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A. Walker & Company’s REOP 1 Fund Closes $50 Million in Capital Commitments

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The vehicle also has an option for up to an additional $25 Million, raising the total to $75 Million.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A. Walker & Co., (AWC) a minority-owned and operated, institutionally-backed investment manager, is proud to announce that its inaugural vehicle, AWC Real Estate Opportunity Partners I, LP (“REOP I”) has a total capital commitment of up to $75 Million. The vehicle has deployed $20.4 million into multiple transactions located in California, Illinois, Georgia, Maryland, and Texas. REOP I has a total of 2,450 units acquired or under development, with $352 Million valued in underlying assets and development pipeline.

A. Walker & Co. closes $50million in capital commitments intended for multifamily affordable housing development.

AWC remains committed to its original mission, which was to provide unique capital solutions for the development and preservation of affordable housing solutions. The firm remains steadfast in supporting diverse and emerging operators and developers, as well as the communities they serve. The firm often collaborates with co-investment partners who have similar interests to deliver both financial and community support. The firm seeks to foster sustainable and inclusive growth across the industry.

REOP I primarily focuses on small- and middle-market multifamily transactions, typically with affordable housing components, and deploys capital as a co-general partner, a limited partner, preferred equity investor, and/or mezzanine lender. The vehicle provides certainty to development partners through well-structured capital, including tax-advantaged structures.

“While we’ve been working through a challenging and turbulent economic environment,” said Austin Walker, CEO and Managing Principal, “we continue to see significant pipeline activity from our network. With our additional capital commitments, we look forward to deploying additional value-add investments and counsel into this unique market. We remain committed to supporting diverse developers, delivering value to long-term investors, and to leveraging public-private partnerships to help diverse entrepreneurs develop additional affordable housing units across the country.”

In its Q2 2024 Investor Letter, AWC reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the development community and mission-aligned capital partners to expand its portfolio of multifamily properties, which includes a particular focus in the South and Midwest. The firm seeks to deploy capital into investments that take full advantage of both public and private incentive programs for the development of multifamily housing in the United States. It also announced the addition of Emily Tavis, SVP of Operations and Compliance.

About A. Walker & Co.
Founded in 2022, A. Walker & Co. is a minority-led investment manager with a passion for strong partnerships with emerging and diverse multifamily operators, as well as for the preservation of affordable housing in historically significant communities and neighborhoods nationwide. They are headquartered in New York, NY. 

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Not an Offer or Solicitation
This press release has been prepared and is being furnished solely for informational purposes, and the views and statements expressed herein are those solely of A. Walker & Co. In particular, this press release is not, and is not intended to be, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities or any other interest in A. Walker & Co., REOP I, or in any fund, account, or other investment product or assets managed by A. Walker & Co., or to offer any services. Any such offering and sale would be made only on the basis of certain transaction documents and, as the case may be, a final private placement memorandum and related governing and subscription documents (together, “transaction documents”) pertaining to such offering and sale and is qualified in all respects and in its entirety by any such final transaction documents.

Valuation
The current values set forth herein include unrealized investments and are based on AWC’s estimates of fair value of such investments, and they have not been audited or independently verified by any third party. In many circumstances, a different valuation methodology would result in a different valuation and, in certain circumstances, this difference could be material. An estimate of fair value depends on subjective inputs and assumptions. Although AWC believes its fair value methodologies are appropriate, ultimate realization of the value of an asset depends to a great extent on economic and other conditions beyond the control of AWC. Actual realized returns on unrealized investments will depend on, among other factors, future operating results, the value of the assets and market conditions at the time of disposition, any related transaction costs and the timing and manner of sale or repayment, all of which may differ from the assumptions and circumstances on which the valuations used in the performance data contained herein are based. Accordingly, due to various risks, uncertainties and changes beyond the control of AWC, the actual realized returns on these unrealized investments may differ materially from the returns indicated herein and there can be no assurance that these values will ultimately be realized upon disposition of investments.

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3Shape Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for 3Shape Dx Software

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3Shape today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted FDA clearance for its Dx Software following a review completed on April 10. 2026.

The 510(k) Premarket Notification allows Dx (R1) software to be commercially available in the United States for use by qualified dental professionals in dental clinics to aid in the diagnosis of key oral health conditions and the assessment of changes in teeth and gingiva in adult patients.

“I’m excited that we can now bring this transformative dental solution to doctors and patients across the United States,” says 3Shape CEO Jacob Paulsen. “Receiving FDA 510(k) clearance for Dx underscores our commitment to responsible innovation and to delivering digital solutions that meet the highest clinical and regulatory standards. With Dx software, dental professionals gain a powerful new way to communicate more clearly with patients about their oral health and treatment needs.”

The FDA clearance applies to both versions of 3Shape’s Dx software: Dx Plus and Dx Standard. Exclusively compatible with 3Shape TRIOS 6 scans, Dx Plus is an AI-assistive software that aids in the detection of key oral health conditions, including surface and proximal caries, plaque, tooth wear, and gingival recession. The Dx Standard software can help dentists engage patients by manually tracking and quantifying changes to their dentition. It is compatible with all 3Shape TRIOS models except TRIOS Core.

Dx supports routine checkups and can save time when preparing for a patient’s visit. Using Dx, dentists can visualize key oral health conditions with their patients onscreen and monitor them over time. Dx Plus visualizations turn clinical findings into clear, intuitive visuals that help patients better understand their diagnosis, build trust with their clinician, and feel more confident in recommended treatment plans.

The FDA clearance means that Dx software can now be marketed and sold to dental professionals in the U.S. Since 2025, the Dx software has been sold and used by clinicians across multiple international markets, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Canada.

3Shape’s Dx software is available in the U.S. starting today. Please contact your reseller or 3Shape representative for purchase information. Eligible customers can go to webshop.3shape.com to start a trial.

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Beyond Simulation: Sungrow Completes World’s First Large-Scale Full-Condition Grid-Forming Extreme Test

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HEFEI, China, April 28, 2026  /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully completed the world’s first large-scale grid-forming full-scenario validation.  The program covered 14 scenarios over 138 hours and was independently witnessed and verified by TÜV Rheinland. All results met multiple international standards, confirming reliable operation under complex grid conditions.

As global power systems rapidly transition toward high shares of renewable energy, grid stability is becoming a critical challenge. The test base features a world-leading 30MW grid simulation platform, along with the real short-circuit capacity regulation equipment and advanced arc-fault testing devices, enabling the replication of complex and extreme grid conditions at full scale. These tests align with grid codes and requirements across major global markets, including Europe, Australia, and China, addressing growing challenges related to grid stability and high renewable penetration worldwide.

Validated Performance Across Main Critical Grid Scenarios

Short-Circuit Performance: Reliable Fault Support

A short-circuit test was conducted using real arc-fault equipment to simulate the most severe fault conditions. Under identical fault scenarios, the grid-forming system remained connected and continuously supplied fault current, while conventional systems are more likely to disconnect.

Key advantages:

Response time as fast as 10 ms

Stable and continuous fault current contribution

Strong fault ride-through capability

Inertial Response: Stronger Frequency Stability

Compared with conventional grid-following systems, which may lose stability under the same disturbance, Sungrow’s solution maintained continuous operation and restored frequency stability within milliseconds.

Key advantages:

Millisecond-level response to frequency deviations

Stable operation under sudden disturbances

Improved system resilience in weak grids

Black Start: Rapid System Recovery

In a full blackout test, all external power was disconnected from the site. During this test, Sungrow’s grid-forming PCS (Power Conversion System) established system voltage within 19 seconds, then successfully restarted the entire facility, restoring loads and infrastructure without external support. This capability enables industry-leading GW-scale black start and significantly enhances system restoration speed.

Key advantages:

Faster restoration

GW-scale black-start capability

virtually no circulation current

In addition to the three tests mentioned above, another eleven tests including on/off-grid switching, load switching, and oscillation damping were also successfully completed.

As demand for grid-forming technologies continues to grow, validating their real-world performance is becoming increasingly important. Reliance solely on digital power system simulations is not sufficient, while live testing provides more reliable and real validation. “Based on two decades of experience on grid-forming technology and in-depth understanding of power system stability requirements, Sungrow has built a 30 MW large-scale simulation platform and conducted 14 comprehensive real-world extreme test scenarios,” said Henry Liu, General Manager of the Microgrid and Grid Solutions Center at Sungrow. “These results demonstrate grid-forming capabilities and mark a critical step toward the large-scale deployment of grid-forming technologies.”

Sungrow will continue to advance the development of evaluation frameworks and industry standards, supporting broader adoption and enabling more stable, resilient power systems worldwide.

About Sungrow
Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 29 years. As of Dec 2025, Sungrow has installed over 1000 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The company is recognized as the world’s most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experiences. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com/en

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Noah Holdings Opens Thangka Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition in Shanghai, Celebrating a New Generation of Inheritors

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“The Call of the Third Pole — Visage of the Future” Runs April 26 Through July 31 at the Noah N+ Art Center

SHANGHAI, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noah Holdings Limited (“Noah” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), an AI-native wealth management firm headquartered in Singapore and serving global Chinese families, recently opened a themed exhibition of Thangka intangible cultural heritage at the Noah N+ Art Center in Shanghai.

As global wealth becomes increasingly cross-border and multi-generational, families are finding that cultural continuity matters just as much as financial allocation.

The exhibition, titled “The Call of the Third Pole — Visage of the Future,” presents works by new-generation inheritors of Regong arts and Thangka tradition. Their artistry bridges centuries of tradition with contemporary expression, offering a glimpse into the future of this ancient craft.

The opening coincides with the Symposium on the High-Quality Inheritance and Innovative Creation of Intangible Buddhist Civilizational Art, reinforcing the Noah N+ Art Center’s role as a space where cultural preservation and wealth management intersect to serve the needs of global Chinese families.

A Six-Century Tradition, Seen Through the Eyes of Its Next Generation

Thangka is a form of Tibetan Buddhist scroll painting with more than six centuries of documented lineage, originating on the Tibetan Plateau and often described as “the language of the Third Pole.”

The exhibition presents works by a selected cohort of next-generation inheritors of the Regong and Menthang schools, the two most influential lineages in Thangka painting. Hailing from Lhasa and Shigatse in Tibet, as well as from Regong, the renowned hometown of intangible cultural heritage Thangka art, the artists have an average age of under 40, and most began formal apprenticeships between the ages of 8 and 10.

A single Thangka can take anywhere from six months to several years to complete, using mineral pigments such as malachite, cinnabar, and pure gold. Each piece adheres to the precise iconometric canons of the Sutra of Iconometric Measurements. Recognized for its cultural significance, Thangka was inscribed on China’s first National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006, and Regong Arts was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.

For many high-net-worth families, preserving such traditions is no longer separate from wealth planning. It is part of how they define and transfer value across generations.

Where Cultural Heritage Meets Wealth Stewardship

The exhibition is the second major curatorial project of the Noah N+ Art Center, following its inaugural exhibition, “Hub: The Endless Exploration of Art”. Guided by the philosophy of “art as life,” it reflects Noah Holdings’ broader commitment to fostering cultural preservation as an extension of its mission to serve global Chinese families, whose needs increasingly span asset allocation, wealth inheritance, and longer-horizon questions of cultural continuity.

“Long-lasting value, whether financial or cultural, is not measured in cycles. It is nurtured across generations. We are seeing a growing number of global Chinese families realize this and integrate both financial and cultural heritage into their longer-term vision of wealth.” Zander Yin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Noah Holdings, said, “Asset allocation is our profession, and cultural grounding supports how we create value. By presenting the work of a new generation of Thangka painters before their work has gained wider recognition, we provide clients with early and exclusive access to cultural value. We see this as consistent with how we approach allocation itself: identifying value before it is fully priced.”

For global Chinese families whose inheritance questions now span jurisdictions and generations, cultural continuity has become part of the conversation about wealth itself. The Noah N+ Art Center is built around that longer horizon: it is a place to connect with a living tradition, and more importantly, engage with the artists shaping its future before everybody else does.

Exhibition Information & Reservations
Dates: April 26–July 31, 2026
Venue: Noah N+ Art Center, Hongqiao International Business District, Shanghai
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 18:00 (closed Mondays)

Special Programs (running throughout the exhibition period):

Weekend curator-led guided toursOn-site dialogues with participating Thangka painters (limited seating; by reservation only)Third Pole Tea Gatherings, themed afternoon sessions

Reservations: https://promotion.noahgroup.com/activity/prod/jNkpMZbPn1

About Noah Holdings

Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH | HKEX: 6686) is an AI-Native wealth management firm headquartered in Singapore, dedicated to being where global Chinese wealth connects. The firm serves high-net-worth families and distinguished institutions worldwide.

Founded in 2005 and dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (2010) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2022), Noah brings over 23 years of disciplined wealth stewardship. With four global booking and trading centers across Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Shanghai, and the United States, Noah has allocated over US$153 billion in cumulative assets for clients spanning nine countries and more than 30 jurisdictions.

Noah serves clients through three flagship brands — ARK Wealth Management (Human + AI Integrated Global Wealth Management Platform), Olive Asset Management (Global Asset Allocation Platform), and Glory Family Heritage (Global Family Legacy & Lifestyle Platform). Together, they form an integrated global wealth management system under a unified governance framework, guided by wealth expertise with deeper global Chinese insight.

Beyond financial services, Noah’s Global N+ Ecosystem unites global Chinese families across generations through curated experiences in art, music, and culture. The inheritance of wealth ultimately returns to the inheritance of culture and spirit, and it is this that defines Noah’s philosophy: Wisdom Beyond Wealth.

For more information, please visit: https://www.noahgroup.com/.

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