Casa Minerals Inc Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Private Placement, and Retains European Marketing Firm for Investor Awareness Services

Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - February 11, 2026) - Casa Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CASA) (OTCQB: CASXF) (FSE: 0CM) (the "Company" or "Casa"), is pleased to announce closing of the final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"). The Company has closed a total of 2,635,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.125 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $329,375.00 in this tranche, which would be a grand total of 7,552,000 units (each, a "Unit") for a gross proceed of $944,000 for the announced financing.Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each full warrant, a "Warrant"). Each of the 2,635,000 Warrants entitles the holder to acquire one additional share for a period of two years. The warrant exercise strike price is $0.15/share in the first three months and automatically converts to $0.20 per share then after for the remainder of the two years period.All issued Securities will be subject to a 4-month and one day hold-period, during which any resale or other transfer will be restricted in accordance with applicable securities laws.A Finder's Fees of $18,450 has been paid to registered financial institutions for this tranche.Net proceeds from the offering will be used for general administration, exploration and development activities on the Company's projects in Arizona, and British Columbia, Canada. The Company will continue to raise the remaining placement in the coming week.The completion of the private placement remains subject to approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.None of the securities issued in the Offering will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), and none of them may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.Company is also pleased to announce that CASA has entered into a digital marketing agreement (the "BorsenBlick Agreement") with BorsenBlick, a European-based marketing agency, to support investor awareness and strengthen its brand visibility.Under the agreement, BorsenBlick will provide digital marketing and awareness services designed to support investor outreach, brand visibility, and public profile enhancement for two months at 80,500 Canadian Dollars per month. The Company retains the discretion to extend the campaign or renew the agreement upon completion of the initial program. Jan Kellett is the founder of BorsenBlick and can be reached at jan@snowbridge.link. Both BorsenBlick and its principals are arm's length to the Company and do not have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or its securities nor do they have any right to acquire such an interest.About Casa Minerals Inc.The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in Canada and the USA. Casa owns ninety percent (90%) interest in the Congress gold mine (Arizona, USA). Additionally, the Company owns a one hundred percent (100%) interest in the polymetallic Pitman (BC, Canada) and has an option to acquire a seventy-five percent (75%) interest in the Arsenault VMS Property (BC, Canada).On Behalf of Board of DirectorsFarshad Shirvani, M.Sc. GeologyPresident and CEOFor more information, please contact:Casa Minerals Inc.Farshad Shirvani, President & CEOPhone: (604) 678-9587Email: contact@casaminerals.comhttps://www.casaminerals.comNEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283634 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

GTJAI Sponsored Axera’s Listing on the Main Board of HKEX

HONG KONG, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As the joint sponsor, overall coordinator, joint global coordinator, joint bookrunner and joint lead manager, Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“GTJAI”, stock code: 1788.HK), a company of Guotai Haitong Group, successfully assisted Axera Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (“Axera”, stock code: 600.HK) in its official listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 10. This listing enriches the investment options in the Hong Kong stock market for edge AI inference system chips and demonstrates Guotai Haitong Group’s comprehensive strength in serving semiconductor technology companies.Axera is a provider of artificial intelligence (“AI”) inference systems-on-a-chip (“SoC”), delivering high-performance perception and computing platforms for edge and endpoint AI applications. It is building an advanced AI computing infrastructure to make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. According to its prospectus, Axera is the largest provider of mid-to-high-end visual on-device AI inference chips in the world and ranks among the top five players in the global visual on-device AI Inference chip market, in terms of the shipments in 2024. Its Axera Proton AI-ISP is the world’s first AI-ISP technology commercialized at scale, marking a significant milestone in the computer vision industry. As of September 30, 2025, Axera had cumulatively delivered over 165 million SoC units since its inception. AXERA had independently developed and commercialized five generations of SoCs, spanning dozens of types, that have achieved large-scale production in visual on-device computing, smart vehicle and edge AI inference applications.The offer price is HK$28.20 per share, with a total of 104,915,200 H shares in the Global Offering and base proceeds from the offering of approximately HK$2,959 million. If the over-allotment option is fully exercised, the total proceeds are expected to reach approximately HK$3,402 million. Both the International Offering and the Hong Kong Offering were met with enthusiastic subscription, with the International Offering oversubscribed by approximately 6.8 times and the Hong Kong Offer oversubscribed by approximately 104.82 times. The offering successfully attracted cornerstone investors including WILL Semiconductor, Xin Ma Apparel, JSC Fund, NGS Super, Desay SV, Factorial Fund, Hel Ved Fund, Valliance, and Alphahill Capital. These cornerstone investors collectively subscribed to approximately HK$1,443 million worth of shares, accounting for about 48.76% of the total shares. This not only fully demonstrates the market’s recognition of AXERA’s business model and long-term development prospects, but also provides support for the stability of the post-listing stock price.The success of this project highlights GTJAI’s deep understanding of the artificial intelligence chip industry and its professional ability to serve high-tech industries. Moving forward, Guotai Haitong Group will continue to focus on the field of technological innovation, fully leverage its integrated domestic and international collaborative advantages, and rely on its full-chain financial services system to provide comprehensive empowerment—from capital operations to strategic resource integration—for more hard-tech enterprises. This will assist them in efficiently connecting with global capital markets and jointly exploring the new era of intelligence.About GTJAIGuotai Junan International (Stock Code: 1788.HK), a subsidiary of Guotai Haitong Group, is the market leader and first mover for internationalization of Chinese Securities Company as well as the first Chinese securities broker listed on the Main Board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange through initial public offering. Based in Hong Kong with subsidiaries in Singapore, Vietnam and Macau, GTJAI’s business covers major markets around the world, offering high-quality and diversified comprehensive financial services for clients' overseas asset allocation. Core business includes wealth management, institutional investor services, corporate finance services, investment management and other business. GTJAI has been assigned “Baa2” and “BBB+” long term issuer rating from Moody and Standard & Poor respectively, as well as an MSCI ESG “A” rating, Wind ESG “A” rating and SynTao Green Finance “A” rating in ESG. Additionally, its S&P Global ESG score leads 81% of its global peers. The controlling shareholder, Guotai Haitong Securities (Stock Code: 601211.SH/ 2611.HK), is the comprehensive financial provider with a long-term, sustainable and overall leading position in the China’s capital markets. For more information about GTJAI, please visit https://www.gtjai.com. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

國泰君安國際保薦愛芯元智登陸港交所主板

香港, 2026年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2月10日,國泰海通集團下屬公司國泰君安國際控股有限公司(「國泰君安國際」或「公司」,股份代號:1788.HK)作為聯席保薦人、整體協調人、聯席全球協調人、聯席全球協調人、聯席帳簿管理人及聯席牽頭經辦人,成功助力愛芯元智半導體股份有限公司(股票代號:600.HK,簡稱 「愛芯元智」)于香港交易所主板正式挂牌上市。此次上市豐富了港股在邊緣AI推理系統芯片(「SoC」)領域的投資標的,也展現了國泰海通集團在服務半導科技企業方面的綜合實力。愛芯元智是AI推理SoC的供貨商,專注爲邊緣計算與終端設備AI應用打造高性能的感知與計算平臺,致力于構建先進的AI計算基礎設施,推動人工智能普及化。招股文件顯示,以2024年出貨量計,愛芯元智是全球第一大中高端視覺端側AI推理芯片提供商,在全球視覺端側AI推理芯片市場排名前五。愛芯元智的愛芯智眸AI-ISP是全球首個實現規模化商用的AI-ISP解决方案,成爲計算機視覺領域一大重要突破。截至2025年9月30日,愛芯元智自成立以來累計交付的SoC已突破1.65億顆。愛芯元智已獨立開發五代SoC幷實現商業化,涵蓋數十種類型,在視覺終端計算、智能汽車和邊緣AI推理應用中已實現大規模生産。此次項目發行最終定價爲每股28.2港元,全球發售共10,491.52萬股H股,基礎發行募集資金規模約29.59億港元,超額配售權完全行使後總集資額預計約34.02億港元。國際配售和香港公開發售均獲踴躍認購,其中國際配售認購倍數達6.8倍,香港公開發售認購倍數達104.82倍。此次發行獲得了來自16名基石投資者的重倉加持,包括豪威集團、雅戈爾、德賽西威及均勝電子等産業資本,以及澳大利亞養老基金NGS Super等國際專業投資方。基石投資者合計認購股份約14.43億港元,約占本次發售股份的48.76%,充分體現了市場對愛芯元智商業模式及長期發展前景的認可,也爲上市後股價穩健提供支撑。該項目的成功彰顯了國泰君安國際對人工智能芯片行業的深入理解以及服務高新技術行業的專業能力。未來,國泰海通集團將持續聚焦科技創新領域,充分發揮境內外一體化協同優勢,依托全鏈條金融服務體系,爲更多硬科技企業提供從資本運作到戰略資源整合的綜合賦能,助力其高效鏈接全球資本市場,共拓智能新時代。關於國泰君安國際國泰海通集團下屬公司國泰君安國際(股票代號:1788.HK),是中國證券公司國際化的先行者和引領者,公司是首家通過IPO于香港聯合交易所主板上市的中資證券公司。國泰君安國際以香港爲業務基地,幷在新加坡、越南和澳門設立子公司,業務覆蓋全球主要市場,爲客戶境外資産配置提供高品質、多元化的綜合性金融服務,核心業務包括財富管理、機構投資者服務、企業融資服務、投資管理等。目前,國泰君安國際已分別獲得穆迪和標準普爾授予「Baa2」及「BBB+」長期發行人評級,MSCI ESG「A」評級, Wind ESG「A」評級及商道融綠ESG「A」評級,同時其標普全球ESG評分領先全球81%同業。公司控股股東國泰海通證券(股票代號:601211.SH/2611.HK)爲中國資本市場長期、持續、全面領先的綜合金融服務商。更多關于國泰君安國際的資訊請見:https://www.gtjai.com Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

極智嘉發布首款人形通用倉儲機器人:技術破壁壘 業績強兌現 成長有望提速

香港, 2026年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2月10日,全球智能機器人龍頭極智嘉(2590.HK)重磅發佈業內首款專為倉儲場景原生打造的輪式人形機器人 Gino 1,一舉攻克倉儲操作自動化最後一道壁壘,引領行業邁入無人倉新時代。此前不久,公司披露2025年度錄得訂單人民幣41.37億元,同比增長31.7%,全球市場份額穩步擴大,疊加正式納入港股通的資本利好,技術、業績、資本三重共振,極智嘉邁入全新發展階段。市場對此已早有預期。自上市以來,極智嘉股價最高觸及 33.38 港元,較 IPO 發行價格漲超 98%,接近翻倍,領跑港股機器人板塊。此次 Gino 1 的發佈,既是其技術上的里程碑,更是公司搶佔未來萬億級操作自動化市場的關鍵落子,為業績持續高增注入強大動能。而南向資金配置通道的打開,將顯著改善公司流動性,在堅實基本面與前沿技術突破共同支撐下,公司估值中樞有望持續上移。萬億級存量市場空間 開啟無人倉新時代當前,全球倉儲自動化仍存核心瓶頸。權威機構Interact Analysis數據顯示,全球超70%的倉庫仍嚴重依賴人力。即便在已部署自動化搬運設備(AMR/AGV)的現代化倉庫中,佔運營成本的50%的揀選、理貨、打包等操作環節因動作複雜、柔性要求高,成為自動化難以滲透的「禁區」,蘊含數千億美元商業價值。極智嘉發佈的Gino 1,精準填補這一市場空白。不同于業內「技術先行」的路徑,Gino 1是極智嘉基於十年倉儲場景Know-how、全球客戶服務所積累的海量數據,所打造的「倉儲原生」具身智能解決方案。其從誕生之初便聚焦倉儲場景通用多工能力設計訓練,而非追求「全能」的技術概念,是真正為盈利而生的生產力 AI,這一特性讓其在可靠性、效率上滿足客戶需求的同時,更具備卓越的成本效益,推動客戶規模化部署與商業化應用落地。硬件端,多目視覺、仿人全關節力控雙臂、三指靈巧手、三維環境感知等全棧自研硬件讓機器人走得順、拿得穩、靠得住;軟件端,具身智能 VLA 快慢協同系統通過多模態融合感知、快慢協同智能架構等核心技術,讓機器人能夠像熟練工人一樣看得懂、想得清、做得准,實現一台機器人覆蓋倉儲主要人工作業場景。尤為關鍵的是,Gino 1已具備成熟的量產能力。依託全球領先的產能支撐和深厚的場景理解能力,極智嘉可實現「發佈即量產、落地即創收」。此前公司推出的無人揀選工作站,發佈後三個月內即通過世界500強企業POC驗證並完成驗收,驗證了其工業級可靠性與快速商業化能力。Gino 1的推出,讓極智嘉成為倉儲場景內唯一一家擁有移動機器人、專用機械臂和通用人形機器人全系列產品和技術能力的公司,構建起行業獨有的產品技術壁壘。對此,市場分析人士認為,憑藉現有具身智能產品技術,極智嘉可為用戶提供端到端無人倉整體解決方案,用戶可「即買即用」,實現行業領先落地效率。端到端方案也將賦予其倉儲機器人產品族差異化競爭力,對其原有業務形成強效加成,更將對傳統物流自動化行業帶來變革性影響。政策層面,隨著中國「人工智能+」行動的深入及全球對製造業智能化升級的迫切需求,具身智能機器人正迎來產業與政策的黃金共振期。對比其他機器人場景,倉儲是 To B 機器人最具商業兌現性的黃金賽道,具備強剛需、短 ROI(2-3 年)、可規模化、易盈利的核心優勢。作為倉儲機器人賽道的核心標的,極智嘉有望憑藉技術領先性與商業化能力,成為產業發展的核心受益者。訂單高增 成長確定性已獲驗證如果Gino 1代表著極智嘉的未來增長引擎,那麼當前逆勢高增的訂單數據,則直接印證了公司業務的核心競爭力與成長確定性。業內分析認為,在全球經濟環境複雜的背景下,極智嘉仍實現2025年訂單金額超41億元、 31.7% 的訂單同比增長,背後是其在區域、行業、客戶三大維度的全面突破。區域拓展上,極智嘉在穩固原有市場優勢的同時,成功開拓拉美、東歐等新興區域市場。2025年拉美中標額超 6 億元創曆史新高、東歐近4 億元,成為海外新增長極;歐洲市場持續發力,英、法、丹麥等國落地多個項目,比荷盧、南非實現首個項目突破,業務覆蓋全球 40 餘個國家和地區。行業方面,中標全球食品飲料巨頭2億元項目,切入抗週期高剛需新賽道,鎖定長期穩定現金流,為業績增長提供了高確定性。客戶維度,與全球頭部電商簽署每年數億元採購協議,形成長期共生格局。從極智嘉的市場佈局與業務發展軌跡不難看出,極智嘉已勾勒出當下與未來的增長圖譜。分析人士指出,以AMR為核心的移動自動化解決方案憑藉全球化網絡和多元行業滲透,持續貢獻穩定增長的現金流和市場份額,構成了極智嘉的基本盤和第一增長曲線。而以GINO 1所代表的具身智能業務,則憑藉其解決核心痛點、填補市場空白的特性,成為驅動未來估值和收入躍升的「第二增長曲線」。隨著GINO 1這類高附加值的具身智慧產品開始商業化交付,並與現有的AMR業務、無人揀選工作站形成協同,進一步延伸其價值鏈,不僅提升其整體解決方案的定價能力和客戶粘性,更能通過複用強大的全球銷售網絡和客戶基礎,實現新產品的快速落地與規模收入。兩大業務引擎協同發力,確保了公司短期業績的確定性與長期發展的巨大潛力。盈利拐點顯現 價值增長空間全面打開主流機構亦普遍看好極智嘉發展,招銀國際最新研報指出,極智嘉發佈全球首款倉儲通用機器人Gino 1,認為該產品有望拓展揀貨和包裝場景,維持"買入"評級。招商證券預計2025財年公司實現調整後盈利,2026年進入規模化盈利階段;美銀證券預測2025年公司扭虧為盈,2028年每股盈利同比增長55%。從全球 AMR 龍頭到具身智能領域拓展,從訂單逆勢高增到盈利加速兌現,再到成為港股通標的獲得資本加持,極智嘉正以技術為核、市場為翼、資本為橋,開啟全新增長征程。具身智能打開長期空間、訂單與盈利築牢基本面、港股通帶來資金與估值雙重利好,極智嘉有望成為機器人產業規模化發展的核心受益者,其長期成長確定性將顯著增強。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Bioxytran Reports Positive Phase 2 Results Demonstrating Rapid Viral Clearance with ProLectin-MBioxytran

BOSTON, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCQB: BIXT) today announced positive clinical results from its recently completed Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-optimization trial evaluating ProLectin-M in subjects with laboratory-confirmed acute viral infection. The Bioxyytran Trial reports complete elimination of viral load  in 100% of patients at day 7 versus placebo (p=.001).The completed Phase 2 clinical study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-optimization trial evaluating orally administered ProLectin-M in subjects with acute viral infection. The study enrolled 38 subjects, all of whom completed the study. Subjects were randomized to receive one of three ProLectin-M dose levels or a matching placebo, administered over a seven-day treatment period.Viral shedding was assessed using RT-PCR analysis of nasopharyngeal swabs collected at predefined timepoints, with viral clearance defined as non-detection of viral RNA below established PCR thresholds.The study design, endpoints, and duration confirmed Bioxytran’s earlier randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial, which demonstrated statistically significant reductions in viral load by Day 7, early clearance as soon as Day 3, and no observed viral rebounds during a 14-day post-treatment observation period. The current trial further refined dose selection of four tablets per day and evaluated the reproducibility of rapid viral clearance using the same core virologic assessment methodology.Topline Viral Clearance ResultsFollowing database lock and unblinding, treatment-wise analyses demonstrated the following outcomes:Complete elimination of viral load in 100% of treated subjects by Day 7, compared to the placebo group (p = .001)No viral rebounds observed in the treated population during the 14-day post-treatment observation periodThese results indicate rapid and sustained viral clearance in subjects treated with ProLectin-M.Viral Clearance Timing (All Subjects)Across the full study population:Day 3: 1 of 38 subjects demonstrated non-detection of viral sheddingDay 5: 16 of 38 subjects demonstrated non-detection of viral sheddingDay 7: 38 of 38 subjects demonstrated non-detection of viral sheddingThe study was designed to evaluate viral clearance kinetics and inform dose selection for future late-stage clinical development.“The study design of seven days reflects real-world applications for treating acute viral diseases, with the objective of demonstrating a statistically meaningful reduction in viral load by Day 7,” said Dr. Leslie Ajayi, Chief Medical Officer of Bioxytran. “The results demonstrate that viral clearance occurred more rapidly than anticipated, with a significant proportion of treated subjects achieving viral non-detection by Day 3 and complete clearance by Day 7.”“What continues to distinguish ProLectin-M as a broad-range antiviral drug is its novel mechanism of action,” Dr. Platt continued. “Rather than targeting viral replication inside the cell, our galectin antagonist is designed to interfere with viral entry at the cell surface. This extracellular approach may reduce reliance on immune activation and represents a fundamentally different strategy in antiviral therapy. We believe these results further support the potential of carbohydrate-based therapeutics and the emerging field of Glycovirology.”Next StepsBased on these results, Bioxytran plans to advance regulatory discussions to support late-stage clinical development and evaluate ProLectin-M across additional viral indications consistent with its broad-spectrum antiviral profile.About Bioxytran, Inc.Bioxytran, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel carbohydrate-based therapeutics targeting significant unmet medical needs in virology and other disease areas. The Company’s lead program, ProLectin-M, is being developed as a potential broad-spectrum antiviral therapeutic.For more information, please visit www.bioxytraninc.com.Investor & Media Contact:Bryan Feinberg / AmplifiXZephyr@amplifiX.net Company Contact:david.platt@bioxytraninc.com(617) 510-2539Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including statements regarding the performance of the technology described herein, the interpretation of clinical trial results, regulatory plans, and future development activities. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements include these terms. Such statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks are described in Bioxytran’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and other filings made from time to time. Bioxytran undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable securities laws. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Focus Graphite Engages Dr. Reuter Investor Relations to Expand German and European Capital Markets Presence

Engagement Strengthens European Investor Outreach as Critical Minerals and Defence Partnerships AccelerateOttawa, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - February 11, 2026) - Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it has engaged Dr. Reuter Investor Relations ("Dr. Reuter") to provide investor awareness and communications services across Germany and the broader European capital markets, effective February 16, 2026.Dr. Reuter is a recognized European investor relations and financial communications firm with an established network of institutional investors, retail shareholders, and financial media throughout the DACH region and the European Union. The engagement is intended to enhance Focus Graphite's visibility among European investors, support market education regarding its vertically integrated graphite strategy, and strengthen shareholder communications as development advances across the Company's flagship projects and downstream processing initiatives. Dr. Reuter's business address is Tower 185, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 35-37, 60327 Frankfurt, Germany, and the firm may be contacted at e.reuter@dr-reuter.eu."We are seeing growing strategic and institutional interest from European markets in secure critical minerals supply chains, particularly for battery materials, defence, and advanced industrial applications," said Dean Hanisch, CEO of Focus Graphite. "European stakeholders are increasingly focused on diversifying supply away from highly concentrated sources of graphite. Engaging Dr. Reuter strengthens our ability to communicate directly with German and broader European capital markets, expand institutional awareness, and improve investor access as we advance our resource development and technology initiatives."The engagement comes at a time of accelerating European policy and industrial focus on securing domestic and allied sources of critical raw materials. European governments and industrial stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing supply chain resilience, diversification away from highly concentrated foreign sources, and long-term access to graphite and other materials supporting battery, energy storage, defence, and broader dual-use industrial applications. Initiatives tied to defence readiness and industrial capacity, including frameworks such as the European Union's "ReArm Europe" strategy, are reinforcing demand for secure, traceable, and jurisdictionally aligned graphite supply. The Company believes its high-grade natural graphite resources and downstream processing strategy are well aligned with these evolving European defence and dual-use supply chain priorities.Complementing this engagement, the Company will be participating in the Canadian Critical Minerals Mission to Europe taking place February 16-20, 2026, with scheduled engagements in Rome, Munich, and Paris alongside representatives from Natural Resources Canada and Invest in Canada. The mission is expected to facilitate direct dialogue with government stakeholders, industrial partners, and institutional investors, supporting the advancement of secure transatlantic critical minerals supply chains and expanding strategic relationships across European capital markets and downstream industrial sectors.Under the terms of the agreement, Dr. Reuter will provide investor relations and financial public relations services across European capital markets, including campaign and editorial articles, translation and distribution of press releases, journalist targeting, social media outreach, and ongoing performance reporting. The agreement commences February 16, 2026 and runs for an initial six-month term ending August 16, 2026, at a monthly fee of €4,000. The agreement includes a performance review after three months, at which time the Company may terminate the engagement within seven days without penalty if services are not meeting expectations. Following the initial term, the agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent of both parties. Dr. Reuter is arm's length to the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, holds no securities of Focus Graphite.About Focus Graphite Advanced Materials Inc. Focus Graphite Advanced Materials is redefining the future of critical minerals with two 100% owned world-class graphite projects and cutting-edge battery technology. Our flagship Lac Knife project stands as one of the most advanced high-purity graphite deposits in North America, with a fully completed feasibility study. Lac Knife is set to become a key supplier for the battery, defence, and advanced materials industries.Our Lac Tetepisca project further strengthens our portfolio, with the potential to be one of the largest and highest-purity and grade graphite deposits in North America. At Focus, we go beyond mining — we are pioneering environmentally sustainable processing solutions and innovative battery technologies, including our patent-pending silicon-enhanced spheroidized graphite, designed to enhance battery performance and efficiency.Our commitment to innovation ensures a chemical-free, eco-friendly supply chain from mine to market. Collaboration is at the core of our vision. We actively partner with industry leaders, research institutions, and government agencies to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation graphite materials. As a North American company, we are dedicated to securing a resilient, locally sourced supply of critical minerals — reducing dependence on foreign-controlled markets and driving the transition to a sustainable future.For more information on Focus Graphite Inc., please visit http://www.focusgraphite.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-graphite/ X: https://x.com/focusgraphiteInvestors Contact: Dean Hanisch CEO, Focus Graphite Inc. dhanisch@focusgraphite.com +1 (613) 612-6060Jason LatkowcerVP Corporate Developmentjlatkowcer@focusgraphite.comCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "could," "intend," "expect," "believe," "will," "projected," "estimated," and similar expressions, as well as statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company's current beliefs or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events.In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information regarding, without limitation: (i) the expected services to be provided by Dr. Reuter Investor Relations pursuant to the investor relations and communications agreement; (ii) the anticipated benefits of the engagement, including increased visibility, investor awareness, and shareholder communications across German and broader European capital markets; (iii) the Company's participation in the Canadian Critical Minerals Mission to Europe, including scheduled engagements in Rome, Munich, and Paris; (iv) the potential outcomes of such engagements, including the development of relationships with government stakeholders, industrial partners, and institutional investors; and (v) the Company's broader strategy to expand its presence and positioning within European critical minerals and advanced materials markets.Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to market conditions, regulatory approvals, changes in economic conditions, the ability to raise sufficient funds on acceptable terms or at all, operational risks associated with mineral exploration and development, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's public disclosure documents available under its profile on SEDAR+.The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof, and the Company is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283521 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

愛芯元智上市 聯控(3396.HK)旗下聯想之星開年收穫3個IPO

香港, 2026年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2月10日,愛芯元智(0600.HK)在港上市,成為中國邊緣AI芯片第一股,此次IPO發行價28.2港元,盤中市值超過165億港元。作為愛芯元智首次對外融資的投資人,聯想控股(3396.HK)旗下聯想之星也收穫了半導體芯片領域首個IPO。不久前,小核酸藥物公司瑞博生物(6938.HK)和手術機器人公司精鋒醫療(2675.HK)也成功登陸港股。伴隨愛芯元智上市的鑼聲,聯想之星開年伊始已見證3家被投企業成功登陸資本市場。這家深耕硬科技十餘年的早期投資機構,正迎來屬於自己的集中收穫季。「祝賀愛芯元智成功上市,憑借智慧城市和智能駕駛雙輪驅動,他們已經成長為邊端側AI芯片平台型企業。作為半導體芯片行業為數不多的女性創業者,仇肖莘強大的學習和迭代能力令人印象深刻。」在聯想之星總裁、主管合伙人王明耀看來,通過陪伴這家半導體芯片公司從起步到上市,聯想之星對半導體芯片的投資邏輯和策略也獲得成功驗證。聯想之星投她 收穫首個半導體芯片IPO這是一個投資人與創業者相互成就的故事。時間回到2019年,判斷AI在應用層面將迎來爆發後,在半導體行業深耕二十多年的仇肖莘,選擇以客戶集中度較低但前景同樣開闊的邊緣側和端側AI芯片為切入點,最終創立了愛芯元智。在仇肖莘看來,隨著AI與芯片技術的發展,「雲邊端」三者的結合構成了人工智能的新基建,「通過建設這些基礎設施,能夠讓AI真正地深入到各行各業,然後到普通大眾的日常生活中去。」那個時候,系統佈局人工智能多年的聯想之星,也在長期關注半導體芯片。一個偶然的機會,剛成立不久的愛芯元智進入這家早期投資機構的視野,由此開啟了一段投資人長期陪伴創業公司成長的旅程。早在2019年10月,聯想之星團隊就開始接觸愛芯元智。作為中國半導體行業為數不多的女性創業者,仇肖莘首次與聯想之星執行董事張琪見面時,這位行業資深老兵便給後者留下極其深刻的印象。「她不僅擁有深厚的技術積澱,還管理過數千人的工程師團隊。」一番交流下來,張琪除了近距離感受到仇肖莘平易近人,還發現她對半導體行業有非常深入的認知,「她對AI和半導體產業的深入理解,給了我非常多的啟發。」之所以能夠深入洞察行業,離不開仇肖莘令人驚艷的職業履歷。碩士從清華大學畢業後,她又拿到美國南加州大學電子工程博士學位,並曾先後擔任美國AT&T Bell Labs首席科學家、美國博通公司副總裁以及紫光展銳首席技術官等職務。在仇肖莘的帶領下,愛芯元智很快組建了從芯片設計、驗證、質量控制到供應鏈管理的全功能團隊,核心成員均參與過10顆以上芯片的設計和生產,同時還自研了愛芯智眸AI-ISP和愛芯通元混合精度NPU兩大核心技術。「這家公司從一開始就是軟硬協同設計,擁有獨創性的算法和硬件IP。團隊算法know-how與芯片工程化能力相得益彰,突破了端側AI芯片的設計局限。」據張琪透露,聯想之星很快便開始推進對愛芯元智的盡調事宜,最終於2020年3月在線上通過了投資決策。這也意味著,在拿出2000萬元投資愛芯元智後,聯想之星成為對方首次對外融資的投資人。與此同時,愛芯元智不僅是聯想之星第四期基金的首個項目,同時還成為這家早期投資機構當時單筆投資金額最大的人民幣項目。在獲得聯想之星等投資的4個月後,愛芯元智推出了自研的第一代AI芯片。憑借行業首創的「黑光全彩」技術,這款AI芯片能讓夜晚拍攝的圖片呈現亮如白晝的效果。看到他們出色的表現,聯想之星又於2020年10月追投了這家公司1000萬元。為了成為一家平台型芯片公司,在智慧城市領域進入收穫期後,愛芯元智又於2021年進軍智能駕駛,並計劃在未來將業務拓展到更廣闊的機器人市場。在仇肖莘看來,當產品在不同市場得到驗證後,那麼就能通過相同的底層技術去持續拓展細分市場。這份多線作戰的決心和勇氣,讓聯想之星合伙人高天垚深感佩服,「雖然智能駕駛的市場更加龐大,但同時也需要更大的資金投入,不過愛芯元智在多個業務板塊都實現了很好的發展,最終讓公司體量得以快速增長。」成立不到3年時間,這家公司便成功研發並量產了兩代四顆端側、邊緣側AI芯片。他們取得的亮眼成績,也超過了聯想之星的預期。沒有絲毫猶豫,這家早期投資機構又於2022年1月拿出3000萬元支持愛芯元智。在資源對接、產品路線選擇及戰略制定等方面,聯想之星提供的幫助同樣讓愛芯元智獲益匪淺。據仇肖莘透露,雙方始終保持緊密溝通,當公司面臨一系列決策時,聯想之星都能給予有力支持。從大公司的技術高管成功轉型為創業公司優秀的創始人,王明耀對仇肖莘強大的學習和迭代能力贊不絕口,「從我們長期的觀察來看,如果一個創業項目發展得很好,通常離不開投資人與創始團隊之間的良性互動。」一路走來,愛芯元智已構建行業領先的智能計算平台,並全域賦能終端計算、智能汽車、邊緣計算、機器人等關鍵場景,同時驅動邊緣側、端側人工智能規模化落地與產業升級,芯片累計出貨近2億顆。隨著愛芯元智成功上市,聯想之星不僅收穫了半導體芯片領域和第四期基金的首個IPO,同時還在財務方面獲得豐厚回報,為第四期基金良好的業績表現提供有力支撐。「自上而下」打法 前瞻性系統佈局半導體芯片這筆漂亮的投資回報,源於聯想之星的精准出手與持續重注。對於聯想之星而言,在重投入、長週期、高門檻的半導體芯片行業擁有亮眼的投資命中率,離不開他們的獨特基因與長期積累。早在2008年,聯想之星在聯想控股和中國科學院的支持下成立,旨在發現和培養科技創業人才,孵化科技創業企業,助力科技成果產業化。兩年後,他們又做起早期投資,開始系統佈局人工智能等前沿科技。得益於「早期投資+深度孵化」的獨特模式,聯想之星通過「創業CEO特訓班」,還有中國科學院體系、國內高校和實驗室、產業公司以及海外等渠道,去深入挖掘優質項目,最終成功打造出自己獨有的根據地。「以人工智能為切入點,不斷拓展在前沿技術領域的投資廣度和深度。」在高天垚看來,聯想之星通過在各領域形成優質投資組合作為細分根據地,不斷增加認知紅利和資源積累,最終形成正向循環。沿著這樣的投資策略,聯想之星在十餘年的時間里,持續佈局了AI及AI應用、自動駕駛、半導體芯片、機器人/智能機器、商業航天、泛安全、能源科技等前沿科技方向的細分賽道。在不斷深入投資前沿科技的過程中,聯想之星也在持續加大對人工智能的佈局力度,並長期將端側AI作為重點發力方向。據高天垚介紹,判斷人工智能的發展離不開數據的獲取與算力的突破後,他們從2015年便開始佈局半導體芯片。隨著宏觀環境發生變化,聯想之星發現國產替代與自主可控變得更加重要。再加上下游場景的旺盛需求,意味著中國半導體芯片行業將迎來巨大的發展機遇。「後來決定加大投資力度時,我們還專門召開了一個研討會。」據王明耀透露,在半導體芯片行業,他們最終形成了「自上而下」的打法。結合自身實際情況,聯想之星會通過分析宏觀經濟、產業政策、技術發展等大趨勢,再篩選出半導體芯片行業具有長期增長潛力的方向和環節,最終聚焦於高價值且價格合適的優質標的。「我們在投資半導體芯片時,不是簡單地遵循『國產替代』的邏輯,而是會重點關注項目的創新程度。」高天垚直言,在半導體芯片行業,擁有新材料、新技術、新架構、新應用等新要素,才容易獲得新的機會。在芯片半導體領域,聯想之星通過前瞻性系統佈局,在早期階段,圍繞高性能計算投資了愛芯元智、圖靈量子、億鑄科技、超摩科技、智傲通;圍繞AI基礎設施投資了極刻光核、思澈科技(已被收購)、玏芯科技;圍繞AI感知投資了靈明光子、博升光電、馭光科技(已被收購)、芯感通;圍繞5G基礎設施投資了芯樸科技、比科奇、極芯通訊、頻岢微電子;圍繞第四代半導體材料投資了富加鎵業。如今,靈明光子已成長為高質量dToF傳感芯片和系統解決方案提供商,產品可廣泛覆蓋車載激光雷達及智能座艙傳感系統、智能手機等多種3D傳感器應用終端及場景……至於提供世界級的MCU產品及全套解決方案的思澈科技,不久前已被上市公司收購。此外,他們天使輪投的硅谷項目,也於2025年初被大廠並購。不管是被投的快速成長,亦或是項目的成功退出,關鍵在於聯想之星對「人」和「事」的精准判斷。「事為先,人為重,最重要的是人和事的匹配。」王明耀坦言,還是得看創業者適不適合做這件事,而半導體芯片行業適合精英創業。 「不管創業者具體做什麼事,我們通常還是會收斂到『人』這個維度。」 高天垚補充道。以圖靈量子為例。2021年4月,聯想之星在這家公司天使輪融資時,果斷投資了對方2500萬元。雖然當時不少人認為量子計算離商業化落地很遠,但聯想之星卻更看重對方核心團隊的綜合實力。在他們看來,創始人金賢敏作為上海交大量子實驗室主任,不僅是學術能力強大的科學家,還是富有創業激情和商業能力極強的創業者。此外,圖靈量子還擁有全球唯一同時具備「芯片制備+量子計算+光子計算+人工智能」技術的團隊。目前,圖靈量子已經構建了「芯片+算法」雙輪驅動,打造了「自主可控技術+全鏈條IDM能力」,形成從技術研發到產業落地的完整閉環,同時還聯合上海交大、上海交大無錫光子芯片研究院打造了中國首條光子芯片中試線。對於聯想之星而言,愛芯元智上市的鑼聲如同一聲響亮的發令槍。面對戰略價值不斷提高的半導體芯片行業,聯想之星有望收穫越來越多的半導體芯片IPO。科創投資形成新格局 聯想之星迎來新篇章在投早、投小、投科技成為行業共識前,聯想之星已在這條難而正確的道路上堅持多年。「由於自身獨特的基因,我們會重點投資有意義、有價值、有技術含量的早期項目。」據王明耀透露,目前,聯想之星作為首輪機構投資的項目比例在70%左右。在行業火熱前,聯想之星便已早早佈局。2010年,人工智能概念尚未流行時便開始系統佈局;2014年,以行業先行者的身份尋找自動駕駛項目;2015年,成為最早一批投資商業航天的機構……在可控核聚變爆火前,聯想之星也已提前入局。對科創投資的長期實踐與深入觀察,讓王明耀在2024年敏銳察覺到,新質生產力的提出開啟了科創投資的新時代,「中國經濟結構正從傳統向創新轉型,同時國資以及政府配套政策為科創投資提供了穩定的基礎。」基於這個精准的前瞻性判斷,聯想之星以敏捷的姿態主動出擊,提前加大了對科技屬性顯著的項目的投資力度。以人工智能為主線,他們2025年新投的十幾個項目科技屬性幾乎都拉滿了,覆蓋的也是深度關注的機器人、半導體芯片、低空經濟、腦機結合、新能源等方向。雖然聯想之星佔據先發優勢,同時也積累了深厚的資源,但眾多投資機構的扎堆湧入,正讓中國科創投資的競爭變得愈發激烈,也給他們帶來了巨大的挑戰。在科創投資新格局下,聯想之星給出的破局之法是——一方面,對市場尚未形成共識的賽道和項目進行提前佈局;另一方面,在已有共識的方向和領域投更新和投更精。「現在很多投資機構都在投早、投小、投科技,所以我們需要更往前一步進行佈局。」在王明耀看來,投更新,是要在行業明確的趨勢和拐點到來之前,提前對具有創新要素的項目進行預判;投更精,是要在估值上漲的前提下,通過對項目進行橫向綜合比較,優中選優。得益於對科創投資的深刻認知,以及在資源、人脈、團隊建設等方面的長期深耕,聯想之星正迎來屬於自己的集中收穫季。成立至今,聯想之星已收穫13個IPO。據王明耀透露,聯想之星被投企業上市總數量很快會達到20家,「我們每一期基金的IRR都在20%以上,前三期基金DPI已回正,一期基金DPI已超過5。」優異的投資回報和規範的運營標準,也讓聯想之星的新一期基金募資進展超預期順利,預計不久後將實現超募關賬。除了LP復投比例超過60%,他們新一期基金還獲得由國家發改委、財政部共同推動設立的國家創業投資引導基金出資,成為對方首批簽約基金。按照聯想之星的規劃,新一期基金會重點關注AI+硬科技領域,包括具身智能、AI大模型、AI應用、AI基礎設施(芯片、算力、光傳輸、光傳感),還有低空經濟、核能科技、量子信息、醫療(智能化醫療器械、創新療法)等。放眼望去,創業投資正在成為發展新質生產力的重要引擎,同時中國創投行業正在形成新的投資範式。在這場長達十年甚至更久的科創投資大潮中,聯想之星正在加速開啟屬於自己的新篇章。來源:聯想控股微空間 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CleverTap Recognized as a Leader in Latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines

The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.SAN FRANCISCO / MUMBAI, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform, today announced that they have been positioned by Gartner® as a Leader in their 2026 Magic Quadrant™ for Personalization Engines.We believe this recognition underscores the progress we are making alongside our customers, a growing ecosystem of forward-looking brands and partners dedicated to delivering relevant, responsible, and effective personalization.Our approach to hyper-personalization, individualized to each customer,  is built around agentic AI capabilities from CleverAI™ designed to deliver "Experience of One” through 1:1 engagement at scale. We believe the CleverAI™ Decisioning Engine plays a central role in interpreting customer intent, enabling brands to connect customers with the right message, on the right channel, at the right moment. Combined with a comprehensive suite of personalization capabilities, we believe these capabilities are helping brands drive measurable outcomes, including up to 35% higher conversion rates across key use cases in industries like financial services, retail, ecommerce, media, telecom, and many others.At the core of this approach is CleverAI™, our enterprise-grade agentic intelligence and decisioning engine. Designed for autonomous real-time orchestration, it enables continuous experience optimization across the customer lifecycle. We believe this focus on unified intelligence, real-time decisioning, and scalable hyper-personalization has contributed to our broader market momentum.“We consider our positioning in the Leaders Quadrant by Gartner as confirmation of our capability that enables customers to improve business outcomes with the power of CleverAI™,” said Anand Jain, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, CleverTap.“We continue to innovate while we execute on our product roadmap. With CleverAI™, we are delivering a truly revolutionary AI-First Customer Engagement Platform that will change the face of the martech and customer engagement industry, further enhancing our market position”.View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report to learn more about CleverTap’s strengths and cautions, among other provider offerings, here.(Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines,” by Penny Gillespie, Jason Daigler, Michael Ro, Ross Cosner, 3 February 2026.)Gartner and Magic Quadrant are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.About CleverTapCleverTap is the world’s leading AI-first, all-in-one customer engagement and retention platform, helping brands turn data into lasting customer relationships. Powered by its proprietary CleverAI™: Decisioning Engine and Agentic AI-verse, CleverTap enables organizations to maximize customer lifetime value at scale. Its unified platform brings together AI-powered segmentation, personalization, experimentation, journey orchestration, and deep analytics—seamlessly integrated with 100+ leading martech solutions.With backing from global investors including Accel, Peak XV Partners, Tiger Global, CDPQ, and 360 One, CleverTap has presence across  US, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. Leading brands such as TD Bank, Burger King, Paytm, Levi’s, IKEA, Decathlon, Vodafone, Domino’s, Jio, Carousell, Banco Azteca, Zomato, StockX, and Emirates NBD,  rely on CleverTap to drive measurable growth through meaningful customer engagement.For more information, visit clevertap.com or follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevertap/X: https://twitter.com/CleverTapForward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this press release may represent CleverTap's belief in connection with future events and may be forward-looking statements, or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. CleverTap cautions that such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties that could result in the actual outcome being absolutely different from the results anticipated by the statements mentioned in the press release.Factors such as the development of general economic conditions affecting our business, future market conditions, our ability to maintain cost advantages, uncertainty with respect to earnings, corporate actions, client concentration, reduced demand, liability or damages in our service contracts, unusual catastrophic loss events, war, political instability, changes in government policies or laws, legal restrictions impacting our business, impact of pandemic, epidemic, any natural calamity and other factors that are naturally beyond our control, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different, from those anticipated by such statements. CleverTap does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated or revised status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will CleverTap and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction.For more information:ADITYA SANYALDirector, Digital Marketing, CleverTap+91 9177110080aditya.sanyal@clevertap.comASHMIT CHAUDHARYAssociate Consultant, Archetype+91 8850752121ashmit.chaudhary@archetype.co Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Premiere of Three-Row Highlander BEV in North America

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 11, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will expand its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in North America as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. As part of this effort, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), Toyota's North American business entity, premiered a new BEV model of the three-row SUV Highlander on February 11 (JST; February 10 PST) in Ojai, California. Sales in North America are expected to begin in late 2026.Highlander BEV (North American model)Toyota is committed to product- and region-centered management with the aim of making ever-better cars. In developing powertrain systems to achieve carbon neutrality, Toyota is rolling out a variety of mobility solutions under its multi-pathway approach, offering electrified vehicle options tailored to meet customer needs in each country and region around the world.To steadily advance its multi-pathway approach in the North American market, Toyota will add a BEV model as a key option for the Highlander. Production will take place at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) as the fourth model in its BEV lineup, following the bZ*1, TOYOTA C-HR*2, and bZ Woodland*3.*1North American name for the bZ4X*2North American name for the TOYOTA C-HR+ (Europe)*3North American name for the bZ4X Touring Highlander BEV (North American model)The Highlander has earned strong support from families as a three-row SUV that handles everything from city driving to outdoor adventures, thanks to its spacious interior and excellent off-road performance. Since the first generation launched in the United States in 2001, cumulative sales have exceeded 3.6 million units*4. With the addition of this BEV model, Toyota aims to further evolve the Highlander in its pursuit of a carbon-neutral society.The lithium-ion battery lineup includes a 76.96kWh*5*6 capacity specification designed for urban driving, such as shopping trips, and a 95.82kWh*5*6 capacity specification aimed at improving cruising range for customers who enjoy long-distance travel and outdoor activities. Together with front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) types, a wide range of options are available to customers. In addition to incorporating a high-capacity battery and improving eAxle efficiency, the 95.82kWh*5*6 specification has a development target cruising range of up to 320 miles*7 (AWD).Battery preconditioning*8 is included, with a development target of rapid charging in approximately 30 minutes*9 under cold conditions by maintaining the battery at an optimal temperature for charging.Main specifications (development targets) for the Highlander BEV (North American model)DrivelineFWDAWDLength(in)198.8Width(in)78.3Height(in)67.3Wheelbase(in)120.1Cruising range(miles)287270320Battery capacity(kWh)76.96*695.82*6 *4U.S. cumulative sales, 2001-2025*5Development target*6Measured in accordance with IEC standard 62660-1.*7Development target value when driving in EPA mode*8A function that adjusts the battery temperature before rapid charging*9Approximate time required to charge from approximately 10% to 80% of full capacity using a 150kW (350A) rapid charger in an environment with an outside temperature of -10°C.Moving forward, Toyota will continue to address customer needs in each region and contribute to carbon neutrality by developing a variety of options―including HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs―while striving to make ever-better cars."Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero: https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

U.S. Marine Corps Selects GA-ASI for MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

SAN DIEGO, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was competitively selected by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) for evaluation in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The agreement integrates GA-ASI's expertise in autonomy and uncrewed aircraft systems with a government-provided mission package, usingthe YFQ-42A platform as a surrogate to evaluate integration with crewed fighters.The contract initiates integration of a Marine Corps mission kit into the YFQ-42A surrogate platform for assessment within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF).The USMC contract includes the rapid development of autonomy for the government-supplied mission kit - a cost-effective, sensor-rich, software-defined suite capable of delivering kinetic and non-kinetic effects - positioning the solution for use in expeditionary operations. This work will support evaluations of future MUX TACAIR capabilities."This selection builds upon the GA-ASI autonomous systems in use today and demonstrates our commitment to delivering next generation capabilities for critical USMC missions," said Mike Atwood, Vice President of Advanced Programs for GA-ASI. "Our FQ-42, combined with our proven autonomy architecture and integration expertise, positions us to rapidly deliver an affordable CCA solution that enhances the Marine Air-Ground Task Force's operational effectiveness in contested environments."GA-ASI was selected by the U.S. Air Force in April 2024 to build production-representative flight test articles for the CCA program. The YFQ-42A successfully conducted its maiden flight in August 2025, validating a "genus/species" concept for rapid, modular, and low-cost uncrewed fighter aircraft development. This approach enables a common core aircraft design that can be rapidly adapted for different mission sets and service requirements.The YFQ-42A is a purpose-built CCA platform developed as part of GA-ASI's ongoing investment in next-generation autonomous combat aircraft. The aircraft's modular design enables rapid integration of mission systems. GA-ASI's autonomy architecture, demonstrated through multiple live flight tests, provides the foundation for human-machine teaming in complex combat scenarios.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

研究發現:改變愛犬飲食對地球的助益可能大於改變自身飲食

英國倫敦, 2026年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 高肉類、蛋類及乳製品的飲食模式會造成顯著的環境成本。但最新研究揭示,在許多情況下,將愛犬轉為更永續的飲食,對地球與農場動物的影響可能遠大於改變人類自身飲食。獸醫學教授安德魯·奈特發表於《動物》期刊的研究指出,平均每隻狗每年攝取約13隻農場陸生動物,而人類僅為9隻——差距約達40%。此差異主要源於犬隻飲食中動物性成分所佔比例更高(約34%),人類則僅約19%。這些數據為全球平均值,各國情況不盡相同。在美國等高收入國家,整體消耗量更高。當地平均每人每年消耗24隻養殖陸生動物,而狗僅消耗20隻——差距縮小至約20%。傳統肉類寵物食品因此對環境與動物福利造成顯著影響。然而,基於植物、微生物蛋白及培養肉的替代品正日益普及。如今在許多國家,消費者可輕鬆透過線上零售商購得全植物性(純素)寵物食品。截至2026年初,已有14項研究與1篇系統性文獻回顧證實,此類飲食對犬貓健康效益良好。但寵物食品應由負責任的製造商生產,並添加完整營養補充劑以確保涵蓋所有必需營養素。潛在效益極為可觀。若全球寵物犬全面轉用營養均衡的純素食糧,每年可免除六億陸生動物遭宰殺。溫室氣體減排量將達英國年排放量的1.5倍,節省的糧食能量足以餵養4.5億人口——相當於歐盟總人口規模。此計算基於2018年數據,鑑於犬隻數量增長速度超越人類人口,當今潛在效益更為可觀。在分析數千名寵物飼主問卷後,奈特估算至少有1.5億隻貓狗可實際轉為營養均衡的純素飲食。但他指出,由於分析假設每戶僅飼養一隻寵物,實際數量可能高出數倍。該研究運用有效利他主義原則評估永續寵物飲食方案——此哲學體系依據問題的規模、被忽視程度及可解決性進行優先排序,以實現效益最大化。研究發現永續寵物飲食領域嚴重遭忽視:全球僅約兩名非寵物食品企業的全職研究者投入此領域,且農場動物權益運動的年度預算中,分配於此的資金不足百分之一。奈特總結指出,植物性寵物飲食是減少養殖動物使用、提升糧食安全、應對氣候與生物多樣性挑戰的強大卻被忽視途徑。他呼籲動物與環境倡議者突破僅關注人類飲食的框架,探索更永續的飲食模式。「動物權益運動長期忽視伴侶動物的飲食問題,實屬諷刺。」他如此表示。安德魯·奈特教授a.knight@griffith.edu.au 來源:永續寵物食品基金會 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Changing Your Dog’s Diet May Help the Planet More Than Changing Your Own, Study Finds

LONDON, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Diets high in meat, eggs, and dairy products incur significant environmental costs. But a new study has revealed that, in many cases, switching your dog to a more sustainable diet may have a bigger impact on the planet and farmed animals than changing your own diet.The research, published in the journal Animals by veterinary Professor Andrew Knight, found that the average dog consumes around 13 farmed land animals annually within its diet, compared with nine for the average person--a difference of roughly 40%. This gap exists largely because a greater proportion of a typical dog's dietary energy comes from animal-based ingredients--about 34%--compared to around 19% for people.These figures represent global averages and vary by country. In high-income nations such as the United States, consumption is higher across the board. There, an average person consumes 24 farmed land animals annually, compared with 20 for a dog--a smaller difference of about 20%.Traditional meat-based pet foods therefore have substantial environmental and animal welfare impacts. However, alternatives based on plants, microbial protein, and cultivated meat are becoming more widely available. Fully plant-based, or vegan, pet foods can now be easily purchased from online retailers in many countries. By early 2026, 14 studies and one systematic review had reported good health outcomes for dogs or cats fed such diets. However, pet diets should be produced by responsible manufacturers and fully supplemented to ensure all necessary nutrients are included.The potential benefits are substantial. If all pet dogs switched to nutritionally sound vegan diets, six billion land animals could be spared from slaughter each year. Greenhouse gas savings would be 1.5 times the UK's annual emissions, and the food energy conserved could feed 450 million people--the population of the European Union. These calculations are based on 2018 data, and with dog populations growing faster than human populations, the potential benefits are even greater today.After analysing survey responses from thousands of pet carers, Knight also estimated that at least 150 million dogs and cats could realistically be transitioned to nutritionally sound vegan diets. However, because the analysis assumed only one dog or cat per household, he noted that the true numbers are probably several times higher.The study evaluated sustainable pet diets using the principles of effective altruism, a philosophy that prioritises issues based on scale, neglect, and solvability, in order to maximise benefits. It found sustainable pet diets to be highly neglected, with only about two full-time researchers worldwide outside pet food companies, and less than one percent of the farmed animal advocacy movement's annual budget devoted to it.Knight concluded that plant-based pet diets represent a powerful but overlooked way to reduce farmed animal use, improve food security, and address climate and biodiversity challenges. He urged animal and environmental advocates to look beyond a solely human-focused approach to more sustainable diets. "It's ironic", he said, "that the animal advocacy movement has largely overlooked the diets of its own companion animals."Prof. Andrew Knighta.knight@griffith.edu.auSOURCE: Sustainable Pet Food Foundation Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

The 18th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2026 Arrives in Bangkok — Igniting Asia with AI, Energy & ESG Innovation on 23 April 2026

SINGAPORE, Feb 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Asia’s longest-running sustainability event is coming to Bangkok. On 23 April 2026, the 18th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards 2026 lands in Thailand’s vibrant capital, bringing together global leaders, innovators, and changemakers for a high-energy, future-focused gathering that redefines what a sustainability summit can be.Guided by the theme “AI, Energy & Transition: Resetting ESG in a New Economy,” this flagship Summit reimagines the traditional conference into an immersive, high-impact experience—bringing together innovation, leadership, and purpose on one dynamic stage.More than a conference, the Summit combines visionary discussions with inspiring award moments, exploring sustainability in an era shaped by AI, energy transition, and geopolitical change. Through immersive presentations, thought-provoking panels, and four integrated award segments, participants will examine how these forces are reshaping corporate responsibility—and whether ESG is evolving fast enough for a digitised, energy-hungry world.The refreshed format blends insight with inspiration, featuring cinematic storytelling, live performances, and real-world case studies that spotlight purpose-driven leadership and transformational impact.With over 60 companies already confirmed from across Asia and beyond, momentum is strong.Organisations are also invited to participate in the 18th Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards™️ 2026, recognising initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact, strong governance, and strategic foresight.Award Categories Include:- Best Environmental Excellence Award- Best Community Programme Award- Excellence in Provision of Literacy & Education Award- Empowerment of Women Award- Best Workplace Practices- Product Excellence Award- CSR & ESG Leadership Award- Best CEO | Best CFO- Best Corporate Communications & Investor Relations TeamBest Country Awards: Singapore | Malaysia | Thailand | Philippines | India | Indonesia | Cambodia | Vietnam | Middle EastAs ESG expectations rise, the Summit offers a timely platform for meaningful dialogue, practical insights, and recognition of credible initiatives—set against the vibrant backdrop of Bangkok.Join us to ignite action, celebrate excellence, and help redefine ESG for a rapidly changing global economy.For more information visit the official Website: https://globalcsr.pinnaclegroup.global/For Media Inquiries:Eric KhooConference Director18th Annual Global CSR & ESG Summit & Awards™️eric.khoo@pinnaclegroup.globalHDP / WhatsApp: +65 8383 2480 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

美國海軍陸戰隊選定通用原子航空系統公司參與MUX TACAIR協同作戰戰機計畫

加州聖地牙哥, 2026年2月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子航空系統公司(GA-ASI)經美國海軍陸戰隊(USMC)競爭性評選,獲選參與「陸戰隊空地特遣部隊無人遠征戰術機(MUX TACAIR)」協同作戰機(CCA)計畫之評估。此協議整合GA-ASI在自主系統與無人機領域的專業技術,結合政府提供的任務套件,採用YFQ-42A平台作為替代機體,用以評估與有人戰鬥機的整合效能。本合約啟動將海軍陸戰隊任務套件整合至YFQ-42A替代平台的作業,以供海軍陸戰隊空地特遣部隊(MAGTF)進行評估。該合約涵蓋為政府供應任務套件進行自主化快速開發——此套件具備高成本效益、感測器密集、軟體定義特性,可執行動能與非動能打擊任務——旨在將解決方案定位於遠征作戰應用。此項工作將支援未來MUX TACAIR能力的評估工作。通用原子航空系統公司先進計畫副總裁麥克·阿特伍德表示:「此項選型基於當前服役的GA-ASI自主系統,彰顯我們致力為美國海軍陸戰隊關鍵任務提供次世代能力的承諾。憑藉FQ-42無人機結合成熟的自主架構與整合技術,我們能快速交付經濟實惠的近程空中警戒解決方案,提升陸戰隊空地特遣部隊在爭端環境中的作戰效能。」2024年4月,GA-ASI獲美國空軍選中,為CCA計畫建造具量產代表性的飛行測試樣機。YFQ-42A於2025年8月成功完成首飛,驗證了「通用平台/特定型號」的開發理念——此模式能以模組化方式快速開發低成本無人戰鬥機。該設計採用共通核心架構,可迅速調整以適應不同任務需求與軍種要求。YFQ-42A是一款專為近距空中戰鬥(CCA)打造的平台,作為通用原子航空系統公司(GA-ASI)持續投資次世代自主作戰飛機計畫的組成部分而開發。該機型採用模組化設計,可快速整合任務系統。GA-ASI的自主系統架構已通過多次實機飛行測試驗證,為複雜作戰環境中的人機協同作戰奠定基礎。關於通用原子航空系統公司通用原子航空系統公司是全球無人機系統(UAS)的頂尖製造商。捕食者®系列無人機系統累積飛行時數逾900萬小時,服役逾30年,包含MQ-9A死神®、MQ-1C灰鷹®、MQ-20復仇者®及MQ-9B天衛者®/海衛者®。本公司致力提供長航時、多任務解決方案,實現持續性戰場感知與快速打擊能力。欲了解更多資訊,請造訪 www.ga-asi.com 。Avenger、EagleEye、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 及 SkyGuardian 為通用原子航空系統公司之商標,於美國及其他國家註冊。GA-ASI 媒體關係部通用原子航空系統公司ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com (858) 524-8101消息來源:通用原子航空系統公司 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com