• Curiosity Cube tours North America, Europe, and for the first time, Africa
  • Mobile science lab aims to reach 60,000 students in 19 countries
  • Interactive lessons on artificial intelligence designed to spark students’ curiosity in STEM

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 24, 2025 /3BL/ – MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today launched its global 2025 Curiosity Cube tour in Darmstadt, Germany. The solar-powered mobile science labs will bring hands-on STEM experiences to communities across North America, Europe, and for the first time, Africa. In 2025, the tour aims to reach 60,000 students worldwide. The initiative underscores the company’s commitment to inspiring enthusiasm for science and technology.

“With technological advances and scientific breakthroughs reshaping the world, it has never been more important to inspire early interest in STEM careers and prove that science can be fun,” said Tim M. Jaeger, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer for the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. “With the Curiosity Cube, we are breaking down barriers to science education by bringing hands-on experiments directly to students in their local communities. This year, our new AI-focused lessons offer students a glimpse into the future of technology, while making science accessible and showing children that science is exciting.”

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform daily life and work, it’s crucial that students understand how it functions – and how to use it responsibly. These early, hands-on experiences foster critical thinking and equip young people with the digital fluency they need to thrive in the future. In 2025, the Curiosity Cube introduces lessons on AI using a variety of learning tools and technologies, allowing students to explore:

  • Differences between AI-generated images and real photos to better understand digital authenticity.
  • How AI learns through experience and pattern recognition – just like the human brain.
  • Mechanics behind AI-powered self-driving cars through hands-on activities in machine learning.

The Curiosity Cube will make its debut in Africa on June 10, 2025, with 100 events planned across Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. This expansion complements Merck’s ongoing efforts to make science education more accessible and provide students around the world with interactive STEM learning experiences.

The seventh North American tour with 140 scheduled events will include visits to major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Austin, Boston, Cleveland, Houston, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Seattle, St. Louis, Toronto and more.

The Curiosity Cube’s European tour will include more than 130 events, travelling to Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. The Curiosity Labs™ STEM Center, which opened today in Darmstadt, Germany, builds on the Curiosity Cube initiative. The permanent facility provides local students with 11 interactive science lessons they can experience throughout the year and helps build the foundation for the next generation of scientists.

To learn more about the Curiosity Cube and view the 2025 tour schedule, visit TheCuriosityCube.com and follow @curiositycube_milliporesigma on Instagram.

About the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

The Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada, has more than 28,000 employees and more than 55 total manufacturing and testing sites worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 300,000 products focused on scientific discovery, biomanufacturing and testing services. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.  

More than 62,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices – the company is everywhere. In 2024, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, generated sales of € 21.2 billion in 65 countries.

The company holds the global rights to the name and trademark “Merck” internationally. The only exceptions are the United States and Canada, where the business sectors of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operate as MilliporeSigma in life science, EMD Serono in healthcare and EMD Electronics in electronics. Since its founding in 1668, scientific exploration and responsible entrepreneurship have been key to the company’s technological and scientific advances. To this day, the founding family remains the majority owner of the publicly listed company. For more information about Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, visit www.emdgroup.com. 

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APPLETON, WI, April 24, 2025 /3BL/ – Lambeau Field, home of the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers, is continuing to raise the bar on fan experience through its long-standing partnership with Tork®, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene. Lambeau Field works closely with Tork to ensure clean, efficient, and sustainable hygiene solutions for its iconic sports stadium.

As a celebrated destination always topping U.S. sports fans’ bucket lists, Lambeau Field is known for providing an unmatched atmosphere for fans. Hosting over 800,000 guests during a typical football season—plus thousands more attending special events—Lambeau Field depends on reliable hygiene solutions that can handle high traffic without compromising quality. That’s why the stadium uses a high volume of Tork products – including over 2,800 Tork dispensers across the facility for hand towels, soap, sanitizer, toilet paper and napkins.

The installation includes high-capacity, controlled consumption solutions like Tork PeakServe® Continuous™ Hand Towel Systems, with 50% compressed towel refills1 and Tork Optiserve® Coreless Toilet Paper Systems, which uses 89% less packaging.2 These Tork systems are designed to help the facility team reduce paper waste, make full use of every roll, and streamline the refill process. The upgrade reflects Lambeau Field’s commitment to improving operational efficiency while enhancing the guest experience through clean, well-stocked facilities.

“The partnership with Tork has been critical to our ability to reduce waste throughout the stadium,” said Todd Edlebeck, Facilities Manager, Lambeau Field. “Beyond our impactful annual ‘Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch’ campaign, Tork sustainable hygiene solutions help us get the most out of every product, reduce excess paper usage, and make it easier for staff to keep restrooms stocked even on the busiest game days.”

Since 2021, Tork and the Packers have teamed up for the annual “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” campaign. The campaign raises awareness of the benefits of proper hygiene and provides community partners with essential hygiene products. For every catch the Packers make during the first five home games of each season, Tork donates effective and sustainably produced hygiene products to local nonprofit organizations working to improve the well-being of those in need.

“Tork has been a proud product provider for Lambeau Field for over twelve years,” said Cindy Stilp, Marketing Communications Director, Essity. “This is a historic sports and entertainment venue, and we’re honored to collaborate with Lambeau Field to implement hygiene solutions that help provide fans with an excellent experience, while also helping the stadium to significantly reduce waste.”

With Tork as a trusted partner, the stadium continues to meet the high standards expected of one of the most respected venues in professional sports.

About Tork  

The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, napkins and wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that supports customers to think ahead so they’re always ready for business. Tork is a global brand of Essity and a committed partner to customers in more than 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit www.torkglobal.com/us/en/.

About Essity 

Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.

About Lambeau Field

The Green Bay Packers, established in 1919, are the NFL’s only community-owned team with more than 539,000 shareholders. With a tradition of excellence, the Packers have captured an NFL-record 13 world championships, including four Super Bowls, and have 28 individuals enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a total that is second among all teams. Lambeau Field, the Packers’ venerable home that was built in 1957, is the longest-tenured stadium in the NFL and recognized by many as having the top gameday experience in professional sports. In the community, the Packers have an annual economic impact of more than $400 million.

1With compressed towels you get twice as many towels (100% more) per cubic meter meaning you gain storage space and can transport more towels (*compared to Tork folded towel 150299)

2Tork Coreless SKU 472880 versus Tork conventional SKU 2461200 as compared to the packaging weight, which includes cores, wraps and cardboard box

BEIJING, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NaaS Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: NAAS) (“NaaS” or the “Company”), the first U.S.-listed EV charging service company in China, today announced that that it will change the ratio of its American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”) to its Class A ordinary shares (the “ADS Ratio”), par value US$0.01 per share, from the current ADS Ratio of one ADS to 200 Class A ordinary shares to a new ADS Ratio of one ADS to 800 Class A ordinary shares. The change in the ADS Ratio will become effective on April 28, 2025 (U.S. Eastern Time) (“Effective Date”).

For the Company’s ADS holders, the change in the ADS Ratio will have the same effect as a one-for-four reverse ADS split. Each ADS holder of record at the close of business on the Effective Date will be required to surrender and exchange every 4 existing ADSs then held for one new ADS. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the depositary bank for the Company’s ADS program, will arrange for the exchange of the current ADSs for the new ones.  The Company’s ADSs will continue to be traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NaaS.”

No fractional new ADSs will be issued in connection with the change in the ADS Ratio.  Instead, fractional entitlements to new ADSs will be aggregated and sold by the depositary bank and the net cash proceeds from the sale of the fractional ADS entitlements (after deduction of fees, taxes and expenses) will be distributed to the applicable ADS holders by the depositary bank.  The change in the ADS Ratio will have no impact on the Company’s underlying Class A ordinary shares, and no Class A ordinary shares will be issued or cancelled in connection with the change in the ADS Ratio.

As a result of the change in the ADS Ratio, the ADS trading price is expected to increase proportionally, although the Company can give no assurance that the ADS trading price after the change in the ADS Ratio will be proportionally equal to or greater than 4 times the ADS trading price before the change.

About NaaS Technology Inc.

NaaS Technology Inc. is the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China. The Company is a subsidiary of Newlinks Technology Limited, a leading energy digitalization group in China. The Company is one of the leading providers of new energy asset operation services. The Company utilizes advanced technology to intelligently match charging supply with demand, offering electric vehicle users a seamless, efficient, and smart charging experience. Furthermore, NaaS empowers charging stations and charging station operators to optimize their operations, driving greater efficiency and enhancing profitability.

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This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates” and similar statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: NaaS’ goals and strategies; its future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; its ability to continuously develop new technology, services and products and keep up with changes in the industries in which it operates; growth of China’s EV charging industry and EV charging service industry and NaaS’ future business development; demand for and market acceptance of NaaS’ products and services; NaaS’ ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; NaaS’ ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of government and other measures that have been or will be taken in connection therewith; U.S.-China trade war and its effect on NaaS’ operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and NaaS’ ability to obtain adequate financing for its planned capital expenditure requirements; NaaS’ relationships with end-users, customers, suppliers and other business partners; competition in the industry; relevant government policies and regulations related to the industry; and fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and globally. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NaaS’ filings with the SEC.

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AL AIN, UAE, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has witnessed the inauguration of Silal’s Innovation Oasis (iO), a research and development facility specialising in agricultural technology. iO aims to support national efforts to advance sustainable farming practices and strengthen the UAE’s food security, in line with the objectives of the National Food Security Strategy 2051.

His Highness also witnessed the inauguration of the Advance AgriTech Academy, established to develop the UAE’s next generation of AgriTech leaders and offering specialised programmes in career guidance and practical training, in collaboration with global research institutions, to equip Emirati talent with the skills and capabilities required to drive innovation in food and agriculture.

In addition, His Highness witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Silal and the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to further strengthen collaboration in advancing agricultural research and innovation, including offering five scholarships aimed at empowering students from the College of Agriculture at the UAEU in the field of agricultural sustainability and food security, in support of academic excellence and national talent.

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that investing in agritech research is a national strategic priority aimed at advancing sustainable local production, harnessing advanced technologies, supporting innovation and building a knowledge-driven economy. His Highness further emphasised the importance of strengthening the food supply chains and addressing regional and global future food security challenges.

During the inauguration ceremony, His Highness was accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU); His Excellency Professor Ahmed Ali Al Raeesi, Acting Vice Chancellor of the UAEU; Salmeen Obaid Al Ameri, CEO of Silal; Dr Mohammed Abdulmuhsen Salem Al Yafei, Acting Dean of UAEU’s College of Agriculture and  Veterinary Medicine; Humaid Al Rumaithi, CEO of Food Security at Silal; and Dr Shamal Mohammed, CEO of Silal’s Innovation Oasis.

Salmeen Obaid Alameri, CEO of Silal, said: “Innovation Oasis (iO) is redefining the future of agri-food in the UAE. By harnessing advanced technologies and fostering strategic partnerships, we are strengthening the resilience and sustainability of our food system. With a strong focus on research, innovation, and knowledge transfer, we are not only driving progress but also positioning the UAE at the forefront of global agritech solutions. Additionally, the launch of the iO Advance AgriTech Academy further reinforces our commitment to developing local talent, ensuring that the UAE remains a global leader in agricultural innovation.”

Spanning over 300,000 square metres, iO is a dynamic ecosystem designed to foster collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, startups and academics. The facility is an incubator for agritech innovations, focusing on climate-resilient farming, optimised controlled environment agriculture, and resource-efficient food production.

Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, growth chambers, and phenotyping and experimental facilities, including greenhouses, net-houses, and open-field research plots, iO will provide an advanced platform for developing and testing various agritech solutions.

Key focus areas include climate-resilient farming techniques to address the extreme temperatures of the UAE, water-food-energy solutions integrating solar thermal desalination, IoT-enabled precision agriculture, and saltwater-resistant crops. Additionally, AI-driven food systems will also be explored at the facility, leveraging machine learning, robotics and data analytics to enhance farm management and post-harvest technologies, improving supply chain efficiency and minimising food waste.

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Written by Leyla Bilge, Global Head of Scam Research

Gen Blog | Company News

Today, we’re proud to announce that we’ve joined the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) as a Foundation Member — a critical next step in our Purpose of Powering Digital Freedom.

Why GASA — and why Gen?

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) exists to build a coordinated, international front against digital scams. It brings together governments, consumer protection organizations, financial institutions, tech platforms and cybersecurity leaders to do what no single player can do alone: share intelligence, shape policy, and deliver rapid, systemic action.

Gen brings to the table:

  • Global reach across 150+ countries and nearly 500 million users
  • A multi-brand portfolio including Norton, LifeLock, Avast, AVG, Avira, CCleaner, and ReputationDefender
  • Cutting-edge innovation, like Norton Genie, our AI-powered scam detection tool that helps people spot malicious content in real-time
    • A longstanding commitment to education, privacy, and consumer empowerment — backed by ongoing scam research and insights from our team. Read our insights blog.

By joining GASA, we’re extending that impact — working with fellow members to build smarter, faster, more connected defenses that match the sophistication of today’s scam operations.

This is about more than technology. It’s about trust.

Online scams are no longer isolated incidents. They are systemic, sophisticated, and increasingly powered by emerging technologies like AI. They mimic real conversations, exploit trusted brands, and adapt faster than many institutions can respond. We’ve tracked this shift in our own research and reporting.

There’s a stigma around being scammed. And it keeps people quiet. We’re here to change that — by shifting the conversation and strengthening the support systems that help people take back control.

Because falling for a scam isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of just how advanced and manipulative scam tactics have become. And if we want to reverse the trend, we need to meet it with collaboration, transparency and relentless innovation.

What’s next?

Joining GASA is not just a partnership. It’s a signal of intent.

We intend to work across borders, sectors and systems to drive meaningful change.
We intend to build tools that don’t just react but anticipate.
And, we intend to empower people with the clarity, context and confidence they need to protect themselves in a complex digital world.

We’re honored to join this alliance as we deepen our commitment to protecting people. We’re advocating for smarter, more proactive digital safety policies worldwide. Visit our Public Policy page to learn more.

BEIJING, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Earth Day is a reminder that our planet’s systems today are more affected by human behaviors than by natural processes. April 22 was the 56th Earth Day and this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” stressed humanity’s responsibility toward and impact on the Earth.

 

The Earth’s ecosystems form an inseparable whole and only a future in which humans live in harmony with nature can be a truly prosperous one. Everyone has a responsibility to protect the Earth and each of us has a duty to contribute to its sustainable development.

On December 12, 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping cited the ancient Chinese quote “the universe operates in silence, yet everything follows its course” while addressing the Climate Ambition Summit convened by the United Nations. In his speech, he stressed that the Earth is our one and only, shared home. People should build on past achievements, work together to make steady progress in implementing the Paris Agreement and launch a new journey for global climate actions.

The universe operates in silence, yet everything follows its course. It is a metaphor for the laws of nature—meaning that everything in the universe operates according to its own inherent principles, independent of human will. In this vast universe, the Earth tells the greatest story of birth and growth in a silent way. Protecting the Earth and its ecosystems is more than a responsibility—it is a return to harmony with the very source of life.

As a responsible major country, China has consistently demonstrated its commitment with concrete actions. Through sustained afforestation efforts, it has become the world’s largest contributor to artificial forest growth, with model projects like the world’s largest human-made forest in Saihanba, Hebei Province, emerging. In 2024, China planted 4.45 million hectares of trees, raising the country’s forest coverage to over 25 percent of its total land area, with total forest stock volume exceeding 20 billion cubic meters.

The nation has actively promoted wetland conservation and restoration, establishing more than 2,200 wetland nature reserves and greatly improving key wetland ecosystems. The Sanjiangyuan region, dubbed “the water tower of China,” where the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers originate, has become a nationally representative and globally influential nature reserve system model.

Desertification control has also seen remarkable success. China’s largest, and the world’s second-largest, drifting desert, the Taklimakan, has been effectively contained, with its borders sealed and no longer expanding. The desert, known as the “Sea of Death,” has been encircled with a sand-blocking green belt stretching 3,046 kilometers.

The Chinese Government has guided society at large to embrace an approach to ecological civilization that respects nature, follows its ways and protects it. The government promotes green and low-carbon lifestyles and advocates for a new vision of green, open, circular and eco-friendly development.

The country has also applied a system of ecological conservation red lines to identify its crucial ecological zones and enforce strict protection in these areas. Furthermore, China has adhered to a holistic and systematic approach to conserving and improving mountain, water, forest, farmland, grassland and desert ecosystems. By following the Earth’s ecological laws, it continues to help protect the planet and improve the environment.

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OSLO, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aqualung Carbon Capture (“Aqualung”), a pioneering leader in membrane carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and separation technology, is excited to announce the successful first close of its funding round. This round is backed by Aqualung’s Joint Development Agreement (JDA) partner, one of the largest global membrane manufacturers, along with other strategic investors including Liquid Gas Equipment Ltd (LGE), wholly owned by Babcock International Group, Tupras Ventures, a

– Intellisense AFib Technology Able to Detect Possible Atrial Fibrillation with Every Measurement; May 17 Marks World Hypertension Day during May Measurement Month –

KYOTO, Japan, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Muko, Kyoto Prefecture; hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) is proud to continue its long-term commitment to the sponsorship of May Measurement Month (MMM), an awareness-raising campaign of blood pressure monitoring. As part of this commitment, the Company will donate approximately 4,000 blood pressure monitors to MMM. This year, the donated devices include blood pressure monitors that detect possible atrial fibrillation (AFib) using the new AI-based Intellisense AFib technology, as well as blood pressure monitors featuring integrated ECG technology.

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OMRON Healthcare has partnered with MMM since 2017 to promote and help to create awareness of the dangers of raised blood pressure and hypertension and to date has donated approximately 30,000 blood pressure monitors across 100 countries. Now, in its seventh year running, this initiative has been crucial in educating hypertensive patients to measure their blood pressure and to support early detection of AFib to help reduce stroke risk.

“Atrial fibrillation is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia, and people with high blood pressure are at significantly greater risk of developing it. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is a crucial tool in identifying those risks and enables people to manage hypertension more effectively. With the donation of these monitors, we are able to support earlier detection, better treatment and, ultimately, save more lives,” said Professor Neil R Poulter, Chief Investigator and Chair of Trustees, of May Measurement Month.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), high blood pressure is responsible for more than 10 million deaths worldwide each year. And alarmingly, approximately 1 in 4 people with AFib are initially asymptomatic.*1 If left untreated, hypertension increases the risk of developing life-threatening cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart failure. Early detection and proper treatment of hypertension can prevent serious complications. Home blood pressure monitoring is associated with better blood pressure control and therefore enhances prevention.

This year’s MMM will be held from May 1 to July 31. The event will offer hands-on blood pressure measurements and provide advice on diet and blood pressure management. Additionally, visitors, in some regions, will be able to assess their AFib risk through blood pressure measurements and ECG recordings. Studies have confirmed that the incidence of AFib is about three times higher in hypertensive patients than in those with normal blood pressure*2. By donating blood pressure monitors that can detect the possibility of AFib to MMM, the Company is providing an opportunity to raise awareness of its risks among hypertensive patients.

For more information about MMM, please visit: www.maymeasure.org

*1 Gibbs H, et al; Clinical Outcomes in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Atrial Fibrillation Presentations in GARFIELD-AF: Implications for AF Screening. Am J Med. 2021 Jul;134(7):893-901.e11.

*2 Senoo K, Yukawa A, Ohkura T, et al. Screening for untreated atrial fibrillation in the elderly population: A community-based study. Pizzi C, ed. PLoS ONE.2022;17(6):e0269506.

About OMRON Healthcare

Committed to advance health and empower people worldwide to live life to the fullest, OMRON Healthcare is a global leader in the field of clinically proven, innovative medical equipment for home health monitoring and treatment. Aiming to realize its vision “Going for Zero, Preventive Care for the Health of Society,” the Company develops products and services for cardiovascular condition management, remote patient monitoring, respiratory care, and pain therapy devices. These help healthcare professionals and patients to reduce cerebro-cardiovascular events, aggravation of respiratory diseases and restrictions due to chronic pain.

With well over 350 million units sold globally*, OMRON provides the world’s most recommended blood pressure monitors by healthcare professionals**. Throughout its history, OMRON Healthcare has been striving to improve lives and contribute to a better society by developing innovations that help people prevent, treat, and manage their medical conditions, and provides products and services in over 130 countries***.

OMRON Healthcare Group is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.

* Cumulative sales of home-use digital blood pressure monitors worldwide. (as of May 2023)

** 1 Frost & Sullivan Survey, Blood pressure clinician perception tracker surveys.

(November 25, 2019, and U.S. News Staff 2020, U.S. News & World Report, accessed June 9, 2020)

** 2 Kantar Health. Survey with cardiologists. (2019)

*** Number of the countries where OMRON products and/or services are available (as of March 2023)

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Revenue and Profit Surge, Driven by “AI + Health Care” Value Empowerment

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (“Ping An Good Doctor“, “Ping An Health” or “the Company”, Stock Code: 1833.HK) announced its first-quarter results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

In the first quarter of 2025, the Chinese economy continued its upward trajectory, accelerating the construction of a new development pattern with the expansion of domestic demand as a strategic cornerstone. Facing new opportunities, Ping An Health consolidated its foundation in health and senior care, continued to implement its strategy of synergies between health care and insurance. It is committed to representing payers, integrating suppliers, providing the best cost-effective health and senior care services, and building professional family doctors and senior care concierges to make customers “worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving.” During the period, Ping An Health’s overall operations were stable, demonstrating strong resilience and potential. The Company recorded revenue of RMB1.06 billion, a year-on-year increase of 25.8%; adjusted net profit hit RMB57.9 million, with revenue returning to double-digit growth and profitability accelerating. Among them, revenue of integrated finance business (“F-end”) and corporate health management business from corporate clients (“B-end”) increased by 43% year-on-year, and the number of B-end paying users increased by over 45%.

Synergies between Health Care and Insurance Unleash Potential, F/B-End Revenue Grows Rapidly

During the period, the Company continued to deeply synergize with the “integrated finance + health and senior care” strategy through models such as “insurance + health care” and “insurance + senior care,” achieving steady growth in performance.

F-end business continued to deepen the “collaboration between health care and claim settlement” and the “insurance + health and senior care membership” mode, helping Ping An Group’s core integrated finance business enhance product competitiveness and realize the continuous release of synergy potential. By the end of 2024, customers enjoying service benefits from the health and senior care ecosystem covered approximately 70% of the new business value of life insurance. Over 21 million Ping An Life Insurance customers used health management services, with the usage rate of health management services increasing by 2.1 percentage points year-on-year, of which the proportion of new contractual customers using health management services was nearly 79%.

B-end business accelerated the expansion of corporate health management business. The Company created a differentiated product service matrix through in-depth research on needs of employee health management and comprehensively renewed the “commercial insurance + health protection entrustment + medical and health services” product system, providing comprehensive, high-quality, and cost-effective corporate employee health management service systems for different customers. During the period, the Company’s cumulative number of enterprises served exceeded 2,100, and the number of B-end paying users increased by over 45%.

Consolidating the Construction of Two Service Hubs, Strengthening the Resilience of Health and Senior Care Services

In recent years, residents’ health awareness has significantly improved. In order to better meet residents’ health consumption needs and continuously improve the service capacity of health and senior care integration, Ping An Health continuously built two high-quality service hubs centered around family doctors and senior care concierges, based on the “worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving” value concept. Centering on medical, health, and senior care service scenarios, the Company also upgraded its “online, in-store, in-home, and in-company” service network.

During the period, the Company’s family doctor membership was over 20 million. At the same time, based on the dual certification of Peking University International Hospital and the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), its family doctor service level continued to develop and improve. The Company constantly explored the standardization and authoritative certification path of “Internet + medical care, senior care, nursing, and health” and family doctor services with authoritative experts in the industry, promoting the high-quality development of family doctor signing services. Among them, the “Ping An Family Doctor” team obtained the graduation certificate of the first Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program for family doctors organized by WONCA. It marks that Ping An Family Doctor’s professional ability has been internationally recognized and symbolizes the successful integration of China’s family doctor training system with international standards.

In addition, based on the “3-in-1” senior care concierge, focusing on the senior care scenarios of “medical care, housing, nursing and entertainment”, Ping An Health continued to deepen the standardized service system for home-based senior care, and constantly polished the coverage of the high-quality service network. In 2024, the contribution of home-based senior care customers to the first-year premium of life insurance per piece increased by 3 times. In the first quarter, the company launched three new services in the “housing, nursing, and entertainment” alliances, including the launch of the new “safety emergency services” in 20 cities, the “caring managers” to bridge the last mile of caregiving, and the provision of spiritual care services through high-quality educational resources and travel and residence bases. By the end of the period, the number of home-based senior care service users entitled to benefits increased by 15% compared with the end of 2024.

Medical AI Value Empowerment Helps Improve the Quality and Efficiency of Health and Senior Care Services

During the period, the Company accelerated the construction of its AI capabilities, continuously carried out the deployment of the DeepSeek large language model and deepened the verification in real-world health and senior care scenarios. Through the doctor’s workbench Ping An Doctor’s HomeTM under the large multi-modal medical AI model Ping An Medical Master®, the Company has built 12 series of business model groups to help improve the efficiency of family doctor services by approximately 62%. The self-developed AI-powered diagnosis system has covered the diagnostic knowledge of more than 2,000 diseases, with a triage accuracy of over 99% and an auxiliary diagnostic accuracy of over 95%. The newly created Al health manager helps the improvement rate of abnormal indicators in chronic diseases reach 90%. The Company has launched “Ping An Xin Yi,” a new AI-powered digital doctor service that leverages the Al model supported by digital human technology and extensive medical data. Acting as a digital avatar of real doctors, its provides users with diverse services, including online consultation, offline medical assistance, report and test result interpretation, and medication reminders, now covering more than 20 practical medical scenarios.

In addition, the Company is committed to its CARE sustainable development strategy guided by the principle of “Technology for Humanity, Healthcare with Warmth,” and fully carried out the “Yilu Jianxing” national health literacy improvement series of actions. By entering industrial parks and enterprises, and through health knowledge popularization, special screenings, and public welfare free clinics, it contributes to achieving health for all. During the period, with its outstanding achievements in sustainable development, Ping An Health was recognized as a “2025 Forbes China ESG Benchmark in Industry Development.”

Li Dou, Chairman and CEO of Ping An Health, said: “Looking ahead, under the guidance of Healthy China 2030, Ping An Health will continue to deepen technological empowerment, consolidate data security, practice social responsibility. We are also committed to advancing the high-quality development of the medical and health industry, simultaneously creating long-term value for users, shareholders, and society.”

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First full-course deployment, marking the largest single project in the golf and turf sector, confirming a scalable delivery model and accelerating momentum.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Desert Control (DSRT) today announced the successful completion of its first full-course deployment, marking a milestone in the company’s expansion in the golf and turf sector. As the largest project delivered in this market to date, the deployment represents a significant step forward from pilot projects to full-scale commercial execution, demonstrating Desert Control’s capability to deliver at scale.

The project, completed at Woodland Hills Country Club in California, also marks the first implementation of Desert Control’s Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) business model. This model enables clients to adopt Desert Control’s water conservation solution, which improves the soil’s ability to retain water and reduces irrigation needs, without any upfront cost, with clients instead paying monthly from a share of the savings achieved. For Desert Control, this initiates a stream of Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), providing predictable, scalable income as water savings are realized. 

The water conservation solution was applied to the soil across 43 acres of irrigated fairways, tees, and roughs, through the club’s existing irrigation system, demonstrating the seamless integration and scalability of Desert Control’s non-intrusive implementation approach. Water savings take immediate effect while maintaining optimal turf and playing conditions. This achievement sets a new benchmark for water-efficient and sustainable turf management. The deployment highlights how innovative solutions for water conservation, reducing irrigation needs by up to 50%, can be seamlessly integrated into existing turf management practices.

Further, this deployment underscores Desert Control’s ability to deliver scalable solutions efficiently across large, irrigated landscapes, including golf courses, parks, and sports fields. With the next full-course project targeted for implementation at Berkeley Country Club later in the second quarter this year, and additional PAYS agreements with new clients progressing, the company is well-positioned to continue building momentum and expand its presence in the golf and turf sector. 

The solution’s approval under the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) incentive programs — two of the largest water agencies in the United States — further strengthens its appeal to clients seeking environmental and financial benefits from water conservation.

“This project is a turning point,” said Marty Weems, Managing Director of Desert Control Americas Inc. “We’ve proven that we can deliver large-scale, high-impact solutions with precision and flexibility. The success of our first PAYS deployment with immediate start of recurring revenue sets a strong foundation for scaling water conservation solutions across the golf and turf sector.”

For more information, please contact:
James E. Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Desert Control
Email: james.thomas@desertcontrol.com 
Mobile: +1 (203) 984-7658

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