CELSET Launches SOLTOX, a Korean Botulinum Toxin Type A Brand, for International Markets

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CELSET INC., a Korean biotechnology company specializing in medical aesthetics, has launched SOLTOX, its botulinum toxin type A brand, introducing a Korean botulinum toxin brand to the international medical aesthetics industry.

SOLTOX is presented in 100 Unit and 200 Unit formulations with three defining technical characteristics: a 900 kDa toxin complex, a freeze dried dosage form, and an advanced purification process. Together, these attributes reflect a manufacturing approach emphasizing controlled processing, product characterization, and pharmaceutical quality.

The 900 kDa complex describes the molecular size of the botulinum toxin protein complex, including associated proteins. This characteristic identifies a specific formulation feature rather than establishing any claim of superior clinical duration or efficacy. SOLTOX is supplied as a lyophilized powder intended for reconstitution before administration by qualified medical professionals, in accordance with applicable product labeling and local requirements.

Purification forms another central element of the SOLTOX manufacturing approach. Advanced Botulinum Toxin Purification Technology is applied during the processing of botulinum toxin type A, with emphasis on separating the desired substance from unwanted materials. Production also involves controlled manufacturing conditions and botulinum toxin quality control procedures covering preparation, filling, freeze drying, and batch assessment.

CELSET highlights these manufacturing characteristics as the technical foundation of SOLTOX. Its product positioning draws attention to formulation identity and process controls without equating manufacturing characteristics with unverified differences in patient outcomes. The brand combines technical information with a concise identity designed for recognition throughout the medical aesthetics sector.

The launch establishes SOLTOX within CELSET's international medical aesthetics activities. Its positioning reflects the growing visibility of Korean biotechnology and medical aesthetics manufacturing, alongside the importance of established medical channels and market specific regulatory frameworks. CELSET views country level market development and professional relationships as integral to the international presence of the SOLTOX brand.

SOLTOX's introduction broadens CELSET's medical aesthetics portfolio, complementing its focus on scientifically grounded product communication. The company emphasizes a consistent brand presentation and clear information for healthcare professionals across different markets. Availability and use are governed by the regulatory requirements applicable in each country.

About CELSET INC.

Based in Seoul, South Korea, CELSET INC. is a Korean biotechnology company focused on the medical aesthetics sector. SOLTOX reflects the company's commitment to distinctive brands, aesthetic medicine manufacturing principles, and professional communication for the global aesthetics industry.

For inquiries: [email protected]

Home Page : https://celset-aesthetics.com/

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Photocure ASA: Results for the third quarter of 2026

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Oct 28, 2026, 03:38 ET

OSLO, Norway, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO) today reported Hexvix®/Cysview® revenues of NOK 134.2 million in the third quarter of 2026 (Q3 2025: NOK 134.1 million), and Adjusted EBITDA of NOK 18.5 million (Q3 2025: NOK 18.9 million). In 2026, Photocure now expects product revenue growth in the range of 10% to 12% on a constant currency basis (versus 8 to 11% previously) and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion.

"Photocure is progressing toward an important evolution in its development: building on an established commercial franchise while expanding our capabilities across the bladder cancer diagnostic pathway. Our ambition is to combine the reach of Hexvix / Cysview with non-invasive molecular diagnostics, advanced imaging, artificial intelligence and real-world clinical evidence. We believe these complementary capabilities can create new opportunities to improve patient care, expand our addressable market and deliver sustainable long-term growth," says Dan Schneider, President & Chief Executive Officer of Photocure.

The company continued to execute on its plan to expand blue-light cystoscopy (BLC®) use in Q3 2026 with the installation of 13 new Saphira tower installations in the U.S., including 9 installations in new accounts and 4 upgrades. Photocure had 454 active accounts in the U.S. at the end of the quarter, an increase of 20% versus the third quarter of 2025. Across Europe, a total of 87 Olympus Visera Elite III BLC capable systems were installed since the launch in Q1 2025 along with 29 upgraded rigid systems YTD from Karl Storz, Richard Wolf and Stryker.

Total revenues were NOK 140.9 million in the third quarter of 2026, an increase from NOK 135.0 million in Q3 2025. Reported EBITDA was NOK 4.0 million (NOK 10.2 million). EBIT was NOK -3.4 million (NOK 2.9 million). Cash and cash equivalents were NOK 162.4 million at the end of the period.

"We have also strengthened Photocure's leadership team with the appointment of Dennis Camporeale as our new Chief Financial Officer. Dennis has a strong background in medtech and diagnostics investment banking, spanning mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, business development and corporate finance. This appointment supports our focus on disciplined financial management and execution while we advance our commercial franchise and invest in growth opportunities across the bladder cancer diagnostic pathway," Schneider says, continuing:

"An important catalyst for our core business is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to reclassify applicable BLC systems from Class III to Class II. Published in August, the proposal will establish a new regulatory framework with special controls and a 510(k) pathway, subject to the FDA's final determination. We believe this evolution will facilitate broader participation by equipment manufacturers, expand the availability of compatible BLC platforms and support wider adoption of BLC across U.S. healthcare systems. Combined with our commercial infrastructure and mobile access model, the reclassification will create a meaningful opportunity to accelerate market development and strengthen our position in bladder cancer diagnostics."

Photocure continues to build a stronger body of clinical and economic evidence to support BLC adoption in the United States. Recent publications using U.S. real-world data have demonstrated cost neutrality between BLC and white light cystoscopy (WLC) in the studied population and highlighted opportunities to improve the prediction of bladder cancer recurrence and progression in contemporary patients treated with BLC. Photocure's growing Cysview registry provides a valuable foundation for understanding patient outcomes and developing more individualized approaches to disease management. The evidence-generation capability of the registry will serve as an increasingly important strategic asset, supporting clinical engagement today while creating opportunities for future predictive analytics and data-driven diagnostics.

"Following the acquisition of Vesica Health, AssureMDx is our second growth engine and serves as a significant step in extending our reach earlier in the patient pathway through a multi-omic, urine-based molecular test designed to support risk stratification and the evaluation of patients presenting with hematuria. By combining non-invasive molecular testing via AssureMDx with our established BLC franchise, we can connect earlier risk assessment with procedural diagnosis and subsequent patient management. We expect initial AssureMDx revenue in 2027, with reimbursement secured during the first half of 2027," Schneider added.

"Artificial intelligence provides another opportunity to extend our capabilities and differentiate our offering. Through our work with Claritas HealthTech and its subsidiary Intelligent Scopes Corporation, we are advancing AI-enabled technology designed to support physicians during BLC procedures, with the potential to enhance tumor detection and resection completeness. The Photocure and Claritas co-sponsored ENAiBLE trial has now recruited over 100 patients into the study. Our collaboration with Artera to evaluate the ArteraAI Bladder Test, which remains under development, illustrates the value of Photocure's Cysview registry as a rich dataset to support the validation of emerging diagnostic tools. These initiatives enhance complementary aspects of care, from visualization during cystoscopy to pathology-based insights that may inform patient assessment and management," Schneider expanded.

For 2026, Photocure now expects product revenue growth in the range of 10% to 12% on a constant currency basis (versus 8 to 11% previously) and continued expansion of the adjusted EBITDA margin.

"We believe Photocure's opportunity extends beyond any single product or technology. By combining an established commercial franchise with capabilities spanning early risk assessment, procedural detection and data-enabled patient management, we are building a broader precision diagnostics platform in bladder cancer. At the same time, we recognize the need to navigate an evolving competitive environment while continuing to demonstrate the clinical value and commercial resilience of our established franchise. Our commitment remains to be disciplined, generate evidence that matters to clinicians and patients, and convert our growing capabilities into sustainable commercial growth and long-term shareholder value," Schneider concludes.

Please find the full financial report and presentation enclosed.

Adjusted EBITDA and other alternative performance measures (APMs) are defined and reconciled to the IFRS financial statements in the APM section of the third quarter 2026 financial report on page 25.

The quarterly report and presentation will be published at 08:00 CET and will be publicly available at www.photocure.com. Dan Schneider, CEO, Priyam Shah, VP of Investor Relations and Dick Peters, VP of Finance & IT will host a live webcast at 14:00 CET.

The presentation will be held in English and questions can be submitted throughout the event. The streaming event is available through: https://qcnl.tv/p/HeiCuy-mR7EVvAyoiKXpOA

The presentation is scheduled to conclude at 14:45 CET.

For further information, please contact:

Dan Schneider

President and CEO

Photocure ASA

Email: [email protected] 

Priyam Shah

Vice President Investor Relations

Tel: +1 717 6815 072

Email: [email protected] 

Geir Bjørlo

Corporate Communications (Norway)

Tel: +47 915 40 000

Email: [email protected]

About Photocure ASA

Photocure: The Bladder Cancer Company delivers transformative solutions to improve the lives of bladder cancer patients. Our unique technology, making cancer cells glow bright pink, has led to better health outcomes for patients worldwide. Photocure is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: PHO). For more information, please visit us at www.photocure.com/news

All trademarks mentioned in this release are protected by law and are registered trademarks of Photocure ASA.

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange announcement was published by Tolv Hillestad, Photocure ASA, on 28 October 2026 at 08:00 CET.

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CAIRO, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec" or "the Company") released Sinopec's Sustainability Report in Africa (2021-2025) in Cairo on October 25 which highlights five years of progress in energy cooperation, environmental protection, community development, and cultural exchange. The Company also introduced its global sustainability communication brand, WE17. The report shows that Sinopec implemented 33 projects across 16 African countries between 2021 and 2025, with cumulative investment exceeding US$5.7 billion and total tax payments and social responsibility contributions surpassing US$4 billion over the same period. In 2025, its operations directly created 16,000 local jobs.

Zhao Liuqing, Minister Counselor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, addressed the event and noted that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt and of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African countries. Mr. Zhao described Sinopec's activities in Egypt as an example of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership and a contribution to stronger people-to-people ties. Magdy Amer, board member of the Egypt-China Friendship Association and former Egyptian ambassador to China, also delivered remarks recognizing Sinopec's contributions to economic and social development.

Wei Dong, Managing Director of Sinopec Africa Office, presented the report and reaffirmed the Company's commitment to leveraging its integrated industrial capabilities, increasing investment in quality resources, and balancing economic performance with ecological protection and community well-being. He also emphasized Sinopec's continued participation in Africa's industrialization and public service development.

Sinopec expands energy cooperation and environmental protection

The sustainability report documents Sinopec's activities in oil and gas exploration, engineering services, refining, energy trade, and renewable energy. Sinopec is exploring wind and solar alternatives for oilfield operations in the Western Desert of Egypt through its partnership with Apache Corporation. At the Sinopec-Apache project in Egypt, gas flaring had been reduced by more than 60% by the end of 2025 through energy efficiency and gas recovery measures.

Additionally, Sinopec participates in five offshore exploration and development blocks in Angola and maintains long-term energy cooperation with Algeria. Its renewable energy activities include Ethiopia's Adama Wind Power Project, which meets approximately 20% of the capital's electricity demand, and a geothermal pipeline project that supports clean electricity generation in Kenya. Environmental initiatives include planting over 7,000 mangroves in Angola and deploying ultra-low-noise intelligent drilling rigs in Uganda which have reduced carbon emissions by more than 90% compared with conventional rigs.

Continued investment in communities and cultural exchange

Sinopec's community programs focus on employment, vocational training, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. A welding training initiative in Uganda has equipped 60 local workers with internationally recognized certifications. Across Africa, the Company has helped with the construction of more than 70 water supply plants and installation of over 4,300 kilometers of water pipelines.

In Egypt, an education-assistance initiative has supported the construction of 201 girls' schools, providing educational opportunities for over 15,000 students. Cultural exchange programs include the "Silk Road Book House - China Bookshelf" initiative in Egypt, Algeria, and Cameroon, as well as cultural exchange activities for young people.

Sinopec launches WE17

The event also saw the introduction of Sinopec's global sustainability communication brand, WE17, under the slogan "Together for Better." It is aligned with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals and focuses on the three themes of Clean, which represents environmental responsibility, Care, which emphasizes community well-being, and Culture, which promotes cross-cultural exchange.

Approximately 100 representatives from government, business, academia, and the media attended the event.

For more information, visit SINOPEC's official website.

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Valmet's Interim Review January 1 - September 30, 2026: Strong orders received and increased comparable EBITA

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Oct 28, 2026, 03:46 ET

Valmet Oyj's stock exchange release on October 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EET

ESPOO, Finland, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

JulyâSeptember 2026

- Orders received increased 30 percent to EUR 1,408 million (EUR 1,083 million). Organically orders received increased 25 percent. Growth was supported by strong order intake in biomaterial services, continued growth in Process Performance Solutions and a strong quarter in biomaterial capital projects.

- Net sales increased 5 percent to EUR 1,360 million (EUR 1,295 million).

- Comparable EBITA increased 6 percent to EUR 169 million (EUR 159 million). The increase was due to consolidation of Severn Group (now Engineered Severe Service) into Valmet as of July 1, 2026 and the positive impact of efficiency and cost reduction actions as part of the Lead the Way strategy.

- Comparable EBITA margin remained at the previous year's level at 12.4 percent (12.3%).

- Earnings per share (EPS) decreased to EUR 0.38 (EUR 0.46) and adjusted EPS decreased to EUR 0.48 (EUR 0.54). EPS and adjusted EPS decreased due to lower operating profit and higher financing expenses.

JanuaryâSeptember 2026

- Orders received remained at the previous year's level at EUR 3,874 million (EUR 3,936 million). Organically orders received remained at the previous year's level.

- Net sales increased 5 percent to EUR 3,920 million (EUR 3,720 million).

- Comparable EBITA remained at the previous year's level and was EUR 434 million (EUR 423 million).

- Comparable EBITA margin was 11.1 percent (11.4%).

- EPS was EUR 0.97 (EUR 0.95). Adjusted EPS was EUR 1.21 (EUR 1.18).

- Cash flow provided by operating activities totaled EUR 310 million (EUR 391 million).

Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the comparison period, i.e., the same period of the previous year.

Key figures1

Strategic review progressing according to plan

On July 24, 2026, Valmet announced that its Board of Directors had decided to initiate a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two core businesses, Biomaterial Solutions and Services, and Process Performance Solutions, into two standalone publicly listed companies. The review is focused on assessing whether a separation of the two businesses and their operation as separately listed companies on Nasdaq Helsinki would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure.

The strategic review is progressing according to plan. While no decision on a potential separation has been made, Valmet will initiate activities in Q4 2026 to strengthen the segments' readiness to operate independently. Related costs are expected to be approximately EUR 10 million in Q4. Costs directly related to the strategic review will be reported as items affecting comparability and will not impact Comparable EBITA. Valmet will provide an update at the latest in connection with the publication of its full-year 2026 results.

Guidance for 2026 unchanged

Valmet reiterates its guidance issued on February 6, 2026, in which Valmet estimates that net sales in 2026 will remain at the previous year's level in comparison with 2025 (EUR 5,197 million) and Comparable EBITA in 2026 will remain at the previous year's level or increase in comparison with 2025 (EUR 620 million).

Short-term market outlook

(October 2026 âMarch 2027)

Valmet's short-term market outlook covers the period October 2026 â March 2027. It reflects Valmet's estimate of expected growth and demand trends in its key markets, based on ongoing discussions with customers and other market information. It should not be interpreted as guidance for Valmet's own orders received.

Process Performance Solutions

Valmet estimates that the market for Process Performance Solutions is expected to remain at low year-over-year growth.

At the same time, uncertainty related to the geopolitical situation and global economic outlook remains high, which reduces short-term market visibility.

Biomaterial Solutions and Services

Valmet estimates that the market in Biomaterial Solutions and Services will remain broadly unchanged. However, it is typical that the timing of customers' large investment decisions can have a significant impact on market activity in any individual quarter.

The biomaterial services market is expected to stabilize in the coming quarters. Uncertainty related to the geopolitical situation and global economic outlook remains high, causing short-term volatility and limiting market visibility.

Segment key figures

Letter from President and CEO:

Capturing lifecycle growth across our unique and large installed base

"Everything we do at Valmet starts with one question: how can we help our customers become more competitive? In the third quarter, the trust they place in Valmet translated into strong demand: orders received increased 25 percent organically, while comparable EBITA reached a record level for a third quarter.

I am particularly pleased with our biomaterial services business, where orders grew 12 percent organically. Growth was broad-based across regions, service categories and business areas. The market developed in line with our earlier view that it was stabilizing.

Valmet has spent decades building a unique and large installed base around the world. In biomaterials, we have the largest installed base in the industry, representing a significant long-term growth opportunity. Our task is to serve our customers more broadly throughout the lifecycle of their assets. This builds deeper customer relationships and creates more recurring business for Valmet.

Biomaterial capital orders were also strong at EUR 552 million, including major project wins in China and Asia-Pacific. Customers choose Valmet for some of their largest and most critical investments, including in the world's most competitive markets. This reflects their confidence in our technology and in Valmet as a long-term partner. Each win also strengthens our installed base for decades to come.

Process Performance Solutions delivered three percent organic order growth in a low-growth market, with a comparable EBITA margin of 20.2 percent. With Severn now part of Valmet, we have a broader offering and a larger market to serve. The integration is progressing according to plan.

Comparable EBITA increased by EUR 10 million to EUR 169 million, supported by the Severn acquisition and the efficiency and cost reduction actions we are taking under our Lead the Way strategy. This is progress, but not the destination.

By 2030, our target is to grow 5 percent organically and reach a 15 percent comparable EBITA margin. Together, these take us to a 20 percent return on capital employed. We earn these returns by helping our customers run their assets more reliably and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. When customers win, Valmet wins. That is how we create long-term value for our shareholders and opportunities for our people.

Our strategic review is progressing according to plan. We are in the process of evaluating whether separating Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions into two standalone publicly listed companies would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure. We will provide an update at the latest in connection with our Financial Statements Review for 2026."

Thomas Hinnerskov

President and CEO

News conference and webcast for analysts, investors and media

Valmet will host a results webcast in English as a live webcast at https://valmet.events.inderes.com/q3-2026 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Finnish time (EET).

Recording of the webcast will be available shortly after the event at the same address.

Participants may also join the news conference via a conference call by registering at:

https://events.inderes.com/valmet/q3-2026/dial-in

After the registration you will receive dial-in details and a conference ID. To ask a question during the call, please dial #5 on your telephone keypad.

The event is held in English.

Further information:

Pekka Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0020

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Interim CFO

Pekka Rouhiainen

VP, Investor Relations

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Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet's net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Thursday, November 19, 2026

Earnings Call Scheduled for 6:00 A.M. U.S. ET on November 19, 2026

GUIYANG, China, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2026 unaudited financial results on Thursday, November 19, 2026, before the open of the U.S. markets.

The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 6:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on November 19, 2026 or 7:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss the financial results.

For participants who wish to join the conference using dial-in numbers, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time.

Participant Online Registration:

https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10058051-xfh0rd.html

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the provided number, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until November 26, 2026:

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at ir.fulltruckalliance.com.

About Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.

Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types. The Company provides a range of freight matching services, including freight listing, freight brokerage and transaction services. The Company also provides a range of value-added services that cater to the various needs of shippers and truckers, while enabling other businesses, such as financial institutions, highway authorities and gas station operators, to participate in its ecosystem. With a mission to empower enterprises with greater logistics competitiveness, the Company is shaping the future of logistics with technology and aspires to revolutionize logistics, improve efficiency across the value chain and reduce its carbon footprint for our planet. For more information, please visit ir.fulltruckalliance.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd.

Mao Mao

E-mail: [email protected]

Piacente Financial Communications

Helen Wu

Tel: +86-10-6508-0677

E-mail: [email protected]

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications

Brandi Piacente

Tel: +1-212-481-2050

E-mail: [email protected]

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Temu Strengthens Proactive Product Checks as Warehouse Labs Pass Bureau Veritas Assessment

Independent assessment confirms technical capability to conduct specified tests against selected European standards, supporting earlier detection of potential compliance issues before shipment

DUBLIN, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Temu is integrating in-house laboratory testing into its proactive product checks, following an independent assessment and audit by Bureau Veritas of laboratories located within its fulfilment partners' warehouses.

The assessment confirms the laboratories' technical capability to conduct specified product tests in accordance with selected European standards. By placing this capability within fulfilment operations, Temu is adding a layer of product screening that helps identify potential compliance issues before selected products are shipped to consumers.

Bureau Veritas evaluated the laboratories' testing equipment, facilities and environmental conditions, technical personnel, operating procedures and quality control systems. Its assessment confirmed that the laboratories meet the technical requirements for conducting the specified tests.

The laboratories are now operational and conduct spot checks on selected products. These include tests for electrical safety on appliances, performance checks for textiles and tests against applicable toy safety requirements.

Warehouse-based testing adds a checkpoint in addition to Temu's pre-listing checks and ongoing post-sale monitoring.

"Our ambition is to help raise the standard for how online marketplaces screen products by making laboratory testing a more integrated part of fulfilment," said a Temu spokesperson.

"Building this capability into our operations gives us an additional opportunity to identify and address potential compliance issues before shipment. Bureau Veritas' assessment provides independent confirmation of the laboratories' technical capability within the assessed scope," the spokesperson added.

The warehouse laboratories complement independent third-party testing and do not replace sellers' responsibility to ensure their products meet applicable regulatory requirements. The assessment concerns the laboratories' capability to conduct the specified tests; it does not constitute product certification.

"Temu is working to build an online marketplace with a strong focus on quality and compliance," said a Bureau Veritas spokesperson. "Through our collaboration, we have seen firsthand the substantial time and effort Temu's teams are dedicating to strengthening in-house product testing."

Temu and Bureau Veritas have worked together since 2023 on product testing, random spot checks, third-party testing services for sellers and seller education. Their collaboration covers product categories including textiles, electrical and electronic goods, beauty and personal care products, food contact materials, personal protective equipment and jewellery.

Temu is also exploring further collaborations with testing organisations to expand and strengthen its in-house laboratory capabilities.

The initiative forms part of Temu's broader investment in product safety and compliance. The company plans to invest approximately US$200 million globally in compliance and quality assurance in 2026, twice its investment in 2025.

Alongside its warehouse-based laboratories, Temu works with more than 60 independent testing institutions worldwide. It has also expanded its seller education programmes, including a recently announced series connecting sellers with testing and compliance specialists to provide practical guidance on regulatory requirements, product testing and certification.

About Temu

Temu is a global e-commerce platform connecting consumers with millions of manufacturers, brands and business partners. Operating in more than 90 markets worldwide, Temu is committed to providing affordable, high-quality products that enable customers to live better lives.

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in inspection, Business Assurance, and laboratory testing services with a powerful purpose: to shape a world of trust by ensuring responsible progress. With a vision to be the preferred partner for customers' excellence and sustainability, the Company innovates to help them navigate change.

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas' 82,000 employees deliver services in 140 countries. The Company's technical experts support customers to address challenges in quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.

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EXPO 2027 Belgrade to Connect Greek and Serbian Tourism and Business Professionals in Athens

ATHENS, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greek and Serbian business leaders and tourism professionals will meet at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens on 29 October to explore partnerships ahead of EXPO 2027 Belgrade, the first Specialised Expo in the Western Balkans.

Part of EXPO's international roadshow, the event will open with a press conference featuring Igor KovaÄeviÄ, Chief Operating Officer and Director of the International Participants Department at EXPO 2027 Belgrade, and Dimitrios Skaikos, Greece's Section Commissioner General.

Presentations, a panel discussion and Q&A will explore participation and commercial opportunities. B2B speed-networking sessions will connect tourism professionals with Serbian partners to develop travel programmes combining EXPO visits with wider experiences across Serbia.

"For Serbia, it is a natural partner in building cultural and business bridges and strengthening the ties that will help welcome the world to Belgrade for EXPO 2027," said KovaÄeviÄ.

According to Serbia's Ministry of Internal and Foreign Trade, bilateral trade in goods reached â¬884 million in 2025, while services trade totalled approximately â¬1.27 billion.

Event details

- Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026

- Press conference: 9:30â10:30 a.m.

- Main Programme: 10:30 a.m.â1:30 p.m.

- Venue: InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, Ypsilon & Omikron Rooms, 89â93 Syngrou Avenue, Athens

About EXPO 2027 Belgrade

Taking place from 15 May to 15 August 2027 under the theme "Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All", EXPO 2027 Belgrade expects more than 140 international participants and around four million visits over 93 days. More than 250 bilateral business events and over 50,000 business meetings are planned in connection with EXPO 2027.

Press contact: [email protected]

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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present at several sessions during the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference. The conference will be held November 5-7, 2026, at the Marriott Copley Place in Boston.

Built around the theme, "Fifty States, Fifty Systems: State Policy Variations and Impacts," the conference will bring together education researchers, policy leaders, and practitioners from across the nation to explore emerging state policy challenges and the evidence needed to drive effective solutions. AIR experts will present research on career and technical education, adapting apprenticeship programs across service settings, improving outcomes for English learners, and evaluating gun violence interventions.

AIR is a Gold Conference Sponsor and will have a booth available in the Exhibitor Hall. On Friday, November 6 from 1:00 PM â 3:00 PM ET, AIR will also have a table available at the APPAM Career & PhD Program Fair, which will be held in the Gloucester Meeting Room. Sessions featuring AIR experts and their work are listed below (all times are Eastern Time). Learn more about all conference presentations and activities on the conference website.

Thursday, November 5

1:45 â 3:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Career and Technical Education and Work-based Learning: A Meta-analysis and Current Research in Three States

Location: 3rd Floor, Room: Arlington

AIR Chair: Kelly Reese

AIR Presenter: Kristin Kelley

Friday, November 6

8:30 a.m. â 10:00 a.m.

Roundtable Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges for Implementing and Evaluating Gun Violence Interventions Across State and Community Contexts

Location: First Floor/Lobby Level, Room: Tremont

AIR Presenters: Candace Hester and Bryant Crubaugh

Roundtable Discussion: Has the Scholar-Ship Already Sailed: Preparing leaders and researchers for the Education Freedom Tax Credit

Location: Wellesley Room

AIR Presenters: Christopher Brooks, Stephanie Levin, and Susan Therriault

Panel Session: Methods, AI Tools, and Measurement 

Location: Fourth Floor, Room: Yarmouth

- Paper: Assigning Proposals to Experts: Comparing Semantic Ranking and Local LLMs

AIR Presenter: Ruhan Circi

- Paper: A Human-in-the-Loop LLM-Assisted Framework for Interview Analysis

AIR Presenter: Burhan Ogut

Panel Session: Contexts, Policies, and Outcomes for English Learners

Location: Third Floor, Room: Arlington

AIR Co-Author: Preeya Mbekeani

Panel Discussion: Supporting Access to Quality Child Care: Subsidy Policy, Providers, and Underserved Families

Location: Fourth Floor, Salon B

Paper: Child Care Subsidy Rates and the Sustainability of the Child Care Market

AIR Presenter/Author: Amanda Danks

10:15 â 11:45 a.m.

Panel Discussion: Does AI Deliver? Evidence from Training Programs, the Workforce, and Career Pathways

Location: First Floor/Lobby Level, Room: Boylston

AIR Presenters: Samia Amin and Jaiden Samatha Butler

1:45 â 3:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Racial Disparities in Criminal Justice Decision-Making: Sentencing, Courts, and Policy Design

Location: First Floor/Lobby Level, Room: Columbus

AIR Presenter: Candace Hester

5:00 â 6:00 p.m.

Friday Poster Reception 

Location: Salon EFG

- Evaluation of the Texas Dual Language Project

AIR Presenter/Author: Ryan Eisner

- The Benefit-Cost of Inclusion: Evidence from a Cross-State Evaluation of a Special Olympics Schoolwide Program

AIR Presenter/Author: Rachel Feldman

Saturday, November 7

8:30 â 10:00 a.m.

Panel Discussion: AI, Equity, Ethics, and Inclusion

Location: Third Floor, Room: Suffolk

Paper: Operationalizing Transparency in AI Systems: A System Level and Multidimensional Policy Framework

AIR Presenter/Author: Ruhan Circi

12:45 â 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Poster Luncheon 

Location: Salon EFG

- School Mobility and Educational Outcomes for Students in Foster Care: A Longitudinal Analysis;

AIRi Presenter/Author: Katherine Canniff

- What Does Alternative Response Really Costâand Who Needs the Numbers?

AIR Presenter/Author: Amanda Danks

1:45 â 3:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion: Context Matters: Opportunities and Lessons from Adapting and Scaling Apprenticeships Across Service Environments

Location: First Floor, Lobby Level, Room: Boylston

AIR Presenters: Christina Yancey and Siobhan Mills De La Rosa

About AIR

Established in 1946, the American Institutes for Research® (AIR®) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of health, education, and the workforce. With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR has offices across the U.S. and abroad. For more information, visit www.air.org.

Dana Tofig

Managing Director, Corporate Communications

[email protected]

1.202.403.6347

SOURCE American Institutes for Research

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DUBAI, UAE and LONDON, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivermate, the Employer of Record platform helping companies hire and pay talent in more than 180 countries, today announced that global research firm Everest Group has positioned the company as a Major Contender in its just published Employer of Record (EoR) Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

Everest Group's PEAK Matrix assessments evaluate providers on market impact as well as vision and capability. The 2026 EoR assessment evaluated 29 Employer of Record providers, measuring each company on the impact they created in the market as well as their ability to deliver solutions successfully. Providers are grouped into three categories: Leaders, Major Contenders and Aspirants.

The assessment comes in a defining year for Rivermate, marked by strong consolidation and growth. In April 2026, Eos Global Expansion, Serviap Global and Hightekers' EoR operations came together under the Rivermate brand, combining more than 15 years of regional expertise across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East into one global company. In June 2026, the group acquired Remunance, a leading Indian EoR and payroll provider, adding in-country expertise in one of the world's most growing hiring markets.

Building on this consolidation, Rivermate continues to focus on delivering exceptional human service tailored to each client's needs, through dedicated account managers with country-level expertise.

"International hiring has become the norm for companies of all sizes, whether it is to expand, save costs or access otherwise unavailable talent. As a result, the EoR market is maturing, and companies want to know how their EoR partner is a trusted and qualified option. Everest Group's assessment gives them that view.

"This year we consolidated our regional businesses into one global company, so our clients benefit from our global scale while drawing on deep local expertise every day. It is great to see our progress and market presence already reflected by our inclusion in Everest Group's research for the first time," said Sébastien Wakim, CEO at Rivermate.

About Rivermate

Rivermate is the global Employer of Record and Contractor of Record platform of Hightekers Group, built for a future where work is not limited by borders. It enables companies to hire, manage and pay talent internationally, combining owned infrastructure, deep local expertise and dedicated human service. Built on more than 15 years of experience across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, Rivermate operates through 39 wholly owned entities and a network of 150+ trusted partners, covering 180+ countries.

Website: https://rivermate.com/

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UmweltBank im dritten Quartal 2026 mit verbesserter Profitabilität und starkem Kreditneugeschäft

Nürnberg (ots)

- UmweltBank erzielt positives Ergebnis vor Steuern in Höhe von 5,3 Mio. Euro in den ersten neun Monaten 2026

- Starkes Kreditneugeschäft von über 320 Mio. Euro seit Jahresbeginn realisiert

- Marke von 10.000 Girokonten überschritten (Q3 2025: rd. 1.700)

- Gesamtkapitalquote mit rd. 16,9 % unverändert gegenüber dem Jahresultimo 2025

- Erfolgreiches Kostensenkungsprogramm reduziert Verwaltungsaufwand im dritten Quartal auf 15,2 Mio. Euro - niedrigster Quartalswert in den vergangenen zwei Jahren

Die UmweltBank hat allein im dritten Quartal 2026 ein Ergebnis vor Steuern von 3,1 Mio. Euro erzielt und lag damit deutlich über den Ergebnisbeiträgen der beiden Vorquartale (Q1 2026: 0,2 Mio. Euro; Q2 2026: 1,9 Mio. Euro). Unter dem Strich verzeichnete die Bank somit nach den ersten neun Monaten 2026 ein Ergebnis vor Steuern von 5,3 Mio. Euro. "Nachdem das Vorjahr noch stark von Sondereffekten geprägt war, machen wir 2026 deutliche Fortschritte bei der operativen Profitabilisierung der UmweltBank und haben im dritten Quartal Monat für Monat ein positives Ergebnis vor Steuern von rund 1 Mio. Euro erzielt", kommentiert Dietmar von Blücher, Sprecher des Vorstands der UmweltBank.

Marke von 10.000 Girokonten überschritten

Das Privatkundengeschäft entwickelte sich im dritten Quartal 2026 trotz des merklich gestiegenen Wettbewerbs stabil. So lag die Kundenzahl mit rund 194.000 auf dem Niveau der beiden Vorquartale. Per 30. September 2026 lagen die Privatkundeneinlagen bei 3,7 Mrd. Euro, nach 4,3 Mrd. Euro zum Jahresende 2025. Der Rückgang ist überwiegend auf auslaufende Sonderkonditionen bei Tagesgeldkonten zurückzuführen. Erfreulich ist weiterhin die hohe Nachfrage nach dem Girokonto der UmweltBank. Gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal konnte die Zahl der Konten von 1.700 auf nun über 10.000 gesteigert werden.

Das Kundendepotvolumen stieg in den ersten neun Monaten des Jahres um rund 50 Mio. Euro, von 556 Mio. Euro auf 605 Mio. Euro. Im gleichen Zeitraum legte das Volumen der hauseigenen aktiven Fonds und ETFs von rd. 290 Mio. Euro um 24 % auf rd. 361 Mio. Zu diesem Anstieg trugen auch die drei Ende Juli 2026 gelisteten Europa-ETFs (Artikel-9-Produkt gemäß SFDR) bei. Mit den neuen ETFs können Anlegerinnen und Anleger gezielt in Aktien (ISIN: LU3401048544), Staatsanleihen (ISIN: LU3401048460) und Unternehmensanleihen (ISIN: LU3401048387) im europäischen Raum investieren. Das deutlich erweiterte Spektrum an Artikel-9-Fonds bildet die Basis für die Einführung des ab 1. Januar 2027 geplanten Altersvorsorgedepots sowie die für das Frühjahr 2027 geplante Vermögensverwaltung.

Starkes Neukreditgeschäft unterstützt durch solide Gesamtkapitalquote von rund 16,9 %

Im Kreditgeschäft bleibt die Nachfrage im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien und nach Immobilienfinanzierungen weiterhin hoch. Insgesamt konnte die Bank in den ersten neun Monaten des Jahres Kredite mit einem Volumen von rund 324 Mio. Euro vergeben - mehr als vier Mal so viel wie im Vorjahreszeitraum (Q3 2025: 73 Mio. Euro). Insgesamt plant der Vorstand für das Jahr 2026 mit einem Neukreditvolumen in Höhe von 450 Mio. Euro. Die für das Kreditgeschäft wichtige Gesamtkapitalquote lag zum 30. September 2026 bei 16,9 % und liegt damit deutlich über den aufsichtlichen Anforderungen in Höhe von rund 15 %.

Ergebnis und Ausblick

Der Verwaltungsaufwand lag in den ersten neun Monaten 2026 insgesamt mit 46,4 Mio. Euro rd. 10 % unter dem Vorjahreswert von 51,6 Mio. Euro. Dabei lagen die Personalkosten mit 25,8 Mio. Euro durch Neueinstellungen und Gehaltsanpassungen über dem Vorjahreswert von 21,9 Mio. Euro. Aufgrund gesunkener Kosten für externe Beratung und weiterer Einsparungen konnte der andere Verwaltungsaufwand zum 30. September 2026 hingegen um 30 % gegenüber dem Wert des Vorjahres reduziert werden. Die Gesamterträge beinhalten im Gegensatz zu den Vorjahren keine signifikanten Sondererträge und lagen somit in den ersten neun Monaten 2026 bei 51,7 Mio. Euro (nach 60,7 Mio. Euro per 30.09.2025). Unter dem Strich steht in den ersten neun Monaten 2026 ein positives Ergebnis von 5,3 Mio. Euro. Weiterhin ist für das Geschäftsjahr 2026 mit einem Ergebnis vor Steuern am unteren Ende der prognostizierten Bandbreite (12,5 bis 17,5 Mio. Euro) zu rechnen.

Die UmweltBank wird am 10. Dezember 2026 die strategische Ausrichtung bis 2031 kommunizieren.

Weitere Informationen

Weiterführende Informationen und die Investorenpräsentation befinden sich auf der Investor-Relations-Webseite der UmweltBank

Über die UmweltBank AG

Die UmweltBank AG verbindet seit ihrer Gründung 1997 Finanzen mit Verantwortung. Sie finanziert nach strengen Kriterien erneuerbare Energien sowie Immobilienprojekte. Privat- und Geschäftskunden bietet die Bank darüber hinaus ein breites Spektrum an Finanzprodukten - vom Girokonto über Sparprodukte bis hin zu hauseigenen ETFs. Dabei setzt die UmweltBank auf ein modernes Verständnis von Wirtschaftlichkeit: Wirkung und Ertrag gehen Hand in Hand.

Die Aktien der UmweltBank AG sind im Freiverkehr der Börse München im Marktsegment m:access und im Scale-Segment der Deutschen Börse gelistet. Die aktuelle Kursentwicklung ist unter www.umweltbank.de/aktie abrufbar. Aus der Kursentwicklung der Vergangenheit können keine Schlüsse für die Zukunft gezogen werden.

Was macht die UmweltBank zu einer nachhaltigen Bank?

Die UmweltBank richtet ihre Geschäftstätigkeit satzungsgemäß an den Nachhaltigkeitszielen der Vereinten Nationen aus. Seit 1997 finanzieren wir gezielt erneuerbare Energien sowie Immobilienprojekte, die verbindlichen Positiv- und Ausschlusskriterien entsprechen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter: umweltbank.de/nachhaltigkeit

Disclaimer

Alle Zahlen beziehen sich auf die UmweltBank AG (HGB). Für die Zahlenangaben zum 30. September 2026 ist kein Testat vorgesehen.

Diese Pressemitteilung enthält zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen in Form einer Prognose. Zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen sind Aussagen, die sich nicht auf vergangene Daten und Fakten beziehen, sondern auf Annahmen und Schätzungen basieren. Diese Aussagen spiegeln die gegenwärtigen Ansichten des Vorstands der UmweltBank hinsichtlich zukünftiger Entwicklungen wider.

Zukunftsgerichtete Aussagen unterliegen zwangsläufig Risiken und Ungewissheiten. Diese sind daher mit großer Vorsicht zu betrachten. Eine Vielzahl von Faktoren, wie insbesondere Markt- und Zinsentwicklungen, kann dazu führen, dass die tatsächlichen Entwicklungen und Ergebnisse deutlich von den in den zukunftsgerichteten Aussagen und Szenarien enthaltenen Angaben abweichen. Zu den Risiken und Ungewissheiten, die die Umsetzung der Ziele der UmweltBank beeinträchtigen können, gehören auch die allgemeine wirtschaftliche Lage, die Wettbewerbssituation in den Geschäftsfeldern, in denen die UmweltBank tätig ist, die Entwicklung an den Finanzmärkten sowie die Änderung von bankregulatorischen Vorgaben. Die Einschätzung solcher Faktoren ist mit erheblichen Schwierigkeiten verbunden, zumal diese Faktoren außerhalb der Kontrolle der UmweltBank liegen.

Sollten diese oder andere Risiken oder Ungewissheiten sich verwirklichen oder sich die den in der Pressemitteilung getroffenen Aussagen zugrunde liegenden Annahmen als nicht korrekt herausstellen, so können die tatsächlichen Entwicklungen, Ergebnisse oder Leistungsdaten wesentlich von denjenigen abweichen, die in dieser Pressemitteilung dargestellt oder impliziert werden. Es kann keine Garantie geben, dass die in der Pressemitteilung enthaltenen Prognosen zutreffend sind und dort aufgeführte Erwartungen auch tatsächlich eintreten.

Diese Pressemitteilung beinhaltet keine Empfehlungen zum Erwerb, Halten oder Verkauf einzelner Finanzinstrumente.

Die im Text genannten Personenbezeichnungen beziehen sich immer zugleich auf weibliche, männliche und diverse Personen. Auf eine Mehrfachbenennung wird zugunsten einer besseren Lesbarkeit verzichtet.

Pressekontakt:

Oliver Patzsch

Pressesprecher

Manager Investor Relations

UmweltBank AG

Laufertorgraben 6

90489 Nürnberg

Tel: 0911 / 53 08 - 1305

E-Mail: ir@umweltbank.de

Internet: www.umweltbank.de

Newsletter: www.umweltbank.de/newsletter

Eingetragen beim Amtsgericht Nürnberg HR B 12.678

Vorstand: Goran Basic, Dietmar von Blücher, Dr. Nicole Handschuher

Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates: Georg Schürmann

Vorsitzender des Umweltrates: Prof. Dr. Harald Bolsinger

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