Pivotal combination with Berry Global unlocks new possibilities

ZURICH, Oct. 27, 2025  /PRNewswire/ — Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Sustainability Report highlighting progress across key areas of its sustainability agenda and shaping the future of packaging following the completion of its transformative combination with Berry Global.

“This year marks a turning point for Amcor,” said Amcor Chief Executive Officer Peter Konieczny. “With industry-leading innovation, global scale and deep packaging expertise, the new Amcor is uniquely positioned to deliver breakthrough solutions and advance a circular packaging future.”

During the year, Amcor continued to bring new innovations to market that minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency in line with its belief that all packaging can be circular. This includes an expanded AmFiber™ range of paper-based packaging products for consumer favorites like instant coffee pouches and trail mix bars, as well as new formats for its AmPrima®, AmLite™ and HeatFlex™ solutions that bring recycle-readiness to highly technical flexible packaging applications, and its AmSky™ recycle-ready blister pack for pharmaceuticals, among other platforms.

As part of Amcor’s focus on promoting circularity across the packaging industry, the company achieved its global target of using 10% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic by 2025, which equates to 218,000 metric tons of recycled plastic. By the end of FY25, 72% of its packaging production by weight was designed for recyclability (96% of rigid packaging, 49% of flexible packaging, 100% of specialty cartons) and its R&D teams had developed recycle-ready options for 96% of its flexible packaging portfolio.*

Amcor Chief Sustainability Officer David Clark said, “Amcor’s ambitious goals and focused strategy are driven by our commitment to leadership in sustainability. Our progress demonstrates we can deliver on our ambitions through innovation, collaboration and advocacy across the value chain.”

The company reported additional progress in other core areas of its sustainability strategy. Over the past four years, Amcor has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations by 20%, keeping it on track to achieve near-term and net-zero science-based targets, through its comprehensive Decarbonization Roadmap. In FY25, Amcor increased by 100% its use of renewable electricity, which now accounts for 30% of Amcor’s total energy consumption. Additionally, in the same period, 75% of the company’s operational waste was recycled, and several site-level projects helped reduce water use.

Read Amcor’s FY25 Sustainability Report and discover more sustainable packaging solutions on Amcor.com.

*See definitions for recyclable and recycle-ready on page 20 of the report.

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC

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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 27th

• Stocks gained early Monday amid signs the U.S. and China were approaching a trade deal. The news begins a busy week with the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates and mega cap tech earnings on desk.
• The S&P 500 is set to extend its record after U.S. and Chinese negotiators over the weekend said they had reached a series of agreements ahead of a high stakes meeting between President Trump and his Chinese counterparts.
• Traders are betting the Federal Reserve will cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday. Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft will release earnings.
• Money20/20 kicked off in Las Vegas on Sunday. It included the inaugural global money awards, recognizing innovators shaping the future of money. Project Nemo was selected as the Grand Prix winner for its approach to disability inclusion in finance.
• NYSE and listed data cloud company Rubrik are together sponsoring the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh. It’s a gathering of executives to explore what’s reshaping the economy and strategize on defining the next era of growth.

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JWoww’s Collaboration With SHEIN Delivers Fashion-Forward Looks for Every Holiday Moment

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global fashion and lifestyle online retailer SHEIN has partnered with television personality and entrepreneur Jenni “Jwoww” Farley on a festive new collection. The SHEIN x Jwoww Collection celebrates togetherness, style, quality, and confidence through cozy, coordinated pieces designed for the whole family, just in time for the holidays.

Inspired by Farley’s life as a mom and her love of effortless, approachable style, the collection channels cozy cabin vibes with soft textures, layered neutrals, and playful winter prints. Each piece reflects JWoww’s signature blend of glam and ease, perfect for lounging fireside or dressing up for festive gatherings.

“Working on my SHEIN collection with my kids was a dream come true,” said Jwoww. “The holidays are such a special time of year to spend with the people you love. I wanted this collection to make it easy for every mom to find pieces for herself and her kids this season.”

Step into Jwoww’s world with cozy-chic ready-to-wear, from turtleneck sweaters made with wool and elegant faux leather jackets to playful mini-me looks for moms and kids alike. Each piece captures the essence of comfort and connection, all with Jwoww’s signature touch of style.

SHEIN and Jwoww invite fans to share how they style the collection on social media by tagging @shein_us and using the hashtag #SHEINxJwoww. Shop the SHEIN x Jwoww Collection now exclusively on SHEIN.com.

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer offering SHEIN-branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry. To learn more about SHEIN, visit www.sheingroup.com.

NEW YORK and BANGALORE, India, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) (“Newmark” or “the Company”), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces it has expanded its Property and Facilities Management businesses into India, hiring Sathish Rajendren, FRICS, SLCR, MCR, as Executive Managing Director to head the operations across India and APAC. Based in Bangalore, Rajendren will be responsible for ensuring consistent, best-in-class Property and Facilities Management solutions for owners and occupiers in the region.

Image courtesy of Newmark.

“Newmark continues to evolve to meet clients’ needs across every region and stage of the asset lifecycle,” said Luis Alvarado, Chief Operating Officer. “Our growth in India exemplifies our continued delivery of holistic, end-to-end solutions that create long-term value for investors and occupiers alike, while advancing our strategy to grow recurring Management Services and Servicing revenue globally.”

Richard Holden, President of Property and Facilities Management, added, “This marks a very meaningful step in the continued expansion of Newmark’s Property and Facilities Management business. India’s scale, growth trajectory and sophistication make it an essential market in our global strategy, and we are committed to being a frontrunner in these markets. Sathish’s extensive experience and vision across global and APAC markets reinforces our mission to deliver best-in-class management services.”

A seasoned leader with over 22 years of experience, Rajendren brings an impressive track record of transforming organizations and driving growth across diverse sectors, including occupiers, developers, investors and government entities. In his prior role at Knight Frank, where he served as Senior Executive Director, he was instrumental in scaling operations tenfold and elevating the firm’s market position, overseeing a portfolio exceeding 350 million square feet across India. Earlier in his career, he managed an additional 140 million square feet while leading property services at Cushman & Wakefield.

A distinguished alumnus of the Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Rajendren is recognized as a thought leader in property and facilities management. He was recently inducted into the 2025 CoreNet Global Distinguished Leaders Circle, a prestigious honor that will be celebrated at the upcoming CoreNet Global Summit in Anaheim, California.

“India represents one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate markets in the world, fueled by urbanization, foreign investment and an expanding corporate occupier base,” said Rajendren. “Newmark’s global resources, advanced technology and client-first approach position us to redefine the management landscape in India. We see tremendous opportunity to deliver greater efficiency, sustainability and value for clients as the market continues to evolve.”

According to government data and industry estimates, office absorption approached 60 million square feet through the first nine months of 2025, driven by technology, financial services and global capability centers¹. The country’s ongoing infrastructure build-out, coupled with increasing demand for institutional-grade management services, creates a strong foundation for Newmark’s entry. Establishing a property management hub in India will also enable closer collaboration with multinational occupiers and investors active across APAC and globally.

Newmark has recently unified its Property Management and Facilities Management service lines to deliver enhanced end-to-end solutions for owners and occupiers globally. As part of its Management Services businesses, Property Management and Facilities Management form a core vertical within Newmark’s global operations. These recurring businesses generated approximately USD 1.1 billion in total revenues, including USD 833 million from Management Services and USD 274 million from Servicing Fees and Other Revenues² in 2024.

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $2.9 billion. As of June 30, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from 165 offices with over 8,400 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.

¹ Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India; Economic Survey 2025; Union Budget 2025–26; World Bank Urbanization Data (2024).
²Newmark Group, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at nmrk.com/investor-relations).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arspura, the global smart kitchen ventilation brand rooted in fluid dynamics innovation, hosted its “Tech & Taste” Immersive Experience in New York City. The exclusive event brought together renowned chefs, culinary innovators, and select guests to see how advanced airflow technology can enhance both flavor and lifestyle in modern homes.

A Creative Fusion of Technology and Taste

Held in Manhattan, the experience offered a unique combination of culinary creativity and technical innovation. Guests joined Chef Paolo and Chef Stretch in an interactive cooking session featuring Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry and Cajun Chicken Pasta, with the opportunity to make the pasta by hand, experiencing firsthand how the Arspura P1 IQV Range Hood maintained a smoke-free kitchen environment through its 13 m/s ultra-speed suction and IQV™ (Inclined Quad-Vortex) System.

Three live demonstrations—the Smoke Suction Challenge, Easy Clean Experience, and Air Monitoring Test—showcased the P1’s ability to deliver industrial-grade smoke capture, filter-free maintenance, and real-time PM2.5 tracking and removal in a single intelligent system. The Arspura P1 features four airspeed settings and a robust Turbo Mode, efficiently tackling smoke from stir-frying or grilling while preventing odor residue. Suitable for everything from simmering to stir-frying, it maintains a fresh kitchen environment for any cooking task.

The event’s experiential format encouraged authentic content creation, with chefs, KOLs, and home design influencers capturing and sharing moments under the hashtags #Arspura, #IQVhood, and #P1RangeHood, extending the event’s impact beyond the venue.

Innovation Rooted in Science

Arspura was founded on extensive research in fluid dynamics and industrial ventilation. The company’s research and development team includes scientists ranked among the top two percent globally and holds more than 1,000 patent applications. These innovations have enabled the practical application of vortex airflow dynamics to home ventilation.

The Arspura P1 IQV Range Hood demonstrates this expertise with:

• High-speed airflow at 13 m/s for instant smoke removal.
• IQV™ Quad-Vortex Airflow introduces the Multiple Airflows System, breaking away from conventional single-stream extraction to capture smoke in just 0.03 seconds.
• Powerful BLDC motor maintains high-speed suction while staying whisper-quiet (≈54 dB).
• Filter-free design simplifies maintenance.
• Real-time PM2.5 sensors ensure lasting air purity.

Independent tests show that indoor PM2.5 levels stay below 75 µg/m³ during use, a fraction of the 600 µg/m³ typically observed with traditional range hoods.

To celebrate the event, Arspura is offering $100 off the P1 IQV Range Hood with the promo code WBG2025 at checkout. For product information and purchase details, please visit www.arspura.com.

About Arspura

Arspura is a technology-driven home appliance brand dedicated to redefining the air we breathe. Built on principles of fluid dynamics and industrial ventilation, it innovates to make cooking cleaner, safer, and inspiring. Its mission is to use advanced ventilation technology to combat kitchen air pollution and empower homes with better air quality. Striving to lead in intelligent ventilation, Arspura aims to set new standards in air quality, quietness, and convenience. Inspired by Latin roots —”Ars” (art and technology) and “Pura” (purity) —Arspura embodies the fusion of intelligent design and clean living, with a clear vision to create home environments where technology elevates wellness and every breath is pure.

SAP-001 is Shanton’s lead investigational compound with First- and Best-in-Class potential in uncontrolled gout

SINGAPORE and PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shanton Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech developing a novel treatment for gout, today announced the successful completion of an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with US FDA for its Investigational New Drug SAP-001 for treatment of hyperuricemia with gout in adult patients who are refractory to conventional therapy. 

“This End-of-Phase 2 meeting is a crucial milestone for our refractory gout program” says Dr. Bing Li, Shanton’s CEO, “as it provides alignment with FDA on our upcoming Phase 3 pivotal program, including protocol, trial design, patient population, dose selection, proposed endpoints, and statistical analysis methods. Based on FDA’s feedback we are confident to enter into a Multi-Regional Clinical Trial program in the coming months, aiming to offer a much-needed solution for uncontrolled gout patients.”

About SAP-001

SAP-001 is Shanton’s lead investigational compound for once-a-day oral urate-lowering therapy that targets refractory gout. SAP-001’s urate lowering properties are based on a unique, First-in-Class mechanism-of-action and the program has shown Best-in-Class efficacy and safety in gout patients with hyperuricemia refractory to Standard of Care Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor therapy in a recent Phase 2b study.

Earlier this year, Shanton received FDA’s Fast Track designation for SAP-001, based in part on its recent Phase 2b results demonstrating the drug’s potential to meaningfully improve upon currently available Urate Lowering Therapy for patients with refractory gout, a serious condition for which there are considerable unmet medical needs.

About Shanton Pharma

Shanton Pharma is a privately held, clinical-stage biotech founded in 2016 by experienced pharma entrepreneurs, focused on addressing unmet medical needs in patients with hyperuricemia and gout. The company is headquartered in Singapore with research and development activities in the US, China, and Singapore.

To learn more about Shanton Pharma, go to https://shantonpharma.com.

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Pieter de Ridder
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A desktop CNC redefining who gets to create

MIDDLETOWN, Del., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Makera is set to launch the Makera Z1 Desktop CNC Machine on Kickstarter this October 28 at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT / 4 PM CET / 2 AM +1 AEDT, bringing compact, high-precision manufacturing to makers, educators, and small businesses. With only 1 day left until launch—exciting offers await: secure a VIP-Only Price of $799 with a $39 deposit (MSRP $1,199; deposit is 100% refundable if you change your mind, and the deposit purchase window closes at launch time). Plus, early backers can claim a 24-Hour Launch Giveaway — a FREE set of 5 CNC bits, exclusively for those who back the campaign in its first day. In an era when fabrication power has grown centralized and costly, the Makera Z1 delivers a disruptive alternative: professional-level machining capability packed into a desk-friendly, space-efficient design.

Makera’s CEO Qiuxi Zhang explained that the company’s goal with Makera Z1 was “to strip away the fear factor” that has long surrounded CNC technology. “By combining industrial accuracy with a plug-and-play experience, we’re opening manufacturing to classrooms, studios and homes  worldwide,” he said.

Compact Footprint, Industrial Precision

Barely larger than a coffee machine, the Makera Z1 integrates hardware features once confined to full-scale workshops:

• 0.02 mm accuracy for prototype validation and precision component fabrication
• 4-axis machining for complex engraving, jewellery, instrument and robotics parts
• Smart auto-levelling and one-click tool calibration, flattening the learning curve

The Makera Z1 can be deployed instantly in classrooms, home studios or co-making spaces, without the need for a dedicated lab, costly maintenance or specialist operator.

From Factory Floor to Home Garage

CNC machining has long been synonymous with noise, heavy equipment and complex upkeep.
The Makera Z1 overturns that perception. Its one-piece die-cast frame and All-New AeroDust™ Collection System  allow a “mini-factory” to be set up in minutes, whether in a city apartment, a rural craft workshop or a hackathon venue.
Lightweight and quiet, it turns manufacturing into an everyday capability, not a specialist privilege.

Software and Community: Closing the Knowledge Gap

Makera pairs the Makera Z1 with its Makera Studio software and the online platform Makerables, designed to remove the intimidation barrier surrounding CNC use.

Makera Studio and the Makerables platform simplify the entire workflow. The Intelligent Machining Wizard handles toolpath generation automatically. AI modelling turns images into 3D designs in seconds, while an open online community connects makers to exchange ideas, remix projects and build together.

This combination of intuitive software and peer learning gives CNC machining the same accessibility once associated only with 3D printing, while enabling far greater material and functional freedom.

Democratising Fabrication: From Education to Entrepreneurship

Across Europe and North America, reskilling and reshoring have become defining themes in the future of work. As industries seek to rebuild local capability and schools race to teach new technical literacy, a new generation of creative infrastructure is taking shape. Within this landscape, the Makera Z1 stands out not simply as a product, but as enabling infrastructure for a distributed, creator-driven economy.

The Makera Z1 introduces hands-on digital manufacturing into environments that were once excluded from such access:

• Schools and universities can now teach real material fabrication rather than relying on simulations or theory alone;
• Design studios can iterate prototypes and produce small-batch parts directly on-site, cutting both time and outsourcing costs;
• Community makerspaces gain a high-precision tool that fits within limited budgets and tight urban spaces;
• Independent and female creators can bypass heavy industrial hierarchies and claim full control over their production processes.

Rather than turning more people into hobbyists, the Makera Z1 equips them to become creators.

Pricing and Availability

With an entry price of US $899 (£700–£900), the Makera Z1 brings industrial-grade precision into the same price range as a mid-tier 3D printer. It marks a decisive shift in who can afford to own professional-level manufacturing power.

Crowdfunding launches on Kickstarter on 28 October 2025, signalling the start of what Makera calls a “new chapter in desktop fabrication”, one that places accessible, high-precision tools within reach of classrooms, workshops and independent creators worldwide.

A Decade in the Making

Ten years ago, precision manufacturing belonged to a closed world: an ecosystem of factories, laboratories and specialists. Innovation depended on access, and access came at a price.
Today, that exclusivity is fading. A tool that once demanded an entire facility now fits beside a laptop, inviting anyone to explore, to learn and to make.

In that shift lies something greater than affordability. The Makera Z1 embodies a quiet redistribution of manufacturing power — a move from centralised production to individual capability. It stands as both an educational catalyst and a declaration of creative independence.

Makera Z1: bringing manufacturing back to everyone.

Makera Z1 on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/makera-inc/makera-z1-entry-level-cnc-pro-level-power?ref=470tnv

Makera Z1 Website:
https://www.makera.com/pages/makera-z1?utm_source=prnewswire_tech&utm_medium=prnewswire_tech&utm_campaign=prnewswire_tech&utm_term=prnewswire_tech&utm_content=prnewswire_tech

Makera Z1 YouTube Video:
https://youtu.be/RPO3O0piUYk?si=JKTlILaKhEVpyqO0