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G.O.D Introduces Hawthorn Dark Chocolate Sticks

A Hong Kong–Made Nostalgic Treat with a Modern Twist


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Dark chocolate orange sticks have taken the world by storm—now reimagined in Hong Kong style ahead of G.O.D’s 30th anniversary, with an exclusive, never-before-created flavour.

GOD Hawthorn Dark Chocolate Sticks

G.O.D. presents Hawthorn Dark Chocolate Sticks, a uniquely local reinterpretation of the beloved dark chocolate orange stick and the cherished childhood favourite: Haw Flakes.

Made in Hong Kong by a well-established chocolate manufacturer — renowned for producing for some of the world’s highest-quality brands — each stick combines smooth dark chocolate with sweet and tangy hawthorn, delivering a distinctive balance of indulgence and nostalgia.

Each box contains 110g of hawthorn-filled dark chocolate sticks, individually wrapped for convenience and freshness. The charming gift box (7.5cm diameter x 7.2cm height) pays homage to the iconic design of traditional Haw Flakes.

Availability & Details
The Hawthorn Dark Chocolate Sticks are available exclusively at G.O.D. retail stores and the official e-shop, while stocks last. Each box is priced at HK$198, making it an ideal gift or a personal indulgence.

Hashtag: #goodsofdesire #godhk #GODHK30






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G.O.D. (Goods of Desire)

G.O.D. (Goods of Desire) is a homegrown Hong Kong brand celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Rooted in design and lifestyle heritage, the brand creates products with distinctive aesthetic and character, showcasing Hong Kong’s history and culture to an international audience. The name 「住好啲」means “to live better”, and in Cantonese it is phonetically similar to the English abbreviation “G.O.D.”

From Africa to Asia: InvestHK wraps up strategic visit to South Africa and Rwanda riding on Global South momentum (with photos)


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong's position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (fourth left) and the Minister Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Ms Liu Yu (fourth right), with other guests at a luncheon event in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 11 (Johannesburg time).
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (fourth left) and the Minister Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Ms Liu Yu (fourth right), with other guests at a luncheon event in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 11 (Johannesburg time).

During her visit to Johannesburg (May 10 to13) (Johannesburg time), Ms Lee engaged with a diverse range of leading enterprises and industry bodies. Discussions focused on how Hong Kong’s robust business environment can empower African enterprises to effectively manage and scale their expanding Asian operations.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong's position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (centre) meeting with local media at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 15 (Kigali time).
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (centre) meeting with local media at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, on May 15 (Kigali time).

Ms Lee also met with local chambers of commerce and government investment agencies to explore new avenues for collaboration. She highlighted that Africa is one of the InvestHK’s key markets, as many African enterprises are now looking to diversify their funding sources and simplify cross-border transactions through Hong Kong’s deep capital markets and unique connectivity with Chinese Mainland.

Ms Lee said, “Africa has emerged as a vital engine of growth within the Global South. Our journey of thousands of miles to Africa begins with a meaningful step. For African corporates looking for a trusted and strategic partner to expand into the Chinese Mainland and the Asia-Pacific region, the interest, relationships, and momentum are building up. Hong Kong has vast potential to play a unique role linking capital, talent, and innovation between Africa and our part of the world, while InvestHK will continue to be a driver of this interconnectivity, facilitating two-way investment through strategic market insights, extensive global access, targeted promotion, and policy facilitation. ”

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong's position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (fourth left) at a local marketing agency in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 13 (Johannesburg time).
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (fourth left) at a local marketing agency in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 13 (Johannesburg time).

The Minister Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, Ms Liu Yu, said, “The synergy between South Africa and Hong Kong in the economic and trade fields is both complementary and strategically significant. Under the framework of the 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong’s status as a global offshore Renminbi hub and an international asset management centre provides a professional one-stop platform for enterprises to go global. We encourage South African and Chinese Mainland enterprises in South Africa to leverage Hong Kong’s unique professional advantages to optimise their supply chain layouts and achieve high-quality, mutually beneficial development.”

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong's position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (third right) at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on May 12 (Johannesburg time).
Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion of Invest Hong Kong Ms Loretta Lee concluded a successful mission to South Africa and Rwanda today (May 18), reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as the strategic launchpad for African and Global South enterprises seeking offshore business growth into the Chinese Mainland and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Photo shows Ms Lee (third right) at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on May 12 (Johannesburg time).

The President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), Mr Mtho Xulu, said, “We want to see the relationship beyond our borders, where we take companies from South Africa into Hong Kong, using the city as a platform to scale into the bigger markets. Whether it’s for innovation, manufacturing, or industrialisation, we want to look at how we can collaborate further and bring the two places closer together. This ecosystem is exactly what our members need to unlock high-value opportunities on the Chinese Mainland and across Asia.”

The visit culminated in Kigali, Rwanda, where Ms Lee represented InvestHK at the Africa CEO Forum, engaging in high-level discussions with C-suite executives from the continent’s leading multinationals on May 14 and 15 (Kigali time).

Continuing the momentum of two-way economic ties, InvestHK will host an Africa Day Reception in Hong Kong on May 26, assembling local African business communities to explore new avenues for cross-border collaboration.
Hashtag: #InvestHK

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X Financial to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 28, 2026

SHENZHEN, China, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the “Company”), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, before the open of U.S. markets on Thursday, May 28 2026.

X Financial’s management team will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (7:30 PM Beijing / Hong Kong Time on the same day).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States:

1-888-346-8982

Hong Kong:

800-905945

Mainland China:

4001-201203

International:

1-412-902-4272

Passcode:

X Financial

Please dial in ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until June 4, 2026:

United States:

1-855-669-9658

International:

1-412-317-0088

Passcode:

1485675

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.xiaoyinggroup.com.

About X Financial

X Financial is a leading online personal finance company in China. The Company is committed to connecting borrowers on its platform with its institutional funding partners. With its proprietary big data-driven technology, the Company has established strategic partnerships with financial institutions across multiple areas of its business operations, enabling it to facilitate loans to prime borrowers under a robust risk assessment and control system.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.xiaoyinggroup.com.

For more information, please contact:

X Financial
Mr. Frank Fuya Zheng
Mr. Noah Kauffman
E-mail: ir@xiaoying.com 

ZKH Group Limited Announces First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

SHANGHAI, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZKH Group Limited (“ZKH” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZKH), a leading maintenance, repair, and operations (“MRO”) procurement service platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Operational and Financial Highlights 

First Quarter

2025

2026

Change

(in thousand RMB, except for number of customers, percentage and basis
points(“bps”))

GMV[1]

2,171,997

2,452,783

12.9 %

GMV by Platform

ZKH Platform

1,966,210

2,183,957

11.1 %

GBB Platform

205,787

268,826

30.6 %

GMV by Business Model

Product Sales (1P)

1,901,196

2,132,441

12.2 %

Marketplace (3P)[2]

270,800

320,342

18.3 %

Number of Customers[3]

60,102

66,742

11.0 %

Net Revenues

1,935,372

2,113,819

9.2 %

Gross Profit

332,118

354,027

6.6 %

% of Net Revenues

17.2 %

16.7 %

-41.2bps

Operating Loss

(80,813)

(22,497)

-72.2 %

% of Net Revenues

-4.2 %

-1.1 %

311.1bps

Non-GAAP EBITDA[4]

(51,959)

4,237

% of Net Revenues

-2.7 %

0.2 %

288.5bps

Net (Loss)/Profit

(66,723)

(10,103)

-84.9 %

% of Net Revenues

-3.4 %

-0.5 %

297.0bps

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net (Loss)/Profit[5]

(50,176)

1,690

% of Net Revenues

-2.6 %

0.1 %

267.3bps

 

Mr. Eric Long Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZKH, stated, “We are off to a strong start in 2026, with GMV and revenue growth accelerating year over year for the second consecutive quarter. GMV and revenues delivered their highest quarterly year-over-year growth in recent quarters, reflecting robust customer demand and strengthening execution across our platform. Momentum remained broad-based across key customer segments, with small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) sustaining over 20% GMV growth and central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) returning to double-digit year-over-year GMV growth. More importantly, the quality of our growth continued to improve, driving significant earnings improvement on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis. Underpinning this performance was our continued progress in strengthening our product ecosystem, fulfillment network, and AI-powered digitalization, which improved our customer penetration, execution capabilities, and platform scalability. Looking ahead, we believe the solid operational foundation we have built positions us well to further scale the business, improve profitability, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

Mr. Max Chun Chiu Lai, Chief Financial Officer of ZKH, added, “Our financial profile improved meaningfully during the quarter. Gross profit achieved year-over-year growth, while gross margin on a GMV basis improved by 0.9 percentage points sequentially. At the same time, operating loss and net loss narrowed significantly year over year, reflecting ongoing enhancement in our operating efficiency and business quality. Notably, non-GAAP adjusted net profit increased by approximately 103.4% year over year, representing a significant turnaround and marking the first time we achieved non-GAAP profitability in a seasonally soft first quarter. These encouraging results further strengthened our confidence in achieving double-digit GMV growth and full-year profitability in 2026. In addition, operating cash flow continued to improve year over year, further reinforcing our financial resilience.”

[1] GMV is the total transaction value of orders placed on the Company’s platform and shipped to customers, excluding taxes, net of the returned amount.

[2] The marketplace model accounted for 13.1% of GMV in the first quarter of 2026, compared with 12.5% in the corresponding periods of 2025.

[3] Customers are customers that transacted with the Company during the reporting period, mainly comprised of enterprise customers in various industries.

[4] Non-GAAP EBITDA is defined as net profit/(loss) before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses.

[5] Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit is defined as net (loss)/profit excluding share-based compensation expenses.

First Quarter 2026 Business Highlights

  • Business Momentum. The Company continued to build on its growth momentum during the quarter, with total GMV increasing 12.9% year over year, accelerating from both the previous quarter and the same period last year. The ZKH platform deepened penetration across its diversified customer segments: GMV from SME customers was up 20% year over year and GMV from central SOE customers returned to double-digit growth. The GBB platform achieved over 30% year-over-year GMV growth, further expanding its customer reach and reinforcing the Company’s complementary dual-platform growth strategy.
  • Product Capabilities. The Company strengthened product capabilities across high-value and highly specialized industrial scenarios, with increased investments in ten key product lines, including factory automation, electrical automation, and cutting tools. GMV from key industries such as electrical manufacturing, steel and non-ferrous metals, and communications electronics grew by over 20% year over year, while professional MRO categories such as factory automation components and chemical reagents achieved double-digit growth. During the quarter, the Company added roughly 4 million sellable SKUs, bringing the total to approximately 27 million. At the same time, GMV from higher-margin private-label products grew by over 20% year over year and accounted for approximately 9.7% of total GMV in the first quarter of 2026, with over 400 new products launched during the quarter.
  • Fulfillment Network. The Company enhanced its fulfillment capacity and operational efficiency, supported by the continued expansion of its self-operated delivery fleet and a 36% year-over-year improvement in warehouse utilization efficiency. Continued optimization across its end-to-end fulfillment network drove a 17% year-over-year decrease in fulfillment expenses.
  • AI Capabilities. The Company continued to advance its full-stack AI capabilities, further strengthening its integrated AI infrastructure and accelerating AI adoption across both internal and external business scenarios.
    • At the data layer, the Company continued to strengthen its industrial product data infrastructure. In 2026, the Company targets building the industry’s first hundred-million-scale industrial product data dictionary. The enhanced data capabilities are expected to further accelerate AI adoption across key workflows. In business scenarios involving product search and quotations from customers, AI currently handles roughly 30% of product matching and identification tasks that previously required manual processing. This percentage is expected to increase meaningfully in 2026, with key product lines such as fasteners, pipes and valves, and hand tools potentially achieving even higher levels, further improving quotation efficiency and sales conversion.
    • At the model layer, the Company upgraded its proprietary MRO large language model, “Hangjia Linglong (行家玲珑),” with enhanced multimodal capabilities, and launched “Hangjia Huiyan (行家慧眼),” the industry’s first intelligent visual search engine for industrial products. Powered by advanced image recognition and multimodal AI capabilities, Hangjia Huiyan enables intelligent product identification, scenario understanding and demand diagnosis across complex industrial environments, significantly improving communication, product matching and procurement efficiency.
    • At the application layer, the Company continued to optimize key AI applications across core business functions, unlocking greater operational efficiency and commercial value across key industrial supply chain scenarios. The ProductRecom Agent (AI推品大脑), which generated over RMB200 million in sales in 2025, is expected to further scale its impact and commercial contribution in 2026.
  • International Expansion. The Company maintained solid momentum in serving Chinese manufacturers expanding overseas, with continued growth in both customers served and geographic coverage during the quarter. In the U.S. market, the Company further optimized its product development, sales channels, and fulfillment capabilities, strengthening its localized service and operations.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Net Revenues. Net revenues were RMB2,113.8 million (US$306.4 million), representing an increase of 9.2% from RMB1,935.4 million in the same period of 2025. 

First Quarter

2025

2026

Change

(in thousand RMB, except for percentage)

Net Revenues

1,935,372

2,113,819

9.2 %

Net Product Revenues

1,884,860

2,061,621

9.4 %

From ZKH Platform

1,679,343

1,803,055

7.4 %

From GBB Platform

205,517

258,566

25.8 %

Net Service Revenues

37,894

41,251

8.9 %

Other Revenues

12,618

10,947

-13.2 %

 

Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues was RMB1,759.8 million (US$255.1 million), representing an increase of 9.8% from RMB1,603.3 million in the same period of 2025.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin. Gross profit was RMB354.0 million (US$51.3 million), representing an increase of 6.6% from RMB332.1 million in the same period of 2025. Gross margin was 16.7%, compared with 17.2% in the same period of 2025.

First Quarter

2025

2026

Change

(in thousand RMB, except for percentage and
basis points (“bps”))

Gross Profit

332,118

354,027

6.6 %

% of Net Revenues

17.2 %

16.7 %

-41.2bps

% of GMV

15.3 %

14.4 %

-85.7bps

Under Product Sales (1P)

ZKH Platform

278,618

295,205

6.0 %

% of Net Product Revenues from
ZKH Platform

16.6 %

16.4 %

-21.8bps

GBB Platform

12,687

15,669

23.5 %

% of Net Product Revenues from
GBB Platform

6.2 %

6.1 %

-11.3bps

Under Marketplace (3P)

37,894

41,251

8.9 %

% of Net Service Revenues

100.0 %

100.0 %

% of GMV from the Marketplace Model
(Take Rate[6])

14.0 %

12.9 %

-111.6bps

Others

2,918

1,902

-34.8 %

% of Other Revenues

23.1 %

17.4 %

-575.1bps

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were RMB376.5 million (US$54.6 million), down 8.8% from RMB412.9 million in the same period of 2025. Operating expenses were 17.8% of net revenues, compared with 21.3% in the same period of 2025.

  • Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses were RMB77.6 million (US$11.3 million), down 16.8% from RMB93.3 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to lower distribution expenses, employee benefits expenses and rental and property management fees. Fulfillment expenses were 3.7% of net revenues, compared with 4.8% in the same period of 2025.
  • Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses were RMB137.6 million (US$20.0 million), up 0.6% from RMB136.8 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to higher employee benefits expenses, partially offset by lower marketing and promotion expenses, as well as traveling expenses. Sales and marketing expenses were 6.5% of net revenues, compared with 7.1% in the same period of 2025.
  • Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses were RMB29.3 million (US$4.3 million), down 25.9% from RMB39.6 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to lower employee benefits expenses. Research and development expenses were 1.4% of net revenues, compared with 2.0% in the same period of 2025.
  • General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were RMB131.9 million (US$19.1 million), down 7.9% from RMB143.2 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to lower employee benefits expenses and loss on inventory write-down and disposal, partially offset by higher service fee. General and administrative were 6.2% of net revenues, compared with 7.4 % in the same period of 2025.

Loss from Operations. Loss from operations was RMB22.5 million (US$3.3 million), compared with RMB80.8 million in the same period of 2025. Operating loss margin was 1.1%, compared with 4.2% in the same period of 2025.

Non-GAAP EBITDA. Non-GAAP EBITDA was RMB4.2 million (US$0.6 million), compared with negative RMB52.0 million in the same period of 2025. Non-GAAP EBITDA margin was 0.2%, compared with negative 2.7% in the same period of 2025.

Net Loss. Net loss was RMB10.1 million (US$1.5 million), compared with RMB66.7 million in the same period of 2025. Net loss margin was 0.5%, compared with 3.4% in the same period of 2025.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Profit/(Loss). Non-GAAP adjusted net profit was RMB1.7 million (US$0.2 million), compared with non-GAAP adjusted net loss of RMB50.2 million in the same period of 2025. Non-GAAP adjusted net profit margin was 0.1%, compared with non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin of 2.6% in the same period of 2025.

Basic and Diluted Net Profit/(Loss) per ADS[7] and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Profit/(Loss) per ADS[8]. Basic and diluted net loss per ADS was RMB0.06 (US$0.01), compared with RMB0.41 in the same period of 2025. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net profit per ADS were RMB0.01 (US$0.002), compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB0.31 in the same period of 2025.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments of RMB1.84 billion (US$266.1 million), compared with RMB1.92 billion as of December 31, 2025.

Net cash used in operating activities was RMB34.0 million (US$4.9 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with net cash used in operating activities of RMB97.1 million in the same period of 2025. 

Share Repurchase Update

Pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program of up to US$50 million, adopted on June 13, 2025 and effective through June 13, 2026, the Company repurchased an aggregate of approximately 1.48 million ADSs for approximately US$4.76 million from the open market as of March 31, 2026.

Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (“RMB”) amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of March 31, 2026, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.

[6] Take rate of the marketplace model represents gross profit from the marketplace model divided by GMV from the marketplace model.

[7] ADSs are American depositary shares, each of which represents thirty-five (35) Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

[8] Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net profit/(loss) per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is calculated by dividing non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ADSs.

Conference Call Information

The Company’s management will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 7:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the first quarter of 2026.

United States (toll free):

+1-888-317-6003

International:

+1-412-317-6061

Mainland China (toll free):

400-120-6115

Hong Kong (toll free):

800-963-976

Hong Kong:

+852-5808-1995

Access Code:

2335796

The replay will be accessible through May 28, 2026 by dialing the following numbers:

United States:

+1-855-669-9658

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

6840038

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.zkh.com.

About ZKH Group Limited

ZKH Group Limited (NYSE: ZKH) is a leading MRO procurement service platform in China, underpinned by robust supply chain capabilities and dedicated to serving customers globally through a product-led, agentic AI-driven approach. Through its primary online platforms, the ZKH platform, the GBB platform and the Northsky platform, along with innovative technology and extensive industry expertise, the Company provides bespoke MRO procurement solutions to a diverse and loyal customer base. These solutions encompass hyper-personalized product curation from a comprehensive selection of quality products at competitive prices. Additionally, the Company ensures timely and reliable product delivery through professional fulfillment services. By focusing on reducing procurement costs and addressing management efficiency challenges, ZKH is transforming the opaque MRO procurement process and empowering all stakeholders across the value chain.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.zkh.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

This press release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit, non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit per ADS, basic and diluted, and non-GAAP EBITDA. The non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from or construed as alternatives to their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Investors are encouraged to review the historical non-GAAP financial measures in reconciliation to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. 

The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit for a specific period as net loss in the same period excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company defines non-GAAP EBITDA as net loss before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses. Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit per ADS is calculated by dividing adjusted net (loss)/profit attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares during the periods and then multiplied by 35.

The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net loss and certain expenses that are not expected to result in future cash payments or that are non-recurring in nature. The Company also believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in financial and operational decision making.

The non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures do not include all income and expense items that affect the Company’s operations. They may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider the non-GAAP financial measures as substitutes for, or superior to, their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aim,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and ZKH’s strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. ZKH may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press release and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about ZKH’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: ZKH’s mission, goals and strategies; ZKH’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected changes in its revenues, expenses or expenditures; the expected growth of the MRO procurement service industry in China and globally; changes in customer or product mix; ZKH’s expectations regarding the prospects of its business model and the demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; ZKH’s expectations regarding its relationships with customers, suppliers, and service providers on its platform; competition in the Company’s industry; government policies and regulations relating to ZKH’s industry; general economic and business conditions in China and globally; the outcome of any current and future legal or administrative proceedings; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ZKH’s filings with the SEC. All information provided herein is as of the date of this announcement, and ZKH undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

ZKH Group Limited
IR Department
E-mail: IR@zkh.com

Christensen Advisory
Email: zkh@christensencomms.com

 

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

As of December 31,

As of March 31,

2025

2026

RMB

RMB

US$

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

1,030,573

1,074,095

155,711

Restricted cash

61,871

50,891

7,378

Short-term investments

825,289

710,454

102,994

Accounts receivable (net of allowance

   for credit losses of RMB159,923 and

   RMB162,340 as of December 31,

   2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively)

3,257,162

3,078,948

446,354

Notes receivable

113,291

142,929

20,720

Inventories

669,825

642,102

93,085

Prepayments and other current assets

180,188

179,508

26,023

Total current assets

6,138,199

5,878,927

852,265

Non-current assets:

Property and equipment, net

186,185

183,313

26,575

Land use right

10,582

10,526

1,526

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

142,205

130,844

18,968

Intangible assets, net

21,871

27,057

3,922

Goodwill

30,807

30,807

4,466

Total non-current assets

391,650

382,547

55,457

Total assets

6,529,849

6,261,474

907,722

Liabilities

Current liabilities:

Short-term borrowings

240,000

230,000

33,343

Current portion of long-term borrowings

2,305

2,305

334

Accounts and notes payable

2,718,941

2,487,578

360,623

Operating lease liabilities

50,202

47,083

6,826

Advance from customers

27,152

37,805

5,481

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

378,566

390,097

56,552

Derivatives

8,624

Total current liabilities

3,425,790

3,194,868

463,159

Non-current liabilities:

Long-term borrowings

42,651

42,651

6,183

Non-current operating lease liabilities

91,894

83,247

12,068

Other non-current liabilities

28,181

34,969

5,069

Total non-current liabilities

162,726

160,867

23,320

Total liabilities

3,588,516

3,355,735

486,479

As of December 31,

As of March 31,

2025

2026

RMB

RMB

US$

ZKH Group Limited shareholders’ equity:

Ordinary shares (USD0.0000001 par value;
   500,000,000,000 and 500,000,000,000
   shares authorized; 5,682,357,714 and
   5,687,307,274 shares issued and
   5,563,528,436 and 5,555,047,923 shares
   outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and
   March 31, 2026, respectively)

4

4

1

Additional paid-in capital

8,370,941

8,385,264

1,215,607

Statutory reserves

6,566

6,566

952

Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

(37,288)

(67,426)

(9,775)

Accumulated deficit

(5,317,131)

(5,327,234)

(772,287)

Treasury stock

(81,759)

(91,435)

(13,255)

Total ZKH Group Limited shareholders’ equity

2,941,333

2,905,739

421,243

Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit

6,529,849

6,261,474

907,722

 

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS)/PROFIT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

For the three months ended

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2026

RMB

RMB

US$

Net revenues

Net product revenues

1,884,860

2,061,621

298,872

Net service revenues

37,894

41,251

5,980

Other revenues

12,618

10,947

1,587

Total net revenues

1,935,372

2,113,819

306,439

Cost of revenues

(1,603,254)

(1,759,792)

(255,116)

Operating expenses

Fulfillment

(93,307)

(77,608)

(11,251)

Sales and marketing

(136,835)

(137,640)

(19,954)

Research and development  

(39,613)

(29,342)

(4,254)

General and administrative

(143,176)

(131,934)

(19,126)

Loss from operations

(80,813)

(22,497)

(3,262)

Interest and investment income

13,279

8,407

1,219

Interest expense

(2,350)

(2,263)

(328)

Others, net

3,408

6,765

981

Loss before income tax

(66,476)

(9,588)

(1,390)

Income tax expenses

(247)

(515)

(75)

Net loss

(66,723)

(10,103)

(1,465)

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling
  interests

Less: net loss attributable to redeemable non-
  controlling interests

Net loss attributable to ZKH Group Limited

(66,723)

(10,103)

(1,465)

Accretion on preferred shares to redemption
  value

Net loss attributable to ZKH Group Limited’s
   ordinary shareholders

(66,723)

(10,103)

(1,465)

For the three months ended

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2026

RMB

RMB

US$

Net loss

(66,723)

(10,103)

(1,465)

Other comprehensive loss:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(3,008)

(30,138)

(4,369)

Total comprehensive loss

(69,731)

(40,241)

(5,834)

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-
   controlling interests

Less: comprehensive loss attributable to
   redeemable non-controlling interests

Comprehensive loss attributable to ZKH
    Group Limited

(69,731)

(40,241)

(5,834)

Accretion on Preferred Shares to redemption
   value

Total comprehensive loss attributable to ZKH
     Group Limited’s ordinary shareholders

(69,731)

(40,241)

(5,834)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable to
     ordinary shareholders

Basic

(0.01)

(0.00)

(0.00)

Diluted

(0.01)

(0.00)

(0.00)

Weighted average number of shares

Basic

5,695,083,577

5,641,256,369

5,641,256,369

Diluted

5,695,083,577

5,641,256,369

5,641,256,369

Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary
    shareholders

Basic

(0.41)

(0.06)

(0.01)

Diluted

(0.41)

(0.06)

(0.01)

Weighted average number of ADS (35 Class A
    ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS)

Basic

162,716,674

161,178,753

161,178,753

Diluted

162,716,674

161,178,753

161,178,753

 

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)

For the three months ended

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2026

RMB

RMB

US$

Net loss

(66,723)

(10,103)

(1,465)

Income tax expenses

247

515

75

Interest expenses

2,350

2,263

328

Depreciation and amortization expense

12,167

11,562

1,676

Non-GAAP EBITDA

(51,959)

4,237

614

For the three months ended

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2026

RMB

RMB

US$

Net loss

(66,723)

(10,103)

(1,465)

Add:

Share-based compensation expenses

16,547

11,793

1,709

Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit

(50,176)

1,690

244

Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit
   attributable to ordinary shareholders per share

Basic

(0.01)

0.00

0.00

Diluted

(0.01)

0.00

0.00

Weighted average number of ordinary shares

Basic

5,695,083,577

5,641,256,369

5,641,256,369

Diluted

5,695,083,577

5,641,256,369

5,641,256,369

Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit
   attributable to ordinary shareholders per
   ADS

Basic

(0.31)

0.01

0.00

Diluted

(0.31)

0.01

0.00

Weighted average number of ADS (35 Class A
   ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS)

Basic

162,716,674

161,178,753

161,178,753

Diluted

162,716,674

161,178,753

161,178,753

 

EDL to Purchase Rooftop Solar Electricity from Households

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Electricité du Laos (EDL), the state power utility, announced a new nationwide policy to purchase electricity generated from residential rooftop solar systems, as part of the country’s push to expand renewable energy use.

The notice, dated 27 April, applies to residential users across the country who install rooftop solar systems connected to the national grid under the solar rooftop program at a price of LAK 992 (USD 0.04) per kilowatt-hour (kWh), under a purchase contract of up to 10 years, reducing dependence on imported electricity.

Under the policy, households using single-phase electricity systems will be allowed to install rooftop solar systems with a capacity of up to 5 kilowatt-peak (kWp) per account, while households using three-phase systems can install up to 10 kWp per account.

EDL said the measure is intended to encourage greater use of alternative energy, support domestic electricity generation, and help reduce electricity imports during periods of high demand.

EDL sets a nationwide purchasing program through the end of 2026, or until the nationwide limit of 50 megawatt-peak (MWp) is reached. 

Officials said participating households must comply with EDL’s technical standards for connecting rooftop solar systems to the low-voltage electricity network.

Looking Ahead

The new policy comes as Laos continues expanding its renewable energy strategy beyond hydropower, which currently accounts for around 70 percent of the country’s electricity generation capacity.

Authorities said the rooftop solar energy purchase scheme is expected to encourage more households to invest in clean energy while supporting Laos’ broader efforts to diversify its electricity supply and strengthen long-term energy stability.

Laos aims to increase the share of variable renewable energy, mainly solar and wind power, to 11 percent by 2030 as part of broader clean energy and climate goals. Officials say the transition is intended to improve energy security, diversify the national power supply, and support long-term economic development.

Despite exporting electricity to neighboring countries, Laos still imports electricity seasonally due to transmission and distribution limitations, with imports costing more than USD 177 million in 2024.

Synology Launches PAS7700 Optimized Storage System for High-Intensity Data Operation Environments


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Synology today announced the general availability of PAS7700, the company’s first active-active, all flash NVMe storage system. Built for mission-critical workloads, PAS7700 delivers enterprise-grade performance, uninterrupted resilience, and optimized operational efficiency.

Synology PAS7700 delivers ultra-high performance, active-active availability and sub-millisecond latency for mission-critical workloads.
Synology PAS7700 delivers ultra-high performance, active-active availability and sub-millisecond latency for mission-critical workloads.

As AI, data analytics, and virtualization platforms continue to reshape how Singapore enterprises operate their IT infrastructure, storage is no longer merely a place to keep data. It has become the foundation behind core operational applications. As a result, organizations are placing greater demands on access speed, service continuity, and long-term operational stability. This is also why enterprises are increasingly seeking high-performance storage platforms that can maintain reliable operations over time.

“PAS7700 reflects Synology’s 25+ years of experience in storage and our close collaboration with enterprise customers to address evolving requirements for high availability, performance, and scalability,” said Bie-i Chu, Executive Vice President of the Synology NAS Group. “After a year of extensive real-world validation through our enterprise proof-of-concept program, PAS7700 is field-proven to deliver high reliability and performance, while helping customers lower total cost of ownership (TCO).”

A Storage Platform for Mission-Critical Systems
PAS7700 is equipped with dual controllers and 48 NVMe SSD bays in a 4U chassis, and can scale up to 1.65 PB of raw storage capacity with up to seven expansion units. The system supports both file and block storage and offers broad protocol support, including NVMe-oF, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, SMB, and NFS.

With up to 2,048 GB of memory* and 100GbE networking, PAS7700 delivers up to 2 million IOPS, latency of under 1 millisecond and sequential throughput of up to 30 GB/s.

PAS7700 is designed for environments that require real-time data processing, such as virtualization, databases and large-scale data processing environments. It also targets performance-intensive and always-on workloads such as VDI, EDA and AI.

In addition, the solution is well suited for organizations operating data-intensive infrastructure in sectors such as data centers, manufacturing, semiconductor design, game development, and healthcare. These environments typically process large volumes of data concurrently and require systems that can sustain consistent performance and continuous service availability.

Designed to Minimize System Disruption
One of PAS7700’s most notable strengths is its active-active architecture, which enables both controllers to operate simultaneously rather than relying on a traditional active-standby model. If one controller or a network component fails, the system can continue delivering services, significantly reducing the risk of business disruption.

The system is built with multiple protection layers to ensure high availability, including triple-parity RAID, mirrored write cache protection, IP failover, and automatic failover mechanisms.

PAS7700 also includes Continuous Availability Manager that enables enterprise IT teams to visually monitor the health status of each system component and detect and address issues quickly before they affect services.

Multi-Layer Data Protection for Enterprises
Synology places strong emphasis on enterprise data protection. PAS7700 supports Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs), providing hardware-level protection without compromising system performance.

The system also supports WORM folders and immutable snapshots, allowing snapshots to remain protected from unauthorized modification or deletion after creation, thereby reducing the risk of tampering and unauthorized data interference.

In addition, PAS7700 features Snapshot Replication and Hyper Backup that enable enterprises to build multiple layers of backup and recovery between production environments and secondary systems. This helps strengthen cyber resilience and improve data recoverability in the event of incidents or cyberattacks.

Lower Cost, Greater Efficiency
Beyond performance, Synology also addresses the challenge of optimizing long-term storage investment for enterprises. As many businesses in Singapore continue expanding their data infrastructure, virtual machines and internal AI workloads, the cost of high-speed storage is exerting increasing pressure on IT environments.

PAS7700 supports both inline and offline deduplication technologies to help reduce unnecessary data usage and extend SSD lifespan. This mechanism can significantly improve storage efficiency in large-scale data environments.

In the near future, the system will also support Synology Tiering, which automatically moves infrequently accessed data to high-capacity storage systems. This helps free up high-speed NVMe resources for active applications and hot data.

The entire platform runs on DSM Enterprise, Synology’s operating system developed specifically for enterprise storage, and is designed for environments that require high performance while maintaining intuitive management and operational simplicity.

PAS7700 is now available globally through Synology’s network of partners and distributors.

For more product information, please visit: www.synology.com/products/PAS7700.

*Memory module is upgradable to 1,024GB per node; 2,048GB for the whole PAS7700 system.

Hashtag: #Synology, #PAS7700

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About Synology

Founded in Taiwan in 2000, Synology is a technology company specializing in network-attached storage (NAS), data backup and recovery, video surveillance, and networking solutions for businesses and individuals worldwide. Over the past two decades, Synology has continuously expanded its ecosystem to help users manage, protect, and unlock the value of data more effectively in the era of cloud, AI, and big data.

Synology’s core philosophy is to build a comprehensive hybrid-cloud ecosystem that enables businesses to protect, synchronize, and manage data through a centralized, intuitive, and easy-to-operate platform. From enterprise storage, data backup, file sharing, and collaboration to video surveillance and network infrastructure, Synology’s solutions are designed to simplify IT management and accelerate digital transformation.

Alongside ongoing technology innovation, Synology also focuses strongly on long-term stability, security, and scalability for data infrastructure. More than half of Fortune 500 companies use Synology solutions, reflecting the brand’s credibility and ability to support large-scale data operations worldwide.

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Eden at Botanica CT: At the forefront of Malaysia’s Shift to Independent and Active Senior Living

Opening in 2027, the integrated development in Penang redefines retirement with a connected and community-driven environment


PENANG, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2026 – Eden at Botanica CT, the first integrated senior living resort in Penang, is set to open in 2027 in Balik Pulau. Developed by Eden at Botanica CT Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Botanica Hills Sdn Bhd and Eden-On-The-Park Sdn Bhd, the project brings together retirement living, wellness and healthcare, lifestyle and community in one purpose-built ecosystem offering older adults a purposeful and independent way of life.

Founded by Dato’ Seri Kenny Ong, Director of Eden at Botanica CT and Chairman of MTT Group, together with Victor Fong, Director of Eden at Botanica CT, the development comprises 350 purpose-built residential units within a thoughtfully designed environment that supports comfortable, secure and independent living. The residence is intended primarily for individuals aged 60 and above, while also welcoming secondary residents, including adult children below the age of 60, fostering a supportive multigenerational community.

Nestled in a self-contained, self-sustaining township in Penang’s Balik Pulau known for its agricultural tourism – with durian, nutmeg, and clove products as its attractions – Eden at Botanica CT, with its low-density surroundings exudes a perfect retreat-like home setting within easy reach of the city.

Residents enjoy access to a range of integrated amenities, including a dedicated care centre and lifestyle and recreational facilities. These are complemented by services such as licensed nursing care at the care residence, medical record management, 24-hour carers on standby for emergencies, wellness and activity programmes, as well as optional on-demand services including housekeeping, dining and home nursing assistance at an additional fee.

Further enhancing the development’s comprehensive care ecosystem, a medical centre located within the wider Botanica.CT township is just minutes away, providing residents with convenient access to additional healthcare services whenever needed.

Designed with retirement living in mind, the residences incorporate practical features such as wider layouts and lower switch points to enhance accessibility and ease of movement. Beyond the homes, shared spaces and recreational facilities are curated to encourage social interaction and active living, while a robust security system provides added peace of mind. Together, these elements create a balanced environment where residents can enjoy rest and rejuvenation, while remaining socially connected and supported in their day-to-day lives.

While Malaysia is steadily transitioning towards being an ‘aged nation’, a term referring to a country where 14% or more of its population is aged 65 and above, the demographic change is accompanied by a growing demand for active living by senior citizens – especially those in urban areas.

“Many now are looking to remain independent and continue contributing to society,” says MTT Group of Companies’ Group Property and Asset Director, Mr Leonard Theng, adding that the company developed Eden at Botanica CT to honour retirement as a new phase of life that connects rather than isolates, and promotes independent living rather than restriction. “It is our vision to provide discerning seniors with a home that could bring about the desired sense of peace, purpose, connection, and continued growth.”

Currently, most senior living facilities offer paid stays as opposed to actually owning one’s home. “Our holistic concept to housing is ideal for multigenerational families as the adult children can rest assured that their parents are well taken cared off while the latter will not feel they are burdening their offspring,” continues Theng.

While most senior citizens may want their mornings to be unhurried and free from deadlines and duties, they still expect their days to be purposeful. They want to feel connected – through family, friendship, or shared routines. This simple yet profound desire to feel the vibrancy of life is achievable at Eden at Botanica CT where distinguished seniors have the space to do what truly matters to them.

The property is a shared vision by two experienced companies, Eden-On-The-Park Sdn Bhd, an award-winning fully accredited aged care provider in Malaysia and Botanica Hills Sdn Bhd. Together, they envisage an integrated senior living concept that embraces a holistic environment where residents can enjoy a quality retirement lifestyle.

When independence is respected and a sense of belonging is cultivated, one can create communities where people do not simply reside – they thrive, contribute, and most importantly, continue to evolve right from their home.

Eden at Botanica CT (EABC) is scheduled to be completed in July 2027. Visit our sales gallery for viewing of our show homes. For enquiries and registration, please visit https://www.edenatbotanicact.com.my/

For images, click here

Hashtag: #EdenAtBotanicaCT #EABC #LifeInPenang #PenangHome #RetirementLiving #SeniorLiving



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About Eden at Botanica CT

Set within the serene surroundings of Botanica.CT in Penang, Eden at Botanica CT is a purpose-built senior living community spanning approximately 4.8 acres and comprising 350 thoughtfully designed residences set within a self-sustained township, complemented by green spaces and a commercial hub of eateries and retail, the Prince of Wales International School, Selgate Medical Centre (completion planned in 2029/2030), Care Residence, and other lifestyle facilities. Designed for independent and fulfilling later years, the development brings together private living, wellness and shared community spaces. The development is expected to be completed by 2027. Developed by Eden at Botanica CT Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Botanica Hills Sdn Bhd and Eden-On-The-Park Sdn Bhd, Eden at Botanica CT reflects a fresh approach to retirement living in Malaysia, centred on active living, community and wellbeing. For more information, visit

GLOBAL STUDY FINDS WIDENING GAP BETWEEN AI AMBITION AND WORKFORCE READINESS

  • 45% of leaders expect AI agents in workflows within a year; only 30% of workers say the same
  • Just 22% of leaders are highly confident their organizations are developing future-ready capabilities within the workforce
  • Only 36% of leaders say their talent strategy clearly demonstrates that AI will create opportunities for workers and only 39% are involving employees directly in job redesign

ZURICH, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A global Adecco Group study of 2,000 c-suite executives across 13 countries finds that organizations are accelerating AI adoption, but many lack the leadership clarity, workforce trust and capability-building needed to turn adoption into measurable results. Respondents oversee more than 8.6 million workers, offering a senior leadership view on how AI is reshaping strategy, skills and organizational readiness.

 

 

The report, The human premium: Leadership beyond the algorithm, shows that 45% of business leaders expect AI agents to be integrated into workflows within the next 12 months. Yet only 36% say their talent strategy clearly demonstrates that AI will create opportunities for employees, pointing to a widening gap between AI ambition and workforce readiness.

Denis Machuel, CEO of the Adecco Group, said:

“AI may move at software speed, but organizational trust moves at human speed. Companies that ignore that gap will struggle to turn pilots into performance. The winners will be those that pair technology with transparency, accountability and a clear path for people to adapt. Business leaders have a fundamental responsibility to ensure people and technology can work in harmony.”

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