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Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return Plan

SHANGHAI, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yum China”) (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$512 million for the second half of 2026, commencing on July 1, 2026.

The share repurchase agreements include approximately US$384 million under the Rule 10b5-1 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the U.S. and approximately HK$1 billion for a similar program in Hong Kong. These agreements are in addition to the share repurchase agreements for the first half of 2026. We remain on track to return US$1.5 billion to shareholders in 2026, including approximately US$400 million in dividends and US$1.1 billion in share repurchases, through a mix of systematic and discretionary buybacks.

“Our target to return US$1.5 billion in capital to shareholders in 2026 represents approximately 9% of our current market capitalization[1]. Supported by our healthy balance sheet and strong cash generation, we remain dual-focused on driving business growth and delivering solid capital returns to shareholders,” said Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China.

Beginning in 2027, Yum China intends to return approximately 100% of annual free cash flow after subsidiaries’ dividend payments to non-controlling interests. This is anticipated to translate into an average annual return of approximately US$900 million to over US$1 billion in 2027 and 2028, and to exceed US$1 billion in 2028.

Since 2017, Yum China has returned US$6.4 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

1. Market capitalization as of May 11, 2026

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements relating to our projected capital returns from 2025 and 2026. We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as “expect,” “expectation,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “belief,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “predict,” “project,” “likely,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “commit” or similar terminology. These statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, but there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future strategies, growth, business plans, capital allocation strategy, capital return plans (including dividend and share repurchase plans). Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. We cannot assure you that any of our expectations, estimates or assumptions will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release, and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. Numerous factors could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Our plan of capital returns to shareholders (including dividend and share repurchase plans) is based on current expectations, which may change based on market conditions, capital needs or otherwise. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. You should consult our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the information set forth under the captions “Risk Factor” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q) for additional detail about factors that could affect our financial and other results.

About Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company operates over 18,000 restaurants under six brands across over 2,600 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain, which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world’s most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit https://ir.yumchina.com/.

Contacts

Investor Relations Contact:
Tel: +86 21 2407 7556
IR@YumChina.com 

Media Contact:
Tel: +86 21 2407 3824
Media@YumChina.com

JinkoSolar and Masdar Sign 2GW Tiger Neo Module Purchase Agreement to Support Abu Dhabi’s World-First RTC Project

SHANGHAI, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier, recently officially signed a strategic supply agreement for 2GW high-efficiency PV modules with Masdar, a global clean energy leader. Under the agreement, JinkoSolar will supply its high-performance Tiger Neo series modules for RTC, the world’s first gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi, ensuring stable and efficient clean power output with premium product strength. The powerful partnership between the two sides will jointly build a new global zero-carbon energy benchmark.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by core senior executives from both parties, including Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar; Jad Abdel Rahim Masri, Senior Director of Group Supply Chain and Procurement and Manager of Masdar; Abdulla Zayed, Director of Business and Project Development, Masdar; as well as Charlie Cao, CEO of JinkoSolar; Gener Miao, CMO of JinkoSolar; and Robin Li, General Manager of the MEA Sales Centre of JinkoSolar. This cooperation fully reflects Masdar’s high recognition of JinkoSolar’s product quality, delivery capability and global localized service system, and further proves that JinkoSolar Tiger Neo modules have become the preferred core product for the world’s top large-scale new energy projects.

Located in Abu Dhabi, RTC is the world’s first gigascale renewable energy project integrating solar power and battery energy storage. Jointly developed by Masdar and the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), the project integrates a 5.2GW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant with a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS), the largest and most technologically advanced system of its kind in the world.

RTC reimagines the potential of renewable energy by overcoming intermittency. Once operational, the project will produce gigascale baseload energy at a globally competitive rate for the first time, setting a new international benchmark and reaffirming the UAE’s position in renewable energy development. The project will act as a blueprint that can be replicated internationally to meet the growing demand for clean, secure, round-the-clock power.

The Tiger Neo modules supplied by JinkoSolar fully comply with the technical standards for specialized modules tailored for the project scenarios, upgraded based on the mature and advanced N-type TOPCon technology platform.

The successful signing of the 2GW module purchase agreement marks an important milestone for JinkoSolar’s deep development in the high-end Middle Eastern new energy market and the long-term strategic partnership with Masdar. Moving forward, JinkoSolar will fully support the efficient construction and advancement of RTC through high-quality product delivery and localized technical services. JinkoSolar will continue empowering the implementation of large-scale global new energy supporting zero-carbon projects with top-tier PV products and accelerate the high-quality green and low-carbon energy transformation together with global partners.

HKSTP Joins Medical Fair and Asia Summit on Global Health with 38 Park Companies

World-First Innovations Showcase Hong Kong’s Thriving Life and Health Tech Ecosystem from Bench to Bedside


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) joined alongside 38 Park companies in the two flagship events of the 5th International Healthcare Week — the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (“Medical Fair”) and the Asia Summit on Global Health (“ASGH”), held from 11 – 13 May. Showcasing at these premier medical innovation and technology (I&T) events, HKSTP is demonstrating its pivotal role in nurturing and supporting the growth of biotechnology enterprises. During ASGH, HKSTP also hosted a dedicated investor pitch session, providing Park companies with an exclusive stage to connect directly with global capital and pursue fundraising opportunities.

HKSTP joined Medical Fair and Asia Summit on Global Health with 38 Park companies, comprehensively demonstrating the diverse strengths of Hong Kong's life and health technology sector as it progresses from R&D to commercial application.
HKSTP joined Medical Fair and Asia Summit on Global Health with 38 Park companies, comprehensively demonstrating the diverse strengths of Hong Kong’s life and health technology sector as it progresses from R&D to commercial application.

Over 30 Market-Ready Solutions across Four Key Industry Focus

On the opening day of the Medical Fair, the HKSTP pavilion drew numerous industry professionals, investors and professional buyers, who gathered to explore Hong Kong’s latest I&T achievements and actively discuss collaboration opportunities. Participating companies span four critical areas — health monitoring, surgical assistance, precision medicine, rehabilitation training — comprehensively demonstrating the diverse strengths of Hong Kong’s life and health technology sector as it progresses from research and development (R&D) to commercial application.

Mr Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: “HKSTP has always been a steadfast partner to tech ventures, building a vibrant and well-established ecosystem for biotech companies ranging from start-ups with early-stage innovation to experienced innovators with market-ready solutions. To meet their diverse needs, we offer end-to-end support from R&D to clinical applications, including lab facilities, funding connections and market expansion. Our presence at this event fully reflects the innovative vitality and strength of Hong Kong’s life and health tech ecosystem. We hope to showcase Hong Kong’s cutting-edge medical R&D achievements to the international community, while delivering a clear message: Hong Kong is not only a top-tier scientific research base, but also the strongest springboard for technology enterprises to go global. By uniting forces across all sectors, we will further solidify Hong Kong’s leadership as an international health tech hub.”

Park company Highlights:

  • Endovision offers an intestinal endoscopic imaging system that leverages AI and real-time imaging to assist physicians in conducting more precise examinations. The solution has already obtained EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification.
  • Mirror Caring presents SyncKnee, a smart wearable solution integrating flexible sensors, embedded systems and AI analytics to deliver real-time monitoring of knee joint health and data-driven insights.
  • Voice Empowerment Technology features a customised “AI Voice Reconstruction Tool” designed to enhance the efficiency of speech therapy services, offering breakthrough communication support for patients with aphasia and speech disorders.

“World-First” Cutting-Edge Medical Technologies Take Centre Stage

This year, HKSTP has also set up a dedicated exhibition zone at the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), spotlighting a range of groundbreaking biomedical solutions, including several “world-first” innovations:

  • Agilis Robotics: The world’s first robotic-assisted “En Bloc Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour”, achieving precise tumour resection margins and offering a minimally invasive surgical option with faster recovery for early-stage cancer patients.
  • GenEditBio: The world’s first in vivo genome editing therapy (often referred to as “DNA surgery”) targeting corneal dystrophy, with Phase I clinical trials expected to commence this year, aiming to improve patients’ quality of life.
  • Meta Pharmaceuticals: The world’s first oral inhibitor for treating autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis, enhancing medication convenience and delivering safer, more effective anti-inflammatory therapy.

Dedicated Investor Pitch Session: Connecting Global Capital to Accelerate Enterprise Growth

For early-stage biotech companies, funding is crucial to sustaining research and achieving breakthroughs. To this end, HKSTP is fulfilling its role as a “super-connector” by hosting the “Life and Health Technology Innovation Pitch” at ASGH, to bridge between Park companies and the global market and deepen international partnerships.

HKSTP hosted the "Life and Health Technology Innovation Pitch" session, providing Park companies with an exclusive stage to connect directly with 12 global investors and pursue fundraising opportunities.
HKSTP hosted the “Life and Health Technology Innovation Pitch” session, providing Park companies with an exclusive stage to connect directly with 12 global investors and pursue fundraising opportunities.

The pitch session bought together 12 leading global investors from the UK, the US, Singapore, Canada and beyond, creating a top-tier platform for fundraising and business matching, and accelerating the translation of life and health tech innovations. Ten Park companies with breakthrough technologies took the stage to attract international capital, further showcase their innovative solutions and advance to the next stage of growth and global expansion.

Event Details:
Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair)
Date: 11–13 May 2026
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3DE
HKSTP Booth: 3E-E06

Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH)
Date: 11–12 May 2026
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 3FG
HKSTP Booth: 3F-A11
Hashtag: #HKSTP

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

About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 17,000 research professionals and over 2,500 technology companies from 26 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.

Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.

Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.

Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at .

TCL CSOT Successfully Tops Out t8 Project Ahead of Schedule, Accelerating Mass Production of IJP OLED Technology

GUANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology, held a topping-out ceremony for its Gen 8.6 Inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) production line in Guangzhou, China, known as the t8 project. With the completion of the main factory structure and the cleaning work, the world’s first Gen 8.6 IJP OLED production line has entered its next critical phase of development.


Key Milestone Reached: Project Enters New Stage

As a strategic initiative, the t8 project drives TCL CSOT’s next-gen display layout and IJP OLED industrial scaling. With a total investment of US$4.34 billion (RMB 29.5 billion)[1] and a monthly capacity of 22,500 glass substrates, the project achieved remarkable efficiency. Following its groundbreaking on Nov. 30, 2025, the main structure was completed in just 151 days—setting an industry record for the fastest topping-out and epitomizing TCL CSOT’s efficiency.

Dr. Weiran Cao, Chief of the IJP OLED Center at TCL CSOT, said, “Our early completion honors our team’s dedication. As the world’s first mass-production Gen 8.6 IJP OLED line, t8 secures our leadership in the next-gen display industry.”

Following the topping-out, the project will enter the comprehensive stages of finish work, power-system installation, and core-equipment relocation.  

Deepening Technological Accumulation: A New Engine for Industrial Upgrading

With 13 years of R&D experience in IJP OLED technology, TCL CSOT has built a full end-to-end production system. The Wuhan G5.5 IJP OLED line in China, known as t12, achieved mass production and product delivery in November 2024, providing mature experience and optimized yields necessary to drive the t8 project forward efficiently.

As the world’s first mass-production Gen 8.6 IJP OLED line, the t8 project utilizes inkjet-printing processes to precisely deposit organic light-emitting materials onto 2290×2620mm Gen 8.6 glass substrates via “on-demand deposition.” Compared to traditional vacuum evaporation, IJP OLED offers superior material utilization, higher yields, and eco-friendly production. Targeting the high-end mid-size display market—including mobile, desktop, TV and automotive displays—this project bolsters premium supply and marks TCL CSOT’s transition from pilot R&D to advanced manufacturing.


Looking ahead, with the completion and activation of the t8 project, TCL CSOT will gradually build an OLED product portfolio covering multiple sizes and scenarios. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and premium products, TCL CSOT aims to deliver the ultimate display experience to global users.

[1] Note: This conversion is based on a rate of approximately 1 CNY = 0.1470 USD.

 

Gamehaus Holdings Inc. to Announce Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026 on June 8, 2026

SHANGHAI, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gamehaus Holdings Inc. (“Gamehaus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GMHS), a technology-driven mobile game publisher, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended March 31, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on June 8, 2026.

The management team of Gamehaus will host a conference call at 08:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday, June 8, 2026 (08:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following link to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive access details for this conference including a conference passcode, a unique PIN number (personal access code), dial-in numbers, and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Participant Online Registration: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10209253/10404aa4efc

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.gamehaus.com/.

About Gamehaus

Gamehaus Holdings Inc. is a technology-driven global mobile game publisher dedicated to bridging creative studios and players worldwide. With a portfolio spanning mid-core and casual games, Gamehaus delivers full-stack publishing support across market insights, user growth, live-ops, data analytics and monetization optimization. With a vision to be the go-to partner for creative teams, the company specializes in combining global publishing reach with AI- and data-powered solutions to help partners build lasting success. For more information, please visit https://ir.gamehaus.com/

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company’s business plan and outlook. 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 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 expressions in this press release. 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 due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described under the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations Contact

Gamehaus Holdings Inc.
Investor Relations Team
Email: IR@Gamehaus.com

The Blueshirt Group
Mr. Jack Wang
Email: Gamehaus@TheBlueshirtGroup.co

Behind Every Great Cup: ANGEL Presents Professional Coffee Water Solutions at World of Coffee Bangkok 2026


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – ANGEL, a global water purification brand, successfully participated in World of Coffee Bangkok as a Gold Sponsor, strengthening its presence in the global coffee industry through professional coffee water solutions and commercial drinking water systems.

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During the exhibition, ANGEL provided RO drinking water support throughout the venue, supplying clean and refreshing drinking water for exhibitors and visitors. ANGEL’s sponsorship presence also extended across multiple touchpoints of the event experience, including official attendee lanyards used throughout the exhibition.

In addition, ANGEL served as the water filtration sponsor for the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) Community Lounge, where its purification systems supplied stable, high-quality water for espresso machines used by SCA members and coffee professionals from around the world. The lounge became an important networking and communication space for global coffee industry leaders and professionals during the event.

ANGEL showcased water filtration solutions designed for coffee shops, including the C11 Microfiltration Water Purifier and the R8-H Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier with TDS Controller. The solutions are designed to help coffee professionals achieve cleaner and more stable water while maintaining balanced mineral content for coffee extraction.

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The R8-H system supports TDS adjustment, allowing businesses to optimize water quality according to different coffee beans, roasting profiles, and brewing requirements. Optional configurations such as UV sterilizer and pre-filter further improve water safety and filtration performance, supporting reliable operation in high-demand commercial scenarios.

Through the exhibition, ANGEL demonstrated how professional water management can help coffee businesses improve beverage consistency, reduce maintenance caused by scale buildup, and enhance long-term operational efficiency. As more coffee and tea brands continue expanding internationally, water quality management is becoming an increasingly important part of commercial beverage operations.

To date, ANGEL has partnered with more than 30,000 foodservice stores worldwide, including internationally recognized brands such as KFC Indonesia, TOMORO COFFEE, and Haidilao. These collaborations reflect ANGEL’s growing capability to support large-scale commercial food & beverage operations with reliable water solutions tailored to diverse market needs.

By participating in World of Coffee Bangkok, ANGEL further enhanced its visibility within the international coffee community while reinforcing its capability to deliver professional water solutions for specialty coffee applications worldwide. Looking ahead, ANGEL will continue driving innovation and refining its solutions to better support the evolving needs of the global foodservice industry.

Hashtag: #ANGEL

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

About ANGEL

Founded in 1987, ANGEL is committed to becoming a global leader in water purification and drinking water solutions through continuous innovation. Over the past three decades, the company has delivered safe, healthy, and thoughtfully designed water solutions to consumers worldwide.

ANGEL holds more than 10 internationally recognized certifications, including NSF, UL, TÜV, SGS, CSA, and HALAL, meeting standards for quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Ant International Highlights Democratising AI and Strengthening Trust in 2025 Sustainability Report

  • With the inclusion principle integrated into main innovation projects, Ant International now links 2 bn user accounts with 150 mn merchants through multi-layered partnerships, provides global account services to 1.6 mn SMEs, and helps over 30 mn underserved businesses and individuals access quality credit.
  • As its global payment, global account and embedded finance services expand rapidly, it is accelerating investments in compliance capabilities and advanced security technologies to tackle evolving regulatory and risk environments.
  • From basketball courts in New York to marine protection in Java Indonesia, we build extensive partnerships to protect the environment and empower local communities.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 May 2026 – Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider, today published its 2025 Sustainability Report, the 2nd since the Company began independent operation.

Ant International publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report, with a continued focus on its 6Ts Sustainability Framework (Travel, Trade, Thrive, Tech, Talent, Trust)
Ant International publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report, with a continued focus on its 6Ts Sustainability Framework (Travel, Trade, Thrive, Tech, Talent, Trust)

This is also the first year Ant International integrated sustainability metrics into the management’s performance evaluation framework. As Eric Jing, Chairman of Ant Group and Ant International said, “Accountability must be structural, not aspirational. When sustainability outcomes are valued as much as revenue growth or operational efficiency, the whole organisation is more likely to align accordingly-just like how it might work with entire economies.”

In the Company’s 6Ts Sustainability Framework (Travel, Trade, Thrive, Tech, Talent, Trust), Inclusion remains the critical objective. “Our success relies on our ability to innovate for small businesses and emerging markets to thrive above social and technological shifts. Doing great by doing good should be our strategic differentiator,” said Peng Yang, CEO and Douglas Feagin, President at the Report’s launch.

  • Alipay+ and Antom, the Company’s Global Payment pillars, now connect 2 bn user accounts globally to over 150 mn merchants. This vibrant ecosystem of interoperability links up more than 10 national QR systems and supports 300+ payment methods in over 220 markets, including all card schemes, and 50 digital wallets, bank apps and BNPL apps.
  • Beyond payment, WorldFirst and Bettr, our Global Account and Embedded Finance services, support over 1.6 mn SMEs and provide credit access to 30 mn MSMEs and underserved users, integrating new AI and blockchain capabilities.
  • The inclusion metric was built systemically into major innovation projects, for instance, more SME-friendly agentic payment and AI commerce tools, AI-as-a-Service platform for emerging markets, and the EPOS SME AI solutions.

“We will continue to double down on responsible innovation and collaboration to achieve our shared vision: a more inclusive, prosperous, and trustful global economy,” said Yang.

Ant International strengthened focus on innovation and collaboration to drive inclusion and trust.
Ant International strengthened focus on innovation and collaboration to drive inclusion and trust.

In 2025, Ant International’s sustainability work focused on 3 priorities across the 6T arenas:

1. Democratising FinAI for SMEs and Emerging Markets

Ant International rolled out various AI tools to ensure emerging markets and SMEs need to be able to leverage AI without massive infrastructure or capacity investments.

Payment AI & Agentic Commerce :

  • Antom Copilot 2.0 completes payment integration, onboarding, risk and chargeback resolution in secure, automated workflow.
  • Antom Agentic Payment Solution enables AI agents to securely initiate and complete card- and APM-based transactions in a pioneering payment mandate model.

FinAI Capacity Building:

  • FinAI-as-a-Service platform, the GenAI Cockpit gives toolkits to fintechs, such as Malaysia’s TNG eWallet, and easypaisa, Pakistan’s first digital bank, to build flexible and autonomous AI commerce solutions, from customer-service assistants to sales copilots.
  • Custom-made agentic AI assistants such as Alipay+ Voyager, an agentic AI travel companion embedded in super apps.
  • Open-sourced AI FX solution delivers FX forecasts with up to 93% prediction accuracy across complex, volatile currency markets.
  • EPOS360, an AI-powered SME operation and financing platform, rolls out in Southeast Asia.
2. Enhancing Compliance and Technology Foundations of Trust

The Company invested heavily in 2025 on technologies and partnerships on AML and security.

  • SHIELD 3-in-1 Transformer model, supported by 7 bn parameters, identifies high-risk transactions with over 95% precision, while raising payment success rates by up to 13.5%.
  • Digital Wallet Guardian Partnership shares risk tech, anti-fraud and funds protection solutions among wallet partners to protect consumers and merchants.
  • The Alipay+ Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) programme was cited by Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission in its practical guidance for industry application.

Meanwhile, advanced technology application must be harnessed by rigorous compliance standards and practices. In 2025, we further expanded:

  • Our Risk Management Committee mechanism, which implements a comprehensive risk governance framework from the corporate down to the ground unit level.
  • Our 3-layered Anti-Money-Laundering programme is anchored in a global baseline of minimum control standards to ensure consistency and integrity across all markets. We also use AI-powered risk detection and security review tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

The Company plans to accelerate investments in global and local compliance capabilities to meet evolving regulatory and risk environments.

3. Digitalising Public Participation to Drive Social Impact
In 2025, working with partners from New York to West Java, our people started new grassroots efforts to support youth, environment and community projects with digital expertise.
  • As the Innovation Partner for Sustainability of the New York Liberty, Alipay+ began supporting New York Liberty, the WNBA champion team on Liberty Sneaker Drives for underprivileged groups, Math Hoops project to build youth skills, and Threes for Trees project in NYC and Brooklyn.
  • AlipayHK launched a main digital channel for charity fundraising after the Tai Po fire, raising HK$200 million from 450,000 super app users in first three days.
  • Ocean Buddy, an in-app mini-programme for whale-shark protection in Indonesia, was launched in collaboration with DANA and Konservasi Indonesia, leveraging gamification to connect users’ everyday digital activities to marine protection.
  • 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion, a joint initiative with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and over 50 global partners, has certified 9,504 since 2018, 55% of whom are women.

“Sustainability is increasingly becoming our primary driver of responsible innovation, “said Leiming Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ant International, “we will work together to ensure that as we expand globally, our progress remains inclusive, measurable, and impactful for the communities we serve.”

Find the full Report on our website: www.ant-intl.com
Hashtag: #AntInternational

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

About Ant International

Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. To learn more, please visit

Goodbaby International Announces First Quarter Revenue Performance

Group Revenue Up 6.4% YoY In A Challenging Environment;
CYBEX Delivers Strong 12.9% Growth, Significantly Gaining Market Shares

HONG KONG, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Goodbaby International Holdings Limited (“Goodbaby International” or the “Company”; HKEX stock code: 1086, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group“), a global leading juvenile products brand house, has announced its unaudited revenue performance for the three months ended 31 March 2026 (the “Period“).

Key Revenue Highlights

  • Group revenue: HK$2,166.0 million, an increase of 6.4% from HK$2,034.9 million in the same period of 2025, continuing to consolidate its global leading position;
  • CYBEX: revenue HK$1,293.1 million, an increase of 12.9% based on strong business momentum, continuing to gain market shares across markets and categories;
  • Evenflo: revenue growth of 3.1%, supported by very strong growth in strollers and home goods;
  • gb: slight revenue decrease amid ongoing brand transformation focusing on core durables categories, with strong growth recorded in car seats;
  • Blue Chip: revenue declined against a high comparable base in the same period of 2025 resulting from front-loaded orders from customers.

Brand Performance Review

CYBEX 
Achieved robust double-digit growth on a high base in a challenging environment, reinforcing its position as the global leading premium “technical – lifestyle” brand. CYBEX continued to significantly gain market shares across markets and categories, supported by strong business momentum;

Evenflo 
Recorded revenue growth, mainly driven by very strong performance in strollers and home goods. Evenflo consolidated its leading position in the North American market as it stabilizes its business;

gb 
Recorded a slight revenue decrease in line with business focus on core durables categories under business transformation; gb remained a top-tier consumer brand with strong recognition in the China market;

Blue Chip 
Revenue declined from a high base in the same period of 2025 resulting from front-loaded orders. The Group continued to deliver efficient, high-quality and timely services to its Blue Chip customers.

Management Comment

Mr. Tongyou LIU, Executive Director and Group CEO of Goodbaby International, stated:

“Against a complex and uncertain macro environment, the Group delivered solid revenue performance in the first quarter, further consolidating our global leading position. We expect challenges to persist in the remainder of 2026, such as inflation, raw material cost increases, unfavorable foreign exchange fluctuations, negative consumer sentiment and logistics disruptions, caused by intensified geopolitical tensions. We will stay focused on our long-term strategy of globalization and operations of own brand portfolio, execute planned agenda prudently and leverage the advantages of our integrated platform that combines diversified manufacturing and operational services to support sustainable long-term growth.”

About Goodbaby International Holdings Limited 
Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd. (stock code: 1086) is a world-leading juvenile products brand house. The Group serves millions of families around the world under own brand names through design, research and development, manufacture, marketing and sales of children’s car safety seats, wheeled goods, apparel and home textile products, feeding, nursing and personal care products, cribs, ride-ons and other juvenile products.

For more information, please visit Goodbaby’s corporate website: www.gbinternational.com.hk