WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 27, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased AeroVironment securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the AeroVironment class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/aerovironment-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 27, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) AeroVironment understated the likelihood that it would imminently face competition from other vendors for the work it performed in connection with the U.S. Space Force’s Satellite Communication Augmentation Resources (“SCAR”) program and the U.S. Space Force’s ongoing efforts to modernize the Satellite Control Network (“SCN”); (2) accordingly, defendants overstated AeroVironment’s business and financial prospects; and (3) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the AeroVironment class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/aerovironment-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686-1060
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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) between January 28, 2026 and April 21, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 27, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Calix securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Calix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/calix-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 27, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Calix’s first quarter margins had significantly benefited from advanced purchasing of memory components; (2) Calix’s advanced supply of memory components was dwindling; (3) as a result, Calix was experiencing negative margin pressure as it was forced to purchase memory components at rising market prices; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about Calix’s margins, business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Calix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/calix-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686-1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
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The 21shares Ethereum ETF (TETH), 21shares Solana ETF (TSOL), 21shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP), 21shares Sui ETF (TSUI), and 21shares Polkadot ETF (TDOT) (referred to collectively as the Trusts or the Funds), are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “40 Act”) and therefore are not subject to the same regulations and protections as 40 Act registered ETFs and mutual funds. Investing involves significant risk, including possible loss of principal. An investment in the Trusts is subject to a high degree of risk and heighted volatility and not suitable for all investors. An investment in the Trusts is not a direct investment in either ETH, SOL, HYPE, SUI or DOT.

About 21shares

21shares is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange traded product (ETP) providers and offers one of the largest suites of crypto ETPs in the market. The company was founded to make cryptocurrency more accessible to investors, and to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. 21shares listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP in 2018, building a seven-year track record of creating crypto ETPs that are listed on some of the biggest, most liquid securities exchanges globally. Backed by a specialized research team, proprietary technology, and deep capital markets expertise, 21shares delivers innovative, simple and cost-efficient investment solutions.

21shares is a subsidiary of FalconX, one of the world’s largest digital asset prime brokers. 21shares maintains independent operations from FalconX while strategically leveraging the resources and reach of FalconX to accelerate its mission and unlock new growth. For more information, please visit www.21shares.com.

Media Contact
Audrey Belloff: audrey.belloff@21shares.com
Alethea Jadick: ajadick@sloanepr.com

Important Information

Investing involves significant risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that the Trusts will generate a profit for investors.

Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, and Polkadot are relatively new asset classes, and the market for these assets is subject to rapid changes and uncertainty. Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, and Polkadot are largely unregulated and these investments may be more susceptible to fraud and manipulation than more regulated investments.

Must be preceded or accompanied by the prospectuses for TETH (here), TSOL (here), THYP (here), TSUI (here), and TDOT (here).

The Trusts participate in staking a portion of their holdings in order to generate additional rewards. Staking involves committing assets to support the operations of a blockchain and, in return, may provide rewards to the Trusts. While staking can potentially enhance returns, it also introduces additional risks, including operational, technological, regulatory, and counterparty risks.​ Staking Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot introduces several risks, including the possibility of losing staked Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot through penalties, slashing, or inactivity leaks if validators behave poorly, go offline, or violate protocol rules. Staked Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, and Polkadot can also be locked for long and unpredictable periods due to activation and exit queues, creating liquidity constraints and making it harder to meet redemptions. Because staking depends heavily on third-party providers, operational failures, outages, cybersecurity breaches, or mismanagement by these providers could lead to lost assets or reduced rewards. Rewards themselves are uncertain and can fluctuate based on network conditions, validator performance, governance changes, commission rates, and downtime. Additionally, staking may create conflicts of interest if operators are incentivized to stake more Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot than is prudent, increasing liquidity risk.

Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, and Polkadot are subject to unique and substantial risks, including significant price volatility and lack of liquidity, and theft. The value of an investment in either of the Trusts could decline significantly and without warning, including to zero. Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, and Polkadot are subject to rapid price swings, including as a result of actions and statements by influencers and the media, changes in the supply of and demand for Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, and Polkadot, and other factors. There is no assurance that Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot will maintain their value over the long-term.

Failure by a Trust’s Custodian to exercise due care in the safekeeping of the Trust’s Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot, as applicable, could result in a loss to the Trust. Shareholders cannot be assured that a Custodian will maintain adequate insurance with respect to the Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot, as applicable, held by the custodian on behalf of the Trust.

The Trusts are not actively managed and will not take any actions to take advantage, or mitigate the impacts, of volatility in the price of Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot, as applicable. An investment in a Trust is not a direct investment in Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot. Investors will also forgo certain rights conferred by owning Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, Sui, or Polkadot directly. Shares of a Trust are generally bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Trust. Only Authorized Participants may trade directly with a Trust and only large blocks of Shares called “creation units.” Your brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Shares in the Trusts are not FDIC insured and may lose value and have no bank guarantee.

The Marketing Agent for each Trust is Foreside Global Services, LLC. 21Shares US LLC is the Sponsor to each Trust. 21Shares is not affiliated with Foreside Global Services, LLC. FalconX is not affiliated with Foreside Global Services, LLC.

© 2026. 21Shares US LLC. No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without written permission.

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 3, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Badger Meter common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and misleading statements concerning the drivers of Badger Meter’s “record” financial results, demand for Badger Meter’s products, and its prospects for continued growth. During the Class Period, defendants told investors that Badger Meter’s strong financial results reflected “ongoing favorable industry trends,” “secular growth drivers,” and “solid operating execution.” They likewise touted “strong” demand and said they were seeing “robust order pacing and a strong bid pipeline that positions us well for continued sales and earnings growth,” and that Badger Meter possessed a “long runway” for growth.

According to the lawsuit, these statements were materially false and misleading. In truth, Badger Meter’s financial results during the Class Period were at least partially attributable to Badger Meter’s practice of pulling-forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating near-term order trends. This practice also depleted revenue otherwise available for future periods, ultimately causing the disappointing financial results Badger Meter later reported. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Badger Meter class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/badger-meter-inc/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686-1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
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HONG KONG, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Youngtimers AG (Swiss Stock Exchange: YTME), a company listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange, announced today that its renaming to C Capital Holdings AG has been published in the Commercial Registry. Effective today, the Company’s shares are expected to begin trading on the Swiss Stock Exchange under its new name and ticker symbol, CCAP.

The new name reflects the Company’s role as the holding parent of the C Capital Group, unifying the Group’s brand identity and reinforcing its market recognition. The listed entity’s core qualifications, shareholders’ rights, asset ownership and the validity of all of its agreements remain unaffected; only the brand name of the holding parent company has changed, bringing the listed platform and the operating business under one unified brand.

Group-Wide Brand Following Focus on Asset Management on the APAC Market

This renaming reflects the Group’s recent development. Youngtimers AG was historically a holding company with changing subsidiaries and participations listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange. Today, C Capital serves as the Group’s core operating entity, positioning the Group to be a global asset management group focused on the Asia-Pacific market.

The renaming brings the Group’s brand, business and capital markets identity into alignment. It reflects the positioning of C Capital Holdings AG and the Group’s strategy of connecting global capital with opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region, while strengthening its credibility and influence in global private equity, hard-tech investment and cross-border capital markets.

Mr. Ben Cheng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said:" Renaming to C Capital Holdings AG reflects who we are today and where we are headed. This new identity supports our long-term strategy and reflects our ambition to build a trusted bridge that helps global capital access opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. "

A Solid Track Record, Steady Progress in Recent Business

With more than a decade of focus in the private investment market, C Capital ranks among the leading foreign-funded private equity investors, with a long-standing focus on frontier technology and consumer opportunities. Its portfolio includes industry leading companies such as Biren, Agibot, SenseTime, XPeng, NIO, RedNote, Nothing Phone, Casetify and Lalamove.

Anchored in Long-Term Thinking, Entering a New Phase of Global Growth

The renaming of the Swiss-listed entity aligns with C Capital’s entry into a new phase of global growth. Going forward, C Capital Holdings AG will draw on the governance strengths of its internationally listed Swiss platform, its global capital resources and its cross-border credit standing, while continuing to apply a long-term investment philosophy. With a global outlook and a continued focus on core Asia-Pacific industries, the Group will concentrate on advanced manufacturing and frontier technology sectors, coordinate its private equity, private credit and controlling real-asset holdings, and work closely with its industrial ecosystem partners to deliver long-term, stable and sustainable returns for global investors and partners.

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About C Capital Holdings AG

C Capital Holdings AG is listed in Switzerland (Swiss Stock Exchange: CCAP) and headquartered in Zurich. The group’s private equity portfolio encompasses a number of representative consumer and technology companies across the Asia-Pacific region, including Biren, Agibot, SenseTime, XPeng, NIO, RedNote, Nothing Phone, Casetify and Lalamove.

Global Industry Leaders Convene, Charting a New Chapter for the Intelligent Era

Liu Ying, Executive Vice President of China Telecom, stated in her speech that China Telecom closely align with the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting the deep integration of mature domestic technological capabilities with global cloud and network resources, and steadily enhancing its international operational strength. Through continuous cultivation, China Telecom has built an AI Token international operation capability system, consolidating the foundation for expanding the global market and deepening ecosystem cooperation. Based on the new stage of the AI Token era, China Telecom is committed to leveraging Token operations as a bond to share the new global computing network, co-create a new paradigm of AI services, jointly govern the new cross-border compliance order, and collectively embrace the new value of the digital intelligence wave.

Hashtag: #ChinaTelecom

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]]> https://asiainsiders.net/6th-hospitality-malaysia-conference-hmc2026-concludes-in-kuala-lumpur-uniting-regional-power-players-to-shape-the-future-of-hospitality/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:31:00 +0000 https://asiainsiders.net/6th-hospitality-malaysia-conference-hmc2026-concludes-in-kuala-lumpur-uniting-regional-power-players-to-shape-the-future-of-hospitality KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 6th Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC2026 officially concluded its highly successful run at the Connexion Conference & Event Center Kuala Lumpur, solidifying its position as the premier B2B platform for the country’s tourism and accommodation sectors. Organised by Hospitality Asia, the summit brought together a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders under an expanded multi-summit format to address the investment, design, and revenue strategies driving the Malaysian hospitality market forward.

The event achieved unprecedented scale, drawing 351 unique event attendees representing 228 leading companies from 10 countries. While local market dynamics took center stage with 84.1% of delegates hailing from Malaysia, the conference maintained a strong regional footprint with notable participation from Singapore (8.2%), Indonesia (2.3%), Thailand (2.0%), and Japan (1.1%), alongside delegates from the Americas, India, Mainland China, the Philippines, and Australia.

Reflecting the event’s high-level networking ecosystem, the business nature breakdown revealed an owner-centric audience: 40.2% represented Asset Ownership, followed by Hotel Management & Operations (16.0%), Technology & Vendors (13.1%), and Design, Build & Project Delivery (11.7%). The remaining delegation comprised government associations, advisory services, institutional investors, media, F&B, wellness, and travel providers.

A Triple-Summit Strategic Agenda

For the 2026 edition, the conference featured three summits, driven by a powerhouse lineup of 81 expert speakers and supported by 43 elite event sponsors & partners.

The Hotel Investment Summit focused heavily on macro-economics, asset valuation, and funding structures. A key highlight was the interactive panel session examining how owners can navigate market volatility and align their portfolios with changing market demands.

"The core value of this summit lies in the collective exchange of experiences, learning from fellow industry leaders, and gaining a precise understanding of modern traveler and guest expectations," noted Andrew Khoo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer The MUI Group. "The primary challenge within Malaysian hospitality today is establishing meaningful connections with the right partners. We possess industry passion; by bringing the right stakeholders together, we can seamlessly deliver properties that align with the highest guest expectations."

The Hotel Revenue Summit addressed the commercial side of operations, focusing on total revenue management (TRevPAR), dynamic pricing algorithms, and distribution strategies. The panel sessions challenged traditional commercial models, offering fresh operational perspectives for the year ahead.

"My ultimate expectation is to support and elevate the vital groundwork being done by hoteliers across the industry," shared Anshul Kumar, Director of Sales, India and Southeast Asia Aven Hospitality. "This summit presents a remarkable opportunity to gain deeper strategic insights from peers and partners right from within the heart of the sector. It offers a valuable moment to step back, evaluate your overarching strategy, and analyze the way you operate, while simultaneously connecting with the key decision-makers who impact your day-to-day operations."

The Hotel Design Summit explored the physical evolution of spaces, highlighting local craftsmanship, and narrative-driven architecture. The panel discussions focused on maximizing design return on investment (ROI) in both urban conversions and resort spaces.

"Participating in HMC for the first time has provided an invaluable opportunity to gain fresh insights from the panels and view the Malaysian hospitality landscape through a broader strategic lens," stated Ben Gregoire, Founder & Principal of LEVELS. "Networking directly with suppliers, property operators, and asset owners is incredibly beneficial, particularly given the highly unique and diverse tourism assets that Malaysia has to offer."

Driving Tangible Business: Match & Meet and Exhibition Showcase

Beyond the stage discussions, #HMC2026 served as a live marketplace. A major highlight of the event was the dedicated Match & Meet networking sessions, which targeted business matchmaking between pre-qualified delegates, owners, and developers from various sectors.

In tandem, the bustling Exhibition Showcase allowed the event’s 43 sponsors and partners to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions and their contribution in hospitality. Delegates engaged directly with leading innovators in technology vendor, payment system, guest-experience services, providing hotel owners and industry people with immediate resources to optimize their properties.

"Marking our inaugural participation at HMC this year, our primary objective was to engage in highly meaningful conversations with the industry stakeholders in attendance," stated Ezra Wang, Director, Travel & Hospitality APAC, Sertifi by Flywire. "We have already concluded several productive meetings with key hotel operators and owners. While today represents the crucial starting point for these dialogues, we are highly optimistic that these initial discussions will soon translate into concrete business decisions and long-term partnerships."

As Malaysia enters its next phase of tourism growth, #HMC2026 has successfully delivered the actionable intelligence, cross-border connections, and strategic partnerships necessary to lead the industry forward.

For post-event highlights and gallery access, please visit: hospitality-malaysia.com

PR Newswire is the Media Partner of Hospitality Malaysia Conference.

About Hospitality Asia

The Hospitality Asia Event Series is a leading platform for senior leaders across the region’s hospitality and tourism sectors. It is known for bringing together key decision-makers and industry innovators while creating strong opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaboration.

The series features seven flagship events across Asia, including the Hospitality Indonesia Conference (HIC), the Hospitality Vietnam Conference (HVC), the Hospitality Thailand Conference (HTC), the Hospitality South Korea Conference (HSKC), the Hospitality Malaysia Conference (HMC), the Hospitality Philippines Conference (HPC) and the Hospitality Japan Conference (HJC). These events attract a high-level and diverse audience from across the region.

Hospitality Asia is distinguished by its balanced engagement of both C-level executives and senior professionals such as Vice Presidents, General Managers and Directors who manage contracts, negotiations and daily operations. Supported by regional advisors who provide real-time market insights, the content focuses on practical strategies that enable participants to drive business growth.

The series is guided by four summits that represent the main drivers of industry success. These include the Hotel Investment Summit Asia #HISA, the Hotel Design Summit Asia #HDSA, the Hotel Revenue Summit Asia #HRSA and the Travel Byte Summit Asia #TBSA. Each summit is delivered with a localized approach to ensure relevance and meaningful engagement with the region’s most important opportunities.

To learn more about Hospitality Asia, please visit our website at www.hospitality-asia.com.

CONTACT:
Hospitality Asia Media
Ifnur
ifnur@hospitality-asia.com

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During the reception, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the government’s investment promotion agency, announced impressive results for the first half of 2026, revealing that these enterprises are expected to bring in over HK$53 billion (US$6.8 billion) in foreign direct investment and create over 8,600 new jobs for Hong Kong.

Speaking at the reception, John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said Hong Kong is one of the best places in the world to do business, being ranked as the world’s freest economy by the Fraser Institute and the second most competitive economy according to the latest IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook.

“In choosing Hong Kong for your Asian and global business expansion, you share my belief in Hong Kong’s flourishing future,” Mr Lee said. “You have made a wise choice. Hong Kong is one of the world’s best economies to do business in and with.”

Under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong possesses the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support from the country (China) and being closely connected to the world. The city offers an open and business-friendly environment, a simple and low tax regime, and a common law system that seamlessly connects with global financial centres.

Austria-based transport and logistics firm Gebrüder Weiss recently upgraded its Hong Kong office to become regional headquarters in East Asia and Oceania. Its Regional Director East Asia/Oceania, Michael Zankel, said of Hong Kong, “The business environment is great, you have a lot of talent around here to employ. It has always been the gateway to the Chinese Mainland but for us it is more a gateway to Asia.”

According to Merwann Younes, Global Head of Hospitality & Lifestyle Channels for Italian company Moleskine, Hong Kong is a “a very dynamic and creative city, which are also the core values for Moleskine as a brand.”

Etienne Dubois, Chief Strategy Officer, Unlimitics, which has developed an AI-powered school simulation game designed for neurodivergent children, said Hong Kong is a good place for start-up entrepreneurs like himself. “It is a very good melting pot for talent and opportunities and for growth,” he said.

Expanding on its first half results for 2026, InvestHK announced that its number of completed projects had increased 9% compared to the same period in 2025, while anticipated direct investment was up 36% and new jobs created rose 6% year-on-year.

In terms of place of origin of the 413 enterprises, 246 came from the Chinese Mainland, followed by Singapore (26), the United States (21), the United Kingdom (18), France (11) and Italy (11).

The top five sectors are innovation and technology (93), financial services and fintech (89), tourism and hospitality (55), transport, logistics and industrials (44), and business and professional services (39).

Looking ahead, Mr Lee said the HKSAR Government was expediting development of the Northern Metropolis, a new economic engine destined to rise as an international I&T and business hub.

“This will unlock abundant opportunities and shape a prosperous future for Hong Kong,” Mr Lee said, adding that the HKSAR Government is creating Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan, a strategic blueprint that will focus on long-term economic momentum, advancing technology and improving livelihoods.

Investment promotion results of InvestHK for the first half of 2026 are available at: https://gia.info.gov.hk/general/202606/25/P2026062500366_548202_1_1782386859629.pdf

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]]> https://asiainsiders.net/honma-golf-fy2025-26-results-remained-resilient-sales-and-net-profit-showed-visible-improvements/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0000 https://asiainsiders.net/honma-golf-fy2025-26-results-remained-resilient-sales-and-net-profit-showed-visible-improvements HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – HONMA Golf Limited (“HONMA”; together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKEX stock code: 6858), one of the world’s most prestigious golf brands, announces its consolidated annual results for the year ended 31 March 2026 (the “Period”).

Financial Highlights

• Despite continued global economic and geopolitical challenges which negatively impacted consumer sentiments, the Group reported a year-on-year revenue growth of 2.7% to JPY22,259.7 million (equivalent to USD147.7 million).
• Korea rebounded robustly with a year-on-year sales growth of 55.2%, resulting from continued investment in HONMA’s brand and product awareness in the country and success with both retail and wholesale channels in the country.
• Revenue from golf clubs, accounting for 70.7% of total revenue, reported a solid year-on-year growth of 4.5%. Golf ball sales grew by 12.2%, on the back of solid recovery in Japan, Korea and China (including Hong Kong and Macau), which markets grew by 5.1%, 4.8% and 87.3% respectively.
• Full year net profit increased to JPY1,119.8 million (equivalent to USD7.4 million), up from a loss of JPY264.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2025.
• Net operating cash flow remained positive at JPY1,109.3 million (equivalent to USD7.4 million) and net gearing reduced to 21.4%, down from 23.5% as at March 31, 2025.
• Continuously delivering working capital efficiency with inventory turnover days improved significantly from 315 to 251.

Major Achievements

During the twelve months period ended 31 March 2026, the golf industry was faced with intensified competition amidst economic slowdown and regional geopolitical instabilities in some parts of the world. Despite these challenges, HONMA firmly executed its growth strategy while continuously investing in product innovation, optimising its distribution network, and strengthening brand marketing efforts.

Korea Market Outperformed All Other Markets with Exponential Growth in Both Retail and Wholesale Channels

While overall market conditions and consumer sentiment remained subdued, Korea outperformed all other markets and delivered a year-on-year growth of 56.7% from its wholesales channel and 34.3% from its retail channel, thanks to continued investment in HONMA’s brand awareness among Korean golfers, its direct-to-consumer businesses in the country and the renewal of its distributor arrangements. During the Period, gross profit margin in Korea improved by 10 percentage points resulting from continued improvement in the Group’s price management, product offering and consumer journey in this dynamic and evolving golf market.

Newly Launched Products Received Positive Consumer Acceptance

HONMA launched a number of products in the twelve months’ period ended March 31, 2026. These products symbolized the highest level of Japanese craftsmanship and HONMA’s signature aesthetics and performance features and have in turn received positive feedback and acceptance from its customers and end consumers. In addition, the Company incorporated several proprietary, cutting-edge technologies into the design and development of its latest BERES and TOUR WORLD series, targeting affluent and avid golfers. As a result, revenue from BERES golf clubs rose by 3.9% and from country specific golf clubs surged by 41.5%, reconfirming HONMA’s strong brand equity and its resilience amid economic headwinds.

Optimised Distribution Network

During the Period, the Group continued to optimise its distribution network in Asia, gradually shifting towards a more balanced channel mix and customers who are capable of delivering sustainable and profitable sales growth in their respective markets. While revenue from self-operated stores decreased by 6.2% due to strong headwinds in Japan, sales from third-party channels increased by 12.3% year on year, benefiting from ongoing channel optimisation in its key markets.

Re-defining the HONMA Brand

HONMA implemented a series of marketing initiatives to strengthen its global brand positioning, brand awareness, to expand reach and to deepen engagement with its target consumers. To reposition the brand as a dynamic, relevant, and premium golf lifestyle offering for digitally savvy younger golfers, the Group has continued to enhance its global website and social media presence through the delivery of regular, high-quality visual content, supporting increased brand awareness and product appeal.

Supported by a full-channel strategy and increased investment in digital marketing, the Group recorded consistent enhancements in organic traffic and conversion rates during the Period, with certain markets achieving double-digit monthly growth. HONMA’s e-commerce sales recorded a year-on-year growth of 13.1% and 18.1% in Chinese Mainland and North America market.

Business Outlook

Looking ahead, HONMA will continue to advance its long-term growth strategy, with the ambition of establishing itself as a leading global golf lifestyle brand. This strategic direction builds on the Group’s strong heritage, expanding distribution footprint, advanced technologies, and renowned Japanese craftsmanship. Key priorities include enhancing and revitalizing brand value to deepen customer loyalty, reinforcing leadership in the super-premium segment, and accelerating growth in the fast-expanding premium-performance category. HONMA also aims to drive sustainable expansion in North America and Europe through a more refined product offering and optimized distribution strategy, while broadening its portfolio of complementary non-club products to deliver a more holistic golf lifestyle experience. At the same time, the Group will continue to prioritize innovation and product development to remain aligned with evolving market dynamics and shifting consumer preferences.

Mr. LIU Jianguo, Chairman of the Board, President, and Executive Director of HONMA Golf Limited, said: “Despite ongoing operating challenges and business uncertainties, HONMA delivered resilient results, underpinned by solid margin performance and continued progress in its direct-to-consumer strategy. Through a disciplined focus on premium positioning, enhanced digital engagement, and an optimized distribution footprint, we have established a robust platform for sustainable long-term growth and remain committed to delivering value for our stakeholders.”

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About HONMA Golf Limited

HONMA is one of the most prestigious and iconic brands in the golfing industry. Founded in 1959, HONMA combines the latest innovative technologies with traditional Japanese craftsmanship to offer golfers around the world premium, high-tech, and high-performance golf clubs, balls, apparel, and accessories.

As the only vertically integrated golf company with extensive in-house design, development, and manufacturing capabilities, as well as a broad retail footprint in Asia, HONMA is perfectly positioned to continuously grow its business in Asia and beyond, benefitting from the return of golfers in mature golf markets such as the US and Japan, and from increased participation in emerging markets such as Korea and China.

In recent years, HONMA has actively undertaken brand and marketing campaigns with the goal of redefining the HONMA brand as a dynamic, relevant, and premium golf lifestyle brand among today’s golfers. HONMA maintains a team of young professional players from Asia who are considered rising stars or upcoming challengers in the golf industry. HONMA has also collaborated extensively with coaches and key opinion leaders in major Asian markets and made significant investments in its retail distribution network and digital capabilities in Japan and China to unify and elevate the consumer experience and purchase journey for its loyal consumers and the younger golfing community.

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