HONG KONG, December 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The global autonomous driving industry is transitioning from a phase of rapid technological advancement to one of commercial model implementation. Unlike the large-scale open-road trials dominated by technological narratives, CiDi Inc. ("CiDi" or "the Company"), with its full-stack technology as the core pillar, has achieved scaled commercial deployment, establishing itself as one of the most representative benchmark enterprises in this field.More significantly, this proven capability is now underpinning its expansion into additional closed environments and overseas markets, offering investors a more enduring and certain growth trajectory. On December 11, CiDi formally commenced its IPO process, with a Hong Kong listing imminent.Hardcore Intelligent Driving System: Building Efficiency Moats in Closed EnvironmentsAutonomous driving in closed environments, while seemingly straightforward, demands stability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability under high-intensity operations, complex road conditions and multi-vehicle coordination. Through its full-stack technology framework, CiDi achieves a balance between "safety" and "efficiency", establishing a formidable competitive moat that is difficult to replicate.At the vehicle level, CiDi possesses full-process capabilities encompassing proprietary algorithms, perception systems, path planning and control modules. Through OEM collaborations, it achieves deep integration between vehicles and systems, enhancing control precision and scenario adaptability. This enables its vehicles to maintain superior stability under typical mining conditions such as extreme temperature variations, complex terrain, and multiple gradients.Its self-developed centralised dispatch platform and fleet coordination module form the system's "intelligent brain". This system enables comprehensive optimisation and intelligent scheduling of the entire mining operation workflow, ensuring efficient collaborative operations across mixed fleets. This maximises equipment utilisation while minimising empty runs and idle waiting times.It is precisely this complete technological closed loop, spanning fundamental vehicle control, intermediate coordination algorithms, and upper-tier central platform scheduling, that elevates individual vehicle autonomous capabilities into a scalable, holistically optimised intelligent transport system.This not only underpins the safe and efficient operation of the world's largest “mixed-operation mining truck fleet” but also delivers a hard-core performance metric where “autonomous driving efficiency surpasses manual operation”. This establishes a formidable moat, translating technological superiority into tangible customer value through intrinsic safety, cost reduction, and enhanced efficiency.Dual-Drive Business Model Unlocks New Pathways for Commercial MonetizationLeveraging its proven technological efficacy, CiDi has established a dual-engine business model driven by "Autonomous Driving Solutions" and "V2X (Vehicle-to- Everything) Technology," supported by intelligent perception services. This model ingeniously converts technological advantages into repeatable orders and customer loyalty.On one front, CiDi equips fleets with standalone autonomous driving kits through its driver-less mining truck solutions, enabling “mixed operations” where unmanned and manned vehicles operate concurrently. This model significantly lowers the initial capital barriers and operational risks for mining enterprises undertaking intelligent upgrades, facilitating a smooth and pragmatic technology adoption pathway. As of the Latest Practicable Date, the Company had delivered 56 autonomous mining trucks to a mining site, operating alongside approximately 500 manned trucks to form the world's largest mixed-operation mining fleet.Enhanced efficiency directly translates into customer return on investment, driving scalable product sales. As of 30 June 2025, the Company has delivered 414 autonomous mining trucks and/or standalone autonomous truck systems to customers, while securing indicative orders for additional 647 units/systems.Through large-scale commercial deployment, CiDi has established its position as a global leader in autonomous driving for closed environments. Based on 2024 revenue, the Company ranks among the top three in China's autonomous mining truck solutions market. Furthermore, as a benchmark enterprise pursuing a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing under the "Specialist Technology" category, its status itself signifies capital markets' strong recognition of its leading position in the autonomous driving sector.Growth Potential: From Mining Sites to Enclosed Parks, From China to the WorldBuilding upon its consolidated and expanded mining strengths and leveraging its proven technological framework and operational expertise in closed environments, CiDi is progressively expanding into broader markets, unlocking significant growth potential.Currently, its autonomous logistics vehicle solutions have been deployed within enclosed industrial parks, delivering core functionalities akin to its mining solutions while adapting to specific logistics demands such as cargo handling, complex navigation, and mixed pedestrian traffic. Its V2X technology may also play a distinctive role in future vehicle-road cooperative intelligent transport networks.Vertically, CiDi is accelerating its international expansion, exporting products and services to high-demand overseas markets. The Company has already established preliminary cooperative relationships with multiple overseas clients to initiate projects. According to CIC forecasts, the market size of global commercial vehicle intelligent driving is projected to grow from RMB10 billion in 2024 to RMB1,614.4 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 133.3%. CiDi's global expansion strategy positions it to seize early opportunities within this expanding market.From technological foundation-building to business model monetisation and scenario expansion, CiDi has carved out a differentiated development path within the autonomous driving industry. By building core barriers through its full-stack technology, its commercialization experience in mining areas serves as a critical validation of value, while extending into more scenarios and global markets unlocks the potential for long-term growth. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape and an accelerating market, this enterprise, possessing both technical depth and commercial acumen, is steadily advancing towards becoming a globally influential provider of intelligent logistics solutions. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, December 29, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – With manufacturing investment gradually recovering and the pace of industrial project construction continuing to advance, industrial buildings are accelerating toward standardised and prefabricated development. Against this backdrop, the application of industrial prefabricated steel structure buildings in manufacturing plants and large-scale industrial projects has continued to expand. As the listing process enters its final stage, USAS Building System (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (the “Company” or “USAS”) is set to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 30 December, and the industrial prefabricated steel structure sub-sector in which it operates is coming into the capital market's view.Industrial prefabricated steel structure buildings are a typical sub-sector of industrial construction. Demand is mainly derived from manufacturing plants and industrial projects, where higher requirements are placed on construction efficiency and delivery capability. Compared with residential and commercial buildings, industrial buildings place greater emphasis on construction efficiency, structural stability and compatibility with production systems. Continued capacity expansion across manufacturing sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, machinery and electronics, and logistics has strengthened the industrial nature of prefabricated steel structure buildings in industrial projects.In response to such demand, USAS has formed a relatively clear business positioning. The prospectus shows that the Company is not a single steel structure fabricator, but rather an integrated prefabricated steel structure building solution provider focused on the industrial sector, providing full-process subcontracting services for industrial plants and manufacturing projects, covering design optimisation, procurement, manufacturing and on-site installation. According to the Frost & Sullivan Report, by revenue in 2024, USAS ranked third in China's industrial prefabricated steel structure building market. Against the backdrop of an overall fragmented industry, USAS has established a relatively clear industry position.From an operating perspective, the Company has established a stable business foundation. The prospectus discloses that from 2022 to 2024, USAS recorded revenue of approximately RMB1.903 billion, RMB1.453 billion and RMB1.523 billion, respectively, maintaining an overall scale at the level of over RMB1 billion. Among these, prefabricated steel structure building subcontracting services are the core source of revenue. In 2024, revenue from this business was approximately RMB1.241 billion, accounting for 81.5% of total revenue, reflecting the Company's high degree of focus on its industrial prefabricated steel structure core business.In terms of profitability structure, the Company presents typical characteristics of an industrial project-based model. From 2022 to 2024, the Company's overall gross profit margin was 12.7%, 14.8% and 12.5%, respectively, while the gross profit margin of the core subcontracting business remained in the range of 13%–15% over the long term. In 2025, as certain large-scale industrial projects progressed in a concentrated manner, the Company achieved revenue of approximately RMB1.424 billion in the first half of the year, reflecting the impact of project execution cycles on the release of interim performance.From a medium- to long-term industry perspective, the penetration rate of prefabricated steel structures in China's industrial building sector remains at a relatively low level. Manufacturing investment upgrades, demand for compressed construction timelines and the continued advancement of green building policies provide a practical demand foundation for the industry. At the same time, emerging manufacturing bases such as Southeast Asia are accelerating the undertaking of global capacity relocation, which also brings new sources of projects for enterprises with cross-regional delivery capabilities.Against this backdrop, USAS's overseas business footprint has gradually become more evident. The prospectus discloses that revenue from the Company's industrial environmental equipment business is mainly derived from overseas markets. Revenue from this segment increased from approximately RMB31.82 million in 2022 to approximately RMB100 million in 2024, while its gross profit margin increased to 18.9% over the same period. This business has covered multiple overseas markets and has obtained certifications in China, the United States, Europe and Canada, providing conditions and support for cross-regional project execution.Following its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, USAS is expected to leverage the capital market platform to further consolidate its industry position in the industrial prefabricated steel structure segment. With its established industrial customer base, stable project delivery capabilities and a gradually expanding overseas business footprint, the Company has a practical foundation to continue advancing in undertaking industrial projects, optimising its business structure and enhancing scalable operational capabilities. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
NEW YORK, Dec 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Taxinexo, a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle operator, has entered a new phase of large-scale commercial deployment after nearly five years of continuous operation in the United States. Leveraging its mature Level 4 autonomous driving technology and proven operational capabilities, the company has expanded multi-scenario services across several U.S. states, positioning itself as a representative case of how federal and state policy coordination is accelerating the commercialization of autonomous driving in the U.S. smart mobility sector.Since its inception, Taxinexo's growth trajectory has been deeply intertwined with the US autonomous driving industry's policy support system. The US federal government, through national strategic documents such as the Comprehensive Autonomous Vehicle Initiative, has established a development orientation of "safety first, encouraging innovation," providing companies with a flexible regulatory environment—including simplified administrative exemption procedures for autonomous vehicles, allowing steering wheel-less and pedal-less vehicles that meet technical standards to be tested and operated on public roads, significantly lowering the policy threshold for companies to iterate their technology. Meanwhile, the Inflation Reduction Act's tax credit of up to $7,500 per vehicle for Level 3 and above autonomous driving vehicles further assisted Taxinexo in completing its R&D investment and fleet expansion, enabling it to achieve large-scale commercial operation in multiple states across the US. This has allowed it to accumulate millions of kilometers of real-world road operation data and build an operational network covering diverse scenarios such as urban main roads, business parks, and commuter shuttles.In an interview with this newspaper, Taxinexo's Global Marketing Head stated, "The policy support in the US over the past five years has provided us with an excellent development platform. From technology R&D to commercialization, the flexible regulatory environment and precise policy support have allowed us to accumulate core capabilities to handle complex scenarios. In the future, we will continue to leverage local policy advantages, deepen our diversified scenario operation layout, and help promote the US autonomous driving industry towards a more efficient and safer stage."Data shows that the US autonomous driving industry is rapidly expanding, with leading companies continuously increasing their fleet sizes and weekly order volume exceeding hundreds of thousands, indicating a broad commercial prospect for the industry.Taxinexo reportedly plans to further expand its service coverage in the United States based on its existing operations, focusing on high-frequency travel scenarios such as airport shuttles and intercity commuting, and will continue to increase investment in technology research and development to promote the iterative upgrade of its autonomous driving system. In the future, its large-scale operational experience may provide a replicable practice model for the intelligent transportation upgrades of more cities in the United States.Social LinksTelegram: https://t.me/taxinexoX: https://x.com/taxinexoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585301312596Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taxinexoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taxinexo/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taxinexoMedia contactBrand: TaxinexoContact: Media teamWebsite: https://www.taxinexo.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, December 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – December 22, Bank of Chongqing Co., Ltd. (601963.SH, 01963.HK, hereinafter “BCQ” or “the Bank”) announced, it will distribute cash dividends totaling RMB 585 million based on its total ordinary share capital of 3.475 billion ordinary shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025. The dividend payout represents 11.99% of net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders.Since the release of China’s new capital market guidelines (often referred to as the “New Nine Measures”), BCQ has implemented interim dividends following the third quarter for the second consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to enhancing shareholder returns. This move further validates the resilience of its operating performance, improves its valuation recognition, and strengthens its appeal to middle-to-long-term investors.Over the past two years, the banking sector has transitioned from a “cyclical trading” approach to a “dividend-driven allocation” paradigm, with high-dividend strategies becoming a core investment theme. Supported by sustained and stable profitability, BCQ’s dividend yields for A-shares and H-shares exceeded 3.8% and 5.7%, respectively. Benefiting from both dividend attributes of bank stocks and rising market sentiment, as of December 24, the Bank’s A-share and H-share prices recorded year-to-date gains of 23.1% and 39.18%, respectively.The bank also recently announced that its personal deposit balance surpassed RMB 300 billion, reaching a historic high. This strengthened funding base enhances its earnings resilience across cycles. Continuous and milestone breakthroughs signify that the bank has ascended to a brand-new level in terms of comprehensive strength, market position, and service capabilities, paving the way for broader growth prospects in the future.Double-Digit Growth in Revenue and Net Profit, Total Assets Exceed RMB 1 TrillionAccording to its 2025 third-quarter report, as of the end of September 2025, BCQ’s total assets reached RMB 1.0227 trillion, representing an increase of over 19% YoY, and marking its entry into the “trillion-asset club” among city commercial banks.Driven by steady scale expansion, the Bank achieved a significant improvement in profitability, delivering its strongest performance in nearly nine years. Operating revenue and net profit for the first three quarters of 2025, recorded double-digit growth of 10.40% and 10.42% YoY, reaching RMB 11.74 billion and RMB 5.196 billion, respectively. Performance accelerated notably in the third quarter, with operating revenue rising 17.38% YoY to RMB 4.081 billion, and net profit attributable to shareholders increasing 20.54% to RMB 1.690 billion, indicating an accelerated growth rate and the continued enhancement of profitability. Moreover, in the first three quarters, operating and administrative expenses amounted to RMB 2.810 billion, up 9.90% YoY, lower than revenue growth. The cost-to-income ratio declined by 0.11 ppts to 23.93%, indicating steadily improving operating efficiency.Its asset quality also continued to strengthen. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio declined to 1.14%, down 0.11 ppts from the beginning of the year. Risk coverage has become more robust, with the provision coverage ratio rising to 248.11%, up 3.03 ppts from the beginning of the year, providing a solid buffer for sustainable and stable operations.Strong Secondary Market Performance, Leading A- and H-shares Gains Among PeersThe combination of regional strategic tailwinds and improving fundamentals continues to drive valuation recovery for this first mainland city commercial bank listed in Hong Kong.Since the beginning of the year, the Bank has delivered strong performance in the secondary market. As of December 24, its A-shares closed at RMB 10.96 per share, representing a gain of 23.1% YTD. Its H-shares closed at HKD 7.96 per share, with a gain of 39.18% YTD, ranking among the top performers in the domestic banking sector.In terms of shareholder returns, the Bank has distributed third-quarter dividends for two consecutive years, paying RMB 1.684 per 10 shares (tax inclusive), with total cash dividends of RMB 585 million (tax inclusive), accounting for 11.99% of net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders.The Bank’s operating performance has also received positive ratings from multiple securities firms. After the third-quarter results, over ten institutions, including China Galaxy Securities, China Merchants Securities, Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, and Guotai Haitong Securities, issued research reports, generally assigning “Buy,” “Accumulate,” or “Outperform” ratings for the Bank. Shenwan Hongyuan Securities noted that, supported by both regional development opportunities and improving fundamentals, alongside proactive management and clear strategic objectives, BCQ has strong momentum for valuation recovery and maintained a “Buy” rating. Guosen Securities emphasized that the Chengdu–Chongqing region, as a convergence zone for multiple national strategies, provides a solid foundation for the Bank’s sustained growth, and, combined with improving asset quality and stabilizing and rebounding net interest margins, assigned an “Outperform” rating for the Bank upon initial coverage. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
SINGAPORE, Dec 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technologies industries, announced the appointment of Gladys Wang as Vice President, Bioprocessing Commercial for Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA). With over twenty years of experience in life sciences and commercial leadership, Gladys will oversee Avantor’s business expansion in the AMEA region, enhance customer success initiatives, and drive the development of strategic partnerships throughout the bioprocessing ecosystem.Gladys, based in Singapore, has extensive experience collaborating with biopharma manufacturers, contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), and key opinion leaders. She is widely recognized for her expertise in delivering transformative business results through customer-centric strategies, operational excellence, and effective cross-market collaboration.Before joining Avantor, Gladys held senior leadership roles at top life sciences organizations, including Head of Global Strategic Accounts APAC and Senior Director for Bioprocessing South Asia & Oceania. She was instrumental in accelerating Asia-Pacific expansion, delivering material business growth through disciplined market-entry strategy.“The Asia, Middle East and Africa region is full of potential, and being part of a team that partners so closely with customers to advance innovation and strengthen manufacturing capabilities is truly motivating. The focus ahead will be on deepening collaboration, enhancing customer experience, and empowering teams to deliver meaningful impact across the bioprocessing value chain. Contributing to Avantor’s continued growth and supporting customers in reaching their scientific and operational objectives is an exciting prospect,” said Gladys Wang, Vice President, Bioprocessing Commercial, Asia, Middle East & Africa.Gladys holds a Master’s degree in Biology from National Taiwan University and has completed executive programs at INSEAD and Stanford University, specializing in strategic transformation and innovation.With her commitment to excellence and talent for cultivating future leaders, Gladys will further strengthen Avantor’s position as a trusted partner for bioprocessing customers across the AMEA region.About Avantor®Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.Regional Media Contact:Swati ChhabraManager - Corporate Communications, AMEAAvantor91-9958-404-334Swati.Chhabra@avantorsciences.comGlobal Media ContactEric Van ZantenHead - External CommunicationsAvantor610-529-6219Eric.Vanzanten@avantorsciences.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
HONG KONG, December 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its results for the nine months ended 30 November 2025 (the “first nine months of FY2025/26” or the “Reporting Period”).During the Reporting Period, despite a mixed economic environment, the Group demonstrated strong operational resilience. The Group’s revenue recorded a steady increase of 4.1% to HK$1,358.1 million compared with the “first nine months of FY2024/25” (the “Previous Period”). With enhanced operational efficiency, cost-to-income ratio decreased to 44.3% from 46.8% in the Previous Period. Operating profit before impairment losses and allowances rose by 9.9% to HK$712.9 million. Supported by a 10.2% decrease in impairment losses and impairment allowances, profit after tax for the Reporting Period surged by 28.1% to HK$352.7 million (Previous Period: HK$275.3 million), with earnings per share increasing to 84.22 HK cents (Previous Period: 65.74 HK cents).Amidst subdued consumer spending and elevated credit default rates in the market, the Group adopted a prudent portfolio management strategy, focusing on balancing customer base expansion with credit risk mitigation. The Group’s effective credit risk monitoring and enhanced credit assessment model led to a continued improvement in asset quality, with the percentage of impaired credit to gross advances and receivables decreasing to 4.0% as at 30th November 2025.In parallel, the Group optimised its marketing efforts to increase the effectiveness of its marketing and promotion expenditure. This included refining its preferential pricing mechanism to increase competitiveness and launching tactical spending campaigns targeting specific customer segments. Furthermore, strategic collaborations with merchants on consumer durables, coupled with card instalment plans after purchase, gained significant popularity among younger demographics, with an increasing number of customers actively using this service.Meanwhile, the Group continued to prioritise investment in digitalisation and security enhancements to improve customer experience. This included a new “change PIN” button being introduced in the “AEON HK” Mobile App (“Mobile App”), the replacement of Short Message Service (SMS) One-Time Password (OTP) notifications with in-app authentication for e-commerce transactions, and the upcoming integration of loan applications from different channels within the Mobile App. Further advancements in data analysis tools have also increased the effectiveness of marketing, credit assessment and credit management activities.Looking ahead, the Group’s strategic focus will be on sustaining growth in both domestic and online transaction volumes, while simultaneously refining credit assessment mechanisms to ensure the maintenance of a high-quality asset portfolio. Targeted campaigns and incentives will be deployed to expand market share, particularly by leveraging competitive interest-rate financial products as a key tactic to attract customers with strong credit records. In addition, a major upcoming initiative is the launch of an integrated bonus point platform to facilitate seamless accumulation and redemption of rewards from AEON Cards and partner merchants. This initiative aims to boost credit card usage, enhance customer convenience, and strengthen loyalty.Meanwhile, operational efficiency and card security will be continuously enhanced through the accelerated integration of Artificial Intelligence to automate routine back-office tasks, improve accuracy, and strengthen authorization and fraud detection mechanisms. Furthermore, the Group is committed to minimising its environmental impact by focusing on reducing its carbon footprint through the implementation of fully paperless loan processes, the adoption of energy-efficient digital payment solutions, and other energy-saving initiatives.Mr Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “Despite Hong Kong’s gradual economic recovery being tempered by certain headwinds, we are pleased to report an exceptional increase in profit after tax for the first nine months of FY2025/26. This achievement reflects the success of our prudent portfolio management strategy and our focus on enhancing asset quality. We remain committed to providing exceptional credit services that meet evolving customer needs and expanding our customer base by offering innovative, customised products. With our strong liquidity, robust balance sheet, and clear strategic focus, we are confident in our ability to navigate the market headwinds, capitalise on growth opportunities, and deliver sustainable value to our shareholders.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987, registered as a Hong Kong limited company in 1990, and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the finance business, which includes credit card issuance, personal loan financing, card payment processing services and insurance intermediary business in Hong Kong, and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港, 2025年12月23日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON信贷财务（亚洲）有限公司（"AEON信贷财务"或"集团"；股份代号：00900）今日公布截至二零二五年十一月三十日止九个月之业绩（"二零二五/二六年度首九个月"或"报告期间"）。于报告期间，尽管经济环境复杂，集团展现了强大的营运韧性。集团收入录得稳健增长，较二零二四/二五年度首九个月（"去年同期"）增加4.1%至1,358,100,000港元。随着营运效率提升，支出对收入比率由去年同期的46.8%下降至44.3%。扣除减值亏损及减值准备前之营运溢利上升9.9%至712,900,000港元。在减值亏损及减值准备减少10.2%的支持下，报告期内的税后溢利跃升28.1%至352,700,000港元（去年同期：275,300,000港元），每股盈余增加至84.22港仙（去年同期：65.74港仙）。在消费支出疲软及市场信用违约率上升的情况下，集团采取审慎的贷款组合管理策略，优先考虑于扩大客户群与信贷风险缓解之间取得平衡。集团有效的信贷风险监控及改善的信用评估模型，带动资产质素持续改善，于二零二五年十一月三十日，信贷亏损占客户贷款及应收款项总额的百分比下降至4.0%。与此同时，集团优化了其行销策略，以提升其行销推广支出的效益。这包括完善其优惠定价机制以提高竞争力，以及针对特定客户群推出策略性消费活动。此外，与商家在耐用消费品方面的策略合作，加上购买后的信用卡分期付款计划，深受年轻族群的欢迎，越来越多的客户积极使用这项服务。集团亦持续优先投资于数码化及安全强化，以改善客户体验。这包括在"AEON HK"手机应用程式（"手机应用程式"）中引入新的"更改密码"按钮、于电子商务交易以手机应用程式内身份验证取代短讯一次性密码通知，以及即将在手机应用程式中整合来自不同渠道的贷款申请。数据分析工具的进一步改善亦提高了行销、信用评估和信用管理活动的有效性。展望未来，集团的策略重心将是维持本地和线上交易量的持续增长，同时完善信用评估机制，以确保维持高质素的资产组合。将采取有针对性的活动和奖励措施来扩大市场份额，特别是利用具竞争力的利率金融产品作为吸引信贷记录良好的客户的关键策略。此外，即将推出的一项重大举措是启动一个综合奖励积分平台，以促进AEON信用卡和合作商户的无缝累积和兑换奖励。此措施旨在提高信用卡使用率、提高顾客便利性并增强顾客忠诚度。与此同时，营运效率及信用卡安全性将透过人工智能的加速集成以实现后台日常任务自动化、提高准确性及加强授权和诈骗检测机制而持续提升。此外，集团致力于透过实施完全无纸化贷款流程、采用节能数码支付解决方案及其他节能措施来减少碳足迹，从而最大限度地减少对环境的影响。AEON 信贷财务董事总经理魏爱国先生表示："尽管香港逐步的经济复苏受到一定挑战，集团在二零二五/二六年度首九个月的税后溢利录得卓越增长，对此我们深感欣慰。这反映了我们审慎的贷款组合管理策略及注重提升资产质素的成果。我们一直致力于提供卓越的信贷服务，以满足不断变化的客户需求，并计划通过提供创新和定制产品来扩大我们的客户群。凭借我们充裕的资金流动性、稳健的资产负债表及清晰的策略重心，我们有信心能够应对市场挑战，把握增长机遇，并为股东创造可持续的价值。"关于AEON信贷财务（亚洲）有限公司（股份代号：00900）AEON信贷财务（亚洲）有限公司为AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.之附属公司（东京证券交易所编号：8570）及AEON集团旗下公司，成立于1987年，并于1990年注册成为香港有限公司，及后于1995年在香港联合交易所有限公司主板上市。集团主要从事金融业务，包括香港信用卡签发、私人贷款、信用卡付款处理服务、保险中介业务，以及中国内地小额金融业务。详情请浏览公司网址：www.aeon.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港, 2025年12月23日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 在资本市场中，董秘是连接上市公司与投资者的核心纽带，其专业能力直接关系到公司治理透明度、投资者信任度与市场价值传递效率。2025年12月22日，国内领先的殡葬及生命科技服务提供者福寿园（01448.HK）再添荣誉——公司董秘祝启铭先生成功斩获格隆汇年度"金格奖"之"年度卓越董秘"称号。这一荣誉不仅是对祝启铭先生个人专业素养的高度认可，更折射出福寿园在行业转型期坚守公司治理本质、持续优化投资者关系的坚实实力。一、格隆汇年度"金格奖"揭晓：福寿园祝启铭跻身"年度卓越董秘"行列2025年12月22日，中国领先的全球投资研究平台格隆汇以线上形式举办"科技赋能·资本破局"主题分享会。作为活动的核心环节，格隆汇"金格奖"年度卓越公司评选榜单正式揭晓，其中"年度卓越董秘"奖项覆盖港股、A股、美股三大市场的中国上市公司，最终爱尔眼科吴士君、福寿园（01448.HK）祝启铭、海信家电张裕欣等8位董秘（按公司首字母顺序排列，排名不分先后）凭借突出的年度表现脱颖而出。（图片来源：公开资料）这一奖项的分量，源于主办方格隆汇的行业权威性。成立于2014年的格隆汇，前瞻的提出"全球视野，下注中国"理念，覆盖港、美、A三大市场，该平台专注为投资者与企业提供一站式投资融资服务，旗下产品矩阵完善，行业公信力突出。作为格隆汇核心评选IP——"金格奖"已连续举办6年，这一个在境内外资本市场权威且有影响力的评选，见证了中国企业的资本成长。而区别于普通商业奖项，其以"打造投资圈最具参考价值榜单"为目标，采用"定量数据+专家评审"双维度体系：定量考核信息披露、股权管理等硬性指标；定性由资深分析师、机构投资者等组成评审团，评估公司治理、股东价值维护等软性能力。这套严谨的评选机制，使"年度卓越董秘"成为衡量董秘专业能力的行业标杆准则之一。"年度卓越董秘"奖项的设立，并非单纯表彰董秘的行政事务能力，更旨在凸显其作为上市公司"资本市场外交官""投资者价值窗口"的核心角色——董秘既是公司治理的"守护者"，确保信息披露准确合规；也是投资者关系的"沟通者"，搭建公司与市场之间的信任桥梁；更是股东价值的"传递者"，让投资者清晰感知公司长期发展逻辑。祝启铭先生此次获奖，正是对其2025年在上述维度持续深耕与卓越贡献的高度认可。二、福寿园的长期价值底座：稳健根基与治理升级董秘的专业表现离不开公司基本面与治理体系的双重支撑，扎实的业绩根基为价值传递赋予底气，而主动的治理升级则为高效履职提供保障。作为殡葬及生命科技服务龙头，福寿园在2025年行业调整期中展现出强劲的经营韧性，公司凭借"高现金、低负债"的财务结构，筑牢了风险抵御能力，即便在中期业绩承压的背景下，仍坚持宣派1.62亿港元股息，以实际行动回馈股东信任，彰显了稳健经营与股东回报并重的发展理念。在公司治理层面，2025年12月福寿园设立联席总裁制度，金磊屹先生与马剑亭先生获委任为联席总裁。拥有逾20年公墓运营与管理经验的金磊屹先生，主导业务拓展与数字化转型，负责公司战略规划、市场拓展；自2020年起担任CFO的马剑亭先生，负责统筹财务管控、供应链管理与品牌建设。二人与董秘祝启铭先生经验丰富、专业互补，三方合力形成"业务+财务+资本"的协同效应，推动公司管理架构向年轻化、专业化、集体化方向持续升级。不难看出，福寿园稳健的经营基本面与优化的治理结构，为祝启铭先生发挥专业能力提供了坚实基础，而董秘的出色表现又进一步提升了公司资本市场认可度，最终实现"公司实力—董秘专业—市场信任"的正向循环。结尾部分在当前行业转型的大背景下，福寿园不仅凸显出强劲的经营韧性，更通过治理结构升级的举措，彰显了上市公司的责任与担当。此次祝启铭先生荣获"年度卓越董秘"，不仅是对其个人专业能力的肯定，更将成为福寿园进一步提升治理水平、释放业务与资本协同效能、彰显长期投资价值的新起点。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
SINGAPORE, Dec 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The HANEDA GODZILLA GLOBAL PROJECT officially launched a mega-scale initiative to broadcast Japanese entertainment to the world from Haneda Airport, through the collaboration of three companies: Toho Co., Ltd., Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd., and Tokyo International Airport Terminal Corporation. Under the theme “Godzilla welcomes all visitors to Japan and sees them off as they depart,” a colossal Godzilla statue, approximately 40 meters long and 9 meters tall, has been revealed inside Japan’s international gateway at Haneda Airport Terminal 3.Modeled after the original Godzilla, the monument surpasses the size of existing indoor installations and is designed to be viewed from multiple angles throughout Terminal 3. Additional installations in the area include Godzilla: The Great Monster Advance Picture Scroll in the arrival lobby and a standing statue from Godzilla Minus One that will be installed on December 3, further expanding the presence of the popular monster across arrivals and departures.To commemorate the completion of the world’s largest indoor Godzilla monument, a special announcement event was held at Haneda Airport, featuring remarks from notable guests. This consisted of Keiji Ota, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Godzilla Officer (CGO) of Toho Co., Ltd.; Masatoshi Akahori, President and Representative Director of Tokyo International Air Terminal Corporation; and special guest actress Riko Fukumoto, ambassador for the “Godzilla The Ride” attraction at Seibuen Amusement Park. All of the guest speakers reflected on the cultural significance of the six-year project and Godzilla’s role as a global symbol of Japanese entertainment.As travel ramps up for the new year, the HANEDA GODZILLA GLOBAL PROJECT is set to leave a lasting impression on millions of international travelers passing through Terminal 3 with an encounter with one of Japan’s most iconic cultural symbols.The completion announcement event was held on Friday, December 19, with public installations opening in conjunction with year-end and New Year travel, and additional displays debuting beginning December 23.The unveiling was held at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 in Tokyo, Japan spanning both the departure and arrival lobbies at Japan’s primary international gateway.About TOHO Co., Ltd.TOHO Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese entertainment company founded in 1932. Its four main business pillars are the cinema business, which includes production, distribution and exhibition; the theatrical business, which includes production and exhibition; the anime business, which has been expanding globally in recent years; and the real estate business, which focuses on development in urban areas. TOHO’s worldwide acclaimed works include theatrical films such as the “Godzilla” series and “Seven Samurai” directed by Akira Kurosawa, and TV anime series such as “My Hero Academia” and “Jujutsu Kaisen”. These anime series are produced and distributed through the TOHO animation label, and are delivered to a wide range of audiences around the world.Media ContactTOHO Entertainment Asiahello@tohoea.com.sg Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
NEW YORK, Dec 23, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Holiverse, a biotech platform, has begun active development of a decentralized AI device designed to operate entirely offline without cloud dependency.The device will embed private artificial intelligence directly on hardware, eliminating the need to transmit personal data to external servers. According to the company, this approach addresses growing concerns about data sovereignty, privacy erosion and the concentration of AI processing power in centralized platforms."We have conflated intelligence with centralization," said Lado Okhotnikov, founder of Holiverse. "We built these vast, brilliant minds and asked them to solve our problems. But in doing so, we outsourced our sovereignty."The Holiverse decentralized AI initiative targets three key capabilities:On-device processing: All data remains in a closed loop on the user's hardwareOffline functionality: Intelligence operates without internet connectivityHyper-personalization: Models tuned to individual biological and behavioral data"This is undoubtedly a complex and resource-intensive process, and we are engaging some of the leading AI specialists," Okhotnikov added. "This technology has the potential to significantly reduce the risks associated with AI and make interaction with it truly personal."Holiverse expects to present initial developments publicly in the coming months.About HoliverseHoliverse is a biotech platform that integrates human biology and advanced technology. Founded by Lado Okhotnikov, the company creates holistic health solutions through personalized, data-driven approaches. Learn more at holiverse.ai.Social LinksX: https://x.com/HoliverseTelegram: https://t.me/holiverse_ENGMedia ContactBrand: HoliverseContact: Media teamWebsite: https://holiverse.ai Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
香港, 2025年12月22日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中国领先的文旅服务企业 – 印象大红袍股份有限公司（联交所股票代码：2695；新三板股票代码：870608）（「公司」或「印象大红袍」）今日于香港联合交易所有限公司（「香港联交所」）主板挂牌上市，股份代号为2695。根据公司的战略，本次全球发售所得款项净额用于以下用途：23.0%将用于升级《印象‧大红袍》山水实景演出；28.6%将用于创新印象文旅小镇；20.0%将用于取得另一个文化旅游演出项目；11.0%将用于提升品牌形象及扩大业务影响力的宣传工作；7.4%将用于升级票务管理系统及其他软件及10.0%将用作营运资金和其他一般企业用途。本次全球发售圆满成功，标志着印象大红袍发展迈入了依托国际资本市场的全新阶段，成为其拓展品牌影响力、加速战略布局的关键里程碑。展望未来，公司将积极利用上市带来的资本优势与品牌提升，紧紧把握文旅市场消费升级的黄金机遇。募集资金将切实用于核心演出的升级焕新、文旅小镇的业态丰富以及潜在优质项目的拓展，持续夯实「文旅演出+」的协同生态模式。立足新起点，迈向新征程。印象大红袍将承载着投资者的期待，以更加昂扬的姿态，在中国文旅产业高质量发展的浪潮中破浪前行，与所有股东携手共赴未来，共享成长硕果。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
Brisbane, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - December 22, 2025) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a business update on the commercialisation progress of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE.THERMAL-XR®/CoolWorx® USA EPA Approval:The Company is excited to announce it has received and accepted the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") consent notice approval conditions of the Pre-Manufacture Notice ("PMN") for its THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE graphene coating product. The consent notice conditions from the EPA signify a significant milestone in bringing this product to market in the USA, offering energy savings and enhanced corrosion resistance to USA consumers and businesses alike. The EPA's PMN program ensures the safety and environmental soundness of new chemicals and chemical substances introduced into the United States.The first shipment of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE will be sent to Nu-Calgon for distribution to be re-sold as "Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene" upon receipt of the fully signed consent notice from the EPA, which is expected early in the new year.GMG's Managing Director and CEO, Craig Nicol, commented: "This is a very significant milestone for the GMG business – to now get approval conditions to sell into the largest HVAC coating market in the world – the United Sates of America – through our distributor and partner Nu-Calgon."GMG's Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Jack Perkowski, commented: "It is really great for GMG to reach this milestone – for two years, GMG and Nu-Calgon have been progressing through the EPA approval process, and it is great to finally see the consent notice approval conditions come through. This is a big step in the Company's development because the United States is such a big market for air conditioning coatings and Nu-Calgon is a great distribution partner."THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE Development and EPA Approval HistoryMonthSignificant Milestones for THERMAL-XR® powered by GMG GrapheneSeptember 2022GMG acquires THERMAL-XR® manufacturing intellectual property and brand rightsGMG ACQUIRES THERMAL-XR MANUFACTURING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND BRAND RIGHTS AND GRANTS RSUs TO DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)December 2022Verified Improved Heat Transfer by The University of Queensland. VERIFIED IMPROVED HEAT TRANSFER ON ALUMINIUM WITH THERMAL-XR® & MARKET UPDATE - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)February 2023Approval from Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)GMG RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL TO ENABLE SIGNIFICANT COMMERCIAL SALES - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)April 2023Total available market for THERMAL-XR® estimated by Company to be > US$28.4 billionGMG ANNOUNCES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)April 2023First order of THERMAL-XR® > $120,000GMG ANNOUNCES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)May 2023Signing of Distributors for Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & South KoreaGMG SIGNS THERMAL-XR® DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENTS IN 4 ASIAN COUNTRIES - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)June 2023Independently Verified Heat Transfer & Energy SavingsGMG ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED HEAT TRANSFER AND ENERGY SAVINGS RESULTS FROM THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)July 2023Signing of Nu-Calgon Distribution for North America – USA, Canada, Mexico, & Caribbean.GMG APPOINTS NU-CALGON AS THERMAL-XR® DISTRIBUTOR FOR NORTH AMERICA - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)August 2023Commissioning of THERMAL-XR® Coating Bulk Blend PlantGMG PROVIDES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)October 2023Forward Orders > AU$ 400k – Conditional on Import Approvals for some CountriesGMG PROVIDES COMMERCIALISATION UPDATE ON ENERGY SAVINGS COATING THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)December 2023Commissioning of the modular Graphene Production plantGraphene Manufacturing Group Commissions Modular Graphene Production Plant - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)January 2024Canada Approval Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)January 2024Launch of Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene at Chicago AHR Expo 2024.Launch of Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene at Chicago AHR Expo 2024.April 2024GMG Provides Commercialisation Update on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®GMG Provides Commercialisation Update on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®December 2024GMG Reaches Market Commercialisation Milestone on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®GMG Reaches Market Commercialisation Milestone on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR® About THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE powered by GMG Graphene:THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE coating system is a unique method of improving the conductivity of corroded heat exchange surfaces and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while improving and rebuilding the lost corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE is now patented for 20 years in Australia and is expected to be patented in other countries around the world.About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, the energy savings and enhanced corrosion resistance of the THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE graphene coating product, intentions as to the first shipment of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE, expectations for receipt of a fully signed consent notice from the EPA. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the receipt of a fully signed consent notice from the EPA. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278794 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND ISTANBUL, TURKEY , Dec 22, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - USPA Global is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aydinli Hazir Giyim San. Tic. A.S. (Aydinli Group) by HRK Holding A.S. (Saat & Saat). Both entities are licensing partners of U.S. Polo Assn., which is USPA Global's multi-billion-dollar sports brand and the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA). As one of the brand's largest partners, the acquisition of Aydinli provides access to more than 50 countries across Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa.With this acquisition of Aydinli, Saat & Saat is expanding the company's regional portfolio alongside its very successful watch business by entering the global apparel industry. With more than nearly 450 U.S. Polo Assn. stores and multiple branded digital sites, U.S. Polo Assn. will continue its record growth. Aydinli is currently one of the leading retail powerhouses in the region, with significant growth potential and a well-established sales network spanning monobrand stores, department stores, and e-commerce channels."We would like to congratulate Ramazan Kaya, as Founder and CEO of Saat & Saat, on the recent acquisition of Aydinli," stated J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, who globally manages the U.S. Polo Assn. brand worldwide. "As a long-time partner of U.S. Polo Assn., we believe this strategic transition will provide our global sports brand the opportunity to elevate and expand our business, targeting $1 billion in retail sales across the region in the coming years.""I would also like to personally thank Mr. Seref Safa, Past Chairman of Aydinli, for his leadership and TMSF for their support over the years. Together, we built a strong foundation that will lead to a bright future," Prince added.Following the successful closing process, Ramazan Kaya, CEO of Saat & Saat, will serve as CEO of Aydinli Group."We're proud to take this important step in our long-standing partnership with U.S. Polo Assn., expanding and strengthening our presence in one of the most dynamic retail markets in the world," said Kaya. "This acquisition allows us to accelerate growth, enhance our capabilities, and position both our company and the brand for a powerful next phase in Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa.""This milestone reflects our shared vision with U.S. Polo Assn. - to elevate an iconic global brand while continuing to innovate and inspire through the lifestyle it represents. The Team at Saat & Saat is energized by the opportunity to shape the future together," Kaya added.The partnership with Aydinli and U.S. Polo Assn. began in 1997, with accelerated growth across the region for nearly 30 years. Among the partnerships, many successes in Istanbul's flagship Istinye Park U.S. Polo Assn. store, completed by Aydinli in 2024. Further, U.S. Polo Assn. has launched nearly a dozen brand-specific websites in the region to enhance digital offerings for customers further and provide easier access to its product offerings, with early results exceeding expectations, reinforcing the authentic connection between the sport and the brand.As one of Turkey and the Middle East's leading casualwear power brands, U.S. Polo Assn. has a retail footprint of more than 1,500 points of sale across more than 50 countries in Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa. With Turkey and the Middle East being one of the global, multi-billion-dollar sports brand's largest markets, the expectation is that U.S. Polo Assn. will be a billion-dollar brand in this region in the coming years. Globally, the U.S. Polo Assn. brand is in 190 countries and has global retail sales of more than $2.5 billion.U.S. Polo Assn. Global Fall 2025 CollectionRamazan Kaya, Founder and CEO of Saat & SaatU.S. Polo Assn. Storefront in Istinye Park, Istanbul, TurkeyAbout U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the governing body of the sport in the United States, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide.The brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at NPC in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.About Saat & SaatSaat & Saat's journey began in 1971 with wholesale watch trading. Established in 1994, Saat & Saat leveraged its extensive experience in wholesale to make a strong entry into distribution and retail sectors. In 2005, the company opened its first retail store at Cevahir Shopping Mall, marking its entry into the retail market, and in 2009, it expanded into online sales with the launch of its e-commerce platform www.saatvesaat.com.tr. With a brand awareness rate of 85%, Saat & Saat offers its products through 163 stores and shop-in-shops, 699 dealers and chain store, its website www.saatvesaat.com.tr, all major marketplaces, and an international distribution network in over 30 countries. With 30 years of experience, Saat & Saat provides "Comprehensive Technical Service" for all brands across Turkey.Media Contacts:U.S. Polo Assn. Global:Stacey KovalskyVice President, Global PR & Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.comSaat & SaatBerfin Albayrakpazarlama@saatvesaat.comSOURCE: USPA Global Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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李泽湘教授再一次站上IPO舞台。12月19日，希迪智驾正式登陆港交所，成为"商用车智能驾驶第一股"，股票代码3881，此次IPO发行价263港元/股，发行市值115亿港元。至此，联想之星又收获一个天使轮IPO。外界可能不知道，联想之星此前已与李泽湘教授合作多次。2017年，李泽湘教授回到家乡湖南，率队在长沙创办希迪智驾，第一时间便想起了联想之星投资团队。2018年，联想之星携手红杉中国、百度等投资希迪智驾天使轮，此后又在B轮加注，缔造早期科技投资的又一精彩案例。犹记得去年底，小马智行成功登陆美股，轰动一时。而这两个明星自动驾驶项目IPO的背后，联想之星都是早期支持者。若将范围放大，至今联想之星已收获10个IPO，遍布在科技和医疗各个细分领域。"从成立的第一天起，我们就坚持做科技成果产业化。"联想之星总裁、主管合伙人王明耀回忆。放眼中国早期科技投资江湖，这样的身影令人印象深刻。李泽湘教授又一个IPO天使轮投资故事回顾希迪智驾的成长历程，李泽湘教授无疑是当中的关键人物。这位香港科技大学教授，开创了"导师+学生"的天使投资模式，出资鼓励学生们学以致用，培育和孵化了百余家硬科技公司。其中，李泽湘联合一众学者发起的东莞松山湖国际机器人产业基地，后来涌现出海柔创新、库犸科技、云鲸等明星机器人公司，一度掀起VC出差东莞找项目的热潮。"我们是最早一批去松山湖挖项目的投资人。"王明耀回忆。自成立以来，联想之星致力于发现和培养科技创业人才，孵化科技创业企业，推动科技成果产业化的使命，这与李泽湘教授的理念不谋而合。2016年底，联想之星参与海柔创新天使轮融资，由此拉开双方合作的序幕。几乎同一时间，长沙市政府向李泽湘发出邀请，希望他到长沙打造一个类似于东莞松山湖机器人产业基地的孵化平台。后来，李泽湘在长沙建立机器人学院，还牵头成立长沙智能驾驶研究院，也萌生了打造一个智能驾驶平台的想法。彼时，自动驾驶作为AI和汽车深度融合的重大前沿技术，已是联想之星内部确定的投资方向。2017年10月的一天，李泽湘教授给联想之星合伙人高天垚发去信息，"听说你们对自动驾驶有兴趣，长沙智能驾驶的项目我们可以聊聊。"高天垚至今记忆深刻，"李老师带着团队调研，认为能把机器人和AI方面的东西全部融合在这个场景里，于是决定在自动驾驶领域创业。"一开始李泽湘就想好三个大方向，"一、商用车；二、限定场景；三、新能源"。多番交流下来，双方认为这是一个可行的创业机会。很快，李泽湘找来硅谷专家马潍博士，后者是英国萨里大学博士，在机器人、信号处理及汽车行业拥有30多年专业经验。两人决定一起创业，希迪智驾应运而生--一家商用车自动驾驶技术供应商，专注于自动驾驶矿卡及物流车、V2X技术及高性能感知解决方案的研发，总部落在湖南长沙岳麓科技产业园。目前李泽湘担任创始人、董事长；马潍担任联合创始人、副董事长及首席架构师。期间，李泽湘还邀请了从加州大学伯克利分校毕业的胡斯博博士加入希迪智驾，至今担任公司执行董事、CEO。确定性方向加上一支顶级团队，希迪智驾迅速获得众多投资人关注。公司天使轮融资随即敲定--王明耀回忆，当时接触希迪智驾团队的投资人不在少数，竞争激烈，"我们第一时间把天使轮首轮额度锁住。"2018年2月，联想之星投资希迪智驾400万美元。此后，希迪智驾成长速度飞快，成立仅一年多时间团队就发展到200多人规模。2019年，希迪智驾内部提出，仅有单车智能而没有基础设施的支撑，将难以形成自动驾驶系统化的场景落地。因此，作为行业较早布局车路协同的自动驾驶公司，希迪智驾产品逐渐涵盖"聪明的车"和"智慧的路"--以自动驾驶重卡技术，打造无人纯电矿卡、无人驾驶园区物流车，落地无人运输场景；以"车、路、云"全系列车路协同产品，为车联网先导区、双智城市、高速公路提供多类型智能网联解决方案。"我们当时看到这部分业务的可延展性，内部认为矿山业务以及'智慧的车'、'聪明的路'的探索未来将有很大机会。"高天垚解释。2021年8月，联想之星再度对希迪智驾投资3000万元人民币。时至今日，希迪智驾自动驾驶、车路协同、高性能感知三大版块技术与产品均已是业内佼佼者。根据招股书，截至2025年6月30日希迪智驾已向客户交付304辆自动驾驶矿卡及110套独立自动驾驶卡车系统。按2024年的收入计，希迪智驾在中国（包括香港、澳门及台湾）自动驾驶矿卡解决方案市场排名第三。八年历程，希迪智驾成功IPO敲钟，创业者与身后投资人写就又一个创投圈互相扶持的范本。一场投决会，两个明星项目自动驾驶投资版图回顾联想之星布局自动驾驶之路，王明耀和高天垚不约而同提到一场印象深刻的投决会。"2017年11月的一次投决会上，我们同时决策投了小马智行和希迪智驾，投资金额共900万美元。"王明耀透露，当时内部在单个项目投资金额通常为100万-200万美元，这次投决会在联想之星历史上值得铭记。其中，小马智行由彭军和楼天城两位技术大牛联手创立。高天垚依然记得，小马智行北京办公室与联想之星同样位于中关村创业大街，当时投资团队直奔对方的公司而去，联想之星成为小马智行第二轮融资启动后接触到的首家投资机构。"那时公司A轮融资很猛烈，融资金额比较大，投资人也很多。"时间紧张，联想之星同时将小马智行与希迪智驾摆上投决会，意外缔造内部投资史上的一个名场面。"从结果角度，这两个项目比我们预想的发展更快，都带来了很好的回报。"高天垚说到。但这些都是后话。回到故事开始，这是一个极具研究价值的话题：一支早期投资团队何以敢在行业尚处于非共识阶段连续重仓？"这源于我们对当时整个自动驾驶领域的判断和认知"，王明耀坦言，最早外界对自动驾驶的意见并不统一，但联想之星判断未来10到20年，自动驾驶将是一个必然趋势。具体来看，基于在人工智能领域的长期布局，联想之星判断自动驾驶是AI场景落地很重要的方向，"所谓自动驾驶，本质上就是人工智能技术，尤其是早期识别跟决策技术具体落地的一个巨大应用场景"。因此从2014年开始，联想之星便将自动驾驶列为一条重要赛道，投资了包括ADAS、毫米波雷达、AEB（自动紧急制动）、激光雷达等一系列细分领域的公司。"正因为自动驾驶门槛和技术价值很高，所以我们要去投资最顶尖的技术研发团队。"王明耀介绍，在联想之星的投资家族中，不止希迪智驾与小马智行，爱芯元智创始人仇肖莘是南加州大学的博士，集结了一支兼具国际水准的芯片技术领袖与顶级的AI算法专家团队；孔辉科技由中国汽车行业的第一个工程院院士郭孔辉领衔……简单来说，便是从行业中选出那些"更新"与"更精"的项目。创业不易，尤其是自动驾驶这类科技含量高的赛道，企业生存更为艰难。投资之外，联想之星的另一重身份则是通过创业CEO特训班等方式，做创业者身边的"超级天使"，帮助并陪伴一众企业成长。投资界了解到，联想之星投后主要有三方面：一是通过创业CEO特训班帮助项目核心团队成长；二是通过董事会来帮助项目共同确定一些个性化的发展战略；此外，"创业联盟"也持续为创业者提供服务和共享资源，助力企业快速成长。希迪智驾副总裁、智慧矿山事业部负责人刘洲等核心高管都曾参加创业CEO特训班学习。十多年来，随着自动驾驶渗透率不断提升并逐步实现商业化落地，联想之星见证了国内自动驾驶行业从0起步到逐渐成为共识的过程。"随着时间发展，这几年很多产业链相关的赛道开始热起来了。"2021年2月，联想之星领投了乘用车空气悬架系统前装配套供应商孔辉科技Pre-A轮融资。那时，空气悬架还只是高端车型的标配，市场对其可行性的看法也尚未统一。但联想之星笃定，随着新能源汽车渗透率快速攀升并且智能化不断深化，关键零部件商会迎来爆发性机会，于是选择下注。几年之后，联想之星的判断得到验证--新车发布会的"军备竞赛"上，开始频繁出现空气悬架的身影，以孔辉科技为代表的国产空气悬架供应商逐渐成为市场主力。据悉，孔辉科技至今已获得岚图、理想、极氪、长安、阿维塔、埃安、小鹏、奇瑞等16家车企涉及40余个车型的空气悬架系统或空簧总成定点资格。这样的案例还有很多。基于多年深耕，投资团队得以捕捉到更前沿的行业机会，至今已投资了近20家自动驾驶及相关企业，整体投资规模达到数亿元。随着小马智行、希迪智驾相继IPO，耕耘多年的联想之星也来到自动驾驶收获期。中国科技黄金时代一张前沿科技投资版图徐徐展现。交流下来，联想之星内部将前沿科技领域打法归纳为行业深耕，即以人工智能为切入，不断拓展在前沿技术领域的投资广度和深度，并在各领域形成优质投资组合作为细分根据地，不断增加资源红利和认知累积，形成正向循环。人工智能是主线。从2010年起，联想之星便开始布局人工智能，通过投资旷视、思必驰等企业进行AI底层基础技术投资。之后又陆续布局智能硬件、商业航天、机器人、自动驾驶、芯片，以及区块链、量子技术等。在AI方向一脉相承，从而不断扩大联想之星独有的"根据地"。值得一提的是，内部目前在科技领域的重要退出，有80%的价值与AI相关。如今AI时代呼啸而来，新的机会继续涌现。"我们将重点布局AI和各个领域的全面结合。"高天垚透露，具身智能是团队接下来很重要的一个投资方向。同时，还有新技术赋能医疗的新机会--自成立以来，医疗健康便是联想之星三大投资方向之一。耕耘多年，AI医疗，特别是机器人与医疗的结合，已经成为联想之星的特色。目前团队在该领域已投资了精锋医疗、强联智创、长木谷等明星项目。不过王明耀也坦言，眼下具身智能方向的发展才刚刚开始，还远远没有达到"iPhone4"阶段，"机器人最好的解决方案长什么样？还没有定型。在这个时间点上，反而有很多创新性的投资机会可以挖掘。"今年DeepSeek全球爆红，王明耀观察到中国资产重估的一幕。他判断，这种重估对于退出来讲是一件好事，"未来几年可能是我们推动退出的好年景。"正如他预判，过去几个月港股、A股轮番暴涨，诞生一批千亿市值公司，为早期投资人带来一场场回报盛宴。退出任务，眼下摆在所有投资机构面前。王明耀透露，目前已经有近90个项目为联想之星带来正向回报，"其中50%来自IPO，另外50%来自股权转让、项目并购等"。值得一提的是，随着希迪智驾敲钟，联想之星也收获成立以来的第10家IPO，早年科技投资成果逐渐看到回报。尤其是近两年来，联想之星明显进入收获期，IPO项目多起来了--国科天成、小马智行、派格生物、希迪智驾等科技和医疗项目扎堆上市。在中国早期风险投资领域，已成功推动所投企业实现10个及以上IPO的机构并不多见。在这背后，不仅需要跨越完整的经济与市场周期，更依赖于对产业趋势的深刻洞察、系统化的投研能力、长期稳定的资本支持，以及在关键赛道上的持续深耕。不过，王明耀也坦言，过去受资本市场制度限制，早期投资即便眼光准，也得耐心等上七八年，客观上拉长了整体节奏。随着政策端畅通退出渠道，加之中国科技牛市来临，这才有了眼下的收获这一幕。他透露，随着基金步入回报期，所投企业的IPO进程正在加快，预计很快将有15至20家企业实现上市。此外，联想之星新一期基金也即将完成首关。历经行业浮沉，早期投资人往往能更快一步察觉行业变化。王明耀看到，当下的一级市场与三五年前已经完全不同。"从项目成长的生态角度看，走过早期投资，后续的融资主要由各地国资参与，这是新业态。"身处其中，大家正在不约而同地调整姿态。陪企业走过最初最难的路，助推科技成果产业化，这是中国创投行业正在扮演的角色。随着中国科技企业开始走向世界舞台，它们身后的投资人伙伴也渐渐浮出水面。联想之星联想之星创立于2008年，目前管理着11支、总额50亿人民币的早期投资基金，已投资400个项目。作为联想控股的早期投资和孵化板块，联想之星植根联想近40年来的创业经验和资源积累，为创业者提供早期投资＋深度孵化的特色服务，做创业者身边的"超级天使"。早期投资：主要投资于前沿科技、医疗健康、TMT三大领域，积极布局智能机器、互联网改造传统产业、生物技术、医疗器械等前沿领域。深度孵化：管理和运营"创业CEO特训班"，为广大创业者提供专业实战的公益创业培训。此外，"创业联盟"持续为创业者提供服务和共享资源，助力企业快速成长，共创联想之星创业生态圈。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