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Vingroup and Vinhomes named to Time’s Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2026


HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2026 – Vingroup and Vinhomes have been recognized by TIME (USA) in the ranking of ASIA-PACIFIC’S BEST COMPANIES OF 2026, placing both companies among the Top 500 enterprises in the region.The simultaneous presence of Vingroup and Vinhomes with impressive rankings in TIME’s prestigious list not only affirms the global scale and stature of their ecosystem, but also underscores the growing influence of Vietnam’s economy on the international stage.

Vingroup and Vinhomes have been named among the Top 500 Best Companies in Asia-Pacific 2026 by TIME Magazine.
Vingroup and Vinhomes have been named among the Top 500 Best Companies in Asia-Pacific 2026 by TIME Magazine.

This year’s ranking honors 500 outstanding companies that are elevating the Asia-Pacific region’s role on the global economic map under the title ASIA-PACIFIC’S BEST COMPANIES OF 2026. Vingroup achieved a total score of 89.68, ranking 57th. Vinhomes ranked 352nd with a score of 80.69.

The results are based on a rigorous and transparent evaluation process conducted by TIME in collaboration with Statista. The assessment draws on comprehensive data collection and in-depth analysis across three key criteria: Financial Performance, Sustainability Transparency (ESG), and Employee Satisfaction.

Under the Financial Performance criterion, Vingroup received high recognition from TIME, recording consolidated net revenue of VND 332.77 trillion in 2025, up 76% year-on-year, the highest in the Group’s history. This exceptional performance was driven by the simultaneous launch of large-scale real estate mega-projects nationwide, alongside strong breakthroughs in its technology and industrial segments.

Vinhomes reported consolidated net revenue of VND 154.102 trillion in 2025. Its total consolidated net revenue (adjusted) reached VND 183.923 trillion, while consolidated profit after tax amounted to VND 42.111 trillion, representing year-on-year increases of 30% and 20%, respectively, compared to 2024. These figures not only exceeded business targets but also set new records, securing Vinhomes’ place among the region’s most prestigious Top 500 companies.

Under Sustainability Transparency (ESG), Vingroup continued to demonstrate meaningful contributions across environmental, governance, and social dimensions. ESG principles are integrated across all of the Group’s operations, from advancing green industrial development and building a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem centered on VinFast, to developing Vinhomes’ large-scale urban projects based on sustainable planning standards from inception.

A standout example is Vinhomes’ mega-project, Vinhomes Green Paradise, located in Can Gio. The project aims to achieve international certifications including BREEAM Communities and ISO 37122. Beyond merely adhering to global standards, Vinhomes Green Paradise pioneers an upgraded ESG++ urban model built upon five pillars: Environment – Social – Governance – Regeneration – Climate Change Adaptation. This ESG++ framework is set to become the benchmark for all future Vinhomes developments.

With a forward-looking vision, Vinhomes Green Paradise has also become the first Official Participant in the “7 Wonders of Future Cities” campaign initiated by New7Wonders, affirming its global aspiration in shaping a model city of the future.

Under the Employee Satisfaction criterion, Vingroup ranked 55th globally, while Vinhomes placed 335th, reflecting a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, dedication, and continuous personal development.

In Vietnam, Vingroup and Vinhomes have consistently led national rankings of “Best Workplaces” announced by independent organizations, reinforcing their human capital strategy as a core foundation for sustainable, long-term growth.

This marks the third consecutive year that Vingroup and its subsidiaries have been honored by TIME in prestigious global rankings. Previously, VinFast was named among the world’s Most Influential Companies 2024 and included in ASIA-PACIFIC’S BEST COMPANIES OF 2025. Also in 2025, Vingroup became the first and only Vietnamese company to be honored among the World’s Best Companies 2025.

The continued recognition of Vingroup and its ecosystem companies by TIME underscores the rising strength and expanding global influence of Vietnamese enterprises.

TIME, headquartered in New York, USA, is one of the world’s most respected publications, with a history spanning 103 years and a broad international presence. Its annual rankings are widely regarded for their objectivity, rigorous evaluation methodology, and comprehensive criteria, earning strong credibility within the global business community.

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ESTsoft Signs MOU with NTT and Nihon Kotsu to Deploy AI Human Services in Japanese Taxis

  • Conducts PoC through next month to accelerate commercialization in Japan
  • Launches global expansion of ‘Perso Interactive,’ a fully integrated AI human solution combining API, SDK, and hardware
  • CEO Sangwon Chung highlights real-world impact of agentic AI and human interfaces to capture global markets

TOKYO, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ESTsoft, a leading AI service provider, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NTT, Japan’s largest telecommunications company and a key partner in the transportation industry, and Nihon Kotsu, one of Japan’s most prominent taxi operators, to introduce its real-time conversational AI human service, Perso Interactive, into Japanese taxis.

A photo from the MOU signing ceremony held at the NTT Media Supply headquarters in Japan. (From right) Sangwon Chung, CEO of ESTsoft; Futoshi Sawa, CEO of Nihon Kotsu; Michinari Imae, Director of NTT Media Supply; and Teruo Suyama, CEO of Uni Electronics. (Courtesy of ESTsoft)
A photo from the MOU signing ceremony held at the NTT Media Supply headquarters in Japan. (From right) Sangwon Chung, CEO of ESTsoft; Futoshi Sawa, CEO of Nihon Kotsu; Michinari Imae, Director of NTT Media Supply; and Teruo Suyama, CEO of Uni Electronics. (Courtesy of ESTsoft)

The signing ceremony was held on February 12 at the headquarters of NTT Media Supply in Japan, attended by Sangwon Chung, CEO of ESTsoft; Michinari Imae, Director of NTT Media Supply; Futoshi Sawa, CEO of Nihon Kotsu; and Teruo Suyama, CEO of Uni Electronics, along with representatives from over 100 invited companies and members of the local press.

The collaboration began as part of NTT’s initiative to develop a new in-vehicle model aimed at strengthening taxi communication environments and enhancing passenger experiences. In particular, language barriers have been identified as one of the most significant inconveniences faced by foreign tourists traveling in Japan, as highlighted by surveys (Link) conducted by the Japan Tourism Agency. ESTsoft and its partners aim to address this challenge through AI-powered solutions.

Under the agreement, the companies are working toward providing foreign tourists with AI human–based services, including real-time interpretation, tourism information, and restaurant recommendations. Nihon Kotsu joins the initiative as the operating partner, enabling real-world validation and scalability through on-the-ground taxi operations.

ESTsoft established the collaboration framework together with its Japanese partner, Uni Electronics, which has played a key role in accelerating local coordination and execution. Within this partnership structure, ESTsoft will lead the proof-of-concept (PoC) project and future commercialization efforts centered on its real-time conversational AI human service, Perso Interactive.

The PoC will run for approximately two months, from February 2 to March 27, 2026. During this period, Perso Interactive will be installed and operated in taxis serving areas near Kinosaki Onsen Station in Japan. Feedback and usage data from both drivers and passengers will be collected to comprehensively evaluate user behavior, response, and overall usability in real operating environments.

Through this collaboration, ESTsoft plans to offer Perso Interactive as a complete, tablet-based solution that integrates APIs, SDKs, and hardware, accelerating its global expansion in the tourism sector. The company will first focus on the Japanese market, using the taxi PoC as a starting point to expand service deployment to major tourist destinations, large shopping malls, and other offline venues. The rollout will begin in the Kansai region, expand to the Kanto region, and ultimately extend nationwide across Japan.

In addition, the know-how gained through the PoC and subsequent expansion will be applied to building a nationwide AX (AI transformation) ecosystem. ESTsoft expects this experience to further strengthen its competitiveness in the proprietary AI foundation model project, in which it participates as part of Korea’s National AI Flagship Project.

This collaboration will serve as a representative real-world case demonstrating the tangible value of Perso Interactive in the global tourism industry,” said Sangwon Chung, CEO of ESTsoft. “We also plan to showcase the Perso Interactive collaboration with NTT at MWC this March, further expanding our partnerships with global telecommunications operators.

Perso Interactive has already gained recognition both domestically and internationally for its innovation and versatility. At CES 2026, ESTsoft unveiled an AI promoter in collaboration with Samsung Electronics, and the service was used to welcome global visitors at the Gyeongju APEC summit. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recognized its innovation by selecting it for the “AI for Good” initiative. In Korea, ESTsoft is currently working with Daewoo E&C to introduce the service in apartment complexes and continues its collaboration with KT. Adoption is also rapidly expanding across retail, various industrial sites, and educational facilities such as libraries.

Aon Appoints Joe Peiser as CEO of Risk Capital

DUBLIN, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Joe Peiser as CEO of Risk Capital. 

In this role, Peiser will lead Aon’s Risk Capital capabilities across Commercial Risk and Reinsurance Solutions. Peiser will continue to report to Andy Marcell, CEO of Global Solutions for Aon. A search for the role of CEO of Commercial Risk is underway.

Peiser’s appointment reflects Aon’s broader strategy to strengthen how the firm helps clients navigate increasing volatility by connecting risk with the most efficient forms of capital. Peiser’s enhanced leadership role will accelerate Aon’s work to deliver solutions that draw on the firm’s market access, analytics and advisory capabilities across Risk Capital.

“Aon’s Risk Capital capabilities are essential to how we help clients navigate an increasingly complex risk environment,” said Marcell. “Joe’s deep industry experience, proven leadership and the trust he’s earned from clients globally make him a natural fit for the role. His appointment reflects the continued momentum of our Aon United strategy as we expand our capabilities to serve evolving client needs.”

The appointment builds on the firm’s ongoing commitment to enhance and execute Aon’s Risk Capital strategy which is designed to help clients make better-informed decisions by accessing the most optimal forms of capital through:

  • Capital distribution across insurance, reinsurance, captives, parametric, ILS and alternative capital markets
  • Advanced analytics and modeling to quantify choices and optimize total cost of risk
  • Advisory expansion to support clients with structuring, capital management and emerging risks
  • Innovation across new risk-transfer instruments, digital trading and market‑making capabilities

Peiser has more than 30 years of industry experience spanning broking leadership, risk consulting, client advisory roles and executive positions across North America, the UK and Bermuda. He has led transformation programs at scale, including modernizing broking platforms and advancing analytics‑enabled solutions for clients.

Peiser first joined Aon in 2021 as Commercial Risk Leader for North America before being appointed to Global CEO of Commercial Risk in 2023. In his new Risk Capital role, Peiser will work closely with solution line and regional leaders as well as Aon Business Services to accelerate the delivery of  impactful end to end solutions, ensuring clients benefit from a more connected, analytics‑enabled capital ecosystem.

“I’m honored to step into this Risk Capital role at such a pivotal time for our clients and our firm,” said Peiser. “Organizations are facing unprecedented complexity, and Aon’s ability to seamlessly connect expertise, analytics and diverse pools of capital is a true differentiator. I’m excited to work with colleagues across all of our capabilities to deliver solutions that help clients make better decisions and create value.”

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Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues in over 120 countries provide our clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses. Follow Aon on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Stay up-to-date by visiting Aon’s newsroom and sign up for news alerts here.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues in over 120 countries provide our clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses. Follow Aon on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Stay up-to-date by visiting Aon’s newsroom and sign up for news alerts here.

 

 

AGX GROUP BERHAD ANNOUNCES KEY LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS TO PROPEL REGIONAL BUSINESS GROWTH

NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGX Group Berhad (“AGX” or the “Company“) a regional logistics and freight forwarding solutions provider, today announced changes to its organisational structure as part of its leadership development and growth strategy.

Under the new structure, Mr. Maximino Baylen Gulmayo, Jr. (“Mr Maximino“), currently the Country Managing Director of AGX Express Phils. Inc. (“AGX Philippines“), has been appointed as the Group’s Chief Commercial Officer (“CCO“). In this role, Mr Maximino will oversee the Group’s commercial strategy, business development initiatives, and key customer relationships, supporting AGX’s regional expansion.

The Company had, on 10 February 2026, received a Letter of Confirmation dated 9 February 2026 from Mr Maximino, confirming his acceptance of the offer of promotion to the position of CCO.

Following Mr Maximino’s appointment, he has relinquished his role as Country Managing Director of AGX Philippines. The position will be succeeded by Mr Aldrich P. Espino (“Mr Aldrich“), currently Senior General Manager of AGX Philippines. Mr Aldrich will lead the AGX Philippines’ operations, a key regional market.

Mr Aldrich
Mr Aldrich

Mr Aldrich is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a pioneer employee of AGX Philippines, having joined the company in 2013. He has held key roles across finance, operations, and sales, most recently as Senior General Manager for Sales and Customer Service. His cross functional experience and institutional knowledge position him to lead AGX Philippines into its next phase of growth.

Mr Maximino
Mr Maximino

Mr Maximino holds a Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration from John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation, Philippines. With more than three decades of experience spanning domestic shipping, air and sea freight, customs brokerage, and road transport, he co-founded AGX Philippines in 2012 and driven the expansion of the Group’s logistics network and operational capabilities in the Philippines.

Commenting on the leadership appointments, Dato’ Ponnudorai A/L Periasamy, AGX’s Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “These appointments reflect our recognition of proven capability, long-term commitment, and consistent performance within the Group. Mr Maximino has played a pivotal role in building AGX Philippines into a key growth engine and his appointment allows us to leverage his commercial leadership at the Group level. Mr Aldrich’s promotion reflects our strong talent pipeline and succession planning.”

The organisational realignment underscores AGX Group’s commitment to strengthening leadership depth, ensuring continuity in key markets, and supporting sustainable growth as the Group continues to scale its regional operations.

ECARX Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

LONDON, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), a global mobility tech provider, today announced unaudited financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Ziyu Shen, ECARX Chairman and CEO, commented, “The fourth quarter was a critical inflection point for us, marking the start of our next phase of sustainable, profitable growth as we realize our vision of becoming a leading AI technology provider for the global automotive industry. We delivered our second consecutive quarter of positive net income and positive adjusted EBITDA, as revenue hit a historic high of US$304.7 million, up 13% year-over-year. For the full year, we delivered on our double-digit revenue growth target with total revenue increasing to US$847.9 million. This resilient growth despite macroeconomic headwinds and tightened semiconductor supply is a testament to the successful execution of our lean operating strategy, and the growing global demand for our diverse portfolio of solutions.

We remain firmly on track to sustain this momentum, fueled by two distinct engines that are unlocking opportunities from both new and existing partnerships. Our computing platforms are increasingly being recognized for their ability to drive strong sales for best-selling models, allowing us to deepen penetration across our partner vehicle lineups. At the same time, our globalization strategy is amplifying our value proposition as a core technology partner worldwide. This is best showcased by our deepening partnership with Volkswagen Group to supply digital cockpit solutions for multiple models in Latin America, demonstrating the replicability and scalability of our solutions on a global scale. This is the path to structurally transforming ourselves into a truly global technology leader.

Looking ahead to 2026, we are fully prepared for the next phase of our growth trajectory. At this time, I would like to announce the departure of our Chief Financial Officer, Phil Zhou, and take the opportunity to thank him for his leadership and significant contributions to ECARX. Whilst we will miss his support we wish him every success in his new opportunity. We will be announcing our new Chief Financial Officer in due course.

As we continue to execute our growth strategy, the close to US$200 million in aggregate proceeds we raised recently is a powerful endorsement of both our strategic direction and technological leadership. This will be deployed to support the build-out of our R&D program, delivery, and supply chain infrastructure to fuel our global expansion and propel our business towards high-value software and AI services. With a strong finish to 2025, our continued and accelerating global expansion, and our expanding suite of innovative solutions, we are well positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead and to drive the automotive industry’s transition towards software defined vehicles in 2026 and beyond.”

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results:

  • Total revenue was US$304.7 million, up 13% year-over-year (“YoY”).
    • Sales of goods revenue was US$269.5 million, up 27% YoY. The growth in sales of goods revenue was mainly due to a US$104.5 million increase attributable to the higher volume of automotive computing platform sold, partially offset by a US$8.0 million decrease due to lower volume of SoC core modules and a US$38.7 million decrease due to lower average selling price mainly in relation to automotive computing platforms.
    • Software license revenue was US$2.0 million, down 84% YoY, primarily due to declined per-vehicle software license revenue.
    • Service revenue was US$33.2 million, down 27% YoY, mainly impacted by reduced design and development service revenue.
  • Total cost of revenue was US$241.0 million, up 13% YoY, due to higher sales volumes of automotive computing platform products, partially offset by a lower SoC core modules volume and reduced software and service costs.
  • Gross profit was US$63.7 million, up 11% YoY, which resulted in a gross margin of 21%, flat YoY.
  • Research and development expenses were US$29.1 million, down 39% YoY, reflecting continued strategic resource prioritization and R&D integration.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses and others, net were US$27.5 million, up 22% YoY, mainly resulting from a higher share-based compensation expense in the current quarter.
  • Net profit was US$2.8 million, compared with a loss of US$6.0 million during the same period last year, primarily attributable to a higher operating income and other income, despite a decrease in equity investment gains.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was US$21.6 million, compared with adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of US$9.5 million in the same period last year. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure.”
  • Total cash as of December 31, 2025 was US$93.2 million.

Full Year 2025 Financial Results:

  • Total revenue was US$847.9 million, up 10% compared to US$771.5 million in 2024.
    • Sales of goods revenue was US$703.1 million, up 15% compared to US$611.2 million in 2024, the increase in sales revenue was primarily due to a US$236.1 million increase in the sales volume of automotive computing platform products, primarily driven by an increase in the sales volume of Antora®, Venado™, and Pikes® series, partially offset by a US$145.6 million decrease from changes in the per unit price. Additionally, there was a US$6.3 million increase attributable to changes in SoC core modules unit price as a result of product mix change and a US$5.4 million decline from decreased sales volume of SoC core modules. Automotive merchandise and other products’ sales increased by US$0.4 million.
    • Software license revenue was US$29.7 million, down 30% compared to US$42.5 million in 2024, primarily driven by a decrease in intellectual property license revenue. Intellectual property license revenue was US$2.2 million in 2025 and contributed US$17.2 million to total revenue in 2024.
    • Service revenue was US$115.1 million, down 2% compared to US$117.8 million in 2024, principally as a result of a decrease in the total value of design and development contracts for automotive computing platforms completed during the year.
  • Total cost of revenue was US$686.6 million, up 12% compared to US$611.4 million in 2024, primarily driven by an increase in sales volume of automotive computing platform products and higher design and development contract cost, partially offset by decreased cost of SoC core modules.
  • Gross profit was US$161.3 million, up 1% compared to US$160.1 million in 2024, representing a gross margin of 19% (compared to 21% in 2024).
  • Research and development expenses were US$123.3 million, down 30% compared to US$174.9 million  in 2024, primarily attributable to strategic resource prioritization and improved R&D efficiencies.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses and others, net were US$92.7 million, down 14% compared to US$108.1 million in 2024, primarily driven by our disciplined operations and lower share-based compensation expenses incurred in 2025.
  • Net loss incurred by us in 2025 was US$68.9 million, down 50% compared to US$137.8 million in 2024, primarily driven by lower total operating expenses and lower loss from change in fair value of equity securities, increased government grant, partially offset by reduced gains from equity method investments and an increase in interest expense.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) loss was US$14.4 million in 2025, representing an 83% improvement from adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) loss of US$82.5 million in 2024. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure.”

Recent Business Development Highlights and Updates:

  • Expanding Global Footprint and Partnership
    • Approximately 11 million vehicles on the road with ECARX technologies as of December 31, 2025
    • Deepened partnership with Volkswagen Group, securing a second agreement to supply digital cockpit solutions for multiple models in Latin America
    • Continued to drive globalization strategy and developed broader global strategic partnerships in order to structurally transform our business into even more of a truly global technology leader, and we are working to significantly pivot our business toward international markets in the coming years
    • Concurrently, we are working to obtain relevant regulatory determination in the US to engage with US automakers and further expand our addressable market
  • Technological Advancements and Product Launches
    • Continued mass production of the Pikes® computing platform and integrated it with the Cloudpeak® cross-domain software stack and Flyme Auto 2 on Lynk & Co 10 EM-P – the first model with this advanced solution – before replicating it in Lynk & Co 07 and 08 EM-P models and setting new industry benchmarks for AI-powered intelligent cockpits
    • Powered the global launch of Geely’s flagship Galaxy M9, also integrated with the Pikes® computing platform, Cloudpeak® cross-domain software stack, and Flyme Auto 2
    • Growing adoption of the Cloudpeak® software stack is further advancing the Company’s leadership in AI-powered cockpit solutions with AI agents, generative UIs, and an AI operating systems offering drivers an intuitive and adaptive in-vehicle experience

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Conference Call and Webcast Details

ECARX will host a webcast of its earnings conference call today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EST. To access the webcast, visit the News and Events section of the ECARX Investor Relations website, or visit the following link – https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ctisxjxh

To join the earnings call by telephone, participants must preregister at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI77be73bf981b49c7bed9cd333bdda80e to receive dial-in information.

A replay of the webcast and presentation materials will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website under the results and reports section following the event.

About ECARX

ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for next-generation smart vehicles, from the system on a chip (SoC), to central computing platforms, and software. As automakers develop new electric vehicle architectures from the ground up, ECARX is developing full-stack solutions to enhance the user experience, while reducing complexity and cost.

Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX now has over 1,400 employees based in 13 major locations in China, UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Sweden and Germany. To date, ECARX products can be found in approximately 11 million vehicles worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s beliefs and expectations as well as on assumptions made by and data currently available to management, appear in a number of places throughout this document and include statements regarding, amongst other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which we operate. The use of words “expects”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “believes”, “should”, “potential”, “may”, “preliminary”, “forecast”, “objective”, “plan”, or “target”, and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies, future market conditions or economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, and the markets in which we operate.

For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, see ECARX’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ECARX undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

The Company uses adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss excluding interest income, interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, and share-based compensation expenses.

The Company presents this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by the management to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that the non-GAAP measure helps identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effects of certain expenses that are included in net loss. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measure facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net loss or any other measures of performance or as indicators of the Company’s operating performance. Investors are encouraged to compare the Company’s historical adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net loss. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company’s data. The Company encourages investors and others to review the financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

 

 

ECARX Holdings Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of

December 31, 2024

As of

December 31, 2025

Millions, except otherwise noted

US$

US$

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash

44.3

87.1

Restricted cash

5.9

6.1

Short-term investments

17.9

31.2

Accounts receivable – third parties, net

30.1

14.8

Accounts receivable – related parties, net

187.3

185.5

Notes receivable

2.3

6.0

Inventories

31.9

62.3

Amounts due from related parties

5.0

53.7

Prepayments and other current assets

61.4

36.5

Total current assets

386.1

483.2

Non-current assets

Long-term investments

2.2

61.5

Property and equipment, net

21.9

26.7

Intangible assets, net

42.2

40.4

Operating lease right-of-use assets

18.2

16.8

Goodwill

3.5

3.7

Other non-current assets – third parties

3.9

30.2

Other non-current assets – related parties

36.4

Total non-current assets

128.3

179.3

Total assets

514.4

662.5

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

185.2

310.7

Accounts payable – third parties

220.3

192.8

Accounts payable – related parties

70.0

104.5

Notes payable

19.3

19.3

Amounts due to related parties

24.1

54.6

Contract liabilities, current – third parties

0.9

0.1

Contract liabilities, current – related parties

20.5

7.3

Operating lease liabilities – current

5.6

5.0

Convertible notes payable-current

64.5

38.8

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

85.5

88.9

Income tax payable

2.8

1.0

Total current liabilities

698.7

823.0

Non-current liabilities

Long-term borrowings

5.6

Contract liabilities, non-current – related parties

5.1

Convertible notes payable, non-current

60.3

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

16.7

15.7

Warrant liabilities, non-current

1.2

1.1

Provisions

15.0

17.8

Other non-current liabilities – third parties

13.3

20.7

Deferred tax liabilities

2.1

1.7

Total non-current liabilities

53.4

122.9

Total liabilities

752.1

945.9

SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

Ordinary shares

Additional paid-in capital

895.0

958.1

Treasury shares, at cost

(1.0)

(30.0)

Accumulated deficit

(1,124.5)

(1,190.5)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(9.2)

(20.2)

Total deficit attributable to ordinary shareholders

(239.7)

(282.6)

Noncontrolling interests

2.0

(0.8)

Total shareholders’ deficit

(237.7)

(283.4)

Liabilities and shareholders’ deficit

514.4

662.5

 

 

 

ECARX Holdings Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income

Twelve Months Ended

December 31

Three Months Ended

December 31

2024

2025

2024

2025

Millions, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted

US$

US$

US$

US$

Revenue

Sales of goods revenue

611.2

703.1

211.7

269.5

Software license revenue

42.5

29.7

12.6

2.0

Service revenue

117.8

115.1

45.5

33.2

Total revenue

771.5

847.9

269.8

304.7

Cost of goods sold

(537.6)

(610.3)

(189.8)

(230.1)

Cost of software licenses

(17.8)

(17.2)

(7.0)

(0.4)

Cost of services

(56.0)

(59.1)

(15.6)

(10.5)

Total cost of revenue

(611.4)

(686.6)

(212.4)

(241.0)

Gross profit

160.1

161.3

57.4

63.7

Research and development expenses

(174.9)

(123.3)

(47.8)

(29.1)

Selling, general and administrative expenses and others, net

(108.1)

(92.7)

(22.5)

(27.5)

Total operating expenses

(283.0)

(216.0)

(70.3)

(56.6)

(Loss)/Income from operations

(122.9)

(54.7)

(12.9)

7.1

Interest income

3.1

3.7

0.8

0.6

Interest expense

(18.6)

(23.8)

(8.4)

(9.9)

Share of results of equity method investments

5.6

1.2

16.2

0.8

Foreign currency exchange (losses)/gain

(1.1)

(1.2)

(0.6)

0.1

Others, net

(3.7)

7.1

(1.0)

3.3

(Loss)/Profit before income taxes

(137.6)

(67.7)

(5.9)

2.0

Income tax (expense)/benefit

(0.2)

(1.2)

(0.1)

0.8

Net (Loss)/Profit

(137.8)

(68.9)

(6.0)

2.8

Net loss/(profit) attributable to noncontrolling interests

8.0

2.9

0.5

(0.2)

Net (loss)/profit attributable to ECARX Holdings Inc. ordinary
shareholders

(129.8)

(66.0)

(5.5)

2.6

Net (loss)/profit

(137.8)

(68.9)

(6.0)

2.8

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Fair value change of Long term investment in Convertible loan, net
of nil income taxes

(0.1)

(0.1)

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of nil income taxes

3.8

(10.8)

10.7

(5.9)

Comprehensive (loss)/income

(134.0)

(79.8)

4.7

(3.2)

Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

8.2

2.8

0.6

(0.2)

Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to ECARX Holdings
Inc.

(125.8)

(77.0)

5.3

(3.4)

(Loss)/Earnings per ordinary share

–   Basic (loss)/earnings per share, ordinary shares

(0.39)

(0.19)

(0.02)

0.01

–   Diluted (loss)/earnings per share, ordinary shares

(0.39)

(0.19)

(0.02)

0.01

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
loss per ordinary share

–   Weighted average number of ordinary shares – Basic

336,641,846

338,659,826

333,819,732

341,002,836

–   Weighted average number of ordinary shares – Diluted

336,641,846

338,659,826

333,819,732

347,153,696

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

We use adjusted EBITDA in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss excluding interest income, interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, and share-based compensation expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net loss or any other measures of performance or as indicators of our operating performance. Investors are encouraged to compare our historical adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net loss. Adjusted EBITDA presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

ECARX Holdings Inc.

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Twelve Months Ended
December 31

Three Months Ended
December 31

2024

2025

2024

2025

Millions

US$

US$

US$

US$

Net (Loss)/Profit

(137.8)

(68.9)

(6.0)

2.8

Interest income

(3.1)

(3.7)

(0.8)

(0.6)

Interest expense

18.6

23.8

8.4

9.9

Income tax expense/(benefit)

0.2

1.2

0.1

(0.8)

Depreciation of property and equipment

7.9

7.7

2.2

2.4

Amortization of intangible assets

12.7

12.2

3.3

2.5

EBITDA

(101.5)

(27.7)

7.2

16.2

Share-based compensation expenses

19.0

13.3

2.3

5.4

Adjusted EBITDA

(82.5)

(14.4)

9.5

21.6

 

Toku Wins Multi-Market European Enterprise Agreement with Leading On-Demand Delivery Platform

Agreement marks Singapore CX platform’s entry into Europe following expansion into Latin America and the Middle East.

SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Toku (SGX Catalist: TKU), Asia Pacific’s leading AI-powered 360° customer experience platform, today announced that it has signed an enterprise agreement with a leading multi-category on-demand delivery platform operating across Europe.

The partnership represents Toku’s first commercial win in the European market and follows the company’s successful expansion into Latin America and the Middle East last year. The customer selected Toku to support its customer-facing sales operations across multiple European markets, marking a strategic milestone in Toku’s global growth strategy.

The initial scope of the agreement covers four European countries – Italy, Portugal, Romania, and Spain – with plans to extend coverage to a further 18 markets as the partnership progresses.

A Strategic Win in a Mature Market

Europe is home to one of the world’s most established and competitive contact centre markets, where enterprises must balance scale, speed, and regulatory complexity spanning multiple jurisdictions. For fast-growing digital platforms operating across borders, the ability to maintain operational control while expanding rapidly has become a critical success factor.

Toku’s ability to design a solution aligned to the customer’s core business challenges, while retaining full control over regulatory compliance across markets, proved decisive. Supported by a world-class delivery and operations team, the platform enables enterprises to scale with confidence in complex regulatory environments without compromising speed or service quality.

Thomas Laboulle, Founder and CEO of Toku, said, “Expanding into Europe is a pivotal moment for Toku. Winning the trust of a major European digital platform validates our ability to compete and deliver in mature, highly regulated markets. As we continue to grow our global footprint, our focus remains on helping enterprises turn complexity into a competitive advantage.”

Laboulle added: “What makes this partnership particularly exciting is the use case. The traditional separation between sales and service platforms creates blind spots that cost enterprises both revenue and customer loyalty. By channelling all customer-facing communications through a unified platform, organisations gain a holistic view where every interaction, from outbound sales to inbound support, contributes to a shared intelligence layer. Teams can act on the full picture rather than fragments of it, enriching every subsequent engagement, whether that is a follow-up call, a targeted campaign, or a support interaction. This is the power of a composable 360° CX architecture.”

With this agreement in place, Toku continues to build momentum as it extends its enterprise customer experience platform into new global markets, broadening its reach beyond Asia Pacific into a fourth operating region.

About Toku

Headquartered in Singapore, Toku Ltd. (SGX Catalist: TKU) is a cloud-native, AI-powered customer experience platform purpose-built for enterprises operating in complex, multi-market environments. With deep roots in the APAC region and an expanding global footprint, Toku’s modular 360° CX Platform orchestrates customer interactions across voice, chat, email and digital channels while managing regulatory, linguistic and infrastructure complexity at scale.

Built on end-to-end ownership of its technology stack, from carrier-grade connectivity to AI applications, Toku delivers enterprise-grade security, reliability and deployment flexibility in commercial cloud, private data centres and hybrid environments. Its AI capabilities include transcription, summarisation, sentiment analysis, conversation analytics and governed virtual agents, designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems and customer data.

Trusted by leading enterprises and public-sector organisations, Toku helps organisations streamline operations, scale customer engagement and deliver consistent experiences in fragmented markets worldwide.

For more information about Toku, visit toku.co

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Toku’s expansion plans and business strategy. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Toku undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

CENTRAL CHIDLOM: The Store of Bangkok, Bringing Shopping, Dining and Lifestyle Together in One Destination

BANGKOK, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For today’s travellers, visiting Bangkok is about more than sightseeing. Many seek places that are easy to navigate, and reflective of the city’s modern lifestyle. Central Chidlom, known as The Store of Bangkok, brings shopping, dining, and world-class services into one destination. Guided by its core pillars: The Store of Curation, The Store of Design, The Store of Excellent Services, and The Store of Communities, Central Chidlom delivers thoughtful selection, design, and attentive service, welcoming everyone as part of #CitizenofChidlom.

CENTRAL CHIDLOM: The Store of Bangkok, Bringing Shopping, Dining and Lifestyle Together in One Destination
CENTRAL CHIDLOM: The Store of Bangkok, Bringing Shopping, Dining and Lifestyle Together in One Destination

Conveniently located with direct access to Chit-Lom BTS station, Central Chidlom is a must‑visit for international tourists. The store features an intuitive layout showcasing leading global brands alongside contemporary Thai designers, making discovery effortless across each floor. Guests can explore an extensive selection including Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Bvlgari (PopUp), Celine, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Fendi, Gucci, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Prada, and more. Every zone is designed as a calm, elegant shop-in-shop atmosphere that reflects Bangkok’s modern character with global appeal.

Dining plays a key role in the experience. Central Chidlom offers a diverse range of international options across every floor, including signature destinations such as Lofter, Public Lane, and Public Market, with offerings ranging from Thai favourites to Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Indian cuisines, premium cafés, and Halal-friendly options. The inviting layout allows guests to enjoy a relaxed meal or take a convenient break during their shopping.

Central Chidlom enhances the visitor experience through services designed specifically for international travellers. The exclusive Personal Shopping service offers tailored guidance and personalised recommendations. Hotel delivery ensures a hands-free shopping experience, while interpreter services provide seamless communication in English, Chinese and Arabic. Prayer rooms offer comfort and inclusivity, and VAT refund with global payment options ensure effortless transactions. Together, these services make every visit flow with ease.

More than a department store, Central Chidlom represents The Store of Bangkok as a smart, stylish, and globally connected destination with a clear promise: everything you need, curated and effortlessly delivered.

Opening Hours: 10.00 am – 10.00 pm daily
How to Get There: Direct access from Chit-Lom BTS station; taxi and private car options available.
Website: www.central.co.th/en
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/CentralDepartmentStoreGlobal/

Clinigen Announces World-First Pharmaceutical Approval for Prolacta Bioscience’s PreemieFort® Enteral Solution, Human Milk-Based Product in Japan

  • Clinigen obtained approval for Prolacta’s “PreemieFort® Enteral Solution”, a human milk-based fortifier, as an approved pharmaceutical product in Japan indicated for the “Nutritional management of neonates and infants presenting with weight gain failure such as very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.”
  • The approval was supported by data from the pivotal Japan-based JASMINE Phase III clinical trial, a randomised, open-label, parallel-group comparison study in VLBW infants.
  • This first-of-its kind approval set a new regulatory precedent, bridged innovation to market access gaps, and most importantly, advanced infant care and patient access in a rigorous regulatory environment.

LONDON, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clinigen, the global pathfinder accelerating patient access to critical medicines across the lifecycle, today announces a landmark regulatory achievement in the Japanese market. In a pharmaceutical industry-first, Clinigen K.K., in partnership with Prolacta Bioscience®, has successfully obtained the approval of “PreemieFort® Enteral Solution” as a pharmaceutical product with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

While regulated as an infant formula in the U.S. and Europe, Prolacta Bioscience’s “PreemieFort® Enteral Solution”, was successfully approved in Japan as a pharmaceutical product, marking the world’s first prescription drug approval for a nutritional fortifier made from human milk. With no existing approved drugs made from human milk, Prolacta’s quality and safety standards met Japan’s rigorous pharmaceutical standards.

Along with Clinigen’s leading regulatory expertise, the two companies pioneered, defined, and executed the regulatory architecture to meet the quality, safety and efficacy required for pharmaceutical approval. This success is further made more notable hailing from Japan, a global leader in neonatal care with some of the highest preterm survival rates. Prolacta has appointed Clinigen as its exclusive licensee and Marketing Authorisation Holder in Japan.

Fortifiers derived from human milk form part of nutritional strategies for specific patient populations. While the category remains specialised, its continued growth highlights the increasing importance of robust regulatory frameworks to support product safety, quality, and patient access. Clinigen’s recent regulatory approval in Japan reflects the company’s continued focus on navigating complex regulatory environments to support access to specialised products.

Prolacta’s “PreemieFort® Enteral Solution” is designed for VLBW infants, and in other neonates and infants in particular if the following conditions indicate failure to gain weight, such as congenital gastrointestinal disorders or congenital heart diseases, and those recovering from gastrointestinal surgery.  The approval acknowledges the critical role of human milk-based nutrition for these at-risk babies. 

Extensive clinical data, including the JASMINE Phase III trial, supported Clinigen’s regulatory strategy to secure pharmaceutical approval in Japan.

“Japan’s approval reflects a clear regulatory judgment that this category warrants pharmaceutical-level oversight.” Dr. Varun Sethi, CEO, Clinigen commented, “Our role was to work closely with regulators to define a pathway where none previously existed, enabling a human milk-based product such as “PreemieFort® Enteral Solution” to be reviewed and approved to the standards applied to medicines. This ensures that patient access is determined by quality safety, and efficacy, not geography. We took a complex, new science asset and updated its regulatory status in Japan, unlocking a major market for our partner while helping to address the needs of vulnerable infants.”

Scott Elster, CEO, of Prolacta said: “We are proud to have broken through this regulatory ceiling with our partners at Clinigen. Securing Japan’s approval for the world’s first human milk-based fortifier as an important medicine in Japan underscores the strength of our pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing, quality systems, and clinical evidence. Clinigen’s regulatory expertise, combined with Prolacta’s patented human milk-based products, helped make this landmark approval possible, and enables access to more babies in need worldwide.

This press release contains information about medicines that are not approved in the relevant territories. Not all products or indications described are available in every market. The intent of this press release is to share pertinent information with the investment community about this collaboration between Clinigen and Prolacta. This communication does not constitute, and should not be construed as, promotion or advertising for any medicine or indication.

About Clinigen

Clinigen is a global pharmaceutical services company trusted by over 1,000 pharma and biotech partners. With more than 35 years of experience, we accelerate access to critical medicines at every stage of the product lifecycle. As pathfinders, our team of over 1,100 specialists expertly navigate the complexities of clinical trial supply, early access programs, regulatory services, and long-term commercialisation through both licensed and unlicensed pathways. Operating across five continents, we deliver innovative solutions to over 130 countries each year. Whatever the challenge, we find a way.

Explore our services at www.clinigen.com