FCM Non-Bank Terbesar Menyediakan Akses Masuk ke Kontrak yang Diperdagangkan di Bursa Tiongkok yang Berstandar Internasional

NEW YORK dan SINGAPURA, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Group Inc. ("StoneX"; NASDAQ: SNEX) kini menyediakan untuk klien akses sejak hari pertama ke kontrak berjangka dan opsi nikel yang terdaftar di Bursa Berjangka Shanghai (Shanghai Futures Exchange/SHFE). Pengumuman ini dirilis setelah regulator Tiongkok (CSRC) memberikan persetujuan atas kontrak SHFE sekaligus menandai pertama kalinya kontrak tersebut tersedia bagi peserta internasional melalui jalur Perantara Luar Negeri (Overseas Intermediary/OI).

Jalur OI menyediakan mekanisme yang diatur, yang memungkinkan peserta internasional yang memenuhi syarat mengakses kontrak berjangka dan opsi tertentu di dalam negeri.

StoneX merupakan Perusahaan Pialang Berjangka (Futures Commission Merchant/FCM) non-bank terbesar dengan izin OI, yang menyediakan akses bagi klien ke derivatif yang diperdagangkan di bursa domestik Tiongkok. Dengan menambahkan kontrak berjangka SHFE ke kontrak logam dasar lainnya yang tersedia secara global di bursa London Metal Exchange dan CME Group, klien StoneX kini dapat mengintegrasikan harga acuan pasar Tiongkok ke dalam kerangka manajemen risiko yang lebih luas. Kontrak nikel SHFE termasuk salah satu kontrak logam dasar yang paling aktif diperdagangkan secara global.

"Kami sangat antusias bahwa klien StoneX dapat memperdagangkan kontrak SHFE sejak hari pertama pembukaan pasar, yang mencerminkan fokus kuat kami untuk menyediakan alat bantu terbaik bagi strategi perdagangan dan lindung nilai klien," ujar Michael Skinner, Global Head of Metals di StoneX. "Kami tetap berkomitmen penuh untuk menghadirkan seluruh rangkaian kapabilitas StoneX kepada klien global kami, serta bergerak cepat untuk mendukung akses mereka ke pasar dengan cara yang paling sesuai dengan tujuan mereka."

Tentang StoneX

StoneX Group Inc., melalui anak perusahaannya, mengoperasikan jaringan layanan keuangan global yang menghubungkan perusahaan, organisasi, trader, dan investor dengan ekosistem pasar global melalui perpaduan unik antara platform digital, layanan kliring dan eksekusi menyeluruh, layanan yang sangat personal, serta keahlian yang mendalam. Perusahaan ini berupaya menjadi mitra tepercaya bagi para kliennya dengan menyediakan jaringan, produk, dan layanan untuk membantu mereka meraih peluang bisnis, mengelola risiko pasar, mengambil keputusan investasi yang tepat, serta meningkatkan performa bisnis mereka.

StoneX Group Inc., yang masuk dalam daftar Fortune 50, berkantor pusat di Kota New York dan tercatat di Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: SNEX). Perusahaan ini, bersama lebih dari 5.400 karyawan, melayani lebih dari 80.000 klien komersial, institusional, dan pembayaran, serta lebih dari 260.000 akun ritel, melalui lebih dari 80 kantor yang tersebar di enam benua. Informasi selengkapnya tersedia di www.stonex.com.

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Global Head of Corporate Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PETRONAS Lubricants International

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

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

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

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

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HANOI, Vietnam, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 3rd Regional Asian Post Alliance (RAPA) Meeting concluded in Hanoi, Vietnam, under the theme "Transforming Retail Through Cross-Border Collaboration." Representatives from the postal authorities of Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia met to discuss the future development of RAPA and opportunities to strengthen regional cooperation in logistics, digital commerce, and retail connectivity.

A key outcome of the meeting was the official handover of the RAPA Chairmanship from Vietnam Post to Thailand Post. Delegates also reviewed a number of initiatives intended to improve integration among postal networks and support cross-border trade across ASEAN.

The meeting opened with remarks from Mr. Nguyen Truong Giang, Chairman of Vietnam Post, followed by Mr. Rathapol Bhakdibhumi, Chairman of Thailand Post, who emphasized the importance of translating regional cooperation into practical implementation. Thailand Post will hold the rotating RAPA leadership role through the end of 2026.

Among invited participants was IceKredit, which attended as a technology contributor. Dr. Gu Lingyun, Founder of IceKredit, delivered a presentation titled "Unlocking the Value of Postal Data: A Digital and AI Journey," discussing how data analytics and artificial intelligence may support modernization efforts in the postal sector.

During the presentation, Dr. Gu outlined several areas for potential application:

Data Standardization - structuring multi-source postal data into usable digital formats

Intelligent Decision Support - applying AI models to improve operational insights

Service Integration - packaging digital capabilities into modular services for external partners

Following the session, delegates exchanged views on topics including geospatial intelligence, federated learning, knowledge graphs, compliance solutions, logistics collaboration, and value-added services for final-mile delivery networks.

Mr. Kong Chinang presented an update on RAPA Shop, the alliance's cross-border retail platform designed to help connect SMEs in member countries with regional consumers through postal and digital channels.

Thailand Post reviewed progress since the 2025 Bangkok meeting, including work on strategic alliances, e-commerce partnerships, product distribution, delivery charge coordination, and governance matters. Members also reaffirmed support for continued development of RAPA Shop and broader logistics integration.

Indonesia Post shared proposals to support ASEAN SMEs through simplified logistics and customs processes, including pilot exports of products such as coffee, spices, snacks, and textiles. Vietnam Post introduced its Regional Logistics Hub concept centered on Da Nang Free Trade Zone, aimed at improving delivery efficiency and reducing costs.

Participants also discussed domestic retail trends, changing consumer behavior, customs frameworks, social commerce logistics, and regulatory challenges affecting cross-border trade.

In closing remarks, Chairman Rathapol Bhakdibhumi reiterated RAPA's long-term goal of evolving into a stronger regional platform for commerce and logistics cooperation. The alliance confirmed that its next meeting will be held in Indonesia in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Media Contact: Iris, wang_siyuan@icekredit.com

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BOSTON, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MOVA AtomForm, merek percetakan 3D dalam ekosistem teknologi MOVA, meluncurkan produk andalannya, Palette 300, di RAPID + TCT Boston 2026, yang menandai mulainya ekspansi ke pasar Amerika Utara.

Di Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center, perusahaan ini memamerkan inovasi terbarunya melalui demonstrasi langsung, yang menarik minat signifikan dari para insinyur profesional, desainer, dan calon mitra.

Palette 300, penerima penghargaan iF Design Award dan MUSE Gold Award tahun 2026, mengatasi inefisiensi inti pencetakan 3D desktop. Tidak seperti sistem tradisional yang mengandalkan "menara pembersihan" yang menghasilkan banyak limbah, Palette 300 menggunakan mekanisme pertukaran otomatis 12 nosel OmniElement. Dengan melakukan transisi langsung antara 12 nosel yang dipanaskan secara independen, sistem ini memungkinkan penggunaan 12 material berbeda secara simultan dan pencetakan hingga 36 warna, sehingga mengurangi limbah material sekaligus meningkatkan kecepatan peralihan secara drastis.

Selain inovasi mekanis, sistem ini mengintegrasikan lapisan pengawasan otomatis yang menampilkan jaringan internal yang terdiri dari 50 lebih sensor dan empat kamera definisi tinggi. Rangkaian sensor "Selalu Aktif" ini menyediakan pemantauan waktu nyata dan koreksi otomatis cerdas terhadap penyimpangan pencetakan, sehingga memastikan konsistensi tingkat industri tanpa memerlukan intervensi manual. Fitur perangkat keras ini dilengkapi dengan perangkat lunak AtomForm Studio, yang menyederhanakan proses manajemen pencetakan dan pemotongan, serta AtomVerse, platform kreatif terintegrasi yang dirancang untuk memberdayakan para kreator melalui perpustakaan model bersama yang ekstensif dan terbuka, disertai alat desain berbantuan yang sesuai untuk setiap tingkatan keterampilan.

Selama pameran RAPID + TCT, kemampuan ini diverifikasi melalui demonstrasi langsung di lokasi. Para peserta mengamati cara Palette 300 menangani alur kerja multimaterial dan transisi otomatis, yang menegaskan kemampuan sistem untuk mengatasi hambatan pencetakan konvensional melalui arsitektur pengalihan nosel uniknya.

Acara tersebut berfungsi sebagai landasan peluncuran strategi MOVA AtomForm yang lebih luas di Amerika Utara. Setelah mendapatkan sambutan hangat dari industri dan liputan di berbagai media seperti Geeky Gadgets dan The Gadget Flow, perusahaan ini memperluas operasinya di sektor komersial dan konsumen. Pemesanan awal untuk AtomForm Palette 300 dijadwalkan akan dimulai pada Q2 tahun 2026.

Tentang MOVA AtomForm

MOVA AtomForm adalah divisi percetakan 3D MOVA Group, pemimpin global dalam bidang hunian cerdas berbasis AI. AtomForm, yang didukung oleh keahlian MOVA dalam ekosistem cerdas, didedikasikan untuk membuat proses kreatif menjadi lebih cepat, mudah, dan cerdas bagi para desainer dan pencipta karya di seluruh dunia.

Informasi lebih lanjut mengenai MOVA AtomForm dapat ditemukan di situs web resmi dan saluran media sosial, atau dengan menghubungi tanghao@mova-tech.com.

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Europe can significantly reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and lower power prices through accelerated electrification and clean energy build-out, according to a new analysis published today by CIP. The required investment is equivalent to the price premium paid for fossil fuel imports today.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted that Europe's continued dependence on fossil fuel imports comes with a geopolitical price premium. Today, imported fossil fuels account for around 40% of Europe's energy demand, at an estimated annual cost of approximately EUR 250 billion.

A new report, 'Charging Ahead - A Roadmap for an Electrified, Competitive and Resilient European Energy System', published today by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) outlines how accelerated electrification and a renewable-led energy system can fundamentally strengthen Europe's energy security and competitiveness, while lowering power prices and reducing emissions. The report also outlines actions needed from legislators and decision makers to achieve this goal.

A Competitive & Resilient European energy system is within reach

Together with Ea Energianalyse, CIP has built an integrated energy system model to analyse how Europe's energy system could evolve towards 2050 under different scenarios, outlining different development pathways and strategic choices.

The analysis shows that by replacing imported fossil fuels with homegrown, clean energy, by 2050 Europe can:

Reduce fossil fuel imports by around 80%

Reduce power prices by up to 40%

Supply 95% of electricity from domestic clean power sources

This reflects the combined effects of electrification, large-scale renewables build-out, and greater system flexibility in a realistic Competitive & Resilient scenario.

Commenting on the findings, Martin Neubert, Partner and COO at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, says: "Europe does not have to choose between affordability and energy security. Electrification fundamentally changes how the energy system operates, so by replacing imported fossil fuels with domestic renewable energy, Europe can reduce its exposure to global price volatility while bringing down power prices. As an added benefit, emissions are reduced as a direct consequence of the shift."

Gas will play a smaller role in price-setting

Europe is structurally exposed to imported fossil fuels and, therefore, geopolitical volatility. Today, gas prices determine the price of electricity roughly 60% of the time in the EU. This carries a significant cost, as gas prices in the EU are 2-3 times higher than in the US.

Realising the shift towards local, clean power depends on accelerated investments in energy infrastructure, particularly grids and system flexibility. At around EUR 210 billion in annual investments through 2050, the cost to realise a competitive and resilient energy system is on par with the estimated EUR 250 billion Europe spends each year on fossil fuel imports.

Grid investments are needed fast

Electricity infrastructure is not on track to meet Europe's ambitions, and grid build-out is a major bottleneck. Europe will need to invest around EUR 2.9 trillion in grid infrastructure by 2050, approximately EUR 120 billion per year, to support electrification and integrate clean energy at scale.

Private investors are ready to play their part but mobilising private capital to unlock grid build-out and clean energy production at scale requires political action and clear, investable frameworks. The report includes 16 concrete policy recommendation. Three headline priorities for policy makers are to:

Safeguard electricity market design and use targeted tax and tariff reforms to increase competitiveness of clean energy versus fossil fuels.

Leverage private capital and knowhow to meet investment requirements.

Incentivise grid operators to invest ahead of demand to proactively address congestions costs.

Read the full report here https://copenhagen-infrastructure-partners.euwest01.umbraco.io/media/wfppzn23/cip-2050-rapport-2026.pdf

Notes to Editors

About the report:

'Charging Ahead - A Roadmap for an Electrified, Competitive and Resilient European Energy System' is new report by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) analysing how Europe's energy system could evolve towards 2050. The analysis is based on a bottom-up energy system model that optimises Europe's electricity, hydrogen, and heating systems on an hourly basis. The model is developed together with EA Energianalyse.

The report explores different scenarios to assess how policy choices, investment levels and infrastructure development affect energy affordability, resilience and decarbonisation.

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is a global fund manager and leading investor in energy infrastructure. CIP builds value that matters by developing and constructing critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy. Through its funds, CIP invests in power generation (solar, wind and geothermal), energy storage, transmission and distribution, advanced bioenergy, low-carbon fuels and carbon capture.

With 15 funds currently under management, CIP is trusted by over 200 of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutions, having raised EUR ~37 billion to date. CIP has projects in more than 30 countries, with presence on the ground through a network of +2,300 professionals. For more information, visit www.cip.com

For media inquiries, please contact:

Louise Wendelbo, Head of Press, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

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

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

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

In his remarks, Mr. Kong stated:

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

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

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

Media contact: Iris, wang_siyuan@icekredit.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Bitget

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

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord

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

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

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

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

About nCino

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

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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Baar, Switzerland, April 22, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Data Computing Foundation That Is Enabling AI at Global Scale

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

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

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

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

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

High Growth, Built for Durability

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

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

Industry Validation and Customer Momentum

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

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

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

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

Additional Resources:

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

About VAST Data

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

Austin Weedfall

VAST Data

press@vastdata.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why HERE is joining SOAFEE

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

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

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

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

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

Media Contacts

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+65 9188 6199

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About HERE Technologies

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

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April 22, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For further information, please contact:

Jayme Maniatis 

Philips Global External Relations  

Tel.: +1 617 804 8368

E-mail: jayme.maniatis@philips.com

About Royal Philips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investor Relations Contacts:

Jeff Ramson

PCG Advisory

jramson@pcgadvisory.com

Ronald A. Both

Encore Investor Relations

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

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

Rewards will be distributed across 3 categories:

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

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

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

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

About BitMEX

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Acronis GenAI Protection

AI Monitoring and Security Delivered Through MSPs

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

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

Built-In Protection for Generative AI Usage

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

Key capabilities include:

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

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

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

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

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

Acronis GenAI Protection is now generally available globally.

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

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

About Acronis:

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

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

Acronis Press Contact:

Julia Carfagno

Senior Global Communications Manager

Julia.Carfagno@acronis.com

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

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

Speakers:

Greg Twinney, Chief Executive Officer, General Fusion

Megan Wilson, Chief Strategy Officer, General Fusion

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

Rob Crystal, Senior Vice President, Finance, General Fusion

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

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Facts: 

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

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

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

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

About General Fusion

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

About Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III

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

Participants in the Solicitation

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

No Offer or Solicitation

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

Investor Relations Contact:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The challenges here extend beyond deciding what to plant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Happened at Stryker and Why It Matters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Key features of the Identity Challenge Card include:

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

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

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

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

Quantifying the Financial Risk: AttackCost.com

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

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

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

- Nelson Cicchitto, CEO, Avatier

What Organizations Should Do Now

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

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

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

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

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

About Avatier

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

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

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

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

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

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

About StoneX

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

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

Media inquiries:

Dana S. Grosser

Global Head of Corporate Communications

media@stonex.com

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

equipment life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Turntide Technologies

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

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

Contact Info

Lori Ditoro

Lori.ditoro@turntide.com

+44 191 497 9000

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