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Tuya Smart Powers the Next Wave of AI Toys at Spielwarenmesse 2026

NUREMBERG, Germany, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global AI cloud platform service provider, showcased a series of groundbreaking AI products at Spielwarenmesse 2026 in Nuremberg from January 27 to 31. At the event, Tuya also unveiled the secret behind the next generation of AI toys that are set to become the next big hit.


Nebula Plush AI Toy

The most impressive feature of the Nebula Plush AI Toy is its real-time LED facial expression feedback based on user emotions. When you’re happy or sad, it can respond through changes in its eyes. It not only supports smooth conversation but also features carefully designed tactile feedback, responding to hugs and touches vividly. Combined with storytelling, news broadcasting, and interactive games, it becomes a true AI companion with long-term memory and emotional companionship capabilities.


Walulu

Walulu precisely addresses the demand for personalized companionship. Its AI core can detect up to 19 distinct emotional responses and supports over 60 languages. Moreover, it integrates seamlessly with major AI large language models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen, and Doubao. Users can choose or cultivate a range of personality traits—such as cheerful, quiet, curious, or considerate—to build a personalized, dynamic pet community.


AI Learning Camera

The AI Learning Camera skillfully blends AI vision with education. Its object recognition feature not only identifies objects but also links them to cultural and educational content. For example, when capturing foreign languages, the camera can provide real-time pronunciation and translation. Additionally, its built-in AI filters and image transformation features can turn children’s doodles into stunning digital artwork, igniting creativity. Through multimodal AI conversations, it can also become a fun, exploratory companion for children as they discover the world.


In addition, Tuya showcased AI robotic dogs with motion mimicry and emotional interaction capabilities, responding to voice commands and performing a variety of realistic actions. There was also the AI Clock, offering customizable theme scenes and alarm settings that turn every wake-up into a ceremonial experience. These innovative AI products represent the expanding boundaries of intelligent companionship. They demonstrate that the next generation of AI toys is moving beyond single-function toys to offer deeper emotional resonance, more personalized interactive experiences, and seamless integration with real-world scenarios.

Tuya AI Toy Solution: The Foundation Behind Hot-Selling Products

Developing truly intelligent AI toys is no easy task. From hardware design and AI model training to multilingual support and content safety, every step presents a unique challenge. To empower developers, brands, and retailers to create the next generation of AI toys, Tuya Smart introduced its comprehensive AI toy solution at the Spielwarenmesse 2026. The solution spans the entire process—from concept design and hardware/software development to AI personality creation and market launch—dramatically reducing the development and application barriers for AI toys.

Transform Toys to AI Companions

Using Tuya’s AI Agent Development Platform, customers can design the personality, memory logic, and behavioral patterns of their toys without having to train underlying models or build complex infrastructure. The platform seamlessly integrates with leading AI models, enabling multi-turn conversations, emotional feedback, and scenario-based memory, effectively transforming static toys into intelligent, responsive companions that can connect more deeply with users.

Flexible AI Toy Development Tailored to Every Client

Tuya offers several development pathways to meet the various needs of brand owners and retailers. Clients can choose from ready-to-market OEM solutions, integrate AI capabilities into existing products through Tuya’s AI Modules and AI Boxes while maintaining their original design, or opt for deep customization to craft unique AI toys based on brand IP and cultural stories. Whether it’s plush toys, robots, educational tools, or wearable tech, Tuya’s AI toy solutions offer the most appropriate options.

Responsible Companionship Designed for Families in the AI Era

Data privacy and content security are critical when it comes to children. Tuya’s AI toy solutions are equipped with a parental management app, enabling parents to monitor conversation histories, receive AI-generated behavior summaries, and gain growth insights. Parents can also manage interaction content and screen time, ensuring a responsible and secure AI companionship experience for families.

Enabling Client Success Through Efficient AI Toy Deployment

In the wave of AI toy innovation, Tuya provides developers, brand owners, and retailers with a faster, more cost-effective, and secure path to market. With Tuya’s robust AI platform and module support, customers can bypass the complexity of building AI from scratch, reducing the development cycle from concept to mass production by more than 60%. The time to market can be as short as 15 days, enabling a fast track for launching new products.


Cost-wise, Tuya’s integrated AI platform minimizes repetitive development and integration costs, leading to a 30% to 50% reduction in overall R&D and implementation expenses. On the security and compliance front, the platform is pre-configured with security frameworks that adhere to global standards like GDPR and CCPA, supporting hardware encryption, data localization, and parental controls to help products enter global markets swiftly.

Additionally, Tuya’s AIoT infrastructure spans over 200 countries and regions, offering real-time language support in more than 60 languages and robust cloud management capabilities, enabling efficient global deployment and operations.

As AI continues to evolve, the true value of toys lies not just in their “intelligence” but in how they foster emotional connections and support growth. At the Spielwarenmesse 2026, Tuya’s showcase was more than just a presentation—it was a deeper conversation about the future of AI and emotional companionship. Looking ahead, Tuya will continue to partner with global innovators to explore the future of AI toys, creating truly warm companions for the next generation.

Origin Agritech Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2025

BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced financial results for the year ended September 30, 2025.

Business Accomplishments and Highlights for the Year Ended September 30, 2025:

Partnerships & Industry Engagement:

  • In January 2025, Origin announced a three-way partnership with China Agricultural University (the world’s top-ranked institution in agricultural science) and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, establishing a comprehensive R&D initiative focused on corn “smart plant type” improvement and innovative variety development
  • The Company signed cooperation agreements with 12 prominent agricultural companies at the Sanya International Seed Industry Scientist Conference
  • Origin launched the “Golden Harvest Club,” a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening relationships within its distribution ecosystem

Product Portfolio & Regulatory Approvals:

  • The Company launched four new corn varieties at its August 2025 Industry Summit: Jingke 317, Jinqiao 8, Xundan 203, and Aoyu 728
  • Jinqiao 8 received approval for introduction in five provinces (Anhui, Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, and Hubei)
  • Jingke 317 and Aoyu 728 received National Trial approval
  • Xundan 203 received approval in Henan Province

Distribution Network Expansion:

  • In August 2025, Origin hosted its Achievements Exhibition and Seed Industry Innovation Summit in Zhengzhou, attracting over 700 distributor partners from across China and more than 30 industry experts
  • Distributors actively participated in the new product launch and ordering process, demonstrating strong market interest in Origin’s product pipeline

Production & Processing Capabilities:

  • On August 21, 2025, Origin’s Xinjiang production facility commenced full-scale seed processing operations for the 2025 season
  • The facility operates a fully automated processing line integrating cleaning, drying, threshing, precision sorting, coating, and packaging operations
  • Advanced seed coating technology and real-time monitoring systems ensure optimal seed quality and viability

Research & Development Infrastructure:

  • The Company established four provincial and ministerial R&D platforms with research bases in Beijing, Hainan, and Henan
  • Origin accumulated over 200,000 corn germplasm resources
  • The Company received authorization for multiple gene editing traits, including leaf angle, plant height, and rust resistance

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results:

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, revenue was RMB 91.3 million (US$12.8 million), compared to RMB 113.4 million (US$16.2 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. The decrease in revenues was primarily attributed to equipment upgrades and modernization at the Xinjiang factory, which led to a reduction and halt in external seed production services, as well as a decrease in sales of non-proprietary varieties.

Total operating expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, were RMB 64.2 million (US$9.0 million), compared to operating expenses of RMB 52.7 million (US$7.5 million) in fiscal year 2024.

  • Selling and marketing expenses for fiscal year 2025 were RMB 7.0 million (US$1.0 million), compared to RMB 6.3 million (US$0.9 million) in fiscal year 2024.
  • General and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, were RMB 40.2 million (US$5.7 million), compared to RMB 36.0 million (US$5.1 million) year-over-year.
  • Research and development expenses were RMB 13.0 million (US$1.8 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to RMB 10.1 million (US$1.4 million) in fiscal year 2024.

Net loss from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, was RMB 58.0 million (US$8.2 million), compared with net income from continuing operations of RMB 18.7 million (US$2.7 million) in fiscal year 2024.

Net loss attributable to Origin for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 was RMB 53.3 million (US$7.5 million), compared to the net income of RMB 20.7 million (US$3.0 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2025, we had approximately RMB 15.9 million (US$2.2 million) in cash and cash equivalents, compared to RMB 8.4 million (US$1.2 million) as of September 30, 2024. Total borrowings as of September 30, 2025, were RMB 8.0 million (US$1.1 million), compared to RMB 4.95 million (US$0.7 million) as of September 30, 2024.

Net cash used in operating activities was RMB 22.9 million (US$3.2 million) during fiscal year 2025, compared with net cash used in operating activities of RMB 15.0 million (US$2.1 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 13.7 million (US$1.9 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared with net cash used in investing activities of RMB 5.0 million (US$0.7 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Net cash provided by financing activities was RMB 44.3 million (US$6.2 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared with net cash provided by financing activities of RMB 4.5 million (US$0.6 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Management Commentary

Mr. Weibin Yan, CEO of Origin Agritech, commented, “Fiscal year 2025 has been a year of recovery for Origin Agritech. We have fully restored our team, research capabilities, seed production and processing facilities, and sales network infrastructure, and we are now ready to march forward under our renewed leadership. In November 2024, we announced our three-stage strategic plan: Recovery in 2025 and 2026, Stand-Up from 2027 to 2029, and a return to an industry-leading position from 2030 to 2032. In 2025, we fully put our senior leadership in place, expanded our sales team from 63 to 106, upgraded our Beijing and Sanya research stations, opened a new station in Zhengzhou, and began construction on our Guiyang facility, scheduled to open in Q1 2026. Our research pipeline is now stocked with the most competitive germplasms, in-house-developed AI supports our breeding programs, and we are accelerating the commercialization of GMOs and gene editing through our strategic alliance with China Golden-mark Biotech. With our Xinjiang facility restored to industry-leading standards, a new sales force in Northeast China, and Beijing Origin obtaining its seed production and operation license in December 2025, we are confident that Origin Agritech is positioned to deliver significant value to our shareholders in the years ahead.”

Annual Report Now Available

The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and the Company’s investor relations website at https://originagritech.com/investor-relations/.

CONFERENCE CALL & AUDIO WEBCAST

Origin will host a conference call on Monday, February 2, at 8 a.m. ET with the investment community to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a business update. The conference call will be led by Mr. Weibin Yan, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Patrick Cheng, Chief Financial Officer.

To access the call by phone, please call 1-800-245-3047 (United States) or 1-203-518-9765 (International) using the conference ID: ORIGIN.

To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. The webcast can be accessed at the following link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1750839&tp_key=695fe18547.

About Origin Agritech Limited

Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Origin R&D Center, Songzhuang, Tongzhou in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also maintains an X account for updating investors on Company and industry developments which is https://x.com/origin_agritech.

For more information, please contact:
Origin Agritech Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

Origin Agritech Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2025

BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced financial results for the year ended September 30, 2025.

Business Accomplishments and Highlights for the Year Ended September 30, 2025:

Partnerships & Industry Engagement:

  • In January 2025, Origin announced a three-way partnership with China Agricultural University (the world’s top-ranked institution in agricultural science) and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, establishing a comprehensive R&D initiative focused on corn “smart plant type” improvement and innovative variety development
  • The Company signed cooperation agreements with 12 prominent agricultural companies at the Sanya International Seed Industry Scientist Conference
  • Origin launched the “Golden Harvest Club,” a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening relationships within its distribution ecosystem

Product Portfolio & Regulatory Approvals:

  • The Company launched four new corn varieties at its August 2025 Industry Summit: Jingke 317, Jinqiao 8, Xundan 203, and Aoyu 728
  • Jinqiao 8 received approval for introduction in five provinces (Anhui, Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, and Hubei)
  • Jingke 317 and Aoyu 728 received National Trial approval
  • Xundan 203 received approval in Henan Province

Distribution Network Expansion:

  • In August 2025, Origin hosted its Achievements Exhibition and Seed Industry Innovation Summit in Zhengzhou, attracting over 700 distributor partners from across China and more than 30 industry experts
  • Distributors actively participated in the new product launch and ordering process, demonstrating strong market interest in Origin’s product pipeline

Production & Processing Capabilities:

  • On August 21, 2025, Origin’s Xinjiang production facility commenced full-scale seed processing operations for the 2025 season
  • The facility operates a fully automated processing line integrating cleaning, drying, threshing, precision sorting, coating, and packaging operations
  • Advanced seed coating technology and real-time monitoring systems ensure optimal seed quality and viability

Research & Development Infrastructure:

  • The Company established four provincial and ministerial R&D platforms with research bases in Beijing, Hainan, and Henan
  • Origin accumulated over 200,000 corn germplasm resources
  • The Company received authorization for multiple gene editing traits, including leaf angle, plant height, and rust resistance

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results:

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, revenue was RMB 91.3 million (US$12.8 million), compared to RMB 113.4 million (US$16.2 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. The decrease in revenues was primarily attributed to equipment upgrades and modernization at the Xinjiang factory, which led to a reduction and halt in external seed production services, as well as a decrease in sales of non-proprietary varieties.

Total operating expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, were RMB 64.2 million (US$9.0 million), compared to operating expenses of RMB 52.7 million (US$7.5 million) in fiscal year 2024.

  • Selling and marketing expenses for fiscal year 2025 were RMB 7.0 million (US$1.0 million), compared to RMB 6.3 million (US$0.9 million) in fiscal year 2024.
  • General and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, were RMB 40.2 million (US$5.7 million), compared to RMB 36.0 million (US$5.1 million) year-over-year.
  • Research and development expenses were RMB 13.0 million (US$1.8 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared to RMB 10.1 million (US$1.4 million) in fiscal year 2024.

Net loss from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, was RMB 58.0 million (US$8.2 million), compared with net income from continuing operations of RMB 18.7 million (US$2.7 million) in fiscal year 2024.

Net loss attributable to Origin for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 was RMB 53.3 million (US$7.5 million), compared to the net income of RMB 20.7 million (US$3.0 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2025, we had approximately RMB 15.9 million (US$2.2 million) in cash and cash equivalents, compared to RMB 8.4 million (US$1.2 million) as of September 30, 2024. Total borrowings as of September 30, 2025, were RMB 8.0 million (US$1.1 million), compared to RMB 4.95 million (US$0.7 million) as of September 30, 2024.

Net cash used in operating activities was RMB 22.9 million (US$3.2 million) during fiscal year 2025, compared with net cash used in operating activities of RMB 15.0 million (US$2.1 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 13.7 million (US$1.9 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared with net cash used in investing activities of RMB 5.0 million (US$0.7 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Net cash provided by financing activities was RMB 44.3 million (US$6.2 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, compared with net cash provided by financing activities of RMB 4.5 million (US$0.6 million) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

Management Commentary

Mr. Weibin Yan, CEO of Origin Agritech, commented, “Fiscal year 2025 has been a year of recovery for Origin Agritech. We have fully restored our team, research capabilities, seed production and processing facilities, and sales network infrastructure, and we are now ready to march forward under our renewed leadership. In November 2024, we announced our three-stage strategic plan: Recovery in 2025 and 2026, Stand-Up from 2027 to 2029, and a return to an industry-leading position from 2030 to 2032. In 2025, we fully put our senior leadership in place, expanded our sales team from 63 to 106, upgraded our Beijing and Sanya research stations, opened a new station in Zhengzhou, and began construction on our Guiyang facility, scheduled to open in Q1 2026. Our research pipeline is now stocked with the most competitive germplasms, in-house-developed AI supports our breeding programs, and we are accelerating the commercialization of GMOs and gene editing through our strategic alliance with China Golden-mark Biotech. With our Xinjiang facility restored to industry-leading standards, a new sales force in Northeast China, and Beijing Origin obtaining its seed production and operation license in December 2025, we are confident that Origin Agritech is positioned to deliver significant value to our shareholders in the years ahead.”

Annual Report Now Available

The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and the Company’s investor relations website at https://originagritech.com/investor-relations/.

CONFERENCE CALL & AUDIO WEBCAST

Origin will host a conference call on Monday, February 2, at 8 a.m. ET with the investment community to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a business update. The conference call will be led by Mr. Weibin Yan, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Patrick Cheng, Chief Financial Officer.

To access the call by phone, please call 1-800-245-3047 (United States) or 1-203-518-9765 (International) using the conference ID: ORIGIN.

To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. The webcast can be accessed at the following link: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1750839&tp_key=695fe18547.

About Origin Agritech Limited

Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Origin R&D Center, Songzhuang, Tongzhou in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech’s phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China’s Ministry of Agriculture. Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also maintains an X account for updating investors on Company and industry developments which is https://x.com/origin_agritech.

For more information, please contact:
Origin Agritech Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn

Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com

White Pearl Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $100 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — White Pearl Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”), a blank check company incorporated as a British Virgin Islands business company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-fifth (1/5) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. The units are expected to trade on The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “WPACU” beginning on February 2, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on NYSE under the symbols “WPAC” and “WPACR,” respectively.

D. Boral Capital LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discount to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on February 3, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-290905) (the “Registration Statement”) relating to the securities to be sold in the initial public offering, as amended, was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 30, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from D. Boral Capital LLC, 590 Madison Ave., 39th Floor, New York, New York 10022, by telephone at (212) 970-5150 or by email at info@dboralcapital.com. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed for free through the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About White Pearl Acquisition Corp. 

White Pearl Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. White Pearl Acquisition Corp. intends to focus on businesses in the financial technology (FinTech), information technology (InfoTech) and business services sectors.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Registration Statement and related preliminary prospectus filed in connection with the initial public offering with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

White Pearl Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $100 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — White Pearl Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”), a blank check company incorporated as a British Virgin Islands business company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right. Each right entitles the holder to receive one-fifth (1/5) of one Class A ordinary share upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. The units are expected to trade on The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “WPACU” beginning on February 2, 2026. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and rights are expected to trade on NYSE under the symbols “WPAC” and “WPACR,” respectively.

D. Boral Capital LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional units at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discount to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on February 3, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-290905) (the “Registration Statement”) relating to the securities to be sold in the initial public offering, as amended, was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 30, 2026. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from D. Boral Capital LLC, 590 Madison Ave., 39th Floor, New York, New York 10022, by telephone at (212) 970-5150 or by email at info@dboralcapital.com. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed for free through the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About White Pearl Acquisition Corp. 

White Pearl Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. White Pearl Acquisition Corp. intends to focus on businesses in the financial technology (FinTech), information technology (InfoTech) and business services sectors.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Registration Statement and related preliminary prospectus filed in connection with the initial public offering with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

IBM Elects Ramon L. Laguarta to its Board of Directors

ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Ramon L. Laguarta to the board, effective March 1, 2026.

IBM Corporation logo.
IBM Corporation logo.

Ramon L. Laguarta, 62, is the chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo. With a strong commitment to performance and leadership, Mr. Laguarta has led PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, since 2018. He has played a pivotal role in PepsiCo’s portfolio and cultural transformation.

Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: “We are pleased to have Ramon Laguarta join the IBM board of directors. Ramon’s background, expertise and proven track record of leveraging technology to transform large organizations make him an ideal director to help steward IBM and deliver significant value to our shareholders.”

Under Mr. Laguarta’s leadership, PepsiCo has evolved into a growth-driven, best-in-class organization. He has led a strategic, end-to-end transformation agenda, scaling technology across the enterprise, driving long-term value for the company.

Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Laguarta was president of PepsiCo, responsible for driving the company’s corporate strategy. Throughout his career, he has held several executive positions and served as president of developing markets in Europe and CEO of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is a board member of the Business Roundtable.

Born and raised in Barcelona, Mr. Laguarta holds an MBA from ESADE Business School in Spain and a Master of Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Contact:
Tim Davidson
914-844-7847
tfdavids@us.ibm.com

 

IBM Elects Ramon L. Laguarta to its Board of Directors

ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Ramon L. Laguarta to the board, effective March 1, 2026.

IBM Corporation logo.
IBM Corporation logo.

Ramon L. Laguarta, 62, is the chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo. With a strong commitment to performance and leadership, Mr. Laguarta has led PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, since 2018. He has played a pivotal role in PepsiCo’s portfolio and cultural transformation.

Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: “We are pleased to have Ramon Laguarta join the IBM board of directors. Ramon’s background, expertise and proven track record of leveraging technology to transform large organizations make him an ideal director to help steward IBM and deliver significant value to our shareholders.”

Under Mr. Laguarta’s leadership, PepsiCo has evolved into a growth-driven, best-in-class organization. He has led a strategic, end-to-end transformation agenda, scaling technology across the enterprise, driving long-term value for the company.

Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Laguarta was president of PepsiCo, responsible for driving the company’s corporate strategy. Throughout his career, he has held several executive positions and served as president of developing markets in Europe and CEO of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. He is a board member of the Business Roundtable.

Born and raised in Barcelona, Mr. Laguarta holds an MBA from ESADE Business School in Spain and a Master of Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Contact:
Tim Davidson
914-844-7847
tfdavids@us.ibm.com

 

Planet Green Holdings Corp. Provides Response to Unusual Market Action

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Green Holdings Corp. (“Planet Green”, the “Company”) (NYSE American: PLAG) announced today that the Company had become aware of unusual trading activity in its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange American (the “NYSE”) on January 30, 2026. The Company is issuing this press release pursuant to Section 401(d) of the NYSE Company Guide. The Company has made inquiries and has been unable to determine whether corrective actions are appropriate at this time. The Company is further announcing that there has been no material development in its business and affairs not previously disclosed or, to its knowledge, any other reason to account for the unusual market action.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “plan”, “outlook”, and “project” and other similar expressions that indicate future events or trends or are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on our management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of our control and all of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available, free of charge, on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

For more information please contact:

Ms. Lili Hu
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 718 799 0380
Email: hulili@planetgreenholdings.com