Month: February 2026

Leveraging the website creation skills of creators with disabilities

TOKYO, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — transcosmos today announced the creation of an official website for Ms. Shinobu Saito (resident of Sakai City, Osaka), a picture book author known for her masterpiece “Acchyan A ga Tsuku” (literally, “A is for Acchyan”). Creators with disabilities in the transcosmos Normalization Promotion Department—the department responsible for advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities—led this website creation project. The official website launches today, February 4, 2026, coinciding with the opening day of her original artwork exhibition in Sakai City and a city-wide stamp rally, a popular Japanese event where people collect stamps placed at designated locations.

Background of the project: Collaboration based on empathy

Ms. Shinobu Saito lends her original artworks and conducts talk sessions free of charge, driven by her desire to give back to her hometown—the place that shaped her—and to the children of Sakai City. Resonating deeply with her noble aspirations, transcosmos decided to fully support her activities. Through this project, transcosmos has taken on website development and operations as a digital partner committed to continually supporting the author’s social activities.

Key features of the project

1. Disseminating information linked to her original artwork exhibitions
   The website features information about her original artwork exhibitions and stamp rallies planned across key tourist and commercial facilities in Sakai City. By enabling citizens and tourists to access event information on their smartphones, the website also contributes to Sakai City in spreading information about its historical and cultural resources.
2. Professional creative work by creators with disabilities
   Creators with disabilities in the transcosmos Normalization Department took charge of the website creation project. While cherishing the world expressed in her long-loved works, the team designed the website to ensure readability and enjoyment for people of all ages—from children to older adults.
3. Social synergy
   Having employees with disabilities take on the role of professional creators to support a prominent cultural figure within the community embodies the philosophy of normalization. By uniting art (picture books) and digital (IT), this project demonstrates a new model for enriching local communities.

Comment by Ms. Shinobu Saito

I am overwhelmed with emotions that I was able to launch a website filled with my thoughts and feelings. Throughout the creation process, the transcosmos team has always been considerate of my particular needs and wishes, responding to them with thorough and attentive work. I am confident that the dedication of persons with disabilities and my picture books together will infuse new life into the town of Sakai.

Shinobu Saito official website

• Official website: https://www.saitoshinobu.com
• Launch date: February 4, 2026 (opening day of Sakai City Original Artwork Exhibition)
• Key content: Work descriptions, author profile, information about original artwork exhibitions, etc.

*Information will also be posted on the Sakai City Traditional Townhouse Museums website (https://www.sakai-machiyamuseums.com)

Ms. Shinobu Saito profile

Born, raised, and residing in Sakai City, Osaka. 
After working as a designer for textiles and other products, Saito studied at the International Academy Picture Book Class. She currently promotes handmade picture books while continuing to create original works. She received the Sankei Children’s Publishing Cultural Award Nippon Broadcasting Prize for “Kodomo to Tanoshimu Gyoji to Asobi no Ehon” (Story: Asae Suto / Nora shoten). 
Her works include “Akachan to Warabeuta de Asobimasho” (Nora shoten) and “Shitsumon Oshaberi-san” (LIBRE), winner of the 3rd Kindergarten Grand Prize. Other works include “Acchyan A ga Tsuku,” “Shiritori Shimasho,” “Omiseyasan de Kudasaina!,” “Kacchyan KA ga Tsuku” (LIBRE), “Abuku Tatta,” “Obentobako no Uta” (Hisakata Child), among many others.

transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.

Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.

transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have united superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 186 bases across 36 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The BIEL Crystal Charity Trust has been officially established, marking a strategic upgrade in the company’s philanthropic initiatives. By adopting a standardized, professional charitable trust framework, this move ushers in a new chapter for BIEL Crystal’s public welfare efforts. The Trust will focus on key areas including education support, environmental protection, technological innovation, emergency disaster relief, and poverty alleviation.

About BIEL’s Charitable Initiatives

Over the past two decades, BIEL Crystal has made cumulative donations exceeding USD 70 million worldwide. The newly established BIEL Charity Trust operates on a tripartite collaboration model involving the enterprise, a trust company, and a foundation, designed to ensure transparency in fund management, professional operation, and long-term sustainability in philanthropic endeavors.

Simon Yeung, Chairman of the BIEL Crystal Charity Trust, stated, “This marks a new beginning for BIEL Crystal’s philanthropic journey of more than two decades and reflects our continued commitment to social responsibility.” The Trust will collaborate with various sectors of society to ensure that every donation is utilized effectively, reaching and supporting more people in need.

About BIEL Crystal

BIEL Crystal is a leading global provider of exterior structure and module solutions for smart devices.Our products are widely used in smart digital devices, smart wearable devices, AR/VR glasses and automotive industry.Our long-term cooperation customers include Apple, Samsung, vivo, Meta, Tesla, Google and so on.

With more than 30 years of technological innovation and excellent management, BIEL Crystal has become a large technology innovation group with 9 advanced production bases worldwide, with a total investment of over HK$42 billion, covering a total area of about 4.3 million square meters, employing more than 100,000 people and with an annual production capacity of 2.2 billion pieces.

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HONG KONG, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The BIEL Crystal Charity Trust has been officially established, marking a strategic upgrade in the company’s philanthropic initiatives. By adopting a standardized, professional charitable trust framework, this move ushers in a new chapter for BIEL Crystal’s public welfare efforts. The Trust will focus on key areas including education support, environmental protection, technological innovation, emergency disaster relief, and poverty alleviation.

About BIEL’s Charitable Initiatives

Over the past two decades, BIEL Crystal has made cumulative donations exceeding USD 70 million worldwide. The newly established BIEL Charity Trust operates on a tripartite collaboration model involving the enterprise, a trust company, and a foundation, designed to ensure transparency in fund management, professional operation, and long-term sustainability in philanthropic endeavors.

Simon Yeung, Chairman of the BIEL Crystal Charity Trust, stated, “This marks a new beginning for BIEL Crystal’s philanthropic journey of more than two decades and reflects our continued commitment to social responsibility.” The Trust will collaborate with various sectors of society to ensure that every donation is utilized effectively, reaching and supporting more people in need.

About BIEL Crystal

BIEL Crystal is a leading global provider of exterior structure and module solutions for smart devices.Our products are widely used in smart digital devices, smart wearable devices, AR/VR glasses and automotive industry.Our long-term cooperation customers include Apple, Samsung, vivo, Meta, Tesla, Google and so on.

With more than 30 years of technological innovation and excellent management, BIEL Crystal has become a large technology innovation group with 9 advanced production bases worldwide, with a total investment of over HK$42 billion, covering a total area of about 4.3 million square meters, employing more than 100,000 people and with an annual production capacity of 2.2 billion pieces.

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OSLO, Norway, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aker Solutions delivered solid financial results in a period of record-high activity. The net cash position increased to NOK 3.7 billion, driven by strong cash generation and dividends from the company’s 20 percent ownership in SLB OneSubsea. Aker Solutions intends to pay out dividends of NOK 3.60 per share for 2025.

2025 Full-year financial highlights
(excluding special items)

• Revenue NOK 63.2 billion
• EBITDA NOK 5.3 billion
• EBITDA margin 8.4 percent
• Earnings per share NOK 6.10
• Order intake NOK 66.4 billion (1.1x book-to-bill)
• Board of Directors will propose dividend of NOK 3.60 per share for 2025

4Q 2025 Financial highlights
(excluding special items)

• Revenue NOK 16.7 billion
• EBITDA NOK 1.3 billion
• EBITDA margin 7.9 percent
• Earnings per share NOK 1.50
• Order intake NOK 19.6 billion (1.2x book-to-bill)
• Order backlog NOK 64.8 billion 

“Our results for the quarter and the full year demonstrate that we have delivered on the ambitious targets set back in 2020, reflecting solid project execution and continuous innovation across the organization,” said Kjetel Digre, Chief Executive Officer at Aker Solutions.

“I am also encouraged by the way we are positioning our company for markets beyond the current project horizon, strengthening and broadening our offerings to support long-term value creation,” said Digre.

Key developments 

In the fourth quarter, revenue increased to NOK 16.7 billion from NOK 15.7 billion in the same period last year, representing a 6 percent increase. EBITDA excluding special items was NOK 1.3 billion with a margin of 7.9 percent.

For the full year, revenues increased to NOK 63.2 billion, a year-on-year growth of 19 percent. EBITDA excluding special items for the full year was NOK 5.3 billion or 8.4 percent. The underlying EBITDA-margin for 2025 excluding net income from SLB OneSubsea was 7.3 percent, in line with guiding. 

Order intake in the quarter was NOK 19.6 billion, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x for the period. The total order intake for 2025 was NOK 66.4 billion. The secured backlog at the end of the year was NOK 64.8 billion.

Net cash position at year-end was NOK 3.7 billion. During the quarter, Aker Solutions received a dividend of NOK 402 million for its 20 percent ownership of SLB OneSubsea. For the full year of 2025, Aker Solutions has received a total dividend of NOK 841 million from SLB OneSubsea.

Outlook

Aker Solutions expects revenues in 2026 to be between NOK 45 and 50 billion. Actions are being taken to adjust capacity and costs for the expected activity levels. EBITDA-margins excluding net income from SLB OneSubsea are expected to be between 7.0 and 7.5 percent in 2026.

The company continues to have a solid order backlog and high activity within tenders and early-phase studies. Life Cycle has secured several important long-term frame agreements for maintenance and modifications services, enabling good visibility on activity levels over the next 5-10 years.

Aker Solutions is also expanding its customer network through engineering and consultancy studies, leveraging its 5,000 strong engineering organization, powered by innovative digital solutions and artificial intelligence, to solve global energy challenges for future generations.

SLB OneSubsea is an important contributor to value creation in Aker Solutions, through its 20 percent ownership. This leading subsea company delivered revenues of USD 3.8 billion with an EBITDA-margin of 19.4 percent in 2025. Going forward, SLB OneSubsea has an ambition to secure new orders of more than USD 9 billion over the next two years, positioning for growth from 2027 onwards. At year-end, it had a net cash position of USD 567 million after dividend payments. 

Capital allocation and dividend 

Based on Aker Solutions’ financial position and outlook, the Board of Directors will propose a dividend of NOK 3.60 per share for the fiscal year 2025, to be paid in 2026, pending approval in the Annual General Meeting on April 16, 2026. The dividend payment represents approximately 60 percent of net income excluding special items, in line with the ordinary dividend policy.

CONTACT: 
Preben Ørbeck
investor relations
preben.orbeck@akersolutions.com
+47 470 10 611

Hallvard Norum
media contact
hallvard.norum@akersolutions.com
+47 913 80 820

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For every point scored in the big game, 60 meals will be donated to fight food insecurity across Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As millions tune in for Super Bowl Sunday, the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani is turning points on the scoreboard into meals for the people of Los Angeles. In partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Jacob Emrani is once again hosting the annual “Supper Bowl,” donating 60 meals for every single point scored during the championship game in honor of the 60th Super Bowl.

With food insecurity continuing to impact families across Los Angeles, this initiative is designed to provide immediate support to our neighbors who need it most. What’s expected to be another high-scoring game could translate into thousands of meals distributed throughout local communities.

“Los Angeles shows up for each other, and this is our way to show up too. Every point scored becomes 60 meals for families who need support right now. Super Bowl Sunday is about community, and we’re proud to team up with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to turn the big game into big help across our city.”

The Supper Bowl reflects Jacob Emrani’s ongoing commitment to supporting Angelenos through action, partnership, and community service. By working with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, every point scored helps ensure families across the city have access to nutritious meals when they need them most.

As fans cheer on their teams this weekend, Jacob Emrani is focused on strengthening the community that makes Los Angeles so special.

For more information about the Supper Bowl initiative or to learn how to get involved, visit CallJacob.com or call (800) 3-4-5-6-7-8-9.

About the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani:
Dedicated to protecting and supporting the Southern California community, the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani provide compassionate care and expert legal representation to those in need. Available 24/7, the firm is committed to standing up for its clients and giving back to the community it serves. Visit CallJacob.com for more information.

Contact:
Alberto Martinez
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