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Aker Horizons ASA: Update on merger with Aker

FORNEBU, Norway, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reference is made to the announcement made by Aker Horizons ASA (the “Company” or “Aker Horizons“) on 9 May 2025 whereby the Company announced a merger between its subsidiary, Aker Horizons Holding AS (“AKHH“), and AKH HoldCo AS (“AKH HoldCo“), a subsidiary of Aker ASA (the “Merger“). Reference is also made to the extraordinary general meeting in the Company held on 6 June 2025 (“EGM“) where it among other things was resolved to distribute all of the Company’s shares in AKHH as a dividend in-kind (the “Dividend Shares“) to the Company’s shareholders in order to enable the Company’s shareholders to benefit directly from the Merger consideration.

The creditor notice period for the Merger expired on 17 July 2025. The Company’s board of directors has, in accordance with the EGM’s resolution, concluded that all conditions for completion of the distribution of the Dividend Shares have been met and decided that the Dividend Shares shall be distributed to the Company’s shareholders as of 4 September 2025, as registered in the Company’s shareholder register in the VPS on 8 September 2025.

Following the distribution of the Dividend Shares, all conditions for completion of the Merger are satisfied, and the Merger is on this basis expected to be completed during the first half of September 2025.

Shareholders in Aker Horizons (other than AKH HoldCo as the acquiring company in the Merger) will upon completion of the Merger receive merger consideration in the form of NOK 0.267963 in cash and 0.001898 shares in Aker ASA for each share owned in Aker Horizons. Fractions of Aker ASA consideration shares will not be allotted in the Merger. For each shareholder the number of Aker ASA shares will be rounded down to each whole number, or to zero shares. Excess shares, which because of this round down will not be allotted to eligible shareholders, will be issued to, and sold by, DNB Bank ASA according to instructions from Aker ASA at the expense and risk of the beneficiaries with a proportionate distribution of net sales proceeds among the shareholders who have the number of consideration shares rounded off. The Merger consideration shares are expected to be delivered to the eligible Aker Horizons shareholders’ VPS account and the Merger cash consideration is expected to be paid out to such shareholders on or about 12 September 2025.

Since the Merger is between AKHH and AKH HoldCo, shareholders in the Company will retain their Aker Horizons shares, in addition to the allotted Merger consideration shares in Aker ASA, following completion of the Merger. For more information on Aker ASA, please visit www.akerasa.com.

After completion of the merger, Aker Horizons will have a cash position of approximately NOK 20 million, NOK 1.6 billion in convertible debt and a corresponding receivable from AKHH and the Company will remain listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Board will work on defining Aker Horizons’ future strategy and structure following completion of the Merger and will revert with an update once the Company’s board of directors has concluded in this respect.

For further information:

Investor Relations:

Jonas Gamre
Mobile: +47 97 11 82 92
E-mail: jonas.gamre@akerhorizons.com

Media:

Mats Ektvedt
Mobile: +47 41 42 33 28
E-mail: mats.ektvedt@corporatecommunications.no

This information is subject to disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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Decoding Yucun: How a Village’s Inspiring Evolution Illustrating China’s Green Growth Philosophy is showcased on National Ecology Day

HUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 September 2025 – A series of activities highlighting ecological progress were held on August 15th as the country embraces its third National Ecology Day. The focus is on protecting the ecological environment, addressing climate change and how China’s meteorological departments are taking action. This year it was Yucun Village, nestled in Anji County of Zhejiang Province in eastern China that took center-stage, becoming the most talked-about village in the country during the period.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the pivotal concept “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”—a guiding principle that has steered China’s green transition. Visitors from across the globe have flocked to this scenic village of Yucun where the concept was born, eager to trace the evolution of China’s economy from a resource-driven model to one centered on sustainability.

Tianhuangping Town, Anji County, Zhejiang Province
Tianhuangping Town, Anji County, Zhejiang Province

Over the past 20 years, this village has undergone a dramatic transformation. It hasn’t just rewritten its own fate; it has also shown how a nation’s commitment to green development can reshape rural landscapes and transform people’s lives.

Two decades ago, Yucun was known for a very different reason.

In the 1980s and 1990s, the 4.9-square-kilometer village thrived as Anji’s “richest village” thanks to its high-quality limestone reserves. But mining came at a steep ecological cost: “Blasting scared birds from the mountains; sand and gravel filled the air”—a vivid description of its environmental scars.

When the village resolved to shut down its mines and cement factories, few anticipated that this move would pave the way for a whole new development path. Today, the stone stele at the village entrance, inscribed with “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” stands not only as a symbol of Yucun’s transformed development model but also as a beacon for resource integration.

In 2020, Yucun joined forces with four neighboring villages to form a 43-square-kilometer cluster. By the end of 2022, this expanded to 245 square kilometers, linking one town, two townships, and 23 villages. The “Greater Yucun” framework has turned the once-small village into a cross-regional development hub.

This expansion is far more than a simple increase in area. As Xu Jinjing, head of Tianhuangping Town, explains: “After closing the mines, we started rural guesthouses and rafting activities—that was Version 1.0 of practicing the green development concept. Now, ‘Greater Yucun’ is building industrial clusters for new economy, new cultural tourism, and new agriculture—that’s a leap to Version 2.0.”

The numbers tell the story of this upgrade: In 2024, the average collective operating income of villages in “Greater Yucun” reached 2.82 million yuan, an 11.5% year-on-year increase. Even more striking is the world-class pumped storage cluster here: Tianhuangping and Changlongshan power stations, with a combined installed capacity of 3.9 million kilowatts, have made green energy a new hallmark of “Greater Yucun.”

Industrial reforms have revitalized the countryside’s appeal. What was once a village of 280 households (1,060 people) now covers over 40,000 residents under the “Greater Yucun” umbrella. Tourism hit new heights in 2024, with Yucun welcoming 1.22 million visits and the broader “Greater Yucun” area exceeding 10 million.

This influx of people reflects a diverse landscape shaped by industrial shifts. Tourists come to savor its ecological beauty; new villagers arrive to seize opportunities in the industrial shifts;local residents enjoy expanding prospects right at their doorstep. Additionally, nearly 80,000 online users have registered as virtual villagers, with some 6,000 adopting farmland via the cloud and participating in local development.

“Efficient government services and ecological strengths make this more appealing than any urban office building,” says Duan Yi, CEO of Photoplus, who relocated his company’s headquarters here.

Despite growing larger, diversifying its industries, and welcoming more people, Yucun’s ecosystem remains unharmed—this is both the foundation of the concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” and one of its core goals.

In 2021, Yucun was named one of the first Best Tourism Villages by the World Tourism Organization. Its 10 landmark scenes weave together attractions like lotus pond serenity, Longqing Temple’s spiritual ambiance, and the haunting beauty of abandoned mines.

Visitors can take sightseeing buses or scan codes to rent electric vehicles and explore the lanes. At 1,168 meters above sea level, a fairy town on grassland recreates a celestial realm, where mist-shrouded bamboo forests evoke the ethereal mood of the Oscar-winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. An 18-kilometer winding mountain road leads to a year-round scenic spot that has become a must-visit for cyclists.

Beyond its natural beauty, Yucun buzzes with cultural fusion. Last July, French pianist Richard Clayderman performed in an abandoned mine, his music blending with the rustle of bamboo leaves—a perfect metaphor for ecological transformation.

Zhuo Li, who moved from Shanghai, traded the bustle of skyscrapers for a European-style blue villa here, where she runs a mountain biking business. “I came to live and work here because of the stunning scenery and the relaxed rural lifestyle.”

Over 20 years, Yucun has shifted from selling limestone to forging a sustainable path where ecology and industry thrive together—a testament to the vitality of green development.

As early as 2016, the UN Environment Programme released a report on the concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” highlighting China’s efforts to integrate ecological progress into national planning. Today, the 572 national ecological civilization demonstration zones and 240 green development bases exploring models like “trading green protection for prosperity” and “turning collective green into shared wealth” all trace their roots to this small village.

As “Greater Yucun” continues to grow and more young dreamers arrive, the village is penning more stories of harmony between humans and nature, and of industry and ecology boosting each other.

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Beijing Review: How a young voice spreads the truths of history

BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In winter 1937, as Japanese forces invaded Nanjing, then the capital of China, Richard Brady, an American surgeon at the city’s Drum Tower Hospital, made a choice that would define his legacy.  


Megan Brady, great-granddaughter of U.S. surgeon Richard Brady, who aided civilians during the Nanjing Massacre, has written a song calling for peace and love.

On December 13, 1937, Nanjing, located in the eastern province of Jiangsu, witnessed one of the darkest chapters in modern history—six weeks of mass killings, sexual violence and other atrocities that claimed more than 300,000 lives. The tragedy became known to the world as the Nanjing Massacre.

Amid the terror, Brady and a handful of other foreigners risked their lives to protect civilians, offering medical care and refuge while the city burned. He also documented the atrocities through diaries, photos and letters, leaving behind invaluable historical records.

His courage created a legacy of compassion and responsibility for future generations. One of those carrying the legacy today is his great-granddaughter, Megan Brady.

“History is the building block of our future. It is absolutely essential that everyone understands what happened in the past so that we will not repeat it in the future,” she told Beijing Review.

Voices beyond times  

Born in the United States, Megan Brady moved to Canada with her family at age 10. After graduating from a university in Switzerland with a degree in communications, she began working for a hospitality group in the United Kingdom.

Growing up, she knew little about Richard Brady’s role in China. That changed in 2014, when she first traveled to Nanjing with her father to learn about the massacre.

Inside the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, a faded black-and-white photo shows Richard Brady with his wife and son. For the young woman standing in front of it, the image bridged generations.

“Seeing his pictures in the memorial hall and in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital and hearing about the work that he did, I know a lot about the type of person he was—and the type of person he would want me to be,” Megan Brady said.

She added that he would want her to “share the work of the International Committee for the Nanjing Safety Zone and what happened in 1937 in Nanjing as much as I can.”

Almost 90 years have passed since the massacre, and its survivors are becoming fewer and fewer. Their memories are fading, she said, and time is running out to preserve their testimonies. “It’s up to the younger generations to continue to speak their truths and give them a voice beyond their time,” she emphasized.

On August 15 in Nanjing, Megan Brady was named among the fourth group of inheritors of the historical memory of the Nanjing Massacre. The initiative, launched in 2022, has recognized 38 descendants of survivors as well as Chinese and international individuals who aided the Chinese people or preserved irrefutable historical evidence.

“As a Nanjing Massacre Historical Memory Inheritor, I am profoundly aware of the weight of this responsibility,” she said while receiving her certificate. “I will carry forward my ancestors’ legacy of compassion and courage, and preserve humanity’s warmth. I also hope people will transcend hatred through reconciliation and build a world that honors history and cherishes peace.”

Singing forward 

For Megan Brady’s family, Nanjing has become a place of remembrance and connection. Each time they visit, they go to the Drum Tower Hospital. “This place holds strong family memories and deep emotional connections,” she said.

“At first, I was a little bit too young to understand really the depth of the tragedy and the reality of the people that suffered during the Nanjing Massacre. While I have gained more knowledge and more information, the more I come here, I’m always learning something new.”

Megan Brady now feels a growing urge to share this history with others. “I think that there are a lot of nontraditional ways to share information. My passion has always been for music and telling stories through songs, because it’s such an interesting way to convey emotion and ideas,” she explained.

Her song Mercy, written six years ago, was inspired by the courage of people like her grandfather and Minnie Vautrin, the American missionary who turned the Jinling Women’s College in Nanjing into a refugee shelter during the massacre.

“Love douses the fires, peace comes with the rain, rise from the ashes, harness all the pain…” the lyrics go. Simple yet powerful, they reflect the inheritor’s empathy for the victims’ suffering and her call for peace and reconciliation.

She first performed Mercy during China’s National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre Victims in 2019. Standing in Nanjing, singing words born from both sorrow and hope, Megan Brady felt she was adding her own voice to the chorus of remembrance.

“Even as we witness, still, so many horrible things are going on in the world today. If you can do an individual part and put some good into the world, such as a song or an act of good service to a neighbor or a friend, even some sort of small positivity is going to create a domino effect that can have some real long lasting change.”

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Eureka Brings Exclusive Deals to TikTok Shop Super Brand Club

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eureka, a brand with over 100 years of expertise in home cleaning, will join TikTok Shop’s Super Brand Club with a week of exclusive offers from September 8 to 14.

At the heart of the event is the NEW400 cordless wet-dry vacuum, designed to make everyday cleaning effortless.

Eureka x TTshop Super Brand Club
Eureka x TTshop Super Brand Club

Combining powerful suction with both vacuuming and mopping capabilities, the NEW400 tackles multiple tasks in one go. It also solves the common issue of bulkiness found in traditional floor washers—its self-propelling, lightweight, and easy-to-use body allows for extended cleaning minimal effort. In addition, its large water tanks and long-lasting battery provide uninterrupted cleaning sessions, while the hands-free self-cleaning function keeps maintenance simple and hygienic.

Since its launch, the NEW400 has quickly become one of TikTok Shop’s hottest products. Priced under $200, it has consistently ranked among the best sellers, with average monthly sales of more than 3,000 units*. Its exceptional performance and unbeatable value have made it a household favorite among users looking for reliable, efficient, and versatile cleaning solutions.

During Super Brand Club, shoppers can enjoy up to 30% OFF, making this the perfect time to see why it has become a TikTok Shop phenomenon. Don’t miss the chance to upgrade your cleaning routine with Eureka’s latest technology.

Shop now at @EurekaUS on TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT692Qgf7/?page=TikTokShop

* Data source: TikTok Shop, August 2025.

About Eureka

Founded in 1909 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, Eureka® offers a full line of vacuum cleaners, including uprights, canisters, sticks, handhelds, cordless, and robot vacuum cleaners. For over 100 years, Eureka continues to innovate and bring to market new and exciting products, making it a household name in North America and all around the world. For more information, visit www.eureka.com

Rokid Glasses Surpass $1 Million Raised on Kickstarter in Just Four Days

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rokid, a pioneer in human-computer interaction and Augmented Reality, announced today that its newly launched Rokid Glasses have surpassed $1 million in crowdfunding pledges on Kickstarter within just four days. The milestone highlights strong international demand for the world’s lightest full-function AI & AR smart glasses.


The announcement follows a Bloomberg TV live segment on applied AI and the future of wearables, where Zoro Shao, Global General Manager of Rokid, joined in studio to discuss how Rokid’s AI-enhanced AR device is reshaping daily human-computer interaction. Bloomberg spotlighted Rokid Glasses as an emerging player in the shift from mobile devices to AI-enabled wearables for mainstream consumers, while also featuring Rokid’s Times Square pop-up campaign, which introduced the product on one of the world’s most iconic public stages.

Trendhunter later featured the Times Square activation under the headline “High-Profile Live Performance Marketing,” commending Rokid’s bold integration of product launch and cultural engagement. The campaign once reached a perfect 10/10 virality score, highlighting the brand’s skill in attracting worldwide attention through prominent, experiential marketing efforts.

Unveiled earlier this week at the “Future in Sight” launch event in New York City, Rokid Glasses are lightweight at only 49 grams, yet they pack powerful AI and AR features into a modern wearable design.

Equipped with the Qualcomm AR1 platform, they enable instant multilingual translation, making travel and cross-cultural communication easier. They also support live transcription and note-taking to boost productivity, along with AR navigation that features contextual overlays to help users easily navigate unfamiliar streets. Creators and professionals can benefit from an AI-powered teleprompter and smart notifications. A 12MP first-person camera with HDR and stabilization allows users to record hands-free from their perspective and perform advanced object recognition. Suitable for business, education, or daily use, Rokid Glasses aim to make computing more accessible and naturally integrated into everyday life.

The rapid success on Kickstarter reflects both consumer enthusiasm and developer momentum. Rokid’s open SDK already supports the largest XR developer community in China, comprising over 15,000 developers and 5,000 corporate partners. The company is now expanding its ecosystem globally, with plans to engage over 1,000 overseas developers.


The Kickstarter campaign remains live, with early supporters able to secure Rokid Glasses at a special $100 discount off retail pricing. This early-bird opportunity ensures that backers are among the first to experience the future of AI-powered wearable computing before its wider availability.

About Rokid

Rokid is a product-oriented platform company with a focus on human-computer interaction for over ten years. As a pioneer in augmented reality, Rokid develops both hardware and software for AR headsets and their surrounding ecosystem, with a mission to ensure that the magic of AI and AR leaves no one behind. With the largest XR developer community in China, its products are consistently regarded among the best wearable devices in the country. It has won the Las Vegas CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German IF Design Award five times.
Website: https://global.rokid.com/

Skyborn secures all major contractors for Gennaker offshore wind farm


HAMBURG, GERMANY – EQS Newswire – 1 September 2025 –

  • Preferred Supply Agreements (PSAs) have been awarded for supply of monopile foundations to EEW Special Pipe Construction GmbH, transition pieces to Dajin Heavy Industry, foundation transportation and installation to Seaway7 and inter-array cable supply and installation to the consortium of Boskalis and TKF.
  • The Gennaker project is securing employment local to the project in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region in northeast Germany, where the monopile foundations will be manufactured.
  • Gennaker to add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*.

Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is proud to announce it has secured contractors for all major packages of the Gennaker offshore wind farm. The completion of PSAs signatures during the summer of 2025 is a major step towards the successful completion of Gennaker, planned for 2028.

“We are extremely proud of the agreements we have signed with each of Gennaker’s suppliers. We, and the project, can now rely on a pool of highly experienced contractors to deliver Gennaker on budget and on schedule. The signed preferred supplier agreements also demonstrate our commitment to Gennaker being rooted in the local community, delivering long-lasting value and benefits for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Offshore wind delivers positive impact on the ground, be that via investments, jobs or decarbonization!” says Patrick Lammers, Skyborn CEO.
“I would like to not only thank our suppliers, but also the Skyborn team, whose dedication and hard work has been key to bringing Gennaker one step closer to reality.” Lammers adds.

  • Monopile foundations: Preferred Supply Agreement has been signed with EEW Special Pipe Construction GmbH (EEW SPC) for the supply of 63 monopile foundations, each monopile is up to 54.1 metres long, with a top diameter of 7.5 metres and will weigh up to 877 tonnes. Monopiles will be manufactured in Rostock – only 40 kilometres from the Gennaker site. The contract will further bolster the already strong local Mecklenburg-Vorpommern supply chain through a robust employment plan, securing jobs at EEW SPC which currently employs 1,000 people. A ceremony was held at the EEW Special Pipe Construction premises in Rostock to celebrate this major milestone for the project.
  • Transition piece: Preferred Supply Agreement has been signed with Dajin Heavy Industry for supply of 63 transition pieces. Each transition piece will be approximately 20 metres high and will weigh approximately 400 tonnes. The manufacture of the transition pieces will be performed in Penglai, China and will be finalised in Odense, Denmark.
  • Foundation transportation & installation: Preferred Supply Agreement has been signed with Seaway7 for the transportation and installation of monopiles and transition pieces for the project.
  • Inter-array cables: Preferred Supply Agreement has been signed with the consortium of Boskalis and TKF for the supply and installation of approximately 140 kilometres of inter-array cables. Inter-array cables are to be manufactured in Eemshaven, Netherlands.

These agreements follow prior announcements of Gennaker for turbine supply and long-term service with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and wind turbine transport and installation with Fred. Olsen Windcarrier.

With a capacity up to 976.5 MW, Gennaker is to become the largest offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea to date. Located approximately 15 kilometres north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, the project area sits within a designated priority zone for offshore wind energy in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern coastal sea. Skyborn secured the initial building permit for the Gennaker site in May 2019 and maintains site exclusivity for development. Gennaker is planned to be commissioned in 2028.

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*Capacity as applied for, in the permit application for Gennaker offshore wind farm.

Contact
Bénédicte Bergeaud
Senior Director Global Corporate Affairs
b.bergeaud@skybornrenewables.com | +33 (6) 88 94 68 17

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About Skyborn Renewables

Skyborn is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience, headquartered in Germany. The company’s capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, project engineering and design, procurement, financing, corporate power purchase agreements, construction management and asset management. Skyborn is a portfolio company of New York based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading infrastructure investor and part of Blackrock.

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xLean TR1 Debuts at IFA 2025: The World’s First Dual-Form AI Cleaning Robot with Self-Evolving Intelligence

BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — xLean Robotics, a startup from CUHK’s world-leading Robotics Institute, will unveil its flagship innovation, the world’s first dual-form transformable floor washing robot xLean TR1, at IFA 2025, September from 5–9. Display at Hall 25, Booth 260.

xLean TR1 Debuts at IFA 2025: The World's First Dual-Form AI Cleaning Robot
xLean TR1 Debuts at IFA 2025: The World’s First Dual-Form AI Cleaning Robot

Built for everyday deep cleaning and timely spot cleaning, the xLean TR1 pairs a dual-form design with Dual-Motor DirectSuction™ mechanism for residue-free cleaning of massive spills. An electric lock enables a one-second switch between robot and handheld forms.

In robot form, xLean TR1 navigates smoothly through tight spaces with multi-sensor fusion and Reinforcement Learning. Its square body and 800 RPM dual-roller mop ensure full corner coverage at home.

In handheld form, xLean TR1 provides bi-directional electric assistance for effortless spot cleaning and learns from human behavior. With RGB-D camera, green laser sensor, and motor encoders, it records how users tackle messes and preferences; this knowledge transfers to robot form, enabling cleaning with human intent — a process known as Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF). With user consent, anonymized data is aggregated in the cloud to improve models, delivering Self-Evolving Intelligence via OTA updates.

The handheld form is the only entry point to the Self-Evolving Intelligence. But existing cleaning mechanisms struggle with heavy messes such as spills and solid–liquid mixtures in handheld form. So Dual-Motor DirectSuction™ has been invented. Unlike separated vacuum-and-mop designs — either spinning-pad or roller-based — xLean TR1 uses high negative pressure to draw in solids and liquids in one step. The key challenge — gas–liquid separation in a low-profile body — led to VortexMatrix™ Separation Technology, refined through nearly 40 iterations and 3 years of fluid simulations and prototypes.

The OMNI Station enhances convenience with solid–liquid waste disposal, 60°C hot-water flush and self-drying. Safety of the robot is prioritized with a privacy-first camera shutter and vision-LiDAR recognition.

Founded in 2022, xLean’s team includes robotics PhDs, IEEE Fellows, and veterans from DJI, Roborock, XREAL, and eufy. “We’re building a new kind of cleaning robot with Self‑Evolving Intelligence to solve messes others can’t — a step toward general‑purpose robotics. Our focus: one robot, one task, done right,” said Kehan Xue, Founder and CEO.

Attendees can experience the xLean TR1 at IFA 2025, with a global Kickstarter launch soon after. 

Learn more at www.xlean.ai
Facebook: @xLean
X: @xLean_Robotics
Instagram: @xlean_robotics
Contact: Davy Kwok, davy@xlean.ai

InFocus launches digital ventures strategy with Mythos Group to push into Blockchain, AI and Bitcoin

SYDNEY, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — InFocus Group Holdings Limited (ASX: IFG) (InFocus), a data analytics and software solutions company,  has unveiled InFocus Digital Ventures, a new unit dedicated to blockchain, digital assets, AI, and frontier technologies – backed by an AUD 10 million financing facility from Asia-Pacific digital asset powerhouse Mythos Group.

“InFocus Digital Ventures is where our existing product and services platform meets the future of digital assets,” said Ken Tovich, CEO of InFocus. “With Mythos as a long-term partner, we now have the capital, the expertise, and the structure to launch ventures in blockchain, AI, and Bitcoin – and we’re doing it in a way that is intended to be revenue accretive and strategically aligned from the start.”

By the end of this week, InFocus will draw an initial AUD 2.5 million under the facility. Proceeds will be immediately invested into the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (CBOE: IBTC), giving InFocus institutional-grade indirect exposure to Bitcoin while maintaining the ability to realise the investment in either cash or Bitcoin as strategic opportunities arise.

The full AUD 10 million convertible note issuance remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Mythos and other investors are subject to long-dated lockups of up to 360 days on any issued shares, a structure specifically designed to reinforce long-term alignment between Mythos and InFocus.

InFocus Digital Ventures will serve as the launchpad for projects that combine the InFocus’ proven capabilities in AI, cybersecurity, and software development with a view to being a leading blockchain-enabled service provider.

For further information, please contact:

InFocus Group Holdings Limited
e: IFG@reignadvisory.com
p: +61 2 9174 5388

About InFocus Group Holdings Limited

InFocus Group Holdings Limited (IFG) is a data intelligence and software solutions company with proven expertise in data analytics as well as software and platform development. IFG has enterprise-scale capabilities across data analytics, business intelligence, software and platform development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and team augmentation.

About Mythos Group

Mythos Group is a multi-strategy digital asset holding company with a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The firm invests across the digital asset ecosystem – backing early-stage crypto startups while also directly participating in Bitcoin-backed corporate treasury strategies, PIPE transactions, and regulated crypto platforms.

By working with partners who have a deep understanding of local market dynamics, Mythos seeks to drive blockchain adoption by facilitating the flow of sidelined capital from traditional markets into the digital asset space.