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EQS Newswire / 17/05/2026 / 14:04 UTC+8 Press Release (For immediate release) China XLX’s Net Profit Surged by 68.7% YoY in Q1 2026 Simultaneous growth in sales volume and selling price of core products driven by optimised product mix and accelerated transformation and innovation of marketing model Q1 2026 Results Highlights: Revenue grew by 16.7% YoY to approximately RMB 6.82 billion. Net profit surged by 68.7% YoY to approximately RMB 421 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbed by 51.7% YoY to approximately RMB 300 million, The economies of scale became increasingly evident as new capacity came on stream in an orderly manner. Overall gross profit grew by 53.2% YoY to approximately RMB 1.28 billion. Investment pace was precisely managed, with the ratio of long-term to short-term debt staying at 8:2 and short-term loans decreasing by 9% YoY. (17 May 2026, Hong Kong) China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. (“China XLX” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) (stock code: 01866.HK) announced that the Group’s revenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 grew by 16.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 6.82 billion. Net profit for the period surged by 68.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 421 million and net profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbed by 51.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 300 million. During the period under review, the overall operating environment of the fertiliser industry steadily improved amid strong agricultural demand and favorable raw material costs. The Group capitalised on the opportunities emerging in the market to ramp up R&D of differentiated high-efficiency fertilisers, optimise the product mix and increase the proportion of high value-added products in overall production and sales, leading to steady growth in average selling prices of products. Meanwhile, it accelerated the transformation and innovation of marketing model, made continuing efforts to expand both of domestic and international sales channels, and seized global trade opportunities to boost the export of chemical products. As a result, the sales volumes of core products grew in tandem with selling prices. With the successful commissioning of the Jiujiang Phase II Project, the Group’s new capacity came on stream in an orderly manner. As the economies of scale became increasingly evident, unit production costs further reduced and resulted in 53.2% year-on-year growth in overall gross profit to approximately RMB 1.28 billion. These achievements laid a solid foundation for the improvement in the Group’s financial results. In the first quarter of this year, revenue from urea sales increased by 27.6% year-on-year to approximately RMB 1.96 billion. The commencement of operation of the Jiujiang Phase II Project drove the robust growth in urea output from the previous year with the urea sales volume increased by 21.4% year-on-year for the period. As downstream customers stocked up in advance, the inventories reduced by 19% year-on-year, hence lending strong support to urea price hikes. At the same time, the Group further optimised the product mix and increased the sales proportion of high-efficiency urea with higher margins. As a result, the average selling price of urea increased by 5.2% year-on-year. Moreover, the commissioning of the Jiujiang Phase II Project lowered the fixed cost per tonne coupled with roughly 9% reduction in feedstock costs, the gross profit margin of urea for the period climbed by 10 percentage points year-on-year to 27%. During the review period, revenue from compound fertiliser sales amounted to approximately RMB 1.69 billion, up by 8.7% year-on-year. With the successful implementation of marketing transformation strategy, the Group’s marketing network for compound fertilisers expanded to all 31 provincial-level administrative regions across China. While approximately 7,000 new exclusive distributors were added, the coverage rate of the Group’s sales network reached 91%. In addition, existing distributors delivered steady business growth. As a result, the sales volume of compound fertilisers for the period saw 8.2% year-on-year growth. Because the proportion of ordinary fertiliser sales was seasonally higher in the first quarter and the market supply was largely balanced, the average selling price of compound fertilisers for the period remained stable. Nevertheless, as the tight supply of potash and phosphate fertilisers drove up the feedstock costs, the gross profit margin of compound fertilisers slightly retreated by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year to 12%. During the peak period of project investment, the Group will precisely control the investment pace and balance capital expenditures with financial risks to ensure stable cash flow. Its overall leverage remains controllable with a well-structured debt profile. All key financial indicators remain strong and keep on improving. As of the end of the period under review, the Group’s debt-to-asset ratio was 67.9%, slightly up by 1.9 percentage points from the beginning of the period. The ratio of long-term to short-term debt stayed at 8:2 and short-term loans decreased by 9% year-on-year, hence freeing up approximately RMB 1.4 billion in working capital. The average interest rate on new loans for the period decreased by 0.18 percentage points from the previous year and was maintained within 2.86%. As for the project development, the new chemical material project at the Xinjiang Production Base commenced the trial run with all indicators performing well. The urea production facility with annual capacity of 700,000 tonnes is scheduled to put into operation in the second quarter of this year. The development of the Zhundong Project (Phase I) is progressing as planned and it is slated to commence operation by the end of this year. The Guangxi Project (Phase I) is expected to put into production in the third quarter of next year. This project is aimed at addressing the capacity shortage of new nitrogenous fertilisers in Guangdong and Guangxi. With an easy access to the Pinglu Canal, it will enhance the transport efficiency at lower costs and will enable the Group to effectively expand into the Southeast Asia market. Looking ahead into the second quarter, Mr. Liu Xingxu, Chairman of China XLX, said: Underpinned by the peak planting season, domestic urea prices are expected to remain firm and stable in general. However, due to ample supply and other factors, there is limited room for further price increases. If the export controls are relaxed after the spring planting season, urea prices may see periodic price fluctuations. Meanwhile, coal-based producers are poised to benefit from geopolitical conflicts and the competitive landscape in the industry will continue to improve. Facing a complex market environment, the Group will reinforce its competitive edges through technological innovation, production iteration, marketing model transformation, the promotion of digital intelligence transformation and green low-carbon high-quality development. ~ END ~ About China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. is one of the largest and most cost-efficient coal-based urea producers in China. It is principally engaged in developing, manufacturing and selling of urea, compound fertiliser, methanol, dimethyl ether, melamine, furfuryl alcohol, furfural, 2-methylfuran, pharmaceutical intermediates and related differentiated products. The Group adheres to the development strategy of “maintaining overall cost leadership and creating competitive differentiation" while strengthening the core fertiliser operations. With support of the resources in Xinxiang, Xinjiang and Jiangxi, it extends the value chain to upstream new energy and new materials and diversifies into coal chemical related products. The Company’s shares (stock code: 01866.HK) are traded on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Investor and Media Enquiries China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. Gui Lin Tel: 86-135-6942-3415 Email: gui.lin@chinaxlx.com.hk PRChina Limited David Shiu / Liky Guo Tel: 852-2522 1368 / 852-2522 1838 Email: dshiu@prchina.com.hk lguo@prchina.com.hk 17/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS Newswire / 18/05/2026 / 12:58 UTC+8 SHK Capital Partners (“SHKCP”) and Pinegrove Credit Partners today announced a strategic partnership to broaden Asian investor access to venture debt investment solutions. The collaboration aims to offer investors with exposure to high-growth technology and innovation-driven sectors. The partnership brings together Pinegrove Venture Partner’s (“Pinegrove”) deep expertise in the innovation economy and SHKCP’s extensive Asian network and proven track record in alternative investment solutions. Venture debt has emerged as an increasingly important financing solution for growth-stage technology, life sciences and healthcare companies to scale while preserving ownership and balance sheet flexibility. The collaboration focuses on providing Asian institutional and private investors with an aligned approach to this evolving asset class, while supporting the venture debt financing for high-growth companies in the innovation economy. Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners is the alternative solutions arm of Sun Hung Kai & Co., a leading, preeminent Hong Kong-based (SEHK: 86), principal-led alternative investment platform recognized for its expertise in alternative investments and asset management. Pinegrove Credit Partners, the venture debt and private credit arm of Pinegrove, is backed by Brookfield and HRTG Partners, with Temasek serving among its anchor investors. Pinegrove maintains a long-standing strategic relationship with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank & Trust, which enhances its ability to originate and underwrite high-quality loans within the venture ecosystem. Since 2012, Pinegrove’s funds have deployed over $4.5 billion across 580 loans to more than 450 growth-stage companies. Tony Edwards, Deputy CEO of SHK & Co.: "Venture debt is a rapidly maturing asset class with compelling risk-adjusted return potential. Partnering with a premier platform like Pinegrove strengthens SHKCP’s ability to serve as a well-aligned conduit between sophisticated Asian capital and the world’s most innovation-led businesses. As a strategic partner and investor in Pinegrove Credit Partners, we are committed to expanding the breadth of high-quality investment solutions to our clients and partners while supporting the next wave of global innovation." Jim Ellison, Managing Partner and Head of Pinegrove Credit Partners: "Our platform is built on deep connectivity across the innovation ecosystem, enabling differentiated origination and disciplined underwriting. Partnership with SHKCP extends our reach into Asia through an established alternative investment platform with an aligned investment approach. We look forward to working together to provide flexible financing solutions to growth-stage companies while delivering attractive, risk-adjusted outcomes for investors in the region." – End – About Pinegrove Credit Partners Pinegrove Credit Partners is the venture debt and private credit business of Pinegrove Venture Partners (“Pinegrove”). Backed by Brookfield and HRTG Partners, and with over $12 billion of assets under management, Pinegrove operates as a diversified venture investment platform operating across the innovation economy, that includes: venture debt (Pinegrove Credit Partners), fund primaries and co-investments (Pinegrove Strategic Partners), and venture secondaries (Pinegrove Opportunity Partners). For more information on Pinegrove Credit Partners, please email info@pinegrove.vc. About Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners and Sun Hung Kai & Co. Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited (“SHKCP”) is a Hong Kong SFC regulated subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited ("SHK & Co.", SEHK: 86), with Type 1, 4 and 9 licenses. Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited is a principal-led alternative investment platform based in Hong Kong. Since 1969, with its roots in wealth management, SHK & Co. has built a unique investment capability by investing across a wide range of alternative asset classes, both as a limited partner and investing in general partnerships, within hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and various real assets, consistently generating solid long-term risk-adjusted returns. As at 31 December 2025, SHK & Co. held approximately HK$38.7 billion in total assets, with total assets under management (Total AUM*) of HK$24.6 billion (~US$3.2 billion), reflecting 81% per annum growth over the past three years. For more information about SHKCP, please visit: www.shkcapital.com / follow us on LinkedIn. For more information about SHK & Co., please visit: www.shkco.com / follow us on LinkedIn. * “Total AUM” refers to the total value of assets managed, advised, distributed or otherwise serviced by SHKCP, and also includes assets managed by seeding partners and external managers in which SHK & Co. has equity stakes. For details, please refer to the SHK & Co. website and our annual report. This AUM methodology differs from that of the AUM in SHKCP’s regulatory filings. Please note that this press release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements may include illustrative projections, forecasts, or expectations regarding SHKCP and SHK & Co., and there is no guarantee that any projections or forecasts made will come to pass. For media enquiries, please contact: Christensen Advisory Email: shk@christensencomms.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 18/05/2026 / 12:58 UTC+8 SHK Capital Partners (“SHKCP”) and Pinegrove Credit Partners today announced a strategic partnership to broaden Asian investor access to venture debt investment solutions. The collaboration aims to offer investors with exposure to high-growth technology and innovation-driven sectors. The partnership brings together Pinegrove Venture Partner’s (“Pinegrove”) deep expertise in the innovation economy and SHKCP’s extensive Asian network and proven track record in alternative investment solutions. Venture debt has emerged as an increasingly important financing solution for growth-stage technology, life sciences and healthcare companies to scale while preserving ownership and balance sheet flexibility. The collaboration focuses on providing Asian institutional and private investors with an aligned approach to this evolving asset class, while supporting the venture debt financing for high-growth companies in the innovation economy. Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners is the alternative solutions arm of Sun Hung Kai & Co., a leading, preeminent Hong Kong-based (SEHK: 86), principal-led alternative investment platform recognized for its expertise in alternative investments and asset management. Pinegrove Credit Partners, the venture debt and private credit arm of Pinegrove, is backed by Brookfield and HRTG Partners, with Temasek serving among its anchor investors. Pinegrove maintains a long-standing strategic relationship with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank & Trust, which enhances its ability to originate and underwrite high-quality loans within the venture ecosystem. Since 2012, Pinegrove’s funds have deployed over $4.5 billion across 580 loans to more than 450 growth-stage companies. Tony Edwards, Deputy CEO of SHK & Co.: "Venture debt is a rapidly maturing asset class with compelling risk-adjusted return potential. Partnering with a premier platform like Pinegrove strengthens SHKCP’s ability to serve as a well-aligned conduit between sophisticated Asian capital and the world’s most innovation-led businesses. As a strategic partner and investor in Pinegrove Credit Partners, we are committed to expanding the breadth of high-quality investment solutions to our clients and partners while supporting the next wave of global innovation." Jim Ellison, Managing Partner and Head of Pinegrove Credit Partners: "Our platform is built on deep connectivity across the innovation ecosystem, enabling differentiated origination and disciplined underwriting. Partnership with SHKCP extends our reach into Asia through an established alternative investment platform with an aligned investment approach. We look forward to working together to provide flexible financing solutions to growth-stage companies while delivering attractive, risk-adjusted outcomes for investors in the region." – End – About Pinegrove Credit Partners Pinegrove Credit Partners is the venture debt and private credit business of Pinegrove Venture Partners (“Pinegrove”). Backed by Brookfield and HRTG Partners, and with over $12 billion of assets under management, Pinegrove operates as a diversified venture investment platform operating across the innovation economy, that includes: venture debt (Pinegrove Credit Partners), fund primaries and co-investments (Pinegrove Strategic Partners), and venture secondaries (Pinegrove Opportunity Partners). For more information on Pinegrove Credit Partners, please email info@pinegrove.vc. About Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners and Sun Hung Kai & Co. Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited (“SHKCP”) is a Hong Kong SFC regulated subsidiary of Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited ("SHK & Co.", SEHK: 86), with Type 1, 4 and 9 licenses. Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited is a principal-led alternative investment platform based in Hong Kong. Since 1969, with its roots in wealth management, SHK & Co. has built a unique investment capability by investing across a wide range of alternative asset classes, both as a limited partner and investing in general partnerships, within hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and various real assets, consistently generating solid long-term risk-adjusted returns. As at 31 December 2025, SHK & Co. held approximately HK$38.7 billion in total assets, with total assets under management (Total AUM*) of HK$24.6 billion (~US$3.2 billion), reflecting 81% per annum growth over the past three years. For more information about SHKCP, please visit: www.shkcapital.com / follow us on LinkedIn. For more information about SHK & Co., please visit: www.shkco.com / follow us on LinkedIn. * “Total AUM” refers to the total value of assets managed, advised, distributed or otherwise serviced by SHKCP, and also includes assets managed by seeding partners and external managers in which SHK & Co. has equity stakes. For details, please refer to the SHK & Co. website and our annual report. This AUM methodology differs from that of the AUM in SHKCP’s regulatory filings. Please note that this press release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements may include illustrative projections, forecasts, or expectations regarding SHKCP and SHK & Co., and there is no guarantee that any projections or forecasts made will come to pass. For media enquiries, please contact: Christensen Advisory Email: shk@christensencomms.com 18/05/2026 Dissemination of a Marketing Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 17/05/2026 / 14:04 UTC+8 Press Release (For immediate release) China XLX’s Net Profit Surged by 68.7% YoY in Q1 2026 Simultaneous growth in sales volume and selling price of core products driven by optimised product mix and accelerated transformation and innovation of marketing model Q1 2026 Results Highlights: Revenue grew by 16.7% YoY to approximately RMB 6.82 billion. Net profit surged by 68.7% YoY to approximately RMB 421 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbed by 51.7% YoY to approximately RMB 300 million, The economies of scale became increasingly evident as new capacity came on stream in an orderly manner. Overall gross profit grew by 53.2% YoY to approximately RMB 1.28 billion. Investment pace was precisely managed, with the ratio of long-term to short-term debt staying at 8:2 and short-term loans decreasing by 9% YoY. (17 May 2026, Hong Kong) China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. (“China XLX” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) (stock code: 01866.HK) announced that the Group’s revenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2026 grew by 16.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 6.82 billion. Net profit for the period surged by 68.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 421 million and net profit attributable to owners of the parent company climbed by 51.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 300 million. During the period under review, the overall operating environment of the fertiliser industry steadily improved amid strong agricultural demand and favorable raw material costs. The Group capitalised on the opportunities emerging in the market to ramp up R&D of differentiated high-efficiency fertilisers, optimise the product mix and increase the proportion of high value-added products in overall production and sales, leading to steady growth in average selling prices of products. Meanwhile, it accelerated the transformation and innovation of marketing model, made continuing efforts to expand both of domestic and international sales channels, and seized global trade opportunities to boost the export of chemical products. As a result, the sales volumes of core products grew in tandem with selling prices. With the successful commissioning of the Jiujiang Phase II Project, the Group’s new capacity came on stream in an orderly manner. As the economies of scale became increasingly evident, unit production costs further reduced and resulted in 53.2% year-on-year growth in overall gross profit to approximately RMB 1.28 billion. These achievements laid a solid foundation for the improvement in the Group’s financial results. In the first quarter of this year, revenue from urea sales increased by 27.6% year-on-year to approximately RMB 1.96 billion. The commencement of operation of the Jiujiang Phase II Project drove the robust growth in urea output from the previous year with the urea sales volume increased by 21.4% year-on-year for the period. As downstream customers stocked up in advance, the inventories reduced by 19% year-on-year, hence lending strong support to urea price hikes. At the same time, the Group further optimised the product mix and increased the sales proportion of high-efficiency urea with higher margins. As a result, the average selling price of urea increased by 5.2% year-on-year. Moreover, the commissioning of the Jiujiang Phase II Project lowered the fixed cost per tonne coupled with roughly 9% reduction in feedstock costs, the gross profit margin of urea for the period climbed by 10 percentage points year-on-year to 27%. During the review period, revenue from compound fertiliser sales amounted to approximately RMB 1.69 billion, up by 8.7% year-on-year. With the successful implementation of marketing transformation strategy, the Group’s marketing network for compound fertilisers expanded to all 31 provincial-level administrative regions across China. While approximately 7,000 new exclusive distributors were added, the coverage rate of the Group’s sales network reached 91%. In addition, existing distributors delivered steady business growth. As a result, the sales volume of compound fertilisers for the period saw 8.2% year-on-year growth. Because the proportion of ordinary fertiliser sales was seasonally higher in the first quarter and the market supply was largely balanced, the average selling price of compound fertilisers for the period remained stable. Nevertheless, as the tight supply of potash and phosphate fertilisers drove up the feedstock costs, the gross profit margin of compound fertilisers slightly retreated by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year to 12%. During the peak period of project investment, the Group will precisely control the investment pace and balance capital expenditures with financial risks to ensure stable cash flow. Its overall leverage remains controllable with a well-structured debt profile. All key financial indicators remain strong and keep on improving. As of the end of the period under review, the Group’s debt-to-asset ratio was 67.9%, slightly up by 1.9 percentage points from the beginning of the period. The ratio of long-term to short-term debt stayed at 8:2 and short-term loans decreased by 9% year-on-year, hence freeing up approximately RMB 1.4 billion in working capital. The average interest rate on new loans for the period decreased by 0.18 percentage points from the previous year and was maintained within 2.86%. As for the project development, the new chemical material project at the Xinjiang Production Base commenced the trial run with all indicators performing well. The urea production facility with annual capacity of 700,000 tonnes is scheduled to put into operation in the second quarter of this year. The development of the Zhundong Project (Phase I) is progressing as planned and it is slated to commence operation by the end of this year. The Guangxi Project (Phase I) is expected to put into production in the third quarter of next year. This project is aimed at addressing the capacity shortage of new nitrogenous fertilisers in Guangdong and Guangxi. With an easy access to the Pinglu Canal, it will enhance the transport efficiency at lower costs and will enable the Group to effectively expand into the Southeast Asia market. Looking ahead into the second quarter, Mr. Liu Xingxu, Chairman of China XLX, said: Underpinned by the peak planting season, domestic urea prices are expected to remain firm and stable in general. However, due to ample supply and other factors, there is limited room for further price increases. If the export controls are relaxed after the spring planting season, urea prices may see periodic price fluctuations. Meanwhile, coal-based producers are poised to benefit from geopolitical conflicts and the competitive landscape in the industry will continue to improve. Facing a complex market environment, the Group will reinforce its competitive edges through technological innovation, production iteration, marketing model transformation, the promotion of digital intelligence transformation and green low-carbon high-quality development. ~ END ~ About China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. is one of the largest and most cost-efficient coal-based urea producers in China. It is principally engaged in developing, manufacturing and selling of urea, compound fertiliser, methanol, dimethyl ether, melamine, furfuryl alcohol, furfural, 2-methylfuran, pharmaceutical intermediates and related differentiated products. The Group adheres to the development strategy of “maintaining overall cost leadership and creating competitive differentiation" while strengthening the core fertiliser operations. With support of the resources in Xinxiang, Xinjiang and Jiangxi, it extends the value chain to upstream new energy and new materials and diversifies into coal chemical related products. The Company’s shares (stock code: 01866.HK) are traded on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Investor and Media Enquiries China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. Gui Lin Tel: 86-135-6942-3415 Email: gui.lin@chinaxlx.com.hk PRChina Limited David Shiu / Liky Guo Tel: 852-2522 1368 / 852-2522 1838 Email: dshiu@prchina.com.hk lguo@prchina.com.hk 17/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 14/05/2026 / 18:07 UTC+8 (May 10th, China, Shanghai) Saint Bella Group recently announced that its investment in and entered a strategic partnership with L Catterton, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm affiliated with LVMH. Managing roughly $40 billion in equity capital and with investments in over 300 renowned consumer brands worldwide, L Catterton will collaborate with Saint Bella on technology innovation, international expansion, and the development of a premium brand ecosystem. This deep cooperation aims to power Saint Bella’s evolution into a global multi brand household care group. The partnership signals top tier international capital’s strong endorsement of Saint Bella’s business model and growth prospects, and represents a landmark strategic move in the household care sector. Complete Digital Transformation of the Premium Services Market According to its official website, L Catterton was jointly founded by leading consumer private equity firm Catterton, world leading luxury group LVMH, and Bernard Arnault’s family holding company Groupe Arnault. It integrates Catterton’s existing private equity business in North and Latin America with LVMH and Groupe Arnault’s private equity and real estate operations in Europe and Asia, creating the world’s largest diversified private equity firm focused on the consumer sector. Under the strategic cooperation agreement with Saint Bella, L Catterton will provide cutting edge technology innovation support and deep insights into high net worth consumer behavior to help continuously iterate Saint Bella’s service experience and optimize its membership system. Backed by the core resources of the LVMH Group—a global leader in luxury that owns more than 70 renowned luxury brands—L Catterton can leverage LVMH’s digital transformation practices and strategies to help Saint Bella further upgrade and iterate its services and innovation. Top international capital enters the field, unlocking the potential of a multi brand global group Since opening its first overseas store in 2023, Saint Bella Group has continued to expand internationally. It recently announced top tier hotel signings in five major global cities—New York, London, Paris, Bangkok and Sydney—marking the initial formation of its global operating footprint. For Saint Bella Group, L Catterton provides access to a global range of luxury and premium consumer-brand resources. Through this partnership, Saint Bella will leverage L Catterton as a bridge to actively explore cooperation with L Catterton’s portfolio companies and industry network—seeking luxury and high end consumer partners for joint product development, integrated membership benefits, and scenario based service experiences—to jointly build a cross sector ecosystem for premium maternal & infant and lifestyle offerings. The core strategic objective of the collaboration is to build the Group into “the Anta of maternal & infant and family care.” To realize this vision, the two parties will rely on L Catterton’s top tier global consumer network to systematically identify, evaluate, and target high growth potential new retail maternal & infant brands and cutting edge care product companies worldwide. Through a dual pathway of co investment incubation and strategic acquisitions, they will form deep capital partnerships with international brands that have unique brand value and product competitiveness—leveraging L Catterton’s global operating experience and consumer industry ecosystem to jointly expand into global markets—and selectively introduce leading international care product and retail brands to continuously enrich Saint Bella’s retail footprint and brand matrix. This strategy aims, via ongoing outward looking M&A and integration, to build a multi category brand ecosystem covering maternal & infant care, health foods, smart hardware, and more, ultimately accelerating Saint Bella’s evolution from a single service operator into a multi brand, group level global family health management platform. Backed by L Catterton’s long standing talent network and market strategy expertise in the global consumer sector, Saint Bella is expected to gain critical support for local operations in overseas markets, brand localization, and the recruitment of high quality brands and talent. As the partnership deepens and progresses, this two way resource linkage will help Saint Bella precisely meet international market consumer demands and promote its Eastern origin professional care system onto the world stage in a more mature form. Viewed holistically, this strategic cooperation brings not only international capital endorsement but also systematic access to world class consumer resources. From technology upgrades to ecosystem synergies, Saint Bella is completing a strategic leap from organic growth to external expansion. Against the long term trends of pro natal policies and rising family health consumption, the sector leader—having already delivered strong performance—now presents an increasingly clear global brand strategy for the future. About Saint Bella Group:Since its establishment in 2017, Saint Bella Group has been deeply engaged in the family care field, adhering to international standards for standardized services. It has now grown into Asia's and China's largest postpartum care and rehabilitation group. With an extreme pursuit of quality and forward-looking industry layout, the group has built a service network of 140 high-end postpartum care centers across 41 cities worldwide. Its business covers postpartum care, postpartum rehabilitation, in-home family services, and new retail of women's health foods, forming comprehensive, full-cycle coverage of family health needs and redefining the quality standards of modern family care.Contact email: pr@saintbella.com 14/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 14/05/2026 / 15:58 UTC+8 Kazakhstan, May 14, 2026, When Tesla Cybertruck first hit American roads, it was widely viewed as a futuristic breakthrough in automotive design. Its relevance in government security operations is now beginning to draw attention.This week, Kazakhstan will deploy a Cybertruck as part of official state security operations during the Informal Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, which will be hosted in the Kazakh city of Turkistan on May 15.The vehicle will not be used as a ceremonial showpiece or VIP transport car. Instead, Kazakhstan’s State Guard Service has integrated the Cybertruck as a mobile command-and-control vehicle designed to support operational tasks during major security events.According to Kazakh officials, the vehicle will be used for rapid operational response, field coordination between security units, communications support, and command functions during high-level events involving protected officials.It is also expected to be used in the mountainous areas surrounding Almaty and the wider Almaty Region, where difficult terrain can complicate traditional security logistics.The deployment reflects a broader shift in how security vehicles are being used at major events.The modern security vehicle is no longer simply a car used to transport personnel from one location to another. It is increasingly expected to function as a mobile communications hub capable of powering drones, surveillance systems, field computers, secure communications equipment and rapid-response teams.This is one reason electric vehicles, including the Cybertruck, are beginning to attract attention from public security organizations.Kazakhstan’s State Guard Service says the Cybertruck offers several advantages for these operations: high mobility, strong electric power output for communications systems, quiet movement capabilities useful for discreet deployment, and the ability to power external technologies for extended periods.Unlike conventional combustion-engine vehicles, electric vehicles can keep critical systems running without continuously burning fuel while stationary. For law enforcement and protective services, which often spend long periods on standby, this can create operational efficiencies.Kazakhstan is not alone in exploring how electric vehicles can serve public security functions. Police departments in parts of the United States have introduced Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y vehicles into municipal fleets, citing lower maintenance costs, reduced fuel expenses and strong performance capabilities.In Las Vegas, the Metropolitan Police Department has introduced a donated fleet of Cybertrucks for law enforcement use, including patrol vehicles and a SWAT-focused unit. Like Kazakhstan’s vehicle, Las Vegas’ fleet was acquired through private donations rather than taxpayer-funded procurement.Media reports have also described Cybertrucks being used as mobile security units in Jalisco ahead of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including for surveillance coordination and operational support.Elsewhere, police agencies in places such as Dubai and other international markets have continued to explore electric vehicles as governments look to reduce fuel costs, modernize fleets and integrate more advanced digital systems into public safety operations.These examples suggest a broader trend: governments are beginning to test whether electric vehicles can serve not just as fleet replacements, but as new categories of operational platforms.The Cybertruck’s unconventional design may support this type of use case. Its stainless steel exterior, large battery platform, off-road capability and ability to support external hardware make it relevant for functions that extend beyond normal policing. Potential use cases could include border monitoring, disaster response, search-and-rescue missions, infrastructure protection and mobile field command.Not every pilot project will necessarily lead to broader adoption. Questions remain about charging infrastructure and whether the Cybertruck can move beyond niche deployments. Its polarizing design also continues to generate debate. However, major technological shifts often begin with pilot projects that initially appear unusual.Kazakhstan’s deployment is therefore notable.The country sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, hosts major international diplomatic events and increasingly invests in advanced technology infrastructure. For Kazakh security planners, the decision appears to be about testing whether emerging technologies can address practical operational challenges.Notably, the vehicle was transferred to Kazakhstan’s State Guard Service free of charge by a domestic businessman, meaning taxpayers did not finance the pilot. That lowers the financial risk while allowing officials to evaluate whether the platform can deliver operational value.For Tesla, the deployment may also be significant. Public discussion around the Cybertruck has largely focused on consumer demand, production timelines and its distinctive design. If governments begin viewing the vehicle as a mobile command platform rather than simply a pickup truck, that could open additional institutional use cases.From Las Vegas to Turkistan, an emerging pattern is beginning to take shape. The future of the Cybertruck may include public safety and security operations in addition to consumer use.About World Impact Media OrganizationWorld Impact Media Organization is an independent global media and communications platform focused on international affairs, economics, innovation, and public policy. The organization delivers high-impact journalism, research-driven narratives, and strategic media coverage to inform decision-makers, institutions, and global audiences.ContactWorld Impact Media OrganizationJasmine AbdulTel: +971 585887789jasmine@worldimpactmedia.org 14/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 11/05/2026 / 14:48 UTC+8 (May 10th, China, Shanghai) Mother's Day has long been framed as a season of gratitude — a moment to thank mothers for their devotion and to celebrate the grandeur of maternal love. Yet this perspective often remains incomplete, viewing motherhood primarily from the outside, and too rarely from within. The postpartum experience — those fragile, transformative weeks after childbirth — is too often glossed over in the rush to celebrate the arrival of a new life.For Mother's Day 2026, SAINT BELLA, the luxury maternity and infant care brand, chose a more intimate approach. Through an artistic collaboration with American contemporary artist Katie Rodgers, the brand transformed the 28-day postpartum journey into five artful keepsakes — physical expressions of its enduring belief: to love the baby, you must first love the mother. In doing so, SAINT BELLA moved beyond conventional celebration and offered something deeper: recognition, understanding, and quiet reverence for the postpartum period.At the heart of the campaign is SAINT BELLA Lullaby, a co-created artwork with Rodgers. Known for her nature-inspired, impressionistic style, Rodgers renders swans, fledglings, and flowering branches in soft, dreamlike strokes — evoking the gentle, protective atmosphere that a new mother needs during her postpartum recovery. The work becomes the visual and emotional nucleus of the project — a quiet, luminous world shaped by tenderness rather than commerce.In SAINT BELLA's philosophy, motherhood is not a single triumphant moment, but a gradual, vulnerable, and deeply human passage — and the postpartum phase is its most intimate chapter. Through this collaboration, the brand reframes that passage as something worthy of ritual, beauty, and lasting memory. Beyond Praise: The Desire to Be UnderstoodOver the past eight years, SAINT BELLA has consistently asked a more nuanced question: what, precisely, should be remembered about becoming a mother? The answer centers on the postpartum experience — a period that is often medically managed but rarely emotionally honored.The answer begins with a feeling many new mothers know intimately — the sense of becoming a "tool" in the intensity of newborn care, valued for function rather than presence. During the postpartum weeks, women are often praised for their sacrifice but rarely asked how they are truly feeling. SAINT BELLA's campaign gently resists this reduction. It proposes that becoming a mother is not an event to be staged, but an experience to be honored over time — especially in the vulnerable postpartum days. Today's women do not only wish to be celebrated; they long to be truly seen and understood.A World Rendered in Softness: Katie Rodgers' Vision for the Postpartum MotherTo translate this philosophy into visual language, SAINT BELLA partnered with Katie Rodgers. Her signature imagery — swans, chicks, deer, and delicate blossoms — creates an atmosphere of renewal, quiet abundance, and gentle protection — exactly the emotional landscape a mother needs during her postpartum journey.The resulting piece, SAINT BELLA Lullaby, serves as more than an artwork; it is an atmosphere — a sanctuary where the postpartum mother is restored to the center, where her recovery is honored, and where the baby's earliest days are enveloped in beauty.From Service to Keepsake: Honoring the 28-Day Postpartum JourneyThe 28 days of the postpartum journey consist of fleeting, often invisible moments — tender, repetitive, and profoundly personal. These are the moments that define early motherhood — a middle-of-the-night feeding, a quiet tear, the first time a mother looks in the mirror and barely recognizes herself. SAINT BELLA transforms these moments into tangible keepsakes that can be touched, held, and cherished for years to come. The 100% Cotton Nursing Dress — Reimagined in premium natural cotton with thoughtful side openings for nursing and delicate embroidery at the hem, this dress combines ease with quiet elegance — honoring the postpartum mother's body with both comfort and dignity. The Custom Walnut Chopsticks Gift Set — A quietly powerful gesture that acknowledges a subtle truth: during the postpartum period, mothers are so often expected to nourish others while neglecting themselves. By elevating the mother's own dining utensils into refined walnut art chopsticks, SAINT BELLA affirms that her nourishment matters too. The Artistic Umbilical Cord Bottle — The severing of the umbilical cord marks the first tender separation in the postpartum journey. Preserved in a translucent, jewel-like vessel, this fleeting fragment becomes a ceremonial keepsake — a symbol of origin, connection, and the beginning of two separate journeys. The Newborn Handmade Soap Gift Box — With the guidance of a dedicated concierge, mothers may choose from 12 custom molds and 6 natural fragrance notes to create a soap that is uniquely theirs. In the midst of the postpartum transition, the process offers a moment of tactile authorship and calm reflection. Art Coloring —— Mothers are invited to bring their personal vision of the "Garden of Time" to life, blending colors and lines in a gentle, therapeutic journey co-created with artist Katie Rodgers. Each brushstroke becomes a moment of self-reflection; every splash of color, an emotional release that blooms freely on the page. "We are not simply offering a room and a care service — we are offering a stretch of time that deserves to be remembered," said Minee Lin , co-founder of SAINT BELLA. "The postpartum period is not a problem to be solved, but a passage to be honored."With this Mother's Day initiative, SAINT BELLA further establishes itself not merely as a postpartum care provider, but as a curator of a more elevated, intentional way of living. In its Garden of Time, there is no urgency, no excess, only softness, ceremony, and the unmistakable feeling of being deeply held — as a mother, and as oneself — through every stage of the postpartum journey.About Saint Bella Group: Since its establishment in 2017, Saint Bella Group has been deeply engaged in the family care field, adhering to international standards for standardized services. It has now grown into Asia's and China's largest postpartum care and rehabilitation group. With an extreme pursuit of quality and forward-looking industry layout, the group has built a service network of 140 high-end postpartum care centers across 41 cities worldwide. Its business covers postpartum care, postpartum rehabilitation, in-home family services, and new retail of women's health foods, forming comprehensive, full-cycle coverage of family health needs and redefining the quality standards of modern family care.Contact email: pr@saintbella.com 11/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 08/05/2026 / 16:08 UTC+8 (8 May 2026, Hong Kong) The race to build AI products for investors is accelerating, but much of the market is still framing the opportunity too narrowly. Most new entrants are being understood through a familiar lens: can AI generate better signals, better summaries, better stock ideas, or better timing? That may be commercially convenient language, but it misses the more important shift now underway. The next meaningful change in investing may not come from a smarter answer engine. It may come from a better decision structure. That is the logic behind MoTA, Waton’s next AI trading platform. Rather than positioning AI as a single assistant that produces market recommendations, Waton is building MoTA as a human-AI collaborative investment system. The distinction is not cosmetic. It reflects a different belief about what investors actually lack. For many individual investors, the challenge is no longer access to information. Data is abundant. Research is faster than ever. AI can already compress earnings calls, summarize market news, and generate investment commentary on demand. Yet decision quality remains uneven. Investors still struggle with fragmentation, inconsistency, emotional bias, and weak process discipline. The reason is straightforward: investing is not only an intelligence problem. It is also a structural one. Institutional investors do not operate with a single signal or a single point of judgment. They work through roles, process, review, and risk control. Research feeds analysis. Analysis is checked against constraints. Risk is not an afterthought. Decisions emerge from a system. MoTA appears to be designed around bringing that logic closer to the individual investor. At the center of the product is the idea of a structured AI investment team. Different agents perform different functions inside a workflow. One agent may focus on research, another on analysis, another on risk. The point is not to create more output for its own sake. The point is to organize AI participation so that decision-making becomes more coherent and more disciplined. That is an important departure from the current generation of AI investing narratives. MoTA is not best described as an AI stock picker, nor simply as a multi-agent product. Its more ambitious claim is that investors should be able to manage an AI team rather than query a single AI tool. This suggests a product philosophy that is closer to system design than to recommendation delivery. Users are not merely consuming conclusions. They are defining how conclusions should be produced — through roles, workflow, rules, and structured collaboration. That emphasis on design and control may prove especially important in financial services, where trust is often the limiting factor in AI adoption. If AI is introduced as an opaque engine that investors are expected to follow, skepticism is inevitable. If, however, AI is introduced as part of a visible, controllable decision architecture — one that includes human approval, embedded risk management, and explicit workflow boundaries — the adoption path becomes more credible. This is where Waton’s direction deserves attention. The company is not presenting AI as a replacement for the investor. It is presenting AI as a coordinated participant within an investor-controlled system. That may sound like a subtle distinction. It is not. In practice, it changes the product category. The conversation moves away from whether AI can pick the next stock and toward whether AI can help investors operate with something closer to institutional discipline. It moves away from one-shot answers and toward repeatable process. And it moves away from black-box automation and toward structured collaboration. If MoTA develops along those lines, Waton may be previewing more than a new product. It may be previewing a different way the market will eventually evaluate AI in investing. The key question will not be whether AI can generate recommendations. Many systems can already do that. The more consequential question is whether AI can be organized into a trustworthy decision environment — one that helps investors think more clearly, act more consistently, and retain control over how decisions are made. That is the product logic behind MoTA. And in a market crowded with AI claims, it is one of the more serious ideas now taking shape. Media Contact: Email: ir@watonfinancial.com Website: https://wtf.us Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. This is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 08/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 06/05/2026 / 10:46 UTC+8 Partnership pursues co-development, distribution, and strategic capital solutions across public and private market investments LONDON & HONG KONG – May 6, 2026 – Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG; "Janus Henderson”) and Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited (SEHK:86, “SHK & Co.”) today announced the establishment of a strategic partnership to enable collaboration across alternative investment solutions through new product formation and strategic capital raising focused on the Asia Pacific market. Janus Henderson and Hong Kong-based SHK & Co. – through its licensed subsidiary, Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited (“Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners” or “SHKCP”) – will partner on the co‑development and distribution of investment products, strategic capital seeding initiatives, and direct investment opportunities across public and private alternative investment products globally. The partnership leverages Janus Henderson and SHKCP’s complementary investment capabilities and distribution reach to meet evolving client demand and expand access to differentiated investment solutions in Asia Pacific. SHKCP brings a strong Hong Kong franchise and expertise in innovative General Partner (GP) solutions, leveraging both principal and third‑party capital to serve Asia-based clients. Janus Henderson brings a global asset management platform across public and private markets, well-established expertise in product structuring, and a long-standing commitment to the Asia Pacific market. Together, Janus Henderson and SHKCP bring complementary strengths to meet evolving global demand for alternative investments. Founded in 2020, Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners is the alternative solutions arm of Sun Hung Kai & Co., a leading, preeminent Hong Kong-based principal-led alternative investment platform recognized for its expertise in alternative investments and asset management, with approximately HK$38.7 billion in total assets[1]. With its strength in providing alternative solutions, SHKCP brings differentiated approaches to investing, helping to launch and scale funds. SHKCP also provides customized advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Family Office Solutions offering. Ali Dibadj, Chief Executive Officer of Janus Henderson, said, “We are honored to partner with Sun Hung Kai & Co. to protect & grow, amplify, and diversify our innovative investment capabilities in the Asia Pacific region for the benefit of our clients. The SHK & Co. team’s significant alternative asset management experience and client‑centric approach complement our unwavering focus on putting our clients first—always, alongside our more than 90 years of investment experience. Asia Pacific is a key growth market for Janus Henderson, and SHK & Co.’s deep local insight, strong regional connectivity, and proven expertise in alternative investments and capital solutions will help unlock new investment opportunities for clients globally.” Tony Edwards, Deputy CEO, Sun Hung Kai & Co., commented, “Janus Henderson’s global reach, exceptional investment expertise, and strong product structuring capabilities make them an ideal partner as we look to expand access to innovative investment solutions for clients. Janus Henderson shares our commitment to developing enduring relationships with clients built on trust, differentiated investment solutions, and outstanding client service. This partnership creates opportunity for both firms to explore collaboration across a range of investment strategies and structures to meet our clients’ growing needs.” Michael Schweitzer, Head of North America and Asia Pacific Client Group at Janus Henderson, added, “Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners’ alternative investment platform presents compelling investment solutions for Janus Henderson’s ultra-high net worth, family office, and wealth management clientele across the globe. Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners’ strong presence in Asia and expertise in alternative and strategic capital solutions is well matched with Janus Henderson’s global investment and diversified distribution capabilities. We look forward to partnering with the SHKCP team to deliver differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service to our combined clients.” —ends— Media Inquiries Christensen Advisory shk@christensencomms.com Notes to editors About Janus HendersonJanus Henderson Group is a leading global active asset manager dedicated to helping clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. As of December 31, 2025, Janus Henderson had approximately US$493 billion in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 25 cities worldwide. The firm helps millions of people globally invest in a brighter future together. Headquartered in London, Janus Henderson is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. (Source: Janus Henderson Group plc) About Sun Hung Kai & Co. and Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited ("SHK & Co.", SEHK: 86) is a principal-led alternative investment platform based in Hong Kong. Since 1969, with its roots in wealth management, SHK & Co. has built a unique investment capability by investing across a wide range of alternative asset classes including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and various real assets, consistently generating solid long-term risk-adjusted returns. As at 31 December 2025, SHK & Co. held approximately HK$38.7 billion in total assets, with total assets under management (Total AUM*) of HK$24.6 billion (~US$3.2 billion), reflecting 81% per annum growth over the past three years. For more information, please visit: www.shkco.com / follow SHK & Co. on LinkedIn. Founded in 2020, Sun Hung Kai Capital Partners Limited (“SHKCP”) is a Hong Kong SFC regulated subsidiary of SHK & Co., with Type 1, 4 and 9 licenses. For more information, please visit: www.shkcapital.com / follow SHKCP on LinkedIn. * “Total AUM” refers to the total value of assets managed, advised, distributed or otherwise serviced by SHKCP, and also includes assets managed by seeding partners and external managers in which SHK & Co. has equity stakes. For details, please refer to the SHK & Co. website and our annual report. This AUM methodology differs from that of the AUM in SHKCP’s regulatory filings. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal and fluctuation of value. There is no assurance the stated objective(s) will be met. This press release is solely for the use of members of the media and should not be relied upon by personal investors, financial advisers or institutional investors. We may record telephone calls for our mutual protection, to improve customer service and for regulatory record keeping purposes. All opinions and estimates in this information are subject to change without notice. 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EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 05/05/2026 / 09:52 UTC+8 Evergem, Belgium - May 05, 2026 - (SeaPRwire) - Benelux Contract Management Day 2026 will take place on June 4th in Antwerp, bringing together leaders and practitioners from legal, finance and procurement. Now in its fourth year, 2026 marks an expanded ambition with the first partnership between World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) and Contractify to deliver the event.Contractify brings established local expertise and a growing Benelux community. WorldCC brings global thought leadership, independent research and frameworks that support consistent practice across industries and regions. Together, they will focus the event program on what practitioners can apply immediately, including governance, operating models, and measurable improvements across the contract lifecycle.Strengthening commercial and contract management outcomes.This year's agenda is shaped by a consistent theme in current research: uncertainty is now a permanent operating condition, and contracting capability is a differentiator in resilience and performance. In WorldCC's 2025 benchmark research, 87 percent of organisations report high levels of uncertainty, while 48 percent acknowledge a lack of clarity over who is accountable for the quality and integrity of the contracting process. The same research points to a widening gap between organisations that invest in coherent processes and enabling technology, and those that remain constrained by role confusion and disconnected systems.Closing that gap is precisely the ambition behind the 2026 Benelux Contract Management Day. WorldCC CEO, Sally Guyer and Contractify CEO, Steven Debrauwere describe the vision driving this year's event:Over the past three years, Contractify has built an event focused on embracing the Contract Management Community in Benelux, elevating the strategic nature of this discipline in the region. We are excited to be partnering with Contractify on the 2026 Benelux Contract Management Day, bringing my #strongertogether philosophy to life. Combining the best of both worlds, local expertise and a strong community with global insights and thought leadership. This event is designed to equip participants with knowledge, unique insights and practical methods that improve contracting performance, reduce friction, and support better outcomes. - Sally Guyer, CEO of WorldCCWhen we launched Contract Management Day, there was a clear gap. Contract management was often seen as operational, while the impact on business performance is significant. This event was created to make that impact tangible and practical. By partnering with WorldCC, we can now connect local practitioners with global research and proven methodologies, helping organizations move from theory to real outcomes. - Steven Debrauwere, CEO of ContractifyAI hype accelerates in contract technology marketWhile technology is progressing toward automation, monitoring and conversational and agentic intelligence, WorldCC's 2025 Benchmark Report warns that tactical deployments can fail when stakeholders lack consensus and contract data remains fragmented.The same research highlights a widening gap between intent and execution as organisations navigate uncertainty and AI disruption. Many organisations are adopting new tools, analytics and skills initiatives, yet often without the underlying accountability, role clarity and performance measures needed to convert technology into better outcomes.This offers a clear benchmark for separating substance from noise: organisations lose almost 9 percent of contract value each year through poor contract management (as highlighted in the WorldCC report, Contract Management: An Overlooked Driver of Business Agility and Financial Performance). AI delivers value only when applied to measurable priorities such as post signature value realization, obligation and entitlement tracking, and faster decision making as conditions change.Stronger cross functional contract teams deliver measurable outcomesA recent WorldCC report, Smarter contracts, better margins, found organisations that embed financial insight into contract strategy and execution outperform peers by an average 5.4 percent of contract value, highlighting the commercial impact of better governance, better data visibility, and disciplined lifecycle management.Contractify supports this shift in practice by helping organizations centralize contracts and improve shared visibility across legal, finance, and procurement teams, creating a stronger foundation for faster, better-informed decisions using AI.This is where Contractify brings practical leverage. As a Belgian contract management platform built to centralise contracts, support compliant processes, and help teams manage and sign agreements in one secure environment, Contractify strengthens the day-to-day operating conditions that make connectivity possible. It supports a move from document storage to shared visibility, creating a clearer basis for joint decisions across legal, finance, procurement, and commercial stakeholders.Cross-functional insight and peer exchange for the contract lifecycleAs the largest gathering for contract management in the Benelux region since 2023, this event reflects growing evidence that stronger connectivity between legal, finance, procurement, and commercial teams drives measurable outcomes. Designed for organisations that want practical insight into how contracts can improve performance, control, and collaboration, not just compliance. It is expected to draw attendees from across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, with participation from in-house teams, shared service centers, and professional services.Sessions will focus on driving business change & transformation for legal and procurement, with Contractify uniquely positioned to offer an overview of the most relevant legal tech & contract management solutions on the market. Exhibitors will be on hand with product demos and explanations of support services, so visitors can go home with a clear picture of the legal tech scene. Event highlights includeCross-functional perspectives from legal, finance, and procurement leaders, focused on improving execution outcomes across the contract lifecycle.Practical discussion grounded in current market conditions, including uncertainty, governance, and performance accountability.Peer exchange on how organisations are improving visibility, decision-making, and control across contract portfolios.Connection with the Benelux contract management community, alongside global standards and research-informed insights.Perspectives that connect contract data, governance and decision making, with a focus on outcomes and accountability.Tickets and info: www.contractmanagementday.com.About World Commerce & ContractingWorld Commerce & Contracting is an international not for profit membership association, and the only global body promoting standards and raising capabilities in commercial practice. They inspire individuals and organisations through research and ideas, and equip members with knowledge and networks that support successful contracts and commercial relationships. About ContractifyContractify is a Belgian SaaS company that provides companies with a compliant contract management solution to centralize, manage and sign contracts in one secure contract management platform. PR contactsWorld Commerce & Contracting: Christine McCurdyMail: cmccurdy@worldcc or call +44 (0) 203 826 8874 05/05/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 30/04/2026 / 09:10 MSK Solidcore Resources plc (“Solidcore” or the “Company”) announces production results for the first quarter, ended 31 March 2026. “We have successfully restored production and sales to stable operating levels, which underpinned strong cash flow generation. Our key development projects, Ertis POX and Syrymbet, are progressing in line with the schedule”, said Vitaly Nesis, CEO of Solidcore Resources plc. HIGHLIGHTS No fatal accidents among the Company’s employees and contractors occurred in Q1 2026. No lost time injuries were recorded. Gold equivalent (GE) production for Q1 2026 reached 125 Koz, representing an 84% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase driven by the recovery of the concentrate processing at third-party POX, as well as the commencement of concentrate processing at the Kazakhmys smelter. Mine level metal output was on par with production at 123 Koz though 8% lower y-o-y due to a planned lower gold grade at Kyzyl as the mine is gradually shifting to underground mining works. GE sales were up by 222% y-o-y to 123 Koz on the back of stabilising production and processing at a third-party POX. Revenue for the reporting quarter increased to US$ 595 million driven by sales recovery and higher gold prices. Net cash stood at US$ 699 million compared with US$ 461 million at the end of 2025. The increase reflects positive free cash flow from operations supported by the release of accumulated inventory. At Ertis POX, Hatch basic engineering has been completed and project documentation submitted for the state expertise and review. The international Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) has been finalised and a draft report published on the Solidcore website for stakeholder feedback. The Company reiterates its full-year 2026 guidance: production of c. 540 GE Koz, TCC and AISC within the ranges of US$ 1,350-1,550/oz and US$ 1,850-2,050/oz, respectively. PRODUCTION RESULTS 3 months ended Mar 31, % change1 2026 2025 Waste mined, Mt 23.9 30.6 -22% Ore mined (open pit), Kt 1,464 1,319 +11% Ore processed, Kt 1,634 1,573 +4% Average GE grade processed, g/t 2.7 3.0 -12% Mine metal output, GE Koz2 123 134 -8% Kyzyl (gold in concentrate) 79 97 -18% Varvara 44 37 +18% Production, GE Koz3 125 68 +84% Kyzyl 81 31 +162% Varvara 44 37 +18% Sales, GE Koz 123 38 +222% Kyzyl 84 8 +972% Varvara 39 30 +29% Revenue, US$m4 595 109 +445% Net cash/(debt), US$m5 699 461 +52% LTIFR (Employees)6 0 0 - Fatalities 0 0 - Notes: (1) % changes can be different from zero even when absolute numbers are unchanged because of rounding. Likewise, % changes can be equal to zero when absolute numbers differ due to the same reason. This note applies to all tables in this release. (2) Gross metal output generated at the mine site before accounting for third-party refining or processing losses. Based on 80:1 Au/Ag conversion ratio and excluding base metals. Discrepancies in calculations are due to rounding. (3) Based on 80:1 Au/Ag conversion ratio and excluding base metals. Discrepancies in calculations are due to rounding. (4) Calculated based on the unaudited consolidated management accounts. (5) Non-IFRS measure based on unaudited consolidated management accounts. Comparative information is presented for 31 December 2025. (6) LTIFR = lost time injury frequency rate per 200,000 hours worked. Company employees only are taken into account. About Solidcore Solidcore Resources is a leading gold producer registered in AIFC, Kazakhstan, and listed on Astana International Exchange. Solidcore operates two producing gold mines and a major growth project in Kazakhstan. Enquiries Investor Relations Media Kirill Kuznetsov Alina Assanova +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) ir@solidcore-resources.com Yerkin Uderbay +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) media@solidcore-resources.kz FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This release may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of this release. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “targets”, “believes”, “expects”, “aims”, “intends”, “will”, “may”, “anticipates”, “would”, “could” or “should” or similar expressions or, in each case their negative or other variations or by discussion of strategies, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements all include matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the company’s control that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the company will operate in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. There are many factors that could cause the company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. The company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. KYZYL 3 months ended Mar 31, % change 2026 2025 MINING Waste mined1, Mt 12.4 17.5 -29% Ore mined (open pit), Kt 696 624 +12% PROCESSING Ore processed, Kt 625 589 +6% Gold grade, g/t 4.5 5.8 -23% Gold recovery 88.2% 88.8% -1% Concentrate produced, Kt 27.2 31.2 -13% Concentrate gold grade, g/t 90.4 96.5 -6% Gold in concentrate, Koz1 79 97 -18% Toll-processing at third-party smelter in Kazakhstan Concentrate processed, Kt 15 - N/A Dore produced, Koz 36 - N/A Toll-processing at third-party POX Concentrate processed, Kt 13 9 +52% Gold grade, g/t 115.4 111.5 +4% Gold recovery 93.5% 89.6% +4% Dore produced, Koz 45 31 +47% TOTAL PRODUCTION Gold, Koz 81 31 +162% Note: (1) Kyzyl waste mined reporting approach was amended to include specification of volume weight coefficients used to convert cubes into tons by mines and periods. Previous periods were restated accordingly. (2) For information only; not considered as gold produced and therefore not reflected in the table representing total production. It will be included in total production upon shipment to off-taker or Dore production under the tolling contract at third-party POX. Quarterly gold production at Kyzyl has normalised totalling 81 Koz. With the recovery of toll-processing operations in Amursk, Dore production at the POX improved to 45 Koz. In addition, the Company started to toll-process part of its concentrate at the Kazakhmys smelter contributing a further 36 Koz of gold production for the quarter. The above offsets the decline in gold grade in concentrate produced in Q1 2026 and the resulting volume of gold in concentrate decrease, which was a result of the planned depletion of the high-grade open-pit reserves at the Eastern part of the pit and staged preparation for the underground mining transition. Stripping volumes decreased due to the gradual and systematic reduction of open-pit mining operations. The Company is planning to start underground ore mining in 2030. VARVARA 3 months ended Mar 31, % change 2026 2025 MINING Waste mined1, Mt 11.5 13.1 -12% Ore mined (open pit), Kt 768 695 +10% PROCESSING Leaching Ore processed, Kt 892 781 +14% Gold grade, g/t 1.4 1.2 +23% Gold recovery1 88.6% 89.4% -1% Gold production (in Dore), Koz 37 30 +26% Flotation Ore processed, Kt 118 202 -42% Gold grade, g/t 2.4 1.8 +33% Gold recovery1 90.3% 85.8% +5% Gold in concentrate, Koz 6 7 -15% TOTAL PRODUCTION Gold, Koz 44 37 +18% Note: (1) Technological recovery, includes gold and copper within work-in-progress inventory. Does not include toll-treated ore. At Varvara, quarterly production grew by 18% y-o-y to 44 Koz largely driven by an increase in grade at the leaching circuit where higher-grade ore from the deeper levels of the southern part of the Komar pit has started to be introduced starting from Q4 2025. The flotation circuit saw a decrease in quarterly production due to the lower ore processing volumes attributable to the depletion of Varvara high-copper grade reserves within the current pit. The flotation plant was mostly processing third-party material with a higher grade, which led to the average grade increase at the circuit. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS At Ertis POX, Hatch basic engineering has been completed and project documentation submitted for the state expertise and review. Public hearings for the environmental permit for the main construction phase were held, and a positive expert conclusion was obtained as part of the national Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The hearings were officially recognised as valid, and an environmental permit for the main construction phase was obtained in early April. The conclusion of the comprehensive state construction expertise for the main construction phase is expected in June 2026. The international Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) has been completed, with a draft report published on the Solidcore website for stakeholder feedback. As previously reported, the Company is actively executing and negotiating documentation with several international banks for loan facilities of up to US$ 700 million. Completion is expected in Q2-Q3 2026. At Syrymbet, approximately 70% of the engineering surveys have been completed. Development of the regulatory documentation is ongoing, with completion expected in Q2 2026. The Board of Directors approved additional budget of US$ 20 million for site preparation works for the foundation, preliminary construction works and the purchase of key processing equipment. SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY During the reporting period, there were no lost time injuries recorded among the Company’s employees and contractors. Accordingly, no days were lost due to work-related injuries (DIS). Safety remains the top priority for Solidcore as we aim to maintain zero fatalities across our operations and among on-site contractors. The Company is committed to implementing initiatives that further enhance health and safety conditions. The Company is actively working to de-risk its energy supply while reducing costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In Q1, commissioning works were completed for the solar power plant at Varvara, launched in December, confirming all design parameters and enabling the processing plant to be powered almost entirely by clean solar energy during daytime hours. Construction of the 40 MW gas-piston balancing power plant is progressing in line with schedule. Approximately 92% of the main equipment has been delivered, with completion of deliveries expected by May 2026. All structural steel frameworks for the planned buildings have been fabricated, and construction works are ongoing. Commissioning of the plant is scheduled for the end of 2026, supporting the transition from purchased grid electricity to self-generated energy and contributing to a projected reduction in the Company’s GHG emissions. 30/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 29/04/2026 / 09:27 UTC+8 The year of 2025 is widely recognized as the pivotal turning point for Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it moves from conceptualization to large-scale application. Maiyue Technology Limited (“Maiyue Technology”, the “Company” , stock code: 2501.HK), a leading AI application enterprise listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, released its 2025 annual results in March. The financial report reveals leapfrog growth in the AI sector: Total Revenue: Approximately RMB 403 million, a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 46.6%. Annual Profit: Approximately RMB 5.443 million, representing a massive surge of about 5,300% compared to the previous year. This stellar performance reflects Maiyue Technology’s strong execution within the "AI+" initiative and signals its competitive leadership position in the upcoming "Year of the AI Agent".Earnings Breakthrough: Synergizing Software and Hardware for New Profit FrontiersNational and local policies in China have provided a clear strategic direction for AI development. Initiatives such as the State Council’s guidelines on deepening the implementation of the “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Plus” and Guangxi's “Three-Year Action Plan for Deeply Implementing the AI+ Initiative (2026-2028)” emphasize a development path of "R&D in North/Shanghai/Guangdong + Integration in Guangxi + Application in ASEAN," which serves as a roadmap for the Company’s strategic layout.The robust growth of the financial result of the Company is primarily attributed to the surging demand for integrated IT solution services. In FY2025, this segment contributed approximately RMB 298 million in revenue, a 59% YoY increase.The Company has demonstrated outstanding technological capabilities in enhancing the application of AI:For technical innovation, the Company has deeply adapted to domestic large models like DeepSeek and Qwen, while maintaining compatibility with international models such as GPT, Gemini, and Claude Opus. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like OpenClaw, the Company has independently developed an AI Agent platform, breaking through key bottlenecks in multi-modal interaction, computing power scheduling, and data security.For product innovation, offerings have expanded from software to integrated hardware, including AI computing all-in-one machines, AR glasses, and translation hardware, achieving the integration of software, hardware, and application scenarios. In terms of scenario innovation, Maiyue Technology insists on applying AI to real-world scenarios to solve actual problems. The AI Data Assistant lowers the barrier to data analysis, the AI Writing Assistant enhances office efficiency, and AI Digital Humans are deployed in government, education, and customer service, ensuring that innovation creates tangible value.The Company is actively exploring immersive service scenarios for smart agriculture, industrial inspection, smart tourism, and mental health companionship by combining AI Agent technology with interactive hardware like AR glasses and holographic projection booths. This deep integration of "intelligent agents + scenarios" is continuously providing opportunities for profit growth for the company.Strategic Layout: Rooted in Guangxi, Radiating Across the "Digital Silk Road"While domestic and international AI applications are exploding, significant gaps remain in sectors like smart education, digital government, and industrial manufacturing. Notably, the AI market in ASEAN countries is still in its infancy, offering vast opportunities.As one of the Top 10 Internet Enterprises in Comprehensive Strength in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Maiyue Technology leverages its unique position to radiate technological power into ASEAN.On April 17, 2026, To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam, led a high-level delegation to visit the ASEAN AI Innovation and Cooperation Center in Nanning, China. The center serves as a vital gateway for Chinese enterprises to deeply tap into the potential of the ASEAN market. The first phase of the related projects covers an area of approximately 7.78 square kilometers, with the center itself boasting a construction area of 19,000 square meters.During the visit, President To Lam personally tested and experienced the AI translation glasses developed by Maiyue Technology. This high-level endorsement underscores Maiyue Technology’s regional leadership in language analysis and wearable devices, signaling immense growth potential for Chinese AI products in Vietnam and the broader ASEAN market. On April 17, To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam, tries on Maiyue Technology’s AI translation and teleprompter glasses at the China-ASEAN AI Application Cooperation Center. On the far right is Mr. Li Changqing, Chairman of Maiyue TechnologyAbout Maiyue Technology Limited (2501.HK)Maiyue Technology is a leading integrated IT solution service provider dedicated to deeply integrating AI, big data, and cloud computing into industry applications. With a focus on smart education, digital government, and intelligent wearable devices, the Company aims to build a new AI industrial highland that is "based in Guangxi, radiating nationwide, and facing ASEAN". 29/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 29/04/2026 / 09:13 UTC+8 On April 27, Deutsche Bank released a research report on Xunce Technology (03317). It set a target price at HK$351, implying an upside of over 20% to the prevailing market price, and reaffirmed a "Buy" rating. Founded in 2016, Xunce Technology has completed seven financing rounds to date, with shareholders including Tencent, KKR, Yunfeng Fund, Taikang Life and SPD Bank. Its valuation has surged more than 530 times since the Series A round, marking a remarkable victory for long-term institutional investors that have backed Xunce for nearly a decade. Yet these top-tier institutions are betting on more than a single company. They are positioning for a fast-evolving megatrend - the token economy. The core of the token economy lies in shifting the billing basis from "software access" to "value consumption". Under the traditional SaaS model, as clients pay fixed subscription fees, vendor’s revenues are not linked to the actual value delivered. The token model bills based on usage: higher consumption and value creation amplify vendor’s revenue. Driven by the evolution of AI agents, token demand will grow exponentially. According to Frost & Sullivan, China’s real-time data infrastructure and analytics market reached RMB 18.7 billion in 2024 with a penetration rate of merely 3.6%, and is projected to hit RMB 50.5 billion by 2029 at a 22% CAGR. In this highly underpenetrated market with booming demand, Xunce secures a leading foothold in the AI real-time data infrastructure market. What role does Xunce play amid this trend? Deutsche Bank defines Xunce as a "data fuel supplier" and "billing center". Being a “data fuel supplier” suggests that, unlike general large language model developers, Xunce focuses on vertical sectors, leveraging domain-specific data expertise to deliver highly accurate data to support decision-making for enterprises. “Billing center” represents the core of Xunce’s business model: billing every AI call as a critical toll station in the token economy era. Deutsche Bank noted that this vertical Token-as-a-Service (TaaS) model grants Xunce a unique premium, decoupling its revenue from general computing costs and driving its non-linear growth alongside clients’ business workflow expansion. Xunce is building its token pricing system across three dimensions: data scarcity, call frequency and modular scalability. Xunce currently offers three monetization models: traditional subscription, transaction-based billing, and the fast-scaling token-based billing. Management revealed that token-driven revenue now accounts for roughly 5% of total revenue, with a target of 20%-30% by the end of 2026. In April 2026, annual recurring revenue (ARR) from token usage surged 300% quarter-on-quarter, proving token services have become Xunce’s new growth engine. Deutsche Bank forecasted that as the shift advances, Xunce’s adjusted net profit margin will rise from 6.9% to 24.4% between 2025 and 2028, with its revenue CAGR estimate being upgraded from 57% to 76%. The next three years will be a critical window for Xunce to unlock accelerated profit growth. Started with the asset management sector, Xunce has expanded into highly regulated sectors demanding strict data accuracy and compliance, including insurance, banking, energy and telecommunications. On the one hand, high switching costs sustain the stickiness of its existing clients. On the other hand, Xunce’s footprint extends to more than 10 sectors, such as finance, telecoms, power, energy and consumption. Compared with Palantir’s 17 vertical sectors in the U.S., Xunce still boasts substantial upside for expansion. Moving forward, Xunce is accelerating its expansion into key livelihood-related sectors including power, telecoms, healthcare, energy and robot training platforms. Starting from 2025, it further extends its AI infrastructure business into emerging sectors such as robotic data platforms and commercial aerospace. In the AI era, the real money is made not by the gold diggers, but by the shovel sellers. Those who upgrade basic shovels into "intelligent excavators" stand to earn the most reliable returns. And Xunce is emerging as one of them. As token becomes the fundamental currency of the AI world and every model call runs through billing centers, Xunce’s revenue will be deeply tied to the prosperity of the entire AI industry. 29/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 28/04/2026 / 23:13 UTC+8 【Immediate Release】 28 April 2026 Cornerstone Technologies Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8391.HK) Entered into a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with XPeng Charging Enhance Network Coverage, Utilization and Loyalty across APAC (Hong Kong – 28 April 2026) A leading electric vehicle charging solutions provider – Cornerstone Technologies Holdings Limited (“Cornerstone” or the “Company”, stock code: 8391.HK, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cornerstone EV Charging Service Limited, along with its associate company, Spark EV Company Limited (“Spark”), have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with XPeng Charging (Hong Kong) Limited (“XPeng”). Based on the agreement, the parties aim to jointly develop and promote its electric vehicle (“EV”) charging ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region. A key element of this collaboration is XPeng co-investing with the Group and Spark in the APAC region to develop electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations, while entrusting the management and operations of the stations to the Group and Spark. Leveraging the technical expertise of the Group, the broad customer base of XPeng, and the regional presence of Spark, the parties intend to accelerate the rollout of EV infrastructure to capture the growing charging demand in the region, further establishing itself as a leading player in the APAC market. XPeng is a subsidiary of XPeng Inc., a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart EVs. In addition to network expansion, the Group also intends to offer charging credits and other preferential services to XPeng users, which are designed to improve overall user experience, foster long-term loyalty, and drive network utilization. Mr. Yip Shiu Hong, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Cornerstone Technologies, said, “This partnership represents a strong vote of confidence from XPeng and serves as a clear recognition of the respective strengths, market expertise, and execution capabilities of the Group and Spark in the APAC region positioning both as trusted partners in XPeng's ongoing regional expansion. The cooperation with Spark and XPeng will allow us to further accelerate our penetration into the APAC market. While Spark has already established a solid foothold in Thailand, the addition of XPeng should bring extensive technical know-how and its loyal user base to our ecosystem, laying a solid foundation for network expansion and improved utilization. Together, we are committed to lowering the total cost of EV ownership and driving faster adoption of electric mobility across APAC, positioning ourselves as a key player in the evolving EV ecosystem, and creating sustainable value for our users and shareholders.” Xpeng & Cornerstone Technologies & Spark APAC Strategic Partnership Signing Ceremony -End- About Cornerstone Technologies Cornerstone Technologies Holdings Limited (8391.HK) is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in Hong Kong, offering integrated charging systems, charging equipment, and related accessories, as well as consultancy, installation, maintenance, and leasing services for charging infrastructure. In Hong Kong, its comprehensive solutions include private residential charging subscription services (Cornerstone HOME) and public charging networks (Cornerstone GO), with the latter already in operation across more than 118 strategic car parks, totaling over 2,000 charging points and more than 92,000 members. The Company is also expanding beyond the Hong Kong market, entering Thailand under the brand name of Spark EV, and actively exploring high-potential markets such as Malaysia and Indonesia. Currently, Spark EV has more than 250 charging stations in operation with the number of members exceeding 222,500. This press release is issued by DLK Advisory Limited on behalf of Cornerstone Technologies Holdings Limited. For enquiries, please contact: DLK Advisory Tel：+852 2857 7101 Fex：+852 2857 7103 28/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 28/04/2026 / 14:40 UTC+8 SHANGHAI, April 27, 2026 — Volant Aerotech, a leading pioneer in China’s commercial passenger eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) sector, today announced the closing of a $300 million Series C funding round. This transaction sets a new record as the largest single financing event in China’s low-altitude economy and the high-end commercial passenger eVTOL sector in recent years. The round was led by Stone (UAE), with participation from HSG and Fortera Capital. Existing shareholders Future Capital and Legend Capital also significantly increased their stakes. The capital injection is earmarked for the airworthiness certification of the VE25-100 model, accelerated large-scale commercial delivery, and the expansion of Volant’s global market footprint. Industry-Leading R&D and Safety Milestones Founded in 2021, Volant Aerotech has strictly adhered to its "three types, three generations" product and technical roadmap. Its flagship composite-wing aircraft, the VE25-100, is purpose-built for commercial passenger transport. It offers a spacious, flexible cabin and safety standards comparable to civil airliners, designed to operate in diverse weather conditions with high dispatch rates. Key technical achievements include: Advanced Flight Testing: Completion of high-risk flight tests, including single-propeller failure and emergency landings. Manned Flight Success: The first successful manned flight for an aircraft in its class, validating superior handling and system stability. Certification Timeline: Airworthiness certification is progressing steadily, with completion projected for the first half of 2027. Global Commercial Traction and Backlog Volant’s commercial momentum has surged since securing its first firm order last year. Within just 12 months, the company has built a robust portfolio: Total Orders: Over 1,900 aircraft with a total value exceeding RMB 47.5 billion ($6.5B+ USD). Blue-Chip Clients: Confirmed orders and advanced payments (totaling nearly RMB 100 million) from major players including China Southern Airlines General Aviation, Asian Express, ABC Financial Leasing, and so on. International Record: Over 500 overseas orders from partners in Thailand (Pan Pacific), Dubai (IC Leasing), and Germany (DC Aviation). A single $1.75 billion deal with Pan Pacific remains the largest export order for a Chinese eVTOL to date. A New Era for the Low-Altitude Economy With 12 rounds of financing completed over five years totaling over RMB 4 billion, Volant stands as one of the most well-funded and frequently backed enterprises in the sector. "The participation of global benchmarks like HSG and international players like Stone validates our technical prowess and R&D efficiency," the company stated. Industry observers note that this massive funding round signals a consolidation in the market, with Volant emerging as a "unicorn" representing China’s competitive strength in the global low-altitude economy. About Volant Aerotech Volant Aerotech is a premier developer of passenger-grade eVTOL aircraft. Its flagship VE25-100 model is designed for a wide range of applications, including commercial passenger transport, low-altitude sightseeing, emergency rescue and aerial logistics.Media Contact: marketing@volantaerotech.com 28/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 27/04/2026 / 18:20 UTC+8 Debut tableware collection developed in collaboration with Bernardaud, a renowned French porcelain maison expanding the brand’s luxury lifestyle universe (Hong Kong, 27 April 2026) Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited ("Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group", the "Group" or the "Company"; SEHK stock code: 1929), the global Chinese luxury group built on a nearly century-long legacy of trust and innovation, today announced its venture beyond jewellery - the launch of Chow Tai Fook Home, a new luxury home-décor line. The unveiling, ahead of the grand opening of the Group’s first global flagship store on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui in mid-May, marks a milestone in the Group’s brand transformation journey. Since embarking on a holistic brand transformation in 2024, the Group has sharpened its focus on elevating customer experience through newly designed stores and a differentiated product portfolio. These dual launches deepen the Group’s commitment to enrich customer engagement and extend its relevance to a broader spectrum of discerning consumers worldwide. Ms Sonia Cheng, Vice-chairman of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, said, “The opening of our global flagship store and the debut of Chow Tai Fook Home mark a defining moment in our brand’s ongoing transformation. For nearly a century, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery has been a custodian of exceptional Chinese craftsmanship, and Chow Tai Fook Home represents a natural evolution of that heritage — bringing our artistry into the everyday lives of our customers. By entering the home-décor category, we are broadening the meaning of Chow Tai Fook and reinforcing our stature as a leader in the global luxury market.” Debut Chow Tai Fook Home Tableware Line in Collaboration with Bernardaud Chow Tai Fook Home represents a significant strategic extension of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery into elevated everyday living. As the first global Chinese luxury group to enter the luxury home category, the Group is bringing its mastery of fine craftsmanship to objects designed to enrich home décor. Developed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed brand, Bernardaud – the venerable French porcelain maison – Chow Tai Fook Home’s tableware collections, Rouge and Ginkgo, bring together world-class artisanal traditions with a contemporary design language. This expansion reinforces the Group’s positioning in the global luxury landscape, while integrating the brand more deeply into customers’ daily lives. Dazzled by Heritage Pavilion and Gold Ginkgo Tree The Group’s first global flagship store, which soft-launched in February, occupies a prime location on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong’s iconic luxury destination. Conceived as the Home of Chow Tai Fook, the concept frames the brand’s history and craft as the point of origin for the store. With the space harmonising the brand’s signature ‘Chow Tai Fook Timeless Red’ with the warmth of natural wood, it creates an ambience that is refined and welcoming. At the threshold of the store, a Heritage Pavilion chronicles the brand’s journey since its founding in 1929, celebrating Chow Tai Fook Jewellery’s pioneering role in the industry and its dedication to preserving ancient gold crafting traditions – including chasing and filigree – developed in collaboration with leading cultural and academic institutions. Commanding over the entrance is the brand’s signature Gold Ginkgo Tree, which stands 2.1 metres tall and 2.3 metres wide, is adorned with approximately 3,500 pure gold leaves, weighs around 40 kilograms, handcrafted by nearly 50 master craftsmen in close to 60,000 hours, and completed in 2016. Enduring through the ages, the gingko tree stands as a symbol of resilience, grace and blessing. For nearly a century, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery has embodied the same spirit – constantly evolving, yet timeless in its craft. An Immersive Luxury Experience Beyond the Heritage Pavilion, the flagship store is thoughtfully zoned to present the Group’s iconic collections – including CTF Rouge, CTF Joie, Chow Tai Fook Palace Museum and HUÁ Collections – curated to reflect individual tastes and occasions. At the heart of the store, the brand introduces “Charm Your Path”, an interactive personalisation experience making its Hong Kong debut. Drawing on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types alongside Chinese zodiac symbolism, astrological meaning and personal style preferences, customers can create bespoke charm bracelets. The store also features High Jewellery, HEARTS ON FIRE collections, a dedicated bridal zone for couples, and a private VIP zone. By weaving together the brand history, spatial elegance and interactive discovery, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery is redefining the luxury experience, setting a new benchmark for Chinese luxury on the global stage. ### Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited Since its founding in 1929, CHOW TAI FOOK, the flagship brand of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, has been celebrated for its bold designs and meticulous attention to detail. Our commitment to innovation and craftsmanship has made us synonymous with excellence, value, and authenticity. As the global Chinese luxury group, we blend contemporary designs with traditional techniques to create timeless pieces. Each collection reflects our customers' stories and lives, celebrating their special moments. We aspire to inspire and captivate generations to come, weaving the story of CHOW TAI FOOK into their own. Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CHOW TAI FOOK flagship brand, HEARTS ON FIRE, ENZO, and MONOLOGUE, offering a wide variety of products that also includes an expanding range of cutting-edge IP collaborations. With over 5,000 stores worldwide, we offer a seamless client journey across all touchpoints that includes a network across China as well as a growing number of global locations. Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (SEHK: 1929) has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since December 2011. We are committed to delivering sustainable long-term value for our stakeholders by continually enhancing earnings quality and driving higher value growth. Media Enquiries: Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited Haide Ng Associate Director, Corporate Communications Tel: (852) 3115 4402 Email: haideng@chowtaifook.com Acky Chan Senior Manager, Corporate Communications Tel: (852) 3115 4403 Email: ackychan@chowtaifook.com 27/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 27/04/2026 / 15:38 UTC+8 Why China Hongqiao Is Hard to Sell as Aluminum Gets Repriced？Aluminum’s Supply Shock Rewrites the Trade, Making Hongqiao’s Pullbacks Look BuyableGlobal markets are repricing aluminum. For years, aluminum was traded largely as a cyclical commodity: prices rose when demand improved and fell when inventories built up. This year, that framework is changing. Aluminum is increasingly being viewed as a supply-security asset. Conflict in the Middle East has raised energy and shipping risks. Disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has complicated the flow of raw materials into overseas smelters and the shipment of finished metal out of them. Policy shifts in Guinea, meanwhile, have forced investors to take another look at the scarcity value of bauxite. For China Hongqiao Group Ltd., that points to a simple conclusion: as long as the aluminum market remains intact, the stock will be hard to sell down in any meaningful way. The macro logic is straightforward. China’s domestic electrolytic aluminum capacity is approaching the 45 million-ton ceiling, leaving limited room for new supply. Overseas capacity is constrained by power availability, natural gas costs, logistics and geopolitics. Demand may still move with the cycle, but electric vehicles, solar power, energy storage, grid investment, lightweight materials and AI-related infrastructure continue to raise the medium- and long-term floor for aluminum consumption. Guotai Haitong Securities has said in a research note that aluminum supply is likely to remain tight in 2026, and raised its target price for China Hongqiao to HK$43.2. Its reasoning included domestic operating capacity nearing the regulatory cap and a high copper-to-aluminum price ratio encouraging substitution demand. Separately, a CICC view cited by Futubull noted that after Qatar Aluminium and Aluminium Bahrain declared force majeure, LME aluminum once climbed to $3,418 a ton, creating room for a rerating as aluminum prices and per-ton profits rise. Hongqiao is different from a smelter that merely tracks aluminum prices. It has an integrated chain covering upstream bauxite resources, alumina, electrolytic aluminum and aluminum processing. Huayuan Securities said in an April 25 report that by the end of 2025 China Hongqiao had 21 million tons of alumina capacity at home and abroad, 6.46 million tons of compliant electrolytic aluminum capacity, and 970,000 tons of aluminum processing capacity. The report also said Hongqiao, as a member of the Winning Consortium, has exposure to bauxite resources in Guinea. In 2025, the consortium’s Boké bauxite exports exceeded 70 million wet metric tons, while Winning International expects shipments to surpass 90 million tons in 2026. Huayuan also estimated Hongqiao’s theoretical alumina self-sufficiency ratio at 171%. Those numbers matter. When aluminum prices rise, investors focus on earnings leverage. When supply chains tighten, they focus on resource certainty. Hongqiao has both. Guinea sits at the center of that logic. A previous report by Minmetals Futures showed that in the first 10 months of 2025, China imported 171.4 million tons of bauxite, up 30.11% from a year earlier. Imports from Guinea reached 127.43 million tons, up 38.37%. Guinea is no longer a marginal supplier. It is a core variable in China’s aluminum raw-material security. For ordinary aluminum producers, that dependence is a risk. For Hongqiao, with long-term mine access and logistics infrastructure, it is a moat. Huachuang Securities offered another angle in an April 3 report. China Hongqiao’s 2025 revenue rose 4.0% to 162.35 billion yuan, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased 1.2% to a record 22.64 billion yuan. Sales of aluminum alloy products reached 5.824 million tons, with the gross margin rising to 28.5%. Its debt-to-asset ratio fell to 42.25% from 48.24%. Huachuang set a HK$44 target price and maintained its “recommended” rating, while raising its 2026-2028 net profit forecasts to 32.15 billion yuan, 34.97 billion yuan and 38.29 billion yuan. Shareholder returns add another layer of support. Shenwan Hongyuan said in an April 2 report that China Hongqiao proposed a 2025 final dividend of HK$1.65 per share, implying a payout ratio of about 65.4%. During the year, the company spent HK$5.58 billion buying back 306 million shares, all of which were canceled. The broker maintained an “accumulate” rating and forecast net profit of 32.2 billion yuan, 34.4 billion yuan and 37.8 billion yuan for 2026-2028. Foreign brokers have also been constructive. According to an AASTOCKS summary, HSBC Research said Hongqiao’s 2025 results were solid, though slightly below expectations, and maintained a “buy” rating with a HK$41 target price. HSBC said aluminum looked more resilient than copper and gold within its coverage universe amid macro uncertainty. It also noted that Hongqiao was trading at about 7.7 times estimated 2026 earnings, with a dividend yield of roughly 9%, making the valuation attractive. That is the underlying reason Hongqiao is hard to push lower. In the short term, the stock will still move with Hong Kong market sentiment, capital flows and commodity-price volatility. But as long as aluminum’s price floor does not collapse, and as long as Guinea bauxite and overseas smelter disruptions remain live issues, the market will find it difficult to ignore Hongqiao’s earnings leverage, resource position and cash returns. Put more directly: aluminum prices give Hongqiao earnings upside; bauxite resources give it a valuation premium; dividends and buybacks give the stock a cushion. Cyclical stocks are most vulnerable when the pricing logic breaks. Hongqiao’s support now comes from more than aluminum prices. It comes from ore access, alumina self-sufficiency, its position on the cost curve and shareholder returns. As long as aluminum remains in demand, and as long as global supply chains continue to price in risks from energy, shipping and resource policy, every sentiment-driven pullback in Hongqiao looks less like the start of a reversal and more like another chance to buy. 27/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 27/04/2026 / 14:42 UTC+8 A natural-language tool that enables businesses to integrate payment functions with a single prompt, accelerating digital adoption and AI deployment Macau - 27 Apr 2026 - Macau Pass has launched its self-developed AI-powered payment integration tool, the AI Payment Assistant, and is making it available to local merchants, developers and ecosystem partners. The tool enables users to complete payment integration through natural-language prompts, reducing technical barriers and shortening development cycles for commercial applications. The launch comes as payments evolve from basic interface functions into core infrastructure supporting AI-powered services. Macau Pass, one of Macao’s leading fintech platforms, has built its business around local payments and digital lifestyle services. Its MPay app has become one of the city’s main mobile payment tools and is widely used by merchants and residents in everyday transactions. Building on this foundation, Macau Pass is further integrating payment capabilities with AI technology, enabling payments to move beyond simple connectivity toward AI-driven execution and become a key building block for the next generation of digital commerce. Traditional payment integration typically requires manual coding and technical coordination, resulting in long development cycles and high costs. With the new AI payment tool, developers can simply enter a request in natural language. For example, they can ask to build an application with ordering and payment functions, and the system will automatically generate the relevant code and integration logic. This significantly improves development efficiency and enables more merchants and developers to accelerate their digital transformation with lower barriers. The tool supports major local payment methods including Simple Pay，MPay, Alipay and WeChat Pay, and is also compatible with multiple cross-border e-wallets. It helps move AI beyond conversation into executable business capabilities, while also supporting Macao’s diverse payment needs as an international tourism hub and a key city in the Greater Bay Area. Macau Pass said as AI becomes an increasingly important driver of business efficiency, the company aims to standardize and make payment functions more intelligent. This ensures AI does not remain confined to the technical layer but can more effectively support merchant operations and industry development, while injecting fresh momentum into the local digital economy. Zhao Hao, Chief Technology Officer of Macau Pass, said: “In the AI era, payments are no longer just a tool for completing transactions, but core infrastructure that powers business operations and innovation. Through AI technology, Macau Pass aims to lower the barriers to innovation for merchants and developers, enabling more applications to move from idea to deployment more quickly, and enhancing overall business efficiency and industry vitality.” Looking ahead, Macau Pass will continue integrating AI, payments and local lifestyle services to build a more efficient and intelligent digital commerce ecosystem. The company aims to enhance digital experiences for Macao residents, create a more efficient operating environment for merchants, and support the city’s smart-city development and broader economic diversification. Public Relations, Macau Pass Group Holdings Ltd.MayEmail: myt455242@alibaba-inc.com 27/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 27/04/2026 / 10:50 UTC+8 Hong Kong - April 27, 2026 - (SeaPRwire) - As one of the most economically dynamic regions in the world, the linkage between Asia's core business hubs is becoming increasingly close. To adapt to this trend and help multinational enterprises achieve highly efficient cross-regional PR synergy, SeaPRwire (https://seaprwire.com) announced today that it has officially completed a comprehensive strategic upgrade of its "one-stop" PR communication links across Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore, as Asia's four major economic and financial engines, each possess unique media ecosystems and business cultures, yet they are simultaneously the preferred choices for many multinational enterprises setting up Asia-Pacific headquarters. In the past, when enterprises conducted PR placements in these regions, they often had to interface with different local agencies, which not only incurred high communication costs but also made it difficult to guarantee brand tonality consistency. The core of SeaPRwire's upgrade this time is to break down geographical barriers and integrate top-tier media resources from these four regions in a modular, one-stop manner. Through the upgraded full-featured workbench, corporate PR teams only need to use a single background to simultaneously assign and monitor news distribution tasks in these four countries and regions. Based on the communication goals set by the enterprise, the AI system automatically coordinates the distribution rhythm of media across the four regions. Whether releasing strategies in Singapore, synchronizing with capital markets in Hong Kong, or conducting localized product promotions in Japan and South Korea, millisecond-level cross-border synergy and voice resonance can be achieved. "Business competition in Asia has long ceased to be a solo fight; it is a contest of regional synergy," emphasized SeaPRwire's VP of Product. "By opening up the links across Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore, we aim to provide enterprises with a 'PR highway network' covering Asia's core economic circles. Enterprises can easily leverage the attention of mainstream media across the entirety of Asia as simply as distributing drafts locally." About SeaPRwire SeaPRwire is Asia’s leading AI-driven earned media management platform, purpose-built to empower PR and communications professionals. Through its flagship Branding-Insight Program, the platform connects clients to over 80,000 journalists and an influencer matrix reaching 300 million followers. Leveraging advanced AI, SeaPRwire helps users identify media targets, personalize pitches, and measure PR impact across key APAC markets, including Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Media Contact Company: SeaPRwire Contact: Media Relations Team Email: cs@seaprwire.com Website: https://seaprwire.com 27/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 27/04/2026 / 09:00 UTC+8 The open-sourcing of DeepSeek V4 is triggering renewed market attention toward the large language model (LLM) value chain. Industry consensus holds that as open-source models continue to improve in capability and inference barriers keep falling, enterprise-grade AI application deployment is entering a phase of broad-based acceleration. Token consumption across scenarios including intelligent customer service, agent collaboration, knowledge base Q&A, and business process automation is poised to enter a new cycle of explosive growth.Market observers note that in this phase of accelerated LLM adoption, the primary beneficiaries are not limited to foundational model providers alone. AI application infrastructure companies capable of handling high-frequency enterprise-level calls, accumulating vertical domain data, and generating sustained subscription revenues also command significant revaluation potential.Xunce Technology stands as a paradigmatic example of this investment thesis. With over a decade of deep cultivation in high-barrier industries, the company has built end-to-end capabilities spanning data acquisition, cleansing, standardization, real-time computation, and model fine-tuning—refining raw, heterogeneous, non-standardized data into vertical tokens that LLMs can directly and efficiently consume. This capability stack is not only technically demanding but also critically dependent on the continuous accumulation of long-term industry know-how. Having become deeply embedded in core enterprise business workflows, it remains difficult to replicate.From the latest performance metrics, the company's operational improvements are beginning to manifest in financial results. Xunce's 2025 results show AI revenue growing 105% year-over-year, inaugurating a second growth curve. In April 2026, Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) related to token calls surged 300% quarter-over-quarter. Token-based paid revenue has already broken through 5% of total revenue, with a full-year target of lifting this to 20%–30%.Beyond revenue growth, the company's penetration across customer scenarios continues to deepen. Public disclosures indicate its services now span more than ten industries, including asset management, telecommunications, power, energy, robotics training platforms, commercial aerospace, and biotech. Market analysis suggests this diversified customer structure reflects deep integration with business workflows and real-time data processing demands, conferring stronger customer stickiness and commercialization certainty.More importantly, the impact of DeepSeek V4 is being reassessed. The core implication of open-source model iteration is not simple value compression across the industry, but rather increased model supply, reduced barriers to application development, and the embedding of AI into daily business operations for a growing number of enterprises. As model capabilities become universally accessible, enterprise focus is shifting from "whether we have a model" to "whether we have scenarios, whether we have data, whether we have stable access points."From this perspective, Xunce's investment logic is undergoing a fundamental transition.The market previously tended to categorize the company as a "LLM concept extension," leaving it vulnerable to sentiment volatility around foundation model competition, price wars, and open-source disruption. Yet as DeepSeek V4 drives further model proliferation, the enterprise-level inference calls, knowledge queries, customer service interactions, and agent execution demands that Xunce captures are instead seeing substantial volume expansion.In other words, the richer the model supply, the easier it becomes for enterprises to deploy AI; the more applications are deployed, the higher the value of vertical-domain calls. It is understood that Xunce's vertical token pricing has reached $10–$100 per million tokens—more than ten times that of Anthropic—and continues to rise based on specialized use cases.If the company continues to deliver positive signals on ARR and AI commercialization conversion rates, the market's valuation anchor for Xunce could shift from "model mapping" to "enterprise-grade AI application infrastructure."Overall, DeepSeek V4's open-source release represents not a simplistic model substitution narrative, but a systemic opportunity characterized by accelerated enterprise AI adoption, expanding token demand, and enhanced value in vertical scenarios.With AI revenue maintaining high growth, customer structures continuing to diversify, and application scenarios deepening, Xunce Technology is increasingly viewed as one of the most direct beneficiaries of enterprise-grade token demand growth in this wave of industry upgrading driven by open-source models. 27/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com