Royal London Asset Management Expands Relationship with SS&C to Service New Australian Funds

WINDSOR, Conn. - Wednesday, 27. May 2026

(BUSINESS WIRE)--SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Royal London Asset Management, a leading U.K. fund management company, has extended its relationship with SS&C. SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions will provide fund administration and unit registry services for its new range of Australian active funds, including:

Royal London Global Equity Diversified Fund

Royal London Global Equity Enhanced Fund

Royal London Global Equity Select Fund

Royal London Short Duration Global High Yield Bond Fund

RLAM is part of Royal London, the U.K.’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company. SS&C services approximately £72bn in assets under management across its U.K. fund range.

Equity Trustees will serve as the Responsible Entity for RLAM’s new funds, which have launched with around AUD $1 billion in AUM. The unit trusts are structured as feeder funds, providing investors with indirect exposure to RLAM’s range of Dublin-domiciled Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) funds.

SS&C will provide its full suite of fund administration services to the funds, including fund accounting, unit pricing, transfer agency, valuation and tax/financial reporting.

“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with SS&C to encompass our new range of Australian funds,” said Ed Venner, Chief Client Officer at Royal London Asset Management. “We’ve been partnering with SS&C for the last three years in the U.K. with positive results. The firm’s global scale and their growing presence in the Australian market made SS&C a natural choice to service our new Australian funds. SS&C’s expertise has streamlined the unit trust launch process for our team, allowing us to focus on building direct relationships with Australian investors and advisers.”

“We are pleased to further our long-term relationship with Royal London Asset Management as they continue developing their distribution model in the growing Australian market,” said Nick Wright, Global Head of SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions. “SS&C has invested significant time and resources in expanding our local team and offerings to best serve fund managers in the region. We are honored RLAM has entrusted us with supporting their new range of Australian funds and look forward to continuing to work with their team.”

The announcement follows a wave of recent Australian growth for SS&C, including a number of client wins and renewals across superannuation and wealth. To support growth in the APAC business, the firm recently hired Chrys Wickremeratne to serve as Regional Head of Fund Accounting. Wickremeratne brings 25 years of experience across Australian financial services, and most recently served as Head of Fund Services for Australia and New Zealand at HSBC.

About Royal London Asset Management

Royal London Asset Management is an integral part of customer-owned mutual, Royal London, and free from short-term shareholder demands.

Managing £199 billion* on behalf of a broad range of clients, Royal London Asset Management is committed to active investment excellence and responsible investing. It works in close partnership with clients to deliver a spectrum of investment solutions to help investors navigate complex market conditions and achieve their financial goals.

*As at 31 December 2025

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

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NIQ Launches Survey Groups to Connect Consumer Sentiment with Real Purchase Behavior

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New integrated capability connects consumer sentiment with real-world purchase data, enabling more confident, action‑driven decisions

(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today announced the launch of Survey Groups in NIQ Discover, a new capability that enables brands and retailers to understand not just what is changing in the market, but why.

Available immediately within NIQ Discover, Survey Groups build on NIQ Panel Surveys by linking attitudinal insights to real-world purchase behavior from NIQ’s consumer panels—helping clients uncover the motivations behind performance shifts, identify opportunity gaps, and act with greater confidence in an increasingly complex consumer landscape.

What’s New: Survey Groups in Discover

Survey Groups make NIQ Panel Survey insights easier to access, analyze, and activate within existing workflows. By grouping survey responses with purchase behavior, clients can:

Analyze key consumer segments with greater precision

Understand the drivers behind brand and category performance

Identify barriers to purchase and causes of brand or category lapsing

Surface emerging growth opportunities rooted in real behavior

Create self-serve analyses directly within Discover

Why It Matters: Moving Beyond Claimed Behavior

As consumer decision‑making becomes more fragmented and unpredictable, traditional surveys often based solely on claimed behavior can fall short of explaining real‑world outcomes. Survey Groups address this gap by tying what consumers say directly to what they do. This integration allows businesses to move beyond surface‑level insights and gain a deeper, more reliable understanding of motivations, helping teams prioritize actions that inform growth strategies.

“NIQ has delivered Panel Survey capabilities for many years, helping clients understand the motivations behind consumer behavior through verified purchase data,” said Troy Treangen, Chief Product Officer at NIQ. “What’s new with Survey Groups is that these insights are now integrated directly into Discover, making them easier to access, analyze, and activate within existing workflows. By bringing survey insights and consumer behavior together in one platform, clients can move faster from insight to action with a more connected view of performance.”

How It Works: Sentiment Meets Verified Purchase Data

Survey Groups are powered by NIQ Panel Surveys, which are directly connected to NIQ’s robust consumer panels in the FMCG industry. This linkage provides a more representative view of consumer behavior, grounding insights in transactional purchase data rather than intention alone.

Within NIQ Discover, the same surveyable population can be analyzed while maintaining consistent sample coverage as Survey Groups are activated for deeper analysis. Teams can independently create and analyze Survey Groups at the question-and answer-level, enabling self-serve segmentation across markets. By bringing these insights into Discover, NIQ enables faster analysis, easier collaboration, and more confident decision‑making across teams.

What’s Next: Continued Investment in Panel Surveys

Survey Groups represent the first step in a broader roadmap for NIQ Panel Surveys. NIQ will continue to invest in making these insights more accessible, actionable, and deeply integrated within Discover, with additional enhancements planned throughout 2026 and beyond.

These advancements support NIQ’s broader strategy to unify measurement, panel, and survey insights within a single platform enabling faster, clearer, and more confident decision‑making for clients worldwide.

As consumer behavior grows more complex, the ability to connect motivations to outcomes is becoming a critical advantage. By integrating survey sentiment with real-world purchase behavior, Survey Groups help brands and retailers turn insight into action—closing gaps between understanding and execution, and enabling more informed, confident decision-making.

In a market where knowing why matters as much as knowing what, NIQ is redefining how consumer intelligence powers performance. For more information visit NIQ Discover.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What are NIQ Survey Groups?

A: Survey Groups are a new capability within NIQ Discover that connect consumer survey responses directly to real-world purchase behavior from NIQ’s consumer panels, enabling deeper insight into the motivations behind market performance.

Q: How are NIQ Survey Groups different from traditional surveys?

A: Traditional surveys rely on claimed or self‑reported behavior, which can differ from actual actions. Survey Groups link what consumers say with what they actually buy, providing a more accurate view of consumer decision‑making.

Q: Who can benefit from Survey Groups?

A: Survey Groups are designed for brands, retailers, and manufacturers looking to understand the drivers behind brand and category performance, identify growth opportunities, reduce churn or lapsing, and make more confident, data‑driven decisions.

Q: Where are Survey Groups available?

A: Survey Groups are available directly within NIQ Discover, allowing clients to access, analyze, and apply these insights within their existing workflows.

Q: What types of insights do Survey Groups deliver?

A: Survey Groups help uncover key consumer segments, drivers of brand and category growth or decline, barriers to purchase, reasons for lapsing, and emerging opportunities—grounded in real purchasing behavior.

Q: How do Survey Groups support faster decision‑making?

A: By integrating survey, panel, and measurement data in a single platform, Survey Groups make insights easier to access and apply, reducing time to insight and enabling teams to move from analysis to action more quickly.

Q: Is this a standalone launch or part of a broader roadmap?

A: Survey Groups represent the first step in a broader set of enhancements to NIQ Panel Surveys. NIQ will continue to invest in expanding and improving these capabilities throughout 2026 and beyond.

Q: How does this fit into NIQ’s overall strategy?

A: Survey Groups support NIQ’s mission to deliver the Full View™ of consumer behavior by connecting measurement, panel, and survey insights in a single, integrated platform—helping clients navigate increasingly complex consumer ecosystems with confidence.

About NIQ

NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete and trusted understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing the pathways to growth. By combining an unmatched global data footprint and granular consumer and retail measurement with decades of AI modeling expertise, NIQ builds decision systems that help companies turn complex data into confident action.

With operations in more than 90 countries, NIQ covers approximately 82% of the world’s population and more than $7.4 trillion in global consumer spend. Through cloud-based platforms, advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, NIQ delivers The Full View™—helping brands and retailers understand what consumers buy, why they buy it, and what to do next.

For more information, please visit www.niq.com.

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JEOL: Sales Launch of the Laser SEM System “LazEdge”

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- JEOL Ltd. (President & CEO: Izumi Oi) has developed the “LazEdge”, an SEM system equipped with a laser processing system, and begins sales on May 25, 2026.

Cross-section preparation instruments such as the focused ion beam system (FIB system), are widely used in science and technology fields across research institutes, universities, and industries. In recent years, demand is increasing for a system that can process large-areas at a high speed, while achieving high-quality of the processed surface. “LazEdge” is an instrument integrating JEOL’s SEM with the laser technology proprietary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., and enables laser processing inside the specimen chamber of the electron microscope.

This system enables high-quality cross-section specimens produced through high-speed, large-area processing to be transferred seamlessly to subsequent analyses, such as SEM observation, elemental analysis, and crystal orientation analysis, without exposure to the external environment. As a result, it meets a wide range of analytical needs, including metal specimen analysis, battery analysis requiring air-isolation, and semiconductor failure analysis requiring high-speed cross-sectioning.

[Main Features]

1. High-quality cross-sectioning inside the specimen chamber

By integrating a laser processing system into the SEM, LazEdge achieves high-quality cross-sectioning of large-areas with reduced LIPSS structures at a high speed in the specimen chamber, through the use of a proprietary optical system that enables phase modulation of the laser beam spatially.

2. Stable and clean processing enabled by “LazEdge Shield”

The proprietary shielding technology “LazEdge Shield”, minimizes debris generated during processing from scattering, and achieves clean processing without the contamination of detectors, columns, and specimen chamber walls. Moreover, the laser system can simultaneously focus on the specimen processing position and the laser irradiation position on the shield. This technology allows for processing and cleaning of the shield (contamination prevention) at the same time. These technologies provide high-quality cross-sectioning while always maintaining stable power.

3. Seamless, high-throughput processing and observation

By installing a shield inside the SEM specimen chamber and performing the processing within the chamber, it is possible to carry out both processing and observation seamlessly and with high throughput. For example, in EBSD measurements, laser processing alone can produce cross-section with sufficient quality for EBSD measurement. By automatically repeating the processing and measurement, 3D EBSD acquisition is also possible.

[Sales target] 10 units/year

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Product Information: LazEdge Laser SEM system

https://www.jeol.com/products/scientific/sem/lazedge.php

JEOL Ltd.

3-1-2, Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, 196-8558, Japan

Izumi Oi, President & CEO

(Stock code: 6951, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)

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The LYCRA Company and Dukane Advance Ultrasonic Bonding for Nonwovens at INDEX™ 26

 LYCRA FUSION™ Fiber for Personal Care Applications Debuts

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The LYCRA Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the personal care industry, and Dukane, a manufacturer of ultrasonic bonding technologies for the hygiene and nonwovens market, are showcasing their latest co-developed advances in ultrasonic bonding at INDEX™ 26, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 19–22.

Since 2014, both companies have collaborated to advance ultrasonic bonding solutions that help diaper manufacturers improve product softness, fit, and performance while reducing energy consumption, material waste, and maintenance costs. Ultrasonic bonding creates bonded channels between two layers of nonwoven materials, mechanically securing elastic fibers without using adhesives. Dukane’s patented rotary and rigid ultrasonic bonding systems enable high-speed, adhesive-free assembly by delivering precisely controlled ultrasonic energy into nonwoven substrates.

LYCRA FUSION™ fiber, originally developed to prevent snags in hosiery from turning into runs, can now fuse to nonwoven layers during ultrasonic bonding. Its sheath/core construction fuses with surrounding materials, strengthens ultrasonic bonds, and delivers superior yarn creep (snapback). When this fiber is paired with Dukane’s advanced ultrasonic bonding modules, manufacturers can achieve precise elastic placement, improved bond integrity, and consistent product performance while eliminating the variability associated with hot-melt adhesives.

“As ultrasonic bonding gains traction in the hygiene industry, our longstanding collaboration with Dukane focuses on expanding technical capabilities while preparing for commercial scale-up,” said Doug Kelliher, executive vice president, product, The LYCRA Company. “We’re excited to introduce LYCRA FUSION™ fiber for personal care, which provides excellent performance with fewer breaking points and improved bond integrity during the ultrasonic bonding process.”

Building on this shared commitment to innovation, The LYCRA Company and Dukane are aligning fiber development with ultrasonic process engineering to support broader adoption of adhesive‑free elastic attachment in nonwovens.

“From ultrasonic lamination to precision sealing and cutting, our technologies are engineered for consistent quality, global scalability, and sustainable production,” said Justin Lafferty, global product development manager - nonwovens, Dukane. “By advancing ultrasonic bonding with LYCRA FUSION™ fiber, we’re helping customers improve product performance while enabling more efficient production.”

Explore more hygiene and nonwovens solutions at The LYCRA Company stand (2151) and the Dukane stand (1568) at INDEX™ 26.

About The LYCRA Company

The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries and owns the leading consumer brands: LYCRA®, LYCRA HyFit®, LYCRA® T400®, COOLMAX®, THERMOLITE®, ELASPAN®, SUPPLEX® and TACTEL®. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., The LYCRA Company is recognized worldwide for its sustainable products, technical expertise, and marketing support. The LYCRA Company focuses on adding value to its customers’ products by developing unique innovations designed to meet the consumer’s need for comfort and lasting performance. Learn more at thelycracompany.com.

About Dukane

Headquartered in St. Charles, DUKANE is a global leader in ultrasonic bonding technologies for the hygiene and personal care industries. Unlike single-approach bonding systems, Dukane offers a range of ultrasonic bonding modules designed to replace adhesive-based processes in hygiene and personal care manufacturing. Manufacturers can select the right bonding technology based on product design, production speed, and long-term operational goals. Dukane’s flexible platform supports intermittent and continuous bonding, as well as blade and rotary technologies, without locking manufacturers into a single technology path. Learn more at dukane.com/nonwoven.

 

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MOBX to Acquire U.S. Defense Rare Earth, Critical Minerals Company

 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobix Labs (Nasdaq: MOBX) today announced a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Special Project Delivery LLC ("SPD"), a U.S. company building sovereign supply chains for rare earth elements, critical minerals, and energy storage.

The proposed acquisition would extend Mobix Labs' national security work — already supplying U.S. and allied fighter jets, missiles, submarines, and satellites — directly into one of the world's most strategically important industrial sectors. MOBX is moving directly into the supply chain powering modern defense, aerospace, and AI infrastructure.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Special Project Delivery LLC ("SPD"), which are subject to risks and uncertainties described in Mobix Labs' SEC filings and similar provisions under applicable non-U.S. securities laws. The Letter of Intent is non-binding, and there can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed or the proposed transaction completed.

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The Estée Lauder Companies & Puig End Discussions Regarding a Potential Business Combination

 The Estée Lauder Companies Reiterates Confidence in Its Beauty Reimagined Strategic Vision

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- On March 23, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) and Puig confirmed they were in discussions regarding a potential business combination, but unless and until an agreement was signed between the companies, there could be no assurances regarding the deal or its terms.

The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig today announced that the parties have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination. The Estée Lauder Companies remains fully focused on continuing to execute its Beauty Reimagined strategy, which is well underway and delivering positive results.

“We are grateful for the conversations we have had with Puig,” said Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Estée Lauder Companies. “Today, we are reiterating our confidence in the power of our incredible brands, our talented teams, and our strength as a standalone company. We are more optimistic than ever about our ability to unlock significant long-term value through Beauty Reimagined, and we remain focused on accelerating that progress.

We have one of the most powerful portfolios of prestige beauty brands in the world, supported by exceptional equity across categories, geographies, and consumer segments, and we believe we are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable long-term growth globally.

The momentum we are seeing across our business reinforces the strength of the path ahead. Through Beauty Reimagined and the implementation of our ‘One ELC’ operating model, we are building a faster, more agile, consumer-focused organization — one that is accelerating innovation, strengthening execution, scaling winning ideas globally, and investing behind the highest-growth opportunities across our portfolio.

At the same time, we will continue to evaluate and evolve our portfolio to ensure we have the right assets to drive the most compelling growth opportunities, including both potential acquisitions and divestitures.

We remain relentlessly focused on driving sustainable sales growth, expanding profitability, and delivering a solid double-digit adjusted operating margin over time, all while creating long-term value for stockholders.”

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The forward-looking statements in this press release, including those in the quoted remarks and those relating to the benefits and other expectations, involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those forward-looking statements include current economic and other conditions, including volatility, in the global marketplace, actions by retailers, suppliers and consumers, competition, and those risk factors described in The Estée Lauder Companies’ annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025. The Estée Lauder Companies undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

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Galderma Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Differin® Epiduo® Acne Gel Prescription-to-OTC Switch

 ZUG, Switzerland - Saturday, 23. May 2026 AETOSWire Print 

A unique Prescription-to-OTC switch in acne care, this approval expands access to a dermatologist-trusted, prescription-strength treatment for millions of acne sufferers ages 12 years and older

Backed by more than 15 years of real-world dermatologist use and a robust clinical research program, this milestone demonstrates the depth of science behind the Differin® and Epiduo® heritage

Adapalene plus benzoyl peroxide (0.1/2.5%) was the first FDA-approved, stable, fixed- dose prescription acne treatment to combine of benzoyl peroxide with a retinoid, and is now available over-the-counter

The formulation is engineered to target multiple causes of acne more effectively than either of its individual active ingredients alone

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Differin® Epiduo® Acne Gel (Adapalene 0.1% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Acne Treatment) for over-the-counter (OTC) use in ages 12 years and older, marking a significant Prescription-to-OTC transition in acne care.

This milestone represents yet another example of Galderma’s unique Integrated Dermatology strategy, demonstrating how proven innovations from its Therapeutic Dermatology portfolio can further strengthen its Dermatological Skincare offerings. The Prescription‑to‑OTC transition highlights Galderma’s scale and expertise in successfully commercializing dermatology innovations across the full spectrum of acne care.

With the approval of Differin Epiduo OTC, Galderma is bringing its proven acne science to a broader population of acne sufferers through wider access to a dermatologist-recommended, prescription-strength treatment, while further strengthening its global leadership in acne care.

Delivering continued innovation in acne prevention and care

Differin Epiduo is a topical acne treatment that combines adapalene, a third-generation retinoid originally discovered and developed by Galderma to address the stability and tolerability challenges of earlier retinoids, with benzoyl peroxide (0.1/2.5%). This adapalene molecule reflects Galderma’s long-standing leadership in retinoid science, delivering an innovation-led approach that goes beyond traditional OTC acne actives. Together, these two dermatologist-trusted ingredients address key biological drivers of acne – clearing clogged pores, killing acne-causing bacteria, and reducing acne inflammation – to help clear acne, prevent future breakouts and improve skin tone, texture, and overall appearance.1,2

The formulation is further powered by its Simulgel™ Gel Base, which stabilizes and evenly distributes both active ingredients while maintaining benzoyl peroxide’s efficacy and improving overall tolerability. This enables a simple, one-pump, once-daily regimen – a level of ease that is critical to building consistent routines and achieving clearer skin over time.

 

“This approval marks an important milestone in acne care and reflects Galderma’s longstanding leadership in acne and retinoid science. Differin Epiduo pairs two complementary, evidence‑based actives: adapalene, a highly stable and well‑tolerated retinoid developed by Galderma, and benzoyl peroxide, a proven antimicrobial agent. This retinoid-benzoyl peroxide combination aligns with dermatology guidelines, which strongly recommend using both together as a first‑line, multimodal approach to acne treatment. Bringing this scientifically grounded combination to the OTC setting allows us to extend that legacy to patients across the U.S. while preserving the clinical rigor that underpins its effectiveness.”

 

BILL ANDRIOPOULOS, PH.D.

HEAD OF GLOBAL MEDICAL AFFAIRS

GALDERMA

 

Clinical data supporting the approval demonstrated:

Proven efficacy across multiple randomized, controlled Phase 3 studies, with adapalene/benzoyl peroxide gel consistently outperforming adapalene alone, benzoyl peroxide alone, and vehicle gel across inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total acne lesions, as well as Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) success rates (“clear” or “almost clear”).3-5

Clinically meaningful improvement in lesion counts seen as early as Week 1, with antimicrobial activity beginning on Day 1 and up to 70.3% reduction in inflammatory acne lesions at Week 12.3

Sustained efficacy with long‑term use, maintaining ~65% total lesion reduction in a single arm study through 12 months, which supports once‑daily, ongoing acne control.6

Proven efficacy across diverse patient populations, with consistent results and favorable tolerability across skin tones.

 

“This milestone reflects a meaningful advancement for patients, as it expands access to a clinically proven, dual-active acne solution without the need for a prescription. In my practice, the combination of easy access and a simple, once-daily application can help patients use treatment more consistently in their treatment journey for the best possible outcomes.”

 

HEATHER WOOLERY-LLOYD, MD

BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST

UNITED STATES

 

First approved as a prescription treatment, Epiduo® (Adapalene 0.1% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) Gel has been trusted by dermatologists for more than 15 years, with millions of prescriptions written worldwide. Its global clinical legacy includes more than ten Galderma studies involving over 3,200 patients, along with extensive third-party studies, across a wide range of ages, skin tones and acne severity. With this Prescription-to-OTC switch, Galderma continues to play a defining role in shaping modern acne care, leveraging its own proprietary science to advance dermatology, and expanding access to effective treatments.

Differin Epiduo will be available over-the-counter at most major retailers, including Walmart, Ulta, Target and Amazon, beginning in the summer of 2026. With a commitment to providing effective solutions across consumers’ acne journey, the Differin portfolio also includes cleansers, treatments, and moisturizers to support and provide wholistic solutions. For more information on Differin Epiduo and other Differin products, please visit www.differin.com and join the Differin community on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to stay up to date on the latest innovations.

* Outside of the U.S. Epiduo® remains a prescription only product.

About Galderma

Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ—the skin—meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.

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Global Stars Ahn Hyo-seop and Khalid Release New Cross-Market Single “Something Special” via FANDOM Today

 LOS ANGELES & SEOUL, South Korea - Friday, 22. May 2026 AETOSWire 

Produced by Woo “RAINSTONE” Rhee and Grammy Award-Winning Producer Troy “R8DIO” Johnson

Stream the Single HERE

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today marks the official release of “Something Special,” the highly anticipated cross-market collaboration from international star Ahn Hyo-seop and multi-platinum recording artist Khalid, available now via FANDOM on all major streaming platforms. Stream the single HERE. Musicow will also release an official music video in June, highlighting the unique chemistry between Ahn Hyo-seop and Khalid while bringing the song’s cross-cultural collaboration to life on screen.

Ahn Hyo-seop, globally recognized for his breakout role as “Jinu,” the leader of demon boy band Saja Boys in Netflix’s animated phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters, joins forces with Grammy-nominated artist Khalid for a genre-blending release that bridges the worlds of K-pop and U.S. R&B - two of the most influential forces shaping contemporary global music culture.

Produced by Woo “RAINSTONE” Rhee, known for his work on “Nobody” by legendary K-pop group Wonder Girls, and co-produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Troy “R8DIO” Johnson, whose credits include Solange’s critically acclaimed A Seat at the Table, “Something Special” delivers a sleek and emotionally resonant sound that highlights the unique artistry and international appeal of both performers.

The release marks several milestone moments: Ahn Hyo-seop’s debut official single as a solo artist and Khalid’s first-ever collaboration with a Korean artist. Together, the pair create a track designed to connect audiences across languages, cultures, and musical genres, reflecting the increasingly global and collaborative nature of today’s music industry.

Released under FANDOM and developed by Musicow in partnership with Roc Nation, “Something Special” advances the platform’s mission to redefine the connection between artists, music, and fans worldwide. Through interactive fan experiences, exclusive participation opportunities, and new ways to support the artists they love, FANDOM invites audiences deeper into the creative process.

The release follows FANDOM’s acclaimed January collaboration “Two Car Garage” from Jon Bellion and Swae Lee, further establishing the platform as a home for high-impact global collaborations and fan-driven music experiences.

“Something Special” is available now on all major streaming platforms. Additional fan engagement opportunities and exclusive content tied to the release will be announced via fndm.lnk.to/bio.

 

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ICE Brent and ICE WTI Perpetual Futures to Launch on OKX

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- OKX, a blockchain technology and trading company serving more than 120 million customers globally, and Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), one of the world's leading providers of financial market technology and data powering global capital markets including the New York Stock Exchange, today announced plans for OKX to launch perpetual futures based on ICE's Brent Crude and WTI Crude energy benchmarks.

The products are expected to be available to trade on OKX’s platform in jurisdictions where OKX is licensed to offer perpetual futures products. The new OKX contracts represent a major step forward in expanding regulated access to global commodity markets through digital asset infrastructure.

This first product collaboration between OKX and ICE comes after the companies established a strategic relationship in March 2026. ICE operates some of the world’s leading exchanges, clearing houses and market data services across energy, commodities, fixed income and equities markets.

ICE’s futures prices for Brent and WTI will underpin the new perpetual contracts offered on OKX’s platform. Brent Crude and WTI are among the world’s most widely referenced oil benchmarks.

"Oil markets are critical to the world economy. ICE’s Brent and WTI futures markets provide the benchmark prices that energy traders everywhere rely on. Bringing them into regulated perpetual futures is exactly the kind of bridge between traditional and digital markets that market participants have been asking for," said Haider Rafique, Global Managing Parter at OKX. "This launch gives retail traders access to the world's most important energy benchmarks in a regulated, transparent environment. That's a meaningful step forward as we modernize money and markets."

By integrating globally recognized commodity benchmarks into regulated digital markets, OKX and ICE are establishing new pathways for users to access some of the world’s most important energy markets.

“These new OKX perpetual contracts, based on ICE’s deep, liquid, transparent, and global oil markets, allow OKX’s customer base of 120 million retail traders to access energy benchmark products,” said Trabue Bland, Senior Vice President, Futures Exchanges at ICE.

The launch comes at a time of accelerating interest in tokenized finance, regulated derivatives and real-world asset products globally. For OKX, the launch reflects the company’s broader strategy of expanding regulated infrastructure and building products designed for long-term participation in global financial markets. OKX continues to invest in licensed market expansion, institutional infrastructure and products that bridge digital assets with traditional financial markets.

About OKX

OKX is a fintech company known for its global crypto trading platform and its on-chain wallet and marketplace. The company develops technology and applications to modernize money and markets. OKX is known for being one of the fastest and most reliable crypto and payment apps, having processed trillions of dollars in transactions by more than 120+ million people around the world.

OKX is headquartered in San Jose, California, for the Americas and in Dubai for the Middle East, with regional offices in São Paulo, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Republic of Türkiye, Australia and Europe. Over the past several years, OKX has built one of the world's most comprehensive regulatory compliant, licensed crypto companies. It holds licenses in the United States, the UAE, EEA, Singapore and Australia, as well as in other markets.

OKX is steadfastly committed to transparency and security and publishes Proof of Reserves reports on a monthly basis. To learn more about OKX, download the app or visit: okx.com.

About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds, and operates digital networks that connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes helping our customers access mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and efficiency. ICE’s futures, equity, and options exchanges -- including the New York Stock Exchange -- and clearing houses help people invest, raise capital and manage risk. We offer some of the world’s largest markets to trade and clear energy and environmental products. Our fixed income, data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers streamline processes and capitalize on opportunities. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming U.S. housing finance, from initial consumer engagement through loan production, closing, registration and the long-term servicing relationship. Together, ICE transforms, streamlines, and automates industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE and New York Stock Exchange. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located here. Key Information Documents for certain products covered by the EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation can be accessed on the relevant exchange website under the heading “Key Information Documents (KIDS).”

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Polpharma Biologics and Tuteur Sign Licensing Agreement for a Biosimilar for Autoimmune Diseases

 

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polpharma Biologics, a leading biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and manufacturing of biosimilars, today announced the signing of a landmark licensing agreement with Argentina-based Tuteur. Under this strategic partnership, Tuteur will obtain exclusive rights to commercialize a biosimilar for autoimmune diseases across Latin America (LATAM), excluding Brazil.

Polpharma Biologics will retain full responsibility for the development and manufacturing of the biosimilar. Tuteur will be responsible for commercialization, marketing, and distribution in the licensed territories. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to expanding patient access to high-quality, affordable biological therapies across the region.

“Partnering with Tuteur represents an important step in advancing our mission to broaden access to biosimilars globally,” said Anjan Selz, CEO of Polpharma Biologics. “With their strong regional expertise and commercial capabilities in LATAM, we are well-positioned to bring this important therapy to patients living with autoimmune diseases. Together, we aim to improve access to effective and affordable treatment options across the region.”

"Our collaboration with Polpharma Biologics marks a significant milestone for Tuteur," said Jonathan Hahn, President of Tuteur. "Partnering with an organization of their caliber reinforces our commitment to expanding access to world-class biologics for patients throughout Latin America."

The biosimilar, currently in development, is designed to provide an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for patients with autoimmune conditions. Regulatory submission is anticipated within the next three years.

About Polpharma Biologics

Polpharma Biologics is a group of biopharmaceutical companies focused on the development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars for global markets. Its Switzerland-based biosimilars platform manages the entire value chain—from product selection and investment allocation through development and commercialization—ensuring efficient progression from concept to launch in close collaboration with global partners. The company’s biosimilar portfolio spans multiple programs at various stages of development, from early-stage research to commercialization. Its international team brings deep expertise across program leadership, regulatory strategy, CMC integration, device development, clinical oversight, and quality assurance. Through Polpharma Biologics partnerships with trusted CDMOs, Polpharma Biologics delivers end-to-end biosimilar solutions, from cell line development to finished products, across key therapeutic areas. Polpharma Biologics is committed to accelerating access to biologic therapies worldwide by maintaining a robust and expanding pipeline of biosimilars.

More information: https://polpharmabiologics.com/polpharma-biologics-and-tuteur/

About Tuteur

Tuteur is a leading company in specialized medicine across Latin America, delivering innovative therapies and solutions that address complex medical needs. With a strong commitment to patient outcomes, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships, Tuteur combines deep expertise in manufacturing and distribution of specialty medicines to serve healthcare providers and patients across the region. Driven by a robust pipeline of specialized treatments and a patient-centric approach, Tuteur continues to expand its presence in LATAM while maintaining a focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

More information: https://tuteurgroup.com/

 

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Le groupe Qatar Airways affiche de solides résultats financiers malgré l'instabilité économique mondiale

 

PARIS - mercredi, 20. mai 2026

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le groupe Qatar Airways a annoncé aujourd’hui un bénéfice après impôts de 7,08 milliards de riyals qatariens (1,94 milliard de dollars américains) pour l’exercice 2025/26. Ces résultats témoignent d’une solide performance malgré un dernier mois marqué par d’importants événements géopolitiques, réaffirmant ainsi sa position parmi les groupes les plus résilients du secteur aérien mondial. Tout au long de l’année financière 2025/26, le Groupe a continué à se développer, à innover et à offrir des services et des expériences de grande qualité aux particuliers et aux entreprises.

La compagnie aérienne a transporté plus de 41,8 millions de passagers, maintenant une connectivité mondiale étendue via l’aéroport international Hamad. La division fret du Groupe a continué d’exceller, ayant transporté plus de 1,43 million de tonnes de poids facturable, renforçant ainsi sa position de premier transporteur mondial de fret aérien avec une part de marché mondiale de 12 %.

La compagnie aérienne a également maintenu une ponctualité de premier plan dans le secteur, avec un taux de ponctualité de 86 %, ce qui la place nettement parmi les cinq transporteurs les plus ponctuels au monde et lui a valu la distinction la plus convoitée dans le domaine de l’évaluation comparative des opérations aériennes mondiales, le Cirium Platinum Award pour l’Excellence Opérationnelle.

M. Hamad Al-Khater, directeur général du groupe Qatar Airways, a déclaré : « Il est rare qu’un seul exercice financier exige d’une organisation qu’elle démontre à la fois le meilleur de ce dont elle est capable et la résilience dont elle peut faire preuve. L’exercice 2025/26 a répondu à ces deux exigences, et le groupe Qatar Airways s’est montré à la hauteur de chacune d’elles.

Ces résultats témoignent de la solidité de ce groupe sur tous les plans qui comptent : un bilan solide, des opérations à la pointe du secteur, des partenariats solides et des collaborateurs qui ont su maintenir les standards qui font la réputation de ce groupe, même dans les conditions les plus difficiles.

Derrière chaque résultat se cachent 57 800 personnes, travaillant dans plus de 90 pays. Au cours des dernières semaines de l’année financière, nombre d’entre elles ont géré une crise en cours avec un professionnalisme qui définit cette organisation tout autant que n’importe quel indicateur financier, et cela mérite d’être reconnu.

Nous reconstruisons activement notre réseau mondial avec la confiance que nous confèrent un bilan financier plus solide que jamais, des partenariats qui ont prouvé leur profondeur lorsque nous en avions le plus besoin, et une organisation qui a démontré, sous une pression réelle, exactement ce dont elle est capable. »

Principales réalisations de l'année 2025/26 :

• Une expansion record de la flotte : le groupe Qatar Airways a signé des accords historiques avec Boeing et GE Aerospace portant sur l'acquisition et la maintenance de jusqu'à 210 appareils et 400 moteurs, ce qui constitue l'un des engagements les plus importants de l'histoire de l'aviation commerciale en matière de flotte.

• Meilleure compagnie aérienne au monde – pour la neuvième fois, un record : Qatar Airways a été désignée « Meilleure compagnie aérienne au monde 2025 » par Skytrax, une reconnaissance sans précédent qui confirme son excellence dans l’aviation mondiale.

• Prix Cirium Platinum pour l’Excellence Opérationnelle : en reconnaissance du taux de ponctualité de 86 % de la compagnie et de ses normes opérationnelles d’élite, ce qui la place parmi les cinq transporteurs les plus ponctuels au monde.

• La flotte de gros-porteurs la plus connectée au monde : Qatar Airways exploite la première et la plus grande flotte de gros-porteurs au monde équipée de Starlink, avec une connectivité haut débit en vol disponible sur les Boeing 777, Airbus A350 et Boeing 787-8, offrant ainsi un accès Internet gratuit et fluide aux passagers sur plusieurs liaisons mondiales, y compris les vols long-courriers et ultra-long-courriers.

• Aéroport international Hamad - Le meilleur du Moyen-Orient : pour la 11e année consécutive, Skytrax a désigné l'aéroport international Hamad comme le meilleur aéroport du Moyen-Orient, soulignant ainsi son statut de première porte d'entrée aérienne de la région.

• Meilleur magasin d'aéroport pour la troisième année consécutive : Qatar Duty Free a été désigné « Meilleur magasin d'aéroport au monde » par Skytrax pour la troisième année consécutive, ce qui témoigne des investissements continus dans l'expérience d'achat et d'accueil des passagers à l'aéroport international Hamad.

• Qatar Airways Cargo - Un leadership mondial inégalé dans le fret : avec 1,43 million de tonnes de fret payant transportées et une part de marché mondiale dominante de 12 %, Qatar Airways Cargo a renforcé son statut de plus gros transporteur international de fret aérien au monde.

Pour l'avenir, Qatar Airways continue de reconstruire son réseau mondial, en s'appuyant sur des principes commerciaux solides, pour desservir plus de 160 destinations d'ici l'été 2026. Cela permettra aux voyageurs du monde entier de profiter de son service primé à bord, notamment en restant connectés via Starlink et en bénéficiant de correspondances fluides grâce à l'aéroport international Hamad de Doha, à la pointe de la technologie.

À propos de Qatar Airways

La compagnie aérienne Qatar Airways, plusieurs fois primée, a remporté le titre de « Meilleure compagnie aérienne au monde » pour la neuvième fois, un record sans précédent, lors des World Airline Awards 2025, organisés par l'organisme international de notation du transport aérien Skytrax. Qatar Airways avait déjà été nommée meilleure compagnie aérienne au monde en 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 et 2024.
La compagnie aérienne continue d'être synonyme d'excellence et a une fois de plus été récompensée pour sa « meilleure classe affaires au monde » et son « meilleur salon d'aéroport en classe affaires au monde ». En tant que principale compagnie aérienne de la région, Qatar Airways a également été récompensée pour la 13e fois par le titre de « meilleure compagnie aérienne du Moyen-Orient ».

Qatar Airways s’est récemment vu décerner la distinction « Platinum » par Cirium, le leader mondial de l’analyse des données aériennes, pour sa fiabilité et ses performances opérationnelles. Cette distinction témoigne de l’engagement sans faille de la compagnie aérienne à offrir des opérations fluides et éprouvées, dans le cadre de son expérience passager primée.

Cet été, Qatar Airways desservira plus de 160 destinations à travers le monde, via son hub de Doha, l'aéroport international Hamad. Cet aéroport a été désigné « Meilleur aéroport du Moyen-Orient » pendant 11 années consécutives, ainsi que « Meilleur aéroport au monde pour le shopping » pour la troisième année d'affilée par Skytrax. L'aéroport international Hamad a déjà été nommé « Meilleur aéroport du monde » par Skytrax en 2021, 2022 et 2024.

Qatar Airways a été la première compagnie aérienne du Moyen-Orient à obtenir la certification du plus haut niveau du programme d'évaluation environnementale de l'IATA (IEnvA), basé sur des principes reconnus en matière de gestion environnementale (tels que la norme ISO 14001).

En tant que signataire inaugural de la Déclaration de Buckingham Palace en mars 2016, Qatar Airways est devenue la première compagnie aérienne au monde à être certifiée conforme à la norme industrielle pour la prévention du trafic illégal d'espèces sauvages dans l'aviation.
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Qatar Airways Group delivers robust financial performance despite global economic instability

 

DOHA, Qatar - Wednesday, 20. May 2026

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qatar Airways Group today announced a post-tax profit of QAR 7.08bn (US$ 1.94bn) for financial year 2025/26. The results demonstrate a robust performance against a final month impacted by significant geopolitical events, reaffirming its position as one of global aviation’s most resilient Groups.

Throughout financial year 2025/26, the Group continued to develop, innovate and provide world-class services and experiences to passengers and businesses.

The airline carried more than 41.8 million passengers, maintaining extensive global connectivity through Hamad International Airport. The Group’s cargo division continued to excel, having transported more than 1.43 million tonnes of chargeable weight, advancing its position as the world’s largest air freight carrier with a 12% global market share.

The airline also maintained industry-leading punctuality, achieving an 86% on-time performance, placing it firmly among the top five most punctual carriers worldwide, and securing the most coveted recognition in global airline operations benchmarking, the Cirium Platinum Award for Operational Excellence.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hamad Al-Khater, said: "It is not often that a single financial year asks an organisation to demonstrate both the best of what it can achieve and the depth of what it can withstand. The 2025/26 financial year did both, and the Qatar Airways Group rose to each in turn.

"These results speak to the strength of this Group across every measure that matters — a strong balance sheet, industry-leading operations, partnerships of real depth, and people who maintained the standards this Group is known for, even under the most demanding conditions.

"Behind every result are 57,800 people, working across more than 90 countries. In the final weeks of the financial year, many of them were managing an active crisis with a standard of professionalism that defines this organisation as much as any financial metric, and it deserves to be recognised.

"We are actively rebuilding our global network with the confidence that comes from a balance sheet that has never been stronger, partnerships that proved their depth when we needed them most, and an organisation that has demonstrated, under genuine pressure, exactly what it is capable of.”

Key achievements of 2025/26 financial year:

• Record-Breaking Fleet Expansion: Qatar Airways Group signed landmark agreements with Boeing and GE Aerospace for the acquisition and servicing of up to 210 aircraft and 400 engines, among the most significant fleet commitments in commercial aviation history.

• World’s Best Airline - For a Record Ninth Time: Qatar Airways was named World’s Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax, an unprecedented recognition that cements its excellence in global aviation.

• Cirium Platinum Award for Operational Excellence: Recognising the airline’s 86% on-time performance and elite operational standards, placing it among the world’s top five most punctual carriers.

• World’s Most Connected Widebody Fleet: Qatar Airways operates the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, with high-speed in-flight connectivity live across Boeing 777, Airbus A350, and Boeing 787-8 aircraft, bringing seamless and free in-flight internet to passengers on various routes worldwide, including long-haul and ultra-long-haul.

• Hamad International Airport - Best in the Middle East: For the 11th consecutive year, Skytrax recognised Hamad International Airport as the Best Airport in the Middle East, underlining it as the region’s premier aviation gateway.

• Best Airport Shopping for Third Consecutive Year: Qatar Duty Free was awarded Best Airport Shopping globally by Skytrax for the third successive year, reflecting continued investment in the passenger retail and hospitality experience at Hamad International Airport.

• Qatar Airways Cargo - Unrivalled Global Freight Leadership: With 1.43 million tonnes of chargeable freight transported and a commanding 12% global market share, Qatar Airways Cargo reinforced its status as the world’s largest international air cargo carrier.

Looking ahead, Qatar Airways continues to rebuild its global schedule, underpinned by sound business principles, reaching more than 160 destinations by summer 2026. This will enable travellers from around the world to experience its award-winning service onboard, including staying connected via Starlink and seamlessly connecting through state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport in Doha.

About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the ‘World’s Best Airline’ title for an unprecedented ninth time at the 2025 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways was previously named the World’s Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024.

The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, and has yet again received recognition for ‘World's Best Business Class’, and ‘World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge’. As the leading connector in the region, Qatar Airways has also been lauded with the ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ title for the 13^th time.

Qatar Airways recently received the Platinum performance recognition by Cirium, the leading aviation analytics organisation, for its reliability and operational performance. The recognition is a testament to the airline’s unwavering commitment to providing seamless and proven operations as part of its award-winning passenger experience.

This summer, Qatar Airways will fly to over 160 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. The airport has been recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the third year in a row by Skytrax.

Hamad International Airport has previously been named the ‘World’s Best Airport’ by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Qatar Airways was the first airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA’s Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001).

As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.

For further information, visit qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app.

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Audiencerate: Riccardo Fabbri Joins as Chief Technology Officer—The AI-Driven Phase of the Platforms for SMEs and Media Agencies Begins

 The co-founder and former managing partner of Nohup (acquired by Havas Group in 2021) will lead the development of the artificial intelligence infrastructure that integrates first-party and third-party data, powering the platform delivered with Postel and Microsoft to Italian SMEs and the platform with the DV360 offering for global media agencies.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audiencerate Ltd, one of the few globally certified Google Customer Match Upload Partners and a Microsoft IP Co-sell certified partner with MACC eligibility, today announced the appointment of Riccardo Fabbri as Chief Technology Officer. The appointment marks a phase of dual expansion: the Audiencerate–Postel–Microsoft platform for Italian SMEs, and the Data platform integrated with Google DV360 for Agencies and Data Providers — both evolving toward a model that natively leverages first-party and third-party data through AI and machine learning.

A profile built on twenty years of digital transformation

Fabbri brings to Audiencerate over two decades of experience in software development and cloud architectures. Co-founder in 2004 of Nohup, a digital consultancy in cloud-native development, he led the company to Financial Times recognition among Europe's leading firms in the sector for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022). In August 2021 Nohup was acquired by the Havas Group, bringing its 30 professionals across Milan, Turin, and Udine into Havas CX. The distinctive trait of Fabbri's path is engineering rigor, attention to privacy, and deep knowledge of media operational workflows — an essential asset within the European framework of AI Act, GDPR, and the Italian Consumer Code.

The AI-driven leap for SMEs and Agencies

Under Fabbri's leadership, Audiencerate will accelerate on two parallel tracks. On the SME front, AI and machine learning enable continuous model learning, predictive modeling (propensity scoring, lookalike, CLV) and self-optimization of budget and bid management. On the agency front, advertisers' first-party data serves as seed for lookalike and propensity models enriched with third-party signals: an audience that combines 1P relevance with 3P scale, compliant with privacy and cookie ecosystem evolution.

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"Riccardo's entry is the missing piece," said Gianluca Leotta, President of Audiencerate. "A technologist-entrepreneur who took Nohup to a European exit, lived inside the international media agency world, and knows the technical grammar of our trajectory exactly. It is a long-term choice, consistent with the patrimonial and industrial vision we have always had for this project."

"Audiencerate has built over the years a unique technological asset: a Data Provider position native to both Google and Microsoft ecosystems, with certifications and partnerships that very few companies can claim," said Riccardo Fabbri. "The project is both challenging and exciting. On one side, bringing this infrastructure to millions of Italian SMEs through Postel and Microsoft. On the other, evolving the DV360 offering by drawing on twenty years alongside media agencies: trading desks need models that intelligently fuse first-party and third-party data, while pursuing the automation and scale needed to recover margins the market no longer recognizes as it once did. This is the kind of engineering challenge that resonates with my path as a founder and entrepreneur."

About Audiencerate

Audiencerate Ltd, headquartered in London with offices in Italy and the United States, specializes in data activation, audience intelligence, and AI-driven marketing. Google Customer Match Upload Partner (December 2025), Google Data Provider since 2012, Microsoft IP Co-sell Eligible / MACC Eligible. NEXI is the company's flagship enterprise client in Italy.

 

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AHS Properties: À 26 ans, Abbas Sajwani investit des milliards dans l'avenir de Dubaï

 Dubaï, Émirats arabes unis - jeudi, 21. mai 2026

Désigné plus jeune milliardaire de l'immobilier au monde par Forbes, le fondateur d'AHS Properties développe un portefeuille de projets de 50 milliards de dirhams (AED) avec une conviction inébranlable : Dubaï n'est plus un marché du luxe, mais une destination de choix pour les capitaux.

 

Alors que les capitaux immobiliers mondiaux se réorientent, Abbas Sajwani accélère sa croissance.

Le fondateur et PDG d'AHS Properties, âgé de 26 ans et récemment reconnu par Forbes comme le plus jeune milliardaire arabe et le plus jeune milliardaire mondial de l'immobilier, avec une fortune de 1,9 milliard de dollars, construit l'une des plateformes de développement les plus dynamiques de Dubaï.

Depuis son lancement en 2021, AHS Properties a étendu ses activités, passant de la rénovation de villas de grand luxe à un portefeuille de plusieurs milliards de dollars comprenant des résidences en bord de mer, des immeubles commerciaux de catégorie A et des projets à usage mixte de grande envergure, situés le long des axes stratégiques les plus importants de Dubaï.

Son fleuron commercial, la tour AHS sur Sheikh Zayed Road, a été entièrement vendue pendant sa construction, tandis que son portefeuille de projets devrait atteindre 50 milliards de dirhams d'ici la fin de l'année.

Cette croissance repose sur une stratégie à contre-courant de la prudence générale du marché.

« Le véritable risque sur ce marché n'est pas la volatilité, mais l'attente », a déclaré Sajwani. « Lorsque la conviction devient évidente, l'opportunité est déjà intégrée aux cours. »

Alors que certains segments du capital mondial se sont mis en retrait face à l'incertitude géopolitique et macroéconomique, AHS Properties a poursuivi son déploiement, en réalisant des acquisitions foncières stratégiques et en lançant de nouveaux projets répondant à la demande à long terme.

La thèse de Sajwani est structurelle, et non conjoncturelle.

Il estime que Dubaï est en pleine mutation, passant d'une destination de luxe discrétionnaire à un pôle d'attraction majeur pour les capitaux mondiaux, grâce à l'afflux constant de particuliers fortunés, de fondateurs et de family offices.

« Il ne s'agit pas d'une question de demande à court terme », a-t-il affirmé. « Il s'agit de savoir où les capitaux choisissent d'investir. »

 

Cette perspective est nourrie par une expérience précoce sur les marchés financiers. Ayant débuté en bourse à 14 ans, Sajwani a développé une approche rigoureuse et à long terme de l'allocation de capital, désormais appliquée à grande échelle dans l'immobilier.

Alors que les investisseurs internationaux réévaluent leur exposition géographique, AHS Properties s'impose comme un opérateur convaincu, anticipant les tendances du marché.

 

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le site web : https://ahsproperties.com/abbas-sajwani/

À propos d’AHS Properties : https://ahsproperties.com/

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Tammy Atlee, Directrice de la communication : tammy.atlee@ahs-properties.com

Sura Hammadin, Responsable des relations publiques : sura.hammadin@ahs-properties.com

Lilas Alarbed, Responsable de la communication : lilas.alarbed@ahs-properties.com

AHS Properties: At 26, Abbas Sajwani Is Deploying Billions Into Dubai’s Future

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, 21. May 2026

Named the youngest billionaire in real estate globally by Forbes, the AHS Properties founder is scaling a AED 50 billion pipeline on a single conviction: Dubai is no longer a luxury market - it’s a capital destination.

 

While global real estate capital recalibrates, Abbas Sajwani is accelerating.

The 26-year-old Founder and CEO of AHS Properties - recently recognised by Forbes as the youngest Arab billionaire and the youngest billionaire globally in real estate, with a net worth of $1.9 billion - is building one of the fastest-scaling development platforms in Dubai.

Since launching in 2021, AHS Properties has expanded from ultra-luxury villa redevelopments into a multi-billion-dollar portfolio spanning waterfront residential, Grade-A commercial, and large-scale mixed-use developments across Dubai’s most strategic corridors.

Its commercial flagship, AHS Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, sold out during construction, while its broader pipeline is projected to reach AED 50 billion by year-end.

This growth is underpinned by a strategy that runs counter to broader market caution.

“The real risk in this market isn’t volatility, it’s waiting,” Sajwani said. “By the time conviction feels obvious, the opportunity is already priced in.”

At a time when segments of global capital have moved to the sidelines amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, AHS Properties has continued to deploy, advancing strategic land acquisitions and launching new developments aligned with long-term demand.

Sajwani’s thesis is structural, not cyclical.

He believes Dubai is undergoing a permanent repositioning, from a discretionary luxury destination to a core hub for global capital, driven by sustained inflows of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, founders, and family offices.

“This isn’t about short-term demand,” he said. “It’s about where capital is choosing to live.”

That perspective is informed by early experience in financial markets. Beginning equity trading at 14, Sajwani developed a disciplined, long-term approach to capital allocation, one now applied at scale across real estate.

As global investors reassess geographic exposure, AHS Properties is emerging as a high-conviction operator, building not around market sentiment, but ahead of it.

For further media information visit: https://ahsproperties.com/abbas-sajwani/

About AHS Properties, please visit: https://ahsproperties.com/

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Tammy Atlee, Communications Director: tammy.atlee@ahs-properties.com

Sura Hammadin, PR Manager: sura.hammadin@ahs-properties.com

Lilas Alarbed, Communications Manager: lilas.alarbed@ahs-properties.com

 

Baszucki Group Funds Oxford University Clinical Trial of Ketogenic Therapy for Early Psychosis

 SAN MATEO, Calif. - Thursday, 21. May 2026 AETOSWire

Randomized controlled trial will evaluate both symptom progression and underlying biology

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Baszucki Group today announced a £1.17 million grant to support a randomized controlled trial at the University of Oxford assessing the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of a ketogenic diet for patients at clinical high risk of psychosis (CHR-P). Researchers will test this nutritional therapy's ability to improve patients' mental and physical health. This project builds on a growing body of research suggesting the potential of metabolic therapies in treating serious mental illness.

Psychotic disorders carry a massive personal burden and are associated with a lower life expectancy. Psychosis does not develop immediately, but typically emerges following a period of early, subtle symptoms. Individuals in this stage, classified as CHR-P, represent a critical pre-symptomatic stage offering a window for preventive treatment. However, while diagnostic tools for detecting CHR-P are well-developed, treatment options remain limited. Currently, there is no specific, indicated treatment to reduce the rate of transition to full psychosis in CHR-P patients, underlining an urgent need for developing novel interventions.

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will assign 50 CHR-P patients (aged 14-35) to either a 12-week modified ketogenic diet or a control diet. Symptom severity will be monitored throughout the trial using the Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental States (CAARMS) assessment tool, designed specifically to assess symptom severity in young people at high risk of developing psychosis. Participants will receive support from a registered dietitian and will use glucose/ketone meter kits to track adherence to the ketogenic diet. To evaluate efficacy and tolerability, the research team will assess symptom severity, cognitive function, sleep behavior, and physical health. The trial will also follow patients’ health status for up to three years after the intervention via electronic health records to evaluate the longer-term impact.

“We see promise in ketogenic therapy as a non-stigmatizing, accessible intervention for those navigating early signs of psychosis. If effective, the diet could represent a novel tool that will allow us to intervene before psychotic onset,” said study lead Amedeo Minichino, MD DPhil CCT, Associate Professor, Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, and Wellcome Trust Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford. “We are hopeful that by studying the critical window that often precedes psychotic onset, we can change the long-term trajectory of mental well-being in our patients."

Since the majority of CHR-P patients do not receive antipsychotics, this will offer a unique opportunity to evaluate the clinical outcomes of ketogenic therapy as a stand-alone treatment, as well as to explore the biological mechanisms underlying both the disease and the intervention. New and growing evidence suggests that impaired brain energy metabolism, including mitochondrial dysfunction, may help us identify individuals with CHR-P who are more likely to later develop psychosis. In a subgroup of patients, the trial will measure brain energy directly using blood biomarkers and neuroimaging.

“This study is an important step forward in understanding the potential of ketogenic therapy on physical and mental health in this highly vulnerable patient group,” said Jan Ellison Baszucki, co-founder and president of Baszucki Group. “This ambitious project represents a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how ketogenic therapy could fundamentally transform the trajectory of serious mental illness in a largely medication-naive population. We are thrilled to support the research team at Oxford in this first-of-its-kind trial.”

To learn more about Baszucki Group’s ongoing funded studies, visit the Metabolic Mind website.

About Baszucki Group

Launched in 2021 by Roblox founder and Chief Executive Officer David Baszucki and best-selling author Jan Ellison Baszucki, Baszucki Group leverages grantmaking, impact investing, advocacy, storytelling, and community building to drive foundational change in science, medicine, farming, food, and environmental ecosystems. A primary focus of Baszucki Group is supporting initiatives at the intersection of metabolism, psychiatry, and neuroscience with the goal of improving mental health outcomes. To learn more about metabolic approaches to mental disorders and brain health, including ketogenic therapy, visit Metabolic Mind, a nonprofit initiative of Baszucki Group.

 

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Meeting Between Senior Delegations of the Central Bank of Libya and Numisma Bank

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A delegation from Numisma Bank led by the bank’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and comprised of senior Compliance and Operations officials met with H.E. Naji Mohammed Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (“CBL”), and senior CBL officials in Tripoli.

The two teams held high-level discussions on the historic structural reforms being implemented by H.E. Naji Mohammed Issa, and the rising confidence across various sectors of the international financial markets.

The team also held detailed discussions on compliance and risk controls that are being implemented by the Central Bank of Libya across the Libyan banking sector that are modeled per international banking standards.

Numisma Bank’s Chairman and CEO praised the Governor’s reforms, saying, “The structural changes being implemented by the Central Bank across Libyan commercial banks, especially as related to foreign exchange and US Dollars, are being noted by the international community. Clear evidence of the success of these changes lies in the stabilization of the Libyan Dinar’s exchange rate versus leading foreign currencies. Central Bank of Libya’s programs will also help significantly reduce the incidence of counterfeit currency across the Libyan market when sourced from official channels per Central Bank of Libya‘s guidelines.”

In May 2026, the Central Bank of Libya commenced the distribution of U.S. Dollars through commercial banks, providing a sustainable, internationally compliant, institutional-grade supply chain to underpin the distribution of US Dollars and other currencies at scale. These actions have had a stabilizing effect on Libyan foreign exchange rates and have broadly been noted across global financial markets.

The Central Bank and Numisma Bank’s teams agreed to continue their ongoing dialogue and cooperation over the long-term in support of the Central Bank of Libya‘s foreign exchange markets-related initiatives.

About the Central Bank of Libya

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) is Libya’s monetary authority, responsible for currency stability, banking sector regulation, and foreign exchange management. Under H.E. Governor Naji Mohammed Issa, the CBL has undertaken a significant program of institutional reform, including the modernization of compliance controls, the introduction of formal regulatory oversight of currency exchange activities, and the restoration of a unified, internationally recognized central banking institution for Libya.

About Numisma Bank

Numisma Bank is a U.S. based, chartered and regulated bank, and a leading provider of fully insured, regulatorily compliant currency solutions to Central Banks and Commercial Banks worldwide.

 

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Imagine Dragons to Perform at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

 

Ethara, organiser of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, have announced that one of the world’s biggest bands, Imagine Dragons, will headline the Saturday After-Race Concerts at the F1 Season Finale in Abu Dhabi.

The announcement is another landmark moment for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, whose thrilling Yasalam presented by e& fan entertainment offering has become synonymous with the F1 Championship finale in Abu Dhabi and is recognised as one of the most compelling sports and entertainment crossovers globally.

The global chart-toppers join Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson, who are set to kick off a blockbuster line-up of performances on Yas Island on Thursday, 3 December, with more major international artists to be revealed.    

With their popular top hits, Imagine Dragons have built one of contemporary music’s most recognisable catalogues, earning widespread acclaim for powerful live performances that have filled arenas and stadiums worldwide.

David Powell, Chief Portfolio & Strategy Officer at Ethara, said: “Imagine Dragons are one of the defining live acts of this generation, with mass appeal to all. Their ability to deliver stadium-scale performances that connect with audiences around the world makes them the perfect addition to the Yasalam program.

“Yasalam presented by e& has become synonymous with bringing the biggest artists in the world to Abu Dhabi, and this announcement is another major statement as we continue to elevate the fan experiences at the biggest event of the year.”

Following the historic three-way championship showdown in 2025, the anticipation is building for what could be another high-stakes title-deciding race in Abu Dhabi this year.  With more artists to be announced soon the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is shaping up to be an unmissable entertainment spectacle.

This year's event will be the 18th edition of the event, taking place on 3-6 December 2026 with tickets available across General Admission, Grandstands and Hospitality at abudhabigp.com

ABOUT THE FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

A standout fixture on the Formula 1 calendar since the inaugural event in 2009, the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the season finale of the F1 World Championship The event is renowned for its unique day-night format and signature entertainment programme Yasalam featuring four nights of After-Race Concerts and official After-Parties on Yas Island.

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Katya Kuftinova

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