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Plume Names Daniel Herscovici as President and CEO to Lead the Future of Connected Experiences

Industry veteran to build on Plume’s momentum as the trusted AI-driven platform for communications service providers

PALO ALTO, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Plume is naming Daniel Herscovici to lead and kickstart the company’s next phase of growth as Plume redefines intelligent, adaptive connectivity for 65 million homes and small businesses worldwide and growing. The creator of the world’s first SaaS experience platform for communications service providers (CSPs), selected the longtime innovator in the connected home, broadband, and WiFi sectors as their president and CEO to capitalize on the opportunity presented by increasingly intelligent networks and rising consumer demands.

Herscovici brings decades of leadership experience at the intersection of connectivity, AI, and consumer technology. Prior to joining Plume, he was a partner at Edison Partners, helping scale high-growth companies across the B2B and consumer tech landscape. Before that, he spent over a decade at Comcast, most recently as senior vice president and general manager of Xfinity Home, where he drove the creation of breakthrough smart home, WiFi, and IoT products that reshaped the market and are now embedded in millions of households. He has also held CEO and board roles across several leading tech companies.

“Connectivity, security, privacy, and control are the foundation of consumers’ daily lives, and Plume is at the forefront of making connectivity smarter, faster, and easier for everyone,” said Herscovici. “I’ve spent my career building products that enhance consumers’ lives through engaging connected services, and I’m energized to focus on what Plume does best: solve problems before they happen, make technology invisible for consumers, and deliver real, measurable results for our global partners.”

Co-founder Adam Hotchkiss, who had been serving as interim CEO, will transition to chief product officer, continuing to lead Plume’s long-term product vision and technology roadmap.

“It’s been nearly a decade since we started Plume, and while the industry has evolved, our mission remains as strong as ever; to enable CSPs to deliver exceptional connected experiences,” said Hotchkiss. “With Dan’s appointment, Plume’s continuing its momentum into our next chapter with the added experience and execution muscle to match our global ambition. Dan brings a deep understanding of the customer and the opportunity ahead of us.”

With one of the largest connected device datasets in the world, Plume’s AI engine learns from billions of interactions to proactively resolve issues, personalize experiences, and adapt in real time. Plume’s ability to turn data into action positions it as a foundational platform for the future of the connected home, reducing costs while unlocking new service and growth opportunities at scale.

“Plume is helping to transform broadband and unlock new capabilities in smart spaces and critical infrastructure for some of the world’s top providers,” said Ryan Hinkle, Managing Director at Insight Partners and Plume Board Member. “We are excited to welcome Dan, a seasoned technology leader, as CEO and look forward to partnering with him and the leadership team on Plume’s continued evolution as a category-defining intelligent WiFi platform.”

Media queries: corporatecomms@plume.com.

About Plume
Plume is the creator of the world’s first SaaS experience platform for communications service providers (CSPs) and their subscribers, deployed in more than 65 million locations globally. As the only open and hardware-independent, cloud-controlled solution, Plume enables the rapid delivery of new services for smart homes, small businesses and beyond, at massive scale. On the front end, Plume delivers self-optimizing, adaptive WiFi, cybersecurity, access, parental controls and more. CSPs get robust data- and AI-driven back-end applications for unprecedented visibility, insights, support, operations and marketing. Plume leverages OpenSync, an open-source framework that comes pre-integrated and supported on the leading silicon, CPE and platform SDKs.

Plume, Plume Home, OpenSync, HomePass, WorkPass, Uprise and Haystack are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Plume Design, Inc. Other Plume and product names are used for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

SANY Impresses at bauma 2025 with Sustainable Lineup and Digital Intelligence

MUNICH, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 34th bauma, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, recently successfully concluded in Munich, Germany. With the theme “The World of Efficiency, Your Partner to Create the Best”, SANY Group, together with Putzmeister, presented a spectacular showcase of innovation and technology in the 5256m3 booth, attracting widespread attention. On opening day, SANY harvested more than 200 intended customers, securing intended orders of nearly 3 billion yuan (approx. 360.3 million euros).

 

SANY at bauma 2025- the World of Efficiency

This year, SANY showcased 35 flagship products, including excavators, telehandlers, wheel loaders, cranes, forklifts, and road machinery. Among them, 31 are CE certified, 15 debuted globally, and 11 are electric, highlighting SANY’s focus on sustainability and innovation.

Cutting-Edge Product Lineup with Global Debuts

SCC2000A-EV: SANY’s largest pure electric lattice boom crawler crane, featuring a 422kWh high-capacity CATL battery for up to 9 hours of operation. The 234kW Danfoss motor delivers strong power for demanding tasks. With a 200t lifting capacity, it features an 86m main boom, a 30m fixed jib, and a 63m luffing jib. It complies with CE certification and European transport regulations.

STR50E: The industry’s first 5-ton e-roller, equipped with a 60kWh battery, enabling over 7 hours of continuous operation with fast charging in just 60 minutes via shared EV charging piles. Powered by a CATL battery system with liquid-cooled thermal management, it operates reliably from -20°C to 50°C, with over 2,000 tested working hours and more than 2,000 charge cycles—equivalent to 30 years of service life.

SY215E: The flagship electric excavator, powered by a 422kWh CATL battery and 150kW high-power motor, ensuring 6–8 hours of continuous operation under European working conditions. With dual CCS2 charging (100% in 1.5 hours) and 360-degree AI cameras for human-zone detection, it enhances both safety and efficiency.

STH625E: SANY’s first compact telehandler designed for Europe, designed for tight spaces. At 1.85 meters wide and 1.92 meters high, it combines compact with powerful. A 34 kWh battery enables for 8 hours of operation in a travel speed of 20 km/h.

Digital Intelligence Takes Center Stage

SANY’s Digital Intelligence Exhibition Zone also drew large crowds, with the MySANY platform, and the Mechlink Intelligent Excavation System sparking great interest and inquiries.

Developed by Yaowu Technology and SANY Heavy Machinery’s Large Excavator R&D Institute, the Mechlink Intelligent Excavation System is designed for large excavators in harsh and hazardous scenarios. Utilizing ultra-low latency 5G, it enables L2-level one-click intelligent excavation, ensuring safety, efficiency, and advanced intelligence.

Another highlight was a live demonstration of remote excavator control from Munich, Germany to Huzhou, China—a distance of over 8,500 kilometers—which drew more than 200 participants and was met with enthusiastic acclaim.

SANY’s European journey began in 2009 with its entry into Bedburg, Germany. Since then, it has built a robust ecosystem across Europe, including R&D, manufacturing, marketing, and after-sales service. With 150 dealers, 120 sales experts, 70 service vehicles, and €20 million in spare parts inventory, SANY consistently exceeds customer expectations, and meets the market requirements for clean, green, and sustainable products.

International Forum on Northeast China Impressions: The Local-Cosmopolitan Dimensions of Northeast China’s Culture Held at Jilin University

BEIJING, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily: On April 18th, the International Forum on Northeast China Impressions: The Local-Cosmopolitan Dimensions of Northeast China’s Culture, jointly organized by the Publicity Office of the CPC Jilin University Committee, the Institute of International Communication Studies of Jilin University, and the College of Journalism and Communication of Jilin University, commenced in Changchun.

The opening ceremony was attended by officials from the Publicity Department of the CPC Jilin Provincial Committee, the Education Department of Jilin Province, the Foreign Affairs Office of Jilin Province, and the Jilin Province Department of Culture and Tourism, as well as leaders from other universities in Jilin province and representatives from the Jilin Branch of Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group Jilin Bureau.

During the ceremony, Jilin University, on behalf of other universities in Jilin Province, proposed the Launch of the Jilin Province Universities International Communication Alliance Initiative. Representatives from 12 universities—including Jilin University, Northeast Normal University, Yanbian University, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Jilin Normal University, Jilin University of Finance and Economics, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun University, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Jilin International Studies University, and Jilin Animation Institute—jointly signed the declaration of initiative.

The forum brought together dozens of experts, scholars, and youth representatives from 16 countries, including the United States, Russia, France, South Korea, Canada, Spain, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Cuba, Thailand, Laos, Pakistan, and Vietnam. The event featured discussions on key topics, including “Dialogue on New Paradigms for the International Dissemination of Northeast China’s Culture”, “Local Culture and Global Aesthetics Dialogue in the International Communication of Northeast China’s Literature”, “Dynamic Interpretation and Global Reception of Northeast China’s Industrial Culture”, “The Living Heritage and Global Dialogue of Northeast China’s Folk Culture”, “Contemporary Transformation and Cross-Cultural Integration of Northeast China’s Art and Culture”, and “Sustainable Development and Global Cooperation in Northeast China’s Ecological Industries”. Professor Zhang Fugui from Jilin University emphasized the importance of multidimensional integration in innovating the international communication of Northeast China’s culture, advocating for cross-boundary storytelling to bridge the local value experiences of Northeast China’s culture with global civilizational resonance.  Additionally, the forum hosted art and photography exhibitions showcasing Northeast China’s culture.

The scene of the opening ceremony of the International Forum on
The scene of the opening ceremony of the International Forum on “Northeast China Impressions: The Local-Cosmopolitan Dimensions of Northeast China’s Culture”

 

Baozun Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

SHANGHAI, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN and HKEX: 9991) (“Baozun”, “we” or the “Company”), a leading brand e-commerce solution provider and digital commerce enabler in China, today announced the release of its 2024 Annual Sustainability Report (the “Sustainability Report”), highlighting the Company’s achievements in environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

Baozun integrates sustainability into both daily operations and long-term strategic planning, consistently fostering a low-carbon ecosystem, advancing AI-driven innovation, and cultivating a caring and inclusive workplace. Baozun’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Mr. Vincent Qiu, remarked, “Guided by our mission of ‘Technology Empowers the Future of Commerce,’ Baozun continues to harness its digital capabilities to empower brands in building resilient supply chains and driving green consumption. Amid the wave of the digital economy, we remain committed to leading the industry toward a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable future.”

Key ESG achievements in 2024:

  • In 2024, Baozun’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 35.5% compared to 2021 (excluding Gap China).
  • Following the “3R (Reduction, Replacement, Removal)” carbon reduction concept, Baozun advanced carbon verification initiatives, achieving ISO 14064 carbon verification certification for three of our warehouse and logistics parks — Wujiangnan, Yishang, and Tuopu. Additionally, Yishang and Tuopu parks were certified as PAS 2060 carbon-neutral parks.
  • We strengthened our carbon data management capabilities with the launch of a Carbon Emissions Digital Dashboard. This tool enables real-time visualization of carbon emissions data and trends, providing scientific support for the development of energy-saving and emission-reduction strategies.
  • With our two core technology solutions — OMS 4.0 and DTC 2.0 — Baozun was recognized in the Gartner Market Guide for Technology Providers. This reflects our leading capabilities in global brand e-commerce and technology services, empowering brands in their omnichannel digital transformation and growth.
  • Leveraging our self-developed integrated management platform, S-ANY, the Company launched new features including Public Opinion Monitoring and Smart Assistant (S-Whiz) to enhance customer service operations and consumer insights, continuously improving service efficiency and customer experience.
  • Baozun partnered with the “Her Unlimited Women Development Center” to launch a rural women empowerment program, contributing to women’s entrepreneurship and rural revitalization.
  • Baozun and its subsidiary, Baozun Brand Management Company (Gap China), received wide recognition for their ESG practices. Baozun received the Best ESG Innovation Award at the 9th Zhitong Finance Listed Company Awards and the ESG Model Award at the International Zero Carbon Festival. Gap China was honored with the Best Social Responsibility Award and the Public Welfare Practice Award at the Employer Brand Creativity Competition.

For the full Baozun 2024 annual sustainability report, please visit: https://ir.baozun.com/ESG-Report.

Safe Harbor Statements

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About Baozun Inc.

Founded in 2007, Baozun Inc. is a leader in brand e-commerce service, brand management, and digital commerce service. It serves more than 490 brands from various industries and sectors around the world, including East and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America as of December 31, 2024.

Baozun Inc. comprises three major business lines — Baozun e-Commerce (BEC), Baozun Brand Management (BBM) and Baozun International (BZI) and is committed to accelerating high-quality and sustainable growth. Driven by the principle that “Technology Empowers the Future Success”, Baozun’s business lines are devoted to empowering their clients’ business and navigating their new phase of development.

For more information, please visit http://ir.baozun.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Baozun Inc.
Ms. Wendy Sun
Email: ir@baozun.com 

EARTH DAY LIGHTS UP THE WORLD AS ICONIC LANDMARKS ILLUMINATE IN GREEN TO SHOW UNITY AND COMMITMENT TO THE PLANET

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, we are proud to stand with communities around the world in support of our planet. Since 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG has united over one billion people annually to protect the environment.

This year, our “Earth Day 55: Illuminations for the Future,” lights up iconic buildings all over the world in green on April 22nd. This illumination serves as a powerful visual reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard  the environment and our commitment to building a sustainable future.

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From towering skyscrapers in New York City to cultural landmarks in Europe and Asia, these illuminations serve as a timely and visual call to action. They represent a shared commitment to preserving the environment and reflecting a growing awareness of the urgent need to care for the world we all depend on.

“These illuminations are a beacon, reminding us that there is always light, and that we are all in this together, united by our common cause to care for the planet, our own communities, families and our own well being,” says Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG.

In New York, buildings participating include One World Trade Center, One Five One West 42, the OneWTC Podium, Sven LIC, One Bryant Park, the Vessel at Hudson Yards, 10 Hudson Yards, Edge, Bronx Terminal Market, and the Con Edison Clock Tower in Manhattan. The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York will also be glowing green in honor of the day.

“We applaud those who have loaned their buildings and landmarks around the world to signal we are one world in this together,” says John Oppermann, Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative.

Beyond New York, LA City Hall in Los Angeles lit up.

“All Angelenos deserve clean air, clean drinking water and access to green infrastructure such as maintained parks and EV chargers,” says Mayor Bass. “We’ve seen the dangers of climate change first hand – and we must do all that we can to continue building climate-resistant, zero-emission and green infrastructure in order to protect our city and all who live here.”

Outside of the U.S other iconic buildings went “green” – The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, Scotland, Christ the King in Lisbon, Portugal, Frere Hall in Karachi, Pakistan, the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China are also all participating in this global gesture. In Mumbai, India several famous buildings are lighting up – the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Indian Merchant Chamber. In Kolhapur, Shivaji University, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus, and Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport. In Gurajat – the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Air. In DelhiSt. James’ Church.

“To mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day on 22 April and the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement we are proud to stand with communities around the world in support of our planet,” says Kathleen Warden, Director of Conference Sales, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland (host of COP26). “Since 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG has united over one billion people annually to protect the environment, and this year we are honoured to join other iconic buildings worldwide to illuminate the Hydro, serving a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard our environment and build a sustainable future.”

These illuminations serve as a powerful visual reminder to care for our planet’s health, while also offering a way to educate and inspire everyone. They are a symbolic reminder that the health of our planet is a shared responsibility, and that awareness must be matched with intention and action.

“Education is fundamental to each urban policy. Only last year at the Rydzowa Ecological Education Center we provided training for 34 000 people, mostly children, and adults as well,” says Magdalena Młochowska, Director and Coordinator for Green Warsaw, Poland.

About EARTHDAY.ORG: Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG has grown into the world’s largest environmental movement, mobilizing over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people. Our mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental community globally. This year Earth Day marks its 55th anniversary and has designated this year’s Earth Day theme as Our Power, Our Planet. Learn more at EARTHDAY.ORG.

For media inquiries, interviews, comment – please feel free to contact:
Terran Fielder, fielder@earthday.org, +1 661 444 4436

Canadian Solar’s e-STORAGE to Deliver 912 MWh of Energy Storage Solutions for Colbún’s Diego de Almagro Sur Project in Chile

KITCHENER, ON, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that e-STORAGE, which is part of the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (“CSI Solar”), has signed a contract with Colbún, one of Chile’s leading power generation companies, to supply a 228 MW/912 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the Diego de Almagro Sur project in Chile’s Atacama Region.

The Diego de Almagro Sur BESS Project will utilize e-STORAGE’s SolBank 3.0, a proprietary battery energy storage solution, featuring lithium-iron-phosphate battery technology, an active balancing battery management system, and an advanced liquid cooling system for superior performance and safety. e-STORAGE will also provide Colbún with a fully integrated solution that includes local project management, commissioning services, and long-term maintenance.

Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2025, generating up to 150 jobs at peak activity. The project is expected to reach commercial operation in December 2026. With enough capacity to cover the equivalent electricity consumption of 55,480 households, this storage system will be co-located with the 232 MW Diego de Almagro Sur Solar Park, which Colbún has been operating since 2022. The solar park currently includes an existing battery storage system with a capacity of 8 MW/32 MWh of storage.

Beyond providing energy shifting and capacity contribution, the Diego de Almagro Sur BESS Project will deliver advanced grid services—such as grid forming, black start, and inertia support—that are essential for integrating more renewables into Chile’s national grid. By creating local jobs and leveraging local supply chains, the project is expected to generate a positive socio-economic impact in the Atacama Region. In addition, SolBank 3.0’s high efficiency and safety profile help minimize environmental footprint, supporting Colbún’s sustainability goals while ensuring long-term system performance.

José Ignacio Escobar, CEO of Colbún, commented, “This agreement with e-STORAGE positions us as one of the leading companies in Chile’s energy storage market, ensuring a continuous and secure supply of renewable energy for our industrial clients. This project, together with the other battery systems we are developing in the north of the country, will complement the storage capacity we already have through our reservoirs in the south. It is aligned with our vision of driving a responsible energy transition, where renewable energy must be not only sustainable, but also secure, continuous, and competitive.”

Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, added, “We are proud to support Colbún’s bold vision of advancing Chile’s energy transition through large-scale storage. The Diego de Almagro Sur BESS Project represents a significant milestone for e-STORAGE’s expansion in Latin America and reinforces our role as a key enabler of Chile’s clean energy transformation. This project showcases the critical role of BESS in enabling greater grid reliability, optimizing renewable energy usage, and supporting industrial demand with a secure and continuous supply. With our SolBank 3.0 technology, we are not only delivering cutting-edge performance and safety, but also reinforcing our long-term commitment to Latin America’s clean energy future.”

About Canadian Solar Inc.

Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 24 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 150 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 10 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of December 31, 2024, boasting a US$3.2 billion contracted backlog as of December 31, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 11.5 GWp of solar power projects and 4.5 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 25 GWp of solar and 75 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

About e-STORAGE

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and integrating battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. e-STORAGE offers proprietary battery energy storage solutions, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations. Currently, e-STORAGE operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual battery production capacity of 20 GWh. For more info, please refer to the Media&PR section of www.csestorage.com and follow our LinkedIn page.

About Colbún

Colbún S.A. is a company with 38 years of experience in power generation and commercialization. It serves a portfolio of over 350 industrial clients and companies, employs nearly 1,200 people, and has an installed capacity of more than 5,000 MW through 29 power plants in Chile and Peru. The company is driving an ambitious pipeline of solar, wind, and energy storage renewable projects to support its growth, along with initiatives in green hydrogen and water treatment. In addition, Colbún is a key player in the energy solutions market, offering solar plants for clients, energy management systems, and infrastructure for electromobility, among other services. Learn more about Colbún by visiting www.colbun.cl.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar power and battery energy storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to global pandemics; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power and battery energy storage; future available supplies of silicon, solar wafers and lithium cells; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as China, the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Japan; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; the pipeline of projects and timelines related to them; the ability of the parties to optimize value of that pipeline; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 26, 2024. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Wina Huang
Investor Relations Canadian Solar Inc.
investor@canadiansolar.com 

e-STORAGE MEDIA CONTACT
marketing@csisolar.com 

COLBÚN MEDIA CONTACT
Liliana Orellana
Comunicaciones Colbún
lorellana@colbun.cl

Yalla Group Limited Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

DUBAI, UAE, April 23, 2025  /PRNewswire/ — Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F that includes its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 23, 2025, U.S. Eastern Time.

The annual report can be accessed on Yalla’s investor relations website at https://ir.yalla.com and on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov. The Company will also provide a hard copy of the annual report containing its audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and American Depositary Share holders upon request.

About Yalla Group Limited

Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenues in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users, WeMuslim, a product that supports Arabic users in observing their customs, and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.yalla.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Yalla Group Limited
Investor Relations
Kerry Gao – IR Director
Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
Email: ir@yalla.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai 
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

 

Shinhan Financial Group files its FY2024 Form 20-F to the SEC

SEOUL, South Korea, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shinhan Financial Group (NYSE: SHG) (KRX: 055550) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 23, 2025. The report is available at Shinhan Financial Group’s Homepage, https://www.shinhangroup.com/en/ir/disclosure/overseas, as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website, www.sec.gov.

A hard copy of the annual report will be provided to shareholders upon request, free of charge, via “shfg@shinhan.com“.

Contact: Seunghyun Ma, +82-2-6360-3327, seunghyun.ma@shinhan.com