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KAWASAKI, Japan, October 1, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced its participation in CEATEC 2026, to be held from October 13 to October 16, 2026, at Makuhari Messe (Chiba Prefecture, Japan). Fujitsu will showcase its initiatives aimed at realizing a resilient society through advanced technologies such as AI and digital twins. At the event, Fujitsu booth, with the cooperation of Toho Co., Ltd., visitors will be able to intuitively experience Fujitsu's technologies that support responses to societal challenges like disasters through an interactive exhibit featuring Godzilla [1].Under the theme "Challenge uncertainty, master resilience," the Fujitsu booth will present initiatives for realizing a safe and secure society through human-technology collaboration, based on a scenario simulating evacuation guidance during a disaster. Additionally, the booth will feature an exhibit utilizing skeleton recognition AI, which digitizes human movement and is part of the Fujitsu Uvance [2] offering "AI Technologies and Solutions," allowing visitors to experience technologies that enhance human capabilities and improve well-being.Highlights of the Exhibition:1. Digital rehearsal simulating a Godzilla attack to support disaster response planningThis exhibit uses Godzilla as a metaphor for natural disasters, allowing visitors to experience a digital rehearsal that simulates evacuation guidance in response to a Godzilla attack using a Social Digital Twin [3]. In this exhibit, visitors can experience a digital rehearsal that realistically reproduces the behavior of people, objects, and events in a digital environment before measures are implemented in the physical world, and supports decision-making by evaluating their effects and impacts from multiple perspectives. By experiencing the digital rehearsal firsthand, visitors can gain an intuitive understanding of how Social Digital Twin can support disaster preparedness and response.The digital rehearsal is set in the bustling area around Kawasaki Station during "KAWASAKI FESTIVAL," a multidisciplinary urban festival. Assuming Godzilla lands from Tokyo Bay and reaches the area in about 60 minutes later, the Social Digital Twin simulates the highly complex and unpredictable challenge of evacuating a large number of people, including festival participants, to a safe location, thereby supporting disaster response planning.2. GODZILLA in MOTION: An interactive exhibit using skeleton recognition AI to digitize human movementThis interactive exhibit utilizes skeleton recognition AI, a technology increasingly applied in various fields such as sports, entertainment, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Through interactive content that responds to their movements and allows them to take on the role of Godzilla, a character familiar to people across generations, visitors can experience how skeleton recognition technology digitizes human movement in real time.In addition, Fujitsu will present two technology exhibits related to marine and space fields at the exhibition organized by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), the organizer of CEATEC.- At the "Ocean Digital Society Pavilion" [4], Fujitsu will introduce its ocean digital twin technology, which uses ocean and river observation data to digitize otherwise invisible underwater conditions and support decision-making related to the use and management of aquatic environments.- At the "Space Co-creation Pavilion" [5], Fujitsu will present its efforts to support prompt decision-making by combining onboard satellite AI with maritime ground stations to rapidly deliver observation data to the field.CEATEC 2026 Event Overview:- Dates: October 13 (Tuesday) – October 16 (Friday), 2026, 10:00 – 17:00 JST- Venue: Fujitsu Booth will be at Hall 6 in Makuhari Messe 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture[1] Godzilla:TM & © TOHO[2] Uvance:A business model committed to realizing customer transformation and creating social value in an era where AI reshapes the world.[3] Social Digital Twin:A group of technologies that reproduces the activities of people, objects, and the economy and society as a whole in a digital (virtual) world based on real-world data, enabling the understanding of social realities and mechanisms of problem occurrence, and supporting the formulation of measures to solve diverse and complex issues.[4] Ocean Digital Society Pavilion:The exhibition location differs from the Fujitsu booth and will be in Hall 8.[5] Space Co-creation Pavilion:The exhibition location differs from the Fujitsu booth and will be in Hall 5.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

LONDON, Sept 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Alpha Growth plc, a leading global specialist in longevity assets, insurance-linked strategies, and alternative yield solutions, today announced that its asset management subsidiary, Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd (formerly known as Alpha Longevity Management Ltd) has changed its name, effective immediately. The company's structure, licensing, and operations remain unchanged, and it continues to operate as a wholly owned entity of Alpha Growth plc.The rebranded Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd remains a Bermuda-based investment management firm licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, providing clients with life insurance-linked and alternative investment opportunities through dedicated funds and separate managed accounts in tax-efficient structures."The new name better reflects the full scope of the strategies we manage on behalf of our clients, from asset-based finance and litigation pre-settlements to systematic allocation strategies," said Gobind Sahney, Director and CEO. "Our team, our approach, and our commitment to clients remain exactly the same."Japan Representative Office PresenceAlongside the rebrand, the firm has established a presence in Tokyo. The Tokyo Representative Office is intended to support Alpha's growing relationships with Japanese institutional investors and distribution partners and to provide local support as the firm expands access to its alternative investment strategies in the market.In connection with the launch of the Tokyo office, the company has appointed Hitoshi Sato as its Japan representative. In this role, Sato will support the firm's investor relations activities in Japan, focusing on developing and maintaining relationships with institutional investors and financial professionals and working closely with Andre Severino, CIO. Sato brings more than 40 years of financial sector experience, including roles as a Japanese small- and mid-cap analyst, marketing manager at HOLT Value Associates (now UBS HOLT), and product specialist in global fixed income and alternative strategies.Sato and Severino previously worked together at Nikko Asset Management and have collaborated for more than 10 years.The Alpha Omni Alternative Global Fund, a sub-fund of Alpha Omni Funds ICAV authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, is registered in Japan and now open to subscriptions from professional investors. The Fund invests in asset-backed finance, with a focus on structured credit exposure to US litigation pre-settlement advances, seeking income from, overcollateralized pools with low correlation to traditional credit and equity markets, offering yields in the low teens.Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd -Andre Severino, as@algwplc.comCharlie Devin-Smith, cds@algwplc.com Alpha Growth Management Japan Representative Office - Hitoshi Sato, hs@algwplc.com Media Contact for Alpha Growth ManagementChad Schafer, cs@algwplc.com Alpha Growth plc Investor Relations - Mark Treharne, ir@algwplc.comAbout Alpha Growth plcAlpha Growth plc is a global financial services specialist focused on insurance-linked investments, and institutional wealth solutions.About Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) LtdAlpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd, a subsidiary of Alpha Growth plc, is a Bermuda-based asset manager focused on longevity and esoteric asset strategies. Through its regulated fund structures in Bermuda and Ireland, the firm provides institutional and high-net-worth investors with access to uncorrelated, long-term investment opportunities across insurance-linked, private credit, and alternative yield markets. The firm delivers differentiated alternatives, uncorrelated investment strategies, and specialty finance solutions to institutional investors globally, with Japan representing an increasingly important strategic growth market.DisclaimerThis news release relates to the Alpha Omni Funds ICAV and its sub-fund Alpha Alternative Global Fund. The ICAV is an alternative investment fund domiciled in Ireland and authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as a qualifying investor alternative investment fund. The ICAV is managed in accordance with the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. Investment management services are provided by Alpha Growth Management (Bermuda) Ltd, licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority and authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland to act as a non-EU Investment Manager to Irish authorised investment funds.This communication is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer, recommendation or invitation to subscribe for, or a solicitation to purchase, any interests in the Fund. Any such offer or solicitation may be made only in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and on the basis of the Fund's offering documents.This communication is directed solely at professional investors and qualifying investors and is not intended for distribution to retail investors. This communication is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction where such distribution would be contrary to applicable law or regulation. 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TOKYO & KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, today announced a new collaboration with IHH Healthcare Malaysia. The collaboration forms part of JCB’s ongoing strategy to offer greater benefits and enhanced convenience to JCB Cardmembers visiting Malaysia.Through this partnership with IHH Healthcare Malaysia, JCB is offering medical and wellness privileges in Malaysia to JCB Cardmembers worldwide. Cardmembers can now enjoy discounts of up to 10% on selected health screening packages at 10 hospitals operating under five leading brands: Island Hospital, Gleneagles Hospitals, Pantai Hospitals, Timberland Medical Centre, and Prince Court Medical Centre.According to statistics from the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia), more than 23 million visitors to Malaysia came from the Asia-Pacific and South Asia regions, where JCB has a growing presence with over 181 million cardmembers. As JCB’s global Cardmember base continues to grow, the number of JCB Cardmembers travelling to Malaysia has also increased steadily since the pandemic.In support of “Visit Malaysia 2026”, an initiative led by Tourism Malaysia, JCB continues to enhance the overall travel and lifestyle experience for its cardmembers visiting Malaysia by carefully curating its membership benefits, adding further value to their journeys.Going forward, JCB will continue to strengthen its efforts to encourage more JCB Cardmembers to visit Malaysia and enhance their travel experience by offering a wide range of attractive benefits and services. Through these initiatives, JCB aims to further promote inbound travel to Malaysia among JCB Cardmembers while contributing to the continued growth of Malaysia’s tourism and payment ecosystem.For more details, please visit the following websites:https://www.specialoffers.jcb/en/campaign/detail/ihhhealthcare/95087/https://www.ihhmalaysia-international.com/ABOUT IHH HEALTHCARE (“IHH”)IHH is a leading multinational healthcare provider shaping the future of care. Driven by its aspiration, Care. For Good., IHH unites medical excellence and innovation, pushing boundaries through a portfolio of trusted brands such as Acibadem, Gleneagles, Fortis, Island, Mount Elizabeth, Pantai, Parkway and Prince Court.Across 10 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Türkiye, India and Greater China, IHH’s 70,000-strong team delivers world-class excellence every day, within and beyond its 140 healthcare facilities, including more than 80 hospitals.Within Malaysia, IHH operates 18 hospitals with approximately 3,500 beds under trusted brands including Gleneagles, Island Hospital, Pantai, Prince Court and Timberland Medical Centre. Supported by ancillary services such as Premier Integrated Labs, Premier Integrated Rehab and primary care clinics under Twin Towers Medical Centre, more than 15,000 staff and 1,500 consultants deliver comprehensive care across the healthcare continuum, from primary and ambulatory to tertiary and quaternary services, complemented by diagnostics and rehabilitation.In partnership with its stakeholders, IHH is advancing value-based care, building a sustainable healthcare ecosystem and creating meaningful impact, while striving toward its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare services network.www.ihhhealthcare.comAbout JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, September 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOMOSHIA HOLDINGS CO., LTD. and Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of "TO-One (Tomoshia Operations as One)," a core system refresh project for Tomoshia Holdings, commencing in September 2026.This project will adopt Fujitsu Food Distribution Sync Service, a solution for the food wholesale industry provided as part of "Supply Chain Data Services," an offering from Fujitsu's business model Uvance [1] that aims to optimize entire supply chains. The project will integrate core systems, such as sales management, for Tomoshia Holdings' subsidiaries ASAHI SHOKUHIN CO., LTD., Kanakan Co., Ltd., and Marudai Horiuchi Co., Ltd. The goal is to standardize operations across the entire Tomoshia Group and strengthen its management foundation, with operations scheduled to begin in April 2029. Concurrently, the project will promote the creation of a standardized model for the food distribution supply chain.Fujitsu Food Distribution Sync Service is designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce operational load by offering a comprehensive set of standard functional patterns tailored for the food wholesale industry and expanding AI capabilities that consider specific business characteristics.Fujitsu will showcase Fujitsu Food Distribution Sync Service and participate in a seminar alongside Tomoshia Holdings at "The 22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Conference and Exhibition," to be held at the Tokyo International Forum (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) from October 7, 2026.BackgroundThe food wholesale industry plays a crucial role as a vital social infrastructure, connecting numerous manufacturers and retailers and supporting high-frequency distribution of diverse products. However, the industry faces common challenges such as a declining population, a severe labor shortage, and the increasing complexity and reliance on individual expertise in business foundations like product master data management and inter-company data collaboration, leading to increased system maintenance and operational burdens. Therefore, there is a growing demand for operational standardization and productivity improvement through data utilization.Tomoshia Holdings was established in 2013 through the business integration of Asahi Shokuhin, Kanakan, and Marudai Horiuchi. Since the integration, the group has utilized a core system built over 20 years ago as a common group-wide platform. However, the aging system and the unique operational practices of the three companies posed challenges, necessitating group-wide operational standardization and strengthening of the management foundation. Tomoshia Holdings aims to achieve 1 trillion yen in sales by fiscal year 2027 as part of its medium-term management plan, with digital transformation being one of its key initiatives. To this end, the company launched the "TO-One" core system refresh project, which aims to migrate its sales management and other core systems, previously operated in an on-premise environment for many years, to a cloud environment. This move is intended to unify business operations, optimize system and operational costs, and create further group synergies.Fujitsu offers Fujitsu Food Distribution Sync Service, developed based on over 30 years of experience, knowledge, and system implementation achievements in the food wholesale industry. By providing a comprehensive set of standard patterns for business processes and system functions, Fujitsu aims to establish a de facto standard for the food wholesale industry.Project Overview and Main ObjectivesThis project will refresh a wide range of business areas, including Tomoshia Holdings' sales management-centric core systems, as well as logistics-related systems and information systems, to standardize group-wide operations and strengthen the management foundation.By integrating individually operated business processes and systems from each group company into Fujitsu Food Distribution Sync Service, a common business foundation will be established, aiming to improve management efficiency and business continuity. Furthermore, by modernizing existing systems and migrating them to a cloud infrastructure, the project will enhance system flexibility and scalability, creating an environment that can flexibly adapt to future functional expansions, data utilization, and AI integration, thereby enabling the system to respond rapidly to changes in the business environment.As the first user of Fujitsu Food Distribution Sync Service, Tomoshia Holdings will work on building a common group-wide business foundation. This solution systematizes essential functions for the food wholesale industry, such as sales and purchase management, accounts receivable and payable, common master data, inter-company collaboration, and data integration. Through the standardization of business processes and functions that can be commonly used across the industry, it will support the reduction of system development and operational costs and promote sustainable business operations.Future PlansTomoshia Holdings positions this project not merely as a core system refresh but as a transformation project to standardize group-wide operations, systems, and data. To achieve industry standards, the company will promote commonality as much as possible, not limited to non-competitive areas, and aim to build a foundation that supports future data and AI utilization. Furthermore, by promoting data collaboration across the entire manufacturing, distribution, and sales chain that connects manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, the company will contribute to and challenge the optimization of the entire food distribution sector and strive to create new value.Fujitsu will contribute to the efficiency and resilience of the food wholesale industry by deploying Fujitsu Food Distribution Sync Service as a common platform that also incorporates AI platform Fujitsu Kozuchi, large language model Takane, and data utilization. In the future, Fujitsu plans to expand AI agent functions to support efficient master data registration and logistics operations. Moving forward, through Uvance, Fujitsu will realize advanced operations and improved productivity through industry-common management foundations, thereby creating social value by enhancing the sustainability of Japan's complex and meticulous food distribution supply chain and fostering the development of Japan's food culture.Through this project, both companies aim to develop the standardized business processes and common functions gained to establish a new standard model for the food distribution supply chain. By promoting the standardization of operations and systems such as product master data management and product information/inventory collaboration, they will reduce the burden of system development and operation for individual companies and promote advanced industry-wide data collaboration. Additionally, they will improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounts payable reconciliation using reconciliation AI and promote inquiry response and operational knowledge utilization through chat AI. Both companies aim to create an environment where each company can concentrate its limited management resources on areas that lead to customer value creation and strengthened competitiveness.[1] Uvance: A business model committed to customer transformation and its power to generate enduring social value in an era where AI is reshaping the world.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the development of a new AI technology, the Dual-view Adaptive Retrieval-augmented Tweedie model, that enables highly accurate predictions even when only limited historical data is available. The model solves the "cold-start problem," which occurs when AI cannot make reliable predictions or recommendations due to insufficient historical data—for example, when a new service is launched. DOCOMO expects the model to have potential applications in new businesses across a wide range of industries, including digital out-of-home (DOOH)*1 advertising.A paper describing the model has been accepted for presentation at the 20th ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (ACM RecSys 2026), a leading international conference hosted by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). This acceptance recognizes the model's novelty and performance.When launching a new service, or shortly after expanding an existing service into a different field or region, there is often insufficient historical data for AI-based predictions. This can interfere with AI-powered recommendation features and advertising-performance forecasts—the cold-start problem—resulting in providers having difficulty offering recommendations or tailoring advertisements to user interests, thus making it harder to retain users and develop new businesses.The model addresses this challenge through two key features.First, the model uses the "Tweedie distribution," a statistical-probability distribution that can flexibly represent complex real-world data, including data with many zero values or substantial variation. Specifically, this distribution is used in the rules used for training AI models. Conventional AI training rules use the "Gaussian distribution," which assumes that data points are mostly concentrated around the mean, forming a symmetric, bell-shaped curve, a natural pattern in which values close to the mean occur more frequently, while values farther away occur less often. But AI can struggle to learn effectively if conditions are complex, such as when data differs significantly between peak and off-peak periods, as in the case of social media engagement, or when data varies widely. However, the model uses the Tweedie distribution to appropriately train models and make predictions, even when data is unevenly distributed.Second, the model uses "nearest neighbors"-similar cases that provide useful information when historical data for the target being predicted is limited. It automatically identifies and learns from common characteristics, such as location, time and other attributes, in data from these nearest neighbors, including other stores in the same area and other products in similar categories. The model then incorporates this information in its predictions.The model will enable service providers to offer accurate AI-powered predictions and recommendations from the day a service launches, without waiting for large amounts of new data to accumulate. This could help to substantially accelerate the launch of new businesses.For example, in DOOH advertising, the model will be able to predict the number of impressions*2 generated by advertising on newly installed digital signage on the first day—even in locations with substantial fluctuations in foot traffic, such as major urban train stations. These predictions will be made with limited historical data, enabling advertising-slot prices to be set and sales to begin soon after installing the signage.The model will also enable end users to easily receive content and information suited to their interests from the moment they begin using a service, improving the overall service experience.Going forward, DOCOMO will evaluate the model's effectiveness in field trials with DOOH businesses in Japan and overseas by March 2027, aiming to support its global commercial deployment.*1 An advertising medium that uses digital signage or electronic billboards in locations such as transportation hubs, outdoor advertising sites and commercial facilities.*2 The number of times an advertisement is displayed on a user's screen.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies.Under the slogan "Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness," DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/* Product and service names mentioned in this release are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Trademark symbols such as TM and ® may be omitted in this release. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, September 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation (Headquarters: Tenri City, Nara Prefecture; President: Hiroaki Fujino; hereinafter referred to as "SSIC") has begun mass production and shipment of photocoupler (*2) products using paper reels as packaging material in place of the plastic reels previously used.In recent years, the electronic components industry has been accelerating supply chain-wide efforts to reduce environmental impact, driven by tightening environmental regulations and growing interest in ESG investment. At manufacturing sites for factory automation (FA) and consumer equipment, demand for environmentally conscious component supply is increasing, and the transition from plastic to paper-based packaging materials is advancing. This switch to paper reels is a response to these societal demands.Regarding the company's paper reel rollout for its photocoupler lineup, the and have already entered mass production and shipment, while the is scheduled to begin mass production in October. This transition to paper reels maintains quality and cost equivalent to plastic reels while reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 35% across the full lifecycle of the packaging material—from raw material procurement through to disposal.SSIC will continue to expand its paper reel packaging lineup to support ESG compliance and green procurement for customers in the FA equipment and consumer equipment markets, while contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.Main Features1. Contributes to reducing environmental impact (reduces plastic usage and CO2 emissions)2. Maintains quality and cost equivalent to conventional plastic reelsPaper Reel Conversion LineupAbout Each LineupThe is a general-purpose transistor output type covering a wide range of applications, and is suited for domestic power supply equipment. The offers high insulation performance compliant with safety standards in various countries, and is suited for overseas power supply equipment. The is a compact package, general-purpose transistor output type suited for compact power supply equipment.- Target models and pricing vary by part number for each series. For details, please contact our sales representatives.Inquiries from corporate customers should be directed to:e-mail: opto.devices@sharp.co.jpOptical Device Contact Office, Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation*1 For the CFP (Carbon Footprint of Products) calculation, CO2 emissions from paper reels and plastic reels were compared over the full lifecycle of the packaging material from raw material procurement to disposal. The usage process varies by customer and is not included in this calculation (as of September 25, 2026). Based on Sharp research.*2 A device used primarily to provide electrical isolation between circuits, serving roles such as separating the high-voltage and low-voltage sides of a power supply unit and transmitting signals between telephone lines and telephone equipment.Sharp Semiconductor Innovation Corporation website:https://ssic.jp.sharp/en/About SharpFor more than 110 years, Sharp Corporation has been developing pioneering, world first and industry-first products and technologies primarily in electronics. Based on its business creed "Sincerity and Creativity" the company has established its corporate slogan "In step with your future." and aims to create New Cultures through innovative products and services in every aspect of how people live and work.For more information, please visit: https://global.sharp/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, September 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The LY 680 went on sale in Japan in 2024, with the actual yacht making its world debut in March 2026. Now, approximately six months later, in September 2026, Lexus is expanding sales of the LY 680 to global markets.The LY 680 is an evolution of the LY 650, Lexus' first luxury yacht, featuring a flybridge approximately 1,400 mm longer and a swimming platform extended by 700 mm, bringing its overall length to approximately 68 feet.LY 680360-Degree Mobility Envisioned by LexusMobility is not limited to land. People cross oceans and take to the skies, experiencing something at every stage of the journey. Across each of these experiences, Lexus seeks to create moments and spaces where those who appreciate true authenticity can simply be themselves.At the Japan Mobility Show 2025 last October, Chief Branding Officer Simon Humphries spoke of a future in which Lexus is "not just about creating cars," extending its vision beyond land to "sea and air. In other words, 360 degrees of mobility."Going back eight years to January 2017, as Toyota was advancing its transformation from a "car company" into a "mobility company," Toyota Marine and Lexus unveiled the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept.The Lexus Sport Yacht Concept, unveiled in 2017Approximately two years after the unveiling of the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept, the LY 650 was announced in 2019, expanding its vision of mobility to the sea.Building on the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept, the LY 650 embodied Lexus' design philosophy in a new form-a 65-foot luxury yacht.Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (President at the time), commented, "The LY 650 symbolizes Lexus' efforts to go beyond automobiles as it strives to become a luxury lifestyle brand. I am truly looking forward to seeing the advanced, high-quality LY 650 grace the waters around the world with its beautiful presence. As a mobility company, we will continue to explore new possibilities on the water as well."As a pioneer in delivering new mobility experiences, the LY 680 embodies Lexus itself as the brand continues to evolve with greater freedom at the heart of luxury, under the theme "Discover Escapism."Out on the water, free from traffic lights, congestion, and the eyes of others, the LY 680 creates the ultimate private sanctuary-a secluded retreat from the demands of everyday life, where those who appreciate authenticity can simply be themselves.Go Hayashi, Deputy General Manager of the Marine Business Division, explains the significance of the LY 680's global expansion: "The LY 680 brings the values Lexus has cultivated to the sea, embodying a new future of mobility that seamlessly connects land, sea, and air. With the vast ocean as its stage, it creates an exceptional private space where family and friends can share precious time together, offering experiences that leave a lasting impression. Through these experiences, we aim to enrich our customers' lives and broaden the possibilities of the Lexus brand around the world."The LY 680 features an exterior that embodies L-finesse, the Lexus design philosophy, complemented by comfortable onboard spaces crafted with careful attention to every detail.In terms of performance, the LY 680 delivers the refined yet deeply engaging cruising experience Lexus strives for, combining stable handling with exceptional ride comfort and quietness.A Dream Team Collaboration with Horizon GroupLexus is not taking on this challenge alone. Rather than developing marine mobility entirely in-house, Lexus sought to bring its vision to life by collaborating with world-class partners.The LY 680 is produced by Horizon Group, one of Asia's leading brands in the luxury yacht market, renowned for its custom-built yachts, advanced technical expertise, and production capabilities.Lexus is responsible for the design and creation of the overall experience, while Horizon Group contributes the craftsmanship and production expertise it has developed through years of building large yachts.The LY 680 was born from the combination of these capabilities, together with yacht production methods adapted from the Toyota Production System (TPS), drawing on the strengths of both brands.John Lu, CEO of Horizon Group, shares his thoughts on the LY 680's global expansion: "We are deeply honored to have been chosen as a partner of Lexus. If asked what Horizon's core value is, I would say it is not our facilities or assets, but our people. The opportunity to bring our products to customers around the world is a source of pride not only for Horizon, but also for Taiwan, and we are very excited about what lies ahead."Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda will begin a collaboration with Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger that transcends industry boundaries to bring together motorcycles and fashion. As the first initiative of the collaboration, Honda held the world premiere of the “Onitsuka Tiger Honda Mid Sports Concept” motorcycle concept model at the Onitsuka Tiger show*1 held as part of Milan Fashion Week 2027 Women’s Collection Spring/Summer in Milan, Italy*2 on September 23 (local time).*1 Onitsuka Tiger presented its Spring/Summer 2027 collection.*2 Milano Fashion Week 2027 Women’s Collection Spring/Summer in Milan has been held from 22 to 28 September (local time).Onitsuka Tiger Honda Mid Sports ConceptOnitsuka Tiger was established in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1949, one year after Honda was founded in 1948. Both brands originated in Japan and have built businesses spanning more than 75 years on a foundation of distinctive technologies developed in Japan and a creation. Today, both have expanded their businesses globally, delivering their respective products to a wide range of customers of all ages.Driven by its founder’s strong desire to “serve people with our own technologies,” Honda has continued to take on the challenge of advancing mobility through its unique technologies and ideas, creating the joy of freedom of mobility. Onitsuka Tiger began by manufacturing sports shoes and, through innovative technologies and ideas developed through extensive research, grew into a sports shoe brand trusted by athletes in Japan and around the world. Today, it has established its position as a fashion brand.With much in common, including their pursuit of advanced technologies and manufacturing excellence and their spirit of taking on challenges, Honda and Onitsuka Tiger decided to undertake this collaboration.The Onitsuka Tiger Honda Mid Sports Concept was created as a new model symbolizing the collaboration. Based on a mid-displacement sports model, it features Tiger Yellow, Onitsuka Tiger’s iconic color, as its base color, with bold black stripes extending across both sides of the motorcycle.The predominantly black wheels feature Tiger Yellow accents and the logos of both brands. From the color scheme to the smallest details, every element has been carefully considered to create a distinctive motorcycle.As part of its collaboration with Honda, Onitsuka Tiger unveiled footwear and apparel incorporating the Wing Mark, a symbol of Honda motorcycles, at Milan Fashion Week. The collection was designed with inspiration from motorcycle culture. Presenting the Onitsuka Tiger Honda Mid Sports Concept alongside the collection provided an opportunity to highlight the attention to detail in manufacturing shared by both brands.Through this collaboration, Honda will work to create opportunities for more customers around the world to experience motorcycle culture as something closer and more accessible by offering new appeal created through the synergy between the two brands, unconstrained by conventional boundaries. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Sept 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., ("JCB") Japan’s only international payment brand, and PT Bank MNC Internasional Tbk ("MNC Bank") and PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia ("Kawasaki Motor Indonesia") announced the launch of three new credit card products in Indonesia.The three credit cards are designed to meet customers’ diverse modern lifestyle needs — from everyday transaction convenience to exclusive privileges for Kawasaki enthusiasts. By combining MNC Bank’s banking service network, JCB’s global payment network, and the Kawasaki Motor Indonesia ecosystem, these products are designed to offer an experience that goes beyond an ordinary credit card.Product Features & BenefitsMNC JCB UltimateAnnual fee waived for the first 3 (three) yearsCashback of up to Rp200,000 per transaction*MNC Pay installment facility with low interest ratesCash advance facility0% installment program for online (e-commerce) transactions at participating merchantsContactless card with a maximum transaction amount of Rp1,000,000Access to various exclusive privileges and discounts across the JCB global network * Subject to applicable terms and conditions.MNC JCB PreciousAnnual fee waived for the first 3 (three) yearsMNC Pay installment facility with low interest ratesCash advance facility0% installment program for online (e-commerce) transactions at participating merchantsContactless card with a maximum transaction amount of Rp1,000,000Access to various exclusive privileges and discounts across the JCB global networkMNC Kawasaki JCB Precious CardAnnual fee waived for the first 3 (three) yearsComplimentary towing service valued at Rp500,000 per year for Kawasaki motorcycles10% discount on spare parts purchases (excluding service charges) at participating Kawasaki Motor Indonesia dealersMNC Pay installment facility with low interest ratesCash advance facility0% installment program for online (e-commerce) transactions at participating merchantsContactless card with a maximum transaction amount of Rp1,000,000Access to various exclusive privileges and discounts across the JCB global networkYo Sato, President Director of PT JCB International Indonesia said, “JCB is committed to continuously expanding its strategic partner ecosystem in Indonesia to provide seamless transaction experiences for JCB Cardmembers worldwide. Our partnership with MNC Bank and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia is a tangible step toward delivering a distinctly Japanese transaction experience — one that emphasizes hospitality, precision, and exclusive value.”Lukito Adisubrata, Director of PT Bank MNC Internasional Tbk said, “MNC Bank continues to innovate by delivering banking products that are relevant to customers’ needs. Our collaboration with JCB, the international payment brand from Japan, and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia strengthens MNC Bank’s commitment to providing greater value to customers through a strong and trusted partner ecosystem.”Hitoshi Inoue, Director, PT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia said, “The MNC Kawasaki JCB Precious Card is a meaningful expression of appreciation to the Kawasaki community in Indonesia. Through this card, Kawasaki motorcycle owners can enjoy not only payment convenience but also tangible benefits such as complimentary towing service and discounts on genuine spare parts, making every journey with Kawasaki even more rewarding.”All three credit card products are available for application through MNC Bank branches and its official digital platforms. MNC Bank, JCB, and Kawasaki Motor Indonesia remain committed to delivering innovative products that meet the dynamic lifestyle needs of consumers in Indonesia.ENDSAbout MNC BankPT Bank MNC Internasional Tbk (IDX: BABP), or MNC Bank, is a subsidiary of MNC Kapital providing complete and integrated banking services.MNC Bank offers digital and conventional banking products and services, including savings products, loan facilities, debit and credit cards, treasury, trade finance, and RDN, focusing on consumer, wholesale, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) segments. MNC Bank also provides digital banking services through the MotionBank application and continues to innovate to achieve its vision of becoming the bank of the future based on the latest technology.Contact:Edward KennetzeCorporate SecretaryTel: +62-21-2980-5555Email: corporate.communication@mncbank.co.idAbout Kawasaki Motor IndonesiaPT Kawasaki Motor Indonesia (KMI) is the official manufacturer and sole brand-holding agent for Kawasaki motorcycles in Indonesia. The company was established in 1994, KMI business focuses on two-wheeled vehicles under the Kawasaki brand, with first production starting in March 1995, followed by unit sales, spare parts distribution, and after-sales service facilities. The company's operations combine motorcycle assembly with local component manufacturing, and its production capacity reaches around 150,000 units per year. For more information please visit : www.kawasaki-motor.co.idContactMichael C. TanadhiDepartment Head, Sales PromotionTel: +62 21 388 88004Email: michael@kawasaki.co.idAbout JCB JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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KAWASAKI, Japan, September 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of a new security service, effective September 25, 2026, that comprehensively supports customers from identifying signs of cyberattacks to investigation and response. Leveraging Fujitsu's expertise in cybersecurity, this service combines dark web monitoring, attack surface management[1], and threat hunting[2] to proactively identify potential cyber risks in customer environments and support customers in developing and implementing effective countermeasures. To provide dark web threat intelligence and attack surface management capabilities, Fujitsu will utilize solutions based on an MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) & Reseller Agreement with KELA Co., Ltd.[3], a provider of advanced threat intelligence, enabling more sophisticated risk visualization and rapid decision-making for countermeasures. In support of Japan's government-led active cyber defense initiatives, this service enables enterprises organizations to strengthen their cyber defense capabilities by moving beyond traditional reactive approaches that focus on responding after an attack has occurred. By identifying early indicators of cyberattacks and implementing preventive measures before damage occurs, organizations can enhance their overall cybersecurity posture and resilience.BackgroundIn recent years, cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated and complex. Companies are now required not only to respond after an attack, as in traditional defense, but also to build a proactive defense system that detects signs of attacks in advance and implements countermeasures before damage occurs. The Japanese government is promoting "active cyber defense" initiatives, and it is becoming increasingly important for critical infrastructure operators and other organizations to establish systems for early detection of cyberattack precursors and indicators to prevent damage. However, many companies face challenges in addressing cyber risks that cannot be identified solely through internal environment monitoring. To detect attack precursors, it is crucial to continuously collect and analyze threat information from the dark web, which is not publicly accessible, evaluate its impact on the company, and continuously monitor internet-exposed assets and systems. Nonetheless, acquiring the advanced expertise and personnel required to implement these measures is not easy. Furthermore, translating threat information into actual countermeasures requires investigating and analyzing customer environments to confirm the presence or absence of compromise and implementing appropriate responses, which poses a significant challenge for companies in establishing such a system.Service OverviewThis service consists of three functional groups: dark web monitoring, attack surface management, and threat hunting. Fujitsu's security experts will analyze risks and threats identified by each function, propose measures to prevent damage expansion, and support continuous monitoring and operation. By providing comprehensive services from threat discovery to analysis and initial countermeasure planning, Fujitsu contributes to strengthening early response capabilities to cyberattacks and enhancing cyber resilience.- Dark web monitoringFujitsu will investigate, monitor, and analyze leaked credentials and attack indicators related to customers, leveraging threat intelligence collected by KELA from underground forums[4] and attacker communities on the dark web. Furthermore, Fujitsu will assess the impact of these findings using its cybersecurity expertise and support necessary countermeasures.- Attack surface managementFujitsu will continuously identify customer assets exposed on the internet and visualize vulnerabilities and exploitability using KELA's threat intelligence and Fujitsu's expertise. Furthermore, Fujitsu will analyze the results to identify priority risks for customers and support the development of countermeasures.- Threat huntingFujitsu's Uvance Wayfinders white hat hacker team will investigate threats that are difficult to detect through existing monitoring environments, such as those that do not trigger alerts, by analyzing monitoring data and cloud audit logs remaining in customer systems. This is based on the knowledge of actual attack methods and extensive response experience gained through Red Team[5] tests. In addition to supporting the initial response to discovered threats and assessing whether customers have been compromised, Fujitsu will also evaluate and verify log collection and storage systems.Conceptual View of the ServiceFuture PlansThrough this service, Fujitsu will support companies in improving their cyber defense capabilities. Moving forward, Fujitsu will leverage the knowledge gained through providing this service to further advance and automate threat analysis and countermeasure proposals. Additionally, Fujitsu will strengthen its cybersecurity services, providing comprehensive support from peacetime to emergencies, through collaboration with the "Cyber Security Nerve Center," which will commence operations in October 2026.[1] Attack surface management:A method for continuously investigating and monitoring internet-exposed external assets and managing security risks.[2] Threat hunting:A method for investigating signs of cyberattacks, intrusion routes, and potential internal compromises within an organization by analyzing communication, authentication, and file access records remaining in systems.[3] KELA Co., Ltd. :Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Executive Officer & COO: Yuji Hirokawa.[4] Underground forums:Also referred to as "underground communities," these are member-only communities and bulletin boards for cybercriminals and hackers, primarily found on the dark web and deep web, which are not accessible through general search engines.[5] Red Team:A simulated attack team that tests an organization's security by acting as actual attackers.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 100,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

São Paulo, Brazil, Sept 24, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform powered by CleverAI™, today announced the appointment of Lohran Queiroz as Vice President for Latin America.Lohran QueirozBased in São Paulo, Lohran will lead CleverTap’s growth strategy across Latin America, focusing on expanding the company’s regional presence, deepening relationships with customers and partners, and accelerating adoption of CleverTap’s AI-powered customer engagement solutions.Lohran brings more than 15 years of technology industry experience, with a strong track record in sales leadership, go-to-market strategy, regional business expansion, and enterprise customer engagement. Throughout his career, he has helped technology companies scale operations, build high-performing teams, and develop strategic relationships across Latin America. Most recently, Lohran held a leadership role at Oracle.In his new role, Lohran will focus on expanding CleverTap’s footprint across key LATAM markets, strengthening the company’s partner and customer ecosystem, and helping brands use data, automation, and AI to deliver more personalized and effective customer experiences. He will also play a key role in driving awareness and adoption of CleverAI™, CleverTap’s AI engine for intelligent customer engagement and real-time decisioning."Latin America is one of CleverTap's most important growth markets, and we are continuing to invest in the region with strong leadership, dedicated teams, and a clear focus on customer impact," said Sunil Thomas, Co-founder and CEO of CleverTap. "Lohran brings deep regional experience, strong enterprise technology leadership, and the operating discipline required to scale our next phase of growth in LATAM. His appointment reinforces our long-term commitment to the region and to helping brands create more intelligent, personalized, and measurable customer engagement."“I am excited to join CleverTap at such an important stage of growth for the company and for the Latin American market,” said Lohran Queiroz, Vice President, Latin America, CleverTap. “Brands across the region are looking for smarter ways to understand, engage, and retain their customers. CleverTap is uniquely positioned to help them do that through a powerful combination of data, AI, automation, and omnichannel engagement. I look forward to working with our customers, partners, and teams across LATAM to build on the company’s momentum and create meaningful business impact.”As brands across Latin America continue to invest in digital transformation, customer retention, and personalized engagement, CleverTap is well positioned to support this evolution through its intelligent, data-driven platform. With Lohran leading the region, CleverTap aims to deepen its presence across LATAM and help enterprises and high-growth digital businesses turn customer data into more relevant, timely, and effective engagement.About CleverTapCleverTap is the world’s leading AI-first, all-in-one customer engagement and retention platform, helping brands turn data into lasting customer relationships. Powered by its proprietary CleverAI™: Decisioning Engine and Agentic AI-verse, CleverTap enables organizations to maximize customer lifetime value at scale. Its unified platform brings together AI-powered segmentation, personalization, experimentation, journey orchestration, and deep analytics, seamlessly integrated with 100+ leading martech solutions.With backing from global investors including Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ, and 360 One, CleverTap has presence across US, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. Leading brands such as Soriana, Tenpo, Delivery Much, baz, Movii, wine.com, PicsArt, Levi’s, IKEA and Burger King and 2,000+ customers, rely on CleverTap to drive measurable growth through meaningful customer engagement.For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/X: https://twitter.com/CleverTapFor more information:ADITYA SANYALDirector, Digital Marketing, CleverTap+91 9177110080aditya.sanyal@clevertap.comASHMIT CHAUDHARYAssociate Consultant, Archetype+91 8850752121ashmit.chaudhary@archetype.co Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

LAS VEGAS, NV, Sept 24, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - WealthCraft Capital, Inc. (OTC: WCCP) today announced the closing of its acquisition of XLabs Inc. through a completed share exchange, bringing XLabs' patent assets and related intellectual property into the War Labs defense technology platform. XLabs is now a wholly owned operating subsidiary, marking the Company's move from transaction execution to building its defense-sector business. Jeff M. Pariano, Strategic Consultant to the Company, is expected to lead its defense-sector strategic efforts, working alongside management to build industry partnerships, advance business development and position War Labs for long-term growth. His initial focus is expected to include connecting the Company's non-lethal technologies with opportunities serving military, law enforcement and allied government customers.“War Labs is building an organization focused on innovation, disciplined execution, and delivering meaningful capabilities to our military and government customers,” Pariano said in a previously published statement. “The problem set is real, the window is short, and the technology the Company is building is directly relevant to it.”The next priority is execution: advancing technology development, pursuing commercialization opportunities and building the organization needed to compete. War Labs' non-lethal defense and security focus includes opportunities serving law enforcement, military, homeland security, correctional and allied government end users, alongside its broader defense and counter-UAS development interests. To support that effort, the Company intends to recruit an experienced team of defense-sector executives, engineers and strategic advisers. The goal is to combine technical expertise, commercial discipline and government-contracting experience to turn the Company's technology assets into a foundation for sustainable growth. The company continues to use the WCCP trading symbol. The acquisition closing is separate from the planned legal corporate name change, which remains subject to applicable corporate and regulatory processes. Building Toward SEC Reporting and a Potential Uplisting The Company also intends to pursue SEC reporting status and evaluate a subsequent uplisting to a higher-tier trading market or national securities exchange. Planned steps include preparing audited financial statements and required disclosures, strengthening reporting and governance, and working with securities counsel and independent auditors to determine the appropriate filing pathway. These efforts are intended to strengthen transparency and broaden access to the investment community as the business develops. SEC reporting and uplisting are separate milestones subject to applicable requirements; neither is assured. The Company is not announcing a target market or completion timetable in this release. About WealthCraft Capital, Inc. WealthCraft Capital, Inc. (OTC: WCCP) is a Las Vegas-based publicly traded holding company. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, XLabs Inc., it is building a U.S. defense technology business focused on non-lethal and lethal defense systems and counter-UAS munitions for law enforcement, military and allied government end users. Company information is available at https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/WCCP. About War Labs War Labs is the Company's defense technology platform, built around XLabs' patent assets and related intellectual property. Its mission is to advance non-lethal defense and security technologies for law enforcement, military, homeland security, correctional and allied government end users, alongside broader defense and counter-UAS development interests. Investor and Media Contact: WealthCraft Capital, Inc. WarLabs Defense Technology Inc. Attn: Investor Relations / Media Relations Email: investors@warlabs.com Phone: (702) 323-6704 Forward-Looking Statements and Securities Disclosures This release contains forward-looking statements concerning XLabs integration, technology development and commercialization, recruitment, strategic leadership, transaction benefits, intellectual property, the planned rebrand, SEC reporting, audits and filings, potential uplisting and business strategy. Terms including “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may” and “will” identify such statements, although not all forwardlooking statements contain these words.Forward-looking statements reflect current expectations and assumptions, not guarantees. The Company does not claim the benefit of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Actual results may differ materially due to integration challenges; capital availability; recruitment and retention; intellectual-property validity and enforceability; product development, testing and qualification; licensing and export controls; corporate-action processes; audit and filing completion; regulatory comments; reporting, governance, financial and market eligibility requirements; customer acceptance; competition; and economic or industry conditions. Patent ownership does not assure commercial success, regulatory authorization, customer contracts or revenue. Readers should not place undue reliance on these statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update them. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, and no securities may be offered or sold in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. Any offering of securities by the Company will be made only pursuant to definitive offering documents and in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws, and only to eligible investors in transactions exempt from, or registered under, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved any securities issued in connection with the transaction or passed upon the merits of the transaction or the accuracy or adequacy of this release. Completion of the share exchange does not constitute SEC endorsement of the Company, its securities or its business. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Shanghai, Sept 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The first CHOUCHOU & FRIENDS global flagship store officially opened at No. 558 East Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. Occupying a total floor area of 570 square metres, it is China's first multi-celebrity-IP immersive fan experience flagship store, bringing music, trendy toys and culture together in one trendy experience space. A significant step in Star Plus Legend's offline retail matrix, the store is set to become a city-level trendy IP landmark in the heart of East Nanjing Road's core commercial district.Zhou Peimin, Chief Operating Officer of Star Plus Legend Group, said in her opening speech: “Shanghai is not only a trendsetter for China’s consumer market, but also a key gateway through which global brands and trend culture reach China and Chinese brands reach the world. East Nanjing Road sits at the very intersection of Shanghai-style commercial heritage and contemporary youth culture. Choosing this address for the first store is a deliberate first step in Star Plus Legend’s ‘One City, One Store’ strategy. Through this space, we hope to bring younger, more contemporary trendy content to East Nanjing Road, give consumers a cultural experience worth lingering in and returning to, and leave behind an IP memory for Shanghai that people can take away and share.”Music Woven into Architecture, An Immersive Space Unfolds Floor by FloorAs the centrepiece of the store experience, the interior design takes its cues from the aesthetics and storytelling of Jay Chou’s classic songs, linking fans’ shared musical memories with somewhere to meet offline, creating a fan space to wander through, play in and linger in.This experience is clearly perceptible from the facade. A signature giant clock installation pays tribute to “Counter-clockwise Clock”, giving the space a sense of time running backwards. Standing on East Nanjing Road, passers-by immediately register a musical symbol that belongs to CHOUCHOU. The building as a whole draws on the retro European Gothic aesthetic of “William’s Castle”. The period stone cladding, carved arched windows, stained glass and fireplace settings recreate the song’s fantastical castle atmosphere in physical form. Music is no longer something merely heard, it becomes a scene you can see and walk into.Inside, the narrative unfolds floor by floor. 1F, the “Star’s Living Room”, carries the retro European villa facade through to the interior, with a giant chiming clock installation, large art toy sculptures and lighting strips, complemented indoors by stained glass, a fireplace-and-sofa lounge, a central large art toy island and a blind box retail area. The floor balances shopping with photo-taking and rest, recreating the feel of a living room where fans gather. On 2F, the “CHOUCHOU Universe” stages blue nebula resin flooring, time-space photo-frame installations and happiness-making capsule pods to create a walk-through IP universe, with immersive photo spots and storytelling at its core. 3F, the “Secret Loft”, is expected to open to the public in November 2026 and is planned to house a hidden restaurant and an acoustics laboratory party space, extending the store beyond retail into community gathering.More Than 300 SKUs at Launch, with Global Debuts and City Exclusives in the SpotlightBeyond the spatial experience, the store’s product line-up is equally rich. During the opening period, the store is unveiling a first drop of more than 300 SKUs across seven categories: collectible figures and blind boxes, themed plush, trendy accessories, home and lifestyle, digital peripherals, city exclusives and cross-brand collaborations. The range covers both collectible large art toys and series blind boxes, and practical spin-offs for everyday use, delivering on the promise of “collect it, wear it, use it”.At the centre of the opening line-up are six plush series—Earphone CHOUCHOU, Poker Encounter, Football CHOUCHOU, Dim Sum Is Busy, Absolute Pitch and Milk Tea CHOUCHOU—unveiled as a surprise, each with its own distinctive theme concept and cute, playful styling, adding a younger, more comforting and more collectible note to the store’s trendy toy offer. The “Kung Fu Soccer × CHOUCHOU” collaboration series brings together the rousing spirit of sport and the CHOUCHOU character. Using trendy toys as a medium to connect with film and television culture, the series creates a new form of expression between the thrill of a sports storyline and the approachability of the IP character. Star Plus Legend's original IP MAJI DOGGIE goes on sale in a physical store for the first time, joined by IPs including WAKAEMO, further broadening the store’s IP matrix and giving consumers more characters to choose from and interact with.Also in the mix is the “Shanghai Flagship Store City Exclusive Series”, inspired by Shanghai’s urban culture and the architecture of the flagship store itself. It turns Shanghai-style motifs such as the East Nanjing Road store, the Oriental Pearl Tower and Magnolia into collectible souvenirs, so that customers can “Bring the flagship store and Shanghai memories home”. Several limited editions make their global debut during the opening period and are available only at the East Nanjing Road flagship store. From cross-brand collaborations to original IP incubation, and from city exclusives to collectible figures, the range strengthens the store’s content and gives the opening line-up greater depth and freshness, all assembled with genuine care.“One City, One Store” Strategy Kicks Off as the Offline Retail Matrix AcceleratesBeyond products, the store’s IP strategy and expansion roadmap are equally well defined. Anchored by CHOUCHOU, Jay Chou’s official anime-style IP character, the store will continue to introduce more global celebrity IPs over time, supporting multi-IP co-existence. Zhou Peimin said the flagship store operates a “One City, One Store; One City, One Custom Design” model, and will keep the space fresh with regularly updated products, themes, collaborations and cultural content, so that every visit offers new discoveries and experiences. Next, Central China's first flagship store, in Changsha, will open on September 24, followed by flagship stores in Chengdu and Guangzhou. The store network will also bring in overseas trendy IP content and work with Unitree Robotics to explore a new business track of “trendy IP + smart hardware”.For Star Plus Legend, opening its first global flagship store is both a key step in extending from IP operation into physical, on-the-ground experience and an important milestone in upgrading the offline retail matrix from robot shops and pop-up stores into flagship-store experience spaces. The opening is only the starting point. The store will keep refreshing its content around new IP releases, artist collaborations, city exclusives and offline community events, so that every visit feels new and the opening buzz turns into lasting content appeal and urban trend vitality.Zhou Peimin said the company aims to build IPs for the long term, approach business through a cultural lens and use physical space as a point of connection. Products are not simply merchandise, but part of the IP narrative; a store is not a one-off photo spot, but the beginning of an ongoing relationship between the brand and its customers. CHOUCHOU & FRIENDS’ vision is to become a world-class trendy celebrity IP platform deeply rooted in Chinese culture, connected to global creative resources and in step with the era's direction of high-quality development in the cultural sector. Using trendy IPs as a vehicle, it will tell compelling cultural stories for a new era and bring Chinese trend culture to the world.About CompanyStar Plus Legend Holdings Limited (6683.HK) was founded in 2017 and primarily focuses on IP creation and operation, leveraging IP-driven synergies to expand into AI + robotics and new consumption in the healthy lifestyle sector. The Company was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July 2023, approved for inclusion in the Hang Seng Composite Index in February 2024, and formally entered the Hong Kong Stock Connect in March of the same year. In September 2025, Star Plus Legend announced the acquisition of approximately 1.17% equity in National Stadium Co., Ltd. (the operator of the Bird’s Nest), becoming the only private-sector shareholder of the Bird’s Nest to date. In November of the same year, Star Plus Legend announced that it had become a strategic shareholder of Galaxy Corporation Co., Ltd (“Galaxy”), a well-known entertainment management company in South Korea, strengthening its global IP presence. Galaxy boasts a roster of globally influential artists, including Kwon Ji-Yong (also known as G-DRAGON), Kim Jong-kook, and Song Kang-ho.In the field of IP creation and operation, the Company maximizes the influence of its artists by creating personalized character and content IPs tailored to each individual. In terms of character IPs, the Company has established deep collaborations with core celebrities such as Jay Chou and Liu Keng-hung, resulting in two iconic IPs — “CHOUCHOU” and “Coach Liu”. And the cumulative number of fans of the existing celebrity IP portfolio has reached 280 million. In 2023, the Company collaborated with a top Hollywood visual effects team to create the digital human of “CHOUCHOU” for Jay Chou and launched the first metaverse trailer, “The Awakening”. The authorization of the digital human of CHOUCHOU to China Mobile as its Dynamic Star Ambassador, 5G Metaverse Pioneer, and 5G Video Ringtone Ambassador signifies Star Plus Legend’s successful expansion of its IP licensing business into the digital content sector. In 2022, the Company assisted Liu Keng-hung in becoming a national fitness coach and also developed his official anime-style persona and digital human, "Coach Liu”. In 2026, Liu Keng-hung was selected into the first batch of quality online streamers under the Quality Online Streamer Cultivation Project. In addition, the Company introduced a new original IP character, “WAKAEMO,” in 2025, and launched a collaboration programme with 100 international pop artists to build a global artist network and promote the internationalisation of Chinese celebrity IPs.In terms of content IP, the Company created Jay Chou’s first outdoor reality show “J-Style Trip” in 2020, which has aired for three seasons. In 2024, it launched “Yue Lai Yue Kuai Le”, a music talk show hosted by Harlem Yu. In 2025, the Company rolled out micro-variety shows and sports variety shows featuring Liu Keng-hung, including “Nothing But Fifty” and “Geng Wo Qi Jiu Dui Le”, as well as the city fitness family event series “Geng Fitness 5KM” and the fun competition “G-VERSE Celebrity Tennis Invitational”, among others. In terms of events, the Company invests in or produces the world tour concerts of Jay Chou and Kwon Ji-Yong, as well as concerts featuring artists from the Star Plus Legend portfolio. Relying on its own IP resources to drive content development, the Company has launched cultural tourism projects in over twenty cities worldwide, deepening the integrated development of “IP + Culture + Tourism + Business + Sports + Performance”. In September 2025, Star Plus Legend partnered with Shanghai Museum to host the themed art show “The Remarkable Ancestors — CHOUCHOU’s Time Travel Adventure”, making “CHOUCHOU” the first celebrity IP to enter a national museum. To mark the 25th anniversary of Jay Chou’s debut, the Etersource brand announced the release of the officially authorized Jay Chou “Carnival” World Tour collectible cards series, for which Star Plus Legend serves as the exclusive global distributor.In the AI + robotics segment, the Company announced a strategic partnership with Yushu Technology, a global leader in robotics. The two parties will serve as each other’s strategic partners worldwide and will jointly develop consumer-grade Robot products. The first collaborative product, a quadruped robot dog with strong IP attributes, made its first public debut at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Tourism Festival. Furthermore, Star Plus Legend and Yushu Technology have established a joint venture to explore the new field of “IP + Robotics + AI”. The Joint Venture Company will be primarily responsible for the creation and development of consumer-grade IP robots (including pet quadruped robots and performing humanoid robots) and IP derivative products (the “Products”), and will have exclusive rights to sell and operate the Products.In the new consumption in the healthy lifestyle sector, the Company focuses on developing and selling health management and skincare products. Its portfolio includes several brands: MODONG, a health management brand that promotes low-sugar and low-carb diet; Bonggie, which features food products with clean ingredient list; Dr. INYOU, which focuses on nutrition balance; Dr. MG, a skincare brand which targets recombinant collagen; and VIVICYCLE, a light-exercise lifestyle brand that integrates fitness into everyday life. According to CIC, MODONG Coffee ranked first in China's bulletproof drink market by gross merchandise value (GMV) for six consecutive years from 2020 to 2025, with cumulative sales reaching 130 million cups over the six years. Bonggie Matcha Powder became the best-selling product in the Douyin natural powder market in 2023. In addition, the MODONG brand has received honors such as the “AA Well-known Trademark” and “Jiangsu Famous Trademark”. In March 2025, MODONG underwent brand revitalisation and launched the new MODONG MAGIC series, promoting the brand concept "A Cup On-the-Go: Crafting Magic for Healthy Living", and officially announced Hannah Quinlivan as the brand ambassador.In terms of business operations, Star Plus Legend relies on its core IPs, integrates various application scenarios, and advances a global expansion strategy to build a full-chain ecosystem covering IP incubation, operation, and monetisation. In addition, the Company actively embraces cutting-edge technology and pioneers the new “IP + Robotics + AI” track, shaping a comprehensive model of “IP + Content + Technology + Consumption” to create a complete commercial closed loop. Through technological empowerment and scenario-based innovation, the Company is building a “Global IP Development and Operation Platform,” advancing from an “IP Creator and Operator” to an “Ecosystem Operator for Happiness Experiences”.Star Plus Legend’s Official Website: www.6683.hk/en/Promo clip: www.6683.hk/vancheerfile/files/2025/12/20251225164156183.mp4 Media inquiries: Star Plus Legend’s Media Relations Email: media@splegend.comSocial Media:CHOUCHOU & FRIENDS official: www.chouchou-friends.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/chouchou.friends/YouTube: www.youtube.com/shorts/Kl7X2EX2Xo0 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Manila, Philippines, September 22, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Ayala Corporation (“AC”), one of the Philippines’ leading conglomerates, to acquire additional shares in AC and further strengthen the strategic alliance between the two companies.The acquisition will be carried out following AC’s repurchase of its own shares through a tender offer and other means, with MC’s additional investment expected to total approximately JPY 120 billion. The transaction is expected to be completed within FY2026, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of applicable tender offer requirements. Upon completion, MC’s voting interest in AC is expected to increase to 20%.Founded in 1834, AC is one of the Philippines’ largest and most respected conglomerates, with a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, financial services, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, retail, and other sectors. Over its long history, AC has played a significant role in the country’s economic development and the expansion of its social infrastructure.In 2024, MC and AC entered into a comprehensive alliance agreement. Building on this collaboration, MC and AC jointly invested in Mynt, Inc. (“Mynt”), the operator of GCash, the Philippines’ leading consumer finance app.*1The expanded strategic alliance will deepen collaboration across a broad range of C2B businesses,*2 including financial services, telecommunications, and retail, with the goal of enhancing the quality of consumers’ daily lives in the Philippines. The two companies will also seek to broaden collaboration across AC’s core businesses, including real estate and energy.In the Philippines, where continued population growth and economic development are expected, MC and AC will combine AC’s strong business foundation with MC’s global network and cross-industry expertise to pursue new business opportunities, enhance corporate value, and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.*1 MC holds an indirect interest in Mynt through a 50% investment in AM50 Ventures Inc., an AC subsidiary that owns approximately 13% of Mynt.*2 MC develops its growth strategies by starting with consumer needs, based on the view that consumers ultimately hold the power of choice in today’s society, where a wide variety of products and services are available. To emphasize this market-in approach centered on consumer needs, MC refers to businesses commonly described as “B2C” businesses as “C2B” (Consumer-to-Business) businesses.About Ayala CorporationCompany NameAyala CorporationHeadquartersMakati City, PhilippinesRepresentativeCezar P. Consing, President and CEOBusinessFor over 190 years, Ayala Corporation has been building businesses that enable people to thrive. As one of the largest and most enduring conglomerates in the Philippines, Ayala has established meaningful presence in real estate, banking, telecommunications, and renewable energy. It likewise has a growing presence in healthcare, logistics, mobility, fintech as well as investments in industrial technologies, education, and technology ventures. Ayala manages its corporate social responsibility initiatives through Ayala Foundation.URLhttps://ayala.com/ MaterialityBased on the Three Corporate Principles, which serve as MC’s core philosophy, MC has continued to grow together with society by contributing to the sustainable development of society through its business activities while pursuing value creation. While continuously creating Shared Value guided by the Materiality, a set of crucial societal issues, MC will continue to strengthen its efforts towards sustainable corporate growth. Guided by this Materiality, MC will continue to strengthen its efforts towards sustainable corporate growth. Out of the six material issues relating to “Realizing a Carbon Neutral Society and Striving to Enrich Society Both Materially and Spiritually”, this project’s activities particularly support “Promoting Stable, Sustainable Societies and Lifestyles” and “Addressing Regional Issues and Growing Together with Local Communities”.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, September 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech"), has established a demonstration laboratory Advanced-Technology Innovation Center Mumbai for analytical systems in Mumbai, India ("Mumbai Lab") on October 1st to respond to the increasingly sophisticated needs for R&D and quality control mainly in the biopharmaceuticals, environmental, material, and other chemicals and industrial fields. The Mumbai Lab is operated by Hitachi High-Tech India Private Limited, an Indian subsidiary of the Hitachi High-Tech Group, and it supports customers in solving their analysis and evaluation challenges through demonstrations using actual analytical systems, application proposals, evaluation of customer samples, and technical consultation.In 2025, Hitachi High-Tech established the Advanced-Technology Innovation Center India as a demonstration laboratory site focusing on the semiconductor field in Bengaluru("Bengaluru Site"). Using the installed electron microscopes, including the state-of-the-art Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) SU8600, and various other devices and digital technologies, the laboratory provides efficient support as a smart laboratory for tasks such as sample evaluation, failure analysis and process verification, and promotes collaborative creation with customers.At the Mumbai Lab, analytical systems such as spectrophotometers, liquid chromatographs, thermal analyzers and titrators are provided to facilitate solution proposals and collaborative creation to solve customer problems, mainly in the biopharmaceuticals, environment, materials, and other chemicals and industrial fields. With the Bengaluru site supporting the semiconductor field and the Mumbai Lab supporting the chemicals and industrial fields, Hitachi High-Tech maintain s a two-site solution provision infrastructure in India that caters to the rapidly growing semiconductor, electronics, and chemicals and industrial fields, thereby expanding our points of contact and collaborative creation opportunities with our customers.By further strengthening the provision of digitalized assets that support HMAX Industry, Hitachi Group's next-generation solution, we will contribute to solving customer issues and driving global industrial transformation through the use of physical AI.Main FeaturesThe Mumbai Lab is looking to collaborate with the Bengaluru site to provide the following values, mainly to customers in the chemicals and industrial sectors in India.(1) Proposals and collaborative creation of solutions to problems in order to meet a wide range of analytical needs, and an environment for evaluation using actual equipmentTo meet a wide range of needs from biopharmaceuticals to chemicals and materials, actual analytical products offered by the Hitachi High-Tech Group are installed in the lab, such as spectrophotometers, liquid chromatographs, thermal analyzers, amino acid analyzers, and potentiometric titrators. Comprehensive solutions are proposed for customer business issues by combining multiple devices, and through evaluation and verification using actual equipment onsite. The laboratory not only showcases the equipment, but also serves as a platform for collaborative creation with Hitachi High-Tech experts through proof of concept(PoC) using customer samples and application development before equipment deployment.(2) Advantages of a full-fledged chemical analysis environment and locationThe laboratory is located in the MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) area of Thane, an easily accessible city located approximately a 60-minute drive away from Mumbai Airport. Furthermore, as the facility meets the safety and environmental standards established by India required for analytical evaluation of chemical substances, customers can conduct evaluation and verification using actual samples with peace of mind.Future DevelopmentsHitachi High-Tech aims to dramatically reinforce customer points of contact in growth markets by establishing and operating a two-site lab system in India, while enabling regions to autonomously deliver value. In addition to the collaboration between the two sites, the company will contribute to the development of science and technology in India and the development of next-generation human resources by holding regular hands-on workshops, collaborating with academic institutions, and receiving student internships. Hitachi High-Tech will continue to identify the real issues that affect customers and contribute to the advancement of R&D, quality control, and industry in India through cutting-edge analytical and analysis technologies and application proposals.About Hitachi, Ltd.'s Connective Industries SectorAt Hitachi High-Tech, which belongs to the Industrial Solutions Business Unit of Hitachi, Ltd.’s Connective Industries(CI) Sector, and is focusing on HMAX Industry, a next-generation solutions group that combines domain knowledge and advanced AI with data from a rich installed base of products (digitalized assets). Hitachi High-Tech aims to become a leading company in physical AI, and through its core focus of providing industrial solutions centered on these technologies, aims to maximize lifetime value for our customers and transform industries globally to achieve a prosperous society.Trademark NoticeAll trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech provides cutting-edge technologies, products and services to society and customers with its corporate vision of "Changing the World and Future with the Power of Knowledge" to contribute to a sustainable global environment, healthy, safe and secure lives, and the sustained development of science and industry. We manufacture and sell clinical analyzers, biotechnology products and radiation therapy systems in the healthcare field, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the semiconductor field, as well as analytical systems and electron microscopes used in environmental fields and materials research. We are also engaged in a wide range of business areas globally, providing high added-value solutions in battery, communication infrastructure, railway inspection, digital and other industrial and social infrastructure fields. We provide solutions through a deeper understanding of the issues facing society and our customers to contribute to realizing a sustainable society. The company's consolidated global revenues for FY2025 were approx. JPY 821.7 billion. For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/ Business ContactDivyanshu SharmaMarketing & Business Operation Dept.,Business and Strategy Div.,Hitachi High-Tech India Private Limitedemail: htin.customer@hitachi-hightech.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., September 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB), announced today that “LEQEMBI® Pen”, the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of the anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody “LEQEMBI®” (brand name, generic name: lecanemab) has been approved in Japan as a new route of administration.LEQEMBI Pen is an autoinjector formulation that enables administration by a care partner or patient self-administration, with two pens (totaling 500 mg) administered once weekly. With this approval, LEQEMBI treatment now offers a new option of once-weekly SC administration at home*, in addition to intravenous (IV) administration every two weeks in a hospital setting.LEQEMBI Pen may reduce the time required for anti-amyloid therapy administration compared with IV infusions (approximate injection time of 15 seconds per injection). In addition, at-home administration may reduce the burden of clinic visits for patients and their care partners and provide greater flexibility in treatment, allowing patients to make treatment choices that better fit their lifestyles, including fewer constraints on going out and traveling. The improved convenience and flexibility of treatment with LEQEMBI is expected to lower barriers to initiating and continuing treatment with LEQEMBI. Furthermore, LEQEMBI Pen also has the potential to reduce healthcare resources associated with IV dosing, such as nurse monitoring, as well as maintaining infusion capacity. These features are expected to contribute to further streamlining the overall Alzheimer’s disease (AD) treatment pathway. For amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) monitoring, as with IV administration, brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is performed prior to initiating treatment and at specified time points after treatment initiation.AD is a progressive, relentless disease with Aβ and tau as hallmarks that is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process driven by protofibrils that begins before amyloid plaque accumulation and continues after plaque removal.1,2,3 Only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways – targeting both protofibrils and amyloid plaque.This marks the third country globally to approve LEQEMBI SC formulation. This approval is based on the integrated results of data and associated modeling and simulation from the 18-month core study of the Phase 3 Clarity AD study of LEQEMBI in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD or mild AD dementia (collectively referred to as early AD), as well as multiple SC administration sub-studies in its subsequent long-term extension study (LTE). Once-weekly administration of SC formulation 500 mg demonstrated similar exposure to IV administration once every two weeks and supported the expectation that the SC formulation provides efficacy comparable to that of the IV formulation. The overall safety profile of SC administration was generally similar to that of IV administration, while systemic injection/infusion-related reactions were observed less frequently with SC administration (1.4%)** than with IV administration.Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally, with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.* At-home, self-administration using LEQEMBI Pen will be possible after it is listed in the injectable drug list designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare that health insurance doctor can administer (or prescribe), following deliberation and approval by the Central Social Insurance Medical Council, in principle within 60 days after approval. In addition, the following points are stipulated to be observed when self-administering.- When initiating administration, treatment must be administered by a physician or under the direct supervision of a physician at a medical facility.- With regard to the applicability of self-administration, the appropriateness thereof shall be carefully considered, and only after providing thorough education and training, and confirming that the patient or family member/caregiver understands the risks associated with administration of this drug and how to respond to them, and that the patient or family member/caregiver is able to reliably administer it themselves, shall self-administration be implemented under the management and guidance of a physician.** Incidence in participants newly initiated on lecanemab treatment via SC administration, based on clinical data obtained from once-weekly subcutaneous administration of lecanemab 720 mg using vial formulations. MEDIA CONTACTSEisaiEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department+81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Europe, Ltd.EMEA Communications Department+44 (0) 7760 619251Emea-comms@eisai.netEisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman+1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@Eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations Department+81 (0)3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.comFor more information: https://www.eisai.com/news/2026/news202652.html Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, September 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) today announced that they entered into a capital and business alliance agreement on August 31, 2026. In June 2026, the two companies announced an initial business alliance(1) to jointly develop cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance the intelligence and autonomy of machinery and systems across mission-critical domains, including social infrastructure and national security. This capital and business alliance agreement establishes a robust cooperative framework to advance MHI and PFN's joint development over the medium to long term. Under the agreement, MHI will underwrite shares issued by PFN through a third-party allotment and invest a total of 10 billion yen in PFN, accelerating the joint development, subject to the completion of all necessary procedures, including approvals at PFN's general meeting of shareholders.Amid increasingly complex societal challenges, including shifting global dynamics, labor shortages, and aging social infrastructure, demand is growing to deploy advanced AI in mission-critical domains such as social infrastructure and national security. These domains require high reliability and rapid responsiveness to enhance resilience and ensure safety and security. Applying AI in mission-critical domains requires a deep understanding and control of AI mechanisms, securely integrated with field operations, equipment and control systems. Furthermore, to ensure that Japan can proactively and stably leverage AI technologies independently from the external environment, accumulating AI technologies, data, and operational expertise domestically is increasingly vital.Deploying AI effectively under these conditions requires deep expertise in operational sites, equipment and control systems in mission-critical domains, alongside a technological foundation that supports everything from AI development to deployment and operation.MHI has provided and operated resilient, safe, and secure machinery and systems for decades across sectors such as social infrastructure, aerospace, defense, and space. The company has brought technologies and expertise in design, manufacturing, control, simulation and maintenance, along with data linked to onsite situations and conditions, backed by operational field data and deep customer trust.PFN internally develops a full stack of technologies for AI, ranging from AI chips, computing infrastructure, and generative AI foundation models to products and solutions. Centered on homegrown technologies, PFN has deployed safe and sustainable AI technologies across diverse industrial environments.Through this capital and business alliance, the two companies will combine their technologies and expertise to accelerate joint R&D and real-world deployment of intelligent, autonomous machinery and systems for social infrastructure and national security, where high reliability and rapid responsiveness are required. As partners moving forward together, MHI and PFN share a mindset of being agile, fast, and constantly evolving without being bound by existing frameworks. Together, the two companies aim to create new value and contribute to the maintenance and development of a safe and secure society.Comment from Eisaku Ito, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.:"PFN's commitment to implementing cutting-edge, domestically developed AI technologies across hardware and software deeply resonates with the spirit of craftsmanship that flows through MHI. Deploying AI in mission-critical domains is one of the top-priority issues for strengthening societal resilience, and we have built these values as we move toward development and commercialization through our joint research and business alliance.MHI advocates for 'ITO' (Innovative Total Optimization) and is working on total optimization and domain expansion with unprecedented speed. This capital and business alliance with PFN aligns with ITO, in that it advances total optimization and maximizes the strengths of both companies to expand into new domains. We view this alliance as an essential step toward building a truly safe and secure society, and we will dedicate our full efforts to the implementation of more innovative next-generation infrastructure than ever before."Comment from Daisuke Okanohara, CEO, Preferred Networks, Inc.:"Deploying AI in mission-critical domains is a complex challenge on a global scale. To make AI practical on the ground, we must go beyond model performance — we must address field-specific constraints, ensure reliability, real-time responsiveness and continuous operability, while optimizing hardware and software as a whole. Through our joint research, MHI and PFN have aligned on this perspective while advancing efforts toward practical implementation.Under this capital and business alliance, we will deeply connect MHI's decades of expertise in field operations, equipment, control systems and safe operations with PFN's vertically integrated technologies — from AI chips to foundation models — we will deliver achievements that neither company could accomplish alone, bolstering social safety and industrial competitiveness."(1) Please see the following press release regarding the business alliance: https://www.mhi.com/news/260602.htmlAbout Preferred NetworksGuided by its mission to "Make the real world computable and create the future together," Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) develops advanced software and hardware technologies through a vertically integrated approach spanning the entire AI value chain—from AI chips and computing infrastructure to generative AI foundation models and solutions across a wide range of industries. Founded in 2014 in Tokyo, PFN currently develops and delivers the MN-Core™ series of AI processors, the PFCP™ cloud platform for AI computing, and the Japan-developed generative AI foundation model PLaMo™. https://www.preferred.jp/en/About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. 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TOKYO, September 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completely redesigned its centralized remote controller for medium and large-scale facilities and will sequentially launch these new models: "SC-SL5-E" (for global markets) and "SC-SL5" (for the Japanese market) worldwide. With the ability to connect a greater number of units, the system enables centralized management control of integrated air conditioning systems, while the smart management features can be tailored to a facility's bespoke environment to support sustainable operations.SC-SL5-E (for Global Markets)SL5 is the next-generation Centralized Remote Controller that offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface combined with a sleek, modern monochrome design. It is equipped with a capacitive touch(1) panel similar to that of smartphones, allowing intuitive operation. Based on customer feedback, the LCD screen has also been enlarged from 9 inches on the previous model to 10.4 inches, offering improved visibility and ease of operation, while the device's depth has been significantly slimmed down from 90 mm to 50 mm.In addition, the "SL5" can connect up to 256 devices(2), enabling centralized management of not only air-conditioning equipment but also commercial heat pump products. It allows the operating status and settings of multiple units to be centrally monitored and controlled, and can provide a mapped status overview of the entire operation for the facility. These capabilities enhance energy efficiencies and reduce the workload associated with routine facility management, supporting an enhanced streamlined facility operation.Furthermore, the "SL5" introduces a new "Floor" classification in addition to the existing "Block" and "Group". These functions share detailed area classification and offer centralize control tailored to the building's structure. "Block" setting is designed for areas such as elevator lobby's and other communal spaces, while "Group" setting is for individual offices and meeting rooms, and "Floor" setting is designed for each floor. By enabling control based on the facility layout, the SL5 contributes to more efficient air conditioning management across the entire facility.MHI Thermal Systems will continue to advance solutions that achieve both energy efficiency and comfort in its air conditioning business, thereby contributing to a carbon-neutral society.(1) A method that detects the touch position based on subtle changes in electrical capacitance generated between the user's finger and the touch panel.(2) For indoor units connects with SUPERLINK(MHI's proprietary air-conditioner communication protocol.)About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - KDDI Corporation, NTT DOCOMO, INC., SoftBank Corp., and Rakuten Mobile, Inc. announced today that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 11, 2026, to launch a joint study on utilizing 5G millimeter-wave*1 infrastructure and technical architectures to expand coverage.While millimeter-wave spectrum enables ultra-high-speed, high-capacity data transmission, its propagation characteristics make signals susceptible to attenuation and obstruction by physical obstacles. Consequently, expanding millimeter-wave coverage requires the development of a large number of base stations and related equipment, making rapid coverage expansion an industry-wide challenge for telecommunication operators.Based on the premise that each operator will continue its own millimeter-wave deployment, this initiative aims to deliver high-quality millimeter-wave experiences to more customers through cross-operator collaboration.Overview of the Joint StudyThrough this study, the companies will assess the technical feasibility of expanding the usage coverage of 5G millimeter-wave base stations among mobile network operators and evaluate efficient operational frameworks for its implementation. To achieve this expansion through collaboration among mobile network operators, this study will focus on technologies and approaches related to 5G millimeter-wave base stations, repeaters, and other related assets. While each operator actively deploys its own 5G millimeter-wave equipment, the companies will pursue concrete studies to effectively utilize deployed facilities.Going forward, the companies will continue working to expand Japan's 5G millimeter-wave infrastructure and provide high-quality, seamless connectivity to a wider range of customers, thereby contributing to the advancement of Japan's digital infrastructure.*1 28GHz frequency bandAbout KDDIKDDI is a leading Japanese telecommunications company with over 100 million customers. In recent years, KDDI has expanded beyond its core telecommunications business into areas such as AI, finance, energy, retail, and cybersecurity, contributing to structural reforms across various industries. Globally, KDDI provides mobile services, IoT services for connected cars, and data center connectivity, primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. KDDI is driving social impact and transformation through its mid-term management strategy, "Power-to-Connect 2028." For more information, visit the KDDI website. https://www.kddi.com/english/About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/About SoftBank Corp.Guided by the SoftBank Group's corporate philosophy, “Information Revolution - Happiness for everyone,” SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) operates telecommunications and IT businesses in Japan and globally. Building on its strong business foundation, SoftBank Corp. is aiming to activate the potential of AI across its businesses and drive implementation in line with its “Activate AI for Society” growth strategy. While further growing its telecom business, SoftBank is expanding its AI computing infrastructure and AI and Cloud service businesses with the aim of becoming a provider of Next-generation Social Infrastructure. To learn more, please visit https://www.softbank.jp/en/corp/About Rakuten MobileRakuten Mobile, Inc. is a Rakuten Group company responsible for mobile communications, centered on its mobile network operator (MNO) business. Through continuous innovation and the deployment of advanced technology, Rakuten Mobile aims to redefine expectations in the mobile communications industry in order to provide appealing and convenient services for diverse customer needs.* Product and service names mentioned in this release are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Trademark symbols such as TM and ® may be omitted in this release. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO // Makati City, Philippines, Sept 18, 2026 - JCB International Co.,Ltd (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB, Japan's only international payment brand, announced the launch of “JCB Japan Fiesta” as a celebration JCB’s 30th Anniversary in the Philippines.Since entering the Philippine market in 1996, JCB has grown alongside the strengthening ties between Japan and the Philippines, creating more opportunities for Filipinos to experience the best of Japan through travel, dining, shopping, entertainment, and everyday experiences.For many Filipinos, Japan is more than a dream destination. From its rich culture and world-renowned cuisine to its pop culture, entertainment, shopping, and breathtaking destinations, Japan continues to capture the imagination of Filipino travelers and enthusiasts.Now, as JCB celebrates its 30th Anniversary in the Philippines, the brand is bringing the spirit of Japan closer to Filipinos through JCB Japan Fiesta on September 25 to 27 at the SM Megamall, Mega Fashion Hall, Mandaluyong City.The three-day celebration will immerse visitors in the culture, lifestyle, traditions, and modern experiences of Japan, while also commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippines friendship.The festivities will officially open with a ceremony on September 25 at 11:00AM, followed by a weekend of interactive activities, entertainment, merchant experiences, and exclusive JCB offerings for the public.Experience Japan and Win Exciting PrizesJCB Japan FiestaThe celebration goes beyond the festival floor, with exciting activities and prizes lined up throughout the weekend. The festivities will culminate in the much-awaited Grand Raffle, where one (1) lucky winner will receive an exclusive trip to Japan.Best of Japan 4.0 PromoJCB will also unveil the Best of Japan 4.0 Promo, offering:- Five (5) unforgettable Japan-inspired experiences*One (1) guaranteed winner from each participating bank partnerFor those dreaming of an extraordinary getaway, the grand prize includes:- Ultimate Luxury Trip to Japan worth ₱1,000,000An exceptional travel experience designed around comfort, exclusivity, and the best of Japanese hospitalityIn addition, participants will have more chances to win:- Thirty (30) lucky winners will each receive ₱10,000 worth of shopping credits,This provides even more opportunities for cardmembers to discover and enjoy Japan.Adding to the excitement is a lineup of distinguished partner and merchant booths, where visitors can discover Japanese brands, products, travel experiences, and special JCB offers.Participating brands include ANA, Bandai Gashapon, B.League, Fujifilm, Gindaco Takoyaki, ItoEn, Japan Airlines, JNTO, Muji, Nitori, Uniqlo, VFS Global, Warabimochi Kamakura and 10 Yen King.A Playful Journey Through JapanDesigned as a vibrant Japanese-inspired cityscape and countryside, JCB Japan Fiesta invites guests to embark on a playful journey through different destinations and experiences—all under one roof.At Tokyo Tower, guests can test their luck and strategy through an exciting dice game. At the Express Train, visitors can put their aim and throwing skills to the test, while the Sakura Garden offers an immersive blizzard machine experience that brings a touch of winter magic to the celebration. Meanwhile, Mount Fuji serves as another interactive stop where guests can share their thoughts and experiences through the survey wall.Beyond the activities, the festival creates opportunities for visitors to explore the sights, flavors, products, and experiences that make Japan a favorite destination among Filipinos.Celebrating 30 Years of ConnectionMore than a corporate milestone, JCB’s 30th Anniversary in the Philippines celebrates 30 years of meaningful connections, trusted partnerships, and shared experiences with Filipino consumers, financial institutions, merchants, and business partners.Over the years, JCB has continued to strengthen its role in connecting Filipinos to Japan—not only as a travel destination, but as a culture and lifestyle that can be experienced through food, shopping, entertainment, hospitality, and everyday moments.This milestone also reflects the enduring relationship between Japan and the Philippines, built on decades of friendship, cultural exchange, tourism, and people-to-people connections.Through JCB Japan Fiesta, JCB transforms its 30th Anniversary into a celebration that everyone can enjoy—bringing the sights, sounds, flavors, and excitement of Japan to the heart of Manila, while looking ahead to many more years of connection between Japan and the Philippines.JCB Japan Fiesta is open to the public from September 25 to 27 at the SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall. Admission is FREE, and visitors do not need to be JCB Cardholders to join the celebration.For more information about JCB’s 30th Anniversary promotions, participating merchant offers, and complete promo mechanics, visit the JCB Philippines website ( https://www.specialoffers.jcb/ph/ ) or follow JCB Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.About JCBJCB is a major global payments brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality services and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com