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ACE Dismantles Major Illicit Anime Application “AnimePlay” in Indonesia

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Milestone Action Was First Successful APK-Focused Shutdown in Region

LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world’s leading anti‑piracy coalition, has successfully shut down AnimePlay, one of the largest illicit anime streaming applications operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The application was run out of Riau, Indonesia.

AnimePlay had amassed more than 5 million registered users, primarily in Indonesia, and was hosting over 60 terabytes of infringing content. The operator admitted to being both the developer and sole administrator of the piracy service since its launch in 2020. He surrendered the complete backend ecosystem powering the operation to ACE, including 29 GitHub repositories containing full source code, backend servers, associated databases, and integrated advertising tools.

“By securing both the AnimePlay application and the infrastructure that supported it, this action removed a sophisticated piracy network that siphoned value from creators and legitimate businesses across the region,” said Larissa Knapp, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Protection Officer for the Motion Picture Association (MPA). “We will continue working with our partners across the Asia‑Pacific region and globally to dismantle criminal operations like this and safeguard the integrity of the creative economy.”

ACE secured control of not just the application, but also its underlying infrastructure, including 15 associated domains, source code, hosting environment, and related digital assets, all of which have now been taken offline.  In so doing, ACE has effectively dismantled the operation and restricted the operator’s ability to rebuild or relaunch the service.

About The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment

The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is the world’s leading coalition dedicated to protecting the legal creative market and reducing digital piracy. Driven by a comprehensive approach to addressing piracy through criminal referrals, civil litigation, and cease-and-desist operations, ACE has achieved many successful global enforcement actions against illegal streaming services and unauthorized content sources and their operators. Drawing upon the collective expertise and resources of more than 50 media and entertainment companies around the world—including sports channels and associations—and reinforced by the Motion Picture Association’s content protection operations, ACE protects the creativity and innovation that drives the global growth of core copyright and entertainment industries. The current governing board members for ACE are Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE.

Voicecomm Technology (02495.HK) Announces 2025 Annual Results

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High-Quality Growth with Improved Gross Profit Margin, increasing R&D Investment and Strategic Focus on Trustworthy Agents Ecosystem


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd. (“Voicecomm Technology” or the “Company“, Stock Code: 2495.HK), a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI in China, announced its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Leveraging its deep technological expertise and forward-looking strategic initiatives in trustworthy conversational AI, the Company achieved steady revenue growth, continuous improvement in profitability, and a significant enhancement in operating cash flow, further strengthening its competitive edge in the enterprise-level trustworthy Agent sector.

Gross Profit Margin Steadily Improves, Operating Cash Flow Turns Strongly Positive

In 2025, the Company’s total revenue successfully exceeded the RMB1 billion mark, reaching RMB1,006.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.0%. Gross profit amounted to RMB551.2 million, increased by 8.0% from the previous year, while the gross profit margin increased by 0.5 percentage point to 54.7% from 54.2% in the same period last year, reflecting the high-value-added products and technical services of the Company, as well as effective cost control.

Notably, the Company’s net cash generated from operating activities turned strongly positive, reaching a net inflow of RMB212.5 million, compared to a net outflow of RMB129.2 million in the same period last year. This improvement underscores enhanced operational efficiency and reflects strengthened receivables management, which accelerated cash collection.

Profit for the year amounted to RMB140.2 million. The significant increase in net profit compared to the same period last year was mainly attributable to eliminating the impacts of changes in carrying amount of redeemable capital contributions, an accounting adjustment arising from financing agreements entered into with shareholders prior to the Listing and completion of the Global Offering.

Increasing R&D Investment to Strengthen the Trustworthy Agent Technology Foundations

As a technology-centric product company, Voicecomm Technology remains committed to the independent R&D and innovation of underlying technologies. In 2025, the Company’s research and development expenses reached RMB224.3 million, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 67.7%. The investment was primarily directed towards developing Agents with continuous learning capabilities and a technical framework for Multi-agent collaboration, aiming to enhance technological capabilities and elevate the level of product innovation. This reinforces our trustworthy Agent technical architecture composed of three layers: “Multimodal Perception + Multi-model Thinking + Multi-agent Collaboration”.

This architecture takes the “meta-model” as the core to effectively alleviate the common pain points of in enterprise-level implementation, such as hallucinations, controllability and data security, by integrating the generalization capabilities of large language models with the precision of vertical domain knowledge. On this basis, the Company have formed a deliverable and operable trustworthy Agent product system, to ensure that the Agents are usable, manageable, and controllable in enterprise environments, thereby powering the intelligent upgrade of six core application scenarios: City management and administration, Automotive and transportation, Telecommunications, Finance, Healthcare, and Energy management.

Productization Strategy Drives Deep Application across Six Core Scenarios

Voicecomm Technology focuses on empowering various industries through superior products and technologies. In 2025, leveraging its mature product matrix, the Company successfully established replicable benchmark standards across multiple application scenarios.

City Management and Administration: As a leading solution provider in the smart government sector in China, the Company’s business has covered more than 130 prefecture-level cities. The “Smart Government Agent” deeply integrates the capacities of large language models, enabling more intelligent and automated government services with standardized and intelligent applications in scenarios such as government hotlines and city governance.

Automotive and Transportation: The Company successfully established benchmark autonomous driving projects in cities such as Mianyang, Zibo, and Ezhou, building a successful and replicable “Smart Transportation Agent” solution. For the Mianyang Science and Technology New City project, a total of 96 autonomous vehicles have been deployed, and the project was successfully selected as a National AI Application Pilot Testing Base in the transportation sector. In January 2026, the Company newly won the bid for the “Ezhou Huahu Airport Smart Port” autonomous driving bus procurement and operation project, further expanding its application boundaries.

Healthcare: In January 2026, the Company successfully won the bid for the “Chuannan Smart Valley AI Vertical Large Model Innovation Platform – Silver Economy Construction and Operation Project” in Neijiang City, Sichuan Province, with a total contract value of nearly RMB300 million. This project represents the Company’s first “AI + Elderly Care” city-level benchmark demonstration project. It adopts a closed-loop collaborative model of “online platform + offline service network + home terminals,” integrating Agents capabilities with the Company’s “vertical small model microservices” system in areas such as Health Early Warning, Cognitive Ability Assessment, and emotional companionship into a productized solution, thereby establishing rapidly replicable city-level smart elderly care operational benchmark.

Telecommunications, Finance, and Energy Management: The Company continues to deepen collaborations with leading enterprises in the telecommunications and finance sectors, leveraging the “Telecommunication Service Agent” and “Financial Service Agent” to enhance service efficiency and user service value. Meanwhile, its AI-powered smart charging solution has been progressively integrating charging pile networks in China and across several Southeast Asian countries.

Benefiting from the successful implementation of the Company’s productization strategy and the high level of market recognition for its trustworthy Agent solutions, as of December 31, 2025, the Group’s project pipeline and orders in hand saw significant growth. The number of ongoing projects at year-end increased to 320, representing a year-on-year increase of 41.6%, while the outstanding contract sum at year-end rose to RMB1,048.9 million, a year-on-year increase of 57.4%, reflecting the continued expansion of the Company’s business.

Future Outlook: Focusing on the Trustworthy Agents Ecosystem with Four Strategic Priorities

Looking ahead, the Company will firmly focus on its goal of “building a trustworthy conversational AI ecosystem” and will advance the following strategic priorities:

Overall and Technology Strategy: Continue to focus on R&D and innovation in frontier technologies such as multi-modal fusion and trustworthy intelligence, promoting the deployment of trustworthy agents across more application scenarios. By creating open technology platforms and standards, the Company will attract more developers and partners to jointly build a prosperous and win-win industrial ecosystem.

Market Strategy: Establish benchmarks for quality and innovation within the industry and deepening partnerships with various service channels. At the same time, the Company will actively expand into the C-end market, extending cutting-edge technologies to a wider user base, thereby expanding the influence and commercial value of the ecosystem.

Regional Strategy: Domestically, the Company will continue to deepen its partnerships with major cooperating cities to create smart city benchmark cases. Internationally, the Company will actively respond to the “Belt and Road” initiative, grasp the tremendous potential of emerging markets, and promote the Company’s trustworthy Agent products and services globally to enhance its international brand image.

Investment Strategy: Through prudent strategic investments and M&A, the Company will optimize the layout of the upstream and downstream industry chains and consolidate the stability and competitiveness of the ecosystem.

DR.Tang Jinghua, Chairman ofVoicecomm Technology Co., Ltd., said: ” 2025 was a landmark year for Voicecomm Technology. We not only achieved a strong turnaround in operating cash flow and a steady increase in gross profit margin financially, but we also completed a strategic leap at the technological and business level towards becoming a ‘a core technology provider and ecosystem operator of trustworthy conversational AI.’ We deeply understand that the essence of enterprise-grade AI lies in creating replicable and reliable products and technology foundations. During the year, we significantly increased R&D investment and successfully applied our trustworthy Agents across six core scenarios, particularly in city-level benchmark projects in emerging fields like smart elderly care, showing the strong competitiveness of our productization strategy. Looking to the future, we will continue to pursue the goal of ‘building a trustworthy conversational AI ecosystem,’ leveraging an open platform to gather ecosystem partners and empowering diverse industries with innovative technology, thereby creating long-term sustainable value for our shareholders and society. ”

Hashtag: #Voicecomm

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Voicecomm Technology Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Wuhan, Voicecomm Technology is one of the leading core technology providers and ecosystem operators of trustworthy conversational AI listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and obtained the qualification as National-level SRDI, Technology Little Giant and High-Tech Enterprise. Leveraging its proprietary trustworthy Agent，the Company overcomes pain points in the commercialization of large language models, such as hallucinations and compliance issues, ensuring AI is usable, manageable, and controllable in enterprise environments. For enterprise-level customers, the Company provides AI services covering the entire process of “communication –decision – execution”. Its trustworthy Agent solutions have been widely deployed across multiple scenarios, including City management and administration, Automotive and transportation, Telecommunications, Finance, Healthcare, and Energy management, and it is dedicated to empowering the intelligent transformation of diverse industries.

Bassoon & Baton — French May Arts Festival 2026

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City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 March 2026 – On 21 April 2026 at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm, the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) presents Bassoon & Baton, a rare showcase of the bassoon’s lyrical voice and virtuosic brilliance. Held as part of the French May Arts Festival 2026, the programme features the Hong Kong debut of Sophie Dervaux, the internationally acclaimed French bassoonist and principal bassoonist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. She performs bassoon concertos by Vivaldi, Mozart and Hummel and takes up the baton to conduct orchestral works by French composers Lully, Guy Ropartz and Gossec, thereby highlighting her dual artistry as both soloist and conductor.

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City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
Bassoon & Baton — French May Arts Festival 2026
Sophie Dervaux bassoon/guest conductor

21 APR 2026 (Tue)
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm

PROGRAMME
Lully I Marche pour la Cérémonie des Turcs, LWV43
VivaldiI Concerto for Bassoon in G major, RV493
Guy Ropartz I Serenade for Strings
Mozart I Concerto for Bassoon in B-flat major, K.191
GossecI Symphony in C minor Op. 6 No. 3, RH24
Hummel I Grand Concerto in F major, S.63, WoO.23

Sophie Dervaux will also contribute to community activities in Hong Kong by holding two Bassoon masterclasses open to the public. On 18 April 2026, 10:30am–1:00pm, at Sing Music Academy, Room 901, On Lok Yuen Building 25-27A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong, and on 19 April 2026, 2:30pm–5:00pm, at CR2, 7/F Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall Backstage.

Sophie Dervaux’s outstanding career as a solo bassoonist, orchestral musician, conductor and recording artist includes her engagements with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (since 2015), the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. She is a prize-winner of the prestigious ARD International Music Competition Munich (2013) and the Beethoven Ring Bonn (2014). Born in France, Sophie Dervaux studied at the Music Conservatory of Versailles, the Conservatoire de Paris in Lyon, the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin and at the Karajan Academy. She has performed at the Philharmonie de Paris, Berlin Philharmonie, Suntory Hall Tokyo, New York’s Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Her solo engagements include the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, the Bavarian Radio Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. On CD she has collaborated with Daniel Barenboim and Emmanuel Pahud. In 2021 she received the German Record Critics’ Award for her debut solo album on the Berlin Classics label. She is currently working on a project to record all 39 of Vivaldi’s bassoon concertos with La Folia Barockorchester. In addition to performing, Sophie Dervaux works internationally as a guest conductor and has appeared with the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, the Ensemble Kanazawa, the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the KBS Symphony Orchestra in Seoul. She teaches bassoon at the Music and Arts University of The City of Vienna and plays on a Püchner bassoon.

Tickets priced at $450, $300 and $220 (with50% off for full-time students, senior citizens, Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients, people with disabilities and their accompanying minder), are available from all URBTIX outlets. For internet booking, visit www.urbtix.hk; for programme or other enquiries, call 2864 2156 or email info@ccohk.com.

BASSOON MASTERCLASS by SOPHIE DERVAUX
18 Apr (Sat) 10:30am-1:00pm, Sing Music Academy, Room 901, On Lok Yuen Building, 25-27A Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong
19 Apr (Sun) 2:30pm-5:00pm, CR2, 7/F Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall Backstage
The masterclasses are open to observers at $100 per person.
Register Now (info@ccohk.com/2864 2156)

PHOTOS Link to: Sophie Dervaux
MEDIA ENQUIRIES (including artist interviews/photos): info@ccohk.com/2864 2154
WEBSITE:www.ccohk.com

Hashtag: #CityChamberOrchestraofHongKong #Bassoon&Baton

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City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) holds a unique position as one of Asia’s leading chamber orchestras. Founded by oboist Leanne Nicholls in 1999, CCOHK has performed with many of the world’s most celebrated artists and composers including Sir James Galway, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Dame Emma Kirkby, Sir Thomas Allen, Sir Neville Marriner, Michala Petri, Christian Lindberg, Sarah Chang, Julian Lloyd Webber, Barry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Branford Marsalis, Sir Karl Jenkins, Ney Rosauro, Richard Galliano and Alma Deutscher. The orchestra has also collaborated with celebrities including Dame Edna Everage, Hayley Westenra, Richard Clayderman, Robin Gibb and Canto-pop stars Sandy Lam, Hacken Lee, Hins Cheung, Ivana Wong and Jacky Cheung. Additional highlights include concerts with the Vienna Boys’ Choir, the Warsaw Boys’ Choir, The American Boychoir, the Swedish Voices Chamber Choir, the King’s Singers and The Swingle Singers. CCOHK’s progressive programming has been internationally recognized with tour invitations to festivals in London, L’Aquila, Taipei, Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai. At home CCOHK has performed for French May Arts Festival, Hong Kong Ballet, RTHK’s televised Christmas Concerts in the Park, the 2017 World Harp Congress, The Hong Kong Composers’ Guild and The Hong Kong International Piano Competition. Cinema and anime performances include Howard Blake’s The Snowman & The Bear, the Harry Potter series, Final Fantasy, Attack on Titan and One Piece Music Symphony. CCOHK is also a keen supporter of contemporary music and has commissioned works by Mao Yuan, Samson Young, Joyce Tang, Dobrinka Tabakova and Richard Harvey. The orchestra’s CDs include world premiere recordings on the NAXOS, Orchid Classics and OUR Recordings labels with Michala Petri, Dame Evelyn Glennie and bandoneón/piano duo Binelli-Ferman. CCOHK’s passion for building young audiences for music has inspired the creation of several award-winning productions and musicals. Credits include Magnificent Mozart, The Star Bach, The Bonn Man, Haydn & The Prince, Bug Symphony (winner of the Public Choice Award at the YAMawards in Portugal 2017), WILD (The Musical) (winner of the Public Choice Award at the YAMawards in Belgium 2022) and Shark Symphony. In 2023 CCOHK garnered five-star reviews for the London premiere of WILD (The Musical), and in the same year was voted into RTHK Radio 4’s Top Ten Music Headlines. Armenian French piano virtuoso Vahan Mardirossian serves as chief conductor (since 2019), succeeding French conductor Jean Thorel (2008 to 2016). CCOHK is currently a Venue Partner of Tsuen Wan Town Hall (since 2026) and the recipient of HKADC’s Eminent Arts Group Scheme (since 2024).

A “Love for Sports” Fosters Non-Cognitive Skills: Latest Statistical Analysis Reveals Correlation Between Affinity for Sports and Non-Cognitive Skills

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Milabo Data Analysis Highlights Scalable Insights Supporting Leifras’ Education Philosophy

TOKYO, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the “Company” or “Leifras”), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, announced today that it has released the results of a survey and analysis conducted using its proprietary non-cognitive skill measurement system “Milabo.” The results demonstrate a link between affinity for sports and non-cognitive skill development, supporting Leifras’ education philosophy of “acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate.”

The Company analyzed factors influencing the growth of non-cognitive skills using Milabo data from students at Hachioji City Takane Elementary School and the results of New Physical Fitness Test of 126 children. The results statistically demonstrate that a child’s level of non-cognitive skills and key character strengths is more closely linked to a positive “love for sports” mindset than to actual physical athletic ability. The study reveals that “liking sports (affinity for sports)” is an important factor in improving non-cognitive skills, with a significant correlation coefficient.

In the Milabo measurement system, non-cognitive skills are measured by five factors defined by the Company: Courtesy and Etiquette, Leadership, Cooperativeness, Self-Management, and Problem-Solving.

Survey Results: Correlation Between Affinity for Sports and Non-Cognitive Skills

1. Children Who “Like Sports” Exhibit Higher Non-Cognitive Skills

Correlation analysis between the total score of non-cognitive skills and the item “Do you like playing sports?” produced a correlation coefficient of r = 0.34.

By comparison, the correlation coefficient between the total score of the physical fitness test and non-cognitive skills was r = 0.21, indicating that, compared to athletic performance, a positive attitude toward sports is more strongly linked to non-cognitive skill development.

2. Five Non-Cognitive Skills Fostered by a Positive Attitude Toward Sports

This study showed that a positive attitude toward sports has a positive effect on all five factors of non-cognitive skills defined by the Company (Courtesy and Etiquette, Leadership, Cooperativeness, Self-Management, and Problem-Solving).

3. Strongest Effects on Self-Regulation and Problem-Solving

Among the five factors of non-cognitive skills, correlations were highest in “Self-Management” at r = 0.39 and “Problem-Solving” at r = 0.29. These results suggest that a positive attitude toward sports is closely related to the development of the ability to regulate oneself and the strength to face difficulties.

These results support that a strong motivation for sports activities plays a more important role in sustaining high levels of non-cognitive skills than athletic performance alone.

Relevance to Leifras’ Education Philosophy

The results of this analysis have once again validated how Leifras’ education philosophy contributes to the growth of children.

  • Wide Scope and Applicability: This survey and analysis were conducted in a general school education setting with children who are not members of a specific sports school, supporting the broader applicability of the Company’s methodology.
  • Education Philosophy to Foster a “Love for Sports”: Since its founding, the Company has held the philosophy of ” acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate,” and has been developing an education methodology that emphasizes the growth of non-cognitive skills rather than a victory-first mentality.
  • Continuous Implementation of Philosophy: In light of the findings, the Company plans to continue implementing its education philosophy that cultivates intrinsic motivation and passion for sports in each individual student.

About the Non-Cognitive Skill Measurement System “Milabo”

“Milabo” is Leifras’ proprietary assessment tool designed to quantify non-cognitive skills, developed based on the Company’s accumulated know-how and joint research with experts in sports psychology. The system focuses on evaluating non-cognitive skills using five factors: “Courtesy and Etiquette,” “Leadership,” “Cooperativeness,” “Self-Management,” and “Problem-Solving”. Milabo helps the Company to visualize the developmental progress of students’ non-cognitive skills, establish learning goals, and create instructional strategies, enhancing Leifras’ service differentiation.

Future Development Plans

The Company intends to further visualize data through “Milabo” to enhance educational outcomes and strengthen its data-driven service model. Specifically, to build on this survey, which has supported the link between sports affinity and non-cognitive skill development, Leifras plans to conduct longitudinal studies to explore other factors and further clarify causal pathways influencing non-cognitive skill development.

About LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Leifras is a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement. The Company primarily provides services related to the organization and operations of sports schools and sports events for children. As of December 31, 2024, Leifras was recognized as one of Japan’s largest operators of children’s sports schools in terms of both membership and facilities by Tokyo Shoko Research. The Company’s approach to sports education emphasizes the development of non-cognitive skills, following the teaching principle “acknowledge, praise, encourage, and motivate.” The holistic approach that integrates physical and mental development sets Leifras apart in the industry. Building upon deep experience and know-how in sports education, Leifras also operates a robust social business sector, dispatching sports coaches to meet various community needs with the aim to promote physical health, social inclusion, and community well-being across different demographics.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.leifras.co.jp/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). 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 registration statement and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

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LEIFRAS Co., Ltd.
Investor Relations Department
Email: IR@leifras.co.jp

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
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Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

Zimmer Biomet Wins Three Awards at Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2026

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Awards Recognize Innovations in Infection Measures, AI-Driven Recovery and Surgeon Engagement across Asia Pacific.

SINGAPORE, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced it received three awards at the Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2026, recognizing the company’s innovations across orthopedic product development, digital health and surgeon engagement.

Zimmer Biomet earned honors in the following categories:

  • Orthopedic Product Innovation Award for its new iodine-treated hip implant;
  • Digital Innovation of the Year in Australia for its WalkAI knee replacement recovery tracking platform; and
  • Marketing & Communications Initiative of the Year in Thailand for its You’ll Be Back awareness campaign featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the company’s Chief Movement Officer.

“These awards reflect the strength of Zimmer Biomet’s innovation and the relevance of our solutions across Asia Pacific,” said Sang Yi, Group President, Asia Pacific. “From addressing infection risk with advanced implant technologies, to enabling more proactive, data-driven recoveries and strengthening how we engage surgeons, we are focused on solving the most meaningful health care challenges and improving outcomes for patients across the region.”

Advancing Infection Measures in Orthopedics
Zimmer Biomet received the Orthopedic Product Innovation Award for its implants treated with iodine technology, the iTaperloc Complete and iG7 Hip System. These implants are designed to inhibit bacterial adhesion1,2 and reduce the risk of periprosthetic joint infection, a serious complication affecting approximately 1%–2% of primary procedures.3

Iodine, a biocompatible nutrient, helps prevent biofilm formation without contributing to antibiotic resistance.4,5 The technology has received regulatory recognition globally, including approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in September 2025 and Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2025.

Advancing Recovery Through AI
Zimmer Biomet’s WalkAI platform received the Digital Innovation of the Year – Australia award. The application uses artificial intelligence to analyze real-world mobility data and predict a patient’s 90-day gait speed following total knee replacement surgery.

By identifying deviations in recovery between days 15 and 40 post-surgery, a typically “lower-touch” period in care, WalkAI is designed to flag patients who may not be recovering as expected and enable earlier clinical intervention. This added visibility allows surgeons to prioritize patients who may require closer monitoring or adjustments to rehabilitation, helping reduce the risk of complications.

The platform is currently used by more than 180 surgeons across Australia and New Zealand to support over 20,000 knee replacement patients, demonstrating strong clinical adoption and scalability in practice.

Raising Awareness of Movement and Treatment Options
The Marketing & Communications Initiative of the Year – Thailand award recognized the “You’ll Be Back” campaign, which builds on Zimmer Biomet’s partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the company’s Chief Movement Officer.

Launched at the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand Annual Conference, the campaign was adapted specifically for a highly regulated market through close collaboration across corporate communications, marketing, legal and compliance teams. Rather than focusing on product promotion, the initiative centered on the importance of movement and aimed to raise awareness of available treatment options for people living with pain.

The message resonated strongly by shifting conversations beyond products toward recovery, longevity and quality of life. The campaign significantly increased engagement, with booth interactions tripling year over year and strong resonance among surgeons.

The Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards recognize leading companies and innovations across the region, highlighting advancements in medical devices, digital health and patient care solutions.

About Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence.

With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation. 

For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/zimmerbiomet or X/ Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.

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1 D. Inoue et al. (2017), Inhibition of biofilm formation on iodine-supported titanium implants, Int Orthop (SICOT) 41: 1093-1099

2 D. Inoue et al. (2019), Iodine-supported titanium implants have good antimicrobial attachment effects, J Orthop Sci 24: 548-551

3 Izakovicova, P., Borens, O., & Trampuz, A. (2019). Periprosthetic joint infection: current concepts and outlook. EFORT open reviews, 4(7), 482–494. https://doi.org/10.1302/2058-5241.4.180092

4 T. Shirai et al. (2013), Antibacterial iodine-supported titanium implants, Acta Biomater 7(4): 1928-1933

5 T. Shirai et al. (2023), Iodine-supported implants in prevention and treatment of surgical site infections for compromised hosts: a prospective study, J Orthop Surg Res 18(1): 388

 

Exito Media Concepts Announces the 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026

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Scaling Digital Transformation: Innovation with Trust

14 April 2026 | Sofitel, Sydney

SYDNEY, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Australia continues to position itself as a global leader in digital innovation, with organisations across industries rapidly embracing cloud computing, digital banking, artificial intelligence, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. While these advancements are driving economic growth and operational efficiency, they are also expanding the cyber threat landscape—making cybersecurity resilience a critical priority for enterprises and government institutions alike.

Ranked among the world’s leading cyber nations, Australia is currently the fifth most powerful cyber nation globally. This position is supported by a rapidly growing cybersecurity market, valued at USD 7.09 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 16.52 billion by 2029. However, the nation’s expanding digital footprint also presents increasing risks, with cybercrime incidents reported approximately every seven minutes—highlighting the urgent need for stronger cyber defence mechanisms and proactive security strategies.

Curated by Exito Media Concepts—a global leader in B2B technology platforms—the Cyber Security Summit Australia brings together cybersecurity leaders, government representatives, and industry experts to foster strategic discussions on strengthening Australia’s cyber resilience. By combining global best practices with regional insights, the summit supports organisations in building robust security frameworks while enabling secure and sustainable digital innovation.

As businesses across Australia accelerate digital adoption, protecting sensitive data, securing critical infrastructure, and ensuring regulatory compliance have become top priorities for both public and private sector organisations. The increasing sophistication of cyber threats—from ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns to advanced persistent threats—is compelling enterprises to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and adopt more proactive, intelligence-driven security models.

The 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026 will serve as a strategic platform for cybersecurity leaders to exchange insights, share real-world experiences, and explore practical solutions to safeguard digital assets and strengthen Australia’s cyber defence capabilities.

Australia as a Global Cybersecurity Leader and Digital Innovation Hub

As one of the most digitally advanced economies in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital innovation and cybersecurity. Strong growth across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, e-commerce, and government digital services has enabled the country to build a highly connected digital ecosystem that supports both economic development and technological advancement.

However, this rapid expansion has also broadened Australia’s cyber risk landscape. Organisations are increasingly prioritising cybersecurity investments to safeguard sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and ensure operational continuity in an increasingly complex threat environment.

In response to these challenges, the Australian Government introduced the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy—a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing cyber resilience, improving threat intelligence capabilities, and strengthening collaboration between government and industry. Investments in advanced technologies such as cloud security, identity management, threat intelligence platforms, and AI-driven threat detection are becoming essential components of modern cybersecurity strategies.

Recognising these developments, Exito Media Concepts continues to bring its globally recognised Cyber Security Summit series to Australia, providing a powerful platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration between local cybersecurity leaders and global technology innovators.

Event Overview

The 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026 forms part of a globally recognised summit series hosted across major cities worldwide, bringing together cybersecurity leaders shaping the future of digital security.

As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, the summit will convene over 150 CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT Infrastructure, risk leaders, and cybersecurity decision-makers to discuss strategies for securing Australia’s rapidly expanding digital landscape.

Through expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and industry case studies, the summit will explore practical approaches to threat intelligence, risk management, data protection, and cyber resilience across multiple sectors.

Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Venue: Sofitel, Sydney

A Platform for Australia’s Leading Cybersecurity Leaders

The summit will feature leading cybersecurity experts and technology leaders sharing insights on emerging threats, security innovation, and the future of cyber resilience. Senior executives from industries including financial services, healthcare, government, telecommunications, retail, and critical infrastructure will be in attendance.

Participants will gain valuable perspectives on how organisations can protect digital assets, strengthen security operations, and build resilient cybersecurity frameworks capable of addressing today’s increasingly complex threat landscape.

Key Agenda Highlights

  • Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk Management: Understanding evolving threat patterns and strengthening proactive defence strategies
  • Cloud Security and Data Protection: Securing data and applications across distributed, cloud-driven environments
  • Identity and Access Management: Strengthening authentication frameworks and controlling privileged access
  • AI in Cybersecurity: Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance threat detection and response
  • Ransomware Defence Strategies: Building resilience against sophisticated ransomware attacks
  • Regulatory Compliance and Data Governance: Navigating Australia’s evolving regulatory landscape
  • Zero Trust Architecture: Implementing modern security models to protect distributed networks
  • Cybersecurity Workforce Development: Addressing the growing skills gap and building resilient teams

PR Newswire is the Official Press Release Distribution Partner of The 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026.

About Exito 

Exito stands for “success”, a principle reflected in every experience it delivers. With over 16 years of experience, Exito is a globally recognised B2B events and media organisation that delivers more than 240 conferences annually across technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, and emerging enterprise sectors. 

Through carefully curated agendas, global speaker communities, and market-driven insights, Exito creates platforms that foster strategic collaboration, accelerate innovation adoption, and drive measurable business outcomes worldwide. 

For More Information 
Website: https://exito-e.com/cybersecuritysummit/australia/ 

Media Enquiries:
Prakruthi Nayaka
Media and PR Executive
Exito Media Concepts
Email: prakruthi.nayaka@exito-e.com 

Exito Media Concepts Announces the 33rd Global Edition of the BFSI IT Summit Australia 2026

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Co-Creating the Future of Finance: From Legacy to Living Systems

15th April 2026 | Sofitel, Sydney

SYDNEY, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Australia’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is undergoing a significant transformation as organisations accelerate the adoption of digital technologies. This shift is enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experiences, and enabling institutions to remain competitive in an evolving financial landscape. From the rise of fintech innovation and digital banking platforms to advancements in artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud computing, technology continues to redefine how financial institutions deliver services and manage risks.

The rapid pace of technology adoption, coupled with the growing influence of fintech, has played a pivotal role in reshaping Australia’s BFSI sector. As institutions modernise legacy systems and invest in digital capabilities, leaders are increasingly focused on building resilient, customer-centric, and secure digital ecosystems that support the future of finance.

Curated by Exito Media Concepts, a global leader in B2B technology platforms, the BFSI IT Summit Australia brings together technology leaders, banking executives, and industry experts to drive meaningful dialogue on the future of financial services technology. By combining global insights with regional expertise, the summit supports financial institutions in navigating complex technological changes while enabling secure and sustainable digital innovation.

As the BFSI industry continues to evolve, organisations are exploring new approaches to redefine strategies, modernise infrastructure, and strengthen resilience in a highly competitive environment. Customer-centric innovation, automation of core processes, digital transformation, and robust data security frameworks have become essential priorities for institutions striving to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining operational stability.

The 33rd Global Edition of the BFSI IT Summit Australia 2026 will serve as a strategic platform where technology leaders can exchange insights, share real-world experiences, and explore practical solutions to drive innovation, strengthen digital capabilities, and shape the future of financial services in Australia.

Australia’s BFSI Sector at the Forefront of Digital Innovation

Australia’s BFSI sector continues to play a crucial role in the nation’s economic growth, supported by a highly advanced financial ecosystem and strong regulatory frameworks. As institutions accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, and automation is reshaping how financial services are delivered.

The rise of fintech companies and digital-first banking models has intensified competition across the industry, prompting traditional institutions to rethink their operating models and prioritise innovation. Increasing customer expectations for seamless digital experiences, personalised services, and secure transactions are driving significant investment in modern technology infrastructure and agile strategies.

At the same time, organisations must address challenges related to regulatory compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity risks, and the integration of legacy systems with modern platforms. Overcoming these challenges requires strong collaboration between technology leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders to build resilient, secure, and future-ready financial ecosystems.

Recognising these trends, Exito Media Concepts continues to bring its globally recognised BFSI IT Summit series to Australia, creating a dynamic platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation that will shape the next phase of digital transformation in the sector.

Case Study: Driving Digital Transformation in Australia’s Banking Sector

A leading Australian banking institution recently undertook a comprehensive digital transformation initiative to modernise its legacy systems and enhance customer experience across its digital platforms. With customer expectations continuing to evolve, the organisation identified the need to upgrade its technology infrastructure and adopt more agile operating models.

The institution implemented a cloud-first strategy to improve scalability and operational efficiency, enabling faster deployment of new digital services. By integrating advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence into its operations, the bank gained deeper insights into customer behaviour and delivered more personalised financial solutions.

Automation technologies were introduced to streamline core banking processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve service delivery speed. Simultaneously, the organisation strengthened its cybersecurity framework to protect sensitive financial data and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

To support this transformation, the bank invested in workforce upskilling initiatives, enabling employees to adapt to new technologies and digital workflows. This holistic approach allowed the institution to modernise operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and remain competitive in Australia’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Event Overview

The 33rd Global Edition of the BFSI IT Summit Australia 2026 is part of a globally recognised summit series hosted across major financial hubs worldwide, bringing together leaders shaping the future of banking and financial services.

As digital transformation continues to redefine the BFSI landscape, the summit will convene over 100 CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, Digital Transformation Leaders, and technology decision-makers from across the ecosystem.

Through expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and industry case studies, the summit will explore innovative strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices that enable financial institutions to enhance customer experiences, strengthen operational resilience, and drive sustainable growth.

Date: 15th April 2026
Time: 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Venue: Sofitel, Sydney

A Platform for Australia’s Leading BFSI Technology Leaders

The BFSI IT Summit Australia 2026 will feature leading technology experts and industry innovators sharing insights into the future of financial services technology. The summit will bring together senior executives from across the BFSI sector, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and strategic dialogue.

Participants will gain valuable perspectives on accelerating digital transformation, modernising legacy systems, and leveraging emerging technologies to deliver efficient, secure, and customer-centric financial services. The event will also offer strong networking opportunities for leaders working to shape the next generation of financial ecosystems in Australia.

An Agenda Focused on Digital Transformation and Financial Innovation

Attendees will explore key technology priorities shaping the future of the BFSI sector in Australia, including:

  • Digital Banking Transformation: Accelerating innovation to deliver seamless and customer-centric banking experiences
  • Core Banking Modernisation: Transitioning from legacy infrastructure to agile, cloud-enabled platforms
  • Data and AI in Financial Services: Leveraging advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to drive smarter decision-making
  • Fintech Collaboration: Building strategic partnerships between traditional institutions and fintech innovators
  • Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Strengthening security frameworks to safeguard sensitive financial information
  • Automation and Intelligent Process Management: Enhancing operational efficiency through automation and AI-driven workflows
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Navigating evolving regulatory frameworks while maintaining resilience
  • Customer Experience and Personalisation: Delivering tailored financial products and services through technology

PR Newswire is the Official Press Release Distribution Partner of The 33rd Global Edition of the BFSI IT Summit Australia 2026.

About Exito

Exito stands for “success”, a principle reflected in every experience it delivers. With over 16 years of experience, Exito is a globally recognised B2B events and media organisation that delivers more than 240 conferences annually across technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, and emerging enterprise sectors.

Through carefully curated agendas, global speaker communities, and market-driven insights, Exito creates platforms that foster strategic collaboration, accelerate innovation adoption, and drive measurable business outcomes worldwide.

For More Information

Website: https://bfsiitsummit.com/australia/

Media Enquiries:
Prakruthi Nayaka
Media and PR Executive
Exito Media Concepts
Email: prakruthi.nayaka@exito-e.com

Unisound Posts Strong First Annual Results Since Listing: Revenue Surges Nearly 30%, H2 Loss Narrows Significantly by Over 90%, Profitability in Sight, Charting a New Course in Native Agentic AI

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HONG KONG, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Unisound (09678.HK) announced its audited annual results for the year ended December 31, 2025. As the Company’s first annual results announcement since listing, it underscores strong growth momentum and continued improvement in its financial profile.

Revenue Mix Continues to Improve, with Faster Growth in H2

For the full year of 2025, Unisound achieved total revenue of $175 million, representing a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 29%. Revenue in the second half of the year increased by 33% YoY to $117 million.

It is worth noting that the Company’s large language model (LLM) business generated a full-year revenue of $88.43 million, surging by over 10 times YoY. In particular, this business contributed approximately $72.49 million in H2 revenue, five times the level recorded in H1, demonstrating a compelling capacity for large-scale commercial application.

Losses Narrowed Significantly, Making the Path to Profitability Increasingly Clear

Alongside the rapid revenue growth, the Company’s losses improved markedly. In the second half of 2025, the Company’s net loss narrowed by 84% YoY, and its adjusted loss narrowed by 92% YoY, approaching break-even. This reflects the Company’s ongoing improvements in cost control and operational efficiency.

Simultaneously, some of the Company’s operating metrics saw marked improvement. The adjusted expense ratio declined significantly by 10 percentage points YoY, while selling expenses decreased rather than increased and accounted for only 5.4%, highlighting a clear improvement in cost-to-efficiency ratio. In 2025, revenue per employee reached $365,300, up 25% YoY from $292,900 in 2024. Employee productivity continued to lead the industry, clearly underscoring the Company’s core strengths in technology-driven, lean operations.


Dual-Engine Strategy Gains Traction, with AI in Healthcare and AI in Daily Life Advancing in Tandem

In 2025, driven by both technological breakthroughs and policy tailwinds, global demand for AI continued to rise. Unisound adhered to its “Strong Foundation Model + Deep Application” strategy, continued to strengthen its multimodal technology foundation, and drove the continuous elevation of the global influence of its proprietary large model matrix in fields such as healthcare, speech, and OCR.

On the commercialization front, the Company leveraged its AI-native organization to accelerate business execution, and its dual-engine strategy in AI in Healthcare and AI in Daily Life delivered notable results. During the reporting period:

The AI in Daily Life business achieved revenue of $140 million, a YoY increase of 30.8%. Among this, the Transportation segment recorded nearly 40% YoY growth. At present, AI agent applications based on the Shanhai large model have been deployed in more than 10 cities, including Qingdao, Ningbo, Shenzhen and Nanning. In addition, cumulative AI chip shipments exceeded 110 million units, further validating the Company’s scale capabilities in endpoint AI products.

The AI in Healthcare business achieved revenue of $35.38 million, a YoY increase of 22.3%, with average revenue per customer growing by 53.2% YoY. In 2025, over 70% of the hospitals the Company collaborated with were tertiary hospitals, and more than one-third of customers had maintained continuous cooperation for over three years. The medical-record entry and generation products powered by the medical large model delivered a 10-fold YoY increase in full-annual medical record generation at a single campus of a leading Class III hospital. The commercial insurance AI agent platform recorded a 37-fold YoY increase in case processing volume. In deep cooperation with a leading insurance group, the expense control rate was effectively raised to approximately 20%, delivering more than $145 million in incremental cost management compared with traditional review methods, comprehensively empowering insurance institutions to refine their medical risk management operations.

Continued R&D Investment Strengthens the Technology Moat

To consolidate its industry-leading position, the Company continued to invest heavily in R&D in 2025. Full-year R&D expenses exceeded $55.09 million, accounting for 75% of the Company’s adjusted operating expenses, while R&D personnel accounted for 69% of the total workforce. This sustained investment drove breakthroughs across multiple technology areas. For example, in the MedBench 4.0 evaluation, the Company ranked first place in three technical paradigms: “Medical AI Agent,” “Medical Large Language Model,” and “Medical Multimodal Large Model,” earning a “Triple Crown.”

Outlook: Deepening the Technological Foundation and Expanding Application Boundaries

Looking ahead, Unisound will continue to deepen its “Strong Foundation Model + Deep Application” strategy. On the technological front, the Company will continue to increase strategic investment in foundational large models and strive to maintain a world-class level. On the application front, it will use the large-scale expansion of MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) and AI agents as its core growth engine, driving exponential growth in its AI in Daily Life and AI in Healthcare businesses. Meanwhile, the Company is actively exploring the establishment of a recurring revenue system through models such as API calls and Token-based billing, and regards opportunities in consumer-facing (C-end) products as a second growth curve to further expand its commercialization boundaries.

Between Q2 and Q3 2026, Unisound will launch a native AI agent large model for programming and office applications, which is expected to double both intelligence density and token production efficiency.

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