NEW YORK, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Suunto is releasing multiple updates to maps and navigation for its watches and the Suunto app, starting in April 2026. Among other features, these updates include clearer mapping, improved on-watch guidance, and enhanced climb information, along with new offline tools. Suunto offers free offline maps and navigation to its users. With this update, offline maps will also be available in the Suunto app, enabling access to map data and routing on a phone without a network connection.

Navigation Updates on Suunto Watches

The latest watch updates improve navigation during activity, with enhancements to guidance, maps, climb information, and customisation. These include clearer turn guidance and route awareness, enhanced track back and off-route alerts, refined map labels and terrain representation, improved climb detection and elevation insights, and customisable navigation views.

These updates will be available immediately on Suunto Vertical 2, Suunto Race 2, and Suunto Race S, with selected features also rolling out to Suunto Race. Availability for Suunto Ocean will follow at a later date.

Offline Maps and Routing in the Suunto app

The Suunto app supports planning and navigating routes without connectivity.

Offline maps provide access to map data without a network connection once downloaded. Offline routing enables route creation and navigation offline.

Offline maps and offline routing are available to all Suunto app users at no additional cost.

Together, these updates improve continuity between planning and navigation, ensuring a more dependable experience across devices. These updates are part of Suunto’s ongoing software development, with new features and improvements delivered regularly.

Built on 90 Years of Precision Navigation

“Navigation has been at the core of Suunto since 1936,” says Janne Kallio, Head of Digital Ecosystem at Suunto.

“For nearly nine decades, Suunto products have guided explorers across oceans, mountains, and wilderness environments where reliability is critical. These updates build directly on that foundation — making navigation clearer, more dependable, and fully functional even without connectivity.”

The updates begin rolling out from April 7, 2026 across supported Suunto watches and the Suunto app.

Presentation video for media use: YouTube – Q1 SW Updates

About Suunto

Suunto is a Finnish brand, established in 1936. It was founded by Finnish inventor Tuomas Vohlonen, who pioneered a new standard for navigational precision. That same year, his innovation – a field compass – was stronger, steadier, and more accurate than any other handheld navigational tool of its time. It was the first of many Suunto products built to withstand the harsh conditions of our native Finland.

In the near century since, Tuomas’s spirit of innovation has continued to chart Suunto’s course. From some of history’s first dive computers and high-altitude wrist altimeters to today’s GPS watches, Suunto remains a trusted companion for outdoor adventurers across the globe.

Supporting explorers, athletes, and weekend warriors alike remains our core mission – providing the tools to dive deeper, climb higher, and push the limits of human potential.

www.suunto.com

KITCHENER, ON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has issued Final Written Decisions invalidating all claims of two TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell patents. These patents were previously asserted by Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (“Trina”) against certain subsidiaries of Canadian Solar.

This ruling reinforces Canadian Solar’s long-standing, successful track record of managing international disputes. As a global leader in solar and energy storage technology innovation, the Company has always prioritized organic R&D and has established a comprehensive and effective system to manage, commercialize, and defend its global IP rights which cover all key aspects of the industry value chain.

Colin Parkin, President of Canadian Solar and President of e-STORAGE, commented, “Canadian Solar has always remained committed to organic and independent R&D. We possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of our proprietary technologies. While we respect and value the intellectual property rights of all companies as we do our own, we firmly oppose the abusive use of IP to extort or hinder competition. We will continue to vigorously defend our legitimate business interests.”

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 25 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 174 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 18 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of December 31, 2025, boasting a $3.6 billion contracted backlog as of March 13, 2026. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6.2 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 24 GWp of solar and 83 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.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, including those regarding the Company’s expected future shipment volumes, revenues, gross margins, and project sales 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 “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “future”, “ongoing”, “continue”, “intend”, “plan”, “potential”, “prospect”, “guidance”, “believe”, “estimate”, “is/are likely to” or similar expressions, the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, our expectations regarding global electricity demand and the adoption of solar and battery energy storage technologies; our growth strategies, future business performance, and financial condition; our transition to a long-term owner and operator of clean energy assets and expansion of project pipelines; our ability to monetize project portfolios, manage supply chain fluctuations, and respond to economic factors such as inflation and interest rates; our outlook on government incentives, trade measures, regulatory developments, and geopolitical risks; our expectations for project timelines, costs, and returns; competitive dynamics in solar and storage markets; our ability to execute supply chain, manufacturing, and operational initiatives; access to capital, debt obligations, and covenant compliance; relationships with key suppliers and customers; technological advancement and product quality; and risks related to intellectual property, litigation, and compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations. Other risks were described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 10, 2026. 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

SHANGHAI, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 17, 2026, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and HKEX: 2057) (“ZTO” or the “Company”), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China, published its 2025 Sustainability Report. This marks the ninth consecutive year the Company has released a dedicated sustainability report, signifying a strategic upgrade from “compliance disclosure” to “value creation” and presenting ZTO’s sustainability achievements and long-term strategy from a systematic, international, and strategic perspective.

The report is structured around five key pillars: “Practicing Green Development, Building Low-Carbon Logistic; Driving Innovation Engines, Elevating Customer Service; Deepening Talent Development, Safeguarding Workplace Well-being; Synergizing Stakeholder Value, Creating a Responsible Ecosystem; Consolidating Governance Foundations, Strengthening Compliance Defenses.” Together, these sections comprehensively demonstrate how ZTO works hand-in-hand with employees, customers, partners, communities, and other stakeholders to fulfill its corporate mission of “Bringing happiness to more people through our services.”

In the report, the Company’s chairman Meisong Lai stated: “The year 2025 marked the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan, a milestone during which China’s postal and express delivery sector continued to script new chapters of high-quality development. Reflecting on the past year, ZTO remained firmly committed to a long-term vision. We further integrated Party building with business development and aligned the Company’s growth with national strategies and public needs. Guided by the ‘shared-success’ philosophy and defined by hard work and dedication, we delivered performance characterized by scale, resilience and responsibility. We firmly believe that sustainable development is never an ‘optional extra’ for corporate development, but a ‘mandatory task’ for high-quality development. It is the core path for us to practice our corporate mission of ‘Bringing happiness to more people through our services’ and realize our commitment to ‘benefiting others and society.’

As we set out on a new journey in the 15th Five-Year Plan period, we will fully implement the ‘Two Focal Promotions and Three Capability Enhancements’ requirements of the State Post Bureau, remain focused on key priorities such as strengthening safety, enhancing service, driving real operational optimization, improving e­fficiency, promoting fairness, fostering cohesion, reinforcing execution and unlocking potential, and further strengthen our three growth curves. Staying true to our original aspiration of self-disciplined development, putting people first, and benefiting others and society, we will work hand in hand with partners from all sectors to move forward with greater steadiness, go further, and bring more warmth to the pursuit of a better life.”

Since continuously strengthening its ESG system, ZTO has seen steady improvements in corporate governance capabilities and international recognition, with multiple major international ESG ratings continuing to improve and its industry ranking moving steadily upward. Through solid operations and responsible practices, the Company has received a number of prestigious national and industry awards over the past year, further elevating its brand value and social influence.

In the area of green and low-carbon development, ZTO has continued to enhance its full-chain green logistics system, steadily advancing clean energy deployment and last-mile green delivery upgrades. Through large-scale rollout of photovoltaic projects, widespread adoption of unmanned delivery fleets, and promotion of low-carbon operation models, the Company has effectively reduced carbon emissions across the entire logistics chain. Many of these green initiatives have been selected as exemplary industry cases, supporting the low-carbon transformation of the logistics industry.

In terms of digital innovation and service enhancement, ZTO leverages technology to improve quality and efficiency across the entire chain, continuously strengthening last-mile fulfillment capabilities and differentiated service levels. By utilizing big data, artificial intelligence, and other technological advantages, the Company continuously optimizes network-wide operational efficiency. At the same time, ZTO further extends its rural logistics network and deepens the integration of express delivery with manufacturing, effectively serving the real economy and urban-rural livelihoods.

Regarding employee care and network partner support, ZTO always puts people first, improving protection mechanisms and caring assistance for frontline workers. The Company regularly carries out welfare activities to enhance the sense of belonging and well-being of its employees. Meanwhile, it implements a comprehensive network partner empowerment plan, reinforcing the resilience of last-mile operations through various measures and stabilizing the industrial and supply chain ecosystem.

In the realm of social welfare, ZTO actively fulfills its corporate social responsibility by continuously increasing its investment in public welfare. The Company focuses on areas such as educational support for underprivileged students, disability assistance, and charitable donations, with long-term implementation of multiple signature public welfare programs. Through lasting, practical actions, ZTO gives back to society and conveys the warmth of the Company.

On governance and compliance, ZTO continues to optimize its sustainability top-level design, improve its specialized governance structure, and refine its assessment and incentive mechanisms. The Company strictly strengthens internal controls, information security, and integrity compliance, building a comprehensive defense line against operational risks, and ensuring high-quality, long-term development through standardized and modern governance.

The above summarizes the core content of this report. For the complete strategic framework, detailed practices, and phased achievements of ZTO’s 2025 sustainability efforts, please refer to the full version of the Sustainability Report at:
https://zto.investorroom.com/ESG.

About ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK:2057) (“ZTO” or the “Company”) is a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China. ZTO provides express delivery service as well as other value-added logistics services through its extensive and reliable nationwide network coverage in China.

ZTO operates a highly scalable network partner model, which the Company believes is best suited to support the significant growth of e-commerce in China. The Company leverages its network partners to provide pickup and last-mile delivery services, while controlling the mission-critical line-haul transportation and sorting network within the express delivery service value chain.

For more information, please visit http://zto.investorroom.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and other similar expressions. ZTO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”), in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of the HKEX, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about ZTO’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: risks relating to the development of the e-commerce and express delivery industries in China; its significant reliance on certain third-party e-commerce platforms; risks associated with its network partners and their employees and personnel; intense competition which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and market share; any service disruption of the Company’s sorting hubs or the outlets operated by its network partners or its technology system; ZTO’s ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ZTO’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and ZTO does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor inquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations
Tel: (86) 21 5980 4508
Email: ir@zto.com 

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Furthering its mission of driving digital financial inclusion, Ant International, International Finance Corp. (IFC), and GCash are developing a Sustainability Impact Scorecard that will make it easier for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to track their environmental and social impact, easily adopt sustainability practices in business operations, and align with global standards.

The Scorecard provides Filipino MSMEs with trusted, clear, and accessible pathways to measure sustainability performance, strengthen credibility, and unlock opportunities aligned with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. By leveraging the GCash ecosystem and metrics tailored to the Philippine market, the Scorecard aims to empower local MSMEs with relevant, simple insights to help transform businesses.

In the Philippines, MSMEs account for 99.6% of businesses and employ over two-thirds of the workforce, yet limited access to financing remains a key challenge. The Scorecard, which serves as a benchmark for MSMEs, will help businesses demonstrate their sustainability practices and unlock access to sustainable financing to support growth.

Aside from tracking sustainability performance, the Scorecard also provides MSMEs with a way to build the credibility needed to engage with investors and lenders on sustainability performance.

“For MSMEs, this is a game-changer. It provides visibility into their environmental and social impact and credibility that can attract green capital and partnerships,” said GCash Group Head for New Businesses Winsley Bangit.

“Crucially, MSMEs’ growing social impact cannot be overlooked. Through our collaboration with GCash and IFC, we are making technologies such as AI more accessible to local MSMEs, empowering them to participate in the next wave of sustainable digital transformation. This scorecard serves as a vital tool for future innovation, reinforcing that true environmental sustainability integrates social and economic impact, and it must never be sidelined,” said Carrie Suen, Vice President and Head of Global Affairs and Strategic Development at Ant International.

“MSMEs play a critical role across markets. By equipping them with the right tools, we can strengthen resilience, support adaptation, and enable sustainable growth at scale,” Christina Ongoma, IFC East Asia and the Pacific Regional Advisory Manager for the Financial Institutions Group, added.

Shaping a world-class, competitive & sustainable future for Filipino MSMEs

The partnership builds on discussions at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and Ant International’s Programme Sirius, launched in 2024 to support MSMEs in taking the first step toward sustainability. With GCash as a pilot partner, the initiative aims to translate global sustainability commitments into practical, on-ground digital solutions for underserved communities in the Philippines.

The Scorecard pilot will roll out in phases, starting with ecosystem assessments, stakeholder engagement, and the development of the sustainability impact scorecard, followed by validation and field testing. Learnings from the pilot will inform potential scaling across the Asia-Pacific region.