Category: Artificial Intelligence

  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile CEO Comments on Robinhood CEO’s Crypto Remarks

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today issued a statement from its CEO, Mr. Luo Weidong, commenting on recent remarks made by Vlad Tenev, the CEO of Robinhood Markets Inc., regarding the cryptocurrency space.

    In a recent earnings call and media interviews, Vlad Tenev expressed optimism about the future of crypto assets and its potential as a mainstream asset for diversification. He also mentioned the tokenization of companies (public or private) shares and/or options for possible future trading and transactional purposes.

    Mr. Luo Weidong of Aurora Mobile commented, “At Aurora Mobile, we closely monitor the developments in the financial technology and digital asset space. Vlad Tenev’s perspectives on the growing attractiveness of crypto assets align with the broader market trends we are observing. The growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Solana, as tools for diversification, is a sign of the evolving financial landscape.”

    While Aurora Mobile is not directly involved in the cryptocurrency trading space like Robinhood, the Company has been a pioneer in leveraging big data and artificial intelligence to provide valuable insights and solutions across multiple industries. “Our expertise lies in aggregating, cleansing, and analyzing vast amounts of real-time and anonymous mobile behavioral data at the device level. This data-driven approach allows us to offer actionable insights to our clients in sectors ranging from finance to retail,” Mr. Luo added.

    “Just as the cryptocurrency market is evolving, our services are designed to adapt to the dynamic needs of our clients. Transparency and providing users with valuable information, principles that Robinhood is emphasizing in the crypto space, are also core to our mission at Aurora Mobile,” Mr. Luo continued.

    Aurora Mobile has long been a trusted partner to many major internet companies and leading consumer brands. “We are committed to leveraging our technology and data capabilities to contribute to the digital transformation of businesses, much like the efforts in the cryptocurrency space to make digital assets more accessible and user-friendly,” concluded Mr. Luo.

    As the financial technology landscape continues to evolve, Aurora Mobile remains focused on innovating and providing solutions that meet the changing needs of its clients and the market at large.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: AI-supported ground processes: Lufthansa, Fraport, and zeroG drive innovation at Frankfurt Airport

    Source: Lufthansa Group

    Lufthansa and Fraport AG have signed an agreement to further optimize aircraft handling at Frankfurt Airport. Together with Lufthansa subsidiary zeroG, the partners are introducing the innovative AI-based camera solution “seer”.

    The goal is to use real-time data to make the turnaround process– i.e., the procedures involved in aircraft handling – more transparent, punctual, and efficient.

    Every step of the handling process, from docking the passenger boarding bridge to loading baggage and refueling at the respective aircraft positions, is recorded by a camera. The AI system then automatically timestamps the respective process steps. This increases the quantity and quality of the available information, which is bundled in a central data base (“single source of truth”).

    Gradual installation at all aircraft positions

    The AI-supported turnaround process is the result of an intensive development and pilot phase that began in 2023. From February to May 2024, Lufthansa and Fraport tested the system at selected aircraft parking positions at Frankfurt Airport. Currently, “seer” is being used at five aircraft parking positions. The number of positions is expected to rise to 20 by the end of the third quarter this year. This will be followed by a gradual, comprehensive rollout at Frankfurt Airport.

    “Transparent ground processes enable us to further improve our punctuality and service quality. This benefits our guests in particular”, says Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines. “That is why we are working intensively on modernizing our operational processes with innovative technologies such as the AI-based ‘seer’ solution. When all partners at Frankfurt Airport use their handling data and exchange it among each other, we can become more efficient and even more punctual together.”

    Lufthansa is contributing its extensive operational experience to the project and combining it with Fraport’s airport expertise. zeroG brings together the requirements of the airline and the airport, develops the entire underlying AI and computer vision intelligence behind “seer” as the technological core, and thus ensures seamless integration into existing processes. All airlines and system partners at the location will benefit from “seer”.

    “At Fraport, we are driving forward a wide range of AI solutions to optimize processes at our airports, reduce the workload of our employees, and increase the satisfaction of our passengers and customers“, says Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport AG. “The AI-supported turnaround is a perfect example of this. The increased transparency of the data gives our employees and partners a more accurate picture of the individual steps involved in aircraft handling, enabling them to adapt the subsequent work steps accordingly. This not only has a positive effect on the respective handling process, but also on the entire airport operation.“

    “Aircraft don’t earn money by being on the ground – yet this is where the most complex processes take place under intense time pressure. This is exactly where our solution helps: with the support of camera-based AI models, we make processes visible, analyzable, and controllable – in real time,” explains Manuel van Esch, Managing Director of zeroG. “This not only brings greater transparency for airlines and airport operators but also improves punctuality and resource utilization.”

    The close cooperation between Lufthansa, zeroG, and Fraport is an example of successful partnership in aviation. Together, innovations are being developed and implemented that not only strengthen Frankfurt and its airport but also set international standards.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul showcases arts and cultural strengths and diversity (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Hong Kong Week 2025@Seoul showcases arts and cultural strengths and diversity ???
         HK Week@Seoul will premiere tomorrow (July 25) with the pre-festival “Wu Guanzhong Art Sponsorship Overseas Exhibition Series: Wu Guanzhong: Between Black and White”, where 17 masterworks by the great Chinese painter Wu Guanzhong (1919-2010) from the collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art will be exhibited for the first time in Korea, offering the audience a glimpse into his poetic world of ink and oil.
     
         The grand opening programme of HK Week@Seoul, “Romeo + Juliet” by Hong Kong Ballet, is choreographed by Septime Webre to reinterpret Shakespeare’s classic love story with Hong Kong in the 1960s as the backdrop, presenting Hong Kong’s East-meets-West artistic style.
     
         Dance highlights include the grand dance poem “A Dance of Celestial Rhythms” by the Hong Kong Dance Company, which integrates dance and lights inspired by the ancient Solar Terms; “Mr Blank 2.0” by the City Contemporary Dance Company, which explores disorientation and awakening of human nature through the interplay of physical space and digital projections; and “CollabAsia”, a collaboration between the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Sungkyunkwan University in Korea showcasing cross-cultural exchange between students.
     
         For music, the concert “Yan Huichang & Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra” will present various captivating music pieces in partnership with Korean musicians Kim Suin and Park Joonho as well as the Wizard Children’s Choir. The concert “Lio Kuokman, Yekwon Sunwoo & Hong Kong Philharmonic” will feature an orchestral concert led by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman and Korean pianist Yekwon Sunwoo, performing a wide range of classical works from the contemporary and romantic eras.
     
          Pop culture will be highlighted by “ImagineLand@Seoul”, an outdoor concert bringing together Hong Kong and Korean singers, including Jonathan Wong and Korean singer Lena Park, for a vibrant showcase of pop music. The concert will also include classical music and original soundtracks from classic Korean dramas and Hong Kong movies. The concert will be followed by a screening of Hong Kong’s classic movie “An Autumn’s Tale” (1987), starring Chow Yun-fat and Cherie Chung.
     
         Film enthusiasts can enjoy two programmes. “‘Movies-to-GO’ – Border Crossings in Hong Kong Cinema – Korea” will screen two Hong Kong-Korean co-productions and four Hong Kong classic movies from the 1960s to 1980s, including the world premiere of a 4K digital restoration of “The Story of a Discharged Prisoner” (1967). “Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema” will screen more recent Hong Kong productions that reflect the city’s evolving cinematic voice.
     
         Two programmes supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) are “Travel of the Soul: Echoes after Time”, a dance piece by choreographer Terry Tsang collaborating with Korean dance luminaries, and “HKADC x BAC: Asian Modern Symphony Orchestra with Wilson Ng”, a concert where conductor Wilson Ng will lead musicians from Hong Kong, Korea and other parts of Asia to perform classical music spanning different eras and places, including a performance by renowned Hong Kong pianist Wong KaJeng.
     
         The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency will launch two exhibitions. The “Hong Kong Comics and Culture Exhibition” will present over 80 exhibits from Hong Kong’s martial arts-themed and satirical comic works, including classics such as “Old Master Q” and “My Boy”, as well as the successful cross-sectoral collaboration between Hong Kong’s comics and film and television. “LOCAL POWER Hong Kong Fashion Show and Exhibition in Seoul” will showcase approximately 110 fashion pieces by designers from Hong Kong and other cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and from Korea, while staging a fashion presentation blending AI technology with Cantopop and K-pop.
     
         Information on the dates and venues of the above programmes is set out in the Annex. Tickets for “Romeo + Juliet” and the concert “Yan Huichang & Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra” will be available for sale from tomorrow (July 25). Tickets for “A Dance of Celestial Rhythms”, the concert “Lio Kuokman, Yekwon Sunwoo & Hong Kong Philharmonic” and “Mr Blank 2.0” will be available for sale from August 8. For details, please visit www.hongkongweek.gov.hkIssued at HKT 16:55

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  • India Celebrates Income Tax Day 2025: A tribute to digital transformation and taxpayer empowerment

    Source: Government of India

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    India today commemorates Income Tax Day, marking the 165th anniversary of the introduction of income tax in the country. Celebrated every year on July 24, the day acknowledges the evolution of India’s tax system and its pivotal role in nation-building.

    Income tax was first introduced in India on this day in 1860 by British economist Sir James Wilson to counter the financial strain caused by the First War of Independence in 1857. The framework laid then eventually culminated in the Income Tax Act of 1922 and later the comprehensive Income Tax Act of 1961, which still governs the taxation system in the country today.

    In recent decades, India’s income tax system has undergone a profound digital transformation, shifting from manual record-keeping to a tech-enabled, citizen-friendly administration. The process began with the introduction of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) in 1972, followed by initial computerization in 1981. The current PAN series, introduced in 1995, enabled better tracking and compliance.

    A major technological leap came with the establishment of the Centralized Processing Centre (CPC) in Bengaluru in 2009, allowing for jurisdiction-free, digital processing of tax returns. The Tax Information Network (TIN), and its upgraded version TIN 2.0, further enhanced convenience, offering real-time tax credits and quicker refunds. The Demand Facilitation Centre in Mysuru now serves as a central repository for outstanding tax demands, easing access for both taxpayers and officials.

    The government’s focus on transparency and data-driven governance is also reflected in the use of Project Insight. This integrated data platform enables the Income Tax Department (ITD) to create a 360-degree financial profile of taxpayers by integrating data from various sources, such as GSTN, financial institutions, and property registries. These insights help in detecting discrepancies and prompting voluntary compliance through non-intrusive nudges.

    The Faceless Assessment Scheme, launched in 2019, has revolutionized tax assessments by removing physical interaction between the taxpayer and the tax officer. Taxpayers now receive automated notices, assessments, and communications through a digital platform, enhancing accountability and efficiency.

    Additionally, the Annual Information Statement (AIS), implemented in November 2021, provides individuals with a consolidated view of their financial activity across the year. It pre-fills income tax returns using verified third-party data, minimizing errors and promoting self-compliance. This, along with the e-Verification Scheme, allows discrepancies to be resolved entirely online.

    As part of a continued effort to simplify compliance and encourage voluntary participation, the Finance Act, 2025 has extended the deadline for filing updated income tax returns from 24 months to 48 months. This amendment gives taxpayers more time to correct errors and avoid penalties while ensuring fair contribution.

    Tax collection trends underline the success of these reforms. The total number of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) filed rose by 36% over the past five years, reaching 9.19 crore filings in FY 2024–25, compared to 6.72 crore in FY 2020–21. Gross Direct Tax Collections also saw a sharp rise—from ₹12.31 lakh crore in 2020–21 to ₹27.02 lakh crore in 2024–25, reflecting both economic resilience and improved compliance.

    The Union Budget 2025–26 introduced several relief measures to ease the tax burden on individuals. Under the new tax regime, income up to ₹12 lakh is now tax-free. With the standard deduction of ₹75,000, salaried individuals with income up to ₹12.75 lakh will have zero tax liability. These measures are expected to boost household spending, particularly among the middle class.

    Other notable changes include an increase in TDS and TCS thresholds, decriminalization of TCS payment delays, and full tax exemption for withdrawals from National Savings Scheme (NSS) accounts made after August 29, 2024. The time limit for registering small charitable trusts has also been extended, while taxpayers with two self-occupied properties can now claim exemptions for both without restrictions.

    Significantly, the Income Tax Bill, 2025 has been tabled to replace the Income Tax Act of 1961. While retaining the core principles, the new bill seeks to simplify the language of tax laws, remove redundant provisions, and improve clarity for taxpayers and professionals alike.

  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Swift Nears End of Stage 1 Presale With AI-Driven Yield Protocol and Governance Model

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LUXEMBOURG, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Swift (BTC3), the developer of a new blockchain protocol combining programmable yield mechanics with AI-driven governance, today announced the upcoming conclusion of Stage 1 of its BTC3 token presale. With just two days remaining before Stage 2 begins, the project reports a significant increase in interest from early-stage participants.

    The BTC3 protocol is designed to address limitations in scalability, yield accessibility, and governance faced by earlier-generation blockchains. Its hybrid architecture incorporates AI-assisted voting systems, privacy-preserving smart contracts, and a Proof-of-Yield (PoY) model that allows users to access staking rewards immediately upon the conclusion of each presale stage.

    Stage 1 Presale Highlights

    • Presale Stage 1 ends July 26, 2025
    • Current Price: $1.00
    • Stage 2 Price: $2.00
    • Projected Launch Price: $15.00
    • Stage 1 APY: 143% via Proof-of-Yield mechanism
    • Presale concludes: September 18, 2025

    Unlike traditional presales that require users to wait for protocol access, Bitcoin Swift activates its PoY system in real-time. This feature allows token holders to receive programmable staking rewards that are distributed automatically based on smart contract logic.

    Core Technology Features

    • Proof-of-Yield (PoY): A staking framework that calculates real-time APY based on network activity
    • AI Governance: Proposal evaluation through AI agents prior to DAO voting
    • Sustainability Tracking: Environmental metrics integrated via federated oracles
    • Privacy & Identity: zk-SNARK encryption and DID-based voting infrastructure
    • Compliance-Ready Architecture: Designed with data privacy and user protections in mind

    “Bitcoin Swift was built to offer a more intelligent and dynamic blockchain layer, starting with immediate utility at the presale level,” said a representative from the Bitcoin Swift team. “We believe that programmable rewards and AI-based governance models will play a key role in the next evolution of decentralized finance.”

    What Influencers Are Saying

    The buzz around BTC3 has been steadily rising across crypto communities. Influencers like Crypto VlogToken Empire, and Crypto Show have released detailed reviews breaking down why Bitcoin Swift’s architecture is more than just hype. Many highlight its compliance-readiness and AI-led innovation as major selling points for 2025.

    Even broader coverage by creators like Crypto League and Crypto Nitro emphasizes how the protocol’s emphasis on sustainability and privacy could set a new standard for blockchain finance.

    Looking Ahead

    Following the conclusion of Stage 1, Bitcoin Swift will transition to Stage 2 of the presale at a new token price of $2.00. The final public sale will conclude on September 18, 2025, followed by the activation of full governance and on-chain protocol utilities. BTC3 will be deployed with Solana-compatible infrastructure to support high throughput and low transaction fees.

    For more information about the BTC3 presale or the Bitcoin Swift protocol, please visit: https://bitcoinswift.com

    Contact:
    Luc Schaus
    support@bitcoinswift.com

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  • MIL-OSI: MIG Capital leads CHF 7.75 million seed financing for ASTRA Therapeutics

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • MIG Capital, through its MIG Fonds, is investing 3 million Swiss Francs (CHF) in the Swiss start-up which designs precision drugs against eukaryotic pathogens.
    • Digitalis Ventures co-leads the round with additional investment from Borealis Ventures, Kickfund and Venture Kick.
    • Eukaryotic pathogens cause illness and death in animals, humans, and crops.

    MUNICH, Germany, and VILLIGEN, Switzerland, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MIG Capital AG, one of Germany’s leading venture capital firms, announced today that it is heading a seed financing of CHF 7.75 million for ASTRA Therapeutics with U.S. venture capital firm Digitalis Ventures as co-lead and Borealis Ventures, Kickfund and Venture Kick also participating in the round. MIG Fonds 17 and 18 have allocated CHF 3 million for the Swiss start-up, based at the Park InnovAARE innovation campus in Villigen, Switzerland.

    Founded in 2022, ASTRA Therapeutics AG designs and develops novel parasitic agents (parasiticides) that control parasites by inhibiting cell division in parasites while sparing hosts. The company generates species-specific drug leads targeting tubulin, known as Parabulins®, through its proprietary drug development platform ParaX®.

    Parabulins® are novel drugs (New Molecular Entities, NME) targeting important indications in the veterinary market. ASTRA’s pipeline includes over 15 patentable chemical classes featuring nanomolar-potent candidates for common parasites such as coccidia in farm animals and heartworm in dogs and cats. Initial in vivo proof of concept for multiple NMEs has been demonstrated.

    Natacha Gaillard, PhD, Founder and Co-CEO of ASTRA Therapeutics, said: “The animal health market is facing an ever-increasing need for novel anti-parasite drugs to combat the growing threat of drug resistance, ensure the health and welfare of our pets, and maintain healthy and efficient food production.”

    Ashwani Sharma, PhD, also Founder and Co-CEO of ASTRA Therapeutics, added: “Our platform is designed to exploit structural differences between essential proteins in parasites and the host animals, enabling creation of new drugs that should be both effective and safe.”

    The global parasiticide market is worth over 10 billion US dollars and is growing at a CAGR of 5.6%1. At the same time, established products are facing patent expiry, while increasing resistance is causing a dramatic need for new drugs – in some regions, up to 98% of heartworm cases are already resistant to standard therapies.

    ASTRA is strategically positioned to capture this opportunity: the company develops novel, patentable drugs that are highly potent and resistance-breaking. Target revenues are over 800 million US dollars per year for coccidiosis and 2.4 billion US-dollars per year for worm control – in the veterinary sector alone.

    “We see tremendous commercial potential for new drugs that control worms including heartworm in dogs and cats, and coccidiosis in poultry and swine production,” said Andreas Kastenbauer, Partner at MIG Capital. “With renowned structural biologists Dr. Natacha Gaillard and Dr. Ashwani Sharma in the lead and strong support from a team of market and business developers experienced in drug discovery, licensing and biotech financing, this is the right company to achieve success.”

    The new investment expands MIG Capital’s approach to engaging in the rapidly growing veterinary medicine market. In 2024, the VC investor already acquired a stake in HawkCell, a French start-up developing MRI and CT imaging for use in animals. ASTRA Therapeutics is MIG Capital’s first investment in Switzerland and its second new investment this year.

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    1 Stonehaven Cozmix Group, Animal Health Industry: Reflections on the Past Decade and Visions for the Future Report 2025. (Published at AHNTI Conference London 2025) [see page 23]

    About Astra Therapeutics

    ASTRA Therapeutics is a Swiss biotechnology company based in Villigen (CH) that designs novel precision drugs against eukaryotic pathogens based on its proprietary ParaX® platform. The company’s goal is to develop drugs that selectively target parasites while sparing hosts. ASTRA Therapeutics addresses medical and veterinary challenges characterized by increasing drug resistance, expiring patents, and a growing global parasiticide market.

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

    About MIG Capital

    MIG Capital is one of the leading German VC investors. Through its MIG funds, MIG invests in young deep tech and life sciences companies in German-speaking Europe and beyond. To date, the company has invested over €770 million in approx. 60 start-ups. MIG portfolio companies develop innovations in areas including biopharmaceuticals, energy and environmental technologies, advanced computing, digitalization / IoT, medical technology, and digital health. The MIG investment portfolio currently consists of more than 30 companies.

    MIG’s investment team is made up of a dedicated group of engineers, scientists, physicians and entrepreneurs who use analytical and creative processes to assess the risks and opportunities of business models and technologies. Their reputation, experience and network provide excellent access to companies, institutions and decision-makers to support the growth of their portfolio companies.

    In recent years, MIG Capital has realized more than ten successful portfolio company sales, including Siltectra (to Infineon) and Hemovent (to MicroPort). It has placed several companies on the stock exchange including BRAIN, NFON, BioNTech, and Immatics.

    For further information, please visit: www.mig.ag, www.mig-fonds.de. LinkedIn: MIG Capital

    Contact

    MIG Capital
    Andreas Kastenbauer, Partner
    +49-89-94382680
    ak@mig.ag

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  • MIL-OSI: Rhombus Expands AI-Powered Operational Analytics by Launching Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rhombus, a leader in cloud-managed physical security solutions, today announced the expansion of its AI-powered Operational Analytics capabilities with two powerful new features: Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting. These solutions give organizations real-time spatial intelligence tools to improve how they manage traffic flow, space utilization, and staffing. Both work with existing Rhombus camera infrastructure and can be centrally managed from the Rhombus console.

    Rhombus continues to expand video intelligence beyond traditional surveillance by unlocking AI-fueled insights that help businesses solve everyday operational challenges. With these new features, security footage instantly becomes a live source of business intelligence to give teams a clear understanding of precisely how spaces are used and how to improve them.

    “Video systems have long been siloed for security use only,” said Brandon Salzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Rhombus. “But with the right AI and powerful analytics, those same systems can also power real-time operational intelligence that helps businesses grow. Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting are great new examples of how we’re unlocking broader value from existing security camera infrastructure.”

    Line Crossing

    Line Crossing lets organizations define custom boundaries within camera views to monitor the directional traffic of how and when people or vehicles cross from one area to another. These insights are critical for identifying peak usage patterns and making layout or schedule changes that improve flow and efficiency. From retail store entrances to manufacturing loading docks, Line Crossing provides actionable data through clear, intuitive reporting.

    “We built Line Crossing to answer a simple question: how are people actually using your space?” said Rickey Cox, VP of Product at Rhombus. “We can surface directional insights that help organizations fine-tune everything from where to place employees to broader site design changes, without relying on guesswork.”

    Occupancy Counting

    Occupancy Counting provides ongoing estimates of how many people are in a given area by using AI models. The solution eliminates the need for manual headcounts or check-in systems, enabling teams to manage capacity and identify underused areas. These insights help organizations respond to fluctuations in foot traffic, optimize space layout, and better align staffing with actual demand.

    Solutions Built for Real-World Use Cases

    Both Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting are designed to support a wide range of operational needs across industries. For example:

    • In retail environments, traffic flow data can inform smarter product placement and optimize underperforming departments.
    • In manufacturing settings, tracking vendor deliveries can reduce congestion at loading docks.
    • At fitness centers, occupancy visibility enables better fitness class and staff planning while minimizing safety hazards.

    Rhombus’ Vision for Smarter Security, Smarter Operations

    The expansion of the Operational Analytics suite underscores Rhombus’ broader commitment to making its video intelligence solutions continually smarter, faster, and more adaptive. From real-time alerts to natural language video search, Rhombus uses AI to eliminate otherwise tedious manual efforts, accelerate investigations, and proactively detect threats. At the same time, the platform helps teams improve safety, increase efficiency, and make better decisions across their operations. By combining AI-enabled video analytics, audio detection, and IoT sensor data, Rhombus delivers a unified solution that adapts to each customer’s needs, supports evolving workflows, and helps organizations get more value from their existing security infrastructure.

    Seamless Integration with the Rhombus Platform

    Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting work with Rhombus’ dome, bullet, and multisensor camera series, and are available with no additional hardware or complex setup. Teams can access trends and reports through the same intuitive cloud-managed platform they already use, or pull data into their systems via Rhombus’ open APIs.

    Availability

    Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting are now available in limited release to customers with a Rhombus Enterprise license. Organizations interested in exploring the unique advantages of Rhombus’ Operational Analytics can book a demo: https://www.rhombus.com/live-demo/

    About Rhombus

    Rhombus is an open, cloud-managed physical security platform that brings security cameras, access control, sensors, alarm monitoring, and integrations together under a single pane of glass. Thousands of organizations trust Rhombus to drive operational excellence, improve safety, and streamline workflows through a comprehensive suite of smart security solutions and 50+ integrations with leading business systems. Rhombus is backed by NightDragon, Bluestone Equity Partners, Cota Capital, Caden Capital, Tru Arrow Partners, and Uncorrelated Ventures, and is on a mission to make the world safer with a smart, powerful physical security platform that is built to protect and designed to adapt.

    Visit www.rhombus.com to book a demo.

    Contact
    Kyle Peterson / Clement | Peterson
    kyle@clementpeterson.com

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  • MIL-OSI: BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. Announces Q2-25 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Q2-25 Revenue and Net Income of € 148.1 Million and € 32.1 Million, Respectively

    H1-25 Revenue and Net Income of € 292.2 Million and € 63.6 Million, Respectively

    DUIVEN, the Netherlands, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (the “Company” or “Besi”) (Euronext Amsterdam: BESI; OTC markets: BESIY), a leading manufacturer of assembly equipment for the semiconductor industry, today announced its results for the second quarter and first half year ended June 30, 2025.

    Key Highlights Q2-25

    • Revenue of € 148.1 million grew 2.8% vs. Q1-25 and was within prior guidance due primarily to higher die attach shipments for mainstream computing applications. Revenue decreased 2.1% vs. Q2-24 principally due to weakness in mobile end markets partially offset by growth in hybrid bonding shipments
    • Orders of € 128.0 million decreased 3.0% vs. Q1-25 due primarily due to ongoing weakness in mainstream computing and mobile applications partially offset by significant new orders for TCB Next systems. Orders declined 30.9% vs. Q2-24 due primarily to lower orders for hybrid bonding and mobile applications
    • Gross margin of 63.3% decreased by 0.3 points vs. Q1-25 and by 1.7 points vs. Q2-24 due to a less favorable product mix and adverse forex effects from a decline in the USD versus the euro
    • Net income of € 32.1 million increased 1.9% vs. Q1-25. Versus Q2-24, net income decreased 23.4% due principally to lower revenue and gross margins, increased R&D spending and higher interest expense related to the Senior Note offering in July 2024. Q2-25 net margin decreased to 21.6% vs. 21.9% in Q1-25 and 27.7% in Q2-24
    • Cash and deposits of € 490.2 million at June 30, 2025 increased by 90.6% vs. June 30, 2024 due to the Senior Note offering in July 2024

    Key Highlights H1-25

    • Revenue of € 292.2 million decreased 1.8% vs. H1-24 principally due to ongoing weakness in mainstream assembly markets, particularly for mobile and automotive applications, partially offset by increased shipments of hybrid bonding systems
    • Orders of € 259.9 million were down 17.0% vs. H1-24 primarily due to lower bookings for hybrid bonding systems and for mobile applications, partially offset by increased die attach orders by Asian subcontractors for AI related computing applications and new orders for Besi’s TCB Next system
    • Gross margin of 63.4% decreased by 2.7 points versus H1-24 primarily due to a less favorable product mix and adverse forex effects
    • Net income of € 63.6 million decreased € 12.3 million, or 16.2%, vs. H1-24 primarily due to lower revenue and gross margin and higher interest expense. Similarly, Besi’s net margin decreased to 21.7% versus 25.5% in H1-24

    Q3-25 Outlook  

    • Revenue is expected to decline 5-15% vs. the € 148.1 million reported in Q2-25
    • Orders are expected to increase significantly vs. Q2-25 primarily due to increased demand for hybrid bonding systems and die attach systems for AI-related 2.5D computing applications
    • Gross margin is expected to range between 60-62% and decrease vs. the 63.3% realized in Q2-25 primarily due to adverse forex effects from a significantly lower USD versus the euro
    • Operating expenses are expected to be flat +/- 5% vs. € 50.2 million in Q2-25
    (€ millions, except EPS) Q2-
    2025
    Q1-
    2025
    Δ Q2-
    2024
     
    Δ
    HY1-
    2025
    HY1-
    2024
    Δ
    Revenue 148.1 144.1 +2.8% 151.2 -2.1% 292.2 297.5 -1.8%
    Orders 128.0 131.9 -3.0% 185.2 -30.9% 259.9 313.0 -17.0%
    Gross Margin 63.3% 63.6% -0.3 65.0% -1.7 63.4% 66.1% -2.7
    Operating Income 43.5 39.3 +10.7% 49.3 -11.8% 82.8 90.0 -8.0%
    Net Income 32.1 31.5 +1.9% 41.9 -23.4% 63.6 75.9 -16.2%
    Net Margin 21.6% 21.9% -0.3 27.7% -6.1 21.7% 25.5% -3.8
    EPS (basic) 0.40 0.40 0.53 -24.5% 0.80 0.97 -17.5%
    EPS (diluted) 0.40 0.40 0.53 -24.5% 0.80 0.97 -17.5%
    Net Cash and Deposits -36.0* 159.4 -122.6% 74.4* -148.4% -36.0* 74.4* -148.4%

    * Reflects cash dividend payments of € 172.8 million and € 171.5 million in Q2-25 and Q2-24, respectively.

    Richard W. Blickman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Besi, commented:
    “Besi reported Q2-25 revenue, operating income and net income of € 148.1 million, € 43.5 million and € 32.1 million, respectively. Revenue and operating results were at the midpoint of prior guidance in a mainstream assembly equipment market still affected by soft demand for mobile and automotive applications. Market development in Q2-25 was also affected by increased customer caution due to global trade tensions. Q2-25 revenue and operating income grew sequentially by 2.8% and 10.7%, respectively, as we saw an increase in shipments to Asian subcontractors for AI-related datacenter applications combined with a 4.3% decrease in sequential operating expenses. Orders for the quarter decreased 3.0% versus Q1-25 as weakness in mainstream computing and mobile applications was partially offset by new orders for Besi’s TCB Next system.

    For the first half year, revenue of € 292.2 million decreased 1.8% versus H1-24 reflecting broader assembly market trends as weakness in mobile and, to a lesser extent, automotive end markets was significantly offset by growth in hybrid bonding revenue which more than doubled versus H1-24. Orders decreased by 17.0% due to the timing of customer orders for hybrid bonding systems and a lack of new product introductions in high-end smartphones. H1-25 operating and net income decreased by 8.0% and 16.2%, respectively, versus H1-24 primarily due to lower revenue and a 2.7-point reduction in gross margin from a less favorable product mix, adverse net forex effects from the decline of the USD versus the euro and increased interest expense related to Besi’s Senior Note issuance in July 2024. Liquidity remained strong with cash and deposits of € 490.2 million at June 30, 2025 increasing by 90.6% vs. June 30, 2024 due to the Senior Note offering in July 2024.

    We believe the outlook for Besi’s business in H2-25 has improved in recent weeks based on customer feedback and order trends subsequent to quarter end. Expanded capex budgets for AI infrastructure have been confirmed by each of the leading industry players in recent quarters with new use cases emerging in cloud and edge computing along with co-packaged optics. Advanced packaging is one of the key ways to achieve AI system differentiation, develop innovative consumer edge AI devices and provide the most energy-efficient data center performance. Advanced packaging demand for AI applications remains strong given new device introductions expected in 2026-2028. We believe we are well positioned in the fastest-growing advanced packaging market segments including data centers, photonics, AI-enhanced PCs and mobile devices and EVs/autonomous driving.

    As such, orders for our hybrid bonding systems are expected to increase significantly in H2-25 versus both H1-25 and H2-24 in both advanced logic and HBM4 memory applications as customers advance their technology roadmaps for new product introductions in 2026 and 2027. Customer interest in our TCB Next system for both memory and logic applications has also expanded significantly. TCB Next cycle times have improved with shipments anticipated in Q4-25 from orders received in Q2-25. We also anticipate increased orders for 2.5D advanced packaging systems for AI-related datacenter applications from both global IDMs and Asian subcontractors. In addition, there are early signs of a recovery in our mainstream assembly markets principally related to increased demand by Asian subcontractors for high-end mobile applications and high-performance computing applications for consumer markets.

    For Q3-25, we anticipate that revenue will decline by approximately 5-15% versus Q2-25. However, orders for Q3-25 are expected to increase significantly on a sequential basis due to increased demand for hybrid bonding and 2.5D advanced packaging applications. Besi’s gross margin is anticipated to decline to a range of 60-62% in Q3-25 due to the adverse impact of a 12.8% decline in the value of the USD versus the euro in the first half of 2025. Operating expenses in Q3-25 are expected to be flat plus or minus 5% versus Q2-25 despite increased R&D spending.”

    Share Repurchase Activity
    During the quarter, Besi spent € 20.7 million to repurchase approximately 196,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of € 105.80 per share. As of June 30, 2025, € 72.2 million of the current € 100 million share repurchase authorization has been used to repurchase approximately 644,000 ordinary shares at an average price of € 111.96 per share. As of June 30, 2025, Besi held approximately 2.0 million shares in treasury, equivalent to 2.5% of shares outstanding.

    Investor and media conference call
    A conference call and webcast for investors and media will be held today at 4:00 pm CET (10:00 am EDT). To register for the conference call and/or to access the audio webcast and webinar slides, please visit www.besi.com.

    Important Dates

    • Publication Q3/Nine-month results
    • Publication Q4/Full year results

    October 23, 2025
    February 2026

    Basis of Presentation
    The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as adopted by the European Union. Reference is made to the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements as included in our 2024 Annual Report, which is available on www.besi.com.

    Contacts:
    Richard W. Blickman, President & CEO
    Andrea Kopp-Battaglia, Senior Vice President Finance
    Claudia Vissers, Executive Secretary/IR coordinator
    Edmond Franco, VP Corporate Development/US IR coordinator
    Michael Sullivan, Investor Relations
    Tel. (31) 26 319 4500
    investor.relations@besi.com

    About Besi
    Besi is a leading manufacturer of assembly equipment supplying a broad portfolio of advanced packaging solutions to the semiconductor and electronics industries. We offer customers high levels of accuracy, reliability and throughput at a lower cost of ownership with a principal focus on wafer level and substrate assembly solutions. Customers are primarily leading semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, assembly subcontractors and electronics and industrial companies. Besi’s ordinary shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (symbol: BESI). Its Level 1 ADRs are listed on the OTC markets (symbol: BESIY) and its headquarters are located in Duiven, the Netherlands. For more information, please visit our website at www.besi.com.

    Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains statements about management’s future expectations, plans and prospects of our business that constitute forward-looking statements, which are found in various places throughout the press release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to expectations of orders, net sales, product shipments, expenses, timing of purchases of assembly equipment by customers, gross margins, operating results and capital expenditures. The use of words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “can”, “intend”, “believes”, “may”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “forecast”, “will”, “would”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The financial guidance set forth under the heading “Outlook” contains such forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements represent our judgments and expectations concerning the development of our business, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, including any inability to maintain continued demand for our products; failure of anticipated orders to materialize or postponement or cancellation of orders, generally without charges; the volatility in the demand for semiconductors and our products and services; the extent and duration of the COVID-19 and other global pandemics and the associated adverse impacts on the global economy, financial markets, global supply chains and our operations as well as those of our customers and suppliers; failure to develop new and enhanced products and introduce them at competitive price levels; failure to adequately decrease costs and expenses as revenues decline; loss of significant customers, including through industry consolidation or the emergence of industry alliances; lengthening of the sales cycle; acts of terrorism and violence; disruption or failure of our information technology systems; consolidation activity and industry alliances in the semiconductor industry that may result in further increased customer concentration, inability to forecast demand and inventory levels for our products; the integrity of product pricing and protection of our intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions; risks, such as changes in trade regulations, conflict minerals regulations, currency fluctuations, political instability and war, associated with substantial foreign customers, suppliers and foreign manufacturing operations, particularly to the extent occurring in the Asia Pacific region where we have a substantial portion of our production facilities; potential instability in foreign capital markets; the risk of failure to successfully manage our diverse operations; any inability to attract and retain skilled personnel, including as a result of restrictions on immigration, travel or the availability of visas for skilled technology workers.

    In addition, the United States and other countries have recently levied tariffs and taxes on certain goods and could significantly increase or impose new tariffs on a broad array of goods. They have imposed, and may continue to impose, new trade restrictions and export regulations. Increased or new tariffs and additional taxes, including any retaliatory measures, trade restrictions and export regulations, could negatively impact end-user demand and customer investment in semiconductor equipment, increase Besi’s supply chain complexity and manufacturing costs, decrease margins, reduce the competitiveness of our products or restrict our ability to sell products, provide services or purchase necessary equipment and supplies. Any or all of the foregoing factor could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, investors should consider those additional risk factors set forth in Besi’s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other key factors that could adversely affect our businesses and financial performance contained in our filings and reports, including our statutory consolidated statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or alter our forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Consolidated Statements of Operations
         
    (€ thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended
    June 30,
    (unaudited)
    Six Months Ended
    June 30,
    (unaudited)
      2025 2024 2025 2024
             
    Revenue 148,101 151,176 292,246 297,490
    Cost of sales 54,410 52,908 106,833 100,951
             
    Gross profit 93,691 98,268 185,413 196,539
             
    Selling, general and administrative expenses 30,629 30,514 63,587 70,155
    Research and development expenses 19,571 18,503 39,073 36,422
             
    Total operating expenses 50,200 49,017 102,660 106,577
             
    Operating income 43,491 49,251 82,753 89,962
             
    Financial expense, net 5,693 1,045 8,652 1,634
             
    Income before taxes 37,798 48,206 74,101 88,328
             
    Income tax expense 5,748 6,261 10,545 12,404
             
    Net income 32,050 41,945 63,556 75,924
             
    Net income per share – basic 0.40 0.53 0.80 0.97
    Net income per share – diluted 0.40 0.53 0.80 0.97
    Number of shares used in computing per share amounts:
    – basic
    – diluted 1

    79,184,703
    81,288,679

    79,281,533
    81,941,471

    79,206,267
    81,405,308

    78,231,430
    82,023,808

    ______________________
    1) The calculation of diluted income per share assumes the exercise of equity settled share based payments and the conversion of all Convertible Notes outstanding

    Consolidated Balance Sheets
     
    (€ thousands) June
    30, 2025
    (unaudited)
    March
    31, 2025
    (unaudited)
    December
    31, 2024
    (audited)
    ASSETS      
           
    Cash and cash equivalents 330,170 405,736 342,319
    Deposits 160,000 280,000 330,000
    Trade receivables 178,615 170,440 181,862
    Inventories 96,977 103,836 103,285
    Other current assets 53,821 46,099 40,927
           
    Total current assets 819,583 1,006,111 998,393
           
    Property, plant and equipment 51,089 42,868 44,773
    Right of use assets 13,799 15,161 15,726
    Goodwill 44,857 45,610 46,010
    Other intangible assets 103,933 98,622 96,677
    Investment property 5,206
    Deferred tax assets 27,494 29,240 31,567
    Other non-current assets 1,303 1,347 1,330
           
    Total non-current assets 247,681 232,848 236,083
           
    Total assets 1,067,264 1,238,959 1,234,476
           
           
    Bank overdraft –   840 776
    Current portion of long-term debt –   2,042
    Trade payables 47,458 46,598 52,630
    Other current liabilities 95,530 111,170 111,531
           
    Total current liabilities 142,988 158,608 166,979
           
    Long-term debt 526,184 525,493 525,653
    Lease liabilities 10,873 11,770 12,350
    Deferred tax liabilities 10,523 10,416 10,320
    Other non-current liabilities 19,915 19,328 17,910
           
    Total non-current liabilities 567,495 567,007 566,233
           
    Total equity 356,781 513,344 501,264
           
    Total liabilities and equity 1,067,264 1,238,959 1,234,476
    Consolidated Cash Flow Statements
         
    (€ thousands)
    Three Months Ended
    June 30,
    (unaudited)
    Six Months Ended
    June 30,
    (unaudited)
      2025 2024 2025 2024
             
    Cash flows from operating activities:        
             
    Income before income tax 37,798 48,206 74,101 88,328
             
    Depreciation and amortization 7,458 6,980 14,765 13,793
    Share based payment expense 4,342 6,916 8,783 23,816
    Financial expense, net 5,694 1,045 8,653 1,634
             
    Changes in working capital (11,032) (46,694) (13,145) (49,945)
    Interest (paid) received 3,726 3,893 839 5,062
    Income tax paid (21,988) (15,428) (23,563) (17,517)
             
    Net cash provided by operating activities 25,998 4,918 70,433 65,171
             
    Cash flows from investing activities:        
    Capital expenditures (11,764) (3,216) (13,497) (8,866)
    Capitalized development expenses (7,320) (4,912) (14,057) (9,575)
    Acquisition of investment property (5,206) (5,206)
    Repayments of (investments in) deposits 120,000 85,000 170,000 95,000
             
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 95,710 76,872 137,240 76,559
             
    Cash flows from financing activities:        
    Proceeds from (payments of) bank lines of credit (840) (776)
    Proceeds from (payments of) debt (2,042) (2,042)
    Payments of lease liabilities (1,111) (1,063) (2,225) (2,106)
    Purchase of treasury shares (20,721) (14,810) (42,785) (29,589)
    Dividends paid to shareholders (172,811) (171,534) (172,811) (171,534)
             
    Net cash used in financing activities (197,525) (187,407) (220,639) (203,229)
             
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (75,817) (105,617) (12,966) (61,499)
    Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and
      cash equivalents
    251 798 817 256
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the
       period
    405,736 232,053 342,319 188,477
             
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 330,170 127,234 330,170 127,234
    Supplemental Information (unaudited)
    (€ millions, unless stated otherwise)
                             
    REVENUE Q2-2025 Q1-2025 Q4-2024 Q3-2024 Q2-2024 Q1-2024
                             
    Per geography:                        
    China 37.5   25%   40.5   28%   42.8   28%   45.5   29%   57.5   38%   58.5   40%  
    Asia Pacific (excl. China) 66.1   45%   56.3   39%   53.5   35%   51.6   33%   54.1   36%   43.6   30%  
    EU / USA / Other 44.5   30%   47.3   33%   57.1   37%   59.5   38%   39.6   26%   44.2   30%  
                             
    Total 148.1   100%   144.1   100%   153.4   100%   156.6   100%   151.2   100%   146.3   100%  
                             
    ORDERS Q2-2025 Q1-2025 Q4-2024 Q3-2024 Q2-2024 Q1-2024
                             
    Per geography:                        
    China 44.4   35%   39.7   30%   40.4   33%   45.4   30%   43.3   23%   51.1   40%  
    Asia Pacific (excl. China) 60.7   47%   51.7   39%   38.8   32%   69.3   46%   72.0   39%   45.0   35%  
    EU / USA / Other 22.9   18%   40.5   31%   42.7   35%   37.1   24%   69.9   38%   31.6   25%  
                             
    Total 128.0   100%   131.9   100%   121.9   100%   151.8   100%   185.2   100%   127.7   100%  
                             
    Per customer type:                        
    IDM 71.9   56%   48.1   36%   61.2   50%   84.5   56%   122.4   66%   53.5   42%  
    Foundries/Subcontractors 56.1   44%   83.8   64%   60.7   50%   67.3   44%   62.8   34%   74.2   58%  
                             
    Total 128.0   100%   131.9   100%   121.9   100%   151.8   100%   185.2   100%   127.7   100%  
                             
    HEADCOUNT June 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024
                             
    Fixed staff (FTE) 1,831   88%   1,820   88%   1,812   93%   1,807   87%   1,783   86%   1,760   88%  
    Temporary staff (FTE) 239   12%   251   12%   134   7%   271   13%   279   14%   236   12%  
                             
    Total 2,070   100%   2,071   100%   1,946   100%   2,078   100%   2,062   100%   1,996   100%  
                             
    OTHER FINANCIAL DATA Q2-2025 Q1-2025 Q4-2024 Q3-2024 Q2-2024 Q1-2024
                             
    Gross profit 93.7   63.3%   91.7   63.6%   98.2   64.0%   101.2   64.7%   98.3   65.0%   98.3   67.2%  
                             
                             
    Selling, general and admin expenses:                        
    As reported 30.6   20.7%   33.0   22.9%   28.6   18.6%   27.3   17.4%   30.5   20.2%   39.6   27.1%  
    Share-based compensation expense (4.3 -2.9%   (4.4 -3.1%   (2.9 -1.8%   (3.4 ) -2.1%   (6.9 ) -4.6%   (16.9 ) -11.6%  
                             
    SG&A expenses as adjusted 26.3   17.8%   28.6   19.8%   25.7   16.8%   23.9   15.3%   23.6   15.6%   22.7   15.5%  
                             
                             
    Research and development expenses:                        
    As reported 19.6   13.2%   19.5   13.5%   19.0   12.4%   18.9   12.1%   18.5   12.2%   17.9   12.2%  
    Capitalization of R&D charges 7.3   4.9%   6.7   4.6%   5.4   3.5%   4.4   2.8%   4.9   3.2%   4.7   3.2%  
    Amortization of intangibles (3.9 ) -2.6%   (3.7 ) -2.5%   (3.9 ) -2.5%   (3.9 ) -2.5%   (3.6 ) -2.3%   (3.6 ) -2.4%  
                             
    R&D expenses as adjusted 23.0   15.5%   22.5   15.6%   20.5   13.4%   19.4   12.4%   19.8   13.1%   19.0   13.0%  
                             
                             
    Financial expense (income), net:                        
    Interest income (3.4 )   (5.0 )   (5.1 )   (5.2 )   (3.0 )   (4.0 )  
    Interest expense 6.4     6.3     6.1     5.7     2.1     2.8    
    Net cost of hedging 2.3     1.8     2.0     1.9     1.4     1.6    
    Foreign exchange effects, net 0.4     (0.1 )   0.9     (0.8 )   0.5     0.2    
                             
    Total 5.7     3.0     3.9     1.6     1.0     0.6    
                             
                             
    Operating income (as % of net sales) 43.5   29.4%   39.3   27.2%   50.6   33.0%   55.1   35.2%   49.3   32.6%   40.7   27.8%  
                             
    EBITDA (as % of net sales) 50.9   34.4%   46.6   32.3%   58.0   37.8%   62.4   39.8%   56.2   37.2%   47.5   32.5%  
                             
    Net income (as % of net sales) 32.1   21.6%   31.5   21.9%   59.3   38.6%   46.8   29.9%   41.9   27.7%   34.0   23.2%  
                             
    Effective tax rate 15.2%     13.2%     -27.0%     12.6%     13.0%     15.3%    
                             
                             
    Income per share                        
    Basic 0.40     0.40     0.75     0.59     0.53     0.44    
    Diluted 0.40     0.40     0.74     0.59     0.53     0.44    
                             
    Average shares outstanding (basic) 79,184,703 79,228,071 79,402,192 79,630,787 79,281,533 77,181,326
                             
    Shares repurchased                        
    Amount 20.7     22.1     22.4     27.8     14.8     14.8    
    Number of shares 195,647 186,869  198,450  230,807  105,042  101,049 
                             
                             
    Gross cash 490.2     685.7     672.3     637.4     257.2     447.1    
                             
    Net cash (36.0 )   159.4     143.8     110.7     74.4     180.9    
                             

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  • MIL-OSI: cBrain positioned as first-mover supporting new U.S. standards for environmental permitting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release no. 6/2025

    cBrain positioned as first-mover supporting new U.S. standards for environmental permitting

    Copenhagen, July 24, 2025

    cBrain (NASDAQ: CBRAIN) today announced that the cBrain F2 Permitting Solution supports the newly established U.S. federal standards for environmental permitting, as defined by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). cBrain believes it is among the very first vendors to support the new CEQ standards.

    In collaboration with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cBrain has developed a fully digital permitting solution based on the cBrain F2 platform. This solution replaces traditional paper-based applications, reduces case processing times, and enhances both quality and transparency.

    As the importance of environmental assessment and permitting grows globally, governments are increasingly requiring robust review and approval processes for infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, mines, factories, and power plants. This trend creates a significant market opportunity for cBrain.

    Earlier this year, as part of its expanded growth strategy, cBrain identified environmental permitting as a key international vertical. The company aims to establish a leading global position in this market with its cBrain F2 Environmental Permitting solution.

    To support international scaling, cBrain has formed a dedicated team focused on exporting the F2 Environmental Permitting solution and views environmental permitting as a strategic entry point into the U.S. market.

    In April 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order directing all federal agencies to adopt digital technologies to streamline environmental permitting. 30 days later, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released their Permitting Technology Action Plan and introduced a new set of federal data standards for digital permitting systems.

    cBrain has rapidly configured its F2 Environmental Permitting solution to align with these standards and, in July 2025, demonstrated the adapted solution to U.S. federal authorities in Washington, D.C.

    This early alignment provides a first-mover advantage and cBrain is experiencing an increased interest in its permitting technology as federal and state agencies are seeking to provide answers to political demand for faster permitting through digital modernization.

    Best regards

    Per Tejs Knudsen, CEO

    Inquiries regarding this Press Release may be directed to 

    Ejvind Jørgensen, CFO & Head of Investor Relations, cBrain A/S, ir@cbrain.com, +45 2594 4973

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    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release no. 6/2025

    cBrain positioned as first-mover supporting new U.S. standards for environmental permitting

    Copenhagen, July 24, 2025

    cBrain (NASDAQ: CBRAIN) today announced that the cBrain F2 Permitting Solution supports the newly established U.S. federal standards for environmental permitting, as defined by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). cBrain believes it is among the very first vendors to support the new CEQ standards.

    In collaboration with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cBrain has developed a fully digital permitting solution based on the cBrain F2 platform. This solution replaces traditional paper-based applications, reduces case processing times, and enhances both quality and transparency.

    As the importance of environmental assessment and permitting grows globally, governments are increasingly requiring robust review and approval processes for infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, mines, factories, and power plants. This trend creates a significant market opportunity for cBrain.

    Earlier this year, as part of its expanded growth strategy, cBrain identified environmental permitting as a key international vertical. The company aims to establish a leading global position in this market with its cBrain F2 Environmental Permitting solution.

    To support international scaling, cBrain has formed a dedicated team focused on exporting the F2 Environmental Permitting solution and views environmental permitting as a strategic entry point into the U.S. market.

    In April 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order directing all federal agencies to adopt digital technologies to streamline environmental permitting. 30 days later, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released their Permitting Technology Action Plan and introduced a new set of federal data standards for digital permitting systems.

    cBrain has rapidly configured its F2 Environmental Permitting solution to align with these standards and, in July 2025, demonstrated the adapted solution to U.S. federal authorities in Washington, D.C.

    This early alignment provides a first-mover advantage and cBrain is experiencing an increased interest in its permitting technology as federal and state agencies are seeking to provide answers to political demand for faster permitting through digital modernization.

    Best regards

    Per Tejs Knudsen, CEO

    Inquiries regarding this Press Release may be directed to 

    Ejvind Jørgensen, CFO & Head of Investor Relations, cBrain A/S, ir@cbrain.com, +45 2594 4973

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  • MIL-OSI: Tanate Phutrakul to step down as CFO at 2026 AGM

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tanate Phutrakul to step down as CFO at 2026 AGM

    ING announced today that Tanate Phutrakul will step down from his position as CFO and member of the Executive Board of ING. Tanate will leave ING as of the Annual General Meeting in April 2026, after 24 years at ING of which seven on the Executive Board. 

    Karl Guha, chairman of ING’s Supervisory Board said: “It has been a privilege to work with Tanate. I have come to know him as a man of good grace, integrity, and high standards. He has been instrumental in helping steer ING to a better place of strong performance and delivering on our promises. We are fortunate to still have him on our executive team until the AGM and wish him every success in the next phase of his life.”

    Steven van Rijswijk, CEO of ING said: “I want to thank Tanate for his many years serving ING. While it is never easy to see a colleague leave, after seven years as CFO on the board it is a logical moment for Tanate to step down. With his deeply professional and pleasant approach, he has played a pivotal role in guiding ING through a turbulent period for the bank, the sector and the world. He has done so with his trademark calmness and has been an invaluable part of our executive team. His contributions in making ING the strong and financially sound bank it is today, which enables our current growth strategy, can hardly be overestimated. We look forward to continue to work with Tanate in the coming months.”

    Tanate Phutrakul said: “It has been and still is a pleasure to serve as a board member of ING, having helped shape the bank into what it is. It has been a wonderful journey. Many thanks for the kind support of Steven and my fellow board members and especially to the many ING colleagues I have worked with over the years.”

    Tanate joined ING in 1998 as managing director of ING Barings Securities Thailand. From 2003 until 2008 he served as head of Wholesale Banking and chief financial officer of TMB Bank in Thailand. In successive years he served as CFO of ING’s Operations and IT unit, ING Retail Banking International and ING Belgium. In 2019, he was appointed to the Executive Board as CFO of ING Group. 

    The search for a successor has been initiated and announcements will be made in due course. 

    Note for editors
    For further information on ING, please visit www.ing.com. Frequent news updates can be found in the Newsroom. Photos of ING operations, buildings and its executives are available for download at Flickr.

    ING PROFILE
    ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 100 countries.

    ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).

    ING aims to put sustainability at the heart of what we do. Our policies and actions are assessed by independent research and ratings providers, which give updates on them annually. ING’s ESG rating by MSCI was reconfirmed by MSCI as ‘AA’ in August 2024 for the fifth year. As of June 2025, in Sustainalytics’ view, ING’s management of ESG material risk is ‘Strong’ with an ESG risk rating of 18.0 (low risk). ING Group shares are also included in major sustainability and ESG index products of leading providers. Here are some examples: Euronext, STOXX, Morningstar and FTSE Russell. Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. Follow our progress on ing.com/climate.

    IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION
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    ING Group’s annual accounts are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (‘IFRS- EU’). In preparing the financial information in this document, except as described otherwise, the same accounting principles are applied as in the 2024 ING Group consolidated annual accounts. All figures in this document are unaudited. Small differences are possible in the tables due to rounding.

    Certain of the statements contained herein are not historical facts, including, without limitation, certain statements made of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those in such statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) changes in general economic conditions and customer behaviour, in particular economic conditions in ING’s core markets, including changes affecting currency exchange rates and the regional and global economic impact of the invasion of Russia into Ukraine and related international response measures (2) changes affecting interest rate levels (3) any default of a major market participant and related market disruption (4) changes in performance of financial markets, including in Europe and developing markets (5) fiscal uncertainty in Europe and the United States (6) discontinuation of or changes in ‘benchmark’ indices (7) inflation and deflation in our principal markets (8) changes in conditions in the credit and capital markets generally, including changes in borrower and counterparty creditworthiness (9) failures of banks falling under the scope of state compensation schemes (10) non-compliance with or changes in laws and regulations, including those concerning financial services, financial economic crimes and tax laws, and the interpretation and application thereof (11) geopolitical risks, political instabilities and policies and actions of governmental and regulatory authorities, including in connection with the invasion of Russia into Ukraine and the related international response measures (12) legal and regulatory risks in certain countries with less developed legal and regulatory frameworks (13) prudential supervision and regulations, including in relation to stress tests and regulatory restrictions on dividends and distributions (also among members of the group) (14) ING’s ability to meet minimum capital and other prudential regulatory requirements (15) changes in regulation of US commodities and derivatives businesses of ING and its customers (16) application of bank recovery and resolution regimes, including write down and conversion powers in relation to our securities (17) outcome of current and future litigation, enforcement proceedings, investigations or other regulatory actions, including claims by customers or stakeholders who feel misled or treated unfairly, and other conduct issues (18) changes in tax laws and regulations and risks of non-compliance or investigation in connection with tax laws, including FATCA (19) operational and IT risks, such as system disruptions or failures, breaches of security, cyber-attacks, human error, changes in operational practices or inadequate controls including in respect of third parties with which we do business and including any risks as a result of incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise flawed outputs from the algorithms and data sets utilized in artificial intelligence (20) risks and challenges related to cybercrime including the effects of cyberattacks and changes in legislation and regulation related to cybersecurity and data privacy, including such risks and challenges as a consequence of the use of emerging technologies, such as advanced forms of artificial intelligence and quantum computing (21) changes in general competitive factors, including ability to increase or maintain market share (22) inability to protect our intellectual property and infringement claims by third parties (23) inability of counterparties to meet financial obligations or ability to enforce rights against such counterparties (24) changes in credit ratings (25) business, operational, regulatory, reputation, transition and other risks and challenges in connection with climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion and other ESG-related matters, including data gathering and reporting and also including managing the conflicting laws and requirements of governments, regulators and authorities with respect to these topics (26) inability to attract and retain key personnel (27) future liabilities under defined benefit retirement plans (28) failure to manage business risks, including in connection with use of models, use of derivatives, or maintaining appropriate policies and guidelines (29) changes in capital and credit markets, including interbank funding, as well as customer deposits, which provide the liquidity and capital required to fund our operations, and (30) the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the most recent annual report of ING Groep N.V. (including the Risk Factors contained therein) and ING’s more recent disclosures, including press releases, which are available on www.ING.com.

    This document may contain ESG-related material that has been prepared by ING on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other third-party sources believed to be reliable. ING has not sought to independently verify information obtained from public and third-party sources and makes no representations or warranties as to accuracy, completeness, reasonableness or reliability of such information.

    Materiality, as used in the context of ESG, is distinct from, and should not be confused with, such term as defined in the Market Abuse Regulation or as defined for Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC’) reporting purposes. Any issues identified as material for purposes of ESG in this document are therefore not necessarily material as defined in the Market Abuse Regulation or for SEC reporting purposes. In addition, there is currently no single, globally recognized set of accepted definitions in assessing whether activities are “green” or “sustainable.” Without limiting any of the statements contained herein, we make no representation or warranty as to whether any of our securities constitutes a green or sustainable security or conforms to present or future investor expectations or objectives for green or sustainable investing. For information on characteristics of a security, use of proceeds, a description of applicable project(s) and/or any other relevant information, please reference the offering documents for such security.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese automakers unveil new models in Indonesia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    JAKARTA, July 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese automakers on Wednesday unveiled new electric vehicle models in Indonesia, where demand for them continues to grow.

    At the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in Tangerang, Banten Province, Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Atto 1, known in China as the Seagull or Dolphin Mini.

    “This is the first Atto 1 in Southeast Asia. We offer it in two variants: Dynamic and Premium,” said Nathan Sun, COO of BYD Indonesia, during the launch.

    In turn, Wuling presented a new multi-purpose vehicle Cortez Darion, designed for both family and business use. It will be available in two versions: hybrid and fully electric.

    GIIAS 2025 officially opened on Wednesday and will be open to the general public from July 24 to August 3. –0–

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: The Data Center Next Door: As Trump Eviscerates Guardrails, Senator Markey Hosts Roundtable Discussion on How AI Data Centers Can Harm Environment, Increase Costs to Households, and Threaten Public Health

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey

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    Washington (July 23, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a co-chair of the Environmental Justice Caucus and a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today hosted a virtual roundtable discussion titled “The Data Center Next Door: Hidden Costs and Harms of Artificial Intelligence and Cryptomining.” Senator Markey was joined by Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), frontline advocates, and allies to discuss the effects of rapid data center development on climate and communities, including impacts on local air quality, water, grid reliability, health, and utility bills. Speakers highlighted how communities and allied organizations across the country are working to curb harms from data center build-out and how policymakers can more proactively address unsustainable data center development.

    Today, Senator Markey also released a new storybook highlighting the personal experiences of individuals living near data center infrastructure.

    “I have heard from people across the country whose stories make clear: unregulated, uncontrolled data center development is sucking our communities dry. Our environment doesn’t have to be a sacrificial lamb on the altar of innovation. We can have green growth—but not if we have Trump’s AI Inaction Plan as our Big Tech Bible. Lawmakers at all levels of government can and must ensure the Trump administration’s no-holds-barred approach to data center construction does not come at the cost of our health and welfare,” said Senator Markey. “We are not truly moving forward if we harm and leave people behind in the process. We owe it to our neighbors, near and far, to address these impacts at the federal level before we see a race to the bottom—one that could even disadvantage states and towns that try to do things right.”

    “The heart of my district is seeing the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) first-hand, with the world’s biggest supercomputer beginning operations last year. It requires one million gallons of water each day to cool its components and uses the same amount of energy as all 250,000 households in Memphis combined. The continued development of AI will have a drastic effect on energy and water costs and consumption, and our environment as a whole,” said Congressman Cohen.

    “Bitcoin mining is the most energy and water-intensive technology ever created. As long as the bitcoin mining algorithm is operating at scale, it is impossible to make the transition to a resilient, equitable, affordable, and renewable grid,” said Jackie Sawicky, member of the National Coalition Against Cryptomining (NCAC).

    “Families across America are struggling to afford their soaring electric bills as a result of energy-guzzling AI data centers. We cannot afford to let AI fuel a new fossil fuel boom that raises our bills and destroys our environment,” said Ben Inskeep, Program Director at Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana.

    “West Virginia has long borne the brunt of powering our country via the extraction of our natural resources. This legacy and continued pollution from fossil fuel industries worsened health disparities, increased our utility bills, and poisoned our air and water. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence development and the numerous proposals of fossil fuel powered data centers in our region simply carries on that toxic tradition of resource extraction, corporate exploitation, and harmful pollution for West Virginians,” said Morgan King, Climate and Energy Program Manager at West Virginia Citizen Action Group.

    “What’s happening in Virginia is unsustainable and the desire to go even faster is irresponsible. The impacts are too great and the risks are too high, we must slow down and put better guardrails in place,” said Julie Bolthouse, AICP, Director of Land Use at Piedmont Environmental Council.

    “Over the last year, xAI installed and operated dozens of unpermitted methane gas turbines at its Memphis data center, essentially building a power plant without any public oversight or input from nearby communities. These turbines pump out smog-forming pollution and harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and are located near predominantly Black communities that are already overburdened with a long history of environmental injustice. Families in South Memphis deserve transparency and clean air,” said Amanda Garcia, senior attorney in the Tennessee office of the Southern Environmental Law Center.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Nokia Corporation

    Half year financial report
    24 July 2025 at 08:00 EEST

    Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025

    Solid performance offset by currency impact

    • Q2 comparable net sales declined 1% y-o-y on a constant currency and portfolio basis (2% reported) due to a 13% decline in Mobile Networks which had benefited from accelerated revenue recognition in the prior year. Network Infrastructure grew 8% while Cloud and Network Services grew 14%. Nokia Technologies grew 3%.
    • Comparable gross margin in Q2 was flat y-o-y at 44.7% (reported increased 10bps to 43.4%). Gross margins were broadly stable in Network Infrastructure and Mobile Networks and improved in Cloud and Network Services.
    • Q2 comparable operating margin decreased 290bps y-o-y to 6.6% (reported up 790bps to 1.8%), driven by a negative EUR 50 million venture fund impact which includes a EUR 60 million negative currency revaluation. Operating profit was also impacted by tariffs.
    • Q2 comparable diluted EPS for the period of EUR 0.04; reported diluted EPS for the period of EUR 0.02.
    • Q2 free cash flow of EUR 0.1 billion, net cash balance of EUR 2.9 billion.
    • As announced on 22 July 2025, full year 2025 comparable operating profit outlook revised to between EUR 1.6 and 2.1 billion (was between EUR 1.9 and 2.4 billion) with free cash flow conversion from comparable operating profit unchanged at between 50% and 80%.

    This is a summary of the Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025 published today. Nokia only publishes a summary of its financial reports in stock exchange releases. The summary focuses on Nokia Group’s financial information as well as on Nokia’s outlook. The detailed, segment-level discussion will be available in the complete financial report hosted at www.nokia.com/financials. Investors should not solely rely on summaries of Nokia’s financial reports and should also review the complete reports with tables.

    JUSTIN HOTARD, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ON Q2 2025 RESULTS

    In the following quote, net sales comments and growth rates are referring to comparable net sales and are on a constant currency and portfolio basis.

    During my first quarter as CEO, I’ve spent significant time engaging with our stakeholders. One message has stood out: Connectivity is becoming a critical differentiator in the AI supercycle, not only for communication service providers and hyperscalers, but also for new areas like defense and national security. With our portfolio in mobile and fiber access, data center, and transport networks, Nokia is uniquely positioned to be a leader in this market transition. Customer conversations have increased my optimism about our opportunity: There’s been a strong validation of what sets us apart – our technology, partnering culture, and the exceptional talent of our people.

    At the same time, our customers expect us to engage with them as one integrated company as they partner with us across our portfolio. Further it is clear we need to continue to evolve how we work so we move faster, improve productivity and focus on what brings value to our customers. As a result, we’re unifying our corporate functions to simplify how we work, build a more cohesive culture and begin to unlock operating leverage.

    We have a great opportunity to drive a unified vision for the future of networks, and I am looking forward to discussing our strategy and full value creation story at our Capital Markets Day in New York on November 19.

    Turning to our second quarter results, the significant currency fluctuations, particularly the weaker USD, had a meaningful impact on both our net sales and operating profit. On a constant currency and portfolio basis our overall net sales declined 1%, however excluding a settlement benefit in the prior year, sales would have grown 3%. Network Infrastructure grew 8% in Q2. Mobile Networks’ net sales declined 13%, primarily related to the aforementioned prior year settlement benefit and also due to project timing in India. Cloud and Network Services grew 14% with strong momentum in 5G Core. Nokia Technologies grew 3% and secured several new agreements in the quarter.

    Q2 comparable gross margin was stable year-on-year at 44.7%. Operating profit in the quarter was impacted by a non-cash negative impact to venture funds of EUR 50 million which included a EUR 60 million negative currency revaluation and the effect of tariffs we highlighted in Q1, contributing to our comparable operating margin declining 290 bps to 6.6%. Despite the cash impact of 2024 incentives during Q2, we had a strong cash performance and have generated free cash flow of over EUR 800 million in the first half.

    Q2 saw continued strong order momentum in Optical Networks with a book-to-bill well above 1, driven by new hyperscaler orders. We had several key wins in the quarter, including a deal with a large US communication service provider along with receiving our first award for 800G pluggables from a US hyperscaler. Across the group, Nokia generated 5% of sales in Q2 from hyperscalers. While we still have a lot of work ahead of us, I’m pleased with the progress we are making integrating Infinera, including executing on synergies. Additionally, the commercial momentum we are seeing reinforces the long-term value creation opportunity of the acquisition.

    Looking ahead we expect a stronger second half performance, particularly in Q4 consistent with normal seasonality. For the full year, the underlying business is trending largely as expected. We continue to expect strong growth in Network Infrastructure, growth in Cloud and Network Services and largely stable net sales in Mobile Networks on a constant currency and portfolio basis. In Nokia Technologies we expect approximately EUR 1.1 billion in operating profit.

    However, we are facing two headwinds to our full year operating profit outlook which are outside of our control, currency due to the weaker US Dollar, and tariffs. Currency has an approximately EUR 230 million negative impact relative to our expectations at the start of the year with EUR 90 million from non-cash venture fund currency revaluations. The current tariff levels are forecasted to impact operating profit by EUR 50 million to EUR 80 million inclusive of those in Q2. Considering these two headwinds, we decided it was prudent at this point to lower our comparable operating profit outlook to a range of EUR 1.6 billion to EUR 2.1 billion from the prior range of EUR 1.9 billion to EUR 2.4 billion.

    Justin Hotard
    President and CEO

    FINANCIAL RESULTS

    EUR million (except for EPS in EUR) Q2’25 Q2’24 YoY change Q1-Q2’25 Q1-Q2’24 YoY change
    Reported results            
    Net sales 4 546 4 466 2% 8 936 8 910 0%
    Gross margin % 43.4% 43.3% 10bps 42.5% 46.5% (400)bps
    Research and development expenses (1 161) (1 134) 2% (2 306) (2 259) 2%
    Selling, general and administrative expenses (744) (715) 4% (1 472) (1 408) 5%
    Operating profit 81 432 (81)% 32 836 (96)%
    Operating margin % 1.8% 9.7% (790)bps 0.4% 9.4% (900)bps
    Profit from continuing operations 83 370 (78)% 24 821 (97)%
    Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations 13 (512)   13 (525)  
    Profit/(loss) for the period 96 (142)   36 296 (88)%
    EPS for the period, diluted 0.02 (0.03)   0.01 0.05 (80)%
    Net cash and interest-bearing financial investments 2 879 5 475 (47)% 2 879 5 475 (47)%
    Comparable results            
    Net sales 4 551 4 466 2% 8 941 8 910 0%
    Constant currency and portfolio YoY change(1)             (1%)             (2%)
    Gross margin % 44.7% 44.7% 0bps 43.5% 47.6% (410)bps
    Research and development expenses (1 126) (1 064) 6% (2 241) (2 140) 5%
    Selling, general and administrative expenses (612) (610) 0% (1 199) (1 194) 0%
    Operating profit 301 423 (29)% 457 1 023 (55)%
    Operating margin % 6.6% 9.5% (290)bps 5.1% 11.5% (640)bps
    Profit for the period 236 328 (28)% 390 840 (54)%
    EPS for the period, diluted 0.04 0.06 (33)% 0.07 0.15 (53)%
    Business group results Network
    Infrastructure
    Mobile
    Networks
    Cloud and Network Services Nokia
    Technologies
    Group Common and Other
    EUR million Q2’25 Q2’24 Q2’25 Q2’24 Q2’25 Q2’24 Q2’25 Q2’24 Q2’25 Q2’24
    Net sales 1 904 1 522 1 732 2 078 557 507 357 356 3 4
    YoY change 25%   (17)%   10%   0%   (25)%  
    Constant currency and portfolio YoY change(1) 8%   (13)%   14%   3%   (25)%  
    Gross margin % 38.2% 38.4% 41.1% 41.8% 42.7% 37.5% 100.0% 100.0%    
    Operating profit/(loss) 109 97 77 182 9 (35) 255 258 (150) (78)
    Operating margin % 5.7% 6.4% 4.4% 8.8% 1.6% (6.9)% 71.4% 72.5%    

    (1) This metric provides additional information on the growth of the business and adjusts for both currency impacts and portfolio changes. The full definition is provided in the Alternative performance measures section in Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025.

    SHAREHOLDER DISTRIBUTION

    Dividend

    Under the authorization by the Annual General Meeting held on 29 April 2025, the Board of Directors may resolve on the distribution of an aggregate maximum of EUR 0.14 per share to be paid in respect of financial year 2024. The authorization will be used to distribute dividend and/or assets from the reserve for invested unrestricted equity in four installments during the authorization period unless the Board decides otherwise for a justified reason.

    On 24 July 2025, the Board resolved to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.04 per share. The dividend record date is 29 July 2025 and the dividend will be paid on 7 August 2025. The actual dividend payment date outside Finland will be determined by the practices of the intermediary banks transferring the dividend payments.

    As previously announced, on 29 April 2025 the Board resolved to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.04 per share. The dividend record date was 5 May 2025 and the dividend was paid on 12 May 2025. Following these distributions, the Board’s remaining distribution authorization is a maximum of EUR 0.06 per share.

    OUTLOOK

      Full Year 2025
    Comparable operating profit(1,2) EUR 1.6 billion to EUR 2.1 billion (adjusted from EUR 1.9 billion to 2.4 billion)
    Free cash flow(1) 50% to 80% conversion from comparable operating profit

    1Please refer to Alternative performance measures section in Nokia Corporation Report for Q2 and Half Year 2025 for a full explanation of how these terms are defined.
    2Outlook is based on a EUR:USD rate of 1.17 for the remainder of the year.

    The outlook and all of the underlying outlook assumptions described below are forward-looking statements subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as described or referred to in the Risk Factors section later in this report.

    Along with Nokia’s official outlook targets provided above, Nokia provides the below additional assumptions that support the group level financial outlook.

      Full year 2025 Comment  
    Q3 Seasonality   Normal seasonality would imply flat net sales sequentially into Q3. The business expects somewhat more challenging product mix along with continued R&D investment. Comparable operating margin expected to be largely stable sequentially.  
    Group Common and Other operating expenses Approximately EUR 400 million    
    Comparable financial income and expenses Positive EUR 50 to 150 million    
    Comparable income tax rate ~25%    
    Cash outflows related to income taxes EUR 500 million    
    Capital expenditures EUR 650 million    
    Recurring gross cost savings EUR 400 million Related to ongoing cost savings program and not including Infinera-related synergies  
    Restructuring and associated charges related to cost savings programs EUR 250 million Related to ongoing cost savings program and not including Infinera-related synergies  
    Restructuring and associated cash outflows EUR 400 million Related to ongoing cost savings program and not including Infinera-related synergies  

    RISK FACTORS

    Nokia and its businesses are exposed to a number of risks and uncertainties which include but are not limited to: 

    • Competitive intensity, which is expected to continue at a high level as some competitors seek to take share;
    • Changes in customer network investments related to their ability to monetize the network;
    • Our ability to ensure competitiveness of our product roadmaps and costs through additional R&D investments;
    • Our ability to procure certain standard components and the costs thereof, such as semiconductors;
    • Disturbance in the global supply chain;
    • Impact of inflation, increased global macro-uncertainty, major currency fluctuations, changes in tariffs and higher interest rates;
    • Potential economic impact and disruption of global pandemics;
    • War or other geopolitical conflicts, disruptions and potential costs thereof;
    • Other macroeconomic, industry and competitive developments;
    • Timing and value of new, renewed and existing patent licensing agreements with licensees;
    • Results in brand and technology licensing; costs to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights; on-going litigation with respect to licensing and regulatory landscape for patent licensing;
    • The outcomes of on-going and potential disputes and litigation;
    • Our ability to execute, complete, successfully integrate and realize the expected benefits from transactions;
    • Timing of completions and acceptances of certain projects;
    • Our product and regional mix;
    • Uncertainty in forecasting income tax expenses and cash outflows, over the long-term, as they are also subject to possible changes due to business mix, the timing of patent licensing cash flow and changes in tax legislation, including potential tax reforms in various countries and OECD initiatives;
    • Our ability to utilize our Finnish deferred tax assets and their recognition on our balance sheet;
    • Our ability to meet our sustainability and other ESG targets, including our targets relating to greenhouse gas emissions;

    as well the risk factors specified under Forward-looking statements of this release, and our 2024 annual report on Form 20-F published on 13 March 2025 under Operating and financial review and prospects-Risk factors.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    Certain statements herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect Nokia’s current expectations and views of future developments and include statements regarding: A) expectations, plans, benefits or outlook related to our strategies, projects, programs, product launches, growth management, licenses, sustainability and other ESG targets, operational key performance indicators and decisions on market exits; B) expectations, plans or benefits related to future performance of our businesses (including the expected impact, timing and duration of potential global pandemics, geopolitical conflicts and the general or regional macroeconomic conditions on our businesses, our supply chain, the timing of market changes or turning points in demand and our customers’ businesses) and any future dividends and other distributions of profit; C) expectations and targets regarding financial performance and results of operations, including market share, prices, net sales, income, margins, cash flows, cost savings, the timing of receivables, operating expenses, provisions, impairments, tariffs, taxes, currency exchange rates, hedging, investment funds, inflation, product cost reductions, competitiveness, value creation, revenue generation in any specific region, and licensing income and payments; D) ability to execute, expectations, plans or benefits related to transactions, investments and changes in organizational structure and operating model; E) impact on revenue with respect to litigation/renewal discussions; and F) any statements preceded by or including “anticipate”, “continue”, “believe”, “envisage”, “expect”, “aim”, “will”, “target”, “may”, “would”, “could“, “see”, “plan”, “ensure” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from such statements. These statements are based on management’s best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to them. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based upon our current expectations and views of future events and developments and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Factors, including risks and uncertainties that could cause these differences, include those risks and uncertainties identified in the Risk Factors above.

    ANALYST WEBCAST

    • Nokia’s webcast will begin on 24 July 2025 at 11.30 a.m. Finnish time (EEST). The webcast will last approximately 60 minutes.
    • The webcast will be a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Presentation slides will be available for download at www.nokia.com/financials.
    • A link to the webcast will be available at www.nokia.com/financials.
    • Media representatives can listen in via the link, or alternatively call +1-412-317-5619.

    FINANCIAL CALENDAR

    • Nokia plans to publish its third quarter and January-September 2025 results on 23 October 2025.

    About Nokia

    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    Inquiries:

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  • MIL-OSI: Dassault Systèmes: Q2 well aligned with objectives; Reaffirming 2025 growth outlook Advancing AI for software-defined industries

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, FranceJuly 24, 2025

    Dassault Systèmes: Q2 well aligned with objectives; Reaffirming 2025 growth outlook

    Advancing AI for software-defined industries

    Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today reports its IFRS unaudited estimated financial results for the second quarter 2025 and first half ended June 30, 2025. The Group’s Board of Directors approved these estimated results on July 23, 2025. This press release also includes financial information on a non-IFRS basis and reconciliations with IFRS figures in the Appendix.

    Summary Highlights1  

    (unaudited, IFRS and non-IFRS unless otherwise noted,
    all growth rates in constant currencies)

    • 2Q25: Total revenue of €1.52 billion, up 6%, well aligned with objectives;
    • 2Q25: Software revenue up 6%, driven by subscription revenue up 10%;
    • 2Q25: 3DEXPERIENCE software revenue up 20% with good dynamics across industries;
    • 2Q25: Operating margin of 29.3% and diluted EPS non-IFRS up 4% to €0.30;
    • For the first six months, recurring revenue up 7% driven by subscription growth of 13%;
    • FY25: Reaffirming non-IFRS full-year objectives with total revenue growth of 6% to 8% and diluted EPS growth of 7% to 10%.

    Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Executive Officer Commentary

    Pascal Daloz, Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Executive Officer, commented:

    “The first half of the year reaffirmed the strength of our core Manufacturing sector, with resilient performance in Transportation & Mobility and strong growth in High-Tech. Aerospace & Defense also had an excellent start, with notable engagement at the Paris Air Show, underscoring our leadership in these strategic areas. In Life Sciences, our PLM solutions are playing more and more a critical role in driving the evolution toward smarter manufacturing and agile supply chains.

    As we look to the future, Dassault Systèmes is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate the increasingly complex and dynamic global landscape. Our focus on high-growth segments, particularly Space, Defense, Energy, and AI-driven cloud infrastructure, places us at the core of sovereignty and security challenges.

    With the introduction of 3D UNIV+RSES, presented at our Capital Markets Day, we are entering new high-value territories such as regulatory and compliance management. AI will be a key enabler in these areas, and early customer feedback has been exceptionally promising. With AI for software-defined industries, we are confident that our continued innovation will unlock new levels of value for our clients, reinforcing our role as a trusted partner in their transformation journeys.”

    Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Financial Officer Commentary

    (revenue and diluted EPS (“EPS”) growth rates in constant currencies,
    data on a non-IFRS basis)

    Rouven Bergmann, Dassault Systèmes’ Chief Financial Officer, commented:

    “In Q2, both total and software revenues grew by 6%, in line with our objectives. Year-to-date, we’ve seen a 5% increase in growth, with subscription rising 13%. Our performance across the Manufacturing sector has been resilient, particularly driven by the continued strength of SIMULIA, ENOVIA, and CATIA.

    On the operational front, we remain committed to strategic investments aimed at capturing long-term value, while protecting EPS. The acquisition of Ascon is a key step in accelerating the shift to software-defined manufacturing.

    Looking ahead, we maintain our outlook for full-year revenue growth between 6-8%, with EPS growth expected to range from 7-10%. Additionally, we’ve updated our currency assumptions for the second half of the year.”

    Financial Summary

    In millions of Euros,
    except per share data and percentages
      IFRS   IFRS
      Q2 2025 Q2 2024 Change Change in constant currencies   YTD 2025 YTD 2024 Change Change in constant currencies
    Total Revenue   1,521.6 1,495.8 2% 5%   3,094.6 2,995.4 3% 4%
    Software Revenue   1,372.7 1,346.5 2% 6%   2,805.4 2,699.4 4% 5%
    Operating Margin   15.9% 18.4% (2.6)pts     17.6% 20.0% (2.4)pts  
    Diluted EPS   0.17 0.21 (19)%     0.37 0.42 (14)%  
    In millions of Euros,
    except per share data and percentages
      Non-IFRS   Non-IFRS
      Q2 2025 Q2 2024 Change Change in constant currencies   YTD 2025 YTD 2024 Change Change in constant currencies
    Total Revenue   1,523.2 1,495.8 2% 6%   3,096.2 2,995.4 3% 5%
    Software Revenue   1,374.2 1,346.5 2% 6%   2,807.0 2,699.4 4% 5%
    Operating Margin   29.3% 29.9% (0.7)pts     30.1% 30.5% (0.4)pts  
    Diluted EPS   0.30 0.30 (1)% 4%   0.61 0.60 2% 5%

    Second Quarter 2025 Versus 2024 Financial Comparisons

    (unaudited, IFRS and non-IFRS unless otherwise noted,
    all revenue growth rates in constant currencies)

    • Total Revenue: Total revenue in the second quarter grew 5% in IFRS and 6% in non-IFRS, to €1.52 billion, and software revenue increased by 6% to €1.37 billion. Subscription & support revenue rose 6%; recurring revenue represented 80% of software revenue. Licenses and other software revenue rose 5% to €276 million. Services revenue increased 3% to €149 million, during the quarter.
    • Software Revenue by Geography: The Americas revenue increased by 2% to represent 37% of software revenue, with High-Tech and Industrial Equipment performing well. Europe grew by 10% to 39% of software revenue, reflecting an acceleration led by France and Southern Europe. In Asia, revenue rose 6% with strong double-digit growth in China. Asia represented 24% of software revenue at the end of the second quarter.
    • Software Revenue by Product Line:
      • Industrial Innovation software revenue rose 9% to €745 million. SIMULIA, CATIA and ENOVIA were the best contributors to growth. Industrial Innovation software represented 54% of software revenue, during the period.
      • Life Sciences software revenue was flat at €268 million, to account for 20% of software revenue.
      • Mainstream Innovation software revenue increased by 3% to €360 million in IFRS, and was up 4% to €361 million in non-IFRS, represented 26% of software revenue. SOLIDWORKS had a strong subscription growth, advancing its business model shift.
    • Software Revenue by Industry: Industrial Equipment, High Tech, Transportation & Mobility and Aerospace & Defense were the best contributors to growth this quarter. In Life Sciences, Dassault Systèmes’ PLM solutions are playing more and more a critical role in driving the evolution toward smarter manufacturing and agile supply chains. In fact, outside of the MEDIDATA product line, Life Sciences revenue grew mid-teens.
    • Key Strategic Drivers: 3DEXPERIENCE software revenue increased 20% and represented 41% of 3DEXPERIENCE Eligible software revenue. Cloud software revenue grew 6% in non-IFRS, representing 25% of software revenue during the period. 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud software revenue increased 15% in constant currencies.
    • Operating Income and Margin: IFRS operating income decreased 12%, to €242 million, as reported. Non-IFRS operating income decreased 0.4% at €446 million, as reported. The IFRS operating margin stood at 15.9% compared to 18.4% in the second quarter of 2024, mainly reflecting the effect of the employee shareholding plan “TOGETHER 2025” offered during the quarter. The non-IFRS operating margin totaled 29.3%, versus 29.9% in the same period of last year, with a negative currency impact of 50 basis points.
    • Earnings per Share: IFRS diluted EPS was €0.17, decreasing 19% as reported. Non-IFRS diluted EPS grew to €0.30, down 1% as reported, up 4% in constant currencies.

    First Half 2025 Versus 2024 Financial Comparisons

    (unaudited, IFRS and non-IFRS unless otherwise noted,
    all revenue growth rates in constant currencies)

    • Total Revenue: Total revenue grew 4% to €3.09 billion in IFRS, and was up 5% to €3.10 billion in non-IFRS. Software revenue increased 5% to €2.81 billion. Subscription and support revenue rose 7% to €2.33 billion; recurring revenue represented 83% of total software revenue. Licenses and other software revenue decreased 2% to €474 million. Services revenue was down 2% to €289 million.
    • Software Revenue by Geography: The Americas, Europe and Asia all grew 5%, representing respectively 40%, 37% and 23% of software revenue.
    • Software Revenue by Product Line:
      • Industrial Innovation software revenue rose 8% to €1.54 billion and represented 55% of software revenue. CATIA, SIMULIA and ENOVIA were among the strongest contributors to growth.
      • Life Sciences software revenue was flat to €561 million, representing 20% of software revenue.
      • Mainstream Innovation software revenue increased by 3% to €707 million in IFRS and to €708 million in non-IFRS. Mainstream Innovation represented 25% of software revenue.
    • Software Revenue by Industry: Aerospace & Defense, High Tech, Industrial Equipment and Transport & Mobility were among the strongest contributors to growth. In Life Sciences, Dassault Systèmes’ PLM solutions are playing more and more a critical role in driving the evolution toward smarter manufacturing and agile supply chains. In fact, outside of the MEDIDATA product line, Life Sciences revenue grew mid-teens.
    • Key Strategic Drivers: 3DEXPERIENCE software revenue increased by 19%, representing 40% of 3DEXPERIENCE Eligible software revenue. Cloud software revenue grew 7% in non-IFRS, and represented 25% of software revenue. 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud software revenue increased 26% in constant currencies.
    • Operating Income and Margin: IFRS operating income was down 9%, to €546 million, as reported. Non-IFRS operating income increased 2% to €932 million, as reported. IFRS operating margin totaled 17.6% compared to 20% for the same period in 2024, mainly reflecting the combined effect of the employee shareholding plan “TOGETHER 2025” and higher share-based compensation related social charges, notably in France, where the rate rose from 20% to 30% in the first half of 2025. Non-IFRS operating margin stood at 30.1% in the first half of 2025, compared to 30.5% in the same period last year, impacted by negative currency effect of 30 basis points.
    • Earnings per Share: IFRS diluted EPS was €0.37, a decrease of 14% as reported. Non-IFRS diluted EPS grew by 2% to €0.61, as reported, or 5% in constant currencies.
    • Cash Flow from Operations (IFRS): Cash flow from operations totaled €1.15 billion for the first six months of 2025, compared to €1.13 billion last year. Cash flow from operations was principally used for the acquisition of ContentServ for €202 million, repurchase of Treasury Shares for €225 million and dividend payments for €343 million.
    • Balance Sheet (IFRS): Dassault Systèmes’ net financial position totaled €1.51 billion as of June 30, 2025, an increase of €0.05 billion, compared to €1.46 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. Cash and cash equivalents totaled €4.08 billion in the first half.

    Financial Objectives for 2025

    Dassault Systèmes’ third quarter and 2025 financial objectives presented below are given on a non-IFRS basis and reflect the principal 2025 currency exchange rate assumptions for the US dollar and Japanese yen as well as the potential impact from additional non-Euro currencies:

               
          Q3 2025 FY 2025  
      Total Revenue (billion) €1.485 – €1.535 €6.410 – €6.510  
      Growth 1 – 5% 3 – 5%  
      Growth ex FX 5 – 8% 6 – 8%  
               
      Software revenue growth * 5 – 9% 6 – 8%  
        Of which licenses and other software revenue growth * 7 – 14% 4 – 7%  
        Of which recurring revenue growth * 5 – 8% 7 – 8%  
      Services revenue growth *

    1 – 5%

    1 – 3%  
               
      Operating Margin 29.7% – 29.9% 32.2% – 32.4%  
               
      EPS Diluted €0.29 – €0.30 €1.32 – €1.35  
      Growth 0 – 4% 3 – 6%  
      Growth ex FX 5 – 9% 7 – 10%  
               
      US dollar $1.17 per Euro $1.13 per Euro  
      Japanese yen (before hedging) JPY 170.0 per Euro JPY 166.1 per Euro  
      * Growth in Constant Currencies      

    These objectives are prepared and communicated only on a non-IFRS basis and are subject to the cautionary statement set forth below.

    The 2025 non-IFRS financial objectives set forth above do not take into account the following accounting elements below and are estimated based upon the 2025 principal currency exchange rates above: contract liabilities write-downs estimated at approximately €4 million; share-based compensation expenses, including related social charges, estimated at approximately €324 million (these estimates do not include any new stock option or share grants issued after June 30, 2025); amortization of acquired intangibles and of tangibles reevaluation, estimated at approximately €336 million, largely impacted by the acquisition of MEDIDATA; and lease incentives of acquired companies at approximately €1 million.

    The above objectives also do not include any impact from other operating income and expenses, net principally comprised of acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets; from one-time items included in financial revenue; from one-time tax effects; and from the income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments. Finally, these estimates do not include any new acquisitions or restructuring completed after June 30, 2025.

    Corporate Announcements

    Today’s Webcast and Conference Call Information

    Today, Thursday, July 24, 2025, Dassault Systèmes will host in Paris a webcasted presentation at 9:00 AM London Time / 10:00 AM Paris time, and will then host a conference call at 8:30 AM New York time / 1:30 PM London time / 2:30 PM Paris time. The webcasted presentation and conference calls will be available online by accessing investor.3ds.com.

    Additional investor information is available at investor.3ds.com or by calling Dassault Systèmes’ Investor Relations at +33.1.61.62.69.24.

    Investor Relations Events

    • Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release: October 23, 2025
    • Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release: February 11, 2026
    • First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release: April 23, 2026
    • Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release: July 23, 2026

    Forward-looking Information

    Statements herein that are not historical facts but express expectations or objectives for the future, including but not limited to statements regarding the Group’s non-IFRS financial performance objectives are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on Dassault Systèmes management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or performances may differ materially from those in such statements due to a range of factors.

    The Group’s actual results or performance may be materially negatively affected by numerous risks and uncertainties, as described in the “Risk Factors” section 1.9 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document (‘Document d’enregistrement universel’) filed with the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority) on March 18, 2025, available on the Group’s website www.3ds.com.

    In particular, please refer to the risk factor “Uncertain Global Environment” in section 1.9.1.1 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document set out below for ease of reference:

    “In light of the uncertainties regarding economic, business, social, health and geopolitical conditions at the global level, Dassault Systèmes’ revenue, net earnings and cash flows may grow more slowly, whether on an annual or quarterly basis, mainly due to the following factors:

    • the deployment of Dassault Systèmes’ solutions may represent a large portion of a customer’s investments in software technology. Decisions to make such an investment are impacted by the economic environment in which the customers operate. Uncertain global geopolitical, economic and health conditions and the lack of visibility or the lack of financial resources may cause some customers, e.g. within the automotive, aerospace, energy or natural resources industries, to reduce, postpone or cancel their investments, or to reduce or not renew ongoing paid maintenance for their installed base, which impact larger customers’ revenue with their respective sub-contractors;
    • the political, economic and monetary situation in certain geographic regions where Dassault Systèmes operates could become more volatile and negatively affect Dassault Systèmes’ business, and in particular its revenue, for example, due to stricter export compliance rules or the introduction of new customs barriers or controls on the exchange of goods and services;
    • continued pressure or volatility on raw materials and energy prices could also slow down Dassault Systèmes’ diversification efforts in new industries;
    • uncertainties regarding the extent and duration of costs inflation could adversely affect the financial position of Dassault Systèmes; and
    • the sales cycle of the Dassault Systèmes’ products – already relatively long due to the strategic nature of such investments for customers – could further lengthen.

    The occurrence of crises – health and political crises in particular – could have consequences both for the health and safety of Dassault Systèmes’ employees and for the Company. It could also adversely impact the financial situation or financing and supply capabilities of Dassault Systèmes’ existing and potential customers, commercial and technology partners, some of whom may be forced to temporarily close sites or to cease operations. A deteriorating economic environment could generate increased price pressure and affect the collection of receivables, which would negatively affect Dassault Systèmes’ revenue, financial performance and market position.

    Dassault Systèmes makes every effort to take into consideration this uncertain outlook. Dassault Systèmes’ business results, however, may not develop as anticipated. Furthermore, due to factors affecting sales of Dassault Systèmes’ products and services, there may be a substantial time lag between an improvement in global economic and business conditions and an upswing in the Company’s business results.”

    In preparing such forward-looking statements, the Group has in particular assumed an average US dollar to euro exchange rate of US$1.17 per €1.00 as well as an average Japanese yen to euro exchange rate of JPY170.0 to €1.00, before hedging for the third quarter 2025. The Group has assumed an average US dollar to euro exchange rate of US$1.13 per €1.00 as well as an average Japanese yen to euro exchange rate of JPY166.1 to €1.00, before hedging for the full year 2025. However, currency values fluctuate, and the Group’s results may be significantly affected by changes in exchange rates.

    Non-IFRS Financial Information

    Readers are cautioned that the supplemental non-IFRS financial information presented in this press release is subject to inherent limitations. It is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for IFRS measurements. The supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read only in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, the Group’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled “non-IFRS” measures used by other companies. Specific limitations for individual non-IFRS measures are set forth in the Company’s 2024 Universal Registration Document filed with the AMF on March 18, 2025.

    In the tables accompanying this press release the Group sets forth its supplemental non-IFRS figures for revenue, operating income, operating margin, net income and diluted earnings per share, which exclude the effect of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ deferred revenue, share-based compensation expense and related social charges, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangibles reevaluation, certain other operating income and expense, net, including impairment of goodwill and acquired intangibles, the effect of adjusting lease incentives of acquired companies, certain one-time items included in financial revenue and other, net, and the income tax effect of the non-IFRS adjustments and certain one-time tax effects. The tables also set forth the most comparable IFRS financial measure and reconciliations of this information with non-IFRS information.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION

    Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions: http://www.3ds.com

    ABOUT DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

    Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. Since 1981, the company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 370 000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, can collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact.
    For more information, visit www.3ds.com.

    Dassault Systèmes Investor Relations Team                FTI Consulting

    Beatrix Martinez: +33 1 61 62 40 73                        Arnaud de Cheffontaines: +33 1 47 03 69 48

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    investors@3ds.com

    Dassault Systèmes Press Contacts

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    © Dassault Systèmes. All rights reserved. 3DEXPERIENCE, the 3DS logo, the Compass icon, IFWE, 3DEXCITE, 3DVIA, BIOVIA, CATIA, CENTRIC PLM, DELMIA, ENOVIA, GEOVIA, MEDIDATA, NETVIBES, OUTSCALE, SIMULIA and SOLIDWORKS are commercial trademarks or registered trademarks of Dassault Systèmes, a European company (Societas Europaea) incorporated under French law, and registered with the Versailles trade and companies registry under number 322 306 440, or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Use of any Dassault Systèmes or its subsidiaries trademarks is subject to their express written approval.

    APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this and other documents may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.    

    Glossary of Definitions

    Non-IFRS Financial Information

    Acquisitions and Foreign Exchange Impact

    Condensed consolidated statements of income

    Condensed consolidated balance sheet

    Condensed consolidated cash flow statement

    IFRS – non-IFRS reconciliation

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES – Glossary of Definitions

    Information in Constant Currencies

    Dassault Systèmes has followed a long-standing policy of measuring its revenue performance and setting its revenue objectives exclusive of currency in order to measure in a transparent manner the underlying level of improvement in its total revenue and software revenue by activity, industry, geography and product lines. The Group believes it is helpful to evaluate its growth exclusive of currency impacts, particularly to help understand revenue trends in its business. Therefore, the Group provides percentage increases or decreases in its revenue and expenses (in both IFRS and non-IFRS) to eliminate the effect of changes in currency values, particularly the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen, relative to the euro. When trend information is expressed “in constant currencies”, the results of the “prior” period have first been recalculated using the average exchange rates of the comparable period in the current year, and then compared with the results of the comparable period in the current year.

    While constant currency calculations are not considered to be an IFRS measure, the Group believes these measures are critical to understanding its global revenue results and to compare with many of its competitors who report their financial results in U.S. dollars. Therefore, Dassault Systèmes includes this calculation to compare IFRS and non-IFRS revenue figures for comparable periods. All information at constant currencies is expressed as a rounded percentage and therefore may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

    Information on Growth excluding acquisitions (“organic growth”)

    In addition to financial indicators relating to the Group’s entire scope, Dassault Systèmes also provides growth information excluding acquisitions’ effects, and named organic growth. To do so, the Group’s data is restated to exclude acquisitions, from the date of the transaction, over a period of 12 months.

    Information on Industrial Sectors

    Dassault Systèmes provides broad end-to-end software solutions and services: its 3D UNIV+RSES (made of multiple virtual twin experiences) powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform combine modeling, simulation, data science, artificial intelligence and collaborative innovation to support companies in the three sectors it serves, namely Manufacturing Industries, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities.

    These three sectors comprise twelve industries:

    • Manufacturing Industries: Transportation & Mobility; Aerospace & Defense; Marine & Offshore; Industrial Equipment; High-Tech; Home & Lifestyle; Consumer Packaged Goods – Retail. In Manufacturing Industries, Dassault Systèmes helps customers virtualize their operations, improve data sharing and collaboration across their organization, reduce costs and time-to-market, and become more sustainable;
    • Life Sciences & Healthcare: Life Sciences & Healthcare. In this sector, the Group aims to address the entire cycle of the patient journey to lead the way toward precision medicine. To reach the broader healthcare ecosystem from research to commercial, the Group’s solutions connect all elements from molecule development to prevention to care, and combine new therapeutics, medical practices, and Medtech;
    • Infrastructure & Cities: Infrastructure, Energy & Materials; Architecture, Engineering & Construction; Business Services; Cities & Public Services. In Infrastructure & Cities, the Group supports the virtualization of the sector in making its industries more efficient and sustainable, and creating desirable living environments.

    Information on Product Lines

    The Group’s financial reporting on product lines includes the following information:

    • Industrial Innovation software revenue, which includes CATIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, DELMIA, GEOVIA, NETVIBES, and 3DEXCITE brands;
    • Life Sciences software revenue, which includes MEDIDATA and BIOVIA brands;
    • Mainstream Innovation software revenue, which includes its CENTRIC PLM and 3DVIA brands, as well as the SOLIDWORKS brand and its expanded offerings in design, simulation, PLM, and manufacturing.

    OUTSCALE has been a Dassault Systèmes brand since 2022, extending the portfolio of software applications. As the first sovereign and sustainable operator on the cloud, OUTSCALE enables governments and corporations from all sectors to achieve digital autonomy through a Cloud experience and with a world-class cyber governance.

    GEOs

    Eleven GEOs are responsible for driving the development of the Company’s business and implementing its customer‑centric engagement model. Teams leverage strong networks of local customers, users, partners, and influencers.

    These GEOs are structured into three groups:

    • the “Americas” group, made of two GEOs;
    • the “Europe” group, comprising Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and made of four GEOs;
    • the “Asia” group, comprising Asia and Oceania and made of five GEOs.

    3DEXPERIENCE Software Contribution

    To measure the relative share of 3DEXPERIENCE software in its revenues, Dassault Systèmes calculates the percentage contribution by comparing total 3DEXPERIENCE software revenue to software revenue for all product lines except SOLIDWORKS, MEDIDATA, CENTRIC PLM and other acquisitions (defined as “3DEXPERIENCE Eligible software revenue”).

    Cloud revenue

    Cloud revenue is generated from contracts that provide access to cloud-based solutions (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), cloud solution development and cloud managed services. These offerings are delivered by Dassault Systèmes through its own cloud infrastructure or by third-party cloud providers. They are available through different deployment methods: Dedicated cloud, Sovereign cloud and International cloud. Cloud solutions are generally offered through subscription-based models or perpetual licenses with support and hosting services.

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

    NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    (unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data, percentages, headcount and exchange rates)

    Non-IFRS key figures exclude the effects of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ contract liabilities (deferred revenue), share-based compensation expense, including related social charges, amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation, lease incentives of acquired companies, other operating income and expense, net, including the acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, certain one-time items included in financial loss, net, certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effects of these non-IFRS adjustments.

    Comparable IFRS financial information and a reconciliation of the IFRS and non-IFRS measures are set forth in the separate tables within this Attachment.

    In millions of Euros, except per share data, percentages, headcount and exchange rates Non-IFRS reported
    Three months ended Six months ended
    June 30,

    2025

    June 30,

    2024

    Change Change in constant currencies June 30,

    2025

    June 30,

    2024

    Change Change in constant currencies
    Total Revenue € 1,523.2 € 1,495.8 2% 6% € 3,096.2 € 2,995.4 3% 5%
                     
    Revenue breakdown by activity                
    Software revenue 1,374.2 1,346.5 2% 6% 2,807.0 2,699.4 4% 5%
    Of which licenses and other software revenue 275.6 271.8 1% 5% 473.7 490.3 (3)% (2)%
    Of which subscription and support revenue 1,098.6 1,074.8 2% 6% 2,333.2 2,209.1 6% 7%
    Services revenue 148.9 149.2 (0)% 3% 289.2 296.1 (2)% (2)%
                     
    Software revenue breakdown by product line                
    Industrial Innovation 744.6 701.9 6% 9% 1,537.7 1,433.2 7% 8%
    Life Sciences 268.3 281.7 (5)% 0% 560.9 566.4 (1)% 0%
    Mainstream Innovation 361.3 363.0 (0)% 4% 708.3 699.7 1% 3%
                     
    Software Revenue breakdown by geography                
    Americas 505.0 525.5 (4)% 2% 1,116.2 1,079.1 3% 5%
    Europe 534.8 491.9 9% 10% 1,048.0 995.1 5% 5%
    Asia 334.4 329.1 2% 6% 642.8 625.2 3% 5%
                     
    Operating income € 446.1 € 447.8 (0)%   € 932.2 € 914.3 2%  
    Operating margin 29.3% 29.9%     30.1% 30.5%    
                     
    Net income attributable to shareholders € 391.0 € 397.1 (2)%   € 811.2 € 794.3 2%  
    Diluted earnings per share € 0.30 € 0.30 (1)% 4% € 0.61 € 0.60 2% 5%
                     
    Closing headcount 26,253 25,811 2%   26,253 25,811 2%  
                     
    Average Rate USD per Euro 1.13 1.08 5%   1.09 1.08 1%  
    Average Rate JPY per Euro 163.81 167.77 (2)%   162.12 164.46 (1)%  

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

    ACQUISITIONS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPACT

    (unaudited; in millions of Euros)

    In millions of Euros Non-IFRS reported o/w growth at constant rate and scope o/w change of scope impact at current year rate o/w FX impact on previous year figures
    June 30,

    2025

    June 30,

    2024

    Change
    Revenue QTD 1,523.2 1,495.8 27.4 72.6 7.5 (52.7)
    Revenue YTD 3,096.2 2,995.4 100.7 125.9 7.7 (32.9)

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

    (unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages)

    In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages IFRS reported
    Three months ended Six months ended
    June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
    2025 2024 2025 2024
    Licenses and other software revenue 275.6 271.8 473.7 490.3
    Subscription and Support revenue 1,097.1 1,074.8 2,331.7 2,209.1
    Software revenue 1,372.7 1,346.5 2,805.4 2,699.4
    Services revenue 148.9 149.2 289.2 296.1
    Total Revenue € 1,521.6 € 1,495.8 € 3,094.6 € 2,995.4
    Cost of software revenue (1) (120.1) (124.8) (249.3) (236.8)
    Cost of services revenue (144.6) (127.9) (275.7) (259.8)
    Research and development expenses (348.7) (326.1) (697.3) (637.5)
    Marketing and sales expenses (448.0) (423.8) (894.5) (844.1)
    General and administrative expenses (123.7) (111.6) (244.2) (216.7)
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation (85.4) (92.3) (173.8) (185.6)
    Other operating income and expense, net (9.3) (13.2) (13.7) (15.0)
    Total Operating Expenses (1,279.9) (1,219.8) (2,548.4) (2,395.4)
    Operating Income € 241.7 € 276.0 € 546.1 € 600.0
    Financial income (loss), net 29.9 33.3 60.2 63.4
    Income before income taxes € 271.5 € 309.2 € 606.3 € 663.5
    Income tax expense (53.0) (47.7) (128.4) (116.0)
    Net Income € 218.6 € 261.5 € 477.9 € 547.5
    Non-controlling interest 4.9 1.2 6.1 1.0
    Net Income attributable to equity holders of the parent € 223.5 € 262.7 € 484.0 € 548.4
    Basic earnings per share 0.17 0.20 0.37 0.42
    Diluted earnings per share € 0.17 € 0.21 € 0.37 € 0.42
    Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in millions) 1,315.9 1,313.2 1,314.9 1,313.7
    Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in millions) 1,324.4 1,326.2 1,325.7 1,328.7

            (1) Excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation.

    IFRS reported

     

    Three months ended June 30, 2025 Six months ended June 30, 2025
    Change (2) Change in constant currencies Change (2) Change in constant currencies
    Total Revenue 2% 5% 3% 4%
    Revenue by activity        
    Software revenue 2% 6% 4% 5%
    Services revenue (0)% 3% (2)% (2)%
    Software Revenue by product line        
    Industrial Innovation 6% 9% 7% 8%
    Life Sciences (5)% 0% (1)% 0%
    Mainstream Innovation (1)% 3% 1% 3%
    Software Revenue by geography        
    Americas (4)% 2% 3% 5%
    Europe 8% 10% 5% 5%
    Asia 2% 6% 3% 5%

                    (2) Variation compared to the same period in the prior year.

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

    (unaudited; in millions of Euros)

    In millions of Euros IFRS reported
    June 30, December 31,
    2025 2024
    ASSETS    
    Cash and cash equivalents 4,083.7 3,952.6
    Trade accounts receivable, net 1,575.9 2,120.9
    Contract assets 40.1 30.1
    Other current assets 406.2 464.0
    Total current assets 6,105.9 6,567.6
    Property and equipment, net 903.5 945.8
    Goodwill and Intangible assets, net 7,030.3 7,687.1
    Other non-current assets 375.7 345.5
    Total non-current assets 8,309.4 8,978.3
    Total Assets € 14,415.3 € 15,545.9
    LIABILITIES    
    Trade accounts payable 183.2 259.9
    Contract liabilities 1,559.3 1,663.4
    Borrowings, current 534.0 450.8
    Other current liabilities 1,063.0 1,147.4
    Total current liabilities 3,339.5 3,521.5
    Borrowings, non-current 2,043.9 2,042.8
    Other non-current liabilities 836.0 900.9
    Total non-current liabilities 2,879.9 2,943.7
    Non-controlling interests 11.5 14.1
    Parent shareholders’ equity 8,184.3 9,066.6
    Total Liabilities € 14,415.3 € 15,545.9

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

    (unaudited; in millions of Euros)

    In millions of Euros IFRS reported
    Three months ended Six months ended
    June 30, June 30, Change June 30, June 30, Change
    2025 2024 2025 2024
    Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent 223.5 262.7 (39.3) 484.0 548.4 (64.4)
    Non-controlling interest (4.9) (1.2) (3.7) (6.1) (1.0) (5.1)
    Net income 218.6 261.5 (42.9) 477.9 547.5 (69.5)
    Depreciation of property and equipment 48.5 45.1 3.4 98.9 92.7 6.2
    Amortization of intangible assets 86.2 94.2 (8.0) 175.9 189.4 (13.5)
    Adjustments for other non-cash items 20.5 36.6 (16.1) 36.6 74.3 (37.7)
    Changes in working capital (39.4) 21.9 (61.3) 358.0 226.3 131.7
    Net Cash From Operating Activities € 334.3 € 459.3 € ( 124.9) € 1,147.3 € 1,130.2 € 17.2
                 
    Additions to property, equipment and intangibles assets (39.3) (50.6) 11.3 (95.3) (107.8) 12.5
    Payment for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (9.2) (11.2) 2.0 (202.9) (15.7) (187.2)
    Other 3.2 0.8 2.3 (34.6) 23.1 (57.7)
    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities € (45.3) € (61.0) € 15.6 € (332.8) € (100.4) € (232.4)
                 
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options 7.4 13.9 (6.5) 29.6 35.2 (5.7)
    Cash dividends paid (342.6) (302.7) (39.9) (342.6) (302.7) (39.9)
    Repurchase and sale of treasury stock (144.7) (176.6) 31.8 (224.8) (307.7) 82.9
    Capital increase 111.3 111.3 111.3 111.3
    Acquisition of non-controlling interests 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.2) (2.6) 2.5
    Proceeds from borrowings 121.3 121.3 81.0 81.0
    Repayment of borrowings (0.1) 0.1 (18.5) (0.2) (18.4)
    Repayment of lease liabilities (22.7) (18.3) (4.4) (45.4) (42.3) (3.0)
    Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities € (270.0) € (483.7) € 213.7 € (409.5) € (620.2) € 210.7
                 
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (178.1) 21.0 (199.1) (273.9) 53.6 (327.5)
                 
    Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents € (159.1) € (64.4) € (94.7) € 131.2 € 463.2 € (332.1)
                 
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period € 4,242.9 € 4,095.9   € 3,952.6 € 3,568.3  
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period € 4,083.7 € 4,031.5   € 4,083.7 € 4,031.5  

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
    SUPPLEMENTAL NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    IFRS – NON-IFRS RECONCILIATION
    (unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages)

    Readers are cautioned that the supplemental non-IFRS information presented in this press release is subject to inherent limitations. It is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered as a substitute for IFRS measurements. Also, the Group’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled “non-IFRS” measures used by other companies. Further specific limitations for individual non-IFRS measures, and the reasons for presenting non-IFRS financial information, are set forth in the Group’s Document d’Enregistrement Universel for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the AMF on March 18, 2025. To compensate for these limitations, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read not in isolation, but only in conjunction with the Group’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.

    In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages Three months ended June 30, Change
    2025 Adjustment(1) 2025 2024 Adjustment(1) 2024 IFRS Non-IFRS(2)
    IFRS Non-IFRS IFRS Non-IFRS
    Total Revenue € 1,521.6 € 1.6 € 1,523.2 € 1,495.8 € 1,495.8 2% 2%
    Revenue breakdown by activity                
    Software revenue 1,372.7 1.6 1,374.2 1,346.5 1,346.5 2% 2%
    Licenses and other software revenue 275.6 275.6 271.8 271.8 1% 1%
    Subscription and Support revenue 1,097.1 1.6 1,098.6 1,074.8 1,074.8 2% 2%
    Recurring portion of Software revenue 80%   80% 80%   80%    
    Services revenue 148.9 148.9 149.2 149.2 (0)% (0)%
    Software Revenue breakdown by product line                
    Industrial Innovation 744.6 744.6 701.9 701.9 6% 6%
    Life Sciences 268.3 268.3 281.7 281.7 (5)% (5)%
    Mainstream Innovation 359.7 1.6 361.3 363.0 363.0 (1)% (0)%
    Software Revenue breakdown by geography                
    Americas 505.0 505.0 525.5 525.5 (4)% (4)%
    Europe 533.4 1.4 534.8 491.9 491.9 8% 9%
    Asia 334.3 0.1 334.4 329.1 329.1 2% 2%
    Total Operating Expenses € (1,279.9) € 202.9 € (1,077.1) € (1,219.8) € 171.9 € (1,047.9) 5% 3%
    Share-based compensation expense and related social charges (107.7) 107.7 (65.8) 65.8    
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation (85.4) 85.4 (92.3) 92.3    
    Lease incentives of acquired companies (0.4) 0.4 (0.5) 0.5    
    Other operating income and expense, net (9.3) 9.3 (13.2) 13.2    
    Operating Income € 241.7 € 204.4 € 446.1 € 276.0 € 171.9 € 447.8 (12)% (0)%
    Operating Margin 15.9%   29.3% 18.4%   29.9%    
    Financial income (loss), net 29.9 0.6 30.4 33.3 0.5 33.8 (10)% (10)%
    Income tax expense (53.0) (32.8) (85.7) (47.7) (36.4) (84.1) 11% 2%
    Non-controlling interest 4.9 (4.7) 0.3 1.2 (1.6) (0.4) 300% (167)%
    Net Income attributable to shareholders € 223.5 € 167.6 € 391.0 € 262.7 € 134.4 € 397.1 (15)% (2)%
    Diluted Earnings Per Share (3) € 0.17 € 0.13 € 0.30 € 0.21 € 0.09 € 0.30 (19)% (1)%

    (1) In the reconciliation schedule above, (i) all adjustments to IFRS revenue data reflect the exclusion of the effect of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ contract liabilities (deferred revenue); (ii) adjustments to IFRS operating expense data reflect the exclusion of the amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation, share-based compensation expense, including related social charges, lease incentives of acquired companies, as detailed below, and other operating income and expense, net including acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets; (iii) adjustments to IFRS financial loss, net reflect the exclusion of certain one-time items included in financial loss, net, and; (iv) all adjustments to IFRS income data reflect the combined effect of these adjustments, plus with respect to net income and diluted earnings per share, certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effect of the non-IFRS adjustments.

    In millions of Euros, except percentages Three months ended June 30, Change
    2025

    IFRS

    Share-based compensation expense and related social charges Lease incentives of acquired companies 2025

    Non-IFRS

    2024

    IFRS

    Share-based compensation expense and related social charges Lease incentives of acquired companies 2024

    Non-IFRS

    IFRS Non-

    IFRS

    Cost of revenue (264.7) 13.9 0.1 (250.7) (252.8) 5.0 0.1 (247.6) 5% 1%
    Research and development expenses (348.7) 28.9 0.1 (319.7) (326.1) 20.4 0.2 (305.5) 7% 5%
    Marketing and sales expenses (448.0) 39.7 0.1 (408.2) (423.8) 23.2 0.1 (400.5) 6% 2%
    General and administrative expenses (123.7) 25.2 0.0 (98.5) (111.6) 17.2 0.0 (94.3) 11% 4%
    Total   € 107.7 € 0.4     € 65.8 € 0.5      

    (2) The non-IFRS percentage increase (decrease) compares non-IFRS measures for the two different periods. In the event there is non-IFRS adjustment to the relevant measure for only one of the periods under comparison, the non-IFRS increase (decrease) compares the non-IFRS measure to the relevant IFRS measure.
    (3) Based on a weighted average 1,324.4 million diluted shares for Q2 2025 and 1,326.2 million diluted shares for Q2 2024, and, for IFRS only, a diluted net income attributable to the sharehorlders of € 223.5 million for Q2 2025 (€ 276.7 million for Q2 2024). The Diluted net income attributable to equity holders of the Group corresponds to the Net Income attributable to equity holders of the Group adjusted by the impact of the share-based compensation plans to be settled either in cash or in shares at the option of the Group.

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES
    SUPPLEMENTAL NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    IFRS – NON-IFRS RECONCILIATION
    (unaudited; in millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages)

    Readers are cautioned that the supplemental non-IFRS information presented in this press release is subject to inherent limitations. It is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered as a substitute for IFRS measurements. Also, the Group’s supplemental non-IFRS financial information may not be comparable to similarly titled “non-IFRS” measures used by other companies. Further specific limitations for individual non-IFRS measures, and the reasons for presenting non-IFRS financial information, are set forth in the Group’s Document d’Enregistrement Universel for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the AMF on March 18, 2025. To compensate for these limitations, the supplemental non-IFRS financial information should be read not in isolation, but only in conjunction with the Group’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS.

    In millions of Euros, except per share data and percentages Six months ended June 30, Change
    2025 Adjustment(1) 2025 2024 Adjustment(1) 2024 IFRS Non-IFRS(2)
    IFRS Non-IFRS IFRS Non-IFRS
    Total Revenue € 3,094.6 € 1.6 € 3,096.2 € 2,995.4 € 2,995.4 3% 3%
    Revenue breakdown by activity                
    Software revenue 2,805.4 1.6 2,807.0 2,699.4 2,699.4 4% 4%
    Licenses and other software revenue 473.7 473.7 490.3 490.3 (3)% (3)%
    Subscription and Support revenue 2,331.7 1.6 2,333.2 2,209.1 2,209.1 6% 6%
    Recurring portion of Software revenue 83%   83% 82%   82%    
    Services revenue 289.2 289.2 296.1 296.1 (2)% (2)%
    Software Revenue breakdown by product line                
    Industrial Innovation 1,537.7 1,537.7 1,433.2 1,433.2 7% 7%
    Life Sciences 560.9 560.9 566.4 566.4 (1)% (1)%
    Mainstream Innovation 706.8 1.6 708.3 699.7 699.7 1% 1%
    Software Revenue breakdown by geography                
    Americas 1,116.1 0.1 1,116.2 1,079.1 1,079.1 3% 3%
    Europe 1,046.6 1.4 1,048.0 995.1 995.1 5% 5%
    Asia 642.7 0.1 642.8 625.2 625.2 3% 3%
    Total Operating Expenses € (2,548.4) € 384.4 € (2,164.0) € (2,395.4) € 314.3 € (2,081.1) 6% 4%
    Share-based compensation expense and related social charges (196.2) 196.2 (112.6) 112.6    
    Amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation (173.8) 173.8 (185.6) 185.6    
    Lease incentives of acquired companies (0.8) 0.8 (1.2) 1.2    
    Other operating income and expense, net (13.7) 13.7 (15.0) 15.0    
    Operating Income € 546.1 € 386.0 € 932.2 € 600.0 € 314.3 € 914.3 (9)% 2%
    Operating Margin 17.6%   30.1% 20.0%   30.5%    
    Financial income (loss), net 60.2 1.1 61.3 63.4 1.5 64.9 (5)% (6)%
    Income tax expense (128.4) (54.4) (182.8) (116.0) (68.0) (184.0) 11% (1)%
    Non-controlling interest 6.1 (5.6) 0.5 1.0 (1.9) (0.9) N/A (152)%
    Net Income attributable to shareholders € 484.0 € 327.2 € 811.2 € 548.4 € 245.9 € 794.3 (12)% 2%
    Diluted Earnings Per Share (3) € 0.37 € 0.25 € 0.61 € 0.42 € 0.17 € 0.60 (14)% 2%

    (1) In the reconciliation schedule above, (i) all adjustments to IFRS revenue data reflect the exclusion of the effect of adjusting the carrying value of acquired companies’ contract liabilities (deferred revenue); (ii) adjustments to IFRS operating expense data reflect the exclusion of the amortization of acquired intangible assets and of tangible assets revaluation, share-based compensation expense, including related social charges, lease incentives of acquired companies, as detailed below, and other operating income and expense, net including acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets; (iii) adjustments to IFRS financial loss, net reflect the exclusion of certain one-time items included in financial loss, net, and; (iv) all adjustments to IFRS income data reflect the combined effect of these adjustments, plus with respect to net income and diluted earnings per share, certain one-time tax effects and the income tax effect of the non-IFRS adjustments.

    In millions of Euros, except percentages Six months ended June 30, Change
    2025

    IFRS

    Share-based compensation expense and related social charges Lease incentives of acquired companies 2025

    Non-IFRS

    2024

    IFRS

    Share-based compensation expense and related social charges Lease incentives of acquired companies 2024

    Non-IFRS

    IFRS Non-

    IFRS

    Cost of revenue (525.0) 18.8 0.2 (505.9) (496.5) 8.0 0.3 (488.2) 6% 4%
    Research and development expenses (697.3) 61.4 0.3 (635.7) (637.5) 38.3 0.6 (598.7) 9% 6%
    Marketing and sales expenses (894.5) 64.2 0.2 (830.1) (844.1) 36.8 0.2 (807.1) 6% 3%
    General and administrative expenses (244.2) 51.8 0.1 (192.3) (216.7) 29.5 0.1 (187.1) 13% 3%
    Total   € 196.2 € 0.8     € 112.6 € 1.2      

    (2) The non-IFRS percentage increase (decrease) compares non-IFRS measures for the two different periods. In the event there is non-IFRS adjustment to the relevant measure for only one of the periods under comparison, the non-IFRS increase (decrease) compares the non-IFRS measure to the relevant IFRS measure.
    (3) Based on a weighted average 1,325.7 million diluted shares for YTD 2025 and 1,328.7 million diluted shares for YTD 2024, and, for IFRS only, a diluted net income attributable to the sharehorlders of € 484.0 million for YTD 2025 (€ 562.3 million for YTD 2024). The Diluted net income attributable to equity holders of the Group corresponds to the Net Income attributable to equity holders of the Group adjusted by the impact of the share-based compensation plans to be settled either in cash or in shares at the option of the Group.


    1 IFRS figures for 2Q25: Total revenue of €1.52 billion, up 5%, and subscription revenue up 9%; Operating margin of 15.9% and diluted EPS of €0.17; IFRS figures for YTD25: total revenue of €3.09 billion, subscription revenue up 12%; Operating margin of 17.6% and diluted EPS of €0.37.  

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  • MIL-OSI: Tyton Partners and Ufi Ventures Release Q2 2025 VocTech Market Report: AI Shockwaves, UK Industrial Strategy, and Transatlantic Divergence Take Centre Stage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tyton Partners, the leading strategy consulting and investment banking firm focused on the education sector, and Ufi Ventures, the UK’s specialist investor in vocational technology (VocTech), today released their Q2 2025 VocTech Market Report. This quarterly publication explores the trends shaping vocational learning and workforce development across the UK, Europe, and North America.

    The second quarter of 2025 has been marked by increasing anxiety around artificial intelligence’s disruptive impact on labour markets, a wave of significant UK policy announcements, and early signs of capital rotation from the US to Europe amid political volatility. Vocational education and training remain firmly in the spotlight as policymakers and investors confront mounting challenges tied to youth disengagement, employment shifts, and rapid technological change.

    Key Takeaways

    • Labour markets are causing concern, even in the US.
    • The UK government made a series of major policy announcements, many of which see increased investment in key sectors and skills. The detail is important and not yet here.
    • Big Tech companies – including “hyperscalers” such as OpenAI – are muscling in to the education space, likely in search of long-term users and increased engagement.
    • The future of junior white-collar workers, and how they should be trained, is a key focus of debate. Being conscious of what may have previously been taken for granted (informal “learning by doing” in particular) looks important.
    • Companies who facilitate AI-driven HR workflows are raising sizeable funding, with some European businesses closing unusually large €20m+ Series A rounds.

    Alongside UK reforms, policy developments in the US and Europe are creating new dynamics. Germany’s coalition is advancing ambitious investment programmes. In the US, escalating attacks on higher education and the erratic policy environment under the Trump administration may be triggering a shift of capital and student interest to the UK and Europe.

    Helen Gironi, Director at Ufi Ventures, commented:
    “AI is shaking up workforce development from every angle. Employers, policymakers and learners are all being forced to adapt. At Ufi Ventures, we see opportunity in this disruption, but only for those who are ready to innovate and act with clarity.”

    Nick Kind, Managing Director at Tyton Partners, added:
    “We are seeing a critical turning point. AI is accelerating change, but it is also highlighting systemic gaps in skills and training. With new policy commitments in the UK and a capital environment in flux, the landscape is as complex as it is promising. This report offers grounded insight into how to respond.”

    To access the full Q2 2025 VocTech Market Report, visit: https://tytonpartners.com/key-learnings-from-voctech-market-activity-q2-2025/

    About Tyton Partners

    Tyton Partners is the leading provider of strategy consulting and investment banking services to the global knowledge and information services sector. With offices in Boston and New York City, the firm has an experienced team of bankers and consultants who deliver a unique spectrum of services from mergers and acquisitions and capital markets access to strategy development that helps companies, organizations, and investors navigate the complexities of the education, media, and information markets. Tyton Partners leverages a deep foundation of transactional and advisory experience and an unparalleled level of global relationships to make its clients’ aspirations a reality and to catalyze innovation in the sector. Learn more at tytonpartners.com.

    About Ufi Ventures

    Ufi Ventures is the investment arm of Ufi VocTech Trust. Ufi supports the adoption and deployment of technology to improve skills for work and deliver better outcomes for all. By leveraging its depth of experience Ufi Ventures supports its growing portfolio through access to capital, and its wide expert pool and network. Learn more at www.ufi.co.uk/ventures.

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    Zoe Wright-Neil
    Director of Marketing and Business Development
    zwrightneil@tytonpartners.com
    Tyton Partners

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  • MIL-OSI: Tyton Partners and Ufi Ventures Release Q2 2025 VocTech Market Report: AI Shockwaves, UK Industrial Strategy, and Transatlantic Divergence Take Centre Stage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tyton Partners, the leading strategy consulting and investment banking firm focused on the education sector, and Ufi Ventures, the UK’s specialist investor in vocational technology (VocTech), today released their Q2 2025 VocTech Market Report. This quarterly publication explores the trends shaping vocational learning and workforce development across the UK, Europe, and North America.

    The second quarter of 2025 has been marked by increasing anxiety around artificial intelligence’s disruptive impact on labour markets, a wave of significant UK policy announcements, and early signs of capital rotation from the US to Europe amid political volatility. Vocational education and training remain firmly in the spotlight as policymakers and investors confront mounting challenges tied to youth disengagement, employment shifts, and rapid technological change.

    Key Takeaways

    • Labour markets are causing concern, even in the US.
    • The UK government made a series of major policy announcements, many of which see increased investment in key sectors and skills. The detail is important and not yet here.
    • Big Tech companies – including “hyperscalers” such as OpenAI – are muscling in to the education space, likely in search of long-term users and increased engagement.
    • The future of junior white-collar workers, and how they should be trained, is a key focus of debate. Being conscious of what may have previously been taken for granted (informal “learning by doing” in particular) looks important.
    • Companies who facilitate AI-driven HR workflows are raising sizeable funding, with some European businesses closing unusually large €20m+ Series A rounds.

    Alongside UK reforms, policy developments in the US and Europe are creating new dynamics. Germany’s coalition is advancing ambitious investment programmes. In the US, escalating attacks on higher education and the erratic policy environment under the Trump administration may be triggering a shift of capital and student interest to the UK and Europe.

    Helen Gironi, Director at Ufi Ventures, commented:
    “AI is shaking up workforce development from every angle. Employers, policymakers and learners are all being forced to adapt. At Ufi Ventures, we see opportunity in this disruption, but only for those who are ready to innovate and act with clarity.”

    Nick Kind, Managing Director at Tyton Partners, added:
    “We are seeing a critical turning point. AI is accelerating change, but it is also highlighting systemic gaps in skills and training. With new policy commitments in the UK and a capital environment in flux, the landscape is as complex as it is promising. This report offers grounded insight into how to respond.”

    To access the full Q2 2025 VocTech Market Report, visit: https://tytonpartners.com/key-learnings-from-voctech-market-activity-q2-2025/

    About Tyton Partners

    Tyton Partners is the leading provider of strategy consulting and investment banking services to the global knowledge and information services sector. With offices in Boston and New York City, the firm has an experienced team of bankers and consultants who deliver a unique spectrum of services from mergers and acquisitions and capital markets access to strategy development that helps companies, organizations, and investors navigate the complexities of the education, media, and information markets. Tyton Partners leverages a deep foundation of transactional and advisory experience and an unparalleled level of global relationships to make its clients’ aspirations a reality and to catalyze innovation in the sector. Learn more at tytonpartners.com.

    About Ufi Ventures

    Ufi Ventures is the investment arm of Ufi VocTech Trust. Ufi supports the adoption and deployment of technology to improve skills for work and deliver better outcomes for all. By leveraging its depth of experience Ufi Ventures supports its growing portfolio through access to capital, and its wide expert pool and network. Learn more at www.ufi.co.uk/ventures.

    Media Contact
    Zoe Wright-Neil
    Director of Marketing and Business Development
    zwrightneil@tytonpartners.com
    Tyton Partners

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  • MIL-OSI USA: July 23rd, 2025 Heinrich Blasts Trump Administration for Raising Electricity Costs on American Families Amidst Growing Energy Demand

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich

    WASHINGTON — In his opening statement during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on rising energy demand, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, raised the alarm on the energy affordability crisis facing working families and cited recent, irresponsible actions taken by the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans that will raise energy costs on working families — including the passage of their Big, Bad Bill, their dismantling of our nation’s clean energy industry, and a recent directive from the Department of the Interior that will inevitably delay new generation additions to the grid and drive up costs further.

    VIDEO: Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) blasts Trump Administration for raising electricity prices on working families during a hearing on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, July 23, 2025.

    “As Mr. Gramlich points out in his testimony, electricity bills are starting to become unaffordable for too many Americans,” said Heinrich. “And recent actions by President Trump and the Republican reconciliation bill will only make it worse.”

    “The reconciliation bill alone is estimated to increase annual energy costs more than $16 billion in 2030 and more than $33 billion by 2035,” continued Heinrich. “This is because, at a time when we need every electron we can get, the reconciliation bill is causing many clean energy projects to be canceled.”

    Heinrich additionally noted his concerns on how a new directive from the Department of the Interior that requires Secretary Doug Burgum to personally review and sign off on wind and solar projects on federal lands will risk delaying new generation additions to the grid, subsequently driving up families’ energy costs.

    A video of Heinrich’s opening remarks can be found here.

    A transcript of Heinrich’s remarks as delivered is below:

    Thank you, Chairman Lee. Welcome to our witnesses, Mr. Gramlich, Mr. Huntsman, and Mr. Tench.

    As we’ll discuss today, the scale and drivers of today’s rising electricity demand are relatively unprecedented.

    It’s not just that electricity demand is reaching record highs, it’s that we’re entering a new era of a sustained load growth.

    The structural forces underlying today’s load growth are converging: the growth of AI data centers; the electrification of vehicles, buildings, industry; as well as a resurgence in domestic manufacturing.

    And meeting this load growth will require structural changes to how we permit and build our energy infrastructure.

    In his testimony, Mr. Tench states that Vantage would prefer to “source power from the grid” but the “system is out of sync.”

    From interconnection timelines that are too long, transmission lines that take too long to build, and permitting that is too fragmented, the challenges that Mr. Tench articulates are the same ones that this Committee has been trying to address for some time.

    As Mr. Tench noted in his testimony, “No single business or technical workaround can substitute for a coordinated, modern, responsive grid.”

    Fortunately, we sit on the Committee that can help make that happen.

    The urgency isn’t just about maintaining our edge in AI innovation, it’s about affordability.

    As Mr. Gramlich points out in his testimony today, electricity bills are becoming unaffordable for too many Americans.

    And recent actions by President Trump and by the ‘Big, Bad Bill’ will make this worse.

    The reconciliation bill alone is estimated to increase annual energy costs more than $16 billion in 2030 and more than $33 billion by 2035.

    This is because, at a time when we need every single electron we can get, the reconciliation bill is causing many clean energy projects to be canceled.

    And the President’s tariffs are driving up equipment costs—raising the cost of all energy generation resources. All of them.

    This is leading directly to Americans spending more on their utility bills.

    And on top of this, an aging electrical grid is causing many energy projects to be stalled for years in interconnection queues.

    In June 2025, Grid Strategies released a study that found that investing in well-planned, high-capacity transmission could save U.S. households between $6.3 and $10.4 billion annually—and that’s even after accounting for the cost of actually building those transmission lines.

    The amount of energy currently in U.S. interconnection queues substantially exceeds the existing electricity demands—if only the grid could integrate it.

    According to the Energy Information Administration, in 2024, the U.S. installed nearly 49 gigawatts of new grid capacity, 95% of which was from renewable resources.

    This year, the EIA estimates that developers will build 63 GW of new capacity, including 32.5 GW of new utility-scale solar, 7.7 GW of wind power, 18.2 GW of energy storage, and just 4.4 GW of natural gas-fired generation.

    Clean energy is the most affordable and it’s the fastest type of energy generation to deploy—outpacing natural gas, which is facing years-long backlogs in turbine availability.

    If you order a gas, combine cycle natural gas turbine today, you’ll be lucky if it puts its first electron on the grid before 2032.

    Meanwhile, states like Texas and California are demonstrating that high levels of renewable energy do not compromise grid reliability—in fact, they improve it.

    After Texas added 9,600 MW of clean energy, including 5,400 MW of solar, 3,800 MW of energy storage, and 253 MW of wind, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas said that the risk of grid emergencies dropped to less than 1 percent, that’s down from 16 percent the previous year.

    NERC’s 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment confirmed this trend, showing that the risk of rolling blackouts in Texas fell from 15 percent to 3 percent as battery capacity came online.

    I’ll close by saying that I am deeply disturbed by the recent Department of Interior policy that requires Secretary Doug Burgum to personally review and sign off on wind and solar projects on federal lands.

    This nakedly political decision will risk delaying new generation additions to the grid when we need them the most.

    And consequently, will drive up costs.

    According to the Department of Energy, federal lands in the contiguous United States could support more than 7,700 GW of renewable energy capacity.

    And with that said, I look forward to discussing how we can meet the rise in electricity demand and lower energy costs for households by integrating the most affordable and rapidly deployable energy resources today, while also investing in long-term modernization.

    Thank you, Chairman.

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  • MIL-OSI: MARA Holdings, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized $950 Million Offering of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Miami, FL, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) (“MARA” or the “Company”), a leading digital energy and infrastructure company, today announced the pricing of its upsized offering of $950 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032 (the “notes”). The notes will be sold in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). MARA also granted to the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, within a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the date on which the notes are first issued, up to an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. The offering is expected to close on July 25, 2025, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    The notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of MARA. The notes will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the notes will not accrete. MARA may pay special interest, if any, at its election as the sole remedy for failure to comply with its reporting obligations and under certain other circumstances, each pursuant to the indenture. Special interest, if any, on the notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2026 (if and to the extent that special interest is then payable on the notes). The notes will mature on August 1, 2032, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms. Subject to certain conditions, on or after January 15, 2030, MARA may redeem for cash all or any portion of the notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, if the last reported sale price of MARA common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for a specified period of time ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date MARA provides the notice of redemption. If MARA redeems fewer than all the outstanding notes, at least $75 million aggregate principal amount of notes must be outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the relevant redemption notice date.

    Holders of notes may require MARA to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes on January 4, 2030, if the last reported sale price of MARA’s common stock on the second trading day immediately preceding the repurchase date is less than the conversion price, or upon the occurrence of certain events that constitute a fundamental change under the indenture governing the notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of repurchase. In connection with certain corporate events or if MARA calls any note for redemption, it will, under certain circumstances, be required to increase the conversion rate for holders who elect to convert their notes in connection with such corporate event or notice of redemption.

    The notes will be convertible into cash, shares of MARA’s common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of MARA’s common stock, at MARA’s election. Prior to May 1, 2032, the notes will be convertible only upon the occurrence of certain events and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date.

    The conversion rate for the notes will initially be 49.3619 shares of MARA common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes. The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.

    MARA estimates that the net proceeds from the sale of the notes will be approximately $940.5 million (or approximately $1,138.5 million if the initial purchasers exercise in full their option to purchase additional notes), after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions but before estimated offering expenses payable by MARA.

    MARA expects to use approximately $18.3 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to repurchase approximately $19.4 million in aggregate principal amount of its existing 1.00% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “1.00% 2026 convertible notes”) in privately negotiated transactions with the remainder of the net proceeds to be used to pay the approximately $36.9 million cost of the capped call transactions (as described below), to acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, strategic acquisitions, expansion of existing assets, and repayment of additional debt and other outstanding obligations.

    In connection with any repurchase of the 1.00% 2026 convertible notes, MARA expects that holders of the 1.00% 2026 convertible notes who agree to have their notes repurchased and who have hedged their equity price risk with respect to such notes (the “hedged holders”) will unwind all or part of their hedge positions by buying MARA’s common stock and/or entering into or unwinding various derivative transactions with respect to MARA’s common stock. The amount of MARA’s common stock to be purchased by the hedged holders or in connection with such derivative transactions may be substantial in relation to the historic average daily trading volume of MARA’s common stock. This activity by the hedged holders could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of MARA’s common stock, including concurrently with the pricing of the notes, resulting in a higher effective conversion price of the notes. MARA cannot predict the magnitude of such market activity or the overall effect it will have on the price of the notes or MARA’s common stock.

    In connection with the pricing of the notes, MARA entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with certain of the initial purchasers or their respective affiliates and certain other financial institutions (the “option counterparties”). If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, MARA expects to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of such additional notes to enter into additional capped call transactions with the option counterparties. The capped call transactions will cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of common stock underlying the notes sold in the offering. The capped call transactions are generally expected to reduce potential dilution to the common stock upon any conversion of notes and/or offset any cash payments MARA is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap.

    The cap price of the capped call transactions is initially approximately $24.14 per share, which represents a premium of approximately 40.0% over the U.S. composite volume weighted average price of MARA’s common stock from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, which was $17.2413, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transactions.

    MARA has been advised that, in connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates expect to purchase shares of common stock and/or enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the common stock or the notes at that time. In addition, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the common stock and/or purchasing or selling the common stock or other securities of MARA in secondary market transactions from time to time prior to the maturity of the notes (and are likely to do so during any observation period related to a conversion of the notes, in connection with any redemption of the notes, any fundamental change repurchase of the notes or any exercise of a holder’s optional repurchase right, and, to the extent MARA unwinds a corresponding portion of the capped call transactions, following any other repurchase of the notes). This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of the common stock or the notes, which could affect the ability of noteholders to convert the notes and, to the extent the activity occurs during any observation period related to a conversion of notes, it could affect the number of shares of common stock, if any, and value of the consideration that noteholders will receive upon conversion of the notes.

    The notes are being offered and sold to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The offer and sale of the notes and the shares of MARA’s common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, if any, have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and the notes and any such shares may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The offering of the notes is being made only by means of a private offering memorandum.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, the notes, nor shall there be any sale of the notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Nothing in this press release shall be deemed an offer to purchase MARA’s 1.00% 2026 convertible notes.

    About MARA 

    MARA (NASDAQ:MARA) deploys digital energy technologies to advance the world’s energy systems. Harnessing the power of compute, MARA transforms excess energy into digital capital, balancing the grid and accelerating the deployment of critical infrastructure. Building on its expertise to redefine the future of energy, MARA develops technologies that reduce the energy demands of high-performance computing applications, from AI to the edge.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the estimated net proceeds of the offering, the anticipated use of such net proceeds, including any repurchases of the Company’s existing convertible notes, the expected impact of the capped call transactions, and the anticipated closing of the offering. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the offering, uncertainties related to the satisfaction of closing conditions for the sale of the notes, the other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of MARA’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 3, 2025 and the risks described in other filings that MARA may make from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and MARA specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

    MARA Company Contact:
    Telephone: 800-804-1690
    Email: ir@mara.com

    MARA Media Contact:
    Email: mara@wachsman.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Voice2Me.ai Launches Industry’s Fastest, Most Secure AI Voice Agents Across Salesforce, PEGA, and ServiceNow Platforms

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FAIRFAX, Va., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voice2Me.ai, the boutique firm driving innovation in enterprise AI voice intelligence, today announced major platform expansions that sets a new standard for AI voice automation with secure, production-grade agents now available across Salesforce, PEGA, and ServiceNow. Building on its success in the ServiceNow certified store, the company’s ultra-secured AI voice agents are now available across Salesforce and PEGA platforms, demonstrating how enterprises can deploy top AI voice agents that are ready to take your call across multiple enterprise ecosystems.

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    Strategic Platform Expansion Beyond ServiceNow

    Voice2Me.ai’s expansion from its flagship ServiceNow integration to Salesforce and PEGA represents a significant milestone in making the best AI voice agents accessible across all major enterprise platforms. The company’s certified and approved ServiceNow apps in the ServiceNow store, has driven deeper trust and recognition in the industry, establishing Voice2Me.ai as the go-to provider for building AI voice agents for production-grade enterprise environments.

    “Our expansion beyond ServiceNow proves that organizations across all platforms are hungry for top AI voice agents that deliver both security and simplicity,” said Eva Karnaukh, CEO of Voice2Me.ai. “We’re not just building AI voice agents – we’re creating intelligent conversation platforms that transform how enterprises communicate across their entire technology stack.”

    Enterprise-Grade Security and Model-Agnostic Architecture

    Voice2Me.ai’s platform distinguishes itself through enterprise-grade security architecture combined with a large-model agnostic approach that delivers fast, secure, and scalable AI voice intelligence. This foundation ensures that AI voice agents are ready to take your call while maintaining the highest standards of data protection across all integrated platforms.

    “The question isn’t whether AI voice agents are ready to take your call – it’s whether your enterprise platform can deliver the conversational experiences your customers expect with military-grade security,” added Karnaukh. “Our model-agnostic approach ensures that regardless of your enterprise architecture, you can deploy the best AI voice agents that integrate seamlessly with your existing workflows.”

    Advanced Technical Innovation for Production Environments

    Voice2Me.ai goes beyond voice enabling multimodal resolution that lets midmarket – enterprise teams speak, see, and solve in real time. From voice to visual context, our agents understand inputs the way humans do. Built to scale across critical industries like healthcare, insurance, and government, the platform pairs advanced telephony with secure AI orchestration for end-to-end support.

    Key technical innovations include:

    • Enterprise-Grade Security Framework: Military-grade security with zero data persistence and comprehensive compliance readiness across all platforms
    • Large-Model Agnostic Architecture: Seamless integration with leading AI models for optimal performance and flexibility
    • Multi-Platform Native Integration: Direct deployment capabilities across ServiceNow, Salesforce, PEGA, with Appian and Workday integrations planned
    • Production-Ready Scalability: Fast, secure, and scalable infrastructure designed for enterprise-grade deployments
    • Advanced Telephony Integration: SIP integrations with major call center providers for enterprise-grade voice capabilities

    With zero data persistence, FedRAMP/HIPAA readiness, and human-in-the-loop controls, the platform is trusted by government, healthcare, and financial services alike.

    Future Roadmap and Platform Strategy

    Following successful deployments across ServiceNow, Salesforce, and PEGA, Voice2Me.ai is strategically planning its next integration with either Appian or Workday, depending on market priorities. This expansion strategy demonstrates the company’s commitment to making top AI voice agents available across all major enterprise platforms while maintaining the security and performance standards required for building AI voice agents for production.

    Global Operations and Professional Services Excellence

    With operations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia, Voice2Me.ai has positioned itself as a global disruptor of enterprise platform capabilities. The company’s boutique professional services team ensures smooth and fast deployment, helping customers elevate their enterprise platform experience with modern development and AI-powered architecture.

    Voice2Me.ai’s approach focuses on three core principles:

    • Security-First Design: Enterprise-grade security architecture that enables building AI voice agents for production environments
    • Platform Enhancement: Enabling existing midmarket – enterprise platform capabilities with the best AI voice agents
    • Model Flexibility: Large-model agnostic architecture that adapts to evolving AI landscape

    Industry Impact and Market Leadership

    As enterprises increasingly seek solutions for building AI voice agents for production environments, Voice2Me.ai’s comprehensive approach addresses the full spectrum of conversational AI needs. From showing organizations how to deploy top AI voice agents that integrate natively with existing platforms to providing the infrastructure for AI voice agents that are ready to take your call with enterprise-grade security, the company has established itself as the definitive source for production-grade voice intelligence.

    The company’s commitment to ethical, secure, and responsible AI development ensures that all implementations maintain the highest standards of data protection and regulatory compliance while delivering the performance enterprises demand.

    Platform Availability and Enterprise Adoption

    Voice2Me.ai’s expanded platform integrations are available immediately, with enterprises able to deploy the best AI voice agents across ServiceNow (available in the certified store), Salesforce, and PEGA environments. The company’s model-agnostic architecture ensures that organizations can leverage the most advanced AI capabilities while maintaining the security and scalability required for production deployments.

    Organizations interested in learning more about building AI voice agents for production environments can access comprehensive resources and technical documentation through Voice2Me.ai’s platform. The company’s fast, secure, and scalable architecture enables rapid deployment of top AI voice agents that are ready to take your call across any enterprise platform.

    About Voice2Me.ai

    Voice2Me.ai is the leading boutique firm specializing in enterprise AI voice intelligence solutions. Founded in Fairfax, Virginia, the company delivers the best AI voice agents for production environments across major enterprise platforms including ServiceNow (certified store), Salesforce, PEGA, with planned expansions to Appian and Workday. With operations in the US, Europe, and Asia, Voice2Me.ai empowers organizations to build AI voice agents with enterprise-grade security and model-agnostic architecture, providing fast, secure, and scalable conversational AI solutions for enterprises worldwide.

    Media Contact: Eva Karnaukh, CEO Voice2Me.ai Email: press@voice2me.ai Website: voice2me.ai

    Learn More:

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  • MIL-OSI: NEOGEN SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuits Against Neogen Corporation – NEOG

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW ORLEANS, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until September 16, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Neogen Corporation (NasdaqGS: NEOG), if they purchased the Company’s shares between January 5, 2023 through June 3, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.

    Get Help

    Neogen investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-neog/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.

    About the Lawsuit

    Neogen and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

    On April 9, 2025, the Company disclosed a quarterly revenue decrease of 3.4% to $221 million due to integration issues and again cut its FY25 guidance and noted that capital expenditures were expected to be $100 million as a result of lowered adjusted EBITDA and a pull-forward of integration-related capital expenditures into FY25, as well as announcing the departure of its CEO. On this news, the price of Neogen’s shares plummeted 28% to close at $5.02 per share, on a volume of 47 million shares. Then, on June 4, 2025, the Company disclosed that it expected “EBITDA margin to probably be around the high-teens” which represented a considerable drop from the previous quarter’s profit margin of 22%. On this news, the price of Neogen’s shares fell an additional 17%, to close at $4.96 per share.

    The case is Operating Eng’rs Constr. Indus. & Misc. Pension Fund v. Neogen Corp., et al., No. 25-cv-00802.

    About ClaimsFiler

    ClaimsFiler has a single mission: to serve as the information source to help retail investors recover their share of billions of dollars from securities class action settlements. At ClaimsFiler.com, investors can: (1) register for free to gain access to information and settlement websites for various securities class action cases so they can timely submit their own claims; (2) upload their portfolio transactional data to be notified about relevant securities cases in which they may have a financial interest; and (3) submit inquiries to the Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC law firm for free case evaluations.

    To learn more about ClaimsFiler, visit www.claimsfiler.com.

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  • MIL-OSI China: AI advances spur growth of internet

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    China’s internet sector is gaining robust growth momentum, driven by technological advances in artificial intelligence, which has become a vital force bolstering the country’s high-quality economic development and industrial upgrades, said officials, experts and company executives.

    Highlighting China’s great achievements in the development of internet infrastructure, they said bolstering application of cutting-edge AI in a wider range of sectors is crucial for nurturing new quality productive forces and establishing a modern industrial system.

    They made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2025 China Internet Conference, which started on Wednesday in Beijing.

    According to the Internet Society of China, the user base of generative AI products has reached 249 million, accounting for 17.7 percent of the total population, which highlights the country’s widespread adoption of AI across various sectors.

    As the country is advancing the deep integration of digital technologies with the real economy, the popularization rate of digital research and design tools in key industry enterprises now stands at 80.1 percent, significantly improving production efficiency and lowering operational costs of enterprises.

    Zhang Yunming, vice-minister of industry and information technology, said more efforts are needed to promote original and disruptive technological innovations, with a focus on key areas such as advanced computing, AI and quantum information.

    China will push ahead with the construction of new-type information infrastructure, vigorously upgrade traditional industries, bolster the development of emerging industries and future-oriented industries, and accelerate the cultivation of new quality productive forces.

    Shang Bing, president of the Internet Society of China, emphasized the importance of speeding up the establishment of computing power infrastructure, achieving breakthroughs in crucial technologies, such as 5G-Advanced and 6G, and quantum communication, and leveraging AI technology to promote the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing.

    The AI agent — a system that autonomously performs actions by designing workflows using related tools — has gained worldwide attention and witnessed explosive growth since the start of this year. It is more advanced than a chatbot because it not only provides suggestions or answers, but also executes complex tasks across a multitude of industries, delivering tangible results.

    Wu Hequan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said AI has contributed to 48 percent of global internet traffic growth, and is driving disruptive changes in network architecture, adding that the development direction of AI will shift from generative AI to AI agents, and the internet sector will enter into the era of AI agents.

    China boasts abundant application scenarios, and all industries have the opportunity to be reshaped by AI agents, which can serve as digital partners and digital employees to analyze people’s working processes and enhance efficiency, said Zhou Hongyi, founder of Chinese internet enterprise 360 Security Group, estimating the next two years will be a crucial period for the implementation of such technology.

    He said currently, large language models have some limitations, while calling for more efforts to create AI agents with different specialties by combining different industries and professional fields. These agents will look like virtual advisors or experts with specialized expertise, he added.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China unveils guideline on advancing high-quality development of copyright sector

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    China unveils guideline on advancing high-quality development of copyright sector

    China has unveiled a guideline on accelerating the high-quality development of the copyright industry, calling for strong protection related to new sectors by optimizing relevant legal systems and policies.

    The 20-article guideline was issued on Wednesday by the National Copyright Administration on its website, aiming to comprehensively enhance the levels of the country’s copyright creation, utilization, protection, management, and services.

    While pledging to strengthen copyright protection in news fields such as blockchain, big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, the guideline also requires greater efforts to protect copyrights in areas such as sports events, entertainment shows and livestreaming.

    Additionally, copyright protection should be further enhanced in the fields of film and television, online audiovisual content, internet literature, e-commerce and search engines, according to the guideline.

    It also orders copyright administrators nationwide to increase information sharing and piracy clues with judicial, cyberspace, cultural and market regulation authorities, so that the copyright industry can be promoted in a healthy manner.

    Furthermore, it calls on all copyright regulators across the country to actively participate in multilateral cooperation with international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization and the World Trade Organization, holding high-level copyright conversations with nations involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

    It emphasizes the importance of enhancing the awareness of copyright protection among young people, encouraging better use of various new media platforms and innovative approaches to help children understand more about copyrights.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Half a century on, China-EU ties require collaboration rather than division

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Flight MU845 headed for Paris is set to depart Nanjing Lukou International Airport in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, late July 8, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU), a milestone in a relationship that has matured through dialogue, cooperation and mutual benefit.

    As the international landscape grows increasingly fraught, the anniversary offers a timely reminder: China is a critical partner to Europe, not a systemic rival.

    That distinction matters. Despite occasional disagreements, the relationship between China and Europe is underpinned by a wide range of shared interests, including trade, climate, and global governance. These areas of common ground should not be eclipsed by isolated points of friction.

    From just 2.4 billion U.S. dollars in trade in 1975 to nearly 785 billion dollars in 2024, China-EU economic ties have become one of the most vibrant engines of global growth. Tens of thousands of freight trains have linked Chinese cities with over two dozen European countries. Investment flows have steadily expanded. Tourism, education, and people-to-people exchanges are flourishing. Such a relationship is not adversarial but essential.

    Admittedly, like all major economic players, China and the EU do not agree on everything. But disagreement does not equal confrontation. In fact, it is through dialogue that differences can be managed, and mutual interests enhanced.

    Some in Europe express concerns over so-called trade imbalances and follow Washington’s talk of “de-risking” and “de-coupling from China.” But such concerns often miss the broader picture.

    The EU has long benefited from its trade with China, not only through exports of goods but through the access its businesses enjoy in a vast and evolving market. From luxury brands and automobiles to pharmaceuticals and engineering, European firms have built a strong presence in China.

    Moreover, trade is not merely about goods. Services such as education, travel and tourism, where Europe enjoys clear advantages, have formed a growing and vital part of bilateral exchanges. Chinese tourists, students, and business travelers have made meaningful contributions to Europe’s economy and cultural life.

    China and Europe also share common principles. Both advocate for multilateralism, a UN-centered international system, and a multilateral trade regime with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core. Both support multipolarity and globalization. Both are committed to tackling climate change and development deficits — real challenges that demand cooperation, not confrontation.

    China, which does not seek dominance in global affairs, has never imposed its choices on Europe, nor has it blamed the EU for its domestic challenges. On the contrary, China has consistently supported a strong, united and strategically autonomous Europe. China firmly believes that Europe is a critical pole in a multipolar world and a key partner in promoting a more inclusive and just global order.

    China’s pursuit of high-quality development aligns naturally with Europe’s goals of a green transition and renewed competitiveness. Despite differences on certain issues, China’s door to Europe remains open. It will continue to expand cooperation in areas ranging from green development to digital innovation, and from AI governance to upholding a free and open world economy.

    The significance of China-EU ties extends far beyond bilateral interests. Whether in green supply chains, creating joint technological standards, or climate governance, each area of cooperation sends a signal of hope and stability to a world in flux.

    As global climate change think tank E3G rightly pointed out, China and the EU are clean-tech powerhouses and agenda-setters in global climate policy. Allowing geopolitical tensions or trade frictions to derail this cooperation would be a serious strategic mistake.

    The relationship needs more trust, not suspicion; more bridges, not barriers. This requires a return to the original spirit of China-EU engagement based on mutual respect, mutual benefit and shared progress.

    As former EU official Gerhard Stahl noted, framing China as a “systemic rival” has done more to fuel misunderstanding than to foster constructive engagement. China, one of Europe’s most important partners, offers long-term predictability and enormous opportunity. The prospects for China-EU relations are brighter than ever. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese automakers unveil new models at Indonesia auto show

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    This photo taken on July 23, 2025 shows products of Chinese auto brands during the exclusive media day of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Chinese automakers on Wednesday unveiled new electric vehicle (EV) models in Indonesia, as demand for EVs continued to grow across the Southeast Asian country.

    At the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), held in Tangerang, Banten province, Chinese automaker BYD launched its Atto 1 model, known as Seagull or Dolphin Mini in China.

    People visit the booth of Chinese auto brand BYD during the exclusive media day of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, July 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    “This is the first Atto 1 in Southeast Asia. We’re offering it in two variants: Dynamic and Premium,” said BYD Indonesia Operations Director Nathan Sun during the launch.

    Meanwhile, Wuling introduced a new multi-purpose vehicle designed for both family and business use, called the Cortez Darion.

    People visit the booth of Chinese auto brand Wuling during the exclusive media day of GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025 at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, July 23, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The Cortez Darion will be available in two versions: a plug-in hybrid and a full battery electric vehicle.

    The 2025 GIIAS officially opened on Wednesday, with public days scheduled from July 24 to Aug. 3.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: King to Witness: Electric Bills in Maine are Rising, Storage and Transmission Solutions Should Be Pursued

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, Senator Angus King (I-ME) spoke about the rising costs of electric bills in Maine and the path forward to address these rising costs via transmission upgrades and battery storage for renewable energy sources. In his exchange with Rob Gramlich, the President of Grid Strategies LLC, King highlighted that while battery storage capabilities exist today, the demand is only growing greater. King also shared that by simply upgrading existing transmission lines, the United States can lower the cost of home energy in places like Maine.

    Senator King began, “The word transmission has come up numerous times a day and how important it is and what an important part it is of this discussion. Unfortunately, this morning, the Department of Energy terminated a loan program for a major interregional transmission system in the Midwest. So, here we are talking about how important transmission is, and here is the Department of Energy – and it was not a grant, it was a loan guarantee program. I just think the timing is somewhat ironic.

    “We all know that solar and wind are intermittent. We understand that [and] everybody knows that. I was in the hydro business, that is also intermittent. It doesn’t always rain. As well as wind, biomass and large-scale conservation. What is really happening is really dramatic in terms of energy storage,” Senator King continued. “If you have adequate energy storage, solar and wind are baseload, because you have something to make up the difference. I used AI … to check on where we are on batteries. As of five minutes ago, the U.S. added a record 10.4 gigawatts of utility scale battery storage in 2024, marking a 66% increase from the prior year. In 2025, the EIA anticipates a record-setting year with another 18 gigawatts of utility scale battery storage on the grid. Looking ahead, the EIA forecast the U.S. battery storage will nearly double, reaching 65 gigawatts by the end of 2026.

    Senator King continued, “In other words, the battery industry is no longer a fantasy or a distant dream. It is happening right now in a very substantial scale. As you point out come Mr. Gramlich, it saved the day in Texas and California, and is already working, the idea of integrating batteries with solar and wind. Let me talk for a minute though about transformation. Mr. Gramlich, this is what worries me, it used to be an electric bill in Maine was 25% transmission and distribution and 75 source of energy. It is now about 50/50 and transmission is getting more and more expensive. Everybody knows we have to rebuild the grid. My concern it’s going to be done in an expensive way that will add dramatically to ratepayers’ cost. Mr. Gramlich, you are nodding. I take it you agree. The record doesn’t show nodding.

    Gramlich responded, “Absolutely. We are doing transmission in sometimes the most expensive way possible now and we can change that.”

    As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator King has repeatedly emphasized the importance of permitting reform to deliver carefully considered, timely approvals of sorely-needed clean energy projects. Senator King has also been one of the Senate’s most vocal advocates for improving energy storage technologies and development and worked to include significant storage investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Most recently, Senator King reiterated the importance of an “all of the above” energy policy strategy during an ENR hearing considering the nominations of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New investment to drive AI and biotech innovation

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government is investing $24 million in smart, practical science that will help New Zealanders live healthier lives and support the development of sustainable food industries.

    Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti today announced two major research programmes in partnership with Singapore, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) tools for healthy ageing and biotechnology for future food production.

    “Science and innovation are critical to building a high-growth, high-value economy. That’s why we’re investing in research with a clear line of sight to commercial outcomes and real public benefit,” Dr Reti says.

    “This Government is focused on backing the technologies that will deliver real-world results for New Zealanders – not just in the lab, but in our hospitals, homes, and businesses.

    “Whether it’s supporting older Kiwis to live well for longer or developing smarter food production systems, these projects are about practical applications of advanced science to solve problems and grow our economy.”

    Funded through the Catalyst Fund, designed to facilitate international collaboration, the investment will support seven joint research projects over the next three years, deepening New Zealand’s research ties with Singapore and building capability in AI and biotechnology.

    The AI programme, delivered alongside AI Singapore, directly supports the Government’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy – a plan to use AI to safely and effectively boost productivity and deliver better public services.

    “Our AI Strategy is about encouraging the uptake of AI to improve productivity and realise its potential to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalised services, including in healthcare,” says Dr Reti.  

    “These projects will help develop tools that support clinicians and improve care for our ageing population. Our collaboration with Singapore, a country well advanced in their use and development of AI, will help grow Kiwi capability to explore future practical uses of AI.”

    The biotechnology programme will focus on turning scientific research into scalable food solutions, including alternative proteins and new food ingredients, in partnership with Singapore’s A*STAR.

    “These partnerships are about future-proofing our economy and our communities — tackling global challenges with New Zealand science at the forefront,” Dr Reti says.

    Notes to the Editor:

    The Leveraging AI for Health Ageing programme will partner with AI Singapore (AISG) and will fund three projects which apply AI to improve health outcomes for older adults, particularly in cognitive health and personalised care:

    • AI-Assisted interRAI Assessment – University of Otago will enhance aged care assessments by integrating AI to improve efficiency and personalisation.
    • AI-Driven Risk Score for Dementia – University of Auckland will build an AI tool to help clinicians identify individuals at high risk of progressing to dementia.
    • AI-Augmented Cognitive Health Monitoring – Victoria University of Wellington will develop a remote monitoring platform using speech analysis, cognitive games, and caregiver input.

    The Biotech in Future Food Research Programme will partner with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and fund four groundbreaking projects:

    • Algae-Based Future Foods – Cawthron Institute will develop processing methods for two algae species suited to commercial development in both countries.
    • Hybrid Meat Production – University of Canterbury will design a novel, scalable approach to producing affordable hybrid meat.
    • Bio-Fermented Functional Foods – University of Auckland will create next-generation food ingredients from bacterial cellulose and mushroom mycelium.
    • Black Soldier Fly Bioproducts – Scion will explore the use of insect larvae to develop bioactive compounds and protein sources for human and animal nutrition.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Moran Introduce Legislation to Give Cost-of-Living Increase to Veterans

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville

    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) and other colleagues on the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee in introducing the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 2025 (COLA) Act. The legislation would ensure the rate of disability compensation and other financial benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans and military survivors keep pace with rising costs and inflation, as is for Social Security benefits.

    “As Alabama’s voice on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I want to ensure we take care of those who have protected us,” said Senator Tuberville. “Veterans’ hard-earned benefits should keep pace with inflation and rising costs of living. I’m proud to join this legislation that would require the VA to account for a cost-of-living adjustment in its annual bottom-line budget. The department exists to serve our brave veterans, and this is one commonsense way to keep that mission top of mind.”   

    The legislation would increase certain VA benefits including disability compensation, clothing allowances and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children to reflect the reality of increases in the everyday cost of living. It comes as one of several pieces of legislation Senator Tuberville has helped introduce this year to help our veterans, including the Automotive Support Services to Improved Safe Transportation (ASSIST) Act, Veterans Home Choice Act of 2025, Veterans First Act of 2025, Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act, HBOT Access Act, and Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025.

    Full text of the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 2025 (COLA) Act can be found here. 

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    Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Speaks to USDA Undersecretary of Agriculture Nominee

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing today to consider Mr. Richard Fordyce to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Fordyce discussed the Farm Board Act and Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act—two pieces of legislation Sen. Tuberville introduced today to help Alabama farmers and livestock producers. Sen. Tuberville and Mr. Fordyce also discussed the need to increase guaranteed loan limits to ease the burden on our poultry producers and problems Alabama continues to face with feral swine.

    Excerpts from the interview can be found below and the full interview can be viewed on YouTube or Rumble.

    ON ADDING A PRODUCER FOR LIVESTOCK AND CROPS TO FCIC:

    TUBERVILLE: “Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Fordyce for being here. I grew up close to a town called Fordyce in Arkansas, home of a famous football coach years ago, Mr. Bear Bryant. 

    Thanks for wanting to do this again in another fashion. Thanks for your service because it is awfully hard. […] First of all, I wanna know if you’ll help me support these bills. I just put two new bills, Ag bills, on the floor today. […] The first addresses the Federal Crop Insurance Board of Directors. There are four seats for producers, and we want one of those seats to be for a producer of both livestock and crops to provide a different perspective for various new livestock crops insurance products RMA (Risk Management Agency) is implementing. That’s my first one. Does that sound pretty good?”

    FORDYCE: “Yes, Senator. It actually does. It sounds like it makes some sense. […]”

    TUBERVILLE: “Now we’re from Alabama, and we can make some sense now. OK?”

    […]

    FORDYCE: “So, I’m not backpedaling, Senator, but I think what I would need to do is understand exactly what the makeup is of the Federal Crop Insurance Board, but it sounds like a good idea to me.”

    ON CONDUCTING AN RMA STUDY FOR OILSEED:

    TUBERVILLE: “Thank you. Thank you. The second bill would authorize a study for double and rotational cropping of winter canola in the Mid-South region. This would gather data as farmers in North Alabama and Tennessee are starting to grow winter canola for synthetic aviation fuel and diesel fuel. All these bills get complex. […]”

    FORDYCE: “I’m sure that is complex, but I am aware of the winter canola effort. And I would say that I would applaud the RMA for being responsive and having the ability to, you know, to evolve as things change. So, I would think that they would take a look at what kind of options might be available.”

    TUBERVILLE: “Thank you. And as we all know, our farmers are in bad trouble. I have a lot of friends that are huge farmers, and they don’t know whether they’re gonna make it through the year, much less through this crop. […]”

    ON RAISING GUARANTEED LOAN LIMITS:

    TUBERVILLE: “So, access to credit is becoming harder and harder. This year was really tough. We had to come up with some subsidies for some of the farmers to get them through this past winter to get another crop. Poultry producers are facing huge challenges, steep cost of poultry houses. $3.5 million for four houses. Can you discuss the importance of increasing our guaranteed loan limits to $3.5 million because of that?”

    FORDYCE: “Well, I was serving as the Administrator for the Farm Service Agency the last time the loan limits were raised. And I think it was welcomed certainly by the agency, and it was welcomed by the producers that the farm loan programs serve. And if that were the intent of Congress to raise those loan limits, I think that would be appropriate given the cost of things and the entry level costs of things.”

    ON FERAL SWINE ERADICATION PROGRAM:

    TUBERVILLE: “It’s going to sky high. It’s not getting any cheaper. One quick question: feral swine. We got huge problems in our state, and I know in other states. In the Big Beautiful Bill, we had $105 million for the feral swine eradication program. What’s your stance on the eradication program? You think we’re making progress?”

    FORDYCE: “That would be tough for me to say. We do have those in Missouri as well.”

    TUBERVILLE: “Y’all have hogs?!”

    FORDYCE: “We have, yeah. We have feral swine. We have wild hogs in Missouri. […] Well, in Missouri, they’ve stopped the ability for folks to hunt them because the idea was that if they’re hunting them, then there has to continue to be a supply of them, and somehow, they just keep showing up. So, I don’t know, I guess, it was, maybe, is one way of looking at it.”

    TUBERVILLE: “Well, just let them know that us and Alabama will send you some if you need them. Because we got a way over abundance. And we’re gonna send them to Senator Grassley in Iowa. He loves hogs. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

    Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees.

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Promotes the Export of American AI Technologies

    Source: US Whitehouse

    PROMOTING THE EXPORT OF AMERICAN AI: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to support the American AI industry by promoting the export of full-stack American AI technology packages to allies and partners worldwide.

    • The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish and implement the American AI Exports Program to support the development and deployment of U.S. full-stack AI export packages.
      • These full-stack, end-to-end packages include hardware, data systems, AI models, cybersecurity measures, applications for sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and transportation, and more.
      • The packages must comply with export controls and other relevant requirements.
    • The Order directs the Secretary of Commerce to review and select proposals that will receive export support from the Economic Diplomacy Action Group, such as loans, guarantees, and technical assistance.

    SUPPORTING THE U.S. AI INDUSTRY: President Trump is advancing American leadership in AI to secure economic growth, national security, and global competitiveness.

    • AI is a foundational technology that will shape the future of innovation, defense, and prosperity for decades to come.
    • The United States must lead in developing and deploying AI technologies, standards, and governance models to reduce global reliance on systems from adversarial nations.
    • By exporting American AI, the U.S. will strengthen ties with allies, promote U.S. standards and governance models, and maintain technological dominance.
    • This initiative supports U.S. businesses, including small businesses, by facilitating investment in AI development and infrastructure, ensuring America remains the global leader in AI innovation.

    MAKING AMERICA THE GLOBAL LEADER IN AI: President Trump has made American leadership in AI a national priority.

    • President Trump signed the first-ever Executive Order on AI in 2019 recognizing the paramount importance of American AI leadership to the economic and national security of the United States.
      • In historic actions, the Trump Administration established the first-ever national AI research institutes, strengthened American leadership in AI technical standards, and issued the world’s first AI regulatory guidance to govern AI development in the private sector.
    • President Trump also took executive action in 2020 to establish the first-ever guidance for Federal agency adoption of AI to more effectively deliver services to the American people and foster public trust in this critical technology.
    • In January 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to reverse harmful Biden Administration AI policies and enhance America’s global AI dominance.
    • In April 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order to advance AI education for America’s youth.

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