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Landis+Gyr Shareholders Approve All Proposals

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CHAM, Switzerland, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Annual General Meeting of the Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND) took place in Cham, Switzerland. The Meeting approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors. 198 shareholders (including proxies) attended the Meeting, representing 57.42% of the issued share capital.

All seven members of the Board of Directors standing for re-election were re-appointed for a further term of office of one year: Audrey Zibelman (as Chair), Brett Carter, Eric Elzvik, Steve Louden, Fabian Rauch, Andreas Spreiter, and Christina Stercken. The Annual General Meeting also elected Scott Reese, a U.S. citizen, as a new member of the Board of Directors for a term of office of one year.

The Annual General Meeting approved the proposed distribution of CHF 1.20 per registered share, payable from statutory capital reserves. The distribution will be paid from July 2, 2026, onwards.

In addition, shareholders also approved the Annual Report and Financial Statements for FY 2025, the FY 2025 Remuneration Report in a consultative vote, the Sustainability Report 2025 as well as the proposed amendments of the Articles of Association.

The detailed voting results will be published later today on Landis+Gyr’s investor website (link), and the minutes of the 2026 Annual General Meeting will be made available in the coming days.

Key Dates

Ex-Dividend Date                                                                June 30, 2026
Dividend Payment Date                                                      July 2, 2026
Trading Update for Q1 FY 2026                                          July 28, 2026
Release of Half-Year Results 2026                                     October 29, 2026

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Our mission is to accelerate the energy evolution through purposeful innovation and trusted partnerships. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional infrastructure into intelligent, networked systems that provide real-time grid visibility and control. With these insights, electric, gas and water utilities can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that is more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

CASEKOO Goes GRS: Certified Greener, Built Bolder

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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CASEKOO has officially earned Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification — making it one of the few phone accessory brands to back its sustainability claims with independently verified proof. The milestone marks a shift in the brand’s ethos: protection now extends to the planet, not just the phone. This achievement marks a bold new chapter for the brand, reinforcing its commitment to creating iPhone cases that are not only hands-free but also waste-free for the planet.

The phone case that frees your hands now frees the planet too.
The phone case that frees your hands now frees the planet too.

What Does GRS Actually Mean?

The GRS is an international, voluntary, and full-product standard that sets rigorous requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. It is overseen by Textile Exchange, an organization dedicated to driving positive change in the fashion and textile industry.

Unlike a simple claim, GRS certification provides independent verification at every stage of the supply chain, from the source of the recycled material to the final product. By meeting GRS requirements, CASEKOO ensures that every certified case contains at least 50% recycled materials — and that the entire supply chain meets strict social and environmental criteria. This ensures that when a customer chooses a CASEKOO GRS-certified case, they are making a choice backed by a robust, verifiable standard.

Why GRS Makes CASEKOO Greener Than Ever Before

While CASEKOO has long been committed to sustainability, the GRS certification represents a significant upgrade from previous climate partner certifications. In the past, partnerships often focused on offsetting a carbon footprint through external programs. The GRS protocol, by contrast, addresses the product’s very source.

GRS certification means the materials inside your CASEKOO case — from the shell to the lanyard to the MagicStand ring — are verified to be made from recycled sources. Not diluted. Not offset. Just recycled, tracked, and proven.

In the past, sustainability meant “buying offsets.” Today, it means designing out waste from the start — turning old plastic into new protection. This is the core of what makes the new CASEKOO “greener.”

“GRS certification isn’t just a badge for us — it’s a proof that sustainability can be stylish, functional, and transparent,” said Charlotte, CASEKOO’s PR manager. “This is more than just a stamp on our packaging; it’s a testament to our brand’s core philosophy. Our customers shouldn’t have to choose between protecting their phone and protecting the planet. Now, they don’t have to.”

CASEKOO invites customers and partners to verify its certification and learn more about its commitment to sustainability. The company’s certification can be found on the official Textile Exchange database: 

https://textileexchange.org/find-certified-company/.

With this certification, CASEKOO has gone bolder in its mission to prove that style, durability, and sustainability can coexist, setting a new standard in the phone case industry.

About CASEKOO

CASEKOO is a design-led lifestyle accessories brand built around a simple idea: freeing your hands in everyday life. Through thoughtful hands-free solutions, we help people move seamlessly between different moments of the day—from active, on-the-go moments to times of focus and connection.

We believe technology should support life, not interrupt it. By designing products that adapt naturally to how people live, work, and move, CASEKOO reduces everyday friction and creates a more effortless experience—making room for freedom, connection, and the moments that truly matter.

Today, that commitment extends beyond convenience — to the planet itself. Every GRS-certified CASEKOO product is a step toward a circular future, without compromising on design or durability.

For more information, visit here: casekoo.com.

Frost & Sullivan Institute Honors Organizations Driving Transformative Impact Through Visionary Leadership

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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Frost & Sullivan Institute is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition, honoring organizations that are setting new benchmarks for business leadership by tackling some of the world’s most critical challenges.

This recognition celebrates enterprises that have successfully aligned innovation, sustainable growth, and positive societal impact, demonstrating that long-term business success is strengthened by a commitment to creating meaningful change. The award recognizes companies whose forward-thinking strategies and solutions are helping shape a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.

The 2026 honorees exemplify a new model of leadership in which purpose and performance are deeply interconnected. Across industries including renewable energy, climate adaptation, healthcare, cybersecurity, digital access, education, sustainable infrastructure, and resource management, these organizations are delivering scalable solutions that address complex global needs. Through technological innovation, responsible stewardship, and effective execution, they are generating measurable benefits for communities, economies, and industries while advancing sustainable growth. Their achievements reflect the growing expectation that organizations create value not only for shareholders, but for society.

“The recipients of the Visionary Growth Leadership Recognition illustrate how innovation and impact have become essential drivers of sustainable growth,” said David Frigstad, Executive Director of the Frost & Sullivan Institute. “By addressing critical global challenges with purpose, agility, and strategic vision, these organizations are redefining what leadership looks like in today’s world. Their accomplishments demonstrate that enduring market success is built upon resilience, responsible growth, and the ability to deliver measurable value to stakeholders and society alike.”

Award recipients were selected through Frost & Sullivan Institute’s comprehensive research and evaluation framework. Analysts assessed organizations across key impact pillars, including Healthcare, Human Rights, Economics, Environment, Education, Security, and Infrastructure. The evaluation focused on each organization’s capacity to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive meaningful progress while creating lasting value at both industry and societal levels.

The Frost & Sullivan Institute extends its heartfelt congratulations to the following recipients of the 2026 Visionary Growth Leadership Best Practices Recognition and applauds their continued commitment to advancing innovation, sustainable development, and positive global impact.

  • Devon Energy
  • Globant
  • Mastercard
  • Adani Green Energy
  • Axon Enterprise
  • NVIDIA Corporation
  • ServiceNow
  • Applied Materials
  • DB Schenker
  • Rede D’Or São Luiz
  • ReNew Power
  • AutoZone
  • DSV
  • Fawry
  • PTC
  • Trane Technologies
  • e.l.f. Beauty
  • Visa
  • Nucor Corporation
  • PagSeguro
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Samsara
  • Uniqlo (Fast Retailing)
  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Waste Connections
  • dLocal
  • Teledyne Technologies
  • Straumann Group
  • Tetra Tech
  • Xylem
  • Kingspan Group
  • Lululemon Athletica
  • Spotify
  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals

About Frost & Sullivan Institute

The Frost & Sullivan Institute (FSI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing business practices to address global priorities. The genesis of the institute goes back to the vision of either creating or becoming part of a solution that addresses threats to humanity. The Institute has identified strategic imperatives for transformation and believes that we can truly accelerate innovation to zero. To learn more about FSI, visit www.frostandsullivaninstitute.org

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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OneGrowth 2026: Shared AI Token Era Ahead China Telecom Global Partner Conference Held

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – On June 25, 2026, the China Telecom Global Partner Conference convened in Shanghai. Centered on the theme of “OneGrowth 2026: Shared AI Token Era Ahead,” the event brought together leading global telcos, key ecosystem partners, and prominent clients from both domestic and international markets. During the event, the upgraded “OneGrowth Global Cooperation Initiative” was officially launched, and the AI Token Global Service Ecosystem Alliance was inaugurated.

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Global Industry Leaders Convene, Charting a New Chapter for the Intelligent Era

Liu Ying, Executive Vice President of China Telecom, stated in her speech that China Telecom closely align with the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting the deep integration of mature domestic technological capabilities with global cloud and network resources, and steadily enhancing its international operational strength. Through continuous cultivation, China Telecom has built an AI Token international operation capability system, consolidating the foundation for expanding the global market and deepening ecosystem cooperation. Based on the new stage of the AI Token era, China Telecom is committed to leveraging Token operations as a bond to share the new global computing network, co-create a new paradigm of AI services, jointly govern the new cross-border compliance order, and collectively embrace the new value of the digital intelligence wave.

John Hoffman, CEO of the GSMA, delivered a speech highly recognizing the outstanding contributions made by China Telecom in the collaborative growth of the global digital industry. He stated that, relying on its forward-looking deployment of globalized computing power infrastructure, China Telecom has set a practical benchmark for the intelligent digital transformation of the entire industry. GSMA looks forward to continuously deepening its long-term collaboration with China Telecom, uniting all parties to build unified and general Token service industry standards, enabling advanced AI technologies to land in markets globally.

OneGrowth 2026, Upgraded, Annual Milestones Revisited

At the conference, China Telecom Global (CTG) officially launched the AI-powered and upgraded OneGrowth 2026 Global Cooperation Initiative. This upgrade centers on the three core dimensions of capabilities, applications, and cooperation. Leveraging on the AI Token empowerment system, it accelerates the standardization, commercialization, and global promotion of core AI capabilities.

Looking back at the past year, the key cooperation achievements of the China Telecom OneGrowth blueprint have gradually been put into practice. The “main artery” of the computing power network is smoother, the “2+5+X” global AIDC layout is accelerating, the ALC international submarine cable successfully landed in Hong Kong, and international submarine and terrestrial cables have increased to 185, with a capacity exceeding 304T. The “new engine” of platform capabilities is fully activated; the all-scenario Vision Network platform “OmanEye” officially commenced commercial trial provisioning, the International Seelink Vison Network Platform successfully put into service, and the global traffic platform operation has cumulatively served millions of customers. Four lightweight quantum products, including eSurfing Quantum Secret, took the lead in landing in the Asia-Pacific region. The “experimental field” of industry applications landed at scale; the Satellite Direct-to-PhoneService successfully landed in Hong Kong and Laos, and the global Internet of Vehicles (IoV) “One Card” capability covers more than 230 countries and regions. The “ecosystem” of cloud-intelligence integration continues to prosper, connecting to over 300 mainstream large models via more than 230 global cloud nodes.

United Through Tokens, Cultivared the AI Ecosystem

China Telecom comprehensively implementing the corporate strategy “Cloudification, Digital Transformation, and AI for good” and actively promotes Token-based operations, sincerely inviting global partners to activate the infinite potential of AI Tokens jointly defining a brand-new map for the intelligent era with OneGrowth initiative.

1. Capabilities Fully Upgraded, Building a “Five-in-One” Token Operation System

China Telecom deepens the “Five-in-One” Intelligent Cloud System, builds an “L-shaped” capability layout, and continuously enhances capabilities in compute, platforms, data, models, and applications, externally launching a one-stop comprehensive Token service platform—XINGCHEN TokenHub.

The Xingchen Super Intelligent Agent TeleAgent enables one-click access to mainstream global large models, creating a lightweight and highly efficient AI Token experience for various customers. The platform provides large model access and public cloud cooperation for leading customers in the industry, and providing standard and customized packages for SME customers in subdivided industries, achieving full-chain value management of “Production—Orchestration & Distribution—Application.”

2. Layout of Four AI Sectors, Building a Token Value Community

Building on the comprehensive layout of four core AI business sectors, and simultaneously opening up all platform resources of XINGCHEN TokenHub, differentiated cooperation schemes are launched for each track, joining hands with global partners to build a Token value community.

AI+ New Connectivity:

With cloud-network integration and computing-network unity as its foundation, and relying on intelligent dedicated lines, it achieves one-point cloud access, proximate high-speed connection, and ubiquitous coverage, providing low-latency, highly stable compute-network support for the high-speed flow of Tokens. It can provide partners with full-process services from technology to deployment, realizing intelligent connections that are manageable, controllable, and security-compliant.

AI+ Vision Network:

Jointly building an open and collaborative vision network platform with 30+ global partners. The international visual platform has deployed across multiple sites in Oman, the UAE, and the Asia-Pacific region, boasting over 10 landing scenarios. Driven by the twin engines of “platform + terminal” and “standards + operations”, creating a Token operation gateway to support overseas operators in achieving breakthrough growth and value-driven operations.

AI+ IoT:

Empowered by mature eSIM technology and an AI+ unified management platform, the business covers 230+ countries and regions, accumulating overseas service cases from 30+ leading automotive enterprises. The cooperation model has upgraded to a joint-operation framework, providing DMP platform customization, joint laboratory R&D, AIoT operation upgrades, and automotive industry eco-partnerships to enhance global user experience.

AI+ Digital Life:

Building the core AI entrance for families based on “one all-optical network, one intelligent cloud, and one Better Home.” It empowers externally by leveraging mature domestic experiences of 290 million users of Xiao Yi Guan Jia (Wing Butler) and 580 million ubiquitous smart terminal connections. Centering on overseas market demands, it opens up international cooperation for core products such as the eSurfing Smart Screen and eSurfing Cloud Drive, together with partners explore brand-new business models and empower global smart families.

Alliance Inaugurated, Consolidating the Foundation for Intelligent Upgrades

During the conference, the AI Token Global Service Ecosystem Alliance was officially inaugurated. Co-initiated by leading enterprises in domestic and overseas computing power supply, large model R&D, and vertical industry applications, the alliance is dedicated to unblocking the full-link synergy of AI Tokens from production and scheduling to application and monetization, jointly building an open, interoperable, and value-sharing globalized AI comprehensive service network to provide a solid foundation for the intelligent upgrade of global industries.

Outstanding Partners Honored, Embarking on a New Journey Together

The conference concluded with an awards ceremony. China Telecom presented the OneGrowth Best Innovative Carrier Partner, OneGrowth Best Product Innovative Partner, OneGrowth Best Strategic Partner, and OneGrowth Best Benchmark Partnership to partners who have shown outstanding performance in global cooperation. This accolades recognize partners walking alongside China Telecom, synergizing deeply in industrial layout planning, tackling cutting-edge technologies, and expanding overseas markets, thereby gathering industrial synergy to consolidate the foundation for digital industry development and jointly boosting the global digital intelligent transformation process.

This conference marks the strategic progression of the OneGrowth Global Cooperation Initiative from ecosystem construction to deep cultivation of sub-tracks. China Telecom will continue to leverage its unique advantages of cloud-network integration and broad cross-border coverage, upholding the core cooperation philosophy of “Co-Creation, Sharing, Co-Governance, and Win-Win.” By building a computing power foundation, expanding the cloud-network backbone, innovating the intelligent core, and gathering ecological synergy, it will make AI Tokens the universal value carrier connecting the global intelligent ecosystem, continuously contributing China Telecom’s strength to building a smarter, safer, and more inclusive global digital industry ecosystem.

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Flash Sports & Media, Inc. Unveils Plan to Build the Next Tier of T20 Cricket Leagues

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Company Presents Investor Deck Outlining Vertically Integrated, Multi-Market Cricket Rights and Distribution Platform Targeting $10-12 Billion Global Cricket Market

Tampa, Florida – Newsfile Corp. – June 26, 2026 – Flash Sports & Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLZH), a sports media and content company focused on the global cricket industry, today announced the release of its 2026 Investor Presentation filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K, outlining the Company’s strategic vision to build the first vertically integrated, multi-market T20 cricket platform on a public exchange.

The presentation details the Company’s plan to consolidate content rights and develop owned distribution infrastructure across emerging cricket markets in Asia and Africa, anchored by its involvement with the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Click the following link to read the presentation:
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1706524/000121390026071639/ea029585201ex99-1.htm

A Global T20 Opportunity

Twenty20 cricket has emerged as the commercial engine of world cricket, with an estimated 75% of global cricket viewership now T20-led and the overall global cricket market valued at approximately $10-12 billion.

Franchise leagues have become the primary driver of media value in the sport, with mature markets such as the Indian Premier League commanding $6.2 billion in media rights and franchise valuations exceeding $1.6 billion. South Africa’s SA20 commands approximately $100 million in broadcast rights, while Pakistan’s PSL continues to grow.

Flash Sports & Media believes that the highest remaining growth opportunity lies in building the next tier of emerging market leagues — before valuations reflect the full maturity of the format.

Strategic Execution: From Licensing to Ownership

The Company’s strategy centers on a phased transition from third-party rights licensing toward full vertical integration, combining owned content rights with proprietary distribution infrastructure. Each phase of the strategy is gated on rights acquisition milestones, capital deployment, and market adoption benchmarks.

The LPL serves as the Company’s anchor market and initial entry point, with the strategic roadmap targeting expansion that would ultimately bring the company into four proposed markets: Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and Zimbabwe, subject to definitive agreements.

By owning both content and distribution, Flash Sports & Media aims to capture a greater share of the value chain than traditional licensing arrangements allow — a model it expects to replicate across multiple markets to create a scalable, multi-league T20 platform.

About Flash Sports & Media, Inc.

Flash Sports & Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLZH) is a publicly traded sports media company pursuing a strategy to build a vertically integrated, multi-market T20 cricket platform. The Company is focused on consolidating content rights and developing owned distribution across high-growth cricket markets in Asia and Africa, with the Lanka Premier League serving as its anchor property.

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Company Websites:
https://flashsportsandmedia.com
https://www.theipggroup.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, or intentions relating to the launch, development, and commercialization of the Zimbabwe T20 League; the development and commercialization of sports and media platforms; potential sponsorship, media rights, franchise sales, and other commercial opportunities; anticipated market size and growth; the participation of franchises, players, partners, or sponsors; and the Company’s ability to generate revenues from its activities. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “seek,” “estimate,” “potential,” or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the early-stage nature of ZT20 and the many conditions to its successful launch and operation; the Company’s reliance on third-party partners, including Zimbabwe Cricket, Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC, and other counterparties, to perform under contractual arrangements; uncertainties regarding the participation, availability, or continued involvement of franchise owners, players, ambassadors, or other talent referenced in this press release; the possibility that anticipated franchise sales, sponsorships, media rights arrangements, or other commercial opportunities may not materialize or may be delayed; the extent to which the Company is able to generate revenues, if any, from ZT20; risks relating to the integration of Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC and the Company’s ability to realize anticipated synergies; the Company’s ability to develop, monetize, and scale its sports, media, and experiential business lines; the timing and success of expansion into new markets; the Company’s ability to establish or maintain strategic relationships and commercial arrangements; general economic, market, and industry conditions; competitive dynamics within the sports and media sectors; international, geopolitical, and regulatory risks associated with global sporting events; and the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with applicable listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

In addition, certain market, industry, and economic data referenced in this press release are based on third-party sources and estimates that the Company believes to be reliable, but the Company has not independently verified such information and makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness. References to prospective franchise ownership, players, partners, and related individuals are based on the Company’s current plans or on third-party announcements and media reports that the Company has not independently verified.

Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements can be found in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Hong Kong celebrates surge of global enterprises driving investment and opportunities

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – More than 380 representatives of global enterprises joined a welcome reception yesterday (June 25) for 413 newly arrived or expanded overseas and Chinese Mainland companies in Hong Kong.

During the reception, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the government’s investment promotion agency, announced impressive results for the first half of 2026, revealing that these enterprises are expected to bring in over HK$53 billion (US$6.8 billion) in foreign direct investment and create over 8,600 new jobs for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong SAR's Chief Executive, John Lee (second left); the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau (second right); the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Carol Yip (first left); and the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Alpha Lau (first right), toast the success of enterprises expanding in Hong Kong at Invest Hong Kong's annual welcome reception.
Hong Kong SAR’s Chief Executive, John Lee (second left); the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau (second right); the Director of the Chief Executive’s Office, Carol Yip (first left); and the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Alpha Lau (first right), toast the success of enterprises expanding in Hong Kong at Invest Hong Kong’s annual welcome reception.

Speaking at the reception, John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Hong Kong is one of the best places in the world to do business, being ranked as the world’s freest economy by the Fraser Institute and the second most competitive economy according to the latest IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook.

“In choosing Hong Kong for your Asian and global business expansion, you share my belief in Hong Kong’s flourishing future,” Mr Lee said. “You have made a wise choice. Hong Kong is one of the world’s best economies to do business in and with.”

Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong possesses the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support from the country (China) and being closely connected to the world. The city offers an open and business-friendly environment, a simple and low tax regime, and a common law system that seamlessly connects with global financial centres.

Austria-based transport and logistics firm Gebrüder Weiss recently upgraded its Hong Kong office to become regional headquarters in East Asia and Oceania. Its Regional Director East Asia/Oceania, Michael Zankel, said of Hong Kong, “The business environment is great, you have a lot of talent around here to employ. It has always been the gateway to the Chinese Mainland but for us it is more a gateway to Asia.”

According to Merwann Younes, Global Head of Hospitality & Lifestyle Channels for Italian company Moleskine, Hong Kong is a “a very dynamic and creative city, which are also the core values for Moleskine as a brand.”

Etienne Dubois, Chief Strategy Officer, Unlimitics, which has developed an AI-powered school simulation game designed for neurodivergent children, said Hong Kong is a good place for start-up entrepreneurs like himself. “It is a very good melting pot for talent and opportunities and for growth,” he said.

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Expanding on its first half results for 2026, InvestHK announced that its number of completed projects had increased 9% compared to the same period in 2025, while anticipated direct investment was up 36% and new jobs created rose 6% year-on-year.

In terms of place of origin of the 413 enterprises, 246 came from the Chinese Mainland, followed by Singapore (26), the United States (21), the United Kingdom (18), France (11) and Italy (11).

The top five sectors are innovation and technology (93), financial services and fintech (89), tourism and hospitality (55), transport, logistics and industrials (44), and business and professional services (39).

Looking ahead, Mr Lee said the HKSAR Government was expediting development of the Northern Metropolis, a new economic engine destined to rise as an international I&T and business hub.

“This will unlock abundant opportunities and shape a prosperous future for Hong Kong,” Mr Lee said, adding that the HKSAR Government is creating Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan, a strategic blueprint that will focus on long-term economic momentum, advancing technology and improving livelihoods.

Investment promotion results of InvestHK for the first half of 2026 are available at: https://gia.info.gov.hk/general/202606/25/P2026062500366_548202_1_1782386859629.pdf

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HONMA Golf FY2025/26 Results Remained Resilient Sales and Net Profit Showed Visible Improvements

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – HONMA Golf Limited (“HONMA”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEX stock code: 6858), one of the world’s most prestigious golf brands, announces its consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 March 2026 (the “Period”).

Financial Highlights

  • Despite continued global economic and geopolitical challenges which negatively impacted consumer sentiments, the Group reported a year-on-year revenue growth of 2.7% to JPY22,259.7 million (equivalent to USD147.7 million).
  • Korea rebounded robustly with a year-on-year sales growth of 55.2%, resulting from continued investment in HONMA’s brand and product awareness in the country and success with both retail and wholesale channels in the country.
  • Revenue from golf clubs, accounting for 70.7% of total revenue, reported a solid year-on-year growth of 4.5%. Golf ball sales grew by 12.2%, on the back of solid recovery in Japan, Korea and China (including Hong Kong and Macau), which markets grew by 5.1%, 4.8% and 87.3% respectively.
  • Full year net profit increased to JPY1,119.8 million (equivalent to USD7.4 million), up from a loss of JPY264.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2025.
  • Net operating cash flow remained positive at JPY1,109.3 million (equivalent to USD7.4 million) and net gearing reduced to 21.4%, down from 23.5% as at March 31, 2025.
  • Continuously delivering working capital efficiency with inventory turnover days improved significantly from 315 to 251.

Major Achievements

During the twelve months period ended 31 March 2026, the golf industry was faced with intensified competition amidst economic slowdown and regional geopolitical instabilities in some parts of the world. Despite these challenges, HONMA firmly executed its growth strategy while continuously investing in product innovation, optimising its distribution network, and strengthening brand marketing efforts.

Korea Market Outperformed All Other Markets with Exponential Growth in Both Retail and Wholesale Channels

While overall market conditions and consumer sentiment remained subdued, Korea outperformed all other markets and delivered a year-on-year growth of 56.7% from its wholesales channel and 34.3% from its retail channel, thanks to continued investment in HONMA’s brand awareness among Korean golfers, its direct-to-consumer businesses in the country and the renewal of its distributor arrangements. During the Period, gross profit margin in Korea improved by 10 percentage points resulting from continued improvement in the Group’s price management, product offering and consumer journey in this dynamic and evolving golf market.

Newly Launched Products Received Positive Consumer Acceptance

HONMA launched a number of products in the twelve months’ period ended March 31, 2026. These products symbolized the highest level of Japanese craftsmanship and HONMA’s signature aesthetics and performance features and have in turn received positive feedback and acceptance from its customers and end consumers. In addition, the Company incorporated several proprietary, cutting-edge technologies into the design and development of its latest BERES and TOUR WORLD series, targeting affluent and avid golfers. As a result, revenue from BERES golf clubs rose by 3.9% and from country specific golf clubs surged by 41.5%, reconfirming HONMA’s strong brand equity and its resilience amid economic headwinds.

Optimised Distribution Network

During the Period, the Group continued to optimise its distribution network in Asia, gradually shifting towards a more balanced channel mix and customers who are capable of delivering sustainable and profitable sales growth in their respective markets. While revenue from self-operated stores decreased by 6.2% due to strong headwinds in Japan, sales from third-party channels increased by 12.3% year on year, benefiting from ongoing channel optimisation in its key markets.

Re-defining the HONMA Brand

HONMA implemented a series of marketing initiatives to strengthen its global brand positioning, brand awareness, to expand reach and to deepen engagement with its target consumers. To reposition the brand as a dynamic, relevant, and premium golf lifestyle offering for digitally savvy younger golfers, the Group has continued to enhance its global website and social media presence through the delivery of regular, high-quality visual content, supporting increased brand awareness and product appeal.

Supported by a full-channel strategy and increased investment in digital marketing, the Group recorded consistent enhancements in organic traffic and conversion rates during the Period, with certain markets achieving double-digit monthly growth. HONMA’s e-commerce sales recorded a year-on-year growth of 13.1% and 18.1% in Chinese Mainland and North America market.

Business Outlook

Looking ahead, HONMA will continue to advance its long-term growth strategy, with the ambition of establishing itself as a leading global golf lifestyle brand. This strategic direction builds on the Group’s strong heritage, expanding distribution footprint, advanced technologies, and renowned Japanese craftsmanship. Key priorities include enhancing and revitalizing brand value to deepen customer loyalty, reinforcing leadership in the super-premium segment, and accelerating growth in the fast-expanding premium-performance category. HONMA also aims to drive sustainable expansion in North America and Europe through a more refined product offering and optimized distribution strategy, while broadening its portfolio of complementary non-club products to deliver a more holistic golf lifestyle experience. At the same time, the Group will continue to prioritize innovation and product development to remain aligned with evolving market dynamics and shifting consumer preferences.

Mr. LIU Jianguo, Chairman of the Board, President, and Executive Director of HONMA Golf Limited, said: “Despite ongoing operating challenges and business uncertainties, HONMA delivered resilient results, underpinned by solid margin performance and continued progress in its direct-to-consumer strategy. Through a disciplined focus on premium positioning, enhanced digital engagement, and an optimized distribution footprint, we have established a robust platform for sustainable long-term growth and remain committed to delivering value for our stakeholders.”

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About HONMA Golf Limited

HONMA is one of the most prestigious and iconic brands in the golfing industry. Founded in 1959, HONMA combines the latest innovative technologies with traditional Japanese craftsmanship to offer golfers around the world premium, high-tech, and high-performance golf clubs, balls, apparel, and accessories.

As the only vertically integrated golf company with extensive in-house design, development, and manufacturing capabilities, as well as a broad retail footprint in Asia, HONMA is perfectly positioned to continuously grow its business in Asia and beyond, benefitting from the return of golfers in mature golf markets such as the US and Japan, and from increased participation in emerging markets such as Korea and China.

In recent years, HONMA has actively undertaken brand and marketing campaigns with the goal of redefining the HONMA brand as a dynamic, relevant, and premium golf lifestyle brand among today’s golfers. HONMA maintains a team of young professional players from Asia who are considered rising stars or upcoming challengers in the golf industry. HONMA has also collaborated extensively with coaches and key opinion leaders in major Asian markets and made significant investments in its retail distribution network and digital capabilities in Japan and China to unify and elevate the consumer experience and purchase journey for its loyal consumers and the younger golfing community.

Fractal Appoints Leandro DalleMule as Chief Practice Officer, Financial Services & Insurance

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“Leandro will lead the practice globally to strengthen client relationships and accelerate growth“

NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal Analytics Ltd. (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a globally recognized enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500® organizations, has announced the appointment of Leandro DalleMule as Chief Practice Officer (CPO), Financial Services & Insurance (FSI). He will be responsible for the FSI practice globally, driving strategy, client success, industry innovation and AI-led transformation for financial institutions and insurers. Leandro will also play a key role in expanding Fractal’s capabilities, strengthening strategic partnerships, and helping clients unlock tangible business value through AI.

Fractal’s FSI practice drives AI-powered transformation across areas such as customer experience, risk and fraud, credit and underwriting, claims, pricing, and compliance, delivering significant business impact at scale. Fractal hosts several purpose-built FSI solutions on their agentic AI platform, Cogentiq, including Cogentiq Underwriting, which drives faster approvals, reduces risk exposures and boosts underwriter productivity through AI-driven, explainable risk assessment, and Cogentiq Sales Assist for Financial Services, which enables relationship managers to grow AUM and close opportunities faster with intelligent insights.

Leandro is a seasoned AI, data, and analytics leader and brings with him more than 30 years of experience helping organizations drive business outcomes through data, analytics, and AI. Before joining Fractal, he was a Managing Director in Deloitte’s FSI AI & Data practice. Prior to his tenure at Deloitte, he spent more than 20 years in senior executive roles at AIG, Citibank, BlackRock, and Planck, where he built and led a leading AI platform for insurance through its acquisition by Applied Systems in 2024.

“We are delighted to welcome Leandro. His exceptional track record of building and scaling data and AI capabilities across global institutions, combined with his deep domain expertise, will be instrumental as we continue to grow our FSI practice. His leadership will further strengthen Fractal’s position as a trusted AI partner delivering measurable outcomes,” said Pranay Agrawal, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Fractal USA. 

Speaking about his goals as CPO, Leandro said, “I’m excited to join Fractal at a time when AI is reshaping financial services—from banking and payments to insurance and asset management. I believe it has a real differentiator: being truly AI native, with deep technical expertise built around AI from the start. And as adoption accelerates, our focus must stay on delivering measurable, trusted business value. My priority is to deepen client partnerships, drive growth across key accounts, and build an operating model that delivers clear, outcome-driven impact.”

Leandro is an MBA graduate from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He also holds a professional certificate in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University, and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. 

About Fractal  

Fractal Analytics Ltd (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL) is a globally recognized pure-play enterprise AI company trusted by Fortune 500®-sized enterprises to power decision-making through AI services, solutions, and products, anchored by Cogentiq, its flagship agentic AI platform. With over 6,000 professionals across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, Fractal partners with business leaders to drive competitive differentiation for their organizations by embedding AI into critical decisions across business functions and industry verticals.

Fractal invests more than 6% of its revenue in AI R&D, supporting foundational AI research, product development, and IP creation that address both immediate client needs and long-term technological advancement. Fractal’s track record includes developing proprietary models and products such as Vaidya.ai and PiEvolve, as well as incubating and spinning out Qure.ai, a global healthcare AI leader focused on the rapid identification and management of tuberculosis, lung cancer, and stroke (or critical health conditions). Fractal’s suite of businesses consists of Asper.ai (a Revenue Growth Management product for CPG companies) and Analytics Vidhya (an Ed-tech platform).

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