SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 August 2026 - Global digital business services leader TP (ex-Teleperformance) has sustained its position as a Visionary Leader in the 2026 Frost Radar: Customer Experience Management Services in Asia-Pacific, as it continues expanding its AI, data and technology capabilities to help enterprises modernize customer operations and deliver measurable business outcomes.

TP achieved the highest combined innovation and growth score among 21 benchmarked providers, selected from a pool of more than 200.

The recognition comes as agentic AI becomes an increasingly important differentiator in Asia-Pacific's customer experience market, which Frost & Sullivan projects will grow from US$41.91 billion in 2024 to US$52.57 billion by 2030. The report identifies the ability to deploy, govern and continuously improve AI-enabled delivery models at enterprise scale as a key factor separating providers leading market transformation from the broader field.

"This recognition reflects something we've seen play out across the region this year: innovation and growth are no longer separate measures of performance, they're increasingly interconnected," said Dave Rizzo, President and CEO, APAC, TP. "The real shift is from experimenting with AI to deploying and governing it at enterprise scale, and that starts with the data and orchestration behind it. TP.ai brings that together for our clients, and our continued investment across the AI ecosystem is what lets us move them from experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation. We're honored that Frost & Sullivan has recognized both dimensions of that work."

The report also recognized TP's US$100 million AI investments, expanded Data Services capabilities and use of AI across TP's operations in quality assurance, recruitment, training and workforce management. TP's agentic quality-assurance capability enables analysis across all customer transactions, compared with the industry norm of sampling only 2% to 3%, helping enterprises identify service issues and improvement opportunities across the full customer journey.

"TP has moved past announcing AI capability and is now deploying it at production scale across Asia-Pacific. Its TP.ai platform, governance controls for regulated industries, and market CEO model gives it a rare ability to serve both mature and high-growth markets. TP's advance on both the Growth and Innovation indices of the 2026 Frost Radar reflects genuine operational progress, not commercial momentum alone," said Krishna Baidya, Vice President, ICT Research.

Across Asia-Pacific, TP combines large-scale delivery capabilities with local market expertise, allowing its AI and customer experience solutions to be adapted to different languages, regulations and customer expectations. This regional model supports TP's continued shift toward higher-value, technology- and outcome-led engagements.

Frost & Sullivan concluded that this marks the eighth consecutive year TP has maintained its position as a leader in both growth and innovation, supported by its global delivery scale, proprietary AI platform capabilities, and established Asia-Pacific presence. The sustained recognition reflects TP's continued evolution from a scale-driven customer experience provider toward an AI-led digital services and transformation partner.

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About TP in SINGAPORE

TP in Singapore is part of the TP Group, a global leader in digital business services which consistently seeks to blend the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world's biggest brands and their customers. The Group's comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front office customer care to back-office functions, including high-value digital transformation services, collections and operations consulting. It also offers a range of specialized services such as interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The teams of multilingual, inspired, and passionate experts and advisors, spread in close to 100 countries, as well as the Group's local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment.

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The project, La Esperanza Solar, is one of Mexico's largest combined solar and battery energy storage system projects, strengthening the reliability and resilience of the country's National Electricity System.

MEXICO CITY and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), has reached final investment decision and financial close on La Esperanza Solar, a 420 MWdc solar photovoltaic project combined with a 150 MW/5-hour (750 MWh) battery energy storage system in the state of Campeche, on Mexico's Yucat?n Peninsula.

The project is CIP's first investment in Mexico to reach financial close and represents a significant milestone in the firm's growing renewable energy portfolio in Latin America.

Once operational, La Esperanza Solar will strengthen the reliability, resilience, and flexibility of the electricity system in the Yucat?n Peninsula, where rising electricity demand has increased the need for new power generation and storage capacity. The project's battery energy storage system, one of the largest in Mexico, will provide up to five hours of storage, enhancing grid stability and enabling the delivery of clean electricity when it is needed most. Construction is underway, with commercial operations anticipated in 2028.

The La Esperanza Solar project financing comprises approximately USD 510 million in debt facilities provided by a consortium of five international and regional commercial banks: BNP Paribas, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Natixis CIB, Santander and Scotiabank. Equity is funded by the project owners: CI Growth Markets Fund II with an expected co-investment from leading Mexican retirement fund administrator, Profuturo.

Commenting on the announcement, Peter Halm?, Head of Latin America and Managing Director at CIP, said: "This is a major milestone for GMF II and our team. We have been active in Mexico for several years, and this will be our first project in the country to start construction - a step that reflects both the strength of the team and project and the close collaboration with contractors, authorities, and partners. Pairing solar with battery storage is central to bringing more renewable energy onto the Mexican grid, and we are proud to help build a more reliable, lower-carbon power system."

La Esperanza Solar has been recognised as a priority project by Mexico's Ministry of Energy (SENER) under the country's binding planning framework and is being developed in close coordination with the federal government and relevant authorities. The project reflects the shared commitment of CIP and the Government of Mexico to strengthen the National Electricity System through long-term investment in strategic energy infrastructure. In addition, the project is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with CFE Calificados, the commercial branch for large clients of Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE).

Ole Kjems S?rensen, Partner at CIP, commented: "La Esperanza Solar reflects the long-term strategy of CIP's Growth Markets funds investing in fast-growing, emerging economies such as Mexico. By building high-quality energy infrastructure in these markets, we can deliver attractive returns for our investors while helping accelerate a cost-efficient shift energy transition."

Notes to Editors

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

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 and wind), 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.

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Expanded country coverage, technical co-delivery, and AWS milestones strengthen Syncron's ability to support manufacturers worldwide.

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syncron, a global leader in intelligent aftermarket solutions, today announced significant mid-year momentum within its Global Partner Organization. Marking the first half of the year with impressive growth across its global footprint, system integration capabilities, and technology alliances, Syncron continues to strengthen its ecosystem to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and distributors maximize product uptime and drive profitability.

As manufacturers look to improve aftermarket performance across their service supply chain, pricing, and warranty operations, Syncron's partner strategy is focused on extending the expertise, regional reach, and delivery capacity customers need to turn aftermarket operations into a source of growth and profitability. Over the first half of the year, this has translated into substantial adoption, increased joint pipeline velocity, and a broadened ecosystem of trusted industry experts.

Global Footprint and Ecosystem Diversification

To meet the evolving demands of manufacturers worldwide, Syncron has expanded its active ecosystem to include 23 active partners, spanning a diverse range of Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Global Systems Integrators (GSIs), Solution Extension (SolEx), Cloud, Regional Consulting, and Referral Partners.

This robust network has successfully broadened Syncron's geographical coverage, ensuring local implementation capabilities and strategic support are available across key manufacturing hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Pipeline Velocity and Joint Customer Success

The strategic alignment between Syncron and its partner organization has significantly enhanced market reach and execution speed:

Deal mechanics: Partners are now actively engaged in over 60% of all open opportunities, illustrating the collaborative nature of Syncron's current sales cycle.

Joint customers: In the first half of the year alone, Syncron and its partners secured several strategic wins, proving the market's demand for integrated, partner-supported solutions.

Collaborative delivery: Execution remains a core pillar of customer satisfaction, with a significant increase in implementations co-delivered by Syncron and certified partner teams, reducing time-to-value for complex global rollouts.

Accelerating Innovation and Solution Extensions

Syncron continues to innovate at the edge by empowering partners to build and deploy specialized solution extensions that complement the core Syncron platform.

Two solution extensions officially launched with several in assessment and development, poised for market release in H2.

Deepening Hyperscaler Alliances and Strategic Growth Areas

A foundational element of Syncron's momentum is its evolving hyperscaler relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS). By deepening this cloud-first partnership, Syncron and AWS are enabling enterprise manufacturers to scale their service parts planning, pricing, and warranty management frameworks on the world's most secure and reliable cloud infrastructure.

Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, Syncron's Global Partner Organization has targeted specific areas of strategic growth, focusing heavily on:

Regional Expansion: Accelerating localized presence in high-growth industrial manufacturing hubs, specifically across LATAM and ASEAN.

Enablement: Upgrading partner technical proficiency through newly launched certification tracks and hands-on delivery support.

Partner Relationship Management (PRM): Investing in sophisticated PRM infrastructure to streamline co-selling, deal registration, and collaborative marketing campaigns.

"Our mid-year performance is a testament to the trust and shared vision we have built with our global partners," said Rob Joseph, VP of the Global Partner Organization at Syncron. "By combining Syncron's industry-leading aftermarket solutions with the deep vertical expertise and regional strengths of our partners, we are not just expanding our market footprint-we are ensuring our customers have the exact resources they need to transform their service operations into centers of profitability."

Engaging the Ecosystem

Throughout the first half of the year, Syncron has fostered deep collaboration through key industry touchpoints, including 12 dedicated partner events aimed at alignment, technical training, and executive strategy.

For information about the Syncron Global Partner Network or to explore partnership opportunities, visit syncron.com/partners.

About Syncron

Syncron is the aftermarket growth platform for the world's leading manufacturers. Trusted by customers across more than 80 countries, Syncron powers commercial success in the aftermarket with connected solutions - from service supply chain to parts and service pricing and warranty management. Global heavy equipment and automotive brands rely on Syncron to drive revenue, grow margins, and boost customer outcomes across the service lifecycle.

For more, visit syncron.com

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Powering the rapid launch of a Japanese AI data center, while directly addressing the challenges of customized system engineering, full-stack integration & validation, and rapid on-site deployment at scale.

SINGAPORE, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KAYTUS recently completed the delivery and deployment of a 400-rack custom high-density air-cooled cluster for an AI data center in Japan. From custom R&D and large-scale manufacturing to full on-site delivery, the entire project took just 72 days, shortening the typical industry deployment cycle of approximately 180 days by 60%, providing efficient computing power for core workloads.

As large-model applications transition rapidly from development to production deployment, AI compute infrastructure is evolving beyond conventional hardware delivery into a comprehensive systems-engineering challenge, defined by the ability to design, integrate, validate, and scale large, heterogeneous compute clusters with high reliability. Deployment speed is no longer merely an indicator of engineering execution, it directly determines time-to-service to convert infrastructure investment into commercial value.

The successful rollout of this project highlights KAYTUS's comprehensive strengths. It demonstrates KAYTUS's ability to systematically address the challenges of large-scale computing cluster construction, including high deployment complexity, compressed delivery schedules, and stringent requirements for compute density, system reliability, and operational readiness.

Air-Cooled Cluster: Multiple Challenges in Building AI Compute at Scale

The air-cooled AI data center delivered under this project represents a strategic AI compute infrastructure deployment built by a leading CSP to support high-demand workloads across sectors. Given the project's large scale, heterogeneous workload requirements, and stringent performance targets, it placed exceptionally high demands on deployment efficiency, system reliability, engineering quality, and end-to-end delivery assurance:

First, the customer faced a highly compressed production go-live window. As demand for large-model inference continued to accelerate, its existing compute infrastructure had been operating under sustained high utilization, making rapid capacity expansion critical to revenue realization. To meet this requirement, the project was executed on an accelerated delivery schedule, with customized R&D, engineering validation, volume production, logistics coordination, and on-site deployment advanced in parallel rather than sequentially.

Second, the custom high-density compute nodes chosen for this project followed a dedicated one-set-per-rack design. With highly compressed internal space and non-standard hardware integration, every assembly stage demanded far higher precision and quality control than conventional mass-produced servers, raising the bar for end-to-end execution.

At the same time, high-density air-cooled clusters place stringent requirements on airflow hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment, rack-level thermal balance, and cabinet installation standards. Minor deviations in rack placement, cable routing, airflow isolation, or deployment precision can directly affect thermal efficiency and long-term system stability, further raising the requirements for on-site engineering execution and delivery quality.

KAYTUS's End-to-End Delivery: Tackling the Complexity of Large-Scale Cluster

The end-to-end delivery of the 400-node cluster within 72 days was enabled by KAYTUS's mature compute infrastructure delivery framework, developed through years of large-scale cluster deployment experience. Drawing on tightly coordinated capabilities in product definition, large-scale manufacturing, and cluster deployment, it brought a complex project online quickly.

1. Scenario-Driven solution design Shortens the Path from Planning to Deployment.

This project had to fit a local high-density air-cooled facility in Japan while continuously supporting high-concurrency large-model inference - requirements that conventional solutions could not balance across cooling, data interconnect, and system stability. Early in development, KAYTUS optimized the overall system architecture around the facility's airflow parameters and the customer's specific workload profile, ensuring the solution fit the actual deployment scenario precisely. By front-loading production and deployment needs into early planning, KAYTUS avoided repeated iterations and met the 72-day full-cycle target, saving the customer significant time.

2. Custom mass production with front-loaded quality inspection ensures stable batch delivery of 400 racks and reduces on-site troubleshooting.

These 400 racks of dedicated custom servers featured non-standard system specifications that could not run on general production lines. Through modular production processes, dedicated production-line modifications, and pre-processing of components, KAYTUS brought the non-standard model into large-scale production. Combined with full factory testing and remote intelligent diagnostics, issues were resolved before shipment, with no rework or debugging needed on arrival. This avoided schedule delays from large-scale equipment faults - and stable product quality was the key support behind a delivery cycle 60% shorter than the industry average.

3. Integrated deployment and rapid commissioning ensure long-term, stable data center operation.

Concentrated deployment of a 400-rack cluster- combined with Japan's facility security controls, stringent site delivery constraints, and tight operational limits - meant a traditional serial construction model could not meet the customer's urgent go-live needs. Through parallel multi-team workflows and fully standardized construction, the project installed up to 80 racks in a single day and completed deployment of the entire cluster in just 12 days. Rapid delivery let the customer launch commercial operations ahead of schedule, while precise cooling and integrated control safeguard long-term, high-load stable operation of the entire cluster.

A Replicable Blueprint for Large-Scale Computing Infrastructure

As large-model applications continue to deepen, the AI industry's demands on the speed, quality, and scale of computing infrastructure keep rising. The decisive factor in project competition is shifting from single-point performance to full-chain capability spanning scenario definition, large-scale manufacturing, system integration, and on-site delivery.

The success of this project validates KAYTUS's systematic delivery capability in large-scale data center construction, and offers global customers a replicable, scalable approach to building data centers.

Looking ahead, KAYTUS will continue to leverage its strengths in end-to-end execution, smart manufacturing, and global delivery to help more customers unlock computing value faster, advancing AI infrastructure toward a new stage of greater efficiency.

About KAYTUS

KAYTUS is a leading provider in AI infrastructure and liquid cooling solutions, delivering a diverse range of innovative, open, and eco-friendly products for cloud, AI, edge computing, and other emerging applications. With a customer-centric approach, KAYTUS is agile and responsive to user needs through its adaptable business model. Discover more at KAYTUS.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X

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Called PowerCore 5.0, the containerised module will reduce power infrastructure delivery timelines by more than 50%.

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 6 August 2026 - Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider, and Morong Electric, an electrical manufacturing specialist, have launched PowerCore 5.0, the world's first fully prefabricated power module designed for high-density AI data centres.

Built for high-density AI workloads on accelerated deployment timelines, the module complies with the technical standards of BDC's proprietary i-Power Cube, its power system designed for high-performance computing. It integrates seamlessly with the Bridge Omni Platform, BDC's modular intelligent infrastructure platform for the AI era. PowerCore 5.0 combines BDC's global hyperscale delivery experience with Morong Electric's end-to-end electrical manufacturing expertise.

Rapid AI advancement has driven rack power densities from 10kW to more than 100kW, placing stringent new demands on mission-critical power infrastructure. Traditional delivery models, which rely on fragmented procurement and on-site system integration, struggle to cater to the rigorous requirements of AI-optimised data centres. Drawing on BDC's global campus delivery footprint and Morong Electric's electrical engineering expertise, PowerCore 5.0 addresses these challenges through four core design attributes: factory pre-integration, standardised global transport, parallel construction and maintenance without downtime.

Factory pre-integration

Each unit integrates transformers, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), cooling, fire suppression and monitoring systems into a single module, fully assembled and tested off-site. Site teams need only complete the final cable connections on delivery, removing the quality inconsistencies that accompany conventional field construction.

Standardised global transport

Built on a standard 40ft ISO container frame, the module integrates seamlessly with global shipping networks, eliminating oversized freight premiums, dedicated transport and protracted customs delays that hinder cross-border deployments. Purpose-engineered for BDC's core markets, it complies with local climatic benchmarks and industrial standards to enable dependable global rollout.

Shortened delivery timelines by more than 50%

On-site civil works and factory prefabrication proceed simultaneously, shortening total delivery timelines by more than 50% compared with conventional build methods[1]. Large campuses can deploy units on a bi-weekly cadence, matching the rapid scaling and flexible capacity expansion that AI demands.

Maintenance without downtime

In an industry first, core components including UPS units, transformers and precision cooling are mounted on slide-out rails. Technicians can withdraw and service individual units without interrupting power to the data centre, keeping high-density compute clusters running around the clock.

Mr Zhang Binghua, Chief Technology Officer of BDC, said, "The AI infrastructure sector is scaling at an unprecedented rate, and operators now require higher power density, faster hardware refreshes and maximum uptime. This shift requires us to rethink how power systems are designed and deployed. PowerCore 5.0 raises the bar on system integration, cross-climate operation, delivery speed and intelligent operations and maintenance. It will enable standardised, low-carbon compute deployments across the globe and provide the stable power foundation to support the continued growth of the global AI ecosystem."

Mr Zhang Kai, Chairman of Morong Electric, said, "AI hardware now evolves on a monthly cycle, and traditional on-site system integration can no longer keep pace with the operational needs of modern AI data centres. Prefabricated power modules clear the delivery bottlenecks holding back compute infrastructure expansion. This launch marks a critical milestone in our strategic partnership, and we will continue to co-develop high-performance, integrated power solutions that meet global market standards and regional compliance requirements."

BDC and Morong Electric will continue to develop prefabricated power modules engineered for ultra-high-density compute and cross-border regulatory alignment. Both companies aim to advance industry-wide technical standardisation and the collaborative development of compute infrastructure. Their low-carbon, modular power solutions will support the sustainable and scalable growth of AI operations across international markets.

[1] Conventional build methods typically deliver power modules on a monthly cycle. PowerCore 5.0 is delivered on a bi-weekly cycle.

About Bridge Data Centres

Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is a Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data centre provider delivering high-performance, next-generation digital infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Backed by Bain Capital, BDC operates in Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other high-growth markets, with the capability to deliver up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity globally by 2030 through partnerships with sister platforms in Europe and the United States.

About Morong Electric

Morong Electric is a power solutions provider for AI data centers worldwide and a developer and manufacturer of modular AI data center infrastructure products. Its PowerCore 5.0 is a Factory-built AI Infrastructure product system spanning core product lines including GridHub (medium-voltage intake), RingNode (medium-voltage ring network), GridBlock (core power transformation and distribution), and EnergyVault (backup energy). Guided by the principles of modular data centers, productized design, global standardization, elastic scalability, factory-grade smart manufacturing, rapid deployment, and integrated intelligent control, Morong Electric is committed to advancing power infrastructure for the AI computing era through industrialized mass production.

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Investigators Present Data Supporting Disease-Modifying Potential of the Io Therapeutics RXR Agonist Compound IRX4204 in Parkinson's Disease

SPRING, Texas, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Io Therapeutics, Inc., a privately held pharmaceutical company headquartered in Spring, Texas, announced today the presentation of new research demonstrating that IRX4204, the company's phase II clinical stage highly selective RXR nuclear receptor agonist, promotes degradation of alpha-synuclein protein in human neural cells.

The findings were presented in an oral session titled "Targeting RXR Nuclear Receptor Signaling for Lysosomal Clearance of Alpha-Synuclein: Translational Perspectives and Emerging Pharmacological Applications in Parkinson's Disease" at the International Retinoids Conference VIII in Niagara Falls, New York. The work was conducted by scientists at the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Mass General Brigham. The presentation was delivered by Arati Tripathi, Ph.D., who led the research efforts with Ulf Dettmer, Ph.D.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is driven by abnormal aggregation, over-accumulation, and toxic effects of alpha-synuclein protein in dopaminergic neurons. Toxicity from accumulated alpha-synuclein leads to neuronal cell death and the progressive clinical manifestations of PD, including tremor, loss of motor and cognitive functions, and ultimately death.

Dr. Tripathi stated: "Alpha-synuclein is genetically tied to PD and accumulation of αSyn as intraneuronal aggregates in Lewy bodies and neurites is the neuropathological hallmark in PD patients. Strategies aimed at chronically reducing αSyn levels thus represent a rational approach to PD treatment and ultimately prevention. Our work demonstrated that pharmacological modulation of RXR targets alpha-synuclein clearance and counters proteotoxicity. In human cell models and human PD patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) neurons, RXR agonism actively stimulates the autophagy-lysosome pathway to drive clearance of accumulated alpha-synuclein. This protective response was observed with multiple small-molecule RXR agonists, including bexarotene, an FDA-approved drug for T-cell lymphoma. For further validation, we utilized the experimental clinical-stage RXR agonist IRX4204. Our data show that IRX4204 markedly reduced alpha-synuclein levels in a human cellular model of PD, more potently than bexarotene. We look forward to building upon this promising preliminary observation."

Dr. Dettmer stated: "There are currently no approved drugs proven to slow or reverse progression of PD. Our studies on RXR-mediated alpha-synuclein degradation have important clinical implications. The data demonstrate a druggable pathway for inducing alpha-synuclein clearance from diseased neurons, and provide a mechanistic rationale for continued evaluation of selective RXR agonists such as IRX4204 for treatment of alpha-synuclein-associated pathologies, including Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and multiple system atrophy."

Martin E. Sanders, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Io Therapeutics, stated: "IRX4204 is a phase II clinical-stage compound invented by Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer of Io Therapeutics, and Roshantha Chandraratna, Ph.D., co-founder of the company.  IRX4204 is approximately 100-fold more potent as an RXR agonist and far more selectively activates RXR than the earlier-generation RXR agonist bexarotene, which is associated with clinical adverse events linked to its off-target activation of multiple non-RXR nuclear receptors.

The finding that IRX4204 promotes degradation of alpha-synuclein in human neural cells expands the drug's previously reported mechanisms of action relevant to PD. In addition to the newly demonstrated effect of IRX4204 promoting alpha-synuclein clearance, we have previously reported that IRX4204 promotes recovery of functional motor disability, and increases dopaminergic neuron survival in a rat model of PD.

IRX4204 has demonstrated an excellent chronic dosing safety profile in clinical trials, including in patients with Parkinson's disease and other conditions. The safety profile observed to date in more than 100 patients treated with IRX4204 shows it is likely to be suitably safe for chronic treatment of Parkinson's disease.

We previously reported that IRX4204 showed clinical anti-Parkinson's disease activity assessed by the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and the UPDRS Total Motor Subscale in an open-label, dose-ranging Phase I/II clinical trial of up to 28 days' duration. Notably, 13 of 15 PD patients treated with IRX4204 showed UPDRS improvement, with some patients achieving more than 40% improvement from baseline in their UPDRS Total Motor Subscale scores within two to four weeks. Cumulatively, preclinical and clinical observations support the potential of IRX4204 to modify disease-course progression in PD. The company is planning future Phase IIb and Phase III clinical trials of IRX4204 in patients with Parkinson's disease to study its effects on PD progression."

More information about Io Therapeutics, Inc. and its product development programs is available at www.io-therapeutics.com.

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*Pengadilan Membuka Bukti Kunci dalam Perkara Coventry yang Menunjukkan Abacus Global Management Mengandalkan Estimasi Harapan Hidup yang Lebih Pendek dari Lapetus dan Menyesatkan Investor

Dokumen Pengajuan Lapetus kepada Kantor Regulator Asuransi Florida Mengungkap Rasio Aktual terhadap Perkiraan yang Mengkhawatirkan, Hanya 41,5%

Abacus Menyesatkan Investornya dengan Menyembunyikan Fakta Penting Terkait Laporan Valuasi Lewis & Ellis yang Disusun atas Permintaannya

FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coventry First LLC ("Coventry") dan Salah Satu Pendiri sekaligus Ketua Eksekutifnya, Alan H. Buerger, berhasil memperoleh putusan penting dalam sengketa hukum yang sedang berlangsung dengan Abacus Global Management Inc. ("Abacus") (NYSE: ABX).

Pada 29 Juli 2026, Pengadilan Distrik AS untuk Distrik Tengah Florida memerintahkan dibukanya sejumlah dokumen penting yang sebelumnya berusaha dirahasiakan Abacus dari publik. Dokumen tersebut mencakup catatan internal yang menunjukkan bahwa Abacus dengan sadar mengandalkan estimasi harapan hidup yang jauh lebih pendek dari biasanya dari Lapetus Solutions ("Lapetus"), sekaligus menghilangkan sejumlah fakta penting dalam penjelasan publiknya mengenai laporan valuasi Lewis & Ellis yang dibuat atas permintaan Abacus.

Coventry Mengajukan Kembali Jawaban dan Gugatan Balik dengan Menyertakan Bukti yang Baru Dibuka kepada Publik

Sesuai dengan putusan Pengadilan, Coventry dan Tn. Buerger kemarin mengajukan kembali Jawaban dan Gugatan Balik terhadap Abacus dengan menyertakan lampiran bukti yang baru dibuka kepada publik. Bukti-bukti tersebut semakin memperkuat klaim Coventry bahwa Abacus telah menyesatkan investor dan publik mengenai ketergantungan Abacus pada estimasi harapan hidup Lapetus sebagai data penting yang digunakan dalam memperoleh, menjual, dan menentukan nilai polis asuransi jiwa yang dijual kembali di pasar sekunder. Polis-polis tersebut mencakup polis yang dimiliki dalam portofolio Abacus sendiri maupun yang dijual kepada dana kelolaan afiliasinya, termasuk dana tempat koperasi kredit telah menginvestasikan lebih dari $500 juta.

Dokumen yang Dibuka kepada Publik Menunjukkan Rasio Aktual terhadap Ekspektasi (A/E) Lapetus Hanya 41,5%

Dalam dokumen pengajuan hukumnya, Abacus menyatakan bahwa estimasi harapan hidup Lapetus "tidak kalah akurat dibandingkan estimasi yang diterbitkan penyedia estimasi harapan hidup lainnya." Abacus juga menyatakan bahwa "estimasi Lapetus yang dilaporkan kepada Negara Bagian Florida sesuai dengan estimasi dari penyedia lainnya." Namun, bukti yang baru dibuka kepada publik menunjukkan bahwa pernyataan-pernyataan tersebut tidak benar dan bahwa Abacus mengetahui hal tersebut. Faktanya, Lapetus melaporkan rasio A/E hanya sebesar 41,5%. Ini berarti selama periode pengukuran, kurang dari separuh jumlah kematian yang diperkirakan Lapetus benar-benar terjadi. Sebagai perbandingan, penyedia estimasi harapan hidup terkemuka telah melaporkan secara terbuka rasio A/E yang mendekati 100%. Perbedaan mencolok ini membuktikan bahwa Lapetus secara sistematis memperkirakan harapan hidup terlalu rendah dan risiko kematian terlalu tinggi.

Dokumen Menunjukkan bahwa Abacus Mengetahui Estimasi Harapan Hidup Lapetus Secara Konsisten Terlalu Pendek

Dokumen lain yang baru dibuka kepada publik menunjukkan bahwa Abacus mengetahui adanya kesenjangan antara estimasi harapan hidup Lapetus dan estimasi yang dibuat oleh penilai risiko medis lainnya. Dalam salah satu korespondensi email yang baru dibuka kepada publik, CEO Abacus Jay Jackson membahas sebuah polis dengan estimasi harapan hidup antara 209 hingga 248 bulan dari tiga penyedia terkemuka. Sementara itu, Lapetus memperkirakan harapan hidup untuk polis yang sama hanya 72 bulan. Saat mengamati valuasi awal polis tersebut tampak "sangat tinggi," Tn. Jackson bertanya, "Apakah itu karena kita hanya menggunakan estimasi Lapetus?" Dalam contoh lain, dokumen yang baru dibuka kepada publik mengungkap korespondensi para investor berpengalaman di pasar sekunder polis asuransi jiwa yang membahas keengganan mereka membeli polis dari Abacus dengan harga yang ditetapkan berdasarkan estimasi Lapetus. Salah satu investor mengatakan bahwa estimasi Lapetus "biasanya jauh lebih pendek dibandingkan estimasi dari penyedia harapan hidup lain yang lebih terkemuka (seperti yang tentu sudah Anda ketahui!)."

Mantan CEO Lapetus Mengatakan Ia Tidak Lagi Dapat Bekerja Sama dengan Abacus dengan Itikad Baik

Kekhawatiran serupa juga diungkapkan oleh mantan CEO Lapetus dalam pesan teksnya kepada salah satu anggota Dewan Direksi Lapetus terkait niatnya untuk mengundurkan diri. Dalam pesan tersebut, yang dilampirkan sebagai salah satu bukti dalam Jawaban, eksekutif Lapetus itu menulis, "Saya tidak dapat lagi bekerja sama dengan [Abacus] dengan itikad baik. Saya tidak memercayai mereka. Karena mereka merupakan klien utama kami dan bahkan pada dasarnya satu-satunya, saya tidak dapat lagi memimpin bisnis ini."

Abacus Menerbitkan Siaran Pers yang Menyesatkan tentang Laporan Lewis & Ellis

Pada 10 Juni 2025, Abacus menerbitkan siaran pers untuk meyakinkan kembali para investor setelah Morpheus Research, perusahaan independen yang melakukan short selling, merilis sebuah laporan. Siaran pers tersebut membahas laporan valuasi yang disusun oleh perusahaan aktuaria Lewis & Ellis atas permintaan Abacus. Menurut Abacus, laporan Lewis & Ellis disusun tanpa mengandalkan estimasi harapan hidup Lapetus dan menghasilkan valuasi portofolio yang berada dalam rentang 1% dari valuasi yang dinyatakan Abacus. Namun, lampiran bukti yang menyertai Jawaban menunjukkan bahwa Abacus menghilangkan atau menyajikan secara keliru sedikitnya tiga fakta penting mengenai laporan tersebut:

Pertama, Abacus meminta Lewis & Ellis menghitung valuasi dengan beberapa tingkat diskonto. Namun, valuasi Lewis & Ellis yang dikutip Abacus untuk mendukung valuasi portofolionya dihitung menggunakan tingkat diskonto yang lebih rendah daripada tingkat yang digunakan Abacus dalam valuasinya sendiri sehingga menghasilkan valuasi yang lebih tinggi hingga jutaan dolar. Seandainya Abacus merujuk pada valuasi Lewis & Ellis yang dihitung menggunakan tingkat diskonto yang digunakan Abacus sendiri, selisih hasil valuasi tersebut tidak akan berada dalam batas 1% seperti diklaim Abacus.

Kedua, Abacus tidak mengungkapkan bahwa untuk lebih dari sepertiga polis yang dimintanya untuk dinilai oleh Lewis & Ellis, Abacus hanya memberikan estimasi harapan hidup "internal" yang dibuatnya sendiri, bukan estimasi yang disusun oleh penyedia pihak ketiga independen. Hal tersebut mengurangi independensi dan keandalan data yang digunakan dalam analisis Lewis & Ellis. Abacus juga tidak mengungkapkan bahwa Lewis & Ellis secara tegas memperingatkan bahwa estimasi yang disebut "internal" tersebut "tidak akan digunakan secara luas dalam industri, karena pelaku industri mungkin lebih mengandalkan pendapat estimasi Harapan Hidup Komersial."

Ketiga, Abacus tidak memberikan kepada Lewis & Ellis seluruh estimasi harapan hidup yang dimilikinya untuk polis-polis yang ditinjau. Hal ini bertentangan dengan asumsi yang dinyatakan Lewis & Ellis dalam laporannya bahwa Abacus telah memberikan "seluruh informasi relevan mengenai estimasi harapan hidup yang disusun untuk seorang tertanggung oleh berbagai penyedia estimasi Harapan Hidup." Dalam beberapa kasus, Abacus memberikan estimasi harapan hidup yang lebih lama dan lebih pendek, tetapi tidak memberikan estimasi yang lebih baru dan lebih panjang yang sebenarnya telah dimilikinya. Dengan memberikan estimasi harapan hidup versi lama yang lebih pendek untuk beberapa polis terbesarnya, Abacus menyebabkan valuasi polis-polis tersebut menjadi jauh lebih tinggi dari nilai yang semestinya.

Sejumlah dokumen penting lainnya yang bertentangan dengan pernyataan publik Abacus masih disegel. Coventry akan terus mendesak agar seluruh informasi yang relevan dibuka kepada publik.

Tautan ke Dokumen Pengadilan

Dokumen Jawaban dan Gugatan Balik Coventry yang diajukan kembali dapat diakses di sini https://www.coventry.com/coventry-and-alan-h-buerger-file-answer-to-abacus-global-management-first-amended-complaint/.

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New cvi42 v6.5 capabilities automate 4D Flow preprocessing, streamline CT workflow, and enhance reporting to help clinicians move from acquisition to insight faster

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI) today announced the release of cvi42? v6.5, the latest version of its cardiovascular imaging platform. The update introduces workflow automation, reporting enhancements, and platform improvements designed to help clinicians move more efficiently from acquisition to insight.

From prevention and early detection through diagnosis, planning, and surveillance, cardiovascular imaging plays a critical role in helping care teams make informed decisions across the patient journey. As Signify Research notes in its latest MRI market outlook, expanding access to advanced imaging will depend on continued innovation, streamlined workflows, and more efficient use of existing capacity - priorities reflected in cvi42 v6.5.

In cvi42|4D Flow, automated phase offset correction, anti-aliasing, and segmentation help remove steps that can slow advanced analysis, supporting faster, more reproducible interpretation. A redesigned workflow with MPR navigation, velocity overlay, on-screen results, and up to 12 analysis planes helps readers assess more of the vasculature with less context switching and less manual preparation.

In cvi42|CORE CT, editable plaque segmentation, expanded calcium scoring references, and broader coronary CTA and PowerScribe support are intended to streamline interpretation and improve communication of findings. Circle CVI also introduced a Plaque Education Report for referring physicians, helping extend the value of imaging beyond the reading room and support patient conversations with clearer visual output.

cvi42|Quantitative Perfusion adds improved motion correction, a redesigned polar map display, and native integration into cvi42|Report, while reporting updates allow direct PDF printing and new vascular CT templates to reduce friction in report generation. Simplified TLS configuration also helps hospital IT teams reduce setup burden and support easier deployment.

"4D Flow has never been short on clinical value. What held it back was the preparation," said Scott Galbari, Chief Product Officer, Circle CVI. "In v6.5 that work happens automatically when the case is opened."

"A cardiovascular study produces far more information than any report can carry," said Dr. Kevin Steel, Chief Medical Officer, Circle CVI. "v6.5 shortens the path from acquisition to a reproducible measurement, and the Plaque Education Report gives the referring physician something they can actually discuss with the patient."

cvi42 v6.5 is available globally to existing customers as part of their current agreement. Feature availability varies by regulatory clearance in each market

To request a demonstration of cvi42 v6.5, visit circlecvi.com/get-started.

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Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI) is a Canadian-based company founded in 2007 with a mission to develop innovative software solutions that enhance cardiovascular and cerebrovascular imaging analysis and ultimately improve patient care. Circle's flagship platform, cvi42, delivers best-in-class image reading and reporting tools for quantitative and qualitative assessment of cardiac MR, cardiac CT, vascular CT, and neuro CT. Today, millions of medical imaging exams each year, across 2,100+ hospitals in over 90 countries, are interpreted using Circle's cvi42 platform.

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61% of Adults Feel More Comfortable Expressing Themselves When Others Do the Same

*New survey data shows four in ten (39%) adults find making genuine connections harder with age, but music and dancefloors found to be the ultimate fix

*Over a quarter (27%) of 25-35-year-olds say the strongest friendships are made at live music events

*Velo and Tomorrowland joined forces for "Echoes of Tomorrowland" to champion authentic self-expression and create a unique space for dance music fans to experience something new together.

LONDON, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New global research* from Velo highlights the growing need for shared experiences, as Velo launches "Echoes of Tomorrowland" - a global network of live events and synchronised livestreams that bring the magical experience of Tomorrowland to fans around the world.

The campaign is backed by new research* that found that almost two in five adults (39%) say building meaningful connections has become harder with age. This is driven by a range of factors, including difficulty in finding people with the same interests (28%), feeling awkward (27%) fear of rejection (24%), and a fear of being judged (21%).

Velo, the leading nicotine pouch brand in Europe** made for true originals, and Tomorrowland together believe the ultimate catalyst for breaking down these barriers is the music itself. The physical dancefloor acts as a powerful space for connection, driven by its unique role in self-expression. 30% of respondents agree the dancefloor is where they feel most able to show up as their authentic selves and "dance like nobody's watching", while 61% feel more comfortable expressing themselves when they see others doing the same. This leads to meaningful connections, with 27% of 25-35 year olds agreeing that friendships made at live music or cultural events are more genuine than those formed in other social settings.

With many fans unable to attend Tomorrowland in person, Velo brought the festival's energy, culture, and community beyond. And to prove that self-expression is contagious, the campaign kicked off with a bespoke social experiment at the Tomorrowland Store in Ibiza where guests were handed a beautifully crafted physical butterfly half and challenged to find a stranger holding the other half to complete the butterfly. This interactive social experiment instantly turned a room of strangers into an active, collaborative community.

The event, which took place on Friday 17th July, was headlined by Ukrainian house and techno DJ, Korolova, and featured a livestream from Tomorrowland's mainstage. Recreating Tomorrowland's unique culture of spontaneous community, Velo welcomed a mix of consumer fans alongside hosted media from the UK and Spain, and lifestyle and music creators flown in from all corners of the globe.

Through connected "Echo" events in Ibiza and others - featuring live stages, synchronised streams, and DJ sets - "Echoes of Tomorrowland" creates a unique space and opportunity for dance music fans to fully express themselves and experience something new together.

Reflecting on the unique energy of the night, global DJ headliner Korolova said: "The dancefloor is one of the few places where people feel completely free to express who they are without judgment. That's the energy I felt throughout the night in Ibiza, thanks to Velo - it was incredible to watch everyone let go, show up as their true selves, and celebrate their originality together."

Supporting artist Camden Cox added: "What stayed with me from the night was watching total strangers connect so easily through a shared experience. Sometimes all people need is a small invitation to start a conversation, and seeing the crowd use the physical butterflies to break the ice and dance together was pure magic."

Malky Brown, Global Head of Content & Partnerships at BAT, commented: "With 'Echoes of Tomorrowland', we wanted to recreate the sense of connection that makes the festival so special. By encouraging people to step outside their comfort zones and connect with others, we brought to life Velo's belief that self-expression can bring people closer together."

To watch the official event wrap film and discover more about Velo, visit @velo.global.

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* 2009 Nicotine users (Aged 18+), who have used nicotine products for at least the past six months and are currently at least weekly users of nicotine products across the UK, Spain, Pakistan, Poland, and Austria. Research conducted between 16.06.2026 - 22.06.2026.

** Based on Velo estimated volume share in measured retail in the following key nicotine pouch markets in Europe: Sweden, Denmark, UK, Poland and Switzerland, calculated for the year 2025.

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61% Orang Dewasa Merasa Lebih Nyaman Mengekspresikan Diri Ketika Orang Lain Juga Melakukannya

*Data survei terbaru menunjukkan bahwa empat dari sepuluh orang dewasa (39%) merasa semakin sulit membangun hubungan yang tulus seiring bertambahnya usia. Namun, musik dan lantai dansa terbukti menjadi solusi paling ampuh

*Lebih dari seperempat orang berusia 25-35 tahun (27%) mengatakan bahwa persahabatan paling erat terjalin di acara musik langsung

*Velo dan Tomorrowland berkolaborasi melalui "Echoes of Tomorrowland" untuk mendukung ekspresi menjadi diri sendiri sekaligus menciptakan ruang unik bagi penggemar musik dansa untuk menikmati pengalaman baru bersama.

LONDON, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riset global terbaru* dari Velo menyoroti meningkatnya kebutuhan akan pengalaman bersama. Velo pun meluncurkan "Echoes of Tomorrowland" - jaringan global rangkaian acara langsung dan siaran langsung tersinkronisasi untuk membawa pengalaman magis Tomorrowland kepada para penggemar di seluruh dunia.

Kampanye ini didukung oleh riset terbaru* yang menunjukkan bahwa hampir dua dari lima orang dewasa (39%) merasa semakin sulit menjalin hubungan yang bermakna seiring bertambahnya usia. Kondisi ini dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, antara lain kesulitan menemukan orang dengan minat serupa (28%), merasa canggung (27%), takut ditolak (24%), dan takut dihakimi (21%).

Velo, merek kantong nikotin terkemuka di Eropa** yang diciptakan untuk mereka yang berani jadi diri sendiri, bersama Tomorrowland meyakini bahwa musik itu sendiri merupakan katalis utama yang mampu meruntuhkan berbagai hambatan tersebut. Lantai dansa menjadi ruang yang sangat mendukung terciptanya koneksi berkat peran uniknya sebagai wadah ekspresi diri. Sebanyak 30% responden sepakat bahwa lantai dansa adalah tempat mereka merasa paling bebas untuk tampil sebagai diri sendiri dan "menari dengan bebas dan lepas". Sementara itu, 61% merasa lebih nyaman mengekspresikan diri ketika melihat orang lain melakukan hal yang sama. Hal ini mendorong terciptanya hubungan yang bermakna. Sebanyak 27% responden berusia 25?35 tahun sepakat bahwa persahabatan yang terjalin di acara musik langsung atau acara budaya terasa lebih tulus dibandingkan persahabatan yang terbentuk di lingkungan sosial lainnya.

Karena banyak penggemar tidak dapat menghadiri Tomorrowland secara langsung, Velo pun membawa energi, budaya, dan semangat kebersamaan festival tersebut kepada penggemar di seluruh dunia. Untuk membuktikan bahwa ekspresi diri dapat menular, kampanye ini dibuka dengan eksperimen sosial yang dirancang khusus di Tomorrowland Store, Ibiza. Setiap pengunjung diberi separuh ornamen kupu-kupu yang dibuat dengan indah, lalu ditantang mencari orang asing yang memegang bagian pasangannya untuk menyatukan kupu-kupu tersebut. Eksperimen sosial interaktif ini seketika menyatukan orang-orang yang sebelumnya tidak saling mengenal menjadi komunitas yang aktif dan kolaboratif.

Acara yang digelar pada Jumat, 17 Juli ini menampilkan Korolova, DJ house dan techno asal Ukraina, sebagai bintang utama, serta menghadirkan siaran langsung dari panggung utama Tomorrowland. Untuk menghadirkan kembali budaya khas Tomorrowland yang menumbuhkan kebersamaan secara spontan, Velo menyambut para konsumen penggemar Tomorrowland, media undangan dari Inggris dan Spanyol, serta kreator gaya hidup dan musik yang diterbangkan dari berbagai penjuru dunia.

Melalui rangkaian acara "Echo" yang saling terhubung di Ibiza dan sejumlah lokasi lainnya, pengunjung dapat menikmati panggung pertunjukan langsung, siaran langsung tersinkronisasi, dan penampilan DJ. "Echoes of Tomorrowland" pun menghadirkan ruang dan kesempatan unik bagi para penggemar musik dansa untuk mengekspresikan diri secara bebas serta menikmati pengalaman baru bersama.

Saat mengingat energi unik malam itu, DJ internasional sekaligus penampil utama, Korolova, mengatakan: "Lantai dansa adalah salah satu dari sedikit tempat di mana orang merasa benar-benar bebas menjadi diri sendiri dan mengekspresikannya tanpa takut dihakimi. Itulah energi yang saya rasakan sepanjang malam di Ibiza berkat Velo. Sungguh luar biasa melihat semua orang bebas menjadi diri sendiri dan bersama-sama merayakan jati diri mereka."

Artis pendukung, Camden Cox, menambahkan: "Hal yang paling membekas bagi saya malam itu adalah melihat orang yang sepenuhnya masih asing dapat terhubung dengan begitu mudah melalui pengalaman bersama. Terkadang, yang dibutuhkan seseorang hanyalah sebuah ajakan kecil untuk membuka percakapan. Melihat keramaian pengunjung yang menggunakan ornamen kupu-kupu tersebut untuk mencairkan suasana dan menari bersama benar-benar terasa magis."

Malky Brown, Global Head of Content & Partnerships di BAT, mengatakan: "Melalui 'Echoes of Tomorrowland', kami ingin menghadirkan kembali rasa saling terhubung yang menjadikan festival ini begitu istimewa. Dengan mendorong orang untuk keluar dari zona nyaman dan terhubung dengan sesama, kami membuktikan keyakinan Velo bahwa ekspresi diri dapat mendekatkan satu sama lain."

Untuk menyaksikan video resmi rangkuman acara dan mengenal Velo lebih lanjut, kunjungi @velo.global.

Khusus untuk konsumen nikotin berusia 18 tahun ke atas. Produk ini mengandung nikotin dan dapat menyebabkan ketergantungan.

* Survei melibatkan 2.009 pengguna Nikotin (berusia 18+ tahun) di Inggris Raya, Spanyol, Pakistan, Polandia, dan Austria. Seluruh responden telah menggunakan produk nikotin selama sedikitnya enam bulan dan saat ini menggunakannya minimal seminggu sekali. Riset dilakukan pada 16.06.2026 - 22.06.2026.

** Berdasarkan estimasi pangsa volume penjualan Velo di kanal ritel terukur pada sejumlah pasar utama kantong nikotin di Eropa: Swedia, Denmark, Inggris Raya, Polandia, dan Swiss, yang dihitung menggunakan data tahun 2025.

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today highlighted key findings from a new independent DeFiLlama research report examining the rapid growth and evolving market structure of tokenized equities.

According to the report, tokenization's active market capitalization has grown by more than 140% in 2026, increasing from $814 million at the beginning of the year to nearly $2 billion at the time of publication.

The research explores how leading tokenized equity platforms are evolving across market structure, liquidity, settlement, and execution quality as adoption continues to accelerate.

The report evaluates leading tokenized equity platforms across brokerage integration, reserve verification, dividend treatment, settlement mechanisms, and trading infrastructure. It also benchmarks quoted liquidity and execution quality across multiple venues, providing an independent assessment of how the tokenized equities market is evolving.

DeFiLlama's analysis found that Bitget recorded the lowest median bid-ask spread at 0.83 basis points and the deepest top-of-book liquidity across all five tokenized equity markets evaluated. In its broader execution benchmark covering 36 stock perpetuals and eight metals and commodity perpetuals, Bitget led 32, 34 and 33 contracts across the 5, 10 and 50 basis point depth measurements respectively, while also recording the greatest aggregate order-book depth across all measured depth ranges. The findings suggest that as tokenized equity infrastructure matures, execution quality and liquidity are becoming increasingly important differentiators between platforms.

"A tokenized stock is only as good as the market behind it. Investors don't care how the asset is packaged if they can't trade it efficiently," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "That's why liquidity and execution matter. DeFiLlama found Bitget recorded the lowest median bid-ask spread and the deepest top-of-book liquidity across the markets they evaluated. As this market grows, those are the things investors will increasingly expect."

The report also examines adoption trends within Bitget's Reality rTokens, which generated more than $1.16 billion in cumulative trading volume between June and July. Semiconductor and technology-linked assets accounted for the majority of activity, underscoring continued demand for tokenized exposure to innovation-driven public companies.

For more information, read the full DeFiLlama report here.

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indonesia's waste-to-energy ("WtE") development enters its next phase as PT Danantara Investment Management ("DIM"), through its subsidiary PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara ("Denera"), announces the re-opening of registration for Daftar Penyedia Terseleksi ("DPT") as a pre-qualification under the Danantara WtE or Pengelolaan Sampah Menjadi Energi Listrik (PSEL) Program.

As Indonesia accelerates efforts to address growing urban waste challenges while building a cleaner energy base, Denera serves as the integrated waste management company established by DIM to lead the development and implementation of PSEL projects across Indonesia. The initiative is supported by Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025, which provides the regulatory framework for accelerating the development of PSEL projects through environmentally responsible technologies.

DPT registration builds on the strong momentum generated by the previous pre-qualification rounds which attracted participants from seven countries and demonstrated significant international interest in Indonesia's WtE sector. DIM and Denera invite qualified companies and consortium members with proven capabilities in PSEL project development, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), technology provision, operations and maintenance (O&M), project financing, and other related infrastructure services to participate in the selection process. The program seeks partners with the technical expertise, financial capability, and long-term commitment required to deliver PSEL projects at scale in support of Indonesia's sustainable waste management and clean energy transition.

Fadli Rahman, Investment Director of Danantara Investment Management (DIM) and Chief Executive Officer of Denera, stated that the expansion of DPT reflects Danantara's commitment to building a strong and competitive partner ecosystem to support Indonesia's long-term waste management transformation.

"Indonesia's waste management challenges cannot be addressed through individual projects alone. They require a credible ecosystem of partners with proven technology, financing capacity, operational capabilities, and a long-term commitment to delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. Through DPT registration, we are expanding that ecosystem while creating opportunities for more domestic and international companies to contribute their expertise and capabilities to Indonesia's PSEL Program. Our priorities remain unchanged: strong partnerships, demonstrated capabilities, and effective execution that delivers measurable impact on the ground," said Fadli.

PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance ("IIF") has been appointed as the Registration and Verification Agent for DPT registration. Interested parties are encouraged to contact IIF through the official DPT registration email at danantara.wtepartnership@iif.co.id. IIF will provide prospective participants with the Registration Pack and guidance on the DPT registration process, including the Expression of Interest (EOI) requirements, required supporting documentation, submission procedures, and applicable timelines, as well as access to the virtual data room.

*Important Notice*

DPT registration is a pre-qualification process intended solely to identify and evaluate prospective strategic partners for potential participation in the Danantara PSEL Program. It does not constitute and shall not be construed as an award for any project, partner selection process, contractual agreement, any guarantee of appointment, exclusive rights, or future participation in any project.

DIM/Denera reserves the right, at their sole discretion and without prior notice, to modify, clarify, supplement, suspend, postpone, extend, terminate, or otherwise amend, any aspect of the DPT registration process, including its scope, eligibility requirements, timeline, evaluation methodology, or documentation requirements. Neither DIM, Denera, nor IIF shall be liable for any costs, expenses, or losses incurred by prospective participants in connection with their participation in DPT registration.

To support prospective participants, IIF will host two Open Briefing sessions on 7 August 2026. These sessions are open to all interested parties and will provide an overview of the DPT registration process, registration requirements, submission procedures, documentation expectations, and guidance on using the Intralinks Virtual Data Room.

The deadline for submission of the Expression of Interest and payment of the administrative fee is 13 August 2026. Prospective participants are encouraged to begin the registration process early to allow sufficient time for document preparation and submission. Interested parties may obtain the Registration Pack by contacting danantara.wtepartnership@iif.co.id.

Only information issued in writing through the official DPT registration communication channels shall be considered valid. Participants should not rely on any statements or representations made outside such official communications.

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Registration opens on 20 August for a one-of-a-kind cycling adventure through Hong Kong's iconic cityscapes along enhanced routes

HONG KONG, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mark your calendar for Sunday, 11 October, as the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon (Hong Kong Cyclothon) returns. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Hong Kong's largest annual cycling event this year features two scenic rides - a 56km Ride and a 32km Ride - inviting visitors and cycling aficionados from around the world to enjoy a unique cycling journey through Hong Kong's iconic bridges, tunnels and urban landscapes.

Participants can look forward to a distinctive cycling experience like nowhere else, while immersing themselves in the vibrant energy of the Events Capital of Asia. Registration for the event opens at 10am (Hong Kong Time) on 20 August. Be among the first to secure your spot and experience Hong Kong from a rare perspective.

Beyond the cycling routes, visitors can further discover Hong Kong's charm as a dynamic metropolitan destination, where urban excitement meets breathtaking natural landscapes and a wealth of outdoor adventures.

56km Scenic Ride with an All-New Route Takes Cyclists Through Hong Kong's Diverse Cityscapes to Showcase Different Sides of Hong Kong

   

The Hong Kong Cyclothon will once again feature two popular non-competitive rides, both set against the breathtaking backdrop of Victoria Harbour's signature skyline. More than 6,000 cyclists from around the world will set off from the heart of the city at West Kowloon Cultural District, passing through multiple Hong Kong landmarks along major roads while taking in Hong Kong's distinctive scenery blending a dynamic metropolis with a picturesque harbour. Whether taking on the more challenging 56km Ride featuring an all-new route or the shorter 32km Ride, participants will have the rare opportunity to cycle on major roads that are closed to all traffic, savouring the thrill of riding through the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Cyclothon Carnival

 

The excitement of the Hong Kong Cyclothon will extend far beyond the cycling routes. On event day, the HKTB will present an action-packed Cyclothon Carnival at the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring a fascinating array of activities from morning until dusk. Spanning sports, entertainment, family-friendly experiences and gourmet offerings, the carnival will immerse cyclists, visitors and locals alike in a vibrant celebration that captures Hong Kong's dynamic city charm.

Registration for the 2026 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon will open on 20 August at 10am (Hong Kong Time). Cycling enthusiasts and visitors are invited to experience this premier annual sporting event. Stay tuned for more event and registration details at https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/events/cyclothon.html.

An Autumn Escape to Discover the Natural Wonders Found "Only in Hong Kong"

Autumn is one of the best times to visit Hong Kong, thanks to its mild and pleasant weather. Beyond the adrenaline-pumping Cyclothon, visitors can also embrace the city's spectacular natural landscapes and remarkable geological wonders through a wide variety of outdoor experiences. Home to an abundance of natural attractions, Hong Kong offers everything from lush countryside and scenic outlying islands to magnificent hiking and cycling trails.

Visitors can transition effortlessly from the electrifying city to tranquil natural surroundings in less than an hour. From exploring iconic routes such as Dragon's Back, The Victoria Peak Walk and the MacLehose Trail, to discovering the extraordinary coastal scenery of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and enjoying various water sports in GO PARK Sai Sha (Aqua), you can experience the unique proximity of urban and natural environments that can be found "Only in Hong Kong". For more inspiration on Hong Kong's outdoor experiences, visit https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/outdoors.html.

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STAR Systems International, a global leader in tolling and vehicle identification technology, is proud to support the successful launch of a new series of Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling projects across India, including the landmark Delhi-Jaipur Pink City Expressway in Rajasthan.

The projects mark an important milestone in India's transition toward seamless, barrier-free highway travel and demonstrate the growing role of advanced RFID technology in modernizing tolling infrastructure.

As one of India's flagship MLFF deployments, the Delhi-Jaipur corridor in Rajasthan, commonly known as the Pink City Expressway, demonstrates the next generation of intelligent tolling, enabling vehicles to travel at highway speeds while tolling transactions are automatically identified, validated, and processed in real time. By eliminating the need for conventional toll barriers, the MLFF system is designed to reduce congestion, improve traffic throughput, lower fuel consumption and emissions, and enhance the overall travel experience for motorists, commercial fleets, and highway operators along one of India's busiest transportation corridors.

The launch of these MLFF projects represents a transformative advancement in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), supporting the Government of India's vision for a safer, smarter, and more efficient national highway network through the digitization of India's tolling ecosystem and the modernization of National Highways in line with global best practices.

STAR Systems' MLFF deployment footprint in India continues to expand, with projects at Choryasi in Gujarat, Mundka on Delhi's Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), Shahjahanpur, Daulatpura, and Manoharpura in Rajasthan on the NH-48 corridor, and Gharaunda on NH-44 in Haryana. This expanding deployment footprint reflects STAR Systems' proven ability to support high-speed, multi-lane tolling applications across diverse roadway environments, helping operators deliver reliable vehicle identification and efficient free-flow toll collection at scale.

At the heart of these deployments are STAR Systems' Titan Pro reader and Avior antenna, two high-performance products engineered specifically for demanding tolling environments. The Titan Pro delivers exceptional read accuracy, advanced flexibility, and seamless integration capabilities for high-speed, multi-lane applications. Paired with the Avior antenna's powerful and precise radiation patterns, the system creates highly controlled read zones that support reliable vehicle identification in complex live traffic conditions. Together, they help enable accurate, free-flow tolling without requiring vehicles to stop or slow down.

"Free flow tolling demands uncompromising performance," said Tarun Ahlawat, Director of STAR RFID & Systems India and STAR RFID. "Our Titan Pro reader and Avior antenna deliver the accuracy, reliability, and lane-level performance needed to support seamless toll collection at high speeds. These deployments demonstrate how proven RFID technologies can help accelerate the transition toward barrier-free tolling across India. STAR Systems remains committed to delivering proven technologies and deployment expertise to support the government's vision for world-class, technology-driven highway infrastructure.

For more information about the Titan Pro and other high-performance readers, antennas, and transponders, please contact STAR Systems at salesinquiry@star-int.net.

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Founded in 2013, STAR Systems International is a world leader in Automatic Vehicle Identification Technologies. STAR Systems focuses on providing best-in-class transponders, readers and professional consulting services for Smart City Initiatives, including Electronic Tolling (ETC), Congestion/Road Use Charging, Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR), Express/HOT Lane, Fleet Management, Parking and Secure Access Control applications.

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Issuer: VinFast

Emerging economies are becoming the EV industry's fastest-growing markets, creating new opportunities for automakers with an international footprint. VinFast's latest expansion reflects that shift.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 August 2026 - For much of the past decade, the global electric vehicle conversation has revolved around three markets: China, the United States, and Europe. But recent industry data suggests the next chapter may be written elsewhere.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global car sales fell about 5% in the first half of 2026 as economic pressures, fuel price volatility and policy changes weighed on demand in China and the US. Yet electric vehicle sales rebounded strongly in the second quarter, reaching record levels in 50 countries. Markets including Vietnam, India, Australia and South Korea roughly doubled EV sales compared with a year earlier, while more than 90 countries posted year-on-year growth during the first half of the year.

The shift reflects a broader change in where future industry growth is likely to come from. While China remains the world's largest EV market, the IEA expects sales there to stagnate this year for the first time this decade, even as electric vehicles account for more than 60% of new car sales. Meanwhile, emerging markets are becoming increasingly important, supported by expanding policy incentives, growing charging infrastructure and rising consumer interest.

The agency also notes that China and other emerging economies are expected to account for around 60% of global car demand over the next decade, making success in these markets an increasingly important determinant of future automotive leadership.

VinFast's latest performance reflects this changing landscape.

The Vietnamese automaker delivered 70,085 electric vehicles globally in the second quarter of 2026, up 96% year-on-year, bringing first-half deliveries to 128,662 vehicles, a 78% increase from the same period last year. The company's two-wheel business also continued to expand rapidly, with 286,039 electric scooters and e-bikes delivered during the quarter, up 311% year-on-year.

The delivery mix also highlights the importance of products designed for diverse market needs. Models ranging from the compact VF 3 and VF 5 to the Limo Green MPV and the newly introduced VF MPV 7 all contributed meaningfully to second-quarter volumes, suggesting demand is spread across both personal mobility and commercial transportation segments.

Just as significant is where those vehicles are going.

In July, VinFast exported more than 5,000 electric vehicles aboard two dedicated vessels. One shipment, consisting of approximately 1,500 VF 6 SUVs, was designated for partner Green SM's planned expansion in Europe, while another transported more than 3,500 vehicles to the Philippines and Indonesia. The voyages marked VinFast's 37th and 38th international export shipments in fewer than four years, underscoring the increasing operational scale behind its global expansion.

VinFast's effort in international market, including in the Middle East, shows that as growth becomes more geographically diversified, automakers can no longer rely on a handful of mature markets to drive expansion. Instead, success will increasingly depend on building products, distribution networks and operations that can compete across a wide range of emerging economies.

For the global EV industry, the center of gravity is not disappearing from established markets. It is becoming far more distributed. VinFast's recent momentum suggests that companies positioned across multiple high-growth regions may be among the best placed to benefit from that shift.

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| Issuer: AuctuCel

Chemically defined medium removes animal serum and human platelet supplements as Malaysia and Singapore strengthen advanced therapy capabilities

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 August 2026  - Singapore is estimated to record approximately 19,290 new cancer cases in 2024, underscoring the growing demand for advanced treatment options and the manufacturing systems needed to produce them consistently. As cell therapies move from research towards clinical use, the reliability of every raw material used in production becomes increasingly important.

AuctuCel Pte Ltd, a Singapore biotechnology company specialising in AI-powered bioprocess technologies, today announced the launch of AuctuPrime, a next-generation chemically defined cell culture medium developed in collaboration with Sperikon. The formulation is designed to remove dependence on both animal serum and donor-derived human platelet supplements during cell therapy manufacturing.

The launch comes as both markets continue to deepen their advanced therapy ecosystems. The Singapore Economic Development Board reported that the country saw a fourfold increase in locally incorporated biotechnology companies since 2015. In Malaysia, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency issued updated cell and gene therapy product guidance in September 2025, including revised Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. As more research moves towards clinical translation, the reliability and traceability of manufacturing inputs are receiving greater attention.

A less visible bottleneck in cell therapy

Cell therapies are advancing across cancer, autoimmune disease and regenerative medicine, but manufacturing remains one of the major barriers to wider clinical and commercial adoption. Many conventional culture processes still use animal serum or platelet-derived supplements from human donors. These biological materials can vary between batches and may introduce additional sourcing, testing and documentation requirements.

AuctuPrime replaces these supplements with a fully chemically defined formulation. By giving researchers and manufacturers clearer control over what enters the process, it is intended to provide a more reproducible foundation for scale-up from laboratory research to clinical and commercial manufacturing.

The formulation is designed to support:

* Elimination of animal serum and human platelet supplements

* Reduced batch-to-batch variability in the culture process

* Lower dependence on donor-derived biological raw materials

* Greater supply chain resilience through chemically defined inputs

* More consistent scale-up and technology transfer across manufacturing stages

* A xeno-free approach for regenerative medicine and cell therapy workflowsWhy the manufacturing medium matters to patients

"Culture medium is not the therapy itself, but it can influence how reliably cells are produced. By removing animal serum and human platelet supplements, AuctuPrime gives researchers and manufacturers greater control over the process, helping to reduce variability and prepare for larger-scale production." said Dr Zach Pang, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of AuctuCel.

Supporting Singapore's advanced therapy ecosystem

Singapore is strengthening its position as a regional hub for advanced therapies, supported by its universities, hospitals, research institutions and biotechnology companies. These organisations are building capabilities that connect early-stage research with regulated manufacturing and future clinical applications. Chemically defined media can support this progress by reducing reliance on variable biological inputs and enabling processes to be reproduced more consistently across local research and manufacturing facilities.

"Singapore's continued progress in regenerative medicine will depend not only on scientific breakthroughs, but also on the ability to manufacture therapies safely, consistently and at scale. AuctuPrime represents an important step towards building a more reproducible manufacturing platform and can support local research and industry teams as they prepare for future clinical and commercial demand," said Dr Chee Wai Fhu, Chief Executive Officer of AuctuCel.

For the wider region, stronger manufacturing foundations also matter for healthcare resilience. Cell therapies are complex products with demanding quality requirements, and the ability to manufacture them consistently will shape how quickly promising research can progress towards clinical use.

"The future of regenerative medicine depends not only on scientific breakthroughs, but on our ability to manufacture these therapies safely, consistently and at scale," said Dr Chee Wai Fhu, Chief Executive Officer of AuctuCel. "AuctuPrime is an important step towards a more reproducible manufacturing platform. By removing dependence on animal serum and human platelet supplements, we hope to help researchers and manufacturers build processes that are better prepared for future clinical and commercial demand."

Regional collaboration behind the launch

AuctuPrime was developed through a collaboration between AuctuCel and Sperikon, combining AuctuCel's bioprocess and culture media expertise with Sperikon's experience in regenerative medicine and cell therapy development.

Behind every cell therapy breakthrough is a production process that must work repeatedly, not only once. Improving that process is one of the practical steps needed to bring the next generation of therapies closer to the patients who may benefit from them.

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Memperkuat layanan dan rantai pasok di pasar-pasar utama AS dengan memadukan satu abad keahlian teknis dan hubungan pelanggan yang dilandasi kepercayaan

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" atau "Perusahaan"), penyedia solusi global terkemuka bagi pengguna bahan baku dan bahan kimia khusus, hari ini mengumumkan pihaknya telah mengakuisisi H.M. Royal, distributor spesialis berusia 101 tahun yang sangat disegani di bidang bahan aditif untuk industri karet, plastik, dan perekat.

Bergabungnya H.M. Royal memperkuat bisnis Performance Materials (Material Berkinerja Tinggi) dalam divisi Ingredients + Specialties di Univar Solutions dengan memperluas akses terhadap produk-produk khusus, keahlian teknis, serta hubungan jangka panjang dengan pelanggan.

Penguatan ini terutama akan dirasakan di wilayah Pantai Timur dan Pantai Barat Amerika Serikat, tempat H.M. Royal memiliki kehadiran yang kuat. Dengan bergabungnya kedua perusahaan, pelanggan H.M. Royal akan memperoleh akses ke skala operasi yang lebih luas, jaringan logistik, dan perangkat digital Univar Solutions. Mereka juga akan tetap memperoleh manfaat dari keahlian teknis serta hubungan yang dilandasi kepercayaan, yang selama ini menjadi bagian penting dari keberhasilan H.M. Royal.

"Kami bangga menyambut H.M. Royal sebagai bagian dari keluarga Ingredients + Specialties di Univar Solutions," ujar Nick Powell, CEO Ingredients + Specialties dari Univar Solutions. "Mereka membawa keahlian teknis yang mendalam di bidang karet, plastik, dan perekat, serta kemitraan jangka panjang dengan pelanggan dan pemasok. Bersama kami dapat menghadirkan portofolio yang lebih luas dan tim profesional untuk memberikan dukungan yang lebih baik kepada pelanggan di AS. Dilandasi komitmen bersama terhadap pelayanan dan keunggulan, kemitraan strategis ini melanjutkan rekam jejak kedua perusahaan dalam menjalankan bisnis yang menjunjung tinggi nilai-nilai dan berfokus pada pelanggan."

"H.M. Royal telah lama menjadi mitra tepercaya di sektor karet, plastik, perekat, sealant, dan pelapis pelindung. Akuisisi ini menandai langkah maju yang penting bagi bisnis Performance Materials kami," ujar Matthew Oliver, Wakil Presiden Senior Performance Materials untuk Univar Solutions. "Kombinasi ini memungkinkan kami membangun platform yang lebih terkoneksi di sektor karet dan plastik, memperkuat kolaborasi, serta membuka peluang pertumbuhan baru di seluruh rantai nilai. Kami berkomitmen untuk mempertahankan dan memperkuat keahlian teknis, hubungan dengan pemasok, dan fokus pasar yang selama ini menjadi kunci keberhasilan H.M. Royal, terutama untuk aplikasi yang sangat mengutamakan konsistensi, kinerja pemrosesan, dan keandalan pasokan."

Bergabungnya kedua perusahaan diharapkan dapat memperluas akses terhadap produk, meningkatkan dukungan teknis, serta menjamin kesinambungan pasokan bagi pelanggan dan mitra pemasok. Langkah ini melanjutkan rekam jejak pelayanan dan keahlian kedua perusahaan yang telah dibangun selama lebih dari satu abad.

"Selama lebih dari 100 tahun, H.M. Royal membangun reputasinya melalui hubungan yang kuat, integritas, keahlian teknis, serta komitmen yang teguh kepada pelanggan dan pemasok," ujar Joseph Royal, Presiden H.M. Royal. "Kami sangat antusias bergabung dengan Univar Solutions, perusahaan yang menjunjung nilai-nilai inti yang sama. Bersama-sama, kami berharap dapat meneruskan rekam jejak membanggakan H.M. Royal sekaligus membuka peluang baru bagi karyawan, pelanggan, dan mitra pemasok kami."

Tentang Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions merupakan distributor global terkemuka untuk bahan baku dan bahan kimia khusus, yang mewakili portofolio produk unggulan dari berbagai produsen terkemuka dunia. Didukung oleh salah satu armada transportasi milik sendiri dan tim penjualan teknis terbesar di industri, keahlian teknis tentang logistik yang tak tertandingi, pengetahuan mendalam tentang pasar dan regulasi, kemampuan pengembangan formulasi dan resep, serta perangkat digital terdepan, Perusahaan memiliki posisi kuat untuk menawarkan solusi khusus dan layanan bernilai tambah untuk berbagai pasar, industri, dan aplikasi. Dalam mewujudkan tujuannya untuk membantu menjaga masyarakat tetap sehat, terpenuhi kebutuhan pangannya, bersih, dan aman, Univar Solutions berkomitmen membantu pelanggan dan pemasok berinovasi serta berfokus pada semangat Tumbuh Bersama. Pelajari lebih lanjut di univarsolutions.com.

Tentang H.M. Royal

H.M. Royal merupakan distributor bahan baku dan bahan kimia khusus yang telah lama berkiprah, didukung oleh hubungan kemitraan selama puluhan tahun dengan pemasok serta pengalaman industri selama 101 tahun. Perusahaan ini menyediakan lebih dari 1.000 grade bahan kimia serta memiliki kapabilitas untuk menyediakan pasokan yang terjamin, melakukan pengemasan ulang, dan mengelola persediaan sesuai kebutuhan pelanggan. Dengan 10 gudang yang berlokasi strategis di seluruh Amerika Serikat, H.M. Royal mampu melakukan pengiriman tepat waktu dalam berbagai volume, mulai dari kemasan kecil hingga muatan penuh satu truk. Portofolio produknya melayani berbagai sektor industri, termasuk transportasi, elektronik, medis, konstruksi, pertanian, pertambangan, dan pasar industri. Sebagai perusahaan milik keluarga yang kini berada di bawah kepemimpinan generasi ketiga, H.M. Royal mengutamakan layanan yang personal, dukungan yang andal, serta solusi yang hemat biaya bagi pelanggan di Amerika Utara.

Pernyataan Berwawasan ke Depan

Komunikasi ini memuat "pernyataan berwawasan ke depan" berdasarkan hukum yang berlaku tentang aspek keuangan dan operasional yang terkait dengan bisnis Perusahaan. Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan umumnya dapat dikenali dari penggunaan kata-kata seperti "meyakini," "memperkirakan," "mungkin," "akan," "seharusnya," "dapat," "berupaya," "bermaksud," "berencana," "mengestimasi," "mengantisipasi," atau istilah lainnya yang sebanding. Seluruh pernyataan berwawasan depan yang disampaikan dalam komunikasi ini dibatasi oleh pernyataan kehati-hatian ini.

Pernyataan berwawasan ke depan mengandung berbagai risiko dan ketidakpastian yang diketahui maupun tidak diketahui, yang sebagian besar mungkin berada di luar kendali Perusahaan, yang dapat menyebabkan ekspektasi tidak tercapai atau dapat berdampak secara signifikan dan merugikan terhadap bisnis, kondisi keuangan, hasil operasi, atau arus kas Perusahaan. Meskipun pernyataan berwawasan ke depan didasarkan pada asumsi yang dianggap wajar oleh manajemen, kami mengingatkan bahwa informasi berwawasan ke depan yang disajikan dalam komunikasi ini bukan merupakan jaminan atas peristiwa atau hasil di masa mendatang, dan bahwa peristiwa atau hasil aktual dapat berbeda secara signifikan dari hal-hal yang dinyatakan secara tersurat maupun tersirat oleh informasi berwawasan ke depan yang dimuat dalam komunikasi ini. Untuk informasi tambahan mengenai faktor-faktor yang dapat memengaruhi Perusahaan, silakan lihat laporan tahunan terbaru Perusahaan dan laporan keuangan lainnya, termasuk informasi yang tercantum dalam bagian berjudul "Faktor Risiko." Setiap pernyataan berwawasan ke depan hanya mencerminkan pandangan Perusahaan pada tanggal komunikasi ini dan tidak boleh dianggap sebagai menggambarkan pandangan Perusahaan pada tanggal setelahnya dan Perusahaan tidak berkewajiban untuk memperbarui pernyataan berwawasan ke depan apa pun, kecuali sebagaimana diwajibkan oleh hukum.

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Lapetus Filings With the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Reveal an Alarmingly Low 41.5% Actual-to-Expected Ratio 

Abacus Misled Its Investors by Concealing Critical Facts About the Lewis & Ellis Valuation Report It Had Commissioned

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coventry First LLC ("Coventry") and its Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Alan H. Buerger, secured a significant ruling in their ongoing litigation with Abacus Global Management Inc. ("Abacus") (NYSE: ABX). On July 29, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida ordered the unsealing of a number of key documents that Abacus has tried to keep from becoming public, including internal Abacus records demonstrating that Abacus knowingly relied on unusually short life expectancy estimates from Lapetus Solutions ("Lapetus") and omitted critical facts from its public description of the Lewis & Ellis valuation report it commissioned.

Coventry Refiles Answer and Counterclaims with Newly Unsealed Evidence

In accordance with the Court's ruling, Coventry and Mr. Buerger yesterday refiled their Answer and Counterclaims against Abacus with the newly unsealed exhibits. These exhibits provide further support for Coventry's claims that Abacus has misled investors and the public about its reliance on Lapetus's life expectancy estimates as a critical input used to originate, sell, and value life settlement policies held in Abacus's own portfolio and sold to its affiliated managed funds, including funds in which credit unions invested more than $500 million.

Unsealed Documents Show Lapetus's Actual-to-Expected (A/E) Ratio Was Just 41.5%

Abacus has asserted in its legal filings that Lapetus's life expectancies are "not less accurate than the estimates of any other life expectancy provider" and that "Lapetus's estimates reported to the state of Florida are in line with other life expectancy providers." However, the newly unsealed evidence shows that those statements were false and that Abacus knew they were false. In fact, Lapetus reported an A/E ratio of just 41.5%, meaning that fewer than half of the deaths Lapetus predicted occurred during the measurement period. By comparison, leading life expectancy providers have publicly reported A/E ratios close to 100%. This stark difference proves that Lapetus systematically underestimated life expectancies and overstated mortality risk.

Documents Show Abacus Knew Lapetus's Life Expectancy Estimates Were Chronically Short

Other unsealed documents show that Abacus was aware of the disparity between Lapetus's life expectancy estimates and those of other medical underwriters. In one newly unsealed email exchange, Abacus CEO Jay Jackson discussed a policy for which three established life expectancy providers produced life expectancy estimates ranging from 209 to 248 months, while Lapetus estimated just 72 months. Observing that the initial policy valuations looked "really high," Mr. Jackson asked, "Is that because we did Lapetus only?" In another example, the newly unsealed documents reveal correspondence from experienced life settlement investors discussing their unwillingness to purchase life settlement policies from Abacus using pricing based on Lapetus because, as one investor put it, "they usually seem significantly shorter than the other more established LE providers (as I'm sure you're well aware!)."

Lapetus's Former CEO Said He Could No Longer Work with Abacus in Good Faith

Similar concerns were expressed by Lapetus's former CEO in a text message that he sent to a Lapetus Board member regarding his intent to resign. In that message, which is one of the exhibits to the Answer, the Lapetus executive wrote, "I can't continue to work with [Abacus] in good faith. I don't trust them. Since they're our primary and basically only client, I can no longer lead this business."

Abacus Issued Misleading Press Release About the Lewis & Ellis Report

On June 10, 2025, in an effort to reassure investors following an independent short-seller report from Morpheus Research, Abacus issued a press release about a valuation report it commissioned from actuarial firm Lewis & Ellis. According to Abacus, the Lewis & Ellis report was prepared without reliance on Lapetus's life expectancies and produced a portfolio valuation within 1% of Abacus's stated valuation. However, the exhibits to the Answer show that Abacus omitted or misrepresented at least three critical facts about the report:

First, Abacus instructed Lewis & Ellis to provide valuations at multiple discount rates; however, the Lewis & Ellis valuation that Abacus cited as supporting its portfolio valuation was calculated using a lower discount rate than Abacus had used for its own valuation, thereby generating a valuation millions of dollars higher. Had Abacus referenced the Lewis & Ellis valuation calculated using Abacus's discount rate, the resulting valuation would not have been within 1% as Abacus claimed.

Second, Abacus failed to disclose that for more than one-third of the policies it asked Lewis & Ellis to value, Abacus provided only its own "internal" life expectancy estimates rather than estimates prepared by independent third-party providers, thereby compromising the independence and reliability of the inputs used in the Lewis & Ellis analysis. Abacus also failed to disclose that Lewis & Ellis expressly cautioned that these so-called "internal" estimates "would not be as utilized within the industry, as the industry may rely on the more Commercial LE opinions."

Third, Abacus failed to provide Lewis & Ellis with all the life expectancy estimates in its possession for the policies under review, despite Lewis & Ellis's stated assumption in the report that Abacus had provided "all relevant life expectancy information produced for an insured from various LE providers." In several instances, Abacus provided older - and shorter - life expectancy estimates while withholding more recent - and longer - estimates already in its possession. By supplying older, shorter estimates for several of its largest policies, Abacus caused those policies' valuations to be significantly inflated.

Several other key documents that contradict Abacus's public statements remain sealed. Coventry will continue to press for all relevant information to be made public.

Links to Court Documents

Coventry's refiled Answer and Counterclaims can be found here https://www.coventry.com/coventry-and-alan-h-buerger-file-answer-to-abacus-global-management-first-amended-complaint/.

About Coventry

Coventry is the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance. For more than 25 years, we have been driving the industry forward and expanding opportunities for life insurance policyowners. Coventry's deep experience combined with a fierce commitment to consumer rights makes Coventry the clear market leader, a position we use to raise industry standards and expand consumer choice. To date, we have delivered more than $6 billion to policyowners who no longer have a need for their policies. To learn more about Coventry, please visit Coventry.com.

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To mark World Breastfeeding Week, Medela announces the recipient of its research contribution and launches a month-long campaign highlighting evidence-based lactation care

Baar, Switzerland, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baar, Switzerland, August 4, 2026 - To mark World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), observed globally from August 1-7, Medela, the brand trusted by millions of moms worldwide and the #1 brand in hospitals1, today announced the recipient of its CHF 20,000 research contribution supporting community-based initiatives that strengthen breastfeeding support.

Throughout August, Medela will also spotlight leading experts in human milk research and lactation science through webinars, podcasts and educational content for healthcare professionals and families.

The winning project, "Building Sustainable Lactation Care After Hospital Discharge: A Community-Anchored Implementation Model in West Michigan," is led by Anita Esquerra-Zwiers, PhD, RN, CBS, with Rebecca Antaya, RD, IBCLC, through their work with Lactation Collective, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to lactation care. Supported by Medela's research contribution, the project aims to advance a research-informed model that combines in-home lactation care, education, community partnerships, medical oversight, documentation workflows, and reimbursement pathways to improve access to continued lactation services.

Medela's research contribution was launched as part of the With You, Every Step of the Way campaign to support community-based breastfeeding initiatives and sustainable support systems. The winning project was selected following a review process informed by an expert jury of maternal, lactation, and public health professionals, based on community impact, innovation, scientific rigor, and long-term sustainability.

Supporting What Works: Strengthening Breastfeeding Support Systems

This year's WBW theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," highlights the importance of identifying effective approaches and expanding systems that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. Through its research contribution, Medela sought projects that strengthen community-based breastfeeding support, build sustainable support systems, improve timely access to lactation care, and generate practical solutions that can be replicated and sustained. 

"Across many settings, breastfeeding care remains fragmented, and the gaps are often greatest for families with the fewest resources," said Angela Lang, DNP, CNS, RN, IBCLC, Global Director of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education at Medela. "Families need more than encouragement. They need access to trained support, connected care pathways, and follow-up that continues after they leave the hospital. This research contribution was created to support evidence-based, community-rooted projects that improve access to skilled lactation care and create lasting impact."

The winning project addresses a critical point in the infant feeding journey: the transition from hospital to home. According to the project team, more than 94% of infants in Ottawa County initiate breastfeeding at discharge, yet only 27% of under-resourced families are still breastfeeding at six months. Similar trends are seen in neighboring Muskegon County, where limited access to ongoing lactation care and community resources contributes to families stopping breastfeeding earlier than intended. To help close this gap, the project will expand access to personalized lactation care, strengthen connections between community and clinical resources, and establish a framework designed to continue beyond short-term grant funding.

"For years, my work has focused on understanding why breastfeeding becomes difficult in the early postpartum period and what helps families continue," said Anita Esquerra-Zwiers, PhD, RN, CBS. "What we are building now is rooted in a simple but urgent idea: families need trusted care that fits real life after they leave the hospital. Medela's contribution will help us evaluate and strengthen a community-based model that connects research, clinical expertise, and local partnerships so care remains available when and where families need it most."

Advancing Lactation Science Awareness During World Breastfeeding Week and Beyond

As part of its WBW activities, Medela will share educational content and expert perspectives on human milk research and lactation care. The campaign includes resources for healthcare professionals and families, including a webinar with Rebecca Hoban, MD, MPH, Associate Professor in the Division of Neonatology and Director of Breastfeeding Medicine at the University of Washington Department of Pediatrics, and a podcast with Lars Bode, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics, Endowed Chair of Collaborative Human Milk Research, and Director of the Human Milk Institute at the University of California San Diego.

Together, the research contribution and WBW initiatives reflect Medela's commitment to advancing lactation care through research, education, innovations, and collaboration, helping expand access to the support families need throughout the breastfeeding journey.

About Medela

Through advancing research, observing natural behavior and listening to our customers, Medela turns science into care while nurturing health for generations. Medela supports millions of moms, babies, patients and healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries all over the world. As the healthcare choice for more than 6 million hospitals and homes across the globe, Medela provides leading research-based breast milk feeding products, healthcare solutions for hospitals, and clinical education. Medela is dedicated to building better health outcomes, simplifying and improving life, and developing breakthroughs that help moms, babies and patients live their life to the fullest. For more information, visit medela.com.

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Rebecca Antaya and Anita Esquerra-Zwiers lead the nonprofit The Lactation Collective and authored the research project recognized through Medela's Research Contribution

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