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For the quarter, total revenues were $3.66 billion, above the midpoint of the guidance range;GAAP diluted EPS was $1.04, at the upper end of the guidance range, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.05, at the upper end of the guidance range;Cash flow from operating activities for the quarter and fiscal year was $906.4 million and $4.14 billion, respectively, and free cash flow was $817.1 million and $3.77 billion, respectively;Capital returns for the quarter and fiscal year were $876.3 million and $3.35 billion, respectively; andOn June 11, 2026, after the market close, the company effected a ten-for-one stock split of its common stock and a proportional increase in the number of authorized shares of common stock. Share and per share information throughout this press release have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.

MILPITAS, Calif., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced financial and operating results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. KLA reported GAAP net income of $1.36 billion and GAAP diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.04 on total revenues of $3.66 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, KLA reported GAAP net income of $4.83 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $3.66 on total revenues of $13.58 billion.

“KLA’s June quarter results reinforce that the trends driving our growth are strengthening, and we see momentum across our business accelerating in the second half of calendar 2026 and continuing through 2027,” said Rick Wallace, president and CEO of KLA Corporation. “KLA remains uniquely positioned on the critical path of AI infrastructure expansion, where the increasing number and sophistication of leading-edge designs across foundry/logic and the rising complexity and performance specifications in memory are driving greater demand for process control. In addition, the AI infrastructure buildout is also driving new growth opportunities in advanced packaging where KLA’s market-leading process control product portfolio is well positioned.”

GAAP Results

Q4 FY 2026

Q3 FY 2026

Q4 FY 2025

Total Revenues

$3,658 million

$3,415 million

$3,175 million

Net Income

$1,363 million

$1,201 million

$1,203 million

Net Income per Diluted Share

$1.04

$0.91

$0.91

Non-GAAP Results

Q4 FY 2026

Q3 FY 2026

Q4 FY 2025

Net Income

$1,386 million

$1,239 million

$1,244 million

Net Income per Diluted Share

$1.05

$0.94

$0.94

A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements included in this release. KLA will discuss the results for its fiscal year 2026 fourth quarter and full year, along with its outlook, on a conference call today beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A webcast of the call will be available at: ir.kla.com.

First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Guidance

The following details our guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 ending in September:

Total revenues are expected to be in a range of $4.0 billion +/- $200 millionGAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 61.6% +/- 1.0%Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be in a range of 62.5% +/- 1.0%GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $1.14 +/- $0.10Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in a range of $1.16 +/- $0.10

For additional details and assumptions underlying our guidance metrics, please see the company’s published Letter to Shareholders, Earnings Slide Presentation and Earnings Infographic on the KLA investor relations website (ir.kla.com). Such Letter to Shareholders, Earnings Slide Presentation and Earnings Infographic are not incorporated by reference into this earnings release.

About KLA:

KLA Corporation (“KLA”) develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging and printed circuit boards. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Investors and others should note that KLA announces material financial information including SEC filings, press releases, public earnings calls and conference webcasts using an investor relations website (ir.kla.com). Additional information may be found at: www.kla.com.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

Statements in this press release other than historical facts, such as statements pertaining to the amount and timing of dividends, the amount and timing of share repurchases, total revenues, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin and GAAP and non-GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, are forward-looking statements and are subject to the Safe Harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to: our vulnerability to a weakening in the condition of the financial markets and the global economy; risks related to our international operations; evolving Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce rules and regulations and their impact on our ability to sell products to and provide services to certain customers in China; tariffs, retaliatory trade measures and other trade restrictions, as well as uncertainty regarding tariff authority, implementation and refund process; costly intellectual property disputes that could result in our inability to sell or use the challenged technology; risks related to the legal, regulatory and tax environments in which we conduct our business; differing stakeholder expectations, requirements and attention to environment, social and governance (“ESG”) matters and the resulting costs, risks and impact on our business; unexpected delays, difficulties and expenses in executing against our environmental, climate, or other ESG targets, goals and commitments, or meeting stakeholder expectations; our ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel; our vulnerability to disruptions and delays at our third-party service providers; cybersecurity threats, cyber incidents affecting our and our business partners’ systems and networks; our reliance on critical information, including our enterprise resource planning system for daily operations; risks related to acquisitions, integrations, strategic alliances or collaborative arrangements; climate change, natural disasters, public health crises, terrorism, acts of war and other catastrophic events and the adverse impact on our business operations; the war between Ukraine and Russia, the armed conflict in Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East, and the significant military activity in those regions; lack of insurance for losses and interruptions caused by terrorists and acts of war, and our self-insurance of certain risks including earthquake risk; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks related to fluctuations in interest rates and the market values of our portfolio investments; risks associated with our interest rate hedging activities; risks related to tax and regulatory compliance audits; any change in taxation rules or practices and our effective tax rate; compliance costs with federal securities laws, rules, regulations, NASDAQ requirements, and evolving accounting standards and practices; ongoing changes in the technology industry, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) related developments and changes in semiconductor manufacturing processes, customer investment patterns and end-market demand; our vulnerability to a highly concentrated customer base; the cyclicality of the industries in which we operate; our ability to timely develop new technologies and products that successfully address changes in the industry; risks related to the development, adoption, governance and use of AI by us, our competitors and third parties; our ability to maintain our technology advantage and protect proprietary rights; our ability to compete in the industry; the availability and cost of components, materials or subassemblies used in the production of our products, including due to limited-source suppliers, the availability of rare earth elements or DRAM chip shortages; our ability to operate our business in accordance with our business plan; risks related to our debt and leveraged capital structure; we may not be able to declare cash dividends at all or in any particular amount; liability to our customers under indemnification provisions if our products fail to operate properly or contain defects or our customers are sued by third parties due to our products; risks associated with our receipt of government funding; we may incur significant restructuring charges or other asset impairment charges or inventory write offs; we are subject to risks related to receivables factoring, banking arrangements and compliance risk of certain settlement agreements with the government; and risks related to the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware being the sole and exclusive forum for certain actions and proceedings. For other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected and anticipated in forward-looking statements in this press release, please refer to KLA’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2025, and other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including, but not limited to, the risk factors described therein). KLA assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update these forward-looking statements. 

KLA Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$               1,649,842

$               2,078,908

Marketable securities

3,252,566

2,415,715

Accounts receivable, net

2,889,208

2,263,915

Inventories

3,648,538

3,212,149

Other current assets

941,636

728,102

Total current assets

12,381,790

10,698,789

Land, property and equipment, net

1,380,550

1,252,775

Goodwill, net

1,788,758

1,792,193

Deferred income taxes

1,037,224

1,105,770

Purchased intangible assets, net

255,835

444,785

Other non-current assets

1,107,378

773,614

Total assets

$            17,951,535

$            16,067,926

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                  623,668

$                  458,509

Deferred system revenue

932,901

816,834

Deferred service revenue

604,127

548,011

Other current liabilities

2,144,231

2,262,441

Total current liabilities

4,304,927

4,085,795

Long-term debt

5,887,415

5,884,257

Deferred tax liabilities

473,648

446,945

Deferred service revenue

238,111

348,844

Other non-current liabilities

697,614

609,632

Total liabilities

11,601,715

11,375,473

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock and capital in excess of par value

2,700,409

2,511,922

Retained earnings

3,683,864

2,179,330

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(34,453)

1,201

Total stockholders’ equity

6,349,820

4,692,453

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$            17,951,535

$            16,067,926

 

KLA Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30,

Twelve Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues:

Product

$    2,837,151

$    2,472,182

$ 10,453,537

$    9,472,854

Service

820,405

702,559

3,125,939

2,683,308

Total revenues

3,657,556

3,174,741

13,579,476

12,156,162

Costs and expenses:

Costs of revenues

1,413,108

1,207,286

5,255,060

4,751,867

Research and development

399,023

352,989

1,532,118

1,360,334

Selling, general and administrative

291,477

262,706

1,131,518

1,029,734

Impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets

—

—

—

239,100

Interest expense

73,274

73,125

284,440

302,166

Other expense (income), net

(68,711)

(50,164)

(229,585)

(171,487)

Income before income taxes

1,549,385

1,328,799

5,605,925

4,644,448

Provision for income taxes

186,326

125,950

775,154

582,805

Net income

$    1,363,059

$    1,202,849

$    4,830,771

$    4,061,643

Net income per share:

Basic

$             1.04

$             0.91

$             3.68

$             3.05

Diluted

$             1.04

$             0.91

$             3.66

$             3.04

Weighted-average number of shares:

Basic

1,306,517

1,320,323

1,311,516

1,330,299

Diluted

1,314,986

1,327,341

1,319,633

1,337,502

 

KLA Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands)

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$           1,363,059

$           1,202,849

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

98,606

96,252

Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss and other

6,343

(8,648)

Stock-based compensation expense

82,104

71,269

Deferred income taxes

105,049

(60,482)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(586,459)

(67,608)

Inventories

(212,304)

(48,519)

Other assets

(423,291)

(86,564)

Accounts payable

107,788

(8,601)

Deferred system revenue

312,062

(51,515)

Deferred service revenue

14,172

35,850

Other liabilities

39,301

90,708

Net cash provided by operating activities

906,430

1,164,991

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(89,288)

(100,408)

Proceeds from capital-related government assistance

—

5,948

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

(860,407)

(748,014)

Proceeds from maturity and sale of available-for-sale securities

780,717

522,875

Purchases of trading securities

(35,233)

(30,013)

Proceeds from sale of trading securities

31,094

26,367

Other, net

—

(2,100)

Net cash used in investing activities

(173,117)

(325,345)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Common stock repurchases

(570,997)

(425,697)

Payment of dividends to stockholders

(305,334)

(253,965)

Issuance of common stock

113,030

103,976

Tax withholding payments related to vested and released restricted stock units

(113,775)

(54,127)

Net cash used in financing activities

(877,076)

(629,813)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

6,595

11,053

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(137,168)

220,886

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,787,010

1,858,022

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$           1,649,842

$           2,078,908

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

Income taxes paid, net

$              198,963

$              231,115

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

$                11,919

$                  7,772

Non-cash activities:

Dividends payable – financing activities

$                  2,212

$                  2,300

Unsettled common stock repurchase – financing activities

$                  5,494

$                  5,500

Accrued purchase of land, property and equipment – investing activities

$                21,531

$                25,740

KLA Corporation
Segment Information (Unaudited)

The following is a summary of results for each of our three reportable segments and reconciliations to total revenues for the indicated periods:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Twelve Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues:

Semiconductor Process Control

$     3,256,781

$     2,877,647

$   12,244,733

$   10,947,359

Specialty Semiconductor Process

159,704

141,866

584,064

587,107

PCB and Component Inspection

241,110

154,106

750,415

621,721

Total revenues for reportable segments

3,657,595

3,173,619

13,579,212

12,156,187

Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

(39)

1,122

264

(25)

Total revenues

$     3,657,556

$     3,174,741

$   13,579,476

$   12,156,162

 

KLA Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Supplemental Information

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

June 30, 2026

March 31, 2026

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2025

GAAP net income

$  1,363,059

$   1,200,990

$  1,202,849

$  4,830,771

$  4,061,643

Adjustments to reconcile GAAP net income to
non-GAAP net income:

Acquisition-related charges

a

33,069

46,978

50,677

178,075

219,690

Restructuring, severance and other charges

b

—

—

2,133

—

7,128

Impairment of goodwill and purchased
intangible assets

c

—

—

—

—

239,100

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

d

(17,159)

(17,668)

(18,559)

(71,278)

(79,511)

Discrete tax items

e

6,780

8,328

7,322

21,796

3,630

Non-GAAP net income

$   1,385,749

$    1,238,628

$   1,244,422

$   4,959,364

$   4,451,680

GAAP net income per diluted share

$            1.04

$             0.91

$            0.91

$            3.66

$            3.04

Non-GAAP net income per diluted share

$            1.05

$             0.94

$            0.94

$            3.76

$            3.33

Shares used in diluted net income per share
calculation

1,314,986

1,317,504

1,327,341

1,319,633

1,337,502

 

Pre-tax Impact of GAAP to Non-GAAP Adjustments Included in Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Operations

(In thousands)

Acquisition-Related
Charges

Restructuring,
Severance and Other
Charges

Total Pre-tax GAAP to
Non-GAAP Adjustments

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

Costs of revenues

$                      36,200

$                              —

$                      36,200

Selling, general and administrative

8,470

—

8,470

Other expense (income), net

(11,601)

—

(11,601)

Total in three months ended June 30, 2026

$                      33,069

$                              —

$                      33,069

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Costs of revenues

$                      37,106

$                              —

$                      37,106

Selling, general and administrative

9,872

—

9,872

Total in three months ended March 31, 2026

$                      46,978

$                              —

$                      46,978

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

Costs of revenues

$                      39,024

$                         1,233

$                      40,257

Research and development

—

(3)

(3)

Selling, general and administrative

11,653

903

12,556

Total in three months ended June 30, 2025

$                      50,677

$                         2,133

$                      52,810

 

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP) to Free Cash Flow

Three Months Ended June 30,

Twelve Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

$              906,430

$           1,164,991

$           4,143,079

$           4,081,903

Capital expenditures

(89,288)

(100,408)

(375,945)

(335,259)

Free cash flow

$              817,142

$           1,064,583

$           3,767,134

$           3,746,644

 

Capital Returns Calculation

Three Months Ended June 30,

Twelve Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Payments of dividends to stockholders

$              305,334

$              253,965

$           1,057,832

$              904,594

Common stock repurchases

570,997

425,697

2,289,769

2,149,946

Capital returns

$              876,331

$              679,662

$           3,347,601

$           3,054,540

 

First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Guidance

Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted EPS to Non-GAAP Diluted EPS

Three Months Ending September 30, 2026

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Low

High

GAAP net income per diluted share

$1.04

$1.24

Acquisition-related charges

a

0.03

0.03

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

d

(0.01)

(0.01)

Non-GAAP net income per diluted share

$1.06

$1.26

Shares used in net income per diluted share calculation

1,312

1,312

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Margin to Non-GAAP Gross Margin

Three Months Ending September 30, 2026

Low

High

GAAP gross margin

60.6 %

62.6 %

Acquisition-related charges

a

0.9 %

0.9 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

61.5 %

63.5 %

The non-GAAP and supplemental information provided in this press release is a supplement to, and not a substitute for, KLA’s financial results presented in accordance with United States GAAP.

To supplement our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we provide certain non-GAAP financial information, which is adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain gains, costs and expenses, as well as other supplemental information. The non-GAAP and supplemental information is provided to enhance the user’s overall understanding of our operating performance and our prospects in the future. Specifically, we believe that the non-GAAP information, including non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share, non-GAAP gross margin and free cash flow, provides useful measures to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial performance by excluding certain costs and expenses that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results to help investors compare our operating performances with our results in prior periods as well as with the performance of other companies. The non-GAAP information is among the budgeting and planning tools that management uses for future forecasting. However, because there are no standardized or generally accepted definitions for most non-GAAP financial metrics, definitions of non-GAAP financial metrics are inherently subject to significant discretion (for example, determining which costs and expenses to exclude when calculating such a metric). As a result, non-GAAP financial metrics may be defined very differently from company to company, or even from period to period within the same company, which can potentially limit the usefulness of such information to an investor. The presentation of non-GAAP and supplemental information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared and presented in accordance with United States GAAP. The following are descriptions of the adjustments made to reconcile GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income:

a.

Acquisition-related charges primarily include amortization of intangible assets and write-offs due to abandonment of in-process research and development projects. Acquisition-related charges during the three months ended June 30, 2026 also include a discrete release of $11.6 million of interest on unrecognized tax positions recorded as part of purchase price accounting arising from acquisitions. Although we exclude the effect of amortization of all acquired intangible assets from these non-GAAP financial measures, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase price accounting arising from acquisitions, and such amortization of intangible assets related to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Investors should note that the use of these intangible assets contributed to our revenues earned during the periods presented and are expected to contribute to our future period revenues as well.

b.

Restructuring, severance and other charges primarily include costs associated with employee severance.

c.

Impairment of goodwill and purchased intangible assets in the twelve months ended June 30, 2025 included non-cash expense recognized as a result of the company’s testing for goodwill impairment and long-lived assets impairment, which resulted from the continued deterioration of the long-term forecast for our PCB business. Management believes that it is appropriate to exclude these impairment charges as they are not indicative of ongoing operating results and therefore limit comparability. Management also believes excluding this item helps investors compare our operating performance with our results in prior periods as well as with the performance of other companies.

d.

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments includes the income tax effects of the excluded items noted above.

e.

Discrete tax items in the twelve months ended June 30, 2026 include the recognition or adjustment of a deferred tax liability for withholding taxes on future remittance of previously taxed income as a result of new tax legislation as well as an adjustment of certain deferred tax benefits for a change in tax rate due to change in tax incentives. Discrete tax items in the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2025 include the recognition of a net deferred tax liability on foreign currency gains/losses resulting from new tax legislation and a tax benefit from an internal restructuring. Discrete tax items in the twelve months ended June 30, 2025 also include a deferred tax impact relating to the amortization of certain intellectual property as a result of an internal restructuring of ownership rights to better align with how our business operates. Discrete tax items in all periods presented include a tax impact relating to the amortization of the aforementioned tax benefits or similar tax benefits recorded in other periods.

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Hexaware Hosts Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire Mayoral Delegation, Deepens Partnership with University of Leeds

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Part of the Great North Mayoral Delegation’s visit to India, discussions focused on Hexaware’s UK expansion and planned R&D centers in Leeds and Manchester

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, hosted a delegation led by Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester, as part of The Great North’s first joint mayoral-led trade mission to India

Hexaware met with Tracy Brabin and delegates from West Yorkshire at its Mumbai office to discuss the company’s UK investment plans, regional employment, and opportunities for technology collaboration across the North of England.

During the visit, Hexaware and the University of Leeds discussed their agreement to strengthen industry–academic collaboration through research, knowledge sharing, and experiential learning opportunities for students.

Earlier in the mission, on October 14 in Bengaluru, Hexaware leaders met Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester, together with representatives of the British Deputy High Commission and the Invest Manchester team, to discuss Hexaware’s investment in the city region.

Hexaware announced that it will create hundreds of jobs and invest £9 million in a new Design and Innovation Centre at Manchester’s innovation district, SISTER, delivered in collaboration with the University of Manchester. By establishing a base at SISTER, Hexaware will have access to Europe’s largest clinical academic campus on Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor and a rapidly expanding digital and tech ecosystem within the city.

The visits follow Hexaware’s June 2026 announcement of a £25 million UK expansion, expected to create approximately 1,200 jobs over three to five years across Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham, including 420 in Manchester and 240 in Leeds. Plans include proposed R&D centers in Manchester and Leeds, with Newcastle also under consideration as a potential future location, given the region’s strong university talent pool and proximity to Scotland.

Parameshwaran Iyer, Executive Vice President & Head – Europe, Hexaware, said, “The North of England is an important part of our UK growth plans. Our investment goes into developing technology capabilities and recruiting graduates from the region’s universities, training them to work with enterprise and public-sector customers. Our new agreement with the University of Leeds will strengthen this pipeline, giving us closer access to graduate talent as we grow our presence in the region. We see considerable potential in the talent and expertise available across these cities.”

Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said, “Greater Manchester has established strengths in healthcare, life sciences, and AI, supported by close cooperation between universities, researchers, and industry. We welcome Hexaware’s plans for Manchester and the opportunities they present for investment, innovation, and employment in these sectors.”

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said, “It was great to visit Hexaware’s headquarters in Mumbai and hear first-hand about the company’s ambitious plans for growth in the UK. Their investment in Leeds and the creation of hundreds of new jobs is fantastic news for West Yorkshire and a strong vote of confidence in our region. Trade missions like this give us the opportunity to meet decision-makers directly, strengthen international relationships and explore how businesses like Hexaware can deepen their links with West Yorkshire to create a stronger, better-off region that works for all.” 

Glenn McCauley, Head of Proposition Development at the University of Leeds, said, “We were delighted to join this Great North Mayoral Delegation to India and to discuss with Hexaware leadership and with the Mayor of West Yorkshire how the University of Leeds’ agreement with Hexaware can be a catalyst to drive economic growth in our region.”

India and the North of England are connected above all through people, with more than 81,000 people of Indian heritage living in Yorkshire and the Humber, and 50,000 people of Indian diaspora in Greater Manchester. Thousands of Indian students also choose universities in the two regions every year. Increasingly, Indian companies are also among the region’s investors and employers. The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), in force since July 2026, alongside The Great North’s investment initiatives, gives that relationship fresh momentum.

Hexaware will continue discussions with regional partners on its proposed R&D facilities, graduate recruitment, and technology partnerships across the North of England, drawing on Leeds’ strengths in digital engineering, data science, robotics, fintech, and technology-enabled care, and Manchester’s strengths in healthcare, life sciences, cyber, and AI.

About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose: to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com.

 

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Fosun Wealth Opens Its First Private Wealth Center in Hong Kong at Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui

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Appointment-Only Center for High-Net-Worth Clients, Partnering with Fosun Wealth IFA to Expand Wealth Management Capabilities

HONG KONG, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited (“Fosun Wealth”) announced the official opening of its first Private Wealth Center on the 23rd floor of Prudential Tower, at The Gateway, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The center provides a dedicated offline space for meetings and wealth planning in Hong Kong, exclusively tailored for high-net-worth clients. Visits are by appointment only, and the center operates in partnership with Fosun Wealth IFA (Independent Financial Advisor), supporting clients from initial discussions and tailored proposals through to signing and implementation.

The opening ceremony, themed “A Starry New Chapter on Victoria Harbour”, brought together business partners from fund, asset management and insurance industries in Hong Kong to celebrate the occasion.

Expanding amid Industry Growth to Address Clients’ Demand for Long-Term Advice

The opening comes as Hong Kong’s wealth management sector continues to expand. According to the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, as of the end of 2025, total assets under management (AUM) in Hong Kong jumped 20% year-on-year (YoY) to a record high of HK$42.2 trillion. Among the major segments, AUM of private banking and private wealth management business increased by an impressive 24% YoY to HK$12.9 trillion. At the same time, client expectations have shifted. High-net-worth individuals are increasingly looking beyond fragmented, one-off product recommendations and seeking professional institutions that can deliver cross-market and multi-generational support over the long term.

The center’s location in Harbour City offers views across Victoria Harbour and a calm, private setting. It features four dedicated meeting rooms, with each client received by a relationship manager throughout their visit to allow for in-depth discussions in a confidential environment. In addition to client meetings and document signing, the center will also host smaller, focused sessions to help clients better capture opportunities in Hong Kong’s wealth management market.

Strengthening Collaboration with Fosun Wealth IFA to Enrich Service Matrix

The Private Wealth Center will also serve as a working base for Fosun Wealth IFA, supporting professional discussions and the review of more complex cases. Launched by Fosun Wealth in 2025, Fosun Wealth IFA is Hong Kong’s first one-stop platform for independent financial advisors (IFAs) to establish and grow their practices. It has already built a team of nearly 500 advisors. Built on a compliant licensing framework, the platform integrates diversified financial products, AI-powered tools and structured trainings, supporting advisors from licensing through ongoing professional development to independent practice. The goal is to help raise standards and professionalism across Hong Kong IFA industry.

Fosun Wealth subsidiaries hold securities and insurance brokerage licenses. Under strict compliance, they provide access to insurance, securities, asset management, and corporate financing services. Fosun Wealth has also established partnerships with numerous leading fund houses, asset managers, and insurers, supporting both the Private Wealth Center and the IFA platform.

Cheng Kang, CEO of Fosun Wealth, said: “Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as an international hub for asset and wealth management, supported by its resilience and openness. This creates a valuable opportunity for us to deepen our presence in the local market. The opening of the Private Wealth Center is more than the launch of a new location—it marks a new chapter in Fosun Wealth’s commitment to serving high-net-worth clients in Hong Kong with a more personal, long-term approach, bringing our ‘warm private wealth stewardship’ to a broader client base. Whether we are serving high-net-worth clients or building a stronger ecosystem for financial advisers, we aim to set a high standard in Hong Kong’s wealth management industry. We will focus on turning our capabilities into lasting value for clients, and work with clients and partners to support the continued growth of the sector.”

About Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited

Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Fosun Wealth”) is an AI-driven global one-stop Web5(Web2+Web3) wealth management platform wholly owned by Fosun International Limited (stock code: 656.HK) in Hong Kong. With its solid financial position, Fosun Wealth has obtained various licenses via its subsidiaries, including Type 1, 2, 4, 6, and 9 licenses granted by the Securities and Futures Commission(SFC) of Hong Kong, and an insurance broker license granted by the Insurance Authority(IA) of Hong Kong. Fosun International Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Fosun Wealth, is one of the first batch of brokerages to provide virtual asset dealing service. Fosun Wealth has launched several industry-leading brands, including the Fosun Wealth App, Finloop, FinChain, and Fosun Wealth IFA. For more information, please visit: www.fosunwealth.com.

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WOLFX Student Super App Reaches 104 Universities One Month After US Launch

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All-in-one college platform reports 300 percent subscription growth following Arizona campaign 

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WOLFX, an all-in-one app designed to help college students thrive academically, socially and financially, has been downloaded by students at 104 universities in 130 cities across the US just one month after its launch in Indiana.

The platform recorded a 300 percent increase in subscriptions following its Rush WOLFX campaign in Arizona. Rush WOLFX is a game of skill that involves college fraternities and sororities putting their business skills to the test to win a $10K prize. 

WOLFX plans to hold six additional Rush competitions at Universities across the country next month.

WOLFX brings together AI-powered study tools, wellness support, a student marketplace and opportunities for student entrepreneurs in a single app, giving students who juggle academic, social and financial pressures one place to manage college life.

“I developed WOLFX to make the lives of college kids better. To see the app being so well received across America gives everyone involved a huge boost,” said Simon Bishop, founder of WOLFX. “As a father, I know college can be a daunting time for students and parents. WOLFX is aimed at easing those fears of loneliness and isolation. I’m so happy WOLFX is making a difference.”

Students say the app is already part of their daily routine.

“This is honestly the only college app you’ll ever need,” said Katie Wolf, a cheerleader at Indiana University. “Whether it’s managing my schedule, working on a business idea or even selling some items on the student marketplace, WOLFX has me covered. This app is a game changer for college students.”

WOLFX Platinum is available for $28.99 per month. WOLFX can be downloaded on iOS and Android.

About WOLFX

WOLFX is a student-focused super app designed to help college students navigate campus life through AI-powered study tools, wellness support, a student marketplace and entrepreneurial opportunities. The platform aims to make college life more connected, manageable and rewarding. WOLFX is available on iOS and Android. Learn more at https://wolfxapp.com/.

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