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See What 20 Years of Digital Signage Expertise Looks Like, Live at COMPUTEX 2026

CAYIN Technology Brings Its Full Enterprise Signage Portfolio to Booth P1202b, Where Real Deployments Begin

TAIPEI, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What does enterprise-grade digital signage look like in practice, across retail floors, hospital lobbies, corporate campuses, and transit hubs? At COMPUTEX 2026, CAYIN Technology invites you to find out firsthand. Visit Booth P1202b, Hall 2, 1F, Nangang Exhibition Center, June 2-5, and experience content management platforms and industrial-grade hardware that have been deployed across more than 100 countries worldwide.

CAYIN Technology showcases its digital signage expertise at COMPUTEX 2026, Booth P1202b, highlighting its enterprise-grade solutions for retail, healthcare, corporate, and transportation environments.
CAYIN Technology showcases its digital signage expertise at COMPUTEX 2026, Booth P1202b, highlighting its enterprise-grade solutions for retail, healthcare, corporate, and transportation environments.

Digital Signage Is No Longer Optional. It Is a Business Driver

The most forward-thinking organizations are not just displaying content. They are using digital signage as an active tool for revenue growth, operational efficiency, and brand consistency. The results are measurable:

  • Retail & F&B: Capture attention at the point of decision with real-time promotions and dynamic menus. Reduce campaign turnaround from days to minutes, and cut recurring print costs entirely.
  • Corporate & Office: Replace outdated bulletin boards with live announcements, meeting room displays, and wayfinding that adapt to your organization in real time.
  • Hospitality: Create arrival moments that guests remember, with lobby displays, event schedules, and personalized welcome messages that set your property apart.
  • Healthcare: Ease patient anxiety with clear queue displays, directional guidance, and timely health information. Fewer questions at reception. Smoother patient flow.
  • Transportation & Public Spaces: Keep passengers informed with live schedules, platform changes, and emergency alerts, reducing confusion and improving service perception.
     
  • Education: Connect students, faculty, and visitors to what matters, from campus news and event boards to lecture hall displays and emergency notifications.

Three Solutions, One Trusted Platform, Built for Your Business

CAYIN’s COMPUTEX 2026 lineup addresses the full spectrum of enterprise deployment needs, from high-demand industrial environments to sustainability-driven organizations:

  • Robustie Solution: Built Tough. Built to Last.
    When downtime is not an option, Robustie Solution delivers. Combining industrial-grade CAYIN hardware with CMS-SE, our enterprise content management server, Robustie is engineered for continuous, high-reliability operation across large, multi-site deployments. Centralized management. Consistent performance. No compromises.
     
  • Flexie Solution: Your Infrastructure. Your Control.
    Organizations that demand full data sovereignty choose Flexie. Powered by CMS-WS, this self-hosted platform streams content directly from your own hardware to any connected device, browser-based, flexible, and built to meet the most stringent IT security and compliance requirements. Flexie puts you in complete control of your signage network.
     
  • E-Paper Solution: Smarter Signage for a Greener Business.
    As ESG commitments move from boardroom pledges to daily operational decisions, E-Paper Solution offers a tangible, measurable path forward. Leveraging e-paper display technology, this ultra-low-power signage platform dramatically reduces energy consumption without sacrificing readability. For organizations serious about reducing their environmental footprint, in retail, logistics, or smart buildings, E-Paper is the signage investment that delivers for your business and your sustainability targets simultaneously.

Your Next Signage Project Starts at Booth P1202b

No two deployments are the same. Whether you are planning your first digital signage rollout, scaling an existing network, or replacing a system that has not delivered, CAYIN’s sales team is at the booth, ready to listen, advise, and map out what integration could look like for your specific environment.

AV system integrators, distributors, resellers, and enterprise IT decision-makers: bring your project brief, your questions, and your challenges. Leave with a clear picture of how CAYIN digital signage fits into your business. Live demonstrations, expert consultations, and real answers, all at Booth P1202b.

Exhibition Details

Event: COMPUTEX 2026
Dates: June 2-5, 2026
Venue: Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 1F, Taipei
Booth: P1202b

About CAYIN Technology: The Infrastructure Behind the Screen

Behind every screen that never goes dark, there is a platform built to be trusted. CAYIN Technology has been engineering that platform since 2004. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, CAYIN designs and manufactures professional digital signage hardware and software that enterprises in over 100 countries rely on, day in, day out, across retail, hospitality, corporate, healthcare, transportation, and education environments.

Twenty years. One hundred countries. Countless deployments. CAYIN’s track record is not a marketing claim. It is the reason global organizations keep choosing CAYIN as their long-term signage infrastructure partner.

Resettlement Progresses in Oudomxay as Dam Project Moves 845 Families

New resettlement area in Oudomxay Province. (Photo: Laophattana News)

Authorities in Oudomxay confirmed on 2 May that 845 families, 4,252 people, in Nga district face impacts from the ongoing construction of the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Dam.

Of the 11 affected villages, authorities designated six for full relocation and five for partial relocation. As of early May, Lathan and Khok Phu villages have completed relocation. Lathan village, home to 233 families, completed its move in March. The remaining areas remain at different stages of development.

Yoi Hai village leads progress among the remaining sites, reaching 86.66 percent completion. Meanwhile, Latlamun, Houay Hin, and Phonesavang villages continue construction at around 31 percent. Five other villages remain in the data collection and land survey phase, with authorities completing property assessments and land measurements.

During the visit, residents in Lathan village raised four main concerns on access to sufficient production land, reliable clean water, improved road access, and sustainable livelihoods.

These issues are part of broader challenges in Nga district, where mountainous terrain limits access to flat and fertile land. Many families previously depended on Mekong riverbank farming, fishing, and small-scale livestock.

The Project

The resettlement links directly to the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Dam, a 1,460-megawatt project located about 25 kilometers upstream from Luang Prabang city. Developers include Xayaburi Power Company Ltd. and PetroVietnam Power Corp., under the Luang Prabang Power Company.

The project forms part of Laos’ strategy to export electricity across the region. It stands among 11 planned dams on the Mekong mainstream, with power expected to supply Thailand and Vietnam. Construction began in 2024.

The reservoir will affect areas in Luang Prabang, Xayaburi, and Oudomxay provinces. In Nga district, limited flat land creates additional challenges for relocation.

Discussions on compensation began in 2022 as authorities engaged with affected communities on relocation plans and land valuation.

Local reports noted concerns over housing design and limited farmland at resettlement sites, with some families receiving less land than expected.

Hydropower Expansion

Hydropower expansion across Laos has displaced tens of thousands of people. with 81 operating dams across the country and over a thousand people displaced for each of them, an approximate 60 to 80 thousands people had relocated due to dam projects nationwide, with unofficial estimates suggesting the number could reach up to 280,000.

Projects such as the Laos-China Railway and planned dams in Oudomxay have also faced similar challenges, including limited farmland and distance from services.

The recent visit signals continued monitoring by provincial authorities. With several villages still under development and others in planning, relocation in Nga district will likely continue into 2027.

Lee Cowie appointed CEO of accesso® as company accelerates AI strategy

COO steps up as founder Steve Brown passes the baton in planned handover; transition follows a year of record venue wins, SaaS expansion and AI investment

TWYFORD, England, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), the leading global technology partner to leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today announced that Lee Cowie has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows a planned leadership transition.

Lee Cowie has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group.
Lee Cowie has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of accesso Technology Group.

Cowie joined accesso as Chief Operating Officer eighteen months ago, bringing with him more than 15 years of senior international experience in technology leadership across the leisure and hospitality sectors. He spent seven years at Merlin Entertainments, most recently as Chief Technology Officer, providing technology leadership across more than 125 visitor attractions in 28 countries. He holds an MBA from Henley Business School and a BSc from Imperial College London.

He succeeds Steve Brown, who founded the company’s namesake accesso business in 2008 and has led the company as CEO in recent years, establishing it as the operational technology backbone for more than 1,100 venues across 31 countries spanning the attractions, ski, hospitality and live entertainment industries.

“This transition has been carefully planned, and I’m leaving the business in very good hands. Accesso has a strong foundation, a talented team and expanding data intelligence capabilities that position it well for its next phase of growth. Lee’s deep experience in this industry, his unique view as a former client, and his understanding of what operators need, makes him the right person to lead the business forward,” said Steve Brown, outgoing CEO, accesso.

“Accesso has spent 25 years building the infrastructure and ecosystem that operators trust with the moments that matter most. My focus from here is on making that infrastructure more intelligent, more connected, and simpler for the operators and visitors who depend on it. The AI era is coming into our industry and we are ready for it,” said Lee Cowie, CEO, accesso.

Cowie’s strategic priorities center on three areas: the development of accesso IntelligenceSM, the company’s AI-powered analytics and forecasting platform built on the acquisition of Dexibit®; an integrated payments strategy designed to simplify transaction economics for operators and visitors; and a programme of integration work across accesso‘s product estate to deliver a connected experience across ticketing, queuing, point of sale, membership and guest experience.

More details about Cowie’s priorities are shared in a blog piece published today on the accesso website.

About accesso Technology Group plc

accesso is the leading global provider of patented and award-winning technology solutions that redefine the guest experience. accesso provides connected ticketing and eCommerce, virtual queuing, restaurant and retail point of sale, distribution, mobile apps and experience management, and data and analytics solutions for more than 1,100 venues worldwide. Its technology helps operators streamline operations, increase revenue and improve the guest journey. accesso delivers a high volume of product enhancements year-round and continuously invests in R&D to help venues and operators adapt to evolving guest needs.

accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. Learn more at accesso.com or follow accesso on X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.


 

TEN-YEAR PIVOTAL DATA REINFORCE THE LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF EDWARDS’ RESILIA TISSUE

SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edwards Lifesciences, the leading global structural heart innovation company, recently announced 10-year results from the COMMENCE aortic trial, reinforcing the long-term durability and sustained performance of its proprietary RESILIA tissue. The data were presented at the 106th American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting.

Valvular heart disease continues to pose a significant and growing burden on healthcare systems across the Asia‑Pacific region. As clinical evidence increasingly supports earlier intervention in the valve disease pathway, the need for long-term durable valve solutions continues to grow.

“By extending the evidence base to 10 years, these data further support the long‑term durability and performance of RESILIA tissue,” said Vikram Jaisinghani, Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Asia‑Pacific, Edwards Lifesciences. “The COMMENCE trial provides prospective, 10‑year durability data that contribute to the evidence base supporting lifetime management for patients with aortic stenosis.”

At 10 years, COMMENCE trial data showed that patients treated with Edwards’ surgical valves featuring RESILIA tissue experienced:

  • 97.9% freedom from structural valve deterioration (SVD)
  • 97.8% freedom from reoperation due to SVD
  • 98.6% freedom from non-structural valve dysfunction (other than PVL)
  • Sustained hemodynamic performance, including stable gradients and effective orifice area over time

For patients, long-term durability matters because it can reduce the likelihood of repeat procedures over a lifetime, helping preserve quality of life as life expectancy increases. “As bioprosthetic valves are increasingly used in younger and lower-risk patients, many of whom lead active lifestyles and wish to avoid anticoagulation, plus their ascending life expectancy, long-term durability has become a central consideration in surgical decision-making,” Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Institut Jantung Negara (IJN), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia added. “From a clinical practice perspective, minimal structural valve deterioration observed at 10 years provides important confidence for long‑term treatment planning and may help reduce the need for repeat interventions over a patient’s lifetime.”

Building on nearly 70 years of leadership in structural heart innovation, Edwards has established a strong body of clinical evidence supporting the evaluation of valve performance, durability and treatment options in severe aortic stenosis. Developed more than two decades ago to address the need for improved durability in bioprosthetic valves, RESILIA tissue technology is now incorporated across a broad range of Edwards’ surgical and transcatheter platforms, supporting aortic and mitral surgical valve replacement, aortic valve conduit procedures, and transcatheter treatment in the aortic position.

Within this context, the COMMENCE trial builds on the totality of Edwards’ clinical evidence, further reinforcing the durability of outcomes supporting its surgical and transcatheter therapies, alongside large, randomized, FDA‑approved studies such as the PARTNER series of trials.

The PARTNER trial series advanced the field with long-term patient outcomes on treatment with Edwards TAVR and SAVR, with 10 years of follow-up data. The new COMMENCE trial data build on that foundation with the latest evidence on the long-term durability of RESILIA tissue.

To date, more than 500,000 patients worldwide, including over 30,000 in the Asia‑Pacific region, have been treated with Edwards’ surgical and transcatheter innovations featuring RESILIA tissue1.

“This significant advancement in tissue technology underscores Edwards’ long-standing commitment to pioneering innovation and advancing long term patient outcomes across Asia-Pacific,” said Amit Raheja, Senior Vice President, Asia‑Pacific, Edwards Lifesciences. “As Asia-Pacific becomes an increasingly important region for Edwards, we continue to invest in clinical evidence and regional capabilities to support sustainable growth and improved patient care. The availability of robust 10-year clinical data helps ensure that clinicians in the region are equipped to make informed treatment decisions that benefit patients over their lifetime.”

1. Based on cumulative internal sales data for Edwards surgical and transcatheter heart valves incorporating RESILIA tissue in the Asia Pacific region

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most. Discover more at www.edwards.com and follow us on LinkedInFacebookInstagram and YouTube.

Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, COMMENCE, PARTNER and RESILIA are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Blueport Acquisition Ltd and SingAuto Inc Announce Business Combination Agreement to Create a Publicly Listed Company

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Blueport Acquisition Ltd (Nasdaq: BPAC) (“Blueport”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and SingAuto Inc (“SingAuto”), a global innovator providing green cold-chain logistics technology solutions for smart commercial electric vehicles (“CEVs”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”). Upon consummation of the business combination of Blueport and SingAuto and related transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (collectively, the “Proposed Transactions”), a newly formed holding company for the purpose of the Proposed Transactions will be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”). The closing of the Proposed Transactions is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Innovation in Logistics Technology Solutions in CEV

Headquartered in Singapore, SingAuto operates through its subsidiaries in Singapore and the Middle East to design, produce and manufacture CEVs. SingAuto has completed the research, development and testing of its flagship new energy refrigerated commercial vehicle, S1, covering application scenarios for increasing delivery efficiencies of frozen, chilled and fresh produce with pharmaceutical products in the same vehicle during the same shipment. SingAuto imports semi knocked-down (SKD) parts from original equipment manufacturers to the Middle East and manufactures direct to consumer in the cold-chain logistics space and licenses its technology, patents and other services to other companies. SingAuto’s competitive advantages are characterized by its unique business models, technology innovations and an experienced management team.

Management Comments

“As a serial entrepreneur, I am extremely excited about the future of new energy, intelligent refrigerated trucks and the rapid technological evolution in the cold-chain logistics industry,” said Mr. Yuqiang Liu, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SingAuto. “We focus on not only the technology revolution of the cold-chain logistic industry, but also the seamless integration of artificial intelligence into our products. The business combination will strengthen our market presence and allow us to accelerate our business plan and growth. For our next step, we plan to leverage on our expertise and expand our products and services to reach a wider audience base.”

“Our team has been actively and diligently searching for a target to add value to our shareholders, and we are fortunate enough to find this opportunity to partner with the team at SingAuto,” said Mr. William S. Rosenstadt, the Chief Executive Officer of Blueport. “We believe SingAuto is a uniquely compelling company with green cold-chain logistics technology solutions for smart commercial electric vehicles that will benefit from being a public company.”

Transaction Overview

Under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, Blueport will merge with and into NeoCryo Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blueport (“Purchaser”), with Purchaser as the surviving entity (the “Reincorporation Merger”), and (ii) at least one business day following the Reincorporation Merger, NeoCryo Merger Sub Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blueport (“Merger Sub”), will merge with and into SingAuto, with SingAuto as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Purchaser (the “Acquisition Merger”). Purchaser upon consummation of the Proposed Transactions is referred to as “PubCo.”

Upon the closing of the Reincorporation Merger, (i) each issued and outstanding unit of Blueport will automatically separate into its individual components of class A ordinary shares and rights, (ii) each issued and outstanding class B ordinary shares of Blueport will be converted into one class A ordinary share of Blueport, (iii) each issued and outstanding class A ordinary share of Blueport will be converted into one ordinary share of Purchaser, and (iv) each right of Blueport will be converted into a right to receive one-sixth of one ordinary share of Purchaser at the closing of the Proposed Transactions.

Upon the closing of the Acquisition Merger, shareholders of SingAuto will receive approximately, 120,000,000 ordinary shares of PubCo, valued at $10.00 per share, based on the merger consideration of USD$1.2 billion.

The Proposed Transactions have been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both Blueport and SingAuto. The Proposed Transactions are expected to close by end of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, and other customary closing conditions, including that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) completes its review of the Proxy statement/Prospectus relating to the Proposed Transactions and approval by Nasdaq to list the PubCo ordinary shares. No assurances can be made that the Proposed Transactions will be consummated on the terms or time frame currently contemplated, or at all.

SingAuto’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yuqiang Liu, is expected to continue to lead PubCo after the closing of the Proposed Transactions.

Additional information about the Proposed Transactions, including a copy of the Business Combination Agreement, will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Blueport with the SEC and will be available at www.sec.gov.

ADVISORS

Loeb & Loeb LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to Blueport and Ogier is acting as Cayman legal counsel to Blueport. Robinson & Cole LLP is acting as U.S. legal counsel to SingAuto, ShookLin & Bok is acting as Singapore counsel to SingAuto and Ogier is acting as Cayman legal counsel to SingAuto.

About SingAuto Inc

Headquartered in Singapore, SingAuto is a global innovator in green cold-chain logistics technology solutions. Starting with new energy refrigerated vehicles for the cold-chain logistics industry, the company has developed an integrated cold-chain platform that meets the demand of different markets.

About Blueport Acquisition Ltd

Blueport Acquisition Ltd (Nasdaq: BPAC) is a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Blueport is led by Mr. William Rosenstadt, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Kulwant Sandher, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. 

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This press release relates to a proposed business combination transaction involving Blueport and SingAuto. In connection with the Proposed Transactions, Blueport, SingAuto and Purchaser intend to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 that will include a proxy statement for shareholders of Blueport and that will also constitute a prospectus with respect to the ordinary shares of PubCo to be issued in connection with the Proposed Transactions (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). This document is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus (if and when available) will be delivered to Blueport’s shareholders. Blueport may also file other relevant documents regarding the Proposed Transactions with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF BLUEPORT AND SINGAUTO AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BLUEPORT, SINGAUTO, PURCHASER, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS.

Investors and security holders of Blueport and SingAuto may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (if and when available) and other documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by Blueport, SingAuto and Purchaser through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Participants in the Solicitation

Blueport, SingAuto and their respective directors, executive officers, and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from Blueport’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Blueport’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions will be set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus to be filed with the SEC in connection with the transactions. You can find more information about Blueport’s directors and executive officers, and their ownership of Blueport’s ordinary shares in its filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or to buy any securities or a solicitation of any proxy, consent, vote or approval with respect to any securities in respect of the Proposed Transactions and is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or any other document that Blueport, SingAuto or Purchaser may file with the SEC or send to Blueport’s or SingAuto’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions. No offer, sale, issuance or transfer of securities shall be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale, issuance or transfer would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” including, among other things, statements regarding the anticipated benefits and impact of the Proposed Transactions on PubCo’s business and future financial and operating results, the anticipated timing of closing of the Proposed Transactions, the anticipated growth of the industries and markets in which SingAuto competes, the success and customer acceptance of SingAuto’s product offerings and other aspects of SingAuto’s operations, plans, objectives, opportunities, expectations or operating results, the expected ownership structure of PubCo and the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the Proposed Transactions. Words such as “may,” “should,” “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimated,” “target,” “project,” and similar phrases or words of similar meaning that denote future expectations or intent regarding PubCo’s and SingAuto’s financial results, operations and other matters are intended to identify forward-looking statements. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management of Blueport and SingAuto and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and other factors, both known and unknown, which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Blueport and SingAuto and that may cause actual results and the timing of future events to differ materially from the results and timing of future events anticipated by the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) the ability of the parties to complete the Proposed Transactions within the time frame anticipated or at all; (ii) the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transactions or those benefits taking longer than anticipated to be realized; (iii) the risk that the Proposed Transactions may not be completed by Blueport’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain further extensions of the business combination deadline if sought by Blueport; (iv) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Transactions, including the approval of the Business Combination Agreement by the shareholders of Blueport and SingAuto, the receipt of any required governmental or regulatory approvals or the failure to meet the Nasdaq listing standards in connection with the closing of the Proposed Transactions; (v) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement; (vi) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Proposed Transactions on SingAuto’s business relationships, performance and business generally; (vii) risks that the Proposed Transactions disrupt current plans and operations of SingAuto and any potential difficulties in SingAuto employee retention as a result of the Proposed Transactions; (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against SingAuto or Blueport related to the Business Combination Agreement or the Proposed Transactions or any product liability or regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to SingAuto’s products; (ix) the ability to maintain the listing of the PubCo ordinary shares on Nasdaq after the closing of the Proposed Transactions; (x) potential volatility in the price of PubCo ordinary shares due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which SingAuto operates, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting SingAuto’s business, and changes in PubCo’s capital structure; (xi) the ability to implement business plans, identify and realize additional opportunities and achieve forecasts and other expectations after the completion of the Proposed Transactions; (xii) the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industries in which SingAuto operates or the markets that SingAuto targets; (xiii) the inability of SingAuto and its current and future collaborators to successfully develop and commercialize SingAuto’s products in the expected time frame or at all; (xiv) the risk that PubCo may never achieve or sustain profitability or may need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; and (xv) the costs of the Proposed Transactions. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to additional risks, uncertainties and factors, including those described in Blueport’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by Blueport, SingAuto and Purchaser from time to time. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Blueport or SingAuto. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and Blueport and SingAuto disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date hereof. Forecasts and estimates regarding SingAuto’s industry and end markets are based on sources Blueport and SingAuto believe to be reliable, however there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part. Annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.

Contact Information:
Blueport Acquisition Ltd
William S. Rosenstadt
Tel: +1 212.588.0022
Email: wsr@orllp.legal

SingAuto Inc.
Jimmy Tan, IRC
Tel: +65 6970 7107
Email: Jimmy.tan@singautotech.com

SPONTAN® Phase II interim data demonstrates rapid onset and pharmacokinetic profile addressing FDA Pre-IND requirements across adult and ≥65 populations

Highlights

  • Median Tmax of 10 minutes for SPONTAN® (5 mg) versus 60 minutes for oral vardenafil (20mg), consistent with Phase I study.
  • Interim data provide the key pharmacokinetic dataset requested by the FDA, including rapid absorption, repeat-dose profile, with no drug accumulation observed, and consistent pharmacokinetics across adult and geriatric populations.
  • Pharmacokinetic profile in subjects ≥65 years comparable to adults in the dataset, addressing a key FDA Pre-IND requirement.
  • Consistent safety profile observed, with no serious adverse events, no Grade 3 or 4 treatment-emergent adverse events, and no treatment-related discontinuations.
  • No drug accumulation observed following five days of repeat intranasal dosing (5 mg).
  • Interim data are expected to inform the Company’s planned FDA 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway.
  • Final results, including full statistical analysis, expected Q3 CY2026.

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LTR Pharma Limited (ASX:LTP) (“LTR Pharma or “the Company”) reports interim Phase II pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety data for SPONTAN®, demonstrating a rapid time to peak concentration (median Tmax 10 minutes) and a consistent safety profile, with no serious or severe treatment-emergent adverse events observed. The data support the Company’s planned FDA 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway, subject to completion of final statistical analysis.

These results indicate a pharmacokinetic profile distinct from oral PDE5 inhibitors, consistent with rapid-onset, on-demand use.

The interim results indicate that the Study has characterised the key pharmacokinetic parameters requested by the FDA, including rapid absorption, repeat-dose behaviour, and consistency across adult and geriatric populations, subject to final statistical analysis.

The treatment phase of the Study has been completed, and a preliminary analysis of the data has been undertaken. The analysis demonstrates a rapid-onset pharmacokinetic profile and favourable safety in both adult and geriatric populations. The Study was designed in accordance with FDA Pre-IND guidance and supports LTR Pharma’s planned 505(b)(2) development pathway.

Statistical analysis of the dataset is ongoing. Full results, including final pharmacokinetic, safety, and dose-proportionality analyses, are expected to be released in Q3 CY2026.

Key Metrics: Interim Phase II Pharmacokinetic Data

Metric

SPONTAN® 2.5 mg Nasal Spray

SPONTAN® 5 mg Nasal Spray

vardenafil 20 mg Oral Tablet

Trial population (n)

27 (incl. 14 ≥65 years)

27 (incl. 14 ≥65 years)

27 (incl. 14 ≥65 years)

Cmax (ng/mL), Trial population

5.8 ± 4.9

8.9 ± 6.8

19.8 ± 8.7

Cmax (ng/mL), Geriatric (≥65)

5.3 ± 5.0

7.3 ± 5.5

16.6 ± 7.8

Tmax (minutes), median (range), Trial population

10 (5–60)

10 (10–15)

60 (30–180)

Tmax (minutes), median (range), Geriatric (≥65)

15 (10–60)

10 (10–15)

60 (30–180)

Accumulation Ratio (AUC₀–24 D10/AUC₀–24 D14)

n.a.

1.0 ± 0.9

n.a.

Serious Adverse Events

0

0

0

Grade 3 or 4 Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events

0

0

0

Treatment-related discontinuations

0

0

0

The data are interim and based on 27 subjects. Final statistical analysis remains ongoing. Cmax values expressed as mean ± standard deviation. n.a. = not applicable. Observed lower Cmax relative to oral vardenafil is consistent with the lower dose, while maintaining rapid systemic exposure.

Study Findings

The treatment phase of the SPONTAN Phase II clinical study has been completed, and a preliminary analysis of the data has been undertaken. The primary objectives of the Study, as agreed with the FDA, were to characterise single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of intranasally delivered vardenafil (SPONTAN), to evaluate the effect of intranasal delivery on drug accumulation following repeat dosing, and to assess pharmacokinetic differences between adult and geriatric populations.

Onset of action. SPONTAN (5 mg vardenafil) demonstrated a median Tmax of 10 minutes, compared with a median Tmax of 60 minutes for the 20 mg vardenafil oral tablet. The Tmax range for SPONTAN (5 mg) was 10–15 minutes, compared with 30–180 minutes for the oral tablet.

Geriatric profile. Pharmacokinetic profiles in subjects ≥65 years were comparable to those in the adult cohort, with no apparent differences observed in the dataset, and the median Tmax of 10 minutes for SPONTAN (5 mg) was maintained across both age groups. These findings address a key FDA requirement and may support use across age groups.

Drug accumulation. Intranasal administration of SPONTAN (5 mg) over five consecutive days did not result in drug accumulation, with an accumulation ratio of 1.0 ± 0.9, consistent with the multiple-dose study objectives agreed with the FDA.

Safety and tolerability. Preliminary safety analysis did not identify any new or unexpected treatment-emergent adverse events. Across all three dose groups, no serious adverse events, no Grade 3 or 4 treatment-emergent adverse events, and no treatment-related discontinuations were observed in the interim dataset.

Clinical and Commercial Relevance

Oral PDE5 inhibitors require advance planning, with onset times ranging from approximately 30 minutes to over 2 hours. Dropout rates exceeding 50% have been reported in the published literature, with lack of spontaneity a consistently cited reason for discontinuation.[1]

The data indicate a rapid-onset profile relative to oral PDE5 inhibitors, which may be relevant for patient adherence given reported discontinuation rates associated with delayed onset. Consistent pharmacokinetics in the geriatric cohort may be relevant across age groups, subject to final analysis and regulatory review.

Regulatory Pathway

The Phase II PK Study was specifically designed in accordance with FDA Pre-IND guidance and is a key requirement in LTR Pharma’s FDA 505(b)(2) development pathway. The data are expected to inform LTR Pharma’s planned regulatory strategy, including the proposed 505(b)(2) submission in the United States, subject to completion of final analysis and regulatory feedback.

Data Status and Limitations

The data reported in this announcement are based on 27 subjects who completed the dosing phase of the Phase II PK Study and reflect a preliminary analysis. Final statistical analysis, including dose proportionality, full pharmacokinetic modelling, and the complete safety dataset, remains ongoing. The final dataset and statistical conclusions may differ from the interim observations reported. Full study results are expected to be released in Q3 CY2026.

Study Design

Figure 1: SPONTAN Phase II study design. Randomised, three-way crossover (Part 1) followed by multiple-dose evaluation (Part 2).

SPONTAN Phase II study design. Randomised, three-way crossover (Part 1) followed by multiple-dose evaluation (Part 2).
SPONTAN Phase II study design. Randomised, three-way crossover (Part 1) followed by multiple-dose evaluation (Part 2).

Parameter

Detail

Study reference

SDS089 (SPONTAN)-PK-02

Phase

Phase II

Design

Randomised, open-label, single- and multiple-dose, three-way crossover

Number of subjects

27 healthy adult male subjects enrolled, including 14 subjects aged ≥65 years

Comparator

vardenafil 20 mg oral tablet

SPONTAN doses

2.5 mg and 5 mg vardenafil intranasal

Part 1

Single-dose, three-period, three-way crossover (treatment sequences ABC, BCA, CAB), separated by a 3-day washout

Part 2

Multiple-dose study: 5 daily doses of SPONTAN 5 mg over 5 days

Setting

Confinement to the clinical research unit for a minimum of 15 nights

Primary endpoints

Single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of vardenafil and metabolite M1; dose proportionality

Secondary endpoints

Effect of age (<65 vs ≥65 years) on PK; intranasal local safety and tolerability

Clinical site

Scientia Clinical Research, Sydney

Clinical Research Organisation

Southern Star Research

Bioanalytical

Resolian Bioanalytics

The Study design, including endpoint selection and the inclusion of a robust geriatric cohort, was agreed upon with the FDA during the Pre-IND meeting in 2025.

LTR Pharma Executive Chairman, Lee Rodne, said:

“The interim Phase II data are consistent with our Phase I findings and reinforce SPONTAN’s differentiated rapid-onset profile, including in men aged 65 and over, a group that often requires dose adjustment with oral PDE5 therapies. Importantly, no serious adverse events, no severe treatment-emergent events, and no treatment-related discontinuations were observed. This Study was specifically designed in accordance with FDA Pre-IND guidance, and we are now focused on completing the statistical analysis and progressing our 505(b)(2) regulatory strategy in the United States.”

Next Steps

LTR Pharma, in collaboration with its Clinical Research Organisation, will complete the final statistical analysis over the coming months, with full Study results expected to be released in Q3 CY2026. The complete dataset will be used to support LTR Pharma’s planned FDA 505(b)(2) submission and ongoing regulatory engagement in Australia, the United States, and other key markets.

This announcement has been approved by the Board of Directors.

About LTR Pharma

LTR Pharma is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company delivering innovative therapies to address significant unmet medical needs through its proprietary intranasal drug-delivery platform. The Company has successfully commercialised its rapid-acting treatment technology in Australia and is expanding access whilst advancing regulatory pathways in the US and other key markets.

LTR’s lead products, SPONTAN® and ROXUS®, are fast-acting intranasal sprays for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, enabling onset of action in 10 minutes or less. Building on this proven technology, the Company is now advancing OROFLOW®, a novel intranasal spray under development for the treatment of Oesophageal Motility Disorders (OMD) – a debilitating group of conditions affecting swallowing function. 

Through strategic partnerships, LTR Pharma is expanding its pipeline and global footprint to deliver differentiated, patient-centric treatments that enhance quality of life.

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[1] Carvalheira et al., “Dropout in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction with PDE5: A Study on Predictors and a Qualitative Analysis of Reasons for Discontinuation,” Journal of Sexual Medicine, May 2012.

Cregis Showcases at Money20/20 Asia 2026, Exploring a New Paradigm for Financial Infrastructure Powered by Stablecoins and On-Chain Payments

HONG KONG, DUBAI, UAE and SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From April 21 to 23, 2026, at Money20/20 Asia 2026—one of the most influential fintech events in the Asia-Pacific region—Cregis participated as an exhibitor at Booth 6001. The conference brought together industry leaders to discuss key themes such as payment innovation, cross-border settlement, digital assets, and regulatory developments. During the event, Cregis presented its comprehensive digital asset infrastructure solutions tailored for enterprises and financial institutions, while engaging in in-depth conversations with participants from banks, payment providers, fintech companies, and Web3 organizations.

Advancing Payment Infrastructure

Throughout the event, the Cregis team highlighted its end-to-end capabilities in on-chain payments and digital asset management, with a focus on enterprise payment and treasury needs. As stablecoins and blockchain technologies increasingly move into real-world applications, enterprise priorities are shifting from simply supporting crypto assets to enabling efficient, secure, and controllable fund flows.

Cregis offers a unified infrastructure that supports multi-chain and multi-asset management, adaptable to a wide range of use cases including cross-border trade settlement, merchant payments, and corporate treasury operations. By ensuring both security and compliance, the platform enables more efficient global fund movement and greater transparency in settlement processes.

Richard, Co-Founder of Cregis, commented during the event: “Today, the key challenge for enterprises is no longer whether to enter the digital asset space, but how to build a fund management system that balances efficiency, security, and compliance. Through our infrastructure, we aim to help businesses operate more effectively in an increasingly complex global payments landscape.”

A New Cross-Border Payment Paradigm Driven by Stablecoins

Stablecoins and on-chain payments emerged as central topics at this year’s conference. As more financial institutions and payment providers explore the use of digital assets in cross-border settlement, stablecoins are becoming a critical bridge between traditional finance and the crypto economy.

During the event, Cregis engaged with various industry partners to discuss practical applications of stablecoins in cross-border trade, enterprise settlement, and treasury management. Compared to traditional cross-border payment rails, stablecoin-based settlement offers clear advantages in efficiency, cost, and transparency. At the same time, it raises higher requirements for underlying infrastructure, particularly in areas such as secure custody, fund monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Engaging Industry Leaders: Exploring the Future Evolution of Finance in Asia

Beyond its presence on the exhibition floor, Cregis co-hosted a side event titled The Reserved Table: Redefining Asia’s Future of Settlements alongside WIDTH, StraitsX, and PlatON. The event brought together key players across payments, stablecoins, and cross-border settlement to explore the future trajectory of financial infrastructure in Asia.

At the event, Tannie, Head of Southeast Asia at Cregis, joined a panel discussion themed “A New Standard of Value: Stablecoins, Settlement & the New Money Stack”, where he shared insights from frontline enterprise use cases.

Tannie noted that the market still tends to view stablecoins primarily as a “product”, such as a yield-generating tool or trading instrument. However, in real-world business scenarios, stablecoins are increasingly evolving into foundational infrastructure. For exchanges, payment providers, and cross-border enterprises, the focus is no longer on yield, but on critical operational questions: how to enable real-time global settlement, how to manage liquidity across regions, and how to reduce reliance on traditional banking systems.

Looking ahead, Tannie emphasized that the deeper significance of stablecoins lies in their ability to fundamentally reshape how enterprises manage capital. Within an infrastructure-driven stablecoin framework, businesses can achieve:

  • Policy-based approval and signing mechanisms for fund movements
  • Real-time on-chain reconciliation and automated settlement
  • A unified liquidity view across multiple chains and wallets
  • 24/7 uninterrupted treasury operations

This shift signals that stablecoins are not merely replacing traditional payment rails—they are driving enterprises to transition from conventional financial workflows toward a more programmable, automated “next-generation operating system for capital.”

From Payment Capabilities to Global Financial Connectivity

As stablecoins, on-chain payments, and enterprise-grade asset management systems continue to mature, a more efficient, transparent, and globally connected financial network is taking shape.

Richard noted: “In the coming years, as the convergence between traditional finance and Web3 accelerates, demand for robust digital asset infrastructure will continue to grow. Cregis aims to be a key enabler in this transition, providing enterprises with secure, scalable, and reliable foundational capabilities.”

Looking ahead, Cregis will continue to enhance its product offerings across custody, payments, and asset management. By focusing on real-world business needs, the company is committed to building a more comprehensive digital asset infrastructure, empowering global enterprises to improve efficiency, manage risks, and achieve sustainable growth in the next generation of financial systems.

MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION APPOINTS PAUL MULLER AS VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION POLICY, ASIA‑PACIFIC

SINGAPORE, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Motion Picture Association (MPA) today announced the appointment of Paul Muller as Vice President, Production Policy, Asia‑Pacific.

In this role, Muller will lead the MPA’s engagement with governments across the Asia‑Pacific region to advance policies that support the production of local and international film and television, strengthening the region’s position as a globally competitive production hub. He will report to Trevor Fernandes, Senior Vice President & Deputy Managing Director, Head of Policy & Government Affairs, Asia‑Pacific.

Muller brings deep regional expertise to the role and will continue to serve concurrently as Chief Executive Officer of the MPA’s local office, Australia New Zealand Screen Association (ANZSA), where he has been a leading advocate for screen production policy reform.

Urmila Venugopalan, President and Managing Director, Asia‑Pacific, Motion Picture Association, welcomed the appointment. “Paul has made an outstanding contribution to production policy in Australia and New Zealand, delivering tangible outcomes for governments, local screen communities and our member studios,” said Venugopalan. “His leadership has helped unlock record levels of investment, grow skilled workforces and position both markets as premier destinations for local and international production. We’re delighted to have Paul take on this expanded regional role at a time when shaping production policy is central to the growth of the screen industry across Asia‑Pacific.”

During his tenure at ANZSA, Muller has been a key advocate for improvements to Australia’s screen production incentive system, contributing to a record AUD$2.6 billion investment in scripted screen content. In New Zealand, his work to support a more streamlined incentive framework underpinned NZD$1.25 billion in international production investment, helping expand employment and skills across the screen sector.

Muller said he was honoured to be appointed to the regional role. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to take on this position and excited to work more closely with governments across the Asia‑Pacific region,” said Muller. “The region has extraordinary creative talent and production capability, and I’m committed to doing everything I can to support policies that enable sustainable growth and deliver the best outcomes for the screen community across the entire region.”

Prior to joining ANZSA, Muller held senior commercial leadership roles in the global entertainment industry, including Vice President & Managing Director of Paramount Home Media Distribution Australia for a decade. Earlier in his career, he held senior marketing and sales roles at EMI Music and Universal Music in the Netherlands, following earlier experience at Procter & Gamble. He holds Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Civil Engineering.

The Motion Picture Association’s member studios are Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.