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NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: PRE-MARKET UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 4th

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is proud to offer a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: PRE-MARKET UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 4th

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on February 4th

  • Traders react to new levies announced by China overnight
  • Optimism around economic and earnings growth remains
  • US JOLTS report to be released today

Watch NYSE TV Live every weekday 9:00-10:00am ET 

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Colossyan Achieves 155% Revenue Growth, Leading AI Video Innovation

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Colossyan, a leading text-to-speech AI video generator for workplace knowledge sharing, announced its 2024 growth results, including a notable 155% year-over-year increase in revenue. The company saw the total number of accounts rise by 61% in 2024, accompanied by a jump to 35,000 business accounts. 

The US market played a pivotal role in this expansion, recording an 84% increase in US business accounts, including several Fortune 500 companies. While the US remains Colossyan’s largest market segment, it also experienced a 61% increase in UK-based business accounts and global reach extended across six continents.

Colossyan’s rapid expansion is in line with the growing global AI video market – valued at $7.6 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $157 billion by 2034.

The company’s $22M Series A raise in February 2024 paved the way for many product advancements and expansion efforts that have helped differentiate it from other AI video solutions. Colossyan has heavily invested into avatar realism and interactivity features to support the creation of active learning content, for example.

Fueled by the significant investments in the company, Colossyan has achieved key milestones, including the development of the following features:

  • Scenario avatars: AI avatars filmed in real-world contexts, allowing users to simulate training scenarios customized to their specific industry and use case.
  • Branching scenarios: Interactive learning experiences that enable viewers to make decisions that alter the storyline’s progression, allowing audiences to explore different paths in simulated scenarios.
  • Video analytics: Metrics on a video’s views, average watch time, and audience quiz scores to help users optimize their content for better viewer engagement.
  • Document to video: Automatically transform static documents like PowerPoint presentations into dynamic interactive videos complete with animations, voiceovers, and AI avatars.
  • Instant avatars: Recently launched, the feature allows you to turn a 15-second video clip of yourself into a text-to-speech AI avatar that can be paired with any script and speak more than 70 languages.
  • API 2.0: Programmatically generate custom video content with Colossyan’s newly improved API by sending text prompts and specifying video parameters.

“Our recent growth is a testament to the transformative potential of AI video technology and a reflection of our team’s relentless commitment to AI innovation,” says Dominik Mate Kovacs, CEO and founder of Colossyan. “Looking ahead to 2025, we are focused on making it even easier for businesses to create and share highly engaging content, in addition to meeting the escalating demand for more immersive AI video experiences.”

While Colossyan has traditionally focused on learning and development teams, the new features have laid the foundation for the company to serve the needs of new audiences, such as product marketing and sales enablement teams. Highly anticipated upcoming innovations, like scenario avatars and API improvements, will only drive further adoption across these emerging use cases.

Colossyan’s business operations have significantly grown in tandem with this revenue growth and product evolution, as the business now boasts a headcount of 100 employees across offices in New York, London, and Budapest.

About Colossyan 
Colossyan is the leading AI video platform that helps teams create engaging and interactive content from text. By automating the video production process with AI avatars, text-to-speech voiceovers, and automatic translations, Colossyan allows teams to create high-quality videos at a fraction of the cost and time required of traditional video creation. Nearly 1 million videos have been created using Colossyan, and the platform is used by industry leaders across the globe, including Novartis, Paramount, Continental, and more.

For Media Inquiries:
Contact SHIFT Communications at colossyan@shiftcomm.com

mF International Limited Receives Additional 180 Day Extension from Nasdaq to Regain Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Rule

HONG KONG, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — mF International Limited (the “Company” or “mF International”) (Nasdaq: MFI), a Hong Kong-based experienced financial trading solutions provider, today announced that it has received an extension of 180 calendar days (the “Extension Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) to regain compliance with the Nasdaq’s minimum $1.00 bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on Nasdaq (the “Bid Price Requirement”), following the expiration of the initial 180 calendar days period to regain compliance on January 28, 2025.

As previously announced, the Company received a written notification from Nasdaq dated August 1, 2024, indicating that because the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the previous 30 consecutive business days was below $1.00 per share, the Company was not in compliance with the Bid Price Requirement, and Nasdaq granted the Company a period of 180 calendar days, or until January 28, 2025, to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement.

As of the date hereof, the Company has not regained compliance with the Bid Price Requirement. Pursuant to the Extension Notice, the Company is eligible for an additional 180 calendar day period, or until July 28, 2025, to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement. To regain compliance, the Company’s Class A ordinary shares must have a closing bid price of at least US$1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. In the event that compliance cannot be demonstrated by July 28, 2025, the staff of Nasdaq will provide written notification that the Company’s securities will be delisted.

The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its Class A ordinary shares between now and July 28, 2025, and is considering its options to regain compliance with the Bid Price Requirement. The Company believes that the Extension Notice does not affect the Company’s business operations, its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements, or its contractual obligations.

About mF International Limited

mF International Limited is a British Virgin Islands holding company with three operating subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The Company’s principal Hong Kong subsidiary, m-FINANCE Limited (“m-FINANCE”), is a Hong Kong-based experienced financial trading solution provider principally engaged in the development and provision of financial trading solutions via internet or platform as software as a service, or SaaS. m-FINANCE has approximately 20 years of experience providing real-time mission critical forex, bullion/commodities trading platform solutions, financial value-added services, mobile applications and financial information for brokers and institutional clients in the region. With clients located over mainland China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, m-FINANCE provides customers with the mF4 Trading Platform, Bridge and Plugins, CRM System, ECN System, Liquidity Solutions, Cross-platform “Broker+” Solution, Social Trading Apps and other value-added services. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.m-finance.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

mF International Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@m-finance.net

ICR, LLC
Robin Yang
Email: mFInternational.IR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (646) 308-1475

Smartwatches and Smart Rings Set to Lead Another Growth Surge for Wearables Market

The wearables sector will be driven by smartwatches and smart rings, fueled by ongoing post-pandemic healthcare concerns and advanced device availability

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The wearables sector, following a pandemic-driven surge in 2020, is poised for a return to growth. Fueled by continued post-pandemic consumer interest in healthcare and the availability of advanced devices, the market will be led by smartwatches and emerging smart rings. These devices are increasingly used for tracking fitness, health metrics, and chronic disease symptoms. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide shipments of wearables totaled 375 million in 2023, with projections to reach 591 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%.

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“Health and fitness tracking remain the driving forces behind wearables post-pandemic, with advancements in connectivity and integrated sensors offering consumers more features at lower prices,” says David McQueen, Research Director at ABI Research.

Smartwatches, which accounted for over 40% of shipments in 2023, will continue to dominate, boosted by Apple‘s Watch series and growing shipments from brands like Huawei and Honor. New features, such as blood pressure monitoring using an inflatable wrist strap, and expansion into emerging markets like India, will drive further growth. However, some categories, such as fitness bands, may see decreased demand as use cases overlap with other devices.

Smart rings, a rapidly growing sector, are gaining traction due to their simplicity and comfort. Used for contactless payments, health tracking, and smart home integration, smart rings offer precise data through proximity to the skin. While the market is fragmented, companies like Oura and McLEAR are leading, with major brands like Samsung and Apple expected to drive broader consumer awareness. The smart ring market is predicted to grow to 70.5 million shipments by 2029, though it will still account for just 6% of the wearables market.     

Despite their momentum, wearables have yet to fully embrace cellular connectivity, which could enable real-time data transmission for new use cases, particularly in healthcare. While 4G smartwatches dominate the connected wearables market, the introduction of 5G Lite (RedCap) and chipset innovations from Qualcomm and MediaTek could expand cellular-enabled devices, especially smartwatches.

“The next phase of growth will likely come from enhanced functionality—better battery life, improved fitness metrics, and more affordable designs,” McQueen concludes. “Gesture control and advancements in blood glucose measurement could also be game changers for the sector.”

These findings are from ABI Research’s Wearables and Mobile Accessories Market Share and Forecasts market data and analysis reports. This report is part of the company’s 5G Devices, Smartphones & Wearables research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

About ABI Research

ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.

ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司,拥有得天独厚的优势,充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁,通过提供独家研究和专业性指导,推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略,无缝连接这两大主体。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.

Contact Info:

Global                                                             
Deborah Petrara                                                           
Tel: +1.516.624.2558                                                   
pr@abiresearch.com  

 

National Cricket League Announces October 2025 Tournament Dates

The NCL sets the stage for cricket’s rise in the U.S. ahead of the Olympics

DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Cricket League (NCL), the leading force in cricket’s rise in North America, is proud to announce its October 2025 tournament, set to take place from October 3rd to October 18th, 2025. Featuring some of the world’s top players, legendary mentors, and cutting-edge match formats, this year’s event will once again captivate audiences and elevate cricket’s presence in the U.S.

The same six teams competing in the 2025 tournament are New York Lions CC, Chicago Cricket Club, Dallas Lonestars CC, Texas Gladiators CC, Atlanta Kings CC, and Los Angeles Waves CC. The National Cricket League (NCL) blends the game’s rich heritage with a shorter, faster format, paired with Bollywood live entertainment, offering fans a one-of-a-kind fusion of sports and culture.

In a major step toward expanding the sport, the NCL, along with its affiliate partner USA Cricket, is supporting the Collegiate Cricket League (CCL), partnering with universities nationwide to introduce cricket to students, develop training programs, and build a strong foundation on college campuses for the next generation of players and fans.

“Cricket’s time in America is now. It’s a global phenomenon, and the U.S. is its next frontier,” said Arun Agarwal, Chairman of the National Cricket League. “With cricket featuring in the Olympics, the momentum has never been stronger. We’re building a movement in the U.S.—expanding our reach and making cricket an integral part of American sports.”

Tournament Highlights

  • Dates: October 3–18, 2025

  • Star players: Featuring world-class players and legendry mentors
  • Themed Nights: Unique cultural and community-focused events every night, including live Bollywood performances and interactive fan experiences.
  • Sixty Strikes Format: Back by popular demand, this innovative format guarantees fast-paced, high-energy matches.
  • Commitment to Sustainability: Continuing the league’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030, with eco-friendly initiatives throughout the tournament.

The 2025 tournament is expected to draw thousands of fans in person and reach millions worldwide through global broadcasts. With participation from over 50 countries and a diverse fan base, the NCL continues to bridge communities and celebrate cricket as a universal sport. The tournament will feature cricketing icons and rising stars, with legendary figures like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Wasim Akram, among other legends lending their expertise as mentors and ambassadors.

“The world is watching as cricket expands in the U.S. with the National Cricket League focused on leading the way. Our tournament in October 2025 will be another major step in that journey,” said Haroon Lorgat, Commissioner of the NCL. “This event will again bring together world-class talent, a short and fast format and add to the passion that is evident in North America. The NCL isn’t just hosting a tournament—we’re building towards a future for the sport in the U.S. and setting the stage for LA28.”

Fans can stay updated on ticket sales, exclusive pre-sale opportunities, and event details by visiting NCLCricket.com and following the league on social media @NCLCricket.

Headquartered in Dallas, the National Cricket League (NCL) USA is redefining the sport of cricket in the United States through its innovative Sixty Strikes format, a fast-paced version of the game. Endorsed by the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC), the NCL is establishing cricket as a key player in American sports. Supported by SEE Holdings, a Dubai-based leader in sustainability, the NCL is implementing eco-friendly initiatives that set a new standard for responsible sports management. NCL’s mission is not only to promote the sport of cricket but to make a positive impact on the communities we touch.

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Patient Advocates from NCCN Guidelines Panels Share Their ‘United by Unique’ Stories for World Cancer Day

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network joins a global day of advocacy to put people’s individual needs and stories at the forefront of cancer care.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is joining people and organizations across the globe to commemorate World Cancer Day today. World Cancer Day is a global initiative to improve awareness and knowledge of cancer risks and actions for better prevention, detection, and treatment. It is led and organized by the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC) every February 4.

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World Cancer Day 2025 marks the start of the ‘United by Unique’ campaign to highlight how every experience with cancer is unique, even as people touched by cancer are united by shared goals. The campaign calls for a fundamental shift in cancer care worldwide towards a people-centered approach.

NCCN has long worked to advance people-centered cancer care. The organization publishes the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®)—evidence-based expert consensus-driven recommendations for prevention, treatment, and supportive care. The expert panels tasked with maintaining these recommendations provide updates at least once every year. The panels are made up of multidisciplinary subject matter experts, including patient advocates who help make sure their perspectives inform treatment practices. Some of those advocates are sharing their unique stories in honor of this year’s World Cancer Day.

Decoding Chronic Cancer

Ruth Fein Revell is a journalist, author, and member of the NCCN Guidelines® Panel for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). She has been living with chronic, evolving cancer for more than 30 years, after being first diagnosed at age 38.

“People feel invisible and misunderstood with chronic cancer,” explained Revell. “We don’t ever get to ring that proverbial bell that marks the end of our treatment. Having a rare disease, I often have to explain some of the things that I am experiencing, even to my doctors. Patients know their bodies best, and we’re all different. We face different symptoms and different risks.”

Revell recently shared more of her experience during an NCCN Patient Webinar on MPN, available on-demand at NCCN.org/patientwebinars. Her most-recent book is called The Big C2: Stories From the Chronic Side of Cancer. She noted that scientific advances have come a long way over the past 30 years, in life-changing ways. Those advances make care more successful, but also more complicated, highlighting the need for resources like the NCCN Guidelines and NCCN Guidelines for Patients®, which provide ready access to the very latest understandings in evidence-based care.

Fighting for Family

Laura Porter, MD, is a member of the NCCN Guidelines Panel for Colorectal Cancer Screening. She was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer at 43, after struggling to be able to get a colonoscopy due to her young age and lack of family history of disease. By the time she was diagnosed, her tumor was the size of a grapefruit, and she nearly passed out from bleeding while out to dinner with her wife.

Since then, she has had multiple recurrences but has been disease-free for the last 18 years. Dr. Porter has channeled energy into various advocacy projects over the years, helping researchers to focus their attention on the things that make the biggest differences to the people they treat.

“Anybody who’s a cancer survivor will tell you, life changes completely. Your new normal is definitely not normal,” said Dr. Porter. She also had to contend with living in the United States at a time when she was unable to get married. “We had to make sure that all the special paperwork was filled out so if something happened to me, my partner at the time, who is now my wife would be the one that was notified. That was incredibly stressful on top of everything else.”

United in Providing Trustworthy Information to Enable Shared Decision-Making

“At NCCN, we know that the best cancer care is patient-centered care that recognizes everyone’s unique perspective,” said Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. “We are proud to champion informed, shared decision-making on World Cancer Day and every day.”

Dr. Denlinger noted that this is why NCCN publishes NCCN Guidelines for Patients—an award-winning collection of resources that put reliable, expert-vetted information into understandable terms so patients and caregivers can take a more active role in their treatment decisions. They are available for free at NCCN.org/patients or via the NCCN Patient Guides for Cancer App thanks to support from the NCCN Foundation®.

Learn more about NCCN’s patient advocate panel members, free resources for the entire cancer community, and this year’s World Cancer Day campaign by visiting NCCN.org/wcd.

About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is marking 30 years as a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to defining and advancing quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care and prevention so all people can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus-driven recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the NCCN Foundation®. NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information.

About the NCCN Foundation
The NCCN Foundation is marking 15 years of empowering people with cancer and their caregivers by delivering unbiased expert guidance from the world’s leading cancer experts through the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients® and other patient education resources. The NCCN Foundation is also committed to advancing cancer treatment by funding the nation’s promising young investigators at the forefront of cancer research. For more information about the NCCN Foundation, visit nccnfoundation.org.

Media Contact:
Rachel Darwin
267-622-6624
darwin@nccn.org

 

BBB Industries Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to TERREPOWER

BBB Industries has unveiled a new name and logo to reflect the company’s growth and commitment to its mission: To spread the power of sustainable manufacturing at scale.

DAPHNE, Ala., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a leading sustainable manufacturer serving the automotive and industrial markets in North America and Europe, proudly announces its rebrand to TERREPOWER, reflecting the company’s continued focus on innovation and its mission to spread the power of sustainable manufacturing at scale.

Since its founding in 1987, BBB has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable products to customers worldwide. Over the past three decades, the company has grown from its roots in automotive remanufacturing to advancing its capabilities in remanufacturing new technologies such as electric vehicles, renewables, and industrial applications. By extending product life cycles and optimizing the use of raw materials, TERREPOWER helps its customers reduce costs while delivering high-performance solutions.

Sustainable manufacturing lies at the core of TERREPOWER’s approach. Through advanced remanufacturing, reengineering, and material recovery processes, the company minimizes waste, reduces reliance on raw materials, and enhances resource efficiency. This approach not only supports environmental responsibility but also provides cost-effective, high-quality solutions that help our customers operate more efficiently.

“This is an exciting milestone for us,” said Duncan Gillis, BBB’s CEO. “TERREPOWER is not just a new name, but a new chapter in our journey. It reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and collaboration to deliver solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs. This rebrand unites our teams under a shared identity and positions us well for future success.”

The TERREPOWER name reflects the company’s continued commitment to innovation and its role in supporting a more efficient and resource-conscious future. Derived from the French word for “earth,” “Terre” signifies a dedication to preserving valuable resources, while “Power” reflects the company’s strength and drive to develop smarter, more efficient manufacturing solutions. Bringing those together, TERREPOWER represents the company’s focus on creating long-term value for customers by extending product life, optimizing material use, and driving sustainable growth.

This rebrand will roll out globally over the coming months, beginning with updated brand assets and a suite of resources designed to empower employees to embrace the new identity. As part of this transformation, a newly redesigned website will be unveiled in the coming week.

About TERREPOWER
TERREPOWER, formerly BBB Industries, LLC, is a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, specializing in providing high-quality, reliable products to the automotive and industrial markets. With an extensive footprint and operations throughout North America and Europe, TERREPOWER sustainably manufactures and supplies an assortment of nondiscretionary repair parts across more than 90 countries. Founded in 1987, TERREPOWER has a legacy of innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing the circular economy and extending product lifecycles. A privately held company, TERREPOWER operates corporate centers in Greater Mobile, Alabama; Dallas, Texas; and Brussels, Belgium.

 

A THIRD VENDÉE GLOBE FOR ALAN ROURA: HUBLOT CELEBRATES THE SAILOR’S INCREDIBLE TENACITY

Each Vendée Globe is unique. Each race presents a new challenge.

NYON, Switzerland, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A trip around the world, a new page in history, and the constant desire to go ever further. Alan Roura and Hublot share this obsession: pushing the limits, striving for excellence, writing the future, again and again. Giving everything you have, to the very end. Pushing hard right to the last mile, Alan Roura fought relentlessly, battling the elements to get his IMOCA Hublot to the finish line.

A feat that perfectly illustrates what it means to perform at the extreme: managing every detail, pushing your limits, reinventing yourself from one moment to the next. This 2024-2025 edition has proved this once again: extreme conditions, technical challenges, snap changes to the weather… everything can shift at a moment’s notice. Despite years of experience, you have to start from scratch, rethink and reinvent everything. In watchmaking, as at sea, overcoming challenges can never be taken for granted!

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Vincent Curutchet / Alea)
LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d’Olonne, France – (Photo by Vincent Curutchet / Alea)

The Swiss flag is flying in the channel of Les Sables d’Olonne once again! This Monday, 3rd February 2025 at 12h57’48”, Alan Roura crossed the finish line of the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe in 18th position, completing his third solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the world. At the helm of the IMOCA Hublot, he has improved on his previous race time by almost 10 days, covering 28,553 miles in 84 days 55 minutes and 48 seconds, at an average speed of 14 knots.

HUBLOT’S DNA: ALWAYS IN SEARCH OF THE EXTREME

Hublot celebrates not just the victories, but the road travelled. Like the sailor, each Hublot watch is born of a challenge, a desire to question everything, a quest for perfection that never stops. The finish line is what we remember, but this line could never be crossed without all the work that goes before: research, development, preparation, experience, learning, will and passion. These similarities unite the Swiss brand and the Swiss sailor.

LE VENDÉE AND ALAN

Setting out from Les Sables-d’Olonne on 10th November last year, the skipper overcame abrupt changes in the weather, energy problems, sail and rudder damage, enduring some particularly extreme weather conditions in the South Seas, and pushing his limits day after day. Thanks to meticulous management of his boat and his unfailing tenacity, he was able to successfully complete this extraordinary challenge, once again cementing his place among the elite of ocean sailors. At 31 years old, the Swiss sailor has now completed his third Vendée Globe; his first circumnavigation was achieved 8 years ago, at the age of just 23. A new challenge that paves the way for many more to come.

“I’m immensely proud to have completed my third consecutive Vendée Globe. During every edition, and despite the experience I’ve accumulated, I know that everything can change in a moment. Each race is an opportunity to push my limits and continue to learn. Nothing can be taken for granted. You have to constantly adapt, accept the unexpected and fight, day after day. Thank you to my team, my partners, and to Hublot, who understands the challenge represented by the perpetual quest for success, and all those who have supported me on land and at sea. Without them, this adventure would not be possible.”

– ALAN ROURA
SAILOR & AMBASSADOR

“Congratulations on your third Vendée Globe, Alan! Devoting yourself to a race like the Vendée Globe is like designing the next iconic watch: you need motivation, perseverance and courage. Each edition, like each new watch creation, is a challenge where nothing can be taken for granted. We share in Alan’s passion, a passion which overcomes every challenge and drives us to give our very best, again and again.”

JULIEN TORNARE
HUBLOT CEO

HUBLOT

Hublot is a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1980 and based in Nyon. For its first ever timepiece, this fundamentally disruptive company combined gold with a rubber strap in a case with a design inspired by a ship’s porthole (hublot in French). Thus, the Art of Fusion was born, blending tradition, innovation, craftsmanship, worlds and talents. It became the brand’s aesthetic and technical signature.

This identity was strengthened in 2005 with the Big Bang, which attested to an unrivalled know-how in terms of complications, manufacture movements and state-of-the-art materials. Carbon, titanium, ceramic and sapphire have been developed on this model to technical extremes. 

This ground-breaking, high-quality approach to watchmaking is summed up in its philosophy “Be First, Unique and Different.” It gradually led to other collections with innovative designs: Classic Fusion, Shaped Collection (Spirit of Big Bang, Square Bang) and Manufacture Pieces. These draw on high levels of craftsmanship, both in terms of the materials so dear to Hublot (such as Magic Gold, brightly-coloured ceramics and sapphires) and its manufacture movements (Unico chronograph, Meca-10 and large complications such as the Tourbillon, the Cathedral Minute Repeater and the specific Manufacture Pieces movements). 

Hublot’s world extends to powerful partnerships including football. “Hublot Loves Football” has become the slogan at the world’s biggest sporting events (such as the FIFA World Cup™, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA EURO™) and through its ambassadors. This love of football continues in art, design, music, sport, fine dining and sailing. Lastly, Hublot’s implication in joint environmental projects with SORAI and Polar Pod reflects its concern for the issues of the day. 

Over 140 boutiques around the world share Hublot’s fervour and values, alongside the Hublot.com e-commerce site.

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)
LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d’Olonne, France – (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)

 

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)
LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d’Olonne, France – (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)

 

LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France - (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)
LES SABLES D’OLONNE, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 03, 2025 : Hublot skipper Alan Roura (SUI) is photographed after taking 18th place in the Vendee Globe, on February 03, 2025 in Les Sables d’Olonne, France – (Photo by Anne Beauge / Alea)

 

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