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Acer Announces January Revenues at NT$15.07 Billion

TAIPEI, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for January at NT$15.07 billion, down 1.0%, which was flattish year-on-year (YoY). Chromebooks revenue increased by 56.5% YoY in January, showing continued strong demand. Acer Chromebooks shipments ranked No. 1 worldwide in Q4’24 [1].

Acer’s strategy to expand multiple business engines continued to gain momentum. Total revenues from businesses other than personal computers [2] and displays contributed 40.4% of the group’s total revenues in January. Acer’s public subsidiaries have announced their January revenues; some highlights for businesses under incubation include Acer ITS Inc. with revenues growth of 10.8% year-on-year in January.

[1] IDC Final Historical Q4’24 PC report

[2] Personal computers business includes desktop and notebooks

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs over 8,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

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80 Years of Moomin Magic: Helsinki Celebrates Tove Jansson with Art, Design and Storytelling

HELSINKI, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In 2025, one Finland’s most cherished cultural icons, the Moomins, celebrate their 80th anniversary. Helsinki, home to their beloved creator Tove Jansson, honors this milestone with two major exhibitions and a host of opportunities to explore the artist’s life, work and enduring legacy. Beyond gallery walls, Helsinki offers countless opportunities to walk in Jansson’s footsteps, from visiting her neighborhoods to discovering landmarks she cherished and statues she inspired. Moomin-themed stores and design items across the city provide the perfect way to take a piece of Tove Jansson’s fantastical world home.

Tove Jansson’s influence reaches far beyond her famous Moomins. She was a trailblazer in art, literature and design, embodying values of equality, inclusion and openness – principles that resonate deeply with her hometown of Helsinki. This year the Moomins turn 80, and this spirit is echoed in the anniversary theme: “The door is always open.” Visitors can experience these values in Helsinki’s cultural offerings, many of which are available all year round and free of charge.

Explore Tove Jansson’s Art at HAM Helsinki Art Museum

HAM Helsinki Art Museum kicks off the Moomin’s anniversary year with Tove Jansson – Paradise, a landmark exhibition featuring over 180 works, including her monumental frescoes, smaller decorative pieces, and previously unseen sketches. This is the first time Jansson’s public murals, created during the 1940s and 1950s, are brought together in one place. From playful decorative details to grand frescoes filled with joy and beauty, the exhibition offers an unparalleled glimpse into Jansson’s versatility and talent as a visual storyteller. Highlights include six large charcoal drawings that offer rare insights into her creative process. The sketches were found in Jansson’s studio and have never before been shown to the public. The exhibition has garnered significant international interest and has been featured in publications such as the Financial Times and The Guardian.

HAM also houses a permanent gallery dedicated to Jansson, which showcases her frescoes Party in the City and Party in the Countryside, along with other rotating works. These pieces provide insight into her life, including references to her personal relationships and artistic journey. In “Party in the City” Tove’s then (secret) love, theatre director Vivica Bandler can be seen on the dance floor, while Jansson herself sits in the foreground, with a little Moomin figure standing beside her on the table.

HAM Helsinki Art Museum, Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 8
Open Until 6 April 2025

Discover Jansson’s Architectural Vision at the Design Museum

The Moomin 80 anniversary year will culminate in a groundbreaking exhibition at the Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki, opening in October 2025 and highlighting Tove Jansson’s vision of architecture and design. Jansson was famous for her ability to create spaces that feel alive, welcoming and filled with possibility, from her own homes and summer cottages to the caves of childhood play. The exhibition connects her personal life, from her early years in central Helsinki to her summers in the Finnish archipelago, with her literary creations, like the Moominhouse – a place of safety, warmth and joy, where the door always stands open.

Through never-before-seen collection highlights, detailed glimpses into Tove Jansson’s personal surroundings come to life in this exhibition organised in collaboration with Moomin Characters.

Design Museum Helsinki, Korkeavuorenkatu 23
Opening in October 2025

Walk in Tove Jansson’s Footsteps

Helsinki offers a wealth of Tove Jansson-related landmarks that allow visitors to follow in her footsteps. Start at her childhood home in Katajanokka, where Jansson grew up surrounded by the sea and the vibrant cultural life of her family. Stroll through Tove Jansson Park, where she used to play, and visit the Halkolaituri pier, where she ice-skated in winter and later departed for summers on her island retreat of Klovharun.

Don’t miss the Esplanade Park to admire Mermaid Fountain, a sculpture Tove Jansson’s artist-father Viktor Jansson modeled after his daughter. Other must-see spots include her former studio and home at Ullanlinnankatu 1, where she lived from 1944 until she passed away in 2001. The studio is privately owned, but you can see the plaque outside and marvel at the huge windows of the studio on the top floor of the corner. You can also check out Svenska Teatern, where her Moomin play debuted in 1949. If you know Swedish, you can even catch a play. Don’t miss the Moomin Shop Espa, located in the same building. The shop also hosts rotating mini-exhibitions from the Moomin and Tove Jansson archives and offers a wide assortment of books in different languages.

More addresses related to Tove Jansson’s Helsinki can be found in the newly redesigned MyHelsinki.fi website, in articles such as Experience Helsinki like Tove Jansson and Moomins in Helsinki: A “Troll” through the city.

Bring the Moomins Home

Helsinki is a treasure trove for Moomin enthusiasts, with many themed stores and cafés where visitors can immerse themselves in the whimsical world of the Moominvalley – or bring a piece of the Moomins back home with them.

Browse for cherished design items like the iconic Arabia Moomin mugs at the Iittala & Arabia flagship store (Pohjoisesplanadi 23) or clothing that captures adorned with Jansson’s illustrations at the Moomin Shop in Lasipalatsi (Mannerheimintie 22-24), where the interior draws inspiration from The Moomins and the Great Flood – the book that launched the Moomin journey back in 1945. At Helsinki Airport’s Moomin Café, travelers can enjoy a last taste of Finland while surrounded by playful Moomin decor.

For more inspiration and information on Helsinki visit MyHelsinki.fi.

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Helsinki Partners
leena.karppinen@helsinkipartners.com

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Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Disrupts USAID Projects in Laos

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Disrupts USAID Projects in Laos
The flag of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) outside their headquarters in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2025 (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Laos are facing uncertainty after the Trump administration’s recent decision to temporarily pause all foreign assistance programs.

Bybit Card Presents Valentine’s Special: 14% Cashback for 24 Hours Only

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce an exclusive Valentine’s Day promotion for Bybit Card holders. On Feb. 14, 2025, users can earn 14% cashback or up to 10 USDT on eligible transactions, helping couples make the most of their special day.

The promotion aims to provide relief from traditional Valentine’s Day price premiums while rewarding cardholders who plan special experiences on the special day. To participate, users must register for the event in advance:

Registration Period: Sign up for the event from Feb. 7 to 14, 2025
Event Period: Tap or swipe the Bybit Card Feb. 14, 2025, from 12:00 AM UTC to 11:59 PM UTC to qualify for 14% cashback.

Since its launch in 2024, the Bybit Card has attracted over 1.2 million users globally by offering an innovative payment and rewards solution that seamlessly integrates cryptocurrency into daily spendings and payments. Users also earn competitive APR on their digital assets while maintaining easy access to their funds. The card comes with fun and sweet surprises all year round in diverse forms of rewards.

Feature Highlights:

  • Instant Virtual Card: Successful applicants will get to use the virtual card instantly, compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay on supported devices.
  • Global Spending Freedom: Use crypto or withdraw cash from Mastercard-supported ATMs worldwide with the physical card.
  • No Hidden Charges: No annual fees, 2% cashback in USDT, and up to 8% APY (conditions apply).
  • Supporting multiple digital assets: Flexible spending and rewards in USDT, BTC, ETH, and other major cryptocurrencies.

The Valentine’s Day promotion is limited to the first 5,000 eligible transactions. Users may find out more about the event and terms and conditions: It Starts With a Swipe and Ends With 14% Cashback!

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The 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin to Open with Creative Ceremony

HARBIN, China, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At 20:00 on February 7, 2025, the 9th Asian Winter Games (AWG) will open with a creative ceremony as reported in Harbin, capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, reputed as the country’s “Ice Capital”.

The Opening Ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin
The Opening Ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin

As another major international winter sports event held by China following the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the AWG invites athletes from across Asia and spectators worldwide to the “city of ice and snow.” Following the principle of “streamlined, safe, splendid,” the event features modernized facilities and diverse cultural experiences.

Themed “Dream of Winter, Love among Asia,” the opening ceremony is going to begin with the prologue of “Ice Lanterns”, telling the story of a little girl’s dream-chasing adventure in an icy world. The ceremony includes protocol, gala performance, and lighting of the cauldron and theme song performance. In an innovative manner, the opening ceremony will span two venues — the main venue at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Centre and the sub-venue at the Harbin Ice and Snow World. A collaborative effort between the two venues, the torch lighting ceremony takes global audiences on an immersive journey through a world of ice and snow.

To highlight the charm of the “city of ice and snow,” iconic landmarks of Harbin, such as the Central Street, Ice and Snow World and Music Square, will be woven into the fabric of the opening ceremony. Audiences will witness the perfect fusion of Harbin’s local intangible cultural heritage with modern art and technology, giving traditional culture an international and trendy vibe. Meanwhile, athletes from across Asia, who will be dressed in their national attire and gather at the ceremony to showcase diverse cultures of their respective countries, jointly interpreting the unity and friendship of the Asian people.

The extensive use of smart technology will be a key feature of the opening ceremony. Through advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR), glasses-free 3D, and ultra-high-definition immersive screens, the venue transforms into a panoramic three-dimensional space, immersing viewers in a dreamy ice and snow world. Ultra-high-definition cameras and immersive virtual reality (VR) technology provide online viewers with an interactive and visually stunning experience. All these ensure a blend of creativity and technology, allowing the ceremony to be enjoyed by all.

1.753 Million Person-times, A Year-on-year Increase of 7.8%, China’s 5A Scenic Area: Tourism Data of The Ancient City of Taizhou in the Year of the Snake Hits a New High

LINHAI, China, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During the Spring Festival in 2025, the Culture & Tourism Area of the Ancient City of Taizhou, located in Linhai, China and known as the “Millennium Taizhou Prefecture, Great Song City in the South of the Yangtze River”, launched a series of cultural activities, and drew a lot of attention and become extremely popular.

According to the cultural and tourism monitoring data, during the Spring Festival holiday in 2025, the Culture & Tourism Area of the Ancient City of Taizhou received 1.753 million tourists. Among them, the number of tourists from outside Taizhou increased by 7.8% compared with the same period last year, and the number of tourists from outside the province increased by 5.3% compared with the same period last year.


Especially from the first day to the third day of the first lunar month, more than 600,000 tourists visited the Ancient City of Taizhou , ranking first among the 5A-level scenic spots of ancient cities and towns in China, demonstrating the strong attraction of the “top tourist destination”.

This Spring Festival, the Ancient City of Taizhou specially launched two major events: the “Welcome the Spring with Five Blessings” Welcoming Ceremony at Xingshan Gate and the “Waiting for You in the Millennium-old Ancient City” Processional Live-action Performance. The former takes Lady Qi celebrating the nine consecutive victories of Qi Jia Army as the main story line, connecting a group of “celebrities” with a deep connection to the Ancient City, and singing the joyous New Year’s song. The latter is a performance team led by Xiaobaihua Yue Opera actors performing the classic Yue Opera “The Legend of the White Snake” in the East Lake Scenic Area, singing songs such as “Waiting for You for a Thousand Years” and “The Origin of Love“. In the form of a processional performance, it created a melodious opera feast.

More than 100 scattered performances every day, as well as the three newly launched major business forms of the city wall light show, the big storytelling hall teahouse, and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Taizhou Pavilion, have created a brand-new wonderful journey for tourists, making them dazzled and reluctant to leave.

Acer Launches New Predator Helios Neo AI Gaming Laptops with Next-Gen Processors and GPUs

New 16- and 18-inch Predator Helios Neo AI devices are powered by new Intel Core Ultra 200HX Series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs

KATOWICE, Poland, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today announced the expansion of its Predator Helios Neo portfolio with the all-new Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI gaming laptops. These cutting-edge devices are powered by up to an Intel® Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, built to deliver game-changing AI capabilities for players entering the next era of gaming with these accessible, power-driven devices.

Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, NVIDIA GeForce RTX50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. Plus, access NVIDIA NIM microservices – state-of-the-art AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance on NIM-ready systems.

In addition to the combination of their powerful silicon, the Predator Helios Neo AI devices showcase impressive display options. The 16-inch model offers up to an OLED panel option, while the 18-inch version features a Mini LED display. Both devices are equipped with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, ensuring smooth performance and advanced cooling under any task or challenge.

The Windows 11 Predator gaming laptops come with three months of PC Game Pass, designed for PC players, and provides access to games on day one such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Ara: History Untold, and titles from EA Play.

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Helios Neo 18 AI

Acer’s Predator Helios Neo AI line focuses on delivering affordable price points by zeroing in on select key components. The Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) AI is ideal for gamers and professionals on the go, while the Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) serves as a great desktop replacement option. Both gaming laptops are equipped with the latest technology in the market and feature subdued minimalist designs with an RGB logo on the lid and dynamic 4-zone RGB keyboards.

The Predator Helios Neo laptops are extremely powerful, offering up to an Intel® Core Ultra 9 275HX processor that ensures ultra-smooth and responsive gameplay. Users will experience fine-tuned game and system performance with less latency and automatic enhancements on classic titles, thanks to ongoing updates to the Intel Application Optimization[1] application. Additionally, these laptops come with up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, featuring the latest NVIDIA DLSS 4, a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUs also enhance the laptops with ray tracing for cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed, enabled by 4th gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with 5th gen Tensor cores.

Both models support up to 64 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage, and come with Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G and Wi-Fi 6E to deliver fast and reliable gaming sessions and internet connections.

In addition to their advanced CPU and GPU specifications, the gaming laptops offer premium displays; the Helios Neo 16 AI features an OLED WQXGA (2560×1600) display with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. The Helios Neo 18 AI includes a Mini LED WQXGA (2560×1600) panel with a speedy 250 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response time. Both models also support NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, and MUX Switch.

Gaming sessions are kept nice and cool with Acer’s 5th Gen AeroBlade technology, liquid metal thermal grease and a Vector Heat Pipe. They also include the latest PredatorSense 5.0 utility app, an AI Experience Zone and feature AI-enhanced communications such as Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0’s triple microphone array and AI noise reduction technology to filter out unwanted background sounds. Also, the Acer PurifiedView2.0’s AI-powered webcam solution ensures clear video and image outputs.

Price and Availability

The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) will be available in North America in April, starting at USD 1,899.99, and in EMEA in May, starting at EUR 1,699.

The Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) will be available in North America in May, starting at USD 2,199.99, and in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 1,799.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Specifications

Name

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI

Model

PHN16-73

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Screen

16-inch OLED + WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, 400 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 1 ms response time,
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, 500 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA
Advanced Optimus

16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA
Advanced Optimus

16-inch WQXGA (1920×1200), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA
Advanced Optimus

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX

Intel® Core Ultra 7 processor 255HX

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Memory

Up to 64 GB DDR5 system memory, 6400 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB, PCIe Gen 4 SSD, SSD slots: 2

Cooling

5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans, liquid metal thermal grease, vector heat pipes

Dimensions

356.78 x 275.5 x 13.47/26.75 mm

Weight

2.7 kg

Battery

90 Whr

Wi-Fi  and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E 1675i, Bluetooth 5.4 or above, Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G, Thunderbolt 4 Type-C,
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1,
microSD Card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack

Features

Predator Sense 5.0/ Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedView2.0,Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0,
Acer ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Audio

DTS® X:Ultra, 2 speakers

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) IR camera

 

Name

Predator Helios Neo 18 AI

Model

PHN18-72

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Screen

18-inch Mini LED + WQXGA (2560×1600), 250 Hz, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time, NVIDIA
Advanced Optimus

18-inch LED, WQXGA (2560×1600), 240 Hz, 500 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time,
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

18-inch LED, WQXGA (2560×1600), 165 Hz, 300 nits, DCI-P3 100%, 3 ms response time,
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

18-inch LED, WUXGA (1920×1200), 165 Hz, 300 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time,
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Processor

Intel® Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX

Intel® Core Ultra 7 processor 255HX

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Memory

Up to 64 GB DDR5 system memory, 6400 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB, PCIe Gen 4 SSD, SSD slots: 2

Cooling

5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans, liquid metal thermal grease, vector heat pipes

Dimensions

400.96 x 307.9 x 14.9/28 mm

Weight

3.3 kg

Battery

90 Whr

Wi-Fi  and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E 1675i, Intel Killer E3100, Bluetooth 5.3 or above, Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G,
Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, dual USB 3.2 Gen
1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD Card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack

Features

Predator Sense 5.0/ Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedView2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0,
Acer ProCam, Copilot, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Audio

DTS® X:Ultra, 2 speakers

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) IR camera

 

[1] Intel® Application Optimization is a policy within Intel® Dynamic Tuning Technology that optimizes performance on select games, with required configurations on select Intel® Core 14th Gen processors. For additional information on Intel® Application Optimization, see www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000095419/processors.html.

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs over 8,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

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SKF continues the preparations for the separation of its Automotive business; initiates consent solicitation

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In September 2024, SKF announced the decision to initiate a separation of its Automotive business with the objective of a separate listing on Nasdaq Stockholm through a Lex Asea distribution to its shareholders.

As the separation process continues, SKF now launches a consent solicitation to holders of its notes, in relation to the contemplated spin-off and to confirm that it will not cause an event of default under the conditions of the notes.

SKF is seeking the consent as a matter of prudence and in order to avoid any potential uncertainty in the future. SKF does not consider that there has been an event of default under any series of the notes.

As previously communicated, SKF considers that the contemplated spin-off of its automotive business would facilitate a clearer focus on distinct opportunities to enhance customer value, accelerate growth, improve competitiveness as well as providing long-term value benefiting customers, employees and other stakeholders.

SKF does not expect the contemplated spin-off to have any negative impact on its strategy, operational or financial conditions of SKF. This implies that the contemplated spin-off would not impact the solvency of SKF and its financial structure would remain solid.

As further described in the announcement, SKF is offering a 0.25% (as a percentage of the principal amount) early voting fee to Noteholders who vote in favour of the approvals at or prior to the applicable early instruction deadline.

For further information, please see the announcement in respect of the consent solicitation which will be published here: https://www.luxse.com/market-overview/market-news.

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Neither the Consent Solicitation Memorandum, the announcement, nor this press release is an offer of securities for sale in the United States or to any U.S. person. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. The notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons, unless an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available. For the purpose of the Consent Solicitation Memorandum, the announcement and this press release, “United States” means the United States of America, its territories and possessions, any state of the United States of America and the District of Columbia. Terms used in this paragraph have the meaning given to them by the Securities Act.

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20250207 SKF continues the preparations for the separation of its Automotive business, initiates consent solicitation

https://news.cision.com/skf/i/dji-0831,c3374835

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