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Ultra Clean Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2026.
“UCT delivered second quarter results above the top end of our guided range reflecting strong operational execution and increasing customer demand,” said James Xiao, CEO. “The long-term outlook for semiconductor manufacturing remains compelling as AI continues to drive investment across the industry. Our priority is executing UCT 3.0 by expanding our global manufacturing capacity, enhancing engineering and operational capabilities, and accelerating digital transformation. Together, these initiatives position us to support our customers with greater speed, agility, and scale while delivering sustainable, profitable growth and creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
Second Quarter 2026 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $644.9 million. Products contributed $572.7 million and Services added $72.2 million. Total gross margin was 16.1%, operating margin was 4.6%, and net income was $8.7 million or $0.19 per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $533.7 million, gross margin of 15.8%, operating margin of 2.1%, and net loss of $(17.9) million or $(0.40) per diluted share, in the prior quarter.
Second Quarter 2026 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 16.7%, operating margin was 7.0%, and net income was $32.3 million or $0.70 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 16.5%, operating margin of 5.1%, and net income of $14.5 million or $0.31 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Third Quarter 2026 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $700 million to $750 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.67 and $0.87 and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.83 and $1.03.
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About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.
The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net loss before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, debt refinancing costs, legal-related costs, unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange, and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.
A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.
Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as “anticipates,” “projection,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “believes,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “see,” “predicts,” “should” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.
Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
Revenues:
Products
$ 572.7
$ 454.9
$ 1,038.4
$ 911.9
Services
72.2
63.9
140.2
125.5
Total revenues
644.9
518.8
1,178.6
1,037.4
Cost of revenues:
Products
488.8
393.3
889.5
783.5
Services
52.4
46.0
101.0
90.4
Total cost revenues
541.2
439.3
990.5
873.9
Gross margin
103.7
79.5
188.1
163.5
Operating expenses:
Research and development
8.8
7.8
17.4
15.4
Sales and marketing
16.4
15.5
31.9
30.5
General and administrative
49.0
46.9
98.0
95.4
Impairment of goodwill
—
151.1
—
151.1
Total operating expenses
74.2
221.3
147.3
292.4
Income (loss) from operations
29.5
(141.8)
40.8
(128.9)
Interest income
1.0
0.8
2.4
1.9
Interest expense
(1.1)
(10.1)
(8.3)
(20.0)
Other income (expense), net
0.6
(2.2)
(0.7)
(1.3)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
30.0
(153.3)
34.2
(148.3)
Provision for income taxes
18.1
7.2
37.2
14.6
Net income (loss)
11.9
(160.5)
(3.0)
(162.9)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
3.2
1.5
6.2
4.1
Net income (loss) attributable to UCT
$ 8.7
$ (162.0)
$ (9.2)
$ (167.0)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common stockholders:
Basic
$ 0.19
$ (3.58)
$ (0.20)
$ (3.70)
Diluted
$ 0.19
$ (3.58)
$ (0.20)
$ (3.70)
Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:
Basic
45.1
45.2
45.2
45.2
Diluted
46.1
45.2
45.2
45.2
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in millions)
June 26,
2026
December 26,
2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 255.9
$ 311.8
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses
208.0
208.8
Inventories
629.9
390.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
66.7
48.2
Total current assets
1,160.5
959.7
Property, plant and equipment, net
323.7
324.6
Goodwill
114.2
114.2
Intangible assets, net
143.2
156.8
Deferred tax assets, net
4.4
3.5
Operating lease right-of-use assets
158.1
157.2
Other non-current assets
14.0
13.0
Total assets
$ 1,918.1
$ 1,729.0
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$ —
$ 9.9
Accounts payable
300.6
194.9
Accrued compensation and related benefits
62.4
51.1
Operating lease liabilities
21.5
20.2
Other current liabilities
40.2
24.6
Total current liabilities
424.7
300.7
Long-term debt
599.4
467.0
Deferred tax liabilities
14.1
13.8
Operating lease liabilities
155.0
156.6
Other liabilities
7.8
6.8
Total liabilities
1,201.0
944.9
Equity:
UCT stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
0.1
0.1
Additional paid-in capital
560.8
578.7
Common shares held in treasury
(88.7)
(48.4)
Retained earnings
180.0
189.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(12.4)
(8.6)
Total UCT stockholders’ equity
639.8
711.0
Noncontrolling interests
77.3
73.1
Total equity
717.1
784.1
Total liabilities and equity
$ 1,918.1
$ 1,729.0
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Six Months Ended
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ (3.0)
$ (162.9)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
24.8
23.4
Amortization of intangible assets
13.7
14.3
Stock-based compensation
9.6
10.0
Amortization of debt issuance costs
1.6
1.1
Impairment of goodwill
—
151.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt
3.4
—
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
1.2
0.1
Change in the fair value of financial instruments
—
(0.1)
Deferred income taxes
(0.5)
0.6
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
0.8
34.3
Inventories
(238.9)
5.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(13.8)
(7.8)
Other non-current assets
0.9
(0.5)
Accounts payable
104.4
(11.9)
Accrued compensation and related benefits
11.3
(2.6)
Income taxes payable
(2.5)
(4.2)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities
(1.2)
11.1
Other liabilities
13.8
(4.0)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(74.4)
57.4
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(25.8)
(29.2)
Proceeds from sale of equipment
0.1
0.1
Net cash used in investing activities
(25.7)
(29.1)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes
600.0
—
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
15.0
—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
1.1
1.1
Payment of debt issuance costs
(17.4)
(0.6)
Repurchase of common stock
(40.0)
(3.4)
Payment for capped call transactions
(25.1)
—
Principal payments on bank borrowings
(481.5)
(15.1)
Employees’ taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units
(3.5)
(0.7)
Payments of dividends to a joint venture shareholder
(0.1)
(0.1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
48.5
(18.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(4.3)
4.0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(55.9)
13.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
311.8
313.9
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 255.9
$ 327.4
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited; dollars in millions)
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended
June 26, 2026
June 26, 2026
Products
Services
Consolidated
Products
Services
Consolidated
Revenues
$ 572.7
$ 72.2
$ 644.9
$ 572.7
$ 72.2
$ 644.9
Gross profit
$ 83.9
$ 19.8
$ 103.7
$ 86.7
$ 20.9
$ 107.6
Gross margin
14.6 %
27.4 %
16.1 %
15.1 %
28.9 %
16.7 %
Income from operations
$ 24.8
$ 4.7
$ 29.5
$ 37.0
$ 8.1
$ 45.1
Operating margin
4.3 %
6.6 %
4.6 %
6.5 %
11.2 %
7.0 %
Three Months Ended
June 26, 2026
Products
Services
Consolidated
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 83.9
$ 19.8
$ 103.7
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.3
1.0
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.5
—
1.5
Restructuring charges (3)
—
0.1
0.1
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 86.7
$ 20.9
$ 107.6
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
14.6 %
27.4 %
16.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.2 %
1.4 %
0.4 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.3 %
— %
0.2 %
Restructuring charges (3)
— %
0.1 %
— %
Non-GAAP gross margin
15.1 %
28.9 %
16.7 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 24.8
$ 4.7
$ 29.5
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
3.9
2.9
6.8
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
7.6
0.5
8.1
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
—
0.7
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 37.0
$ 8.1
$ 45.1
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.3 %
6.6 %
4.6 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.7 %
4.0 %
1.0 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.3 %
0.6 %
1.3 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
— %
0.1 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
6.5 %
11.2 %
7.0 %
1 Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2 Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3 Represents costs associated with employee separation, severance, retention, and other expenses related to facility closures
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
Three Months Ended
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
March 27,
2026
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)
Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis
$ 8.7
$ (162.0)
$ (17.9)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
6.8
7.0
6.9
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
8.1
7.1
4.0
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
4.8
4.8
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.7
—
3.0
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.3
—
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(1.9)
3.7
(1.1)
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
151.1
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
(2.9)
(34.9)
(3.5)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
12.1
37.9
18.3
Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT
$ 32.3
$ 15.0
$ 14.5
Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)
Reported income (loss) from operations on a GAAP basis
$ 29.5
$ (141.8)
$ 11.4
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
6.8
7.0
6.9
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
8.1
7.1
4.0
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
4.8
4.8
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.3
—
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
151.1
—
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 45.1
$ 28.5
$ 27.1
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin
Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis
4.6 %
(27.3) %
2.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
1.0 %
1.3 %
1.3 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.3 %
1.4 %
0.8 %
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1 %
0.9 %
0.9 %
Legal-related costs (5)
— %
0.1 %
— %
Impairment of goodwill (7)
— %
29.1 %
— %
Non-GAAP operating margin
7.0 %
5.5 %
5.1 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)
Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis
$ 103.7
$ 79.5
$ 84.4
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
2.3
2.3
2.3
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
1.5
0.4
1.2
Restructuring charges (3)
0.1
2.4
0.3
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 107.6
$ 84.6
$ 88.2
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin
Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis
16.1 %
15.3 %
15.8 %
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.4 %
0.4 %
0.4 %
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.2 %
0.1 %
0.2 %
Restructuring charges (3)
— %
0.5 %
0.1 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
16.7 %
16.3 %
16.5 %
Reconciliation of GAAP Other income (expense), net to Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net (in millions)
Reported Other income (expense), net on a GAAP basis
$ 0.6
$ (2.2)
$ (1.3)
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.7
—
3.0
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(1.9)
3.7
(1.1)
Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net
$ (0.6)
$ 1.5
$ 0.6
Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis
$ 0.19
$ (3.58)
$ (0.40)
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
0.15
0.15
0.15
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
0.18
0.16
0.09
Restructuring charges (3)
0.01
0.10
0.10
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.01
—
0.06
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.01
—
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(0.04)
0.08
(0.02)
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
3.34
—
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
(0.06)
(0.77)
(0.08)
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
0.26
0.84
0.40
Impact of dilutive shares
—
—
0.01
Non-GAAP net earnings
$ 0.70
$ 0.33
$ 0.31
Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a
non-GAAP basis (10)
46.0
45.3
46.3
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
Three Months Ended
June 26,
2026
June 27,
2025
March 27,
2026
Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 18.1
$ 7.2
$ 19.2
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)
2.9
34.9
3.5
Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)
(12.1)
(37.9)
(18.3)
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes
$ 8.9
$ 4.2
$ 4.4
Income before income taxes on a GAAP basis
$ 30.0
$ (153.3)
$ 4.2
Amortization of intangible assets (1)
6.8
7.0
6.9
Stock-based compensation expense (2)
8.1
7.1
4.0
Restructuring charges (3)
0.7
4.8
4.8
Debt refinancing costs expensed (4)
0.7
—
3.0
Legal-related costs (5)
—
0.3
—
Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign exchange (6)
(1.9)
3.7
(1.1)
Impairment of goodwill (7)
—
151.1
—
Non-GAAP income before income taxes
$ 44.4
$ 20.7
$ 21.8
Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis
60.3 %
(4.7) %
457.1 %
Non-GAAP effective income tax rate
20.0 %
20.3 %
20.0 %
1
Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions
2
Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors
3
Represents costs associated with employee separation, severance, retention, and other expenses related to facility closures
4
Represents certain third party transaction costs related to the amended credit agreement and the previously capitalized costs of extinguished debt
5
Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings
6
Represents unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arising from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities
7
Represents non-cash charges related to the impairment of goodwill
8
Tax effect of items (1) through (7) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate
9
The Company’s GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company’s non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect
10
Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average common shares are adjusted to reflect the dilutive impact of our convertible note based on the higher note hedge strike price instead of the initial conversion price
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The media center for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week opened on November 11 in the host city of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China.
Located in Hall 2 of the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Futian District, the APEC media center spans around 15,000 square meters. It will offer services including meeting updates, radio and television broadcast feeds, press briefings, and smart news gathering and production tools for nearly 5000 Chinese and international journalists.
IP GUANGDONG, a community open to anyone who wants to share Guangdong’s stories with the world, has set up a themed space called “A Home for Asia-Pacific Friends” at the APEC media center. The space offers Chinese and international journalists a friendly, homelike atmosphere and has been a popular photo spot since opening day.
What unique experiences does IP GUANGDONG offer at the APEC media center? Here is a first look.
Bringing Guangdong’s hospitality to the front lines of reporting
Openness, innovation and cooperation are the three priorities for the APEC China 2026, and they also reflect Guangdong’s approach to welcoming guests. Through “A Home for Asia-Pacific Friends,” IP GUANGDONG is using the occasion to build friendships and offer thoughtful, welcoming services to journalists from around the world. Reporters coming to Shenzhen may be unfamiliar with the city, find it hard to source material, have little space to film on camera or lack equipment, so IP GUANGDONG has set up a range of support services in the themed space.
IP GUANGDONG is a shared platform for Guangdong’s international image, and its library holds more than 50,000 high-quality images and videos from and about the province. Its “Visual Content Station,” located within the themed space, allows Chinese and international journalists to quickly purchase and license high-quality images and footage of Guangdong, providing a one-stop solution to difficulties in sourcing content and uncertainty over usage rights.
In the age of new media, news production moves at almost lightning speed. With a Pocket camera in one hand and a microphone in the other, a single reporter can gather and edit news right at the scene.
To support this way of working, IP GUANGDONG has teamed up with its partner DJI to set up a dedicated DJI service station, where Chinese and international journalists can borrow Osmo Pocket 4 cameras. Reporters can register on site with valid media credentials and borrow a camera for their reporting. During breaks, they can also capture the beauty and variety of Shenzhen, sharing their images with the world through IP GUANGDONG.
Discovering and sharing stories behind Guangdong products
Guangdong goods have continued to attract attention online and offline this year. Their global reach is underpinned not only by Guangdong’s strength in smart manufacturing, but also by the cultural appeal embedded in its products. Every Guangdong product has a story worth telling. Drawing on this rich source of news stories, IP GUANGDONG has teamed up with its partners to display a diverse selection of finely crafted Guangdong products at the themed space’s service counter, giving journalists a place to discover local creations and find inspiration.
Reflecting the current boom in designer collectible toys, IP GUANGDONG is showcasing a range of representative designer toy brands and characters from Guangdong. Highlights include dolls featuring Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, the mascots of the 15th National Games, who have just turned two. Also on display are 3D metal puzzles from Piececool and original characters Laura and the panda Mr. PA from ToyCity. Both companies behind these two brands are based in Dongguan, known as China’s designer toy capital. Also featured are Guangdong’s “three teas”: Yingde black tea, Chaozhou Dancong tea and Zijin cicada tea. Rich in positive symbolism, they offer a vivid introduction to Lingnan culture.
By introducing the products on display in this compact showcase, IP GUANGDONG will work with visiting journalists to explore the stories behind them and share with the world the message that “Guangdong products make the world better.”
Exploring Guangdong without leaving the venue
The IP GUANGDONG themed space also invites visitors to enjoy interactive experiences. Between assignments, journalists can relax and take away their own memories of Guangdong from the APEC China 2026.
At the center of the space, IP GUANGDONG has installed a photo booth where journalists can create personalized postcards featuring Guangdong’s landmarks and scenery. Visitors simply step inside, have their photo taken and choose their favorite Guangdong backdrop. Their custom postcard is generated on the spot, taking them on a virtual tour of the province without leaving the venue.
All 16 landmark images were captured by IP GUANGDONG creators. They include Zhao Junhui’s photograph of the Shenzhen International Exchange Center, the main APEC meeting venue; Liu Shihui’s image of Danxiashan in Shaoguan; Luo Jinping’s view of the “Sea of Pineapples” in Zhanjiang; and Qiu Xuqing’s photograph of the Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion in Shantou Small Park. Each image reveals a different facet of Lingnan’s beauty and reflects the platform’s vision: “Everyone creates, everyone showcases, everyone shares.”
IP GUANGDONG has also prepared 2,000 surprise gift bags for Chinese and international journalists. The bags contain Guangdong specialty snacks, everyday essentials, small cultural and creative gifts, and postcards from the “Snacks of Guangdong” series illustrated by guest contributor XiaoLin Comics. These gifts bring an element of surprise and fun to journalists’ day.
A space to connect: Say “Hello, friend!”
The APEC media center is both a place for Chinese and international journalists to work efficiently and a setting for face-to-face conversation and for sharing observations and experiences. The IP GUANGDONG themed space includes a dedicated area for interviews, discussions and cultural exchanges.
As visitors enter, they are greeted by the words “Hello, friend!” in 12 major languages used across APEC member economies.
On the columns flanking the space, IP GUANGDONG and Chinese tech brand HONOR present “Home Through the Lenses of Asia-Pacific Creators,” a collection of photographs created collaboratively by contributors from around the world. Images from across the Asia-Pacific are displayed alongside scenes of Lingnan, bringing different cultures into conversation through photography.
On the way from the work area to the dining area, journalists can enjoy a calming visual interlude at “Asia-Pacific Perspectives: Impressions of Guangdong,” an illustration exhibition jointly produced by IP GUANGDONG and China Daily. It features 40 selected works by illustrators from APEC member economies, including China, the US, Russia, Japan, Singapore and Indonesia. Guangdong’s streets and lanes, natural landscapes and the warmth of the Asia-Pacific family come to life in their illustrations. Journalists are invited to slow down, glimpse one another’s lives in familiar scenes, unwind and feel a little closer.
Don’t miss out! It’s giveaway time!
How to claim your IP GUANGDONG surprise gift bag
Dates and times: November 11–19, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00–6:00 p.m.
How to claim: Scan the QR codes to follow IP GUANGDONG’s WeChat Official Account and WeChat Channels account. Then scan the registration QR code to join the platform and upload your first snapshot to receive a surprise gift bag.
Availability: Limited to 200 bags per day, on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The First Cartridge-Free Smart Waterless Diffuser Is Here. What Would You Fill It With?
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Lephrone set out to solve a frustration for customers who want smart control over their home fragrance and the freedom to choose their own oils. The H300 is the first waterless diffuser to combine cartridge-free refills, Wi-Fi app control, smart home integration, and an in-app fragrance oil library with scanning and personal notes. Customers can use their favorite compatible oils, create their own blends, and use the app to set a scenting schedule and track how much oil is left.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “There are thousands of fragrance oils out there, so why lock yourself into just one brand?” said a Lephrone developer.
We wanted to make a device for people who need a ritual to unwind and want more control over their surroundings. There’s a whole world of sensory experiences out there, and our goal was to bring the way you manage scent at home into the digital world.
With the H300 lephrone diffuser, we kept what we liked about smart cartridge-based diffusers: Wi-Fi connectivity, lephrone app, voice control, and the ability to recognize oils and track how much is left. We made sure it supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. We also did away with what frustrated us most: never-ending subscriptions, cartridges that run out too quickly, and limits on which oils you can use. With the H300, you get to choose the oils you want and create blends you love.
We also added support for multiple users and multiple diffusers, so everyone in the household can control the devices and set schedules. The H300 can run even when it’s offline.
We’re releasing our own fragrances, too. In the app, you can scan them into your personal fragrance library and write down how a scent made you feel, whether you liked it, and what others at home thought of it. That matters because after trying a few oils, it’s easy to forget which one you loved most or which one everyone else kept asking for.
We’re rolling this out to more Lephrone models next. Stay tuned.
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