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Baidu’s Apollo Go Commences Fully Driverless Commercial Ride-Hailing in Dubai, Partners with Dubai Taxi Company

  • Apollo Go launches a fully driverless commercial ride-hailing service in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment.
  • Collaboration with Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) powers Apollo Go’s autonomous mobility expansion in the emirate.

DUBAI, UAE, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched a fully driverless commercial ride-hailing service in Dubai via the Apollo Go app, marking the platform’s first international app deployment and a major milestone in the region. This comes alongside Apollo Go’s strategic collaboration with Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the emirate’s leading mobility service provider, bringing strong local operational expertise to support the service.

The Apollo Go app is now available in Dubai, allowing residents and visitors to hail fully driverless rides. This launch represents a significant step forward in Apollo Go’s plan — announced in March 2025 — to deploy a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomous vehicles in Dubai over the next few years. The collaboration with DTC further strengthens local operations and underscores the commercialization of fully autonomous mobility in the emirate.

The Apollo Go app, now open to public users
The Apollo Go app, now open to public users

Nan Yang, Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of Overseas Business Unit, Intelligent Driving Group, with Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Group CEO, DTC
Nan Yang, Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of Overseas Business Unit, Intelligent Driving Group, with Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Group CEO, DTC

“Our partnership with DTC represents a new chapter for autonomous mobility in Dubai. By combining our cutting-edge technology with DTC’s local expertise, and through the launch of the Apollo Go app, our first international app deployment, we are creating a safe, efficient and scalable ride-hailing service that sets a new standard for the region. We are proud to contribute to Dubai‘s vision for smart, future-ready transportation,” said Nan Yang, Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of Overseas Business Unit, Intelligent Driving Group.

Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, Group CEO, DTC, said, “Dubai Taxi Company is proud and excited to be among the first entities to roll out the operations of driverless taxis in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in advancing the emirate’s vision for smart and sustainable mobility. This initiative is in line with DTC’s innovation-driven strategy and its commitment to delivering future-ready services that elevate the customer experience. We are grateful to our strategic partner, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), for their unwavering support and the development of a comprehensive infrastructure that enables the seamless deployment of driverless taxis, aligned with the ambition of transforming 25% of all transportation trips into smart and driverless journeys by 2030.”

“We are equally proud to partner with Baidu Inc. to bring this future-forward technology to life, combining global innovation with Dubai‘s pioneering spirit. The successful trials conducted over the past few months have demonstrated the vehicles’ readiness, particularly in terms of safety, reliability, and operational efficiency, reinforcing our confidence in scaling this initiative,” he added.

This commercial launch follows a key milestone earlier this year. In January 2026, Apollo Go received Dubai‘s first-ever driverless testing permit for fully autonomous vehicles without a safety driver. This regulatory approval enables Baidu to operate fully autonomous ride-hailing services in Dubai in the first quarter of 2026, positioning the city as a strategic hub for autonomous mobility innovation. Also in January 2026, Baidu inaugurated the Apollo Go Park in Dubai, which serves as the company’s first overseas operations and management hub, supporting plans for a fleet of over 1,000 autonomous vehicles in the coming years.

Dubai marks a key strategic hub in Apollo Go’s growing global network, as it continues to expand its footprint worldwide. As of February 2026, Apollo Go has completed over 20 million rides worldwide, with weekly rides peaking at more than 300,000 during Q4 2025. Its fleets have accumulated over 300 million autonomous kilometers, including more than 190 million kilometers of fully driverless operations, with an outstanding safety record.

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under “BIDU” and HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

About DTC

DTC was recognised as a public joint stock company under Law No. (21) of 2023. The Company is a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai, operating a fleet of more than 11,000 vehicles, including more than 6,200 taxis. DTC was established in 1994 to operate a fleet of taxis and has since expanded to offer an extensive range of integrated mobility solutions across four key business lines: taxis, VIP limousines, buses and last mile delivery bike services. DTC is the number one taxi operator by fleet size in Dubai with approximately 45% market share. In 2025, the Company’s taxis and limousines completed 53 million trips.

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Bambusa Therapeutics Presented Positive Results from the Phase 1 Multiple Ascending Dose Trial of BBT001 at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting

– Bambusa’s lead product candidate, BBT001 is a next-generation long-acting bispecific antibody targeting two clinically and commercially validated targets, IL-4Rα and IL-31 for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) and other type 2 inflammatory skin diseases –

– BBT001 achieved rapid, deep, and sustained effects on key biomarkers of interest in AD for at least 12 weeks, including reduction of TARC and inhibition of pSTAT6 –

– BBT001 was well tolerated across all doses in both the single- and multiple-ascending dose cohorts of the Phase 1 trial –

– BBT001 exhibited a consistent half-life of approximately 33 days in Phase 1 trial supporting prolonged maintenance dosing interval compared to currently approved medicines in AD –

– Bambusa plans to disclose data from the ongoing placebo-controlled, 4-week Phase 1b/2a trial of BBT001 in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in the middle of 2026 –

BOSTON, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bambusa Therapeutics, Inc. (Bambusa Therapeutics), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing next-generation bispecific antibodies for immunology and inflammation, today announced it presented data from the multiple ascending dose (MAD) cohorts of the Phase 1 trial evaluating BBT001 in healthy volunteers at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting (AAD 2026) in Denver, Colorado.

The AAD 2026 clinical poster of BBT001 titled, “Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of BBT001, a Novel Bispecific IL-4Rα/IL-31 Antibody: Results from the Single- and Multiple-Ascending Dose Portions of a Phase 1 Study of Healthy Volunteers and Patients with Atopic Dermatitis” highlighted the following data:

  • % change in Thymus and Activation-Regulated Chemokine (TARC). TARC levels in the blood correlate strongly with disease severity in AD (e.g. Eczema Area and Severity Index [EASI] score).
    • BBT001 demonstrated unprecedented dose-dependent, rapid, deep, and sustained reduction in TARC compared to baseline after multiple doses.
  • % change in phosphorylated STAT6 (pSTAT6). pSTAT6 is a key downstream mediator of type 2 inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
    • BBT001 achieved rapid, complete, and sustained inhibition of pSTAT6 for at least 12 weeks after multiple doses.
  • Pharmacokinetics (PK): BBT001 exhibited prolonged PK with a half-life of approximately 33 days at or above target exposure after multiple doses, consistent with the PK observed in the SAD cohorts.
  • Safety and Tolerability: BBT001 was well-tolerated across all doses in the SAD cohorts (previously presented at EADV 2025) and MAD cohorts with a clean safety profile observed in the trial.
  • Immunogenicity: The incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) was low and showed no apparent impact on safety or PK.

“We were excited to highlight the data from our BBT001 clinical program for the first time at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting,” said Thang Ho, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at Bambusa Therapeutics. “The Phase 1 MAD data confirm the earlier clinical evidence achieved in the SAD portion of the trial, and further support BBT001’s potential to become a best-in-disease biologic to treat atopic dermatitis. Importantly, these data continue to support the potential for BBT001 to deliver faster onset and improved clinical outcomes for patients with atopic dermatitis compared to currently approved medicines.”

“Following our team’s rapid execution of the BBT001 Phase 1 trial including the presentation of the positive data from all doses and cohorts, we now look forward to disclosing data from our ongoing BBT001 4-week Phase 1b/2a trial in patients with atopic dermatitis in the middle of this year,” said Shanshan Xu, M.D., Ph.D., Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Bambusa Therapeutics. “The possibility to generate our first proof-of-concept clinical data in patients with AD is a significant milestone for Bambusa Therapeutics, and it has the exciting potential to give us the first look of how BBT001 could redefine the standard of care for people with atopic dermatitis in the future.”

BBT001 is currently being evaluated in multiple ongoing Phase 1b/2a trials in patients with moderate to severe AD. The Company expects to disclose data from the ongoing 4-week placebo-controlled trial in the middle of 2026.

About the Phase 1 SAD/MAD trial of BBT001

BBT001-001 is a randomized, placebo-controlled, single- and multiple-ascending-dose study in healthy volunteers and adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. The trial is evaluating safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary clinical activity.

About BBT001

BBT001 is Bambusa Therapeutics’ lead clinical program and a first-in-class, multi-targeting, half-life extended bispecific antibody engineered to block both IL-4Rα and IL-31 signaling. By addressing type 2 inflammation and directly targeting the pathways that drive itch, BBT001 is designed to provide faster and more durable relief for patients with atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin diseases. The molecule has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and strong pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers, supporting its advancement into multiple clinical trials in patients, including AD and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).

About Bambusa Therapeutics

Bambusa Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a portfolio designed to transform care across a wide spectrum of chronic diseases. Powered by an innovative antibody engineering platform featuring half-life extension and high-concentration subcutaneous delivery, Bambusa’s vision is to deliver transformative medicines for patients across every stage of life — setting a new pace for the next era of I&I therapeutics.

  • BBT001 is a first-in-class half-life-extended bispecific antibody targeting IL-4Rα and IL-31 with best-in-disease potential. It is currently in Phase 1b/2a proof-of-concept development for atopic dermatitis and other type 2 inflammatory skin diseases.

  • BBT002 is a first-in-class half-life-extended bispecific antibody targeting IL-4Rα and IL-5 with platform-in-a-molecule potential. It is currently in Phase 1b proof-of-concept development for type 2 inflammatory disorders including COPD, asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), eosinophilic esophagitis, and food allergy.
  • BBT003 and BBT004 are preclinical programs focused on gastroenterology and rheumatology, respectively.

 

Massimo Group Reports FY2025 Results, Delivers Margin Expansion and Advances Premium Product Pipeline

Company Highlights Improved Gross Margins, Strengthened Dealer Channel and Expands Premium HVAC Product Offerings

GARLAND, Texas, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) (“Massimo” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and confirmed that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company continues to transition toward a more disciplined, higher-margin operating model while advancing new product initiatives designed to support long-term growth.

Financial Highlights

  • Gross Margin: approximately 37.5%, compared to 29.7% in FY2024 (+780 basis points)
  • Gross Profit: $26.9 million, compared to $32.5 million
  • Net Income: $1.5 million, compared to $1.8 million
  • Revenue: $71.8 million, compared to $109.3 million
  • Cash at Year-End: $5.8 million, compared to $10.2 million

Revenue for 2025 reflects a deliberate strategy to rebalance dealer inventory, reduce channel saturation, and prioritize pricing integrity and long-term channel health over short-term volume growth.

Gross margin expansion was driven by product mix optimization, supply chain efficiencies, and ongoing cost control initiatives.

Operational and Strategic Highlights

During 2025, the Company executed a series of initiatives to strengthen the quality and sustainability of its business, including the following:

  • Rebalanced dealer inventory levels and improved channel health
  • Prioritized pricing discipline and reduced promotional activity
  • Enhanced product mix toward higher-margin offerings
  • Advanced supply chain and cost optimization efforts

These actions contributed to improved margin performance and position the Company for more stable long-term growth.

Business Platform

Massimo operates a nationwide platform supported by:

  • Approximately 2,800 dealer locations across the United States
  • Over 600 motor vehicle service providers
  • Over 5,500 marine service providers
  • A 376,000 square-foot integrated operations facility in Texas

This infrastructure provides the Company with a scalable national distribution and service platform capable of supporting future growth across both consumer and commercial markets.

Product Innovation and Pipeline Momentum

As part of its ongoing strategy, Massimo continues to expand its premium vehicle lineup with a focus on utility-driven, all-weather mobility solutions.

The Company has introduced its Sentinel Series UTVs and MVR Pro Series electric carts, both featuring fully integrated HVAC systems designed to enable year-round use across agricultural, commercial and recreational applications.

Following strong early demand and positive dealer response to initial HVAC-equipped models, Massimo plans to launch the Sentinel 770 HVAC in April 2026, with the Sentinel 1500 expected to follow in July 2026 as a new flagship platform.

The Company believes these premium offerings support its strategy of moving up-market, increasing average selling prices, and expanding into higher-value commercial and fleet applications.

Outlook and Growth Initiatives

Looking ahead, the Company remains focused on strengthening its core vehicle platform, expanding its distribution network, and developing commercial and fleet sales channels.

In addition, in 2026, the Company plans to explore selective opportunities in intelligent automation and scalable consumer service platforms. These areas may include robotic-assisted systems, AI-enabled retail solutions and security-related technologies.

These initiatives are in the early stages of evaluation and remain subject to further development and validation. The Company intends to pursue opportunities that align with its operational capabilities and long-term strategic objectives.

The Company expects continued progress in margin stability and channel normalization as it enters fiscal 2026.

CEO Commentary

David Shan, Chief Executive Officer of Massimo Group, commented:

“2025 marked a deliberate transition year in which we prioritized margin expansion, dealer channel health, and operational discipline. While these actions impacted near-term revenue, they have strengthened the foundation of our business.

At the same time, we are seeing strong momentum in our premium product initiatives, including the Sentinel UTV series and MVR Pro HVAC electric carts. Early demand for these models has been encouraging, and we believe they position us well to capture higher-value opportunities across both consumer and commercial markets.

As we move into 2026, we expect these new product introductions, combined with a healthier channel and improved pricing dynamics, to support more sustainable long-term growth.”

Annual Report on Form 10-K

The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s investor relations website.

About Massimo Group

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) is a U.S.-based provider of utility-focused powersports vehicles, recreational products, and marine equipment. The Company delivers feature-rich products through a nationwide distribution and service network and is focused on expanding its platform through product innovation, operational execution, and scalable channel development across consumer and commercial markets.

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Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including those under “Risk Factors” in filings with the SEC made by Massimo. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Company Contact:

Quenton Petersen, 
Vice President, 
Massimo Group,  
ir@massimomotor.com 

MicroAlgo Announces Substantial Increase of 143.5% in Net Profit for 2025

SHENZHEN, China, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MicroAlgo Inc. (NASDAQ: MLGO), (the “Company”), a leading developer and application provider of bespoke central processing algorithms, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Financial Highlights 2025

The Company’s net profit for 2025 was RMB 127.56 million (USD 18.15 million), representing a substantial increase of 143.5% compared with the same period of the prior year, demonstrating the Company’s strong profitability.

Diluted earnings per share for 2025 were RMB 14.87 (USD 2.12), compared with RMB 3.99 in 2024, representing an increase of 272.7%.

Total shareholders’ equity more than doubled, reaching RMB 2,321.80 million (USD 330.33 million) as of December 31, 2025, representing an increase of 122.8% from RMB 1,041.93 million at the end of 2024.

Operating Performance

The Company continued to focus on its core central processing algorithm services and is committed to providing high-quality solutions for internet advertising customers. In 2025, the Company achieved operating revenue of RMB 422.05 million (USD 60.05 million), gross profit of RMB 108.82 million (USD 15.48 million), with a gross margin of 25.8%.

Operating expenses decreased significantly by 35.3% year-on-year, mainly due to the successful completion of major algorithm development projects and strict cost control measures. Operating profit amounted to RMB 22.38 million (USD 3.18 million), increase of 11.1% compared with the same period, reflecting continuous improvements in the Company’s operational efficiency and cost management.

Quote from Min Shu, CEO of MicroAlgo:

“2025 is the year when we achieved outstanding results. We have achieved strong growth in net profit while maintaining stable cash flow and ample liquidity. These achievements fully demonstrate the robustness of the company’s core business and our continuous efforts in cost control and operational efficiency improvement. We believe that with a solid financial foundation and clear strategic direction, the company is fully prepared for sustainable growth in the future.”

The information disclosed in this press release does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F. The annual report, which contains the Company’s audited consolidate statements, can be accessed on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.microalgor.com/.

About MicroAlgo Inc.

MicroAlgo Inc. (the “MicroAlgo”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, is dedicated to the development and application of bespoke central processing algorithms. MicroAlgo provides comprehensive solutions to customers by integrating central processing algorithms with software or hardware, or both, thereby helping them to increase the number of customers, improve end-user satisfaction, achieve direct cost savings, reduce power consumption, and achieve technical goals. The range of MicroAlgo’s services includes algorithm optimization, accelerating computing power without the need for hardware upgrades, lightweight data processing, and data intelligence services. MicroAlgo’s ability to efficiently deliver software and hardware optimization to customers through bespoke central processing algorithms serves as a driving force for MicroAlgo’s long-term development.

Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of MicroAlgo, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of MicroAlgo’s periodic reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, MicroAlgo’s expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the business transaction.

MicroAlgo undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as may be required by law.

Ridge Security Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Leadership in Automated Security Validation

Recognized for innovation and measurable customer impact in automated security validation.

SAN ANTONIO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Ridge Security has been recognized with the 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition in the Automated Security Validation industry for its outstanding achievements in innovation, strategy execution, and customer impact. This recognition highlights Ridge Security’s consistency in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Ridge Security excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale.

“Silicon Valley-based Ridge Security helps enterprises adapt to an increasingly dynamic threat landscape through intelligent, automated, and continuous security validation. The company positions security validation as a foundational capability that not only keeps pace with emerging threats but also ensures that existing security controls remain consistently effective over time. To address the limitations of point-in-time and manual testing approaches, Ridge Security’s product design strategy emphasizes evidence-based validation that reflects real-world adversary behavior,” said Daphne Dwiputriane, Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on digital innovation, AI-driven product development, and customer-centric partnerships, Ridge Security has shown its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving landscape. The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in automated security validation and continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) have enabled it to scale effectively across global markets.

Innovation remains central to Ridge Security’s approach. Its suite of automated security validation solutions, led by its flagship RidgeBot platform, delivers continuous attack simulation, exposure discovery, and evidence-based validation aligned to real-world adversary behavior. Leveraging proprietary AI engines, RidgeBrain and RidgeGen, the platform delivers real-world attack emulation, enabling organizations to prioritize remediation based on exploitability and impact while strengthening detection and response capabilities.

“Security teams don’t need more alerts – they need proof of what can actually be exploited,” said Lydia Zhang, president & co-founder at Ridge Security. “This recognition from Frost & Sullivan validates the industry’s shift toward continuous, adversary-driven security validation and reinforces our mission to help organizations focus on the exposures that truly matter.”

Ridge Security’s strong commitment to customer experience further strengthens its position in the market. By streamlining service delivery and maintaining high levels of service availability, the company continues to meet the needs of its expanding global customer base. Its partner-led delivery model and focus on localized support have been key to delivering long-term value across diverse market segments.

Frost & Sullivan commends Ridge Security for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s vision, innovation pipeline, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of automated security validation and driving tangible results at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the New Product Innovation Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition identifies forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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Contact:
Ashley Shreve
E: ashley.weinkauf@frost.com

About Ridge Security
Ridge Security delivers intelligent, autonomous cybersecurity validation solutions that help organizations proactively manage risk and improve resilience. Its flagship platform, RidgeBot®, is a leading agentic AI-based adversarial risk validation platform that supports continuous threat exposure management programs. Recognized by Gartner in the Market Guide for Adversarial Exposure Validation and honored with awards such as Top Emerging Cyber Security Company, CRN’s Tech Elite 250, and the TMCnet Cybersecurity Excellence Award, Ridge Security serves customers around the world in sectors including finance, government, telecom, and enterprise.

For more information, go to https://ridgesecurity.ai/.

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Meiwu Technology Company Limited Announces 1-For-100 Reverse Share Split

SHENZHEN, China, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Meiwu Technology Company Limited (“WNW” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: WNW) today announced that it will effect a reverse share split of its outstanding ordinary shares, no par value (the “Ordinary Shares”), at a ratio of 1-for-100.

Our Ordinary Shares will begin trading on a reverse share split-adjusted basis at the opening of The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) on April 6, 2026. Following the reverse share split, the Ordinary Shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “WNW” with the new CUSIP number, G9604C131. The reverse share split is expected to lead the Company’s Ordinary Shares to trade at approximately 100 times the price per share at which it trades prior to the effectiveness of the reverse share split. The Company, however, cannot assure that the price of its Ordinary Shares after the reverse split will reflect the 1-for-100 reverse split ratio, that the price per share following the effective time of the reverse split will be maintained for any period of time, or that the price will remain above the pre-split trading price.

No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse share split and all such fractional interests will be rounded up to the nearest whole number of Ordinary Shares.

The reverse share split will reduce the number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s Ordinary Shares from 133,042,533 to approximately 1,330,426, subject to any adjustments resulting from the treatment of the fractional shares.

On March 17, 2026, the board of directors of the Company approved the reverse share split of the Ordinary Shares, at a ratio of 1-for-100.

TranShare Corporation is acting as the exchange agent and paying agent for the reverse share split. Shareholders holding their shares in book-entry form or in brokerage accounts need not take any action in connection with the reverse share split.

TranShare Corporation will provide instructions to any shareholders with certificates regarding the process in connection with the exchange of pre-reverse share split share certificates for ownership in book-entry form or share certificates on a post-reverse share split basis. Shareholders are encouraged to contact their bank, broker or custodian with any procedural questions.

About Meiwu Technology Company Limited

Meiwu Technology Company Limited is a British Virgin Islands company incorporated on December 4, 2018. Meiwu implemented a strategic transition of its business from online sales of selected high-quality food products and short message service to the skincare industry, and currently engages in the sale of the functional skincare products through Xiamen Chunshang Health Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chunshang Xiamen”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Meiwu in China.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements made in this release are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.

Contact
Meiwu Technology Company Limited
Zhichao Yang
Email: meiwuBS@usmeiwu.com

Survey: Fire and Water Leaks Worry Hong Kongers, But Nearly One-Quarter Embrace Optimism Bias, Over 70% See Importance, Yet 60% Stay Uninsured, Blue Cross Strengthens Awareness with Upgraded “HomeSafe Protection Plus”

HONG KONG, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A “Hong Kong Home Insurance Survey[1]” conducted by Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) in February reveals a striking gap between awareness and action. While more than 70% of respondents recognise the importance of home insurance, nearly 60% of them remain uninsured. Tenants show particularly weak protection awareness, with over 80% lacking coverage – a situation that warrants close attention.

Awareness Without Action: A Critical Protection Gap

The survey finds that 71.5% of respondents are more concerned about home accident risks compared with last year, and 71.1% acknowledge the importance of home insurance. Yet 57.6% of those who deem it important have not purchased home insurance, while 77.7% have not bought fire insurance. This reflects a widespread “awareness without action” phenomenon, with many underestimating the heavy financial and emotional burden that accidents can bring.

Ms. Bonnie Tse, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross, remarked, “The survey reveals a clear gap between awareness and action on home insurance – primarily due to insufficient knowledge of coverage, concerns about premiums, and an inability to identify their protection needs. Blue Cross sees its role as a trusted guardian for customers, helping them choose the ‘Just Right’ coverage that best fits their budget, timing and specific requirements, bridging the protection gap and safeguarding every aspect of their daily lives.”

Tenants and Homeowners: Misconceptions Create Blind Spots

The survey shows widespread concern about such household risks as fire, third-party liability, typhoons, black rainstorms, and water leaks. Yet different groups hesitate for different reasons. Tenants have the weakest awareness, with 81% lacking home insurance. Among homeowners, 56.7% remain uninsured.

Ms. Sylvia Chow, Director of Marketing of Blue Cross, said, “Many tenants assume that without valuable items at home, insurance is unnecessary. In fact, home insurance covers not only household items, but also interior decorations and even items kept in mini-storage facilities. As for homeowners, some mistakenly believe that building insurance provides sufficient coverage, and some confuse fire insurance with home insurance, unaware of the differences in coverage. For Gen Z, it’s worth noting that the main barrier to purchasing home insurance is not premium cost, but a lack of understanding. Nearly 40% (36.5%) of this younger group cited ‘unclear coverage’ as their reason for not buying, highlighting a considerable knowledge gap among younger generations.”

Extended Coverage for Pet, Parking Space and Storage of Household Contents Largely Unknown

In fact, the survey reveals low awareness of the extended and optional benefits available under home insurance plans. 58.7% of respondents do not know that pet injury, death, and alternative accommodation costs can be covered; 58.8% are unaware of liability coverage for accidents involving parking spaces or electric vehicle chargers; and 51.5% do not know that items stored in mini-storage facilities can also be covered.

From “False Sense of Security” to “Peace of Mind”

Nearly one-quarter (23.8%) of respondents admit to optimism bias, believing that “It won’t happen to me”. Yet some acknowledge regret for not having purchased insurance after experiencing loss.

Ms. Tse said, “We hope Blue Cross can demonstrate the true value of home insurance – providing immediate support in the face of unexpected situations, helping customers cope with urgent needs and easing both financial and emotional burdens. In fact, nearly 70% (68.6%) of respondents agree that purchasing home insurance gives them peace of mind. We encourage the public to review their protection needs early and build a secure safety net for themselves and their families.”

HomeSafe Protection Plus: Comprehensive Upgraded Coverage for Every Home

In response to public concerns and pain points, Blue Cross announces the launch of the upgraded HomeSafe Protection Plus” plan. The plan offers a range of extended coverage options and add-ons to flexibly meet diverse household needs, staying true to the brand’s commitment of “just right” offerings in terms of budget, timing and protection. Key features of the plan include:

  • Public Liability Coverage up to HK$20,000,000

  • Coverage for Home Contents up to HK$3,000,000 – Covers furniture, household appliances, and valuables inside the home, with coverage extended to household contents in the open area, such as washing machines and refrigerators.
  • Flexible Add-Ons – Optional benefits include building insurance (commonly known as “fire insurance”), parking space and electric vehicle charger protection.
  • Rainwater Seepage Coverage – Covers damage to home contents, including flooring and interior finishes, directly caused by rainwater seepage due to adverse weather conditions.
  • Cash Allowance – Covers damage to household contents stored in mini-storage facilities.
  • Alternative Accommodation and Meal Allowance, Accidental Death and Bodily Injury Allowance – Cover the insured, insured household and their pets.
  • Worldwide Coverage – Provides coverage for damage and loss of money, unauthorised use of credit cards, personal documents and specified electronic products (e.g. mobile phones, tablets, and laptop computers) due to accidents occurring anywhere in the world.
  • Eco-Friendly Coverage – Includes green living benefit that encourages use of energy-efficient household appliances, as well as extended liability coverage for solar energy generation systems.
  • Business Property Coverage for Work From Home – Covers accidental damage or loss of the employer’s property used for clerical work at home.

New “Just Right” Brand Campaign Fostering Community Engagement and Awareness

To tie in with the product launch, Blue Cross is rolling out a new brand campaign that reinforces its “Just Right” proposition for budget, timing, and protection while spotlighting its flagship products: home, travel, medical, motor, and domestic helper insurance.

Ms. Chow remarked, “The survey results reflect a general lack of public knowledge about general insurance products such as home insurance. As one of Hong Kong’s leading insurers specialising in medical and general insurance, Blue Cross has long been committed to public education to enhance awareness and understanding. Through the new advertising campaign, roadshows, social media games and tongue‑twister challenges, we aim to strengthen community engagement, making it easier for people to remember product coverage and features while raising overall protection awareness.”

As part of the campaign and public education initiative, Blue Cross has once again partnered with artist Aiden Hung, who appears as the brand character “Blue Cross Guardian Buddy” in a series of short videos. Aiden takes on five roles – Travel Buddy, Home Buddy, Domestic Helper Buddy, Car Buddy, and Medical Buddy – using a light-hearted and engaging approach to show how general insurance is closely connected to everyday life. 

Note:

1. The survey was commissioned by Blue Cross and conducted by an independent research firm via online questionnaire among 646 Hong Kong residents to understand their awareness, attitudes, and purchasing behaviour regarding home insurance.

 

Ms. Bonnie Tse, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross (middle), Ms. Sylvia Chow, Director of Marketing of Blue Cross (right), and artist Mr. Aiden Hung (left) at Blue Cross’ Press Conference
Ms. Bonnie Tse, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross (middle), Ms. Sylvia Chow, Director of Marketing of Blue Cross (right), and artist Mr. Aiden Hung (left) at Blue Cross’ Press Conference

Disclaimers:

  • This press release is for distribution in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region only. The distribution of this press release is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or a provision of any insurance product outside Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
  • Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited is a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited. It is not affiliated with or related in any way to Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association or any of its affiliates or licensees.

Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited

Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”) is a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited. With over 55 years of operational experience in the insurance industry, Blue Cross provides a comprehensive range of products and services, including medical, travel and general insurance, which cater to the needs of both individual and corporate customers. Blue Cross distributes its products through various channels, including AIA agency force, online platform, direct sales, BEA network, insurance agents and brokers, as well as travel agencies.

In 2025, Blue Cross is assigned financial strength rating of A+ (stable outlook) and issuer credit rating of A+ (stable outlook) by S&P Global Ratings.

Hitek Announces 50-for-1 Share Consolidation

XIAMEN, China, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HiTek Global Inc. (Nasdaq: HKIT) (the “Company”), an information technology consulting and solutions provider, announced today that it will effect a 50-for-1 share consolidation of its Class A ordinary shares, effective April 6, 2026 (the “Share Consolidation”), in order to meet the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Beginning with the opening of trading on April 6, 2026, the Company’s Class A ordinary shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis under the same trading symbol, “HKIT,” and a new CUSIP number, G45139113.

On November 24, 2025, at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the Company’s shareholders authorized the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) to effect one or more share consolidations of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares at an aggregate cumulative ratio ranging from 1-for-40 to 1-for-5,000 within two years following the date of the meeting, with the Board having discretion to determine the specific ratio or ratios and the timing of any such share consolidation(s). On March 25, 2026, the Board approved the Share Consolidation.

Upon the Share Consolidation becoming effective, every 50 issued Class A ordinary shares of the Company, par value US$0.0001 per share, will be consolidated into one Class A ordinary share, and the par value of each Class A ordinary share will be adjusted to US$0.005. The Company’s total authorized share capital will remain unchanged at US$316,000 and will be reclassified into (i) 60,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.005 per share, (ii) 150,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share, and (iii) 10,000,000 preference shares, par value US$0.0001 per share.

No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Share Consolidation. Any fractional share resulting from the Share Consolidation will be rounded to the nearest whole share at the participant level.

About Hitek Global Inc.

HiTek Global Inc., headquartered in Xiamen, China, is an information technology (“IT”) consulting and solutions service provider in China. The Company operates two lines of business: (1) services for small and medium-sized businesses, consisting of Anti-Counterfeiting Tax Control System (“ACTCS”) tax devices, ACTCS services, and IT services, and (2) services for large businesses, consisting of hardware sales and software sales. The Company’s vision is to become a one-stop destination for comprehensive IT consulting and other business consulting services in China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.xmhitek.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the SEC.