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Sisram Medical to Announce 2025 Annual Results on Monday, March 23, 2026

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Earnings Conference Call to be Held on March 24, 2026

HONG KONG, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sisram Medical Ltd (the “Company” or “Sisram“, 1696.HK; together with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group“), a global wellness group offering Energy-Based Devices (EBD), injectables, and other complementary solutions, today announced that it will report its audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2025 on Monday March 23, 2026.

The Company’s management will host earnings conference calls on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to discuss the financial results. Management team will deliver prepared remarks followed by a question-and-answer session.

Speakers will include:

Mr. Lior Moshe Dayan

Chairman

Mr. Eyal Ben David

CEO

Mr. Jiahong Li

Co-CEO and CFO

Ms. Qianli Fang

Secretary of the Board

Ms. Hui Fan

Investor Relations Director

Participants who wish to join the conference calls are invited to complete the online registration via the link below prior to the scheduled call start time:

Chinese Session

English Session

Date/Time

March 24, 2026
15:30 – 16:30 HKT

March 24, 2026
20:00 – 21:00 HKT
8:00 – 9:00 ET
14:00 – 15:00 IST

Phone Number/
Conference ID

400 810 8228

821 6369 9780

Passcode

771989

701014

Registration Link

https://www.comein.cn/roadshow/home/478578

https://clsa.zoom.com/webinar/register/WN_cwIJ0WGRQWmOyoiZdv-euw

For participants joining the English session, a confirmation email with detailed instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent upon successful registration.

A replay of the conference calls will be available on the Company’s website under the investor relations section shortly after the events: www.sisram-medical.com.

About Sisram Medical Ltd

Sisram Medical Ltd (1696.HK) is a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions with over 25 years of expertise in Energy-Based Devices (EBD). Built on a legacy of innovation and clinical excellence, the Company’s synergistic ecosystem spans EBD technologies, injectables, diagnostics, and complementary solutions. Serving customers in over 110 countries and regions, Sisram delivers award-winning products that set new standards in safety, efficacy, and personalized aesthetic care for millions of patients worldwide. Majority-owned by Fosun Pharma, Sisram has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since September 2017.

For more information, please visit: www.sisram-medical.com.

World Gym Corporation Partners with Your Reformer to Launch Exclusive Pilates Program Across Network

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“My Pilates @ World Gym” Planning Rollout Across 140 Corporate Locations, Expanding to World Gym Global Franchise Network

TAIPEI, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Gym Corporation (2762.TW) (“World Gym” or the “Company”), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, today announced an exclusive partnership with Australia based Your Reformer (YR), to deploy specialized Pilates coaching programs and equipment across its Taiwan network, while making YR the exclusive approved vendor for Pilates training systems for the World Gym network globally. With YR already partnering throughout World Gym Australia, the expanded relationship establishes World Gym Taiwan as the exclusive fitness center partner for its products and services in Taiwan.

Your Reformer provided by YR
Your Reformer provided by YR

“My Pilates @ World Gym” addresses the explosive growth in Pilates demand by offering both one-on-one and small-group training formats across World Gym’s 140 corporate owned locations in Taiwan. The initiative will leverage World Gym’s industry-leading personal training capabilities and its team of 3,100 personal trainers, to deliver YR’s unique personalized Pilates programing systems to World Gym Taiwan’s 180,000 personal training clients.

“We are excited to bring this premium wellness offering to our Taiwan members as part of our continued commitment to results-driven fitness and member success,” said John Caraccio, President of World Gym Corporation. “The Reformers offer great technology which integrates well with World Gym’s famous strength training environment, to further enhance our members’ body conditioning and performance.”

The partnership will feature Your Reformer’s Kiosk Pro digital solution, providing members access to over 1,000 classes across 20+ categories, with individualized programs that support each user’s journey from beginner to advanced levels. The platform includes specialized programming for pre- and post-natal Pilates, injury rehabilitation, and sport-specific training, with Mandarin translation being developed for Taiwan members.

“Partnering with World Gym represents an incredible opportunity to scale our proven Pilates methodology across one of the world’s most respected fitness networks,” said Ben Stallworth, CEO of Your Reformer. “World Gym’s commitment to excellence and their extensive personal training infrastructure make them the ideal partner to bring accessible, high-quality Pilates to fitness enthusiasts across multiple markets. Our Kiosk Pro platform ensures members receive consistent, world-class instruction whether working with trainers or independently. We’re thrilled to support their vision of making premium wellness offerings available to their growing global membership base.”

The partnership announcement follows World Gym’s strong fiscal 2025 performance. The company reported full-year net profit of NT$409.1 million (US$12.8 million), a 16.3% increase year-over-year, with Q4 net profit surging 175.8% to NT$166.9 million (US$5.2 million). The company also declared a Q4 dividend of NT$4.11 per share.

About World Gym Corporation
World Gym Corporation is Taiwan’s largest fitness chain, operating 140 locations. In 2024, it acquired World Gym International, securing the iconic World Gym brand and global operating rights, establishing itself as a global fitness leader. With a franchise network spanning 10 countries and over 284 locations, it serves 900,000 members. The company continues to empower individuals worldwide to achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives through state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and technology-driven solutions.

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Your Reformer provided by YR

IBM Releases a New Blueprint for Quantum-Centric Supercomputing

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  • New reference architecture outlines a practical, scalable path for combining quantum and classical computing
  • Scientific breakthroughs in chemistry, materials science, and molecular simulation are pushing beyond the limit of classical computing driven through quantum-centric approach
  • IBM’s architecture brings quantum and classical computing together through open software and coordinated workflows

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled the industry’s first published quantum‑centric supercomputing reference architecture, a new blueprint for integrating quantum computing into modern supercomputing environments. The architecture shows how quantum processors (QPUs) can work alongside GPUs and CPUs—across on‑premises systems, research centers, and the cloud—in order to tackle scientific challenges that no single computing approach can solve on its own.

 

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Designed for today’s workloads and built to evolve over time, the architecture brings quantum and classical systems together into a unified computing environment. It combines quantum hardware with powerful classical infrastructure, including CPU and GPU clusters, high‑speed networking, and shared storage, to support computationally intensive workloads and algorithms research.

On top of this foundation, IBM’s approach enables coordinated workflows that span quantum and classical computing. Integrated orchestration and open software frameworks, including Qiskit, allow developers and scientists to access quantum capabilities through familiar tools and workflows—making it easier to apply quantum computing to problems in areas such as chemistry, materials science, and optimization.

“More than four decades ago, Richard Feynman envisioned computers that could simulate quantum physics,” said Jay Gambetta, Director of IBM Research and IBM Fellow. “At IBM, we’ve spent years turning that vision into reality. Today’s quantum processors are beginning to tackle the hardest parts of scientific problems—those governed by quantum mechanics in chemistry. The future lies in quantum-centric supercomputing, where quantum processors work together with classical high-performance computing to solve problems that were previously out of reach. IBM is building the technology and systems that brings this future of computing into reality today.”

Scientists are already using IBM’s quantum-centric architecture to deliver accurate results for real experiments. Recent results represent some of the strongest evidence yet that quantum computers combined with classical computing workflows can be used to accelerate scientific discovery:

  • Researchers from IBM, the University of Manchester, Oxford University, ETH Zurich, EPFL, and the University of Regensburgcreated a first‑of‑its‑kind half‑Möbius molecule, verifying its unusual electronic structure with a quantum-centric supercomputer published in Science.
  • Cleveland Clinic simulated a 303‑atom tryptophan‑cage mini‑protein, one of the largest molecular models ever executed on a quantum-centric supercomputer.
  • A team from IBM, RIKEN, and the University of Chicagouncovered the lowest‑energy state of engineered quantum systems, outperforming state-of-the-art classical‑only approaches.
  • RIKEN and IBM scientists achieved one of the largest quantum simulations of iron‑sulfur clusters, a fundamental molecule in biology and chemistry, through closed loop data exchange between a co-located IBM Quantum Heron processor and all 152,064 classical compute nodes of RIKEN’s Fugaku supercomputer.
  • Algorithmiq, Trinity College Dublin, and IBM collaborators published methods in Nature Physics to accurately simulate many-body quantum chaos systems, such as collections of atoms and electrons, using classical compute resources for noise mitigation.

These results confirm the ability of IBM’s quantum computers to deliver value to scientific problems.

As new quantum‑centric algorithms emerge, IBM’s global ecosystem of clients and partners will continually evolve this architecture to support sophisticated resources, networks and software capabilities. For example, IBM and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are improving how workflows can be seamlessly scheduled and orchestrated across quantum and high-performance computing resources. Deploying new algorithms on top of this maturing architecture will drive the next wave of applications in chemistry, materials science, optimization, and beyond, poising them to scale exponentially.

You can read more about IBM’s progress in extending useful quantum computing to HPC centers, here; and more technical detail about the first reference architecture for quantum-centric supercomputing, here.

About IBM

IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

For more information, visit https://research.ibm.com.

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IBM Communications
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MEXC Women in Workforce Data: Leading with 43% Female Representation and 49% YoY Growth

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In the wake of International Women’s Day, MEXC, —the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange redefining the user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading—released its inaugural women in the workforce data. The figures span representation, leadership, hiring growth, technical contribution, and retention.

MEXC Women in Workforce Data: Leading with 43% Female Representation and 49% YoY Growth
MEXC Women in Workforce Data: Leading with 43% Female Representation and 49% YoY Growth

Women make up 43% of MEXC’s total workforce — some 15 percentage points above the global technology industry average of 28%. At the management level, 40% of roles are held by women, with 15 in senior leadership positions. The distance between broad representation and decision-making authority — often where equity commitments quietly dissolve — is narrow at MEXC.

The hiring trajectory reinforces this: female hires have grown 49% year-on-year over three years, across 411 employees spanning APAC, EU, MENA, and LATAM. This is not growth concentrated in any single market or function — it is consistent, global, and accelerating.

Perhaps the most telling figure is the 85% post-maternity return-to-work rate, In an industry where research shows only 13% of mothers consider a full-time return after maternity leave viable, it points less to policy than to infrastructure — an environment where career continuity is the norm, not the exception.

Within the technical workforce, 195 women hold core roles in engineering and product. The platform ties this to the wider shortage of STEM and blockchain education pathways and says it will target the problem with dedicated research and financial literacy programs.

MEXC is committed to going further. Formalising wage equality confirmation and expanding visibility for women at global industry forums are priorities on its active agenda — the next markers on a trajectory that the data published today has begun to chart. The data published today is a baseline, not a verdict, and forms part of a commitment to annual disclosure.

The digital asset industry is still at a stage where its norms are being written. MEXC’s view is that equitable access to opportunity, resources, and advancement within that industry should not be contingent on gender. The work that underpins that view is ongoing.

The full Workforce Report is available here.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

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Noah to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results on March 24, 2026

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SHANGHAI, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noah Holdings Limited (the “Company” or “Noah”) (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for global Chinese high-net-worth investors, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, after U.S. markets close on March 24, 2026.

Noah’s management team will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 (8:00 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, March 25, 2026). 

The conference call may be accessed with the following details:

Dial-in details:

Conference title:

Noah Holdings Limited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call

Date/Time:                               

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., Hong Kong Time

Dial in:

– Hong Kong Toll Free:

800-963976

– United States Toll Free:

1-888-317-6003

– Mainland China Toll Free:

4001-206115

– International Toll:

1-412-317-6061

Participant Password:

5020907

A telephone replay will be available starting approximately one hour after the end of the conference until March 31, 2026 at 1-855-669-9658 (US Toll Free) and 1-412-317-0088 (International Toll) with the access code 8287514.

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website under the “News & Events” section at http://ir.noahgroup.com.

ABOUT NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED

Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686) is a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for global Chinese high-net-worth investors. In the first nine months of 2025, Noah distributed RMB50.1 billion (US$7.0 billion) of investment products. Through Gopher Asset Management and Olive Asset Management, Noah had assets under management of RMB143.5 billion (US$20.2 billion) as of September 30, 2025.

Noah’s domestic and overseas wealth management business primarily distributes private equity, public securities and insurance products denominated in RMB and other currencies. Noah’s network covers major cities in mainland China, as well as Hong Kong (China), New York, Silicon Valley, Singapore, and Los Angeles. The Company’s wealth management business had 466,153 registered clients as of September 30, 2025. Through its domestic and overseas asset management business operated by Gopher Asset Management and Olive Asset Management, Noah manages private equity, public securities, real estate, multi-strategies and other investments denominated in RMB and other currencies. The Company also operates other businesses.

For more information, please visit Noah at ir.noahgroup.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Noah may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”), 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 statements about Noah’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, estimates regarding the sufficiency of Noah’s cash and cash equivalents and liquidity risk. A number of factors could cause Noah’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: its goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the wealth management and asset management market in China and internationally; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of the products it distributes; investment risks associated with investment products distributed to Noah’s investors, including the risk of default by counterparties or loss of value due to market or business conditions or misconduct by counterparties; its expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with key clients; relevant government policies and regulations relating to its industries; its ability to attract and retain qualified employees; its ability to stay abreast of market trends and technological advances; its plans to invest in research and development to enhance its product choices and service offerings; competition in its industries in China and internationally; general economic and business conditions globally and in China; and its ability to effectively protect its intellectual property rights and not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Noah’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Noah does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, including forward-looking statements, as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the applicable law.

VinFast and the Rise of a New Gulf Lifestyle

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As Gulf cities hardwire sustainability into daily life, VinFast is shaping an electric lifestyle that feels like a smart, seamless routine, with its climate-ready design, long-term warranty confidence and software-driven convenience woven into everyday driving.


DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 March 2026 – Over the past five years, GCC countries have made EV adoption a clear priority. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and Qatar’s National Vision 2030 have moved from policy language to pavement. Master-planned districts in Riyadh are wired for electric charging from day one. Residential towers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi market EV-ready parking as a premium amenity. In Doha and Manama, public chargers now stand in mall basements and along waterfront boulevards, quietly normalizing a different way to refuel.

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With that, a new lifestyle is taking shape. The clearest sign is how refueling is moving into the home, often happening quietly overnight. In the not-so-distant future, some drivers may struggle to recall the last time they stood beside a pump in the heat, watching the numbers climb under fluorescent lights.

Into this transition steps VinFast, a young global brand intent on making those new habits stick. Its focus is to make the interactions around them feel at least as convenient as traditional ownership, if not more so. In other words, to make EV living workable at scale, for everyone.

The VF 8 sits at the center of that effort. Fine-tuned for Gulf conditions, it pairs vegan leather seating with ventilation and heating functions suited to dramatic seasonal swings. Dual-zone climate control integrates air-quality management and ionization, a practical feature in cities where dust storms are not rare events. The cabin is anchored by a large 15.6-inch infotainment display, sized generously enough that drivers are not left squinting at navigation prompts or climate settings mid-traffic.

More subtly, the VF 8 encourages new expectations around what a car should do. Over-the-air update capability allows the vehicle’s software to improve over time. Driver profiles synchronize settings and climate preferences, useful in households where one vehicle rotates between work commutes, school runs and weekend trips. Smart modes such as pet mode and camp mode extend the car’s role beyond transport, accommodating both urban density and the region’s fondness for desert getaways.

VinFast has also worked to address the psychological side of the green transition. An expectation-surpassing element of the VinFast ownership experience is its warranty package: a 10-year or 200,000-kilometer vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited battery warranty and five years of free maintenance up to 100,000 kilometers, all structured to make durability and cost predictability part of the standard equation rather than an added extra. A recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with PlusX Electric in the UAE focuses on portable charging pods, on-demand mobile charging and emergency roadside support.

Taken together, these elements frame sustainability as simply another way of moving through the world, rather than an act of sacrifice, and arguably a more efficient one at that. Fewer service visits. Predictable maintenance costs. Charging woven into the domestic routine.

Across the Gulf, greener living is unfolding in just that manner. The progress can be gradual, almost mundane, yet it is unmistakably forward. VinFast’s role is to ensure that when a driver chooses electric mobility, the surrounding experience feels stable, supported and suited to regional realities.

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Focus Graphite Advances Lac Knife Infrastructure Planning with Road and Power Evaluation; Chairman Converts $500,000 Loan to Equity

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Preliminary access road and powerline assessment strengthens development pathway and highlights emerging logistics advantage under Quebec’s northern infrastructure buildout

Ottawa, Ontario – Newsfile Corp. – March 12, 2026 – Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) (“Focus” or the “Company“) a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it has engaged Norda-Stelo (“Norda“), a leading Canadian engineering firm specializing in infrastructure design, transportation engineering and energy systems, to conduct corridor selection and preliminary evaluation of access road and electrical infrastructure options for its Lac Knife Graphite Project (“Lac Knife” or the “Project“) in Quebec.

Formerly known as Groupe-Conseil Roche, Norda has extensive experience supporting infrastructure development across Quebec, including work associated with the broader Highway 389 corridor. The work will be coordinated from Norda’s Saguenay—Chicoutimi office and will be conducted under the supervision and management of IOS Geosciences Inc. (“IOS“), the Company’s geological consultant and general contractor for the Project.

The mandate includes identifying and recommending optimal corridor for a new all-season access road linking the Project site to the newly upgraded section of Quebec’s Highway 389, currently under reconstruction a few kilometres north of the Project as part of the province’s northern infrastructure strategy. The mandate also includes evaluating the optimal corridor for the construction of a private powerline connection.

The study will include:

  • Final corridor selection for a year-round gravel access road of approximately 6-10 kilometres
  • Preliminary geotechnical, hydrological and environmental planning
  • Conceptual design of an approximately 30-kilometres private 35.5-kilovolt powerline
  • Evaluation of grid connection options to Hydro-Quebec’s Normand or Bloom Lake substations

The engineering evaluation is expected to be delivered by the end of May 2026, enabling environmental baseline work and geotechnical surveys to be conducted during the summer 2026 field season. Permanent site access and reliable electrical power will be critical for future development phases of the Project, including the construction and operation of a planned pilot-scale processing facility.

“Infrastructure is fundamental to the long-term development of Lac Knife. As we advance the project toward future permitting and development activities, establishing reliable road and power access strengthens our logistical advantage and reinforces the project’s potential to supply high-grade graphite to North American and international battery, defence and advanced materials supply chains,” said Dean Hanisch, Chief Executive Officer of Focus Graphite.

The Company believes the ongoing modernization of Quebec’s Highway 389 corridor represents a significant infrastructure catalyst for the Project. While Lac Knife is currently accessible by vehicle via existing unmaintained dirt roads and trails, including the historical Comstock-Mazarin route, these routes are not designed for large-scale, year-round industrial operations and may become difficult to access during winter months.

A permanent access road connecting Lac Knife to the upgraded Highway 389 corridor would provide year-round transportation access for personnel and equipment, improved mine construction logistics, safer and more reliable workforce mobility, and efficient shipment of graphite concentrate toward downstream processing facilities and global markets.

Highway 389 is currently being modernized under Quebec’s Route 389 Improvement Program, led by the Ministere des Transports et de la Mobilite durable (MTMD) and supported by the Societe du Plan Nord. The Quebec Infrastructure Plan 2025-2035 lists the project among the province’s major northern infrastructure investments, with approximately $493 million allocated to reconstruction work between Fire Lake and Fermont, with construction continuing through the coming decade.

The corridor forms a key transportation link across Quebec’s Cote-Nord and Labrador Trough mining region, connecting resource projects to industrial infrastructure and the deep-water port of Baie-Comeau, approximately 520 kilometres south of Lac Knife.

The Company has applied for federal and provincial infrastructure funding programs related to the proposed access road and powerline development and is currently awaiting the results of those applications. The Company believes the scope of work aligns with government priorities supporting critical minerals development, northern infrastructure investment, secure battery, defence and advanced material supply chains, and regional economic development.

Chairman Converts Portion of Loan to Equity

The Company is also pleased to announce that Chairman Jeff York has initiated the conversion of a portion of his longstanding loan to the Company into equity, reinforcing his continued commitment to Focus Graphite.

Over the years, Mr. York, through his holding company JJJY Holdings Inc., has provided C$1,335,000 in private financing to the Company. As part of this ongoing support, Mr. York has elected to convert C$500,000 of this loan into 1,388,889 common shares of the Company at a price of C$0.36 per share.

The shares-for-debt transaction remains subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.

Qualified Person

The technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Rejean Girard, P.Geo. (QC), President of IOS Geosciences Inc., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument NI-43-101.

About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc.

Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defense, and advanced materials industries.

Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining – we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.

Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.

For more information on Focus Graphite Inc. please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/
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Investors Contact:

Dean Hanisch
CEO, Focus Graphite Inc.
dhanisch@focusgraphite.com
+1 (613) 612-6060

Jason Latkowcer
VP Corporate Development
jlatkowcer@focusgraphite.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “projected,” “estimated,” and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.

In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, among other things, the scope, timing and completion of the road and power infrastructure evaluation for the Lac Knife Project; the identification and selection of potential corridors for an all-season access road and private powerline connection to the Project; the anticipated delivery of the engineering evaluation and the completion of environmental baseline work and geotechnical surveys; the potential development of permanent site access and electrical infrastructure; the possible construction and operation of a pilot-scale processing facility; the anticipated benefits of the modernization of Quebec’s Highway 389 corridor for the Project; the Company’s applications for federal and provincial infrastructure funding programs; the advancement and future development of the Lac Knife Project; and the completion of the shares-for-debt transaction, including receipt of approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.

The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Tencent Cloud Powers iyzico’s European Expansion with Secure, Scalable Payment Infrastructure

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BARCELONA, Spain, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, announced a collaboration with iyzico, a leading Turkish fintech company, to support iyzico’s European expansion and the launch of its first cloud-based production platform in the region. Built on Tencent Cloud’s IaaS infrastructure, the deployment reflects its growing role in supporting regulated financial institutions across Europe’s fintech ecosystem.


Founded in Türkiye, iyzico provides virtual, in-store and supplier network payment solutions and AI-powered payment technologies to e-commerce, retail and B2B businesses of all sizes. Its secure and user-friendly platform simplifies complex payment processes and supports transactions for more than 185,000 merchants including some of Türkiye’s and the world’s biggest e-commerce players and SMEs. By delivering safe and seamless payment experiences for consumers, iyzico has established itself as a key payment infrastructure provider within Türkiye’s rapidly growing e-commerce ecosystem.

Building a Financial-Grade Cloud Foundation
To support its European expansion, iyzico required a secure and compliant cloud foundation capable of meeting strict financial regulations while enabling new operational capabilities. This included end-to-end delivery support, from Terraform-based code delivery to hands-on infrastructure setup.

In response, Tencent Cloud worked with iyzico to establish its first cloud-based production platform in the region. Developed on a robust full-stack architecture spanning compute, networking, storage, and security services, the platform supports mission-critical payment workloads with high availability and resilience. Leveraging Tencent Cloud’s IaaS portfolio, engineered to meet stringent performance, security and compliance standards, iyzico can launch and scale its payment services across Europe.

High Availability and Resilient Performance
Deployed across Tencent Cloud’s Frankfurt availability zones, the solution delivers reliable, low latency performance within Europe. The dual availability zone design, combined with rapid database failover and elastic resource scaling, allows iyzico to maintain uninterrupted transaction processing even during peak demand. Tencent Cloud’s local infrastructure presence also supports regulatory compliance while maintaining seamless payment experiences for European consumers.

From Deployment to Growth
The collaboration extended from architecture design through automated deployment and operational handover, enabling a rapid production rollout and establishing a secure, scalable foundation for growth. Supported by Tencent Cloud’s responsive, 24hour engineering support throughout proof of concept and migration, the partnership ensured swift issue resolution and a smooth transition from testing to production, accelerating time to market while reducing operational complexity.

Fred Sun, General Manager of Europe, Tencent Cloud International, said: “Supporting iyzico’s expansion across Europe is a shared priority. We are focused on delivering secure, compliant and high-performance infrastructure that enables fintech innovators like iyzico to scale with confidence and provide seamless payment experiences to millions of customers. This collaboration reflects the growing demand for resilient cloud environments that underpin Europe’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem.”

Şamil Nevruz,  CTO of iyzico, said: “Selecting Tencent Cloud was a strategic decision to build our European operations on a secure and scalable foundation. The partnership has strengthened our ability to meet stringent regulatory requirements, scale efficiently and deliver reliable services to our merchants and customers. As we start to grow in Europe, this relationship also provides a platform for further innovation in digital payments.”

About Tencent Cloud:
Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

About iyzico:
Founded in 2013, iyzico began operating in the e-commerce ecosystem by offering virtual, pyshical payment solutions and AI-powered digital payment systems. Today, it serves more than 185,000 merchants across over 40 sectors and continues its operations as one of Türkiye’s leading fintech companies, with 7 million digital wallet users and an annual transaction volume exceeding 300 billion. iyzico BV is a subsidiary of iyzico.

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