TAIPEI, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance rapidly, AI is expanding from cloud computing to edge devices, with applications such as intelligent sensing, voice interaction, and visual recognition increasingly being integrated into a wide range of end devices. 

Focusing on the development of edge intelligence, Artery continues to strengthen its AT32 ecosystem with AT32 AI Studio, a one-stop edge AI development platform designed to help developers efficiently build and deploy edge AI applications on AT32 MCUs, lower the barriers to AI development, and accelerate the transition from AI models to real-world products.

An Integrated Toolchain Streamlining the Entire Edge AI Development Process

AT32 AI Studio integrates key capabilities throughout the edge AI development process, including data processing, model training and optimization, simulation and validation, and code generation, into a unified development environment. This integration helps developers reduce tool switching and repetitive configuration, enabling more efficient integration of AI models into AT32 MCU applications.

With its graphical development workflow and automated code generation capabilities, developers can build AI applications more intuitively and quickly convert optimized models into embedded code compatible with the AT32 platform, further shortening the development cycle from algorithm validation to product implementation.

Optimized for Edge Computing, Enabling Lightweight AI Model Deployment

For resource-constrained embedded devices, model size, memory usage, computational requirements, and power consumption often directly determine whether AI applications can be successfully deployed.

AT32 AI Studio provides model optimization capabilities tailored to edge deployment requirements. Through techniques such as quantization and compression, the platform reduces model storage and computational resource requirements while maintaining accuracy and improving execution efficiency on AT32 MCUs. In addition, the platform includes lightweight neural network models designed for embedded applications, providing developers with an AI development foundation better suited to the resource constraints of MCUs. These capabilities enable AI algorithms to move beyond basic execution toward practical deployment and real-world applications.

Unlocking the Potential of AT32 Edge AI Across Diverse Applications

AT32 AI Studio has been successfully applied to various scenarios, including voice keyword recognition, Time-of-Flight (ToF)-based gesture recognition, and industrial anomaly detection, demonstrating its versatility. By leveraging AT32 AI Studio, developers can combine AI algorithms with the hardware capabilities of AT32 MCUs to enhance sensing and decision-making capabilities in end devices, expanding the potential of MCU-based applications in smart homes, industrial control, smart wearables, and human-machine interaction.

Focused on Practical Deployment, Bringing AI Development Closer to Real-World Products

For embedded AI applications, successful execution of a model on a PC does not necessarily guarantee stable operation on actual hardware. Model accuracy, resource utilization, and real-world performance must still be validated in the target hardware environment.

AT32 AI Studio incorporates simulation, evaluation, and practical deployment as essential stages of the development process, establishing a complete development–validation–deployment workflow. This approach helps developers thoroughly evaluate model performance on the AT32 platform during development, while automated code generation further facilitates integration with embedded software development.

Empowering the Ecosystem with Development Tools and Accelerating the Transition to Edge Intelligence

As applications evolve from traditional control to intelligent sensing, MCUs are becoming an important platform for extending AI capabilities to end devices. Artery Technology continues to enhance its software ecosystem and development toolchain centered on AT32 MCUs, reducing development complexity, improving model deployment efficiency, and providing developers with more comprehensive and efficient AI development support.

AT32 AI Studio represents an important part of Artery’s AI ecosystem development, bridging Physical AI and edge computing. Through an end-to-end development workflow, MCU-oriented model optimization, and automated deployment capabilities, Artery Technology will further unlock the potential of edge AI applications on the AT32 platform, helping developers integrate AI capabilities into end products more efficiently and bringing more intelligent applications from algorithms to reality.

Artery Technology specializes in the research, development, and innovation of 32-bit microcontrollers, providing high-performance, highly reliable products and solutions for a wide range of applications, including industrial control, consumer electronics, IoT, and smart applications. The company is committed to advancing intelligent technologies through continuous innovation.

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 

Highlights of the third quarter of 2026

Net sales increased to SEK 33,919m (32,318) with organic sales growth of 3.5% (4.6). All regions contributed to the growth, driven mainly by increased sales volumes in Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific (EMEA APAC), and Latin America, as well as positive price development in North America.Operating income excluding non-recurring items (NRIs) was SEK 912m (890), corresponding to a margin of 2.7% (2.8). Cost efficiency contributed SEK 1.4bn to operating income, offsetting the significant negative impact from external factors, primarily from increased raw material and logistics cost as a consequence of the Middle East conflict, and U.S. tariff costs.Operating income of SEK 607m (890), corresponding to an operating margin of 1.8% (2.8), included negative NRIs of SEK -305m referring to previously announced restructuring costs related to the strategic partnership with Midea Group in North America, and global organization and footprint optimization costs. In the quarter, the factory in Rosario, Argentina, was closed.Income for the period was SEK -340m (192) and earnings per share were SEK -0.46 (0.39).Operating cash flow after investments was SEK 3,608m (624), mainly driven by improved working capital, and U.S. tariff refunds. Investments continued to be at a low level.Net debt/EBITDA improved to 2.2x (3.5).Manufacturing joint venture in Anderson, U.S., for Fabric Care, with Midea Group in North America, became operational on September 1.

Events after the close of the period:

Sales joint venture, U.S., and manufacturing joint venture in Juarez, Mexico, with Midea Group in North America related to Food Preservation products became operational on October 1.

President and CEO Yannick Fierling’s comment

Strong strategic execution and resilient performance

The third quarter marked strong progress in the transformation of Electrolux Group. We continued to execute the strategic priorities and delivered resilient performance in a challenging market environment. Competitive pressure remained high, alongside significant cost headwinds from external factors, including raw material, logistic costs and U.S. tariffs.

In North America, we reached an important milestone as our strategic partnership with Midea Group became operational. All three joint ventures have been established, including the sales joint venture for Food Preservation and the manufacturing joint ventures in Juarez, Mexico, and Anderson, U.S. The closure of the Anderson factory contributed positively to earnings in the quarter. The repurposing of the site for laundry production is progressing according to plan. The sale of the Juarez assets to Midea Group was completed on October 1.

Across the Group, we continued to progress on the global organization and manufacturing footprint optimization. We are creating a leaner organization, with fewer employees and a greater share of resources closer to consumers and markets. In the third quarter, we closed the factory in Rosario, Argentina. In Italy, discussions with trade unions and institutions regarding the optimization plan are progressing according to plan.

Navigating diverse regional challenges

In North America, inflation concerns continued to weigh on consumer confidence. Demand shifted towards lower price points as consumers are impacted by inflation and prioritize affordability. Higher tariffs added significant cost pressure, forcing the industry to further increase prices in the quarter. In Europe, consumer confidence deteriorated as geopolitical uncertainty increased and inflation weighed on purchasing power and demand. In Brazil, market demand remained positive, although growth slowed significantly as elevated interest rates continued to affect consumers’ financing and household spending.

Organic sales growth and strong cash generation

Organic sales grew in the quarter, with resilient performance across all regions. Strong commercial execution enabled us to increase our value market share for both the Electrolux and the AEG brands in Europe. In Latin America, growth was driven by higher volumes. In North America, organic sales growth mainly reflected the price increases implemented to mitigate higher tariff costs.

Operating income excluding non-recurring items was positively impacted by cost efficiency. This was offset by significant external headwinds, with the Middle East conflict impacting with full effect, leading to substantially higher raw material and logistics costs. U.S. tariff costs also had a negative impact in the quarter. We expect the pressure from external factors to remain in the coming quarters. Operating income benefited from a positive effect related to a recovery claim for overpaid tax, included in cost efficiency. This more than offset the negative effect from a customer-related provision in Brazil.

Operating cash flow after investment improved to SEK 3.6bn, supported by improved operating working capital and U.S. tariff refunds. The leverage ratio improved to 2.2x.

Full-year 2026 business and market outlook

We now expect volume, price and mix combined to have a neutral operating income contribution, compared with previously positive, reflecting the challenging market environment across regions. The expected contribution from cost efficiency is changed to about SEK 4.0bn, reflecting the strong traction in our cost efficiency initiatives. The business outlook for investments in consumer experience innovation and marketing, external factors and capital expenditure remains unchanged, as does our regional market outlook.

Building long-term competitiveness

We remain focused on what we can control to win in the marketplace: resetting North America operations, optimizing our organization and manufacturing footprint, and capturing growth opportunities.

We are reshaping Electrolux Group into a more agile, competitive and consumer-centric company. I am proud of the performance in the third quarter and the commitment and drive across Electrolux Group as we continue our transformation.

Webcast and telephone conference 09.00 CEST

A video webcast and simultaneous telephone conference is held at 09.00 CEST today, October 23. Yannick Fierling, President and CEO, and Therese Friberg, CFO, will comment on the report.

If you wish to participate via webcast, please use the link below. Via the webcast you are able to ask written questions.

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If you wish to participate via telephone conference, please register on the link below. After registration, you will be provided phone numbers and a conference ID to access the conference. You can ask questions verbally via the telephone conference.

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The press release and presentation material is available for download on the Investor Relations section on electroluxgroup.com.

This is information that AB Electrolux is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out below, on 23-10-2026 07:00 CET.

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Accelerate Expansion into Latin American Markets

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, made its debut at Money20/20 USA 2026 in Las Vegas as a 4-star sponsor, showcasing how it connects banks and financial institutions with foreign trade SME to enjoy efficient, secure, and seamless cross-border payment services.

Beyond the U.S. market, XTransfer’s debut at Money20/20 USA underscores its accelerating expansion into Latin America. The company has recently completed registration with Chile’s Unidad de Análisis Financiero (UAF), laying the compliance foundation to serve SMEs across the region and extending its network of licensed operations.

During the show, XTransfer demonstrated its financial institution (FI) partnership model, under which institutions participate as co-builders, contributing local collections, local payouts, and FX capabilities while leveraging XTransfer’s network of over one million registered SMEs to reach underserved markets, and as users, accessing Pay-to-China, Local Collection, and Local Payout through the XTransfer API.

Discussions throughout the event centred on a shared challenge: helping international SMEs, particularly in emerging markets, manage limited access to foreign currency, settlement delays and fragmented payment arrangements, and gain access to regulated, affordable cross-border payment channels as a practical alternative to informal arrangements.

XTransfer also hosted a fireside chat, “How AI and Cloud Are Transforming B2B Payments”, convening senior leaders from J.P. Morgan, Standard Chartered and Localpayment alongside XTransfer. The session explored where AI delivers the most value today in the structural complexity of B2B payments.

After the event, XTransfer will continue developing its AI-enabled risk capabilities, working with financial institutions and engaging constructively with regulators and central banks to build a secure, transparent, and efficient cross-border payments ecosystem for global trade.

About XTransfer

XTransfer is the world’s largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 1,000,000 registered SMEs globally.

We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. We provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions.

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