not the direction of travel. It is which markets combine policy certainty, grid capacity and genuine load growth to make projects financeable."

Whether the transition delivers on its projected timeline will depend on the pace of grid investment and interconnector expansion, two variables that no forecast can fully determine. Wood Mackenzie expects the region's commitment to the energy transition to be sustained, although investment opportunities in new supply will not be uniform across markets. Developers and investors will need a clear understanding of where the most attractive market opportunities lie.

Key facts

Europe's zero-carbon power share exceeds 80% by 2030 and reaches 93% by 2050, yet the EU27 renewables share of 63.7% in 2030 falls short of both the Fit-for-55 target of 65% and the REPowerEU goal of 69%

Total power demand across 35 markets rises from 4,103 TWh in 2030 to 6,152 TWh by 2050, driven by EVs growing 15-fold to 577 TWh and on-grid hydrogen scaling to 417 TWh

Battery storage more than triples from 47 GW to 163 GW by 2030, while offshore wind capacity reaches 73 GW by 2030 and 148 GW by 2035 despite supply chain and investor headwinds

Natural gas generation runs 6% above the prior forecast on average between 2026 and 2040 as offshore wind shortfalls create a gap; utilisation falls from 27% to 22% before gas power supply declines 45% by 2060

Background:

The Europe power Strategic Planning Outlook provides a commentary on the changing characteristics, key themes and critical enablers of decarbonising markets. In addition to presenting regional-level commentary and analysis, the dataset accompanying this report provides market-level annual generation capacity, supply and demand outlooks for thirty-five national markets. This outlook is a product of Wood Mackenzie's H1 2026 integrated modelling process, incorporating the latest analysis from our commodities teams as well as updates to our outlooks for power markets and related technologies. The hourly-modelled market data aligns with our base case outlook, released in May 2026.

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DUBLIN, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When a business traveler lands in a new country, switching off airplane mode and getting online is one of the first things they need to do: there may be an urgent meeting to join, a presentation to access or a client waiting for a response. If there is no company-provided solution, the employee is left to figure out that connection on their own.

According to Holafly's 2026 Summer Travel & eSIM Report, 53.4% of planned business travelers manage their own internet access when traveling for work. This can mean relying on hotel or airport Wi-Fi, activating roaming themselves or finding another way to connect once they arrive. For companies, it also means that an essential part of the employee's digital journey sits outside their direct control.

The research points to another finding: security is the top connection priority for 41.7% of business travelers overall, but among those whose organization provides their mobile data, that number rises to 52%.

This is particularly relevant because security is competing with very practical concerns when employees choose how to stay connected abroad, from cost and ease of use to coverage and data availability. But when the connection comes from the organization, security moves to the top of the list.

For businesses, this means that the way teams connect can play a different role depending on who is responsible for providing it: what might otherwise be seen as an individual travel decision becomes a part of the employee experience the company can actively shape. With it, security becomes an expectation on its own.

"Getting employees online is often treated as a practical detail of business travel, but it is also part of the company's wider security environment," said Alex Bryszkowski, VP of B2B & Partnerships at Holafly. "When a company provides the connection, employees don't have to make that decision themselves after landing. It gives them a clear, company-approved way to get online from the start while giving businesses greater control over the travel experience."

For IT and operations teams, this brings secure connections into the corporate travel setup. With Holafly for Business, organizations can assign international eSIMs to employees before they travel and manage their plans centrally through the Holafly Business Center.

A company-provided mobile connection gives employees an approved way to get online without making that decision in the last few minutes before a meeting, client call or important work task.

As international business travel continues to rely on immediate access to corporate systems, the question is no longer only whether employees know which networks to avoid. It is also whether companies have already decided which connection they should use.

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COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sihoo will exhibit at ORGATEC 2026 from October 27?30 at Koelnmesse, showcasing the Sihoo H300 Pro and Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 at Hall 8.1, Booths A-060 and B-061. Both models highlight the brand's latest approach to adaptive support across changing work postures.

Addressing the Changing Needs of Modern Work

According to the 2025 DKV Report, a survey of over 2,800 adults in Germany found that people spend an average of 613 minutes, or more than 10 hours, sitting on weekdays.

In hybrid workplaces, employees shift between focused typing, device use, and short breaks. However, traditional chairs often rely on static support that struggles to accommodate these movements. As users change positions, they may lose consistent lumbar support, potentially contributing to lower back discomfort and muscle tension.

Against this backdrop, Sihoo is bringing its adaptive seating solutions to ORGATEC 2026. As a major platform for workplace innovation, the exhibition enables Sihoo to connect with global partners, exchange ideas on healthier workplaces, and explore new business opportunities.

A Preview of Sihoo's Latest Ergonomic Innovations

At ORGATEC 2026, Sihoo will spotlight two new office chairs:

The Sihoo H300 Pro addresses the loss of lumbar contact during forward-leaning tasks. Its 2D four-way adjustable lumbar support works with DynaCore full-body adaptive support to maintain a fit across postures. Its 7D coordinated armrests and integrated footrest provide comfort from focused work to relaxation.

The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2, the brand's first full-body adaptive ergonomic chair, minimizes gaps in head, back, and lumbar support during posture shifts. Powered by the DynaCore System with Four-Zone Linkage, it coordinates these areas and arms in real time. Its SyncroFlex System allows for smooth backrest gliding, while Self-Adaptive Dynamic Lumbar Support 2.0 maintains lumbar contact and 8D bionic armrests provide flexible arm positioning.

Built on Ergonomic Expertise

With 15 years of ergonomic furniture experience, Sihoo combines research and development with a 1,000-square-meter testing laboratory. Its products reach over 122 countries and regions and more than 10 million households worldwide.

Experience Sihoo at ORGATEC 2026

Sihoo invites media, designers, distributors, corporate buyers, and partners to explore its ergonomic solutions and discuss partnerships.

Date: October 27-30, 2026

Venue: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany

Hall: 8.1

Booth: A-060, B-061

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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 September 2026 - Light dances on the waterfront, art connects the world. The 2026 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Consumption Season & Liangma River International Arts Festival is now in full swing.

On the evening of September 24, the 2026 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Consumption Season & 2026 Liangma River International Arts Festival officially opened.

This year's annual theme is "AMAZING YOU." The Light Consumption Season runs until October 11, spanning both the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays for the first time; the Liangma River International Arts Festival continues until November 20, featuring ten major themes and over a hundred performances.

A Panorama of the City's Nightscape

As a vivid scroll of the city's nighttime beauty, this year's Light Consumption Season creates a vast space for nocturnal storytelling. With the Liangma River Cultural and Economic Belt and the Olympic Central Area as its two cores, the event links key districts such as CBD, Sanlitun, Chaowai UIC, Dawangjing, and Gaobeidian, unfolding a night-tour landscape where water and land intertwine.

Visitors can board the Liangma River cruise "Light-Chasing" to watch light and shadow bloom in sequence upon the waves of Lotus Lake and North Lake; or stroll along the Chaoyang Park night-tour route, from the East Fifth Gate to the Shell Theatre, immersing themselves in the light-and-shadow night tour Romance of Light and Shadow.

Romance of Light and Shadow is jointly created by the China Oriental Performing Arts Group Co., Ltd. and other professional teams. With the narrative thread of "journeying toward an unexpected romance," it is divided into three acts and seven chapters, transforming the entire Chaoyang Park into a borderless, three-dimensional theatre of light and shadow.

Seven themed theatres are scattered across diverse settings-mechanical installations, waterborne cruises, floating stages-creating a unique experience of "one river, seven realms; a journey shared by water and land."

A Stage for World Art

Chaoyang's night is also the world's night. As an urban stage where Eastern and Western art converge, it uses the waterfront as its parlour, fostering encounters and dialogue among civilisations.

Under the night sky, the elegance of Chinese tradition flows-ancient architectural aesthetics, ink-wash imagery, and traditional Chinese music gatherings speak of Eastern romance. Meanwhile, global artistic forces gather along the Liangma River. A French creative team presents a floating piano and double bass duet; balloon artists from the Netherlands and France offer whimsical interactive performances; and the giant light installation Arch Flower by a French artist blooms like a magnificent flower, becoming a new landmark for visitors.

Inside the Shell Theatre, more than ten exquisite performances take the stage in succession, including the waterside exclusive edition of Yang Liping's Dynamic Yunnan, a retro jazz night with ZaZaZsu, and a performance by the Beijing Music Festival Youth Orchestra.

East and West, tradition and modernity, converge on this riverbank into an open and inclusive urban stage, vividly interpreting the city's spirit of "Rising with the World."

An Invitation to "Rise with the World"

The Beijing Chaoyang International Light Consumption Season has now been held for four editions. Today, "Sleepless Chaoyang" has become a calling card of Beijing's nighttime economy and a window through which the world can understand the vitality of Chinese cities.

Light is not only for viewing; it also weaves together the warmth of everyday life. During the event, Chaoyang District presents over a hundred integrated cultural, commercial, tourism, sports, and exhibition activities: during the 2026 China Open, the National Tennis Center creates an "immersive carnival"; the Olympic Forest Park hosts outdoor concerts, fluorescent night runs, and night rock climbing; the Olympic Park International Carbohydrate Festival brings together delicacies from across the country; and the Chaowai UIC Block launches the "READYGO City Playground," featuring the nation's exclusive "Batman Day," the DC Merchandise Store, celebrity pop-ups, and the Stray Kids official pop-up SKZOO, appearing in turn.

Light-and-shadow performances, trendy consumption, sports and leisure, and the warmth of daily life interweave. Every visitor who comes from afar can find their own wonderful experience.

As the autumn breeze sweeps over the Liangma River, lights across the city come on one after another. Friends from all over the world are welcome to come to Chaoyang-to boat on the shimmering waterfront, stroll through dazzling streets, and feel the urban charm where past and present, China and the world, coexist. Sleepless Chaoyang awaits the brilliance of you.

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Icomera, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equans, is selected by SJ for fleet-wide satellite connectivity rollout across SJ 3000 trains

Gothenburg, Sweden, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following successful trials and a competitive tender process, SJ has selected Icomera to deliver the fleet-wide rollout of satellite connectivity across its SJ 3000 fleet.

The investment marks the next phase of SJ's programme to deliver an even faster and more reliable onboard connectivity experience for passengers travelling across Sweden and on cross-border services.

The rollout builds on successful trials conducted during 2025, which demonstrated the ability of hybrid satellite and cellular connectivity to improve performance in areas where maintaining consistently high-quality connectivity has traditionally been challenging.

The SJ 3000 fleet currently operates services linking Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malm?, Sundsvall and Oslo, some of Scandinavia's busiest business and leisure travel corridors. Reliable onboard connectivity is increasingly important for passengers working, communicating or accessing entertainment throughout their journey.

A total of 20 SJ 3000 trainsets will be equipped as part of the programme. Installation is expected to begin during the second half of 2026, with passengers benefiting from the enhanced connectivity across the fleet from early 2027.

Delivering even more reliable onboard connectivity

Building on the existing onboard Icomera connectivity platform already deployed across the SJ 3000 fleet, the new satellite capabilities can be integrated reliably at speed and at fleet scale.

By combining satellite and cellular connectivity as a single onboard Wi-Fi service, passengers will not need to manually switch between technologies or worry about which connection they're using; the onboard platform intelligently selects and combines the available networks to provide the best possible experience.

From successful trials to fleet-wide deployment

The solution has been designed specifically for operation on electrified railways and demonstrates how proven hybrid connectivity solutions are now moving from trial projects into large-scale operational deployment.

The programme is one of the world's first fleet-wide rollouts of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity on passenger trains operating on electrified railways.

The rollout also complements SJ's broader work with mobile network operators to improve coverage along key rail corridors, helping provide a more consistent and reliable connectivity experience for passengers across its network.

Torsten John, Senior Vice President of Icomera's activities in EMEA, said:

"Reliable onboard connectivity is increasingly important for passengers working, communicating or accessing entertainment throughout their journey, while also supporting a growing range of operational and customer-facing digital services.

"SJ has shown a willingness to lead from the front when it comes to improving the onboard passenger experience. By combining satellite and cellular technologies, they are helping demonstrate what the next generation of connected rail travel can look like."

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About SJ

SJ is one of Scandinavia's leading passenger rail operators, connecting major cities and regions across Sweden and neighbouring countries through a comprehensive rail network. Operating daily departures from more than 400 stations, SJ is committed to providing safe, reliable and sustainable travel experiences while supporting the continued growth of rail as a key mode of transport. SJ is wholly owned by the Swedish state.

About Icomera

For over two decades, Icomera has been the world's leading provider of onboard connectivity solutions. We enable millions of passengers to connect every day with the fastest, most reliable and secure Internet connection currently available to a moving vehicle. Today our networks have the power to fully integrate tens of thousands of vehicles into the cloud, paving the way for a vibrant new world of smart, connected transportation. In the future, our network connectivity will empower a bold new generation of safer, more efficient and sustainable transport solutions. We aim to be the partner of choice for those on the smart, connected journey that lies ahead.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Equans, Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, operating across Europe and North America with key offices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the United States and Canada. Icomera.com

About Equans and Equans France

Equans, a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, is a global leader in the energy and services sector.

In France, Equans France draws on its historic brands Ineo, Axima, and Bouygues Energies & Services and its strong local presence to support businesses, local authorities, and industries in meeting the challenges of the energy, industrial, and digital transitions.

With the ability to operate at every stage of projects' lifecycle, Equans France brings together 35,000 employees to design, install and supply tailor-made solutions that optimize clients' equipment and usage, enhancing infrastructure performance and energy efficiency. Its expertise spans electrical engineering, HVAC, refrigeration, fire safety, Facility Management, multi-technical maintenance, IT & Telecommunication, and digital solutions.

On a global scale, Equans operates in 20 countries, with 83,000 employees across 5 continents and a turnover of 18.72 billion euros in 2025. Following a similar dynamic, its subsidiary Equans France achieved a turnover of 7.2 billion euros in 2025 and operates in nearly 30 countries.

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JINAN, China, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bodor Laser has reached a new production milestone, with its 10,000th machine of 2026 officially rolling off the production line.

The milestone reflects the continued expansion of Bodor's manufacturing capacity and its ability to coordinate production, quality control, delivery and customer support as its global installed base grows.

Scaling manufacturing requires more than increasing output. Higher production volumes place greater demands on material preparation, scheduling, assembly, testing and inspection. At Bodor Laser, each machine follows defined production and inspection procedures before delivery, helping maintain consistency as production expands.

The milestone also carries direct significance for customers. Each machine enters a manufacturing environment where equipment performance can affect production efficiency, processing capability and operational continuity. As more machines are delivered worldwide, maintaining reliable manufacturing standards becomes increasingly important.

Alongside production growth, Bodor Laser continues to strengthen its global service capabilities. Its service system supports customers throughout different stages of machine operation, including installation, technical support, troubleshooting and ongoing service.

A growing international installed base also brings more diverse service requirements. Different markets, machine configurations and applications require coordinated service teams, standardized processes and access to technical and application expertise. For Bodor, expanding service capacity alongside manufacturing is therefore an important part of supporting customers over the operational life of their equipment.

The 10,000-machine milestone highlights the connection between manufacturing and service: manufacturing determines how equipment is produced and delivered, while service supports customers once the equipment enters operation. Together, they form the foundation for long-term customer relationships.

Looking ahead, Bodor Laser will continue to strengthen its manufacturing and service capabilities as its global business expands.

For Bodor Laser, the milestone represents both a measurable result of its manufacturing development in 2026 and an ongoing commitment to ensuring that its equipment continues to support customers in daily production.

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Built with implementation partner SmartOSC, and Backbase Expert Services, the app targets 200,000 new customers a month through fully self-serve onboarding.

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 September 2026 - Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) announced the official launch of MSB's new digital banking apps for retail and enterprise customers. The apps went live at a launch event held in MSB's new headquarters building in Hanoi, bringing together around 200 guests, including bank leadership, Backbase, and implementation partner SmartOSC.

Two Apps, One Unified Platform

Most banks run separate platforms for retail and enterprise customers. MSB built two apps on one platform to close that gap, giving both customer groups one consistent experience instead of two disconnected ones. The redesign was based on customer research, market analysis, and the pain points customers raised on the bank's previous platform, checked against compliance and governance requirements throughout.

On the retail side, the app introduces Security Hub, a set of features built to protect customer accounts, alongside end-to-end lending journeys designed for customers who are new to the bank. Customers can manage daily banking, credit cards, and loyalty rewards from a single app, with full visibility and control over their transaction history and the ability to export it on demand. The enterprise app mirrors that approach, connecting non-credit and credit journeys into one flow instead of the paperwork-heavy process business customers dealt with before.

Built to scale

MSB expects the apps to bring in 200,000 new retail customers and 500 new enterprise customers a month through its self-serve onboarding journeys. The bank has redesigned close to 40 end-to-end customer journeys and digitized 70% of its internal processes as part of the rollout.

MSB chose Backbase for the flexibility of the platform and the ability to shape it around MSB's own targets rather than a fixed setup. MSB's experience with Backbase's AI-native Banking OS gave it the confidence to scale further, and SmartOSC's local team brought the market knowledge and hands-on support needed to hit the tight deadline as one team with MSB and Backbase. Backbase Expert Services provided platform guidance, design principles, and best practices to ensure scalable platform adoption.

"We built these apps to bring the future of finance to our customers. Retail and enterprise customers now get one consistent experience, from their first transaction to their most complex banking need. That's the standard we set for ourselves, and the standard we want MSB to be known for in Vietnam."

Mr. Vu Ngoc Bong Lai, Head of Strategy and Innovation Division, at MSB.

"Vietnam's digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, and a handful of banks are setting the pace for what digital banking there can become. MSB looked at that shift and decided to lead it. They came to us with a clear ambition: unify retail and enterprise banking on one platform, on an aggressive timeline. Today, they are live with both. For Backbase, it confirms that the AI-native Banking OS gives a bank a real foundation to build on, so their teams spend time on what sets them apart, not on rebuilding what's already there."

Abhijit Chavan, Senior Vice President, Asia & ANZ, at Backbase.

"Digital transformation is ultimately about turning technology into meaningful experiences and sustainable business value. Working alongside MSB and Backbase, SmartOSC is proud to contribute the implementation expertise and delivery capabilities needed to bring this vision to life. This launch demonstrates what can be achieved when business ambition, technology, and execution come together as one team."

Mr. Alex Nguyen, Senior Vice President, at SmartOSC.

Backbase

Backbase built the AI-native Banking OS - the operating system that turns fragmented banking operations into a Unified Frontline. Customers, employees, and AI agents work as one across digital channels, front-office, and operations.

Backbase was founded in 2003 by Jouk Pleiter and is headquartered in Amsterdam, with teams across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America. 120+ leading banks run on Backbase across Retail, SMB & Commercial, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB)

Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MSB) was established in 1991 as Vietnam's first joint-stock commercial bank. Headquartered in Hanoi and listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange under the ticker MSB, the bank serves nearly 10 million retail and nearly 100.000 corporate customers across the country.

SmartOSC

With a 20-year track record, SmartOSC is a leading digital transformation consultancy and implementation partner in Asia-Pacific, helping global enterprises elevate their digital experiences. Combining agile strategy with deep technical expertise, SmartOSC delivers end-to-end solutions across Digital Banking, Digital Commerce, Omnichannel, Data, and AI. Trusted by brands including CIMB, MSB, LG, Sony, PayPal, and OCB, SmartOSC helps businesses optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth.

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*PU Prime has launched a redesigned trading app under its "A Clearer Way to Trade" campaign, creating a simpler and more intuitive experience for traders.

*The redesigned app brings Live Trading and Copy Trading closer together while giving users greater control over leverage and position management.

*An integrated Explore feature provides market news, analysis, and economic event insights directly within the trading app.

EBENE, Mauritius, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PU Prime, a global multi-licensed online brokerage, has launched a redesigned trading app under its "A Clearer Way to Trade" campaign. Rather than simply adding more features to a single interface, the redesign reorganizes the app around the user's entire trading journey, delivering a clearer, more intuitive way to trade.

The launch builds on a platform that has already received industry recognition, including recent accolades at FX Expo Buenos Aires, iFX Expo Dubai, and the Global Forex Award in 2026, reflecting PU Prime's continued focus on improving the end-to-end trading experience.

A Simpler Copy Trading Experience

The redesigned app makes it easier for users to move between different trading activities without unnecessary steps. A consolidated trading interface simplifies account switching between Live Trading and Copy Trading accounts, and lets users browse and follow signal providers with just a few taps. By bringing these functions closer together, the updated experience helps reduce friction and makes Copy Trading more accessible within the wider PU Prime ecosystem.

Greater Control Over Risk Management

The redesigned app also gives users greater control over how they manage their trading exposure. Eligible users can adjust leverage directly when placing a trade, without contacting customer support, allowing them to manage account settings more conveniently from within the app.

Position management has also been streamlined with a "Close All" function, enabling users to close all open positions more efficiently when market conditions change rapidly. Together, these enhancements give traders more direct control over key account and position management functions.

Market News and Insights, Built In

The new Explore feature brings market information closer to the trading experience. Users can quickly review market movements, follow key developments, and prepare for upcoming economic events directly within the app. Curated market analysis from established sources also provides additional context to help users as they assess market opportunities.

By bringing research and execution into a single environment, the redesigned app reduces the need to switch between multiple platforms when following the markets.

Celebrating the Launch

To mark the launch of the redesigned app, PU Prime is introducing an in-app Lucky Draw Deposit Bonus promotion, running from September 29 to October 27, 2026. Eligible users can participate through the PU Prime App and explore the redesigned trading experience as part of the campaign.

The "A Clearer Way to Trade" campaign reflects PU Prime's commitment to making the digital trading experience simpler, more intuitive, and better connected without compromising the functionality expected by active traders. The redesigned PU Prime App pairs a fresh UI/UX with a more cohesive structure, bringing previously scattered functionalities together, so users spend less time navigating between screens and more time focused on their trading decisions.

About PU Prime

Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech company and trusted CFD broker. Today, it offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 100 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, PU Prime provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

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Collaboration broadens access to high-performance ingredients and accelerates formulation innovation

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from Univar Solutions division, announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with the CABB Group.

CABB Group is a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and fine chemicals provider, specializing in customized active ingredients and high-purity solutions for life sciences, personal care, crop science, and specialty applications. The agreement expands distribution of glycolic acid beyond EMEA to the United States and Canada, including the key ingredient GLYCOS Clear 70.

"Our collaboration with the CABB Group marks an exciting step forward in expanding high-performance solutions for the beauty and personal care markets across North America," said Nick Powell, CEO, Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions. "Together, we're bringing deep technical expertise and proven glycolic acid capabilities to help customers create more effective, multi-benefit products. Building on our existing relationship, we're also pleased to expand our partnership in EMEA to now include the United States and Canada."

Glycolic acid is commonly used in cosmetic and skin care products and valued for its exfoliating role in a variety of formulations. It is frequently used in products intended to help enhance overall skin appearance and texture related to skin tone and radiance. Incorporating glycolic acid into Univar Solutions' portfolio aligns with the Company's strategic plan to invest in areas of growth, enhance its ingredient offerings, and empower customers to create differentiated, high-performing products.

"Univar Solutions' reach and expertise in specialty ingredients makes them the right partner to broaden the availability of our glycolic acid technologies," said Tobias Schalow, CEO of the CABB Group. "This exclusive partnership brings our glycolic acid to customers across the United States and Canada, helping ensure robust supply and consistent performance. Produced using renewable electricity, it reflects our commitment to sustainability without compromise. Our focus is on providing dependable solutions for the personal care industry and beyond, supporting brands that demand excellence in every formulation."

"This partnership with the CABB Group reinforces our mission to help support customers with the specialty ingredients they need for product growth and brand development," said James Peterson, global senior vice president of Care for Univar Solutions. "Together, we can accelerate growth in critical beauty and personal care applications by expanding access to ingredients known for their adaptability and effectiveness. With our product and innovation capabilities, we're empowering customers to develop next generation formulations across key markets."

Explore glycolic acid solutions and the full portfolio of beauty and personal care products and services available through I+S from Univar Solutions.

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With one of the industry's largest private transportation fleets and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions

Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions brings the best products, people, and results to specialty customers and suppliers seeking to power modern life. By combining science, innovation, and deep expertise with a leading specialty portfolio, we help find the solutions needed to safely improve lives and communities across the globe. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About CABB Group

CABB Group is a leading provider of contract manufacturing (CDMO) and fine chemicals, specializing in customized active ingredients and high-purity solutions for life science, personal care, crop science, and specialty applications. The CABB Group combines leading-edge technologies with a global largescale production network to deliver reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient solutions to provide customized solutions for complex chemistries. CABB with around 1,000 employees, c. ?494 million revenue, and five production sites is a partner in fine chemistry turning complex chemistry into reliable and cost-efficient solutions. Learn more at cabb-chemicals.com

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Frank Eagleton promoted to Managing Director, Asia Pacific, and Rehan Wickremeratne appointed Partnerships Lead as Aircall invites partners to collaborate on AI voice agents

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 September 2026 - Aircall, the AI-powered customer communications platform trusted by more than 24,000 businesses worldwide, today announced the next phase of its Asia Pacific strategy: building on an established base in Australia and New Zealand to expand across Southeast Asia.

With more than 24,000 customers worldwide, Aircall is strengthening its commitment to a region where demand is accelerating. It reflects a clear shift toward customer communications that combine intelligent voice agents, automated workflows and real-time coaching in a single platform.

Aircall is investing heavily in Asia, and localisation is central to that strategy. Integration with WhatsApp is one clear example of how that plays out in practice.

"Asia is a natural market for AI voice agents. The region spans dozens of languages and markets, each with its own customer expectations, and voice remains a primary way people reach the businesses they buy from," said Frank Eagleton, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Aircall.

Regional appetite is strong: 87% of Asia Pacific CEOs expect a return on their AI investments within three years, according to KPMG. That confidence is meeting rapid change in customer service, where Gartner reports 85% of customer service leaders will explore or pilot customer-facing conversational generative AI in 2025.

According to Aircall, AI Voice Agent will help teams around APAC meet this always-on demand by handling routine, high-volume conversations at any hour and in local languages, while passing the interactions that call for judgement or empathy to a person.

To lead this next stage, Aircall's Frank Eagleton has stepped into the role of Managing Director, Asia Pacific. Eagleton will oversee the company's regional growth and market expansion through a channel-first approach, working alongside partners to reach and support customers across diverse Asian markets.

Aircall has also appointed Rehan Wickremeratne to lead the push, charging him with developing the partner ecosystem that will support it. "Southeast Asia is a dynamic and key growth region for us, and we're building our presence the same way we built ANZ: through partners who already have the trust of local businesses. Across these markets, that means being where customers already are"

"AI voice agents are changing what customer conversations can do. They're handling routine demand instantly while freeing teams to focus on the moments that need a human," said Eagleton. "That's the shift we're bringing to Asia, and it's a practical one: technology that does real work and takes tangible action. After huge success in Australia and New Zealand, expansion across Southeast Asia is the natural next step."

The benefits run both ways. For customers, AI voice agents mean faster resolutions, round-the-clock availability and conversations in their own language, without losing the human connection that builds trust. For channel partners, they open a clear opportunity: to localise, integrate and deliver AI voice agents as a service, building deeper, longer-term relationships with the businesses they serve. Aircall is inviting technology providers, resellers and service partners across the region to explore how they can work together to bring these capabilities to local markets.

"The most useful AI voice agents won't be built in isolation. They'll be shaped with partners who understand local markets, languages and customer expectations," said Wickremeratne. "We want to expand that ecosystem across Asia, and we would welcome conversations with partners who share that ambition."

About Aircall

Aircall is an AI-powered customer communications platform that brings together intelligent voice agents, automated workflows and real-time coaching in one intuitive platform. The platform helps more than 24,000 businesses collaboratively manage voice, SMS, and WhatsApp conversations, deliver real-time coaching and AI playbooks during live calls, handle high-volume inbound and outbound interactions autonomously through AI Virtual Agents, automate post-call workflows, and connect every interaction to the tools they already use across 250+ native integrations. Founded in Paris, Aircall has surpassed $200 million in ARR and serves customer-facing teams across more than 100 countries.

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*DEGEVMA is now FDA-approved across all indications of the reference product, Xgeva (denosumab), to help prevent bone complications in adults with advanced cancer that has spread to the bone, for the treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumor of bone and for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy.

*FDA approval of DEGEVMA marks another milestone in Teva's Pivot to Growth strategy, demonstrating our ability to bring high-quality, more affordable treatment options to patients across complex therapeutic categories.

*DEGEVMA is Teva's second FDA-approved biosimilar in 2026 and, together with PONLIMSI (denosumab-adet), establishes Teva's comprehensive denosumab biosimilar portfolio across the indications of the reference products Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab).

TEL AVIV, Israel, and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved DEGEVMA (denosumab-adet) as a biosimilar to Xgeva (denosumab).

DEGEVMA is indicated for the prevention of bone complications in adults with advanced cancer that has spread to the bone, for the treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumor of bone and for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy.

The FDA approval of DEGEVMA, together with PONLIMSI (denosumab-adet), which was approved by the FDA in March 2026, establishes a comprehensive U.S. denosumab biosimilar portfolio spanning the indications of both Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab), respectively. Now, healthcare professionals and patients are able to gain expanded access to biologic treatment options in oncology-related bone disease and osteoporosis care.

"Our R&D mission is grounded in a clear commitment: translating complex biologic science into high-quality treatment options that address patient needs," said Rob Cook, Head of Global Technical Development & Generics R&D at Teva. "The approval of DEGEVMA reflects the scientific, clinical and regulatory expertise behind our in-house biosimilars capabilities and our continued focus on expanding access to important biologic medicines."

Biologics like denosumab represent a significant portion of healthcare expenditures, particularly in oncology. The introduction of biosimilars is critical to driving down systemic healthcare costs while broadening patient access to complex, life-enhancing medications.

"The last thing a person living with a cancer diagnosis or their families should have to worry about is access to their medicine," said Thomas Rainey, Senior Vice President, U.S. Biosimilars at Teva. "The approval of DEGEVMA is a powerful example of Teva's Pivot to Growth strategy in action because it represents an important step in expanding treatment options for patients and supporting healthcare systems with a high-quality biosimilar."

The FDA approval of DEGEVMA was based on a totality of evidence, including analytical and clinical data demonstrating similar efficacy, safety and immunogenicity profile as the reference product, Xgeva. DEGEVMA is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to the RANKL protein, an essential regulator of osteoclast formation, function and survival.

By inhibiting RANKL, DEGEVMA decreases bone resorption and cancer-induced bone destruction. The comprehensive data package submitted to the FDA demonstrated that DEGEVMA has no clinically meaningful differences from the reference product in terms of safety, purity and potency.

Teva anticipates launching DEGEVMA and PONLIMSI in the U.S. in the coming months, aligning with its broader biosimilar commercialization strategy.

DEGEVMA is currently approved in the European Union (EU). Learn more about Teva's global biosimilars portfolio and commercialization capabilities at www.tevabiosimilars.com.

Use of Trademarks

Xgeva and Prolia are registered trademarks of Amgen, Inc.

About DEGEVMA

DEGEVMA (denosumab) is indicated for the prevention of bone complications in adults with advanced cancer that has spread to the bone, for the treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumor of bone and for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy.

The active substance, denosumab, is a human monoclonal IgG2 antibody that targets the protein RANKL, essential for the formation, function, and survival of osteoclasts-the cells responsible for bone resorption. By binding to RANKL with high affinity and specificity, denosumab prevents the interaction between RANKL and RANK, leading to a decrease in bone resorption in cortical and trabecular bone.

DEGEVMA will be available as a 120mg/1.7mL solution for injection in a vial.

DEGEVMA is a biosimilar medicinal product, similar to the reference product Xgeva (denosumab), which was approved in the EU on November 18, 2025.

Comprehensive analytical, preclinical, and clinical data demonstrate that DEGEVMA has comparable quality, safety and efficacy to the reference product.

INDICATIONS

DEGEVMA is indicated for the prevention of skeletal-related events in patients with multiple myeloma and in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors.

DEGEVMA is indicated for the treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumor of bone that is unresectable or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity.

DEGEVMA is indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy refractory to bisphosphonate therapy.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Pre-existing hypocalcemia must be corrected prior to initiating therapy with DEGEVMA.

DEGEVMA is contraindicated in patients with known clinically significant hypersensitivity to DEGEVMA or denosumab products.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Drug Products with Same Active Ingredient

Patients receiving DEGEVMA should not receive other denosumab products.

Hypersensitivity

Clinically significant hypersensitivity including anaphylaxis has been reported with use of DEGEVMA. Reactions may include hypotension, dyspnea, upper airway edema, lip swelling, rash, pruritus, and urticaria. If an anaphylactic or other clinically significant allergic reaction occurs, initiate appropriate therapy and discontinue DEGEVMA therapy permanently.

Hypocalcemia

DEGEVMA can cause severe symptomatic hypocalcemia, and fatal cases have been reported. Correct pre-existing hypocalcemia prior to DEGEVMA treatment. Monitor calcium levels, throughout DEGEVMA therapy, especially in the first weeks of initiating therapy, and administer calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D as necessary. Concomitant use of calcimimetics and other drugs that can lower calcium levels may worsen hypocalcemia risk and serum calcium should be closely monitored. Advise patients to contact a healthcare provider for symptoms of hypocalcemia. Do not take DEGEVMA if you are allergic to denosumab or any of the ingredients of DEGEVMA.

An increased risk of hypocalcemia has been observed in clinical trials of patients with increasing renal dysfunction, most commonly with severe dysfunction (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min and/or on dialysis), and with inadequate/no calcium supplementation. Monitor calcium levels and calcium and vitamin D intake.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported in patients receiving DEGEVMA, manifesting as jaw pain, osteomyelitis, osteitis, bone erosion, tooth or periodontal infection, toothache, gingival ulceration, or gingival erosion. Persistent pain or slow healing of the mouth or jaw after dental surgery may also be manifestations of ONJ.

In clinical trials in patients with cancer, the incidence of ONJ was higher with longer duration of exposure. Patients with a history of tooth extraction, poor oral hygiene, or use of a dental appliance are at a higher risk of developing ONJ. Other risk factors for the development of ONJ include immunosuppressive therapy, treatment with angiogenesis inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, diabetes, and gingival infections.

Perform an oral examination and appropriate preventive dentistry prior to the initiation of DEGEVMA and periodically during DEGEVMA therapy. Advise patients regarding oral hygiene practices. Avoid invasive dental procedures during treatment with DEGEVMA. Consider temporary discontinuation of DEGEVMA therapy if an invasive dental procedure must be performed.

Patients who are suspected of having or who develop ONJ while on DEGEVMA should receive care by a dentist or an oral surgeon. In these patients, extensive dental surgery to treat ONJ may exacerbate the condition.

Atypical Subtrochanteric and Diaphyseal Femoral Fracture

Atypical femoral fracture has been reported with DEGEVMA. These fractures can occur anywhere in the femoral shaft from just below the lesser trochanter to above the supracondylar flare and are transverse or short oblique in orientation without evidence of comminution.

Atypical femoral fractures most commonly occur with minimal or no trauma to the affected area. They may be bilateral, and many patients report prodromal pain in the affected area, usually presenting as dull, aching thigh pain, weeks to months before a complete fracture occurs. A number of reports note that patients were also receiving treatment with glucocorticoids (e.g., prednisone) at the time of fracture.

During DEGEVMA treatment, patients should be advised to report new or unusual thigh, hip, or groin pain. Any patient who presents with thigh or groin pain should be suspected of having an atypical fracture and should be evaluated to rule out an incomplete femur fracture. Patients presenting with an atypical femur fracture should also be assessed for symptoms and signs of fracture in the contralateral limb. Interruption of DEGEVMA therapy should be considered, pending a risk/benefit assessment, on an individual basis.

Hypercalcemia Following Treatment Discontinuation in Patients with Giant Cell Tumor of Bone and in Patients with Growing Skeletons

Clinically significant hypercalcemia requiring hospitalization and complicated by acute renal injury has been reported in DEGEVMA-treated patients with giant cell tumor of bone and patients with growing skeletons. Within the first year after treatment discontinuation, monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia and treat appropriately.

Multiple Vertebral Fractures (MVF) Following Treatment Discontinuation

Multiple vertebral fractures (MVF) have been reported following discontinuation of treatment with denosumab products. Patients at higher risk for MVF include those with risk factors for or a history of osteoporosis or prior fractures.

When DEGEVMA treatment is discontinued, evaluate the individual patient's risk for vertebral fractures.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action, denosumab products can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.

Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential that exposure to DEGEVMA during pregnancy or within 5 months prior to conception can result in fetal harm.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors taking DEGEVMA were fatigue/asthenia, hypophosphatemia, and nausea. The most common serious side effect was dyspnea.

In patients with multiple myeloma, the most common adverse reactions were diarrhea, nausea, anemia, back pain, thrombocytopenia, peripheral edema, hypocalcemia, upper respiratory tract infection, rash, and headache. The most common serious side effect of DEGEVMA was osteonecrosis of the jaw.

About Teva

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

Teva Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "may," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe" and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance.

Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to successfully commercialize DEGEVMA (denosumab-adet) a Biosimilar to Xgeva (denosumab) for the prevention of bone complications in adults with advanced cancer that has spread to the bone, for the treatment of adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumor of bone, and for the treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy, and PONLIMSI (denosumab-adet); our ability to successfully compete in the marketplace including our ability to develop and commercialize additional pharmaceutical products; our ability to successfully execute our Pivot to Growth strategy, including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines pipeline and profitably commercialize the innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business development, and to execute on our organizational transformation and to achieve expected cost savings; and other factors discussed in this press release, in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2026 and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, including in the section captioned "Risk Factors" and "Forward-looking Statements."

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Hong Kong makes its debut at Monaco Yacht Show.

HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Informa Markets marked a significant milestone in their three-year Strategic City Partnership with Hong Kong through a high-profile presence at the Monaco Yacht Show from 23 to 26 September, widely recognised as the world's leading superyacht exhibition.

The participation underscores Hong Kong's ambition to strengthen its position as Asia's premier hub for yacht tourism, marine leisure and luxury business events, while introducing international industry leaders to the inaugural Festival of Connoisseurs (TFOC), a new flagship luxury lifestyle and business platform set to debut in Hong Kong this November.

As the first stop of a global promotional roadshow under the partnership, the Monaco Yacht Show provided a valuable platform to engage yacht owners, marine industry leaders, luxury brands, investors and high-net-worth travellers from around the world. The initiative reflects Hong Kong's growing role as a gateway connecting international businesses with opportunities across the Chinese Mainland and the wider Asian market.

Under Informa Markets' Strategic City Partnership with Hong Kong, HKTB will participate in a series of globally renowned luxury and lifestyle exhibitions, including the Monaco Yacht Show, Palm Beach International Boat Show, Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, Top Marques Monaco and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The partnership aims to elevate Hong Kong's international profile among the global luxury, marine and lifestyle sectors while supporting the development of TFOC into one of Asia's leading luxury business and lifestyle platforms.

At the Monaco Yacht Show, HKTB joined forces with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels, Airport Authority Hong Kong and AsiaWorld-Expo to form the Hong Kong delegation, showcasing the city's combined strengths in tourism, aviation, business events and international trade.

Mr. Anthony Lau, HKTB Executive Director, said: " The Monaco Yacht Show brings together the world's most influential players in the yachting industry and provides an ideal platform for Hong Kong to tell its story to a highly valuable international audience. Beyond being a world-class destination, Hong Kong serves as a super-connector and super value-adder, uniquely linking global businesses, investors and brands with opportunities across the Greater Bay Area, the Chinese Mainland and Asia.

With a vibrant marine ecosystem, world-class infrastructure and a growing portfolio of international marine and sailing events, Hong Kong is well positioned to become a leading hub for yacht tourism and marine business in Asia. Through our partnership with Informa Markets and the launch of TFOC, we aim to create new opportunities for luxury tourism, business exchange and investment in the region."

Informa Markets sees strong potential in Hong Kong for launching and growing new flagship experiences in the region. Hong Kong offers a compelling proposition for the global yachting and marine industry. Home to one of the world's finest natural harbours and supported by extensive international air connectivity, the city provides direct access to the rapidly expanding wealth markets of the Greater Bay Area and Asia.

Recent initiatives to streamline yacht entry procedures, alongside ongoing marina developments and investments in marine infrastructure, are creating new opportunities for yacht owners, operators and marine-related businesses seeking to establish a presence in the region.

The city's growing calendar of international marine and sailing events, including SailGP and the Dragon World Championship, further enhances its appeal as a year-round destination for marine tourism, business networking and premium lifestyle experiences.

Looking ahead, Hong Kong will host the inaugural TFOC from 4 to 6 November 2026 at AsiaWorld-Expo. Embracing an innovative "city-as-your-showroom" concept, the event will extend beyond a traditional exhibition venue, transforming iconic locations across Hong Kong into immersive showcases for luxury and lifestyle experiences.

Over three days, participants will explore nine curated themes spanning yachting, mobility, art, travel, wellness, gastronomy and beyond. Making its debut in Hong Kong this year, TFOC is set to evolve into a citywide flagship festival from 2027, further highlighting Hong Kong's unique position as the world's meeting place where global business, culture and premium lifestyle converge.

About Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a Government-subvented body. Operating 15 offices around the world and representative offices in seven different markets, its primary mission is to maximise the social and economic contribution that tourism makes to the community of Hong Kong, and consolidate the city's position as a world-class destination.

The HKTB works closely with the Government, travel industry and other partners to promote Hong Kong worldwide, widen the range of tourism products and elevate service standards, as well as enhance the experiences of visitors during their stay.

About The Festival of Connoisseurs

The Festival of Connoisseurs (TFOC) is Asia's premier luxury lifestyle show platform, debuting its soft launch in Hong Kong in November 2026. Organised by Informa Markets and supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and other strategic partners, the Festival showcases dynamic worlds of connoisseurship - including Marina, Marque, Vault, Galerie, Passage, Estate, Zenith, Vitalis, Culinaire and more - across Hong Kong's iconic venues and destinations. "Where the World's Finest Converge in Asia's Most Dynamic City." For more information, please visit https://www.tfochk.com/   

   

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MONACO, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainability is increasingly becoming a defining element of the modern marina. But for M3 Monaco, a consultancy specialized in the development and management of marinas, yacht clubs and nautical centers, it is not simply about adopting individual green technologies or reducing environmental impact.

It requires a broader approach combining infrastructure, operations, management, environmental performance and the overall quality of the destination.

 This is the philosophy behind the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Standard (S3), a certification program designed to assess and support marinas, yacht clubs and nautical centers in their transition towards higher standards of sustainability and operational excellence.

As Jose Marco Casellini, CEO of M3 Monaco, explains, the S3 Label is designed as a structured assessment rather than simply a sustainability badge. "We come, we assess a project, and we verify if this project follows all the criteria coming from sustainability, environment, methodology, operational skills as well, and procedure."

The process is structured in three phases: diagnostic and application, validation and optimization, including an on-site assessment and action plan, and award and community, which recognizes the standard achieved while encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

The latest recognitions highlight different approaches to these principles. The destinations awarded in Monaco illustrate how principles can be integrated on four levels: Horizon, Regatta, Flagship and Sovereign. The Yacht Club de Monaco, founded in 1953 and chaired by HSH Prince Albert II since 1984, was recognized for combining yachting excellence, education, innovation and environmental responsibility, including through the SEA Index.

Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina was recognized for combining hospitality with community engagement and marine protection, including sailing programs for children and sea turtle conservation, while Port de Saint-Florent in Corsica was recognized for its long-term vision and leadership in raising marina standards.

For Amaala Yacht Club, the 119-berth marina on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, the certification provides an external benchmark for a new destination. "I believe it's important because it's a good benchmark and it shows the community that you're serious about what you're doing," said General Manager Adrian Peet.

A similar perspective comes from Ayla Marina in Aqaba, Jordan, part of a wider mixed-use development. "Our participation shows our commitment to these things which are the core values in this business," said Ayla Marina manager Adel Maani.

The S3 Label is therefore not presented as the end of the process, but as part of a continuous journey, providing marinas with a framework to measure performance, identify areas for improvement and work towards more sustainable and higher-performing destinations.

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