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Flotek Delivers Quarterly Revenue Above $100 Million, Achieving Twelve-Year High, and Increases Guidance Again

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HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flotek Industries, Inc. (“Flotek” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FTK) today announced third quarter 2026 revenue of $114.4 million, reaching its highest quarterly revenue level in twelve years. The Company’s results reflect broad-based growth across its Data Analytics and Chemistry Technologies segments, with total revenue increasing 104% year over year. Based on the Company’s strong year-to-date performance and its outlook for the fourth quarter, Flotek also increased its full-year 2026 guidance.

A summary of key financial metrics is as follows (in thousands, except ‘per share’ amounts):

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

% Change

2026

2025

% Change

Total Revenues

$  114,352

$    56,031

104 %

$  283,770

$  169,743

67 %

Gross Profit

$    27,395

$    17,783

54 %

$    66,719

$    44,639

49 %

Net Income

$    13,306

$    20,355

(35) %

$    27,923

$    27,503

2 %

Diluted Income Per Share

$        0.34

$        0.53

(36) %

$        0.72

$        0.78

(8) %

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$    19,523

$    10,427

87 %

$    45,404

$    24,743

84 %

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights

Total revenue reached $114.4 million, more than doubling from the year-ago quarterData Analytics revenue increased 104% as compared to third quarter 2025International Chemistry revenue grew to $28.4 million accounting for 25% of total revenueRevenue, net income and Adjusted EBITDA(1) have grown in every quarter of 2026Term loan closed in September expected to fund expanded Data Analytics capital plan

2026 Guidance Update

Based on year-to-date results and the Company’s current expectations, Flotek is increasing its guidance metrics for 2026 as follows (in millions):

Metric

Previous

Current

Total Revenues

$360-$370

$382-$390

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

$50-$54

$59-$62

Data Analytics Capital Investment Plan

The Company expects capital expenditures in 2027 to total between $15 million and $20 million. Funding is expected to include a portion of the proceeds from the Company’s recently closed Term Loan.

The capital investment plan is expected to support the continued expansion of the Data Analytics segment, with investments focused on the following priorities:

Expanding the Company’s inventory of proprietary measurement instruments;Growing the fleet of near real-time gas conditioning and distribution equipment; andEnhancing existing manufacturing capacity to support continued segment scaling.

Management Commentary

Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ryan Ezell commented, “With our third quarter results, we have now achieved growth in revenue, net income and Adjusted EBITDA in every quarter this year.  Both segments generated strong year-over-year growth, with total quarterly revenue reaching its highest level since the third quarter of 2014. Data Analytics continues to provide strong profit contribution as the segment generated 45% of total Company gross profit on only 16% of total revenue. Our Chemistry segment’s international sales increased by $26 million from the year-ago quarter, while related party chemistry revenue exceeded $50 million in a quarter for the first time in the history of our chemistry supply agreement.

Our third-quarter performance reflects consistent execution of our corporate strategy and further validates Flotek’s industrialized pivot into a data-driven technology leader. We believe the debt financing completed in September provides the capital needed to expand our Data Analytics asset base, which we expect will support high-margin revenue growth in 2027. Our 2027 capital investment plan is expected to exceed our cumulative capital expenditures over the past several years as we pursue opportunities to expand the application of our technologies beyond the oil and gas industry. We believe our real-time measurement solutions are well positioned to help address the rapidly growing demand for behind-the-meter power generation and other differentiated industrial and infrastructure applications.”

Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenue: Flotek reported total revenues of $114.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 104% compared to total revenues of $56 million for the third quarter of 2025.

Both Chemistry and Data Analytics segment revenues increased 104% as compared to the 2025 quarter. International Chemistry revenue totaled $28.4 million during the third quarter, as compared to $2.2 million in the year-ago period, reflecting the Company’s ongoing work in the Middle East. 

Related party Chemistry revenue increased 87% from the year-ago quarter, marking the first time since the inception of the Company’s long-term supply agreement with ProFrac Services LLC that quarterly revenues exceeded $50 million.  Revenue related to the minimum purchase requirements (the “Minimum Purchase Requirements”) under the long-term supply agreement totaled $0.9 million and $8.7 million, during the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively.  The reduction in revenue related to the Minimum Purchase Requirements during the current quarter was due to the significant increase in related party Chemistry revenue versus the year-ago quarter.

Segment Revenue Summary (in thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

% Change

2026

2025

% Change

Chemistry Technologies:

External Revenues

$     45,962

$     20,221

127 %

$     91,818

$     64,773

42 %

Related Party Revenues

50,335

26,956

87 %

144,347

87,562

65 %

Total

$     96,297

$     47,177

104 %

$   236,165

$   152,335

55 %

Data Analytics:

Product Revenues

$       3,856

$       1,694

128 %

$     10,887

$       5,176

110 %

Service Revenues

14,199

7,160

98 %

36,718

12,232

200 %

Total

$     18,055

$       8,854

104 %

$     47,605

$     17,408

173 %

Gross Profit: The Company generated gross profit of $27.4 million during the third quarter of 2026, or 24% of revenue, compared to $17.8 million during the third quarter of 2025, or 32% of revenue.  The decline in gross profit as a percentage of revenue was primarily the result of the $7.8 million decline in current quarter revenue related to the Minimum Purchase Requirements, which does not have any associated cost.Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expense: SG&A expense totaled $8.5 million for the third quarter of 2026, or 7% of revenue, compared to $7.4 million during the third quarter of 2025, or 13% of revenue.  The increase in current quarter SG&A expense was primarily the result of higher non-cash stock compensation costs and increased costs related to the Company’s annual bonus plan. Net Income and EPS: Flotek reported net income of $13.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026. This compares to net income of $20.4 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025.  Third quarter 2025 net income included a $12.6 million non-cash tax benefit related to the partial release of the Company’s valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)(1): Adjusted EBITDA totaled $19.5 million in the third quarter of 2026 as compared to $10.4 million in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA calculations for the third quarter and nine-month periods of 2026 and 2025 do not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets totaling $2.4 million, $1.3 million, $7.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

(1)

A non-GAAP financial measure.  See the “Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings” section in this release for more information about this measure, including a reconciliation to net income, the most comparable GAAP measure.  Calculations do not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets totaling $2.4 million and $1.3 million during the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $7.1 million and $4.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(2)

A non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Items and Non-Cash Items Impacting Earnings” section in this release for more information about this measure. We are unable to reconcile this forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, without unreasonable efforts, as we are unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the impact of certain items that would be expected to impact the GAAP financial measure, including, among other items, certain stock-based compensation costs, and interest costs related to fluctuations in borrowings under the Company’s asset based loan and fluctuations in interest rates. These items do not impact the non-GAAP financial measure. Guidance does not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets estimated to total approximately $9.3 million during full-year 2026.

Conference Call Details

The Company plans to host its earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST (10:00 a.m. EST).

Participants may access the call through Flotek’s website at https://ir.flotekind.com/events, by telephone toll free at 1-800-836-8184 (international toll: 1-646-357-8785), or by using the following link to access the webcast: https://app.webinar.net/KaD61d81pgX approximately five minutes prior to the start of the call. Following the conclusion of the conference call, a recording of the call will be available on the Company’s website.

About Flotek Industries, Inc.

Flotek Industries, Inc. is a global technology-driven company that combines the synergy of proprietary technologies through near real-time data analytics and advanced chemistry to collaboratively address complex challenges for energy, industrial and infrastructure sector customers and help them optimize operations, enhance asset performance and maximize financial returns.

Leveraging a portfolio of more than 130 patents, over two decades of field and laboratory data, and a global presence in more than 59 countries, Flotek delivers innovative, data-driven solutions designed to create measurable value across the energy and infrastructure lifecycle.

Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FTK.” For additional information, please visit www.flotekind.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding Flotek Industries, Inc.’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Words such as will, continue, expects, anticipates, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates, may, could, should, target, forecast, project, potential and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this press release. Although forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the good faith judgment of management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known to management. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s financial guidance and outlook, including anticipated revenues and Adjusted EBITDA; the amount, timing and funding of the Company’s Data Analytics capital investment plan and the expected benefits thereof; anticipated revenues under the Company’s long-term contracts, including the long-term supply agreement with ProFrac Services, LLC and the Minimum Purchase Requirements thereunder; the total term of such contracts and the likelihood of their extension, renewal or early termination; the timing of the scaling and deployment of equipment; the total power capacity and operating performance of equipment once deployed; the Company’s ability to perform under and satisfy the terms and conditions of its contracts; the expansion of the Company’s technologies into new markets and applications, including behind-the-meter power generation and other industrial and infrastructure applications; and the expected growth of the Company’s international operations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include, without limitation: the Company’s dependence on ProFrac Services, LLC, a related party, for a significant portion of its revenue, and the effect of changes in ProFrac’s activity levels, financial condition or purchasing decisions; the Company’s indebtedness, including its term loan and asset-based loan, and its ability to comply with the covenants and other restrictions thereunder; the Company’s ability to execute its capital investment plan on budget and on schedule; demand for and pricing of the Company’s products and services, which are affected by oil and natural gas prices and drilling and completion activity; the Company’s ability to successfully commercialize its technologies outside of oil and gas; risks associated with international operations, including in the Middle East; the outcome of the pending shareholder litigation described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other investigations or legal proceedings; and risks related to the Company’s projects that are outside the Company’s control, including, without limitation, securing fuel supply, international logistics, obtaining permits and governmental approvals, satisfying bonding, performance security and financing requirements, third-party equipment delivery, construction execution and scheduling, meeting execution deadlines and integrating systems, actions taken by governmental, regulatory or oversight authorities, changes in government policy, tariffs and trade restrictions, political and regulatory developments, geopolitical instability or armed conflicts, and severe weather events. Further information about the risks and uncertainties that may impact the Company is set forth in the Company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K (including, without limitation, in the “Risk Factors” sections thereof), and in the Company’s other SEC filings and publicly available documents. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this press release.

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

 UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

September 30, 2026

December 31, 2025

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$              21,275

$                5,731

Restricted cash

105

104

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,109 and $764 at

September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

66,015

19,043

Accounts receivable, related party, net of allowance for credit losses of $0 at

September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025

72,621

64,204

Equipment credit, related party

8,230

—

Inventories, net

33,722

10,629

Other current assets

1,963

3,445

Current contract asset

9,185

7,621

Total current assets

213,116

110,777

Long-term contract asset

46,479

55,115

Property and equipment, net

24,541

20,344

Right-of-use assets

3,094

3,083

Deferred tax assets, net

22,372

29,152

Other long-term assets

1,509

1,578

TOTAL ASSETS

$             311,111

$             220,049

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$              74,485

$               48,317

Accrued liabilities

6,903

7,256

Income taxes payable

1,293

258

Interest payable

151

—

Interest payable, related party

—

1,008

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

1,574

1,251

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

164

153

Asset-based loan

7,933

3,332

Total current liabilities

92,503

61,575

Deferred revenue, long-term

51

—

Term loan facility, net of deferred financing costs, including $11,671 held by related

party, net of deferred financing costs

70,028

—

Note payable – related party, net of deferred financing costs

—

39,584

Long-term operating lease liabilities

4,912

5,608

Long-term finance lease liabilities

100

224

TOTAL LIABILITIES

167,594

106,991

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; no shares

issued and outstanding

—

—

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized;

37,440,565 shares issued and 36,218,789 shares outstanding at September

30, 2026; 31,320,960 shares issued and 30,130,480 shares outstanding at

December 31, 2025 

4

3

Additional paid-in capital

438,129

434,964

Accumulated other comprehensive income

155

96

Accumulated deficit

(257,857)

(285,780)

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,221,776 and 1,190,480 shares at September 30,

2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

(36,914)

(36,225)

Total stockholders’ equity

143,517

113,058

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$            311,111

$            220,049

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue:

Revenue from external customers

$         56,942

$         22,941

$        118,332

$         72,546

Revenue from related party

57,410

33,090

165,438

97,197

Total revenues

114,352

56,031

283,770

169,743

Cost of goods sold

86,957

38,248

217,051

125,104

Gross profit

27,395

17,783

66,719

44,639

Operating costs and expenses:

Selling, general, and administrative

8,511

7,384

23,172

20,462

Asset acquisition expenses

—

167

—

4,362

Depreciation

666

581

1,961

1,207

Research and development

473

549

1,366

1,359

Gain on sale of property and equipment

(208)

—

(208)

(7)

Total operating costs and expenses

9,442

8,681

26,291

27,383

Income from operations

17,953

9,102

40,428

17,256

Other income (expense):

Interest expense

(1,416)

(1,351)

(4,119)

(2,563)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(242)

—

(242)

—

Other income, net

59

(8)

94

279

Total other expense

(1,599)

(1,359)

(4,267)

(2,284)

Income before income taxes

16,354

7,743

36,161

14,972

Income tax (expense) benefit

(3,048)

12,612

(8,238)

12,531

Net income

$         13,306

$         20,355

$         27,923

$         27,503

Income per common share:

Basic

$             0.37

$             0.57

$             0.77

$             0.83

Diluted

$             0.34

$             0.53

$             0.72

$             0.78

Weighted average common shares:

Weighted average common shares used in

   computing basic income per common

   share

36,174

35,868

36,142

33,189

Weighted average common shares used in

   computing diluted income per common

   share

38,684

38,137

38,522

35,420

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$          27,923

$          27,503

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

—

(127)

Amortization of contract assets

7,072

4,210

Depreciation

1,961

1,207

Amortization of deferred financing costs

257

252

Loss on extinguishment of debt

242

—

Provision for credit losses, net of recoveries

383

555

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

1,172

307

Gain on sale of property and equipment

(208)

(7)

Non-cash lease expense

587

840

Stock compensation expense

3,020

1,706

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

6,780

(12,773)

Changes in current assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(47,355)

(9,936)

Accounts receivable, related party

(21,396)

(10,013)

Inventories

(23,764)

462

Income tax receivable

32

(32)

Other assets

1,379

724

Accounts payable

26,168

(3,000)

Accrued liabilities

(302)

(874)

Operating lease liabilities

(971)

(1,204)

Income taxes payable

1,035

149

Interest payable

151

—

Interest payable, related party

(1,008)

1,008

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(16,842)

957

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(1,702)

(1,697)

Proceeds from sale of assets

—

7

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,702)

(1,690)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from term loan facility

62,500

—

Term loan facility issuance cost

(4,875)

—

Payment of related party note payable

(27,500)

—

Payments on long term debt

—

(60)

Proceeds from asset-based loan

199,310

147,000

Payments on asset-based loan

(194,709)

(145,127)

Payment of asset-based loan origination costs

(40)

(150)

Payment of note payable issuance costs

—

(480)

Payment of stock warrant issuance costs

—

(653)

Proceeds from exercise of April 2025 Warrant

1

—

Payments to tax authorities for shares withheld from employees

(689)

(82)

Proceeds from issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan

137

113

Proceeds from issuance of stock from stock option exercises

8

574

Payments for finance leases

(113)

(60)

Net cash provided by financing activities

34,030

1,075

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

59

(142)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

15,545

200

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

5,731

4,404

Restricted cash at the beginning of period

104

102

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

5,835

4,506

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

21,275

4,603

Restricted cash at the end of period

105

103

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$          21,380

$            4,706

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ITEMS AND NON-CASH ITEMS IMPACTING EARNINGS

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net income

$         13,306

$         20,355

$         27,923

$         27,503

Interest expense

1,416

1,351

4,119

2,563

Income tax expense (benefit)

3,048

(12,612)

8,238

(12,531)

Depreciation and amortization

666

—

581

—

1,961

—

1,207

EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (1)

$         18,436

$           9,675

$         42,241

$         18,742

Stock compensation expense

987

569

3,020

1,706

Severance and retirement

8

16

19

67

Loss on extinguishment of debt

242

—

242

—

Contingent liability revaluation

—

—

—

(127)

Gain on disposal of asset

(208)

—

(208)

(7)

Non-Recurring professional fees (2)

58

167

90

4,362

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (1)

$         19,523

$         10,427

$         45,404

$         24,743

(1)

Management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 are useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods.  Management views the adjustments made to net income for certain non-cash or non-recurring items noted above to be outside of the Company’s normal operating results.  Management analyzes operating results without the impact of the above items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business and cash flow from continuing operations, and to establish financial, compensation and operational objectives. Adjusted EBITDA as presented above does not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets totaling $2.4 million and $1.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and non-cash amortization of contract assets totaling $7.1 million and $4.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

(2)

Includes $4.4 million of expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 related to an asset acquisition.

 

FLOTEK INDUSTRIES, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ITEMS AND NON-CASH ITEMS IMPACTING EARNINGS

(in thousands)

Three Months

Ended June 30,

Three Months

Ended March 31,

2026

2026

Net income

$                9,953

$                4,664

Interest expense

1,371

1,332

Income tax expense (benefit)

3,581

1,609

Depreciation and amortization

664

631

EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (1)

$              15,569

$                8,236

Stock compensation expense

1,210

824

Severance and retirement

—

11

Non-Recurring professional fees (2)

9

22

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (1)

$              16,788

$                9,093

(1)

Management believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and three months ended March 31, 2026 are useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods.  Management views the adjustments made to net income for certain non-cash or non-recurring items noted above to be outside of the Company’s normal operating results.  Management analyzes operating results without the impact of the above items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business and cash flow from continuing operations, and to establish financial, compensation and operational objectives. Adjusted EBITDA as presented above does not add back non-cash amortization of contract assets totaling $2.4 million and $2.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026 and three months ended March 31, 2026, respectively.

 

 

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Technology partnerships explored in Kuala Lumpur could support Malaysia’s digital transformation, strengthen local capabilities and create new commercial opportunities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Malaysian businesses and innovation organisations explored opportunities to strengthen their technology capabilities and develop new partnerships at a Malaysia–China (Chengdu) technology matchmaking event held in Kuala Lumpur, organised by Intrinsic SEA Sdn Bhd as part of the organising team.

Bringing together nearly 100 representatives from local businesses and innovation organisations alongside 10 Chengdu technology companies, the event focused on artificial intelligence, new energy, the digital economy and technology commercialisation.

For Malaysian participants, the central opportunity was to identify technologies suited to local needs, connect with potential implementation partners and explore collaborations that could benefit businesses, entrepreneurs and the wider workforce.

Hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and organised by the Tianfu International Technology Transfer Centre, with support from the Southeast Asia Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology Council, the programme featured industry presentations, technology showcases, partnership signings and targeted business discussions.

Putting Malaysian Industry Needs First

Technology cooperation delivers value when it responds to the needs of the market in which it will be used. Discussions at the event therefore provided an opportunity for Malaysian participants to share their priorities and assess how proposed solutions might work locally.

Mohd Safuan Mohd Zairi, Chief Ecosystem Officer of the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI), outlined Malaysia’s industry landscape and cooperation opportunities. He highlighted the potential to connect technology with practical applications through local innovation platforms and advance commercialisation.

Chengdu representatives introduced their city’s innovation ecosystem, while a presentation on Shuangliu district covered its aviation hub, research resources and strengths in electronic information and energy equipment.

These exchanges helped Malaysian participants better understand the expertise available and identify potential partners for projects requiring complementary capabilities.

Exploring AI, Training and Digital Business Solutions

The company showcases introduced technologies with potential applications across Malaysian industries, from business services and recruitment to tourism, property and workforce training.

Chengdu Minto Technology presented its WorkBrain AI agent model and supporting platforms, development tools and interactive terminals. Its presentation covered applications in tourism, education and enterprise services, providing a basis for discussions on AI-enabled business solutions.

Chengdu Haotuo Technology showcased solutions combining extended reality (XR) and AI, including immersive experiences, disaster and safety training, industrial training and digital exhibition spaces. These technologies opened discussions on potential applications in employee learning, visitor experiences and interactive business environments.

Malaysian companies also brought their own solutions and partnership priorities to the table.

Carijob Holdings presented AI-enabled recruitment and human resource services, including talent matching, résumé analysis, recruitment communication and application tracking. The company expressed interest in connecting Chengdu’s technical expertise with Malaysian businesses, educational institutions and talent networks through recruitment technology pilots and talent development.

Defendian Global introduced an integrated AI governance and cybersecurity platform, highlighting needs relating to data protection, impersonation and fraud risks, and security awareness and skills training.

The exchanges placed Malaysian companies in an active role as technology partners, local solution providers and contributors to future project development.

Partnerships with a Local Application Focus

Two agreements signed during the event established specific directions for collaboration in Malaysia.

Chengdu Minto Technology and Malaysia’s Pro Tech Info Sdn Bhd signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering an OPC technology foundation. Planned activities include AI entrepreneur recruitment, training and certification, and AI agent project delivery within an OPC community.

For Malaysia, these proposed activities could create pathways for local entrepreneurs and practitioners to develop practical AI skills and explore opportunities in technology services.

Sichuan Jianshan Technology and Malaysia’s Omnico Solutions Sdn Bhd signed an agreement covering digital property sales software services and channel cooperation. The partnership aims to support the localisation and application of digital sales gallery solutions in Malaysia.

Its progress will depend on further technical planning and implementation arrangements, including adapting the solution to local business requirements.

Both agreements provide a starting point for collaboration, with the next stage focused on translating commitments into workable projects.

Building Connections Beyond the Event

More than 40 targeted business discussions took place, resulting in 11 preliminary expressions of cooperation interest. Participants explored product applications, technical partnerships, distribution channels and project implementation.

These conversations allowed Malaysian businesses to communicate their requirements directly, assess potential partners and identify areas for further technical engagement.

The ASEAN AI Centre of Excellence also expressed interest in Chengdu’s AI industry and indicated plans to organise a business delegation to China (Chengdu) in 2027 to explore technologies with potential relevance to Malaysia.

The longer-term value of these exchanges will be measured by their local outcomes: useful solutions, stronger skills, successful implementation and sustainable business relationships.

By combining Malaysian market knowledge and industry networks with complementary technology expertise, the partnerships explored in Kuala Lumpur could help local businesses develop new capabilities and commercial opportunities. Continued engagement will be essential to ensuring that cooperation delivers practical benefits for Malaysia’s businesses and talent.

About the Event

The event was hosted by the Chengdu Municipal Science and Technology Bureau and organised by Intrinsic SEA, in collaboration with the Tianfu International Technology Transfer Centre, with support from the Southeast Asia Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology Council. The programme featured industry presentations, technology showcases, partnership signings and targeted business discussions.

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Equinix Opens SG6 in Singapore, Expanding AI-Ready Capacity in One of Asia-Pacific’s Most Connected Markets

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Latest data center combines liquid cooling, renewable energy and global connectivity to support next-generation computing demands

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today announced the opening of SG6, its sixth International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Singapore. Designed to support AI, high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads, SG6 expands Equinix’s global footprint of more than 280 data centers and provides customers with the infrastructure needed to connect, innovate and scale in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

As businesses worldwide accelerate investments in AI, cloud and digital services, demand is growing for highly connected infrastructure that can support next-generation applications while advancing sustainability objectives. Located in one of Asia-Pacific’s most strategically connected markets, SG6 combines private interconnection, global ecosystems and advanced infrastructure to help organizations deploy distributed digital workloads across regions.

“Singapore sits at the intersection of global commerce, digital technology and sustainable development,” said Adaire Fox-Martin, Chief Executive Officer and President, Equinix. “Equinix has been investing in Singapore for nearly 25 years, and our new facility will further expand our presence as the neutral exchange where enterprises connect to the clouds, networks and partners they need to innovate and grow. Singapore is one of our most important markets globally, and our continued investment here is a testament to the central role it plays in the digital economy.”

SG6 is among the first data centers developed under Singapore’s Data Centre Call for Application framework and is designed to support high-density AI deployments through advanced cooling technologies, including proprietary cooling systems and liquid-cooling capabilities that accommodate power-intensive GPU infrastructure.

The opening of SG6 further advances Equinix’s Future First sustainability strategy and aligns with the company’s science-based commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and 100% renewable energy coverage globally by 2030 across its retail IBXs data centers. Equinix’s Singapore data centers have maintained 100% renewable energy coverage since 2020. SG6 is designed to achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.20 and is targeting Green Mark Platinum certification. The facility also incorporates rooftop and facade solar photovoltaic systems, rainwater harvesting capabilities and lower-embodied-carbon construction materials to support more efficient operations and responsible growth.

“Asia-Pacific is at the forefront of digital transformation, with AI adoption, cloud expansion and data-intensive workloads driving unprecedented demand for high-performance digital infrastructure,” said Cyrus Adaggra, President, Asia-Pacific, Equinix. “Singapore remains a strategic gateway for businesses serving the region, connecting key markets, talent and innovation ecosystems. SG6 strengthens our ability to support customers as they scale across Asia-Pacific, providing the resilient, interconnected and sustainable infrastructure they need to accelerate innovation and capture new growth opportunities.”

With an initial investment of approximately $290 million, SG6 provides 8 MW of capacity in its first phase, delivering approximately 1,550 cabinets. Upon full build-out, the facility will offer up to 20 MW of IT capacity.

Equinix also plans to open a Co-Innovation Facility (CIF) at SG6 in partnership with the National University of Singapore in 2027. The facility will focus on advancing technologies that improve data center sustainability and energy efficiency, including liquid cooling, cognitive digital twins and battery energy storage systems.

Since entering Singapore in 2002, Equinix has expanded from a single data center to six facilities, creating one of Asia-Pacific’s most densely interconnected digital infrastructure hubs. Equinix’s Singapore operations connect enterprises to a rich ecosystem of cloud, IT, financial services, communications, media and technology providers, while supporting connectivity to global markets through more than 17 subsea cable systems.

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Equinix Fosters AI Development by Building a High Performance and Sustainable Data Center in Singapore [press release]Equinix and National University of Singapore Partner to Explore Sustainability and Energy Solutions for Data Centers [press release]Equinix Strengthens Singapore’s Sustainable Digital future with Additional Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement with Flo Energy [press release]

About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.

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Longbridge Appoints Henry Zhong as Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Longbridge Group, an AI-native financial technology company, today announced the appointment of Henry Zhong as Chief Executive Officer of Long Bridge HK Limited (“Longbridge Hong Kong”), effective immediately. Zhong will lead the Group’s securities business in Hong Kong and drive its strategic development.

Zhong joins from SPDB International, where he most recently served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. His appointment follows that of Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, in May 2026. Together they form a leadership team covering Longbridge’s two core growth corridors in Asia.

A Regional Platform Built for Scale

Asia is home to some of the world’s deepest pools of investable wealth and most active investor communities. Hong Kong sits at its centre: an international financial hub, a gateway for cross border capital and one of Asia’s most mature regulatory environments.

Investor behaviour across the region is changing quickly. Portfolios now span markets, asset classes and trading sessions, and investors have more information to process than ever before. They want platforms that offer market access together with institutional quality research, strong technology and tools that support well informed decisions.

Zhong’s appointment reflects Longbridge’s ambition to build the trusted infrastructure that connects investors, financial institutions, AI and global financial markets with Hong Kong at its core. It also marks the Group’s move into a new stage of growth, in which its technology and product innovation are matched by the governance, risk discipline and regulatory standards expected of a long established financial institution.

“As Longbridge enters its next phase, we are bringing in leaders who have built and run licensed businesses inside major financial institutions,” said Nowa Zhu, Group CEO & Co-Founder of Longbridge Group. “Henry has a strong track record in leading and scaling investment banking and securities businesses, as well as taking businesses from licence application to scale. He understands the needs of sophisticated investors, and he has operated at the highest regulatory standards throughout his career. That combination is exactly what we need to grow at scale, responsibly and sustainably.”

“Henry’s institutional experience, combined with Longbridge’s technology and AI capabilities, strengthens our foundation for long term growth in Hong Kong.”

A Banking Veteran Bets on AI-Native Investing

Zhong brings nearly two decades of experience spanning commercial banking, investment banking and securities, overseeing regulated activities across investment banking, securities brokerage, private wealth, research and FICC businesses.

That experience gave him a front-row view of how quickly financial services are changing. AI is reshaping how research is produced, how trading and advisory workflows operate, and how investors find, assess and act on opportunities. In his view, the next generation of financial leaders will be those that can combine institutional discipline and regulatory rigour with technology at scale.

“I have spent my career building licensed financial businesses and have seen firsthand where the traditional model is being redefined,” said Henry Zhong, CEO of Longbridge Hong Kong. “Investors today expect intelligence, speed and transparency that conventional platforms were not designed to deliver. Longbridge was built for this moment, with AI at its core and a clear commitment to operating to the highest regulatory standards. I chose Longbridge because it is where institutional experience and technology can create the most value for investors, and that is where I want to build the next chapter of my career.”

“Sustainable growth in financial services is built on trust, and trust is built on robust risk management and compliance. The role of AI is not to make decisions for investors, but to give them better information and better tools so they can act with greater confidence,” said Zhong.

Bringing Longbridge’s AI Capabilities to the Region

Longbridge builds AI into its investment platform across research, market analysis and trading workflows, rather than treating it as a standalone feature. In 2025, the company became the world-first to introduce pre-market trading for selected U.S. stock options. In July 2026, it unveiled a broader suite of AI powered investment products and open technology platforms for investors and developers.

A key part of Zhong’s mandate is to bring these capabilities to wider group of investors. Products and services will be designed around local investor needs and delivered in accordance with the regulatory requirements of each market in which Longbridge operates.

His appointment is part of Longbridge’s continued investment in leadership, technology and regulated businesses across Asia as the Group scales its regional presence.

About Longbridge Group

Longbridge Group is an AI-native financial technology group building trusted infrastructure that connects investors, financial institutions, AI and global financial markets.

Its integrated ecosystem comprises Longbridge Securities, an AI-powered online brokerage; LongPort, an institutional-grade trading technology and infrastructure provider offering multi-market and multi-asset solutions; and Longbridge AI, a next-generation AI-native financial data and investing platform. Together, they are redefining how individuals and institutions access, understand and interact with financial markets.

Founded in 2019, Longbridge operates licensed financial businesses across multiple jurisdictions. It holds 22 financial regulatory licences or qualifications across the US, Hong Kong, Singapore and other markets, and has secured strategic investment from leading global financial institutions and investment firms.

Longbridge’s vision is to make investing a seamless part of how people use AI every day by building trusted infrastructure for the future of intelligent investing.

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