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FY 2024 revenue of $228.4 million, in-line with company guidanceCommercial Cell & Gene Therapy revenue rose to $26 million in FY 2024, up 20% year-over-year Supporting a record total of 701 global clinical trials as of December 31, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cryoport, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYRX) (Cryoport), a global leader in supply chain solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and year ended (FY) December 31, 2024. 

Jerrell Shelton, CEO of Cryoport, commented, “Cryoport ended 2024 with solid results across the company including total full year revenue of $228.4 million, which was in-line with our expectations. We continued to see considerable revenue growth from our support of commercial Cell & Gene therapies where revenue rose 37% for the fourth quarter and 20% for the full year compared to the prior year periods.

“Our Life Sciences Services business continued its expansion, partially attributed to the double-digit year-over-year growth in BioStorage/BioServices revenue for both the fourth quarter and full year periods. In the fourth quarter our Life Sciences Products business began to show signs of market demand stability and continued to provide positive free cash flow.

“As previously reported, during 2024, we implemented cost reduction and capital realignment strategies, making significant progress in improving our cost structure. Notably, our gross margin improved to 45.8% in Q4 2024, up from 40.6% in the same period last year. We remain confident that our actions will lead us to a return to positive adjusted EBITDA during 2025 as we further implement our pathway to profitability.

“We believe that as we enter 2025, we are prepared to capitalize on the anticipated growth in the Cell & Gene Therapy market. We intend to grow our leading market position and open additional revenue streams that have been under development through new services and product introductions. We will supplement this through potential strategic collaborations and partnerships. We are excited about our prospects for this year, and we believe we have all the necessary tools in place to execute on our growth plans and to reach our long-term objective of sustainable profitability,” concluded Mr. Shelton.

In tabular form, Q4 2024 and FY 2024 revenue compared to Q4 2023 and FY 2023, respectively, was as follows:

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Revenue

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

(in thousands)

2024

2023

% Change

2024

2023

% Change

Life Sciences Services

$          39,556

$          37,025

7 %

$                    153,660

$           144,087

6.6 %

BioLogistics Solutions

35,559

33,405

6 %

138,635

130,498

6 %

BioStorage/BioServices

3,997

3,620

10 %

15,025

13,589

11 %

Life Sciences Products

$          19,976

$          20,235

-1 %

$                      74,725

$             89,168

-16.2 %

Total Revenue

$          59,532

$          57,260

4 %

$                    228,385

$           233,255

-2 %

 

BioStorage/BioServices revenue continues to grow double digits year-over-year, increasing 11% in FY 2024 as we continue to introduce our expanded capabilities to existing customers, as well as add new customers into our global network, and as more allogeneic clinical and commercial therapies progress in the number of patients treated.

Revenue from the support of commercially approved Cell & Gene therapies grew to $25.9 million, up 20% year-over-year, for FY 2024 and increased to $7.9 million, up 37% year-over-year, for Q4 2024. During FY 2024, five (5) new therapies were approved including Mesoblast’s Ryoncil® for the treatment of graft versus host disease, Adaptimmune’s Tecelra® for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma, ImmunityBio’s Anktiva® for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, Iovance Biotherapeutics’ Amtagvi™ therapy for advanced melanoma, and Immuneel’s Qartemi® for the treatment of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Qartemi® is the first cell therapy developed and approved in India and is supported by CRYOPDP’s logistics network of 14 facilities inside the country. Our total commercial therapy count was nineteen (19) as of December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2024, Cryoport supported a total of 701 global clinical trials, a net increase of 26 clinical trials over December 31, 2023, with 81 trials in Phase 3. The number of trials by phase and region are as follows: 

Cryoport Supported Clinical Trials by Phase

Clinical Trials

December 31,

2022

2023

2024

Phase 1

275

282

299

Phase 2

300

311

321

Phase 3

79

82

81

Total

654

675

701

Cryoport Supported Clinical Trials by Region

Clinical Trials

December 31,

2022

2023

2024

Americas

502

519

537

EMEA

110

112

116

APAC

42

44

48

Total

654

675

701

 

A total of eleven (11) Cryoport supported Biologic License Applications (BLA)/Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA) were filed in 2024, of which three (3) were filed during the fourth quarter. Following the end of the year, three (3) filings occurred in January 2025.  For 2025, we anticipate up to an additional twenty-three (23) application filings, five (5) new therapy approvals and an additional five (5) approvals for label/geographic expansions or moves to earlier lines of treatment.

Financial Highlights

Revenue

Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $59.5 million compared to $57.3 million for Q4 2023, a year-over-year increase of 4.0% or $2.3 million. Life Sciences Services revenue for Q4 2024 was $39.6 million compared to $37.0 million for Q4 2023, up 6.8% year-over-year, including BioStorage/BioServices revenue of $4.0 million, up 10.4% year-over-year. Life Sciences Products revenue for Q4 2024 was $20.0 million compared to $20.2 million for Q4 2023, down 1.3% year-over-year.Total revenue for FY 2024 was $228.4 million, compared to $233.3 million for FY 2023, a year-over-year decrease of 2.1%.Life Sciences Services revenue for FY 2024 was $153.7 million compared to $144.1 million for FY 2023, up 6.6% year-over-year, including BioStorage/BioServices revenue of $15.0 million, up 10.6% year-over-year. Life Sciences Products revenue for FY 2024 was $74.7 million compared to $89.2 million for FY 2023, down 16.2%.

Gross Margin

Total gross margin was 45.8% for Q4 2024 compared to 40.6% for Q4 2023. Gross margin for Life Sciences Services was 46.2% for Q4 2024 compared to 40.8% for Q4 2023. Gross margin for Life Sciences Products was 45.1% for Q4 2024 compared to 40.4% for Q4 2023.Total gross margin was 43.6% for FY 2024 compared to 42.6% for FY 2023. Gross margin for Life Sciences Services was 44.5% for FY 2024 compared to 43.2% for FY 2023. Gross margin for Life Sciences Products was 41.7% for FY 2024 compared to 41.6% for FY 2023.

Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses decreased to $41.2 million for Q4 2024 compared to operating costs and expenses of $93.1 million for Q4 2023, which includes a non-cash impairment charge to goodwill of $49.6 million related to the MVE Biological Solutions business unit. Operating costs and expenses increased to $230.5 million for FY 2024 (which includes a non-cash impairment charge of $63.8 million), compared to $214.5 million for FY 2023 (which includes a non-cash impairment charge of $49.6 million).

Net Loss

Net loss for Q4 2024 and FY 2024 was $18.7 million and $114.8 million, respectively, compared to a net loss of $62.4 million and $99.6 million for the same periods in 2023, respectively. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $20.7 million, or $0.42 per share, and $122.8 million, or $2.49 per share, for Q4 2024 and FY 2024, respectively. This compares to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $64.4 million, or $1.31 per share, and $107.6 million, or $2.21 per share, for Q4 2023 and FY 2023, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA was a negative $1.3 million for Q4 2024, compared to a negative $6.6 million for Q4 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for FY 2024 was a negative $15.1 million, compared to a negative $8.3 million for FY 2023.

Cash, Cash equivalents, and Short-Term Investments

Cryoport held $261.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of December 31, 2024.

Convertible Debt repurchases

During FY 2024, the Company repurchased $185.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its Convertible Senior Notes due in 2026 for an aggregate repurchase price of $163.2 million. The Company has approximately $73.9 million in total of repurchase authorization available under its repurchase programs as of December 31, 2024.

Note: All reconciliations of GAAP to adjusted (non-GAAP) figures above are detailed in the reconciliation tables included later in the press release.

Outlook

The Company is providing full year 2025 revenue guidance in the range of $240$250 million. The Company’s 2025 guidance is dependent on its current business and expectations, which may be further impacted by, among other things, factors that are outside of our control, such as national economic factors,  the global macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, supply chain constraints, inflationary pressures, and/or the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, as well as the other factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in the “Risk Factors” section of its most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, as well as in its subsequent filings with the SEC.

Additional Information

Further information on Cryoport’s financial results is included in the attached condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations, and additional explanations of Cryoport’s financial performance are provided in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which is expected to be filed with the SEC on March 7, 2025.  Additionally, the full report will be available in the SEC Filings section of the Investor Relations section of Cryoport’s website at www.cryoportinc.com.

Earnings Conference Call Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: In addition to the earnings release, a document titled “Cryoport Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 in Review”, providing a review of Cryoport’s financial and operational performance and a general business update, will be issued at 4:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The document is designed to be read in advance of the questions and answers conference call and will be accessible at https://ir.cryoportinc.com/news-events/ir-calendar.

Cryoport management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on March 4, 2025. The conference call will be in the format of a questions and answers session and will address any queries investors have regarding the Company’s reported results. A slide deck will accompany the call.

Conference Call Information

Date:

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Time:

5:00 p.m. ET

Dial-in numbers:

1-800-717-1738 (U.S.), 1-646-307-1865 (International)

Confirmation code:

Request the “Cryoport Call” or Conference ID: 1116296

Live webcast:

‘Investor Relations’ section at www.cryoportinc.com or click here.

Please allow 10 minutes prior to the call to visit this site to download and install any necessary audio software.

The questions and answers call will be recorded and available approximately three hours after completion of the live event in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.cryoportinc.com for a limited time. To access the replay of the questions and answers click here. A dial-in replay of the call will also be available to those interested, until March 11, 2025. To access the replay, dial 1-844-512-2921 (United States) or 1-412-317-6671 (International) and enter replay entry code: 1116296#.

About Cryoport, Inc.
Cryoport, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX), is a global leader in supply chain solutions for the Life Sciences with an emphasis on cell & gene therapies. Cryoport enables manufacturers, contract manufacturers (CDMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), developers, and researchers to carry out their respective business with products and services that are designed to derisk services and provide certainty. We provide a broad array of supply chain solutions for the life sciences industry. Through our platform of critical products and solutions including advanced temperature-controlled packaging, informatics, specialized bio-logistics services, bio-storage, bio-services, and cryogenic systems, we are “Enabling the Future of Medicine™” worldwide, through our innovative systems, compliant procedures, and agile approach to superior supply chain management.

Our corporate headquarters, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is complemented by over 50 global locations in 17 countries, with key sites in the United States, United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, Japan, Australia, India, and China.

For more information, visit www.cryoportinc.com or follow via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryoportinc or @cryoport on X, formerly known as Twitter at www.x.com/cryoport for live updates.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release which are not purely historical, including statements regarding Cryoport’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans, or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to Cryoport’s industry, business, long-term growth prospects, plans, strategies, acquisitions, future financial results and financial condition, such as Cryoport’s outlook and guidance for full year 2025 revenue and the related assumptions and factors expected to drive revenue, projected growth trends in the markets in which Cryoport operates,  and Cryoport’s plans and expectations regarding the launch of new products and services, such as the expected timing and benefits of such products and services launches. It is important to note that Cryoport’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the effect of changing economic and geopolitical conditions, supply chain constraints, inflationary pressures, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, trends in the products markets, variations in Cryoport’s cash flow, market acceptance risks, and technical development risks. Cryoport’s business could be affected by other factors discussed in Cryoport’s SEC reports, including in the “Risk Factors” section of its most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, as well as in its subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and Cryoport cautions investors not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Cryoport disclaims any obligation, and does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three Months Ended
December 31,
(unaudited)

Years Ended
December 31,

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

Life Sciences Services revenue

$              39,556

$              37,025

$            153,660

$            144,087

Life Sciences Products revenue

19,976

20,235

74,725

89,168

Total revenue

59,532

57,260

228,385

233,255

Cost of revenue:

Cost of services revenue

21,279

21,933

85,206

81,820

Cost of products revenue

10,972

12,066

43,548

52,103

Total cost of revenue

32,251

33,999

128,754

133,923

Gross margin

27,281

23,261

99,631

99,332

Operating costs and expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

37,057

38,814

148,978

146,880

Engineering and development

4,155

4,749

17,710

18,040

Impairment loss

49,569

63,809

49,569

Total operating costs and expenses:

41,212

93,132

230,497

214,489

Loss from operations

(13,931)

(69,871)

(130,866)

(115,157)

Other income (expense):

Investment income

1,427

2,615

9,895

10,577

Interest expense

(636)

(1,306)

(4,108)

(5,503)

Gain on extinguishment of debt, net

18,505

5,679

Other income (expense), net

(5,508)

4,814

(6,906)

5,056

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

(18,648)

(63,748)

(113,480)

(99,348)

Provision for income taxes

(29)

1,359

(1,276)

(239)

Net income (loss)

$             (18,677)

$             (62,389)

$          (114,756)

$             (99,587)

Paid-in-kind dividend on Series C convertible preferred stock

(2,000)

(2,000)

(8,000)

(8,000)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

$             (20,677)

$             (64,389)

$          (122,756)

$          (107,587)

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders – basic and diluted

$                 (0.42)

$                 (1.31)

$                 (2.49)

$                 (2.21)

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted

49,616,806

48,965,068

49,349,624

48,737,377

 

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31,

2024

2023

(in thousands)

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$                      45,289

$                      46,346

Short-term investments

216,460

410,409

Accounts receivable, net

45,778

42,074

Inventories

22,470

26,206

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

11,574

10,077

Total current assets

341,571

535,112

Property and equipment, net

88,839

84,858

Operating lease right-of-use assets

47,188

32,653

Intangible assets, net

170,464

194,382

Goodwill

51,660

108,403

Deposits

2,902

1,680

Deferred tax assets

868

656

 Total assets

$                    703,492

$                    957,744

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

$                      27,208

$                      26,995

Accrued compensation and related expenses

13,093

11,409

Deferred revenue

1,106

1,308

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

5,419

5,371

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

488

286

Current portion of convertible senior notes, net

14,298

Current portion of notes payable

143

149

Current portion of contingent consideration

2,808

92

Total current liabilities

64,563

45,610

Convertible senior notes, net

183,919

378,553

Notes payable, net

1,114

1,335

Operating lease liabilities, net

44,077

29,355

Finance lease liabilities, net

1,245

954

Deferred tax liabilities

2,531

2,816

Other long-term liabilities

394

601

Contingent consideration, net

3,751

9,497

    Total liabilities

301,594

468,721

    Total stockholders’ equity

401,898

489,023

    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$                    703,492

$                    957,744

 

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial statements, which are presented on the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the following non-GAAP measures of financial performance as defined in Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are included in this release: revenue at constant currency, revenue growth rate at constant currency, and adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures, including revenue at constant currency, revenue growth rate at constant currency and adjusted EBITDA, should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We believe that revenue growth is a key indicator of how Cryoport is progressing from period to period, and we believe that the non-GAAP financial measures, revenue at constant currency and revenue growth rate at constant currency, are useful to investors in analyzing the underlying trends in revenue. Under GAAP, revenue received in local (non-U.S. dollar) currency is translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the period presented. As a result, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates affect the results of our operations and the value of our foreign assets and liabilities, which in turn may adversely affect results of operations and cash flows and the comparability of period-to-period results of operations. When we use the term “constant currency,” it means that we have translated local currency revenue for the current reporting period into U.S. dollars using the same average foreign currency exchange rates for the conversion of revenue into U.S. dollars that we used to translate local currency revenue for the comparable reporting period of the prior year. Revenue growth rate at constant currency refers to the measure of comparing the current reporting period revenue at constant currency with the reported GAAP revenue for the comparable reporting period of the prior year.

However, we also believe that data on constant currency period-over-period changes have limitations, particularly as the currency effects that are eliminated could constitute a significant element of our revenue and could significantly impact our performance. We therefore limit our use of constant currency period-over-period changes to a measure for the impact of currency fluctuations on the translation of local currency revenue into U.S. dollars. We do not evaluate our results and performance without considering both period-over-period changes in non-GAAP constant currency revenue on the one hand and changes in revenue prepared in accordance with GAAP on the other. We caution the readers of this press release to follow a similar approach by considering revenue on constant currency period-over-period changes only in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, changes in revenue prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss adjusted for net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition and integration costs, cost reduction initiatives, investment income, unrealized (gain)/loss on investments, foreign currency (gain)/loss, gain on insurance claim,  net gain on extinguishment of debt, impairment loss, changes in fair value of contingent consideration and charges or gains resulting from non-recurring events, as applicable.

Management believes that adjusted EBITDA provides a useful measure of Cryoport’s operating results, a meaningful comparison with historical results and with the results of other companies, and insight into Cryoport’s ongoing operating performance. Further, management and the Company’s board of directors utilize adjusted EBITDA to gain a better understanding of Cryoport’s comparative operating performance from period to period and as a basis for planning and forecasting future periods. Adjusted EBITDA is also a significant performance measure used by Cryoport in connection with its incentive compensation programs. Management believes adjusted EBITDA, when read in conjunction with Cryoport’s GAAP financials, is useful to investors because it provides a basis for meaningful period-to-period comparisons of Cryoport’s ongoing operating results, including results of operations, against investor and analyst financial models, helps identify trends in Cryoport’s underlying business and in performing related trend analyses, and it provides a better understanding of how management plans and measures Cryoport’s underlying business.

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Years Ended
December 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in thousands)

GAAP net income (loss)

$         (18,677)

$          (62,389)

$         (114,756)

$          (99,587)

Non-GAAP adjustments to net income (loss):

Depreciation and amortization expense

7,894

7,449

30,757

27,487

Acquisition and integration costs

3

641

899

6,945

Cost reduction initiatives

768

1,884

Investment income

(1,427)

(2,615)

(9,895)

(10,577)

Unrealized (gain)/loss on investments

2,445

(3,542)

5,038

(1,242)

Gain on insurance claim

(2,642)

Foreign currency (gain)/loss

3,172

(1,078)

2,410

(964)

Interest expense, net

636

1,306

4,108

5,503

Stock-based compensation expense

4,413

5,848

19,704

22,808

Gain on extinguishment of debt, net

(18,505)

(5,679)

Impairment loss

49,569

63,809

49,569

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

(518)

(665)

(1,847)

(601)

Other non-recurring costs

187

437

Income taxes

29

(1,359)

1,276

239

Adjusted EBITDA

$           (1,262)

$            (6,648)

$           (15,118)

$            (8,304)

 

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Total revenue by type for the three months ended December 31, 2024

(unaudited)

Life Sciences Services

Life Sciences Products

Total

(in thousands)

As Reported

$             39,556

$                19,976

$             59,532

Non US-GAAP Constant Currency

39,659

20,033

59,692

FX Impact [$]

(103)

(57)

(160)

FX Impact [%]

(0.3 %)

(0.3 %)

(0.3 %)

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Total revenue by type for the year ended December 31, 2024

(unaudited)

Life Sciences Services

Life Sciences Products

Total

(in thousands)

As Reported

$           153,660

$                74,725

$           228,385

Non US-GAAP Constant Currency

153,879

74,807

228,685

FX Impact [$]

(219)

(82)

(300)

FX Impact [%]

(0.1 %)

(0.1 %)

(0.1 %)

 

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IMCC Launches “DEEP C” Digital Transformation Program to Advance Operational Excellence

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KUWAIT CITY, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — International Marine Construction Company (IMCC) has announced the launch of its company-wide corporate transformation program, “DEEP C,” during a launch event held on 20 April 2026, bringing together employees from across the organization under the ethos of “Think New, Act New.”

 

 

The “DEEP C” program marks a significant milestone in IMCC’s evolution, reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence, strengthened governance, and sustainable growth through the adoption of integrated digital systems and data-driven practices.

At the core of the initiative is a structured transformation model built around five strategic pillars — Drive, Enable, Execute, Perform, and Connect — designed to ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and measurable business outcomes across all functions.

The program reflects IMCC’s ambition to embed a forward-looking, performance-driven culture across the organization, enabling more efficient operations, improved decision-making, and greater alignment across its business functions.

Speaking at the launch, Maen Razouqi, Vice Chairman and CEO of IMCC, emphasized the strategic importance of the initiative, stating that the program represents a step-change in how the company operates, with a clear focus on accountability, integration, and measurable outcomes. As Chair of the DEEP C Steering Committee, he reaffirmed IMCC’s commitment to driving this transformation across all levels of the marine sectors and its solutions.                                             .          

He further noted that the program reflects what IMCC stands for as a business, placing our customers and people at the center, driving performance with discipline, and delivering sustainable returns, while strengthening its commitment to all stakeholders, from clients to employees.

Khalid Al-Bustan, Vice Chair of the DEEP C Steering Committee and Head of the Program, highlighted the execution approach, noting that the initiative will enable the business through digital tools, standardized processes, and stronger cross-functional alignment to deliver sustainable results.                             .

He added that, in line with the vision of the Board of Directors the “DEEP C” Transformation Program will support the business in achieving more consistent and measurable outcomes, while ensuring that our customers and people remain at the core of how the organization operates.

As part of IMCC’s broader commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the “DEEP C” program supports the development of more transparent, efficient, and resilient operations across its activities globally. By enhancing governance standards, strengthening operational performance, and investing in people and systems, the initiative contributes to supporting long-term sustainability and reinforcing regional collaboration within the energy and marine sectors.

The program will be rolled out in phases, supported by a structured governance framework and clear performance metrics to ensure effective implementation and long-term value creation.

The launch of “DEEP C” reflects IMCC’s continued focus on innovation and transformation as it strengthens its position as a leading offshore and marine services provider in the region and globally.

About IMCC

International Marine Construction Company (IMCC), established in 1974, is one of Kuwait’s longest-standing offshore and marine service providers supporting the energy, maritime, and infrastructure sectors.

IMCC delivers integrated offshore and marine solutions, including marine construction, subsea services, offshore logistics, vessel operations, and port and terminal support, backed by strong engineering capability and high operational standards.

With over five decades of experience, IMCC has built a strong regional presence across Kuwait and the GCC, supported by strategic partnerships and a commitment to safety, quality, and performance in all operations.

The company continues to invest in modern assets, digital capabilities, and people to support the evolving needs of the energy and marine sectors.

For more information, please visit:
www.1imcc.com
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LexisNexis introduces Protégé General AI in Hong Kong, expanding secure, integrated access to general purpose AI for legal professionals

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HONG KONG, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI‑powered analytics and decision tools, today announced the availability of LexisNexis Protégé™ General AI for customers in Hong Kong. Protégé General AI is available within Lexis+® Hong Kong, expanding the personalised agentic AI capabilities of Protégé to provide secure access to general‑purpose AI within a single platform.

As legal work becomes increasingly AI-powered, Protégé General AI offers a private, encrypted solution that enables legal professionals to conduct a wider range of AI-assisted work without switching tools. With the click of a toggle, users can move seamlessly between Protégé Legal AI and Protégé General AI, allowing them to manage both legal-specific and everyday tasks within a single, secure environment.

Protégé General AI is designed for legal professionals and developed with strong levels of privacy, security, and flexibility. It enables users to conduct general research, explore topics, draft communications intended for both legal and non-legal audiences, and enrich legal work with real-world context, while remaining within the LexisNexis ecosystem ensuring data security and privacy.

General AI responses are supported by web content, and where legal context is relevant, currently grounded through LexisNexis verification capabilities, helping users work with greater confidence across a broader range of tasks.

“Legal professionals in Hong Kong are increasingly looking for ways to use AI across more of their day-to-day work, without compromising privacy or control,” said Michael Sit, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Greater China, LexisNexis. “Protégé General AI brings general-purpose AI and authoritative legal AI together in one secure platform, supporting uninterrupted workflows and more consistent outcomes which is very important for HK based lawyers who are often working across multiple continents and matters.”

By securely integrating Protégé General AI and Protégé Legal AI within Lexis+ Hong Kong, LexisNexis enables legal professionals to choose the appropriate AI experience for each task. Legal-specific work continues to be supported by authoritative LexisNexis legal content, while general-purpose tasks are supported within the same secure platform.

The launch of Protégé General AI in Hong Kong marks an important step in LexisNexis’ continued expansion of its agentic AI platform. Following the April availability, LexisNexis plans to progressively introduce additional Protégé capabilities and enhancements in the second half of the year.

Protégé is developed responsibly with human oversight and is built on the LexisNexis global technology platform, which integrates extractive AI, generative AI, and agentic AI. Customer inputs are not used to train any LLM models, and enterprise-grade security and governance are embedded throughout the platform.

As part of the expanding Protégé experience within Lexis+ Hong Kong, LexisNexis has also introduced Protégé Vault for Hong Kong customers. Vault provides a secure, persistent workspace that allows users to upload, store, and revisit documents over time, supporting analysis, drafting, and comparison tasks grounded in their own firm’s materials.

For more information on LexisNexis Protégé™, visit the official website here.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional

LexisNexis® Legal & Professional provides AI-powered legal, regulatory, business information, analytics, and workflows that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,900 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About RELX

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. The market capitalisation is approximately £72.5bn | €87.4bn | $91.6bn

 

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XRP Healthcare: XRPHAI, a Utility Token Rewarding Healthy Actions, to Go Live on MEXC April 27 at 10:00 AM UTC

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DUBAI, UAE, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XRP Ledger-powered utility token driving the XRPH AI ecosystem, with XRPHAI Rewards activating April 28 and enhanced rewards for XRPH holders to follow shortly. See the official MEXC announcement: https://www.mexc.com/announcements/article/17827791535042.

 

 

XRP Healthcare, the first AI healthcare platform built on the XRP Ledger, today confirms that $XRPHAI (the “XRPHAI” utility token) will go live for trading on MEXC at 10:00 AM UTC on April 27, 2026, marking the next phase in the evolution of its unified XRPH AI ecosystem. The XRPH AI Rewards system will activate on April 28, enabling users to begin earning rewards for healthy actions within the XRPH AI App through verified participation.

This marks the first time XRPHAI has been made available for trading, with no prior market activity, private sale, or exchange listing. The initial listing on MEXC provides users with first access to the token as it enters the market.

MEXC has recently undertaken a platform-wide rebrand focused on strengthening its global presence and advancing its position among leading digital asset exchanges. Serving over 40 million users across more than 170 countries, the exchange continues to expand its offering through the introduction of new projects and infrastructure designed to support long-term growth.

XRP Healthcare operates as a connected ecosystem where technology, application, and user engagement work together. XRPH serves as the foundational token layer, while XRPHAI operates as the utility token powering rewards within the XRPH AI App. This structure aligns platform activity with real-world healthcare engagement, ensuring scalability and practical use.

XRPHAI enables a system designed to reward verified healthcare participation within the XRPH AI App. Users can earn XRPHAI through AI-guided health interactions, CalmXRPH wellness sessions, image-based health assessments, educational participation and referrals, as well as through use of the XRPH Prescription Savings Card across more than 68,000 pharmacies in the United States, including Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens. This model introduces a practical approach to digital healthcare, linking real engagement with measurable rewards.

The XRPH AI App and XRPH Wallet are designed to operate seamlessly together, allowing users to earn XRPHAI within the app, transfer rewards directly to the wallet, and hold, manage, or utilise those rewards within the broader ecosystem. This integration connects user participation with underlying infrastructure in a single, unified experience.

Following the initial activation of the rewards system, XRP Healthcare expects to introduce an enhanced rewards layer shortly afterwards. This will enable users holding XRPH in the XRPH Wallet to receive increased XRPHAI rewards, directly linking long-term participation and token holding with greater earning potential across the ecosystem.

Global healthcare represents an estimated $10 trillion market, with digital health continuing to expand rapidly. With over 6.8 billion smartphone users worldwide and growing daily, healthcare delivery is increasingly shifting toward accessible, mobile-first platforms, positioning XRP Healthcare at the intersection of artificial intelligence, mobile technology, and real-world healthcare engagement on a global scale.

XRPHAI will be listed on MEXC at 10:00 AM UTC on April 27, 2026. The XRPH AI Rewards system will go live on April 28, ensuring that market trading and price discovery occur first, followed by reward activation aligned with a live market environment.

XRPHAI has a fixed maximum supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens, with the issuing account permanently disabled (commonly referred to as ‘blackholed’) to prevent any additional minting, reinforcing a transparent and finite token structure. Further details are available in the whitepaper: https://www.xrphealthcare.ai/docs/ai/xrph-ai-white-paper.pdf.

At the core of the system is Proof of Health™, a model designed to reward verified AI-driven healthcare engagement through a structured digital rewards system. Powered by XRPHAI and supported by XRPH infrastructure, this model ensures that participation is measurable, meaningful, and aligned with real-world outcomes.

Following its initial listing, XRP Healthcare intends to pursue additional listings on higher-tier exchanges throughout 2026, supporting broader access, increased liquidity, and continued ecosystem growth.

XRP Healthcare continues to focus on expanding its AI-driven healthcare ecosystem, with ongoing development aimed at increasing user engagement, accessibility, and real-world application.

Kain Roomes, Founder and CEO of XRP Healthcare, said:

“We are building a connected healthcare ecosystem where participation, technology, and real-world use come together. XRPHAI enables us to reward meaningful engagement at scale, while maintaining a strong foundation through XRPH.”

Laban Roomes, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of XRP Healthcare, added:

“This has always been about building one ecosystem. XRPH provides the foundation, and XRPHAI introduces a structured way to reward participation within the XRPH AI App. The integration between the app and the wallet ensures users can move seamlessly across the ecosystem while benefiting from their engagement.”

For more information, visit https://www.xrphealthcare.ai/docs/ai/xrph-ai-white-paper.pdf and https://www.xrphealthcare.ai/xrphai-rewards.

About XRP Healthcare

XRP Healthcare is the first AI healthcare platform built on the XRP Ledger, combining artificial intelligence, digital health infrastructure, and blockchain interoperability to expand global access to healthcare services. Through its XRPH AI platform and healthcare infrastructure strategy, the company is building a scalable model that connects digital engagement with real-world healthcare delivery.

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