Connect with us

Technology

Univar Solutions Appointed Distributor of Cabot Corporation’s Specialty Carbon Black Products in Brazil

Published

on

Customers can now access Cabot’s high-performance, innovative pigments and performance additives for plastics and battery applications

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced it has been appointed as distributor of Cabot Corporation’s specialty carbon black products for the plastics and batteries markets in Brazil. The agreement builds on the companies’ existing relationship and will provide customers with innovative materials and solutions that help improve sustainability and product performance.

 

Univar Solutions Appointed Distributor of Cabot Corporation’s Specialty Carbon Black Products in Brazil

“As we continue growing our ingredients and specialties business in Latin America, it’s critical that we partner with world-class suppliers who are also committed to helping meet customers’ product performance needs while keeping sustainability top-of-mind. The addition of Cabot’s specialty carbon black products to our expansive product portfolio allows us to better serve those looking to innovate, grow and differentiate their business,” said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions.

Cabot’s specialty carbon black products are used for multiple applications in the automotive market, including helping improve the efficiency, durability, performance and lifetime of hybrid and electric vehicle batteries. In addition to batteries, the versatility of carbon black products make them well-suited for other specialty applications such as plastics, consumer electronics and industrial parts, delivering value through a range of functionalities including color, ultraviolet (UV) protection, surface smoothness  and conductivity.

“We’re excited about our collaboration with Cabot in Brazil, which further expands a key supplier relationship and adds to our product offering to our customer base,” said Chris Fitzgerald, global vice president, CASE, Rubber and Plastic Additives for Univar Solutions. “We are confident our customers will benefit from the consistent focus we bring within the plastic compounding and battery markets, backed by strong local and technical support and commercial excellence.”

Bill Masterson, vice president and regional business director, Performance Additives, Cabot Corporation, added, “This partnership with Univar Solutions will provide more customers in Brazil access to Cabot’s product development, technical support and manufacturing experience in specialty carbon black materials for a variety of applications. Expanding our distribution agreement with Univar Solutions will help us meet the growing demand for our specialty carbon black products while providing customers with innovative products and expertise to help advance performance in their end use applications.”

For more information about Univar Solutions’ portfolio of coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers ingredients, including technical support and innovation, visit univarsolutions.com/CASE.

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world’s leading producers. With the industry’s largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About Cabot Corporation Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of carbon blackspecialty carbonsengineered elastomer compositesinkjet colorantsmasterbatches and conductive compoundsfumed silica and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes certain statements relating to future events and our intentions, beliefs, expectations, and predictions for the future, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations and assumptions. A detailed discussion of these factors and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Potential factors that could affect such forward-looking statements include, among others: the ultimate geographic spread of the COVID-19 pandemic; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to address or otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and our customers and suppliers; the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition; other fluctuations in general economic conditions, particularly in industrial production and the demands of our customers; significant changes in the business strategies of producers or in the operations of our customers; increased competitive pressures, including as a result of competitor consolidation; significant changes in the pricing, demand and availability of chemicals; our levels of indebtedness, the restrictions imposed by our debt instruments, and our ability to obtain additional financing when needed; the broad spectrum of laws and regulations that we are subject to, including extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; an inability to integrate the business and systems of companies we acquire, including of Nexeo Solutions, Inc., or to realize the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions; potential business disruptions and security breaches, including cybersecurity incidents; an inability to generate sufficient working capital; increases in transportation and fuel costs and changes in our relationship with third party providers; accidents, safety failures, environmental damage, product quality and liability issues and recalls; major or systemic delivery failures involving our distribution network or the products we carry; operational risks for which we may not be adequately insured; ongoing litigation and other legal and regulatory risks; challenges associated with international operations; exposure to interest rate and currency fluctuations; potential impairment of goodwill; liabilities associated with acquisitions, ventures and strategic investments; negative developments affecting our pension plans and multi-employer pensions; labor disruptions associated with the unionized portion of our workforce; and the other factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events or results, and that actual events or results may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “plan,” “seek, “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” or “continue” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/univar-solutions-appointed-distributor-of-cabot-corporations-specialty-carbon-black-products-in-brazil-301558323.html

SOURCE Univar Solutions Inc.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

Akemona to Power Upcoming Tokenized Offering for Industrialized Innovation Impact Portfolio I

Published

on

By

The initiative is designed to support the tokenization and commercialization of 100 companies formed around acquired innovation-related intellectual property.

FULLERTON, Calif., April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Akemona, Inc., a provider of tokenization and digital asset issuance infrastructure, announced today that a tokenized offering for Industrialized Innovation Impact Portfolio I LLC is now available through the Akemona platform.

The initiative is centered on 100 companies formed through the acquisition of innovation-related intellectual property and associated commercialization rights. Tokenization is intended to support the commercialization of these companies through a structured digital asset framework.

According to information provided to Akemona, Industrialized Innovation Impact Portfolio I is designed to offer diversified exposure to 100 early-stage companies created through FyrstGen’s Company Building as a Service (CBaaS®) model. The portfolio is structured through a special purpose vehicle and is intended to hold 50% equity positions in 100 FyrstGen companies spanning sectors such as green energy, sustainable agriculture, public health, and other innovation-driven markets.

Industrialized Innovations has stated that the portfolio is part of a broader effort to transform underutilized intellectual property into commercially oriented operating companies. The underlying companies are built and run by FyrstGen itself through its proprietary CBaaS® platform. Acting as the centralized entrepreneur, CBaaS® executes company formation, strategic planning, commercialization, scaling, and exit preparation end-to-end — eliminating founder dependency by design.

“Through our partnership with Akemona, for the first time ever, we can standardize the refinancing of innovation — a major milestone in the global rollout of our new ecosystem,” said Philipp Assmus, Chief Executive Officer of Industrialized Innovations and Fyrst Limited. Clémence Kopeikin, Chief Operating Officer at FyrstGen, added, “For too long, entire regions, communities, and brilliant minds have been excluded from value creation. We’re opening the door for those who have historically been left out of the process, all while bringing innovation to market, addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges.”

The initiative comes at a time when tokenization is receiving increased attention in the United States as policymakers and regulators work toward greater clarity for digital assets and tokenized securities. Recent developments, including the House passage of the CLARITY Act in 2025 and SEC staff guidance on tokenized securities in January 2026, have added momentum to the broader market discussion, even as the legislative process continues.

For Akemona, the project reflects how tokenization can be applied not only to individual assets but also to larger multi-company structures. Akemona’s technology is designed to support digital asset issuance, blockchain-based ownership records, investor access workflows, and smart contract-enabled transaction infrastructure.

“Tokenization is moving beyond isolated use cases and becoming a serious infrastructure layer for modern capital formation,” said Alex de Lorraine, Chief Executive Officer of Akemona. “This initiative stands out because of its scale and architecture. Bringing 100 companies into a single tokenized framework demonstrates how blockchain technology can support more structured, transparent, and efficient approaches to private market participation.”

The offering materials provided to Akemona state that the portfolio companies are derived from intellectual property sourced from universities and independent research, with an emphasis on commercial potential and real-world impact. The stated use of proceeds includes supporting commercialization infrastructure, initial product orders, and portfolio scaling activities intended to position the companies for future acquisition pathways.

Akemona provides blockchain-based infrastructure for digital asset issuance and management, helping businesses and financial institutions modernize capital formation through tokenized securities and other blockchain-native financial instruments. The company’s platform supports digital issuance workflows, investor onboarding, smart contract deployment, and ownership administration for tokenized assets.

Additional information about the offering is available through the Akemona platform at https://investors.akemona.com/offerings/impact.

Media Contact
Email: info@akemona.com

Disclaimer
This press release is provided for informational purposes only and is intended solely to notify the public about an upcoming offering expected to become available through the Akemona platform.

Akemona, Inc. is distributing this communication solely in its capacity as a technology platform provider. Akemona does not recommend or endorse any issuer, investment opportunity, or offering, and does not provide investment, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. Nothing in this press release should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any security.

Any offering referenced in this communication is the responsibility of the applicable issuer and is expected to be conducted pursuant to Rule 506(c) of Regulation D, or another available exemption from registration. The securities referenced herein have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities regulator, and may be offered and sold only to investors who are verified as accredited investors under applicable law. Such securities will be subject to restrictions on transfer and resale.

No federal or state securities regulator, including the SEC, has approved, passed upon, or endorsed the merits of any offering, or determined whether this communication is accurate or complete. Any investment decision should be made only after careful review of the applicable offering materials and in consultation with the investor’s own legal, tax, financial, accounting, and other professional advisers.

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/akemona-to-power-upcoming-tokenized-offering-for-industrialized-innovation-impact-portfolio-i-302746370.html

SOURCE Akemona, Inc.

Continue Reading

Technology

AIxCrypto’s Designated Investor and Faraday Future Complete Amendment to $12 Million Investment Agreement,Exploring RWA-Related Applications and Integration of Real-World Assets with Blockchain Infrastructure

Published

on

By

Key Points:

An amendment to the securities purchase agreement dated January 30, 2026 (the “SPA”) removed the true-up share mechanism and replaced it with a milestone-linked warrant capped at one million shares at $1.50 per shareThe Amended and Restated SPA increases the total investment amount to $12 millionThe warrant has a term expiring in April 2030 and is exercisable only upon delivery of 500 FX Super One vehiclesThe AIXC ecosystem is exploring the potential for a portion of the acquired FFAI shares to serve as underlying assets for future equity tokenization initiatives facilitated by ecosystem participants, subject to applicable regulatory and third-party approvals

LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIXC) (“AIxC” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed technology company building a three-layer architecture spanning the infrastructure, protocol, and application layers, today provided an update regarding the amended and restated securities purchase agreement entered into by Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“FFAI”) and Gold King Arthur Holding Limited (“GKA”), a designated third-party investor identified by AIxC, in connection with the investment transaction previously announced by the parties. The amendment increases the total investment amount from $10 million to $12 million and includes updates to the transaction structure, pricing mechanism, and other terms.

Under the amended structure, the investment consists of a combination of common stock and preferred equity, with $500,000 used to purchase FF Class A common stock and $11.5 million used to purchase newly created Series C preferred stock. In addition, the original True-Up provision has been removed and replaced with a warrant to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of FF common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share, expiring in April 2030. The warrant will become exercisable after FF delivers its 500th FX Super One vehicle.

The amendment also adjusts the pricing mechanism. The purchase price of the common stock and the conversion price of the preferred stock are based on the average closing price over the 10 trading days prior to signing. Based on a reference price of $0.25956 per share as of April 14, 2026, the $500,000 common stock investment corresponds to approximately 1,926,337 shares of Class A common stock.

The transaction was facilitated through a designated third-party investment entity and represents one of the Company’s approaches to exploring the integration of Real World Assets (RWA) with blockchain infrastructure. The Company is exploring the potential use of the associated equity as underlying assets for future tokenization-related applications, aiming to expand the role of digital assets in real-world economic scenarios.

The Company stated that it will continue to advance its RWA-related framework and strengthen its capabilities in connecting traditional capital markets with Web3 infrastructure.

Management Commentary

Kevin Richardson, Co-CEO of AIxC, stated: “The amendment to the securities purchase agreement reflects our continued confidence in Faraday Future’s execution roadmap. The milestone-linked warrant ensures this investment retains meaningful upside tied to FF’s vehicle delivery progress, while securing a more flexible framework to support our blockchain ecosystem.”

About AIxCrypto:

AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIXC) is a Nasdaq-listed technology company building a three-layer architecture spanning the infrastructure, protocol, and application layers. Through the convergence of AI Agents and Embodied AI (EAI) devices, AIXC enables heterogeneous intelligent entities—robots, smart vehicles, drones, and other edge devices—to autonomously discover, collaborate, and transact with one another without centralized intermediaries, driving the advancement of the Silicon Economy.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:  
This press release contains “forward-looking statements”, including statements regarding AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. (“AIxCrypto”) within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All of the statements in this press release, including financial projections, whether written or oral, that refer to expected or anticipated future actions and results of AIxCrypto are forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current projections and expectations about future events as of the date of this presentation. AIxCrypto cannot give any assurance that such forward-looking statements and financial projections will prove to be correct.   

The information provided in this press release does not identify or include any risk or exposures of AIxCrypto that would materially and adversely affect the performance or risk of the company. By their nature, forward-looking statements and financial projections involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking information will not occur, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and financial projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: business, economic and capital market conditions; the heavily regulated industry in which AIxCrypto carries on business; current or future laws or regulations and new interpretations of existing laws or regulations; the inherent volatility and regulatory uncertainty associated with cryptocurrency investments; legal and regulatory requirements; market conditions and the demand and pricing for our products; our relationships with our customers and business partners; our ability to successfully define, design and release new products in a timely manner that meet our customers’ needs; our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel; competition in our industry; failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; systems, networks, telecommunications or service disruptions or failures or cyber-attack; ability to obtain additional financing on reasonable terms or at all; litigation costs and outcomes; our ability to successfully maintain and enforce our intellectual property rights and defend third party claims of infringement of their intellectual property rights; and our ability to manage our growth. Readers are cautioned that this list of factors should not be construed as exhaustive.

All information contained in this press release is provided as of the date of the press release issuance and is subject to change without notice. Neither AIxCrypto, nor any other person undertakes any obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements and financial projections set out herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. This is presented as a source of information and not an investment recommendation. This press release does not take into account, nor does it provide any tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the specific investment objectives or financial situation of any person. AIxCrypto reserves the right to amend or replace the information contained herein, in part or entirely, at any time, and undertakes no obligation to provide the recipient with access to the amended information or to notify the recipient thereof.

Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there is no guarantee that the plans, intentions, or expectations they are based on will be realized. While management believes these statements are reasonable at the time of preparation, actual results may differ materially. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. The Company is not obligated to update or revise these statements, unless required by law.   

Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as “may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” or “will,” indicating possible future actions, events, or outcomes. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ significantly from what is expected.    

Actual results may differ materially due to factors such as the ability to secure financing, complete transactions, meet exchange requirements, consumer demand, competition, and unexpected costs. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove incorrect, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update them except as required by law. Given the uncertainties involved, readers should not place undue reliance on these statements.   

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements beyond the date of this news release, except as required by law. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.   

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aixcryptos-designated-investor-and-faraday-future-complete-amendment-to-12-million-investment-agreementexploring-rwa-related-applications-and-integration-of-real-world-assets-with-blockchain-infrastructure-302746330.html

SOURCE AIxCrypto

Continue Reading

Technology

Knowlej and Chime Launch Financial Futures Campaign to Help Students Build Financial Confidence and Strengthen Engagement in School

Published

on

By

LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Knowlej today announced the launch of Knowlej Financial Futures, powered by leading financial technology company Chime, a new financial literacy challenge series designed for middle and high school students. The program pairs practical, student-friendly learning with rewards that reinforce a simple message: students can earn while they learn to power their own futures.

A Different Model for Attendance and Engagement

Across the country, millions of students are missing school at an alarming rate, fueling a crisis of chronic absenteeism. Meanwhile, many graduate without the financial knowledge or habits needed for their future. Financial Futures addresses this by showing that when students find value in attending, everything changes.

Knowlej Financial Futures is delivered through schools and districts using the Knowlej platform to drive participation and make learning feel relevant to students day to day. Currently, the Knowlej platform powers Financial Futures, which lets students participate in financial literacy challenges and helps them maintain attendance by offering rewards tied to consistent engagement. This structure is designed to support both skill-building and the habits that keep students connected to school.

The model shifts the focus from a traditional compliance-based approach to a “motivation-through-meaning” model that re-engages students by rewarding consistency and offers a new learning path. The initiative will be especially important for students in underserved communities, where access to financial education and wealth-building has historically been limited.

Building a New Path to Better Engagement

Chime, supporting Knowlej’s mission to boost engagement through rewards, will add modern financial tools to the program. Together, they aim to make financial education not only accessible but engaging, showing students that attendance leads to real-world financial outcomes.

“We’re facing a moment where students are not just absent from school, but disconnected from what school represents,” the CEO of Knowlej, Principal Rahh, stated. “Financial Futures is about changing that. When students see that showing up leads to real opportunities, when learning connects to something tangible, like their financial future, engagement changes. This is how we re-engage, restore, and reward students at scale.”

Access to high-quality financial education is not evenly distributed. Students and communities that can benefit most from foundational financial knowledge and wealth-building concepts are often the least likely to have consistent access. Knowlej Financial Futures is designed to help close that gap by delivering engaging, school-based learning experiences that meet students where they are and prioritize practical decision making, safety, and confidence, including how to avoid predatory or unscrupulous practices that can derail progress.

“At Chime, we believe financial education should be accessible, practical, and empowering from an early age,” said Sara El-Amine, Vice President of Community at Chime. “Through Financial Futures, we’re excited to help students build financial progress skills while reinforcing the connection between showing up, staying engaged, and unlocking opportunity.”

Together, the partners are taking an important step toward a shared vision: equipping students with the knowledge, confidence, and habits to manage money wisely, avoid costly mistakes, and build future opportunities.

New Launch and Ongoing Expansion

Financial Futures launches during Financial Literacy Month across Knowlej partner schools and districts in Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, Colorado, and more, with plans to expand soon. Students who participate in the challenges and maintain attendance may earn rewards that link showing up with building a better future.

Early data show increased student engagement when schools implement the model. Knowlej plans to share participation and engagement insights with their partners during the spring rollout and to expand Financial Futures into a much broader national model that connects attendance, financial literacy, and, ultimately, better long-term opportunity.

About Knowlej

Knowlej is an AI-powered engagement platform designed to help schools and districts re-engage students and reduce chronic absenteeism through culturally relevant challenges and meaningful rewards. Through its Learn to Earn model, Knowlej connects participation and achievement to real-world outcomes and future opportunity.

About the Knowlej Foundation

The Knowlej Foundation expands educational equity by providing engagement-driven learning experiences and long-term pathways to underserved students and communities.

About Chime

Chime (Nasdaq: CHYM) is a financial technology company founded on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. We offer a broad range of low-cost banking and payments products that address the most critical financial needs of everyday people. Our member-aligned business model has helped millions of people to unlock financial progress™. Member deposits are FDIC-insured through The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, up to applicable limits*.

Media Details – press@chime.com

Company Name: Knowlej
Contact Name: Amen Rahh
Contact Email: principalrahh@knowlej.io

Photo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2958856/Knowlej.jpg

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/knowlej-and-chime-launch-financial-futures-campaign-to-help-students-build-financial-confidence-and-strengthen-engagement-in-school-302746333.html

Continue Reading

Trending