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8×8 Launches Retail Nationwide in the UK to Close the Communication Gap Costing Stores Sales

8×8 Launches Retail Nationwide in the UK to Close the Communication Gap Costing Stores Sales

Mobile-First UC Offering Designed for Shared Devices, Shift-Based Teams, and Multi-Location Retail Operations Launches for the UK at Retail Technology Show 2026

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Solving the problem of communication tools being designed for desk-based workers, not mobile retail workers, 8×8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading global business communications platform provider, is using its presence at the Retail Technology Show 2026 to make its UK debut of Retail Nationwide — a unified communications offering built specifically for how store teams actually work.

Retail Nationwide addresses a structural mismatch that costs UK retailers daily. Most enterprise communication tools were designed for office staff with assigned phones and fixed desks. Retail doesn’t work that way. When a call comes in, the nearest available person should be able to answer it – but most current setups aren’t configured for that. The result is missed calls, inconsistent responsiveness, and IT teams managing the fallout across dozens or hundreds of locations.

Retail Nationwide is built around how stores actually operate. Calls ring across all connected devices, whoever is available answers. Configuration is standardised across locations, reducing provisioning time when new stores open.

Each licence works with a desk phone plus up to five shared mobile or tablet devices, so the store environment is covered without requiring individual licences for every staff member.

“UK retailers are managing more complexity with leaner teams than ever with staff helping customers, dealing with online orders, trying to answer queries across multiple channels, and so much more,” said Michelle Kelly, Retail Expert at 8×8, Inc. “The communication infrastructure many stores are running on wasn’t built for that. It was built for a world where everyone has a desk and phone and has been shoehorned into retail, resulting in a poor employee and customer experience. Retail Nationwide changes all that and has a pricing model that reflects the retail reality.”

8×8 will be attending Retail Technology Show 2026 alongside channel partner Global Telecom Networks (GTN).

“What we hear consistently from UK retailers is that their frontline teams are difficult to reach and expensive to equip,” said Vipool Umaria, Chief Operations Officer at Global Telecom Networks. “The licensing model alone creates friction — staff turnover, licences go unused, IT has to keep pace with store changes. Retail Nationwide cuts through all of that. It’s a model built around how retail actually staffs and operates and that attention to detail in the industry is why we are working with 8×8.”

Retail-specific solutions designed to drive measurable outcomes

In addition to Retail Nationwide, 8×8 will showcase retail-focused solutions that help businesses increase conversion, improve post-purchase experiences, and build lasting customer relationships, including:

  • 8×8 Aftersale Assist helps retailers resolve issues faster after purchase by using AI-powered self-service and one-way video support, improving customer satisfaction while reducing avoidable returns and support costs.
  • 8×8 Sales Assist helps sales teams engage customers more effectively with AI-driven insights and guided conversations, improving efficiency, increasing personalization, and driving repeat purchases and loyalty.

8×8 will also demonstrate its core retail communication capabilities, including MDM integration for large-scale device management, support for shared handheld devices with simplified store-associate onboarding, centralized remote configuration for consistent multi-site communication, and a dedicated managed version of the 8×8 Work app optimized for MDM-based deployments.

More information on 8×8’s retail solutions can be found at https://www.8×8.com/solutions/retail. 8×8 will be at Stand G22 at the Retail Technology Show at the ExCel London.

8×8, Inc. is committed to the responsible use of artificial intelligence and the protection of customer data. The 8×8 Platform for CX is developed and operated in accordance with established security standards, applicable compliance frameworks, and internal governance policies, including privacy-by-design principles that safeguard personal data on the 8×8 platform. Full details are available at trust.8×8.com.

About 8×8, Inc.

8×8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) connects people and organizations through seamless communication on one of the industry’s most integrated platforms for Customer Experience – combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS solutions. The 8×8® Platform for CX integrates AI to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration. As a business communications leader, the company helps customer experience and IT leaders around the world become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. For additional information, visit www.8×8.com, or follow 8×8 on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

About Global Telecom Networks (GTN)

GTN provides seamless global telecom services that help businesses simplify management and procurement through a single, integrated solution. For additional information, visit https://globaltelecomnetworks.com, or follow GTN on LinkedIn.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expected capabilities and availability of Retail Nationwide in the UK market, anticipated customer benefits from Retail Nationwide’s unified communications features, the expected advantages of 8×8 Aftersale Assist and Sales Assist AI-powered solutions, and 8×8’s plans for the Retail Technology Show 2026. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, please refer to 8×8’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. 8×8 assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

Copyright 2026 8×8, Inc. 8×8 and associated brand assets are trademarks of 8×8, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Samsara Launches Smart Compliance for Fleets

Samsara Launches Smart Compliance for Fleets

New dynamic solution helps prevent infringements to streamline operations across the EU and UK

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Samsara (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform®, today launched an industry-first dynamic Smart Compliance solution for fleets across the EU and UK. The platform enables a proactive approach to tachograph (tacho) compliance, helping organisations manage critical elements of driver safety and regulatory workflows in one place.

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Designed for compliance managers and safety leaders across industries, Samsara’s Smart Compliance integrates prevention, management, and coaching into a single, open platform.

Traditional compliance often requires managing multiple, disconnected systems for tacho downloads and telematics. This creates administrative burdens and increases the risk of legal fines. With 60% to 80% of EU fleets operating across borders, managing these complexities is a daily challenge.

Samsara is the first platform that eliminates the need for fragmented, legacy systems by seamlessly consolidating AI-based safety, telematics, and comprehensive compliance into a single experience. As one of the first in the industry to offer proactive pre-infringement audio alerts, we empower drivers to correct errors in real time before they result in infringements.

While other solutions offer a patchwork of tools, Samsara provides a true one-stop shop with advanced rulesets for 17 European countries. This unified approach gives organisations the accurate insights they need to scale cross-border operations while keeping their people safe and their supply chains resilient.

“Previously, we would wait for the infringement report and deal with everything in bulk, which could take most of the day,” said Matt Crossland, UK Area Manager at Mulgrew Haulage Ltd, one of the first customers to trial Smart Compliance. “Now everything is in one place—the infringement, manager response, and driver acknowledgement—and it takes about two minutes per infringement with Smart Compliance. Instead of looking back at last month’s infringements, we review yesterday’s, deal with them immediately, and send them straight to the driver digitally to fully understand what happened. This reduces what previously took a day, to a matter of minutes.”

Key innovations for smarter operations

  • In-cab alerts: Real-time warnings help drivers avoid errors and stay safe before an incident occurs.
  • Centralised dashboard: Organisations can manage everything from tacho downloads to infringement resolution in one central location, increasing speed and accuracy.
  • VDO-powered European rulesets: Leveraging industry-leading infringement analysis from VDO across 17+ countries, with ongoing updates to support evolving EU regulations.
  • Digital coaching workflows: Integrated tools for driver debriefs and self-acknowledgment turns data into meaningful, actionable coaching.
  • Compliance KPIs: High-level dashboards allow managers to track improvements and identify trends at a glance.

The stakes for maintaining compliance have never been higher. In 2024, tachograph offenses accounted for 58% of all DVSA HGV prosecutions, and the regulatory landscape continues to evolve. Starting in July 2026, these requirements will extend to cross-border LCVs over 2.5 tonnes, putting additional pressure on international fleets. For many organisations, the risk of non-compliance goes beyond financial penalties; it can lead to the loss of their operator’s licence, making a unified, reliable compliance platform an essential part of their long-term resilience.

Samsara helps physical operations organisations improve safety and efficiency. By moving to an integrated, data-driven system, fleets can reduce administrative costs and significantly cut down on fines. With costs of up to £5,000 per infringement and the risk of suspension or loss of an Operator’s License, proactive compliance is critical for fleet operations. This approach also boosts driver retention by replacing punitive measures with helpful, respectful coaching.

“Our customers’ operations in Europe are some of the most complex in the world, and there is a huge opportunity to use AI to spot risks and avoid infringements,” said Praveen Murugesan, VP of Engineering EMEA. “Smart Compliance takes the guesswork out of compliance by automating the toil that office teams grapple with every day. We’re super excited to provide the technology that keeps these essential supply chains moving safely.”

Samsara’s Smart Compliance will be available from today, for fleets across the EU and in the UK. To learn more, visit samsara.com/eu-smart-compliance.

About Samsara

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

Samsara is a registered trademark of Samsara Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

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Applied Materials Announces Advantest as Innovation Partner for EPIC Platform in Silicon Valley

  • Companies will co-innovate to bridge the gap between front-end manufacturing and back-end testing of semiconductors and advanced packaging 
  • Advantest to co-locate new, state-of-the-art Innovation Center with Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Materials, Inc., the leader in materials engineering for the semiconductor industry, today announced that Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857), a leading semiconductor test equipment supplier, will join Applied’s EPIC platform as an innovation partner to strengthen the links between front-end manufacturing technologies and back-end testing of chips and packages, helping chipmakers bring new designs to market faster. To support this partnership, Advantest has established a new, state-of-the-art Innovation Center on Applied Materials’ R&D campus in Silicon Valley, that will seamlessly connect with Applied’s EPIC Center.

With the rising complexity of chips for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), cross-ecosystem collaboration has become increasingly important to accelerate next-generation semiconductors and 3D advanced packaging technologies. By bringing together Applied’s expertise in materials engineering and process control with Advantest’s leading capabilities in semiconductor testing and measurement, the companies intend to improve the integration of chip manufacturing processes, in-line metrology and inspection, and final device testing.

“Applied Materials designed the EPIC platform to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of next-generation semiconductors by co-locating and co-innovating with our customers and partners,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials. “By collaborating side-by-side with Advantest, we can develop solutions that enable chipmakers to optimize end-to-end semiconductor production flows and bring new designs to market faster and more efficiently.”

“As semiconductors grow increasingly complex, close cooperation with partners throughout the supply chain is crucial to meeting industry demands with velocity and precision,” said Doug Lefever, Representative Director and Group CEO of Advantest Corporation. “Establishing our Innovation Center in Silicon Valley alongside Applied’s new EPIC Center allows us to collaborate faster and co-develop scalable and cost-effective testing methodologies for our customers’ next-generation devices.”

Applied’s new EPIC (Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization) Center in Silicon Valley represents the largest-ever U.S. investment in advanced semiconductor equipment R&D. The center is designed from the ground up to dramatically reduce the time it takes to commercialize breakthrough technologies from early-stage research to full-scale manufacturing. The facility is on track to become operational in 2026.

Independently located in a dedicated area of Applied Materials’ campus in Silicon Valley, Advantest’s Innovation Center provides state-of-the-art labs and research facilities equipped with the latest technology to support a wide range of R&D programs. This new facility allows engineering teams to collaborate on emerging industry requirements and develop fully integrated solutions for complex, next-generation semiconductors.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding Applied’s investment and growth strategies, the development of new materials and technologies, industry outlook and technology requirements, the plans and expectations for the EPIC platform and Center, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the demand for semiconductors and customers’ technology requirements; the ability to develop new and innovative technologies; the ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; the ability to achieve the objectives of the EPIC platform and Center; and other risks and uncertainties described in Applied’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Applied’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management’s current estimates, projections and assumptions, and Applied assumes no obligation to update them.

About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor and advanced display in the world. The technology we create is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation chips. At Applied, we push the boundaries of science and engineering to deliver material innovation that changes the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

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Teledyne e2v introduces the Caiman module: a compact imaging solution for low light imaging

GRENOBLE, France, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces the launch of the Caiman™ imaging module, a small, lightweight, low power solution designed for demanding low light applications.

Built around the OnyxMax™ sensor, Caiman delivers high quantum efficiency, high spatial resolution in the near-infrared spectral band, and low noise performance providing high sensitivity in low-light conditions (less than 1 mlx). The module integrates image processing features, including automatic exposure control, noise filtering, histogram equalization, and binning, to ensure consistently high image quality.

With its compact form factor and very low power consumption (below 1W), Caiman is designed for extended operation. It also supports high speeds (greater than 120 fps), which reduces overall system latency for smoother real-time visualization. Its MIPI interface enables easy integration into digital vision systems and compatibility with standard System on Chips (SOCs).

These capabilities make Caiman an ideal solution for night vision, surveillance, laser detection, and scientific imaging applications. Its CMOS technology ensures reliable performance in both daytime and nighttime conditions.

Caiman will be showcased at SPIE Defense + Security, National Harbor, USA, from April 26-30, 2026. Visit Teledyne at booth 703 or contact us online for more information.

Documentation, samples, and software for evaluation or development are available upon request.

Teledyne Vision Solutions offers the world’s most comprehensive, vertically integrated portfolio of industrial and scientific imaging technology. Aligned under one umbrella, Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS image sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, Acton Optics, and Adimec form an unrivalled collective of expertise across the spectrum with decades of experience and best-in-class solutions. Together, they combine and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the deepest, widest sensing and related technology portfolio in the world. Teledyne offers worldwide customer support and the technical expertise to handle the toughest tasks. Their tools, technologies, and vision solutions are built to deliver to their customers a unique and competitive advantage.

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Tradeweb Expands iNAV Coverage with Xtrackers by DWS

Tradeweb Expands iNAV Coverage with Xtrackers by DWS

Tradeweb’s iNAV service now spans more than 50% of the total AUM of Europe-listed ETFs

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today announced that Xtrackers by DWS has adopted Tradeweb’s indicative net asset values (iNAVs) for its Europe-listed Xtrackers exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The Tradeweb iNAVs are real-time, intraday valuations based on the underlying constituents of an ETF, updated every few seconds to reflect evolving market conditions. The addition of Xtrackers to Tradeweb’s list of iNAV clients means that the service now covers more than 50% of the total assets under management of ETFs listed in Europe, underscoring its position as a leading provider of independent ETF fair value data.

Enrico Bruni, Co-Head of Global Markets at Tradeweb,said: “We are seeing strong momentum from ETF issuers looking to strengthen transparency and data quality across their products. Xtrackers’ adoption of our iNAVs highlights the growing role of immediate, independent valuations in supporting more efficient ETF trading and building confidence across the broader market.”

Jamie Hartley, Global Head of Capital Markets at Xtrackers, said: “Providing investors with a clear and reliable view of value throughout the trading day is an important part of how we support effective execution. Tradeweb’s independent, real‑time iNAVs help deliver that transparency by providing timely and robust pricing information.”

Tradeweb plays a central role in modernizing market structure by developing innovative trading protocols, embedding analytics into execution, and building technology infrastructure that supports the convergence of traditional and digitally native financial markets.

The Tradeweb iNAVs are particularly relevant for portfolio trading (PT) workflows, where ETF premiums and discounts offer valuable insight into underlying credit market sentiment and dealer positioning. Their strong correlation with PT execution outcomes makes them a useful reference point of expected execution quality. As active ETF strategies evolve, iNAVs support better-informed trading decisions and help investors see the impact of less transparent portfolio constituents by providing a transparent, real-time view of ETF fair value.

The adoption of Tradeweb’s iNAV service by Xtrackers reflects broader structural trends in ETF markets, where data, automation and electronic execution are increasingly interconnected. Real-time iNAVs have the potential to improve market efficiency, particularly in volatile or less liquid environments, by providing a continuous reference point for pricing.

Tradeweb’s iNAV data is available globally via LSEG Data & Analytics, Bloomberg, and direct distribution, enabling seamless integration into trading workflows and supporting both retail and institutional participants.

About Tradeweb Markets

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) is a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. Founded in 1996, Tradeweb provides access to markets, data and analytics, electronic trading, straight-through-processing and reporting for more than 50 products to clients in the institutional, wholesale, retail, and corporates markets. Advanced technologies developed by Tradeweb enhance price discovery, order execution and trade workflows while allowing for greater scale and helping to reduce risks in client trading operations. Tradeweb serves more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries. On average, Tradeweb facilitated more than $2.8 trillion in notional value traded per day over the past four fiscal quarters. For more information, please go to www.tradeweb.com.

About DWS Group

DWS Group (DWS), with EUR 1,085bn of total assets under management (as of 31 December 2025), is a leading European asset manager with global reach. With approximately 5,000 employees in offices around the world, DWS offers individuals, institutions and large corporations access to comprehensive investment solutions and bespoke portfolios across the full spectrum of investment disciplines. Its diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternative asset management enables DWS to deliver targeted solutions for clients across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes.

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We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the documents of Tradeweb Markets Inc. on file with or furnished to the SEC, may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are not guarantees of future events or performance and future events, our actual results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and the development of the industry and markets in which we operate, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. In addition, even if future events, our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and events in the industry and markets in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this release, they may not be predictive of events, results or developments in future periods.

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Sameer Murukutla, Tradeweb, +1 646 767 4864, [email protected]

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Charles Barnes, Montfort Communications, +44 (0)7471 475485

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Faraday Future Partners with U.S. Education Institution Triple I to Launch the EAI Robotics Summer Camp in the United States, Advancing “Robot & Vehicle + Education” Scenario Deployment

Faraday Future Partners with U.S. Education Institution Triple I to Launch the EAI Robotics Summer Camp in the United States, Advancing “Robot & Vehicle + Education” Scenario Deployment

  • This marks FF’s first strategic partnership with an education institution since entering the EAI Robotics business, marking a new milestone in building the leading scaled Embodied AI (EAI) education system in the U.S.

  • On April 18, FF and Triple I jointly hosted the “AI Robotics Education and Summer Camp Launch Event” in Irvine, California, officially unveiling the Embodied AI robotics summer camp in the country.

  • California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and other guests unveiled the California EAI Robotics Education & Innovation Lab on April 16. Treasurer Ma expressed active support across multiple areas, including FF products entering California’s GSA procurement catalog, K-12 and higher education EAI upgrades, EAI supply chain resource integration, and new factory site selection support.

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, today announced a strategic partnership with Triple I, an education institution, to launch the Embodied AI robotics summer camp in the country and to open broader collaboration across the EAI education space. The partnership is the first of its kind for FF’s EAI Robotics business and marks a significant milestone for the Company’s “Robot & Vehicle + Education” scenario.

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Faraday Future Partners with U.S. Education Institution Triple I to Launch the EAI Robotics Summer Camp in the United States, Advancing “Robot & Vehicle + Education” Scenario Deployment

Faraday Future Partners with U.S. Education Institution Triple I to Launch the EAI Robotics Summer Camp in the United States, Advancing “Robot & Vehicle + Education” Scenario Deployment

On April 18, the two parties jointly hosted the EAI Robotics Education and Summer Camp Launch Event in Irvine, California. Centered on the theme “Humans and Machines Co-Defining the Future of Education,” the event examined how young people can build durable skills and long-term competitiveness in the AI era. The event brought together parents, students, and education professionals, underscoring the accelerating convergence of education and frontier technology. Triple I is an education planning institution offering end-to-end services from kindergarten through doctoral studies.

At the event, Chris Chen, Co-CEO of FF AI-Robotics, attended the signing ceremony and shared FF’s EAI Robotics strategy and its roadmap for the education sector. Serving as an embodied research and teaching assistant, the FF EAI robot is designed for deployment in schools, laboratories, and research institutions, supporting robotics training, research assistance, data collection, and hands-on AI education. The rollout gives students and educators a more intuitive, participatory way to engage with robotics, and carries particular significance for the fast-growing K-12 market, where demand for practical embodied AI education is rising quickly. FF’s EAI robots also conducted live interactive demonstrations onsite, showcasing real-world understanding, interaction, and execution capabilities and giving attendees a firsthand view of how robotics and AI are moving from concept to everyday application.

“The AI robotics summer camp we are launching today is a forward-looking curriculum co-designed with industry partners,” said Stella Yu, CEO of Triple I. “The first cohort covers robotics operation, task design, and fundamental programming for middle and high school students, with plans to expand into advanced programming, data analytics, and AI training. At Triple I, we believe education should meet students where their strengths are, pairing technical capability with individual interest to give them a more flexible path to growth.”

“EAI robots are not just products. They are intelligent carriers connecting AI with the real world, and we view education as among the scenarios with the greatest long-term value and social significance,” said Chris Chen. “Through our strategic partnership with Triple I and the joint launch of the Embodied AI robotics summer camp in the U.S., FF aims to help more young people engage with, understand, and apply AI from an earlier age, empowering them to become leaders and pioneers of the AI era.”

The two parties will collaborate across robotics-themed summer camps, technology practice, innovation programming, and future capability development, equipping more young people to engage with, understand, and apply AI earlier in their education, and to grow into the creators, leaders, and pioneers of the AI era.

This partnership marks an effort that received strong institutional endorsement just days prior, when California State Treasurer Fiona Ma visited FF’s Silicon Beach headquarters and unveiled the state’s first EAI Robotics Education and Innovation Lab. Together, these milestones reflect a growing ecosystem of government, institutional, and industry partners aligned around FF’s education strategy.

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

Faraday Future is a California-based global intelligent Company founded in 2014 and is dedicated to reshaping the future of mobility through vehicle electrification, intelligent technologies, and AI innovation. Its flagship vehicle, the FF 91, began deliveries in 2023 and reflects the brand’s pursuit of ultra-luxury, cutting-edge technology, and high performance. FF’s second brand, FX, targets the high-volume mainstream vehicle market. Its first model, Super One, is positioned as a first-class EAI-MPV, with deliveries planned to begin in 2026. FF recently announced its entry into the Embodied AI Robotics business with sales beginning this year, connecting its future strategy of bringing a new era of EAI vehicles and EAI robotics. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/.

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This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “plan to,” “can,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “potential,” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding FF’s entry into the embodied AI robotics market and future deliveries, involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Important factors, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: demand for our robotics products; competition in the robotics industry, which includes companies with far superior experience, funding and name recognition; our reliance on a single OEM for most of our robotics products; our ability to get the planned robotics products to comply with all applicable U.S. rules and regulations; the ability of the robotics OEM to timely supply robotics to the Company; the ability of the Company to adequately insure its robotics products; the ability of the Company to design its robotics products to meet market needs; tariff uncertainty for imported products, particularly from China; the ability of the U.S. Department of Commerce to review, condition, or prohibit robotics‑related transactions with a China OEM; demand from automobile dealers for robotics products; the Company’s ability to maintain its listing on Nasdaq; the Company’s ability to timely regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid requirement; the possibility of the Company’s common stock being suspended from trading on Nasdaq if it’s closing price is $0.10 or less for 10 consecutive trading days; the availability of sufficient share capital to execute on its strategy, which the Company currently lacks; the agreement of stockholders to substantially increase the Company’s share capital, which could result in substantial additional dilution; the Company’s ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy, which will be substantial; the Company’s ability to secure an occupancy certificate for its Hanford facility; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company’s ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and robots and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and robots and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company’s control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company’s operations in China; the success of the Company’s remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company’s ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company’s ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company’s stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025; Form 10-Qs for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 9, 2025, August 19, 2025 and November 21, 2025, respectively; the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026; and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.

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VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Positive Operational Update

HOUSTON, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) announced positive operational updates in Gabon regarding the ongoing drilling program, including encouraging initial well results on the Etame 14H well and mobilized the rig to the Ebouri platform. Additionally, the Company provided updates on the timing of bringing the Baobab field in CI-40 block, offshore Côte d’Ivoire back online.

Operational Highlights:

  • Successfully drilled, completed and placed on production the Etame 14H development well in an attic position within the Main Fault Block of the Etame field, with a lateral of 325 meters of net pay in high-quality Gamba sands;
    • Achieved excellent initial flow rate of approximately 4,850 gross barrels of oil per day (“BOPD”), 2,850 BOPD net to Vaalco;
    • Encountered 325 meters of net pay in high-quality Gamba reservoir sands with better-than-expected porosity and permeability;
  • Continued the drilling campaign in offshore Gabon, with the rig mobilization to the Ebouri platform and drilling has commenced on the EEBOM-5H development well;
    • Targeting an updip/attic position for the EEBOM-5H well by sidetracking from the previously abandoned EEBOM-5P well; and
  • Baobab Ivorien Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (“FPSO”) has completed its 47-day tow from the Dry Dock World shipyard in Dubai, where it underwent a complete refurbishment, and arrived back in Côte d’Ivoire on April 2. The FPSO is now fully moored back on its original location and is beginning the process of reconnecting the risers and umbilicals. Restart of production remains on track for Q2 2026.

George Maxwell, Vaalco’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continue to see positive results from our Gabon drilling campaign. The Etame 14H development well encountered 325 meters of net pay in high-quality Gamba sands in an attic position within the Main Fault Block at Etame. We are very pleased with the initial well rates of around 4,850 gross BOPD, or 2,850 net BOPD and are excited to add this new production. We have mobilized the rig to the Ebouri platform where we are drilling a development well and plan to workover two other wells. Our goal is to continue to successfully add production and reserves with the remainder of our Gabon drilling campaign. At Côte d’Ivoire, we have the Baobab FPSO on location and is in the process of reinstallation and forecast that restarting production from the Baobab field is on track for the end of Q2 2026. We are at a critical junction, with successes in the Gabon drilling campaign and the Baobab field returning to production, and we believe that the remainder of 2026 will be very profitable. We remain focused on execution and driving meaningful growth through our organic capital programs that we believe will translate into value for our shareholders in 2026 and beyond.”

About Vaalco

Vaalco, founded in 1985 and incorporated under the laws of Delaware, is a Houston, Texas, USA based, independent energy company with a diverse portfolio of production, development and exploration assets across Gabon, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.

Vaalco’s Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is 549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24.

For Further Information

Vaalco Energy, Inc. (General and Investor Enquiries) +00 1 713 543 3422
Website: www.vaalco.com 
   
Al Petrie Advisors (US Investor Relations) +00 1 713 543 3422
Al Petrie / Chris Delange  
   
Burson Buchanan (UK Financial PR) +44 (0) 207 466 5000
Barry Archer [email protected] 



Forward Looking Statements

Information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by those laws and other applicable laws and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Where a forward-looking statement expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “aim,” “target,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “likely,” “plan” and “probably” or similar words may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to (i) estimates of future drilling, production, sales and costs of acquiring crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids; (ii) expectations regarding future exploration and the development, growth and potential of Vaalco’s operations, project pipeline and investments, and schedule and anticipated benefits to be derived therefrom; (iii) expectations regarding future acquisitions, investments or divestitures; (iv) expectations of future dividends; (v) expectations of future balance sheet strength; and (vi) expectations of future equity and enterprise value.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks relating to any unforeseen liabilities of Vaalco; the ability to generate cash flows that, along with cash on hand, will be sufficient to support operations and cash requirements; risks relating to the timing and costs of completion for scheduled maintenance of the FPSO servicing the Baobab field; and the risks described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Vaalco’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC.

Any forward-looking statement made by Vaalco, in this press release, is based only on information currently available to Vaalco and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Vaalco undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Inside Information

This announcement contains inside information as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 on market abuse which is part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (“MAR”) and is made in accordance with the Company’s obligations under article 17 of MAR. The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Vaalco is Matthew Powers, Corporate Secretary of Vaalco.



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Teledyne e2v Introduces Caiman, a Compact Solution for Low Light Imaging

Teledyne e2v Introduces Caiman, a Compact Solution for Low Light Imaging

GRENOBLE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Teledyne e2v, a global innovator of imaging solutions, announced the launch of the Caiman™ imaging module, a small, lightweight, low power solution designed for demanding low light applications.

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Teledyne e2v’s Caiman module for low light imaging

Teledyne e2v’s Caiman module for low light imaging

Built around the OnyxMax™ sensor, Caiman delivers high quantum efficiency, high spatial resolution in the near-infrared spectral band, and low noise performance providing high sensitivity in low-light conditions (less than 1 mlx). The module integrates image processing features, including automatic exposure control, noise filtering, histogram equalization, and binning, to ensure consistently high image quality.

With its compact form factor and very low power consumption (below 1W), Caiman is designed for extended operation. It also supports high speeds (greater than 120 fps), which reduces overall system latency for smoother real-time visualization. Its MIPI interface enables easy integration into digital vision systems and compatibility with standard System on Chips (SOCs).

These capabilities make Caiman an ideal solution for night vision, surveillance, laser detection, and scientific imaging applications. Its CMOS technology ensures reliable performance in both daytime and nighttime conditions.

Caiman will be showcased at SPIE Defense + Security, National Harbor, Maryland, USA, from April 26 to April 30, 2026. Visit Teledyne at booth 703 or contact us online for more information.

Documentation, samples, and software for evaluation or development are available upon request.

Teledyne Vision Solutions of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) offers the world’s most comprehensive, vertically integrated portfolio of industrial and scientific imaging technology. Aligned under one umbrella, Teledyne DALSA, e2v CMOS image sensors, FLIR IIS, Lumenera, Photometrics, Princeton Instruments, Judson Technologies, Acton Optics, and Adimec form an unrivalled collective of expertise across the spectrum with decades of experience and best-in-class solutions. Together, they combine and leverage each other’s strengths to provide the deepest, widest sensing and related technology portfolio in the world. Teledyne offers worldwide customer support and the technical expertise to handle the toughest tasks. Their tools, technologies, and vision solutions are built to deliver to their customers a unique and competitive advantage.

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CMB.TECH publishes its annual report & Form 20-F and announces general meetings of 21 May 2026

ANTWERP, Belgium, 21 April 2026, 08:00 a.m. CET – CMB.TECH NV (NYSE: CMBT & Euronext: CMBT) (“CMB.TECH” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CMBT, Euronext Brussels: CMBT en Euronext Oslo Børs: CMBTO)
published its annual report in accordance with Belgian law and submits Form 20-F for the year ended on 31 December 2025. CMB.TECH further invites its shareholders to participate in the Annual General Meeting and the Special General Meeting that will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026.

This morning, CMB.TECH published its annual report in accordance with Belgian law for the year ended on 31 December 2025 on the Company’s website in the “Investors” section under “Annual and financial reports”.

Furthermore, CMB.TECH’s annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2025 was submitted on Monday 20 April 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The annual report on Form 20-F will be available to download from CMB.TECH’s website in the “Investors” section under “SEC Filings”. Printed copies of the audited financial statements included in the financial report and 20-F can be requested free of charge via e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone +32 3 247 59 11.

CMB.TECH further invites its shareholders to participate in the Annual General Meeting and Special General Meeting that will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 10.30 a.m. CET in 2000 Antwerp, De Gerlachekaai 20.

In view of the record date of Thursday 7 May 2026, shareholders may not reposition shares between the Belgian Register and the U.S. Register during the period from Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 8.00 a.m. (Belgian time) until Thursday 8 May 2025 at 8.00 a.m. (Belgian time) (“Freeze Period”).

The convening notice and other documents related to these meetings are available on the CMB.TECH website in the investors section under General Meetings.

The agenda and practical formalities for participation in these meetings are described in the convening notice.

Announcement first quarter 2026 results
– 19 May 2026

About CMB.TECH

CMB.TECH (all capitals) is one of the largest listed, diversified and future-proof maritime groups in the world with a combined fleet of about 250 vessels: dry bulk vessels, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels, offshore energy vessels and port vessels. CMB.TECH also offers hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, through own production or third-party producers.

CMB.TECH is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices across Europe, Asia and Africa.

CMB.TECH is listed on Euronext Brussels and the NYSE under the ticker symbol “CMBT” and on Euronext Oslo Børs under the ticker symbol “CMBTO”.

More information can be found at https://cmb.tech

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Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbour protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbour legislation. The words “believe”, “anticipate”, “intends”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “may”, “should”, “expect”, “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us, the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, dry-docking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other   factors. Please see our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

This information is published in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Obligations on Euronext Oslo Børs.

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CMB.TECH
Katrien Hennin
Head of Marketing and Communications
+32 499 39 34 70
[email protected]

Joris Daman
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JPMorganChase Expands Security and Resiliency Initiative Across Europe

JPMorganChase Expands Security and Resiliency Initiative Across Europe

Broader geographic focus builds on momentum in the U.S. and reinforces commitment to strengthening critical supply chains, economic resilience and shared security across trading partners

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
JPMorganChase today announced the expansion of its $1.5 trillion, 10-year Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI) — which seeks to facilitate, finance and invest in industries vital to economic security — across Europe. Building on the initiative’s momentum in the U.S. and previously announced intention to expand to the U.K., the announcement underscores JPMorganChase’s commitment to strengthening supply chains and supporting industries critical to innovation and growth.

“The national and economic security of countries depends on strong, resilient and reliable supply chains, and robust critical industries,” said Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorganChase. “For too long, the U.S. and Europe have relied on unpredictable sources for things like critical minerals that are essential to collective security and prosperity. Now, it is in our best interest to address these challenges together — because our security, freedom and economic growth depend on it.”

JPMorganChase has a longstanding commitment to the U.K. and Continental Europe and has operated in several key European countries for well over 100 years. To support the European expansion, the firm is investing in talent to facilitate SRI’s activation across the five key verticals, including supply chain and advanced manufacturing, defense and aerospace, energy independence and resilience, frontier and strategic technologies, and pharma and healthtech.

In response to growing interest from clients and in close partnership with Global Banking’s Head of SRI, Jay Horine, our CEOs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) — Conor Hillery and Matthieu Wiltz — will provide leadership, oversight and accountability for SRI in the region. They will work alongside senior bankers, Chuka Umunna and Daniel Rudnicki Schlumberger, who will engage and work with public- and private-sector organizations to advance SRI initiatives in the U.K. and Continental Europe, respectively.

JPMorganChase also announced its intention to appoint Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the former Chief of the U.K. Defence Staff, to the SRI External Advisory Council. Admiral Radakin will operate alongside more than a dozen accomplished leaders from both the public and private sectors, who help guide the initiative’s long-term strategy. His appointment is subject to regulatory approval.

“The collective experience of our External Advisory Council is a real force multiplier for SRI and will help support our strategic financing of critical industries to deliver meaningful impact in an increasingly complex global environment,” said Dimon. “By working together, we are acting with urgency to support our clients, partners and the nations we serve.”

For more information on SRI, please visit jpmorgan.com/sri.

About JPMorganChase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide. JPMorganChase had $4.9 trillion in assets and $364 billion in stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2026. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

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