FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leopard Imaging® will showcase its latest camera technologies and AI perception platforms at VISION 2026, taking place October 6–8, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany.

Visitors can meet the Leopard Imaging team at Hall 10, Booth 10G79, where the company will present a broad portfolio of live demonstrations for robotics, industrial automation, autonomous systems, machine vision, and edge AI applications.

Sirius Max with Lumotive LCM Technology – Long-Range 3D Perception

Sirius Max is a compact RGB + depth perception platform combining intelligent iToF depth sensing, programmable beam-steered illumination, and embedded synchronization. Designed for robotics and autonomous systems, the solution supports software-defined scanning and long-range 3D perception.

ASTRO Stereo Camera – High-Bandwidth RGB-IR Perception

The ASTRO Stereo Camera integrates dual 5.1MP BSI global-shutter sensors, IR projection and illumination, and NVIDIA® Holoscan 10GigE connectivity. Demonstrated on the NVIDIA Jetson Thor platform, ASTRO supports synchronized RGB + IR stereo imaging, depth perception, 3D reconstruction, and AI perception pipelines.

IMX530 – High-Resolution Industrial AI Imaging

Built around the Sony 25MP IMX530 global-shutter sensor, this NVIDIA Holoscan 10GigE camera solution combines high-resolution imaging with FPGA processing for industrial inspection, barcode recognition, logistics automation, and other demanding machine vision applications.

Hybrid iToF RGB-D Camera – High-Precision Depth Sensing

The Hybrid iToF camera combines pulsed and phased indirect Time-of-Flight technologies with onsemi 1.2MP depth sensor. It is designed to provide high depth precision and reduced interference for robotics, 3D mapping, gesture recognition, and AR/VR applications.

IMX454 – Multispectral Imaging

The IMX454-based multispectral camera provides 41 spectral channels from 450 to 850 nm with 1948 × 1097 resolution at 30 FPS. The USB 3.0 UVC solution supports agriculture, food inspection, environmental monitoring, spectral analysis, and intelligent vision applications.

Dragonfly USB 3.0 YUV – 4K Camera with Integrated ISP

Dragonfly combines one onsemi 4K HyperLux LP sensor, integrated ISP, HDR imaging, and USB 3.0 connectivity. Its plug-and-play architecture is well suited for AI vision prototyping, smart kiosks, video conferencing, and industrial vision systems.

DragonFire – Real-Time Thermal Perception

DragonFire is an uncooled infrared camera delivering 640 × 512 resolution at 30/60 FPS with a 12 μm pixel size and NETD performance of ≤40 mK. Its GMSL2 interface supports robotics, industrial inspection, autonomous systems, and thermal monitoring applications.

Eagle 1 – RGB-IR Active Stereo Vision

Eagle 1 integrates two 5.1MP BSI global-shutter RGB-IR sensors, active IR illuminator, and a dot-pattern projector. The camera delivers RAW RGB and IR data for depth perception, intelligent navigation, robotics, and autonomous machines.

These demonstrations highlight our latest advances in AI perception. We welcome you to visit us to experience the technologies firsthand and meet our team.

About Leopard Imaging

Leopard Imaging is a global leader in AI perception and spatial intelligence solution design and manufacturing, delivering advanced imaging technologies for autonomous systems, robotics, AIoT, automotive, industrial automation, healthcare, and edge AI applications.

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Nearly $300 million in European spend has moved through Arkestro's platform as EU spend grows 93% year over year

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkestro, the leading predictive procurement platform accelerating enterprise scale, today announced at DPW Amsterdam 2026 plans for expansion in Europe amidst significant growth in the region. Arkestro is seeing growing demand from customers expanding their use of predictive procurement across EMEA.

Baseline spend represented in international procurement events grew 330% from 2024 to 2025 and is projected to grow another 47% in 2026, reflecting increasing adoption across the region. The momentum is being driven in part by existing global customers extending Arkestro into additional European teams, categories and supplier networks as they look to make faster procurement decisions, strengthen supplier engagement and respond to ongoing market volatility.

Customers are also expanding their usage of Arkestro's predictive procurement platform within their organizations. European platform users have grown 78% year over year, reflecting a broader shift from isolated procurement events toward more consistent use of predictive procurement and AI across teams, categories and global markets.

Arkestro's European footprint is also expanding across both buyers and suppliers. Those interactions now span across 34 countries, demonstrating the growing reach of predictive procurement across complex, cross-border supplier networks. Across completed European events, customers have generated approximately 10% average savings.

"Europe is an important market for predictive procurement because many of the challenges enterprises are managing, like cost pressure, fragmented supplier networks, regulation and geopolitical volatility, reward organizations that anticipate rather than simply react," said Rob DeSantis, CEO and Co-Founder of Arkestro. "Predictive procurement gives teams a way to understand their options earlier and act quickly with confidence, creating better outcomes for the business and more transparent engagement with their suppliers."

As enterprises contend with changing market and trade conditions, procurement is taking on a more strategic role, especially in Europe. That shift is already underway at BMI, a leading European manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions. BMI Group is using Arkestro to streamline procurement workstreams into a common operating model. Category teams retain ownership while gaining a more consistent way to run events and carry forward insights.

"Arkestro gives us a single source of truth which helps reduce manual work and drives greater efficiency compared with managing negotiations across spreadsheets," said Antonio De Sousa, Group Category Manager, Manufacturing Indirect & E-Sourcing Excellence "It also gives us greater market transparency enabling us to encourage suppliers to put forward their most competitive, realistic offers earlier in the process. At the same time, automated quote analysis and feedback helps shorten timelines and reduce the workload required to negotiate individually with each supplier. As adoption grows across Europe, accounting for local market nuances and supplier relationship dynamics becomes increasingly important in helping our teams adapt."

Arkestro will discuss its European expansion and the future of predictive procurement at DPW Amsterdam, taking place September 30–October 1. Arkestro executives and participating customers will be available for conversations about predictive AI, supplier engagement and the evolving role of procurement in enterprise strategy.

Arkestro will also continue the conversation at Optimal '26, its customer conference taking place October 13–15 in Houston. The annual event brings together procurement, supply chain and business leaders to explore how predictive technologies are helping enterprises move faster, strengthen supplier relationships and drive better outcomes at scale. Arkestro executives, customers and industry leaders will share real-world perspectives on the next era of procurement transformation. To register, visit here.

About Arkestro

Arkestro is the leading predictive procurement platform, accelerating enterprise spend transformation and supply chain agility. By combining AI and game theory with Arkestro's patented three science technologies—Negotiation Science, Supplier Science, and Process Science—Arkestro shifts traditional procurement to become a proactive, results-driven function. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies across industries, Arkestro unlocks trapped savings, optimizes negotiations, and enhances supplier collaboration. Learn more about Arkestro at www.arkestro.com and register for Optimal '26 Houston, the premier AI event for procurement professionals, taking place October 13–15, 2026.

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Advanet Introduces Renesas RZ/G3L-Based Industrial Computing Product Family

A common platform comprising the Adsmc7101 SMARC module, AdiMB7103 industrial motherboard and AdiCS7102 industrial Box PC, designed to accelerate the development and deployment of long-lifecycle industrial systems

TOKYO, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanet Inc., a member of the Eurotech Group, today announced three new products based on the Renesas RZ/G3L MPU: the Adsmc7101 SMARC module, the AdiMB7103 industrial motherboard, and the AdiCS7102 industrial Box PC. Designed, developed and manufactured in Japan, the three products share a common hardware and software platform combining Advanet's industrial embedded expertise with Renesas' RZ/G technology.

The new family provides a seamless path from System-on-Module to motherboard and fully integrated system, enabling customers to select the solution that best fits their development and application needs. Targeting HMI, industrial automation, edge computing, terminals and building automation, it helps OEMs accelerate development and industrialization while supporting long-term deployment.

Ludovico Ciferri, President and CEO of Advanet, commented:

"With the Adsmc7101, we bring the power of Renesas' RZ/G3L platform to our customers in a ready-to-use SMARC form factor that meaningfully shortens development time. Built around the same platform, the AdiMB7103 industrial motherboard and AdiCS7102 industrial Box PC extend this foundation into a complete and scalable portfolio, ranging from a flexible System-on-Module to fully integrated industrial computing systems.

"Together, these three products form an extensible platform that allows customers to choose the most appropriate solution for their requirements, from custom carrier-board development to complete production-ready systems. We are particularly focused on customers that require a high degree of customization and are looking for an experienced partner able to support them from system architecture through industrialization and product lifecycle management."

Mohammed Dogar, Vice President, Head of Strategy and Enablement, Embedded Processing, Renesas Electronics, commented:

"Advanet's deep expertise in industrial embedded computing has enabled the Renesas RZ/G3L MPU to power a scalable product family, from a ready-to-use SMARC module to industrial motherboards and fully integrated Box PC systems. This common platform gives OEMs the flexibility to select the solution best suited to their application while reducing development effort, time-to-market, and risk. We are pleased to work with Advanet to bring these innovative solutions to customers and look forward to expanding our collaboration in industrial automation, HMI, and edge computing applications worldwide."

High-Performance Quad-Core Processing for Industrial Applications

At the heart of the product family is the Renesas RZ/G3L MPU, featuring a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 CPU running at 1.2 GHz. Its quad-core architecture delivers enhanced processing and multitasking capabilities, while the Cortex-A55 offers up to 18% higher performance and 15% better power efficiency than the Cortex-A53, according to Arm.

A Customizable Platform for Industrial Systems

The Adsmc7101 forms the foundation of the product family, extending into the AdiMB7103 industrial motherboard and the AdiCS7102 industrial Box PC. This modular approach allows customers to select the right form factor while retaining flexibility for application-specific customization. Advanet supports customers throughout the development process, including:

- System architecture design

- Hardware development

- Software integration

- Industrialization and production

- Product lifecycle management

Flexible memory and storage options are planned, supporting configurations of up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB eMMC to address a wide range of performance, functional, and cost requirements.

Industrial Reliability and Long-Term Support

Designed for industrial applications, the product family benefits from the Renesas ecosystem, including the Verified Linux Package and Product Longevity Program, supporting reliable software integration and long-term availability.

Advanet is also evaluating the platform for selected aerospace applications, where reliability, supply continuity and customization are key requirements.

Availability

The Adsmc7101, AdiMB7103 and AdiCS7102 are currently available. For information regarding samples, configurations, and technical documentation, contact Advanet.

About Advanet

Advanet is an industrial embedded computing company specializing in the design, development and lifecycle support of highly customized computing platforms and systems. Since its founding in 1981, the company has delivered embedded computers and board-level solutions for demanding applications in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical devices, transportation infrastructure and other industrial markets.

Combining advanced engineering capabilities, flexible customization and manufacturing expertise, Advanet supports customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from system architecture and hardware and software development to industrialization, production and long-term supply. The company's portfolio includes also embedded computing boards, servers and Box PCs for industrial IoT, edge computing and edge AI applications.

Headquartered in Japan and operating as a member of the Eurotech Group, Advanet combines Japanese engineering expertise with an international perspective and global market reach. For further information or to discuss specific application requirements, please visit:

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Explore The Trades Brings the Plan to Revitalize the HVAC Workforce to "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia"

Shop Classes Faded, Then the Workforce Thinned.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Public Television feature examines how a national nonprofit is reintroducing plumbing, HVAC, and electrical careers to American classrooms, and why the coming decade of workforce demand makes that conversation urgent for students, parents, and educators alike.

Explore The Trades will be featured in an upcoming segment of "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia", set to film on October 2, 2026 at the "All Access" Boca Raton, Florida, studio location and slated for distribution to Public Television stations nationwide. The Minnesota-based nonprofit was started in 2005 by residential home service contractors who had already read the labor forecasts and did not like what they saw. Their answer was to work upstream, at the classroom level, long before a student picks a path.

The feature covers how that work happens now. Poster kits, produced in English and Spanish with a separate series for grades K through 5, have reached more than 1.3million students since 2021 and now sit in over 3,400 school districts, roughly a quarter of the country. The Skills Lab Program, Supported by industry partners like plumbing and HVAC distributor Ferguson and the Comfort Systems USA Foundation, has placed equipment grants in 53 schools across 21 states since 2022. Contractors get recruiting toolkits of their own. Counselors, career and technical education instructors, and administrators are as much the audience as the students themselves, because they are the ones fielding the questions.

"When a student hears the word 'trades,' we want them to picture diagnostics, innovation, and a spirit of entrepreneurship, because that's what these careers look like now. Tradespeople built this nation, and as technology keeps advancing, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical professionals will keep building it for generations to come. The skilled workforce of tomorrow is sitting in classrooms today. These aren't just jobs. They're career continuums that can grow from apprentice to technician to business owner, and our communities simply can't operate without them," Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director, Explore The Trades.

The context matters. Construction and trades coursework disappeared from thousands of schools in the early 2000s, pushed aside by a college-for-all consensus that treated a four-year degree as the only respectable outcome. Districts are now reversing course, helped along by rising federal investment in career and technical education. Meanwhile the shortage that contractors predicted two decades ago has arrived and is expected to persist for at least another ten years. Somebody has to install the systems that heat hospitals, move water through schools, and carry power to everything else. The question of who promotes those careers remains genuinely unsettled between industry and education.

Perception is the other obstacle, and it is stubborn. Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work now involve diagnostics, connected equipment, energy modeling, and an expanding role for artificial intelligence in product design and service delivery. Technicians read data. Many go on to own businesses. Sustainable infrastructure and smart building systems depend on people who understand both the physics and the software. Yet the word trades still conjures grime for plenty of parents. Explore The Trades argues that industry and education partnerships pay both sides back, giving schools expertise and equipment while giving local employers a durable pipeline of talent.

About "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia": "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" is a short-form educational documentary series distributed to Public Television stations across the country. Each feature profiles organizations, institutions, and companies whose work is reshaping their fields, presenting the subject matter in plain terms for a general audience. The series favors substance over promotion, giving viewers a working understanding of industries and issues they encounter but rarely see explained. More information about the program is available at allaccessptv.com.

About Explore The Trades: Explore The Trades is a national nonprofit working to close the technical talent gap in the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical industries. Founded in 2005 by home service contractors, the organization connects education and industry through classroom career resources, equipment grants for middle and high school programs, and workforce development toolkits for employers. Its programs serve students in grades K through 12 along with the counselors, instructors, and administrators who guide them. Details on the Poster Kit Program, the Skills Lab Program, and how to request materials for a local school are available at www.explorethetrades.org.

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Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Genesis of Glenview, Illinois, to Joe Ghaben.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Brokerage Services, North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Genesis of Glenview, Illinois, to Joe Ghaben.

Founded in 2004, Ghaben Auto Group is an Illinois-based automotive group led by Joe Ghaben, who for more than two decades has built a presence throughout the Chicago area. The group operates Volkswagen of Oak Lawn and Volkswagen of Orland Park, Illinois, as well as Ultimo Motors, a luxury pre-owned dealership with locations in Northbrook and Westmont.

"Working with Performance Brokerage Services on the acquisition of Genesis of Glenview was a great experience," Joe Ghaben said. "Their team was professional, responsive, and solutions-oriented throughout the transaction, working through the details to help get the deal across the finish line.

We're excited to open a brand-new Genesis facility in Glenview and look forward to a very bright future for the brand. I appreciated working with Performance Brokerage Services and would gladly work with their team again."

Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has advised on the sale of nearly 450 dealerships, making it the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America. Paul Kechnie and Matt Willis, the Texas & Midwest Partners of Performance Brokerage Services, were the exclusive sell-side advisors for this transaction.

Matt Willis shared, "It was a privilege for our Midwest and Texas team to represent the seller confidentially and bring together two parties who shared a commitment to getting the transaction across the finish line. Our responsibility was to identify the right buyer — one with the experience, financial strength, and long-term vision to navigate a complex transaction and successfully carry the dealership forward. Joe Ghaben proved to be exactly that. His professionalism, persistence, and enthusiasm for the Genesis brand made him an excellent fit, and we are proud to have connected the parties and helped create an exciting new chapter for Genesis of Glenview."

Genesis of Glenview will continue to operate under the same name and will be relocated to 2929 Patriot Boulevard in Glenview, Illinois.

About Performance Brokerage Services

Performance Brokerage Services, Inc. is North America's highest volume dealership brokerage firm, specializing in buy-sell activity for automotive, RV, marine, powersports, commercial truck, and equipment dealerships.

With over 30 years of experience, more than 900 dealerships sold, and a 90% closing rate, the company's reputation is unmatched and governed by the utmost ethical conduct and integrity.

The company offers a unique approach by providing complimentary estimates of value with no upfront fees or retainers, no reimbursement of costs, and paid a success fee only after the transaction closes.

Headquartered in Irvine, California and supported by 12 regional offices across the United States and Canada, clients benefit from national exposure with local representation.

As trusted and respected experts in the field, the company utilizes an extensive network of industry related attorneys, accountants, hundreds of registered buyers, and longstanding relationships with various vehicle manufacturers.

For more information about the services offered by Performance Brokerage Services, visit https://performancebrokerageservices.com.

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Sweden Opens Travel Agency for Introverts

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 29, 2026 New research reveals a growing demand for quieter travel: 67% of travellers prefer destinations where social interaction feels optional, 53% would pay extra for more peace, privacy or fewer crowds, and 41% identify as introverts.

/PRNewswire/ -- Sweden is opening The Introvert Travel Agency, designed to help travellers discover, book and recharge in Sweden—with less social pressure and more freedom to explore on their own terms.

According to a recent YouGov survey, only 14% describe themselves as extroverts, while 41% identify as introverts and another 45% as a mix of both. Nearly half say they sometimes need a "vacation from their vacation" to recover after travelling. The research also shows that 67% of travellers prefer destinations where social interaction feels optional rather than expected.

"For introverts, recharging is often less about being alone and more about having control over when and how we interact with others," says Mattias Lundberg, a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Umeå University. "Environments with less social pressure, more personal space and the possibility to withdraw can make it easier to preserve and regain energy. Sweden naturally offers many of these qualities, which makes it particularly well suited to travellers who want to experience a destination on their own terms."

In Sweden, silence does not automatically need filling. Having a coffee alone is unremarkable; personal space is generally respected. Sweden's low population density and the right of public access, allemansrätten, allow visitors to experience nature independently at their own pace.

"Many travellers are looking for something surprisingly simple: the freedom to decide when they want company and when they don't," says Susanne Andersson, CEO of Visit Sweden. "Sweden has always offered that kind of space, in our nature, our cities and our social culture. The Introvert Travel Agency makes it easier to experience Sweden in your own way. Here, being social is an option, not an obligation."

The Introvert Travel Agency is available online and will launch as a pop-up experience, bringing Sweden's nature, space and relaxed social culture to life for visitors looking to plan a quieter kind of holiday. The pop-up will visit:

- Berlin, October 14 – 17

- Paris, October 21 – 24

- London, October 28 – 31

More information: visitsweden.com/the-introvert-travel-agency/

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Source: Survey, June/July 2026, VisitSweden/YouGov

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Hengrui Pharma and Novo Enter Exclusive License Agreement for Once-Weekly Oral GLP-1/GIP Dual Receptor Agonist HRS-1596

- HRS-1596 is a phase I-ready GLP-1/GIP dual receptor agonist for once-weekly oral dosing

- Total potential deal value is up to 2.6 billion US dollars, including 300 million dollars upfront, as well as potential sales royalties

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hengrui Pharma (600276.SH; 01276.HK) today announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Novo Nordisk (Novo) for HRS-1596, a phase I-ready glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR) dual agonist, with potential for once-weekly oral dosing.

Under the terms of the agreement, Novo will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialise HRS-1596 globally, excluding the Chinese mainland, the Hong Kong SAR, the Macao SAR and Taiwan Region. The potential total value of the agreement is up to 2.6 billion US dollars contingent on the achievement of applicable development, regulatory and commercial milestones. This includes a 300 million dollars upfront payment. In addition, Hengrui Pharma is eligible to receive royalties based on net sales of HRS-1596 within the licensed territory.

"We are committed to continuous innovation, bringing better treatments to patients. HRS-1596 reflects this commitment in metabolic diseases, with the potential to offer the convenience of once-weekly oral administration," said Frank Jiang, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Hengrui Pharma. "This collaboration brings together Hengrui's innovation strengths and Novo's global leadership in GLP-1 therapies and obesity care. Together, we aim to advance this innovative therapy for patients worldwide."

"Novo has pioneered the field of oral peptides and as leaders, we continuously look to advance our broad and deep oral pipeline across obesity, diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases through our strong internal capabilities and leading external innovation," said Martin Holst Lange, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Scientific Officer at Novo. "Hengrui Pharma has a proven track record of discovering and advancing innovative therapies with the patients in the center, and we are excited to add HRS-1596 to our growing pipeline and to explore its potential to raise the bar for convenience in the field."

HRS-1596 is designed to reduce weight and improve glycemic control through multiple mechanisms, including appetite suppression, stimulation of insulin secretion, and improved insulin sensitivity, supporting its potential use in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. HRS-1596 has potential to be developed for once-weekly oral administration, which would substantially reduce dosing frequency and improve convenience compared with current offerings. Hengrui Pharma has received approval in China to initiate phase I clinical trials with HRS-1596 for weight management and type 2 diabetes.

The license agreement is subject to clearance under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

About Novo

Novo is the global healthcare company that believes lasting health starts now. For over a century, we've combined leading scientific expertise with a deep understanding of people's lives. We develop treatments and support that help millions of people make progress they can see, feel and sustain now and in the future. Every day, over 67,000 employees around the world advance our purpose to drive change for lasting health. Through our partnerships, programmes and investments, we're working to prevent disease, expand access to treatments and reduce our environmental impact to help even more people live healthier lives. For more information, visit novonordisk.com and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.

About Hengrui Pharma

Hengrui Pharma is an innovative, global pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of high-quality medicines to address unmet clinical needs. Its therapeutic areas of focus include oncology, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, immunological and respiratory diseases, and neuroscience. Driven by a patient-focused philosophy since its founding in 1970, Hengrui Pharma remains committed to advancing human health by striving to conquer diseases, improve health, and extend lives through the power of science and technology. For more information, visit us at Hengrui.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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This press release contains statements that reflect Hengrui Pharma's beliefs or expectations about the future or future events as of the respective dates indicated therein ("forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions about Hengrui Pharma's operations, its future development plans, market (financial and otherwise) conditions and growth prospects, and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond Hengrui Pharma's control, and accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. No reliance should be placed on such statements, which reflect the view of the management of Hengrui Pharma as at the date of this press release. Hengrui Pharma does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates.

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YR Fitness Plans to Expand One-Stop Gym Solutions With Design and Fit-Out Services

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YR Fitness has announced plans to expand its existing one-stop commercial gym solution with design and fit-out services, allowing gym owners to manage more of a complete project through one partner.

The new services will be introduced in phases based on market and project needs.

"Opening a gym already means managing enough moving parts," said George Yang, founder and chief designer of YR Fitness. "If we can make equipment sourcing, planning, delivery and after-sales easier, we should. The next step is helping customers manage more of the project through the same team."

A Complete Equipment Offering, Under One Commercial Standard

YR's product foundation is strength equipment, which it has developed and manufactured in-house for nearly 30 years.

For cardio and accessories, YR works with specialist manufacturing partners focused on those categories. A treadmill, a dumbbell and a strength machine require different manufacturing expertise, so YR works with the right specialists while keeping product standards and responsibility under YR.

YR is involved in supplier selection, specifications, key components, sample and durability testing, final inspection and product improvements based on customer feedback.

Different categories can come from different specialists. But whatever YR supplies, YR takes responsibility for.

Fewer Suppliers, Fewer Things to Manage

Customers can source strength equipment, cardio, accessories, gym planning and layout, customization, shipping and after-sales support through YR, either as a complete package or by category.

For gym owners, that can mean fewer suppliers, fewer handoffs, fewer shipments to coordinate and fewer after-sales systems to manage. Technical support, spare parts and product issue resolution are coordinated through one channel.

One partner. One commercial standard. One after-sales team.

YR also considers long-term supply consistency for operators opening new locations or replacing equipment over time.

The Next Step in the One-Stop Model

Design and fit-out are the next planned extension of this model. The goal is to help customers manage more of the journey from an empty space to an operating commercial gym through the same partner, while keeping equipment, project coordination and after-sales connected.

About YR Fitness

Founded in 1997, YR Fitness provides one-stop commercial gym solutions, supplying strength equipment, cardio and accessories together with planning, customization, delivery and after-sales support. YR specializes in original strength-equipment design and serves customers in more than 110 countries.

Website: www.yanrefitness.com

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Zoomlion Signs US$300 Million Credit Insurance Policy and Initial US$50 Million Non-Recourse Factoring Agreement

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") signed a US$300 million portfolio credit insurance policy and an initial US$50 million non-recourse factoring agreement at the Zoomlion 2026 Global Financial Partners Summit and Signing Ceremony in Shanghai on September 11, establishing a tiered insurance-and-financing framework for overseas installment receivables as its international business grows.

Developed over six months with international insurers and financial institutions, the arrangement combines portfolio credit insurance with non-recourse factoring. In practical terms, overseas installment receivables covered by the insurance policy can be factored with an overseas bank on a non-recourse basis. This gives Zoomlion a structured way to manage and finance overseas receivables rather than handling them transaction by transaction. The framework is designed to turn these receivables into scalable, standardized and replicable investment-grade assets.

At the signing ceremony, the US$300 million policy was signed with a double-A-rated international insurer and leading institutions, while the initial US$50 million non-recourse factoring agreement was signed with an overseas bank.

The agreements come as Zoomlion continues to expand internationally. In the first half of 2026, the company's international revenue rose 12.45% year over year to RMB 15.54 billion (approximately US$2.31 billion), accounting for 57.25% of total revenue.

Zoomlion CFO Du Yigang reviewed the company's cooperation with global financial partners and outlined its progress and future plans for overseas financial and insurance services.

"Zoomlion will continue to uphold the values of Integrity, Dedication, Inclusiveness and Responsibility and deepen mutual trust with our financial partners," said Du.

More than 40 financial and insurance partners from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, France, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong SAR and other markets attended the summit. Discussions covered the global macroeconomic outlook, overseas financial and insurance strategies, regional market opportunities, exchange and interest rate trends, and insurance innovation. The Economist Corporate Network (ECN) led a morning session on macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, while representatives from Radana and Alfa-Bank shared perspectives on market and financing developments.

Xu Xiaoming, General Manager of Zoomlion's Financial Business Management Department and Credit Insurance Department, discussed future cooperation, while Deputy General Manager Yan Xin introduced the company's overseas third-party financing and insurance strategy and cooperation models.

Looking ahead, Zoomlion plans to deepen cooperation with global financial and insurance partners and further develop scalable and replicable financial and insurance solutions to support its international growth.

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NKT reaffirms strategic direction and presents capital allocation priorities at Investor Day 2026

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NKT hosts Investor Day 2026 in Karlskrona, Sweden, providing additional insights into the execution of its Charging Forward strategy and presents capital allocation priorities to support long-term value creation.

Company Announcement

29 September 2026

Announcement No. 13

Since launching Charging Forward in 2025, NKT has continued the strategy execution to strengthen its position as a leading pure-play power cable systems provider. Building on its leading position in Europe and capturing opportunities globally, NKT is focused on ensuring long-term sustainable competitiveness through the strategic pillars Execute, Excel and Evolve. Investor Day 2026 provides further insight into how the strategy supports long-term profitable growth, cash generation and value creation.

"Today, we reaffirm the strategic direction and medium-term ambitions set out with Charging Forward. The fundamentals supporting the electrification of societies remain strong, and NKT is well positioned to create value from its leading market position as a pure-play power cable systems provider. As our cash generation capabilities are expected to increase in the coming years, the capital allocation priorities presented today provides a clear framework for balancing growth investments, financial strength and shareholder distribution," says Claes Westerlind, President and CEO of NKT.

During the investor day, NKT provides additional details on the path towards these ambitions, including the importance of continued excellence in execution of its EUR 2bn investment programme, cash generation and capital discipline. NKT also provides an update on the expansion in Karlskrona, Sweden, which will make the site the world's largest offshore power cable factory. Commercial operation is now expected to commence in Q2 2027, slightly ahead of the original plan, supporting the execution of the Transmission order backlog and the delivery of NKT's financial ambitions for 2030.

The medium-term financial ambitions communicated in Company Announcement No. 25 of 19 November 2025 remain unchanged.

Capital allocation priorities

Cash generation capabilities are expected to increase over the coming years, supported by the execution of the company's order backlog and completion of major investment projects. Therefore, NKT presents its capital allocation priorities supporting the company's strategic development while maintaining financial flexibility and creating long-term shareholder value.

NKT will allocate capital by fulfilling four priorities:

- Maintain a robust balance sheet with a financial leverage, net interest-bearing debt to operational EBITDA below 0x.

- Allocate capital to value-enhancing investments through organic growth initiatives and strategically aligned, value-accretive acquisitions.

- Pay dividends to shareholders with a minimum annual distribution of 20% of adjusted net profit and an ambition to keep a stable dividend per share.

- Return excess cash to shareholders through share buybacks or extraordinary dividends when appropriate.

The financial outlook for 2026 communicated in Company Announcement No. 11 of 13 August 2026 remains unchanged.

Investor Day webcast and materials

Details on the Investor Day held on 29 September 2026 can be found at investors.nkt.com. The presentation material will be released before 08.00 CET on 29 September.

Contact

Investors

Jacob Johansen, Head of Investor Relations

+45 2169 3591 / [email protected]

Press

Louise Westh Naldal, Head of Group Communications

+45 2982 0022 / [email protected] 

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