iGaming Brands Must Adapt as Sponsorship Strategies Evolve Beyond Traditional Football Deals iGame

iGaming Brands Must Adapt as Sponsorship Strategies Evolve Beyond Traditional Football Deals

03/26/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - While a recent SBC Digital Day session was called ‘Adapting Marketing as Football Sponsorships Fade,’ the panel's conclusion was that sponsorship is not disappearing but instead transforming. Football sponsorships have been central to iGaming marketing plans, with the Premier League – called the “grandest stage of all” by Russell Yershon, CEO of Connectingbrands.com. Nevertheless, with front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships due to be prohibited from the coming season, operators must now reconsider how to connect with fans beyond conventional kit agreements. New sponsorship routes Yershon and fellow speaker Joaquin Gago, CEO of BetandDeal, both observed that the Premier League will remain an arena for brand visibility. As front-of-shirt space vanishes, sleeve and training-kit agreements are anticipated to become the next focal point for brand exposure. However, the panel concurred that the most promising prospects exist beyond the reliable sport of football. Panel moderator and iGaming Expert Editor Joe Streeter highlighted combat sports promoter MVP’s forthcoming MMA event on Netflix, which will feature stars like Ronda Rousey and Nate Diaz. The event, similar to many past live sports broadcasts on streaming platforms, is predicted to draw enormous global audiences. “It’s absolutely massive. It’s another route for these big global brands to think we know what the Netflix audience is, so let’s go and speak with the rights holder and see what we can do,” Yershon stated. This led to a broader conversation about sponsorships led by athletes. Yershon remembered collaborating with boxer David Haye for a gambling-related brand during his first bout against Tony Bellew, noting the “unbelievable coverage” it produced. With streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon increasingly offering live sports, the speakers also proposed that operators can connect with fans directly, circumventing the restrictions of club-based partnerships. Activation and localisation matter more than ever As the discussion progressed, Gago emphasised the growth of localised influencer campaigns, noting that “influencers are being used more in casino than sports because they are easier games to communicate and engage with the audience.” This approach has grown much more prevalent in recent years. Influencers, who might not have the same follower count as retired footballers, often show greater effectiveness because their communities are intensely concentrated on the specific markets a brand aims to enter. Both panellists agreed that localisation is now essential. Gago explained it is crucial to collaborate with, or employ, local individuals who genuinely comprehend the country and culture, and that any campaign must be tailored to the target market. This strategy does present challenges, however. Yershon insisted that meticulous selection of talent is vital, explaining that due diligence guarantees influencers not only portray the brand well but also connect with the correct audience. He finished by stating that regardless of the direction a brand chooses, activation is what separates mere visibility from a wasted budget. Pull quote – “You need to have a clear plan… otherwise you’re chasing your tail,” Yershon cautioned, stressing that investment without a strategy seldom yields measurable outcomes. Regulation at the centre of all decisions The panel agreed that regulatory structures are the most significant factor influencing sponsorship choices, and that knowing the marketing rules is as important as understanding the culture of a target country. Retired footballers, for instance, have historically been effective ambassadors for betting firms due to their recognition among older demographics. Yet, this is not always simple. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) illustrated this last year by upholding a complaint against a promoted post on X by Sky Bet. The post contained an embedded video clip from The Overlap podcast, and the ASA determined it was likely to have strong appeal to under-18s because of Gary Neville’s presence. Flutter challenged the decision, arguing that “black-market operators flood the internet and social media without any checks,” pointing out the disparity between regulated brands adhering to strict rules and unregulated operators facing no oversight. This debate connects to ongoing talks about a potential rule that could prohibit unregulated operators from sponsoring sports in England entirely, a change that would dramatically alter the sponsorship environment. Acknowledging this, the discussion shifted to how clubs manage these intricacies and where responsibility truly lies. Yershon mentioned Everton’s partnership with Stake, which had to cease its UK operations after its logo appeared as a watermark on a “widely viewed” social media video featuring an adult actress. “For Stake as a brand, you want to be on the grandest stage of all, which is Premier League front-of-shirt. Working with a team like Everton, you can benefit from that from the global awareness, so I see no issue with that whatsoever. It’s up to the Premier League club. “In terms of whether it’s right or wrong, if the law says you can do it, then why not,” he added, before stating that it is the regulator who must take a firm position. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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CIMC Group Revenue Reached RMB 156.611 Billion; Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Nearly Doubled to RMB 18.514 Billion ACN Newswire

CIMC Group Revenue Reached RMB 156.611 Billion; Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities Nearly Doubled to RMB 18.514 Billion

03/26/2026
Financial HighlightsRMB 100 millionFor the 12 months ended 31 DecemberChange (%)20252024Revenue1566.111,776.64-11.85% Profit28.4265.53-56.64% Profit before Tax28.1665.95-57.30% Gross Profit194.95222.47-12.37% Gross Profit Margin12.45%12.52%-0.07pct Net Profit13.3741.95-68.12% Net Profit Attributable to Shareholders and Other Equity Holders2.2129.72-92.57% Net cash flows from operating activities 185.1492.6499.86% Dividend per share (RMB/share, tax inclusive)RMB 0.179RMB 0.176N/A Total dividend payout9.399.45-0.60% Performance Highlights1. Solid operating core segments with resilient high-quality development: In 2025, the Group achieved revenue of RMB 156.611 billion, net profit of RMB 1.337 billion, and maintained a gross profit margin of 12.45%, with a balanced domestic and overseas revenue structure.2. Dual improvement in cash flow and financial quality, with significantly enhanced risk resilience: Net cash flows from operating activities increased substantially by 99.86% to RMB 18.514 billion, while the cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the Year reached RMB 24.3 billion; the scale of interest-bearing debt decreased by RMB 4.7 billion year-on-year (“YoY”) to RMB 34.4 billion, and net interest expenses decreased by approximately RMB 730 million YoY, with the financial structure continuing to be optimized.3. Cash dividends and share buybacks implemented in parallel to reward investors: The Group proposes a cash dividend of RMB 0.179 per share (tax inclusive) for 2025. Together with multiple rounds of H-share and A-share buyback plans launched during the Year, the total proposed dividend and completed buybacks for 2025 amounted to RMB 1.852 billion.4. Significant improvement in profitability of energy-related businesses, becoming a key growth driver of the Group: Net profit of the offshore engineering segment and the financial and asset management segment (primarily drilling platform leasing) increased by approximately RMB 1.212 billion in total, while the energy, chemical and liquid food equipment segment increased by RMB 308 million. Among them, the gross profit margin of the offshore engineering segment increased significantly by 5.72 percentage points to 14.83%. Orders on hand for offshore engineering and energy, chemical and liquid food equipment reached US$5.09 billion and RMB 29.75 billion, respectively, with certain shipyards’ production schedules extending to 2030.5. Logistics-related businesses continued to serve as the Group’s “ballast stone”: During the Year, businesses such as container manufacturing and road transportation vehicles were affected by exchange rate fluctuations and cyclical changes, resulting in pressure on gross profit margins and profitability. However, the core segments remained solid, and the Group’s competitive advantages in the industry continued to be consolidated. Core products such as standard dry containers, reefer containers, tank containers and semi-trailers have maintained the world’s No.1 position for many consecutive years.6. Breakthroughs in both technology and orders in key businesses, with competitiveness highly recognised: In the high-end offshore engineering equipment sector, CIMC Raffles successfully developed the most complex products in the offshore industry, including FPSO/FLNG, becoming the only enterprise in China with dual-project EPCI general contracting capabilities; in the modular data center sector, the Group providing technical and manufacturing delivery services of prefabrication data center to industry customers exceeding 300MW, leading new transformation in computing power infrastructure.HONG KONG, Mar 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (“CIMC Group” or the “Group”, stock code: 000039.SZ/02039.HK) is pleased to announce the audited annual results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025 (the “Year”).The Group’s management stated, “In 2025, profound global changes unseen in a century accelerated, and the global economy demonstrated resilience amid volatility. Positioned in an era of both opportunities and challenges, the Group closely adhered to the strategic theme of “accelerating the construction of new growth drivers and focusing on promoting high-quality development”. While stabilising its operating fundamentals, the Group further deepened its forward-looking strategic layout in the energy business and achieved fruitful results. For the year of 2025, the Group recorded revenue of RMB 156.61 billion and net profit of RMB 1.34 billion. Cash flows from operating activities increased significantly by 99.9% to RMB 18.51 billion, with the asset structure continuously optimized and risk resilience further enhanced.”In particular, to sincerely reward investors, CIMC Group proposes to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.179 per share (tax inclusive) to all shareholders for 2025, amounting to a total proposed cash dividend of RMB 939 million (tax inclusive). Meanwhile, the Group implemented share buybacks totalling RMB 913 million during 2025, bringing the combined total to RMB 1.852 billion.Segments Results (RMB 100 million)2025 Business indicatorsRevenueAs % of the total revenueGross profitAs % of the gross profitGross profit marginNet profitContainer manufacturing430.0927.46%57.5529.52%13.38%18.82Road transportationvehicles201.7812.88%32.0616.45%15.89%9.27Energy, chemical, and liquid food equipment271.9217.36%40.2420.64%14.80%10.40Offshore engineering179.3811.45%26.6013.65%14.83%10.57Logistics services267.9317.11%16.708.57%6.23%3.64Airport facilities and logistics equipment/fire safety and rescue equipment76.194.86%15.147.76%19.87%2.64Total of major segments1427.2991.12%188.2996.59%13.19%55.34Core Business Performance1. In logistics field:In the container manufacturing business, during the Year, despite negative supply chain factors such as U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts, global merchandise trade demonstrated strong resilience. Intra-regional trade, Asia-Europe routes and emerging market routes became the main drivers of incremental growth. Meanwhile, factors such as detours around the Red Sea, port congestion, environmental requirements in shipping and increasing complexity of trade routes reduced transportation efficiency, structurally boosting underlying demand and pushing the global container fleet into a new structural phase. As a result, overall demand for new containers in 2025 remained at a relatively high level, exceeding the average of the past decade. During the Year, the production and sales volume of the Group’s container manufacturing business declined YoY, in line with overall industry expectations, but the Group maintained its global No.1 position. Accumulated sales volume of dry cargo containers reached 2,224,900 TEUs (2024: 3,433,600 TEUs), representing a YoY decrease of 35.2%. Accumulated sales volume of reefer containers reached 208,200 TEUs (same period last year: 138,600 TEUs), representing a YoY increase of 50.2%. During the Year, the container manufacturing segment recorded revenue of RMB 43.009 billion, net profit of RMB 1.882 billion, and a slight decline in gross profit margin to 13.38%.In the logistics services business, during the Year, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 26.793 billion, representing a YoY decrease of 14.64%, and net profit of RMB 364 million, representing a YoY decrease of 16.65%, in line with industry trends. CIMC Wetrans actively adjusted its business structure and integrated resources. During the Year, self-sourced cargo volume increased by 6% YoY, while second-hand container trading and warehousing distribution in port logistics reached record highs. The industry logistics business focused on key sectors such as new energy, automotive and engineering projects to consolidate its niche advantages. In 2025, CIMC Wetrans ranked among the top five for three consecutive years in the “Comprehensive List of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Enterprises” published by the China International Logistics and Freight Forwarding Association.In the road transport vehicles business, during the Year, CIMC Vehicles recorded revenue of RMB 20.178 billion, representing a YoY decrease of 3.91%, and net profit of RMB 927 million, representing a YoY decrease of 14.29%. In the domestic market, the “Star-Chained Plan” reshaped the organisational and operational model, with revenue from the China semi-trailer business increasing by 14.65% YoY and gross profit margin increasing by 3.3%YoY. In overseas markets, the Global South markets maintained high-quality growth, with revenue reaching RMB 3.09 billion during the Reporting Period, representing a YoY increase of 17.7%, sales volume increasing by 29.1% YoY, and gross profit margin increasing by 1.3 percentage points YoY.The DTB business achieved steady growth in both sales volume and revenue, with a total of 28,570 units of mounted equipment products delivered, generating total revenue of RMB 3.184 billion, representing a YoY increase of 4.97%, with further improvement in market share of core products. Meanwhile, the Group continued to actively expand R&D and sales of new energy products, comprehensively building the EV-RT ecosystem and advancing the strategic development of pure electric tractors and trailers.In the airport facilities and logistics equipment/fire safety and rescue equipment, benefiting from the release and delivery of high-quality orders, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 7.619 billion during the Year, representing a YoY increase of 5.92%, and net profit of RMB 264 million. Airport equipment successfully delivered smart boarding bridges projects for Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Antalya Airport in Türkiye and Lanzhou Airport, and secured major projects including Phase II of Nanning Airport and corridor projects at Hangzhou Airport T2 and T4 with its independently-developed innovative prefabricated fixed bridge solutions. Logistics equipment delivered automated three-dimensional warehouse systems for supporting the petrochemical and refining integration project in China. The fire safety and rescue equipment business advanced the overseas expansion of domestically manufactured products while focusing on frontier areas such as smart fire safety and unmanned fire trucks.2. In the Energy FieldIn the energy, chemical, and liquid food equipment business, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 27.192 billion, representing a YoY increase of 6.31%, and net profit increased significantly by 42.15% to RMB 1.040 billion. Among which, CIMC Enric recorded revenue of RMB 26.326 billion, representing a y YoY increase of 6.3%.Specifically, the clean energy segment advanced both offshore and onshore businesses, maintaining leading market share in key equipment such as high-pressure and cryogenic equipment, while capturing growth opportunities in natural gas applications in water and land transportation and power generation, and actively expanding into emerging markets for special industrial gas equipment in high-tech industries. In 2025, the segment secured new orders of RMB 22.229 billion, a record high. Among these, orders on hand for offshore clean energy-related business exceeded RMB 19 billion as of the end of 2025, with shipbuilding schedules extending to 2028. During the Year, the second coke oven gas comprehensive utilisation project — Linggang Phase I project — was successfully put into operation, and China’s first domestic mass-production bio-methanol (green methanol) project of CIMC Enric was completed and commenced operation. The chemical and environmental segment maintained its leading market share, while the medical equipment components and after-sales service businesses achieved steady growth. As of the end of 2025, orders on hand increased by 36.27% YoY to RMB 1.276 billion, providing strong support for future development. The liquid food segment maintained stable profitability, with gross profit margin increasing to 21.7% YoY.In the offshore engineering business, the Group’s core operating entity, CIMC Raffles, successfully achieved a strategic transformation from “manufacturing-led” to integrated “design + construction + integration” services, maintaining a leading position in the domestic market and emerging as an important new force in the international offshore engineering market. During the Reporting Period, the segment recorded revenue of RMB 17.938 billion, representing a YoY increase of 8.35%, and net profit of RMB 1.057 billion, becoming the Group’s second-largest profit contributor. Benefiting from the recovery of the global offshore engineering market, demand for high-end oil and gas equipment represented by FPSO/FLNG remained strong, while the industry accelerated its transition toward green and intelligent development, driving steady growth in new energy equipment orders. During the year, the Group secured new contract orders of US$1.20 billion, including 12+8 container feeder vessels, 2 offshore engineering special vessels and other module orders. As of the end of 2025, the accumulated value of orders on hand reached US$5.09 billion, with orders for oil & gas and special vessel accounting for approximately 70% and 30%, respectively. The Longkou base has scheduled production through to 2030.In the offshore engineering asset operation and management business, the Group continued to leverage its existing project experience and business capabilities, enhancing asset utilisation through its strong offshore platform operation and management capabilities. During the Reporting Period, the sixth-generation semi-submersible drilling platform “Deepsea Yantai” completed lease renewal, the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling platform “Blue Whale No.1” signed a new lease with an international client, and the semi-submersible lifting/life platform “Blue Gretha (formerly Huadian CIMC 01)” also secured a new lease with an international client. Other platforms actively participated in market tenders to explore opportunities for asset disposal and leasing. During the Reporting Period, the average daily lease rate of semi-submersible and jack-up drilling platforms both recorded year-on-year increases.Future Development and ProspectsThe Group’s management stated, “The year 2026 marks the beginning of the ‘15th Five-Year Plan’. Starting from a newly upgraded brand identity, the Group will closely focus on ‘consolidating foundations, driving innovation, improving quality and efficiency’, and adopt a more proactive strategic approach to foster new opportunities and open new horizons amid complex changes, striving to build a ‘“becoming a high quality and trustworthy world-class multimodal transport enterprise.”About China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.The CIMC Group is a world-leading equipment and solution provider in the logistics and energy industries, with its industry clusters mainly covering the logistics and energy fields, continuously strengthening its leading market position. In the logistics field, the Group continues to adhere to container manufacturing as its core business, based on which it has incubated the road transportation vehicles business and the airport facilities and logistics equipment / fire safety and rescue equipment business, supplemented by the logistics services business and recycled load business, providing products and services in the professional logistics field. In the energy field, the Group is principally engaged in the energy, chemical and liquid food equipment business and the offshore engineering business. Meanwhile, the Group continues to develop emerging industries and possesses financial and asset management businesses that serve the Group itself. As a diversified multinational industrial group serving the global market, CIMC has over 300 member enterprises across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, with a total of four listed companies, and customers and sales networks covering more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. In 2025, the Group recorded revenue of RMB 156.6 billion, ranking 154th on the 2025 Fortune 500 China list. The Group has maintained the world’s No.1 position for many consecutive years in core products such as standard dry containers, reefer containers, tank containers and semi-trailers. For more information, please visit http://www.cimc.com/. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Yip’s Chemical Announces 2025 Annual Results; Profit Attributable to Owners Increased to HK$137 million; Proposed Final Dividend of HK12 Cents per Share

03/26/2026
EQS Newswire / 26/03/2026 / 22:23 UTC+8 【For Immediate Release】 26 March 2026 Yip’s Chemical Announces 2025 Annual Results Effective Business and Product Portfolio Improvements Driving Gross Margin and Profit Growth Profit Attributable to Owners Increased to HK$137 million Proposed Final Dividend of HK12 Cents per Share Highlights: Confronted with global economic uncertainties, slowing domestic growth and mounting pressures from industry “involution”, the Group recorded a revenue of HK$2.99 billion and sales volume of 240,000 metric tonnes, representing year-on-year declines of 5.3% and 9.3% respectively. Through deepened focus on niche industry segments, product portfolio optimisation and enhancement of technology and services, coupled with the benefit of stable raw material prices, gross profit margins of the coatings and inks businesses improved over the preceding year. Overall gross profit margin of the Group rose to 25.4%, representing a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percentage points. Solvents associate company’s export sales grew strongly, driving its sales volume to a historical high of 1,800,000 metric tonnes. Though impacted by industry “involution” with margins and profits contracting, it still contributed a return of HK$79.4 million to the Group, compared with HK$96.0 million in the preceding year. Benefiting from the sustained refinement of the Group’s business and product portfolio and the effective implementation of stringent cost controls, profit attributable to owners substantially increased by 41.8% year-on-year to HK$137 million. Gearing ratio continued to be at a relatively low level of 13.4%, enhancing the flexibility of future investments in new growth projects. In the year under review, the Group completed the acquisition of approximately 60% stake in “Sino-Hypro”, and entered into the chemical vapour recovery and treatment market, providing a new growth engine for the Group. The Board recommended payment of a final dividend of HK12 cents per share. Total dividends for the year amounted to HK16 cents per share, representing a 14.3% increase as compared to the preceding year. (Hong Kong, 26 March 2026) Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited (SEHK: 00408) (“Yip’s Chemical” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) today announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2025 (the “year under review”). During the year under review, the operating environment remained volatile and fraught with unprecedented uncertainty. Together with weak domestic demand in the Chinese Mainland and the severe industry “involution”, the Group’s core businesses faced considerable sales pressure. Nevertheless, margins benefited from stable raw material prices and the effectiveness of the Group’s sustained cost-control measures. The Group recorded revenue of HK$2.99 billion, representing a mild decrease of 5.3% year-on-year. Overall gross profit margin improved to 25.4%, up 1.9 percentage points from last year, while profit attributable to shareholders rose to HK$137 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.8%. The Board recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK12 cents per share (2024 final dividend: HK11 cents per share). The Group’s cash flow and gearing ratio continued to improve and remained at healthy levels, providing greater flexibility to support future investments in new growth projects. In December 2025, the Group completed the acquisition of approximately 60% equity interest in Beijing Sino-Hypro Petrochemical Tech. Co., Ltd. (“Sino-Hypro”), a leading enterprise in chemical vapour recovery and treatment in the Chinese Mainland, marking Yip’s Chemical’s formal entry into a high‑technology and sustainability‑driven chemical vapour treatment field. Mr. Ip Chi Shing, Chairman of Yip’s Chemical, expressed, “Despite the challenging macro environment, I remain cautiously optimistic about the business outlook for 2026. In 2025, the Group successfully advanced two significant business expansion initiatives, further strengthening our long‑term competitiveness and unlock growth potential. First, the Group’s solvents associate, Handsome Chemical, has completed and commissioned its new plant in Hubei with an annual capacity of 600,000 metric tonnes of acetic acid and 600,000 metric tonnes of acetates. The new facility will continue to generate economies of scale, enhance competitiveness, and is expected to deliver steady growth in its contribution to the Group’s profitability. In addition, through close collaboration and complementary strengths with Sino-Hypro, this new business is expected to accelerate its development and become an important new member of the “leading development platform for chemical businesses” that Yip’s Chemical has been dedicated to establishing in recent years.” Chairman Ip added, “In the current macroeconomic environment, the Group will continue to uphold a prudent and steady approach, implement comprehensive cost‑reduction and efficiency‑enhancement measures, and consistently strengthen our operational efficiency and competitiveness. While driving the sustainable and healthy growth of our core businesses, we will also actively introduce high‑quality enterprises with technological capabilities and growth potential to join the Yip’s platform, thereby building a diversified and synergistic business portfolio. This will lay a solid foundation for the vision of a “Towards a Century of Revered Leadership” and create long‑term and stable return for shareholders and stakeholders.” Business Review and Outlook Coatings During the year under review, the Chinese Mainland property market showed little signs of recovery and affected by sluggish transactions in both new and existing projects, the architectural coatings business continued to face pressure in a challenging operating environment. Although the Group made efforts to expand its distributors’ network, declining demand for architectural coatings led to a drop in sales volume. As a result, the Group’s coatings business recorded a decline of 14.7% to 157,000 metric tonnes in sales volume and a mild decline of 5.3% to HK$1.38 billion in sales revenue, respectively. The industrial coatings business, as a niche segment, achieved substantial increase in sales through effective product portfolio management and the launch of products that receive high market recognition, including coatings for customised wooden furniture and functional coatings for plastic substrates. Meanwhile, resins business continued to conduct research and development of products related to automotive coatings and protective coatings, leading to growth in both sales revenue and profit. The coatings business recorded a gross profit margin of 29.8%, an increase of 3.6 percentage points compared to that of the preceding year. The segment results increased substantially by 623% to HK$52.2 million. In the coming year, the Group will leverage the momentum of the development of industrial coatings and resin products, allocating additional resources to focus on driving the growth of these business segments. The Group’s production base in Vietnam is expected to commence operations in the second quarter of 2026, enabling better service to customers across Southeast Asia in the future. In addition, the Group is also actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions of entities with technological capacities to accelerate its development. In the architectural coatings sector, the Group will focus on domestic market and adopt more pragmatic promotional strategies and in collaboration with distributors across the country to develop a more extensive online-and-offline store network to further expand market coverage. Inks During the year under review, the Group’s inks business recorded a revenue of HK$1.32 billion, representing a slight decrease of 3.3% compared to that of the preceding year. Amid a highly competitive environment, the inks business continued to gain recognition from major printing enterprises in the Chinese Mainland by offering cost-effective products and services, resulting in increased sales volume. With expanded sales volume enabling effective cost allocation and raw material prices remaining relatively low, the gross profit margin rose by 1.1 percentage points to 21.6%. However, under the pressure from overall economic environment, certain customers encountered operational difficulties, resulting in a substantial bad debt provision during the year under review. Therefore, the inks business recorded a segment profit of HK$46.3 million, representing a decrease of 40.1% compared to that of the preceding year. Looking ahead to the coming year, we will continue to fortify its strengths in packaging printing inks, further expand market share and remain attentive to potential merger and acquisition opportunities involving technology-driven inks enterprises in the market to accelerate development. Lubricants During the year under review, revenue from the lubricants business decreased by 12.4% to HK$284 million, and the gross profit margin dropped by 1.2 percentage points to 22.1%. This segment recorded a profit of HK$6.5 million, representing a decrease of 31.6% compared to that of 2024. The demand for automotive lubricants was impacted by the overall industry “involution”, thereby exerting pressure on the selling prices, gross profit and profits of “Hercules” lubricants. Looking ahead, the Group will steadily grow the sales volume of automotive lubricants by continuously optimising its product portfolio and prudently investing in the development of niche segments within the industrial lubricants market, so as to create new growth drivers for the lubricants business. Investment in Solvents Associate The Group retains a 24% effective stake in “Handsome Chemical”, the largest acetate solvents company in the world. The solvents associate recorded a strong growth of 17.2% in sales volume in 2025, reaching a historical high of 1,800,000 metric tonnes of acetates. In particular, the sales volume of exports reached approximately 760,000 metric tonnes, which served as the major force of growth. Meanwhile, it maintained effective cost control and delivered a return of HK$79.4 million to the Group during the year under review, compared with HK$96.0 million in the preceding year. Its new acetic acid and acetates solvents plant in Hubei commenced full-scale production in the second half of 2025, boosting output of acetic acid and acetate solvents, progressively realising the benefits of vertical integration and economies of scale. Under the effective leadership of the associate’s management team and in collaboration with our business partners “PAG” and “Qisheng”, the business is expected to continue its prosperous trajectory. Investment in Sino-Hypro In December 2025, the Group successfully completed the acquisition of approximately 60% equity interest in Sino-Hypro, signifying Yip's Chemical's entry into the chemical vapour recovery and treatment industry. The subsidiary not only creates new growth driver for the Group, but also contributes meaningfully to China’s environmental governance through its chemical vapour treatment technologies. With the management team and the original shareholders working in close partnership, and by combining Sino-Hypro’s strong technological foundation and Yip’s Chemical’s operational expertise, the Group is confident that the subsidiary is well-positioned for sustainable and promising development. Mr. Ip Kwan, Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Yip’s Chemical, concluded, “Over the past few years, the management team has continued to strengthen the market positions of our core businesses, gradually establishing a solid profit base for the Group. Looking ahead, in addition to driving organic growth of our core businesses, we will strive to enhance the operational efficiency of Sino-Hypro, with the aim of cultivating it into a key growth engine for the Group. Simultaneously, we are actively seeking strategic investment and acquisition opportunities that align with Yip’s Chemical’s long‑term development direction, including those create synergies with our core coatings and inks businesses, thereby accelerating the development of “a leading development platform for chemical businesses”. We believe these initiatives will further consolidate profit growth, add new dimensions to the businesses and drive the Group towards a successful future.” End - About Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) Founded in 1971 and listed on the Main Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK: 00408) since 1991, Yip’s Chemical has been dedicated to the chemical industry for more than half a century. The Group’s long-term vision is to become “a leading development platform for chemical businesses” driven by green, innovative technology, professional services and highly respected brands that enrich people’s lives. The Group’s core businesses include inks, industrial and architectural coatings, specialty resins, lubricants and chemical vapour recovery and treatment. The core businesses have established leading positions in China in their respective sectors. “Bauhinia Variegata” is the largest inks manufacturer in China; “Hang Cheung” coatings holds a leading position in China’s high-end plastic coatings segment; Bauhinia Advanced Materials Group also operates well-known brands including “Bauhinia” and “Camel” paints as well as “Da Chang” polymers; “Hercules” and “Pacoil” lubricants rank among the market leaders; “Sino-Hypro” is recognised as a leading enterprise in chemical vapour recovery and treatment in China. The Group is also a core investor in “Handsome Chemical”, the world’s largest acetate solvents producer. Leveraging its stable shareholder structure, extensive nationwide manufacturing and sales network, and a dynamic portfolio of strong businesses, the Group has built a robust foundation in the domestic chemical industry. Going forward, the Group will drive sustainable innovation in chemical operations and accelerate the development of a more scalable and resilient platform. Learn more about Yip’s Chemical on: www.yipschemical.com Media and Investor Enquiries Yip’s Chemical Holdings LimitedMs. Wing So Tel：(852) 2675 2385 Email：wing.so@yipschemical.com Fax ：(852) 2675 2345 DLK Advisory Limited Ms. Michelle Shi Tel: (852) 2854 8711 Email: michelleshi@dlkadvisory.com Ms. Kathleen Mui Tel: (852) 2854 8727 Email: kathleenmui@dlkadvisory.com File: 408_2025AR_Press Release_EN_20260326 26/03/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com
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葉氏化工公佈2025全年業績 業務組合和產品升級成效彰顯 驅動毛利率與純利增長; 股東應佔純利增加至1.37億港元; 派發期末股息每股12港仙

03/26/2026
EQS 新聞 / 2026-03-26 / 22:23 UTC+8 【即時發佈】 2026年3月26日 葉氏化工公佈2025全年業績 業務組合和產品升級成效彰顯 驅動毛利率與純利增長 股東應佔純利增加至1.37億港元 派發期末股息每股12港仙 摘要： 面對環球經濟的不明朗因素，國內經濟增長放緩及行業「內捲」的壓力，集團錄得營業額29.9億港元及銷量24萬噸，同比分別下跌5.3%及9.3%。 透過深耕行業細分領域、優化產品組合、提升產品技術與服務，同時受惠於原料價格穩定，塗料及油墨業務的毛利率均較去年改善，令集團整體毛利率上升至25.4%，同比增加1.9個百分點。 溶劑聯營公司出口銷量增長理想，帶動該業務銷量創歷史新高至180萬噸。惟受「內捲」衝擊導致邊際利潤受壓及利潤收縮，仍為集團貢獻7,940萬港元的溢利，去年貢獻溢利為9,600萬港元。 有賴持續深化上述業務和產品佈局，加上嚴控營運成本見效，股東應佔純利較去年大幅增加41.8%至1.37億港元。 集團借貸比率繼續維持在13.4%的較低水平，令未來投資新增長項目更具靈活性。 年內完成收購「信諾海博」約60%股權，進入化學氣體回收及治理行業，為集團注入新增長引擎。 董事會建議派發期末股息每股12港仙，全年股息每股16港仙，較去年增加14.3%。 (2026年3月26日 – 香港) 葉氏化工集團有限公司 (港股代號: 00408) (「葉氏化工」或「公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱 「集團」) 宣佈其截至2025年12月31日止之全年（「回顧年度」）業績。 回顧年度內，經營環境持續震盪及充滿前所未有的不確定性，加上中國內需疲弱及行業「內捲」情況嚴峻，集團核心業務在銷售方面承受相當壓力；然而，邊際利潤受惠於原材料價格穩定，以及本集團長期堅持成本管控所產生的成效，集團錄得營業額29.9億港元，較去年同期輕微下滑5.3%。整體毛利率則上升至25.4%，同比增加1.9個百分點，股東應佔純利則大幅增至1.37億港元，比去年同期提升41.8%。董事會建議向集團全體股東派發期末股息每股12港仙（2024年期末股息：每股11港仙）。 本集團的現金流及借貸比率持續改善，繼續維持於健康水平，為未來投資新增長項目提供更多靈活性。集團於2025年12月完成收購一家國內領先的化學氣體回收及治理企業「信諾海博」約60%股權，標誌葉氏化工正式進軍高技術含量且具可持續發展潛力的化學氣體治理領域。 葉氏化工主席葉志成先生表示：「雖然宏觀環境仍然充滿挑戰，但本人對2026年的業務前景保持審慎樂觀。集團於2025年成功推進兩項重要業務拓展，將進一步鞏固我們的長遠競爭優勢並開拓增長潛力。首先，溶劑聯營公司『謙信化工』位於湖北的年產60萬噸醋酸及60萬噸醋酸酯新廠已順利投產，並將持續釋放規模效應以增強競爭力，預期對集團盈利的貢獻帶來穩健的增長。此外，透過與信諾海博的合作及優勢互補，將推動此新業務加速壯大，使其成為葉氏近年致力構建的『精美的化工企業發展平台』的重要新成員。」 葉主席續道：「在當前宏觀環境下，集團將繼續秉持穩健為本的原則，堅定推進降本增效，不斷提升營運效率及競爭力。一方面推動核心業務持續健康增長，同時積極引入具技術含量與發展潛力的優質企業，共同構建多元發展的葉氏平台，為『百年葉氏』奠定紮實的基礎，並為股東及持份者創造長期而穩定的回報。」 業務回顧及展望 塗料 回顧年度內，中國内地房地產市場未見復蘇及受新老樓盤交易不振的影響，建築塗料業務在嚴峻的經營環境下持續受壓。 雖然集團努力擴充經銷商網絡，但建築塗料的需求減少致銷量下滑。令集團塗料業務的銷量減少14.7%至15.7萬噸，而營業額輕微下跌5.3%至13.8億港元。工業塗料作為細分市場的塗料，憑藉優化產品組合及推出市場認受性高的產品，包括木器定制家具塗料及以塑料為底材的功能性產品，令工業塗料實現可觀的銷售增長。同時，樹脂業務繼續研發汽車塗料與防腐塗料相關的產品，提升銷售額及利潤。塗料業務錄得毛利率29.8%，較去年上升3.6個百分點。分類業績大幅上升623%至5,220萬港元。 來年，集團將善用工業塗料和樹脂的發展勢頭，聚焦資源推動該板塊的業務增長。集團在越南的生產基地預計在2026年第二季度投產，加強對東南亞客戶的服務。此外，集團正積極尋找具技術含量的併購，加快發展步伐。在建築塗料方面，未來將於存量市場透過更接地的推廣方法，聯同全國各地經銷商夥伴開發更多線上線下商店網絡，進一步拓展市場。 油墨 集團油墨業務在回顧年度錄得營業額13.2億港元，較去年輕微下降3.3%。油墨業務在競爭激烈的環境，繼續透過高性價比的產品與服務，贏得國内大型印刷企業的認同，銷量增長令成本得到更有效的攤分，加上原材料價格處於比較低的水平，因此毛利率上升1.1個百分點，達到21.6%。可惜受整體經濟環境壓力影響，個別客戶經營不善，回顧年度產生較大額的壞賬計提，導致最終油墨業務錄得分類溢利4,630萬港元，較去年下降40.1%。展望來年，我們將繼續鞏固包裝印刷油墨的優勢，拓展市場份額，並持續關注市場上技術型油墨企業的併購機會，加速發展。 潤滑油 於回顧年度，潤滑油業務營業額下滑12.4%至2.84億港元，毛利率下跌了1.2個百分點至22.1%。該業務錄得溢利650萬港元，對比去年同期下滑31.6%。汽車用潤滑油需求受到整體「内捲」情況影響，因此「力士」潤滑油售價、毛利及利潤受壓。未來，集團將穩步發展汽車潤滑油銷量，持續改善潤滑油產品組合，並審慎投資在開拓細分領域的工業油市場，為潤滑油業務增加亮點。 投資於溶劑聯營公司 集團持有全球最大的醋酸酯類溶劑公司「謙信化工」的24%實際權益。於2025年，溶劑聯營公司的銷量強勁增長17.2%，達到180萬噸醋酸酯的歷史新高。出口銷量達到約76萬噸，成為主要的增長支撐。同時，該聯營公司持續有效控制成本，溶劑聯營公司於回顧年度為集團帶來7,940萬港元的回報，去年貢獻溢利為9,600萬港元。溶劑聯營公司位於湖北的新醋酸及醋酸酯工廠已經在2025年下半年正式投產，醋酸及醋酸酯產量提升，產品垂直整合及規模效應逐步呈現。在合營企業管理團隊的高效領導下，連同與業務夥伴「太盟」及「啟盛」的合作，我們預期溶劑業務繼續有良好的發展態勢。 投資於信諾海博 集團在2025年12月成功完成收購信諾海博約60%股權，葉氏化工正式進入化學氣體回收與治理的行業。該附屬公司一方面為集團注入新的增長點，同時，其處理化學氣體的技術對於中國的環境治理作出實質的環保貢獻。管理層和原始股東將緊密合作，充分發揮信諾海博強勁的技術基礎和葉氏化工的運營經驗，深信該附屬公司將有良好的發展前景。 葉氏化工行政總裁葉鈞先生總結：「過去數年，集團管理層持續鞏固核心業務的市場地位，逐步建立相對穩健的盈利基礎。展望未來，除了推動核心業務的自然增長，我們將全力提升新業務信諾海博的運營效益，培育成為集團重要的增長引擎。同時，集團亦積極在外物色符合葉氏化工未來發展的策略性投資及併購機會，包括與塗料及油墨等核心業務具協同效應的機會，以加快『精美的化工企業發展平台』的發展速度。我們相信這些舉措將進一步鞏固利潤增長，為業務增添新動力，推動集團邁向成功的未來。」 完 - 有關葉氏化工集團有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） 葉氏化工創立於1971年並於1991年在香港聯合交易所主板上市（股份代號：00408)。專注於化工行業逾半世紀，集團的願景是成為「精美的化工企業發展平台」，憑藉旗下企業超前的環保產品與技術、專業的服務以及高美譽度的品牌，不斷為人民生活添加活力。 集團的核心業務涵蓋油墨、工業及建築塗料、特殊樹脂、潤滑油及化學氣體回收與治理業務，已在中國精細化工及環境治理領域奠定領先地位。旗下「洋紫荊」油墨是中國最大油墨製造商；「恆昌」塗料在中國高端塑膠塗料市場處於領先地位；紫荊花新材料集團亦同時營運「紫荊花」、「駱駝漆」及「大昌樹脂」等知名品牌；「力士」及「博高」潤滑油亦位處市場前列；「信諾海博」為中國領先的化學氣體回收及治理企業。 葉氏化工同時為全球最大醋酸酯溶劑企業「謙信化工」的核心投資者。 葉氏化工依托穩健的股東架構、覆蓋全國的生產與營銷網絡，以及多元而強大的業務組合，長期深耕中國市場，累積穩固的產業資源與營運基礎。集團將持續推動綠色創新化工業務，並加速構建更具規模與穩健的平台。 如欲瞭解更多，請到訪： www.yipschemical.com 傳媒及投資者垂詢 葉氏化工集團有限公司蘇麗穎小姐 電話：(852) 2675 2385 電郵：wing.so@yipschemical.com 傳真：(852) 2675 2345 金通策略有限公司 施謐修小姐 電話：(852) 2854 8711 電郵：michelleshi@dlkadvisory.com 梅穎珊小姐 電話：(852) 2854 8727 電郵：kathleenmui@dlkadvisory.com 文件: 408_2025AR_Press Release_TC_20260326 2026-03-26 此財經新聞稿由EQS Group轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php
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(SeaPRwire) - 如果您正在關注中東地區不斷升級的混亂局勢，並認為「這不會影響我」，那可能是因為您居住在西海岸或東北部的大都會區。根據牛津經濟研究院 (Oxford Economics) 的分析，您居住的地點決定了伊朗戰爭對您個人財務的影響程度。自美國和以色列對伊朗發動攻擊以來，經濟後果包括油價上漲和股市波動。油價尤其值得關注，因為在消費者已經對進一步的負擔能力壓力變得敏感的環境下，他們會在加油站感受到壓力。 油價上漲是因為伊朗與荷姆茲海峽 (Strait of Hormuz) 接壤，這是波斯灣一條狹窄的水道，阿聯酋、卡達、科威特和伊拉克的出口都通過該水道。每天約有 2000 萬桶石油通常通過該海峽，約佔全球石油供應量的 20%。伊朗表示它控制著該海峽，並在其上佈滿水雷，船長們因擔心而不敢進入該水道，導致全球供應中斷，價格螺旋式上漲。 然而，經濟的其他領域也受到海峽中斷的影響：肥料是天然氣生產的副產品，導致農業成本通貨膨脹。生產商只能吸收一定的成本，然後就需要轉嫁給消費者，最終消費者會以另一種非常明顯的方式買單。此外，更高的汽油價格不僅由消費者承擔，企業也同樣如此：由於中斷，農用設備、商業運輸、卡車運輸和送貨服務的運輸成本也已增加。 根據牛津經濟研究院 (Oxford Economics) 的 Barbara Denham 的說法，伊朗的衝突以及由此導致的油價上漲，對低收入家庭產生了「不成比例」的影響，因為他們將更大比例的預算用於燃料、食品和水電，而這些價格因戰爭而上漲。 Denham 指出：「家庭在這些商品上花費比例最高的都會區主要位於南部、西維吉尼亞州，或散佈在中西部。」「其中大多數相對較小。」 報告補充說，居住在（密西西比州）傑克遜、哈蒂斯堡和海灣港、（密蘇里州）聖約瑟夫和德梅因的家庭是感受到漲價最嚴重的家庭之一，因為這些都會區的家庭平均將 16% 的總預算用於雜貨、燃料和水電。不出所料，這些地區的低收入家庭（年收入低於 35,000 美元）比例也很高，而且往往是較小且較偏遠的地區。 家庭財務因油價上漲而受損的程度，不僅取決於衝突持續多久以及如何解決，還取決於貿易路線重新開放的速度。幾週前，Wolfe Research 的首席經濟學家 Stephanie Roth 表示，「居家食品」通貨膨脹可能會上漲約兩個百分點，使整體通貨膨脹率增加約 0.15 個百分點。 英國 IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) 本週的最新數據顯示，到 6 月份，食品通貨膨脹率可能會從該國目前的 3.6% 上升到 8% 以上。 在另一個極端，西海岸和東北部都會區在雜貨、水電和燃料上的支出佔總預算的比例較低。西雅圖、（紐約州）伊薩卡、（佛羅里達州）萊克蘭、（新澤西州）文蘭和鳳凰城的家庭在這些三項費用上的支出約佔其總預算的 11% 或更少。 Denham 指出：「雖然我們認為，至少在短期內，能源價格上漲對整體通貨膨脹的影響應大於對經濟增長的影響，但戰爭和汽油價格飆升的心理影響已經在消費者信心調查中有所體現。」「我們仍然預測今年消費者支出將實現 1.9% 的正增長……但由於油價上漲和不確定性對消費者支出的影響，我們已將 GDP 增長預測從 2.8% 下調至 2.4%。」 對某些人來說是個提振 雖然油價上漲對消費者來說不是最受歡迎的消息，但對石油鑽探和天然氣開採行業來說卻是一線希望。根據美國能源情報署 (U.S. Energy Information Administration) 的數據，美國在 2020 年成為自至少 1940 年代以來首次成為石油淨出口國。 因此，某些地區——以及少數幾個州——將因新的供需平衡而看到增長略有上升。不出所料，超過一半的鑽探 GDP 產生於非都會區：西德克薩斯的二疊紀盆地（也包括新墨西哥州的縣）佔礦業和鑽探 GDP 的總和的 35%，佔這些就業機會的 12%。 Denham 補充說：「雖然我們預測這些縣的礦業 GDP 將略有增加，但對就業增長的影響將更加溫和，因為企業可以在短期內增加產量。」 Denham 觀察到，嚴重參與煉油過程的地區也將受益：「由於油價上漲，煉油行業的 GDP 也將在短期內有所提振。煉油廠與鑽探有所不同，因為它們部分集中在德克薩斯州（休斯頓、博蒙特、科珀斯克里斯蒂和達拉斯），但在洛杉磯、芝加哥、新奧爾良、明尼阿波利斯、舊金山和華盛頓州的貝靈厄姆也有大量業務。事實上，排名前 10 的都會區佔煉油 GDP 的 50%，佔就業機會的三分之一。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Newborn Town Inc. (SEHK: 9911) Delivered Strong Growth in 2025: Total Revenue Achieved Nearly RMB 7 Billion, Up Over 35% YoY

03/26/2026
EQS Newswire / 26/03/2026 / 22:07 UTC+8 [Hong Kong – 26 March 2026] Newborn Town Inc. (Newborn Town or the company, together with the subsidiaries as the ‘Group’, stock code: 09911.HK), a leading global social entertainment company, released its annual results for 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Newborn Town reported a total revenue of RMB 6,889 million, marking a 35.3% year-on-year increase. Net profit for the year reached RMB 964 million, up 22.3% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to owners amounted to RMB 935 million, surging by 94.6% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA totaled at RMB 1,215 million, demonstrating a year-on-year increase of 26.1%. By business segment, the social networking business remained the primary revenue driver. Flagship product TopTop continued to deliver strong growth, while MICO and YoHo provided stable contributions to both revenue and profit. The innovative business segment recorded a year-over-year surge of 59.3% in revenue, with quality games and social e-commerce maintaining solid and rapid growth, while the short drama business began to gain traction. By market, the MENA region continued to demonstrate strong commercial momentum. Meanwhile, the Group accelerated its expansion into non-MENA markets, making encouraging progress in regions such as Latin America and Japan. Deepening Competitive Moat in Social Networking Business, While Innovative Business Gained Strong Momentum In 2025, the Group’s social networking business sustained strong growth, with revenue reached RMB 6,142 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 32.9%. In particular, the game-oriented social networking platform TopTop delivered exceptional results, with profit growth exceeding 100%. Revenue for TopTop grew by over 70% year-on-year. Meanwhile, the live-streaming social platform MICO and the voice-based social platform YoHo continued to reinforce their leadership in their respective segments, contributing stable revenue and profit. Leveraging its strong UGC-driven ecosystem, TopTop was steadily evolved into a household name in key MENA markets such as Saudi Arabia, and was named “Best Social Game Platform” at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards. According to Sensor Tower, TopTop ranked 5th in the Middle East social networking app revenue rankings in 2025. As the Group’s first social networking product, MICO has consistently maintained a leading position in the live-streaming social segment across markets such as the MENA region and Southeast Asia. The voice-based social platform YoHo also remained firmly positioned within the top tier of the MENA voice-based social market. According to DianDian data, YoHo ranked among the Top 10 grossing social apps on Google Play multiple times in markets including Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE in 2025. Meanwhile, the Group’s diverse-audience social networking business continued to deliver steady progress. HeeSay, the flagship product of this business segment, further strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia, consistently ranking among the Top 10 grossing social apps on the App Store in markets such as Thailand and Vietnam. During the year, the Group’s innovative business recorded revenue of RMB 747 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 59.3%, working alongside the social networking business to drive steady overall growth. The Group’s flagship games have entered long-term operation stages, while the development and pipeline of new game titles are progressing steadily. The social e-commerce platform Heer Health continued its steady and rapid growth, further strengthened its presence in the fields of HIV prevention and sexual health services. Meanwhile, the Group’s short drama business, which it has been actively investing in, has begun to gain early traction. Accelerating Global Expansion with Solid Progress in Non-MENA Markets In 2025, Newborn Town significantly accelerated its global expansion. During the year, the Group continued to strengthen its competitive advantages in key markets such as the MENA region and Southeast Asia. In 2025, the Group’s core products recorded year-on-year growth of nearly 50% in business scale in the MENA region. Meanwhile, the Group also made solid progress in new markets including Latin America, East Asia, and Europe, further expanding its global footprint. In East Asia, TopTop successfully entered the high-barrier Japanese market, leveraging its differentiated positioning and refined localization strategy, and has begun to generate early monetization results. According to DianDian data, TopTop ranked 6th on the App Store free games chart in Japan in November 2025. Newborn Town continued to advance its expansion in markets such as Europe, steadily broadening its global presence. In high-value markets including Japan, South Korea, and North America, the Group is actively refining its product offerings, deepening market understanding, and exploring further potential in both user scale and monetization. In June 2025, Newborn Town officially established its global headquarters in Hong Kong, marking a new milestone in the Group’s globalization strategy. Looking ahead, the Hong Kong headquarters will serve as a coordination hub, working closely with the Group's global R&D and operations centers to support continued overseas expansion. AI Accelerated Deployment as a Full-Stack Capability “Multiplier” In 2025, Newborn Town accelerated the deployment of AI across its business, deeply embedding AI into core functions such as R&D and operations to enhance overall efficiency. Meanwhile, the Group’s AI product Aippy entered the consumer-facing AI application space, rapidly building a growing active user base since its launch. During the year, the Group continued to strengthen its core technology capabilities, further expanding the application of AI across its business processes. Its self-developed multimodal algorithm model, Boomiix, continuing to undergo iterative upgrades, improving the accuracy of social matching and advancing the intelligence of operations. Newborn Town also launched Siyu AI, an internal data intelligence platform, significantly shortened turnaround times for data queries, anomaly analysis, and report generation. Its proprietary AI-powered design platform KIVI continued to evolve, enhancing both production efficiency and content richness across key creative functions including the design of virtual gifts, campaign pages, and marketing assets, while materially shortening campaign and gifting operation cycles. During the year, the Group launched Aippy, an AI-powered community for games, exploring new ways to deliver emotional value through AI-generated content. Since launch, Aippy has received positive user feedback, achieving an App Store rating of over 4.8. Building on this momentum, the Group has also continued to ramp up recruitment of top AI talent, further strengthening its technology foundation and positioning AI as a full-stack capability multiplier across local operations, scalable growth, product innovation, and compliance enhancement. As AI became increasingly integrated with its social networking business, Newborn Town will continue to deepen its technological capabilities. By leveraging its strengths in agile product innovation, localized operations, and efficient user acquisition, the Group remains well-positioned to further expand in the global social entertainment market and create positive emotional value to users worldwide. About Newborn Town Newborn Town has grown into a leading technology company which was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) in 2019 under the stock code 9911. Committed to creating positive emotional value worldwide, Newborn Town has developed a diverse portfolio of applications in the social networking and entertainment sectors. Its social apps include MICO, YoHo, TopTop and HeeSay, together with gaming products like Alice's Dream: Merge Games. These applications have achieved widespread acclaim, reaching over one billion users in over one hundred countries and regions.Newborn Town considers the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region a key market and has also extended its influence in Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. The company aims to become the world's largest social entertainment company. For enquiries, please contact DLK Advisory pr@dlkadvisory.com 26/03/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com
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赤子城科技2025年業績高增長：總營收近70億元人民幣，同比增長超過35%

03/26/2026
EQS 新聞 / 2026-03-26 / 22:07 UTC+8 [2026年3月26日 – 香港] 領先的全球化社交娛樂公司 – 赤子城科技有限公司（「赤子城科技」或「本公司」，股份代號：9911；連同其附屬公司統稱「本集團」）發布2025年年全年業績公告。截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日止年度，公司總收入達 68.9 億元（人民幣，下同），同比增長 35.3%；利潤達 9.6 億元，同比增長 22.3%；公司歸母淨利潤 9.3 億元，同比大幅增長 94.6%；經調整 EBITDA 為 12.1 億元，同比增長 26.1%。 分業務線看，公司社交業務貢獻主要收入，旗艦產品 SUGO及TopTop 持續爆發，MICO及YoHo 穩定貢獻收入及利潤；創新業務收入同比顯著增長59.3%，精品遊戲、社交電商穩健快速發展，短劇業務亦初見成效。 分市場看，中東北非市場持續展現強勁商業潛力；同時，公司在非 MENA 市場的拓展速度明顯加快，在拉美、日本等區域均取得積極進展。 社交業務壁壘加深，創新業務高速成長 2025 年，公司社交業務保持高速增長，收入達61.4 億元，同比增長 32.9%。其中，陪伴社交平台 SUGO 和遊戲社交平台 TopTop 表現突出，利潤同比增長雙雙超100%；收入方面，SUGO 同比增長超過 80%，TopTop 同比增長超過 70%。此外，直播社交平台 MICO、語音社交平台YoHo 在細分賽道持續鞏固優勢，穩定貢獻收入及利潤。 在陪伴社交賽道，SUGO 已成為全球範圍內備受矚目的標杆型產品；TopTop 則憑藉 UGC 生態優勢，在沙特阿拉伯等中東北非部分市場逐步成長為「國民級應用」，並榮獲 Sensor Tower APAC Awards 「最佳社交遊戲平台」獎項。根據 Sensor Tower 數據，TopTop 和 SUGO 分別位列 2025 年中東社交網絡收入排行榜第 5 位和第 6 位。 作為公司首款社交產品，MICO 在中東北非、東南亞等市場繼續保持直播社交賽道領先位置，語音社交平台 YoHo 亦穩居中東北非語音社交市場第一梯隊。點點數據顯示，2025年 YoHo 多次進入沙特阿拉伯、阿曼、阿聯酋等市場 Google Play 社交應用暢銷榜前 10 位。 同時，公司多元人群社交業務亦穩步發展。全球化多元人群社區 HeeSay 在優勢市場東南亞的影響力穩步加深，穩居泰國、越南等國家 App Store 社交應用暢銷榜TOP10。 年內，公司創新業務收入達7.5 億元，同比增長 59.3%，與社交業務共同推動公司業績穩步增長。其中，旗艦遊戲進入長線運營階段，新遊戲開發布局順利；社交電商平台荷爾健康穩健快速發展，在 HIV 防治及性健康服務領域的領先地位進一步鞏固。與此同時，公司積極投入的短劇業務亦取得初步成果。 全球化布局加速，非 MENA 市場取得積極進展 2025 年，赤子城科技的全球化拓展步伐顯著加快。年內，公司持續鞏固在中東北非、東南亞等優勢市場的競爭壁壘。2025 年，公司核心產品在中東北非市場的業務規模同比增長近 50%。此外，公司在拉美、東亞、歐洲等新市場亦取得積極進展，全球業務版圖加速擴大。 在拉美地區，SUGO 貼合本地用戶特點與行業生態，持續調試產品和運營策略，業務增長勢頭強勁，年末單月流水較年初增長超 300%，成為該區域社交娛樂市場的重要參與者。Sensor Tower 數據顯示，SUGO 位列 2025 年拉美地區社交網絡收入榜第 19 位。 在東亞地區，TopTop 憑藉獨特的產品定位和精準的本地化策略，成功進入日本這一高門檻市場，並取得初步的商業化成果。點點數據顯示，TopTop 於2025年11月躋身日本App Store 遊戲免費排行榜第 6 名。 與此同時，公司在歐洲等市場的布局亦穩步推進，全球化版圖持續擴大。在日韓、北美等高價值新市場，公司亦在調整產品、深化用戶洞察，探索用戶規模與商業價值的更大空間。 2025年6月，赤子城科技全球總部正式落地香港，標誌著公司全球化戰略邁入新階段。未來，公司將充分發揮香港全球總部的樞紐作用，與全球各地研發中心、運營中心緊密協同，進一步完善全球化布局。 AI 加速落地，形成全鏈路能力「放大器」 2025 年，赤子城科技加速 AI 技術的深度應用，全面賦能研發、運營等核心業務場景，提升運營效率；同時，AI 產品 Aippy 進入消費級 AI 應用賽道，探索「AI+社交娛樂」新空間。 年內，公司持續強化底層技術能力，不斷深化 AI 在業務流程中的應用。自研多模態算法模型 Boomiix 持續升級，有效提升社交匹配精準度與運營智能化水平；自研智能數據平台思語 AI 將數據查詢、異動分析、報告生成等流程的響應周期大幅縮短；自研 AI 智能設計平台 KIVI 持續優化，在虛擬禮物、活動頁面、投放素材等設計環節提升產出效率與內容豐富度，大幅縮短活動與禮物運營周期。 年內，赤子城科技孵化 AI 產品 Aippy，探索以 AI 創造情緒價值的新路徑。產品上線後獲得用戶積極反饋，App Store 用戶評分超 4.8。此外，公司也在持續加大 AI 領域優秀人才招聘力度，持續完善技術底座，推動 AI 成為本地經營、規模增長、產品迭代、合規升級等全鏈路能力的「放大器」。 隨著 AI 技術與社交業務的深度融合，赤子城科技將不斷加強技術積累，憑藉敏捷的產品創新、緊貼用戶的本地化運營、高效的營銷獲客等能力，持續深耕全球社交娛樂市場，在更大範圍內為全球用戶創造美好情緒價值。 有關赤子城科技 赤子城科技是一家全球化的互聯網公司，2019年在港交所主板上市，股票代碼為09911.HK。 公司以「創造美好情緒價值」為願景，在社交、遊戲等領域打造了數十款面向全球用戶的APP，包括泛人群社交產品 MICO、YoHo、TopTop、SUGO；多元人群社交產品 HeeSay；精品遊戲產品 Alice's Dream: Merge Games等，累計服務上百個國家和地區的超過10億全球用戶。赤子城科技深耕中東北非市場，並積極佈局東南亞、歐美、日韓等地區，致力於成為全球最大的社交娛樂公司。 如欲查詢更多資訊，請聯絡： DLK Advisory pr@dlkadvisory.com 2026-03-26 此財經新聞稿由EQS Group轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php
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Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology JCN Newswire

Sharp Develops Long-Range Video Monitoring Technology

03/26/2026
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Corporation has developed long-range video monitoring technology which uses AI to analyze and record video streamed from locations 5 to 10 km away. This technology was developed in collaboration with Harada Laboratory at Kyoto University (hereinafter "Kyoto University"), Watanabe Laboratory at Waseda University (hereinafter "Waseda University"), and Oita Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "OAB"), as part of the Ultra-Coverage Beyond 5G Wireless and Video Coding through Japan–US–Australia R&D Collaboration project (*1) commissioned by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan.Video analysis of grazing cattle during a field test.The video classifies difference in cattle behavior with green squares (standing) and yellow squares (feeding).Comparing the current footage (left) with the immediately preceding (40 seconds prior) footage (right), environmental changes are displayed at the top of the screen.This technology consists of long-range video transmission technology developed by Kyoto University, which enables the long-range 4K video transmission using a wireless transmission method based on very high frequency waves (VHF band), and Sharp's Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology, which recognizes the behavior of subjects in real-time without pre-training. Compared to conventional technologies, this new technology requires less preparation time for AI video analysis. In the future, this technology is expected to be utilized in a wide range of applications, including hazard detection and remote monitoring of disaster sites and evacuation shelters.To verify the effectiveness of this technology, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan from March 2025 to January 2026 and demonstrated its applicability across various fields. In Japan, tests involving the monitoring of animal behavior at zoos and aquariums, as well as the streaming of live video from ships at sea were carried out. Overseas, a field test to monitor grazing cattle in remote areas has been conducted with Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).To further advance the wireless communication and video compression technologies used in the long-range video monitoring technology, Sharp is submitting proposals at international standardization conferences for wireless communication and video compression, aiming for adoption in Beyond 5G, the next-generation communication standard, and Beyond VVC, the next-generation video compression standard, both to be formulated as international standards. Furthermore, Sharp is committed to supporting digital transformation through long-range wireless communication and AI technologies, aiming to apply these solutions not only to animals and ships—as demonstrated in this proof-of-concept—but also to a wide range of fields, including transportation infrastructure and disaster response.1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF band2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation period3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan*1 Grant No. 05101■ Key Features1. 4K video transmission over long distances (5 to 10 km) by long-range video transmission technology which utilizes the VHF bandWireless technologies used in mobile phones and other devices create coverage areas by densely deploying base stations at intervals ranging from several hundred meters to several kilometers, and transmit data between communication devices via these base stations. In contrast, the newly developed long-range video transmission technology utilizes VHF band wireless technology (*2) announced by Kyoto University, along with video compression and transmission technology. This enables the direct video data transmission between communication devices located 5 to 10 km (*3) apart, making it possible to transmit 4K video in locations where it is difficult to install base stations, such as remote islands, or within vast areas like ranches. Furthermore, since the new technology supports video transmission specification changes such as resolution and bit rate, the data transmission volume can be adjusted to suit the installation environment and intended use.Transmission range in a field test conducted in January 2026*2 For more information on this technology, please refer to the Kyoto University press release (https://www.dco.cce.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/PL/PL_2025_06.html) (in Japanese).*3 Transmission range will vary depending on the communication environment and video content.2. Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology (an AI technology) identifies subjects without pre-training and records changes in situations and behavior, applicable to various video analysis tasks with a shorter preparation periodIn video analysis, conventional AI technologies required preparatory work—such as labeling training data with information on the type, behavior, and location of subjects such as animals—as well as pre-training of the AI, which made it time-consuming to start using the system. In contrast, Dynamic Video Monitoring Technology can be activated in a shorter preparation time by applying prompts (instructions for the desired actions) along with preprocessing (*4) and postprocessing (*5) to AI which handles images and languages.*4 The processing of data to enable the AI to reason efficiently.*5 The process of converting data output by the AI into a format that is easy for users to understand and utilize.Furthermore, by combining the Dynamic Prompt Technology (*6) developed in joint with this technology, the AI automatically generates prompts based on the video content. Voice narration and quizzes based on the analysis results can be automatically produced.The AI generates narration (text at the bottom of the screen) based on the video*6 A technology which automatically generates instructions for the AI based on inputted video and context.3. Effectiveness confirmed through field tests in and outside Japan.From March 2025 to January 2026, Sharp conducted field tests in and outside Japan for various applications to confirm, its effectiveness. PeriodLocationsSubjects of analysisTest details1March 2025・Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Nishi-Oita Hover Terminal(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Monkeys in a zoo・Footage from operating ships・Counting the animals, generating of voice narration・Long-range (approx. 5 km) video transmission to remote locations・Long-range video transmission from moving objects (ships)・Analysis of conditions within Beppu Bay as observed from the ship, voice narration generation2October 2025・CSIRO Armidale Research Farm(New South Wales, Australia)・Grazing cattle・Classification of individual animal behaviors・Recording of temporal changes3January 2026・Umitamago Oita Marine Palace Aquarium(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・OAB head office(Oita City, Oita Prefecture)・Dolphin show・Facility beach・Long-range (approx. 6 km) 4K video transmission・Full HD video transmission for AI analysis at 1/10 the standard bit rate (approx. 300 kbps)・Analysis of the dolphin show・Generation of audio narration and quizzesAbout SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world‑first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity", the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Fangzhou Inc. 任命醫療行業資深人士王海蛟為首席執行官，此前一年實現創紀錄增長與盈利

03/26/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 上海，2026年3月26日 -- 領先AI驅動網際網路醫療解決方案供應商Fangzhou Inc.（「Fangzhou」或本公司）（港交所：06086）今日宣布，任命王海蛟先生為首席執行官兼執行董事，自2026年3月26日起生效。 王先生接替前任執行長謝方敏先生，在本公司迎來指標性的一年後接下領導職務。2025財政年度，Fangzhou宣布成功完成財務轉型，實現淨利1200萬人民幣，帶動收入年增30.2%來到35.3億人民幣。 王先生在醫療產業擁有近20年豐富的創業、管理及投資經驗，在數位健康、精準醫療與體外診斷（IVD）領域具備深厚專業知識。加入Fangzhou之前，王先生自2014年任職於GTJA Investment Group，擔任副總經理、投資委員會委員及執行合夥人。他過去曾任Dragon Rise Capital投資總監，現任Guangzhou LBP Medicine Science & Technology Co., Ltd.（股票代碼：688393.SH）董事。 Fangzhou首席執行官王海蛟表示：「我非常榮幸能在Fangzhou Inc.發展史上這個關鍵轉型時期加入公司。本公司已建構無與倫比的數位醫療基礎設施，近期更完成出色的財務轉型。我期待與董事會及優秀的團隊隊員合作，深化我們的『AI + CDM』戰略，運用我們專有的XS LLM賦能我們超過25萬名醫師的網絡，提升數百萬患者的醫療品質。我們將一同持續推動創新與永續成長。」 Fangzhou Inc.首席戰略官兼執行董事馮舟表示：「董事會非常歡迎王先生出任我們的新任首席執行官。他對醫療生態系的深入理解、數位健康投資領域經得起考驗的成績，以及扎實的領導能力，讓他成為引領Fangzhou邁向下一成長階段的理想人選。我們相信，在他的領導下，本公司將持續成功落實『Medicine as a Service』（MaaS）及『AI + CDM」戰略。」 王先生擁有復旦大學微生物學碩士學位及MBA學位，另擁有上海交通大學上海高級金融學院EMBA學位。 他的任命完全符合Fangzhou優先投資人工智慧的前瞻策略，例如近期推出多模態「XingShi」大型語言模型（XS LLM），目標是在本公司擁有超過5640萬註冊用戶的平台上，提升使用者體驗、優化藥品供應鏈，並增強診斷準確性。 關於Fangzhou Inc.Fangzhou Inc. (HKEX: 06086) 是中國領先的線上慢性病管理平台，截至2025年12月31日服務5640萬名註冊用戶及25萬1000名醫師。本公司專精於提供客製化醫療服務及AI賦能的精準醫療解決方案。如需更多資訊，請造訪https://investors.jianke.com。 媒體聯絡如需進一步查詢或安排訪問，請聯絡：趙興威 公共關係總監 電子郵件：pr@jianke.com 免責聲明：本新聞稿包含前瞻性陳述。受多項因素影響，實際結果可能與預期有重大差異。提醒讀者不應過度依賴此類陳述 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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OKI and Hitachi Agree to Integrate Businesses Related to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Other Automated Equipment JCN Newswire

OKI and Hitachi Agree to Integrate Businesses Related to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Other Automated Equipment

03/26/2026
TOKYO, Mar 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE:6703, “OKI”), Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), and Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp. (“Hitachi Channel Solutions”), today announced that we have agreed to enter into an agreement (“Integration Agreement”) regarding the business integration of their automated equipment businesses, including ATMs (“Business Integration”), as well as a shareholders’ agreement regarding the joint venture company established for this Business Integration (“Joint Venture Company”).Pursuant to the Integration Agreement, OKI will transfer its business responsible for the development and production of automated equipment, including ATMs, to Hitachi Channel Solutions - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi - through the Absorption-type Split. Subsequently, OKI will acquire a portion of Hitachi Channel Solutions’ shares, thereby establishing it as a joint venture. The planned ownership ratio of the Joint Venture Company will be 60% for OKI and 40% for Hitachi.Through this Business Integration, we will combine the business foundations - from development to manufacturing - that OKI and Hitachi Channel Solutions have cultivated globally over many years and establish a comprehensive service structure for terminals and branch channels targeting the financial, retail, and transportation markets. We will provide various hardware devices of automated equipment, including ATMs, which are essential social infrastructure, in a more continuous and stable manner. At the same time, we will further enhance our solutions and services that pursue added value for customers and expand our channel business based on additional customer touchpoints. With regard to the sales business for ATM-related equipment and services, we will maintain the existing framework under which OKI, Hitachi, and their respective sales subsidiaries will continue sales activities within their respective companies, as before.Going forward, following approval from the Japan Fair Trade Commission and other relevant authorities, we aim to start operations as the Joint Venture Company from October 1, 2026.Background and ObjectivesAgainst the backdrop of social structural changes such as the spread of cashless payments and the aging population, financial institutions are reevaluating the role of ATMs and branches, while the shift toward contactless operations is accelerating. Consequently, the role of ATMs is undergoing a significant transformation - moving beyond traditional cash transactions to include cardless transactions linked with QR code payments and the payment of various public utility bills - and the industry is entering a period of transformation that demands more advanced ATM functionality.Since developing the first cash-recycling ATM in 1982, OKI has expanded its automated equipment business across a wide range of sectors, including finance, retail, and transportation, contributing to the streamlining of operations involving cash and documents, as well as the improvement of services. Leveraging the strength of the OKI Group’s integrated value chain – from design and development, and manufacturing to installation and construction, maintenance and fully-outsourced ATM operation and monitoring - OKI provides high-value-added, one-stop solutions. In September 2025, OKI approximately doubled production capacity at its overseas manufacturing base, OKI VIET NAM CO., LTD., thereby strengthening OKI’s stable supply system.Hitachi and Hitachi Channel Solutions have been working to enhance services in physical settings, such as ATMs, while leveraging Hitachi Channel Solutions’ technological and development capabilities to support initiatives aimed at branch reform and digital transformation (DX), including the creation of new customer touchpoints such as “contactless” and “self-service” solutions for financial institutions. Furthermore, by utilizing the core technologies cultivated through their ATM business, Hitachi and Hitachi Channel Solutions have expanded their ATM operations globally and expanded their product and service offerings into new fields outside the financial sector.Amid this period of market transformation, the three companies agreed that combining the strengths of OKI and Hitachi Channel Solutions is essential for our customers and society. We have agreed to establish a joint venture with the aim of fulfilling our social responsibility to ensure the continuous and stable supply of ATMs - which remain a vital social infrastructure - while aiming for a shared strategic goal of growth in the global market. Furthermore, in the future, we aim to link the various data obtained from the products and service layers provided by the Joint Venture Company with Hitachi’s Lumada business. Through AI-driven analysis and utilization, we aim to support our customers - including financial institutions - in transforming their operations and creating new services, thereby jointly creating even greater customer value.About the Joint Venture CompanyThe establishment of the Joint Venture Company aims to respond to changes in the environment surrounding automated equipment, including ATMs, and to achieve sustainable business growth both in Japan and overseas. By combining OKI’s and Hitachi Channel Solutions’ expertise in solving on-site challenges, product development technologies, and manufacturing infrastructure, the Joint Venture Company will be able to create high-value-added, highly reliable products. Furthermore, by incorporating an operational framework that includes maintenance and monitoring, the Joint Venture Company will further enhance solutions and services designed to deliver added value to customers.Going forward, the Joint Venture Company plans to provide one-stop services ranging from automated equipment, such as ATMs, to related services.In Japan, the Joint Venture Company will widely provide the high-value-added products and services created to financial institutions, the retail and transportation industries, and customers in new sectors across Japan.Globally, the Joint Venture Company will promote the expansion of its world-class products and solution businesses as the core of its growth strategy. The Joint Venture Company aims to achieve high growth and strengthen its competitiveness in the global market by expanding its footprint into growth markets centered on ASEAN, as well as India and neighboring countries, North America, and MEA (Middle East and Africa), while swiftly responding to the increasingly advanced needs for ATMs, automation, and efficiency in each country.About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.Founded in 1881, OKI is Japan's leading information and telecommunication manufacturer. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, OKI provides top quality products, technologies, and solutions to customers through its Public Solutions, Enterprise Solutions, Component Products, and Electronics Manufacturing Services businesses. Its various business divisions function synergistically to bring to market exciting new products and technologies that meet a wide range of customer needs in various sectors. Visit us at https://www.oki.com/global/.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp.Hitachi Channel Solutions is committed to realizing a sustainable society under its vision: “Shaping a sustainable future by connecting the real and the digital, people and society with technology and trust.” As a pioneer in ATMs and other financial automation solutions, the company has provided products and services in more than 100 countries and regions, working to improve operational efficiency and service quality for financial institutions. In addition to the financial, retail, public, and transportation sectors, Hitachi Channel Solutions is expanding its business into new fields such as security and healthcare through automation and robotic solutions that leverage its mechatronics technologies. Visit us at www.hitachi-ch.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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Botswana’s Growth Highlights Super Group’s Strategic Focus in Africa iGame

Botswana’s Growth Highlights Super Group’s Strategic Focus in Africa

03/26/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Super Group’s departure from the U.S. in 2025 put an end to its bold expansion plans, yet for CEO Neal Menashe, it also highlighted the areas where the company maintains its competitive advantage. Africa contributes roughly 40% of Super Group’s revenue and has been its biggest regional market for five straight quarters—underscoring its critical role in the company’s broader strategy. The firm is also experiencing positive traction in emerging markets such as Botswana, where it launched in early 2025 and has already seen “strong growth” and new customer sign-ups. Expansion efforts are ongoing: Namibia is next on the agenda, thanks to its closeness to the two previously mentioned nations, and several more markets are in the works over the coming two years. Menashe cited key growth drivers like population growth, rising smartphone usage, and the expansion of mobile money—with the continent’s iGaming sector expected to double from $11 billion in 2025 to $22 billion by 2030. South Africa, which Menashe described as one of the most established markets, continues to be the foundation of this growth. “We’re the leading operator in South Africa. It’s a well-regulated market, we saw record casino volumes in our latest quarter, and our Jackpot City brand keeps gaining steam,” he noted. That said, not every market has yielded instant results. Nigeria, despite its large size, has turned out to be more difficult, leading the company to reassess its approach there. “Nigeria is one market where we haven’t performed as well,” Menashe admitted. “We’re revising our strategy for Nigeria, which is completely distinct from our approach elsewhere in Africa. We see significant potential there—it’s a huge market, and since we prioritize mobile, we’re refining our product to better fit the market.” American Lessons Having invested “hundreds of millions of dollars” in an attempt to compete in a market led by DraftKings and FanDuel, Super Group eventually determined there was no obvious route to making a profit in the U.S. But the venture wasn’t a total loss. It helped the company narrow its focus to markets where it already has size and operational strengths—especially Africa, where Menashe thinks Super Group has a presence comparable to the leading players in the U.S. market. In a recent episode of iGaming Daily, Menashe commented: “We picked up many valuable lessons. To compete, you have to be among the very best.” What will the 2026 World Cup offer? Given that many of the markets where Super Group operates are represented in the tournament, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026—hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico—presents a major chance for the company to boost user engagement. “Sport is all about content,” Menashe explained, noting that the tournament acts as an extension of the football season, offering “an extra six weeks” of high-level user interaction. Per the company, 88% of its revenue comes from nations that are part of the World Cup. Past tournaments have always led to surges in user activity, and Menashe anticipates the same pattern for 2026. Instead of pouring money into costly official tournament sponsorships, Super Group plans to focus on digital marketing campaigns and use its existing football partnerships—specifically naming Arsenal and Manchester City. On the operational side, the main focus will be maintaining platform stability and smooth payouts during periods of high demand, especially since daily user counts can hit the millions. The World Cup also aligns with the company’s business model. Although Betway is positioned as a sports-focused brand, casino operations are the main source of revenue, making up roughly 80% of the group’s total income. “Sports bring in user interaction, and then the casino is where they can win large sums,” he said. “We’re a casino company at our core, but with this incredible sports brand and product, it’s all about delivering engaging content.” Balancing tax and growth With recent increases in gambling taxes in the UK and other markets where Super Group operates, it’s no surprise the subject was discussed. Menashe expressed his opinion that the ideal tax rate for iGaming operators is between 15% and 25%, cautioning that overly high taxes could push consumers to use unregulated platforms. “If you tax an industry so heavily that no one can turn a profit, countries end up losing all the tax revenue they would have otherwise gained,” he explained, pointing out the danger of illegal operators stepping in to fill the void. In the UK, where new tax increases are set to come into force, Super Group anticipates a financial impact but is confident it can manage the effects through improved efficiency and less competition as smaller operators leave the market. The company has already been optimizing its operations—cutting staff numbers and directing investments towards markets where it can achieve long-term profitability, like Canada. As taxes and competition both increase, Menashe wrapped up by sharing insights into the company’s strategy: focusing on markets where it can succeed and staying disciplined in others. “You can’t be present in every market,” he stated. “It’s not just a matter of launching a website—this is about being the absolute best.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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DirectBooking Technology特別股東大會所有決議案通過，為優化股本結構鋪路

03/26/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 香港，2026年3月26日 -- DirectBooking Technology Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: ZDAI)（以下簡稱「DirectBooking」或「該公司」）宣布，股東在該公司的股東特別大會上通過了全部六項決議案，為其股本的大幅擴充、附條件的股份拆細與合併機制、B類股份投票權的增強以及採納經更新的管治文件提供了全面授權。 增加股本 股東以普通決議案議決，將公司的法定股本從250,000美元，分為3.125億股每股面值0.0008美元的普通股，包括 (a) 2.5億股A類普通股及 (b) 6,250萬股B類普通股，增加至40,000,000美元，分為50億股每股面值0.0008美元的普通股，包括 (a) 49億股A類普通股及 (b) 1億股B類普通股，方式是增設46.5億股法定但未發行的A類普通股及3,750萬股法定但未發行的B類普通股。 附條件的股本拆細 股東以普通決議案議決，倘若公司（股票代號：ZDAI）於納斯達克證券市場的每股市值收盤買入價超過100美元，公司授予董事會一般性授權，可在相關期間內，按董事會全權酌情決定的拆細比例（介乎1:2至1:100之間）進行一次股本拆細，拆細後的股份保留公司章程細則所載的相同權利及限制。 附條件的股本合併 股東以普通決議案議決，倘若公司於納斯達克證券市場的每股市值收盤買入價低於1.00美元，公司授予董事會一般性授權，可在相關期間內，按董事會全權酌情決定的合併比例（介乎2:1至1,000:1之間）進行一次或多次股本合併。相關期間自本決議案通過之日起，至股東特別大會五週年之日止，或直至該授權被股東撤銷或修訂為止，以較早者為準。 修訂股份權利 股東以特別決議案議決，將每股B類普通股所附帶的投票權，由在股東大會上所有須表決事項的50票，修訂為在所有該等事項上的100票，實質上使B類股份的投票權增加一倍。 採納經第三次修訂及重列的公司組織章程大綱及細則 股東以特別決議案議決，採納經第三次修訂及重列的公司組織章程大綱及細則，以取代並排除現有的組織章程大綱及細則。該等文件反映了累積變更，包括經2026年3月10日董事會決議批准的增強B類股份投票權（由每股50票增至100票），以及經2026年1月23日董事會決議批准的先前股本調整。 同意回購及發行普通股權利 股東以特別決議案議決，同意回購由Fortiwealth Advisory Co., Ltd.持有的395,834股法定及已發行A類普通股，向Fortiwealth Advisory Co., Ltd.發行395,834股B類普通股，並將發行股份所得款項用作回購的代價。此安排有效地將Fortiwealth Advisory的部分持股轉換為高投票權股份，同時保持該股東持有的股份數量不變。 股東特別大會於2026年3月25日在香港九龍新蒲崗大有街34號新科技廣場29樓2912室舉行，記錄日期為2026年3月10日的股東有權親身或委派代表投票。在會議上，每股A類普通股享有一票投票權，而每股B類普通股則享有五十票投票權。所有六項決議案均獲得所需的多數票通過，符合董事會的一致推薦。 關於 DirectBooking Technology Co., Ltd. 該公司是一家於開曼群島註冊成立的控股公司，其業務透過其香港營運附屬公司Primega Construction Engineering Co. Limited進行。該公司在香港建築行業提供運輸服務，並採用環保實踐，旨在促進建築及拆卸物料的重複使用和減少建築廢物。該公司主要處理從建築工地挖掘的物料運輸。該公司的服務主要包括 (i) 泥土及岩石運輸服務，以及 (ii) 建築工程，主要包括挖掘及側向承托工程和鑽孔樁工程。該公司通常作為分包商向香港其他建築承包商提供服務。 聯絡方式：欲了解更多信息，請聯絡： DirectBooking Technology Co., Ltd. tanyu@primegaghl.com 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Empowering players: Exploring Relax Gaming’s new Supercharge feature iGame

Empowering players: Exploring Relax Gaming’s new Supercharge feature

03/26/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - After the prominent release of Treasure Tumble, iGamingExpert interviewed Relax Gaming’s Senior Product Manager, Barry O’Hare, regarding the planned introduction of the new Supercharge feature. This novel interface enhancement aims to consolidate the provider’s extensive collection of in-game extras into a unified, player-driven experience that emphasizes personalization and player retention. Could you begin by explaining what Supercharge is and why it has started appearing in Relax games? Relax has developed a substantial portfolio of player-oriented add-ons and features over time. Supercharge serves as a central, simplified player interface that consolidates all these choices, enabling players to more easily find and customize their gaming experience. We consider this a clever enhancement that effectively addresses the needs of various player demographics. It provides access to a comprehensive selection of upgrade spins, empowering players to dictate their gameplay and directly access their preferred gaming experiences. What issue does the integration of Supercharge into the interface resolve? As we progressively launched innovative features such as Bonus Reels and Feature Buys, their access points became dispersed. Supercharge consolidates all these into one cohesive, user-friendly hub. This not only enhances the ease of finding and activating features but also liberates crucial screen space, allowing the main game to stand out. By bringing these appealing features together, we guarantee that players can readily locate precisely what they desire. How is a product like Supercharge designed with the end-user perspective in mind? Our main objective was to develop clear, user-friendly navigation. Concurrently, Supercharge had to integrate naturally into each game – appearing refined, fluid, and intrinsic to the overall experience. Close collaboration with our in-house studios during the design stage guaranteed that Supercharge adhered to the same rigorous quality benchmarks as the games themselves. The aim is to accommodate a wide spectrum of player preferences. Whether players favor Enhanced Spins for more frequent bonuses or high-multiplier volatility options such as Galleon Spins, featured in our newest releases, the design ensures these selections feel intuitive and simple. What benefits will operators gain from Supercharge, and what steps are required for its implementation? Operators consistently strive to optimize player retention. By enhancing the visibility and ease of interaction with personalization features, Supercharge fosters more profound and prolonged engagement, leading to recurring visits. Our comprehensive analysis indicates that players who engage with game features they appreciate are significantly more prone to returning regularly. Since Supercharge empowers players to customize their gameplay, it establishes a more dependable basis for steady performance and elevated player lifetime value. Supercharge has already been previewed in your recent titles, Beast Gains and Treasure Tumble. What has the initial feedback been? While it is still early, the response has been exceptionally positive. Operators showed enthusiasm even before launch, and since its release, we have observed robust engagement – particularly from the streaming community, who actively interact during live play with our streamer-compatible mechanics that generate authentic excitement. Preliminary data indicates not only enhanced feature discoverability, with a greater percentage of our players exploring game functionalities and add-ons, but also improved player retention. Players who activate Supercharge options are on average playing more rounds in their chosen modes compared to similar game samples where Supercharge is not accessible. Specifically in Treasure Tumble, players have enthusiastically embraced the Supercharge options, utilizing them to customize their sessions and interact more profoundly with the game's high-volatility elements. What are the future plans for Supercharge and how might it evolve? The current iteration of Supercharge can be regarded as ‘Version 1’. We have numerous promising improvements underway, some of which will be unveiled shortly. As we persist in broadening our game portfolio and platform capabilities, players and operators can anticipate ongoing growth and enhancement of Supercharge in the future, guaranteeing its status as a primary revenue generator for 2026 and beyond. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Is Playtech’s Legal Battle with Evolution Losing Steam? iGame

Is Playtech’s Legal Battle with Evolution Losing Steam?

03/26/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - Playtech still classifies its US legal dispute with Evolution as merely a ‘contingent liability’, noting that its rival has not yet submitted a formal claim in the high-profile Black Cube case. Playtech defends its choice to hire independent business intelligence firm Black Cube to examine Evolution’s business practices and rejects any claims of illegal activity. Consequently, Playtech’s recently released FY2025 financial report does not include any actual cash reserves on its balance sheet to cover possible lawsuit damages. In the notes section of its report, Playtech stated: “On 21 October 2025, Evolution AB publicly named Playtech Software Limited—a Group subsidiary—as the party that commissioned a 2021 Black Cube report, which has been cited in ongoing US legal actions but does not involve any Group entity. “Additionally, on the same day, Evolution AB stated publicly that it would modify its complaint to include Playtech Software Ltd in the lawsuit. But as of the date these financial statements were approved, Evolution had not sought the Court’s permission to add any Group entity to the New Jersey proceedings, and no claim has been served on Playtech Plc, Playtech Software Limited, or any other Group entity. “The Group denies any allegations of illegal behavior. Due to the case’s early stage and the lack of any served claim against the Group—including no indication of the potential claim amount—this is deemed a contingent liability alone.” Last October, Evolution alleged that Playtech subsidiary Playtech Software Limited was responsible for commissioning Black Cube to investigate the provider’s operations in banned and sanctioned markets, as well as its supply to unlicensed operators in regulated markets. At the time, Playtech replied that the claim its subsidiary participated in a smear campaign is “entirely false and intended to divert attention from serious concerns about Evolution’s business practices”. It added that it stands by its decision to commission the report and welcomes a court review. In February, Evolution also provided little information about litigation updates in its Q4 investor report, but Chief Executive Officer Martin Carlesund stated that the company is “looking forward to progressing with the lawsuit”. Revenue dip but Playtech happy with FY26 start Playtech reported that its FY25 group revenue from continuing operations decreased 10% year-over-year to €763.6 million (FY24: €848 million), with B2B and B2C revenues falling from the prior year. Group adjusted EBITDA was €197 million, a 9% drop (FY24: €217.5 million). B2B revenue declined 9% YoY to €688.3 million (FY24: €754.3 million), mainly because of a revised agreement with Caliente Interactive affecting Latin America operations. Regulated markets revenue fell 7% to €559.4 million (FY24: €598.4 million) due to the Caliente adjustment and UK declines, which were partially balanced by growth in the US and Canada. On an underlying basis, regulated revenue increased by 6%. B2C revenue dropped 20% to €78.5 million (FY24: €97.8 million). HAPPYBET in Germany is close to finishing its wind-down, with completion expected in 2026. In May 2025, Playtech agreed with NetX Betting—a subsidiary of Frankfurt-listed operator pferdewetten.de AG—to purchase specific HAPPYBET hardware assets. The process is complete, with contractual terms in place with the relevant franchise partners. Meanwhile, Sun Bingo and other B2C operations were affected by regulatory measures and marketing limits. Sun Bingo’s operations are being reviewed due to UK online gambling tax changes. As of 31 December 2025, net cash was €28.5 million, up from a net debt of €142.8 million at the end of 2024. Free cash flow was €29.5 million, down from €73.1 million in FY24. Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech, called 2025 a year of “major transition for Playtech” after completing the sale of Snaitech. He added: “The US had a particularly strong performance, with revenue nearly doubling as momentum picked up across our partnerships. We hit several key strategic milestones, expanding into more iGaming states and continuing to grow our Live offering.” “Our Latin America position also improved, backed by the revised Caliente agreement—which is performing well and further bolsters our presence in Mexico. “The strong momentum from 2025 has continued into early 2026, especially in the Americas. We’re still confident in hitting our ambitious medium-term goals and see exciting opportunities for the Group across all our markets.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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财务人士认为AI有益，但研究者仍有疑问——至今尚未作出结论

03/26/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 早安。人工智慧（AI）已讓員工生產力提升，但財務成果尚未跟上。 「人工智慧、生產力與勞動力：來自企業高管的證據」（Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, and the Workforce: Evidence from Corporate Executives）是杜克大學富卡商學院（Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business）、里士滿聯邦儲備銀行（Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond）與亞特蘭大聯邦儲備銀行（Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta）研究人員共同發表的最新工作論文。研究發現，儘管CFO們回報AI帶來生產力提升，但以營收為基礎的證據目前仍呈現較為保守的態勢。 這項研究以近750名企業高管的調查為基礎，指出存在「生產力悖論」（productivity paradox）。企業回報2025年AI驅動的生產力增幅平均為1.8%，但當研究人員透過實際營收與僱用數據計算隱含增幅時，發現所有主要產業的增幅都小得多——報告指出，2025年與2026年均呈現此現象。 「目前它還沒有全面反映在營收上，」杜克大學富卡商學院財務學教授、研究共同作者約翰·格雷厄姆（John Graham）告訴我，「肯定存在一定程度的延遲。」 資料來源：The CFO Survey 「CFO們可能只是對所有潛力感到樂觀，」格雷厄姆表示，「我們明確將生產力定義為每位員工的產出。」 但他主要歸因於時間因素。2025年底加大AI投資的企業尚未全面推出相關功能、調整定價或實現營收增長。2025年報告的增幅與2026年營收隱含的增幅相近——顯示存在一年的延遲。 此模式與經濟學家羅伯特·索洛（Robert Solow）1987年提出的著名「生產力悖論」相似，他當時指出電腦使用已普及多年，但生產力統計中卻看不見其影響。論文作者認為AI可能正沿著相同軌跡發展。 就AI而言，不同產業的增幅並不均勻。金融等高技能服務業的成長最強勁，而製造業、營建業及低技能服務業雖然落後，但仍呈正向。差異反映了AI在不同產業與企業類型中的應用方式。 「對某些產業來說，AI將用於取代客服中心，」格雷厄姆表示，「對另一產業，可能與工廠的輸送帶有關。對另一產業，則可能是減少分析師數量——讓AI取代金融分析師。」 值得注意的是，這些增幅較少由資本投資推動，更多是來自效率與品質的提升。 對CFO們來說，挑戰是在回報可見前證明AI支出的合理性。 「投資報酬率（ROI）往往取決於計算方式——例如即時估算今年營收增幅除以今年投資額，」格雷厄姆表示，「你真正該做的是，考量今日投資的金額——這將在今年、明年、後年創造多少價值？」 他繼續說：「你應該使用至少能涵蓋未來數年改善的價值創造衡量指標，而非僅看單一時間點。」 格雷厄姆建議採多年度視角：「如果你無法展現三到四年期的效益，可能就得更加謹慎。」他指出，企業可能只是跟風，但尚未規劃清楚AI將如何實際為公司帶來利益。 「你需要關注超過一年的時間，但必須有系統性，而非空泛地期待情況好轉，」格雷厄姆表示。 Sheryl Estradasheryl.estrada@.com本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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56% YoY Revenue Surge to RMB 171 Billion: Huaqin’s Platform Expansion in the Age of AI

03/26/2026
EQS Newswire / 26/03/2026 / 19:20 UTC+8 On the evening of March 23, Huaqin Technology Co., Ltd. (“Huaqin” or the “Company”) released a striking 2025 annual performance report. The Company achieved full-year operating revenue of RMB 171.437 billion, up 56.02% year on year; net profit attributable to parent company shareholders reached RMB 4.054 billion, rising 38.55% year on year; and non-GAAP net profit attributable to parent company shareholders stood at RMB 3.244 billion, up 38.30% year on year. Meanwhile, the Company proposed a cash dividend of RMB 12 per 10 shares. Against a backdrop of intensifying market competition and volatile raw material costs, the growth of such magnitude from a large-cap player has immediately captured market attention. Yet focusing solely on these headline figures risks overlooking the truly meaningful takeaways from this annual report. I. Strategy Enters Realization Phase, Second Growth Engine Accelerates On top of its already large revenue base, the Company still delivered 56.02% year-on-year growth, pushing annual revenue to RMB 171.437 billion and solidifying its leading position among A-share listed firms. More importantly, Huaqin’s management provided an anchor-setting medium-to-long-term guidance at the performance briefing. The Company expects 2026 revenue to exceed RMB 200 billion and clearly targets RMB 300 billion in total revenue by 2028–2029 under its "3+N+3" structure. Relative to its current RMB 170 billion scale, this target implies the Company will sustain mid-teens growth over the next 3–4 years, rather than entering the steady-state phase typical of traditional manufacturing. The sustained robust growth stems not from a passive recovery driven by a single sector rebound, but from the combined effects of expanding platform capabilities, upgraded customer structure, and mass shipment of multiple product lines. Specifically, the growth curve built around the "3+N+3" strategy — three mature business ecosystems (smartphones, laptops, data centers) plus three strategic new businesses (auto electronics, robotics, software) — has evolved from blueprint to tangible financial results, demonstrating diversified and high-value-added growth traits. 1. Diversified Growth Drivers Traditional ODM players usually rely heavily on the prosperity of a single category, especially the smartphone cycle. However, Huaqin’s 2025 growth showed clear diversification. The revenue of its basic mobile terminal business increased by 57.17% year-on-year, while the revenue of its computing and data business (PC + data center) increased by 51.93% year-on-year. The more impressive innovative business (mainly covering automotive electronics, robotics, etc.) achieved a year-on-year growth of 121.00%, with a revenue scale of RMB 3.48 billion. 2. Business Mix Shifts Toward Higher Value While mobile terminals remain the largest revenue contributor, the computing & data business — centered on data centers — now accounts for 44% of total revenue, becoming a second pillar nearly on par with mobile terminals. According to the annual report, the Company’s data center business saw sharp growth in shipments across all product lines, and it maintained a leading market share in AI servers. China Post Securities noted that Huaqin has become a core supplier to the top three global CSP (communication service providers) customers. This means the Company’s business portfolio is gaining higher value mix and strategic industry position: it has shifted from a pure consumer electronics player to a dual-engine growth model driven by consumer electronics + computing infrastructure, positioning itself in the high-certainty, high-growth computing infrastructure sector that underpins the digital future. 3.New Businesses Gain Meaningful Scale & Contribution The annual report explicitly defines robotics as a key second growth curve. The innovative business segment — robotics, auto electronics and software — posted the fastest growth among the Company’s four divisions at 121.00% year on year in 2025. Auto electronics revenue exceeded RMB 1 billion in 2025, with a target of RMB 10 billion in revenue over the next 3–5 years. Software business began contributing meaningful revenue and profit. Data collection robots entered mass production and delivery; nearly 1 million units of home cleaning robots were shipped in 2025, with a doubling of shipments expected in 2026. Notably, the Company’s operating cash flow (OCF) improved markedly in the second half of 2025. After a net outflow of RMB 1.522 billion in H1, the full-year net outflow narrowed sharply to RMB 223 million, implying a net inflow of approximately RMB 1.299 billion in H2 — a decisive reversal from the first half. This signal suggests that upfront capital expenditures (CAPEX) on procurement and inventory for business expansion has started translating into effective cash collections from customers and healthy operational quality, indicating the Company is entering a harvest phase of sustained free cash flow generation. II. Platform Capabilities Extend Outward, Tech-driven Competitive Advantage Reshapes Business Logic For a long time, limited market perception of ODM firms to their manufacturing capabilities: supply chain management, cost control, mass production, project delivery — all important, and all part of Huaqin’s foundational competitiveness. Yet viewing Huaqin merely as a hardware assembler or contract manufacturer can no longer explain its simultaneous expansion across vastly different product categories, nor its stronger positioning than many traditional ODMs in the AI hardware wave. The core logic lies in long-term invested technical capabilities moving from a back-office support system to the forefront, translating into significant commercial leverage. Unlike traditional manufacturing ODMs, Huaqin is a hardware company with strong software capabilities — rooted in its founding team’s software background and sustained investments in AI software, visual recognition and related fields. In the AI era, on-device inference and multimodal interaction have become mainstream; underlying software and system optimization directly define a hardware product’s performance ceiling and user experience. This software-hardware integration capability forms Huaqin’s core competitive differentiation. As this capability extends outward, it rapidly builds competitive barriers in new sectors. In terms of data center business, Huaqin is one of the few industry players with full-stack design capabilities across computing nodes, network nodes and liquid cooling. It leads in core technologies such as whole-machine architecture, high-speed interconnectivity and liquid cooling. Meanwhile, it has built an open and compatible ecosystem fully supporting mainstream global GPUs (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) and domestic computing platforms. Management disclosed at the performance briefing that data center revenue is projected to grow 30%–50% in 2026, with AI servers accounting for over 70% of the mix. Switch revenue is set to double again, and “hyper-node products will enter mass production and delivery in H2 2026”. Moreover, backed by technical accumulation from its large consumer electronics hardware platform, strong computing support from AI PCs and servers, and massive test data and application scenarios from its global manufacturing footprint, Huaqin has advanced rapidly in robotics. During the reporting period, the Company established an independent robotics subsidiary Yiren Intelligent Robotics and assembled a dedicated R&D team, aiming to become a leading full-stack robotic solutions provider for the 3C manufacturing sector. With rich global manufacturing scenarios and data reserves, the Company is currently focused on industrial wheeled robots that boost production efficiency. It delivered data collection robots at scale in 2025 and expanded customer coverage in home cleaning robots. Management noted that cleaning robot shipments reached the 1-million-unit level, with doubling growth expected in 2026. The Company is also developing humanoid robots: it completed debugging of its first self-developed biped robot and plans a second generation based on NVIDIA’s Thor platform. Additionally, Huaqin provides mass manufacturing services to multiple robotics firms, expanding capacity and delivery capabilities to refine its robotics ecosystem. In intelligent driving business, Huaqin has built full-stack automotive-grade R&D capabilities covering hardware, software, HMI and testing, alongside a specialized and large-scale automotive-grade manufacturing center. It has achieved key breakthroughs and mass delivery across core product lines including intelligent cabin, ADAS, body domain and display systems, and forged deep partnerships with numerous traditional automakers, new energy vehicle makers and overseas clients. Management expects this business to double again in 2026, targeting RMB 10 billion in revenue and profitability over the next 3–5 years. In AI hardware business, the Company offers comprehensive coverage of high-growth edge AI device categories: AI phones, AI PCs, smart wearables and XR devices. Across data centers, robotics, auto electronics and AI hardware, a clear path emerges: Huaqin is not entering unrelated new industries — it is repeatedly deploying the same core capability system. This may well be the real reason Huaqin can keep expanding its business scope amid the current AI wave. 26/03/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com
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GEEKVAPE 於 Vapexpo Paris 推出「GEEK STORE」概念，向合作夥伴展示未來零售體驗

03/26/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 巴黎，2026年3月26日 -- 3月22日至23日，GEEKVAPE亮相Vapexpo Paris，以「GEEK STORE」概念旗舰店形式呈现其展位。该展示空间全面展示了品牌在零售环境中全新升级的视觉识别系统（VI）。此次展览不仅是产品陈列，更系统性地传递了GEEKVAPE对未来零售空间、品牌进化及可持续发展的愿景。 展位以「未来门店体验」概念为核心，采用高辨识度的品牌橙色色调、开放式布局、中央入口轴线、明确划分的产品区及专属咨询区。这些元素共同打造出高度贴近真实旗舰店的沉浸式环境。对到访的零售商及合作伙伴而言，该展位不仅是展览空间，更是直接搬进展会现场的GEEKVAPE门店——为其提供对品牌升级后零售形象更直观的理解。 通过这一概念旗舰店，GEEKVAPE展示了其全新VI系统如何转化为实际零售应用。从空间设计到视觉语言，从产品陈列到商品逻辑，展位传递了清晰的战略方向：品牌正从单一产品展示向更整合的零售体验进化。这种以门店为驱动的展览方式，也为法国及欧洲各地的合作伙伴提供了GEEKVAPE未来零售布局的具象参考。 在Vapexpo Paris上，GEEKVAPE还推出了FORCE及Aegis Mini 5等新产品。FORCE聚焦技术性能的进一步优化及多元使用场景的适配性，丰富了品牌产品矩阵。FORCE体现了GEEKVAPE在性能与用户体验上的持续进化，而Aegis系列则延续了品牌对可靠性与挑战精神的长期承诺。 在展示橱窗区域，Aegis系列以醒目的珠穆朗玛峰装置为核心亮点。值得一提的是，GEEKVAPE去年成为全球首个登顶珠峰的 vaping 品牌。作为品牌十周年的关键产品，Legend 5 十周年纪念版不仅是一台设备——更代表了GEEKVAPE发展历程中的里程碑。其设计灵感源自珠峰，融入「珠峰日出」自然意象与登山元素，将品牌十年对进步的追求转化为具象的视觉表达。 对GEEKVAPE而言，珠峰不仅象征高度——更是耐力、创新与坚定信念的见证。这种精神不仅限于品牌叙事，更深度融入产品理念与用户体验。作为「三防」概念的先驱，GEEKVAPE通过连续两天的防水测试展示了Aegis系列标志性的耐用性，测试期间设备保持稳定性能与完整功能。Aegis Mini 5的亮相进一步延续了这一传承，以更精致的产品表达体现品牌对持续进步与突破的承诺。 除了新品与经典产品线，此次展览也是GEEKVAPE首次将ESG相关主题融入展位呈现。通过这一举措，品牌旨在向行业利益相关方及合作伙伴传递其对可持续发展的持续关注。据公开信息显示，GEEKVAPE已稳步推进ESG工作，将此主题带入展览空间，为其长期方向提供了更直接、具象的呈现。 作为这一主题的延伸，GEEKVAPE还展示了NEUTRA。该产品以「少即是多」的设计哲学为指导，将功能性与环保考量结合，采用可替换装系统支持低碳与可持续实践。此产品不仅丰富了概念旗舰店的整体呈现，更体现了GEEKVAPE将可持续发展从企业倡议转化为产品层面创新的努力。 从概念旗舰店到新品、经典系列及ESG倡议的整合呈现，GEEKVAPE通过Vapexpo Paris的亮相传递了清晰信息：品牌的进化正从产品延伸至零售环境、用户体验与长期责任。此次展览不仅是法国市场的重要时刻，更是GEEKVAPE十周年的里程碑——全面诠释了其对零售、创新与可持续发展的未来愿景。 展望未来，GEEKVAPE将继续以创新驱动增长，以责任定义未来，与全球合作伙伴共同探索行业更高质量、更可持续的发展路径。 免责声明本文件仅用于行业媒体及B2B合作伙伴的商业沟通用途，不用于向终端消费者进行广告或推广。Vaping产品含尼古丁（一种成瘾性物质），仅适用于成年吸烟者。 CONTACT: Ein Wu ein.wu@geekvape.com 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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EveryMatrix enhances aggregation platform through partnership with Eeze iGame

EveryMatrix enhances aggregation platform through partnership with Eeze

03/26/2026
(AsiaGameHub) - EveryMatrix has enhanced its aggregation platform via a new collaboration with Eeze. As a result of the agreement, Eeze's collection of live dealer games will be accessible to EveryMatrix's global partners. Bjorn Sjoberg, Chief Commercial Officer at EveryMatrix, commented: "We are delighted to incorporate Eeze's complete product range into our aggregation portfolio. Featuring top-tier live products and a promising lineup of RNG games in development, we are certain our clients will appreciate the unique value these titles add to the market." Games now accessible through EveryMatrix's platform comprise the recently launched Fusion Roulette and Eeze's first slot titles. Mikko Hoglund, Partnership Manager at Eeze, stated: "Collaborating with EveryMatrix represents a significant milestone for us as we aim to expand our games to a broader player audience than previously possible. "We have numerous exciting product launches scheduled for the coming months, and we are confident that these games, along with our current portfolio, will be warmly welcomed by EveryMatrix's clientele." EveryMatrix steps up US presence In the previous month, EveryMatrix extended its aggregation hub's reach via an agreement with Ocean Casino Resort in New Jersey. Users of Ocean Resort's online site, betOcean, obtained access to more than 45,000 games from over 360 providers on EveryMatrix's casino platform. This agreement represented the fifth collaboration EveryMatrix has established in North America and the third within the US. The company presently maintains licenses in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, along with the Canadian province of Ontario. It has partnerships with bet365, betParx, Delaware North, and Pinnacle. Mark Burroughes, Chief Commercial Officer of Casino at EveryMatrix, noted at the time: "Partnering with betOcean represents a vital step in our expansion strategy. Achieving a complete aggregation integration in less than four months, including obtaining regulatory approval, demonstrates our extensive expertise in providing compliant content in the US." This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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從難搞的人生到28億美元，傑茲批評對富豪的仇恨是「敷衍了事」——儘管五分之一的美國人認為這是道德上錯誤的

03/26/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 從 Marcy Houses 到成為榜單常客的饒舌歌手，Jay-Z 在 2019 年正式成為首位嘻哈億萬富翁。根據 Forbes 的數據，他現在的身價已達 28 億美元，而這位明星正公開反對針對億萬富翁階層的全面仇恨。 在最近接受 GQ 採訪時，這位億萬富翁饒舌歌手表示，抨擊整個億萬富翁階層會分散人們的注意力，讓人們忽視去修復最初導致極端財富產生的結構性力量。 「這幾乎就像是一種逃避（cop-out），」他說。「你在沒有修復現有的、正在運作的實際系統的情況下，就將這群人妖魔化。」 這一評論是為了回應美國境內對超級富豪日益增長的反感。Pew Research 上週發布的一項調查發現，近五分之一的美國人（即 18%）認為成為億萬富翁在「道德上是錯誤的」。在美國年輕人中，這一比例上升到約三分之一。政治人物也抓住了這種情緒：加州有一項針對億萬富翁徵收一次性稅收的投票提案，而最近，參議員 Bernie Sanders 和眾議員 Ro Khanna 則提出了一項全國性的億萬富翁稅收法案。 對於可能擁有「99 個問題」的 Jay-Z 來說，他的淨資產並不是其中之一。他拒絕接受富有會腐蝕一個人品格的觀點。「[金錢] 可能會增強它，或者可能導致你以某種方式行事，」他說。「但你本來就會那樣做。」 對於金錢對個人道德的影響，他也持同樣看法。「道德並非由金錢數額定義，」他在問道之前說，「如果是這樣，那個金額是多少？從什麼時候開始？如果有一個界限，比如『所有百萬富翁都是壞人』，那麼在 999,000 美元時我就是好人嗎？不能是那樣的。」 這位饒舌歌手並不是唯一一位達到億萬富翁地位的明星。Jay-Z 的妻子、著名創作歌手 Beyoncé 在 2025 年 12 月跨過了這一門檻。Taylor Swift、Dr. Dre 和 Bruce Springsteen 也已進入超級富豪行列。 根據 Forbes 的數據，該國現在的億萬富翁人數比以往任何時候都多，目前有 989 人的淨資產達到 10 位數或更多。Tesla 執行長 Elon Musk 目前身價 8,270 億美元，在 Tesla 股東去年批准了一份價值 1 兆美元的薪酬方案後，他正朝著成為全球首位兆萬富翁（trillionaire）的目標邁進。根據國際慈善機構 Oxfam 的數據，2025 年全球億萬富翁的財富達到了創紀錄的 18.3 兆美元。 從 Marcy House 到 Malibu 這位饒舌歌手坦率地談到了自己的成長經歷，以及他花了多長時間才達到頂峰。「儘管系統是這樣設定的，但我還是以艱難的方式取得了成功，」他說。 Jay-Z 在 Marcy Houses 長大，這是布魯克林 Bedford-Stuyvesant 社區一個飽受暴力困擾的公共住宅區。他的成長環境與這位饒舌歌手及其妻子 Beyoncé 如今擁有的價值數百萬美元的房地產投資組合大相徑庭。2023 年，這對夫婦購買了一座價值 2 億美元的 Malibu 豪宅，據報導是以現金支付。 他以前在接受 NPR 的 Fresh Air 採訪時曾談到過他的成長經歷。「那只是一種情緒的奇妙交織，」他說。「有一天，你最好的朋友可能會被殺。而前一天，你可能還在慶祝他得到了一輛全新的自行車。那簡直就是極端的高潮和低谷。」 儘管早年生活混亂且充滿不確定性，但他將這些經歷轉化為不懈的動力。「我的才華衝破了所有的阻力，我就這樣取得了成功，」他在接受 GQ 採訪時說。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Ragnarok Origin Classic於2026年3月26日在韓國、台灣、香港、澳門及東南亞正式推出

03/26/2026
(SeaPRwire) - 韓國首爾，2026年3月26日 -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (那斯達克股票代碼：GRVY) （下稱「Gravity」或「本公司」），一家線上和手機遊戲開發商及發行商，宣布 GRAVITY Game Vision, Ltd.（Gravity 的全資子公司）已於2026年3月26日在韓國、台灣、香港、澳門及東南亞地區正式推出《Ragnarok Origin Classic》（中文名稱：《RO 仙境傳說：愛如初見Classic》），一款大型多人在線角色扮演遊戲（MMORPG）手機及PC遊戲。 《Ragnarok Origin Classic》作為一款PC和手機雙平台遊戲發布。PC版可透過官方網站下載客戶端進行安裝，手機版則可在各自地區的Google Play和Apple App Store搜尋遊戲名稱後下載。 《Ragnarok Origin Classic》採用月票系統，旨在營造一個玩家可以透過技能和策略享受遊戲的環境。它保留了原版《Ragnarok Online》宇宙的經典魅力和職業系統，同時簡化了成長機制以優化遊戲時間，從而提升了整體遊戲便利性。 在先前的CBT（封閉測試）中，大多數玩家表示他們感受到了《Ragnarok Origin Classic》的變化。 Gravity 表示：「我們在《Ragnarok Origin Classic》中完美實現了用戶長期以來渴望的純粹冒險樂趣。我們期望透過大膽的系統改版和更強調技能與策略的戰鬥設計，延續《Ragnarok Origin》的傳奇。」 [Gravity 官方網站] https://www.gravity.co.kr/ [Ragnarok Origin Classic 官方網站] https://roocasia.gnjoy.game/home [Ragnarok Origin Classic Naver 官方社群] https://game.naver.com/lounge/Ragnarok_Origin_Classic_Korean/home [Ragnarok Origin Classic 官方 Facebook 專頁] https://rooc.short.gy/HMT [Ragnarok Origin Classic 官方 Discord 社群] https://discord.gg/rooclassic [Ragnarok Origin Classic 官方 YouTube 頻道] https://www.youtube.com/@RagnarokOriginClassic 關於 GRAVITY Co., Ltd. --------------------------------------------------- Gravity 是一家線上和手機遊戲開發商及發行商。Gravity 的主要產品《Ragnarok Online》是一款在日本和台灣等許多市場廣受歡迎的線上遊戲，目前已在91個地區商業發行。欲了解更多關於 Gravity 的資訊，請瀏覽 http://www.gravity.co.kr。 聯絡方式： 金興坤先生財務長Gravity Co., Ltd.電子郵件：kheung@gravity.co.kr 李珍小姐朴智敏小姐投資者關係部Gravity Co., Ltd.電子郵件：ir@gravity.co.kr 電話：+82-2-2132-7801 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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