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WALLIX reinforces its strategic footprint in the Middle East as demand for digital sovereignty accelerates
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 08:00
Core Insights - WALLIX has achieved 10 years of sustained growth in the Middle East, with a reported 37% growth in recurring revenue across EMEA (excluding France) in 2025, driven by approximately 40% growth in the Middle East–Africa region [1][3] - The company emphasizes its commitment to digital sovereignty, providing solutions that comply with local data governance and regulatory requirements while promoting an independent European approach to cybersecurity [4][6] Group 1: Company Performance - The Middle East–Africa region is now WALLIX's second-largest geographic area and the leading contributor within EMEA, with growth close to 40% [3] - Significant contracts have been secured in the Middle East, particularly in securing industrial OT environments across utilities, healthcare, and construction sectors [3] Group 2: Local Presence and Strategy - WALLIX has established a strong regional footprint in the Middle East, supported by a local team and over 40 certified partners across Gulf countries [2] - The company employs a "Channel First" strategy, ensuring rapid access to solutions and close customer support [2] Group 3: Digital Sovereignty and Compliance - Digital sovereignty is a strategic imperative for organizations in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with WALLIX providing solutions that protect critical assets while ensuring compliance with local regulations [4] - WALLIX's solutions are designed to preserve state autonomy and ensure full control over critical systems and sensitive data, adhering to internationally recognized standards such as ISO 27001 [4] Group 4: Product Offering - WALLIX One is a unified platform that supports organizations in securing complex IT and industrial OT environments, providing comprehensive identity and access protection [5][6] - The platform allows for various deployment options, including on-premises, cloud, hybrid, or managed services, tailored to the specific needs of organizations [6]
Futu to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on March 12, 2026
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 08:00
Core Viewpoint - Futu Holdings Limited will report its financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2025 on March 12, 2026, before U.S. markets open [1] Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - The financial results will cover the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2025 [1] - An earnings conference call is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time [1] Group 2: Conference Call Registration - Participants must pre-register for the conference call using a provided link [2] - Confirmation emails will include participant dial-in numbers and personal PINs for access [3] Group 3: Company Overview - Futu Holdings Limited is a tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform [4] - The company offers a range of investment services through its digital platforms, including trade execution, margin financing, and wealth management [4] - Futu integrates social media tools to enhance user connectivity and provides corporate services such as IPO distribution and investor relations [4]
MWC 2026: SoundHound AI Launches Sales Assist Agent, Bringing Real-Time Agentic AI to the Retail Sales Floor
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 08:00
Core Insights - SoundHound AI, Inc. has launched Sales Assist, a voice-powered AI agent for retail, which will debut at Mobile World Congress 2026 [1] - The Sales Assist agent is designed to enhance in-store customer interactions by providing real-time AI-driven recommendations to staff [2][4] - The technology aims to streamline sales processes, reduce wait times for customers, and improve overall sales efficiency [3][4] Product Features - Sales Assist provides instant, data-driven recommendations during customer conversations, helping staff with upgrades, bundles, and compliance disclosures [2][4] - The AI operates in noisy retail environments with minimal latency, utilizing SoundHound's proprietary Polaris automatic speech recognition technology [4] - The system can access various databases securely, enabling it to check upgrade eligibility, retrieve account data, and suggest trade-in promotions [10] Market Impact - SoundHound processed nearly 30 million AI customer interactions in telecom and retail sectors globally in 2025, indicating strong market demand [9] - The launch at MWC 2026 highlights SoundHound's growing momentum in the European market [11] - The Sales Assist agent is expected to increase revenue per customer, shorten sales cycles, and ensure consistent sales practices across locations [4] Company Overview - SoundHound AI is recognized as a global leader in voice and conversational AI, providing solutions across various industries including retail, financial services, and healthcare [12] - The company’s technology enables billions of AI interactions annually for leading brands, showcasing its extensive reach and capabilities [12]
Amber Therapeutics strengthens its Board and Leadership team, opens UK headquarters and expands EU feasibility study for mixed urinary incontinence, increasing momentum towards a pivotal trial in the US
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 08:00
Oxford, UK – 24 February 2026  –   Amber Therapeutics today announced a series of updates to its business highlighting the significant progress it has made since closing its $100 million (£80 million) Series A financing in July 2024—one of the largest Series A rounds ever raised by a European medical technology company. New appointees to Board and Leadership team bring global strategic, operational and commercial experience from across the medical device sector.New headquarters and state-of-the-art manufact ...
Avacta's pre|CISION Mechanism for Payload Delivery Shows Key Advantages Compared to an Antibody Drug Conjugate in Innovative AI-Driven Analysis
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 07:00
Core Viewpoint - Avacta Therapeutics has demonstrated that its proprietary pre|CISION platform offers significant advantages over the marketed antibody drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu, with plans to initiate a clinical trial for FAP-Exd (AVA6103) in Q1 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Clinical Data and Comparisons - The analysis compares the delivery profile of pre|CISION FAP-cleavable payload with Enhertu, which is approved for breast and gastric cancer [3]. - The pre|CISION platform shows three key advantages: faster drug penetration into tumors, a higher maximum drug concentration in tumors, and a nearly three-fold higher Tumor Selectivity Index compared to Enhertu [4][9]. - The maximum concentration (Cmax) of FAP-Exd in tumor tissue occurs within minutes, while T-Dxd reaches its maximum concentration at 24 hours [9]. Group 2: Mechanism and Efficacy - The pre|CISION delivery mechanism is designed to selectively deliver potent payloads to tumors while minimizing exposure to normal tissues, enhancing safety and effectiveness [11][13]. - The analysis indicates that FAP-Exd shows higher activity in tumor models with low FAP expression compared to T-Dxd's variable activity at low HER2 expression levels [7]. - Deep and durable responses were observed with FAP-Exd, persisting for weeks after a three-dose regimen [7]. Group 3: Future Plans and Innovations - Avacta plans to present these findings at an upcoming scientific congress and submit them to a peer-reviewed journal [8]. - The use of AI to create a synthetic comparator arm for data analysis highlights the innovative approach of the company's research team [5][6].
CoinShares Launches Hyperliquid Staking ETP with 0% Management Fee and 0.5% Yield
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 07:00
Core Insights - CoinShares has launched the CoinShares Physical Hyperliquid Staking ETP, providing institutional-grade exposure to Hyperliquid's HYPE token with a 0% management fee and a 0.5% annual yield [1][2] Group 1: Product Details - The CoinShares Hype ETP is listed on Xetra with the ticker LIQD and is 100% physically backed [7] - The product features a management fee of 0% and a staking yield of 0.5% per annum [7] Group 2: Market Position and Performance - Hyperliquid has processed over $3 trillion in trading volume, capturing approximately 70% of the on-chain perpetual futures market share [4] - During a market correction, HYPE has been characterized as a "defensive play," showing resilience with trading fee revenues [5] - Hyperliquid achieved a 41% price appreciation over seven days while Bitcoin declined by 38% from its peak in October 2025 [8] Group 3: Strategic Vision - CoinShares emphasizes the importance of building products around protocols with strong fundamentals, highlighting Hyperliquid as a key example of hybrid finance [2][6] - The firm believes in the convergence of decentralized systems with institutional-grade infrastructure, positioning Hyperliquid as a leader in this space [6]
Elis: Disclosure of trading in own shares occured from February 16 to February 20, 2026
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 07:00
Core Viewpoint - Elis has conducted a share buyback program from February 16 to February 20, 2026, in accordance with EU regulations, aimed at covering employee share plans and obligations related to convertible bonds [2][3]. Summary by Sections Share Buyback Details - The total number of shares purchased during the buyback period is 426,820 shares, with a weighted average price of €27.4698 [2][3]. - The buyback transactions were executed on various platforms, including XPAR, DXE, TQE, and AQE, with daily volumes and prices varying across the days [2]. Purpose of Share Buybacks - The primary purposes of the share buyback operations include: 1. Covering maturing performance share plans and allocating free shares to employees as part of the "Elis for All 2026" international employee shareholding plan. 2. Meeting obligations related to the delivery of treasury shares under the potential conversion of Bonds Convertible into New Shares and/or Exchangeable for Existing Shares (OCEANEs) due September 22, 2029. 3. Canceling any remaining shares in accordance with the resolution from the Combined General Meeting held on May 22, 2025 [3].
Selected candidates for the Management Board of AB “Ignitis grupė” 
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 07:00
Core Viewpoint - The Supervisory Board of "Ignitis grupė" has selected candidates for a new four-year term for the Management Board, expected to take office on March 26, 2026, ensuring continuity in the Group's strategy and leadership [1][8]. Group Management Board Composition - The new Management Board will consist of five members, including four current members and one new member with extensive experience in the energy sector [2]. - Darius Maikštėnas will continue as Chair of the Management Board and CEO, having led the transformation of "Lietuvos energija" into "Ignitis grupė," the largest listed company in the Baltic States, with financial results doubling and a threefold increase in renewable energy projects during his tenure [2]. - Jonas Rimavičius, the Group CFO, has overseen key strategic initiatives, including a successful IPO and green bond issuances, contributing to the Group's long-term growth strategy [3]. - Dr. Živilė Skibarkienė, Chief Organisational Development Officer, has led enterprise-wide transformation and digitalization efforts, earning the Group the "Top Employer" rating five times [4]. - Mantas Mikalajūnas, Chief Regulatory Officer, has nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector, overseeing regulated activities and government relations [5]. - Vytenis Koryzna, the new member, brings over a decade of experience in renewable energy and strategic leadership, previously serving as CEO of Detra Solar and Enefit Lithuania [6]. Selection Process - The selection process for the Management Board candidates was conducted by an external recruitment agency, with applications accepted until January 5, 2026, and candidates assessed based on their qualifications and experience [10]. Governance and Terms - The Management Board is elected for a four-year term, with the CEO also serving as the Chair of the Management Board, in accordance with corporate governance guidelines [8]. - The current term of the Management Board ends on March 25, 2026, and the second term of the current CEO, D. Maikštėnas, will conclude on February 28, 2027 [9].
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Encouraging Operational Update
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 07:00
Core Viewpoint - Vaalco Energy, Inc. has announced positive operational updates in Gabon and Cote d'Ivoire, highlighting significant drilling results and a strategic partnership that positions the company for substantial production growth by 2030 [1][4]. Gabon Drilling Highlights - The Etame 15H-ST well has been successfully drilled and completed, achieving a stabilized flow rate of approximately 2,000 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) with a 38% water cut [6]. - The company is actively managing the well to stabilize pressure and reservoir management [6]. - A new exploration well in West Etame has been spudded, with a 57% chance of geological success, expected to reach the target zone by mid-March [6]. Cote d'Ivoire Highlights - Vaalco has been confirmed as the operator with a 60% working interest in the Kossipo field, which has an estimated 293 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBOE) in place [4][6]. - A field development plan (FDP) is expected to be submitted in the second half of 2026, aimed at enhancing production in Cote d'Ivoire [4]. - The Baobab FPSO is on track to return to the field and commence production in Q2 2026, which, along with the Gabon drilling campaign, is anticipated to drive meaningful growth [4][6].
Signify proposes changes to its Supervisory Board
Globenewswire· 2026-02-24 07:00
Core Viewpoint - Signify proposes changes to its Supervisory Board, including new appointments and re-appointments, to enhance its governance and strategic direction [1][9]. Group 1: Proposed Appointments - The Supervisory Board proposes to appoint Barbara Holzapfel and Jeroen Hoencamp as new members, who will attend meetings as observers starting March 1, 2026, until their official appointment [2][11]. - Barbara Holzapfel has extensive experience in technology and marketing, having held significant roles at companies like SAP and Microsoft, and currently serves on the board of Blackline Safety Corp [3][4]. - Jeroen Hoencamp has a strong background in telecommunications, having served as CEO of VodafoneZiggo and currently advising GIC, with a focus on business and IT transformations [5][6]. Group 2: Re-appointments and Changes - The Supervisory Board proposes the re-appointment of Bram Schot, who has been a member since May 2022, contributing to the company's long-term objectives [7]. - Jeroen Drost will assume the role of Chair of the Supervisory Board effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Gerard van de Aast, who will remain until the end of his term in 2027 [8]. - Rita Lane will step down from the Supervisory Board after a decade of service, having been a member since the company's IPO in 2016 [10][11]. Group 3: Company Overview - Signify is the world leader in lighting, with sales of EUR 5.8 billion in 2025 and a workforce of approximately 27,000 employees, operating in over 70 markets [12]. - The company is recognized for its sustainability efforts, being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and earning a CDP 'A' score for climate performance [12].