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SurplusGLOBAL Launches AI-Powered Global Platform ‘SemiMarket’ to Drive Innovation in the Legacy Semiconductor Ecosystem

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SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Growing Challenges in the Legacy Semiconductor Equipment and Parts Supply Chain

The supply chain issues within the legacy semiconductor ecosystem are becoming increasingly severe. As semiconductor equipment manufacturers focus on advanced equipment, they have discontinued the supply and support of legacy equipment, significantly weakening the supply chain for 200mm fabs and older 300mm fabs. Currently, over 3,000 semiconductor fabs worldwide face these challenges, and even leading companies such as Samsung, TSMC, Intel, SK hynix, and Micron are not exempt.

Fabs that fail to secure essential equipment parts in a timely manner face critical risks, including production halts. Meanwhile, expensive semiconductor equipment parts often end up being scrapped as they struggle to find buyers. Semiconductor equipment parts dealers also face difficulties navigating complex distribution networks.

Launch of AI-Powered Global Marketplace ‘SemiMarket’

For the past 25 years, SurplusGLOBAL has provided a wide range of legacy semiconductor equipment and parts solutions to fabs worldwide. While the company has been involved in sourcing obsolete parts, developing alternatives, recycling parts through the dismantling of used equipment, RF and PCB repair through its subsidiary EQ GLOBAL, and large-scale trading of surplus parts, meeting the diverse demands of customers has remained challenging.

Recognizing the need for a unified platform to collaborate with legacy semiconductor equipment and parts companies and address supply chain issues, SurplusGLOBAL has been developing ‘SemiMarket,’ an AI-powered global marketplace, investing tens of billions of won (approximately USD 20–50 million) over the past five years through partnerships with companies worldwide.

Optimized Trading Environment with Global Network and AI Recommendation System

Leveraging its extensive global network and customer solution capabilities built from supplying over 60,000 used equipment units to more than 6,000 companies worldwide, SurplusGLOBAL is establishing SemiMarket as a hybrid online-offline platform.

SemiMarket efficiently connects buyers and sellers through its AI-driven recommendation system, supported by global networking and fulfillment services. This collaborative ecosystem of thousands of companies aims to resolve supply chain crises within the legacy semiconductor industry. Scheduled to launch in December 2025, SemiMarket.com is actively recruiting over 500 seller partners and has already attracted significant interest from major semiconductor fabs and parts dealers.

Construction of the World’s Largest Semiconductor Equipment Parts Mall

Recognizing the limitations of an online marketplace alone, SurplusGLOBAL is also constructing the ‘SemiMarket Parts Mall,’ a 39,670 square meter facility near its existing 69,422 square meter semiconductor equipment cluster. Slated for completion in May 2026, this facility will offer parts storage and display, parts recycling through equipment dismantling, and refurbishment services.

Furthermore, in response to requests from parts manufacturers and distributors, SurplusGLOBAL is expanding its product offerings to include new parts and consumables. Discussions are already underway with leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers regarding store openings within the mall. Participating companies will benefit from one-stop fulfillment services, including sales, storage, repair, packaging, and logistics.

Strengthening Global Repair Services with EQ GLOBAL’s Active Participation

One of SemiMarket’s core services is the enhancement of repair solutions. EQ GLOBAL, a subsidiary of SurplusGLOBAL, is the world’s largest semiconductor parts RF and PCB repair company, with over 100 experts providing repair services in South Korea, Singapore, and China. Building on 24 years of accumulated expertise, EQ GLOBAL aims to deliver a broader range of high-quality repair services to SemiMarket customers.

Aiming to Become the World’s Largest Legacy Semiconductor Platform

Through SemiMarket, SurplusGLOBAL plans to attract thousands of domestic and international buyers annually, creating synergies with global buyers visiting the SurplusGLOBAL Semiconductor Equipment Cluster for used equipment purchases. The company aims to transform its current website, SurplusGLOBAL.com, which attracts 3,000 daily visitors, into SemiMarket, with a goal of reaching 50,000 daily visitors by the end of 2026, establishing itself as the world’s largest platform for legacy semiconductor equipment and parts.

CEO Bruce Kim: “A 25-Year Dream Realized Through AI”

Bruce Kim, CEO of SurplusGLOBAL, stated,

“SemiMarket is a platform business I’ve dreamed of for 25 years. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve aimed to establish a B2B e-commerce platform for global inventory and idle assets, but technical limitations led to early setbacks. However, over the past 25 years, we’ve built the necessary networks, databases, and market experience, and with recent advances in AI technology, the SemiMarket project has finally become a reality.”

He added,

“SemiMarket will revolutionize the highly inefficient legacy semiconductor parts market through an AI-powered platform. With strong partnerships and collaboration systems with numerous customers, I am confident this business will be a resounding success.”

SurplusGLOBAL to Showcase SemiMarket at SEMICON KOREA 2025

Meanwhile, SurplusGLOBAL will participate in ‘SEMICON KOREA 2025’ at COEX in Seoul from February 19 to 21, where it will showcase its AI-powered global platform, SemiMarket, along with innovative solutions for transforming the legacy semiconductor ecosystem.

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MATSON ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 3 MILLION SHARES TO EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.36 PER SHARE

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HONOLULU, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, approved adding three million shares to its existing share repurchase program and extending the program to December 31, 2029.  As of April 23, 2026, the existing share repurchase program had approximately 0.7 million shares remaining.  The Board also declared a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per common share.  The dividend will be paid on June 4, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2026.

“We are pleased to announce an additional three million shares to our existing share repurchase program,” said Matt Cox, Matson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “Since we commenced our share repurchase program in August 2021, we have repurchased approximately 14.3 million shares, or approximately 33% of the then outstanding shares, for a total cost of $1.3 billion.  Going forward, we will continue to be both disciplined and opportunistic in our capital allocation, and we remain committed to returning excess cash to shareholders to create additional shareholder value over the long-term.” 

Shares will be repurchased in the open market from time to time at the Company’s discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its common shares and general market conditions.  The Company may enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate purchases under the program.  The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About the Company

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.  Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.  Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.  The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and barges.  Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout North America and Asia.  Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.  Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement, including but not limited to, statements about capital allocation plans, the timing, manner and volume of repurchases of common shares pursuant to the repurchase program, and use of excess cash.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  This release should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC through the date of this release, which identify important factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release.  We do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2.   Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3.   Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4.   Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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