Black Friday im KI-Zeitalter: Sorge vor Betrug, aber zunehmend Vertrauen in KI-Schutz

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- GfK-Studie Mastercard Payment Pulse: Zwei Drittel der Befragten, denen Black Friday ein Begriff ist, sehen beim Online-Shopping rund um den Aktionstag Risiken

- Gleichzeitig steht mehr als jede:r Zweite dem Einsatz von KI zur Betrugserkennung offen gegenüber

Während sich viele Verbraucher:innen auf Black Friday und die Weihnachtseinkäufe vorbereiten, rücken beim Online-Shopping Sicherheit und der Schutz vor Betrug zunehmend in den Fokus. Die aktuelle repräsentative GfK-Studie Mastercard Payment Pulse zeigt: Viele Menschen achten bewusst auf die Sicherheit digitaler Angebote und stehen intelligenten Schutzmechanismen offen gegenüber. Mehr als jede:r Zweite befürwortet oder akzeptiert den Einsatz von KI zur Betrugserkennung. Gleichzeitig nennen zwei Drittel derjenigen, denen Black Friday ein Begriff ist, potenzielle Sicherheits- oder Betrugsrisiken rund um den Aktionstag.

Verbraucher:innen achten rund um Black Friday verstärkt auf sicheres Online-Shopping

Black Friday zählt für viele Verbraucher:innen zu den wichtigsten Einkaufsmomenten des Jahres. Dabei achten viele beim Online-Shopping bewusst auf Sicherheit und Seriosität von Angeboten. Zwei Drittel derjenigen, die Black Friday kennen (66 %), nennen potenzielle Sicherheits- oder Betrugsrisiken rund um den Aktionstag. Dazu gehören Fake Shops (30 %), gefälschte Rabattaktionen (27 %), Produktfälschungen (21 %) und nicht gelieferte Bestellungen (21 %). Auch gestohlene Zahlungsdaten (19 %) und Identitätsdiebstahl (16 %) zählen zu den häufig genannten Risiken.

Vier von zehn Deutschen haben bereits Erfahrungen mit Cyberbetrug gemacht

Die Sorgen haben für viele Verbraucher:innen einen konkreten Hintergrund: Vier von zehn Deutschen (40 %) geben an, bereits Erfahrungen mit Zahlungsbetrug durch Cyberkriminalität gemacht zu haben. Mehr als jede:r Dritte (35 %) war nach eigenen Angaben selbst betroffen. Zu den am häufigsten genannten Betrugsformen zählen Phishing- bzw. Smishing-Angriffe (14 %), Fake Shops (13 %), Kreditkartenbetrug (8 %) und Identitätsdiebstahl (8 %).

Besonders häufig betroffen sind jüngere Verbraucher:innen. Unter den 18- bis 29-Jährigen haben 59 Prozent bereits Erfahrungen mit Cyberbetrug gemacht, 51 Prozent waren selbst betroffen.

Verbraucher:innen erkennen den Nutzen intelligenter Sicherheitsmechanismen

Sicherheitsmechanismen im Zahlungsverkehr sind für viele Menschen bereits sichtbar geworden. Mehr als ein Drittel der Deutschen (34 %) gibt an, schon einmal erlebt zu haben, dass eine Sicherheitsprüfung eine verdächtige Zahlung erkannt oder gestoppt hat. Entsprechend groß ist die Offenheit gegenüber neuen Technologien: Bei KI-Systemen, die Banken und Zahlungsdienstleister zur Erkennung von Zahlungsbetrug einsetzen, überwiegt die Zustimmung. 17 Prozent der Befragten bewerten deren Einsatz positiv. Weitere 34 Prozent stehen solchen Anwendungen pragmatisch gegenüber, sofern Bezahlvorgänge schnell und reibungslos funktionieren. Für 27 Prozent ist vor allem entscheidend, dass Zahlungen sicher abgewickelt werden; ob dabei KI zum Einsatz kommt, ist für sie zweitrangig. 23 Prozent lehnen den Einsatz von KI grundsätzlich ab.

"Die Ergebnisse zeigen einen klaren Zusammenhang: Je stärker Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher mit Betrugsversuchen konfrontiert werden, desto wichtiger werden Sicherheit und Vertrauen beim digitalen Einkauf. Gleichzeitig sehen wir eine bemerkenswerte Offenheit gegenüber neuen Technologien. Viele Menschen sind bereit, KI-gestützte Sicherheitsmechanismen zu akzeptieren, wenn diese helfen, Betrug frühzeitig zu erkennen und Zahlungen einfach und sicher zu halten. Das zeigt, dass Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher Innovation nicht als Risiko, sondern zunehmend als Teil der Lösung betrachten", sagt Nikolaus Trzeschan, Country Manager Mastercard Deutschland.

Viele Verbraucher:innen trauen KI künftig eine noch größere Rolle beim Schutz vor Betrug zu

Auch mit Blick auf die Zukunft trauen viele Verbraucher:innen künstlicher Intelligenz zusätzliche Schutzwirkung beim digitalen Bezahlen zu. Knapp ein Drittel der Befragten (32 %) hält es für wahrscheinlich, dass KI künftig Cyberangriffe auf Online-Zahlungssysteme präzise vorhersagen und verhindern kann. Weitere 40 Prozent halten dies zumindest für möglich.

Vertrauen in Online-Angebote entsteht durch bekannte Händler und Käuferschutz

Was Verbraucher:innen Vertrauen in ein Black-Friday-Angebot gibt, ist für die Mehrheit klar. Am häufigsten nennen die Befragten bekannte Händler (52 %) als vertrauensbildenden Faktor. Es folgen Käuferschutz (45 %), sichere Authentifizierungsverfahren (31 %), bekannte Zahlungsmarken (29 %) sowie gute Kundenbewertungen (25 %).

Gemeinsam gegen Phishing und digitalen Betrug

Mastercard unterstützt die bundesweite Aufklärungskampagne "Machen wir Phishen Impossible". Ziel der Initiative ist es, Menschen für Phishing und andere Formen digitalen Betrugs zu sensibilisieren und ihnen dabei zu helfen, verdächtige Situationen frühzeitig zu erkennen, Risiken besser einzuordnen und sich im digitalen Alltag sicherer zu bewegen. Mehr Informationen unter: www.phishen-impossible.de

Fünf Tipps für sicheres Online-Shopping rund um Black Friday

1. Auf bekannte Händler setzen: Vor dem Kauf die Website, das Impressum und Kontaktmöglichkeiten prüfen.

2. Vorsicht bei außergewöhnlich hohen Rabatten: Extrem günstige Angebote können ein Hinweis auf Fake Shops oder gefälschte Rabattaktionen sein.

3. Sichere Bezahlverfahren nutzen: Auf Bezahlverfahren mit Sicherheits- und Käuferschutzmechanismen achten.

4. Links aus E-Mails oder SMS kritisch prüfen: Besondere Vorsicht gilt bei zeitlich begrenzten Sonderangeboten und angeblich dringenden Nachrichten.

5. Zahlungs- und Kontobewegungen regelmäßig kontrollieren: Unbekannte Buchungen sollten umgehend der kartenausgebenden Bank gemeldet werden.

Über die Studie Mastercard Payment Pulse

Im Auftrag von Mastercard wurde mit dem GfK eBUS® eine repräsentative Stichprobe von 1.001 Personen im Alter von 18 bis 74 Jahren online befragt. Die Erhebung zur Studie Mastercard Payment Pulse fand im Zeitraum vom 10. bis 13. August 2026 statt.

Die Studie untersucht regelmäßig Einstellungen und Entwicklungen rund um digitales Bezahlen, Online-Shopping sowie das Vertrauen der Verbraucher:innen in neue Technologien und Sicherheitsmechanismen im Zahlungsverkehr.

Über Mastercard (NYSE: MA)

Mastercard stärkt die Wirtschaft und unterstützt die Menschen in mehr als 200 Ländern und Territorien weltweit. Gemeinsam mit unseren Kund:innen arbeiten wir an einer nachhaltigen Wirtschaft, in der jede und jeder erfolgreich sein kann. Wir bieten eine große Bandbreite an digitalen Zahlungsmöglichkeiten, die Transaktionen einfach, sicher, smart und leicht zugänglich machen.

Unsere Technologien und Innovationen, Partnerschaften und Netzwerke bilden eine einzigartige Kombination an Produkten und Lösungen, die Konsument:innen, Unternehmen und Behörden helfen, ihr volles Potenzial zu erreichen. www.mastercard.com.

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Spago at The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai Celebrates Its First Anniversary: Honouring Legacy, Charting New Horizons

SHANGHAI, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spago Shanghai celebrates its upcoming firstâanniversary milestone this November. Since making its debut at The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai, the restaurant has garnered wide acclaim across the global fine-dining community for its distinctive spatial design, inspired Californian culinary creations and sophisticated wine programme. It has been honored with multiple prestigious international awards, cementing its prominent position within Shanghai's fineâdining landscape.

Founded in Beverly Hills in 1982 by culinary luminary Wolfgang Puck, Spago reâdefined the landscape of contemporary California cuisine, anchored by reverence for seasonal produce and a profound sense of place. On 12â¯Novemberâ¯2025, Spago Shanghai made its muchâanticipated debut on the 21st floor of The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai. As the first Spago outpost in mainland China and the second across Asia, the restaurant commands an unrivalled waterfront vantage point. Its sweeping floorâtoâceiling windows frame the lyrical Jiangnan heritage of Yu Garden, the timeâhonored architectural grandeur of the Bund and the futuristic skyâscraping silhouette of Lujiazui.

This evocative interplay of antiquity and modernity, the very essence of Shanghai's Haipai identity, permeates every dimension of Spago Shanghai â woven into its spatial narrative as well as its culinary ethos. Within this singular destination, the restaurant distils the city's layered historical legacy and forwardâthinking ambition.

Upholding the soul of California gastronomy alongside the timeâhonored farmâtoâtable philosophy, Spago Shanghai transports California's laidâback yet refined dining sensibility to the banks of the Huangpu River. Throughout its landmark debut year, the venue has presented authentic Californian culinary artistry for discerning patrons from across China and the globe. It preserves Spago's legendary signature creations, including the iconic Smoked Salmon Pizza and Miso Cod. Tailored to local lifestyle sensibilities, the coveted Malibu Brunch weekend series offers an urban resortâinfused retreat. Diners may indulge in unrushed, elevated leisure amid panoramic river vistas, whether seated within the luminous dining hall or upon the alâfresco terrace.

Beyond culinary craft, Spago Shanghai brings to life the brand's founding tenet of "approachable luxury with refinement" across every touchpoint: from thoughtful interior architecture and bespoke wine curation to intuitive, heartfelt hospitality. It delivers a multiâsensory fineâdining experience where culinary craft, dramatic vistas and cultural storytelling converge in seamless harmony.

Commemorating this pivotal oneâyear milestone, Spago Shanghai recently played host to the globally celebrated fine-dining odyssey The Generational Tasting Tour, with an exclusive oneâoff dinner held on the evening of 13â¯October. One year following their inaugural Shanghai appearance, culinary icon Wolfgang Puck and his son Byron LazaroffâPuck, President of Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, returned to present the eagerly awaited fatherâandâson fourâhands dinner.

A prestigious chapter of this worldwide tour, the evening transcended a mere collaborative cooking showcase; it embodied a profound crossâgenerational culinary dialogue. Wolfgang Puck revisited seminal dishes and definitive techniques forged over his fourâdecadeâspanning career, translating decadesâworth of accumulated culinary wisdom onto each plate. Having honed his craft within preâeminent Michelinâstarred kitchens across the globe, Byron LazaroffâPuck responded with bold, forwardâthinking perspectives, drawing creative inspiration from Shanghai's indigenous produce and deepârooted culinary heritage. Within a single tasting menu, the two visionaries evoked the dynamic tension between timeâhallowed legacy and bold, reinvigorated innovation.

Elevating fine dining beyond pure flavor delight, the experience was enriched by layered narrative installations: collectible newspaperâinspired menus, reâimagined vintage film posters and immersive AR activations. These artistic mediums interlaced familial heritage, brand lineage and Shanghai's multifaceted urban narrative, gifting guests a holistic multiâsensory journey that captivated taste, sight and interactive engagement alike.

Anniversary Accolades, Continuing Pursuit of Excellence

Over its inaugural year, Spago Shanghai has earned recognition from prestigious international awards, cementing its standing within the global fineâdining community. 'AHEAD Asia Awards 2026 Restaurant Award', in recognition of its thoughtful spatial design and enveloping dining experience. 'The World of Fine Wine Best New Wine List in Asia', celebrating its exceptional wine programme and engaging wine tasting journeys. 'Wine Spectator 2026 Best of Award of Excellence', honoring restaurants around the world that deliver outstanding wine experiences.

Occupying one of Shanghai's most iconic waterfront locations, Spago Shanghai has firmly secured its status as a landmark fineâdining venue on the Bund. In its first year, the restaurant has continuously explored how California culinary principles can blend harmoniously with Shanghai's terroir, striking a fine balance between international vision and local interpretation. Looking ahead, the Spago Shanghai team will continue to pursue craftsmanship, uphold brand values, refine its food, service and guest experiences, and craft more memorable culinary art for diners along the Huangpu River.

Additional Information

Address: 21F, No.538, Zhong Shan Dong Er Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai)

Telï¼+86 21 5368 8889

Operating Hours

Lunch: 11:30-14:30 (Last order at 14:00)

Dinner: 17:30-22:30 (Last order at 22:00)

About The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai

Nestled in Shanghai's tranquil South Bund, The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai offers a serene escape amidst the city's vibrant happenings, featuring 189 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 20 exquisite suites. Boasting a prime location, the hotel is situated 17 kilometers from both Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, and 41 kilometers from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, while also offering convenient access to multiple prime attractions. This destination pays tribute to Art Deco style, seamlessly incorporating elements of Shanghai's unique cultural heritage, and showcasing a harmonious blend of soulful art and elevated cultural experiences. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers refined services and amenities, including The St. Regis Spa, fitness center, two specialty restaurants, The St. Regis Bar, The Drawing Room, and nearly 1,100 square meters of state-of-the-art meeting space.

About Spago by Wolfgang Puck

The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and innovation in the culinary arts. Since revolutionizing the industry with the opening of the original Spago Beverly Hills in 1982, introducing fusion cuisine, open kitchens, and signature dishes that changed the course of dining, Chef Wolfgang Puck has continued to set the standard for modern fine dining. Today, the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group includes 22 acclaimed restaurants and lounges across six countries. At the Michelin-starred Spago, each meal reflects Puck's philosophy of transforming the expected into the exceptional. The restaurant blends the vibrant spirit of California with a globally inspired culinary perspective, striking a balance between tradition and innovation. With artful cuisine, genuine hospitality, and timeless style, Spago redefines what it means to experience approachable luxury in dining.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 65 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis Hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by the signature St. Regis Butler Service. For more information and new openings, visit stregis.com or follow Instagram and Facebook. St. Regis is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

About Marriott Bonvoy®

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations, offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable locations around the world. The award-winning travel program and marketplace gives members access to transformative, eye-opening experiences around the corner and across the globe. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com. To download the Marriott app, go here. Travelers can also connect with Marriott Bonvoy on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Jiangsu Muyang Group Files Tens-of-Billions-of-Yuan Lawsuit Against Former Executives Over Damage to Company Interests

YANGZHOU, China, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiangsu Muyang Group Co., Ltd. ("Muyang Group") has recently made further progress in its ongoing legal actions. The case brought by Muyang Group and Muyang Co., Ltd. against Fan Tianming and other individuals, as well as their affiliated entities, including the FAMSUN group and FAMSCEND company, over alleged liability for damage to the companies' interests, has been formally accepted by the Jiangsu High People's Court.

This marks a new phase in Muyang Group's efforts to hold the parties concerned accountable in the company's name. Following more than a decade of ownership disputes, Muyang Group has regained control of the company, with Xu Youhui serving as its legal representative, and is now pursuing legal action against the parties concerned.

As one of China's earliest feed machinery manufacturers, Muyang Group once enjoyed a remarkable period of growth. Following its restructuring in January 1986, the company expanded rapidly, eventually becoming the world's second-largest and Asia's largest specialized feed machinery manufacturer.

At the time, Muyang Group had a clearly defined ownership structure: Xu Youhui held a 24.05% stake, Xu Bin and Li Minyue each held 15.74%, Fan Tianming held 15.61%, Xu Ronghua held 15.51%, employees collectively held 9.48%, and state-owned shareholders held 3.87%.

By the end of 2005, Muyang Group had begun planning for a stock market listing. By 2013, its annual revenue had reached RMB 7 billion.

However, this period of success came to an abrupt end during the board reshuffle in 2008. On October 16, 2008, shareholder Xu Ronghua was coerced into transferring his 15.51% stake at a below-market price while in a detention center. This triggered a high-profile equity transfer dispute widely known as the "Muyang Case."

In December 2017, the Supreme People's Court of China listed the case as one of three major cases involving unjust or wrongful decisions concerning property rights.

After more than a decade of legal proceedings, on May 14, 2020, the Jiangsu High People's Court upheld the first-instance judgment in its civil ruling No. (2018) Su Min Zhong 1388. The court found that the equity transfer agreement signed by Xu Ronghua in October 2008 at the Hanjiang District Detention Center in Yangzhou had been signed under coercion and therefore revoked it. The court ordered Chen Jiarong and Fan Tianming to return the 15.51% stake in Muyang Group to Xu Ronghua.

On January 9, 2024, the Administrative Approval Service Center of Hanjiang District, Yangzhou, restored the registration of Muyang Group's 15.51% equity stake under Xu Ronghua's name.

The "Dispute over Liability for Damage to Company Interests" recently accepted by the Jiangsu High People's Court is a continuation of the legal actions arising from the aforementioned equity dispute.

In its civil judgment No. (2021) Su Min Zhong 259, the Jiangsu High People's Court explicitly found that:

"Fan Tianming, Li Minyue and others transferred Muyang Group's business to other corporate platforms represented by companies whose legal representatives included Fan Tianming and Liu Chunbin. They did so by changing the entities named in sales contracts and the receiving bank accounts, while leveraging Muyang's history, honors and reputation. The purpose was to dilute Muyang Group's assets, diminish the equity interests of shareholders such as Xu Youhui and Xu Bin, and harm the interests of Muyang Group."

After Xu Ronghua was coerced into transferring his equity stake at the detention center and began actively pursuing legal remedies, Fan Tianming and others continued to engage in a series of actions that harmed the Muyang Group's business interests. The total amount involved in enforcement proceedings against the company had reached tens of millions of yuan.

By filing this lawsuit in the company's name, Muyang Group and Muyang Co., Ltd. seek to hold Fan Tianming and others, along with their affiliated companies, legally accountable for allegedly misappropriating the company's business interests following the resolution of the equity ownership dispute. They also seek to recover the assets and business operations that were transferred away from the company.

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Streamlined tax prep for small businesses preparing for the 2027 tax season.

REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Halfpricesoft.com has announced the official release of ezW2 2026 designed to streamline W-2, W-3, 1099-NEC, and 1096 tax form preparation for the upcoming 2027 tax season. The updated software delivers versatile filing options, starting at $119.00 for single installations of the E-File version and $69.00 for the Print-and-Mail version. Both editions offer value by supporting unlimited forms for unlimited companies.

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MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, ranked second in commodity perpetuals trading volume in Q3 2026, capturing a 17.43% market share, according to TokenInsight's Crypto Exchange Report. TradFi perpetuals accounted for 17.38% of MEXC's derivatives trading volume, the third-highest proportion among the nine exchanges tracked.

The report examined 20 exchanges, including 11 selected for in-depth analysis based on market share, trading volume, and open interest.

In Q3, MEXC recorded $1.069 trillion in total trading volume, ranking fourth among the exchanges covered in the report. Its market share reached 8.91%, up 0.38 percentage points from the previous quarter, marking the third-largest increase among major exchanges. Derivatives trading volume reached $963 billion, representing a 9.67% market share and ranking fourth among exchanges. Together, MEXC, Binance, OKX, and Bybit accounted for approximately 70% of the derivatives market.

MEXC Ranks No. 2 in Commodity Perpetuals

MEXC recorded $86 billion in commodity perpetuals trading volume in Q3, accounting for 17.43% of the market and ranking second among exchanges. Its trading volume was roughly twice that of the third-ranked exchange, while MEXC and Binance together accounted for approximately three-quarters of the commodity perpetuals market.

Across the commodity perpetuals market, gold (XAU) accounted for 51% of trading volume, while gold, silver (XAG), and WTI crude oil together represented 91%. MEXC ranked second in both gold and silver perpetuals.

Among the eight commodities examined, MEXC placed in the top three in six. It ranked second in gold (XAU), silver (XAG), Brent crude (BZ), copper, and platinum (XPT), and third in palladium (XPD).

TradFi Perpetuals Account for 17.38% of MEXC's Derivatives Volume

TokenInsight reported that TradFi perpetuals represented 17.38% of MEXC's derivatives trading volume in Q3, the third-highest proportion among the nine exchanges tracked, behind Binance (26.25%) and Bitget (22.06%). MEXC was one of five exchanges where TradFi perpetuals accounted for more than 10% of derivatives trading volume, alongside Binance, Bitget, OKX (15.76%), and Gate (12.32%).

Across the nine exchanges, TradFi perpetuals reached $2.1 trillion in Q3 trading volume, with equity perpetuals accounting for 77%, or $1.61 trillion. Monthly TradFi perpetuals volume peaked at $793 billion in August, while commodity perpetuals volume increased throughout the quarter, reaching $188 billion in September.

MEXC Holds 7.28% of Equity Perpetuals Market, Ranks No. 2 in NVDA

MEXC recorded $117 billion in equity perpetuals trading volume in Q3, representing a 7.28% market share and ranking fourth among the nine exchanges tracked. Its trading volume was just $5 billion behind the third-ranked exchange.

Equity perpetuals trading was concentrated in the top 20 contracts, which accounted for 88% of total volume, with the top five alone representing 64%. Memory-chip stocks and ETFs were particularly active, accounting for seven of the top 20 contracts. MEXC ranked second in NVDA and SAMSUNG perpetuals, and third in SKHYNIX, SOXL, MU, and TSLA. Overall, MEXC placed among the top three exchanges in six of the 20 equity perpetuals contracts.

Full report: TokenInsight Crypto Exchange Report, Q3 2026

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30th, 2026.

Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights:

- Total Revenues: $670 million, a 1 percent decrease year over year

- Security Subscriptions Revenues: $339 million, an 11 percent increase year over year

- Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO)*: $2.5 billion, a 5 percent increase year over year.

- GAAP Operating Income: $177 million, representing 26 percent of total revenues

- Non-GAAP Operating Income: $251 million, representing 37 percent of total revenues

- GAAP EPS: $1.82, a 45 percent decrease year over year. Excluding the one-time tax benefit recognized in the same quarter last year, GAAP EPS increased 1 percent year over year.

- Non-GAAP EPS: $2.49, a 37 percent decrease year over year. Excluding the one-time tax benefit recognized in the same quarter last year, Non-GAAP EPS increased 1 percent year over year.

- Cash Flow from Operations: $264 million, representing 39 percent of total revenues

- Adjusted Free Cash Flow**: $258 million, representing 38 percent of total revenues

"Third-quarter results were in line with our expectations. Security subscriptions revenue grew 11 percent year over year, supported by strong demand for Email, CTEM, and AI Security," said Nadav Zafrir, CEO of Check Point Software. "We believe revenues reached a trough in the third quarter, and we expect gradual improvement beginning in the fourth quarter. The recovery is taking longer than anticipated, but we remain confident in our vision. Our leading indicators are improving, which is encouraging, and we remain focused on driving sustainable growth."

Financial Highlights Commentary

EPS: Earnings per diluted share in the third quarter of 2026 were $2.49 and $1.82 for Non-GAAP and GAAP, respectively. This compares to $3.94 and $3.28 in the third quarter of 2025. In connection with a tax settlement signed during the third quarter of 2025, the company updated its tax provisions during that quarter, which resulted in a benefit of approximately $1.47 to Non-GAAP and GAAP EPS.

Cash Balances, Marketable Securities & Short-Term Deposits: $4,123 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $2,817 million as of September 30, 2025. The increase in cash is primarily a result of the $1.8 billion proceeds from our $2 billion convertible senior notes offering, net of issuance costs and net of purchased capped calls. In the third quarter of 2025, the company executed a payment of approximately $160 million for the land of the new Check Point Tel Aviv Campus.

Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations in the third quarter of 2026 was $264 million, which included $10 million in expense related to our currency hedging transactions. This compares to $241 million in the third quarter of 2025, which included $3 million in benefit related to our currency hedging transactions.

Share Repurchase Program: During the third quarter of 2026, the company repurchased approximately 2.5 million shares for a total of approximately $325 million. Over the last twelve months, we have repurchased approximately 9 million shares.

Research & Development Grants: During the third quarter of 2026, the company recognized a $25 million reduction in research and development expenses under Israel's new research & development tax incentive program. The new Israeli law enacted on March 30, 2026, as part of the 2026 budget, provides tax incentives for research and development activities carried out in Israel. Eligible Israeli companies within multinational groups can receive tax credits for qualifying research & development expenses, which may be used to offset corporate taxes or minimum top-up tax, and unused credits may be converted into cash grants after a defined period.

* Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) is a measure that represents the total value of non-cancellable contracted products and/or services that are yet to be recognized as Revenue as of September 30, 2026.

** Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as Net Cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property, equipment, Capitalization costs, and other assets, net of Acquisition related costs.

For information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release, as well as a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" and "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information."

Conference Call and Webcast Information:

Check Point will host a conference call with the investment community on November 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET/5:30 AM PT. To listen to the live video cast or replay, please visit the website: www.checkpoint.com/ir.

Fourth Quarter Investor Conference Participation Schedule:

- BMO Tech Conference

November 12, 2026, New York, NY â1x1's

- RBC Global TIMT Conference

November 17, 2026, New York, NY â1x1's

- Stephens Annual Investor | NASH2026

November 18-19, 2026, Nashville, TN â Fireside Chat &1x1's

- Needham 7th Annual Tech Week

November 20, 2026, Virtual 1x1's

- 2026 UBS Global Technology Conference

November 30 - December 3, 2026, Scottsdale, AZ â Fireside Chat &1x1's

- NASDAQ 55th Investor Conference

December 9, 2026, London, UK â Fireside Chat &1x1's

- FBN 31st Semi-Annual Virtual Technology Conference

December 14, 2026, Virtual Fireside Chat

Members of Check Point's management team are expected to present at these conferences and discuss the latest company strategies and initiatives. Check Point's conference presentations are expected to be available via webcast on the company's web site. To hear these presentations and access the most updated information please visit the company's web site at www.checkpoint.com/ir. The schedule is subject to change.

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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.  

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a global cyber security leader protecting more than 100,000 organizations worldwide. Its mission is to secure enterprises' AI transformation. With a prevention-first approach and an open ecosystem architecture, Check Point helps organizations block advanced threats, prioritize exposures, and automate security operations across complex digital environments. The unified architecture simplifies protection across hybrid networks, multi-cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems. Structured around four strategic pillars, Hybrid Mesh Network Security, Workspace Security, Exposure Management, and AI Security, Check Point delivers consistent protection and visibility across multivendor environments, enabling organizations to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation without increasing complexity. 

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, expectations regarding our products and solutions and customer demands, our ability to capture growth opportunities and drive sustainable and steady growth in the future, statements made by our CEO, and our participation in investor conferences and other events during the fourth quarter of 2026. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results or events in the future are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected. These risks include our ability to continue to develop platform capabilities and solutions; customer acceptance and purchase of our existing solutions and new solutions; the market for IT security continues to develop; competition from other products and services; and general market, political, economic, and business conditions, including acts of terrorism or war. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2026. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Check Point as of the date hereof, and Check Point disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information 

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Check Point uses non-GAAP measures of operating income, net income and earnings per diluted share and adjusted free cash flow, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude, as applicable, stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses, amortization of debt discount and the related tax affects. Check Point's management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release is useful to investors' understanding and assessment of Check Point's ongoing core operations and prospects for the future. Historically, Check Point has also publicly presented these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to assist the investment community to see the company "through the eyes of management," and thereby enhance understanding of its operating performance.

Gamehaus Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Anamana

Transaction will accelerate Gamehaus's transition to an AI content production and distribution platform

SHANGHAI, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamehaus Holdings Inc. ("Gamehaus" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GMHS), a technology-driven mobile game publisher, today announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") to acquire existing shares of Techforge Co., Ltd ("Techforge") from certain selling shareholders, including an entity controlled by Mr. Feng Xie, the Company's founder and chairman, for an aggregate consideration of US$19.6 million (the "Share Purchase"), payable through the issuance of Class A ordinary shares of Gamehaus. Techforge is the holding company of Anamana Pte. Ltd., an integrated AI-native micro-serial platform, production platform and global creator ecosystem incubator ("Anamana"). Substantially concurrently with the execution of the Share Purchase Agreement, Gamehaus also entered into a share subscription agreement with Techforge (the "Share Subscription Agreement"), pursuant to which Gamehaus will invest US$7.0 million in cash directly into Techforge (the "Cash Capital Investment"). Following completion of the Share Purchase and Cash Capital Investment (together, the "Proposed Transaction"), Gamehaus is expected to hold approximately 56% of the equity interests in Techforge.

The Proposed Transaction is intended to advance Gamehaus's transition from a mobile game publisher to a broader AI content production and distribution platform. Following the completion of the Proposed Transaction, the Company plans to establish Anamana as a new business in its portfolio and develop it into Gamehaus's primary engine driving future growth. Gamehaus will continue to manage its existing gaming business with a focus on cash flow and profitability.

Anamana's long-term strategy is to build on its AI-native micro-serial business, expand its content production and distribution capabilities, and progressively develop personalized, interactive entertainment with selected creators around the world. Following the completion of the Proposed Transaction, Gamehaus will pursue the same long-term strategy, combining its publishing, user acquisition, data analytics and monetization experience with Anamana's AI-assisted production platform, creator ecosystem and distribution channels.

Mr. Feng Xie, founder and chairman of Gamehaus, commented: "We see an opportunity to apply the capabilities we have built in gaming to a broader range of AI-powered entertainment. Starting with Anamana's micro-serial business, our goal is to develop a platform that connects content creation and distribution with increasingly personalized, interactive experiences. We aim to pursue this opportunity with a disciplined approach to investment and commercialization."

Transaction Overview

Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated November 2, 2026, the Company will acquire an aggregate of 7,778 ordinary shares of Techforge from certain selling shareholders of Techforge, for aggregate consideration of US$19.6 million. The purchase price payable to each selling shareholder would be satisfied in full through the issuance of the Company's Class A ordinary shares to such selling shareholder or its designee, with no cash payable to the selling shareholders. In connection with the Share Purchase Agreement, on November 2, 2026, Gamehaus entered into a separate subscription agreement with such selling shareholders of Techforge, governing the issuance of approximately 24.5 million Class A ordinary shares of the Company at a price of US$0.80 per share (the "Consideration Shares"). The Consideration Shares will be issued in a private placement exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Company has agreed to use reasonable commercial efforts to file a registration statement on Form F-1 or Form F-3 registering their resale within 60 calendar days after closing.

The Company will also contribute US$7.0 million in cash directly to Techforge pursuant to the Share Subscription Agreement, dated November 2, 2026, under which the Company will subscribe for 2,526 newly issued ordinary shares of Techforge. The capital contribution is expected to be funded from the Company's own funds and completed immediately following the completion of the Share Purchase. Following completion of the Share Purchase and Cash Capital Investment, Gamehaus is expected to hold approximately 56% of the equity interests in Techforge.

Completion of the Proposed Transaction and the issuance of Consideration Shares is expected in November 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions. The Proposed Transaction does not require the approval of the Company's shareholders.

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. As part of its strategic evolution, the Company intends to increasingly focus on AI-generated content to enable scalable content production across a broad ecosystem of creators and game developers. For more information, please visit https://ir.gamehaus.com.

About Anamana

Founded in 2025, Anamana is an integrated AI-native micro-serial platform, production platform, and global creator ecosystem incubator. Human storytellers use the agentic AI Anamana Studio production platform to produce high-fidelity serialized video content with up to 97% lower capital, time, and manpower costs, lowering barriers to creation and increasing accessibility to individual creators. Micro-serials produced are then distributed to the market on Anamana's own standalone app or third-party video services including YouTube or TikTok.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Gamehaus. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the operating results, business plan and outlook of Gamehaus and Anamana. 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 the negative or plural forms of these words, or other similar expressions in this press release. Any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including strategies or plans, are also forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this communication speak only as of the date they are made. New uncertainties and risks arise from time to time, and it is impossible for Gamehaus or Anamana to predict these events or how they may affect Gamehaus or Anamana. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by the Company, its directors, officers or employees or any other person. 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. Factors that may affect the completion of the transaction discussed in this press release include the possibility that the transaction may not be completed on the anticipated terms, within the anticipated timeframe, or at all; the failure to satisfy or waive closing conditions; the occurrence of events that could give rise to termination of the related transaction documents; the impact of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on the Company's business, employees, customers, suppliers and other relationships; costs and expenses related to the transaction; uncertainties relating to the Company's evaluation of strategic direction following completion of the transaction; and other risks 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, as may be supplemented or amended by Gamehaus's current reports on Form 6-K.

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Gamehaus Holdings Inc.

Investor Relations Team

Email: [email protected]

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Mr. Jack Wang

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ZKH and Intel Bring Industrial Multimodal AI to the Edge with LingLong Insight 1.0

SHANGHAI, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZKH Group Limited ("ZKH" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZKH), a leading maintenance, repair, and operations ("MRO") procurement service platform in China, announced that its AI subsidiary, LingLong Intelligence, launched LingLong Insight 1.0 with Intel at Intel Connection 2026 in Suzhou, China. Developed by LingLong Intelligence and powered by Intel's edge computing technology, the lightweight industrial multimodal AI model brings image and text understanding as well as intelligent verification to industrial worksites, turning industrial knowledge into practical support for on-site decisions.

The wide variety of industrial supplies makes accurate verification when receiving goods a persistent challenge. Two bearings may look almost identical yet differ in a single specification that determines whether they suit a particular machine. Workers must distinguish between such items and check them against delivery documents, a demanding process prone to error. An undetected mismatch can allow the wrong part into inventory, delay critical maintenance, or disrupt production.

LingLong Insight 1.0 combines image and text understanding with industrial knowledge to help distinguish between similar-looking supplies and verify their specifications. The model supports a visual verification workflow that uses industrial cameras to capture images of delivery documents, packaging and labels, identifies the items, and checks their specifications against the delivery documentation. It flags discrepancies alongside the relevant images, helping workers catch potential mismatches before confirming receipt.

With 4 billion parameters, LingLong Insight 1.0 is designed to balance accuracy and processing efficiency for edge deployment. Deployed on LingLong Agent Box with Intel® Core⢠Ultra processors, which combine CPU, GPU, and NPU computing, it processes information locally at the workstation, reducing latency and reliance on the cloud while supporting responsive on-site verification.

ZKH's industrial data and domain expertise are central to the model's development. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience in industrial supplies, ZKH has accumulated more than 27 million product records and approximately 4 billion product parameters. By standardizing this data and connecting it with expert knowledge, LingLong Intelligence turns it into a strategic asset: structured, AI-ready knowledge that underpins scalable industrial AI applications. Intel's edge computing makes on-site AI possible; ZKH's industrial knowledge makes it reliable.

"Industrial AI is only as good as the knowledge behind it," said Yang Liu, Chief Technology Officer of ZKH Group and CEO of LingLong Intelligence. "Our industrial data and close understanding of customer needs give us a strong foundation for developing AI that delivers practical value. With Intel's edge computing technology, we can now take that intelligence beyond the cloud and onto the factory floor, where every decision counts."

The launch of LingLong Insight 1.0 is part of a broader engagement between LingLong Intelligence and Intel. The two companies intend to deepen their collaboration on industrial AI and jointly explore global market opportunities, combining Intel's computing platforms and ecosystem resources with LingLong Intelligence's industrial data and model capabilities to develop scalable edge AI solutions for industries worldwide.

Building on verification at goods receipt, LingLong Intelligence plans to extend the model to warehouse inbound and outbound checks, production-line material verification, and equipment operation and maintenance, bringing AI-powered support to more stages of industrial operations.

About ZKH Group Limited

ZKH Group Limited (NYSE: ZKH) is a leading MRO procurement service platform in China, underpinned by robust supply chain capabilities and dedicated to serving customers globally through a product-led, agentic AI-driven approach. Through its primary online platforms, the ZKH platform, the GBB platform and the Northsky platform, along with innovative technology and extensive industry expertise, the Company provides bespoke MRO procurement solutions to a diverse and loyal customer base. These solutions encompass hyper-personalized product curation from a comprehensive selection of quality products at competitive prices. Additionally, the Company ensures timely and reliable product delivery through professional fulfillment services. By focusing on reducing procurement costs and addressing management efficiency challenges, ZKH is transforming the opaque MRO procurement process and empowering all stakeholders across the value chain.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.zkh.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

ZKH Group Limited

IR Department

E-mail: [email protected]

Christensen Advisory

Email: [email protected]

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New Project Studio, powered by PRG Projects, connects production designers and creative teams with the technical expertise behind some of the world's most ambitious live productions

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PRG Projects, part of global entertainment technology company PRG (Production Resource Group), today announced the opening of Project Studio, a new collaborative space in central London that expands the company's custom engineering and technology integration capabilities, bringing its technical expertise closer to the creative teams shaping the future of live entertainment.

The opening reflects PRG Projects' commitment to working alongside designers and the people behind the ideas from the earliest stages of development, providing the engineering expertise and technical resources needed to bring their visions to life. Project Studio is not a design studio, but a dedicated environment where creative teams can collaborate directly with PRG Projects' specialists to explore new technologies, overcome technical challenges and develop innovative production solutions.

Through Project Studio, creative teams have direct access to PRG Projects' expertise across concept development, budgeting, sourcing, engineering, integration, implementation, sustainability and project management. The new space builds on 25 years of experience developing and manufacturing custom audiovisual technology and integrating it with stage elements for major live productions.

Led by Frederic Opsomer, Managing Director, PRG Projects has a track record of turning ambitious creative concepts into groundbreaking technical solutions for some of the world's largest live productions. Its innovations include:

- the custom-engineered inflatable LED spheres for Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour, and the eight-meter modular LED sphere developed for Eric Prydz's Holosphere 2.0

- the lightweight carbon-fiber SPACEFRAME system created for U2's The Joshua Tree Tour

- INFINIFORMâ¢, a modular scenic platform that provides designers with reusable, customizable infrastructure for dynamic stage designs, used on tours for Post Malone, The 1975, Tate McRae, and more.

Each project demonstrates the team's ability to push the boundaries of existing technology, developing custom solutions that bring creative visions to life.

"Some of the most exciting ideas in live entertainment begin with a creative vision that doesn't yet have a technical solution," said Frederic Opsomer, Managing Director of PRG Projects. "By having a presence in London, we scale what PRG Projects does best: having the entrepreneurship to say yes to bold ideas, impacting the experience of millions of concertgoers worldwide."

Project Studio is now open at 84 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AG, with Kahren Williams, Commercial Manager for PRG Projects, based at the location. For inquiries, contact [email protected].

About PRG

PRG is the world's leading technology provider within the entertainment and events industry. Our mission is to bring together the power of our people with our production and rental expertise to deliver unforgettable events. PRG has the largest inventory of production equipment for hire and offers a complete 360-degree range of services to clients within the live events industry. These include music touring and festivals, TV & Film, Theatre, Sports, E-sports and Corporate Events & Brand Experiences. Our clients and partners rely on PRG's innovation, experience and in-depth expertise in video, lighting, rigging, staging, virtual productions, and set & automation systems to bring their creative visions to life. With 38 offices located in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, PRG offers the ability to provide services worldwide by collaborating with our local partners. For more information, please visit https://www.prg.com/.

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Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien

Oliver Vitouch zum neuen Rektor der mdw – Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien gewählt

Wien (ots)

Wahl durch Universitätsrat erfolgreich abgeschlossen, Amtsantritt 1. Oktober 2027

Der Universitätsrat der mdw – Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien hat in seiner Sitzung am 31.10.2026 einstimmig Oliver Vitouch zum neuen Rektor gewählt. Mit dieser Entscheidung stellt die mdw die Weichen für die kommenden Jahre und setzt ihre erfolgreiche Entwicklung in Kunst, Wissenschaft und Pädagogik fort. Der Amtsantritt erfolgt am 1. Oktober 2027; die Funktionsperiode beträgt vier Jahre.

„Mit Oliver Vitouch konnten wir für die mdw eine außergewöhnlich geeignete Persönlichkeit als Rektor finden. Seine profunde Erfahrung im österreichischen Universitätssystem steht außer Zweifel. Darüber hinaus hat er vor allem mit seinen Vorstellungen für die zukünftige Entwicklung der mdw sowie seinem hervorragenden Kunst- und Musikverständnis überzeugt. Die mdw als eine der international führenden Kunstuniversitäten sieht wie alle anderen österreichischen Universitäten herausfordernden Zeiten entgegen. Wir sind sicher, mit Oliver Vitouch die Persönlichkeit gefunden zu haben, die die mdw auf ihrem erfolgreichen Weg mit den drei Säulen Kunst, Wissenschaft und Pädagogik positiv weiterentwickeln, mit großem Engagement vertreten und in eine gute Zukunft führen wird“, so Angelika Möser, Vorsitzende des Universitätsrats der mdw.

Dazu der designierte Rektor Oliver Vitouch: „Freude, schöner Götterfunken: Es ist ein großes Privileg, die Leitung einer so famosen Institution übernehmen zu dürfen! Ulrike Sych und ihr Rektoratsteam werden im Herbst 2027 ein erstklassig geführtes Haus übergeben: Die mdw ist in all ihren Sparten eine Spitzenuniversität von Weltrang, und eine der weltweit größten und erfolgreichsten Einrichtungen ihrer Art. Durch die einzigartige europäische Universitätsallianz IN.TUNE tritt zugleich die europäische Dimension noch stärker in den Vordergrund: Die Allianzzugehörigkeit der Universität der Künste in Belgrad und die jüngsten demokratiepolitischen Ereignisse in Serbien erinnern uns auf das Lebhafteste daran. Ich freue mich riesig auf meinen Auftakt @mdw, und auf das harmonische Zusammenwirken mit allen Universitätsangehörigen!“

Auch Ulrike Sych, seit 2015 amtierende Rektorin der mdw, freut sich über die Entscheidung: „Ich gratuliere Oliver Vitouch sehr herzlich zur Wahl und freue mich sehr, dass er meine Nachfolge antreten wird. Ich wünsche ihm für die bevorstehenden Aufgaben viel Erfolg. Die Übergabe zum 1. Oktober 2027 werden wir geordnet, transparent und im besten Interesse der Universität gestalten.“

Zur Person

Oliver Vitouch (* 1971 in Wien), Universitätsprofessor für Allgemeine Psychologie, war von 2006-2012 Senatsvorsitzender und von 2012-2024 Rektor der Universität Klagenfurt sowie von 2016-2024 alternierend Präsident und Vizepräsident der Österreichischen Universitätenkonferenz (uniko). Das Konzertfach Klarinette am Konservatorium der Stadt Wien, heute MUK, führte ihn wissenschaftlich schon früh in die Musikpsychologie, mit einschlägiger Dissertation und Habilitation an der Universität Wien. Aktuell gehört er dem Board of Trustees des Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) in Klosterneuburg und dem Präsidium der Österreichischen Forschungsgemeinschaft (ÖFG) an.

Hintergrund zur Wahl

Die Wahl des Rektors erfolgte durch den Universitätsrat auf Basis eines Dreiervorschlags des Senats gemäß Universitätsgesetz und der diesbezüglichen Wahlordnung der mdw. Im Zuge des mehrstufigen Auswahlverfahrens wurden fachliche Qualifikation, Führungskompetenz sowie ein zukunftsweisendes Entwicklungsprofil für die mdw als entscheidende Kriterien herangezogen.

Mit der Bestellung von Oliver Vitouch schließt der Universitätsrat das Verfahren planmäßig ab. Der Universitätsrat dankt allen Mitwirkenden am Auswahlverfahren, insbesondere dem Senat unter dem Vorsitz von Markus Grassl, für die vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit. Begleitet wurde das internationale Auswahlverfahren von der Personalberatung Kulturexperten.

Nächste Schritte

- Vorschlag der Vizerektor_innen durch den designierten Rektor und Stellungnahme des Senats.

- Wahl der Vizerektor_innen durch den Universitätsrat.

- Übergabe- und Übergangsprozesse erfolgen danach in enger Abstimmung mit dem bestehenden Rektoratsteam, dem Senat und den Organisationseinheiten der mdw.

Hinweis an Redaktionen: Interviewanfragen können an presse@mdw.ac.at gerichtet werden

Pressekontakt:

Dr.in Doris Piller

mdw Presse/Büro der Rektorin

mdw - Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien

T +43 1 71155-6003

M: piller@mdw.ac.at

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