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Cathay FHC leads Taiwan’s Renewable Energy Push at LSEG’s Climate Investment Summit During Climate Week London

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Cathay FHC’s Three Arrows for Energy Transition: Renewable Energy Investment and Financing, Innovative Collaboration in Renewable Energy, and Leveraging Core Competencies to Innovate Services.

TAIPEI, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sustainable finance boosts the competitiveness of achieving net-zero transformation. Yesterday (26th), Lee Chang-Ken, President of Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC), personally attended the “Climate Investment Summit” at the London Stock Exchange (LSEG), marking the second consecutive year he has been the only speaker from Taiwan. Building on the consensus of “Energy System Transformation and Moving Away from Fossil Fuels” reached at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in 2023, Lee used Asia as an example to discuss the challenges and solutions in promoting renewable energy, sharing Cathay FHC’s cross-industry efforts and tangible results in driving renewable energy initiatives. This demonstrated Taiwan’s financial sector’s success in achieving net-zero transformation on a global scale.

The “Climate Investment Summit” has been an iconic platform of global climate solutions, held at the historical financial hub of LSEG. Cathay FHC not only became the only Taiwanese financial institution invited to the summit again but also acted as a bridge for energy transition dialogue between Europe, America, and Asia. This signifies the international recognition of Taiwan’s financial industry’s commitment and achievements in energy transition. Lee participated in the summit’s discussion on “Renewable Returns: The Business Case for Mature Energy Technologies,” sharing how Cathay FHC supports the development of low-carbon industries through capital and innovative financial services. Cathay FHC has been recognized for two consecutive years as a global best practice case by the “Investor Agenda” for its “Investor Climate Action Plans” (ICAPs), making it the only selected asset owner in Asia.

During the panel, Lee pointed out the pain points and solutions for promoting renewable energy in Southeast Asia, shared the history of the Taiwanese government’s efforts in promoting renewable energy, and discussed Cathay FHC’s role as a pioneer in the field. Cathay FHC continues to lead intrial implementation, guiding the market to understand the feasibility. ‘We are also pleased to support various innovative models that will benefit the future,’ emphasizes Lee. It is noted that Asia is the main source of global electricity demand growth and still heavily relies on fossil fuels. Southeast Asian governments should continue to enhance policy stability and strengthen infrastructure, while making good use of financial tools such as guarantees or blended finance to improve the cost of capital and investment risks in emerging markets. They should also address just transition issues such as labor employment to ensure the success of the energy transition.

Cathay FHC is the sixth financial institution in Asia to set SBT validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). It has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in its financial assetsby 2050. Cathay FHC is also the first Taiwanese financial industry member of RE100 and a pioneer in renewable energy financing in Taiwan. In the fields of low-carbon transition and renewable energy innovation, Cathay FHC continues to lead in trial implementations, guiding the market to understand feasibility and becoming a key driver of renewable energy in Taiwan. In 2023, Cathay FHC’s renewable energy usage reached 17.95 million kWh, and by the end of 2023, the total amount of low-carbon investments and financing amounted to NT$330.5 billion (approximately equivalent to USD 11.7 billion).

Regarding Cathay FHC’ path to promoting renewable energy development, Lee outlined three major strategies. The first strategy involves “Enhancing Renewable Energy Investments and Financing.” In 2023, Cathay FHC’s total investments and financing in renewable energy reached NT$63.3 billion (approximately USD 2 billion), with a solar installation capacity of 1,504 MW. Cathay United Bank pioneered Taiwan’s first solar and offshore wind power financing; Cathay Life Insurance became Taiwan’s first life insurance company to establish the solar project investment firm “Cathay Power”. Recently, this company has been developing renewable energy on land deemed unsuitable for agriculture by the Ministry of Agriculture, fostering a mutually beneficial scenario for land revitalization and renewable energy development, while increasing power generation to meet market demand.

Secondly, Cathay FHC promotes “Innovative Collaboration in Renewable Energy.” Lee believes that Cathay FHC’s emphasis on stakeholders’ success, active attempts at collaborative innovation, and the pursuit of suitable directions to identify success stories are the reasons why Cathay FHC can continually overcome challenges and accelerate the development of renewable energy. For example, Cathay Power aims to systematically think about agrivoltaics, creating a standardized, scalable, and sustainable agrivoltaics model. The collaboration with the government to launch the “Agri-Light Project” agrivoltaics experiment in Dalin, Chiayi, is an innovative plan that integrates the cultivation of forge grass with photovoltaic technology. This initiative addresses several issues: it is expected to reduces Taiwan’s reliance on imported forage and mitigates the risks of instability of the international supply chain while avoiding negative impact on local agriculture. Furthermore, livestock manure can be utilized for biogas power generation, with the residue serving as organic fertilizer, thereby promoting balanced and circular agriculture in Taiwan.

Thirdly, Lee emphasized the importance of “Leveraging Core Competencies to Innovate Services.” Facing the numerous challenges climate change poses to businesses, Cathay FHC proactively seeks solutions by leveraging its core financial competencies to offer diverse, innovative services, turning challenges into opportunities. For example, Cathay Securities collaborated closely with Cathay FHC’ Digital Data & Technology Center(DDT)’s blockchain team to develop a Security Token Offering (STO) product, Taiwan’s first STO. The issuance involves a 6-year debt-based STO offering a 3.5% annual interest rate. Coupled with a preferential purchase mechanism for electric machinery, the overall investment return rate increases significantly, assisting green energy enterprises in raising funds from professional investors and giving investors more confidence. Small and medium-sized enterprises often struggle to independently purchase green power. As Taiwan’s largest commercial real estate owner, Cathay Life consolidates the purchase and distribution of green power, enabling our tenants to obtain it more efficiently. This approach plays a vital role in bridging the renewable energy supply-demand gap. In 2023, 18 enterprises received a total of 13.49 million kWh of green power.

Lee further stated that Cathay FHC is dedicated to collaborating with partners and customers from various sectors to explore more climate solutions together. On coming July 3rd, the annual “Cathay Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Summit,” will focus on net-zero solutions and sustainable finance. This summit will feature prominent experts and leading companies in sustainability, including Sam Kimmins, Director of Energy at the Climate Group, who will together share forward-looking perspectives and industry practices. The event aims to guide Taiwanese enterprises in accelerating climate action and showcasing Taiwan’s industrial achievements and commitment to net-zero goals on the global stage.

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Notice to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting of Sivers Semiconductors AB (publ)

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NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The shareholders of Sivers Semiconductors AB (publ) (the “Company”), reg. no. 556383-9348, are hereby invited to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Monday, 9 June 2025 at 3.00 pm at the Company’s premises at Torshamnsgatan 48 in Kista, Sweden.

The Board of Directors has decided that shareholders also have the opportunity to exercise their voting rights by postal voting prior to the Meeting.

Right to participate and notice of participation at the Meeting

Shareholders who wish to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting must:

be recorded in the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB no later than on Wednesday 28 May 2025; andnotify the Company their intention to participate no later than Monday 2 June 2025, via mail to the address Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB, att: Niclas Töreki, Box 1050, 101 39 Stockholm or by email to niclas.toreki@setterwalls.se. The notification shall state name, personal identification number/ company registration number, daytime telephone number, number of shares held and proxies if applicable.

Right to participate and notice by postal voting

Shareholders who wish to participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting by postal voting must:

be recorded in the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB no later than on Wednesday 28 May 2025; andgive notice of participation no later than Monday 2 June 2025, by casting the postal vote in accordance with the instructions below so that the postal voting form is received by the Company no later than that day.

A special form must be used for the postal vote. The form for postal voting is available on the Company’s website, www.sivers-semiconductors.com. Completed and signed forms for postal voting can be sent via mail to the address Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB, att: Niclas Töreki, Box 1050, 101 39 Stockholm or by email to niclas.toreki@setterwalls.se.

Shareholders may not provide special instructions or conditions in the postal vote. If so, the entire postal vote is invalid. Further instructions and conditions may be found in the postal voting form. 

A shareholder who has voted by post may also attend the Meeting venue, provided that a notification has been made in accordance with the instructions under the heading “Right to participate and notice of participation at the Meeting” above. This means that postal voting does not constitute a notification also to attend the Meeting at the Meeting venue.

Nominee registered shares

To be entitled to participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting at the Meeting venue or by postal voting, shareholders whose shares are held in the name of a nominee must, in addition to providing notification of their participation in the Extraordinary General Meeting, re-register the shares in their own name so that the shareholders are registered in the share register on the record date on Wednesday 28 May 2025. This re-registration may be temporary (so-called “voting right registration”) and is carried out through the nominee according to their procedures at a time predetermined by the nominee. Voting rights registration that has been completed by the nominee no later than 2 June 2025, are considered when preparing the share register. Voting rights registration can commence no earlier than Friday 23 May 2025.

Proxies 

If shareholders wish to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting at the venue or by postal voting through a proxy, a written and dated power of attorney signed by the shareholder must be enclosed with the notification. The power of attorney form is available on the Company’s website www.sivers-semiconductors.com.  If the shareholder is a legal entity, a registration certification or an equivalent authorisation document must be enclosed along with the notification. 

Number of shares and votes

As per 16 May 2025, there are a total of 285,657,897 shares corresponding to 272,338,958.1 votes in the Company, comprising 270,859,076 ordinary shares and 14,798,821 shares of series C. The Company owns 1,500,000 ordinary shares 14,798,821 shares of series C which may not be represented at the Meeting.

Shareholders’ right to request information

The shareholders are reminded of their right, in accordance with Chapter 7 Section 32 of the Swedish Companies Act (2005:551), to request information from the Board and the CEO at the Meeting.

For information on how personal data is processed, see:
https://www.euroclear.com/dam/ESw/Legal/Integritetspolicy-bolagsstammor-svenska.pdf.

Proposal for agenda

Election of Chairman of the MeetingElection of one or two persons to verify the minutesPreparation and approval of the voting listApproval of the agendaDetermination as to whether the Meeting has been duly convenedApproval of the Board of Directors’ resolution on a directed new issue of warrants

Election of Chairman of the Meeting (item 1)

The Board of Directors proposes that Attorney at law Jörgen S. Axelsson is elected as Chairman of the Meeting.

Approval of the Board of Directors’ resolution on a directed new issue of warrants (item 6)

The Board of Directors proposes that the Extraordinary General Meeting resolves to approve the Board of Directors’ resolution from 15 May 2025, on a directed new issue of warrants on the following terms:

A maximum of 3,318,029 warrants shall be issued.By way of deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, the warrants shall be subscribed for solely by Century Bank. The rationale for deviating from the shareholders’ preferential rights is to issue warrants within the scope of the Company’s debt financing.Subscription shall take place no later than 9 June 2025.The warrants are issued free of charge.No oversubscription shall be permitted.The warrants shall be subject to the terms and conditions set out in the attached warrant terms for 2025/2030 as Appendix 1 (the “Warrant Terms”).Each warrant entitles its holder to subscribe for one (1) new ordinary share in the Company, with a quota value of SEK 0.50 per share, at a subscription price per share of SEK 4.53. Any portion of the subscription price exceeding the quota value of the Company’s shares shall be allocated to the unrestricted share premium reserve.The subscription price and the number of shares that each warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for may be subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 8 of the Warrant Terms.The warrants may be exercised for subscription of shares from and including the date on which the warrants are registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office until 9 May 2030.The date for exercising the warrants may be brought forward or postponed in accordance with Section 7 of the Warrant Terms.Shares issued upon exercise of the warrants shall qualify for dividends from the first record date for dividend that occurs immediately after the shares have been subscribed.Upon full exercise of the warrants for subscription of new shares, the share capital shall increase by SEK 1,659,014.50.

The reasons for initiating the warrant program and deviating from the shareholders’ preferential rights are that the Company has taken out new debt financing, under which the lender is to receive warrants. It was noted that the documents required under Chapter 14, Section 8 of the Swedish Companies Act had been duly presented. For a resolution pursuant to this item 6 to be valid, it must be supported by shareholders representing at least two-thirds of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the meeting.

The Board shall be authorized to make any minor formal adjustments to the resolution that may prove necessary in connection with its registration with the Swedish Companies Registration Office.

A resolution pursuant to this item 6 is only valid if approved by shareholders representing at least two thirds of the votes cast as well as the shares represented at the General Meeting.

Documents

Documents to be handled at the Meeting are available to shareholders at the Company’s head office at the address Torshamnsgatan 48 in Kista, Sweden and on the Company’s website www.sivers-semiconductors.com. Copies of the documents will be sent free of charge to shareholders who so request and who provide their mailing address.

Kista in May 2025
Sivers Semiconductors AB (publ)
The Board of Directors

For more information please contact:
Vickram Vathulya

CEO, Sivers Semiconductors
Tel: +46 (0)8 703 68 00
Email: ir@sivers-semiconductors.com

About Sivers Semiconductors We are Critical Enablers of a Greener Data Economy with Energy Efficient Photonics & Wireless Solutions. Our differentiated high precision laser and RF beamformer technologies help our customers in key markets such as AI Data Centers, SATCOM, Defense and Telecom solve essential performance challenges while enabling a much greener footprint. Visit us at: www.sivers-semiconductors.com. (SIVE.ST)

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MINISH Veneers Expands Global Footprint with Successful Dental Seminar in Los Angeles

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Korean healthtech company MINISH Technology hosted a successful dental seminar and business briefing in Los Angeles on May 10th, marking its second international event and a key step in its North American expansion – following its successful launch in Tokyo. 

Following its inaugural overseas seminar in Tokyo earlier this year, MINISH Veneers brought its advanced veneer solution and minimally invasive restorative philosophy to a U.S. audience. The six-hour event, held at The West Hollywood EDITION, welcomed more than 80 local dentists from across the U.S..

The program introduced MINISH veneers’ proprietary restorative system, presented real-world clinical cases, and outlined the company’s plans to build a provider network in the U.S. Speakers also shared insights into practice models from established MINISH veneers providers in Asia and the company’s broader North American strategy.

“To present our solution in one of the world’s most advanced dental markets is an incredible milestone,” said a MINISH spokesperson. “With our first U.S. provider clinic already operating in Los Angeles, we’re now focused on expanding our footprint across North America.”

MINISH Veneers currently operates 75 provider clinics worldwide, including 43 in Korea, 29 in Japan, and one clinic each in the U.S., Canada, and Vietnam. Out of the respondents, more than 81% of dentists present at the seminar expressed interest in joining the MINISH veneers provider network.

About MINISH Technology

MINISH Technology Co., Ltd. is a Seoul-based healthtech company offering cutting-edge solutions in restorative and aesthetic dentistry. Its signature MINISH system restores damaged teeth with precision-fabricated restorations that preserve natural tooth structure.

In addition to its clinical platform, MINISH operates the MINISH Veneers Course for dentist education, manages the MINISH Provider network, and invests in R&D across dental materials, equipment, and digital oral health technologies.

 

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MSI Unveils Groundbreaking Lineup at COMPUTEX 2025

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AI PCs, Laptop Innovation, QD- OLED Displays, Enterprise SSD, and Intelligent Peripherals on Full Display

TAIPEI, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MSI, a global leader in gaming and AI computing, will showcase a full lineup of cutting-edge products at COMPUTEX 2025—including AI-powered laptops, desktops, handhelds, storage solutions, and wireless peripherals. As AI adoption continues to rise and smart applications evolve, MSI will debut a full suite of performance-driven, design-focused innovations at Booth M0504, Hall 1, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center—highlighting its commitment to integrating AI with next-generation hardware and user-centric experiences.

“At MSI, we don’t just focus on AI—we focus on building breakthrough products that redefine what high-performance technology can do,” said Sam Chern, Vice President of Marketing at MSI.”From laptops and desktops to handhelds, we aim to deliver smarter, faster, and more immersive computing for today’s users. COMPUTEX 2025 is the perfect stage to share how we’re combining innovation and performance to shape the future of technology.”

Product Highlights

MEG VISION X AI Gaming Desktop 

Recipient of the COMPUTEX 2025 Best Choice Award, this flagship desktop introduces a 13″ AI HMI touchscreen integrating MSI-exclusive apps with an EZ Mode UI for intuitive control. Equipped with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 GPU, Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, DDR5 memory, and Gen 5 SSDs, it also features Silent Storm Cooling AI and Glacier Armor for maximum performance and thermal efficiency.

Cubi NUC AI Series

The compact Cubi NUC AI 1UMG (0.51L) and Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG (0.826L) mini PCs are constructed from PCR recycled materials and come equipped with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and Intel AI Boost NPU. Copilot+ support enables efficient AI workflows.

The Cubi NUC AI+ includes fingerprint recognition, speakers, a microphone, Thunderbolt™ 4, and MSI Power Link. When mounted behind MSI monitors, it can be powered on via the display’s power button. The built-in Power Meter estimates power consumption and carbon emissions, combining smart functionality with sustainable engineering.

PRO DP80 Business Desktop

Housed in a compact 8L chassis, the PRO DP80 features a 14th Gen Intel® Core™ Ultra processor, optional NVIDIA® graphics, dual LAN ports, and dTPM security. It also supports card readers and optional optical drives. With physical anti-theft protection and intrusion detection, it’s an ideal solution for SMBs looking to adopt AI capabilities while maintaining enterprise-grade security.

Powered By MSI AI PC

MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Utilizing the MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, paired with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, GeForce RTX™ 5090 series graphics card, an MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 power supply, and 256GB of high-capacity memory, it provides incredible AI computing power, creating the strongest consumer-grade AI PC.

MPG Series ITX motherboards

The MPG X870I EDGE TI WIFI and MPG B850I EDGE TI WIFI are the latest AMD ITX motherboards, featuring a stunning silver-white design, premium thermal solution, the latest PCIe Gen 5 slot, EZ DIY functions and top-tier connectivity including Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz) and 5G LAN. Thanks to the included 5-in-1 Xpander Card, the MPG X870I EDGE TI WIFI still supports three M.2 slots, offering powerful expandability even in a small-form-factor build.

The MPG B860I EDGE TI WIFI feature the same elegant silver-white design, making it easy to find the perfect match for your white-themed mini build. They come equipped with an 8-phase power design, Lightning Gen 5 PCIe slot, and two M.2 slots. In addition, they all come equipped with 320MHz Wi-Fi 7, ensuring fast and reliable internet for both work and play.

MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50

The world’s first 27-inch 2K QD-OLED gaming monitor with real-time human detection. Featuring Samsung Display’s latest 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel, it boasts a 500Hz refresh rate and MSI’s innovative AI Care Sensor. Powered by an NPU-based IC and an always-on CMOS sensor that captures images every 0.2 seconds, it enables real-time human detection. This intelligent system can automatically initiate power-down or activate OLED Care. With VESA ClearMR 21000 and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certifications, it delivers crisp motion clarity and deep blacks for immersive gaming.

SPATIUM M571 PCIe 5.0 SSD

Built with PHISON E28 on TSMC’s 6nm node, this Gen5 M.2 SSD offers up to 20% lower power consumption compared to its predecessor, making it ideal for demanding gaming and workstation use.

MSI will showcase the DATAMAG 40Gbps/20Gbps magnetic portable SSD and officially announce the launch of new DATAMAG software on the Apple Store, enabling effortless storage of large files and documents, dramatically boosting workflow efficiency. 

Dual 8K Polling Rate Mouse Lineup and Flagship PRO Series Wireless Gaming Gear

Building on the acclaimed success of the VERSA 300 ELITE, MSI will proudly introduce two cutting-edge gaming mice: the right-handed ergonomic VERSA 500 WIRELESS 8K and the versatile symmetrical VERSA 300 WIRELESS 8K. Both mice offer lightweight designs and premium specifications, now enhanced with a groundbreaking 8,000 Hz polling rate to meet the demands of extreme gaming precision.

The VERSA 500 WIRELESS 8K features an innovative magnetic scroll wheel utilizing Hall-effect technology, elevating professional gamers’ experiences to new heights. This breakthrough marks a significant advancement in wireless mouse performance, showcasing MSI’s continued commitment to innovation.

The VERSA PRO WIRELESS mouse provides multiple programmable buttons designed for diverse gamers, while the STRIKE PRO WIRELESS keyboard incorporates an advanced silent structure and media keys, scroll wheel and customizable M keys. Visitors can explore a wide range of keycap styles, delivering a fresh and visually immersive experience.

Exhibit Information

Location: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, Booth M0504

Dates: May 20 (Tuesday) to May 23 (Friday), 2025

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