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HONG KONG, Apr 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Connect Marketplace Hong Kong (CMHK) successfully concluded its preview event in APAC in 2025, marking a significant milestone in fostering business collaboration within the MICE industry. Held from 19-21 March 2025, the event successfully brought together over 4,000 industry professionals, along with more than 60 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. It focused on creating an invaluable platform for networking and business development.Margaret Ma Connolly, president and CEO of Informa Markets in Asia, highlighted the event’s role in driving transformation within the MICE industry. “The launch of Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is more than just a new event. It's a testament to our belief in Hong Kong as the ultimate MICE destination. Here at Connect Marketplace Hong Kong, we’re not just discussing the future of business events – we’re actively shaping it, fostering connections that transcend borders and drive economic growth across Asia and beyond” she said.Connect Marketplace Hong Kong excelled as a premier platform for business collaboration, featuring the Hosted Buyer Programme, which brought together around 450 international decision-makers and facilitated close to 1,300 business organised through its innovative one-on-one meeting initiatives.Additionally, conference sessions and forums addressed key industry topics, from sustainability to cutting edge MICE solutions. A series of networking opportunities, including Horse Racing Night, Gala Dinner and a Familiarization Trip to Macau further strengthened interactions among global industry players.Janice Lee, Senior Portfolio Director of Connect Marketplace Hong Kong, expressed excitement for future growth: “This is a remarkable achievement! I have witnessed the spirit of Informa unfold over four months of hard work, culminating in around 4,000 attendees at the show. This success gives us great confidence as we look ahead to the next edition of CMHK in 2026.” The next edition of Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is scheduled for 18-19 March 2026.About Informa MarketsInforma Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.For media enquiries, please contact: cheenie.so@informa.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HIGHLIGHTS:- During the Reporting Period, the Group’s gross billings amounted to approximately RMB3,505.9 million, representing an increase of approximately 49.3% from approximately RMB2,347.7 million for the Corresponding Period.- The total revenue of the Group was approximately RMB2,306.0 million, representing an increase of approximately 17.3% compared to approximately RMB1,965.4 million for the Corresponding Period.- The profit attributable to Shareholders of the Group was approximately RMB272.4 million, representing an increase of approximately 42.8% from approximately RMB190.7 million for the Corresponding Period.- The Group’s operating cash flow (net inflow) was approximately RMB1,627.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 266.6% as compared to approximately RMB444.0 million for the Corresponding Period.- Taking into account the financial and cash flow positions of the Group, the Board recommends the payment of a final dividend of approximately HKD148.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing HKD0.33 per share (in cash), and the proposed final dividend is subject to consideration and approval by Shareholders at the AGM.HONG KONG, Apr 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 28 March, JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd(the “Company” ; together with its subsidiaries, the "Group" or “we”) is pleased to announce its consolidated annual results for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Reporting Period”). During the Reporting Period, the Company realized a revenue of approximately RMB2,306.0 million, representing a growth of approximately 17.3% from the Corresponding Period. Profit attributable to Shareholders amounted to approximately RMB272.4 million, representing an increase of 42.8% over the Corresponding Period. In addition, our operating cash flow was strong. We had a net inflow of approximately RMB1,627.8 million which represented a significant year-on-year growth of 266.6%, fully demonstrating the effective strategy execution and high market adaptability of the Company.Developed a multi-dimensional product structure to promote business and revenue diversificationDuring the Reporting Period, on top of integrating and improving our existing products, we launched the industry’s first-ever stock learning machine and enriched our small-amount series product matrix for the promotion of revenue diversification. We have formed four main product lines currently, namely “Stock Navigator Series and Super Investor” , “Enjoy-Stock Pad”, “Jiuyao Stocks” and “SmartInvest App” (App). We aim to serve a wider spectrum of customers in a more effective manner by capitalizing on the synergies of these product lines.In order to meet users’ needs, we launched the first “Enjoy-Stock Pad (Starter Edition)” in July to fill the market gap for professional stock learning products. The Company expected that the launch of this product would create a dedicated learning platform for investors, actively fulfil corporate social responsibilities and deepen the inclusive financial education practice. In the meantime, we launched nearly 30 lightweight products to achieve product scalability and standardization, which allowed us to meet the diverse users’ needs and fully explore long-tail customers. During the Reporting Period, our small-amount series products were used by our subscriber customers for more than 2.203 million times.Adherence to pursuing “technological research + investment research” dual-driver strategy, deepening AI technology for full empowerment for the Company’s business and practical applicationImplementing our “technology + investment research” dual-driver strategy, we further increased our R&D investment, explored the empowerment and application of AI and other frontier technologies to the Company’s product offerings, business operations and operational management. With focus on the “buyer-side investment advisory” service, we strengthened our “1+N” investment research system to fully penetrate our investment research into businesses and processes, so as to professionally support our customers in creating long-term value.We continuously strengthened our R&D capabilities and investment: During the Reporting Period, we invested approximately RMB319 million in R&D activities, representing an increase of 10.9% over the Corresponding Period. Such R&D investment accounted for approximately 13.8% of the Company’s total revenue. In addition, as of the end of the Reporting Period, we had 136 software copyrights and patents on product features, big data and AI, that was 52 more than last year. What is noteworthy is that during the Reporting Period, we became a member of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence (CAAI), signifying that the Company has been recognized for its core AI R&D technologies and achievements in the financial sector.We explored the all-round empowerment of AI and other frontier technologies to the Company’s product offerings, business operations and operational management. In terms of empowering our product offerings, we launched “FinSphere Agent”, a new-generation conversational stock investing assistant, and “FinSphere Report”, an intelligent investment research product. They provide deep-thinking intelligent conversational investment advisory services and intelligent research report generation and explanation services. We continuously upgraded our digital investment robo-advisor “Jiu Ge”, served approximately 472,000 customers, with total services reaching 32.407 million times, during the Reporting Period. In terms of empowering our business operations, we deployed our “AI Marketing Partners” and “AI Live Replay Summaries” which enabled us to achieve full-process coverage of text generation and pitch recommendations that doubled our communication efficiency. In terms of empowering our compliance management: The Company developed the intelligent compliance management solution 3.0, with which, our “AI Monitoring Officer” has conducted approximately 1.6 billion monitoring tasks and our “AI Inspection Officer” has assisted in over 10 million review tasks, achieving a coverage rate of 98%.We focused on “buyer-side investment advisory” and emphasized the application of our investment research. In the single month of December, our professional stock review programs output an average of approximately 22 shows per day, with a total duration of nearly 13 hours; we engaged active interactions with investors and answered their questions. The average number of inquiries per day exceeded 2,500. Our JF Financial Research Institute has designed more than 218 sets of self-developed signature courses, with a total of more than 1,300 sessions and a total of over 12,000 minutes, further improving the system of providing courses on our Stock Learning Machine.Establishment of quality traffic system to achieve precise expansion of new customer baseWe established quality traffic system and continued to expand our presence on platforms. During the Reporting Period, apart from our established presence on Douyin and WeChat Channels, we explored Kuai and tapped into platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Bilibili, to achieve high accessibility to customers, increase our brand exposure, optimize our live broadcast efficiency and enhance viewers’ experience through short video + live broadcast approach. The live broadcasts lasted over 49,800 hours cumulatively with 26,500 sessions, representing a growth of over 110% from the Corresponding Period. During the Reporting Period, we operated 152 new MCN accounts on different internet platforms. As of December 31, 2024, we had 526 MCN accounts and attracted approximately 50.05 million followers, as compared to approximately 11.15 million followers in the Corresponding Period.At the same period, we actively promoted popular investor education and enhanced brand influence. At the National Investor Protection Publicity Day on May 15, we organized the “Shareholders Are Here” event jointly with Everbright Securities to attract investors’ participation in the education on rational investing through short videos and live broadcasts on all of the Company’s platforms, together with the active promotion by traditional media such as Hubei TV and China Business Network (CBN). As of December 31, 2024, we have exclusively sponsored CBN’s live broadcast of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting for the fifth consecutive year. We produced the live broadcast program “Buffett and Seven Lunches”, which recorded a total online viewership of nearly 227 million.Business outlookThe chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd, Mr. Chen Wenbin said: "We will adhere to our principles of rational investing, value investing and long-term investing to help customers induce right investing concepts, practice investor education, fulfil corporate social responsibility and commit ourselves to promoting healthy development of the capital market in the long run. Looking forward to 2025, we, as a next-generation stock investing assistant, will continue to strengthen our competitiveness, solidify our market leadership and strive to make investing and wealth management easier yet more professional, and enhance the happiness of investing and wealth management. "About JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (Stock Code: 9636)JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd is a new generation stock investment assistant. The Company is engaged in the provision of equity investment instruments, securities investment advisory, investor education and other services to individual investors. The products include stock quote software, stock learning machine, Stock Navigator, Super Investor and Jiuyao Stocks. The Company adopts the technology + investment research model, develops JF Robo-Advisor, FinSphere Agent, FinSphere Report and other products based on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technology, which are applied to the industry in terms of innovative practice and scenario application.For enquiries, please contact:Financial PR (HK) LimitedEmail: ir@financialpr.hkTel: 852 2610 0846Fax: 852 2610 0842 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok/Singapore , Apr 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - India is emerging as the world’s next manufacturing giant—yet global corporations still stumble at the entrance. Despite its $7.5 trillion growth trajectory, cost advantages, and policy incentives, there are still several obstacles in the way of building a long-lasting presence in India. A recent whitepaper titled “Why Do Global Manufacturers Struggle with India Market Entry” offers a data-driven blueprint for overcoming regulatory, supply chain, and regulatory obstacles in one of the world’s complex but most promising economies.Regional companies aiming to expand into India can find a powerful roadmap in SRKay Consulting Group’s latest release, “Why Do Global Manufacturers Struggle with India Market Entry” This comprehensive publication outlines the key challenges that often derail even the most experienced players—including regulatory red tape, infrastructure hurdles, intellectual property risks, pricing pressures, and workforce acquisition difficulties.The report dives deep into the root causes behind these obstacles, from fragmented supply chains to complex compliance landscapes, and presents a structured, four-pillar India entry strategy. Covering insights across seven key sectors, it serves as an essential guide for manufacturers seeking to build a resilient and scalable presence in the Indian market.Highlights & Strategic Takeaways:A Proven India Market Entry Framework: A four-pillar approach covering research, business setup, supply chain localisation, and long-term growth.Real Success Stories: What global giants like Apple, Hyundai, and IKEA won in India by adapting to local demand and operational realities.Insights for Emerging Market Entrants: UAE and Malaysia-based companies prioritise India’s growth and competitive costs, but face workforce, regulatory, and IP-related hurdles.Digital & Trade Enablers: How UPI, ONDC, and Free Trade Agreements (like CEPA and ECTA) are creating new competitive advantages for manufacturers.“India is not just a big market—it’s a complex one. For Southeast Asian companies, entering India without the right regulatory, supply chain, and cultural game plan is risky. This whitepaper is our answer to help them succeed,” said Alok Kumar, Founder & Managing DirectorThis whitepaper is an essential resource for business strategists assessing market viability or C-suite executives considering expansion to confidently and clearly navigate the India opportunity.Download the Whitepaper NowWhy Do Global Manufacturers Struggle with India Market EntryAbout SRKay Consulting GroupSRKay Consulting Group is a global consulting firm that helps companies expand into emerging markets like India through data-led strategies, market entry advisory, and operational consulting. With deep expertise in regulatory compliance, digital infrastructure, and supply chain localization, SRKay is the trusted partner for Southeast Asian firms entering India.For expert consultation and partnership opportunities, connect with:Komaldeep KaurEmail: Komal@mianext.com Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Asiaray Media Group Limited (“Asiaray” or the “Group”; stock code: 1993), an established out-of-home (“OOH”) media company with a strategic focus on advertising media management at mass transportation hubs, including airports, metro stations and high-speed rail stations, has announced its annual results for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Year”). The Group recorded a net profit of RMB10.4 million, compared with a loss of RMB9.9 million in 2023, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.Mr. Vincent Lam JP, Chairman and Executive Director of Asiaray, said, “I am pleased to report that Asiaray has achieved a turnaround, which not only marks a financial milestone, but also demonstrates our ability to adapt to the evolving market landscape. We have improved operational efficiency by divesting underperforming assets and enhancing retained media resources. We also reacquired operating rights of high-potential media resources at competitive costs and streamlined our operations for better internal control. We continue to leverage our industry expertise to provide creative solutions that empower long-standing clients, especially in the dynamic mass consumption sector, to achieve brand breakthroughs with measurable results, strengthening our network and seizing new opportunities.”For the year ended 31 December 2024, despite a decline in revenue to RMB1,069.2 million due to a decrease in media resource inventory from optimization initiatives, gross profit was RMB306.7 million, with the gross margin improving by 6.8 percentage points from 21.9% in 2023 to 28.7%. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to RMB593.2 million. As of 31 December 2024, the Group was in a healthy financial position with cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash amounting to RMB232.5 million, laying a solid foundation for its business recovery.Business ReviewThe Metro Lines and Billboards business recorded revenue of RMB399.6 million, with gross profit of RMB103.8 million and a gross profit margin of 26.0%. For metro operations, the Group leveraged its expertise and market insights to secure more favorable terms when renewing key metro media resources such as Shenzhen Metro, which delivered solid results. Meanwhile, established assets such as Hangzhou Metro performed stably in line with expectations. Additionally, the growing prominence of high-speed rail as a preferred mode of travel has enhanced the advertising value at hubs such as Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station and Kunming Railway Station, supported by steady passenger flows and the Group’s business synergies derived from the resources in the Greater China region. The billboard business continued to improve through the diversification of media formats, including the gradual improvement of billboard effectiveness through tailored adjustments.As for the performance of the Airports business, it recorded segment revenue of RMB358.3 million, gross profit of RMB124.5 million and a gross profit margin of 34.8%, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.2 percentage points. The improvement in profitability was driven by the optimization of the Group’s airport media portfolio through continuous resource rationalization, including the regained advertising and media contracts for Haikou Meilan International Airport, for which costs were substantially reduced. While the full operational restructuring is still ongoing, encouraging progress was made during the Year, confirming the effectiveness of the current strategy to improve returns.Regarding the Bus and Other businesses segment, it recorded revenue of RMB311.4 million, gross profit of RMB78.4 million and a gross profit margin of 25.2%, a year-on-year increase of 14.3 percentage points. By formally terminating underperforming contracts in the second half of the year, this segment streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency, resulting in a return to stable performance.During the Year, the Group continued to leverage its industry-leading Outdoor and Online (“O&O”) New Media Strategy and Digital Out-of-Home Plus (“DOOH+”) platform, earning 45 accolades from influential industry platforms for innovative campaigns. The group has fully leveraged its deep market insights, decades of expertise, and economies of scale, combining creativity to connect brands with audiences while prioritizing efficiency, rapid execution and cost-effectiveness. Notable projects included a collaboration with a globally renowned beverage brand, which was awarded the OOH Contextual Marketing Award[1]. The Group redesigned a subway station using the brand’s signature colors, transforming the space into a vibrant brand showcase. Coinciding with the buzz around the Paris Olympics, the campaign incorporated athletic track motifs and Olympic ring installations to amplify the theme of “cheering for athletes”. In Hong Kong, the Group won the prestigious IAI Awards[2] by reimagining bus stops for an international beer brand, integrating atmospheric lighting to create an immersive nighttime experience that offered pedestrians a fresh perspective.On the supply side, the Group strengthened its partnership with programmatic advertising leaders such as The Trade Desk, Hivestack by Perion and Vistar Media, seamlessly connecting its premium OOH media resources with global advertisers seeking precise, data-driven advertising solutions. For example, a telecom brand targeting tech-savvy, data-heavy mobile users leveraged the Group’s media resources across Singapore’s Thomson-East Coast Line via programmatic platforms. Coupled with the Group’s Weather Triggering technology, creatives dynamically switched between “sunny” and “rainy” versions based on real-time weather to complete the offline-to-online cycle, enabling the brand to chase away the rainy day blues by offering customers free data whenever it rained in Singapore. This real-time customization boosted engagement by aligning incentives with immediate scenarios, adding interactivity and playful relevance. These efforts not only enriched urban visual landscapes but also demonstrated the strategic balance between innovative impact and operational agility.ProspectsLooking ahead to 2025, supported by the Chinese government’s initiatives to boost domestic consumption, the Group aims to strengthen its partnership with sectors aligned with current consumption patterns. By harnessing its strategically located media resources across airports, metro systems, and high-speed rail networks, the Group will continue to deliver campaigns that link brand objectives with consumer trends, enabling the creation of targeted and innovative advertising solutions designed to broaden revenue streams and strengthen market position.For the longer term, the Group remains committed to refining its internal control and adopting prudent financial practices that mitigate risk and allow it to navigate the evolving business landscape. Meanwhile, the Group will continue to optimize its media portfolio through long-standing partnerships with major media resource owners, enhancing profitability while maintaining operational efficiency. These initiatives will be supported by organizational restructuring to better align with ever-changing market demands and opportunities.Mr. Lam concluded, “The year 2024 has highlighted a fundamental truth: challenges, when met with clarity and determination, can become catalysts for new beginnings. Innovation remains at the heart of our strategy as we push the boundaries of advertising technologies, optimizing campaigns and turning insights into impact. Building on our leadership in Greater China’s transport advertising sector, we will expand cross-media solutions that connect brands with evolving consumer demands. Leveraging our agility, deep market expertise, and strategic foresight, Asiaray will continue to turn industry shifts into opportunities, delivering long-term value for shareholders and stakeholders while reinforcing our legacy of resilience and innovation.”About Asiaray Media Group Limited (stock code: 1993.HK)Established in 1993, Asiaray is an out-of-home media company in Greater China with a strategic focus on managing mega transport advertising media, including airports, metro lines, and high-speed rail lines. As of now, the Group’s business network spans nearly 40 cities in Greater China, with advertising media resources available at over 24 airports (including exclusive concession rights at 22 airports); providing exclusive advertising media resources in a total of 15 metro lines, including the Singapore Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), and a total of16 high-speed rail line and railway stations, including the High-Speed Rail Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the China-Laos Railway (Yumo Line). Additionally, the Group has been granted exclusive advertising media resources at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (Zhuhai Port), as well as on KMB and LWB bus shelters. In recent years, the Group has actively engaged in programmatic advertising transactions with various ad-tech partners such as Google, Hivestack by Perion and The Trade Desk.Asiaray is also dedicated to investing in corporate social responsibility and environmental protection initiatives. The company has received the “Hong Kong Green Organisation” award and has been recognised as a “Caring Company”.For more detailed information about Asiaray, please visit its official website: www.asiaray.com or follow the Group’s WeChat official account via the QR code provided (ID: asiaray_airport˜).[1] The OOH Contextual Marketing Award serves as an industry benchmark and has been held for nine consecutive years. It aims to identify outstanding cases that best represent the innovative spirit and communication value of OOH contextual marketing from numerous entries, thereby driving industrial development. Recognized as one of the most authoritative awards in China’s advertising sector, it maintains rigorous evaluation standards and systematic selection mechanisms.[2] The renowned IAI AWARDS was founded in 2000, co-organized by the China Advertising Association of Commerce and the School of Advertising of Communication University of China. Its jury panel of around 200 members includes influential figures from the academic, advertising, corporate, and media sectors, demonstrating its high recognition in the industry. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 香港领先的品牌保健品营销商及分销商健倍苗苗（保健）有限公司（「健倍苗苗」；股份代号：2161，连同其附属公司统称「集团」）今天公布已完成收购天喜堂药厂有限公司（「天喜堂」）90%股权，总代价为171.0百万港元。天喜堂现正式成为健倍苗苗的非全资附属公司。引入信誉悠久品牌 强化产品组合天喜堂旗舰产品「天喜堂天喜丸」历史悠久，在香港及中国内地（尤其广东省）享有极高的品牌知名度。该产品配方独特，专为调节女性生理周期、促进生殖健康及增强血液循环以提升气色而设，深受女性消费者信赖，被广泛视为妇科健康的可靠良方。集团看好其独特的市场定位及长期增长潜力，是次收购将有效强化集团品牌中药产品组合的战略布局。释放增长潜力及协同效应是次收购为扩展集团的品牌中药组合，并加快其增长策略，提供了一个极佳的机会。通过将此一标志性品牌纳入现有产品线，集团可充分把握市场增长机遇，满足消费者对全人健康解决方案日益增长的需求。为充分发挥品牌潜力，集团计划开展全面的市场推广活动，凭借其成功的品牌管理及年青化经验，提升消费者认知度及参与度。同时，集团将扩展分销网络，把握新市场机遇及拓展新的客户群。透过收购业务的互补优势，是次收购预期可带来显著的协同效应，符合集团收购资产及业务之策略，有助强化其长远愿景及提升股东价值。品牌年青化的成功经验集团对传统中药品牌年轻化拥有丰富经验，成功将将经典产品转化为市场领先品牌。旗下标志性品牌包括肠胃中成药市场的领导品牌「保济丸」、家喻户晓的止痛退烧药品牌「何济公」、以及透过融合香港怀旧情怀与创意广告，成功塑造全新形象的传统中药油品牌「飞鹰活络油」。集团透过策略性品牌重塑、全渠道拓展及数码驱动的消费者互动策略，成功将传统品牌转型为同时深受忠实客户及年轻一代青睐的现代保健解决方案。健倍苗苗将为「天喜堂天喜丸」这个信誉卓著的品牌注入新动力，进一步扩大其市场影响力。健倍苗苗行政总裁黄一伟先生表示：「收购天喜堂是巩固我们在品牌中药板块领导地位的关键举措。凭借其深厚的品牌底蕴及广泛的市场认可度，『天喜堂天喜丸』将为我们的产品组合带来高度互补的协同效应。凭借丰富的品牌重塑经验，集团有信心全面释放该品牌的市场增长潜力，为股东创造长远价值。」有关健倍苗苗（保健）有限公司 （股份代号：2161）健倍苗苗是设于香港的品牌医疗保健品推广及分销公司，产品据点遍及大中华、东南亚及其他选定国家。集团拥有丰富的行销专业知识并具备深厚的制药背景，秉承产品功效和品质至上的优良传统，在行业内定位独特，致力于满足消费者的保健需要。作为本地领先的品牌医疗保健品运营商，集团拥有一广泛系列品牌医疗保健品，包括品牌药、品牌中药及健康保健品，其中包括「保济丸」、「何济公止痛退热散」、「天喜堂天喜丸」、「飞鹰活络油」、「唐太宗活络油」、「十灵油」、「镇痛霸祛风活络油」、「德国秀碧除疤膏」及「美德玛宝儿除疤啫喱」等家喻户晓的传统品牌。而自2021年5月27日，集团获纳入MSCI 香港微型股指数成份股。有关集团详情，请浏览：www.jbmhealthcare.com.hk Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月3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）今天公布截至二零二五年二月二十八日止年度之全年业绩（"二零二四/二五财年"或"报告年度"）。于报告年度，集团收入较上一年度增长8.4%至1,759,300,000港元，主要得益于集团实施多项营销计划，有效刺激信用卡消费，促使信用卡及私人贷款应收款项稳定增长。收入增长亦归因于费用及佣金收入增长10.4%，这得益于信用卡收单业务交易量的提升，以及保险中介业务新保险产品的推出。随着营运效率提升，成本对收入比率从截至二零二四年二月二十九日止年度（"二零二三/二四财年"或"上一年度"）的46.9%微降至46.6%，在营运层面上及未计入亏损及减值准备前，营运溢利上升9.1%至881,200,000港元。二零二四/二五财年税后溢利增长2.1%至400,500,000港元。董事会建议派末期股息每股25.0港仙（二零二三/二四财年：每股24.0港仙），二零二四/二五财年全年股息为每股49.0港仙，派付股息比率为51.2%。因应市场复苏步伐较预期缓慢，集团于二零二四/二五财年优先考虑稳定销售和应收款项增长，专注于打造着重创造收入、增长和韧性的高质量客户贷款组合。相比上一年度，集团整体销售额再创新高，持续增长10.5%。截至二零二五年二月二十八日，客户贷款及应收款项余额与二零二四年二月二十九日的余额相比增加了5.3%。此外，集团于报告年度内获得由九家地区及本地银行组成的银团所提供三亿港元可持续发展表现挂钩借款，进一步彰显集团将可持续发展理念融入其业务营运的坚定承诺。在市场推广方面，集团与多个业务伙伴合作开展具针对性的营销及推广活动，向目标客群更有效地宣传精心开发的产品及服务之竞争优势。此外，为实现分行网络多元化并满足客户对面对面咨询服务日益增长的需求，集团继续整合及扩充其分行网络，包括于二零二四年六月开设沙田新分行。客户体验方面，升级后的信贷申请处理平台促进了"AEON 香港"手机应用程式（"手机应用程式"）内虚拟信用卡功能的推出，客户可在信用卡获批及启动后立即进行购物。集团亦持续将营运数码转型列为重点工作，其中包括强化客服平台以提升客户互动回应效率。在信贷管理方面，加强后的信贷监控模型纳入了更新的客户信贷使用指标，改善了信贷风险分配，促进和更精准地利用、监控和控制客户组合的信贷风险。与此同时，为进一步巩固集团的科技基础，集团已成功将核心资料中心迁至将军澳，优先考虑运作时间、容错能力及成本效益，该中心亦符合国际认可的绿色建筑认证标准。此外，集团已完成改造综合核心营运系统平台。此等改进措施为未来产品推出及系统升级奠定了更坚实的资讯科技基础架构。展望二零二五年，预计本地消费市场将继续逐步复苏，集团将优先透过海外和线上消费来实现销售额和应收款项的增长。与此同时，集团将改进信贷评估和监测方法，以保持可持续的资产质素组合并加快审批速度。集团一直致力于创新与科技，并始终为客户提供无与伦比的使用体验。未来一年，集团计划开发及实施全新一体化的积分回赠平台，以简化积分管理流程。新的积分平台允许客户在单一平台上无缝管理和累积从 AEON信用卡和其他参与商户获得的积分，以确保易于使用。作为香港负责任的消费金融服务供应商，集团始终致力于将可持续发展理念融入其营运，并将继续推广可持续和数码化的产品和服务，包括即将推出、支持顾客转向低碳生活方式的贷款产品。此外，随着非接触式流动支付在香港的普及，集团将进一步投资开发虚拟卡功能。AEON信贷财务董事总经理魏爱国先生表示："尽管经营环境充满挑战，我们欣然于二零二四/二五财政实现稳健增长，为长期可持续发展奠定坚实基础。适逢AEON信贷财务成立三十五周年，我们始终致力提供以客为本的卓越信用卡服务。集团目标透过推出创新及客制化产品扩大客户群，并于快速发展的消费金融市场中把握新的增长机遇。凭借集团强大的流动性和稳健的资产负债表，我们具备充分优势维持增长动能，推动未来业务持续成功。"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（东京证券交易所代号：8570）及AEON集团旗下公司，成立于1987年，并于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，包括于香港签发信用卡及提供私人贷款、信用卡付款处理服务、保险中介业务，以及于中国内地从事小额金融业务。详情请浏览公司网址：www.aeon.com.hk。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中国辣味休闲食品行业龙头企业，卫龙美味全球控股有限公司（"卫龙美味"或"集团"）及附属公司（"集团"）（香港联交所股票代码：09985）公布截至2024年12月31日止12个月（"年内"）之全年业绩。2024年，面对错综复杂的国内外环境，中国消费市场不断呈现出新的快速变化。卫龙美味深度洞察消费者需求，聚焦"多品类"产品策略，持续推进全渠道策略和品牌建设，致力于将中国的传统美食打造成消费者能随时随地享用的休闲食品，满足市场和消费者多元化和个性化的需求。回顾年内，卫龙美味整体业务运营及财务业绩保持良好的增长态势。2024年实现总收入约62.66亿元（人民币，下同），同比增长28.6%，主要得益于集团年内有效实施各项业务发展策略，特别是积极推进全渠道建设和品牌建设，线上线下收入均有稳步提升。受惠年内产能利用率提升，集团录得毛利约30.16亿元，同比增长29.9%，毛利率由上年度47.7%提升0.4个百分点至48.1%。集团年内净利润同比增长21.3%至约10.68亿元，主要由于年内本集团的收入增加。基于集团年内整体业绩表现，董事会建议派发2024年末期股息每股普通股0.11元（人民币，含税，下同），此末期股息连同中期股息，约为集团2024年度净利润的59%。同时，集团董事会建议派发特别股息每股普通股0.18元，约为集团2024年度净利润的40%。合计中期股息、末期股息及特别股息，集团拟全年派息比率高达约99%。产品方面，集团基于"多品类"产品策略深度布局，通过深度消费者洞察，挖掘市场需求，持续提升产品品质和创新能力，围绕"麻辣麻辣"、"魔芋爽"、"小魔女"、"风吃海带"多品类系列产品口味、工艺、包装等方面持续升级和创新，进一步丰富了产品矩阵，满足消费者多元化和个性化的需求，巩固了集团在辣味休闲食品市场的领先地位。渠道方面，集团抓住渠道多元化的趋势，持续推进全渠道策略落地实施，与消费者建立更多的连接。集团持续提升销售团队的专业能力，赋能经销商并加强终端门店的执行力，通过优化门店管理和执行策略，有效提升线下渠道的销售业绩。同时，集团积极布局主流电商平台（如天猫、京东、拼多多）和新兴内容电商平台（如抖音、快手、小红书），通过短视频和直播等各种年轻消费者喜爱的方式，增强品牌互动，提升市场影响力。品牌方面，集团不断深化品牌建设，通过线上线下融合的整合式推广策略持续强化与消费者互动，从而推动品牌的持续年轻化与市场渗透。年内，集团围绕核心大单品"魔芋爽"以及以"小魔女"IP为主要抓手的品牌传播，与手游《蛋仔派对》跨界联名"亲嘴烧"产品，以及"榴槤辣条"主题快闪活动等多元行销活动的玩法，持续推动品牌与新生代消费场景深度融合，从而进一步提升品牌的话题度和整体活力。卫龙美味董事长刘卫平先生表示：2024年是卫龙美味砥砺奋进、有效实施各项业务发展策略、收获成长的一年。面对消费市场不断呈现出新的快速变化，集团坚持以消费者体验为中心，持续开拓市场。新的一年，集团将继续积极关注行业和消费者的变化，持续推进产品升级与创新，深化品牌年轻化策略和全渠道布局策略，并加强供应链、数位化能力和组织团队建设，不断提升经营效率，努力为广大股东和客户创造价值。关于卫龙美味全球控股有限公司卫龙美味全球控股有限公司（"卫龙美味"）是中国领先的集研发、生产及销售为一体的辣味休闲食品企业，拥有强劲的增长势头和颇具影响力的品牌。卫龙美味以传统美食为基础开创了中国调味面制品（俗称"辣条"）行业，于2001年开创出第一根辣条，并引领了辣条行业标准建设。凭借出众的品类拓展能力，本集团已成功扩展至蔬菜制品、豆制品及其它产品等品类，推出了包括魔芋爽、风吃海带、小魔女等大单品。卫龙美味是倍受中国年轻消费者喜爱的休闲食品品牌，拥有有效触达年轻消费者的全渠道销售及经销网路。2024年我们荣登胡润百富颁发的"胡润国潮品牌百强榜"，荣获每日经济新闻颁发的"2024食品饮料行业创新力榜『Z世代』喜爱品牌TOP10"和"2024大消费最具成长公司"以及由中国广告协会颁发的"第31届中国国际广告节青年榜2024大学生喜爱的活力品牌"等二十余项奖项。如欲获得更多资讯，请流览https://www.weilongshipin.com/。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

香港, 2025年4月3日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 中国国际海运集装箱（集团）股份有限公司（简称"中集集团"或"集团"，股份代号：000039.SZ/02039.HK）欣然公布截至2024年12月31日止12个月（"报告期内"或"年内"）之经审核全年业绩。财务摘要业绩亮点01.海工相关产业盈利改善近9亿：制造分部首次扭亏为盈。中集来福士2024年营收同比增长58%至165.56亿人民币，净利润约2.24亿元，下半年毛利率提升7.8个百分点至12.8%。年内，海洋工程分部新增生效订单同比增长93.5%至32.5亿美金，创历史新高。2）金融及资产管理分部净利润大幅改善近6.4亿人民币：钻井平台自升式平台上租率100%，Deepsea Yantai半潜钻井平台租金上涨超20%；02.集装箱产销创历史新高，分部业绩大幅提升：2024年，集团集装箱标准干箱新箱销量同比大增417.03%；集装箱制造板块净利润同比增长128%至人民币40.9亿元，毛利率逐季攀升；03.道路运输、能源化工液态食品两大核心分部业务稳健经营：2024年中集车辆在中国半挂车市场的销量同比提升12.02%，市场占有率连续六年保持全国第一，营收逆势增长；中集安瑞科水上清洁能源相关业务累计新签订单超人民币100亿元，再创新高；04.有息债务结构持续优化：有息负债率下行至22.4%。截至年底，已完成18.9亿浮动计息美元债置换，优化融资成本。中集集团管理层表示："2024年全球整体经营环境持续错综复杂，竞争加剧。集团持续务实笃行，深耕主业，优化订单品质，各业务板块协调并进，厚植制造业坚实优势，擘画服务业高品质发展新蓝图。得益于不断夯实的全球营运平台基础，集团能够通过捕捉各区域客户需求、平抑单一地区的风险波动，实现稳健有质发展。2024年，集团秉持稳中求进、守正创新的理念，发挥全球布局优势，于逆势中破浪前行，单季度业绩节节攀升，全年实现营业收入1,776.64亿元，同比增长39.01%，创历史新高；归母净利润达29.72亿元，同比大幅增长605.60%；其中，海外与国内营收比重约54%比46%，全方位捕捉区域增长极。"主要板块经营表现（人民币亿元）2024各项指标营业收入占总营收比重毛利占总毛利比重毛利率净利润集装箱制造622.135.0%97.043.6%15.6%40.9物流服务313.917.7%19.48.7%6.2%4.4道路运输车辆210.011.8%34.315.4%16.3%10.8能源、化工 液态食品装备255.814.4%35.315.9%13.8%7.3海洋工程165.69.3%15.16.8%9.1%2.2核心业务表现在物流领域集装箱制造业务再创佳绩，标准箱生产交付量达到历史新高。报告期内，全球商品贸易需求回升，行业权威分析机构克拉克森（CLARKSONS）2025年2月报告显示2024年全球集装箱贸易量同比增长5.9%至2.13亿TEU；同时，红海危机导致欧线绕航、码头工人罢工导致港口拥堵等事件降低了集运运输效率，集装箱需求提升。受此影响，报告期内，集团集装箱制造业务产销量创下历史高峰，其中干货集装箱累计销量达343.36万TEU（去年同期：66.41万TEU），同比增长约417.03%；冷藏箱累计销量13.86万TEU（去年同期：9.25万TEU），同比增长约49.84%。2024年全年集团集装箱制造业务实现营业收入人民币622.05亿元（去年同期：人民币302.13亿元），同比上升105.89%，实现净利润人民币40.88亿元（去年同期：人民币17.94亿元），同比上升127.84%。物流服务业务方面，报告期内，全球商品货物贸易呈现反弹增长态势，带动国际集运市场货量需求旺盛；同时，集运运价大幅回暖，反向促进空运、陆运市场需求增长。2024年集团物流服务业务直接获客能力持续增强，其主要核心产品业务量呈现2%-49%不同程度的增长，实现营业收入人民币313.89亿元（去年同期：人民币201.66亿元），同比增长55.65%，再创历史新高；净利润为人民币4.37亿元（去年同期：人民币1.87亿元），同比增长133.27%。其中，场站业务量再创新高，全年完成空箱进出场箱量超过750万TEU。报告期内，中集世联达在全球物流业权威杂志《Transport Topic》2024年全球海运货代50强榜中位列中国企业第三。道路运输车辆方面，中集车辆纵深掘进"星链计画"，实现新质领航。2024年，尽管全球商用车物流市场表现疲软，但中集车辆星链计画通过整合国内半挂车工厂资源，凭借卓越的产品力突出重围，实现国内车辆销量逆势上扬，巩固海外市场的竞争优势。国内市场方面，中集车辆在中国半挂车市场的销量同比提升12.02%，中国半挂车市场占有率连续六年保持全国第一，营收逆势增长。期内，中集车辆还顺应新能源发展趋势，首次向市场推出了纯电动头挂列车产品。2024年，中集车辆实现收入人民币209.98亿元（去年同期：人民币250.87亿元），同比下降16.30%；实现净利润人民币10.81亿元（去年同期：人民币24.48亿元），同比下降55.83%，主要系2024年北美业务由高位回归常态水准；同时2023年中集车辆处置深圳专用车股权产生一笔非经常性收益约人民币8.48亿元。在能源领域海洋工程方面，业绩首次扭亏为盈。2024年全球船舶和海工市场环境持续向好，国际油价处于相对高位水准，对油气生产平台仍存在促进作用，持续增长的海洋作业活动推动海工装备利用率和租金连续走高，海工装备市场继续恢复向好。报告期内，中集来福士新签海工订单创历史最佳业绩，达32.5亿美金（去年同期：16.8亿美元），同比增长近一倍，包括1条FLNG修改造、2个FPSO船体总包、3条滚装船及其它清洁能源订单。2024年底，累计持有在手订单价值同比增长27%至69.2亿美元（去年同期：54.7亿美元），其中油气业务、风电安装船及滚装船占比约为3：1：1，已排产至2027年。报告期内，集团海洋工程业务的营业收入为人民币165.56亿元（去年同期：人民币104.52亿元），同比上升58.41%；净盈利人民币2.24亿元（去年同期：净亏损人民币0.31亿元）。海工资产运营方面，全球宏观经济复苏缓慢及原油价格波动持续影响全球海上钻井市场，市场竞争加剧，海上钻井市场利用率及费率在下半年有所承压。石油公司重新审视新能源转型，调整发展战略、放慢转型步伐，重新聚焦油气生产。报告期内，中集海工资产运营管理业务持续发挥现有专案经验和业务能力，进一步巩固与国内外客户合作关系，借助优异的海工平台运营管理能力，提高资产上租率，成功完成2座平台新签租约。2024年，海工资产池平台运营抢抓资产盘活机会，租赁运营收入实现同比提升，减亏效果明显。能源、化工及液态食品装备业务方面，集团克服周期错位波动，助力全球能源转型需求。清洁能源收入与订单增速亮眼，更持续完善海外业务布局及氢能上游业务能力。具体来看，全球航运业加速绿色转型，中集安瑞科水上清洁能源相关业务累计新签订单超人民币100亿元，再创新高；LNG车用瓶的销售收入达人民币11.4亿元，同比增长31%，创历史新高。化工环境连续多年全球罐式集装箱市场份额第一。液态食品方面，集团紧抓国内烈酒市场成长机遇，实现分部营业收入同比增长。总的来看，报告期内，集团能源、化工及液态食品装备业务实现营业收入人民币255.79亿元（去年同期：人民币250.26亿元），同比增长2.21%；净利润人民币7.32亿元（去年同期：人民币8.54亿元），同比下降14.31%。未来发展和展望集团管理层表示："展望2025年，集团将继续深化公司五年战略规划，落实"加快构建增长新动能，着力推动高品质发展" 的战略主题，统筹"量"的合理增长与"质"的有效提升，打造"成为高品质的、受人尊敬的世界一流企业"。增长新动能方面，中集将抓住绿色发展、新质生产等重要机遇，积极开拓清洁能源、智慧物流等战略新兴业务布局；兼顾全球化，拓展东南亚、中东等新兴市场区域发展机会；注重核心产品升级与关键技术突破，向产业链更高价值环节进取。聚力高品质发展方面，将更加着重提升品质与效益，实现资源投入回报水准的稳定、可持续增长；加强科技创新与数位化建设，进一步提升产品竞争力；加强战略伙伴联盟与产业协同，建立高品质发展关系。2025年，是中集集团'向高而行'的关键一年，集团将持续勇于直面挑战，不畏艰难险阻，以坚定的步伐砥砺奋进，在逆境中寻求突破，在挑战中铸就新篇，以稳扎稳打的业绩回馈全体股东！"关于中国国际海运集装箱（集团）股份有限公司中集集团是全球领先的物流及能源行业设备及解决方案供应商，产业集群主要涵盖物流领域及能源行业领域，龙头市场地位持续巩固。在物流领域，本集团仍然坚持以集装箱制造业务为核心，孵化出道路运输车辆业务、空港与物流装备/消防与救援设备业务，辅之以物流服务业务及回圈载具业务提供物流专业领域的产品及服务；在能源行业领域，本集团主要从能源/化工/液态食品装备业务、海洋工程业务方面开展；同时，本集团也在不断开发新兴产业并拥有服务本集团自身的金融及资产管理业务。作为一家为全球市场服务的多元化跨国产业集团，中集在亚洲、北美、欧洲、澳洲等地区拥有300余家成员企业，共拥有4家上市公司，客户和销售网路分布在全球100多个国家和地区。2024年，本集团业绩实现营业收入人民币1,776.64亿元，毛利率保持在12.52%，净利润为人民币41.95亿元。2024年，本集团位列2024《财富》中国500强榜单第179名。如欲获得更多资讯，请流览https://www.cimc.com/。 Copyright 2025 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com.

DUBAI, UAE, Apr 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 3rd Future Cross Border Payments Summit (FXB Payment Summit 2025), Hosted by Fintership and managed by INOEX EVENTS LLC, is set to take place on 15 April 2025 in Dubai. This flagship event will bring together industry leaders, fintech innovators, regulatory experts, and technology providers to explore the transformative trends shaping the future of cross-border payments. Supported by Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG), UAE Banks Federation (UBF), and Al Etihad Payments the summit promises to be a dynamic gathering, fostering collaboration and driving forward the future of financial connectivity.As the global payments landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the FXB Payment Summit 2025 will serve as a critical platform for addressing the challenges and opportunities in the industry. With themes ranging fromFuture payments landscape - Rapid digital transformation is reshaping payment ecosystems, driving the shift toward instant, seamless, and borderless transactions.Compliance & AML - Strengthening anti-money laundering measures remains a priority as financial institutions balance innovation with regulatory obligationsRegulatory advancements - Governments and central banks are adapting policies to enhance financial transparency and security while fostering fintech innovationFraud risks - The rise of digital transactions brings evolving fraud threats, necessitating robust cybersecurity and AI-driven fraud detection solutionsGrowing fintech ecosystem - Fintech innovations are revolutionizing payments, enhancing financial inclusion, and creating new opportunities for collaborationThe summit will deliver actionable insights and foster collaboration among key stakeholders. “The payment industry is reshaping its position with adaptation of technologies and AI , along with remittance industry which embraces the technology by innovation and providing seamless , frictionless and instant cross boarder remittances.The whole business model and the customers experience are evolving toward a different benchmark, specially with evolving acceptance of CBDC and stable coins.FERG is in the forefront to explore all the latest emerging trends to ensure the competitive advantage of its members and their ability to navigate through such dynamic markets. FXB is one of those well recognized platforms that allow all to explore and gain real insights from practitioners in the industry.” Said Osama Al Rahma, Chairman of Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG)The event will feature presentations, dynamic panel discussions, fireside chats, and interactive Q&A sessions, covering latest innovations and trends in cross-border payments. A diverse lineup of representatives from both public and private sectors will participate, including Al Maryah Community Bank, RAK Bank, ICICI Bank, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Police, Al Fardan Exchange, BitOasis, Lulu Financial Holdings, H.H. Ruler's Court of Dubai, among many other high-profile organisations.“The global economy is witnessing unprecedented changes and accelerated developments that impact all industries and the banking and financial sector is not an exception. Adopting advanced technologies in payments is key to driving economic growth, enhancing financial inclusion, and boosting efficiency. However, we need to strike the right balance between keeping pace with the latest technologies to meet the growing demands of our customers and complying with regulations, ensuring security, transparency, and trust in the financial system. As the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks and FIs, UBF works closely with Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and all stakeholders including UBF members like banks and FERG, all of whom are under the direct supervision of Central Bank of the UAE, to develop and implement payment solutions further and enhance socio-economic development,” said Jamal Saleh, Director General, UAE Banks FederationWe are thrilled to present an exceptional lineup of speakers who will discuss progress in payments industry, address compliance challenges, and the Banks, Exchange Houses and Fintech pivotal role in these efforts. The summit will also explore topics such as digital shift with technology, cloud, RPA, cybersecurity and other critical issues shaping our industry.To register for the Summit, visit https://fxbsummit.com/register/About the Future Cross Border Payments SummitThe FXB Summit is a premier global event dedicated to advancing the cross-border payments industry. Managed by INOEX EVENTS LLC, the summit brings together key stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the payments ecosystem.For more information, please contact:INOEX EVENTS LLCEmail: Parul@inoexglobal.comPhone: +971 55 215 9280Register Now:Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of cross-border payments. Register today at https://fxbsummit.com/register/ Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Vancouver, BC, Apr 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV:DBG)(OTCQB:DBLVF)(FSE:1D4) (the "Company" or "Doubleview") is pleased to share its plans for the upcoming 2025 exploration season for its 100% owned BC projects. Based on the Company's successful 2024 exploration season, which included publishing the Hat Project's maiden resource estimate (‘MRE V1'), exceptional high-grade drill results from its 10,000m drill program (please see the Company's news release from February 05, 2025) and the recently announced collaboration of the Company with Her Excellency Sheikha Sara Nasser Al-Thani of Qmission of Qatar (please see the Company's news release from March 05, 2025), Doubleview is readying its field crews for the upcoming field season.Hat Project - 2025 Program of WorkDoubleview is setting out to continue building on its exploration success at its polymetallic Hat Project. The 2024 drill results have provided important information which is supporting the Company's geological team in understanding the evolution of, and ultimately the entire Hat Deposit ("Hat" or "Deposit") system. The goals of the upcoming drill season are to continue to expand and build the resource to higher levels of confidence, to test newly identified targets to the northwest and east of the Deposit, and to find the source of the system that created the Hat Deposit.Details for the environmental sampling program are currently being finalized. Doubleview's intensions are to implement this work to fulfill regulatory requirements necessary towards further development of the Hat Project. The Preliminary Economic Assessment ("HAT PEA") with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("HAT MRE 2.0") is steadily progressing as expected.President & CEO Farshad Shirvani states: "After achieving several milestones for the Hat Project, it is time to continue its development. Our field crew, technical team and I are excited about the newly acquired information which will guide this year's efforts. Our goals are to find the porphyry system's source, to further advance the integrity of the resource estimate categories, to continue advancing environmental work and building stakeholder relationships. There are less than 90 drill holes at the Hat Project, and we have been able to show tremendous results. At the same time, it is very clear that there are many more opportunities to enhance the Hat Deposit that our team is eager to explore." Mr. Shirvani added: "The Company is continuing its dialogue with Her Excellency Sara Nasser Al-Thani of Qmission of Qatar to build a strong relationship to explore optimal opportunities for both sides. With the worldwide growing attention on critical minerals, by governments and major mining companies alike, we believe that the Company is a great position."Red Spring - 2025 Exploration ProgramPart of Doubleview's portfolio of projects is Red Spring, which is located in central BC, Canada. It is a copper-silver-gold project which in recent exploration programs showed elevated zinc values. With copper and zinc being elements that are listed as Critical Minerals by the Canadian Government, the Red Spring project merits a well-tailored exploration program. For this season an extensive ground IP program is planned which will be followed-up by drilling based on the IP results. The goal of the exploration program is to build on existing data and together with the new results, narrow down the potential deposit type. Currently the two potential deposit types in focus for the project are sediment hosted copper-silver deposits and Eskay Creek type deposits.Doubleview maintains a website at www.doubleview.ca.Qualified Persons:Erik Ostensoe, P. Geo., a consulting geologist, and Doubleview's Qualified Person with respect to the Hat Project as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, and approved the technical contents of this news release. He is not independent of Doubleview as he is a shareholder in the company.About Doubleview Gold CorpA mineral resource exploration and development company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSXV:DBG)(OTCQB:DBLVF)(WKN:LA1W038), and (FSE:1D4). Doubleview focuses on identifying, acquiring, and financing precious and base metal exploration projects across North America, with a strong emphasis on British Columbia. The company enhances shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of high-quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver projects-collectively critical minerals-utilizing cutting-edge exploration techniques.Doubleview's success is deeply rooted in the unwavering support of its long-term shareholders, supporters, and institutional investors. Their ongoing commitment has been instrumental in advancing the company's strategic initiatives. Doubleview looks forward to further collaborative growth and development, and continues to welcome active participation from its valued stakeholders as the company expands its portfolio and strengthens its position in the critical minerals sector.About the Hat Polymetallic DepositThe Hat Deposit, located in northwestern British Columbia, is a polymetallic porphyry project with major resources of copper, gold, cobalt, and the potential for scandium. As one of the region's significant sources of critical minerals, the Hat deposit has undergone targeted exploration and development. The 0.2% CuEq cut-off resource estimate, as of the recently completed Mineral Resource Estimate and the Company's July 25, 2024, news release, is summarized below:Average Grade Metal ContentOpen Pit Model Hat Resource Category Tonnage CuEq Cu Co Au Ag CuEq Cu Co Au AgMt % % % g/t g/t million lb million lb million lb thousand oz thousand ozIn Pit Indicated 150 0.408 0.221 0.008 0.19 0.42 1,353 733 28 929 2,045Inferred 477 0.344 0.185 0.009 0.15 0.49 3,619 1,945 91 2,328 7,575Scandium potential for the Hat Deposit is estimated to be 300 to 500 million tonnes at an average grade of 40 ppm (0.004%) Sc2O3.*- Copper Equivalent (CuEq) currently does not include the Scandium- Metal equivalents should not be relied upon for future evaluations.- Parameters used to calculate Copper Equivalent: Au price (US$/oz): 1900; Ag price (US$/oz): 24; Cu price (US$/lb): 4; Co price (US$/lb): 22. Au recovery: 89.0%; Ag recovery: 68.0%; Cu recovery: 84.0%; Co recovery: 78.0%. * Copper Equivalent Calculation CuEq in % = ([Ag grade in ppm] *24*0.68/31.1035 + [Au grade in ppm] *1900*.89/31.1035 + 0.0001* [Co grade in ppm] *22*0.78*22.0462 + 0.0001* [Cu grade in ppm] *4*0.84*22.0462)/(4*22.0462*0.84).For further details, please refer to the Company's July 25, 2024 news release.On behalf of the Board of Directors,Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive OfficerFor further information please contact:Doubleview Gold CorpVancouver, BC Farshad ShirvaniPresident & CEOT: (604) 678-9587E: corporate@doubleview.caNEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information." In particular references to the private placement and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.SOURCE: Doubleview Gold Corp. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

SEVEN HILLS, AUSTRALIA, Apr 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Innovation Beverage Group Ltd ("IBG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, announced today it has signed a distribution agreement with Republic National Distribution Company ("RNDC"). IBG's Australian Bitters Company and BITTERTALES brands will be distributed by RNDC in six states: California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Arizona, and Michigan."We are very pleased to partner with RNDC, one of the top distributors in the U.S. in our category. Their distribution reach is vast and their product expertise and executional excellence are ideal to promote the expansion of our award-winning bitters brands in the U.S.," stated IBG's Chairman and Interim CEO Sahil Beri. "Having recently achieved 45% market share in cocktail bitters in Australia, we are eager to gain similar momentum in the U.S."With roots extending before Prohibition, RNDC is one of the U.S.'s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors specializing in wine and spirits. Operating in 39 states across the U.S. and the District of Columbia, RNDC is ranked #46 on Forbes's list of America's Top Private Companies, with $11 billion in revenues.IBG's flagship product, Australian Bitters Company, hand crafted in small batches in Australia from the finest natural botanical herbs and spices, won the Gold Medal at the Los Angeles Spirts Awards in 2018. BITTERTALES, the Company's premium cocktail brand, won Best in Show and a Platinum Medal at the 2020 LA Spirits Awards, and a Gold Medal at the 2018 and 2021 LA Spirits Awards. IBG's bitters brands are produced at its state-of-the-art U.S. FDA and GMP certified facility in Australia and shipped worldwide.About Innovation Beverage GroupInnovation Beverage Group is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter, and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands for which it owns exclusive manufacturing rights. Focused on premium and super premium brands and market categories where it can disrupt age old brands, IBG's brands include Australian Bitters, BITTERTALES, Drummerboy Spirits, Twisted Shaker, and more. IBG's most successful brand to date is Australian Bitters, which disrupted a 200-year-old market leader, giving the Company a market dominating position in several territories including a partnership in Australia with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Established in 2018, IBG's headquarters, distillery, innovation, and manufacturing facility are located in Sydney, Australia with a U.S. sales office is located in New Jersey. For more information visit: https://www.innovationbev.com/Forward Looking StatementThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information." This information and these statements, which can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, are made as of the date of this press release or as of the date of the effective date of information described in this press release, as applicable.The forward-looking statements herein relate to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "projects," "estimates," "envisages," "assumes," "intends," "strategy," "goals," "objectives" or variations thereof or stating that certain action events or results "may," "can," "could," "would," "might," or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) and include, without limitation, statements with respect to projected financial targets that the Company is looking to achieve.All forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company's management team. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution any person reviewing this press release not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as several important factors could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions, and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and estimates expressed above do not occur.The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by Company or on behalf of the Company except as may be required by law.Contact:TraDigital IRJohn McNamara917-658-2602John@tradigitalir.comSOURCE: Innovation Beverage Group Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Apr 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Expert Systems Holdings Limited (“Expert Systems” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 8319), a leading information technology and innovation company in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced the expansion of its managed services offerings with the introduction of its Network Operations Center (“NOC”) and Security Operations Center (“SOC”).In response to the growing complexity of networks and the increasing frequency of cybersecurity incidents, ServiceOne International Holdings Limited (“ServiceOne”), a subsidiary of Expert Systems, is expanding its managed services offerings with the introduction of an AI-powered NOC and SOC. Scheduled for launch in April 2025, the new NOC and SOC will operate in Guangzhou, co-located with one of the Group’s existing service desk centers. These new centers are designed to provide seamless 24/7 service delivery and comprehensive regional coverage across the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing the management of customers’ network and security infrastructure.“The launch of our AI-powered NOC and SOC represents a significant step forward in our mission to deliver innovative, reliable, and secure IT solutions to our clients,” said Mr. Andy Lau, CEO and Executive Director of Expert Systems. “Backed by a highly skilled team of certified professionals, we ensure top-tier operational expertise and excellence. Our collaborative synergy across AI, sales, and marketing domains fosters a unified and innovative approach to service delivery, enabling us to effectively address the growing challenges of network complexity and cybersecurity threats.”Proven Expertise and Comprehensive Managed Services CoverageBuilding on a strong legacy of ServiceOne’s excellence and multi-industry experience, its managed services business is uniquely positioned to deliver tailored solutions that meet the diverse and evolving needs of its clients. With a proven track record of managing complex IT environments across multiple industries in both the public and private sectors, the Group brings deep domain expertise and a customer-centric approach to its managed services offerings. In addition to the NOC and SOC, ServiceOne provides a comprehensive suite of managed services, including hosting services and application management services (AMS). These offerings are designed to meet the growing demands of modern businesses, ensuring seamless integration, scalability, and operational efficiency. Whether it’s managing cloud infrastructure, optimizing application performance, or ensuring robust cybersecurity, ServiceOne delivers end-to-end solutions that enable businesses to focus on their core objectives.AI-Driven Operations and FinOps for Greater EfficiencyAt the core of the new NOC and SOC is a robust stack of advanced security and monitoring tools, enabling the implementation of artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps). This cutting-edge integration leverages machine learning algorithms to identify and mitigate threats in real time, while intelligent noise reduction filters out irrelevant alerts, allowing IT teams to focus on critical issues and reducing alert fatigue. Improved threat detection accuracy minimizes false positives, and automated recovery processes ensure swift incident response, reducing downtime and improving operational resilience. These AI-driven capabilities and tooling enhancement not only boost the efficiency of the NOC and SOC, but also significantly strengthen clients’ overall security posture, providing proactive protection against emerging cyber threats.At the same time, ServiceOne has introduced FinOps solutions to address the growing complexity of cloud environments and the need for financial accountability. This innovative approach offers clients clear visibility into cloud spending and resource utilization, enabling informed decision making. Through intelligent recommendations, FinOps optimizes cloud resource usage, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency. By aligning IT investments with business outcomes, ServiceOne ensures that clients achieve superior financial performance while maximizing the return on their IT investments.Mr. Lau concluded: "As a regional player, our managed services business is distinguished by its clear service catalogue approach and an unwavering commitment to delivering value-driven solutions. By embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, we are leveraging innovative technologies to drive sustainable and responsible business practices in line with the evolving expectations of our clients and stakeholders. As businesses across the Asia-Pacific region continue to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, we remain committed to providing future-ready solutions that drive growth, resilience, and innovation. The launch of the NOC and SOC, coupled with our expanded managed services offerings, reinforces the Group’s position as a trusted partner for businesses looking to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and digital world.”About Expert Systems Holdings Limited (Stock code: 8319)Established since 1985, Expert Systems Holdings Limited (“ESHL”) is a leading information technology and innovation company which operates under the brands “Expert Systems”, “ServiceOne” and “Expert AI Enabling” with around 1,000 IT professionals. We are principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions, IT infrastructure management services, and in the development and provision of AI products and AI solutions for corporate and institutional customers in the Asia-Pacific region. For more information, please refer to ESHL's website: https://www.expertsystems.com.hk/.Media Inquiries:Strategic Financial Relations LimitedHeidi SoTel: (852) 2864 4826Email: heidi.so@sprg.com.hkRachel KoTel: (852) 2114 2370Email: rachel.ko@sprg.com.hkMaggie KoTel: (852) 2864 4890Email: maggie.ko@sprg.com.hkWebsite: www.sprg.com.hk Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HONG KONG, Mar 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) launched its inaugural "Fashion Hong Kong Pop-up Salon" in Milan, Italy, introducing the unique creations of some of Hong Kong’s top designers to the global fashion industry. The pop-up store ran at Milan's Corso Garibaldi from 7 to 30 March to showcase works from Hong Kong designer brands, including pieces from four brands that participated in the Fashion Hong Kong London Fashion Show in February, presenting European buyers with consumers designs with a distinctive Hong Kong style, covering fashion, accessories, footwear, and lifestyle products.Various events were held over the period of the Milan pop-up. Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, a cocktail reception on 13 March attracted more than 100 Milan-based fashion buyers, media representatives, bloggers and industry insiders. Some of the designers shared their brand stories and product concepts with local media and buyers, enhancing the exposure for Hong Kong brands in the European market and helping to foster cultural and trade exchanges between industry participants from Milan and Hong Kong. Hong Kong brands showcased in MilanHong Kong fashion brands participating in the Milan pop-up store showcased a range of quality designs, including men's and women's fashion apparel, handbags, accessories and lifestyle products. Maverick & Co. offers a selection of high-quality backpacks and briefcases, showcasing practical aesthetics. DEROR JEWELLERY, La Serenidad, and Love by the Moon each have unique styles, creating exquisite and delicate jewellery pieces. SOULMATTE uses sustainable materials to create women's handbags that combine eco-friendliness and fashion, FEMANCE showcases its signature streamlined handbags, while JARDIN DES FONTAINES brings together adorable and refined fabric bags and scarves. IZSEL offers a fashionable and practical series of rain boots. morphil's eyewear designs combine lightweight materials with classic styles. Get the Pong presents coffee and tea sets that blend functionality and artistry, adding a touch of sophistication to everyday life. And KnitWarm, with its patented technology, skilfully incorporates conductive silver fibre yarns into soft, breathable fabrics to create warming textiles with efficient heat conduction. In addition, four Hong Kong fashion designers who had previously participated in London Fashion Week, including Angus Tsui (brand: ANGUS TSUI), Bettie Jiang (brand: Bettie Haute Couture), Ricky Wong (brand: RICKYYWONG), and Nathan Moy (brand: Z I D I), showcased their striking clothing collections at the Milan pop-up.Crafts on Peel, meanwhile, presented a handmade bamboo console table and a mahjong box crafted from rich mahogany, showcasing the beauty of traditional Hong Kong design and craftsmanship.The business exchange tour from 12 to 14 March was organised by Fashion Hong Kong. Representatives from the Hong Kong brands participating in the Milan pop-up store visited key retail destinations in the city, including La Rinascente Department Store, Orlando Design Gallery and Scalo Milano Outlet, to gain a deeper understanding of the local retail market. In addition, meetings with representatives from the Italian Trade Agency, the Italian Chamber of Fashion Buyers and the ADI Museum were arranged to discuss development trends in the Italian and broader European markets.Fashion Hong Kong returns to ShanghaiFashion Hong Kong has been actively promoting Hong Kong’s diverse designer brands on the global stage since 2015, with a footprint that includes fashion hubs such as New York, London, Paris, Copenhagen, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Coinciding with Shanghai Fashion Week, which kicked off earlier this week, Fashion Hong Kong is running a pop-up store at the city’s HKRI Taikoo Hui shopping mall from 28 March to 6 April. Featuring collections from seven Hong Kong fashion brands, the temporary outlet will give the brands exposure in Shanghai and help them expand in the domestic market.WebsitesFashion Hong Kong: https://fashionhongkong.com.hk/enPhoto download: https://bit.ly/4kIhte6The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) launched its inaugural "Fashion Hong Kong Pop-up Salon" in Milan, Italy, introducing the unique creations of some of Hong Kong’s top designers to the global fashion industrySupported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, a cocktail reception on 13 March attracted more than 100 Milan-based fashion buyers, media representatives, bloggers and industry insidersSome of the designers shared their brand stories and product concepts with local media and buyers, enhancing the exposure for Hong Kong brands in the European market and helping to foster cultural and trade exchanges between industry participants from Milan and Hong Kong Hong Kong fashion brands participating in the Milan pop-up store showcased a range of quality designs, including men's and women's fashion apparel, handbags, accessories and lifestyle productsThe business exchange tour from 12 to 14 March was organised by Fashion Hong Kong. Representatives from the Hong Kong brands participating in the Milan pop-up store visited key retail destinations in the city, to gain a deeper understanding of the local retail marketMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:Stanley SoTel: (852) 2584 4049Email: stanley.hp.so@hktdc.orgSnowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HighlightsDue to strong demand Euro Manganese has upsized the previously announced C$5.9m (A$6.5m) placement to C$9.8m (A$10.8m) and the condition to raise C$8m has been metEric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., confirms participation for C$3.0m (A$3.3m)European Bank for Reconstruction and Development subscription increased to approximately C$3.9m (A$4.2m)Share Purchase Plan ("SPP") for certain eligible ASX shareholders revised to up to A$1.5m (C$1.4m). Orion Resource Partners ("Orion") to fund any shortfall under the SPP for up to A$1.5mAnnual and special meeting of shareholders rescheduled to May 15, 2025Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 1, 2025) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E06) (the "Company") today announced that, due to strong investor demand, the previously announced financing on March 6, 2025, including a placement in the Company (the "Placement") of common shares ("New Shares") and CHESS Depositary Interests ("New CDIs") (together, "New Securities"), has been upsized to up to C$9.8m (approximately A$10.8m)1 and the condition to raise C$8m has been met. Proceeds will be used to support ongoing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project and customer engagements to secure additional offtake term sheets and strategic investments.All defined terms in this press release have the same meaning as set out in the March 6, 2025, press release, unless such terms are otherwise defined herein.Euro Manganese is pleased to report that Mr. Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation which is beneficially owned by him, has agreed to subscribe for 16,666,666 (PC - 83,333,330) New Securities for an investment of C$3.0m (approximately A$3.3m). The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ("EBRD") has increased its investment to approximately C$3.9m (approximately A$4.2m). Additionally, the Company is reducing the previously announced Share Purchase Plan ("SPP") amount to up to A$1.5m (approximately C$1.4 m), subject to receiving regulatory approval from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") for the amount of units that form part of the SPP under the Equity Raising (defined below).As previously announced on March 6, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the Company undertook a consolidation of its existing securities, including all shares represented by CDIs on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX"), at a ratio of five (5) pre-consolidation shares to one (1) post-consolidation share (the "Consolidation"). Subscriptions for all New Securities in the Equity Raising will be completed on a post-Consolidation basis. For the avoidance of doubt, all references to New Securities, Warrants, Broker Warrants, Additional Warrants and all per Share or per CDI dollar figures in this news release are on a post-Consolidation basis. Pre consolidation figures ("PC") are shown in brackets.Martina Blahova, Interim CEO of Euro Manganese, commented:"We are extremely pleased with the robust support demonstrated by both our existing shareholders and new investors, including the notable participation of Mr. Eric Sprott. This strong response, alongside the continued support from EBRD and Orion, underscores the strategic significance of the Chvaletice Manganese Project to Europe's critical minerals independence and supply chain security, a conviction further reinforced by the recent designation of the Chvaletice Manganese Deposit as a Strategic Deposit by the government of the Czech Republic and the Project's recognition as a Strategic Project under the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act."Details of the Placement and the SPPThe Company has rescheduled the date of its Annual and Special General Meeting ("ASGM") from April 22, 2025, to May 15, 2025, where shareholders will be asked to approve the issuance of New Securities and Warrants to be issued under the Placement and the SPP (collectively referred to as the "Equity Raising"). The Company will file a management information circular in connection with the ASGM in due course in accordance with applicable securities laws. The Equity Raising, and all terms related thereto, remain subject to the approval of the TSX-V.Details of the PlacementThe Placement consists of an aggregate of 54,578,350 (PC -272,891,772) New Securities (comprised of 39,671,662 (PC -198,358,310) New Shares and 14,906,688 (PC - 74,533,462 New CDIs)) and 54,578,350 (PC - 272,891,772) Warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of C$9.8m (approximately A$10.8m)1 which will be subject to shareholder approval as required by Listing Rules 7.1, 10.11.1 and 10.11.4 of the ASX to be sought at the ASGM. Warrants issued in connection with the Placement will be exercisable any time prior to the date that is 18 months from the closing of the Placement and have an exercise price of C$0.225 (PC - C$0.045) per New Security.Included in the Placement are:(i) subscriptions are to be issued in excess of the number permitted under ASX Listing Rule 7.1, which includes:14,650,278 (PC - 73,251,410) New CDIs and 14,650,278 (PC - 73,251,410) Warrants subscribed for under the Placement led by the Joint Lead Managers (as defined below) for aggregate gross proceeds of A$2.9m (approximately C$2.6m);21,400,000 (PC - 107,000,000) New Shares and 21,400,000 (PC - 107,000,000) Warrants subscribed for by EBRD for gross proceeds of C$3.9m (approximately A$4.2m) (the "EBRD Subscription");18,063,331 (PC - 90,316,655) New Shares and 18,063,331 (PC - 90,316,655) Warrants subscribed for directly with the Company for gross proceeds of C$3.3m (approximately A$3.6m), which include 16,666,666 (PC - 83,333,330) New Shares and 16,666,666 (PC - 83,333,330) Warrants subscribed for by Mr. Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd. a corporation which is beneficially owned by him, for gross proceeds of C$3.0m (approximately A$3.3m) (the "Sprott Subscription"); and(ii) subscriptions by related parties of the Company (consisting of directors of the Company and companies controlled by directors of the Company) for 464,741 (PC - 2,323,707) New Securities (comprised of 208,331 (PC - 1,041,655) New Shares and 256,410 (PC - 1,282,052) New CDIs) and 464,741 (PC- 2,323,707) Warrants for gross proceeds of C$83,000 (approximately A$91,200) ("Related Party Subscription"), which are subject to approval by the Company's shareholders as required by ASX Listing Rule 10.11.1 and 10.11.4.Since certain directors and management of the Company are expected to participate in the Related Party Subscription, the Conditional Placement is expected to be a related party transaction subject to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company intends to rely on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that participation in the Conditional Placement by such directors and management is not expected to exceed 25% of the fair market value of the Company's market capitalization, as calculated in accordance with MI 61-101.Updated Details of the Share Purchase PlanDetails of the SPP were announced on March 6, 2025. The SPP will be reduced to up to A$1.5m (approximately C$1.4m) (the "SPP Subscription"), subject to receiving regulatory approval from the TSXV for the units that comprise the SPP under the Equity Raising. The SPP will include 7,692,307 (PC - 38,461,535) New CDIs and 7,692,307 (PC - 38,461,535) Warrants exercisable any time prior to the date that is 18 months from the date of issue of the Warrants, with an exercise price of C$0.225 (PC - C$0.045) per New Security. Orion has agreed to fill any shortfall under the SPP (at the Equity Raising Price) up to a maximum of A$1.5 million. The New CDIs and Warrants issued under the SPP will also be subject to shareholder approval at the ASGM under ASX Listing Rule 7.1. The record date for the SPP remains the same as disclosed on March 6, 2025, and the rest of the indicative timetable has changed as set out below.The Company retains the right to accept applications for the SPP (in whole or part) at its absolute discretion (subject to applicable law including compliance with the ASX Listing Rules). The Company may also cancel the SPP if the Company's Board of Directors determines it is in the best interest of the Company, after considering the final amount of units approved by the TSXV for the Equity Raising.European Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentWith the Sprott Subscription, the Company has now successfully secured additional funding that will satisfy the EBRD condition that the Company raise at least C$8 million (A$8.8m), assuming the Company receives shareholder approval at the ASGM. EBRD has increased its subscription to C$3,852,000 (approximately A$4.2m) given the upsizing of the Equity Raising. Prior to the completion of the EBRD Subscription, EBRD owns 3,560,000 common shares, representing an ownership interest of 4.42% of the issued and outstanding common shares. On completion of the EBRD Subscription, EBRD's ownership interest will be, in aggregate (including the common shares it currently owns) 24,960,000 common shares, representing an ownership interest of 17.48% of the issued and outstanding common shares and an increase of 13.06%. Assuming the exercise by EBRD of all its Warrants, and assuming the exercise of (i) all Warrants issued under the Equity Raising, (ii) all Warrants issued under the SPP Subscription, and (iii) all Additional Warrants, EBRD's ownership interest will be in aggregate 46,360,000 common shares, representing an aggregate beneficial ownership interest of 19.96% of the issued and outstanding shares and an increase of 15.54%. EBRD has agreed, pursuant to the terms of the Warrants issued to EBRD, that for so long as the Company is listed on the TSXV, unless approval from the TSXV and disinterested shareholders of the Company have been obtained pursuant to the policies of the TSXV (provided that such approval is required at the relevant time), EBRD will not be permitted to exercise such number of warrants that would result in it beneficially owning more than 19.99% of the outstanding common shares of the Company.Broker Fees and Additional WarrantsCanaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited ("Canaccord Genuity") and Foster Stockbroking Pty Ltd ("FSB") are acting as Joint Lead Managers and Bookrunners for the Equity Raising (together the "Joint Lead Managers"). Aggregate fees payable in cash by the Company to Canaccord Genuity and FSB in connection with the Placement and the SPP will be 6% of the aggregate gross proceeds from the Placement and SPP to a cap of C$8 million (A8.8m).Additionally, Canaccord Genuity and FSB will be issued 4,904,478 (PC - 24,522,396) broker warrants ("Broker Warrants"), representing 12% of the aggregate number of New Securities issued under the Placement and the SPP, excluding those issued pursuant to the EBRD Subscription, exercisable any time prior to the date that is 24 months from the date of issue of the Broker Warrants, with an exercise price of C$0.225 (PC - C$0.045) per New Security. As the number of Broker Warrants, together with the New Securities and Warrants to be issued under the Placement, exceeds the maximum number of securities that can be issued by the Company under ASX Listing Rule 7.1, this issuance will also be subject to approval by the Company's shareholders at the ASGM.Additionally, as announced previously on December 3, 2024, the Company agreed, subject to receipt of TSX-V approval, to issue to Orion 22,263,733 (PC - 111,318,665) warrants to purchase Shares (the "Additional Warrants"), exercisable any time prior to the date that is 18 months from the closing of the Placement, with an exercise price of C$0.225 (PC - C$0.045) per New Security. As the number of the Additional Warrants exceeds the maximum number of securities that can be issued by the Company under ASX Listing Rule 7.1, this issuance will also be subject to approval by the Company's shareholders at the ASGM.The securities to be issued or made issuable under the Equity Raising, as well as the Additional Warrants, have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration. This press release is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer of securities for sale in the United States, nor will there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.Applicable Hold PeriodsNew Shares issued or made issuable will not be permitted to be traded in or into Canada or through TSXV for 4 months and 1 day following completion and will be subject to legending requirements under Canadian securities laws. New Shares will be listed on the TSXV, and New CDIs listed on the ASX. Warrants will not be listed. New CDIs will not be permitted to be exchanged for common shares and traded on TSXV for 4 months and 1 day from their date of issue.Common shares issued upon exercise of the Warrants, Broker Warrants or Additional Warrants during the four-month period and 1 day after their respective date of issue are subject to the same restrictions noted above.The Warrants, Broker Warrants or Additional Warrants may not be traded in or into Canada for 4 months and 1 day following completion and will be subject to legending requirements under Canadian securities laws.Updated Indicative Equity Raising Timetable The following indicative timetable assumes A$1.5m SPP and is subject to the Company receiving TSXV approval for the amount of units that form part of the SPP under the Equity Raising. VancouverAustraliaSPP Record Daten/aWednesday, March 5, 2025Share Purchase Plan Opensn/aWednesday, April 16, 2025Share Purchase Plan Closesn/aWednesday, April 30, 2025Meeting to approve the Equity Raising and related mattersThursday, May 15, 2025Friday, May 16, 2025Settlement of New Securities Issued under the Equity RaisingWednesday, May 21, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025Allotment of New Securities issued under the Equity RaisingThursday, May 22, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025 About Euro ManganeseEuro Manganese is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading producer of high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry. The Company is advancing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic and exploring an early-stage opportunity to produce battery-grade manganese products in Bécancour, Québec.The Chvaletice Project is a unique waste-to-value recycling and remediation opportunity involving reprocessing old tailings from a decommissioned mine. It is also the only sizable resource of manganese in the European Union, strategically positioning the Company to provide battery supply chains with critical raw materials to support the global shift to a circular, low-carbon economy.Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSX-V and the ASX.www.mn25.caAuthorized for release by the Interim CEO of Euro Manganese Inc.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the ASX accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.EnquiriesMartina BlahovaInterim Chief Executive Officer+1 (604) 681-1010martina@mn25.caLodeRock AdvisorsNeil WeberInvestor and Media Relations - North America+1 (647) 222-0574neil.weber@loderockadvisors.comJane Morgan ManagementJane MorganInvestor and Media Relations - Australia+61 (0) 405 555 618 jm@janemorganmanagement.com.au Company Address: #709 -700 West Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8Website: www.mn25.caForward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.Such forward-looking information or statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's intentions regarding the development of the Chvaletice Project, statements regarding the terms of the Placement, including completion thereof, the anticipated closing dates of the Placement, receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, the holding of the shareholder meeting, the use of proceeds of the Placement and the SPP, the issuance of the Additional Warrants, the terms of the SPP, including completion thereof, and any participation by Orion, statements regarding the Consolidation, including completion thereof.All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate in accordance with current plans, that the Company will be able to raise the financing that it requires, and that it will meet conditions of its secured credit facility. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: risks and uncertainties related to maintaining necessary licenses or permits; risks related to acquisition of surface rights; securing sufficient offtake agreements; the availability of acceptable financing, and risks related to granting security; developments in EV (Electric Vehicles) battery markets and chemistries; and risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, changes in laws or regulations; and regulation by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2024, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/246916 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

JAKARTA, Apr 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Corinium Global Intelligence is excited to announce the return of CISO Indonesia 2025, the premier cybersecurity leadership conference, taking place on 28 May 2025 at the Pullman Thamrin CBD Jakarta. This highly anticipated event will serve as a dynamic platform for senior cybersecurity professionals to explore cutting-edge strategies, discuss pressing security challenges, and foster collaboration in an era of rapid digital transformation.With an agenda designed to address the evolving cyber threat landscape, CISO Indonesia 2025 will feature expert insights on:AI in cyber security – Navigating the double-edged sword of AI in cyber security – understanding the profound influence of AI on the offensive and defensive sides of cyber security.Government framework – Aligning cyber security strategies with government regulations and initiatives to effectively safeguard critical digital assets against emerging threats.Resilience for a digital future – Tackling the cyber security challenges related to emerging technologies, IoT, cloud security, and digital transformation in an increasingly connected world.Cyber security leadership – Addressing the talent shortage in cyber security by exploring initiatives to close the talent gap, including how AI can assist in this critical endeavor.Attendees will gain exclusive access to thought-provoking discussions led by over 20 distinguished speakers, representing some of the most influential voices in cybersecurity. The event will offer valuable networking opportunities, hands-on learning sessions, and actionable takeaways to help organisations stay ahead of emerging threats."As cyber threats continue to evolve, staying ahead requires more than just technology—it demands collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strategic foresight. CISO Indonesia 2025 provides the ideal environment for security leaders to gain insights and forge connections that will help shape the future of cybersecurity,” said Eleen Meleng, Conference Director at Corinium Global Intelligence.This exclusive event is tailored for senior cybersecurity professionals, including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, and Heads of Information Security from various industries. Those specialising in risk management, compliance, incident response, cloud security, and governance will find unparalleled value in attending.Registrations are now open! Secure your spot today and enjoy 20% off with the special discount code APAC20. Register now at: https://hubs.ly/Q03f2H8n0 . For additional event details, visit: ciso-id.coriniumintelligence.com.About Corinium IntelligenceCorinium Global Intelligence is a global leader in providing conferences, events, and content to the information and technology industries. With a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation, Corinium Global Intelligence brings together industry leaders to share insights, best practices, and strategies for success.For more information, please contactMoira Ungerleider, Marketing Manager at moira.ungerleider@coriniumgroup.com. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, a part of EdgePoint Infrastructure, a leading ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ravin Vickneswaran as Chief Operating Officer of EdgePoint Towers. Ravin has been with EdgePoint since 2021 and has extensive experience spanning over 25 years in the local and international telecommunications industry.EdgePoint Towers Appoints Ravin Vickneswaran as Chief Operating OfficerAs Chief Operating Officer, Ravin will work closely with teams across the organization to drive the company's vision across various departments, including Engineering & Implementation, Property & Permitting and Operations & Maintenance. He will also lead teams towards enhancing service offerings, boosting customer satisfaction, ensuring the successful implementation of ESG practices, strengthening partnerships and driving the adoption of new technologies. In addition, Ravin will retain his previous portfolio in EdgePoint, continuing to lead the Innovations team.Speaking on his new role, Ravin shared, "I am thankful to step into this new role at such a transformative time for the industry. As Malaysia accelerates its 5G rollout, Edgepoint Towers remains committed to delivering future-ready infrastructure that enables seamless connectivity. Collaboration with our customers is at the heart of our strategy, ensuring we provide innovative and reliable solutions that support their evolving needs. Continuing to work alongside my talented colleagues, we aim to foster strong partnerships, drive operational excellence, and play a key role in advancing the nation’s digital transformation."Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers said, “We are pleased to see Ravin advance in his career at EdgePoint. As we rapidly scale in Malaysia, it is crucial that we expand our management bench strength, and Ravin’s expertise will be key in this effort. His proven leadership, operational expertise, and strong execution capabilities will be instrumental in ensuring the Company’s continued success. Ravin’s deep understanding of the industry and customer needs has enabled him to build high-performing teams who have delivered innovative solutions across various industries in Malaysia, even winning two international awards in the past three years. With his track record, we are confident that Ravin will drive our business forward and strengthen our position as a partner of choice for digital infrastructure solutions in Malaysia.”Ravin has served as Vice President of In-Building Coverage and Innovation at EdgePoint since 2021 and has been instrumental in growing the company’s IBC and small cells portfolio. Prior to joining EdgePoint, he has held key senior positions in telecommunications companies in Malaysia and Myanmar namely, Head of 5G Enterprise Business in Celcom Axiata Berhad, Director of APAC Operations at Flexenclosure AB, and Manager at Maxis Communications Berhad.To date, EdgePoint Towers is the second largest independent telecommunications infrastructure company in Malaysia with 1,800 sites in its portfolio. ****ABOUT EDGEPOINT INFRASTRUCTUREEdgePoint Infrastructure is an ASEAN based independent telecommunications infrastructure company that aspires towards Building a Connected, Digital ASEAN. Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and EdgePoint Towers Inc. respectively, the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells and in-building systems. EdgePoint aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies through the adoption of analytics and digital technologies.For more information on EdgePoint, please visit https://edgepointinfra.com/. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.