RIYADH, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The eyes of the global industrial community turn toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, which is preparing to host the first edition of Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, taking place from December 1 to 3, 2025. The event is organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in cooperation with Deutsche Messe AG of Germany and Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd.

Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia 2025: uniting global leaders to connect, innovate, and lead Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation journey. December 1 to 3

The exhibition represents an extension of a global journey that began in 1947 in Hannover, Germany, where the first edition of the world’s most prominent industrial fair was launched. Since then, it has become an international platform that brings together industrial leaders and innovators from around the world to showcase the latest technologies and transformations in automation, artificial intelligence, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

From Hannover, where it all began, to Türkiye, and later to China, which hosted its Asian edition, the journey of “Industrial Transformation” continues across continents — now reaching the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, set to become the new hub of global industrial transformation in the Middle East. This expansion underscores the Kingdom’s growing role in shaping the future of industry, adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and solidifying its position as a global center for innovation and industrial knowledge.

In its Saudi edition, the exhibition serves as a strategic milestone in the Kingdom’s path toward smart industry, bringing together local and international companies, experts, and investors in a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and strategic partnerships. It also highlights the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources’ achievements in expanding the national industrial base, enhancing local content, and localizing supply chains — all in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to build an integrated and sustainable industrial economy.

Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia stands as a bridge between Germany’s long-standing industrial expertise and the Kingdom’s forward-looking ambition to build the industry of the future. From the factories that defined precision and quality in Europe to the megaprojects taking shape across Saudi Arabia today, the convergence of expertise and innovation reaffirms that the future of industry is being built in Saudi Arabia.

As the opening of the exhibition in December 2025 approaches, the global industrial community eagerly anticipates what Riyadh will unveil in advanced industrial transformation and smart manufacturing — reaffirming the Kingdom’s position as a world-class destination for industrial innovation and a key partner in shaping the future of global industry.

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ZURICH, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Adecco Group (SIX: ADEN), today announces the appointment of Valentina Ficaio as chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the executive committee, from January 1, 2026. She will succeed Coram Williams who has decided to step down and will assume the role of CFO for a company in the automotive sector in Germany in the New Year. Coram joined the Adecco Group in 2020.

The Adecco Group, Valentina Ficaio

Valentina, who is Italian, joined the Adecco Group as CFO Iberia in 2019 and then became regional CFO for Southern and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Northern Africa. She is now group senior vice president finance, leading financial planning, controllership and strategy. Prior to joining the Adecco Group, Valentina held CFO roles in the automotive industry and automotive financing and banking. She has a business and managerial economics degree from Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome.

Denis Machuel, CEO of the Adecco Group, commented: “Valentina has deep knowledge of our business, people and customers as well as very strong financial and strategic acumen. I congratulate her on her appointment and look forward to our collaboration as she builds on the strong foundations she and the team have developed in recent years. She will play a key role in shaping the next phase of our journey, ensuring long term value creation for our stakeholders.”

“It has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside Coram. He has guided us through a period of significant transformation, and we warmly thank him for his outstanding contribution. We wish him all the best as he assumes a role that connects to his deep passion for cars.”

Coram said: “After 5 years with the group, I have decided to step down to return to my roots in the automotive sector, closer to family in my adopted home of Germany. It has been a privilege to be the CFO of this great company and I am proud of the transformation that I have been a part of. I’d like to thank the Board of Directors, executive committee and the talented teams around the world for their support during my tenure. Valentina is the ideal candidate for the role; I know that she will help drive the group forward.”

Valentina added: “It is an honour to take on this role in a company that I love. What we do really matters – making a positive impact on the lives of millions of people everyday. Having been part of Coram’s leadership team in the last years, I look forward to the continued collaboration with a strong team, as we continue to transform in line with accelerated market developments.

“I look forward to working with Denis and the executive committee to ensure that we continue to build a company where our people can thrive and we secure profitable growth and create shareholder value as we continue to innovate in a changing world of work.”

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About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent and technology expertise company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH – across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering consulting solutions to power transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to fostering sustainable employability and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
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Strong share gains, good growth and improved profit margin

ZURICH, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

HIGHLIGHTS

• Further strong market share gains, Group +375 bps and Adecco +300 bps
• Group revenues +3.4% yoy, and +3.0% qoq, with all GBUs improving sequentially
• Adecco GBU revenues +4.5% yoy; Europe returned to growth; Americas +20% yoy, APAC +9% yoy
• Akkodis GBU revenues -3% yoy; German turnaround progressing well
• LHH GBU revenues +4% yoy, led by CT +9% yoy, Ezra +59% yoy
• Healthy 19.2% gross margin, -10 bps yoy organic, and +30 bps sequentially, reflecting business mix, firm pricing
• Solid 3.4% EBITA margin excl. one-offs, +10 bps yoy, reflecting good operating leverage, with productivity +8% yoy
• Operating income €160 million, +2% yoy; Net income €89 million, -2% yoy
• Basic EPS €0.53; Adjusted EPS €0.67
• Strong 110% LTM cash conversion; solid operating cash flow of €200 million, up €79 million yoy
• ND/EBITDA -0.3x qoq, with net debt €220 million lower yoy

Denis Machuel, Adecco Group CEO, commented:

“Our positive trajectory has continued in mixed markets, with further market share gains and good growth. We have improved margins by 90 basis points compared to the last quarter, demonstrating strong operating leverage. We thank our teams for yet another quarter of rigorous execution. We remain on track to reach our full year margin commitment.

“We are particularly pleased with Adecco’s strong results, with solid growth across multiple regions. Akkodis improved sequentially with our German turnaround progressing well. LHH returned to growth, supported by continued strength from Career Transition.

“We look forward to sharing the evolution of our strategy and detailed value creation plans at our Capital Markets Day in London on 26 November.”

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• Objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is to reduce CO2 emissions combining GE Vernova’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system and Toshiba’s CO2 capture technologies in natural gas fired power plants in Japan and other parts of Asia.
• The MoU strengthens a strategic collaboration that has spanned 40 years between the two companies.
• This initiative is related to the focus group introduced last June by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and GE Vernova.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) and GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on an integrated Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) CCS solution to reduce power plant CO₂ emissions. The solution will combine GE Vernova’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system with Toshiba’s carbon capture solution, which utilizes Toshiba’s proprietary solvent. This initiative is related to the recently created focus group between the Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and GE Vernova, and it was announced during an event attended by METI’s Director-General for Energy and Environmental Policy, Shinichi Kihara, and Toshiba’s and GE Vernova’s representatives.

This collaboration aims to improve the efficiency of CO₂ separation and capture by integrating their respective technologies in GTCC power plants in Japan and other parts of Asia, where GE Vernova supplies or will supply the gas turbines. Toshiba and GE Vernova jointly conducted comprehensive feasibility studies with leading utility companies operating GTCC power plants across Japan. These studies, completed prior to the signing of the MoU, confirmed the significant potential of the collaboration.

METI’s Director-General for Energy and Environmental Policy, Shinichi Kihara said: “We welcome this initiative, to achieve decarbonization of the power generation by utilizing CCUS technology, as there is a global urgency to simultaneously achieve stable energy supply, economic growth, and decarbonization towards the global common goal of achieving net-zero.”

Takehiko Matsushita, Vice President of Toshiba’s Power Systems Division, said: “While thermal power plants offer a constant supply of electricity and are a primary power source, a growing global commitment to environmental sustainability has made cutting CO₂ emissions from these facilities a crucial and immediate goal. We are delighted to sign this MoU, which will help us to contribute to the achievement of carbon neutrality while driving further business growth. Through our collaboration with GE Vernova, we aim to advance EGR and CO₂ capture systems in Japan and other parts of Asia.”

Jeremee Wetherby, Carbon Solutions Leader at GE Vernova, said: “We are pleased to explore the benefits from our steam integration, exhaust gas recirculation system, and high gas turbine backpressure solutions with Toshiba’s extensive expertise in engineering and constructing of steam cycle systems. These steam systems are critical to the performance of GTCC power plants and will be important design considerations to maximize the performance of the capture systems, as well as reducing the decline in power output that occurs when CO₂ capture systems are integrated.”

Toshiba has extensive expertise in the design and construction of thermal power systems that incorporate steam turbines for GTCC systems, and in the development and refinement of CO₂ capture systems. It uses a plant’s own heat source to raise the temperature of the solvent used to capture CO₂, an approach that eliminates the need for additional boilers to generate steam, and that optimizes and streamlines the system. Comprehensive expertise allows it to do this while minimizing any decline in the plant’s net power output, its generation capacity.

Integrating GTCC and CCS plants reduces capital costs and improves operational flexibility. GE Vernova solutions—such as steam integration, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and high gas turbine backpressure—lower costs and expand operational options. For example, GE Vernova’s EGR system recirculates exhaust gases into the turbine inlet, alters exhaust gas composition, allowing for a smaller carbon capture absorber tower, enhanced performance, reduced operating costs, and increased CO₂ capture.

About Toshiba and GE Vernova collaboration
Toshiba and GE Vernova have built a strong relationship in the GTCC sector since 1982. In 2013, they expanded their collaboration, combining GE Vernova’s gas turbines with Toshiba’s steam turbines and generators to deliver advanced GTCC systems in Japan. Since 1982, they have together received orders for 20 GTCC systems worldwide, with a combined capacity of more than 13 Gigawatts (GW), and 18 units are now in operation.

• Q3 2025; revenue KRW 385.9 bn while Operating Profit KRW 96.1 bn, according to Provisional performance based on consolidation. A new quarter financial record
• compared to the same period last year, 122% increased revenue, 253% increased operating profit… ‘Exceeding KRW 1 trillion revenue by the end of the year’ in range
• Cosmetics and Beauty Devices led the entire Q3 2025 performance while grown 3 times higher than last year… exceeding KRW 100 bn on beauty device revenue as well
• Overseas sales growing fast… revenue increased 210%, takes 80% from the total Q3 2025 revenue

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global beauty company APR Corp. (CEO Byunghoon Kim) announced record-breaking financial results for the third quarter of 2025, solidifying its position as a leading force in the global K-beauty market and setting the stage to exceed KRW 1 trillion in annual revenue for the first time.

According to its provisional consolidated earnings, which were posted onto Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System (DART) under Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of Korea, APR Corp. recorded revenue of KRW 385.9 billion (approximately USD 267 million, as of Nov 6th) and operating profit of KRW 96.1 billion (approximately USD 66.5 million) for the quarter. These figures represent year-over-year growth of 122% in revenue and 253% in operating profit, marking the company’s highest quarterly performance to date. Despite new U.S. tariff policy impacts in Q3 2025, APR Corp. achieved a strong 24.9% operating margin, maintaining three consecutive quarters of outperforming market expectations.

Driven by this momentum, APR Corp. is now virtually certain to reach its full-year goal of KRW 1 trillion in revenue. Cumulative revenue for the first three quarters totaled KRW 979.7 billion (approximately USD 678 million), more than double last year’s figure, while cumulative operating profit reached KRW 235.2 billion (approximately USD 163 million), surpassing the KRW 200 billion mark for the first time. The company had already exceeded its total 2024 operating profit (KRW 122.7 billion) by the 1^st half of 2025, with final ‘new record’ number to be determined following fourth-quarter performance.

Cosmetics and Beauty Devices Lead Growth

The cosmetics and beauty divisions were key growth drivers in Q3. Powered by surging global demand for K-beauty products, the cosmetics segment generated KRW 272.3 billion (approximately USD 189 million) in quarterly revenue, three times higher than the same period last year for the second consecutive quarters.

APR Corp’s flagship skincare brand, ‘medicube’, continued to expand its global footprint beyond Korea. Alongside its best-selling Zero Pore Pad, various product lines—particularly the PDRN line-ups, which surpassed 15 million cumulative global sales, saw strong performance across the U.S., Korea, and international markets.

The beauty device division also maintained steady growth, with revenue of KRW 103.1 billion (approximately USD 71 million), up 39% year-over-year. As of September 2025, global cumulative sales of medicube AGE-R at-home beauty devices exceeded 5 million units. More than half of total device sales now come from overseas, reflecting robust demand from global retail customers and the successful launches of new products.

Overseas Revenue Surges 210%, Reaching 80% of Total Sales

APR Corp’s international business posted a remarkable 210% year-over-year increase, exceeding KRW 300 billion in quarterly overseas sales for the first time. Overseas revenue accounted for 80% of total sales. The United States, representing 39% of total revenue, surpassed KRW 150 billion in quarterly sales, driven by strong results from various promotions such a ‘Amazon Prime Day’ and expanded distribution channels. In Japan, medicube ranked No. 1 in the beauty category during Qoo10’s “Mega-Wari (Japan’s one of the biggest online sales promotion periods)”, while emerging regions such as Europe and Southeast Asia recorded nearly four times higher sales compare to same period last year.

Outlook: Momentum to Continue Through Holiday Season

Building on its record-breaking third quarter, APR Corp. plans to further strengthen performance in the fourth quarter—the year’s biggest shopping season, encompassing Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year holidays. With K-beauty gaining strong traction among foreign consumers, APR Corp. will intensify its global marketing and sales efforts to sustain growth momentum through year-end.

An APR Corp. spokesperson said, “Thanks to enthusiastic support from global consumers, our cosmetics business delivered exceptional growth and helped drive record results in Q3. We will continue working to maximize performance across both domestic and international markets in the fourth quarter.