業績亮眼 ESG領跑 分紅豐厚 豪華新能源車企賽力斯邁入高質量發展新階段

香港, 2026年4月9日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 新能源汽車產業是應對氣候變化、推動綠色發展的戰略舉措,也是中國從汽車大國邁向汽車強國的必由之路。近年來,在國家政策引導、消費需求升級、技術創新突破三大核心因素驅動下,新能源汽車產業快速發展,行業逐步邁入高質量發展的新階段。賽力斯(9927.HK)作為豪華新能源汽車領域的核心力量,以「技術創新為核心、用戶價值為導向」,深耕高端智能新能源賽道,憑藉全棧式技術研發、完善的產品矩陣和全球化佈局,在行業變革浪潮中穩步實現高質量發展,成為引領中國新能源汽車產業向高端化、智能化、多元化進階的重要標杆。盈利能力穩步提升  高度重視股東回報近日,賽力斯發佈2025年業績報告,報告期內,公司實現收入約人民幣1648.9億元,同比增長13.63%;歸屬于上市公司股東的淨利潤約人民幣59.6億元,連續兩年實現盈利,盈利能力穩步提升,營收規模創歷史新高。截至2025年底,賽力斯經營活動現金流淨額達281.2億元,充裕的現金流不僅彰顯公司核心業務具備優異的盈利質量,更為公司持續加大研發投入、產能優化升級及全球化戰略推進提供堅實的資金支撐,有效提升公司的抗風險能力與長期發展韌性。得益于公司經營業績的穩步提升和對股東回報的高度重視,2025年,賽力斯董事會建議派發截至2025年12月31日止年度的末期股息,每股人民幣0.8元(含稅),合計擬派發現金紅利約19億元,分紅比例貼合行業龍頭企業水平。此次大額分紅,一方面體現了賽力斯對股東的誠意,直觀反映出公司現金流充裕、經營穩健的良好態勢,另一方面,也向資本市場清晰傳遞了公司對未來發展的堅定信心,進一步增強了投資者對公司的認可度與信任度,有效提升了公司在資本市場的吸引力與估值優勢,為後續融資發展、戰略落地提供了有力支撐。全力推動產業綠色轉型  獲權威機構廣泛肯定在保持業績穩健增長同時,賽力斯始終將可持續發展理念融入企業生產經營的全流程,深耕綠色低碳實踐,全力推動產業綠色轉型。2025年,公司持續推動數字化能源管理系統全面落地,建成零碳智慧物流港並投入使用,投產廠內光伏發電項目,形成「光伏+造車」的低碳發展新模式,全年單車碳排放強度同比下降18.92%,減碳成效顯著。在產業鏈協同降碳方面,賽力斯創新打造集成化、集聚化產業鏈,首創行業「廠中廠」模式,大幅減少物流環節碳排放;同時,聯合供應鏈夥伴發起「賽鏈同行,碳索新篇」倡議,全面開展核心供應鏈碳溯源工作,建立覆蓋產品全生命週期的碳管理平台,推動全產業鏈綠色升級。賽力斯的綠色低碳實踐與ESG治理成效獲得了國際國內權威機構的廣泛肯定。2025年10月,賽力斯榮獲國際權威指數機構MSCI(明晟)ESG最高評級AAA級,成為唯一獲此評級的A股上市汽車企業,充分印證了國際權威機構對公司在可持續發展戰略、綠色製造體系等方面的高度認可。綜合來看,2025年,賽力斯以技術創新為內核、以用戶價值為導向、以綠色發展為底色,在業績增長、財務優化、股東回報、綠色實踐等方面取得了諸多亮眼成績,成功實現了規模與質量、效益與責任的協同發展。未來,隨著公司高端產品矩陣持續完善、全球化佈局加速推進、技術創新成果不斷落地,賽力斯的核心競爭力將持續提升,經營業績有望再上新的台階,進而為全球汽車產業的轉型升級和綠色發展注入強勁動能。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Focus Graphite Initiates Joint Development with Forge Nano to Evaluate Advanced Coating Technology for Lac Knife Graphite

OTTAWA, ON --(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 9, 2026) -  Focus Graphite Inc. (TSXV: FMS) (OTCQB: FCSMF) (FSE: FKC0) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a Canadian developer of high-grade flake graphite deposits and advanced graphite materials for battery, defence, and industrial applications, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Joint Product Development Agreement ("JPDA") with Forge Nano Inc. ("Forge Nano"), a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition ("ALD") technology for AI-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, to evaluate ALD coating technology on natural graphite sourced from the Company's Lac Knife project ("Lac Knife" or the "Project") in Quebec.This focused development program is designed to generate near-term performance data on ALD-coated natural graphite, with results expected to inform future scale-up, customer engagement, commercial off-takes, and funding pathways. The work targets improved cycle life, fast charging performance, and durability under demanding operating conditions, areas that are becoming increasingly important across battery, industrial, and defence applications.Key HighlightsJoint product development program with Forge Nano to evaluate ALD-coated natural graphiteApproximately 2 kilograms of Lac Knife graphite to be processed and evaluated across multiple coating conditionsProgram designed to generate performance data for battery applications, including improving cycle life, fast charging capability, and material stabilityResults to support future pilot programs, funding applications, scale-up decisions, and downstream engagementProgram Overview and Strategic RationaleThe JPDA establishes a structured proof-of-concept program to evaluate ALD coating on Focus Graphite's high-grade natural graphite.Under the agreement, Focus will supply uncoated graphite from Lac Knife, and Forge Nano will perform coating, analytical testing, and electrochemical evaluation.The objective is to determine whether ALD can serve as a viable alternative to conventional pitch coating, which remains the industry standard but is energy intensive and dependent on fossil fuel inputs.In addition to potential cost and environmental considerations, the program is designed to evaluate performance under real-world conditions. Modern battery systems are increasingly required to operate under fast charging, repeated cycling, and variable temperature environments, all of which can accelerate material degradation. Surface-level engineering, where many of these failure mechanisms originate, is emerging as a key lever to improve performance."Performance gains in next-generation batteries are increasingly unlocked at the surface level," said Jason Latkowcer, VP Corporate Development at Focus Graphite. "By combining Lac Knife's high-grade graphite with Forge Nano's atomic layer deposition platform, we are evaluating how atomic-scale coatings can improve battery life, charging performance, and durability. This collaboration is a step toward positioning this material for higher-performance roles within North American energy and defence supply chains."Why Forge NanoForge Nano brings a differentiated platform based on Atomic Armor™ ALD, a precision coating process that modifies materials at the atomic scale to enhance performance at the surface level.This approach enables highly uniform coatings that can improve cycle life, enhance rate capability, and increase material stability under demanding conditions. These attributes are increasingly important across battery, industrial, and defence applications where reliability, performance consistency, and energy efficiency are critical.Forge Nano's broader platform also includes its subsidiary, Forge Battery, which is advancing a 3 GWh per year U.S.-based lithium-ion manufacturing facility supported by over US $100 million in Department of Energy funding. The facility is focused on producing high-performance, domestically manufactured battery cells for defence and niche mobility markets, further reinforcing the relevance of advanced material technologies within North American supply chains.By working with Forge Nano at this stage, Focus Graphite is evaluating whether these performance enhancements can be achieved using natural graphite from Lac Knife, supporting the development of higher-value graphite products aligned with evolving market requirements.Expected Outcomes and Next StepsThe primary deliverable from this phase is a comprehensive data package that will support:Follow-on pilot-scale development programsEngagement with battery manufacturers and downstream partnersApplications for non-dilutive funding and strategic supportThis initial phase is intended to establish a technical and economic basis for advancement toward kilogram-scale production and future pilot programs, subject to successful results.If validated, future development may include scaling the process using Forge Nano's manufacturing systems, increased graphite supply, and expanded battery validation, including application-specific testing.As previously announced on December 8, 2025, the Company formalized a funding agreement of up to $14,062,500 in non-repayable contributions under NRCan's Global Partnerships Initiative ("GPI"). The GPI funding is specifically intended to support the development and demonstration of electro-thermal purification technology in Canada. Insights generated from this program are expected to inform downstream processing opportunities, including coating and material enhancement processes, which may be evaluated for integration into future development stages, subject to successful results.Qualified PersonThe technical content disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Richard Pearce, PE, President of Brasil Insight Capital LLC., a consultant to the Company, and a qualified person as defined under National Instrument NI-43-101.About Forge Nano Inc. Forge Nano is a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology for AI-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications via its platform technology, Atomic Armor. Atomic Armor is a scalable, adaptable nano-scale coating system that strengthens America's most critical systems - at the atomic level. The superior surface coatings produced by our Atomic Armor™ process allow our partners to unlock peak performance. Learn more at https://www.forgenano.com.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, defense, 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 an 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.comLinkedIn: 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, among other things, the anticipated scope, timing and completion of the Joint Product Development Agreement with Forge Nano; the expected processing and evaluation of Lac Knife graphite using Atomic Layer Deposition ("ALD") coating technology; the generation and timing of performance data related to cycle life, fast charging capability, and material durability; the potential for ALD coating to serve as a viable alternative to conventional coating methods; the use of program results to support future pilot-scale development, scale-up decisions, funding applications, and engagement with downstream partners; and the Company's plans and objectives for advancing value-added graphite products and downstream processing opportunities.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/291705 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

華營控股承建香港最大單體規模智算中心落成 鑄就智算基建新名片

香港, 2026年4月9日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 華營建築集團控股有限公司(「華營控股」)傾力承建的香港單體規模最大環球智算中心近日正式落成啟用。這一工程的落地不僅刷新了浙建集團境外工程單體合同額最高紀錄,更標志著其「數據中心」産品綫邁入全新發展階段。自 1967 年創立以來,華營控股深耕香港建築市場近 60 載,正以數字基建爲核心賽道實現戰略轉型,而數據中心已成爲企業面向創新科技時代的全新名片。值此企業即將迎來2027年成立60周年里程碑之際,華營憑藉頂尖承建實力築牢香港數字經濟發展根基,穩居香港數據中心建設領域主要承建商之列,為香港建設國際創新科技中心、深度融入國家數字經濟發展戰略提供堅實算力支撐,亦為企業六十年發展征程寫下嶄新的時代注腳。本次落成的環球智算中心坐落于香港沙田火炭,項目合同金額超 42 億港幣,施工總工期 756 日。面對工期緊、惡劣天氣頻發、技術標準高、協同要求嚴等多重挑戰,華營控股憑藉逾半世紀積累的專業建造能力、嚴謹的項目管理體系與堅定的品質承諾,實現項目高標準、高質量按期交付,充分展現了華營控股在高端數據中心建設領域的核心優勢與行業領導力。項目建成後可支撑千億級參數大模型訓練與推理,將大幅提升香港高性能智算資源供給能力,推動人工智能、金融科技、智慧城市、生物醫藥等前沿領域産學研用協同創新,成爲香港數字經濟與新質生産力發展的關鍵算力基礎設施。從傳統建築領域到數字基建新賽道,華營控股的戰略轉型,既是順應國家數字經濟發展戰略與香港特區政府科創産業布局的必然選擇,更是企業憑藉前瞻視野與自主轉型能力,把握時代機遇的主動布局。隨著國家「十五五」規劃以及“双碳”目标的全面推進,數字經濟與新型基礎設施已成爲高質量發展核心引擎,香港特區政府亦持續推動數據中心、人工智能、算力基礎設施等戰略産業發展,爲數字基建建設提供了堅實政策支持與廣闊發展空間。在此背景下,華營控股將數據中心打造爲核心産品綫,歷經十餘年深耕布局,已形成從設計到建設、從傳統數據中心到高端智算中心的全流程承建能力,構建起覆蓋香港、服務大灣區、對接國家戰略的數字基建能力體系。自 2013 年布局數據中心領域以來,華營控股在該賽道持續深耕、成果豐碩,形成了豐富的項目交付經驗與技術積澱。2013 年起,華營控股先後完成鴨脷洲數據中心改建項目,為香港早期數字基建補位;打造中國聯通(環球)數據中心項目,搭建起「一带一路」跨境數字互聯互通的重要節點;承建嘉民集團一期及二期數據中心發展項目,以BIM(建築信息模型)技術加持,實現規模化、標準化數據中心的高效建造;落地萬國葵涌數據中心發展項目,打造全港首座自建數據中心,亦是首個最先進的三級資料中心,同時躋身亞洲最高的專用數據中心之列。直至 2026 年環球智算中心落成,華營控股在 2013-2026 年間完成了多個不同類型、不同定位的數據中心項目建設,逐步實現從數據中心承建商到高端智算基礎設施建設引領者的升級,成爲香港數字基建領域的核心建設力量。深耕香港近 60 載,華營控股始終立足本土、服務發展,作爲香港本地領先的建築承建商,華營控股不僅在數據中心等新基建領域成果斐然,更在公營房屋、商業樓宇、院校建設、酒店翻新等多個領域打造了衆多標杆項目,承建項目屢獲殊榮,以專業匠心鑄就了香港城市建設的重要篇章。而「數據中心」産品綫的崛起,以及在人工智能、信息化管理建築項目等方面的不斷創新,更是爲這家老牌建築企業注入了全新發展活力,實現了傳統建築業務與新型數字基建業務的協同發展。以環球智算中心落成爲新起點,即將迎來 60 周年發展的華營控股,將持續强化「數據中心」核心産品綫的戰略地位,加大在數字基建領域的技術研發與資源投入,不斷提升數據中心、智算中心等高階算力基礎設施的建設技術與服務水平。華營控股將繼續深化新基建領域的戰略布局,以專業的建造能力、創新的發展思路,推動香港數字基建高質量發展,助力香港更好融入國家發展大局,爲大灣區數字經濟協同發展、建設國際創新科技中心持續貢獻力量。未來,華營控股將以「厚積底蘊、厚發實績、厚植未來」的發展態勢,持續以數字基建賦能科創發展,讓數據中心這張新名片更加閃亮,在企業六十年發展的新起點上,書寫傳統建築企業向數字基建領軍企業轉型的全新篇章。華營控股承建的環球智算中心再次刷新集團境外工程單體合同額的最高記錄。此項目是由華營控股承建的香港單體規模最大環球智算中心,充分彰顯華營控股在深耕數據中心這一新基建領域的階段性成果。華營承建的萬國葵涌數據中心是全港首座自建數據中心,亦是首個最先進的三級資料中心,同時是亞洲最高的專用數據中心之一。   華營承建的另一個環球數據中心以國際標準建造,堪稱   中國「一帶一路」資訊基礎設施互聯的樞紐工程。關於華營建築集團控股有限公司華營建築集團控股有限公司於 1967 年在香港創立,深耕本地建築市場近 60 載,屬本地領先的建築承建商之一。華營控股在香港主要承接公私營機構的樓宇建築工程及RMAA工程項目。作為總承建商,華營控股負責(i)項目的整體管理;(ii)制定工作計劃;(iii)聘用分包商並監督其工程;(iv)採購建築材料;(v)與客戶及其顧問團隊溝通和協調;及(vi)保障符合安全、環境及其他合約要求。華營控股對外承接多項具代表性之工程項目,當中包括白田村第十三期公營房屋重建項目、啟德1E區1號公營房屋發展項目、運用組裝合成建築法(MiC)的洪水橋及荃灣聯仁街過渡性房屋項目、觀塘市中心第二及第三區住宅綜合發展項目、灣仔軒尼詩道1號(One Hennessy)、麗晶酒店翻新工程、多座數據中心、各大專院校,包括香港中文大學、香港科技大學和香港理工大學在內的教學及科研樓、宿舍等,所承建之項目屢獲殊榮。媒體聯繫Wendy Zhu 電話:+852 3950 5756 郵箱:media@czcgl.com.hk Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

NEC’s Automated Negotiation AI recognized as a Use Case in Gartner(R) Research

TOKYO, Japan, Apr 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation’s automated negotiation AI initiative has been named as a use case in "Deploy AI Agents in Procurement: A Roadmap to Success" (*1), a research report published by Gartner."This note gives CIOs and other executive leaders a roadmap for deploying machine buyers" "— machine customers that buy on behalf of organizations are an agentic AI capability set to transform internal supply chains and procurement, reducing procurement cycles from months to seconds."Under NEC’s "Client Zero" approach, where it positions itself as the first user of its own solutions, NEC is driving internal digital transformation (DX). As part of these efforts, NEC conducted pilot tests of its automated negotiation AI on the procurement systems of NEC Group companies with the goal of automating delivery schedule adjustments in the procurement of parts from suppliers (*2). Going forward, NEC will continue contributing to business transformation and the creation of new value through advanced AI technologies.Link to Gartner researchhttps://www.gartner.com/reprints/nec---japan---a?id=1-2N10UJ72&ct=260319&st=sb*This research will be available on the website above until June 19, 2026.(*1) Meghna Joshi, Don Scheibenreif. (March 13, 2026). "Deploy AI Agents in Procurement: A Roadmap to Success".Gartner, Inc.GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and 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.(*2) Press release: NEC Launches AI Agent Service in Japan to Automate Procurement Negotiations Using AIhttps://www.nec.com/en/press/202512/global_20251202_01.htmlAbout NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Proprietary IP Drives Growth, Overseas Business Accelerates Expansion – TOP TOY Vies for New Leadership in Pop Toy Industry

HONG KONG, Apr 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In recent years, young consumers’ preferences have evolved rapidly, with demand for personalization and experiential consumption becoming increasingly prominent. Young consumers’ choices are profoundly rewriting the inherent logic of industry competition — what they seek is not only products, but emotional value and cultural resonance. This is particularly evident in the spiritual consumption space represented by pop toys. The market’s appetite for high quality products that combine design aesthetics, emotional depth, and social attributes continues to grow.Among the many emerging brands, TOP TOY targets Gen Z consumers, family customers, and loyal brand fans as its core audience. Backed by a diverse product portfolio, robust IP operation capabilities, and strong financial performance, it is widely recognized in the market as an industry benchmark in the pop toy sector with both high growth potential and significant brand influence. According to Frost & Sullivan, TOP TOY is the largest and fastest-growing pop toy multi-brand store chain in China, with GMV reaching RMB4.2 billion in mainland China in 2025.Financially, TOP TOY has achieved rapid revenue growth in recent years. Revenue rose from RMB1.461 billion in 2023 to RMB3.587 billion in 2025, representing a CAGR of 56.7%, marking a leap forward in scale. Gross margin improved steadily from 31.4% in 2023 to 32.1% in 2025, reflecting a gradual uplift in overall profitability. Affected by one-off non-cash items such as equity-settled share-based payment expenses and fair value changes on redemption liabilities liabilities, the Company posted a net profit of RMB101 million in 2025. Adjusted net profit reached RMB523 million, up 77.5% year-on-year, demonstrating strong growth momentum.Full Value Chain Layout: Building Competitive Moats in the Pop Toy IndustryThe core competitiveness of the pop toy industry lies not only in IP creation, but also in the ability to turn content into a sustainable business system that maximizes IP value. What makes TOP TOY unique is that it has built an integrated platform covering all key links of the industry value chain. TOP TOY is one of only two brands in the industry that have achieved full coverage of the pop toy full industry chain, from IP incubation and operation to direct consumer interaction, while holding a leading position across the entire chain. This allows the Company to build a distinctive competitive moat.In the IP incubation and product R&D stage, TOP TOY focuses on self-developed products and adopts a parallel strategy of “proprietary + licensed + third-party” IPs, forming a diverse IP resource pool. As of the end of March 2026, TOP TOY has built an IP matrix comprising 24 proprietary IPs, 42 licensed IPs, and over 660 third-party IPs. Among these, its self-developed products accounted for over 55% of revenue, establishing it as a highly competitive trendy toy brand in the industry.In terms of product R&D, TOP TOY focuses on three core categories — model figures, 3D building blocks, and vinyl plush toys. Among these, vinyl plush toys have emerged as the most prominent growth category, with its revenue share increasing significantly from 3.5% in 2024 to 31.6% in 2025, generating RMB1.102 billion for the full year. Meanwhile, through its “X-category” mechanism, it develops products across diverse categories to flexibly seize market opportunities.In the channel sales stage, TOP TOY has constructed an omni-channel network with both depth and breadth, enabling in-depth access to global trendy culture consumers. Offline, it adopts a hierarchical layout of “flagship + mainstream + pop-up”, with the number of stores reaching 334 as of December 31, 2025. By providing immersive interactive experiences, it achieves effective brand exposure and enables the Company to promptly collect first-hand user feedback, providing information for the Company’s product design and channel selection strategies. Online, it covers major e-commerce platforms and distributes products through large retailers such as Sam’s Club and Don Don Donki, as well as other diversified retail channels. This omni-channel layout not only expands the scope of consumer reach but also forms a consumption closed loop of “offline experience - online repurchase”. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 12 million registered members, making it one of the companies with the largest member base in the trendy toy industry.Leveraging the integrated operation of full value chain, TOP TOY has achieved synergy across all links — the richness of its IP portfolio ensures product appeal, the extensiveness of its channels expands market coverage and establishes emotional connections with consumers, and the Company has also built strong ecosystem partnerships. The linkage of these three elements drives the maximization of IP value, forming a rare full-industry-chain competitiveness among domestic trendy play enterprises.Taking the Proprietary IP Matrix as the Core: Building a Core Engine for Long-term GrowthThrough its in-house original IP incubation team, TOP TOY has created many popular proprietary IP characters. The Company is dedicated to promoting these proprietary IPs to expand their reach across diverse markets, foster deeper audience engagement, and drive sustained growth. On the other hand, through the acquisition of multiple IP design studios such as Sure Fun and Sugar Pocket, TOP TOY has integrated IPs like “Nommi” and “Ninimo ” into its proprietary IP matrix, accelerating its IP layout process.As of the end of March 2026, TOP TOY had 24 proprietary IPs. Among them, the “Nommi” IP delivered an outstanding performance, with its 2025 GMV exceeding RMB200 million. Proprietary IPs not only attract consumers through unique designs and cultural connotations but also extend their life cycles and amplify their value through diversified operational strategies, such as the continuous release of new product series, the creation of offline experiential scenarios, and cross-over IP collaborations.Furthermore, TOP TOY continues to consolidate long-term, stable cooperative relationships with top global IPs such as Sanrio, Disney and Crayon Shin-chan. By creating hit products through IP reinvention, the Company not only rapidly broadens market awareness but also accumulates mature IP operation experience and consumer insights, laying a solid foundation for the development of its self-developed products.Leveraging the continuous expansion of its proprietary IP matrix and stable licensing cooperation with major IPs, the Company continues to intensify its layout of self-developed products. As the proportion of self-developed products steadily increases, its scale effect continues to be unleashed, driving a continuous improvement in the overall gross margin. Looking ahead, with an increasing revenue contribution from self-developed products and the impact of economies of scale, the Company’s gross margin is expected to rise further, unlocking greater profit elasticity.Accelerating Global Expansion to Open Up New Growth SpaceNotably, while consolidating its advantages in the Chinese market, TOP TOY is extending its business reach to overseas markets. To date, the Company has entered markets such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Japan, with the number of overseas stores reaching 39. In terms of revenue, the proportion of TOP TOY’s overseas business rapidly increased from 0.6% to 8.2%, fully demonstrating strong overseas growth momentum.In terms of market potential, the overseas global pop toy market still has significant growth space. Taking mature consumer markets such as North America and Europe as examples, local consumers have a relatively high per capita consumption amount on pop toy, and their willingness to pay for original IP and cultural recognition are also prominent. However, the layout of emerging pop toy categories in local markets is still relatively limited, and the overall market penetration rate is at a low level, with broad incremental space and potential for exploration in the future. The above market advantages and development opportunities together constitute the core logic and realistic basis for TOP TOY to focus on laying out the above developed country markets. In the future, relying on the advantages of the full value chain synergy and mature IP operation experience, the overseas market is expected to become an important incremental engine for the Company.The market’s attention to pop toy companies is essentially a consideration of their IP operation capabilities and sustainability. TOP TOY has demonstrated a clear development logic by virtue of its two core advantages: the fully integrated platform and a diversified IP matrix. Amid accelerating consolidation in the pop toy industry and rising consumer demand, if TOP TOY can continue to deepen the synergy effect of the full value chain, strengthen the influence of its proprietary IP, and superimpose the gradual growth of the overseas incremental market, it is expected to seize opportunities in the fragmented market pattern, further solidifying its industry leadership and unlocking long-term potential. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Seres delivers strong 2025 results, eyes path to become China’s answer to Mercedes-Benz and BMW

HONG KONG, Apr 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The luxury NEV maker has now been profitable for two consecutive years, signaling more stable footing in a competitive market.Caption: Image courtesy of Seres Group.Driven by policy support, shifting consumer demand, and advances in technology, China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is entering a new phase of development, with Seres Group positioning itself at its center. On April 8, the Hong Kong-listed NEV maker (ticker code: 9927.HK) reported results that reflect its technology capabilities, product lineup, and international expansion strategy.In 2025, Seres recorded operating revenue of RMB 164.89 billion (USD 24 billion), up 13.63% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 5.96 billion (USD 867.3 million). Revenue hit a record high, and the company said it has now reported profitability for two consecutive years, achieving a notable milestone in an industry where many players remain loss-making.Aito builds position in luxury NEV segmentSeres attributed its latest performance to ongoing product development and brand positioning. It said it continues to align its strategy with user demand while refining its product mix and market focus.As an early entrant into China’s premium NEV segment, the company has sought to differentiate through what it describes as “technology luxury,” a term it uses to position its vehicles.Its premium brand, Aito, reported strong delivery figures for 2025. The Aito M9 exceeded 110,000 units in annual deliveries and was described by the company as the bestselling model in the RMB 500,000 (USD 72,757) segment for two consecutive years, 2024 and 2025. Meanwhile, the Aito M8 delivered more than 150,000 units during the year, maintaining its position as the top-selling model in the RMB 400,000 (USD 58,206) segment since launch. The Aito M7 also surpassed 110,000 units.Combined, these three models pushed Aito’s total annual deliveries above 420,000 units. Seres said this made Aito the leading high-end automotive brand in China by sales and set a new delivery pace in the segment.Beyond product performance, the figures point to the broader rise of Chinese brands in the premium global automotive market.In assisted driving, Seres said it increased R&D investment and made technical progress. In 2025, Aito vehicles accumulated 3.8 billion kilometers of assisted driving mileage. During the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, 51.9% of mileage driven by Aito M9 vehicles was generated using assisted driving functions, according to the company. These figures indicate growing adoption and suggest increasing maturity of the company’s assisted driving system.Seres added that the data and expertise accumulated to date will support further development and iteration of its assisted driving systems.Strong cash flow and ESG positioningThe company’s financial position also strengthened. As of December 31, 2025, net cash flow from operating activities reached RMB 28.12 billion (USD 4.1 billion), nearly five times its net profit. Seres attributed this to its robust cash flow management and revenue generation, which it said provide resilience against industry cycles and support continued investment in R&D, product development, and international expansion.Seres also emphasized its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. It said it has sought to integrate ESG principles across R&D and supply chain operations, with a focus on achieving long-term sustainability and alignment with broader societal and environmental goals.Its endeavors have earned it an AAA ESG rating from MSCI, its highest tier, according to the company. The rating reflects its governance framework and ESG management, and may influence its appeal to both retail and institutional investors.Looking ahead, Seres plans to focus on expanding production capacity, investing further in core technologies, and broadening its distribution network.Often compared with Western luxury automotive brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Seres has had to manage high expectations around product quality and brand positioning. Its latest results, if anything, suggest it is not only making progress toward meeting those expectations, but also hint at its potential to eventually surpass them. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com