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Telix FAP-targeting Therapeutic Published in Thyroid Journal: Demonstrates Encouraging Efficacy

MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that its Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP)-targeting therapy candidate, TLX400, has been published in Thyroid, the official journal of the American Thyroid Association. The candidate demonstrated an encouraging safety profile and efficacy in aggressive, radioiodine-resistant (RAI-R) thyroid cancer[1].

TLX400 (177Lu-DOTAGA.Glu.(FAPi)2) has been in-licensed by Telix as part of a portfolio of next-generation therapeutic and diagnostic (“theranostic”) radiopharmaceutical candidates[2]. TLX400 has potential clinical utility in several oncology indications. The publication provides further validation of the safety profile and potential efficacy of Telix’s lead FAP therapeutic candidate.

In this peer-reviewed manuscript, Dr. Sanjana Ballal and colleagues report results from 73 heavily pre-treated patients with RAI-R follicular thyroid carcinoma[3]. The authors conclude that TLX400 therapy demonstrated a promising safety profile and efficacy in aggressive, RAI-R thyroid cancer, achieving a median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of 29 and 32 months, respectively, with a manageable adverse event profile.

The therapeutic approach to radioiodine-refractory thyroid cancer has advanced with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) such as sorafenib and lenvatinib, supported by the DECISION trial[4] and SELECT study[5] results. However, their potential risks, including significant side effects, require careful management, particularly in patients with comorbidities such as cardiac issues, hypertension, stroke, and kidney dysfunction, who may not be optimal candidates for TKI therapy. Lutetium-177 (177Lu)-FAP inhibitor therapy marks a significant advancement in thyroid cancer theranostics, where FAP in cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) influences the tumor microenvironment (TME), angiogenesis, and chemotherapy resistance. CAFs interact with cancer cells, fostering tumor growth and aggressiveness, highlighting their significance as therapeutic targets and in elucidating tumor progression mechanisms.

Dr. Sanjana Ballal, Senior Researcher at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS, New Delhi), investigator and lead author, commented, “This preliminary study highlights the promising safety profile and efficacy of TLX400 therapy in aggressive radioiodine-resistant thyroid cancer, including refractory cases. Notably, in the cohort of patients with reported efficacy, the treatment demonstrated median OS and PFS durations of 32 and 29 months, with a promising 50% partial response rate. Adverse events, primarily hematotoxicity – typical of radiopharmaceuticals – were manageable, emphasizing potential as a promising treatment option for this challenging patient population.”

TLX400 is differentiated by a novel structure that drives prolonged tumor retention while minimizing off-target uptake, designed to overcome the limitations seen with first-generation FAP-targeting compounds. These candidates have extensive pre-clinical and clinical data covering a range of tumors[6]. Telix is exploring the clinical utility of the FAP portfolio across a range of solid tumors, including bladder cancer.

Dr. David N. Cade, Group Chief Medical Officer, Telix, added, “We are highly encouraged by these data for TLX400, which compare favourably to TKIs – the standard of care treatment in patients with thyroid cancer – for OS and PFS. This provides further validation of the safety profile and efficacy potential enabled by the novel design of these FAP-targeting therapeutic candidates.”

The Thyroid publication is available online at: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/thy.2024.0229

[1] Ballal et al. Thyroid. 2025. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/thy.2024.0229 

[2] Telix ASX disclosure 12 March 2025.

[3] The data were collected as part of a compassionate use program covered by an overarching protocol, approved by the institutional ethics board.

[4] Brose et al. Lancet. 2014.

[5] Schlumberger et al. N Engl J Med. 2015.

[6] See Telix investor presentation lodged with the ASX on 19 November 2024.

About  Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and associated medical technologies. Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with international operations in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Europe (Belgium and Switzerland), and Japan. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical and commercial stage products that aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and rare diseases. ARTMS, IsoTherapeutics, Lightpoint, Optimal Tracers and RLS are Telix Group companies. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: TLX).

Visit www.telixpharma.com for further information about Telix, including details of the latest share price, ASX and SEC filings, investor and analyst presentations, news releases, event details and other publications that may be of interest. You can also follow Telix on LinkedInX and Facebook.

TLX400 has not received a marketing authorization in any jurisdiction.

Telix Investor Relations
Ms. Kyahn Williamson
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
SVP Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Email: kyahn.williamson@telixpharma.com  

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The NDC Partnership Launches Tool for Climate Investment Planning and Mobilization to Help Countries Unlock Finance

The NDC Partnership launched an interactive online tool — the Climate Investment Planning and Mobilization Framework that prepares countries to unlock and channel climate finance.

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With input and expertise from 115 countries, implementing partners and public and private finance institutions, the NDC Partnership launched the “Climate Investment Planning and Mobilization Framework” (CIPMF) online tool designed to help countries unlock and channel climate finance.

As countries develop climate pledges, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), this year, they aim to rapidly transition from planning to implementing their priority actions. Yet, insufficient access to climate finance remains a chief constraint — compounded by recent shifts in the financing landscape. In this context, countries will need clear investment plans to inform conversations with financiers and investors.

NDC Partnership Global Director Pablo Vieira: “The climate finance landscape is complex and fragmented, making it difficult for countries to access and effectively leverage available resources. To translate their climate goals into clear plans and bankable projects, countries must be prepared to strategically engage financial actors. This requires a clear understanding of where gaps exist in national climate finance knowledge, capacity and planning — and a coordinated effort to close them, unlocking access to public, private and blended finance.”

The CIPMF is built on the premise that countries will need to align the whole-of-government, including planning and finance ministries, national development banks, central banks and the private sector to expand the amount, quality and impact of financing available. With this tool, and NDC Partnership support, countries can clearly articulate their priorities and needs to technical partners, financiers and investors.

The climate finance gap is evidenced by country requests for support to the NDC Partnership, a global coalition of more than 240 countries and institutions. Finance is the most frequently requested type of support to the NDC Partnership, with 90% of developing countries requesting some form of finance-related support from across its membership.

In response to country demand for finance support, the NDC Partnership and Green Climate Fund (GCF) launched a working draft of the CIPMF in 2023 at COP28 in Dubai with input from a range of actors, including private and public institutions and country representatives. By creating a common reference point, the guide supported countries to navigate the complexities of climate investment and strategically mobilize investments to achieve their climate objectives.

Building on this guidance, the CIPMF online tool is a first-of-its kind resource that outlines six key stages across the climate investment planning and resource mobilization process.

Learn more and access the new tool here.

More About the Climate Investment Planning and Mobilization Framework Online Tool

Allowing flexible user-entry points for countries at different stages of the finance planning process, the CIPMF enables countries to identify climate finance needs and gaps, develop finance strategies and project plans and map support providers and finance opportunities — tailored to their national contexts.

The CIPMF promotes evidence-based decision-making in response to country-stated needs, including via specialized supplements around key thematic priorities.

About the NDC Partnership    

The NDC Partnership is a global coalition, bringing together more than 240 members, including more than 130 countries, developed and developing, and more than 100 institutions to deliver on ambitious, transformational climate action that helps achieve the Paris Agreement and drive sustainable development.

 

CATL Launches World’s First 9MWh Ultra-Large Capacity TENER Stack Energy Storage System Solution

Landmark innovation pairs high capacity with flexible transport, redefining large-scale energy storage

MUNICH, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CATL today unveiled the TENER Stack, the world’s first 9MWh ultra-large capacity energy storage system solution set for mass production at ees Europe 2025, representing a strategic leap forward in capacity, deployment flexibility, safety, and transportability.


In response to fast-growing global energy demands, from AI-driven data centres to industrial electrification, TENER Stack is engineered to help utilities, developers, and industrial users unlock greater economic value from every square metre of installation.

“CATL has always been at the forefront of the energy transition,” said Amanda Xu, CTO ESS & President of ESS Europe CATL. “To meet the expectation of a BESS system that has high energy density, small footprint, simpler AC-side configuration, and flexible deployment, we bring the latest CATL TENER energy storage solution. It breaks the limitations of power capacity and product transportation, and makes breakthroughs in space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost.”

Breakthrough Capacity And AC-Side C ompa tibility

TENER Stack incorporates CATL’s high-energy-density cells with five-year zero degradation technology, achieving a 45% improvement in volume utilisation and a 50% increase in projected energy density compared to conventional 20-foot container systems. The internal capacity reaches up to 9MWh, which is adequate to charge 150 electric cars or power an average German household for six years.

To enhance compatibility and system efficiency, TENER Stack supports both centralised and string PCS (Power Conversion System) architectures. This dual-technology path ensures seamless integration with mainstream AC-side equipment and a wider array of grid applications.

The superior space efficiency of TENER Stack delivers significant economic value. For instance, deploying 800 MWh of storage using TENER Stack requires nearly one-third fewer containers than traditional 6 MWh systems. This reduces the number of PCS units and hidden costs associated with system oversizing, and increases land-use efficiency by 40%. Overall, developers can expect up to 20% optimisation in total station construction costs.

Transport Without Compromise

In response to logistical challenges associated with transporting containers exceeding 36 tonnes, the legal threshold in many countries, CATL has developed the “two in one” design. Each half-height unit is strictly controlled under 36 tonnes, ensuring compliance with transport regulations across 99% of global markets.

This innovative split design allows for standard shipping methods, including standard container spreaders and liners, significantly reducing waiting times and specialised transport costs by up to 35%. With a lower centre of gravity and flexibility for height-restricted routes, TENER Stack can easily adapt to unique transport scenarios such as bridges and rural areas, highlighting the advantages of its innovative structural design.

Advanced Safety Standards and Thermal Management

With fire safety under global scrutiny, TENER Stack leverages CATL’s robust LFP battery chemistry, known for its inherent thermal stability. Upgraded gas sensors offer 40% higher sensitivity, triggering suppression systems 35% faster. A new triple-layer insulation design boosts fire resistance to two hours and the system meets IEEE693 seismic standards, enduring magnitude 9 earthquakes and Category 5 hurricanes.

Additionally, an overhead TMS (Thermal Management System) design reduces thermal radiation, cuts land and maintenance costs, and keeps noise to 65dB(A) at one metre which is ideal for urban use.

Not Just Batteries, But an Energy Vision

By the end of November 2024, CATL’s ESS products were deployed in over 1,700 projects across the world, spanning all climate zones and operating environments. In 2023, recognizing the evolving and changing needs of the customers, CATL unveiled TENER, a twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containerized energy storage system with 5-year zero degradation technology, and TENER FLEX, a rack energy storage system for flexible deployment.

TENER Stack builds on the proven performance of CATL’s TENER and TENER FLEX series, combining the benefits of previous models with new levels of capacity and transportability. With TENER Stack, CATL reinforces its commitment to helping global partners accelerate the energy transition, delivering more power in less space, safely and sustainably.

“TENER Stack, giant, flexible, reliable and quiet. We are not only delivering an energy storage product, but a solution for energy accessibility that can be applied globally,” said Hank Zhao, CTO of ESS Europe CATL. “9 MWh is not the limit of the energy capacity or space. Every breakthrough in energy density in the future will unleash greater energy value from a smaller footprint.”


 


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New Executive Management Board at Bender – the world’s leading provider of solutions that make electrical infrastructures smart and safer

GRÜNBERG, Germany, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

Bender Industries GmbH & Co. KG (Bender) appoints Michael Breuer as CEO and Nicole Bender as CFO.
Heinz Nowicki and Dr. Sven Hartung have left the company.

– Picture is available at AP –

As of 1 May 2025 Bender appoints a new Executive Board – a significant step marking the strategic realignment of the company. Michael Breuer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Nicole Bender as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) are setting the course for the future development of the company.

„On behalf of Bender and the Supervisory Board, I am excited to welcome Michael Breuer and Nicole Bender as the new Executive Board members of the company. Michael and Nicole bring a wealth of experience in strategy, finance and general management paired with a strong vision for the future. Their proven leadership and long-term perspective will be invaluable in guiding Bender toward continued growth and success. We look forward to embarking on this new chapter together“, says Dorothea Bender Fernandéz, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board.

Michael Breuer holds degrees as Master of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and has been with Bender for over 14 years and has worked in various areas including service, sales, business segment management and regional management. Over the past six years he was Vice President APAC and successfully led the Asia-Pacific region while also serving as Managing Director of the Eetarp Group. He now returns to Germany for his new role. Michael Breuer is the first CEO to come from within the company. His vision is clear: “International strength is measured by the depth of our customer proximity. Only those who truly understand their customers worldwide will remain relevant globally – and that’s where Bender’s future lies.

Nicole Bender joined Bender’s Executive Board as CFO. Previously, since October 2022, she served as Vice President Finance at Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ), where she was responsible for the global business units, sales organizations and global pricing. Prior to that, she was CFO of the medical technology group Polytech Health & Aesthetics from October 2018 to September 2022. She also held CFO and other senior leadership positions in industrial companies including over 8 years at the family-owned BEUMER Group and 13 years at the DAX-listed Siemens AG. She holds degrees as Diplom-Betriebswirtin (Diploma in Business Administration) and a Bachelor in Commercial Economics. Nicole Bender is looking forward to her new challenge: “The current geopolitical and climatic challenges require foresight, as well as strategic and financial resilience. At the same time, new technologies like AI offer exciting opportunities. As CFO, I will position the company to be sustainable and internationally focused.
Nicole Bender is not related to the shareholder’s family of the company.

The previous Executive Board members have left the company. Heinz Nowicki led Bender as Chief Sales Officer for 5 years. Dr. Sven Hartung was CFO since 2023. The shareholders and the Supervisory Board thank both for their accomplishments and wish them all the best in their future professional and personal endeavours.

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CATL Launches World’s First 9MWh Ultra-Large Capacity TENER Stack Energy Storage System Solution

Landmark innovation pairs high capacity with flexible transport, redefining large-scale energy storage

MUNICH, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CATL today unveiled the TENER Stack, the world’s first 9MWh ultra-large capacity energy storage system solution set for mass production at ees Europe 2025, representing a strategic leap forward in capacity, deployment flexibility, safety, and transportability.

In response to fast-growing global energy demands, from AI-driven data centres to industrial electrification, TENER Stack is engineered to help utilities, developers, and industrial users unlock greater economic value from every square metre of installation.

“CATL has always been at the forefront of the energy transition,” said Amanda Xu, CTO ESS & President of ESS Europe CATL. “To meet the expectation of a BESS system that has high energy density, small footprint, simpler AC-side configuration, and flexible deployment, we bring the latest CATL TENER energy storage solution. It breaks the limitations of power capacity and product transportation, and makes breakthroughs in space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost.”

Breakthrough Capacity And AC-Side C ompa tibility

TENER Stack incorporates CATL’s high-energy-density cells with five-year zero degradation technology, achieving a 45% improvement in volume utilisation and a 50% increase in projected energy density compared to conventional 20-foot container systems. The internal capacity reaches up to 9MWh, which is adequate to charge 150 electric cars or power an average German household for six years.

To enhance compatibility and system efficiency, TENER Stack supports both centralised and string PCS (Power Conversion System) architectures. This dual-technology path ensures seamless integration with mainstream AC-side equipment and a wider array of grid applications.

The superior space efficiency of TENER Stack delivers significant economic value. For instance, deploying 800 MWh of storage using TENER Stack requires nearly one-third fewer containers than traditional 6 MWh systems. This reduces the number of PCS units and hidden costs associated with system oversizing, and increases land-use efficiency by 40%. Overall, developers can expect up to 20% optimisation in total station construction costs.

Transport Without Compromise

In response to logistical challenges associated with transporting containers exceeding 36 tonnes, the legal threshold in many countries, CATL has developed the “two in one” design. Each half-height unit is strictly controlled under 36 tonnes, ensuring compliance with transport regulations across 99% of global markets.

This innovative split design allows for standard shipping methods, including standard container spreaders and liners, significantly reducing waiting times and specialised transport costs by up to 35%. With a lower centre of gravity and flexibility for height-restricted routes, TENER Stack can easily adapt to unique transport scenarios such as bridges and rural areas, highlighting the advantages of its innovative structural design.

Advanced Safety Standards and Thermal Management

With fire safety under global scrutiny, TENER Stack leverages CATL’s robust LFP battery chemistry, known for its inherent thermal stability. Upgraded gas sensors offer 40% higher sensitivity, triggering suppression systems 35% faster. A new triple-layer insulation design boosts fire resistance to two hours and the system meets IEEE693 seismic standards, enduring magnitude 9 earthquakes and Category 5 hurricanes.

Additionally, an overhead TMS (Thermal Management System) design reduces thermal radiation, cuts land and maintenance costs, and keeps noise to 65dB(A) at one metre which is ideal for urban use.

Not Just Batteries, But an Energy Vision

By the end of November 2024, CATL’s ESS products were deployed in over 1,700 projects across the world, spanning all climate zones and operating environments. In 2023, recognizing the evolving and changing needs of the customers, CATL unveiled TENER, a twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containerized energy storage system with 5-year zero degradation technology, and TENER FLEX, a rack energy storage system for flexible deployment.

TENER Stack builds on the proven performance of CATL’s TENER and TENER FLEX series, combining the benefits of previous models with new levels of capacity and transportability. With TENER Stack, CATL reinforces its commitment to helping global partners accelerate the energy transition, delivering more power in less space, safely and sustainably.

“TENER Stack, giant, flexible, reliable and quiet. We are not only delivering an energy storage product, but a solution for energy accessibility that can be applied globally,” said Hank Zhao, CTO of ESS Europe CATL. “9 MWh is not the limit of the energy capacity or space. Every breakthrough in energy density in the future will unleash greater energy value from a smaller footprint.”

 

Less Friction, More Joy: How viaim RecDot Turns Work Wins into Brighter Days

Smart, effortless, and always in sync — RecDot helps users stay productive without missing life’s little moments

LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a world where back-to-back meetings and endless messages are the norm, AI hardware brand viaim believes productivity tools shouldn’t just reduce stress, they should bring a bit more ease into our day. RecDot, its AI-powered earbuds help users work smarter and feel better doing it. 

Whether it’s navigating a multilingual call, adjusting supply chains in real time, or capturing key moments from a podcast, viaim RecDot empowers users to turn hectic interactions into clear, productive wins.

For freelance translator Emily Chung, clarity is not a ‘nice to have’, but it is essential to her work. Based in Los Angeles, she spends her days jumping between Japanese and English meetings for clients in the tech industry. Before RecDot, she often had to replay hours of recordings to double-check technical terms. Now, real-time English subtitles flag tricky terms like 仕様書.” When a client mistakenly translates it as Specification Book,” Emily spots it immediately and confirms the correct usage as Technical Specifications” before confusion spreads. Later, she uses RecDots summary feature to auto-generate a glossary and drop it straight into the project folder.

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RecDot feels like my second set of eyes,” she says. Its cut my delivery time in half – and my headaches, too.”With real-time transcription and instant glossary creation, RecDot helps language professionals stay accurate and efficient without the need to replay a single minute.

Across the country in New York, David Fleming, the founder of a cross-border e-commerce startup, faces a different kind of pressure. With teams in Mexico, China, and the U.S., his calendar is a constant negotiation of time zones and to-do lists. During one supplier call, an urgent logistics email pulls his focus just as a vendor in Shenzhen announces a shipping delay. But RecDots live subtitle stream displays the message Delivery postponed to May 20th” across his screen. He adjusts the logistics chain in real time and adds a follow-up note with one tap.

“RecDot is like my meeting bodyguard, even when I’m distracted. It never misses a beat.” For fast-paced professionals like David, RecDot turns interruptions into momentum, keeping teams responsive, confident, and moving forward.

And for Lina Tripp, a university student and part-time tech blogger in Toronto, RecDot has quietly changed the way she learns. She uses the earbuds to record and transcribe podcasts and lectures, watching as chapter-marked captions unfold live on her screen. After class, she exports a clean set of notes, organized and searchable. When she recently had to analyze a Spanish-language industry panel for her blog, RecDot translated it into English subtitles on the fly.

“It’s like doubling my study time without adding hours. My GPA jumped from 3.2 to 3.7 – my professor thought Id hired a tutor.” Whether it’s content capture, language support, or smarter study habits, RecDot helps turn small wins into lasting results. From podcast to paper, RecDot supports smarter study habits with searchable, structured notes, and built-in translation.

The stories differ, but the results echo: less friction, more focus, and a little more space to enjoy the ride. These aren’t just technical features — they’re design choices rooted in viaim’s belief that “real intelligence” supports real life, not just data points. As viaims Chief Product Officer Alex Chen puts it, A smile isnt a marketing message, it’s what happens when a product works. RecDot reflects our belief that real intelligence means designing for real-life moments, not just metrics.”

We may not always notice it, but the best kind of tech is the kind that quietly shifts your day for the better, helping you stay productive, focused, and maybe even smile a little more along the way.

Ready for less friction and more wins? Explore viaim at  https://store.viaim.ai.

About viaim

viaim is dedicated to “Real Intelligence,” enhancing workplace efficiency and creativity through innovative AI products. Its flagship offerings include viaim RecDot earbuds with multilingual transcription and noise reduction capabilities, and viaim NoteKit, an intelligent meeting tool for capturing summaries and to-do lists.

HANYUL Exclusively Launches at Sephora, Bringing Authentic Korean Beauty to U.S. Consumers

NEW YORK, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HANYUL, a renowned leader in Korean beauty, is set to launch at Sephora on May 16, 2025. This exciting new partnership will bring HANYUL’s signature skincare to U.S. consumers both online and in Sephora stores nationwide. Known for combining the finest traditional Korean ingredients with science-backed formulas, HANYUL aims to offer a truly authentic skincare experience that bridges the wisdom of Korea’s beauty traditions with modern science.

“We’re honored to partner with Sephora for this highly anticipated launch,” said Cecilia Park, HANYUL’s head of brand at Amorepacific US. “Our products are deeply rooted in Korean heritage and traditional skin remedies, harnessing the power of time-tested ingredients, while delivering results backed by science. The Sephora launch provides us with an incredible opportunity to introduce HANYUL’s premium yet accessible skincare to a wider U.S. audience, giving consumers access to the transformative power of our authentic Korean beauty solutions.”

HANYUL Exclusively Launches at Sephora, Bringing Authentic Korean Beauty to U.S. Consumers
HANYUL Exclusively Launches at Sephora, Bringing Authentic Korean Beauty to U.S. Consumers

Founded on the principles of balance and nature, HANYUL harvests from Korea’s four distinct seasons and the unique, native ingredients that thrive in each one. The brand’s dedication to authenticity is evident not only in its formulations, but also in its way of sourcing these traceable, key ingredients from local farms in Korea—where artisans meticulously hand-pick and cultivate at only the highest standards.

“HANYUL has been a beloved brand among Korean skincare consumers for decades,” shared Justin Kim, HANYUL Global Brand President. “We are thrilled to announce our expansion beyond the Korean market to introduce the brand to U.S. customers in collaboration with Sephora. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the brand, and we are confident that our unique blend of efficacious Korean ingredients and sensorial satisfaction will make HANYUL stand out.”

Starting May 16, 2025, HANYUL’s collection will be available for purchase online and in-store at Sephora. A “Coming Soon” page will be live on Sephora’s website at sephora.com/brand/hanyul beginning May 9, allowing customers to preview the range. Alongside the online launch, Sephora will exclusively feature HANYUL in over 300 stores nationwide, offering customers HANYUL’s first official in-person experience in the United States and rolling out to more doors throughout 2025.

To introduce U.S. customers to its holistic, results-driven skincare formulations, HANYUL is set to spotlight its most coveted collections at Sephora. In May, the brand will launch a range of products in-store and online, including the Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask, Yuja Brightening Toner Pads, Artemisia Soothing Gel Cream, Red Rice Hydrating Serum, and Red Rice Hydrating Cream. The Artemisia Soothing Toner Pads and Artemisia Soothing Toner will be found online only. Then, in July, Sephora-exclusive minis of the Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask, Artemisia Soothing Gel Cream, and Red Rice Hydrating Serum will join the online lineup.

At the heart of the launch is HANYUL’s best-selling Yuja collection, featuring Yuja or Korean Yuzu, a citrus known for its high Vitamin C content, and only harvested in early winter at peak potency. This powerhouse ingredient is the cornerstone of the brand’s Yuja Sleeping Mask, which has earned its stellar, award-winning reputation in Korea. The Yuja Toner Pads, beloved for their brightening and unique crescent shape, will also be included in the Sephora assortment, bringing the benefits of this citrus-rich collection to a wider audience.

In addition to Yuja, HANYUL will also showcase its iconic Artemisia and Red Rice collections at Sephora. The Artemisia line, which uses Korean-grown baby Artemisia (Mugwort) leaves harvested in spring, is renowned for its soothing properties and especially popular among those with sensitive, stressed skin. Notably, the Artemisia Soothing Gel Cream is a consistent best-seller in Korea, highlighting its effectiveness and fan-favorite status. The Red Rice Hydrating Serum and Cream, both of which have also gained immense popularity in Korea are celebrated for their incredibly moisturizing benefits, highlighting the high-quality autumn rice that undergoes 360 hours of fermentation to maximize skincare efficacy.

“We are thrilled to partner with HANYUL and introduce their effective products to our clients as a part of our growing Korean skincare assortment,” said Brooke Banwart, SVP Skincare Merchandising at Sephora. “Developed with carefully selected artisanal ingredients from Korea, HANYUL combines traditional Korean remedies with science-backed formulas to balance, purify, and replenish skin. We look forward to welcoming this innovative brand to our Sephora community and know that their unique solutions for healthy, radiant skin will make a great addition to our skincare assortment.”

For more information on HANYUL’s launch at Sephora, please visit Sephora.com or follow HANYUL on social media @hanyul_us for updates.

ABOUT HANYUL

HANYUL, which translates to “The Korean Principal of Balance” in Korean, combines the wisdom taken from centuries of traditional Korean beauty remedies with advanced skincare science. The brand is dedicated to sourcing local, good-for-skin ingredients like Yuja, Artemisia, and Rice, ensuring each product harnesses the potent benefits of Korea’s four-season climate. With a focus on fresh and fermented ingredients, HANYUL delivers simple skincare solutions designed to address the unique needs of various skin types. Through its commitment to authenticity, efficacy, and holistic beauty, HANYUL is proud to introduce the essence of Korean beauty to the world.

ABOUT SEPHORA

Sephora is the world’s leading global prestige beauty retail brand. With 56 000 passionate employees operating in 35 markets, Sephora connects customers and beauty brands within the world’s most trusted and dynamic beauty community. We serve a highly engaged community of hundreds of millions of beauty followers across our global omnichannel network of more than 3 200 stores and iconic flagships, and our e-commerce and digital platforms, offering personalized and immersive seamless experiences across every touchpoint. With our curation of more than 300 brands and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of prestige beauty products, tailored to our customers’ needs from fragrance to make-up, haircare, skincare and beyond, as we constantly reimagine the world of prestige beauty.

Since our inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, we have been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, we continue to break with convention to drive our mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

HANYUL Exclusively Launches at Sephora, Bringing Authentic Korean Beauty to U.S. Consumers
HANYUL Exclusively Launches at Sephora, Bringing Authentic Korean Beauty to U.S. Consumers

From synthetic data to AI agents, new SAS Viya innovations boost speed, productivity and trust

ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SAS Innovate — Data and AI leader SAS today announced its latest offerings on the SAS® Viya® platform, spanning the latest leaps in AI advancement to scale and galvanize human productivity and decision-making.

“SAS is evolving its strategy and portfolio to embrace a broader ecosystem of user personas, preferences, and technologies within an enterprise’s AI technology stack,” said Kathy Lange, research director for AI Software at IDC. “SAS continues to develop offerings that streamline and automate the AI life cycle and enable organizations to make better business decisions faster.”

The latest and upcoming SAS Viya debuts include:

  • SAS Data Maker – Introduced through private preview last year, SAS’ secure synthetic data generator helps organizations tackle data privacy and scarcity challenges, while simplifying processes and conserving resources. Accelerated through SAS’ recent acquisition of synthetic data pioneer Hazy’s principal software assets, SAS Data Maker is expected for general availability in the third quarter of 2025.
  • SAS Viya Intelligent Decisioning – Available now, SAS Viya Intelligent Decisioning facilitates building and deploying intelligent AI agents with just the right AI-autonomy-to-human-involvement ratio to strike the optimal oversight balance for task complexity, risk and business goals.
  • SAS Managed Cloud Services: SAS Viya Essentials – A packaged Managed Cloud Services offering of select SAS Viya products, SAS Managed Cloud Services: SAS Viya Essentials was launched in early 2025. Currently targeted to small and mid-size businesses, SAS Managed Cloud Services: Viya Essentials reduces the barrier to entry, delivering SAS Viya in a small, out-of-the box hosted managed service.
  • SAS Viya Copilot – Built on Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, SAS Viya Copilot is an AI-driven conversational assistant embedded directly into the SAS Viya platform that gives developers, data scientists and business users alike a powerful personal assistant that accelerates analytical, business and industry tasks. SAS Viya Copilot is currently available via an invitation-only, private preview, with the general availability release coming in the third quarter of 2025. Key features of the initial Copilot offering include AI-powered model development and code assistance for SAS users.
  • SAS Viya Workbench – Released in 2024, SAS Viya Workbench is a cloud-based coding environment purpose-built for developers, data scientists, and modelers to significantly improve speed and efficiency and easily conduct data management, analysis, and model development using SAS or Python code, through Visual Studio Code or Jupyter Notebook. New in 2025 is the support of R coding, SAS Enterprise Guide as an optional integrated development environment (IDE) option, and the expansion from the initial availability on AWS Marketplace to now include availability on Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

Learn more about SAS data and AI products at: sas.com/viya.

Unparalleled productivity, trusted results
SAS is breaking through the AI and GenAI hype to deliver real capabilities that drive real results with SAS Viya – a comprehensive data and AI platform that empowers people of all skill levels to participate in the analytics process.

The SAS Viya platform delivers users a choice to be a builder of AI with end-to-end platform tools, or buyers of AI solutions and model packages – each delivering scale and productivity to enable better decisions and faster time to value. Developers, data scientists, IT professionals and business analysts can collaborate seamlessly within the SAS Viya ecosystem and throughout the data and AI life cycle to make intelligent decisions. SAS Viya accelerates productivity across diverse industries and regulatory landscapes, offering a clear advantage to organizations, particularly CIOs and IT leaders.

In fact, a 2024 Futurum Group AI productivity study revealed that SAS Viya helps users accelerate the AI life cycle, enabling them to collect data, build models, and deploy decisions 4.6 times faster than selected competitors – all while helping them increase innovation, expedite decision making and drive revenue growth.

“The current economic climate and rapid pace of AI innovation can feel intense and overwhelming,” said Bryan Harris, Chief Technology Officer at SAS. “Our goal is to deliver cutting-edge AI capabilities that help organizations navigate the hype and disruption, make breakthroughs in problem solving, and gain a decision advantage.”  

Supporting global conservation with data and AI

The power of SAS Viya extends beyond improving business outcomes to boosting global conservation efforts. Fathom Science, a technology start-up building digital twins of the ocean, tapped SAS Viya to tackle an impractical problem that brought together the unlikely combination of ocean data, AI and a species in need of a lifeline. 

To validate their state-of-the-science whale location prediction model that helps prevent vessels from striking critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, Fathom Science used SAS Data Maker to create synthetic data with the characteristics of the actual shipping lane data to expand to 500,000 data points. With the data in hand, SAS Viya Workbench was used to develop models to calculate the probability of whales’ distance from shore. The result? Fathom Science gained statistical and machine learning validation of its whale location prediction model.

Today’s announcement was made at SAS Innovate, the data and AI experience for business leaders, technical users and SAS Partners. Keep up with the latest news from SAS by visiting sas.com/news or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

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