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• Next-generation EcoFlow OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase system unveiled for scalable, whole-home energy in Australia
• Storage capacity expandable up to 30kWh stack, with 10,000 cell-cycle battery lifespan
• Designed for faster installation and reduced system losses
• Advanced solar optimisation with triple MPPT architecture for complex rooftop layouts
• Designed to align with Clean Energy Council standards and support accredited installers
• Full press pack, including images and data sheet here

SYDNEY, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow will unveil OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase, its next-generation home battery system, at Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition, taking place from 6–7 May.

Positioned at the intersection of performance, scalability, and intelligent energy management, OCEAN 2 marks a significant evolution for residential energy systems in Australia. Designed to meet the needs of a rapidly electrifying housing market, the system supports everything from everyday households to high-demand homes integrating solar, electric vehicles, and advanced electrification technologies.

As Australia continues to face rising energy costs and increasing pressure on grid infrastructure, demand is growing for solutions that give households greater control over how energy is generated, stored, and used. OCEAN 2 has been developed in response to this shift, delivering a system that adapts over time as energy needs evolve.

EcoFlow OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase has long-term flexibility at its core. Systems can start small and expand as required, supporting up to 300 kWh of storage capacity when configured in parallel. This enables households to scale their energy independence without replacing existing infrastructure. With a 10,000-cycle battery lifespan, OCEAN 2 is engineered for durability and sustained performance over many years.

Performance has been optimised for real-world Australian conditions. With three independent MPPTs, the system can maximise solar generation across rooftops with multiple orientations or partial shading, ensuring consistent energy capture throughout the day. High input capacity per string allows installers to design higher-yield systems with greater efficiency and flexibility.

Efficiency extends beyond generation. OCEAN 2 operates at just 50W during light-load discharge, reducing baseline energy consumption and contributing to meaningful long-term savings. Over a 15-year period, this equates to estimated lifetime energy savings of up to 6,000 kWh.

Installation has been streamlined to support Australia’s fast-growing installer network. With a compact design, integrated components, and reduced on-site complexity, OCEAN 2 is built to save time across installation and commissioning. Each battery pack weighs 46kg and supports both indoor and outdoor installation, providing flexibility across a wide range of property types.

Crucially for the Australian market, OCEAN 2 has been developed to align with Clean Energy Council requirements, supporting compliance pathways and enabling installation by accredited professionals. This ensures the system integrates seamlessly into established installer workflows while meeting the standards required for grid connection and incentive eligibility.

Whole-home backup capability is included as standard, enabling seamless switching to maintain power continuity across essential loads.

EcoFlow also offers an optional Single-Phase gateway to enable AC-coupling existing solar system and flexible battery location choosing, with a smart port handling either a smart load or generator input.

This is supported by a multi-layered safety architecture, combining active and passive protection mechanisms across the battery system, alongside a 15-year warranty designed for long-term reliability.

At a system level, OCEAN 2 integrates into EcoFlow’s wider Home Energy Ecosystem, connecting solar generation, storage, and smart home technologies into a single intelligent platform. Through its Home Energy Management System, the system can automatically optimise energy usage based on demand and time-of-use tariffs, helping households maximise self-consumption and reduce reliance on the grid.

Craig Bilboe, Head of Residential UK & ANZ for EcoFlow, said:

“Australian homes are already leading the way in solar adoption, but the next step is how that energy is stored and used more intelligently. OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase has been designed to support that shift. It gives installers a system that fits into existing accreditation frameworks, while giving households the flexibility to expand and optimise their energy use over time.”

Visitors to the EcoFlow stand at Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition will be able to experience live demonstrations of OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase, explore upcoming product developments including the also new OCEAN 2 Three-Phase, and speak directly with EcoFlow’s technical and commercial teams.

To register or learn more, visit: https://energy.ecoflow.com/au/smart-energy-sydney-2026?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=new_product_release_20260422

DUBAI, UAE, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huda Beauty launches Easy Bake Intense Eau de Parfum, marking a bold new chapter for the brand and its founder, Huda Kattan. Having built one of the most influential makeup brands globally, Kattan now expands into fragrance with a scent designed to be the final step in her glam routine. This moment defines a lot for Huda Beauty, known for transforming how people discover, learn, and fall in love with makeup. Now, the brand brings that same passion and connection into fragrance.

Huda Beauty Enters Fragrance: After Redefining Makeup, She’s Coming for Fragrance

“Fragrance is the final step of feeling fully glamorous, it’s what brings everything together and makes you feel completely irresistible and powerful,” says Kattan. “I wanted Easy Bake Fragrance to feel rich, s#xy, and intense. Because when it’s truly you, it’s never too much.”

The idea started with the community. First introduced as an April Fool’s joke, a limited edition Easy Bake fragrance, it quickly gained traction, with fans asking for it to become real. Rather than rushing to meet the hype, the brand returned to development, carefully refining the formula into something more elevated, more layered, and truly lasting.

For Kattan, fragrance is not new territory. She has been immersed in it for over 15 years, from reviewing scents during her early blogging days to co-founding Kayali, where she helped create industry blockbusters. This journey shaped a deep, intuitive understanding of what makes a scent unforgettable, and that expertise guided every step of this launch.

Created through over 100 iterations alongside master perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, Easy Bake Intense is designed to stand out. Easy Bake Intense opens with juicy wild cherry, melts into white florals, cinnamon bark, and creamy caramel milk, and settles into a warm vanilla bourbon base. It delivers a rich, noticeable trail with a warm gourmand signature that lingers beautifully. Inspired by the iconic Easy Bake scent, the fragrance transforms something familiar into something more indulgent and elevated.

It’s about creating something that lasts, something you reach for again and again, and the final touch that completes the ultimate glam. To celebrate, the brand will host a major launch event in London, taking over the city in true Huda Beauty style.

Huda Beauty Enters Fragrance: After Redefining Makeup, She’s Coming for Fragrance

Huda Beauty Enters Fragrance: After Redefining Makeup, She’s Coming for Fragrance

• PEDMARQSI^® is now TGA registered in Australia for the prevention of ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy in patients 1 month to <18 years of age with localised, non-metastatic, solid tumours
• TGA registration provides an approved treatment option in an area of significant unmet medical need for children receiving cisplatin chemotherapy

AMSTERDAM, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Norgine, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company is pleased to announce that PEDMARQSI^® (sodium thiosulfate anhydrous) has been registered by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the prevention of ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy in patients 1 month to <18 years of age with localised, non-metastatic, solid tumours.¹

Cisplatin is a widely used and important chemotherapeutic for children with solid tumours, but it carries a substantial risk of permanent hearing loss. Hearing loss in childhood can have profound and lifelong consequences, affecting speech and language development, education, social functioning and overall quality of life.^2,3 PEDMARQSI^® is the first and only treatment registered in Australia for the prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in paediatric patients.¹

Gus Rudolph, General Manager, Norgine, Australia, said: “The TGA registration of PEDMARQSI^® marks an important milestone for children, families and healthcare professionals in Australia. Cisplatin-induced hearing loss can have lifelong consequences for young patients, and this approval provides an option specifically developed to help prevent this complication in eligible children receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. We are pleased to reach this regulatory milestone and remain focused on working with relevant stakeholders to support access for eligible patients in Australia.”

The TGA registration is based on data from two open-label, randomised Phase 3 clinical trials, SIOPEL 6² and COG ACCL0431.³  

“Cisplatin‑induced hearing loss is a well‑recognised and often irreversible complication of paediatric cancer treatment, with significant long‑term implications for communication, learning and quality of life,” said Dr. David Gillen, Chief Medical Officer, Norgine. “From a clinical perspective, the ability to proactively address this risk is an important consideration when caring for children receiving cisplatin. The availability of an approved preventive option represents a meaningful development in the supportive care of paediatric oncology patients.”

Marketing authorisation for PEDMARQSI^® in Australia adds to previous approvals in other territories, including Paediatric Use Marketing Authorisation (PUMA) granted by the European Medicines Agency in May 2023 and a national marketing authorisation in the United Kingdom, as well as Swissmedic approval in March 2026.^4,5 This milestone further reflects Norgine’s ability to navigate regulatory pathways for rare and specialist medicines.

PEDMARQSI^® is not currently included on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Please refer to the PEDMARQSI^® Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)⁸ for full safety information on risks, side effects and precautions including the risk of allergic reaction, nausea and vomiting, and electrolyte imbalance (sodium, potassium, magnesium and phosphate).

About PEDMARQSI^®
PEDMARQSI^® is a formulation of sodium thiosulfate anhydrous, specifically developed and manufactured for the prevention of cisplatin induced hearing loss in patients aged 1 month to <18 years with localised, non-metastatic solid tumours. It is the first and only preventative treatment developed for cisplatin induced ototoxicity in this patient population.^1,6,7

Marketing authorisations for PEDMARQSI^® were based on safety and efficacy data from two open label, randomised Phase III trials: SIOPEL 6 and COG ACCL0431.^2,3

For more information on PEDMARQSI®  find the CMI here:  PEDMARQSI^® Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)⁸ or at the Therapeutic Goods Administration at https://www.tga.gov.au/ .

About Norgine
Norgine is a mid-sized EU-based pharmaceutical company with 1,500 employees, generating approximately $650 million in annual sales. At Norgine, innovation drives our mission to deliver medicines that change lives. From common conditions like constipation to rare and severe diseases such as childhood cancer, we target unmet medical needs because we believe that every scientific breakthrough deserves to reach patients in need.

We use our innovative development, commercialisation and manufacturing capabilities as well as strategic partnerships to navigate complex pathways. Combined with our extensive history and deep regional expertise, this approach allows us to accelerate and expand the reach of life-changing medicines across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

We are guided by the trust that healthcare professionals and patients place in us and remain committed to delivering innovation that transforms lives, one patient at a time.

NORGINE and the sail logo are trademarks of the Norgine group of companies.

References:

1. Australian Product Information, PEDMARQSI^®: PEDMARQSI Product Information (PI). Accessed April 2026
2. Brock PR, et al. N Engl J Med 2018; 378(25): 2376–2385
3. Freyer DR, et al. Lancet Oncol 2017; 18(1): 63–74
4. EMA. PEDMARQSI. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/pedmarqsi. Accessed April 2026.
5. MHRA. PEDMARSQI. Available at: https://mhraproducts4853.blob.core.windows.net/docs/07df769800514385e1a35a9bacc554d590f6cf1b Accessed April 2026
6. Meijer AJM, et al. Front Oncol 2024; 14: 1336714
7. Tan WJT, Vlajkovic SM. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24(22): 16545
8. PEDMARQSI® Consumer Medicines Information (CMI): TGA eBS – Product and Consumer Medicine Information Licence. Accessed April 2026

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NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGIBOT, a pioneer in embodied AI and humanoid robotics, presented its full-size humanoid robot AGIBOT A2 alongside internationally renowned designer Alexander Wang at The Mark Hotel on the day of the 2026 Met Gala, entering one of the most globally anticipated moments in fashion. This occasion marks the first time an embodied AI humanoid robot has appeared at the Met Gala, a historic convergence of advanced robotics and high fashion.

The appearance builds on a broader collaboration between AGIBOT and the luxury fashion house alexanderwang. For Alexander Wang, whose work often bridges Eastern and Western cultural narratives, the moment reflects a continued commitment to elevating Chinese creativity and technological advancement on the world stage.

The Mark Hotel is a key departure point for the Met Gala, gathering designers, celebrities, and media worldwide. Before the red carpet, it serves as the main stage for styling, street-style photos, and content creation, acting as the “front stage” of fashion’s biggest night. For many, the Met Gala story begins here.

As an active participant in this real-world human environment, AGIBOT A2 accompanied Alexander Wang from The Mark Hotel, interacting with crowds in an open, dynamic setting. Using advanced perception and decision-making capabilities, A2 completed multiple rounds of natural interaction in the complex environment, including stable object handling and beverage delivery to guests, demonstrating the precision and fluidity of embodied AI in real-world scenarios.

The appearance quickly drew on-site attention, with widespread filming and social coverage, making it one of the evening’s most talked-about technology highlights.

AGIBOT A2 is a full-scale humanoid robot with human-level proportions, equipped with advanced dexterity, stable bipedal locomotion, and natural human-robot interaction capabilities. It is among the first humanoid robots to achieve scalable commercial deployment, with a design that emphasizes participation and collaboration in real human environments. This appearance is a significant step for Chinese embodied AI—from laboratory and industrial settings onto the world’s top cultural and fashion stage—illustrating how technology can serve as a new medium for contemporary artistic expression. At this significant global cultural moment, robots are evolving into “participants” that co-create new spatial and experiential possibilities alongside humans.

This collaboration bridges the boundaries between technological innovation, fashion expression, and artistic creation, aligning closely with the Met Gala’s core theme this year, “Fashion is Art.” It reflects a broader trajectory in which the convergence of technology and fashion is shaping future aesthetics and cultural narratives. Guided by the belief in “liberating creativity and augmenting productivity,” AGIBOT will continue to explore cross-disciplinary applications across diverse scenarios, bringing embodied AI closer to everyday life.

About AGIBOT

AGIBOT is dedicated to driving innovation through the integration of AI and robotics, creating world-leading general-purpose embodied robot products and an application ecosystem. Built on the foundation of the robotic body and powered by the fusion of interaction, manipulation, and locomotion intelligence – “1 Robotic Body, 3 Intelligence” AGIBOT is a leading robotics company in the industry to deliver a complete product portfolio and deploy across all major application scenarios. In March 2026, AGIBOT announced the rollout of its 10,000th robot, marking a major milestone in large-scale production and deployment.

DUBLIN and STAMFORD, Conn., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phoenix Aviation Capital (“Phoenix” or “the Company”), a full-service aircraft lessor managed by AIP Capital (“AIP”), an alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance and a portfolio company of funds advised or controlled by affiliates of BC Partners Advisors L.P., announced the execution of long-term lease agreements for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with 9 Air Co., Ltd. (“9 Air”). 9 Air is a leading low-cost carrier controlled by Juneyao Airlines Co., Ltd. The first aircraft was successfully delivered to 9 Air on April 28, 2026, with the second scheduled for delivery later this year.

This transaction highlights Phoenix and AIP Capital’s commitment to providing flexible, high-impact financing solutions for global airline partners. The deal was facilitated by AIP Capital Asia, a joint venture focused on strategic investments and aircraft placement in the region.

The addition of these fuel-efficient, next-generation Boeing 737 MAX 8s supports 9 Air’s strategic objective to modernize its fleet while maintaining its signature low-cost business model.

“We are honored to partner with 9 Air on this transaction,” said Yiping Ke, Managing Director, China at AIP Capital. “We look forward to deepening our relationship and supporting 9 Air’s continued growth and fleet management strategies.”

About Phoenix Aviation Capital
Phoenix Aviation Capital is a full-service aircraft lessor focused on financing modern, in-demand aircraft and is dedicated to meeting the financing needs of its airline customers across the globe. Phoenix Aviation Capital is based in Dublin and is managed by AIP Capital, a global aviation asset management and investment firm.

For more information about Phoenix Aviation Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact investor.relations@phoenixaviationcap.com.

About AIP Capital
AIP Capital (AIP) is a global alternative investment manager focused on opportunities in asset-based finance including aviation and equipment finance. AIP, together with its affiliates, manages approximately $7.5 billion of assets on behalf of a diversified global investor base. The AIP team is comprised of more than 50 experienced professionals across AIP’s offices in Stamford, New York City, Dublin, and Singapore.

For more information about AIP Capital or to speak with company executives, please contact investor.relations@aipcapital.com

About BC Partners & BC Partners Credit
BC Partners is a leading international investment firm in private equity, private debt, and real estate strategies. BC Partners Credit was launched in February 2017, with a focus on identifying attractive credit opportunities in any market environment, often in complex market segments. The platform leverages the broader firm’s deep industry and operating resources to provide flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies across Business Services, Industrials, Healthcare and other select sectors.

For further information, visit www.bcpartners.com/credit-strategy.

About 9 Air Co., Ltd.
Based at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, 9 Air is the first low-cost carrier based in China’s central and southern regions. Operating since 2015, it manages an extensive domestic and international network across Southeast and Northeast Asia, catering specifically to price-sensitive travelers.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aramco (2222.SE) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced their intended collaboration on opportunities to advance artificial intelligence, agentic AI, automation, material science and other mutually agreed domains in the industrial sector.  The collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship and strong alignment around innovation, operational excellence, and solving complex, large-scale challenges.

Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, and Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology at Saudi Aramco, discuss accelerating AI and innovation across Saudi Arabia at Think 2026. (Credit: Connie Zhou for IBM)

The announcement was made at THINK Boston, IBM’s global flagship event, in the presence of Arvind Krishna, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBM, Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology at Aramco, along with senior executives and other distinguished guests from industry, the public sector, and academia.

The collaboration will focus on exploring the creation of practical, high-impact solutions, combining IBM’s enterprise-grade technology platforms, consulting industry expertise and research innovation capabilities with Aramco’s vast scale of industrial operations, extensive data assets, and energy-specific expertise and knowledge built over 90 years. Together, the organizations will explore applications of AI, hybrid cloud, and advanced technologies across industrial and energy systems, including industrial AI use cases in mission-critical environments. These efforts aim to leverage the organizations’ complementary strengths to unlock greater value and accelerate innovation at scale.

Sami Al Ajmi, Senior Vice President of Digital & Information Technology, Aramco said: “Technology and innovation are central to Aramco’s long-term strategy. This collaboration with IBM enables us to assess how industrial AI and other mutually-agreed domains can further enhance operational excellence and resilience, while reinforcing our leadership in Industrial AI—particularly in reliability, safety, and mission-critical environments.”

“Combining Innovation and advanced technology represents the next frontier in enterprise transformation,” said, Saad Toma, General Manager, IBM Middle East and Africa. “By collaborating with Aramco, we are exploring how emerging technologies are addressing some of the world’s most complex industrial challenges, while reinforcing our shared commitment to continuous investment in innovation.”

Aramco and IBM have been working together since 1947, building a deep and evolving partnership. Over decades, the relationship has spanned successive waves of technology—from foundational systems to modern digital platforms—driven by a shared focus on innovation, investment, and delivering impact at scale.

The planned collaboration is subject to the parties reaching definitive agreements.

Statements regarding IBM’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

Media contact:

Nadine Hafez
IBM
nhafez@eg.ibm.com 

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GURUGRAM, India, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGT Solutions today announced that it has rebranded to Atain, unveiling a new identity that reflects the company’s evolution into a trusted, value-led, outcomes-based partner for global enterprises.

Atain, Assured Outcomes

Over the years, the company’s footprint has become truly global, its capabilities have expanded both organically and through acquisitions, and its emphasis on AI + people has created the need for a sharper market identity aligned to these shifts.

Atain reflects the company’s core promise, a shift from being defined as an outsourcing partner to becoming an Enterprise Orchestration Partner focused on outcomes. Built on a strong DNA of delivering results, the business continues to draw on its heritage in operations, delivery excellence, and deep travel-domain expertise, while expanding its ability to solve increasingly complex challenges across industries.

How Atain Delivers Assured Outcomes

As an enterprise orchestration partner, Atain brings people, processes, and platforms into sync with AI to redefine the future of work. By orchestrating expertise, the company accelerates velocity, eliminates variability, and delivers assured outcomes.

This is enabled through a differentiated set of capabilities, including the SMART Framework, which drives superior metrics through AI-redefined work, and TechBud.AI, a GenAI foundation built on zero-pilot architecture and ISO 42001-certified standards for responsible, auditable AI. It is further strengthened by a curated partner ecosystem of leading hyperscalers and enterprise technologies, as well as a comprehensive suite of specialized services spanning AI Customer Experience, Trust & Safety, Enterprise Operations, Technology Services, and an Enterprise Orchestration and Automation Platform with deep industry expertise across travel and hospitality, banking and financial services, and retail and e-commerce.

“This rebrand reflects both our heritage and our future,” said Katie Stein, Chief Executive Officer of Atain. “We have delivered operational excellence and measurable results. Today, our clients need more; they need a partner who can combine expertise, AI, and innovation to help them move faster, operate smarter, and achieve assured outcomes. Atain is our commitment to delivering exactly that.”

Atain will continue to invest in talent, innovation, and capabilities that help enterprises grow with confidence and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.

About Atain

Atain is an enterprise orchestration partner that aligns people, processes, and platforms with AI to redefine work and deliver assured outcomes. It is enabled through the SMART Framework, driving superior metrics with AI-redefined work, the TechBud.AI platform, a GenAI foundation built on zero-pilot architecture and ISO 42001 standards, a robust partner ecosystem, and deep domain expertise.

Atain’s Unified Hub continuously senses, predicts, and re-orchestrates work across people, processes, and platforms to deliver assured outcomes. The centers of skill and scale (CoS²) combine deep expertise with AI to deliver assured outcomes.

For more information, visit www.atain.com

INDIANAPOLIS, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CAI, a professional services firm dedicated to accelerating operational readiness and excellence in life sciences and mission-critical environments, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with JLL Partners, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in the healthcare, industrials, and business services sectors, to support the next phase of growth for CAI.

This partnership positions CAI to expand its global footprint, invest in next-generation technologies, and enhance its service offerings to better support customers operating in complex, technically demanding, and highly regulated environments.

“Our partnership with JLL marks an important strategic milestone for our future,” said CAI CEO Sheena Dempsey. “For more than 30 years, CAI has been defined by a relentless focus on quality and a commitment to doing things the right way. That foundation has enabled us to grow into a trusted partner across the industries we serve. As we look ahead, this partnership will help us scale our impact – expanding geographically, advancing our capabilities in next-generation technologies, and continuing to deliver high-impact outcomes for our customers. JLL Partners’ investment is a vote of confidence in both the company we have built and the next-level growth we can achieve moving forward.”

Vikas Mouli, Managing Director at JLL Partners, said, “We are excited to partner with CAI at a time when the life sciences and advanced manufacturing sectors are experiencing significant investment and rapid technological advancement. CAI has built a strong reputation, borne by decades of unparalleled experience, for helping bring cutting-edge facilities online with precision and reliability. We look forward to working closely with the management team at CAI and its talented global workforce to support the company’s continued growth and innovation.”

The CAI team of more than 700 professionals operating across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia possesses elite expertise, outstanding service, longstanding client relationships, and globally recognized performance. With JLL Partners’ financial sponsorship, CAI is uniquely positioned to continue assembling industry-leading talent, elevating them through top-tier training and exposure, and driving the industries they serve into the future.

Note: JLL Partners and CAI have entered into definitive documentation for this transaction; however, it has not yet closed and remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and other conditions.

About CAI
CAI is a professional services firm composed of engineering, quality, and operations experts dedicated to accelerating operational readiness and excellence in life sciences and mission-critical environments. With deep roots in CQV (commissioning, qualification, validation), CAI has evolved over the past 30 years alongside the industries it serves, helping organizations bring complex facilities, systems, and technologies online with confidence.

The elite team at CAI combines deep technical expertise with proven processes and modern tools to deliver projects on time and within budget, supporting outcomes that matter in highly regulated environments. Over three decades, CAI has embraced new modalities and guided clients through digital transformation while strengthening operational readiness. As industry demands grow, CAI strives to define the next era of agility, resilience, and operational excellence.

For more information, please visit https://caiready.com/.

About JLL Partners
JLL Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with over three decades of experience transforming businesses in the healthcare, industrials, and business services sectors. The Firm is dedicated to partnering with companies that it believes it can help build into market leaders through a combination of strategic mergers and acquisitions, organic growth initiatives, and operational enhancements. The JLL Partners team is comprised of seasoned investment professionals and operating partners who are focused on driving long-term value creation across its portfolio. Since its founding in 1988, JLL Partners has invested approximately $8 billion of equity capital with 61 platform investments.

For more information, please visit www.jllpartners.com.