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John Crane achieves B-BBEE Level One status, strengthening long-term investment and localisation strategy in South Africa

LONDON, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — John Crane, a global leader in flow control technologies and a business of Smiths Group plc, has achieved Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level One contributor status in South Africa, marking a significant strategic milestone for the company’s long-term growth, localisation and customer support strategy across the region.

The certification, awarded following John Crane South Africa’s strategic partnership with the Bunengi Group, positions the company as a preferred supplier for customers operating across South Africa’s mining, energy, power generation, petrochemical and broader industrial sectors.

B-BBEE Level One is the highest level of recognition under South Africa’s transformation framework and is increasingly critical for organisations competing for major public and private-sector contracts. State-owned entities and many large industrial organisations require suppliers to meet stringent B-BBEE procurement requirements as part of tender and sourcing processes.

The achievement strengthens John Crane’s ability to support customers operating in some of South Africa’s most critical industries while reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to local investment, skills development and sustainable economic growth.

Customers working with John Crane South Africa can now benefit from maximum procurement recognition of 135%, helping strengthen their own B-BBEE scorecards while reducing transformation and supply-chain compliance risk.

“Achieving B-BBEE Level One status is an important strategic milestone for John Crane South Africa and reflects our long-term commitment to the country, our customers and the communities we serve,” said Amjad Alqaqaa, Vice President, MEAI at John Crane.

“South Africa remains a strategically important market for John Crane, particularly across mining, energy and process industries where customers rely on trusted local partners to support critical operations. This achievement strengthens our ability to support those customers while continuing to invest in local capability, skills development and sustainable growth.”

John Crane South Africa provides local sales, delivery and customer support capabilities, backed by technical and professional services expertise tailored to the specific needs of the South African market. These capabilities enable the company to respond quickly to customer requirements while supporting operational reliability across critical industrial infrastructure.

The certification also reflects John Crane’s continued investment in education, enterprise development and community support initiatives across South Africa.

Over recent years, John Crane South Africa has supported more than 100 learners in completing university studies through bursaries and learnership programmes designed to create opportunities for Black students in higher education.

The company also participates in the YES for Youth programme and has supported approximately 86 young South Africans since 2018, helping provide workplace experience, skills development and pathways into long-term employment.

In addition, John Crane South Africa continues to invest in enterprise and supplier development initiatives through partnerships with local businesses including Mooka Mining in Rustenburg and Pekan Phakamani Engineering in Durban. These programmes include technical training, equipment support and channel partnership opportunities designed to strengthen local industrial capability and economic participation.

John Crane South Africa has also continued supporting community initiatives through the Soul Provider Trust, including projects focused on orphan care, education and food provision within local communities.

“Transformation is not simply about compliance, it is about building a stronger, more sustainable business that creates long-term value for customers, employees, partners and communities,” added Alqaqaa.

“Our B-BBEE Level One status reinforces that commitment and positions John Crane to play an even greater role in supporting South Africa’s industrial future.”

About John Crane

John Crane is a global leader in flow control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment in the energy and process industries. Our portfolio spans mechanical seals, seal support systems, couplings and filtration systems, supported by advanced service solutions and digital diagnostics. With over 200 service, sales and manufacturing centres across 50 countries, John Crane is an integral pillar of Smiths Group plc, a FTSE 100 industrial technology company dedicated to engineering a better future. Learn more at www.johncrane.com.


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Anaqua Renews Partnership with Sony to Advance IP Innovation

TOKYO, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”). Under this agreement, Anaqua will support Sony in strengthening intellectual property as a core driver of its business strategy, innovation, and global growth. Anaqua was first selected by Sony as its IP management platform in 2018.

The renewal of this partnership reflects Sony’s evolving business strategy and the growing importance of intellectual property intelligence across its integrated operations. Anaqua will continue to support the consolidation and integration of Sony’s IP management across its patents, designs, trademarks, and related rights for its global, cross-business units.

Sony, which operates across diverse businesses: Games & Network Services, Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services, Imaging & Sensing Solutions, is one of the largest patent filers globally in its core technologies, such as gaming and imaging technologies. Furthermore, its portfolio consistently ranks among the most cited in those same fields, a widely recognized benchmark of genuine innovation. Sony's IP portfolio is as expansive as it is strategically vital.

With the renewed agreement, Anaqua will continue to provide Sony with the AQX® platform, AcclaimIP analytics solution, and Patent and Design Annuities and Trademark Renewals services, while Sony actively evaluates and adopts Anaqua’s advanced AI-powered capabilities, which aligns with its transformation objectives. These include AI solutions designed to deliver deeper insights, faster strategic planning, and stronger brand and innovation governance.

“The pace of innovation is accelerating like never before,” said Asashi Shimodaira, Head of IP and Technology Standardization, Sony Group. “Efficiency is crucial, and that’s one of the key reasons why we chose Anaqua. The latest version with AI-powered functions promises significant process improvements. We aim to free up time for more strategic thinking.”

Through this strengthened collaboration, Anaqua will support Sony in shifting how the company uses IP: transitioning from traditional protection to a portfolio-driven, data-centric approach that informs decision-making across business units, accelerates innovation cycles, and supports emerging technologies and new market opportunities with Anaqua’s AQX platform.

“Sony has consistently been at the forefront of reimagining how intellectual property supports business growth,” said Justin Crotty, CEO of Anaqua. “From our initial partnership to our evolving, long-term collaboration, we’re proud to support Sony with AI-driven technologies that help turn IP into a powerful engine for innovation and competitive advantage.”

“Sony has a clear vision for elevating IP as a driver of business growth and global competitiveness,” said Kazuyasu Adachi, president and general manager, Japan & APAC, Anaqua. “The strong partnership with Sony underscores Anaqua’s longstanding commitment to supporting global enterprises operating across complex, multi-business environments and global regions. By integrating agreements across Sony entities and standardizing platforms and data, Sony is positioned to scale best practices, improve collaboration, and continuously refine IP strategy in a rapidly changing global landscape.”

Anaqua supports Sony with a globally coordinated, cross-functional team that delivers deep technical expertise and a consistently high-quality experience across Japan and worldwide. By seamlessly integrating its local Japan team with its global organization, Anaqua provides tailored, region-specific support while ensuring alignment across markets. Insights from close collaboration in Japan help optimize Sony’s operations and user experience, while Anaqua’s global perspective drives continuous improvement at scale, delivering responsive, localized support and consistent excellence wherever Sony operates.

About Sony Group Corporation
To find out more about Sony, please visit https://www.sony.com/en/.

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software platforms, AQX®, PATTSY WAVE®, and RightHub® offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s needs. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over two million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua's LinkedIn.

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Anaqua reconduit son partenariat avec Sony pour faire avancer l’innovation au service de la propriété intellectuelle

TOKYO, 08 juill. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, leader des technologies et services de gestion de l’innovation et de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), annonce ce jour le renouvellement de son partenariat avec Sony Group Corporation, ci-après « Sony ». Dans le cadre de cet accord, Anaqua aidera Sony à accentuer le rôle stratégique de la propriété intellectuelle comme moteur de sa stratégie d’entreprise, de son innovation et de sa croissance internationale. Sony avait initialement retenu Anaqua comme plateforme de gestion de sa propriété intellectuelle en 2018.

La reconduction de ce partenariat traduit l’évolution de la stratégie de Sony et l’importance croissante que gagne l’exploitation stratégique de la propriété intellectuelle au sein de ses activités intégrées. Anaqua continuera d’accompagner les démarches de consolidation et d’intégration menées par Sony dans le cadre de la gestion de ses actifs de propriété intellectuelle, à savoir brevets, dessins et modèles, et marques et droits associés à l’échelle mondiale et au sein de ses différentes branches d’exploitation.

Acteur dans divers secteurs d’activité comme les jeux vidéo et les services réseau, la musique, le cinéma, les technologies et services de divertissement, les solutions d’imagerie et de détection, Sony compte parmi les plus grands déposants de brevets au monde dans ses domaines technologiques clés, notamment les technologies liées au jeu vidéo et à l’imagerie. Par ailleurs, son portefeuille de brevets figure régulièrement parmi les plus cités dans ces mêmes domaines, ce qui représente un indicateur largement reconnu de sa capacité d’innovation. Le portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle de Sony est aussi vaste que stratégique pour son développement.

Dans le cadre de cet accord renouvelé, Anaqua continuera de mettre sa plateforme AQX® à la disposition de Sony, mais aussi sa solution d’analyse AcclaimIP et poursuivra ses services de gestion des annuités de brevets, dessins et modèles et de renouvellements de marques. En parallèle, Sony évalue activement les capacités avancées d’Anaqua reposant sur l’intelligence artificielle pour les adopter progressivement et conformément à ses objectifs de transformation. Ces solutions d’IA visent notamment à obtenir des éclairages plus approfondis, à rendre la planification stratégique plus rapide et à renforcer la gouvernance des marques et de l’innovation.

« Le rythme de l’innovation s’accélère de manière inédite », observe Asashi Shimodaira, responsable de la propriété intellectuelle et de la normalisation technologique chez Sony Group. « La notion d’efficacité est capitale, et c’est l’une des principales raisons pour lesquelles nous avons choisi Anaqua. La dernière version de sa plateforme, assortie de fonctionnalités basées sur l’IA, promet une optimisation majeure de nos processus. Nous souhaitons ainsi dégager du temps pour nous consacrer davantage à la réflexion stratégique. »

Dans le cadre de cette collaboration reconduite, Anaqua accompagnera Sony dans l’évolution de son approche de la propriété intellectuelle, d’un modèle traditionnel centré sur la protection des actifs vers une approche fondée sur la gestion de portefeuille et l’exploitation des données. Cette approche permettra d’éclairer les prises de décision au sein de ses différentes activités, d’accélérer les cycles d’innovation et d’accompagner le développement des technologies émergentes et des nouvelles opportunités de marché grâce à sa plateforme AQX.

« Sony s’est toujours montré à l’avant-garde dans sa manière de repenser le rôle de la propriété intellectuelle au service de la croissance de l’entreprise », souligne Justin Crotty, PDG d’Anaqua. « Depuis notre partenariat initial jusqu’à notre collaboration durable et évolutive, nous sommes fiers d’accompagner Sony grâce à nos technologies alimentées par l’IA, qui permettent de transformer la propriété intellectuelle en un véritable moteur d’innovation et d’avantages concurrentiels. »

« La vision de Sony est très claire : faire de la propriété intellectuelle un vecteur de croissance et de compétitivité mondiale », ajoute Kazuyasu Adachi, président et directeur général pour le Japon et la région Asie-Pacifique chez Anaqua. « Le partenariat solide établi avec Sony témoigne de l’engagement durable d’Anaqua auprès des grandes entreprises internationales évoluant dans des environnements complexes, couvrant plusieurs secteurs d’activité, dans différentes régions du monde. En intégrant les accords conclus entre les entités de Sony et en harmonisant les plateformes et les données, Sony pourra adopter plus largement les bonnes pratiques, améliorer la collaboration et faire constamment évoluer sa stratégie de propriété intellectuelle dans un environnement mondial en mutation rapide. »

Anaqua accompagne Sony en mobilisant une équipe internationale coordonnée et pluridisciplinaire, qui présente une expertise technique approfondie et assure constamment une expérience de qualité, au Japon et ailleurs dans le monde. En intégrant étroitement son équipe japonaise locale à l’organisation mondiale du groupe, Anaqua offre un accompagnement adapté à ses spécificités régionales tout en assurant une cohérence globale entre ses différents marchés. Les enseignements tirés de cette collaboration étroite au Japon contribuent à optimiser les opérations de Sony et l’expérience des utilisateurs, tandis que la vision internationale d’Anaqua joue en faveur d’une optimisation continue à grande échelle reposant sur les principes d’un accompagnement réactif et adapté au contexte local, et d’une qualité constante dans tous les territoires où Sony est présent.

À propos de Sony Group Corporation
Pour en savoir plus sur Sony, rendez-vous sur la page https://www.sony.com/en/.

À propos d’Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier ordre de solutions technologiques et de services intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), destinés aux entreprises et aux cabinets d’avocats. Ses plateformes logicielles de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle AQX®, PATTSY WAVE®, et RightHub® proposent des flux de travail conformes aux bonnes pratiques et enrichis par l’analyse de mégadonnées et des services appuyés par la technologie en vue d’apporter un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour éclairer les stratégies de propriété intellectuelle, faciliter la prise de décisions et rationaliser les opérations qui y sont liées en fonction des besoins de chaque secteur. Aujourd’hui, près de la moitié des 100 principaux déposants de brevets aux États-Unis et des grandes marques mondiales, ainsi qu’un nombre croissant de cabinets d’avocats à travers le monde font appel aux solutions d’Anaqua. Plus de deux millions de professionnels de la propriété intellectuelle, cadres, avocats, assistants juridiques, administrateurs et innovateurs, utilisent la plateforme pour répondre à leurs besoins en matière de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle. La société est domiciliée à Boston, et exploite un réseau de bureaux implantés aux États-Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour obtenir de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com ou la page LinkedIn d’Anaqua.

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Anaqua erneuert Partnerschaft mit Sony, um IP-Innovation voranzutreiben

TOKIO, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, der führende Anbieter von Technologien und Dienstleistungen für das Innovations- und IP-Management, gab heute die Erneuerung seiner Partnerschaft mit der Sony Group Corporation („Sony“) bekannt. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird Anaqua dazu beitragen, das geistige Eigentum von Sony zu stärken und es zum zentralen Motor seiner Geschäftsstrategie, seiner Innovationskraft und seines globalen Wachstums zu machen. Sony entschied sich bereits im Jahr 2018 für die IP-Management-Plattform von Anaqua.

Die Erneuerung der Partnerschaft spiegelt die sich entwickelnde Geschäftsstrategie von Sony und die wachsende Bedeutung von „Intellectual Property Intelligence“ in allen integrierten Geschäftsbereichen wider. Anaqua wird weiterhin die Konsolidierung und Integration des IP-Managements von Sony für Patente, Designs, Marken und damit verbundene Rechte über seine globalen Geschäftsbereiche hinweg unterstützen.

Sony unterhält die Geschäftsbereiche Games & Network Services, Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services, Imaging & Sensing Solutions und zählt weltweit zu den größten Patentanmeldern in seinen Kerntechnologiefeldern, darunter Gaming- und Bildgebungstechnologien. Darüber hinaus gehört das Patentportfolio des Unternehmens in diesen Technologiefeldern regelmäßig zu den am häufigsten zitierten – ein weithin anerkannter Maßstab für echte Innovationskraft. Das IP-Portfolio von Sony ist ebenso umfangreich wie strategisch wertvoll.

Dank der Vertragserneuerung hat Sony auch weiterhin Zugriff auf die AQX®-Plattform sowie die Analyselösung AcclaimIP von Anaqua und profitiert von den Dienstleistungen des Unternehmens in den Bereichen „Patent and Design Annuities“ sowie „Trademark Renewals“. Seinen Transformationszielen entsprechend prüft und implementiert Sony zudem die fortschrittlichen, KI-gestützten Funktionen von Anaqua. Dazu gehören KI-Lösungen, die darauf ausgelegt sind, tiefere Einblicke zu ermöglichen, die strategische Planung zu beschleunigen sowie die Steuerung von Marken und Innovationen zu stärken.

„Das Innovationstempo beschleunigt sich wie nie zuvor“, so Asashi Shimodaira, Leiter des Bereichs IP und Technologiestandardisierung bei der Sony Group. „Effizienz ist entscheidend, und das ist einer der Hauptgründe, warum wir uns für Anaqua entschieden haben. Die neueste Version mit KI-gestützten Funktionen verspricht signifikante Prozessverbesserungen. Unser Ziel ist es, mehr Zeit für strategisches Denken zu schaffen.“

Im Zuge der engeren Zusammenarbeit wird Anaqua Sony dabei helfen, den Umgang mit IP zu verändern. So wird vom traditionellen Schutz zu einem portfoliogesteuerten, datenzentrierten Ansatz übergegangen, um die Entscheidungsfindung in allen Geschäftsbereichen zu unterstützen, Innovationszyklen zu beschleunigen sowie neue Technologien und Marktchancen mithilfe der AQX-Plattform von Anaqua zu fördern.

„Sony hat Pionierarbeit geleistet, wenn es darum geht, wie geistiges Eigentum das Geschäftswachstum unterstützen kann“, erklärte Justin Crotty, CEO von Anaqua. „Von unserer ersten Partnerschaft bis zu unserer sich entwickelnden, langfristigen Zusammenarbeit sind wir stolz darauf, Sony mit KI-gestützten Technologien zu unterstützen, die geistiges Eigentum zu einem leistungsstarken Motor für Innovation und Wettbewerbsvorteile machen.“

„Sony hat eine klare Vorstellung, wie IP als Treiber für Geschäftswachstum und globale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit gestärkt werden kann“, so Kazuyasu Adachi, President und General Manager, Japan & APAC bei Anaqua. „Die enge Partnerschaft mit Sony unterstreicht das langjährige Engagement von Anaqua für die Unterstützung globaler Unternehmen, die in komplexen, geschäftsbereichsübergreifenden Umfeldern und weltweiten Regionen tätig sind.“ „Durch die geschäftsbereichsübergreifende Integration von Vereinbarungen sowie die Standardisierung von Plattformen und Daten ist Sony in der Lage, bewährte Verfahren unternehmensweit zu skalieren, die Zusammenarbeit zu verbessern und seine IP-Strategie in einem sich rasch wandelnden globalen Umfeld fortlaufend zu optimieren.“

Anaqua unterstützt Sony mit einem global koordinierten, funktionsübergreifenden Team, das sowohl in Japan als auch weltweit fundiertes technisches Fachwissen und eine durchgängig hohe Servicequalität bietet. Durch die Einbindung seines lokalen Teams in Japan in die globale Organisation bietet Anaqua maßgeschneiderten, regionsspezifischen Support und gewährleistet dabei die Ausrichtung auf verschiedene Märkte. Erkenntnisse aus der engen Zusammenarbeit in Japan tragen dazu bei, die Betriebsabläufe und das Nutzererlebnis von Sony zu optimieren, während die globale Perspektive von Anaqua kontinuierliche Verbesserungen im großen Maßstab ermöglicht. Das Ergebnis ist ein reaktionsschneller, lokalisierter Support und konsequente Exzellenz überall dort, wo Sony tätig ist.

Über die Sony Group Corporation
Weitere Informationen über Sony finden Sie unter https://www.sony.com/en/.

Über Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. ist ein führender Anbieter von integrierten Technologielösungen und Dienstleistungen für das Management von geistigem Eigentum (IP) für Unternehmen und Anwaltskanzleien. Die IP-Management-Softwareplattformen AQX®, PATTSY WAVE® und RightHub® bieten Best-Practice-Workflows mit Big-Data-Analysen und technologiegestützten Dienstleistungen. Ziel ist es, eine intelligente Umgebung zu schaffen, die IP-Strategien aufzeigt, IP-Entscheidungen ermöglicht und IP-Abläufe optimiert – zugeschnitten auf die Bedürfnisse jedes einzelnen Segments. Inzwischen nutzen fast die Hälfte der 100 größten US-Patentanmelder und globalen Marken sowie eine wachsende Zahl von Anwaltskanzleien weltweit die Lösungen von Anaqua. Über zwei Millionen IP-Führungskräfte, Anwälte, Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte, Administratoren und Innovatoren nutzen die Plattform für ihre Anforderungen im IP-Management. Das Unternehmen hat seinen Hauptsitz in Boston und unterhält Niederlassungen in den USA, Europa, Asien und Australien. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter anaqua.com oder auf dem LinkedIn-Profil von Anaqua.

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Anaqua Renova Parceria com a Sony para Avançar a Inovação em PI

TÓQUIO, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, a principal fornecedora de soluções e serviços de tecnologia de gerenciamento de inovação e propriedade intelectual (PI), anunciou hoje a renovação da sua parceria com a Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”). Sob este acordo, a Anaqua irá apoiar a Sony no fortalecimento da propriedade intelectual como um dos principais impulsionadores da sua estratégia de negócios, inovação e crescimento global. A Anaqua foi selecionada pela primeira vez pela Sony como sua plataforma de gerenciamento de PI em 2018.

A renovação dessa parceria reflete a estratégia de negócios em evolução da Sony e a crescente importância da inteligência de propriedade intelectual em todas as suas operações integradas. A Anaqua continuará a apoiar a consolidação e a integração do gerenciamento de PI da Sony em suas patentes, designs, marcas registradas e direitos relacionados para suas unidades globais de negócios.

A Sony, que opera em diversos setores: Jogos e Serviços de Rede, Música, Imagens, Tecnologia e Serviços de Entretenimento, Soluções de Imagem e Sensoriamento, é uma das empresas que mais depositam patentes em nível global nas suas principais áreas tecnológicas, como tecnologias de jogos e de imagem. Além disso, seu portfólio está consistentemente entre os mais citados nesses mesmos setores, uma referência amplamente reconhecida de genuína inovação. O portfólio de IP da Sony é tão amplo quanto estrategicamente vital.

Com a renovação do acordo, a Anaqua continuará fornecendo à Sony a plataforma AQX®, a solução de análise AcclaimIP e serviços de Manutenção de Patentes e Desenhos Industriais (anuidades), e Renovação de Marcas, ao mesmo tempo em que a Sony avalia e adota ativamente os recursos avançados da Anaqua baseados em IA, o que se alinha aos seus objetivos de transformação. Isso inclui soluções de IA projetadas para proporcionar insights mais profundos, planejamento estratégico mais ágil e governança mais robusta de marca e inovação.

“O ritmo da inovação está mais acelerado do que nunca”, disse Asashi Shimodaira, Dirigente de Propriedade Intelectual e Padronização de Tecnologia do Sony Group. “A eficiência é crucial e esse é um dos principais motivos pelos quais escolhemos a Anaqua. A versão mais recente com funções baseadas em IA promete melhorias significativas no processo. Nosso objetivo é liberar tempo para um pensamento mais estratégico.”

Com essa colaboração fortalecida, a Anaqua irá apoiar a Sony na mudança da forma como a empresa utiliza a propriedade intelectual: transitando da proteção tradicional para uma abordagem centrada em dados e orientada pelo portfólio, que fundamenta a tomada de decisões em todas as unidades de negócios, acelera ciclos de inovação e dá suporte a tecnologias emergentes e novas oportunidades de mercado com a plataforma AQX da Anaqua.

“A Sony tem estado consistentemente na vanguarda da reinvenção da forma como a propriedade intelectual impulsiona o crescimento dos negócios”, disse Justin Crotty, CEO da Anaqua. “Desde a nossa parceria inicial até a nossa colaboração contínua e de longo prazo, temos orgulho de apoiar a Sony com tecnologias impulsionadas por IA que ajudam a transformar a propriedade intelectual em um potente motor de inovação e vantagem competitiva.”

“A Sony tem uma visão clara para elevar a PI como um impulsionador do crescimento dos negócios e da competitividade global”, disse Kazuyasu Adachi, presidente e gerente geral, Japão e APAC, Anaqua. “A sólida parceria com a Sony reforça o compromisso de longa data da Anaqua em apoiar empresas globais que operam em ambientes complexos e diversificados, abrangendo múltiplas áreas de negócios e regiões ao redor do mundo. Com a integração de acordos entre entidades da Sony e a padronização de plataformas e dados, a Sony está posicionada para dimensionar as melhores práticas, aumentar a colaboração e refinar continuamente a estratégia de PI em um cenário global em rápida mudança.”

A Anaqua apoia a Sony com uma equipe multifuncional coordenada globalmente que oferece profundo conhecimento técnico e uma experiência consistentemente de alta qualidade em todo o Japão e em todo o mundo. Com a integração total da sua equipe local no Japão com a sua organização global, a Anaqua fornece suporte personalizado e específico para cada região, garantindo o alinhamento entre os mercados. Os insights da estreita colaboração no Japão ajudam a otimizar as operações e a experiência do usuário da Sony, enquanto a perspectiva global da Anaqua impulsiona o aprimoramento contínuo em escala, oferecendo suporte responsivo e localizado e excelência consistente onde quer que a Sony opere.

Sobre a Sony Group Corporation
Para mais informação sobre a Sony, visite https://www.sony.com/en/.

Sobre a Anaqua
A Anaqua, Inc. é fornecedora líder de soluções e serviços de tecnologia de gerenciamento de propriedade intelectual integrada (IP) para corporações e escritórios de advocacia. Suas soluções de software de gerenciamento de PI, AQX®  e PATTSY WAVE®, oferecem fluxos de trabalho das melhores práticas com análise de big data e serviços habilitados para tecnologia, para a criação de um ambiente inteligente projetado para informar a estratégia de PI, viabilizar a tomada de decisões de PI e simplificar as operações de PI, adaptadas às necessidades de cada segmento. Atualmente quase metade dos 100 principais candidatos a patentes e marcas globais dos EUA, bem como um número crescente de escritórios de advocacia em todo o mundo, usam as soluções da Anaqua. Mais de dois milhões de executivos de PI, advogados, assistentes jurídicos, administradores e inovadores usam a plataforma para suas necessidades de gerenciamento de PI. As operações globais da empresa estão localizadas na sede em Boston, além dos escritórios nos EUA, Europa, Ásia e Austrália. Para mais informação, visite anaqua.com, ou o LinkedIn da Anaqua.

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Point sur l’offre publique d’achat simplifiée sur les actions North Atlantic Energies

Nanterre, 08 juin 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Point sur l’offre publique d’achat simplifiée sur les actions North Atlantic Energies

Nanterre, le 8 juin 2026 – North Atlantic France rappelle qu’elle a annoncé le 28 novembre 2025 avoir finalisé avec succès l’acquisition de 82,89 % du capital et des droits de vote d’Esso S.A.F, devenue North Atlantic Energies, à un prix de 26,19 € par action.

North Atlantic France a par ailleurs annoncé le 10 novembre 2026 qu’elle déposerait une offre publique d’achat obligatoire en procédure simplifiée (l’ « Offre ») sur les actions North Atlantic Energies restantes qu’elle ne détient pas déjà, à un prix de 28,93 € par action.

North Atlantic France indique au marché qu’elle ne sollicitera pas la mise en œuvre d’un retrait obligatoire dans le cadre de l’Offre.

L’Offre, ainsi envisagée sans retrait obligatoire, sera déposée auprès de l’Autorité des marchés financiers (l’« AMF ») une fois les travaux de l’expert indépendant finalisés. La documentation d’Offre, en ce compris l’attestation d’équité de l’expert indépendant sur les conditions financières de l’Offre, sera soumise à l’examen de l’AMF et l’Offre ne sera ouverte qu’après obtention de la décision de conformité de l’AMF.

CONTACTS MEDIA

France : Brunswick Group – [email protected]
Hugues Boëton – 06 79 99 27 15
Paul Priam – 06 84 39 09 89

Canada : Mark Duggan – [email protected]

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À PROPOS DE NORTH ATLANTIC

Depuis près de quatre décennies, North Atlantic est un leader dans le secteur des carburants et des stations-service, opérant également pour les segments résidentiel, commercial ainsi que la vente en gros de carburant à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. Récemment, dans le cadre d’une joint-venture avec Suncor Energy, North Atlantic a étendu la présence de ses stations-service à la Nouvelle-Écosse et à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, par l’intermédiaire de North Sun Energy. Le groupe North Atlantic exploite 110 stations-service dans les trois provinces. North Atlantic dispose de projets ambitieux de croissance et de développement dans des localisations stratégiques au Canada. Reconnu pour son expertise dans l’achat et la vente de produits de grande qualité, North Atlantic s’adresse à la fois aux secteurs domestique et industriel, tout en desservant des clients internationaux par le biais de ses canaux de distribution de soutage maritime. North Atlantic prévoit de poursuivre sa croissance stratégique afin d’offrir des solutions énergétiques innovantes et vertes adaptées à l’évolution des besoins mondiaux. En stimulant les progrès de l’industrie, North Atlantic favorise l’acquisition de nouvelles compétences et la création de nouveaux emplois dans ce paysage dynamique. North Atlantic demeure engagé à proposer des produits et des services (énergie, essence et stations-service) de grande qualité au service de l’amélioration de l’expérience client tout en favorisant la croissance économique dans les collectivités qu’elle dessert au Canada et à l’étranger.


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Update on the simplified tender offer for North Atlantic Energies shares

Nanterre, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Update on the simplified tender offer for North Atlantic Energies shares

Nanterre, June 8, 2026 – North Atlantic France recalls that, on November 28, 2025, it announced the successful closing of its acquisition of 82.89% of the share capital and voting rights of Esso S.A.F, renamed North Atlantic Energies, at a price of €26.19 per share.

North Atlantic France announced on November 10, 2025 that it will file a mandatory tender offer under the simplified procedure (the “Offer”) for the remaining shares of North Atlantic Energies it does not own at a price of €28.93 per share.

North Atlantic France informs the public that it will not request the implementation of a squeeze-out procedure as part of the Offer.

The Offer, therefore with no squeeze-out procedure, will be filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) once the independent expert’s work has been finalised. The Offer documentation, including the independent expert's fairness opinion on the financial terms of the Offer, will be submitted to the AMF for review, and the Offer will only open once the AMF has issued its compliance decision.

MEDIA CONTACTS

France: Brunswick Group – [email protected]
Hugues Boëton: +33 6 79 99 27 15
Paul Priam: +33 6 84 39 09 89

Canada: Mark Duggan – [email protected]
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ABOUT NORTH ATLANTIC

For nearly four decades, North Atlantic has been a market leader in the retail gas and convenience sector, as well as the residential, commercial, and wholesale fuel industries in Newfoundland and Labrador. Recently, through a joint venture with Suncor Energy, North Atlantic expanded its retail division into Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, through North Sun Energy. As managing partner, North Atlantic operates 110 fuel retail sites across all three provinces. North Atlantic has ambitious plans for future growth and development in strategic locations across the region. Known for its expertise in acquiring and delivering exceptional products, North Atlantic caters to both domestic and industrial sectors while also serving global clients through their marine bunkering distribution channels. North Atlantic is committed to strategic growth to deliver innovative and green energy solutions aligned with evolving global needs. By driving industry progress, North Atlantic is supporting new skills and new jobs for this dynamic landscape. North Atlantic remains committed to providing exceptional energy, fuel and convenience retail initiatives that enhance customer experience while fostering economic growth in the communities they serve in Canada and beyond.


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BitMEX Integrates with Banxa to Expand On and Off-Ramp Offerings

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, a leading crypto derivatives exchange, announced today a strategic integration with Banxa, a global provider of on-and-off ramp solutions. The partnership expands BitMEX’s fiat-to-crypto offerings to users in over 180 countries to seamlessly convert their fiat to crypto, and vice versa.

As digital asset adoption grows, the need for accessible on-and-off ramps has become paramount. In addition to purchasing digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL), users can instantly sell their cryptocurrency to receive fiat currencies directly into their bank accounts or payment cards, via Banxa’s regulated network.

The partnership reinforces BitMEX’s commitment to remove existing friction in trading strategies by offering a wider array of local payment methods and fiat support. Key features include:

  • Broad Currency Support: Support for 30+ cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, and SOL, and 35+ fiat currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and AUD.
  • Bidirectional Conversion: Users can buy and sell crypto instantly for immediate access to their funds.
  • Global Payment Flexibility: Support for Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and local bank transfers (including PayPal, SEPA, and Faster Payments).
  • Frictionless User Experience: Verified BitMEX users can access Banxa’s fiat-to-crypto gateway without additional verification, accelerating the trading process.

“Our goal at BitMEX is to provide a professional-grade trading environment that is as accessible as it is powerful,” said Raphael Polansky, Chief Growth Officer at BitMEX. “By partnering with Banxa to expand our on and off-ramp offerings, we are providing our users with more ways to close the crypto loop. Traders can now fund their accounts, execute their strategies, and realise their profits all within the BitMEX ecosystem using the payment methods they trust most.”

”Infrastructure is a genuine business advantage. With BitMEX, we’re delivering more than a reliable and compliant fiat to crypto ramp — we’re creating a growth engine that helps bring liquidity into the platform, supports user acquisition, and enables them to confidently scale.” said Shaun Heng, Chief Product & Growth Officer at Banxa.

Users who purchase crypto on BitMEX using Banxa and other fiat providers can receive up to $110 in rewards. Those who use credit/debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay to purchase crypto with Banxa are also eligible for 0 fees from 4 June to 4 July. More information on the integration can be found here.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade with confidence that their funds are secure and that they have access to the products and tools required to be profitable.

BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish on chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week, providing assurance that customer funds are safely stored and segregated.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

About Banxa

Banxa, an OSL company, is the leading provider of embedded crypto infrastructure – powering seamless integration of digital assets into existing platforms.

Over the past decade, we’ve built global and local payment solutions, backed by an international licensing network, enabling 400+ businesses to deliver crypto and stablecoin access to millions of users around the world.

Headquartered in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Banxa is reshaping the way we move money worldwide— with regulatory confidence, speed, and efficiency.

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World Vape Day 2026: One Switch – Everyone Wins

BRUSSELS, May 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, vapers, former smokers, and harm reduction advocates mark World Vape Day 2026. The theme this year is One Switch – Everyone Wins. It is not a slogan. It is what the data shows.

World Vape Day falls one day before the WHO's World No Tobacco Day, and the contrast could not be starker. While the WHO spends tomorrow calling vapes and nicotine pouches industry tricks designed to hook a new generation, consumers in Germany, South Africa, Argentina, and many more countries took to the streets and Social Media this week to demand access to the less harmful alternatives that have already helped millions quit smoking.

“The WHO has been running the same playbook for years. Nicotine is the enemy, alternatives are industry tactics, and anyone who disagrees is compromised. Meanwhile, 8 million people a year die from smoking. That is not a public health record to be proud of,” said Michael Landl, Director, World Vapers' Alliance.

The science is not in dispute among serious researchers. Vaping, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products all dramatically reduce exposure to the chemicals that kill smokers. Nicotine is addictive, but it is not the cause of smoking-related disease. Combustion is. When a smoker switches completely, the benefits extend to everyone around them. Secondhand smoke raises children's risk of asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis. Children of smokers are up to four times more likely to become smokers themselves. One switch removes almost all of that from the home.

The countries that understood this are now reaping the results. Sweden is smoke-free. The UK halved its smoking rate. New Zealand cut smoking among under-25s to around 3 percent and has the first smoke-free generation.

“Every country that has cut smoking fast did it by giving smokers real alternatives. World Vape Day exists to remind policymakers that the evidence is there. That we consumers are not anecdotes, we are the evidence. The tools are there. The only thing missing is the political will in too many countries,” Landl added.

For media enquiries: [email protected] www.worldvapersalliance.com

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Dia Mundial do Vape 2026: Uma Mudança, Todos Ganham

BRUXELAS, May 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hoje, vapers, ex-fumantes e defensores da redução de danos marcam o Dia Mundial do Vape 2026. O tema deste ano é Uma Mudança, Todos Ganham. Não é um slogan. É o que os dados mostram.

O Dia Mundial do Vape acontece um dia antes do Dia Mundial Sem Tabaco da OMS, e o contraste não poderia ser mais gritante. Enquanto a OMS passa o amanhã chamando vapes e truques da indústria de bolsas de nicotina projetadas para atrair uma nova geração, consumidores na Alemanha, África do Sul, Argentina e muitos outros países foram às ruas e às redes sociais esta semana para exigir acesso às alternativas menos prejudiciais que já ajudaram milhões a parar de fumar.

“A OMS usa a mesma cartilha há anos. A nicotina é o inimigo, as alternativas são táticas da indústria e qualquer um que discorde está comprometido. Enquanto isso 8 milhões de pessoas morrem por ano por causa do tabagismo. Esse não é um registro de saúde pública para se orgulhar “, disse Michael Landl, Diretor da World Vapers 'Alliance.

A ciência não está em disputa entre pesquisadores sérios. Vaping, bolsas de nicotina e produtos de tabaco aquecido reduzem drasticamente a exposição aos produtos químicos que matam os fumantes. A nicotina é viciante, mas não é a causa das doenças relacionadas ao tabagismo. A fumaça é. Quando um fumante muda completamente, os benefícios se estendem a todos ao seu redor. O fumo passivo aumenta o risco de asma, pneumonia e bronquite nas crianças. Os filhos de fumantes são até quatro vezes mais propensos a se tornarem fumantes. Uma mudança acaba quase com tudo isso na casa.

Os países que entenderam isso agora estão colhendo os resultados. A Suécia está livre do tabagismo. O Reino Unido reduziu pela metade sua taxa de tabagismo. A Nova Zelândia reduziu o tabagismo entre os menores de 25 anos para cerca de 3% e tem a primeira geração livre do tabagismo.

“Todos os países que reduziram o tabagismo rapidamente fizeram isso dando aos fumantes alternativas reais. O Dia Mundial do Vape existe para lembrar aos formuladores de políticas da existência de evidências. Nós, consumidores, não somos apenas casos, somos a evidência. As ferramentas existem. A única coisa que falta é a vontade política em muitos países “, acrescentou Landl.

Para perguntas da mídia: [email protected] www.worldvapersalliance.com

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