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上海, 2024年12月17日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 云顶新耀（HKEX 1952.HK）是一家专注于创新药研发、临床开发、制造和商业化的生物制药公司，今日宣布中国国家药品监督管理局已正式受理伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)）用于治疗中重度活动性溃疡性结肠炎（UC）患者的新药上市许可申请（NDA）。伊曲莫德是一款每日一次口服的一线先进疗法，不仅使用方便、疗效佳，而且具有良好的安全性特征。伊曲莫德于今年4月获得中国澳门特别行政区药物监督管理局批准上市，并于今年10月通过"港澳药械通"政策在粤港澳大湾区落地，成为云顶新耀第三款商业化新药。云顶新耀首席执行官罗永庆表示："很高兴看到伊曲莫德的新药上市许可申请在中国大陆获得正式受理，继中国澳门和新加坡之后，伊曲莫德有望迎来云顶新耀授权区域内第三个获批的地区。中国的溃疡性结肠炎患者对创新疗法存在巨大未满足的需求，到2030年，中国的患者人数预计将达到约100万人，超过2019年患者人数的一倍以上。我们将继续努力扩大伊曲莫德的可及性，期待造福更多溃疡性结肠炎患者。"伊曲莫德亚太临床试验牵头研究者、世界胃肠病学会执行理事、亚太消化学会副主席、中国人民解放军空军军医大学附属西京医院吴开春教授表示："作为目前唯一在全球Ⅲ期临床试验中证实对孤立性直肠炎有疗效的药物，伊曲莫德的新药上市许可申请在中国大陆获得正式受理，为广大患者带来了希望。这种新一代S1P受体调节剂通过每日一次口服的治疗方案，可快速起效，并达到无激素缓解、黏膜愈合。此外，亚洲最大规模中重度活动性UC患者III期临床研究公布的数据再次证实，伊曲莫德具有良好的疗效和安全性。期待该药物可以早日获批，使更多患者获益。"伊曲莫德由Arena Pharmaceuticals公司开发，辉瑞于2022年完成了对Arena Pharmaceuticals的收购，而云顶新耀早在2017年已从Arena获得了在大中华区和韩国开发、生产和商业化伊曲莫德的独家权利。伊曲莫德已于去年10月和今年2月先后在美国和欧盟获得新药上市批准。作为云顶新耀自身免疫性疾病领域的重磅产品，伊曲莫德于今年上半年陆续在中国澳门、新加坡获得新药上市批准，并于今年12月在中国澳门镜湖医院开出首张处方，正式开始惠及亚洲患者。此外，云顶新耀也已在中国香港递交了伊曲莫德的新药上市许可申请并获得正式受理。今年10月，伊曲莫德得到"粤港澳大湾区内地临床急需进口港澳药品批件"批准，目前可以在中山大学附属第一医院、南方医科大学深圳医院、佛山复星禅诚医院与广州和睦家医院四家大湾区药械通政策指定的医疗机构先行使用。伊曲莫德还被纳入由广东省药品监督管理局、广东省卫生健康委员会发布的广东省粤港澳大湾区内地九市临床急需港澳药品医疗器械目录（2024年）（临床急需目录），将加速在"港澳药械通"指定的45家医疗机构落地。关于伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod）伊曲莫德（VELSIPITY(R)，etrasimod）是一种每日一次口服的高选择性鞘氨醇-1-磷酸（S1P）受体调节剂，采用优化的药理学设计，与S1P受体1、4和5结合。伊曲莫德目前已在美国、欧盟、加拿大、澳大利亚、英国、瑞士、以色列以及中国澳门和新加坡获得新药上市批准。关于云顶新耀云顶新耀是一家专注于创新药研发、临床开发、制造和商业化的生物制药公司，致力于满足亚洲市场尚未满足的医疗需求。云顶新耀的管理团队在中国及全球领先制药企业从事过高质量研发、临床开发、药政事务、化学制造与控制（CMC）、业务发展和商业化运营，拥有深厚的专长和丰富的经验。云顶新耀已打造多款疾病首创或者同类最佳的药物组合，公司的治疗领域包括肾科疾病、感染性和传染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有关更多信息，请访问公司网站：www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性声明本新闻稿所发布的信息中可能会包含某些前瞻性表述，乃基于本公司或管理层在做出表述时对公司业务运营情况及财务状况的现有看法、相信、和现有预期，可能会使用"将"、"预期"、"预测"、"期望"、"打算"、"计划"、"相信"、"预估"、"确信"及其他类似词语进行表述。这些前瞻性表述并非对未来业绩的保证，会受到风险、不确定性及其他因素的影响，有些乃超出本公司的控制范围，难以预计。因此，受我们的业务、竞争环境、政治、经济、法律和社会情况的未来变化及发展等各种因素及假设的影响，实际结果可能会与前瞻性表述所含资料有较大差别。本公司及各附属公司、各位董事、管理人员、顾问及代理未曾且概不承担更新该稿件所载前瞻性表述以反映在本新闻稿发布日后最新信息、未来项目或情形的任何义务，除非法律要求。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Dec 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - From December 25, 2024, West Air will launch a new Lhasa ⇌ Chongqing ⇌ Singapore international route. The opening of this route will promote cultural exchanges between western China and Singapore. It is also the first international route to be added since the official renaming of Lhasa Gongga International Airport.The route will be operated by an Airbus A319 with three round-trip flights per week. The outbound flight number is PN6425, operating on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, departing from Lhasa at 17:40, arriving in Chongqing at 20:30, departing from Chongqing at 22:50 (23:00 on Mondays), and arriving in Singapore at 03:55 the next day. The return flight number is PN6426, operating on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, departing from Singapore at 04:55, arriving in Chongqing at 09:40, departing from Chongqing at 12:20, and arriving in Lhasa at 15:20. Lhasa, the “City of Sunshine,” is the "spiritual home" of many travelers. Its rich religious culture and historical sites give it an atmosphere of tranquility and mystery. The magnificent Potala Palace, the lofty Tanggula Mountains, and the crystal-blue Namtso Lake attract tourists from all over the world. The new route builds a "two-way bridge" between the snowy plateau and the tropical island.Chongqing, as the operational center for the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Strategic Connectivity Demonstration Project, has strong strategic alignment with Singapore. The new route will serve as a bridge linking western China and the ASEAN region, creating an “air corridor” for the development of a new land-sea corridor in the west. This route will also play a significant role in promoting economic, trade, cultural, and tourism exchanges between Lhasa, Chongqing, and Singapore.Following the implementation of the China-Singapore Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement on February 9, 2024, Ordinary Passport Holders can now embark on a "just-go" journey. As a friendly neighbor of China, Singapore has no time difference, a welcoming Chinese-speaking environment, year-round summer temperatures, and excellent infrastructure. Singapore remains a top destination, offering everything from Michelin-starred restaurants and Nanyang street food to garden city landscapes and multicultural experiences.To celebrate the launch, West Air will introduce specialfares:Lhasa ⇌ Singapore round-trip tickets as low as RMB 1,888 (tax included)Chongqing ⇌ Singapore round-trip tickets as low as RMB 1,499 (tax included)Promotions will also be available on West Air’s official website (www.westair.cn) and TikTok live streams. One-way fares to Singapore start at RMB 350 (excluding tax), and fares from Singapore start at SGD 70 (excluding tax). (Offers are subject to availability. Prices may change; please refer to official updates.)West Air is also offering a range of travel-friendly policies:10% discounts for tickets purchased 7 days in advance for small group travelers.Additional 20KG baggage allowance for international students and immediate family members (available via call center 95373 or at the counter)."Baggage Beneficial Offer" product, providing a 30KG free baggage limit.Preferential fares for connecting flights through intermodal transport with Hainan Airlines and other domestic partners.About West AirAs a subsidiary of HNA Airlines, West Air continues to strengthen its operations under Liaoning Fangda Group, which celebrates its third anniversary on December 8, 2024. In alignment with the Chongqing Municipal Government's goals, West Air has consistently expanded its international routes originating from Chongqing. Since 2016, the airline has launched direct routes from Chongqing to Singapore, Phuket, Osaka, Mandalay, Jeju, Bangkok, and Hanoi, forming a robust international network across Asia. These routes have strengthened Chongqing's connectivity with key Asian destinations, contributing to local economic development and supporting the city's growth as a leading aviation hub.Looking ahead, West Air will expand its investments in “Belt and Road” countries and open additional routes to meet growing passenger demand while supporting national strategies and regional development.Media contact:Wani Diwarkarwani@prbespoke.com +65 9832 0643 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SHANGHAI, Dec 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, “Everest”, or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has officially accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod) for the treatment of patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). VELSIPITY(R) is an effective and convenient, once-daily, oral treatment for patients with moderately to severely active UC.VELSIPITY(R) was officially approved by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macau in April 2024, and was introduced in the Greater Bay Area in October through the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy. VELSIPITY(R) is now the third commercialized product of Everest Medicines.“We are pleased to see that the NDA for VELSIPITY(R) has been officially accepted in mainland China., "said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines. “If approved, China would represent the third approval of VELSIPITY(R) in Everest’s licensed territories for the drug after Macau and Singapore. By 2030, the number of patients with UC in China is expected to more than double compared to 2019, reaching approximately 1 million, with a significant unmet need for innovative therapies. We are committed to expanding access to VELSIPITY(R), with the goal of benefiting more patients living with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. "" As the only drug that has been proven to be effective in UC patients with moderately to severely active isolated proctitis in global Phase III clinical trials, the official acceptance of the NDA for VELSIPITY(R) in mainland China brings hope to many patients,” said Prof. Wu Kaichun with the First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU who is the principal investigator for etrasimod’s Asia clinical trial.” As a next-generation S1P receptor modulator, VELSIPITY(R) can provide patients with a chance for corticosteroid-free remission, mucosal healing, and rapid symptom relief. In addition, the data from the largest-scale Phase III clinical trial of moderately to severely active UC patients in Asia once again confirmed the favorable efficacy and safety profile of VELSIPITY(R). We look forward to the early approval of this drug to benefit more patients."As a key product for Everest Medicines, VELSIPITY(R) was approved in Macau, China and Singapore in the first half of this year. Its first prescription has been issued on December 11th at Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau, which marks the official beginning of this new therapy benefiting patients across Asia. In addition, Everest Medicines has also submitted and had its NDA officially accepted for VELSIPITY(R) in Hong Kong. With the support of the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, VELSIPITY(R) has also been officially approved to enter the Greater Bay Area and can be used in four designated medical institutions which are the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University and Guangzhou United Family Hospital.VELSIPITY(R) has been recently included in the Catalog of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Imported from Hong Kong and Macau for the Nine Municipalities in Guangdong Province within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (“the Catalog”), published by the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration and Health Commission of Guangdong Province. With the inclusion of VELSIPITY(R) in the Catalog, we expect to accelerate its availability in all 45 designated medical institutions under the Connect Policy.About VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod)VELSIPITY(R) is a once-daily, oral, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that selectively binds with S1P receptor subtypes 1, 4, and 5. Regulatory approvals have been granted in US, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UK, Switzerland, Israel and Macau, China for VELSIPITY(R) in ulcerative colitis.About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company’s core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月16日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日，在第九届格隆汇"全球投资嘉年华 - 2025"盛会上，巨星传奇（06683.HK）凭借其在资本市场和业务领域的卓越表现，荣获"金格奖"年度卓越公司评选 - "年度投资价值奖（中小市值）"奖。"金格奖"已连续颁发九届，旨在筛选出最具投资参考价值的卓越公司榜单。其中，"年度投资价值奖"，重点发掘过去一年中展现出卓越投资价值和发展潜力的企业，基于上市公司营收以及净利润增长，以及公司规模、商业模式、管理能力、创新能力等多方面综合考量，是对上市公司盈利能力以及稳定投资回报的肯定，也是对其经营能力的高度认同。据悉，巨星传奇成立于2017年，主营业务为IP创造及营运和新零售。在IP创造及营运方面，巨星传奇深度绑定核心明星周杰伦、刘畊宏，目前已打造"周同学""刘教练"两大现象级明星IP，并接续构建了包括孙耀威、陈法蓉、方文山、昆凌、Vivi、南拳妈妈、宿涵、陈威全等在内的明星IP组合，截至目前，公司旗下明星IP矩阵号全网粉丝体量超2.4亿，展现出极高的影响力和商业价值。内容IP方面，巨星传奇为周杰伦量身打造其首个户外真人秀节目《周游记》，目前已播出两季；以及打造以庾澄庆为主理人的音乐访谈秀《乐来乐快乐》，两档节目均表现出色，收视率亮眼，深受观众好评。在新零售业务方面，巨星传奇旗下有健康管理品牌魔胴（鼓励低碳饮食）、爱吃鲜摩人（推广无食物添加剂）及护肤管理品牌摩肌博士（专注于重组胶原）等，其中，"魔胴"品牌于2024年获评"江苏省高知名商标"称号。巨星传奇新零售产品屡获市场高度认可，根据灼识咨询统计，按产品交易总额计算，魔胴咖啡于2020年至2023年连续四年蝉联中国防弹饮料市场第一；爱吃鲜摩人抹茶粉在2022年推出后，于2023年成为抖音天然粉赛道市场份额第一的产品。财报数据显示，近年来巨星传奇业绩增势迅猛。2024年上半年，公司实现营业收入人民币2.67亿元，较去年同期增长约76.0%；实现毛利人民币1.34亿元，同比去年增加约44.6%；净利达人民币2,545万元，同比增加约55.5%。IP业务更是首次在总收入中占比超越新零售业务，同比激增149.8%至1.6亿元。值得一提的是，巨星传奇也在周杰伦"嘉年华"世界巡回演唱会期间，创新性地开启了"IP+场景+新零售"的创新玩法。在杭州、福州、长沙、深圳、南京站演唱会期间，一座座6米高巨型周同学大娃现身演出城市标志性经景点，吸引歌迷前来打卡，为当地文旅注入新活力。12月5日，周杰伦在中国台湾的台北大巨蛋场馆举行演唱会，周同学也首次以3米高的"机甲周同学"亮相台北，与粉丝零距离互动。在周同学大娃周边，巨星传奇还配套开设了快闪店，售卖周同学衍生品。未来，巨星传奇将继续围绕IP持续进行内容输出，进一步深化"明星IP+新零售"的业务模式，不断挖掘和整合丰富的IP资源，同时将持续拓宽产品矩阵，以满足消费者多样化的需求。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

OVER 130 LEADING DEVELOPERS AND DESIGN PRACTICES FROM ACROSS ASIA GATHER IN BANGKOK FOR FINALE OF 2024 AWARDS SERIES, SEVEN OF WHICH ARE FROM AUSTRALIASYDNEY, AU, Dec 17, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 19th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, supported by V-ZUG Thailand, last Friday revealed the region’s finest real estate and outstanding developers at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.The conclusion of the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series hosted over 130 award-winning finalists from across Asia, elevating their achievements on the international stage.Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was honoured as the Best Developer in Asia—a first for the company.This marked one of five wins for companies representing Mainland China. Winners from Mainland China included Lead8, awarded for its projects MixC Changchun and K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road. Other winning design practices were Jiang & Associates Creative Design, which won for ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK, and Sybarite, which won for SKP Chengdu.Developers from Hong Kong and Macau also excelled with four winning titles. Winners included China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, winning for PANO HARBOUR; Lek Hang Group for Hotel Central Macau; Lofter Group Limited for 1 Ki Lung Street; and New Orient Group for San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building).Australia garnered seven wins, three of which went to BLVD by OSK Property. Other champions included BHC Property, winning for Mercer; FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM for Chatswood Garden; Golden Sedayu for Burswood Point; and Jean Yip Developments for Elements at Carousel.The Philippines emerged as the most awarded market with 12 accolades. Federal Land, Inc. stood out as Best Luxury Developer (Asia), accompanied by a win for Riverpark, while Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. gained the Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia) title. Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates was honoured as Best Industrial Developer (Asia), supported by a win for LIMA Estate.Adding to the Philippines’ impressive tally were titles for RLC Residences, winning for The Residences at The Westin Manila; Robinsons Offices for GBF Center 1; and work.able for work.able Robinsons Summit Center. Alveo Land won for Viento at Cerca while Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation won for MITSUKOSHI BGC.The Estate Makati—a collaboration between SM Development Corporation (SMDC) and Federal Land—received two titles. This year’s PropertyGuru Icon Award was presented to Henry T. Sy, Jr., non-executive director and chairman of the board at SM Prime Holdings, by the editorial team of Property Report by PropertyGuru, the official magazine of the Awards.A wide array of companies from Malaysia triumphed with 11 wins. They included Bangsar Heights Pavilion, winning for Quayside JBCC; Berinda Group for Ponderosa Callista; City Motors Group for Alfa Bangsar; Eupe Corporation Berhad for Helix2 @ PJ South; Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd for Iconia Garden Residence; Iskandar Investment Berhad for Medini Innopolis; JLand Group Sdn Bhd for Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn; Malton Berhad for The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil; Sime Darby Property Berhad for Serenia Industrial Park; Tropicana Corporation Berhad for Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam; and Triterra Sdn Bhd for The MET Corporate Towers.Indonesia celebrated eight wins, led by Paramount Land, winner of the Best Township Developer (Asia) title. Sinar Mas Land garnered multiple titles for BSD City and Biomedical Campus, as well as its joint ventures: Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation and Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V.Other victorious developers from Indonesia were DM Projects Group, winning for Salty Jim Villa; PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. for LRT City Cibubur; and Summarecon Group for Flora at Summarecon BandungSingapore continued its winning streak with eight wins. UOL Group Limited was recognised as both Best Sustainable Developer (Asia) and Best Hospitality Developer (Asia), with Meyer Blue winning an award for both UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited. Pan Pacific Orchard meanwhile yielded a win for both UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group.Similarly, GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited jointly won for Lentor Mansion. TID Pte. Ltd. won Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia), alongside a win for Lentoria, while FRX Capital Private Limited was named Best Boutique Developer (Asia).Thailand earned four titles, with Sansiri Public Company Limited winning for BuGaan Pattanakarn and Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol. AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited also represented the kingdom with a win for The City Rama5-Nakhon In while APAC Land won for APAC Tower.Also claiming four titles, Vietnam emerged victorious with Phu Long Real Estates Corporation named asBest Community Developer (Asia). Gamuda Land won two titles for Eaton Park while Ecopark scored a win for Ecovillage Saigon River.From Japan, Niseko Woodlands Limited won for Grand Tsuru Niseko while Yoichi Dreams was recognised for Kisin.Saudi Arabia debuted at the Grand Final with Oud Real-Estate Development Company winning Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia), following a series of wins during the inaugural PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East).From Cambodia, LP Residences Co., Ltd. received a win for its Palm Springs project. By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP meanwhile gained a recognition for India.Jeremy Williams, managing director for Marketplaces at PropertyGuru Group, said: "PropertyGuru’s commitment to a sustainable future in Asia is truly reflected in this year’s award winners. By raising benchmarks for resilience and sustainability, we power communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. These accolades not only honour the efforts of developers and design practices but also inspire innovation that benefits property seekers, agents, and investors alike. As we celebrate the 19th edition of the Grand Final, we look forward to a wave of progress creating what’s next for the region’s built environment."Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series included many first-time accolades. We celebrated the strengths of emerging and established property markets, expanding to new regions and revisiting the region’s leading real estate destinations. We also honoured individuals—industry legends and rising stars poised to change the game. Through the People’s Choice Awards, we engaged with property buyers, giving them a platform to support developers who share their aspirations and values. We also recognised excellence in ESG, supporting those making our industry more sustainable for future generations of property seekers. It’s an honour to conclude this series by celebrating companies across a wide variety of real estate sectors and distinguishing multiple types of projects throughout Asia Pacific, a region that is becoming home to the cities of tomorrow.”Thien Duong, chairperson of the Grand Final, said: “This year’s winners across Asia Pacific have impressed the judges with their sustainable, functional masterplans and designs, spanning everything from expansive townships to livable homes and dynamic commercial spaces. Excellence in property development is incessantly redefined across the region, and we’re happy to contribute to this ongoing evolution. Congratulations to the Gold Standard bearers of real estate across Asia Pacific.”An independent panel of head judges from participating markets in the Awards selected the winners: Thien Duong, general director, GroupGSA Vietnam (Vietnam); Ajai A Kapoor, CEO, 360 degrees – Real Estate Services (India); Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. (Philippines); Eddie Guillemette, CEO, Midori no Ki (Japan); Datuk Ar. Ezumi Harzani Ismail, president, Malaysian Institute of Architects: 2020-2022 (Malaysia); Ivan Lam, executive director, international business, Charter Keck Cramer (Australia); Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society (Mainland China); Kristin Thorsteins, co-founder & managing partner, Portman Investment Pte Ltd (Singapore); Dr. Nirmal De Silva, director and CEO, Paramount Realty (Sri Lanka); Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers (China – Hong Kong and Macau); Sorn Seap, president, Cambodian Valuers and Estate Agents Association (Cambodia); Suphin Mechuchep, CEO, Sen X Group PCL (Thailand); and Vivin Harsanto, senior director and head of advisory, JLL Indonesia (Indonesia).HLB ensured the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the selection process under the supervision of Paul Ashburn of HLB International Real Estate Group. The global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers was recognised as the “2024 Network of the Year.”The 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final was a highlight of PropertyGuru Week, which also featured the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit; the debut of the Awards in the Middle East; and the latest editions of the Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.Organised by PropertyGuru Group, the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final is supported by gold sponsor V-ZUG Thailand; official portal partner PropertyGuru; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; media partners Bridges, BusinessWorld, d+a Magazine, Detik.com, Hot Magazine, Kiripost, Kompas.com, Luxury Society Asia, Manila Bulletin, Pattaya Trader, Prop2morrow, REm, SquareRooms, Tatler Asia Homes, The Philippine Star, and Think of Living; supporting partner REHDA Institute; and official supervisor HLB.For more information, email awards@propertyguru.com or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand FinalDEVELOPER AWARDSBest Developer (Asia)Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland China (WINNER)BHC Property – AustraliaHome Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaNew World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauRobinsons Land – PhilippinesSignature Global (India) Limited – IndiaSinar Mas Land – IndonesiaUOL Group Limited – SingaporeBest Luxury Developer (Asia)Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Best Township Developer (Asia)Paramount Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Mixed Use Developer (Asia)Oud Real-Estate Development Company – Saudi Arabia (WINNER)Best Sustainable Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER)King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandBest Industrial Developer (Asia)Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Developer (Asia)TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER)Best Hospitality Developer (Asia)UOL Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) Best Community Developer (Asia)Phu Long Real Estates Corporation – Vietnam (WINNER)Best Boutique Developer (Asia)FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Breakthrough Developer (Asia)Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)DEVELOPMENT AWARDSBest Mega Township Development (Asia)BSD City by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Township Development (Asia)Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – Philippines (WINNER)Koh Pich City by OCIC Group – CambodiaSummarecon Bogor by Summarecon Group – Indonesia Best Mixed Use Development (Asia)Burswood Point by Golden Sedayu – Australia (WINNER) Gaysorn Village by Gaysorn Property Co., Ltd. – ThailandKingsQuare by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandShenzhen Huafa Snow World by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaBest Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Asia)The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER)Jianfa Zichen by Jianfa Fangdichan Jituan – Mainland ChinaBest Luxury Condo Development (Asia)Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – Singapore (WINNER) R&F Princess Cove Phase 2 - Seine Region by R&F Development Sdn Bhd. – MalaysiaThe Seasons Residences by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – PhilippinesWaterdale Residencies, bordering Colombo 7 by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka Best High End Condo Development (Asia)Viento at Cerca by Alveo Land – Philippines (WINNER)Cerule at Solinea by Alveo Land – PhilippinesXi'an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorous by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaBest Condo Development (Asia)The Estate Makati by SM Development Corp. and Federal Land – Philippines (WINNER)BLVD by OSK Property – AustraliaLentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – SingaporeThe Pavilia Forest by Joint Venture by New World Development Company Limited & Far East Consortium International Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Mid End Condo Development (Asia)Helix2 @ PJ South by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Aspen Peak by Rumapadu by Harmas Land & Integrasi Transit Jakarta (ITJ) – IndonesiaBest Completed Condo Development (Asia)The Park 2 Pavilion Bukit Jalil by Malton Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Meyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporeBest Waterfront Condo Development (Asia)Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) Oceana Beach Resort Apartments & Villas - Wadduwa by Home Lands Skyline (Pvt) Ltd – Sri LankaThe Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego by Landco Pacific Corporation – Philippines Best Connectivity Condo Development (Asia)1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)Best TOD Condo Development (Asia)LRT City Cibubur by PT Adhi Commuter Properti Tbk. – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Investment Condo Development (Asia)Elements at Carousel by Jean Yip Developments – Australia (WINNER)Best Lifestyle Condo Development (Asia)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines (WINNER)Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (Asia) Alfa Bangsar by City Motors Group – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Ultra Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)BuGaan Pattanakarn by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Best Luxury Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol by Sansiri Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER) Best Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Grand Tsuru Niseko by Niseko Woodlands Limited – Japan (WINNER)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – JapanMount Rosie Signature Collection by FRX Capital Private Limited – Singapore Best Mid End Housing / Landed Development (Asia)The City Rama5-Nakhon In by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Thailand (WINNER)Leonora at Summarecon Serpong by Summarecon Group – Indonesia Best Affordable Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Avisa Residences, Tropicana Alam by Tropicana Corporation Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Britania Bekasi by PT. Mekar Agung Sejahtera – IndonesiaSpring Residence at Spring City, Sentul City by PT Sentul City Tbk – IndonesiaVilla Natura by Eupe Corporation Berhad – Malaysia Best Completed Housing / Landed Development (Asia)Flora at Summarecon Bandung by Summarecon Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Waterfront Housing / Landed Development (Asia)By the Waters by Suryam Developers LLP – India (WINNER)Best Investment Housing Development (Asia)Iconia Garden Residence by Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Branded Residential Development (Asia)Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia (WINNER)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – Philippines Best Luxury Townhouse Development (Asia)Mercer by BHC Property – Australia (WINNER)Best Townhouse Development (Asia)Chatswood Garden by FY Property, Kooringa Group, MA Financial, CPDM – Australia (WINNER)Best Smart Home Development (Asia)Sanubari @ Bandar Dato Onn by JLand Group Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER)Best Wellness Residential Development (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER)The Residences at The Westin Manila by RLC Residences – PhilippinesBest Heritage Development (Asia)Hotel Central Macau by Lek Hang Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER)San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau Best Mega Scale Industrial Development (Asia)Greenland International Industrial Center (GIIC) at Kota Deltamas by JV Sinar Mas Land & Sojitz Corporation – Indonesia (WINNER)Best Industrial Development (Asia)Serenia Industrial Park by Sime Darby Property Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Light Industry & Science Park IV by Science Park of the Philippines. Inc. – PhilippinesBest Green Industrial Development (Asia)LIMA Estate by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates – Philippines (WINNER) Best Office Development (Asia)The MET Corporate Towers by Triterra Sdn Bhd – Malaysia (WINNER)83 King Lam Street by New World Development Company Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauCybergate Iloilo Tower 3 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesFourE-com Center by SM Offices by SM Prime – PhilippinesJLC by Hongkong Land – Mainland ChinaOriental Square by OSI by Orient Success International Investment Joint Stock Company (OSI Holdings) – Vietnam Best Retail Development (Asia)MixC Changchun by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)23 Paskal Shopping Center by PT Indonesian Paradise Property Tbk and Subsidiaries – Indonesia Best Smart Building Development (Asia)Biomedical Campus by Sinar Mas Land – Indonesia (WINNER) Best Green Development (Asia)Navapark by PT. Bumi Parama Wisesa, Hongkong Land & Sinar Mas Land J/V – Indonesia (WINNER)KingsQuare Residence by King Square Development Co., Ltd. – ThailandSignature Global Titanium SPR by Signature Global (India) Limited – IndiaBest Nature Integrated Development (Asia)Lentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – Singapore (WINNER)Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – JapanThe Morizen at Summarecon Mutiara Makassar by Summarecon Group & Sumitomo Forestry – Indonesia DESIGN AWARDSBest Mega Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Medini Innopolis by Iskandar Investment Berhad – Malaysia (WINNER)Riverpark by Federal Land, Inc. – PhilippinesBest Township Masterplan Design (Asia)Ecovillage Saigon River by Ecopark – Vietnam (WINNER)Paramount Petals by Paramount Land – IndonesiaBest Mixed Use Architectural Design (Asia)K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road by Lead8 – Mainland China (WINNER)Quayside JBCC by Bangsar Heights Pavilion – Malaysia Best Condo Architectural Design (Asia)Lentoria by TID Pte. Ltd. – Singapore (WINNER)1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauLucky No. 16 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaMeyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporePANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauThe Hillshore by FRX Capital Private Limited – SingaporeThe Spinnaker by Landco Pacific Corporation – PhilippinesBest Housing / Landed Architectural Design (Asia)Ponderosa Callista by Berinda Group – Malaysia (WINNER)The Links Golf Villas by PT. New Kuta Golf And Ocean View – IndonesiaThe Palazzo Pinklao-Borom by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – ThailandVong Residence by V.I Land Investment Co., Ltd. – Cambodia Best Resort Housing Architectural Design (Asia) Kisin by Yoichi Dreams – Japan (WINNER)Best Office Architectural Design (Asia)APAC Tower by APAC Land – Thailand (WINNER) GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – PhilippinesJuli Road No.1 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. – Mainland ChinaTHE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauBest Retail Architectural Design (Asia)MITSUKOSHI BGC by Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Realty Development Corporation – Philippines (WINNER) Best Condo Interior Design (Asia)BLVD by OSK Property – Australia (WINNER) 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauCasa Rivera by HWCD Design – Mainland ChinaCentury of Cultural Collection by HWCD Design – Mainland China Best Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Salty Jim Villa by DM Projects Group – Indonesia (WINNER)Regalità by Da Vinci Land – SingaporeBest Suburban Housing / Landed Interior Design (Asia)Palm Springs by LP Residences Co., Ltd – Cambodia (WINNER)Best Heritage Interior Design (Asia) San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group – China – Hong Kong and Macau (WINNER) Best Mega Scale Office Interior Design (Asia)ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK by Jiang & Associates Creative Design – Mainland China (WINNER) Best Office Interior Design (Asia)GBF Center 1 by Robinsons Offices – Philippines (WINNER) Best Co Working Space (Asia)work.able Robinsons Summit Center by work.able – Philippines (WINNER)Best Retail Interior Design (Asia)SKP Chengdu by Sybarite – Mainland China (WINNER)Best Hospitality Interior Design (Asia)Pan Pacific Orchard by UOL Group Limited and Pan Pacific Hotels Group – SingaporeBest Condo Landscape Design (Asia)Eaton Park by Gamuda Land – Vietnam (WINNER) 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited – China – Hong Kong and MacauLentor Mansion by GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings Limited – SingaporeMeyer Blue by UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group Limited – SingaporePUBLISHER’S CHOICEPropertyGuru Icon AwardHenry T. Sy, Jr., Non-Executive Director/Chairman of the Board, SM Prime Holdings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SM Development Corporation (WINNER)About PropertyGuru’s Asia Property AwardsPropertyGuru’s Asia Property Awards, established in 2005, are the region’s most exclusive and prestigious real estate awards programme. The Asia Property Awards are recognised as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the Asian property sector. Boasting an independent panel of industry experts and trusted supervisors, the Awards have an unparalleled reputation for being credible, ethical, fair, and transparent. In 2024, the Awards series is open to key property markets around the region. The exciting gala events welcome senior industry leaders and top media, as well as reach property agents and consumers via live streaming. Recognising excellence within each Asian market with a variety of categories, including green and sustainable development, each local awards programme will culminate in the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which takes place after the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit during ‘PropertyGuru Week’ in December 2024. For more information, please visit AsiaPropertyAwards.comAbout PropertyGuru GroupPropertyGuru is Southeast Asia’s leading1 PropTech company, and the preferred destination for over 28 million property seekers2 to connect with almost 46,000 agents3 monthly to find their dream home. PropertyGuru empowers property seekers with more than 2.1 million real estate listings4, in-depth insights, and solutions that enable them to make confident property decisions across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.PropertyGuru.com.sg was launched in Singapore in 2007 and since then, PropertyGuru Group has made the property journey a transparent one for property seekers in Southeast Asia. In the last 16 years, PropertyGuru has grown into a high-growth PropTech company with a robust portfolio including leading property marketplaces and award-winning mobile apps across its core markets; mortgage marketplace, PropertyGuru Finance; home services platform, Sendhelper; a host of proprietary enterprise solutions under PropertyGuru For Business including DataSense, ValueNet, Awards, events and publications across Asia.For more information, please visit: PropertyGuruGroup.com; PropertyGuru Group on LinkedIn(1) Based on SimilarWeb data between October 2023 and March 2024. 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SINGAPORE, Dec 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The right credit card makes every swipe more convenient and rewarding. Cardholders earn rewards or miles when they shop with Citi credit cards and enjoy an exciting new world of deals, discounts, and perks. Here's what to expect with a rewards credit card .Citi Rewards CardLooking to make the best of every purchase? The Citi Rewards Card offers a host of benefits that help cardholders get more from every swipe.Sign-up bonus: Cardmembers get a welcome gift of 40,000 bonus Citi ThankYou Points when they spend S$800 within the first two months of opening a credit card account.10X points on online purchases: Cardmembers earn 10X points on online payments for groceries, food delivery, ride-hailing services and more.10X points on in-store purchases: Rack up points on in-store credit card payments at department stores, clothing stores and other eligible locations.1 Point on all other purchases: Earn at least one Citi ThankYou Point per S$1 for all purchases.Flexible redemption: The Citi ThankYou Rewards program offers different ways to redeem points. Cardholders can pay for purchases with points, claim cash rebates or choose the reward they want from a wide range of options in the redemption catalogue.Citi PremierMiles CardThe Citi PremierMiles Card is for frequent travellers who want to make every journey count. A miles credit card offers never-expiring miles on a range of purchases from travel expenses to rent and insurance premiums.Bonus Points/Miles Earned on select purchases: Cardmembers earn1.2 Citi Miles on every S$1 spent locally2.2 Citi Miles for every S$1 spent in foreign currencyUp to 10 Citi Miles for every S$1 spent on select online travel bookingsA bonus of 10,000 Citi Miles on annual card renewals0.55 Miles earned per S$1 spent bill payments with Citi PayAll: This includes education expenses, electricity bills, rent, insurance premiums, select taxes (income tax, property tax, other tax types, and composition fees to IRAS), and miscellaneous expenses such as renovations, utilities, parking and transport, maintenance fees, donations, and wedding expenses.Travel insurance: Cardmembers enjoy travel insurance coverage of up to S$1 million on travel tickets purchased with their Citi PremierMiles CardLounge access: Cardholders get two annual complimentary visits to airport lounges worldwide.Flexible redemption: The Citi Miles program offers different ways to redeem miles. Cardholders can offset purchases with miles, get cash rebates or choose the reward they want from a wide range of options in the redemption catalogue.Benefits beyond rewardsThe perks of holding a points- or miles-earning credit card don't end at reward redemption. Cardmembers also enjoy:Citi World Privileges access: Cardmembers enjoy deals and discounts at participating merchants in Singapore and beyond.Citi PayLite: Cardholders can break large credit card expenses into more manageable monthly payments.Citi FlexiBill: Easily convert a monthly credit card balance into smaller instalments.Citi QuickCash: Need cash urgently? Citi QuickCash lets cardmembers access cash loans at interest rates as low as 3.45% p.a. (EIR 6.5% p.a.).It's important for credit card applicants to compare annual fees and interest rates as well as read their credit card agreement carefully before getting a credit card.Citibank SingaporeCitibank Singapore offers consumers and institutions a range of financial products and services, including consumer and investment banking, credit cards, and personal loans. Citibank Singapore aims to deliver holistic and innovative solutions to clients and meet the increasingly complex strategies of its regional client base in the APAC in an ever-changing financial landscape.The content reflects the view of the author of the article and does not necessarily reflect the views of Citi or its employees. Please read the products and offers on Citibank Singapore website for accuracy or completeness of the information presented in the article.CONTACT:Sonakshi MurzeManagersonakshi.murze@iquanti.comSOURCE: CITI Singapore Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

WATERLOO, ON and EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, Dec 16, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Arctic Wolf® and BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), two global leaders in security software and services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Arctic Wolf to acquire BlackBerry's Cylance® endpoint security assets. Cylance is the pioneer of AI-based endpoint protection trusted by thousands of organizations around the world. With this acquisition, Arctic Wolf ushers in a new era of simplicity, flexibility, and outcomes to the endpoint security market, delivering the security operations results customers have been asking for.Under the terms of the agreement, BlackBerry will sell its Cylance assets to Arctic Wolf for $160 million of cash, subject to certain adjustments, and approximately 5.5 million common shares of Arctic Wolf. After allowing for the purchase price adjustments, BlackBerry will receive approximately $80 million of cash at closing and approximately $40 million of cash one year following the closing.The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in BlackBerry's fourth fiscal quarter.Arctic Wolf is a leader in AI-powered security operations, delivering its solutions from a single open platform to meet customers' needs for effective, comprehensive, and reliable security outcomes. With the addition of Cylance's trailblazing suite of endpoint security capabilities and enhanced AI functionality, Arctic Wolf will bolster its position as a market-leading platform provider, offering coverage from the endpoint to the edge.As many organizations are looking to consolidate an increasing number of disparate security tools, there is a rapidly growing demand for end-to-end platforms."Security has an operations and effectiveness problem and endpoint solutions alone have failed to live up to the outcomes they have promised for years," said Nick Schneider, president and chief executive officer, Arctic Wolf. "By incorporating Cylance's endpoint security capabilities into our open-XDR Aurora platform, we will be addressing a rampant need for a truly unified, effective security operations that delivers better outcomes for customers. We believe we will be able to rapidly eliminate alert fatigue, reduce total risk exposure, and help customers unlock further value with our warranty and insurability programs.""I am incredibly excited to partner with Arctic Wolf through this agreement," said John Giamatteo, chief executive officer of BlackBerry. "We see this transaction as a win-win for our shareholders and all other stakeholders. Our customers will realize the benefits of continuity of service and the expertise that a global cybersecurity leader like Arctic Wolf provides. Arctic Wolf benefits by adding Cylance's endpoint security solutions to its native platform. Finally, as Arctic Wolf leverages its scale to build upon and grow the Cylance business, BlackBerry will benefit as a reseller of the portfolio to our large government customers and as a shareholder of the company."There will be no impact to BlackBerry's Secure Communications portfolio of businesses, which include BlackBerry® UEM, BlackBerry® AtHoc® and BlackBerry® SecuSUITE®. The Secure Communications business will remain an integral part of the BlackBerry portfolio.Redefining the Modern Security Platform for Customers and PartnersWith the addition of a native endpoint security solution to its portfolio, Arctic Wolf is building one of the largest open XDR security platforms in the industry, enabling customers and partners to have the option to leverage more than 15 supported endpoint solutions. Arctic Wolf is currently the only security operations leader offering this type of optionality, which combined with its comprehensive approach to minimizing risk through security operations, makes it uniquely positioned to drive value for customers of all sizes and security maturity.Cylance has a long history of recognition as a market leader, known for stopping 98% of attacks before they begin and trusted by many of the world's leading organizations for its AI-driven prevention and detection. Recently, Cylance was named 2024 Customers' Choice for endpoint protection platforms (EPP) by Gartner® Peer Insights™ for the second consecutive year. By integrating Cylance into its portfolio, Arctic Wolf will provide a world-class endpoint protection solution that rivals the best in the industry, complementing its endpoint offering with one of the largest commercial SOCs in the world that delivers unified security operations and comprehensive attack surface coverage."Organizations are looking to unify tools and operations via a single platform that can effectively analyze and respond to security threats, drive consistent security outcomes, and demonstrably minimize risk," said Dan Schiappa, chief product and services officer, Arctic Wolf. "In the past, this has been a near-impossible, costly goal for resource-constrained leaders. By adding endpoint security to our platform, we will be delivering the security outcomes organizations want in one, frictionless operational platform to go toe-to-toe with today's advanced threats, while maintaining our commitment to customers and partners leveraging other endpoint solutions."Perella Weinberg Partners LP served as exclusive financial adviser to BlackBerry and Morrison Foerster LLP served as legal adviser to BlackBerry. Cooley LLP served as legal adviser to Arctic Wolf.Join BlackBerry's CEO and CFO today, Monday, December 16, at 5:30 p.m.ETfor more information on today's announcement. The call, which will be live streamed to the general public, can be accessed using the following link (here), through the Company's investor webpage (BlackBerry.com/Investors), or by dialing toll free +1 (844) 763-8275 and entering Elite Entry Number 51772. A replay will be available at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET today, using the same webcast link (here) or by dialing toll free +1 (877) 481-4010 and entering Replay Access Code 51772.Read more about Arctic Wolf's intent to acquire Cylance in a blog post from Arctic Wolf's Chief Product and Services Officer, Dan Schiappa.Additional Resources:Join the conversation with Arctic Wolf on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTubeVisit arcticwolf.com to learn more about our security operations solutionsIf you're ready to get started, request a demo, get a quote, or conduct a Security Operations Maturity AssessmentWant to join Arctic Wolf's Partner Program? Apply todayAbout BlackBerryBlackBerry (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company's software powers over 255M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust. For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.Trademarks, including but not limited to BLACKBERRY and EMBLEM Design, are the trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited, and the exclusive rights to such trademarks are expressly reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.About Arctic Wolf:Arctic Wolf® is a global leader in security operations, enabling customers to manage their cyber risk in the face of modern cyber-attacks via a premier cloud-native security operations platform. The Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform ingests and analyzes more than 7 trillion security events a week to help enable cyber defense at an unprecedented capacity and scale, empowering customers of virtually any size across a wide range of industries to feel confident in their security posture, readiness, and long-term resilience. By delivering automated threat protection, response, and remediation capabilities, Arctic Wolf delivers world-class security operations with the push of a button so customers can defend their greatest assets at the speed of data. For more information about Arctic Wolf, visit arcticwolf.com or follow us at @AWNetworks, on LinkedIn or Facebook.© 2024 Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 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香港, 2024年12月16日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 亨利加集团有限公司（下称"亨利加集团"、"本公司"；连同其附属公司统称"本集团"；香港联交所上市编号：3638.HK）欣然宣布，本集团近日连夺两大奖项，包括荣获"大湾区新质生产力企业大奖 - 金融服务业（家族办公室组别）"及"《信报财经新闻》上市公司卓越大奖2024"，足见本集团的品牌影响力与日俱增，家族办公室业务渐获巿场认同，同时亦是资本市场对集团多元化战略发展，特别是金融业务相关布局的肯定。"大湾区新质生产力企业大奖 - 金融服务业（家族办公室组别）""大湾区新质生产力企业大奖"颁奖礼于12月13日举行，由大湾区家族办公室协会、香港国际家族办公室总会、香港国际区块链金融总会、大湾区国际医疗大健康产业总会、财经周刊《金星汇》以及家族办公室杂志《家办》联合主办。奖项旨在表彰和鼓励于创新技术应用、生产效率提升、经济结构优化以及可持续发展方面卓有成效的优秀企业，进而促进行业内的创新与发展，特别是新质生产力的发展。是次荣获"大湾区新质生产力企业大奖 - 金融服务业（家族办公室组别）"，标志着本集团在家族办公室业务的前瞻性布局卓有成效，行业地位及竞争力获得市场认可。本集团深谙香港在家族办公室领域享有优厚发展条件及政策红利，积极发展多元化业务至家族办公室领域。为更好发展该业务，本集团汇集海内外行业专家组成专业团队，同时利用金融科技及创新产品和服务，为客户提供全面的财富管理及传承方案，实现"陪伴客户保值、增值与传承"的目标，提升品牌竞争力及其可持续发展的能力。本集团亦通过创立"港湾商学院"、举办"港湾家族办公室2024香港高峰论坛"等举措，稳步推进香港家办生态圈建设，为行业创新及发展出力，充分反映本集团致力开拓及发展家办业务的决心。图：亨利加集团荣获"大湾区新质生产力企业大奖-金融服务业（家族办公室组别）""《信报财经新闻》上市公司卓越大奖2024"无独有偶，本集团近日（12日）亦获香港专业财经媒体《信报财经新闻》颁发"上市公司卓越大奖2024"，由港湾家族办公室首席经济师邢磊先生代表领奖。"上市公司卓越大奖"由《信报财经新闻》主办，迄今已举办九届，每年以独家研发的股票追势系统EJFQ"信号"，以及邀请财经贤达担任评审，选出及表扬过去一年表现卓越的上市公司。近年外围环境仍存在不少挑战，而香港正值新发展阶段，香港超级联系人的角色在新形势下迎来新机遇，本集团亦乘势而上，延伸业务至家族办公室，并以它为核心业务，于香港实施多元有效的策略，持续提升家族办公室品牌知名度，该等策略充分展现本集团对探索更具潜力的家族办公室业务的决心，亦获得市场的青睐。本次集团荣幸获颁"《信报财经新闻》上市公司卓越大奖2024"，不仅是资本市场的肯定，也将继续成为鼓励集团巩固金融及家族办公室业务的动力。图：亨利加集团荣获"《信报财经新闻》上市公司卓越大奖2024"，由港湾家族办公室首席经济师邢磊先生代表领奖图：亨利加集团荣获"《信报财经新闻》上市公司卓越大奖2024"亨利加集团有限公司主席及执行董事张烈云先生表示："此次连夺两项大奖，我们备受鼓舞，这是对本集团业务专业、服务质量及管理体系的高度认可，更是本集团坚持实践'以金融创造价值，倚科技创新未来'发展理念的有力支持。展望未来，本集团将继续全力发展家族办公室业务，深化金融业务多元化策略，更新运营模式，加快科技创新并将其与金融业务结合，以为客户财富传承保驾护航，引领在港家办行业实现新质生产力可持续发展。"有关亨利加集团有限公司（股份代号：3638.HK）亨利加集团有限公司（股份代号:3638.HK）是一家专注于金融和科技领域的多元化企业，业务涵盖综合金融及专业服务、电子产品贸易，食品供应链及生命科技等领域，形成"金融+科技"双轮驱动的可持续发展模式。本集团的金融业务网络更已遍及大中华及亚太地区，成员公司家族办公室业务发挥香港作为国际金融中心的优势，与全球首屈一指的金融服务机构合作，提供资产管理、财富传承、金融信贷及专业服务综合解决方案。本集团成员是证监会核准的持牌法团、同时拥有保监局的保险中介人牌照、积金局的强积金中介人牌照、以及放债人牌照。本集团致力打造涵盖多牌照的一站式金融服务平台，为客户提供全方位的金融及专业服务。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月16日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 泛远国际控股集团有限公司（上市编号：2516，下称"泛远国际"；连同其附属公司，统称"泛远国际"或"本集团"）欣然宣布，本集团近期接连斩获两项颇具影响力的大奖，分别为"大湾区新质生产力企业大奖 - 运输，货运，物流及供应链奖"及"大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖 - 年度企业管治奖"。连连喜讯充分彰显本集团于跨境电商物流领域的专业实力与企业管理能力，领先地位获市场认可。"大湾区新质生产力企业大奖 - 运输，货运，物流及供应链奖""大湾区新质生产力企业大奖"颁奖典礼今日于湾仔合和酒店水晶殿举行，泛远国际主席、行政总裁兼执行董事王泉先生代表本集团领取"运输，货运，物流及供应链奖"组别奖项。该奖由大湾区家族办公室协会、香港国际家族办公室总会、香港国际区块链金融总会、大湾区国际医疗大健康产业总会、财经周刊《金星汇》以及家族办公室杂志《家办》联合主办。该奖项以新质生产力作为评审的主要元素之一，旨在表彰和鼓励于创新技术应用、生产效率提升、经济结构优化以及可持续发展方面卓有成效的优秀企业，期望促进行业内的创新与发展，特别是新质生产力的发展。这一奖项不仅是对企业实力的认可，更是对企业在推动大湾区经济发展、促进区域合作方面所做出贡献的高度肯定。图：泛远国际控股集团有限公司荣获"大湾区新质生产力企业大奖 - 运输，货运，物流及供应链奖"是次荣获"运输，货运，物流及供应链"奖项，不仅标志着泛远国际在该领域内的专业实力得到了业界的高度认可，同时亦肯定本集团长期以来于运输流程优化、运输服务质量提升、推进仓储管理智能化发展方面的努力。作为改革开放前沿阵地的大湾区，将迎来由新质生产力推动的革新变革，这对于泛远国际来说，既是机遇也是挑战。近年来，随着大湾区的快速发展和战略升级，泛远国际紧跟时代步伐，积极探索并参与区域合作，充分发挥自身在跨境物流领域的专业优势，不断优化服务流程，提升服务品质，积极融入大湾区的发展大局，致力于为大湾区乃至全球的客户提供高效、便捷、优质的物流服务。截至目前，本集团已设有30多个境内网点，1,100多家供应商网络，服务覆盖全球超过220多个国家和地区。作为深耕跨境电商物流行业二十年的知名企业，本集团凭借多年积累的丰富经验及广泛的供应商网络，所提供之货运服务高效满足客户多样化需求，并于年内成功获得知名跨境电商平台 - 阿里巴巴国际站的全面认可，中标其华东中心仓业务。此次荣获该项殊荣，不仅凸显本集团于跨境电商物流行业内的杰出成就与领先地位，亦是对本集团在该领域强大专业实力的权威印证。"大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖 - 年度企业管治奖"此外，上月底，本集团亦凭借卓越的企业管治实践，在由粤港澳大湾区上市公司联合会主办的"大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖"中脱颖而出，荣获"年度企业管治奖"。"大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖"旨在表彰企业在环境、社会和治理（ESG）方面的卓越贡献，并进一步推动中国企业朝向可持续发展的方向迈进。其中，本集团获颁之"年度企业管治奖"专注于表彰拥有高水准企业管治制度的公司。本次奖项颁发形式新颖，嘉宾阵容鼎盛。于奖项颁发前，主办方举办以"立足香港、联通湾区、走向世界"为主题之论坛，邀得香港特别行政区财政司司长陈茂波先生亲临致辞，同时汇聚逾300位来自上市公司、拟上市公司、政府部门、金融机构代表参会。该奖项不仅对本集团在企业治理结构、透明度和可持续发展等领域出色表现的认可，同时亦充分彰显本集团在企业管治方面的高度成熟，进一步展示本集团杰出的企业管理能力及行业领先地位。本集团将以此为激励，继续秉承卓越的管理理念，强化风险管控与决策科学性，助力集团长远发展。图：泛远国际控股集团荣获"大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖 - 年度企业管治奖"，由附属公司香港泛远物流投资有限公司董事副总裁高伟豪先生（左一）代表领奖图：泛远国际控股集团荣获"大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖 - 年度企业管治奖"本次接连斩获两项与大湾区相关之重磅奖项，反映本集团于大湾区之业务布局奏效。大湾区是国家经济发展活力最为强劲的地区之一，在"9+2"城市群协同发展下，大湾区的前景光明，机遇处处。本集团业务一直紧随国家大湾区建设及新质生产力等重要战略，于华南区域拓展核心业务，服务辐射至多个大湾区核心城市，遍布广州、深圳及香港等地，旨在善用跨境物流优势为跨境电商贸易提质增效，同时期望本集团可把握政策红利带来的商业潜能，培育业绩增长引擎。泛远国际控股集团有限公司主席、行政总裁兼执行董事王泉先生表示："我们非常高兴见证本集团近月喜讯频传，接连荣获'大湾区新质生产力企业大奖 - 运输，货运，物流及供应链奖'及'大湾区上市公司ESG100绿色发展大奖 - 年度企业管治奖'两个大奖，充分体现本集团在跨境电商物流领域的卓越成就与高效管治能力。我们将以此等殊荣及认可转化为前进的力量，持续提升物流服务的质量和效率，同时亦继续秉持创新高效的管理理念，加强本集团的核心竞争力，以期为客户创造更大价值，为行业发展贡献更多力量。"有关泛远国际控股集团有限公司（股份代号：2516.HK）泛远国际控股集团有限公司于2023年12月在香港联交所主板挂牌上市，为中国知名的跨境电子商务物流服务供应商，主要提供端到端跨境配送服务、货运代理服务以及其他物流服务，致力打造稳、快、优的跨境电子商务物流服务体系。本集团作为中国（杭州）跨境电子商务综合试验区首批试点企业，拥有创新的自研物流运输系统，采用直营网点模式，网点遍布中国主要贸易中心，尤其聚焦于长江三角洲及粤港澳大湾区。本集团设有30多个境内网点，1,100多家供应商网路，服务覆盖全球超过220多个国家和地区，向客户提供多项灵活可靠的跨境配送选项及定制化供应链解决方案。 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

投资亮点- 处于蓬勃发展的协作机器人行业前沿参与者- 以长期主义思维为指引的强大研发能力- 自有全栈技术，覆盖协作机器人开发周期所有重要环节- 可满足广泛使用场景的全面产品矩阵- 凭借全球业务及客户成功商业化- 高瞻远瞩且经验丰富的管理团队香港, 2024年12月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 深圳市越疆科技股份有限公司（"越疆"或"公司"；与旗下子公司合称为"集团"）最近公布其拟于香港联合交易所有限公司（"香港联交所"）主板上市的详情。越疆计划发售40,000,000股，其中包括2,000,000股香港公开发售股份及38,000,000股国际发售股份，视乎超额配股权行使与否而定。每股发售价介于18.80港元至20.80港元之间。香港公开发售于二零二四年12月13日（星期五）上午九时开始，至二零二四年12月18日（星期三）中午十二时结束。配售结果将于二零二四年12月20日（星期五）公布。越疆的H股股份拟于二零二四年12月23日（星期一）在香港联交所主板开始买卖，股份代号为2432.HK。国泰君安融资有限公司和农银国际融资有限公司担任是次上市的联席保荐人。国泰君安证券（香港）有限公司、农银国际融资有限公司、平证证券（香港）有限公司、申万宏源证券（香港）有限公司、TradeGo Markets Limited 为联席账簿管理人。公司概览越疆是专门从事协作式机器人（通称"协作机器人"）开发、制造及商业化的领先企业之一。根据灼识谘询报告，按 2023 年的出货量计，集团在全球协作机器人行业中排名前二，并在中国所有协作机器人公司中排名第一，全球市场份额为 13.0%。全球协作机器人行业正处于发展初期，按收入计，其于 2023 年的市场规模占全球机器人行业不足2%。根据同一资料来源，按 2023 年全球协作机器人收入计，集团在全球协作机器人行业中排名第七，全球市场份额为 3.6%。集团专注于行业创新，尤其是在协作机器人安全措施及 AI 功能方面引入柔性电子皮肤技术 SafeSkin，并推出由 AI协作机器人赋能平台 X-Trainer 支持的 AI 赋能协作机器人。截至 2024 年 12 月 6 日，集团提供 4 个系列共 27 款协作机器人型号，可满足制造、零售、医疗健康、STEAM 教育、科研等众多领域的大量使用场景。于往绩记录期间，越疆在全球售出超过 53,000 台协作机器人。业务模式及市场前景协作机器人为具有可操作机械臂的机器人，用于在共享空间或人员与机器人近距离工作时进行直接的人机交互或协作。越疆主要从事协作机器人的设计、开发、制造及商业化。集团的协作机器人产品获全球客户采用，用于制造、零售、医疗健康、STEAM 教育、科研场景等众多领域的使用场景。集团的所有协作机器人产品均为指定特专科技产品。集团已采用基于交易的模式销售协作机器人产品。协作机器人行业目前正处于快速增长期。全球协作机器人市场规模由 2019 年的 466.6 百万美元大幅增加至 2023 年的 1,039.5 百万美元，复合年增长率为 22.2%，预期到 2028 年达 4,950.0 百万美元，2023 年至 2028 年的复合年增长率为 36.6%。特别是，中国在全球协作机器人市场中的地位日益重要，其占全球协作机器人市场的份额预计将由2023 年的 26.3%上升至 2028 年的 37.2%，2023 年至 2028 年的复合年增长率为 46.5%。预期 AI 技术普及将进一步加快于更多使用场景中采用协作机器人。集团认为，越疆已具备有利条件，可把握重大的市场机遇。财务摘要集团于 2021 财政年度、2022 财政年度及 2023 财政年度的总收益分别约为人民币 174.3 百万、241.0 百万及人民币286.7 百万，复合年增长率为 28.3%，以及由截至 2023 年 6 月 30 日止六个月的人民币 109.9 百万元上升 9.6%至截至2024 年 6 月 30 日止六个月的人民币 120.5 百万元。根据灼识谘询报告，集团的协作机器人出口量连续 6 年位列中国榜首。于 2021 财政年度、2022 财政年度、2023 财政年度及截止 2024 年 6 月 30 日止六个月，集团的毛利分别为人民币 88.1百万元、人民币 98.2 百万元、人民币 124.8 百万元及人民币 52.8 百万元，而毛利率分别为 50.5%、40.8% 、43.5%及 43.9%，远高于行业平均水平。出色的毛利率主要归因于集团的全球经销网络及国际客户。于 2021 年、2022 年、2023 年及截至 2024 年 6 月 30 日止六个月，海外市场分别占总收入的 48.1%、58.1%、59.1%及 61.4%。集团的成本优势亦源于关键部件的自主开发、关键部件的自研设计及开发、产品需求持续增长带来的规模经济及山东省日照市生产基地不断提升产能。作为主要港口城市，日照市毗邻港口，极大降低了运输成本，促进了集团产品的高效全球出口。集团良好的利润不仅提高集团的财务表现，亦使集团能够更灵活地制定营销战略，以应对日益激烈的竞争格局。集团于 2021 年、2022 年及 2023 年，集团的年内亏损分别为人民币 41.8 百万元、人民币 52.5 百万元及人民币 103.3百万元，而于截至 2024 年 6 月 30 日止六个月，集团的期内亏损为人民币 59.9 百万元。主要由于集团在快速增长的协作机器人市场中处于扩展业务及营运的阶段，正在持续投资进行研发。竞争优势作为全球协作机器人的领先企业之一，集团拥有明显的竞争优势，使其在众多竞争对手中脱颖而出。首先，越疆是蓬勃发展的协作机器人行业的前沿参与者，凭借出色的技术能力及产品实力，获得全球知名客户的认可，并引领多项开创性技术创新，尤其是在协作机器人安全措施及 AI 功能方面；同时，集团坚持以长期主义思维指引研发，集团的研发计划著眼于可持续增长及长远影响；凭借跨学科研发能力，集团已成为全球协作机器人行业中少数开发出自有全栈技术的公司之一，该技术覆盖协作机器人开发周期所有重要环节；此外，越疆拥有全面的产品矩阵，可广泛使用于各种场景；更重要的是，在经验丰富的管理团队带领下，集团凭借全球业务及客户成功商业化，不断扩大市场份额。增长策略未来，集团将透过以下策略实现业务的进一步增长：第一，继续推进技术开发，包括进一步投资协作机器人自有关键部件的研发，投资研发 AI 技术，进一步改善运动控制算法，以及构建一个扩展协作机器人感知交互能力的全感知技术架构，继续加强人机协作安全措施，以满足各类使用场景的要求。第二，继续扩大集团的产品组合及生态系统，进一步升级现有产品及推出新产品；第三，提高产能及能力以简化供应链管理，集团拟通过于生产线上引进先进制造技术及设备提高产能；第四，进一步强化销售网络，扩大全球业务范围，集团计划于泰国、墨西哥及阿拉伯联合酋长国成立海外附属公司，以把握庞大商机；第五，选择性寻求国内外协作机器人行业下游的战略联盟、投资及收购机会，助力集团获得新技术、扩大销售渠道及进入大部分潜在客户均有其指定协作机器人集成商或供应商的新行业。越疆创始人、董事长、执行董事兼总经理刘培超先生总结道："我们很高兴能够见证越疆的发展跨越了一个新里程碑。通过是次在香港联交所主板上市，集团将踏足国际资本市场。这不仅能提升集团的资本及股东基础，而且将为公司提供资金支持以进一步扩展业务，从而加强集团在业内的领导地位，强化竞争优势，推动公司的长远发展。展望未来，集团将致力于进一步发展和巩固集团在协作机器人行业中的地位。全球协作机器人行业的增长率将远超传统工业机器人行业的增长率。预期 AI 技术普及将进一步加快于更多使用场景中采用协作机器人。凭借可观的增长及集团自有全栈技术，集团将积极把握全球协作机器人的市场机遇，保持我们于行业的领先地位，继续扩大市场份额，为股东带来持续的回报。"传媒垂询，请联络智升公关有限公司：龚小姐手机: (852) 46371627电邮: ir@brightcommns.com Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

Jakarta, Indonesia, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to conduct its mega promotion campaign, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Jakarta on 8 January.The full-day symposium, set to take place at Shangri-La Jakarta, will bring together business leaders from Hong Kong and Indonesia. More than 20 government representatives and business leaders will speak about the latest developments and opportunities in Asia and across diverse sectors, including finance, smart city, sustainability, transportation, innovation and technology (I&T) and more. Over 1,000 participants, including Indonesian government officials and business leaders from large corporations and SMEs, are expected.TBTHK aims to showcase Hong Kong, a resilient business and investment hub, as an ideal springboard for Indonesian businesses to access new opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), as well as the wider China and Asia markets. Ronald Ho, HKTDC’s Regional Director of Southeast Asia and South Asia, said at a press conference in Jakarta, “Hong Kong's strategic location as an international financial, fundraising and investment hub and as the gateway between Mainland China and the rest of the world presents immense opportunities for Indonesian businesses seeking to expand in the GBA and Mainland China. We look forward to connecting businesses with opportunities at TBTHK in Jakarta on 8 January.” He continued, “the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive led a delegation organised by the HKTDC last year to ASEAN, including Indonesia, which resulted in the signing of 15 MoUs. The TBTHK promotion will build on that previous success to further promote business cooperation between Indonesia and Hong Kong.”Event HighlightIn addition to the symposium, some 20 Hong Kong service providers and start-ups will feature their flagship products and solutions in the exhibition’s Business Support Zone and InnoVenture Salon to create opportunities for collaboration with Indonesian participants.A delegation of some 100 senior executives, innovators, start-ups and professional service providers from various service sectors – including I&T, infrastructure and transportation – will explore business opportunities in Indonesia through company visits, networking events and business matching meetings.A high-level gala dinner, during which Hong Kong and Indonesia business leaders will have the opportunity to further engage in dialogue and network, concludes the day’s events.Indonesia-Hong Kong strong tiesAs the largest country in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is an important partner for Hong Kong. Economically, Hong Kong and Indonesia have seen their trade and investment ties deepen over the past decades. In 2023, Indonesia was Hong Kong’s 6th largest trading partner among ASEAN member states.Regarding bilateral investment, at the end of 2023, Hong Kong was Indonesia’s 6th largest investor, after Singapore, Japan, the US, the Netherlands and Mainland China, with a total FDI stock of US$17,253 million. In the same year, Hong Kong was Indonesia’s 2nd largest source of FDI, after Singapore, with a FDI flow of US$3,769 million.Presenting Hong Kong as an Ideal Business PartnerHong Kong has consistently ranked high on economic freedom and competitiveness. Its institutional strengths, including its free trade and investment regimes, a simple and low tax system and free flow of capital and goods offer a favourable business and investment environment.As a major business and trading hub in Asia, the city boasts excellent connectivity to the rest of Asia, with half of the world’s population within a five-hour flight. The new three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport will significantly enhance passenger and cargo capacity, further solidifying its status as an international aviation hub. With Mainland China at its doorstep, Hong Kong serves as a gateway to this vast market, acting as a super connector between China and the world. Home to numerous international logistics firms and experienced supply chain service providers, Hong Kong can address the needs of ASEAN businesses.ASEAN countries can leverage Hong Kong's status as a premier international finance and business centre to raise funds and attract investment for developing smart cities, advancing the manufacturing sector and enhancing sustainability initiatives. As the largest offshore RMB market, the city provides robust infrastructure for efficient clearing and settlement of cross-border transactions. Its supportive regulatory environment fosters innovation and collaboration among ASEAN nations, promoting economic integration and offering diverse options for trade settlement. Through strategic partnerships with central banks, Hong Kong is ideally positioned to facilitate the growth of local currency usage, strengthening trade and investment across the region.With its strategic location as a finance, fundraising, and investment hub, combined with its role as superconnector, Hong Kong presents immense opportunities for Indonesian businesses seeking to expand into the GBA, Mainland China, Belt and Road countries and the wider Asia market.For more information, visit:https://thinkbusinessthinkhk.com/2025-jakarta/symposium/en/index.htmlPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4iyAChiA press conference was held in Jakarta today, during which Ronald Ho, HKTDC’s Regional Director of South East Asia and South Asia, announced details of the Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) mega promotion, taking place in Jakarta on 8 January.(from left) Ronald Ho, Regional Director, South East Asia and South Asia, HKTDC; Suwito, Chairman, Hong Kong and Macau Bilateral Committee, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia); Didit A. Ratam, Vice Chair, International Relations Division, Indonesia Employers Association (APINDO); Ira Sofwan, Deputy Chairman, DPP Indonesia Women Entrepreneurs Association (IWAPI); and Muhammad Aaron Annar Sampetoding, Chairman of International Relations, Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI), attended the Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK) press conference at the Shangri-La Jakarta today.Media enquiriesAdvo Public RelationsFriska Rani Tel: 081298980400 mail: friska@advo-indonesia.comHKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel.: (852) 2584 4525 Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Investment Highlights- Player at the Frontline of the Booming Cobot Industry- Robust Research and Development Capabilities Guided by a Long-termist Mindset- Proprietary Full-stack Technologies Covering All the Key Aspects in the Cobot Development Cycle- Comprehensive Product Matrix Catering to a Wide Array of Use Cases- Successful Commercialization Underscored by Global Footprint and Clientele- Visionary and Experienced Management TeamHONG KONG, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SHENZHEN DOBOT CORP LTD (“DOBOT” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred as the “Group”) has recently announced the details of the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEx”) (the “Share Offer”).DOBOT plans to offer a total of 40,000,000 shares, subject to over-allotment option, comprising 2,000,000 Public Offer Shares and 38,000,000 Placing Shares, at an Offer Price range between HK$18.80 and HK$20.80 per Offer Share. The Public Offer opened at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13 and close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday,December 18. The allotment results will be announced on Friday, December 20. Dealings in H shares on HKEx are expected to commence on Monday, December 23, under the stock code 2432.HK.Guotai Junan Capital Limited and ABCI Capital Limited are the Joint Sponsors. Joint Bookrunners are Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, ABCI Capital Limited, China PA Securities (Hong Kong) Company Limited,Shenwan Hongyuan Securities (H.K.) Limited and TradeGo Markets Limited.Company OverviewDOBOT is one of leading companies that specializes in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of collaborative robots, or commonly known as“cobots.” DOBOT is a top 2 player in the global cobot industry and the No.1 player among all Chinese cobot companies, with a global market share of 13.0% as measured by shipment volume in 2023, according to the CIC Report. The global cobot industry is at a nascent stage of development, whose market size accounted for less than 2% of the global robot industry in terms of revenue in 2023. According to the same source, the Group ranked seventh in the global cobot industry with a global market share of 3.6% in terms of global revenue generated from cobots in 2023.The Group is focusing on industry innovation, particularly in cobot safety measures and AI capabilities, by introducing the flexible e-skin technology, SafeSkin, and launching AI-empowered cobots underpinned by its AI cobot empowering platform, X-Trainer. As of 6 December 2024, the Group offered a total of 27 cobot models in four series, catering to numerous use cases in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, STEAM education, scientific research settings and many more. During the Track Record Period, the Group sold a total of over 53,000 cobots globally.Business Model and Market OutlookCobots are robots with operational robotic arms intended for direct human-robot interaction or collaboration within a shared space or where humans and robots are operating in proximity. DOBOT is primarily engaged in the design,development, manufacturing and commercialization of cobots. Its cobot products are adopted by global customers for various use cases in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, STEAM education, scientific research settings and many more. All of the cobot products are designated Specialist Technology Products. The Group adopted a transaction[1] based model for the sales of the cobot products.The global cobot market size has grown significantly from US$466.6 million in 2019 to US$1,039.5 million in 2023,at a CAGR of 22.2%, and is expected to reach US$4,950.0 million by 2028, at a CAGR of 36.6% from 2023 to 2028.In particular, China is playing an increasingly important role in the global cobot market, with its share in the global cobot market projected to increase from 26.3% in 2023 to 37.2% in 2028, at a CAGR of 46.5% from 2023 to 2028.The proliferation of AI technologies is expected to further accelerate the adoption of cobots in more use cases. The Group believes DOBOT is well positioned to capture the substantial market opportunity.Financial HighlightsThe total revenue of the Group was approximately RMB174.3 million, RMB241.0 million, RMB286.7 million for FY2021, FY2022, FY2023, respectively, at a CAGR of 28.3% and increased by 9.6% from RMB109.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023 to RMB120.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The Group’s export volume of cobots has consistently ranked first in China for six consecutive years, according to the CIC Report.The Group recorded gross profit of RMB88.1 million, RMB98.2 million, RMB124.8 million, and RMB52.8 million in 2021, 2022, 2023 and the six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. The gross profit margin in 2021, 2022 and 2023 was 50.5%, 40.8%, 43.5% and 43.9%, significantly above the industry average. The outstanding margin profile is largely attributable to the global distribution network and an international clientele. In 2021, 2022, 2023 and the six months ended June 30, 2024, overseas markets contributed 48.1%, 58.1%, 59.1% and 61.4% of the total revenue, respectively. The cost advantages also stem from the proprietary development of key components and in-house design and development of key components as well as economies of scale as demands for the products continue to grow, coupled with the ongoing ramp-up of the production base in Rizhao, Shandong. Being a major port city, Rizhao’s proximity to the port significantly reduces transportation costs, facilitating efficient global export of the products. The favorable margin profile not only improves the financial performance but also affords us more flexibility in marketing strategy tailored to an increasingly competitive landscape.In 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Group had losses for the year of RMB41.8 million, RMB52.5 million and RMB103.3 million, respectively, and in the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, the Group had losses for the period of RMB51.7 million and RMB59.9 million, respectively. This mainly attributes to the fact that the Group is in the stage of expanding the Group’s business and operations in the rapidly growing cobot market and are continuously investing in research and development.Competitive StrengthsAs one of the leading companies in the cobot industry, the Group believes that its success is attributable to the following competitive strengths: Firstly, DOBOT is one of the leading players at the frontline of the booming cobot industry, which has been recognized by world-renowned customers for its outstanding technical capabilities and product strength, and has led to a number of advance technological innovations, especially in cobot safety measures and AI capabilities. At the same time, the Group adheres to the long-termist mindset and guides its product R&D, and the Group's research and development initiatives are geared towards sustainable growth and enduring impact. Leveraging its interdisciplinary research and development capabilities, the Group has become one of few in the global cobot industry, according to the CIC Report, that have developed proprietary full-stack technologies that cover all the key aspects in the cobot development cycle. In addition, the Group has a comprehensive product matrix catering to a wide array of use cases; More importantly, under the leadership of its experienced management team, the Group continues to expand its market share through the successful commercialization of its global business and customers.Growth StrategiesIn future, the Group pursues the following strategies to further grow the business: (1) continue to advance technology development, including further investing in the research and development of proprietary key components of cobots, investing in the research and development of AI technologies, further improving its motion control algorithms, and building a full-perception technology architecture to expand the perception and interaction capabilities of our cobots and continue to enhance the safety measures in human-robot collaboration to meet the requirements in various use cases; (2) continue to expand the Group’s product offering and ecosystem to maintain its competitive edge in comprehensive product offerings by further upgrading existing products and launching new products; (3) enhance production capabilities and capacity to streamline supply chain management by introducing advanced manufacturing technologies and equipment to the production lines; (4) further fortify the Group’s sales network to expand global reach. The Group plans to establish three overseas subsidiaries in Thailand, Mexico and United Arab Emirates to seize the business opportunities; and (5) selectively pursue strategic collaboration, investment and acquisition opportunities to integrate industry resources that may help the Group acquires new technologies, expand sales channels and tap into new industries where most of potential customers have their designated cobot integrators or suppliers.Mr. Liu Peichao, Founder, Controlling Shareholder, Chairman of the Group’s Board, executive Director and general manager of DOBOT concluded, “We are pleased to witness this significant milestone in the Group’s history.Through the Group’s listing on the Main Board of HKEx, we will tap into the international capital markets. This will not only broaden the Group’s capital and shareholder base, but will also provide us with capital to fund the Group’s expansion plan, which will finally strengthen the Group’s position in the industry and further enhance the Group’s competitive advantages, thereby driving the Group’s long-term development.”"Looking ahead, we are committed to further developing and consolidating the Group’s position in the collaborative robotics industry. The growth rate of the global collaborative robot industry will far exceed the growth rate of the traditional industrial robot industry. It is expected that the popularization of AI technology will further accelerate the adoption of cobots in more use cases. With considerable growth and the Group’s own full-stack technology, we look forward to capturing the global cobot market opportunity to maintain our leading position in the industry and create greater value for the shareholders."For further enquiries, please contact Bright Communications International Limited:Ms. Kung Mobile: (852) 46371627Email: ir@brightcommns.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Xeleb debuts misscharm.io with Miss Charm 2024 on 21 December in Ho Chi Minh, marking the first-ever use of blockchain in a beauty pageant.Contestant-issued MEME coins allow fans to directly support their favorite beauty queens, with a portion of proceeds benefiting charitable causesXeleb plans a Token Generation Event (TGE) in Q1 2025, with listings already secured on global top 5 crypto exchanges.Miss Charm’s contestantsHO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Xeleb, an online voting and judging platform for global talent contests has launched through an exclusive partnership with Miss Charm, an international beauty pageant. From global beauty pageants to song and model contests, Xeleb leverages decentralization and digital assets to reward fan participation and amplify audience interaction.Xeleb has launched with a mission to increase and monetize fan and viewer engagement for these contests. The global audience for talent contests is enormous, as evidenced by the 243 million total engagements for the 2024 Miss Universe live broadcast on Telemundo(1), and the 163 million viewers of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest(2). Xeleb taps into this unparalleled engagement potential by creating an ecosystem where fans can vote, judge, and earn rewards through a decentralized platform powered by blockchain technology.This year’s edition of the Miss Charm global finals will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on December 21, featuring contestants from 38 countries.Xeleb has developed misscharm.io as the official digital hub for Miss Charm fans. Fans can access two innovative features:Telegram Game Powered by TON: Fans can cast votes and judge contestants, earning rewards in return.Miss Charm MEME Coins: Fans can purchase unique MEME coins issued by contestants, allowing direct support for their favorite beauty queens. A portion of any gains from these coins will benefit charities chosen by the respective contestants.The Miss Charm advisory team includes key players from global franchises such as Miss World, Miss Universe, Elite Models, and Ford Models. They are joined by experts in regulated global crypto platforms and token listing strategies on major exchanges. CEO Paul Vinciano, former owner of Elite Models Vietnam and Miss Vietnam, and his team also operate one of Vietnam’s leading crypto technology development firms.Paul Vinciano, CEO of Xeleb said “Xeleb is set to revolutionize fan and audience engagement in global talent contests through our blockchain-powered, tokenized voting and judging platform. By integrating decentralization and digital assets, we are creating an ecosystem that not only enhances interactivity but also empowers fans to play an active role in the success of their favorite contestants.”Xeleb’s launch is backed by strategic seed investment from tech investor Calvin Cheng, a former Singapore Parliamentarian, and current Honorary Consul of Serbia in Singapore. Calvin was also Head of Elite Models Asia and owned the franchise for Ford Supermodel of the World Singapore, Malaysia and China. He is also currently Chairman & Founder at Paymonade, one of the largest European digital asset on-off ramps, which counts Binance as a major client. He is also the founder of AEUR, one of the world’s largest listed Euro-backed stable coins.In conjunction with this launch, Xeleb is excited to announce the completion of a major funding round led by HashKey Capital. Other prominent investors include Amber Group, MEXC Ventures, Foresight Ventures, and Mirana Ventures. Notably, MEXC Ventures is the investment arm of MEXC Crypto Exchange, Foresight Ventures represents the investment division of Bitget, and Mirana Ventures serves as the investment arm of Bybit.“The team combines both world-class track records in entertainment as well as digital assets. I am honored to invest in Xeleb alongside crypto investment titans like HashKey, Amber, Mirana, Foresight and MEXC,” said Calvin Cheng.Looking ahead, Xeleb plans a Token Generation Event (TGE) in Q1 2025, with listings already secured on global top 5 crypto exchanges.(1) https://tinyurl.com/y94pk5ht (2) https://tinyurl.com/yrn2u8r2 About XelebXeleb (xeleb.io) is a cutting-edge online voting and judging platform designed to revolutionize global talent contests by leveraging blockchain technology. Launched in partnership with Miss Charm on misscharm.io, Xeleb empowers fans to engage more deeply in their favorite contests while earning rewards.Xeleb is backed by an experienced team of industry experts, including veterans from global beauty franchises and regulated crypto platforms. Strategic investments from industry leaders such as HashKey Capital, Amber Group, and Calvin Cheng have further solidified Xeleb's position as a trailblazer in the intersection of entertainment and blockchain.About Miss CharmMiss Charm 2024 is a global-scale beauty pageant, which aims to search for the most exceptional female representatives from different countries all around the world, to appreciate their beauty as well as their cultures and educational backgrounds. The judging criteria for the pageant will involve beauty, physique, intellect as well as the ability to captivate the audience with the appeal.For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:Lee Ke Wei (Financial PR)(T) 6438-2990(E) kewei@financialpr.com.sg Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SINGAPORE, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Between December 4-6, the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) closed off 2024 with three days of high-level meetings and conferences, covering Piracy, Policy, the annual OTT Summit alongside the advertising Upfront Showcases from leading streamers and publishers and the Annual General Meeting. The conferences brought together over 300 international and regional industry executives.Piracy Over The Top hosted by General Manager of the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), Matthew Cheetham on 4thDecember saw a series of lively discussions with BBC Studios, beIN Sports, Meta, Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (MDTCL), NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Premier League, and TikTok, revolving around content protection, piracy trends, enforcement solutions and exclusive insights into what to expect in 2025. Key takeaways from these discussions highlighted the urgency of deeper collaboration between government, industry and intermediaries to clamp down on bad actors.The annual AVIA Policy Roundtable held behind closed doors and under Chatham House Rules saw a very high number of regulators from all around the region engaged in conversation with industry about the challenges and opportunities both face.The AVIA OTT Summit on 5th December this year turned to the world of advertising highlighting transformative trends and actionable insights for advertisers and media owners across the region. Kicking off the first session, Dhivya T, Lead Analyst – Head of Content & Platform Insights, Media Partners Asia (MPA), emphasized the growing shift to Connected TV (CTV) as traditional TV viewership declines, driven by its personalized, measurable appeal. CTV penetration is surging across APAC, with Japan and Korea expected to reach 80-85% active household penetration, and emerging markets like Thailand and Indonesia exceeding 50%. While user-generated content (UGC) dominates mobile platforms like YouTube and TikTok in Southeast Asia, premium streaming options like SVOD and Freemium retain significant scale. The Premium AVOD market in APAC (excluding China) is forecasted to grow at a 25% CAGR to over USD 8 billion over the next five years, with BVOD and SVOD as key drivers. Dhivya concluded by highlighting the growing opportunities in the Premium AVOD category and the undeniable dominance of YouTube and TikTok in mobile engagement.Raj Parekh, VP & Head of Digital Sales, Mediacorp, emphasized the role of innovative and engaging ad formats in driving user engagement, a sentiment echoed by Kanika Manglik, Vice President-Investment Strategy at GroupM. Speaking on the trends to expect, Jason Barnes, Chief Revenue Officer APAC, PubMatic, highlighted ongoing market consolidation and the evolution of Connected TV (CTV) into a full-funnel solution. Kanika further noted the growing consumer preference for watching content on larger screens, underscoring the shift toward more immersive viewing experiences. Both, Anannya Paliwal, Regional Director - Digital Solutions, Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific, and Sunil Naryani, President Partnerships & Product Solutions, dentsu APAC noted that the difference in production techniques between UGC and professional content may be narrowing, but the category and nature of content is likely to remain very distinct.AI remains as one of the key trends to expect in 2025 for Jonathan Smith, SVP Product Data & Tech, GroupM and Anson Tan, Country Head – Singapore, Viu. Jonathan emphasized how generative AI is lowering barriers for smaller companies to create impactful advertisements while Anson highlighted the importance of collaboration between brands and agencies. Both Anson and Jonathan encourage advertisers to embrace experimentation and collaboration with media partners. In the other panel, Megan Reichelt, Country Manager, South East Asia, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Integral Ad Science, also foresaw a lot of close collaboration between tech parties and publishers to give confidence to advertisers while Christine Lau, Director of Yield Management, Viu, was confident that shoppable ads and deeper e-commerce integrations is expected to gain traction.James Wildbore, SVP & GM Global Ad Sales, BBC Studios, underscored the importance of maintaining the trust of audiences through BBC Verify. As the industry is evolving with more consumers using smart TV, Jolene Sng, Head of Agency Development, Samsung Ads shared that around half of all smart TV shipments will be within APAC by 2027 and advertisers should understand their consumers to ensure effective ads on various platforms. The preference for large screen viewing experiences and the benefit of getting traditional TV advertising with a modern and cost-effective approach was once again mentioned by James Ross, CEO, Lightning International, and Bhuvnesh Kanwar, Vice President, Revenue and Head of FAST, KC Global Media. The push for standardized audience measurement metrics remains critical in the discussions around addressing the challenges in programmatic and measurements for Erin Williams, Sales Director, APAC, CNN and Yann Courqueux, VP Entertainment, StarHub Ltd.In the closing discussion with AVIA’s CEO, Louis Boswell, on expanding content overseas, Ed Love, Head of Samsung TV Plus ANZ & South East Asia, Samsung Ads, highlighted how FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) removes cost barriers, enabling efficient cross-market distribution. Having launched with 20 channels in the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand they are looking to aggressively grow this number and partnerships are key to this. Sharing insights into their plans over the next 12 months, Ed stressed that the focus will be on "local, local, and local", leveraging FAST’s lower market entry barriers to create a compelling linear offering.Running parallel to the OTT Summit, the Upfront Showcase spotlighted cutting-edge content and advertising opportunities from leading streaming and broadcasting publishers BBC Studios, iQIYI, Samsung Ads, StarHub and Viu. Attendees were treated to an exciting half day of insight and innovation.At the Annual General Meeting AVIA were pleased to announce the appointment of two newly elected Board members: Debra Richards, Director – APAC Content, Studio & Production Affairs – ANZ Public Policy, Netflix and Tim Harris, Vice President Transactional Sales and Emerging Media Asia Pacific, Sony Pictures Entertainment. AVIA also wishes to express its thanks to Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, Globe, and Nick O’Donnell, former APAC Head of Public Policy of Netflix, for their contributions during their tenure.Also at the AGM, AVIA paid tribute to Matt McDonald, Senior VP and GM at Sony Pictures Television. He was presented with an award for distinguished service to the Asian video industry after many years of leading initiatives from ensuring channel frequencies were not affected when 5G services were rolled out to helping manage continuity of services throughout the pandemic, and especially in the first wave of lockdowns.Thanks to NBCUniversal and Netflix for their support for the Policy Roundtable. The OTT Summit was proudly sponsored by Gold Sponsors Irdeto, Publica and TV5MONDE; and Silver Sponsors INVIDI, Magnite, PubMatic and ShemarooVisit our media gallery for photos from event.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.For media enquiries and additional background information, please contact:Charmaine Kwan | Tan Teck Weecharmaine@avia.org | teckwee@avia.org www.avia.org | www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia|X: @AsiaVideoIA Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

REED SOCIETE GENERALE GROUP INVESTS €10 MILLION IN LOOP VIA A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITY AT A $4.75 CONVERSION PRICE.LOOP COMPLETES ITS INAUGURAL SALE OF AN INFINITE LOOP™ TECHNOLOGY LICENSE, GENERATING AN UPFRONT PAYMENT OF €10 MILLION.FORMATION OF A EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP TO DEPLOY INFINITE LOOP™ MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY.PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE INFINITE LOOP™ FACILITY IN INDIA AND FINANCE LOOP'S OPERATIONAL CASH REQUIREMENTS.LOOP MANAGEMENT TO HOLD UPDATE CALL AT 8:45 AM ET on December 13, 2024MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) (the "Company," "Loop," "we," "us," or "our"), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and textile-to-textile ("T2T") polyester fiber, has secured €10 million through a convertible preferred security financing with Reed Societe Generale Group, a European investment firm majority-owned by the bank Societe Generale. Additionally, as part of the Reed Societe Generale Group transaction, Loop has finalized the sale of its first Infinite Loop™ technology license, generating an initial €10 million payment, with additional milestone-based payments from Reed Societe Generale Group to follow.The Reed Societe Generale Group transaction marks a pivotal step in Loop's commercialization strategy, enabling the deployment of its patented recycling technology across Europe and supporting capital investment in cost-effective manufacturing regions, including its joint venture in India with strategic partner Ester Industries Ltd. Proceeds from the financing and licensing deal will fund the Indian project and Loop's operational cash flow needs.Key terms of the €10 million convertible preferred security include:13% PIK dividend rate5-year termConvertible to Loop common stock at $4.75 per share or redeemable in cashThe technology license will be granted to a European partnership owned 90% by Reed Societe Generale Group and 10% by Loop, which is being formed to develop Infinite Loop™ manufacturing facilities in Europe. Loop retains the right to increase its equity stake in the European manufacturing facility, as well as potential future facilities, to a maximum of 50% for each facility. The license is to build one Infinite Loop™ manufacturing facility in Europe. Future facilities under this partnership will require the purchase of additional technology licenses from Loop.The license sale underscores the commercial readiness of Loop's technology, validated by four years of successful operations at its Terrebonne facility, which supplies bottle-grade PET resin for consumer packaging and T2T polyester fiber to advance circular fashion for apparel brands. Loop is committed to expanding the reach of its proven solution to the plastic waste global issue by partnering with well-financed, reliable customers through technology licenses and engineering services. This strategy allows Loop to address global demand in regions where it does not plan to build facilities, driving further growth and value creation while focusing Loop's internal resources and capital on direct equity investments.With regulatory approval for Societe Generale's acquisition of a 75% stake in Reed Societe Generale Group finalized, it is positioned to deploy capital into this and other projects. The previous condition precedent to closing relating to government funding is no longer applicable, although Loop expects that such additional financing will be available when the Indian project is approved to begin construction. Funding for both the financing and the initial payment for the technology license is expected within seven business days following the incorporation of the European partnership company.Julien Touati, CEO of Reed Societe Generale Group, commented: "Reducing dependency on virgin plastics is a global challenge. We are proud to support the rollout of Loop's technology in Europe by becoming the majority shareholder of this European partnership. This strategic investment allows us to leverage Loop's unique expertise and strong relationships with world-class brands committed to decarbonizing their supply chains. It fits perfectly with our ambition to actively contribute to the industrialization of Europe's circular economy, significantly reduce pollution, and foster sustainable growth.""The sale of our first technology license is a transformative milestone, proving the scalability and market readiness of our Infinite Loop™ technology," said Daniel Solomita, CEO and Founder of Loop Industries. "Our financing agreement and partnership with Reed Societe Generale Group propels us into a new phase of growth - expanding into Europe with strategic precision while advancing our flagship Infinite Loop™ project in India. These strategic steps align with our long-term investment vision and underscore our commitment to innovation, scalability, and delivering exceptional value for our shareholders. I look forward to working closely with Julien and his team at Reed Societe Generale Group in leading the circular economy in plastic packaging and circular fashion in Europe."Corporate Update CallSenior Management of Loop will host a corporate update call, followed by a question-and-answer session, which can be accessed via the dial-in numbers below.Date: Friday, December 13, 2024Time: 8:45 am Eastern TimeParticipant joining details (by Telephone):United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428Access Code: 625641ORRegistration Link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=2e808989&confId=75536- Avoid wait time - Bypass speaking with an operator to join the call- Receive a Calendar Invitation with call access details including your unique PINAbout Loop IndustriesLoop Industries is a technology company whose mission is to accelerate the world's shift toward sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber and away from our dependence on fossil fuels. Loop Industries owns patented and proprietary technology that depolymerizes no and low-value waste PET plastic and polyester fiber, including plastic bottles and packaging, carpets and textiles of any color, transparency or condition and even ocean plastics that have been degraded by the sun and salt, to its base building blocks (monomers). The monomers are filtered, purified and polymerized to create virgin-quality Loop™ branded PET resin suitable for use in food-grade packaging and polyester fiber, thus enabling our customers to meet their sustainability objectives. Loop™ PET plastic and polyester fiber can be recycled infinitely without degradation of quality, successfully closing the plastic loop. Loop Industries is contributing to the global movement towards a circular economy by reducing plastic waste and recovering waste plastic for a sustainable future.Common shares of the Company are listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "LOOP."For more information, please visit www.loopindustries.com. Follow Loop on Twitter: @loopindustries, Instagram: loopindustries, Facebook: Loop Industries and LinkedIn: Loop IndustriesForward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "should," "could," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms or similar words. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about Loop's market opportunity, its growth strategies, plans and timelines for completing the €10 million convertible preferred stock financing and technology license sale, plans for use of expected proceeds, ability to improve and expand its capabilities and seek additional financing, and plans for future growth and future operations including expansion in Europe and advancing the joint venture in India. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Loop's control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with among other things: (i) our ability to commercialize our technology and products, (ii) the status of our relationships with our partners, (iii) development and protection of our intellectual property and products, (iv) industry competition, (v) our need for and ability to obtain additional funding relative to our current and future financial commitments, (vi) our ability to continue as a going concern, (vii) engineering, contracting, and building our manufacturing facilities, (viii) our ability to scale, manufacture, and sell our products in order to generate revenues, (ix) our proposed business model and our ability to execute it, (x) our ability to obtain the necessary approvals or satisfy any closing conditions in respect of any of our proposed partnerships, (xi) our joint venture projects and our ability to recover certain expenditures in connection them, (xii) adverse effects on the Company's business and operations as a result of increased regulatory, media, or financial reporting scrutiny, practices, rumors, or otherwise, (xiii) public health issues, such as disease epidemics, which may lead to reduced access to capital markets, supply chain disruptions, and government-imposed business closures, (xiv) war, regional tensions, and economic or other conflicts that could impact market stability and our business; (xv) the effect of the continuing worldwide macroeconomic uncertainty and its impacts, including inflation, market volatility and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates, (xvi) the outcome of any Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") investigations or class action litigation filed against us, (xvii) our ability to hire and/or retain qualified employees and consultants, (xviii) other events or circumstances over which we have little or no control, and (xix) other factors discussed in Loop's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024 filed with the SEC and in Loop's subsequent filings with the SEC. More detailed information about Loop and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in Loop's filings with the SEC. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. Loop assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.For More Information:Investor Relations:Kevin C. O'Dowd, Investor RelationsLoop Industries, Inc.+1 617-755-4602kodowd@loopindustries.comMedia Inquiries:Andrea Kostiuk, VP Marketing & CommunicationsLoop Industries, Inc.+1 (450) 951-8555akostiuk@loopindustries.comSOURCE: Loop Industries Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2024年12月12日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 金融云支付处理及收单机构交易宝有限公司The Payment Cards Group Limited（"PCG"）与樋熥商户服务有限公司Black Bear Merchant Services Limited（为BBMSL Limited"BBMSL"之控股公司）欣然宣布共同签署成立全新策略联盟，建立新品牌及集团控股公司ABBY Pay&Tech Holdings Limited（"AbbyPay"），全资持有BBMSL及Yedpay HK。AbbyPay将借助PCG所持有的Visa、Mastercard、美国运通、银联和JCB直接授权的收单行（Acquirer）身份，结合亚洲首个金融云电子支付处理和结算平台A3A及BBMSL强大客户基础，加强为香港及其他地区商户提供电子支付收款服务。这次策略联盟除了提升市场占有率，覆盖本地商户达至50,000，以多个品牌服务市场不同要求，同时亦加速以支付科技赋能本地商户，整合本地支付行业。左至右：AbbyPay代表麦晋杰先生、交易宝有限公司创办人胡静波先生、BBMSL行政总裁余孟滔先生、BBMSL财务总裁周爱诗女士、交易宝有限公司联合创办人及营运总监戴锦瑜女士共同主持签约仪式。PCG联合创办人及营运总监戴锦瑜Beatrice Tai表示："这次联手标志著PCG在亚太地区支付解决方案领域的重要一步。凭借我们A3A平台的技术优势，结合BBMSL的市场影响力，AbbyPay将能为微型商户、中小企业及大型商户提供创新、无缝的支付和结算解决方案，并快速高效地开拓新市场，在亚太地区覆盖多个行业。我们期待著AbbyPay继续扩展业务版图，进一步整合本地支付行业，加强PCG在支付行业的市场地位。"BBMSL行政总裁余孟滔Gerald Yu表示："这次的行动充分代表了PCG对BBMSL多年专注香港本地市场的努力和成就的高度认可，亦反映了对我们共同协力的潜力和信心。自 2017年，BBMSL在香港中小微企商户市场拥有显著的市占率，并获得香港市场的广泛认同与支持。这些优势将为AbbyPay的发展奠定坚实的基础。我期待未来与AbbyPay携手履行BBMSL的使命、与中小企共同成长，并祝愿此合作能创造更辉煌的成就。"在亚太地区引入亚洲首个金融云电子支付处理和结算平台A3A，释放电子支付潜力AbbyPay将在日本、新加坡、马来西亚及泰国等亚太地区市场提供亚洲首个金融云电子支付处理和结算平台A3A，通过单一API，为主要发卡机构（如：VISA、MasterCard、美国运通、JCB和银联）、电子钱包网络及流动支付平台提供直接端点处理。相比传统支付处理平台，A3A具备低整合费用、快速简单整合、即时结算及实时交易数据洞察等竞争优势。AbbyPay代表麦晋杰先生分享AbbyPay愿景。AbbyPay代表麦晋杰Barry Mak表示："我们现已进入了一个全新的支付时代，AbbyPay在香港支付行业中具有开创性意义，亦会颠覆整个行业，带来前所未有的机遇。PCG拥有强大的科技实力，而BBMSL则在本地市场拥有深厚的客户基础和市场认可。我深信，AbbyPay在香港及亚太地区拥有无限潜力，将引领未来的支付趋势，能海纳各类商户、由大型连锁餐饮连锁龙头至中小微企，为各类商户创造价值、领先同侪。"关于Payment Cards Group (PCG)Payment Cards Group （"PCG"）是一家创新且领先的支付科技公司，业务遍及新加坡、香港及亚太地区。成立于2016年，PCG已发展成为一家收单机构，拥有所有主要发卡机构和电子钱包网络的主要会员资格。PGG旗下的子公司Yedpay已在香港建立稳固领先的支付业务，而另一成员A3A则通过RESTful API开发了金融云支付处理系统，这不仅显著节省成本、减少复杂的流程，还为用户提供实时交易数据和洞察。作为收单处理商，PCG凭借其亚洲首个金融云处理和结算平台，为整个支付行业提供了重要支持。公司将秉持"扎根香港，放眼全球"的策略，以尖端的金融科技赋能商户，助力全球支付生态实现高质量发展。欲查询更多资料，请浏览PCG网站：https://www.yedpay.com/zh/如有传媒垂询，请联络：AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉华 (Avy Yu)电邮：avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk电话：(852) 9500 4443羅思正 (Eudice Law)电邮：eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk电话：(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.