LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a leading global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex situations in the middle market, today announced it has completed the acquisition of FLSmidth Cement A/S ("FLSmidth Cement" or "Company"), from FLSmidth & Co. A/S (CPH:FLS) ("FLSmidth"). With the completion of the transaction, FLSmidth Cement will operate under the new name Fuller Technologies ("Fuller"), marking the beginning of its next chapter as an independent, technology-driven leader serving the global cement sector. Fuller is a leading solutions provider for the cement production industry focused on providing aftermarket parts and services to as well as new and replacement equipment for cement plants around the globe. The Company has manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and its global installed base spans over 1,400 of the world's approximate 2,700 cement plants.With more than 140 years of experience, Fuller delivers comprehensive solutions that cover the entire cement production process, from plant entry to final output. The company provides customers with a broad range of equipment and software designed for both conventional and sustainable cement production, including crushers, mills, kilns, feeders, loading systems, pneumatic conveyors, and automation controls. Beyond production, Fuller also supports its long-standing clients with an extensive portfolio of aftermarket parts and services, ensuring full lifecycle coverage for its equipment.With Pacific Avenue's support, Fuller will focus on reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner to its customers by deepening relationships and aligning more closely with their evolving needs. The Company is positioned to execute a broad set of strategic growth initiatives across its capital equipment and service delivery offerings, serving both cement production and complementary industries. By leveraging its technical expertise, innovative products, and services, Fuller will continue to drive value creation and sustainable expansion for its customers across the globe."We are proud to welcome Fuller Technologies into our portfolio. This transaction highlights Pacific Avenue's expertise in executing complex, cross-border carve-outs and supporting global businesses in achieving sustainable, long-term growth. We take pride in being the go-to solution provider for sellers seeking a seamless transition and a strong foundation for their businesses to thrive as independent companies. Under the Fuller name, the team is well-positioned to build on its rich legacy, expand its global reach, and continue delivering the innovative, mission-critical solutions that cement producers around the world rely on."-Chris Sznewajs, Founder and Managing Partner of Pacific AvenueIn addition, Pacific Avenue announced Dennis Cassidy as the new CEO of the Company, effective immediately. With a career spanning more than three decades, Mr. Cassidy is a proven industrial executive with a track record of transforming complex, global businesses through disciplined growth, operational efficiency, and large-scale transformation initiatives."This is an exciting moment for our company. As Fuller Technologies, we are embracing our legacy while charting a bold path forward as an independent leader in cement production solutions. In partnership with Pacific Avenue, we are energized to deepen our customer relationships, accelerate innovation, and expand our solution offerings. Our commitment to delivering high-performance, sustainable technologies remains unwavering, and we look forward to shaping the future of the industry together with our customers."-Dennis Cassidy, CEO of Fuller TechnologiesJ.P. Morgan served as the buy-side M&A advisor, McDermott Will & Schulte served as the buy-side legal advisor, J.P. Morgan and Citi provided acquisition financing, and KPMG provided buy-side accounting and tax services.About Pacific Avenue Capital PartnersPacific Avenue Capital Partners is a global private equity firm, headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Paris, France. The Firm is focused on corporate divestitures and other complex situations in the middle market. Pacific Avenue has extensive M&A and operations experience, allowing the Firm to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through operational improvement, capital investment, and accelerated growth. Pacific Avenue takes a collaborative approach in partnering with strong management teams to drive lasting and strategic change while assisting businesses in reaching their full potential. Pacific Avenue has approximately $3.8 billion of Assets Under Management (AUM) as of August 31, 2025 (based on Q2 2025 valuations presented pro forma for the Fund II and sidecar closings). The members of the Pacific Avenue team have closed over 120 transactions, including over 50 corporate divestitures, across a multitude of industries throughout their combined careers. For more information, please visit www.pacificavenuecapital.com.About FLSmidthFLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining industry. The company enables its customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. MissionZero is its sustainability ambition towards zero emissions in mining by 2030. FLSmidth works within fully validated Science-Based Targets, have a clear commitment to improving the sustainability performance of the global mining industry and aim to become carbon neutral in its own operations by 2030. Visit www.fls.com.Contact InformationChris BaddonPrincipalcbaddon@pacificavenuecapital.comSOURCE: Pacific Avenue Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The $14.1 million project, announced at the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting, unites Canadian, Ukrainian, and American partners to produce ultra-high-purity graphite for global battery, defence, and advanced-material markets.Ottawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 3, 2025) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and innovator of next-generation lithium-ion battery technology, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan") under the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") for conditional approval of a non-repayable contribution of up to $14,062,500 pending final due diligence. The funding will support Focus Graphite's project, "Transformation of Canadian Flake Graphite into Ultra-High Purity Battery & Advanced Materials Using Electrothermal Fluidized Bed Technology" (the "Project"). The Project unites Canadians, Ukrainian, and American partners to produce ultra-high purity graphite for global battery, aerospace, defence, and advanced material markets.Highlights:Up to $14.1 Million Non-Repayable Federal Contribution Funding: Announced by the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, at the G7 Energy and Environment Minister's Meeting in Toronto under NRCan's Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI), to support the establishment of Canada's first commercial, scalable electrothermal fluidized bed purification demonstration facility, advancing domestic critical mineral processing capacity and creating skilled Canadian jobs.Environmentally Friendly Technology: This continuous process produces ultra-high purity graphite with zero liquid waste, lower emissions, and an ESG-aligned pathway to supply advanced battery, defence, aerospace, and clean technology markets.International Collaboration: Engineering led by Ukraine's Thermal & Material Engineering Center, using Canadian graphite feedstock and U.S.-based American Energy Technologies Company's expertise in electrothermal purification, with final assembly in Canada.BEACONS Battery Prototyping Partnership: Focus has partnered with the University of Texas at Dallas, representing the BEACONS Battery Prototyping Facility, a U.S. Department of War-supported research and development center dedicated to strengthening North American energy and materials security.Path to Commercialization: This initiative establishes the foundation for large-scale production of Quebec-sourced graphite from Lac Knife and Tetepisca, supporting Canada's goal of secure, allied, and sustainable critical-mineral supply chains.This represents the largest federal award in the Company's history, supporting the development of Canada's first chemical-free continual fluidized electrothermal purification demonstration facility for natural flake graphite. The Project will use Quebec-sourced feedstock from Focus's Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca deposits, two of North America's highest-grade natural graphite resources, to produce ultra-high-purity (>99.95% C) graphite, suitable for battery, aerospace, defence, nuclear and a host of advanced-material applications, including graphene. The Company may access the contribution funding up until March 2028.The continuous electrothermal fluidized bed technology initiative will be carried out through collaboration with Ukraine's Thermal & Material Engineering Center ("TMEC"). TMEC will lead full project management for the demonstration unit, overseeing engineering design, construction, fabrication, system integration, and training. The company brings extensive experience in the design, engineering, and management of advanced high-temperature reactor systems and continuous fluidized bed technology development. American Energy Technologies Company ("AETC"), a recognized specialist in carbon materials, electrothermal purification, and fluidized bed furnace technologies, will continue providing processing and thermal purification services to support near-term customer sampling and product qualification.Over the past several years, the Company has invested substantial time and capital to de-risk the purification pathway, working with U.S.-based AETC to validate the process on Lac Knife graphite feedstock. Detailed characterization confirmed that impurities in Focus's natural flake graphite occur predominantly along the flake boundaries rather than within the crystalline lattice, a feature that makes the material particularly responsive to high-temperature electrothermal purification. Using AETC's proprietary electrothermal fluidized-bed furnace, Focus successfully achieved over 99.999%+ C (five-nine purity or nuclear grade) without any chemical reagents. These results validated the scalability and environmental integrity of the process, laying the foundation for today's GPI-funded demonstration facility and its potential extension into rare earth element (REE) purification applications. As construction of the Canadian demonstration facility proceeds, Focus expects to continue working closely with AETC to purify additional material through its commercial-scale furnace, supporting near-term customer sampling, product qualification, and market off-take engagement. This parallel commercialization strategy ensures uninterrupted material availability while advancing the Company toward domestic electrothermal processing capacity.This initiative will also strengthen several ongoing partnerships, including Focus Graphite's upcoming work with the University of Texas at Dallas's BEACONS ("BEACONS") Battery Prototyping Facility, a U.S. DoW-supported research and development center dedicated to strengthening North American energy and materials security battery prototyping facility, which will accelerate the development, validation, and commercialization of this green purification technology. BEACONS will independently evaluate and qualify Focus's purified graphite and siliconized anode materials for defence and dual-use battery applications.Collectively, these collaborations represent the first of several anticipated global partnerships, combining Ukrainian engineering innovation, Canadian critical-mineral resources, and U.S. defence-focused validation, as Focus Graphite advances its strategy to ship purified material worldwide for testing, validation, and qualification across commercial, aerospace, and defence markets."We are grateful to NRCan for its support and vision in assisting Focus Graphite and companies like ours in achieving our shared goal of securing North American supply chains for Canada and its G7 partners," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "This project represents Canada's first commercial, scalable, continuous electrothermal fluidized bed purification system, powered entirely by renewable hydroelectricity and operating without the use of chemicals. NRCan's financial support is instrumental in advancing this breakthrough initiative, helping to accelerate domestic processing capacity and strengthen Canada's position in the global critical minerals sector. It marks a significant step toward building a sustainable ecosystem that supports advanced battery, defence, aerospace, and clean technology applications.""Research and development are at the heart of building resilient and sustainable critical mineral supply chains. Through the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan, we are collaborating with trusted international partners to advance innovative projects - like the work led by Focus Graphite - that reduce environmental impacts, maximize production and strengthen Canada and our allies' competitive edge," said the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources."Research and development are the driving forces behind Canada's leadership in critical minerals. Through strategic collaboration with international partners and innovative companies like Focus Graphite, we are accelerating breakthroughs across the supply chain - from exploration to processing - ensuring our solutions are sustainable, competitive and globally impactful," added Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.Engineering Partnership with TMEC: Building Canada's First Electrothermal Purification SystemFocus has entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC ("TMEС") on October 6, 2025, to engineer, project manage and deliver the installation of a demonstration-scale electrothermal fluidized bed ("EFB") furnace capable of continuous purification of natural graphite at industrial temperatures exceeding 2,500 °C.Under the MOU:TMEC will design and engineer the complete EFB system, including process flowcharts, power and gas management, automation, and control integration.The furnace and all components will be fabricated and constructed locally in Canada under TMEC's technical supervision, allowing Focus Graphite to build domestic expertise, ensure secure project delivery, and support local economic development.The system will be designed for 100 kg/hour capacity, providing the foundation for a scalable commercial demonstration facility in Baie-Comeau or Sept-Îles, Quebec.Focus Graphite will retain full operational ownership, including unrestricted commercial use of the system and all purified graphite output.TMEC will provide operational training, documentation, and process integration know-how, ensuring effective technology transfer to Focus Graphite and contributing to the development of long-term technical expertise and manufacturing capability within Canada."Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC is proud to collaborate with Focus Graphite Inc. and deeply appreciates the support of the Government of Canada in fostering strong partnerships between Ukraine and Canada. This cooperation not only strengthens our industrial and technological ties but also contributes to supporting Ukraine's economy during a pivotal time. We are excited to work alongside Focus Graphite to bring this innovative and environmentally friendly graphite purification technology to Canada. This project advances chemical-free processing of critical minerals and supports Canada's goals of building secure, sustainable, and resilient North American supply chains", said Simon Hubynskyi, CEO.BEACONS Collaboration: North American Validation for Advanced Battery and Defence ApplicationsIn parallel to its engineering partnership with TMEC, Focus has entered a non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") on October 20, 2025 with The University of Texas at Dallas, representing the BEACONS Battery Prototyping Facility, a U.S. DoW supported research and development center dedicated to strengthening North American energy and materials security.The project overview outlines a multi-phase validation program designed to demonstrate the performance of Focus's purified anode materials in U.S. DoW standard battery systems.Phase I: DoW-Standard 18650 Cell Prototyping: BEACONS will fabricate and test 18650-format lithium-ion battery cells using Focus Graphite's purified natural flake graphite as the anode material. The program aims to generate statistically significant performance data including cycle life, energy density, and charge-retention metrics to establish a validated, North American source of graphite anode material suitable for integration into U.S. and Canadian defence and energy platformsPhase II: Siliconized Graphite Development: BEACONS intends to collaborate further with Focus Graphite to develop a next-generation siliconized graphite anode, utilizing Focus's patent pending process and a North American-sourced, non-silane silicon feedstock. This program will prototype Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)-standard pouch cells, with the goal of creating a commercially viable, high-energy-density anode that advances energy storage capabilities for both the U.S. DoW and Canada's Department of National Defence ("DND").Network-Wide Integration: Upon successful validation, the purified graphite will be made available through BEACONS' network of users which includes cell manufacturers, equipment developers, and academic researchers-for further testing with complementary cathode and electrolyte systems, reinforcing cross-border supply-chain interoperability.This collaboration positions the Company at the center of North American anode-material validation, linking Canadian upstream resources to U.S. defence-grade testing and commercialization pipelines. Beyond these initial efforts, both parties recognize the potential to expand into testing and validation of additional advanced materials within BEACONS' network, creating a foundation for ongoing joint research and product development across the allied energy and defence ecosystem."We identified BEACONS as the ideal collaborator for this vertical given its DoW supported mandate to validate next-generation energy materials under real-world defence and flight-system testing standards," said Jason Latkowcer, VP Corporate Development. "For investors and allied industries, this collaboration represents a gateway for Focus Graphite into North American and NATO supply chains, helping reduce dependency on adversarial sources and ensuring that critical defence and aerospace equipment are never reliant on foreign-controlled materials.""The G7's focus on critical minerals highlights the urgency of strengthening domestic energy infrastructure. This collaboration positions UT Dallas's BEACONS as a hub where innovative materials meet rigorous testing and validation, translating promising technologies into deployable solutions for the North American market," said Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, VP for Research and Innovation at UT Dallas.Advancing Canada's Strategic and Environmental Independence in Critical MineralsThe GPI funding will help Canada strengthen secure and low-carbon critical mineral supply chains while reducing dependence on purification infrastructure currently dominated by other countries. Using electrothermal fluidized-bed technology, Focus will demonstrate a clean and scalable purification process.This project aligns with the goals of Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy by establishing a domestic purification capability for Canadian-sourced graphite. It will create skilled jobs, support regional economic development, and enable Canadian-controlled production of battery-grade materials. By building this homegrown purification capacity, Focus is helping Canada and its allies process and qualify critical materials within North America, advancing environmental responsibility, energy security, and manufacturing resilience.Expanding Allied Market Access and Global Qualification PathwaysThrough this GPI-funded initiative, Focus will produce and distribute qualification samples to G7 and NATO-aligned partners. The project will also establish Canada's first commercial-scale graphite purification hub, offering mines, research institutions, and manufacturers a sustainable alternative to imported materials. This initiative directly addresses Canada's upstream bottleneck in establishing domestic large-scale purification capacity, and complements Ottawa's Critical Minerals Strategy. Focus looks forward to updating local First Nations communities as the Project advances, to explore opportunities for participation, collaboration, and shared economic benefits in the spirit of respect and partnership.Focus's electrothermal platform is designed for clean, high-temperature purification of graphite and, over the longer term, may be adaptable to rare earth element (REE) purification. Current REE processing already uses thermal and pyrometallurgical techniques such as vacuum distillation, molten-salt electrolysis, and fluidized-bed calcination to achieve ultra-high purities. As the demonstration advances, Focus plans to collaborate with Canadian research institutions (e.g. the National Research Council of Canada) to explore how its electrothermal technology could apply to selective impurity removal and de-oxidation in REE flowsheets, potentially opening new avenues for clean, domestic processing of strategic materials.Qualified PersonDr. Joseph Doninger, Focus Graphite's Director of Technology and Manufacturing is the Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects - has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release. Dr. Doninger is the developer and co-developer of a number of U.S., European and Canadian patents related to carbon processing methodologies and processing equipment. Also, a chemical engineer, Dr. Doninger is the author and co-author of some two dozen technical papers and studies related to graphite composite anodes; carbon-based materials for electrochemical energy storage systems; advanced graphite for Lithium-ion batteries and other related publications.About the Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI)Administered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), The GPI program fosters international collaboration on critical mineral development and technology deployment that enhance Canada's leadership in sustainable resource processing, value-added manufacturing and supply-chain security.About Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC (TMEC)TMEC is a leading engineering company specializing in the development and implementation of innovative, science-driven technologies in thermal engineering, thermal processing, chemical catalysis, and materials science. TMEC serves industrial enterprises and research laboratories worldwide.TMEC's base spans across the EU (Belgium, France, Ireland, Poland, Slovenia), North America (the U.S., Canada), and Australia.As of today, TMEC offers a wide range of engineering services, including laboratory research, prototype validation, the design of laboratory and industrial equipment, and the implementation of technological solutions in various industries.For more information on TMEC please visit https://tmec.com.uaAbout BEACONS BEACONS fast-tracks energy storage innovation to reclaim domestic authority, closing critical battery technology and manufacturing excellence gaps. Its IP-secure prototyping facilities deliver trusted results, helping companies scale faster, build resilient supply chains, and bolster national security.Based at The University of Texas at Dallas, BEACONS works with U.S. companies to drive transformative energy storage solutions essential to defense, industry growth, and economic stability from mining to cells to systems.Supported by the Department of War's Office of Industrial Base Policy and its Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) office, BEACONS plays a key role in the Pathfinder program, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, onshore manufacturing capabilities, and workforce readiness to strengthen America's energy leadership.For more information on BEACONS please visit https://beaconsusa.orgAbout American Energy Technologies Co. (AETC).American Energy Technologies Co. (AETC) is a woman-owned, privately-held business which conducts operations out of the greater Chicago area. In its Wheeling, IL facility, AETC operates three business units: a manufacturing plant making battery-ready graphite and carbon materials, a pilot demonstration facility for battery materials and graphite dispersions, and a fully functional applications laboratory supporting the above business units.AETC works with industrial partners and manufacturing groups worldwide, including the U.S. Department of War, to ensure materials meet performance standards and strategic requirements. Their facilities are equipped for testing, downstream processing, AI-driven manufacturing and carbon material development.For more information on AETC please visit https://www.usaenergytech.comAbout Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Focus Graphite's flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced materials industries.Focus Graphite's Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, they go beyond mining - we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Focus Graphite's commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals - reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the anticipated benefits and potential outcomes of the Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI") funding award; the design, construction, and commissioning of the Company's proposed electrothermal purification demonstration facility; the timing, scope, and success of collaborations with the Thermal & Material Engineering Center LLC ("TMEC") of Ukraine, the University of Texas at Dallas's BEACONS battery prototyping facility, and American Energy Technologies Co. ("AETC"); the ability of these partnerships to achieve stated technical, engineering, or commercial objectives; and the possible adaptation of the Company's electrothermal technology to rare earth element purification. Forward-looking information also includes statements regarding the Company's expectations concerning the scalability, cost-effectiveness, environmental performance, and commercial viability of its purification process; its ability to advance into future project phases or secure additional funding; the establishment of potential downstream or offtake partnerships; and the positioning of the Lac Knife and Lac Tetepisca projects as contributors to North American and allied critical-mineral supply chains.All such forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors-many of which are beyond the Company's control-that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. Such factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to regulatory approvals, geopolitical events (including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine), supply-chain disruptions, inflationary pressures on capital expenditures, access to skilled labor and materials, fluctuations in graphite and energy markets, the ability to maintain project timelines, and the performance of third-party contractors and partners. There can be no assurance that anticipated technical milestones or commercial outcomes will be realized as planned, or at all.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. 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Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - November 3, 2025) - Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) ("Founders" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a subscription agreement with Gold Fields Netherlands Services B.V., an affiliate of Gold Fields Limited (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) ("Gold Fields"), whereby Gold Fields will acquire 12,048,193 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), at a price of $4.15 per Common Share by way of a non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of $50,000,000.Proceeds from the strategic investment will be used for land consolidation, regional exploration activities, working capital, and general corporate purposes at the Company's Antino Gold Project in southeastern Suriname ("Antino"). National Bank Capital Markets is acting as financial advisor.Colin Padget, President and CEO of Founders Metals, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Gold Fields, a top-tier global gold producer, as a strategic partner. Combining Founders' position as the largest and most advanced gold explorer in Suriname with the technical capabilities of a company having decades of experience developing world-class gold deposits positions us to rapidly advance work at Antino. This partnership further underscores Suriname's potential as an emerging gold jurisdiction globally. With this capital, we are dedicating our full attention to unlocking Antino's potential—expanding our land position and aggressively advancing regional-scale exploration across multiple high-grade targets—building value for all shareholders."Investor Rights AgreementIn connection with the strategic investment, Founders Metals and Gold Fields will enter into an Investor Rights Agreement (the "IRA") at closing, pursuant to which, and provided that Gold Fields maintains certain shareholding thresholds, Gold Fields will have top-up and financing participation rights, technical committee representation rights, and the right to appoint one nominee to the Company's board of directors if Gold Fields' ownership reaches or exceeds 12.5%.In support of technical collaboration between Founders and Gold Fields, Gold Fields will additionally have the right to second technical staff into Lawa Gold N.V., the project company, subject to acceptance by the Company and in compliance with applicable Surinamese laws and regulations.Closing and Regulatory ApprovalsThe transaction is expected to close on or about November 10, 2025, subject to customary conditions including TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") approval. All Common Shares issued pursuant to the subscription will be subject to a four-month and a day hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities legislation.About Gold Fields LimitedGold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru and one project in Canada. The Company has a total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of 2.1 Moz, proved and probable Gold Mineral Reserves of 44.3 Moz, measured and indicated Gold Mineral Resources of 30.4 Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves) and inferred Gold Mineral Resources of 11.6 Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves). Gold Fields' shares are listed on the JSE and American depositary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange.About Founders Metals Inc.Founders Metals is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on advancing the Antino Gold Project located in Suriname, South America, in the heart of the Guiana Shield. Antino is 56,000 ha and has produced over 500,000 ounces of gold from historical surface and alluvial mining to date1. The Company is systematically advancing one of Suriname's most promising gold exploration and development opportunities with drill-confirmed, district-scale potential. Founders is committed to responsible exploration, community engagement, and delivering long-term value to shareholders through technical excellence and strategic growth in the Guiana Shield.12022 Technical Report - Antino Project; Suriname, South America. K. Raffle, BSc, P. Geo & Rock Lefrançois, BSc, P.Geo.ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,Per: "Colin Padget"Colin Padget President, Chief Executive Officer, and DirectorContact InformationKatie MacKenzie, Vice President, Corporate DevelopmentTel: 306 537 8903 | katiem@fdrmetals.comHarp Gosal, Director, Investor RelationsTel: 236 301 4211 | harpg@fdrmetals.comCautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the use of proceeds, entering the IRA, Gold Fields right thereunder and exercise of those rights, approval of the TSXV and the anticipated closing date. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations indicating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" occur or be achieved.Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and reasonable assumptions but are subject to business, market, and economic risks, uncertainties, and contingencies that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: general business and economic uncertainties; exploration results; mining industry risks; failure to obtain TSXV approval; dilution respecting additional investment in the Company, that the use of proceeds may not be expended as anticipated by the Company, and other factors described in the Company's most recent annual management discussion and analysis. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, other factors may cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.All material information on Founders Metals can be found at www.sedarplus.ca.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/272916 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Additionally, nearly 3/5 of Mexican adults claim to have experienced a scam in the last year, with each scam victim being scammed on average 1.8 times.With widespread financial lossesShopping scams (55%), investment scams (48%) and unexpected money scams (47%) are the most common types of scams in Mexico, with some having money stolen via email while others received kidnapping threats. Additionally, over 1/3 of Mexican adults claim to have lost money to scams in the last year. Wire or bank transfers (55%) and debitcard payments (21%) are the most common methods used by scammers to receive payment. Of those who have experienced being scammed, 2/3 have reported the scam to the payment service, and half of those were not able to recover any money lost.And limited confidence in reportingScam encounters are frequent in Mexico, with 12% of Mexican adults encountering a scam multiple times a week. Over the past 12 months, over half of those who have encountered a scam have reported it at least once. However, those who reported the scam encounter said that either no action was taken (37%) or they are not sure what the outcome was (15%). Half of those who have never reported a scam encounter said they did not report it because they were unsure who to report the scam to, while over 1/3 did not think it would make a difference/no action would be taken.Leading to increased vigilance97% of Mexican adults claim to take at least one step to check if an offer is legitimate or a scam. The most common step taken is searching for reviews on other websites (36%), reflecting high effectiveness against scams.And rising calls for accountability1/3 of Mexican adults believe full repayment to the victim should be the top penalty for scammers, however, 19% believe in more severe punishment such as jail time of 6 to 10 or more years. Scams in Mexico continue to take a heavy toll, causing financial losses, emotional strain and prompting calls for greater protections and stricter consequences."These findings show both the scale of the challenge and the resilience of the Mexican people. Despite facing scams every few days, most adults are taking steps to verify information and protect themselves. Now it is time for organizations, regulators, and companies to match that vigilance with concrete measures to make Mexico a safer place online," said Sissi de la Peña, Director of GASA Chapter Mexico.Read the report & join our webinar:Full reportNovember 5 webinarRead the full release, including methodology & boilerplateContact InformationMetje van der MeerMarketing Directormetje.vandermeer@gasa.orgSOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年11月3日 - (亚太商訊) - CTF Life周大福人寿宣布冠名赞助亚洲天后莫文蔚在12月20日首次于启德主场馆举办的个人演唱会。这是莫文蔚阔别4年后回归出生及成长的城市，并于全新的场馆与全球乐迷见面。演唱会以「家场」为主题，突显她与香港的紧密连系，与周大福人寿扎根香港40年互相呼应，令是次合作别具意义。作为启德体育园的独家创始保险合作伙伴，周大福人寿一直积极支持香港的文化及体育活动，是次冠名赞助莫文蔚演唱会，进一步体现公司全力支持盛事经济发展，助力香港成为「亚洲盛事之都」。周大福人寿执行董事兼行政总裁叶文杰表示：「周大福人寿一向积极推动香港的文化及体育发展。《莫文蔚 THE BIG BIG SHOW大秀一场 香港站「家场」限定版》演唱会，是我们为40周年志庆精挑细选的冠名赞助，更是我们首度赞助于启德主场馆举办的演唱会。我们希望借着这位亚洲天后耳熟能详的歌曲，唤起乐迷的共鸣，并吸引各地游客来港。莫文蔚的音乐陪伴香港人成长，与周大福人寿扎根香港，提供卓越保险服务的理念不谋而合。我们希望透过这次合作，为客户与乐迷带来精彩体验，实践开创保险新价值。」   《CTF Life周大福人寿40周年呈献：莫文蔚 THE BIG BIG SHOW大秀一场 香港站「家场」限定版》演唱会为周大福人寿40周年庆祝活动之一，更多精彩活动将陆续推出。周大福人寿市场推广总监关文萱为Karen送上法国殿堂级品牌的湖水绿色水晶蝴蝶，寓意Karen可以像蝴蝶一样，在演唱会上突破自己，绽放出亚洲天后的光芒。关于周大福人寿 周大福人寿保险有限公司（「周大福人寿」）扎根香港40年，为周大福创建有限公司（「周大福创建」）（香港股份代号：659）的全资附属公司，也是香港最具规模的寿险公司之一。作为周大福企业成员，周大福人寿紧扣郑氏家族（「周大福集团」或「集团」）生态圈的雄厚资源，致力为客户及其挚爱于「生活、成长、健康、传承」的人生旅程中，提供个人化的匠心规划、终身保障及优质体验。凭借集团财务实力及环球投资布局，周大福人寿矢志成为亚太区领先的保险公司，持续开创保险新价值。传媒联络周大福人寿企业传讯部庄启恩+852 2591 8427anki.chong@ctflife.com.hk 周大福人寿保险有限公司（于百慕达注册成立之有限公司） Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年11月3日 - (亚太商訊) - 毅盛⾦融科技 (⾹港) 有限公司(下称「Esperanza」或「集团」)举行「Esperanza 推动代币化经济新里程发布会」 (「发布会」)。为把握香港特区政府《2025施政报告》支持开发代币化黄金投资产品的政策机遇，是次发布会汇聚行业领袖及合作伙伴，共同擘画香港发展代币化黄金的战略蓝图，探讨其合规实践与广泛应用场景，并展望代币化投资驱动亚太经济增长的无限潜力，吸引近百位投资者及专业人士等参与。发布会由Esperanza创办人兼集团行政总裁梁卫晋律师发表的愿景演讲揭开序幕。梁卫晋律师指出，亚太区域经济长久以来依赖西方结算系统和西方主导的利率政策，以代币化黄金为基础而发展的代币化经济为区内带来另一选择，有利中国内地与香港金融业持续国际化，同时为区内实体经济发展带来全新的资本方案。他强调，香港政府是次于2025年施政报告中提及支持发展代币化黄金，为极具战略思考的政策方向。香港凭借国际金融中心的地位与资源，应积极发展以实体黄金为价值锚定的代币化黄金，目标成为亚太区域实质经济发展与跨境经贸的领导者。同时，未来代币化黄金可以接壤央行主导的数字人民币，为人民币国际化出一分力。他亦介绍了Esperanza的创立背景、跨地域团队及其核心理念，指集团现阶段已完成向香港海关注册为贵金属支持工具发行方，并已完成概念验证，其平台亦于多个亚太市场，包括东南亚、澳洲、日本、韩国等进行小范围非公开测试，现有相当数量已完成「认识你的客户 (KYC)」的实名制测试用户。虽然Esperanza的代币化黄金是根据香港海关注册的贵金属支持工具法律基础设计，但为了香港的整体监管稳定性，预计在释除其他监管机构的疑虑，并于香港完全实施明确监管框架后，Esperanza将开放代币化黄金予香港公众参与及通过战略伙伴和各经济体政府层面对接。梁卫晋律师续指：「代币化黄金是香港金融未来的关键里程碑。集团团队于施政报告前已经与亦辰集团有限公司(8365.HK) 签订发展代币化黄金事宜，并于施政报告发表后即时与特首政策组进行富有成效的深度交流，同时确保自身的技术平台与基建全面就绪。现阶段，我们与监管机构保持积极对话，核心原则是于合规框架下实现『可控的创新』，并积极配合特首政策组的工作时间表。我们深信，Esperanza将凭借技术与商业模式的先行优势，协同各界，将代币化黄金转化为驱动亚太经济自主的强大引擎。」发布会共设两场主题分享，首先由Esperanza 代币化黄金业务董事总经理雷剑烽先生分享代币化黄金的合规实践路径。雷剑烽先生指出，集团介绍的代币化黄金实践框架「ESPE Gold」(「ESPG」)，法律定位为「贵金属支持工具」，而非虚拟资产、稳定币或集体投资计划。Esperanza透过购入符合伦敦金银市场协会(LBMA)标准的实体金条，存放于持牌金库，并以每公斤金条为基础，对应发行十万份ESPG数字证书。这些证书均记录于不可篡改的区块链上，每份代表一期分期支付的完成。当客户累积完成十万期支付后，即可向Esperanza兑换实体金条。此外，客户亦可随时进行分期支付或向集团出售ESPG，实现相较于传统供金会的高度灵活性。他强调，此模式虽提供与稳定币相仿的用户体验，但实际更类似传统黄金商，依靠买卖价差获取稳定收益。他亦讲解ESPG的多元应用场景，除实体黄金投资与跨境支付结算外，未来更可在现实法规下探索抵押借贷等创新模式，致力构建完善的黄金利息体系。Esperanza 资本市场业务执行董事张仲宇先生于另一场主题分享介绍代币化投资的布局。张仲宇先生剖析，过往代币化投资未能突破，关键在于缺乏具吸引力的产品设计，且流动性过度集中于专业投资者。要取得成功，关键在于构建兼具「未来成长预期」与「投资退出安全」的产品，例如短期具备收入增长潜力的收入分成投资模式。他续指，Esperanza已获得证监会资产管理牌照，其代币化业务申请正在审批中，并已完成相关法律、税务及交易系统等基础设施建设。目前，集团拥有的代币化投资包括东南亚及韩国艺人演唱会收入分成，电影票房收入分成以及酒店未来收入分成等具吸引力的项目。除了一系列主题分享，发布会更邀请到来自新加坡的Esperanza 联合创办人兼董事会成员赵治森先生，联同梁卫晋律师及张仲宇先生，于圆桌讨论环节以多方专业视角深入探讨代币化黄金与代币化投资在亚太各经济体的发展潜力。讨论聚焦于Esperanza商业模式的独特性、如何将东南亚项目引入香港进行证券型代币发行(Security Token Offering, STO) 融资，以及香港在特区政府支持下主导代币化黄金发展的优势与时机。是次发布会标志着Esperanza在香港乃至亚洲推动代币化经济发展的重要一步。展望未来，集团将继续通过创新的金融科技解决方案，助力香港巩固国际金融中心地位，并推动亚太地区实现更高水平的经济自主与金融创新。图1：(由左至右) Esperanza 资本市场业务执行董事张仲宇先生、Esperanza创办人兼集团行政总裁梁卫晋律师，以及Esperanza 代币化黄金业务董事总经理雷剑烽先生，于发布会上合照。图2：(由左至右) Esperanza 联合创办人兼董事会成员赵治森先生、Esperanza创办人兼集团行政总裁梁卫晋律师，以及Esperanza 资本市场业务执行董事张仲宇先生，于圆桌讨论环节后合照。关于毅盛⾦融科技 (⾹港) 有限公司 (Esperanza)Esperanza由香港及新加坡专业人士共同创立，是一家运用金融科技推动亚洲经济改革的公司。Esperanza利用其代币化黄金基础建设及周边金融配套，致力连系亚洲经济体，为区内实体经济发展带来全新的资本方案，巩固香港的亚洲国际金融中心地位。未来预计通过将代币化黄金对接亚洲各区央行数字货币，打造全球首个代币化黄金广泛应用经济体，全面改革亚洲对西方金融结算系统及贷款利率的依赖。Esperanza采取低调、高效及果断的商业模式营运。自2025年起短时间内已取得营运代币化黄金的贵金属交易商注册登记、代币托管所需的信托或公司服务提供者牌照，以及营运代币化投资所需的资产管理受规管活动牌照。2025年8月，Esperanza与亦辰集团签署代币化黄金及化币投资的合作协议，而同年9月香港政府将发展代币化黄金纳入施政报告。Esperanza的代币化黄金及代币化投资继续沿用香港反洗钱及反逃税措施及规管要求，以金融科技大幅调低融资及营运成本，将产品直接与最终用户对接。Esperanza代币化金融系统将全力配合国家经济走向国际化，致力成为国际结算及贸易系统替代方案。如欲了解详情，请浏览Esperanza网站：espetopia.com Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2025年11月3日 - (亚太商訊) - 领先电子产品生产商华讯股份有限公司（"华讯"或"集团"）（股份代号：833）欣然宣布完成收购EME Limited（"目标公司"）51%已发行股本。此战略举措预计将提升集团之研发能力并助拓展其地理版图。于收购完成后，EME Limited及其附属公司（"目标集团"）将成为华讯之间接非全资附属公司，而目标集团的财务业绩将并入集团的综合财务报表。EME Limited从事电子产品之研发、制造及销售业务。华讯将利用其在创新与产品开发方面的显赫纪录提升自身技术能力，并加速开发新产品与解决方案。与此同时，EME Limited已在欧洲建立强大的市场地位，拥有广泛的销售网络及客户群，将显著补充集团现有的销售市场，使其更多元化。随着集团正按其策略性扩张计划在马来西亚及越南开设新生产设施，若干现有生产活动将从集团位于中国的工厂搬迁至该等新生产设施。预期EME Limited的业务营运将创造额外生产订单及商机，可有效运用集团现有中国工厂的剩余产能。华讯主席兼执行董事林贤奇先生表示："此项收购标志着实现我们战略增长计划的关键一步。通过借助EME Limited强大的研发专长及已建立的客户网络，我们将提升自身的技术能力、加速创新并扩大市场版图。我们深信，这些协同效应将强化集团在电子行业的竞争地位，并提升业务的整体稳定性及增长前景。"华讯行政总裁兼执行董事林子泰先生补充指："随着EME Limited整合至集团，我们将能更好地优化生产资源配置，使制造资产的使用效率最大化，并维持所有生产设施的稳定运营。这将提升营运效率及成本效益，支持实现可持续增长，及为我们的持份者创造长期价值。"有关华讯股份有限公司（股份代号：833）华讯股份有限公司主要从事设计及生产多款高质量且时尚的电子产品。本公司为明晟（"MSCI"）香港微型指数成份股。有关详情，请浏览网页http://www.alltronics.com.hk/。  Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Alltronics Holdings Limited (“Alltronics” or the “Group”) (SEHK: 833), a leading manufacturer of electronic products, is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition of the 51% issued share capital of EME Limited (the “Target Company”), a strategic move expected to enhance the Group’s research and development (“R&D”) capabilities and diversify its geographical footprint.Upon completion, EME Limited and its subsidiaries (“Target Group”) will become indirect non-wholly owned subsidiaries of Alltronics, and the financial results of the Target Group will be consolidated into the Group’s consolidated financial statements.EME Limited engages in the business of research and development, manufacturing and sale of electronic products. Alltronics will leverage its proven track record in innovation and product development to enhance its own technological capabilities and accelerate the development of new products and solutions. Meanwhile, EME Limited has established a strong market presence in Europe with an extensive sales network and customer base, which will significantly supplement and diversify the Group’s existing sales markets.As the Group is in the process of opening new manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam as part of its strategic expansion plan, certain existing production activities will be relocated from its factories in the PRC to these new production facilities. EME Limited’s business operations are expected to generate additional production orders and business opportunities that can effectively utilise the remaining production capacity at the Group’s existing PRC factories.Mr. Lam Yin Kee, Chairman and Executive Director of Alltronics, said, “This acquisition represents a key step in realising our strategic growth plan. By leveraging EME Limited’s strong R&D expertise and established customer network, we will enhance our technological capabilities, accelerate innovation, and expand our market reach. We are confident these synergies will strengthen our competitive position in the electronics industry, and enhance our overall stability and growth prospects.”Mr. Lam Chee Tai, Eric, Chief Executive and Executive Director of Alltronics, added, “With the integration of EME Limited into our Group, we are better positioned to optimize our production resources, maximising the utilisation efficiency of our manufacturing assets and maintaining stable operations at all manufacturing facilities. This will drive greater operational efficiency and cost effectiveness, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value for our stakeholders.”About Alltronics Holdings Limited (Stock code: 833)Alltronics Holdings Limited is mainly engaged in the design and manufacture of a wide range of electronic products with quality and style. The Company is a constituent stock of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) Hong Kong Micro Cap Index. For more information, please visit the company website http://www.alltronics.com.hk/  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

JAKARTA, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wintermar booked a 25.1%YOY rise in 9M2025 Operating Profit to US$14.7million, supported by an 11.6% increase in Owned Vessel Revenue and rising Gross Margins.Owned Vessel DivisionOwned Vessel Revenue rose by 11.6%YOY to US$50.3million for 9M2025, driven by a significant increase in High Tier vessel utilization to 76% for 9M2025 compared to 59% in 9M2024.Average charter rates for our fleet have risen around 5% since end 2024 whereas average utilization for 9M2025 was 60.4%, lower than utilization rates of 67% achieved in 9M2024. The lower utilization stemmed from the large number of spot contracts for our mid-tier fleet in 2025, which is characteristic of this early phase of the oil and gas investment cycle where most of the OSV demand is for seismic/survey or the exploration and construction, where projects tend to be completed in several weeks.  In the mid-tier segment, the utilization of HLB was lower in 3Q2025 compared to 2Q2025 due to completion of spot contracts.Overall, the higher charter rates for the fleet compensated for lower overall fleet utilization this year, leading to a rise in gross margins for the Owned Vessel Division to 38% from 30% in 9M2024. Total Gross Profit for the Owned Vessel Division amounted to US$20.1million (+29.6%YOY) for 9M2025. Although the fleet is still impacted by fluctuations in quarter-to-quarter utilization as the majority of vessels are still on spot contracts, we are confident that there will be longer term contracts coming up in 2026-2027 as more projects head into the development and production phase of the oil and gas investment cycle.Chartering Division and Other ServicesContribution from the Chartering Division has declined, with gross profit of US$0.35million for 9M2025 compared to US$1.2million in 9M2024.  This was because a few chartered vessels completed a project which will not be resuming this year. This reduction has been offset by higher Gross Profit from Other Services, which rose 8.1%YOY to US$1.8million from an increase in commissions, fees and other service income.Direct Expenses and Gross ProfitTotal Owned Vessel Direct Costs rose by 2.2%YOY to US$30.2million for 9M2025, due to higher depreciation and crewing costs.  Depreciation rose to US$10.5million (+3.6%YOY) with the operation of 3 additional HLB vessels and 1 PSV compared to 9M2024.  Crewing costs roseto US$8.1million (+7.6%YOY) as a result of a higher number of Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels in the fleet and higher salaries for crew on international contracts. Fuel costs are borne by charterers while a vessel is on contract, and with more high tier vessels chartered out compared to the previous year, the overall fuel expenses fell by 19.1% YOY to US$1.76million in 9M2025.Indirect Expenses and Operating ProfitTotal Indirect Expenses rose by 14%YOY or US$0.9million to US$7.5million for 9M2025, with salary costs, employee benefits and staff training accounting for US$0.6million of this increase.  As our business has expanded internationally, we have invested more heavily into human resources, particularly in the technical and technology divisions, and expanded our crew training and development programs to invest in developing young marine graduates and electrical engineers to have practical experience on board our fleet to be ready for future international operations.Operating Profit grew by 25.1% YOY to US$14.7million for 9M2025 compared to US$11.8million in 9M2024. Other Income, Expenses and Net Attributable ProfitNet interest expenses rose by US$0.4million as higher interest expenses were offset by interest income. Net gearing stands at only 0.6% as at end September 2025. Equity in Associate Companies fell to US$0.6million in 9M2025, from US$2.1million in 9M2024, due to poorer utilization in 3Q2025 and increased capital costs related to the award of a new long-term contract.There were no vessel sales in 3Q2025, and only one vessel sold in 2Q2025, realizing a gain of US$1.7million for 9M2025.  This represents a sharp decline compared to 2024 which included a large one-off gain booked from vessel sales in 2024 where the Company made  US$17.4million from the sale of several vessels including a significant gain from the sale of a PSV.Total Other Income for 9M2025 stood at US$1.3million which resulted in a net income before tax of US$16.1million for the nine months period year to date.Net profit attributable to shareholders for 9M2025 amounted to US$9.2million compared to US$19.7million in 9M2024. Net income before Non-Controlling Interest in 9M2025 fell to US$14.4million compared to US$27.2million in 9M2024 which included the impact of the PSV sale. EBITDA for 9M2025 rose by 15%YOY to US$25.5million, compared to US$22.1million in 9M2024. This reflects the strong cash flow enjoyed by the Company as most of the past vessel loans have been repaid.Industry Outlook The OSV industry was not spared from the global uncertainty in investor sentiment this year. Concerns over US tariffs and a potential global economic slowdown caused oil prices to trend lower, which led to a more cautious environment and delays in contract awards. Charter rates for OSVs which had risen sharply from 2021 to 2024 also saw a correction this year.The Oil and Gas investment cycle is a long-term cycle over several years from award of concessions to production. Due to the lack of investment in new reserves over a 8-year period until 2021, we are firmly optimistic that the longer-term fundamentals indicate continued investment in oil and gas exploration. In the Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) industry, there has been nearly no newbuilding of high tier Dynamic Positioning (DP) equipped vessels from 2015 to 2022. The softening in OSV charter rates this year is expected to be short term in nature as the limited supply of operationally ready OSVs points to a sustained shortage of OSV supply in the coming years.  This is illustrated in the chart below, which shows the active fleet compared with the small number of idle PSVs and charter rates for the period 2023-2025. From the data, demand continues to be high with overall global fleet utilization close to 90%.Business ProspectsThe short-term weakness in oil prices over the past quarter reflects the volatile geopolitical sentiment which has been driven by changing news flows more than industry fundamentals.  The structural outlook for oil and gas supply support stable oil prices, resulting from years of underinvestment in new reserves.  In 2025, there have been several projects in Indonesia which are still at the early stage of the investment cycle, where seismic and exploration work only necessitates spot contracts.  This has caused volatility in our fleet utilization.  However, the long investment cycle from exploration to production indicates that there will be more demand in the coming years as these projects will continue towards production targets in 2027.  This will underpin OSV demand in the coming years.  Taking into consideration the limited orderbooks for new OSVs to be delivered in the coming years, we remain very optimistic that charter rates and utilization will improve in the coming years, as we continue to add high value vessels.Award of long-term contract in BruneiOur associate company, Fast Offshore Supply Pte Ltd (FOS), based in Singapore, has been awarded a tender to supply 5 newbuild 55-metre Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) under a five-year charter contract in Brunei for delivery in 2027. Construction of the vessels has commenced, and WINS has participated in a rights issue to support this project. The vessels are being constructed by FOS in Singapore and Batam. This new long-term contract provides secure future earnings and fleet renewal for FOS, thereby improving the financial & revenue contribution to the Company.About Wintermar Offshore Marine GroupWintermar Offshore Marine Group (WINS.JK), developed over nearly 50 years with a track record of quality that is both a source of pride and responsibility that we are dedicated to upholding, and sails a fleet of more than 48 Offshore Support Vessels ready for long term as well as spot charters. All vessels are operated by experienced Indonesian crew, tracked by satellite systems and monitored in real-time by shore-based Vessel Teams.Wintermar is the first shipping company in Indonesia to be certified with an Integrated Management System by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance, and is currently certified with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO14001:2015 (Environment) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety). For more information, please visit www.wintermar.com .For further information, please contact:Ms. Pek Swan Layanto, CFAInvestor RelationsPT Wintermar Offshore Marine TbkTel (62-21) 530 5201 Ext 401Email: investor_relations@wintermar.com  Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Star Plus Legend Holdings Limited (“Star Plus Legend” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiary, the “Group”, stock code: 6683.HK), announced that the Group, through an industrial fund, has subscribed no more than 7% of the issued share capital (the “Investment”) of Galaxy Corporation Co., Ltd (“Galaxy”), a well-known entertainment management company in South Korea. The first closing of the Industry Fund was completed, and the Group has contributed US$8 million to subscribe for the Industry Fund’s Interest, being 16% of the Interest. The remaining Interest were held by two Independent Third Parties. The Investment is expected to create synergy for the Group through various cooperations with Galaxy and artists managed by it. The Group is currently engaged in advanced discussions with Galaxy regarding details of the strategic partnership, including but not limited to collaborations with Galaxy’s artists on exhibitions, concerts, and the development of artist IP and related merchandise.Galaxy boasts a roster of globally influential artists, including Kwon Ji-Yong (also known as G Dragon), Kim Jong-kook and Song Kanghao. Becoming a strategic shareholder of Galaxy marks a key milestone in the Company’s global IP expansion. This investment will not only strengthen the Company’s deep collaboration with top international celebrity IPs, but also inject strong momentum into its strategic vision of building a “global IP development and operation platform”.Two Industry-leading Powerhouses Join Forces to Seize the High Ground of Global Top-tier IP ResourcesIn recent years, the Company has continued to expand its IP portfolio, led by two flagship celebrity IPs “CHOUCHOU” and “Coach Liu”, and the cumulative number of fans of the IP portfolio has reached 280 million. The Company also recently introduced a new original IP character, “WAKAEMO.” As the copyright owner of Jay Chou’s official Nijgen-style personality “CHOUCHOU,” the Company has successfully extended the IP’s licensing to five major sectors, including fashion, cultural and creative products, and 3C electronics. To date, “CHOUCHOU” has collaborated with over 200 brands, generating cumulative co-branded product sales exceeding RMB 1 billion.Galaxy holds artist IPs that possess exceptional rarity and strategic value, including Kwon Ji-Yong (a highly influential figure in the world of K-pop), Kim Jong-kook (best known internationally for his roles in Korean variety shows such as Running Man) and Song Kanghao (a global icon in cinemas and lead actor in movies including Parasite and A Taxi Driver). The global influence and commercial value of these renowned artists will provide strong support for the Company as it expands across Asia and beyond, marking a significant leap in the Company’s IP strategy from the Chinese-speaking market to the global stage.The Company’s celebrity IPs, particularly those related to Jay Chou, demonstrate immense commercial potential, a solid fan base, and strong market appeal. The partnership between these two industry-leading powerhouses represents not only a strategic integration of resources, but also a mutual empowerment of brand influence. This collaboration is expected to significantly enhance both parties’ global visibility and unlock broader international cooperation opportunities. The strategic value of IP has already been recognized by the market: Star Plus Legend’s stock price once surged over 160% in a single day following Jay Chou’s debut on Douyin as “CHOUCHOU.”This investment aligns seamlessly with the Company’s recent series of strategic initiatives. From launching a collaboration program with 100 international pop artists, to partnering with Unitree Robotics in developing IP-based smart robots, and becoming the only private-sector shareholder of the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), the Company is building a global ecosystem that integrates “IP + Products + Technology + Channels.” The investment in Galaxy represents a crucial step in this strategic blueprint, expected to generate new growth momentum and unlock the limitless potential of the “IP+” model.Unlocking the Commercial Potential of Global IPs and Building a Worldwide IP EcosystemThe Company plans to collaborate closely with Galaxy across multiple areas, including global concert tours, large-scale themed exhibitions, and the creation and development of celebrity IPs and related merchandise. By leveraging Galaxy’s artist resources, the Company will apply its mature capabilities in IP creation and end-to-end operations to bring these collaborative projects to global markets, enabling scalable expansion of its business model.In addition, by becoming a strategic shareholder of Galaxy, the Company establishes a capital linkage that systematically connects it to a diversified and mature pool of international IP resources. This provides a richer content foundation and more stable resource support for IP operations, strongly underpinning the Company’s goal of building a “global IP development and operation platform” and advancing toward a value-maximizing, sustainable IP ecosystem.The key highlight of this collaboration lies in the synergy between the Company’ top-tier celebrity IPs and its mature IP operation system, and Galaxy’s world-class international IP assets. Future cooperation between the two parties is expected to go beyond the one-way export of proven business models, aiming instead to achieve deep resonance between global top-tier IPs and operational capabilities in international markets. This not only promises substantive expansion of the Company’s business footprint but also has the potential to reshape market valuation logic, opening up a more imaginative growth space for investors. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced strong new business growth for the nine months ended 30 September 2025[1].New business sales were up 37 per cent to US$1.935 billion compared to the same period in 2024 on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis.New business contractual service margin was US$1.158 billion, with year-on-year growth of 27 per cent.Refinanced US$1.15 billion of debt in September and redeemed US$500 million of debt by mainly utilising recent initial public offering (IPO) proceeds. This reduced leverage to 21.8 per cent[2] and lowered annualised financing costs by ~US$72 million.Continued to anticipate and respond to rapidly evolving customer needs for protection, health, and savings, with over 40 new products introduced in 2025.Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, “We’re thrilled to report strong new business results, powered by organic growth across most of the 10 Asian markets where FWD Group operates. A positive indicator of value creation for our shareholders is the surge in our new business contractual service margin, which continues to strengthen our CSM balance and boost earnings over time.”“In September, we seized a window in the debt markets for refinancing, and with the successful IPO in July, we’ve made great progress in reducing our overall debt. The significant decrease in financing costs and leverage delivers benefits to our shareholders and puts FWD Group in a prime position to accelerate our customer-led growth strategy and advance our risk management priorities,” added Huynh Thanh Phong.Exceptional demand from both local and visiting customers continued to drive the strong new business growth in Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR.In Emerging Markets, strong double-digit growth in new business sales reflected momentum in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and FWD Group’s joint venture in Indonesia, BRI Life.In Japan, new business sales growth reflected solid performance in the individual protection business and the company’s recent entry into the retirement and savings market.The low-interest rate environment continued to weigh on new business indicators in the Thailand & Cambodia reporting segment.About FWD GroupFWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 34 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.For more information, please visit www.fwd.comFor media inquiries, please contact: groupcommunications@fwd.comSource: FWD Group Holdings Limited[1] The results are for the nine months ended 30 September 2025 and are compared to the same period in 2024. Growth rates are represented on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis, unless otherwise indicated.[2] On a proforma basis as at 30 June 2025. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

秋灯展、户外及科技照明博览和国际环保博览圆满结束，共吸引来自141国家及地区约62,000名的业内买家亲临参观採购焦点展区「互联照明馆」网罗约70个环球顶尖品牌；秋灯展有人工智能照明展商即场与泰国买家签署高达800万人民币的订单，订单金额为去年总订单的两倍61%灯饰业受访者预期未来一至两年整体销售额会有增长；受访者认为人工智能（57%）、智慧城市发展（40%）及技术开发（36%）会成为三大照明行业增长的推动力国际环保博览助企业拓阔国际贸易网络，捕捉海外绿色商机，当中来自澳洲、日本、韩国、马来西亚及美国的买家升幅理想有中国内地环保企业表示国际环保博览是内地绿色企业的「出海」平台，捕捉中东及东南亚等地的商机，预计全年海外营收增幅能超过200%香港, 2025年11月1日 - (亚太商訊) - 2025年10月31日，由香港贸易发展局（香港贸发局）主办的第27届香港国际秋季灯饰展（秋灯展）、第10届香港国际户外及科技照明博览，以及由香港贸发局、法兰克福展览（香港）有限公司合办，并由香港特别行政区政府环境及生态局协办的第20届国际环保博览圆满结束，三展合共吸引来自141个国家及地区约62,000名买家入场参观採购。香港贸发局副总裁古静敏表示：「今年秋灯展和户外及科技照明博览吸引各国顶尖品牌，展示大量创新及智能照明产品和解决方案，国际环保博览亦首次带来由环境运动委员会组织22家本地绿色初创组成的新展馆，以及由『一带一路』国际科学组织联盟 (ANSO)及11家内地企业组成的ANSO 环境科技产业联盟展馆，匯聚多元绿色科技。三展合共吸引了约62,000名买家亲临参观，香港以外的买家主要来自中国内地、台湾、印度、韩国、美国，以及东盟国家包括马来西亚、菲律宾及泰国等 ，足证三展作为全球照明产品及环保业界枢纽的吸引力，发挥香港国际商贸中心及出海平台优势。」灯展调查：受访者对未来两年整体销售感乐观在秋灯展和户外及科技照明博览举行期间，大会委託独立调查机构访问逾730名展商及买家。调查结果显示，业界对前景保持乐观，有61%受访者预期未来12至24个月整体销售额会有增长，而37%受访者则预期整体销售额会持平 。目标销售市场中，他们主要看好东盟国家（71%）、印度（70%）及中东（70%）。产品趋势方面，受访者认为人工智能（57%）、智慧城市发展（40%）及技术开发（36%）会成为三大行业增长的推动力；74%的受访者认为在未来两年内，智能照明的市场发展潜力将为理想及非常理想；受访者认为智能照明在家居自动与智能照明控制系统（39%）方面最具发展潜力，其次是节能照明控制方案 （38%）及无线照明控制系统（29% ）。挑战方面，受访者认为今年经营上最大三个挑战分别为环球经济波动（65%）、通货膨胀导致成本上升（42%）及保护主义贸易政策，如出口管制、关税、制裁（35%）。面对美国关税，54%受访者认为对公司採购及销售策略没有或产生轻微影响，认为有重大影响则有16%。灯展聚焦创新智能产品 国际品牌发佈最新产品及创建不同体验两大灯展以「创意设计 智照未来」为题，齐集各国顶尖品牌，带来创新照明产品与方案。秋灯展焦点展区「互联照明馆」载誉归来，网罗约70个顶尖品牌，展示智能照明及物联网应用方案。来自荷兰的Signify更于展会中首次于亚洲发佈最新产品，带来飞利浦 VitaUp 维他命模组，提供低强度的 UVB 曝光，为用家带来健康自然的维他命D。Signify的 LED架构设计师Raimond Dumoulin表示公司已与超过100位、来自美国、埃及、韩国、日本、印度、荷兰、芬兰、挪威和中国内地的潜在买家建立联络。根据潜在买家对此次发佈的新产品及其他产品的强烈兴趣，期望展会会带来总值100-200万欧元的订单。而专注于智能照明控制的芬兰展商、Casambi Technologies Oy则在展会期间创建了多种场景，例如咖啡馆、演讲及表演等灯光模式，为买家提供一个全方位沉浸式的体验，展示无缝模式切换及智能直观的操作。Casambi亚太区策略及市场营销主管何宏样表示：「这是我们首次参加香港国际秋季灯饰展，也是我们在亚太地区展会的首次亮相。亚太地区是我们的新兴市场，这次展会对于我们的市场扩展计划非常有效。 在展会的首半天，我们已与超过 100 位潜在客户交流，并参加了10 场商贸配对会议，还通过 Scan2Match安排了其他会议，接触到来自新加坡、澳洲、印度、加拿大及丹麦等地区的潜在客户。」另外，结合人工智能的照明系统亦受买家注目。中国内地的榜威电子科技是一家个人无线智能照明领域的创新企业，今次展出透过AI技术，用户仅需表达意图便能自动理解并生成契合场景的理想光效的系统。该公司市场经理耿月明表示，展览首两天已经吸引了来自美国、韩国、日本及东南亚等国家及地区近50名潜在买家，更与一名来自泰国的买家即场签署达800万人民币的订单，订单金额为去年总订单的两倍。同期举行的户外及科技照明博览则展示各种户外、商业和工业照明产品和技术，助力推动智慧城市的发展。去年新增的「智慧灯桿及解决方案」展区载誉归来，当中，来自中国内地的宁波菲瑞克斯照明电器有限公司，一直以来透过博览物色新市场买家。公司总经理毛延辉表示：「我们接触到不少世界各地的新买家，包括非洲、欧洲、中东、南美洲和东南亚，有两至三位来自阿根廷和波兰的新买家表示有意购买我们的智慧路灯。我们预计此次展会所带来的总订单金额约为200-300万美元。」来自阿联酋的 Trient Trading 连续第五年参观两大灯展，该公司销售及产品专员Hasan Khan表示：「我正在负责两个大型项目，包括一个大型物流集团的新办公楼建设项目以及一个酒店式公寓项目。我计划在展会上採购的户外照明、建筑照明和装饰照明产品，用于新办公楼的建设；以及立面照明产品，用于酒店式公寓项目，订单金额合共160万美元。」国际环保博览迎第20届 全力推动净零排放今届博览以「绿色科技 引领零碳未来」为主题，聚焦展示循环经济及废物处理、绿色及智慧出行、以及ESG相关服务三大领域最新成果，为绿色产业提供宝贵的交流机会。作为ESG及可持续发展方案的领先商贸平台，国际环保博览继续获全球多地政府、行业协会及企业支持。大会亦与环境及生态局合作，广邀中国内地、东盟及「一带一路」国家政府的服务供应商，亲临博览採购环保科技及产品。有中国内地环保企业认为国际环保博览是内地绿色企业的「出海」平台，捕捉中东及东南亚等地的商机。盈峰环境执行副总裁符驱表示：「透过博览我们成功接触了超过 35 个不同地方的政府代表，包括香港、阿联酋、哈萨克斯坦、越南、泰国、马来西亚、菲律宾等。当中阿联酋气候变化与环境部代表对我们的电动垃圾转运处理车辆及道路清扫与清洗车辆感兴趣，稍后我们将赴阿联酋访问继续洽谈此潜在合作机会。透过本次展会，我们期望全年海外营收增幅能超过200%。」本地初创表示透过博览展示绿色创科成果。香港科技园公司绿色科技高级经理许晓杰提及：「博览吸引了香港投资者和物业管理企业参观，也有来自马来西亚、越南和新加坡等『一带一路』和东南亚地区的买家与我们洽谈。我们旗下的10家绿色科技初创中，有6家成功即场找到潜在买家，预计订单总额达1,500万港元。」参与了博览20年的本地展商正昌科技有限公司的可持续发展主任梁浩恩表示：「博览首两天，我们已接触到来自马来西亚、泰国、日本、韩国、沙特阿拉伯及欧洲的潜在买家，他们对适用于酒店和住宅的厨余处理系统和锂电池专用灭火器均感兴趣。此外，约10个东盟商业伙伴透过『商对易』成功配对，并安排在展会期间会面。预计是次参展将为公司贡献约20%的年度营业额。」博览吸引不少海外买家积极採购，匈牙利Oxyma Systems Kft.业务发展总监Endre Bal指出：「我是匈牙利一家氢能协会的商务顾问。在博览中，我与一间中国内地展商建立了联繫，并看到与这公司在氢能储存与生产方面有很大的合作潜力，预计合作金额为300-500万美元。」三展携手缔造跨行业商机香港国际秋季灯饰展和香港国际户外及科技照明博览由香港贸发局主办，组成全球瞩目的灯饰盛会，两展匯聚约3,000家参展商，分别吸引约41,000及超过10,000名买家参观採购。国际环保博览则由香港贸发局与法兰克福展览（香港）有限公司合办，并由香港特别行政区政府环境及生态局协办，共有约340家参展商，逾11,000名买家参观採购。以上三项展览均以「展览+」（ EXHIBITION+） 线上线下融合模式举行，展商及买家可透过「商对易」（Click2Match）智能配对平台进行线上洽商，三展网上展期举行至11月7日。展览网页香港国际秋季灯饰展：hklightingfairae.hktdc.com/tc香港国际户外及科技照明博览：hkotlexpo.hktdc.com/tc国际环保博览：www.ecoexpoasia.com更多展商及买家意见香港国际秋季灯饰展：https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklightingfairae/sc/success-stories香港国际户外及科技照明博览：https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/sc/success-stories国际环保博览：https://www.hktdc.com/event/ecoexpoasia/sc/success-stories图片下载：https://bit.ly/3Lf8DXQ第27届香港国际秋季灯饰展、第10届香港国际户外及科技照明博览，以及第20届国际环保博览圆满结束。三项展览合共吸引来自141个国家及地区共约62,000名的买家入场参观採购。秋灯展焦点展区「互联照明馆」载誉归来，网罗约70个顶尖品牌，展示智能照明及物联网应用方案，当中Signify在展会上首度发佈新产品 - 飞利浦 VitaUp维他命模组 。佛山照明设有体验区，展示银髮市场相关的照明产品。「名灯荟萃廊」集合约540个知名品牌的创新灯具及照明技术。户外及科技照明博览去年新增的「智慧灯桿及解决方案」展区今年载誉重来，展示各种有助规划智慧城市，以及优化能源效益的创新方案。两大灯展期间举办多场研讨会及论坛，其中知名照明设计大师关永权(Tino Kwan)主持以「光的语言：从艺术设计到生活体验」为题的「大师班」讲座 ，分享透过灯光提升日常生活的艺术设计原则，及灯光对情绪、功能和空间特徵的影响。香港旅游发展局于展会期间安排维多利亚港晚间航游，提升会展旅客的商旅体验。国际环保博览共吸引来自13个国家及地区约340家展商，逾11,000买家参观採购。环境及生态局等11个政府单位组成的展区，展示多项最新环保政策及措施。「环保企业"走出去"经验交流会」有多位一带一路国家政府官员及半官方机构代表出席，并分享开拓当地市场策略，助环保企业拓阔国际网络。香港特区政府环境及生态局局长谢展寰于公众日出席《遇见美丽中国》第二辑专题片首映仪式，与学生对话，现场反应热烈。今日为国际环保博览为公众日，入场市民参与不同工作坊及绿色市集。传媒查询如有垂询，请联络香港贸发局传讯及公共事务部：苏显博电话：(852) 2584 4049电邮：stanley.hp.so@hktdc.org刘茸电话：(852) 2584 4472电邮：clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org香港贸发局新闻中心︰http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/sc香港贸易发展局简介香港贸易发展局(香港贸发局)是于1966年成立的法定机构，负责促进、协助和发展香港贸易。香港贸发局在世界各地设有超过50个办事处，其中13个设于中国内地，致力推广本港作为双向环球投资及商业枢纽。 香港贸发局通过举办国际展览会、会议及商贸考察团，为企业(尤其是中小企业)开拓内地和环球市场的机遇。香港贸发局亦通过研究报告和数码资讯平台，提供最新的市场分析和产品资讯。有关香港贸发局的其他资讯，请浏览www.hktdc.com/aboutus/tc。法兰克福展览集团简介法兰克福展览集团是全球最大的拥有自主展览场地的展会主办机构之一，其业务覆盖展览会、会议及活动，在全球29个地区聘用约2,160名员工，业务版图遍及世界各地。2022年营业额约4.54亿欧元，集团与众多行业领域建立了丰富的全球商贸网络并保持紧密联繫，在展览活动、场地和服务业务领域，高效满足客户的商业利益和全方位需求。法兰克福展览集团核心优势在于遍布世界各地庞大、紧密的国际行销网络，覆盖全球约180个国家。多元化的服务呈现在活动现场及网络平台的各个环节，确保遍布世界各地的客户在策划、组织及进行活动时，能持续享受到高品质及灵活性。我们正在通过新的商业模式积极拓展数字化服务范畴，可提供的服务类型包括租用展览场地、展会搭建、市场推广、人力安排以及餐饮供应。作为核心战略体系之一，集团积极实践可持续化经营理念，在生态、经济利益、社会责任和多样性之间达成有益的平衡。有关集团可持续发展进一步资料，请浏览网页：www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability。集团总部位于德国法兰克福市，由该市和黑森州政府分别控股60%和40%。有关公司进一步资料，请浏览网页：www.messefrankfurt.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. 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埃及沙姆沙伊赫, 2025年11月1日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - Energy Enhancement System, LLC ("EES") 在其持续捍卫真相、创新与诚信、抵御来自Jason Shurka及The Light System, Inc.（TLS）的毫无根据的攻击的行动中，又一次取得了决定性胜利。美国纽约东区联邦地区法院正式批准EES推进其全面驳回动议，这强烈表明法院认可EES在法律与事实层面的坚实立场。多个司法辖区的法官现已将Shurka的诉状形容为“毫无根据” 和“徒劳无益”，并多次将案件发回EES最初提起诉讼的法院——而EES在那些法院中持续获胜。真相胜于欺骗这一最新裁决是在几个月的广泛诉讼往来之后作出的，这些文件揭露了EES所称的一场协调一致的误导宣传与品牌混淆行动。法院记录显示，Shurka曾在短暂的时间内参与过EES有限的市场推广活动，但随后发起了一个竞争性项目，虚假暗示其产品与原始EESystem技术相同或源自该技术。EES在内华达州与纽约州的诉讼详细说明了Shurka及TLS如何虚假陈述其合作关系、滥用EES的知识产权，并利用公众影像与研究成果来宣传他们的仿制产品。这些起诉引用了《兰哈姆法》（Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125）及《内华达州欺骗性贸易行为法》（Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act）等多项法律条款。“这不是关于竞争的问题，而是关于保护几十年来诚实工作与创新成果的问题。”——EESystem创始人兼发明人 荣誉博士 桑德拉·罗斯·迈克尔（Hon. Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, DNM, DCSJ）表示。“我早在1978年就开始研发这项技术——远在这些人出现之前。我们将继续守护我们的诚信传承，确保真相而非谎言引导我们的社群。”法院的裁定授权EESystem维持其立场并推进全面驳回动议——这清晰地再次确认了真实与诚信终将胜出。“每一次有利于我们的判决，都在强化我们的证据，也让全球各中心更加团结一致。”——EESystem发言人、桑德拉·罗斯·迈克尔博士之女 梅拉·贝托拉奇尼（Mela Bertolacini）补充道。真正创新的传承近五十年来，荣誉博士 桑德拉·罗斯·迈克尔（DNM, DCSJ）一直领导着能量增强系统（Energy Enhancement System, EESystem）的研发——这项技术探索标量场与光子能量环境如何与人体系统相互作用。能量增强系统在全球拥有数百个公共中心，以其研究、工程精度与教育推广的独特融合而闻名。总部位于内华达州的能量增强系统有限公司持续推动新兴能量科学领域的研究与设计，营造促进放松、一致性与科学好奇心的环境。自1978年以来，迈克尔博士的工作始终强调以诚信推动创新，并追求在科学与意识交汇处的更深理解。关于能量增强系统（EESystem）由荣誉博士 桑德拉·罗斯·迈克尔（DNM, DCSJ）创立的能量增强系统有限公司（Energy Enhancement System, LLC）是一家总部位于内华达州的研究与科技公司，致力于负责任地探索标量场与光子能量现象。公司的使命是促进透明、教育以及与全球科学家、从业者及社区中心合作开展基于一致性的环境研究。为确保公开透明并便于公众核实，案件详情可通过官方法院档案查询：Energy Enhancement System, LLC v. Shurka et al., 案件编号 A-25-910216-B（内华达州克拉克县地区法院）；2:2025cv00633（美国内华达州联邦地区法院）；1:25-cv-00218 / 1:25-cv-20981（美国佛罗里达州南区联邦地区法院）；2:25-cv-01234（美国纽约东区联邦地区法院）。媒体联系人Energy Enhancement System, LLCsupport@eesystem.comwww.eesystem.com能量增强系统——真相、科学与诚信持续胜出的地方。来源: Energy Enhancement System Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Energy Enhancement System, LLC ("EES") has achieved another decisive victory in its ongoing effort to defend truth, innovation, and integrity against baseless attacks from Jason Shurka and The Light System, Inc. ("TLS").The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York has formally granted EES permission to move forward with its full motion to dismiss - a strong indication that the court recognizes the legal and factual strength of EES's position. Judges in multiple jurisdictions have now described Shurka's filings as "baseless" and "futile," repeatedly returning the cases to the very courts where EES first initiated them - and where EES continues to win.Truth Over DeceptionThe latest decision follows months of extensive filings exposing what EES alleges was a coordinated campaign of misinformation and brand confusion.Court records show that Shurka, once briefly involved in limited marketing activities with EES, launched a competing venture falsely implying that his product was identical to or derived from the original EESystem technology.EES's lawsuits in Nevada and New York detail how Shurka and TLS misrepresented their affiliation, misused EES's intellectual property, and exploited public imagery and research to promote their imitation product. These filings cite violations under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1125) and the Nevada Deceptive Trade Practices Act, among others."This is not about competition; it's about protecting decades of honest work and innovation," said Hon. Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, DNM, DCSJ, founder and inventor of the EESystem."I began developing this technology in 1978 - long before these individuals appeared. We will continue to safeguard our legacy of integrity and ensure that truth, not falsehood, guides our community."The court's decision authorizes EESystem to maintain course and proceed with its full motion to dismiss - a clear reaffirmation that authenticity and integrity prevail."Every decision in our favor strengthens our evidence and unites our global centers even further," added Mela Bertolacini, daughter of Sandra Rose Michael and EESystem spokesperson.A Legacy of Authentic InnovationFor nearly five decades, Hon. Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, DNM, DCSJ, has guided the development of the Energy Enhancement System (EESystem) - a technology exploring how scalar-field and photonic energy environments interact with the human system.Energy Enhancement System, with hundreds of public centers across the globe, is recognized for its distinctive integration of research, engineering precision, and educational outreach.From its Nevada headquarters, Energy Enhancement System, LLC advances research and design in emerging energy sciences, fostering environments that encourage relaxation, coherence, and scientific curiosity. Since 1978, Dr. Michael's work has emphasized innovation with integrity and the pursuit of deeper understanding at the intersection of science and consciousness.About Energy Enhancement System (EESystem)Founded by Hon. Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, DNM, DCSJ, Energy Enhancement System, LLC is a Nevada-based research and technology company dedicated to the responsible exploration of scalar-field and photonic energy phenomena. The company's mission is to promote transparency, education, and the ongoing study of coherence-based environments in collaboration with scientists, practitioners, and community centers worldwide.For transparency and public verification, case details are available through official court dockets: Energy Enhancement System, LLC v. Shurka et al., Case No. A-25-910216-B (Clark County District Court, Nevada); 2:2025cv00633 (U.S. District Court, District of Nevada); 1:25-cv-00218 / 1:25-cv-20981 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida); and 2:25-cv-01234 (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York).Media ContactEnergy Enhancement System, LLCsupport@eesystem.comwww.eesystem.comEnergy Enhancement System - Where Truth, Science, and Integrity Continue to Prevail.SOURCE: Energy Enhancement System Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

- Two major lighting fairs and Eco Expo Asia have concluded with success, attracting some 62,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions - The spotlight Hall of Connected Lighting featured some 70 top global brands. An AI smart lighting exhibitor at the Autumn Lighting Fair successfully confirmed an onsite order with a Thai buyer worth up to RMB8 million, double the value of their sales at the fair last year - - In an independent on-site survey, 61% of lighting industry respondents expect overall sales to grow in the next one to two years. Respondents foresee that AI (57%), smart city development (40%) and technological advancement (36%) will be key growth drivers in the lighting industry - Eco Expo Asia helped enterprises expand their international trade networks and seize green business opportunities globally, with notable increases in buyers from Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and the US.     - A green enterprise from the Chinese Mainland stated that Eco Expo Asia serves as a "go global" platform for mainland green companies, helping them capture business opportunities in the Middle East and SEA. Company representatives expect overseas revenue growth for the full year to exceed 200%.HONG KONG, Oct 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 10th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, both organised by the HKTDC, and the 20th Eco Expo Asia, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), have come to a successful conclusion. The three exhibitions attracted some 62,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions.Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC Jenny Koo said: “This year's Autumn Lighting Fair and Outdoor and Tech Light Expo attracted top global brands, showcasing a wealth of innovative and smart lighting products and solutions. Eco Expo Asia debuted a new pavilion that featured 22 local green start-ups presented by the Environmental Campaign Committee and the ANSO Environmental Technology Industry Alliance, led by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO), and 11 mainland enterprises, bringing together diverse green technologies. The three fairs drew some 62,000 buyers. Buyers from outside Hong Kong primarily came from the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, India, Korea, the US and ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. This shows the fairs’ appeal as global hubs for the lighting and environmental industries, leveraging Hong Kong's strengths as a trading centre and gateway to international markets."Survey reflects optimism about lighting industry sales over the next two yearsAn independent survey of over 730 exhibitors and buyers at the Autumn Lighting Fair and Outdoor and Tech Light Expo revealed that respondents hold an optimistic outlook, with 61% respondents expecting overall sales to grow in the next 12-24 months, and 37% expecting sales to remain unchanged. In terms of target markets, respondents were mainly optimistic about ASEAN countries (71%), India (70%) and the Middle East (70%).In terms of trends in lighting products, respondents foresee that AI (57%), smart city development (40%) and technological advancement (36%) will be driving factors of industry growth. 74% of respondents believed smart lighting demonstrates good to very good market potential over the next two years. Respondents consider smart lighting to have the greatest development potential in home automation and smart lighting control systems (39%), followed by energy-efficient lighting control solutions (38%) and wireless lighting control systems (29%).Regarding challenges, respondents identified the top three operational challenges this year as fluctuations of global economy (65%), rising costs due to inflation (42%), and growing protectionist measures, such as export controls, tariffs and sanctions (35%). In light of US tariffs, 54% of respondents reported no or minimal impact on their company's procurement and sales strategies, while 16% indicated a significant impact.Lighting fairs bring innovative products, global brands unveil new offerings and immersive experiencesUnder the theme ‘Illuminated Designs for a Smarter Future’, the twin lighting fairs showcased innovative products and smart lighting solutions from top global brands. The Hall of Connected Lighting returned as the Autumn Lighting Fair’s focal point, featuring some 70 leading brands, demonstrating smart lighting and IoT applications. Dutch company Signify unveiled its latest product in Asia– VitaUp Vitamin D3 Modules by Philips, offering a safe and controlled source of low-intensity UVB exposure to support healthy vitamin D levels. Raimond Dumoulin, LED Architect at Signify, stated that the company has connected with over 100 potential buyers from the United States, Egypt, Korea, Japan, India, the Netherlands, Finland, Norway, and the Chinese Mainland. Based on the strong interest shown by these potential buyers in the newly launched products and other offerings, the company expects the fair to generate orders worth between EUR1 to 2 million.Specialising in smart lighting controls, Casambi Technologies Oy from Finland – created various scenes at the fair – such as a café setting, presentation mode and shows – providing buyers with a fully immersive experience, while showcasing seamless mode transitions and the smart, intuitive operation. Tommy Hoo, APAC Strategy and Marketing Leader, said: “This is our first time attending the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), marking our debut at an exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region. APAC is an emerging market for us, and the fair has been highly effective in supporting our expansion plans. During the first half-day, we spoke with over 100 potential clients and participated in about 10 business matching meetings. We also pre-arranged additional meetings using the Scan2Match service to connect with potential clients from Singapore, Australia, India, Canada, Denmark, and more.”Additionally, lighting systems integrated with AI have also attracted attention from buyers. Bweetech Electronics Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is an innovative enterprise specialising in personal wireless smart lighting. Users simply express their intent and the system’s AI technology can automatically interpret and generate the ideal lighting effects tailored to the scene. Bweetech’s Marketing Manager, Green Geng, expressed that the company has attracted some 50 potential buyers from the United States, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia within the first two days of the exhibition. The company also successfully confirmed an onsite order worth RBM8 million with a Thai buyer, doubling the value of their sales at the fair last year.The concurrent Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo brought a diverse range of outdoor commercial and industrial lighting solutions, supporting the development of smart cities. The returning Smart Pole and Solution Zone featured Chinese Mainland exhibitor Ningbo Freelux Lighting Appliance Co., Ltd. who joined the expo to look for buyers from new markets. The company’s CEO Allen Mao said: “We have met with new buyers from different parts of the world, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Southeast Asia. Two to three new buyers from Argentina and Poland have expressed their intention to purchase our streetlights. We expect that total orders generated by this expo will be around US$2-3 million.”Trient Trading from the United Arab Emirates has been visiting the twin lighting fairs for five consecutive years. The company’s Sales and Product Specialist Hasan Khan said: “I am handling two large-scale projects: a new office building for a large logistics group and a hotel apartment project. I plan to purchase outdoor lighting, architectural lighting and decorative lighting for the construction of the new office building and facade lighting for the hotel apartment project, with a total order value of US$1.6 million.”Eco Expo Asia welcomed its 20th edition fully committing to net zero goalsUnder the theme ‘Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality’, Eco Expo Asia showcased the latest achievements in Circular Economy and Waste Management, Green & Smart Mobility and ESG-related Services, providing invaluable networking opportunities for the green industry. As a leading business platform for ESG and sustainable development solutions, Eco Expo Asia continued to receive support from governments, industry associations and enterprises worldwide. In collaboration with the Environment and Ecology Bureau, the expo extended invitations to government service providers from the Chinese Mainland, as well as from ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, to visit and source green technologies and products.A green enterprise from Chinese Mainland believed that Eco Expo Asia is a platform for mainland green companies to go global and capture business opportunities in the Middle East and SEA. Infore Enviro's Executive Vice President Fu Qu said: “In the fair, we successively engaged with over 35 government representatives from different places, including, Hong Kong, the UAE, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines etc. The representative of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment expressed interest in our waste collection and transportation vehicle, and our road sweeping cleaning vehicle. We will visit the UAE to continue the discussing of this potential business opportunity. Through this exhibition, we expect the annual overseas revenue growth rate to exceed 200%”One local startup said it showcased green innovation achievements through the expo. Jay Hsu, Senior Manager, GreenTech of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, shared: “The expo attracted Hong Kong investors and property management companies to visit, buyers from the Belt and Road countries and Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore are also interested in our solutions. We have generated numerous leads, with six out of 10 exhibiting companies identifying potential buyers, and expect orders to reach approximately HK$15 million.”A local exhibitor Dunwell Engineering Company Limited has participated for 20 years. The company's Sustainability Officer, Benson Leung, stated: “In the first two days of the expo, we have already connected with potential buyers from Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia and EU countries. They showed particular interest in a food waste processing system targeting hotels and residential estates, and lithium battery fire extinguishers. Additionally, we secured approximately 10 business matches with ASEAN buyers via the Click2Match platform, with meetings scheduled at the fair. This participation is projected to contribute around 20% of the company's annual revenue.”The expo attracted numerous overseas buyers actively sourcing products. A buyer from Hungary, Endre Bali, Business Development Director of Oxyma Systems Kft, shared: “I serve as a business consultant to a hydrogen association in Hungary. At the fair, I connected with an exhibitor from the Chinese Mainland and see a strong potential for establishing a hydrogen storage and production partnership, valued at US$3–5 million.”Igniting cross-industry business opportunities through three fairsOrganised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo formed a world-renowned lighting marketplace, attracting some 3,000 exhibitors collectively, and some 41,000 buyers and more than 10,000 buyers, respectively. Eco Expo Asia, jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR, drew some 340 exhibitors and over 11,000 buyers.Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, exhibitors and buyers can engage in online business negotiations and matching for the three fairs through the Click2Match smart business matching platform until 7 November.Fair WebsitesHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): hklightingfairae.hktdc.comHong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: hkotlexpo.hktdc.comEco Expo Asia: www.ecoexpoasia.comExhibitor and Buyer QuotesHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklightingfairae/en/success-storiesHong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/en/success-storiesEco Expo Asia: https://www.hktdc.com/event/ecoexpoasia/en/success-storiesPhoto download: https://bit.ly/3Lf8DXQThe 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the 10th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and the 20th Eco Expo Asia have come to a successful conclusion. The three exhibitions attracted some 62,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions.The Hall of Connected Lighting returned as the Autumn Lighting Fair’s focal point, featuring some 70 leading brands, demonstrating smart lighting and IoT applications. Signify unveiled its latest product VitaUp Vitamin D3 Modules by Philips at the fair.Foshan Electrical and Lighting Co. set up an experience zone to showcase lighting products for the silver market.The Hall of Aurora brought together some 540 notable brands offering high-quality lighting products and technologies.At the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, the Smart Pole and Solution Zone, introduced last year, returned to showcase innovative solutions that support smart city development and energy efficiency optimisation.Various seminars and forums were held during the two lighting fairs. Renowned lighting designer Tino Kwan hosted a masterclass titled ‘The Language of Light: From Artistic Design to Everyday Experience’ and shared design principles for enhancing daily life through light and the impact of light on mood, functionality and spatial characteristics.The Hong Kong Tourism Board arranged evening cruises on Victoria Harbour to create an extended travelling experience for buyersThis year’s Eco Expo Asia attracted some 340 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, and over 11,000 buyersA joint government pavilion is featuring 11 bureaux and departments, including the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and presented the latest green policies and initiatives.In the ‘Experience Sharing Forum on Promoting Environmental Business in Overseas Markets’, Government officials and representatives of quasi-governmental organisations from Belt and Road countries shared strategies for local market development, to help green companies expand their international networks.Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the HKSAR Government, attended the premiere of the second season of documentary series ‘Enchanting China’ on the public day, and spoke with enthusiastic young studentsEco Expo Asia was open to the public today. Visitors attended various workshops as well as the Green MartMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgClayton LauwTel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgThe HKTDC’s Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, 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. About Messe FrankfurtThe Messe Frankfurt Group is one of the world’s leading trade fair, congress and event organisers with its own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,160 people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. Group sales in financial year 2022 were around €454 million. We serve our customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of our Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. One of Messe Frankfurt’s key strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Our comprehensive range of services – both onsite and online – ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising and running their events. We are using our digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel and food services. Sustainability is a central pillar of our corporate strategy. Here, we strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility and diversity.For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com/sustainability. With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60%) and the State of Hesse (40%). For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Oct 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia solidified its global leadership in public financial auditing and accounting by winning the chairmanship of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). The announcement was made during the 25th General Assembly of INTOSAI, held in Sharm El-Sheikh under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt.Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Assumes Chairmanship of INTOSAIThe General Assembly declared Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Court of Audit (GCA), as the Chair of INTOSAI starting in 2031 for a three-year term. Saudi Arabia will host delegations from over 195 countries, led by the heads of Supreme Audit Institutions, assuming leadership of the world's foremost organization in financial and performance auditing. This role positions Saudi Arabia to steer global efforts in enhancing transparency, public sector governance, and government performance, while reinforcing public trust in national economies.On this occasion, His Excellency Dr. Hussam Alangari, President GCA, extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, acknowledging their unwavering support and empowerment of GCA. He emphasized that this achievement reflects the Kingdom's international standing and global trust, enabling it to play a pivotal role in advancing auditing and accountability worldwide. Dr. Alangari highlighted the transformative developments in organizational independence, technical and human capacity, and methodological innovation that have enabled GCA to achieve its vision of impactful audit, public sector effectiveness, and quality of life for citizens. He added: "Saudi Arabia welcomes the world in 2031, and we look forward to hosting everyone in Riyadh to shape a global future that promotes transparency, governance, and governmental effectiveness."This milestone crowns decades of international engagement led by Saudi Arabia through GCA, starting with its early membership in INTOSAI in 1977. Saudi Arabia has consistently taken leadership roles in international and regional organizations, including serving as Chair of the Arab Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ARABOSAI) for two consecutive terms since 2022, and the upcoming Chair of the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) starting in 2027. GCA has also led numerous INTOSAI committees and initiatives focused on capacity building and enhancing the efficiency of peer SAIs in developing countries, reflecting the Saudi Arabia commitment to advancing auditing and accountability globally.Founded over seventy years ago, INTOSAI is the largest and most prestigious international organization uniting Supreme Audit Institutions worldwide. Today, it comprises over 195 member countries, each represented by its Supreme Audit Institution, working to enhance transparency, governance, and public sector auditing, with the ultimate goal of improving citizens' lives around the world.Contact InformationGeneral Court of AuditMedia Centergca@gca.gov.sa0114056770SOURCE: General Court of Audit Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The global energy transition presents an irreversible trend in the world today. Amidst this historic process, the energy storage industry is particularly critical in the construction of new power systems. Its exponential growth trajectory unequivocally declares it to be a “Golden Track” brimming with long-term potential. From an investment perspective, when selecting companies in the energy storage sector, leading players with high growth visibility and strong certainty are clearly the most worthwhile targets for current focus and monitoring. ZhiTong Finance believes that Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as “Hithium Energy Storage”), which recently filed its Application Proof for listing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), is a prime example.Founded in 2019, Hithium Energy Storage has achieved an extraordinary market position in just over five years. This is naturally reflected in its financial statements, where core financial data continues to trace a steep upward curve. For instance, building on a high base from last year, Hithium Energy Storage’s revenue reached RMB 6.971 billion in the first six months of this year, representing a massive year-on-year increase of 224.6%. Gross profit rapidly expanded from less than RMB 100 million in the same period last year to RMB 916 million, marking a robust year-on-year surge of 1073.4%. The net profit metric also underwent a simultaneous “qualitative change,” successfully turning profitable in the first half of the year with a profit of RMB 223 million.Even more noteworthy, Hithium Energy Storage's latest performance trend has released a strong value signal: its more profitable international business is powerfully “taking the baton” to become the new “locomotive” contributing incremental performance. In the first half of this year, the proportion of Hithium Energy Storage's international revenue surged to 17.5%, a “qualitative leap” compared to 3.3% in the same period last year. While the revenue weight increased significantly, the profit potential of the international business was also initially unlocked. It is estimated that Hithium Energy Storage's international business achieved a gross margin of 30.5% in the first half, a figure significantly higher than the 9.5% gross margin of its Chinese mainland business during the same period. The rapid scaling of Hithium Energy Storage's international business is largely due to its early and acute recognition of the importance of overseas markets, evidenced by its proactive establishment of a production base in Texas, USA, making it the first Chinese company to set up energy storage system production capacity in the United States. With the rapid expansion of its international business, it is reasonable to expect Hithium Energy Storage’s revenue scale and profitability metrics to continue growing rapidly.Cultivating Global Competitiveness Around Core StrategiesThe corporate history of Hithium Energy Storage can, in a way, be viewed as a classic example of the global offensive launched by Chinese manufacturing. Over the past few years, Hithium Energy Storage’s business volume has continuously climbed new steps. According to the company’s prospectus, the compound annual growth rate of Hithium Energy Storage’s ESS battery shipments reached 167% from 2022 to 2024. In the first six months of this year, Hithium Energy Storage's ESS battery shipments reached 30 GWh, with a year-on-year growth rate of 252.9%. Despite the high base, there is no sign of a “regression to the mean” in its shipment growth rate; instead, it has further accelerated.The secret behind the consistently rapid increase in Hithium Energy Storage's product shipments is likely embedded within the company's three core strategies. Focusing on energy storage is one of the company's core strategies. Placing Hithium Energy Storage within the industry perspective, this is clearly an “atypical” new energy technology company. The key feature of this “atypical” nature is that since its inception, the company has consistently focused solely on the energy storage sector, unlike other leading companies in the industry that disperse their focus across the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain. It is likely due to this singular focus that Hithium Energy Storage is able to better understand the fundamental logic and core challenges of the industry. The continued realization of high growth expectations this year is undoubtedly closely linked to the company's unwavering focus on the energy storage domain, based on a deep understanding of the market.In an era where technological innovation is playing a decisive role in the global competitiveness of the manufacturing industry, any manufacturing enterprise aiming to break out must establish a leading edge in technology and product capabilities. By adhering to the core strategy of building competitive barriers through R&D and innovation, Hithium Energy Storage has consistently matched the vast and rapidly growing market demand with high-quality supply over the years. Data shows that Hithium Energy Storage's cumulative expenditure on R&D exceeded RMB 1.5 billion from 2022 to the first half of 2025. To date, the company has assembled an R&D team of over 1,030 professionals, with over 30% holding a master's degree or higher. This continuously growing R&D expense and powerful R&D talent pool provide the foundational support for Hithium Energy Storage to intensively launch innovative products.In terms of energy storage battery products, Hithium Energy Storage currently mainly offers 280Ah and 314Ah cells and has unveiled the ∞Cell 587Ah and ∞Cell 1175Ah ESS batteries. Furthermore, it has introduced the sodium-ion ESS battery with a cycle life exceeding 20,000 cycles. Protected by its strong core scientific and technological capabilities, the company has entered a vigorous new product cycle.For energy storage system products, Hithium Energy Storage provides all-round energy storage systems with leading capabilities that can be applied in power stations, grids, data centers, commercial and industrial, and residential scenarios. Current delivered products include the 5MWh liquid-cooling energy storage system. Last month, at RE+ 2025—the largest and most influential international solar and energy storage exhibition globally, held in Las Vegas, USA—Hithium Energy Storage unveiled energy storage solutions for AI Data Centers (AIDC), such as the ∞Power 6.25MWh 8h lithium-ion long-duration energy storage system.Its core R&D innovation strength has also provided crucial assistance for Hithium Energy Storage to achieve scaled production and extreme efficiency. It is reported that Hithium Energy Storage has continuously overcome technological bottlenecks and successfully iterated four generations of smart factories within the last three years, leading to a continuous decline in unit manufacturing costs over the past three years. Currently, the company’s fifth-generation factory is also under construction and is expected to commence operation next year. Combined with the explosive growth in Hithium Energy Storage’s shipment data, it is fair to say that “Hithium Smart Manufacturing” has become a reality. Furthermore, the prospectus reveals that the ∞Cell 587Ah, ∞Cell 1175Ah, and ∞Cell N162Ah ESS battery cell products, as well as the ∞Power 6.25 MWh 2h/4h ESS system product, are all expected to achieve mass production in the second half of the year, which will lead to a continued significant increase in Hithium Energy Storage’s shipments in the latter half of the year.How to Evaluate the Investment Value of an “Evolving” Energy Storage Leader?Looking across the global capital markets, star technology stocks in mainstream markets have generally been favored by capital this year. The clear dominance of the growth style is underpinned by emerging industries, including new energy, which are gradually becoming critical drivers stimulating current economic growth, thereby guiding market consensus and capital flows.Given Hithium Energy Storage's strong growth DNA, its consistent delivery on growth expectations over the past few years, and its high growth visibility for the future, it is anticipated that the company will become a highly sought-after “hot commodity” in the new stock market after its listing on the HKEX.Reviewing its historical performance, Hithium Energy Storage achieved a compound annual growth rate of 89% in revenue from 2022 to 2024. The gross profit margin significantly jumped from 11.3% in 2022 to 17.9% in 2024. Concurrently, the net profit metric achieved a historic turnaround in 2024, reaching RMB 288 million. Over the same period, the company's metric of total assets minus current liabilities also grew annually, increasing from RMB 718 million in 2022 to RMB 1.701 billion in 2024, indicating a continuously optimizing balance sheet. Building upon the high-performance base of 2024, Hithium Energy Storage's core financial data continued its rapid advance in the first half of this year, strongly fulfilling growth expectations.A detailed analysis shows that Hithium Energy Storage’s proactive adjustment of its business structure and market strategy is also a key reason for the leap in its financial data. In terms of business structure, the company continues to promote the development of businesses with higher added value. According to data from the prospectus, the revenue from energy storage systems accounted for 18.3% of total revenue in the first half of this year, a significant increase from 7.9% in the same period last year. From a profitability perspective, the gross margin for the ESS System business was 29.7% in the first half, notably higher than the 9.7% gross margin for the ESS Battery business. The rising weight of high-margin business clearly had a positive impact on increasing the company's profits.Regarding its market strategy, as stated at the beginning of the article, Hithium Energy Storage has achieved global operations covering the entire value chain, guided by its globalization strategy. In 2024, the company's international revenue ratio historically rose to 28.6%. In the first half of this year, Hithium Energy Storage's revenue scale and revenue contribution ratio in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and other countries and regions in Asia all significantly increased. All evidence indicates that Hithium Energy Storage's strategic move to establish advanced production capacity in the United States played an extremely critical role in the further scaling of the company's overall performance in the first half of this year. Currently, the company's strategy of building a diversified global market is accelerating in its effectiveness, and its reliance on any single regional market is significantly reduced.ZhiTong Finance believes that Hithium Energy Storage's track record has already proven it to be a company with deep growth DNA. Furthermore, considering the broad prospects of the energy storage sector and the company's long-term strategy of increasing its presence in international markets, the company's growth sustainability and visibility are excellent. Therefore, Hithium Energy Storage can be considered a high-potential stock in the energy storage field with significant long-term investment value. A company that aligns with market preference and investor expectations, upon its successful listing on the HKEX, is highly likely to be sought after by various capital sources. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

业绩亮点01. 前三季度营收超千亿元：前三季度实现营业收入人民币1,170.61亿元，归母净利润人民币15.66亿元，扣非归母净利润14.55亿元。02. 现金流大幅改善：经营活动产生的现金流量净额同比大幅改善510.19%至98.27亿元。03. 积极回购增强投资者信心：今年相继推出不超过5亿港元的H股回购，以及3-5亿人民币（含）的A股股份回购计划。截至10月30日，已累计回购H股金额约1.9亿港币，共约2,579万H股；回购A股金额约1.03亿元人民币，共约1,245万A股。04. 海洋工程业务经营效益同比增长：得益于交付效率及精益管理的持续提升，经营效益实现同比增长，达成高质量发展的目标。第三季度内交付P83船体，亦是本集团海洋工程业务交付的第四条FPSO。05. 能化板块保持稳健增长：中集安瑞科累计在手订单约人民币307.63亿元，同比增长10.9%，其中造船订单排产至2028年。清洁能源分部受益于水上清洁能源利润释放、焦炉气制氢制LNG项目增量盈利贡献及海外高端低温罐箱稳定出口，分部利润同比大幅增长。06. 集装箱制造业务产销量保持在较好水平：全球商品贸易增速保持韧性，集装箱贸易量增速高于年初预期，叠加红海绕行、港口拥堵、航运环保要求等因素，集装箱制造产销量保持较好水平。公司干货集装箱累计销量180.18万TEU，冷藏箱累计销量同比增长64.35%至15.35万TEU。香港, 2025年10月31日 - (亚太商訊) - 中国国际海运集装箱（集团）股份有限公司（简称"中集集团"或"集团"，股份代号：000039.SZ/02039.HK）欣然公布截至2025年9月30日止9个月（"期内"）之未经审核之前三季度业绩。2025年前三季度，尽管面临全球贸易环境的不确定性，中集集团持续推进业务结构优化与运营效率提升，保持整体经营稳健。期内，集团实现营业收入人民币1,170.61亿元，归母净利润为人民币15.66亿元；现金流大幅改善，经营活动产生的现金流量净额大幅增长510.19%至98.27亿元。集装箱制造业务方面， 2025年前三季度，尽管受美国关税扰动、地缘政治局势紧张等因素影响，全球商品贸易增速仍保持韧性。根据行业权威分析机构克拉克森（CLARKSONS）2025年9月的预测，2025年全球集装箱贸易量将同比增长3.0%，高于年初预期。同时红海绕行、港口拥堵、航运环保要求等因素降低了集运效率，使集装箱需求维持稳定。期内，集团干货集装箱累计销量180.18万TEU（上年同期：248.63万TEU），保持在较好水平；同时，受南美水果出口驱动，冷箱需求显著增长，冷藏箱累计销量15.35万TEU（上年同期：9.34万TEU），同比增长64.35%。道路运输车辆业务方面，中集车辆在全球销售各类车辆合计101,583台，同比增长7.21%，实现营业收入人民币150.12亿元，第三季度环比持续保持复苏态势。半挂车业务方面，国内市场以"唯有星链"战略为指引，提升订单交付效率与强化集采保供能力，前三季度国内半挂车业务营业收入同比提升16.3%，毛利率提升2.6个百分点。海外市场在关税扰动下仍保持战略定力，全球南方半挂车业务营收同比增长15.79%，销量同比增长21.39%。上装业务（含EV·DTB）整体实现营收人民币23.33亿元，同比稳健增长，并持续发力新能源产品。纯电动头挂列车业务已完成EV-RT2.0从产品研发到运营、交付和营销体系构建，并实现纯电动头挂渣土车、纯电动头挂搅拌车两个车型样品原型验证。空港与物流装备、消防及救援设备业务营业收入和利润呈现快速增长趋势。空港业务得益于前期优质订单释放结转；物流装备业务竣工交付国内化工行业规模超大、技术领先的智能立体仓库石化炼化一体化项目（一期）配套自动化立体仓库。消防与救援设备业务紧跟"一带一路"政策，推动国内消防子公司积极拓展海外市场，并承接多个国家级、省部级专项研究，布局智慧消防与无人消防车领域。物流服务业务方面，中集世联达在关税不确定性及低运价背景下，通过强化应收账款管理、优化资金周转及收缩低效业务，实现经营业绩稳健运营及现金流同比大幅改善。报告期内，公司正式启动"二次创业"战略升级，设立海运、行业物流与港口物流三大BG，并加快中东、非洲网点拓展与海外信息系统建设，培育新的利润增长点。在中国国际货运代理协会最新发布的"货代物流企业综合榜"中，中集世联达再次跻身前四，行业地位持续巩固。能源、化工及液态食品装备方面，主要经营主体中集安瑞科收入实现整体平稳增长，同比增长7.7%至人民币193.48亿元，归母净利润同比增长12.9%至人民币7.67亿元。截至2025年9月底中集安瑞科整体在手订单约人民币307.63亿元，同比增长10.9%，其中造船订单已排产至2028年；前三季度累计新签订单人民币196.41亿元，同比基本持平。具体来看，受益于水上清洁能源利润释放、焦炉气制氢制LNG项目增量盈利贡献以及海外高端低温罐箱稳定出口，清洁能源分部2025年前三季度收入同比大幅增长19.4%至人民币150.37亿元；化工环境业务前三季度收入同比下滑，但前期投入的医疗相关业务经营仍持续向好；液态食品分部受宏观不确定性影响，工程进度有所影响，前三季度收入有所下滑，将持续关注国内市场，对海外业务降本增效，加快项目进度。海洋工程业务方面，得益于交付效率及精益管理的持续提升，经营效益实现同比增长。项目建造及交付方面，7月龙口码头建造的7000车位汽车运输船"CADWELL"号离港交付；8月烟台码头举行 P83 船体交付仪式，该项目是集团海洋工程业务交付的第四条FPSO；9月Scarabeo 5 LNG FPU离港交付驶往刚果（CONGO）海域作业。海工资产运营管理业务方面，集团已上租海工资产报告期内正常执行租约合同，为客户提供优质服务，同时结合市场变化，持续推动资产处置业务。期内，第六代半潜钻井平台"仙境烟台"签署5口井租约，为营收增长注入动力；第七代超深水半潜钻井平台"蓝鲸一号"进入装备整备阶段，筹备履约新签租约。同时，通过精细化管理与流程优化，降低运营成本，有效拓宽盈利空间。集团管理层表示："2025年以来，全球经贸环境复杂多变，中集集团坚持全球化布局与科技创新，推动各业务稳健发展。未来，集团将持续把握新质生产力与绿色转型机遇，夯实全球运营基础，推动高质量可持续发展，拥抱能源的制造业时代。"关于中国国际海运集装箱（集团）股份有限公司中集集团是全球领先的物流及能源行业设备及解决方案供货商，产业集群主要涵盖物流领域及能源行业领域，龙头市场地位持续巩固。在物流领域，本集团仍然坚持以集装箱制造业务为核心，孵化出道路运输车辆业务、空港与物流装备/消防与救援设备业务，辅之以物流服务业务及循环载具业务提供物流专业领域的产品及服务；在能源行业领域，本集团主要从能源/化工/液态食品装备业务、海洋工程业务方面开展；同时，本集团也在不断开发新兴产业并拥有服务本集团自身的金融及资产管理业务。作为一家为全球市场服务的多元化跨国产业集团，中集在亚洲、北美、欧洲、澳洲等地区拥有300余家成员企业，共拥有4家上市公司，客户和销售网络分布在全球100多个国家和地区。2024年，本集团业绩实现营业收入人民币1,776.64亿元，毛利率保持在12.52%，净利润为人民币41.95亿元。2025年，本集团位列2025《财富》中国500强榜单第154名。如欲获得更多信息，请浏览https://www.cimc.com/。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Performance Highlights01. Revenue Exceeded RMB100 Billion in the First Three Quarters: The Group recorded revenue of RMB117.061 billion, net profit attributable to shareholders and other equity holders of the Company of RMB1.566 billion, and after excluding nonrecurring items, the net profit attributable to shareholders and other equity holders of the parent company amounted to RMB1.455 billion.02. Cash flow improved substantially: Net operating cash flow increased significantly by 510.19% year-on-year to RMB9.827 billion.03. Active Share Buybacks to Enhance Investor Confidence: This year, the Group successively launched an H-share repurchase plan of up to HKD500 million and an A-share repurchase plan of RMB300–500 million (inclusive). As of 30 October, the cumulative H-share repurchase amounted to approximately HKD190 million, involving about 25.79 million H-shares, and the cumulative A-share repurchase amounted to approximately RMB103 million, involving about 12.45 million A-shares.04. Offshore Engineering Business Saw Year-on-Year Improvement in Operating Efficiency: Benefiting from the continuous improvement in delivery efficiency and lean management, the operating performance recorded a year-on-year increase, achieving the goal of high-quality development. Within the third quarter, the P83 hull was delivered, marking the fourth FPSO delivered by the Group’s offshore engineering business.05. Energy & Chemical Segment Maintained Steady Growth: CIMC Enric’s overall orders on hand amounted to approximately RMB30.763 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.9%, with shipbuilding orders booked through 2028. Benefiting from the unleashing of profit from the offshore clean energy sector, the incremental profit contribution from the COG-to-hydrogen co-production LNG project and the stable export of high-end low-temperature tanks overseas, achieved significant year-on-year increase in its reportable segment profit.06. Production and Sales Volumes of Container Manufacturing Business Remained at a Relatively Sound Level: The growth rate of global trade in goods remained resilient, the global container trade volume exceeded the expectation at the beginning of the year, coupled with factors such as Red Sea detour, port congestion, and environmental requirements for shipping, the container manufacturing business remained at a relatively sound level. The Group’s cumulative sales volume of dry cargo containers reached 1,801,800 TEUs, while cumulative sales of reefer containers increased by 64.35% year-on-year to 153,500 TEUs.HONG KONG, Oct 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (“CIMC Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 000039.SZ/02039.HK) is pleased to announce the unaudited third-quarter results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025 (the “Period”).In the first three quarters of 2025, despite the uncertainty of the global trade environment, CIMC Group continued to promote business structure optimization and enhance operational efficiency, maintaining overall steady performance. During the Period, the Group’s revenue amounted to RMB117.061 billion, the net profit attributable to shareholders and other equity holders of the Company amounted to RMB1.566 billion; the cash flow improved substantially, the net operating cash flow increased substantially by 510.19% year-on-year to RMB9.827 billion.In terms of container manufacturing business, in the first three quarters of 2025, despite the influence of factors such as U.S. tariff policies and tense geopolitical situations, the growth rate of global trade in goods remained resilient. According to the forecast in September 2025 made by CLARKSONS, an authoritative industry analysis institution, the global container trade volume will grow by 3.0% year-on-year in 2025, exceeding the expectation at the beginning of the year. In the meantime, factors such as Red Sea detour, port congestion, and environmental requirements for shipping have further reduced container shipping efficiency, and maintained stable demand for containers. During the Period, the Group’s cumulative sales volume of dry cargo containers reached 1,801,800 TEUs (same period in 2024: 2,486,300 TEUs), maintained a sound level; meanwhile, driven by South American fruit exports, the demand for reefer containers saw significant growth during the Period, the cumulative sales volumes of reefer containers reached 153,500 TEUs (same period in 2024: 93,400 TEUs), representing a year-on-year increase of 64.35%.In terms of road transportation vehicle business, CIMC Vehicles recorded worldwide a total sales volume of various vehicles of 101,583 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.21%, and an aggregated revenue of RMB15.012 billion, continued to show a sequential recovery in the third quarter. In terms of semi-trailer business, domestic market, guided by the “StarChained Only” strategy, through enhancing order delivery efficiency and strengthening supply capabilities in centralized procurement, in the first three quarters, China’s semi-trailer business saw a year-on-year increase in revenue of 16.3% and in gross profit margin of 2.6 percentage points. The overseas market maintained strategic focus despite the disruption caused by tariffs, the semi-trailer business in the Global South achieved a year-on-year increase in revenue of 15.79%, in sales volume of 21.39%. The truck body business (including EV-DTB) achieved a revenue of RMB2,333 million in total, indicating a sound year-on-year increase, sustained focus on new energy products. The pure electric tractor and trailer business completed planning for the establishment of the EV-RT 2.0 product R&D and operation system, and completed prototype validation for two models: electric tractors and trailers for dump trucks, and electric tractors and trailers for mixers.The airport facilities and logistics equipment, fire safety and rescue equipment business demonstrated a rapid growth trend in revenue and profit. Growth in the airport facilities business was primarily attributable to the release and settlement of high-quality orders accumulated in earlier periods. The logistics equipment business completed and delivered the automated stereoscopic warehouse supporting the Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Project (Phase I), a large-scale, technologically advanced facility in China’s chemical industry. Guided by the national Belt and Road policy, the fire safety and rescue equipment business drove domestic subsidiaries to expand into overseas markets proactively, undertook specialized research for multiple national and provincial-level projects, and deployed smart firefighting and unmanned fire truck technologies.In terms of logistics services business, against the backdrop of uncertain tariff policies and low freight rates, CIMC Wetrans achieved stable operating results and a substantial year-on-year improvement in cash flow through strengthened accounts receivable management, optimised capital turnover, and the streamlining of underperforming operations. During the Period, the company formally launched its strategic upgrade of “second entrepreneurship”, establishing three major business groups (BGs): Marine Logistics, Industrial Logistics, and Port Logistics, and accelerating the development of additional network nodes in the Middle East and Africa to cultivate new growth drivers. In the Comprehensive List of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Enterprises released by the China International Logistics and Freight Forwarding Association, CIMC Wetrans once again ranked among the top four, further solidifying its industry standing.In terms of energy, chemical and liquid food business, the main operating entity, CIMC Enric steadily achieved an overall revenue growth of 7.7% year-on-year to RMB19,348 million and an increase in net profit attributable to the parent company of 12.9% year-on year to RMB767 million. As of the end of September 2025, CIMC Enric’s overall orders on hand amounted to approximately RMB30,763 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.9%, in particular, shipbuilding orders have been booked through 2028; the accumulated new orders signed in the first three quarters amounted to RMB19,641 million, basically at a stable level. Specifically, Benefiting from the unleashing of profit from the offshore clean energy sector, the incremental profit contribution from the COG-to-hydrogen co-production LNG project and the stable export of high-end low-temperature tanks overseas, the revenue of the clean energy segment soared by 19.4% year-on-year to RMB15,037 million in the first three quarters of 2025; the revenue from the chemical and environment business declined year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025; however, the early-invested medical-related business continued to perform well. The liquid food segment was affected by macroeconomic uncertainties, and project progress was delayed to some extent, resulting in a year-on-year decrease in revenue during the Period. Going forward, the segment will continue to focus on the domestic market, while reducing costs and enhancing the efficiency of overseas operations to accelerate project progress.In terms of marine engineering business, thanks to the continuous improvement in delivery efficiency and lean management, the operating performance recorded a year-on-year increase. In terms of project construction and delivery, the “CADWELL”, a 7,000 CEU car carrier built at Longkou Port, departed for delivery in July; the hull delivery ceremony for P83 was held at Yantai Port in August, marking the fourth FPSO delivered following the P71, P78 and P80 projects; and the Scarabeo 5 LNG FPU was delivered and dispatched for operations in the waters off Congo in September. In terms of the offshore engineering asset operation and management business, the Group’s leased offshore engineering assets operated normally in accordance with lease contracts during the Reporting Period, providing high-quality services to customers. At the same time, the Group continued to promote asset disposal in response to market changes. During the Period, leases for the sixth-generation semi-submersible drilling platform “Deepsea Yantai” were signed for five wells, injecting momentum into revenue growth. The seventh-generation ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling platform “Blue Whale No. 1” entered the fitting-out phase and has been preparing for the fulfillment of a new lease agreement. Meanwhile, through refined management and process optimization, the company’s operating costs decreased to some extent, effectively expanding profit margins and enhancing operating returns.The management of the Group stated, “Since the beginning of 2025, the global economic and trade environment has been complex and volatile. Adhering to its global layout strategy and commitment to technological innovation, CIMC Group has achieved steady development across all business segments. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to seize opportunities in new quality productive forces and green transformation, consolidate the foundation of its global operating platform, and promote high-quality and sustainable development, and embrace the manufacturing era of energy.”About China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.The CIMC Group is a world-leading equipment and solution provider in the logistics and energy industries, and its industry cluster mainly covers logistics and energy fields, strengthening its position as a global market leader. In the logistics field, the Group still adheres to taking container manufacturing business as its core business, based on which to develop road transportation vehicles business, airport facilities and logistics equipment/fire safety and rescue equipment business and to a lesser extent, logistics services business and recycled load business providing products and services in professional field of logistics; in the energy field, the Group is principally engaged in energy/chemical/liquid food equipment business and offshore engineering business; meanwhile, the Group also continuously develops emerging industries and has finance and asset management business that serves the Group itself. As a diversified multinational industrial group that shoulders the mission of global serving, CIMC owns a total of 4 listed companies and over 300 member enterprises in Asia, North America, Europe, Australia, and others, and extensive customers and sales networks covering more than 100 countries and regions. In 2024, the Group recorded a revenue of RMB177.664 billion, with gross profit margin remaining at 12.52% and net profit of RMB4.195 billion. The Group was ranked 154th in the Fortune 500 China 2025. For more information, please visit http://www.cimc.com/. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Oct 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A business delegation jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan visited Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from 27 to 31 October.The delegation attended the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit and met with senior government officials and business leaders to promote collaboration between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia in areas, such as innovation and technology (I&T), smart city, AI, fintech and biotechnology, supporting the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.The visit successfully fostered exchange between Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland companies based in Hong Kong and their Saudi counterparts, deepened their understanding of the Middle East market and promoted Hong Kong’s unique role as a superconnector and super value-adder in global trade.Saudi Arabia is the largest economy in the Middle East, with a GDP of US$ 1.084 trillion in 2024. As of 2024, it is Hong Kong’s fourth-largest trading partner and third-largest export market in the region. Despite its vast oil reserves, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aims to reduce reliance on oil and transform the country into a private sector-led, open economy. The plan seeks to enhance national competitiveness and attract foreign investment, particularly in infrastructure, tourism and green energy.Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation presents new opportunities for Hong Kong and mainland enterprises. The composition of the delegation reflects the strong interest of both business communities in the Saudi market and highlights Hong Kong’s role as a key platform connecting international and mainland enterprises. The delegation comprised around 40 representatives from sectors, including I&T, smart cities, AI, fintech and biotechnology.On 28 October, the delegation attended the FII Summit opening ceremony and a key thematic discussion session, at which Financial Secretary Paul Chan shared Hong Kong's experience in promoting various public-private partnership models. He noted that the HKSAR Government is expediting the development of the Northern Metropolis as a new engine for economic diversification, a key base for I&T industries and a source of quality employment opportunities.”In addition to attending the FII Summit, the delegation held meetings with local chambers and institutions, including Saudi Awwal Bank, Saudi National Bank, Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Saudi Chinese Business Council. They also visited major development projects, including Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Red Sea Global, the New Murabba smart city and The Garage technology park. These engagements facilitated exchange in investment, cross-border finance, market expansion, academic collaboration and professional services.A highlight of the visit was the Hong Kong–Saudi Arabia Business Dinner, which provided a valuable platform for in-depth discussions between Saudi enterprises and the delegation. The event fostered diverse collaboration opportunities and led to the signing of multiple memoranda of understanding (MoU) and cooperation agreements, covering areas, such as smart mobility, green energy, AI, robotics and digital transformation, laying a solid foundation for future partnerships.Anna Cheung, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The HKTDC is honoured to co-organise this mission with the HKSAR Government. Led by the Financial Secretary, this visit to Riyadh has helped Hong Kong and mainland enterprises based in the city explore new business opportunities and further strengthen Hong Kong-Saudi economic ties.”She added that the HKTDC will continue to promote bilateral cooperation through exhibitions, forums, overseas missions and business matching activities, and looks forward to seeing more Saudi enterprises leverage Hong Kong as a gateway to the Chinese Mainland and the wider Asian market.Multiple MoUs and cooperation agreements were signed at the Hong Kong-Saudi Arabia Business Dinner on 30 October:Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Digital Cooperation OrganizationBeijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd and Young Life Travel and Tourism Co., LimitedI2Cool Company Limited and Madar Building Materials Company LimitedMaphive Technology Limited and Arabian Business Machines Company, a subsidiary of Olayan Saudi Holding CompanyShenzhen RabbitPre Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd and HIBOBI Technology LimitedPhoto Download: https://bit.ly/4opjihuAnna Cheung, Assistant Executive Director of the HKTDC (third left, front row), and members of the business delegation attended the FII Summit opening ceremony and a key thematic discussion session on 28 October, at which Financial Secretary Paul Chan (fourth left, front row) delivered remarksGroup photo of the delegation’s visit to the Saudi National BankThe delegation held a bilateral meeting with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and IndustryThe delegation met with representatives of Diriyah Gate Development AuthorityThe Hong Kong-Saudi Arabia Business Dinner was held in Riyadh on 30 October, providing a platform for in-depth exchange between local enterprises and delegation members to explore collaboration opportunities. The event led to the signing of several multiple memoranda of understanding (MoU) and cooperation agreementsMedia enquiriesHKTDC’s Communication & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgSam HoTel: (852) 2584 4569Email: sam.sy.ho@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 over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, 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. 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