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SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tikit by Cireson, the leading Microsoft-aligned IT Service Management (ITSM) platform, today announces the winning organizations for the Tikit ITSM Awards.

This awards program was designed to recognize organizational achievements in the ITSM space using Tikit. Specifically, these awards aim to showcase customer successes, recognize achievements made by customers they can share with the ITSM community, inspire others in the ITSM space and offer networking opportunities among Tikit customers. By recognizing the outstanding contributions of these organizations with both the Tikit and broader ITSM communities, we hope to encourage more organizations to enhance their service desk and overall improve the employee experience across their organization. 

When asked about this new awards program, Director of Product Management at Tikit, Adam Dzyacky, said: “The Tikit ITSM Awards were created not just as a place to give creators a chance to show off their service management expertise, but as a way to draw attention to the very real day-to-day work issues everyone deals with and how they are being improved, and ultimately solved. The submissions the Tikit Team has received highlight the creativity, dedication and passion teams across the board have for improving their internal request processes.”

The Tikit ITSM Awards consist of five categories:

Best ITSM ProcessBest Power Automate FlowBest Custom ReportingBest Multi-Department ExperienceBest Tikit Virtual Agent Branding

For the Best ITSM Process, the winner is SERVEONE. SERVEONE is a Korean-based global procurement solution expert that upgrades procurement management and contributes to the sustainable innovation of clients. For their submission, SERVEONE outlines how when initially vetting ITSM solutions, it was critical to find a solution that easy to implement and intuitive for their workforce which consists of more than 1,200 employees across seven countries and eight corporate entities. As a result of Tikit’s implementation, SERVEONE has been able to achieve an ITSM process which has centralized their service desk needs while simultaneously allowing them to harness data to optimize their workflows and introduce much needed optimization with such a lean IT team servicing so many end users. Specifically, they have been able to improve productivity by more than 30%.

“For years, I had wanted to identify areas for improvement based on internal feedback and reports from IT service requests across the company, while still maintaining productivity with our understaffed IT team. Using just email and Teams had its limitations, so I knew we needed a proper ITSM solution. However, implementing an ITSM solution requires significant commitment and change management from the top to the bottom of the organization, which discouraged me and our IT staff for many years until we finally incorporated Tikit as a key foundation in our digital transformation journey for internal IT services. Winning this award means we can receive more attention and recognition from our management and employees regarding the importance of facilitating Tikit. This will create a virtuous cycle for improving the effectiveness of our business applications and increasing the productivity of our IT staff,” shared Tac-Seung Chung, IT Planning in Platform Business at SERVEONE.

For Best Power Automate Flow, the winner is Southern Illinois University (SIU). SIU is a public university located in southern Illinois, specifically in Carbondale, Il., USA. SIU was chartered in 1869. As of 2023, they had a total enrollment of 11,359 students from all 50 USA states as well as more than 100 countries. For their submission, SIU outlines their Power BI access request process. They use an API call to add information input into a Microsoft Form into an adaptive card that appears within the Custom Form answers dropdown. As Microsoft Forms are used in many of their processes, this was an essential piece of the puzzle for them. Ultimately, the full process has yielded positive results across the entire team noting it has helped the entire organization become more productive.

“We pride ourselves in our efficient and innovative processes, so it is a huge honor for both my team and I to be receiving this award. Being recognized by the product I spend every day in, is super rewarding, and it couldn’t come from a better product team. We have had nothing but good interactions with the Tikit team and are so appreciative of all of the hard work that they have put into this product, we especially love the way they accept feedback, make quick changes and implement new features. I cannot thank you enough for this recognition and can’t wait to see what the future of Tikit has in store for us here at Southern Illinois University Carbondale,” shared Alexis Stallman OBrien, Associate, Information Technology Support, Information Technology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

For Best Custom Reporting, the winner is 98 Ventures. 98 Ventures is a South Carolina, USA-based executive management solutions company, servicing companies across various industries including logistics, fulfillment services and technology. For their submission, the 98 Ventures team shares how their journey with Tikit began with the desire to bring IT support back in-house versus outsourcing to an MSP. Upon implementation, they immediately recognized and addressed the need to establish KPIs to bring visibility into the team’s work. Reports created by the team include open tickets, equipment requests & returns, ticket source, ticket category, tickets by type, ticket create and close dates, lifecycle status and more. To further promote awareness across the organization, the 98 Ventures team share their report dashboards on a mounted TV in the offices where their team works, refreshed every five minutes.

“This is amazing! It was great collaborating with our in-house analytics team to create our custom reports. These reports provide our newly established IT team with the critical information necessary to be efficient and successful. The reports they were able to create are invaluable to a new team like ours. Our analytics team members take great pride in what they do and Tikit really provides a platform for them to shine,” said Phil Jenkins, IT Manager at 98 Ventures.

For Best Multi-Department Experience, the winner is also 98 ventures. As existing champions of Tikit, the 98 Ventures team have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to adoption of Tikit’s functionality. Their Multi-Department experience is no exception to this commitment. For their submission, 98 Ventures outlines how they scaled multi-department rollout across their organization over time leading up to Tikit deployment to seven departments, with eight and nine planned in the near future. Ultimately, describing their experience with Tikit and providing a “one stop shop” for their IT support needs.

“Winning the Best Multi-Department Experience award is a proud moment for us. It validates our team’s hard work in integrating Tikit across various departments, creating an efficient and unified support system. This recognition reinforces our goal of providing a seamless and efficient ‘one-stop shop’ for support across all departments in our organization,” shared Hailey Keel, BI Automation and Process Lead at 98 Ventures.

Additionally, for Best Tikit Virtual Agent Branding, the winner is 98 Ventures. The Tikit Virtual Agent works exclusively for the end users in an organization to submit service requests, report incidents and self-service using the AI-powered service catalog. With an intuitive interface using natural language processing, Tikit Virtual Agent elevates the end user experience and increases engagement by empowering users to self-serve with AI-powered ticket deflection. For their submission, 98 Ventures was a clear champion of Tikit Virtual Agent having not only custom branded it, but having done it twice. With custom colors, graphics, name, description and overall esthetic to align with their organizational goals, 98 Ventures embodies the customization intended with Tikit Virtual Agent.

“The past year or so of using and working with the team at Tikit has been incredible. The team is always working on an exciting new feature and getting feedback from their clients, and it’s almost as if they’ve been one or two steps ahead of our needs the entire way,” shared Josh Mingus, Director of Information Systems at 98 Ventures. Adding, “When Tikit announced this competition, I thought we had a good chance to win something based on the time, thought and effort our team has put into these solutions as well the feedback and input we’ve received from the team at Tikit. Never did I think we’d bring home THREE of the possible five awards. Winning the best Tikit Virtual Agent branding award is especially exciting, as our branding has evolved with our use of the platform. This has not only allowed us to keep our users engaged and excited but has also helped us to share our vision of how Tikit helps further our mission and core values. We’re grateful to the team at Tikit for giving us the opportunity to be a part of these awards and are excited to see what the future holds for this platform and our organization.”

The Tikit Team extends their deep appreciation to all the organizations who took the time to submit to the Tikit ITSM Awards.

“The opportunity to learn about the innovative ways our customers are leveraging Tikit for their ITSM needs has been truly inspiring. At Tikit, we are passionate about driving innovation within the ITSM community, and we are honored to have such a dedicated and engaged customer base,” said Paul Sutton, co-founder of Tikit by Cireson. “Our commitment to listening to direct customer feedback is the cornerstone of our development process. Partnering with outstanding organizations allows us to continuously enhance our Microsoft-aligned ITSM solutions, ultimately improving the employee experience.”

About Cireson

Cireson is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner focused on creating software solutions that natively integrate with Microsoft technology. With Cireson, you can choose to centralize your business processes on-premise with their Microsoft System Center Service Manager (SCSM) products or in the cloud with their Cloud-based Microsoft 365 ITSM Solution, Tikit. As Microsoft Service Management experts, Cireson technology is designed to maximize the value of your existing Microsoft investments. For more information, visit Cireson.com.

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VibeBeats Launches AI-Powered Music Streaming Service for Businesses globally

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Vibebeats AI gives cafés, gyms, retailers, bars and hotels fully licensed, AI-curated streaming music for business from any phone, tablet or browser — no hardware, no lock-in contracts, no licensing paperwork — from A$29 a month with a 7-day free trial.

BRISBANE, Australia, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — VibeBeats Launches AI-Powered Music Streaming Service for Businesses globally

VibeBeats gives venues fully licensed, AI-curated Music at a fraction of the cost — one app, one licence, one platform.

Vibebeats AI gives cafés, gyms, retailers, bars and hotels fully licensed, AI-curated streaming music for business from any phone, tablet or browser — no hardware, no lock-in contracts, no licensing paperwork — from A$29 a month with a 7-day free trial.

Most venues playing music through consumer apps are doing it on the wrong licence. VibeBeats, an Australian-built, AI-powered streaming music for business platform, has launched across Australia and worldwide to fix that — turning any phone, tablet or browser into a fully licensed venue sound system in under five minutes. One agreement covers commercial performance rights across OneMusic and APRA AMCOS in Australia, and ASCAP, BMI, PRS and other rights bodies internationally — the same platform serving a café in Melbourne or a gym in London.

The “Spotify for business” that actually exists

Every month, thousands of venue owners worldwide search for “Spotify for business” — a product that doesn’t exist. Consumer streaming accounts are licensed for personal use only, leaving businesses that play them exposed under copyright law in Australia and virtually every other market. VibeBeats fills that gap: a business music streaming service where the commercial music rights are handled under one agreement — no separate music licence for business paperwork to manage.

“The number one thing we see is venue owners assuming it’s fine to play their personal Spotify account in the café — most don’t realise a licence fee even applies,” said Damien King, founder of VibeBeats. “It’s not bad intent. Licensing is complex, and when you’re running a small business there are a hundred competing priorities. VibeBeats solves it with one app, one licence, one platform.”

What VibeBeats delivers

Fully Licensed for Commercial Use — one agreement covers the rights that would otherwise involve OneMusic, APRA AMCOS, ASCAP, BMI, PRS and more.No Hardware Required — any phone, tablet or browser becomes the venue sound system — set up in under five minutes.AI-Curated Background Music for Business — stations matched to venue type and time of day, from morning coffee trade to peak gym floor to late-night bar.Smart Scheduling — playlists by daypart, with music that keeps running through connection drops.Multi-Venue Dashboard — manage every location from a single account.Simple Pricing — from A$29 per month per venue with a 7-day free trial — no lock-in contracts.

Pricing and availability

VibeBeats is available now from $29AUD/$20US per month per venue, and globally, with a 7-day free trial at vibebeats.ai. Purpose-built stations are available for cafés, gyms, retail and in-store environments, bars and hotels.

About VibeBeats

VibeBeats is an AI-powered commercial music streaming platform for businesses, offering direct-licensed music for cafés, restaurants, bars, retail stores, gyms and hotels. One agreement covers commercial performance rights that would otherwise involve PROs, OneMusic, APRA AMCOS, ASCAP, BMI, PRS and more. Australian-built and available globally, VibeBeats AI streams to any device with no proprietary hardware required. Learn more at vibebeats.ai.

VibeBeats is not affiliated with Spotify.

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Inside information: Valmet initiates a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two segments

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Valmet Oyj’s stock exchange release (inside information) on July 24, 2026 at 9.01a.m. EEST 

ESPOO, Finland, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Valmet Oyj (“Valmet” or the “Company”) has decided to initiate a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two core businesses, Biomaterial Solutions and Services, and Process Performance Solutions, into two standalone publicly listed companies. The review will focus on assessing whether a separation of the two businesses and their operation as separately listed companies on Nasdaq Helsinki would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure.

Both Valmet’s core businesses report as separate segments and they have grown into large, mostly independent profitable businesses, each with strong market positions and scale that allow them to succeed independently. With the recent completion of the Severn acquisition taking Process Performance Solutions to approximately EUR 1.7 billion in annual net sales and the renewed operating model now firmly in place, the Board believes this is the right time to assess whether a separation would unlock shareholder value by enabling each business to better realise its full potential.

The Board also notes that the two core businesses operate relatively independently as they serve mainly different customer industries, exhibit distinct business drivers, and have different capital allocation profiles. Biomaterial Solutions and Services is a global technology and lifecycle services business focused on the pulp, board, paper, tissue and energy industries, where its competitive advantage is anchored in a vast installed base, advanced technology, global presence, strong customer references and global services penetration. Process Performance Solutions is a mission-critical automation and flow control business serving a diversified set of industries. Over the past decade, it has evolved from a business primarily focused on pulp and paper into a diversified industrial platform, with close to 70 percent of net sales generated from other industries today.

Based on the Board’s initial assessment, a separation would allow each business to pursue sustainable profitable growth opportunities more independently and efficiently, with the potential for sharper management focus, greater agility, more tailored capital allocation, and more flexible access to external capital to support both organic and inorganic growth. The Board will also assess whether, if implemented, a separation would improve transparency, simplify governance, and allow capital markets to better recognize the full value of both businesses.

Pekka Vauramo, Chair of the Board, said:
“The Board continuously evaluates how to create the greatest long-term value for Valmet’s shareholders. Today, Valmet consists of two strong businesses with distinct markets, growth opportunities and capital allocation needs. Through this review, we will assess whether they can create more value as independent companies than they can together. We will only proceed with a separation if we conclude after detailed analysis that separation is clearly in the best interests of our shareholders.” 

Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet, said:
“Both of our businesses are well positioned, with strong customer relationships and market positions, as well as talented employees. The review reflects the strength and maturity of both businesses, which we have built through strong execution, organic growth and strategic investments into sizeable and successful operations with the scale, capabilities and opportunities to create further value both together and, potentially, as independent companies. This review does not change our commitment to our customers or our strategy. It is a priority for us to preserve the strength of our full offering and the value our customers gain from services, automation and technology working together. Throughout the process, our focus remains on serving our customers and delivering value for their success.”

Although the strategic review has been initiated, there is no guarantee that the review will result in any transaction, including a separation. The Board will only execute or recommend changes to the Group’s structure if clear evidence of enhanced shareholder value creation can be attained. Valmet will provide an update on the review latest in connection with the publication of its full-year 2026 results.

Further information, please contact:

For investors: Pekka Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0020

For media: Valmet Communications, media@valmet.com

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Katri Hokkanen
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VP, Investor Relations

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Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Securitas AB Interim Report Q2 2026 | January-June

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STOCKHOLM, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 

APRIL–JUNE 2026

Total sales MSEK 37 843 (38 564)Organic sales growth 0 percent (5)Adjusted organic sales growth, 3 percent*Real sales growth within technology and solutions 5 percent (4)Operating income before amortization MSEK 2 824 (2 798)Operating margin 7.5 percent (7.3)Adjusted operating margin, 7.6 percent (7.5)*Items affecting comparability (IAC) MSEK –46 (–166) Earnings per share, SEK 2.88 (2.56)Earnings per share before IAC, SEK 2.94 (2.79)Cash flow from operating activities 87 percent (106)

JANUARY–JUNE 2026

Total sales MSEK 74 054 (78 170)Organic sales growth 0 percent (4)Adjusted organic sales growth, 2 ­percent*Real sales growth within technology and solutions 4 percent (5)Operating income before amortization MSEK 5 283 (5 323)Operating margin 7.1 percent (6.8)Adjusted operating margin, 7.3 ­percent (7.1)*Items affecting comparability (IAC) MSEK 138 (–243) whereof MSEK 213 (–5) related to divestitures Earnings per share, SEK 5.68 (4.86)Earnings per share before IAC, SEK 5.40 (5.15)Cash flow from operating activities 65 percent (56)Net debt/EBITDA ratio 2.2 (2.4) 

*A new key ratio, operating margin adjusted for the government business within SCIS in the process of being closed down, was added as of the second quarter 2025. A new key ratio, organic sales growth adjusted for the same business, was added as of the third quarter 2025. Refer to note 5 for further information.

Comments from the President and CEO

“Continued profitability improvement”

Organic sales growth in the second quarter, adjusted for the close-down of the SCIS government business, was 3 percent. Organic sales growth in North America was supported by both the Guarding and Technology business units, while active portfolio management had a hampering effect on organic sales growth in Europe. 

Real sales growth in technology and solutions reached 5 percent in the second quarter, supported by good performance in Technology in North America. Commercial activity remained healthy in the global technology business with strong growth in installation order intake and backlog.

We execute on our strategy with the share of technology and solutions increasing across all segments but we are not fully satisfied with the overall growth. We have built a strong and differentiated technology-led offering and we are intensifying our efforts to commercialize the capabilities we have built.

We delivered an improved adjusted operating margin in the second quarter, reaching 7.6 percent (7.5), driven by both the technology and solutions and the security services business lines. Operating income increased 3 percent and earnings per share 7 percent. For the first six months earnings per share increased 11 percent.

Cash generation was good, cor­re­spond­ing to 87 percent (106) of oper­at­ing income in the quarter, and 65 per­cent (56) for the first six months of the year. The net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.2 (2.4).

THE TRUSTED PARTNER IN INTELLIGENCE-LED SECURITY

Our recently announced 2030 strategy positions Securitas as the trusted partner in intelligence-led security, combining global presence and deep security expertise with advanced data, analytics and technology. By leveraging actionable risk intelligence and a more consultative approach, we aim to move further up the value chain, delivering proactive, insight-driven security and strengthening our role as a strategic advisor to clients. In an increasingly complex risk environment, growing demand for professional security ­ser­vices supports our continued growth and competitive position.

The close-down of the SCIS govern­ment business is progressing accord­ing to plan and is expected to be concluded by year-end. As no further activities remain, the strategic as­sess­­­ment program was concluded in the second quarter of 2026.

The shift toward technology and solutions continues to drive prof­itabil­ity improvements. We are also strength­en­ing the performance of our security services business and, as of the second quarter of 2026, have completed portfolio management actions related to underperforming contracts in Europe. Going forward, portfolio optimization will continue as part of normal business operations, with a sustained focus on contract profitability.

CREATING LONG-TERM SHAREHOLDER VALUE

In conjunction with the launch of our strategy, we have updated the Group’s financial targets for the period through 2030. The revised targets include a new headline target of achieving 10 percent average annual earnings per share growth over a business cycle, alongside targets for cash flow, leverage and dividend policy. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, we are accelerating our transformation and remain confident in our ability to deliver sustainable earnings growth and create long-term shareholder value.

Magnus Ahlqvist
President and CEO

PRESENTATION OF THE INTERIM REPORT

Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone ­conference on July 24, 2026, at 9.30 a.m. (CEST) where President and CEO Magnus Ahlqvist and CFO Matteo Dall’Ora will present the report and answer questions. The ­telephone conference will also be audio cast live via Securitas’ website www.securitas.com

To follow the audio cast of the telephone conference via the web, please follow the link
www.securitas.com/en/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/

A recorded version of the audio cast will be available at www.securitas.com/en/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/
after the ­telephone conference.

For further information, please contact:
Micaela Sjökvist, Vice President, Investor Relations +46 76 116 7443

ABOUT SECURITAS

Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. Nine decades of deep experience means we see what others miss. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, ­combined with an innovative, holistic approach, we’re transforming the security ­industry. With approximately 322 000 employees in 44 markets, we see a ­different world and ­create sustainable value for our clients by protecting what matters most – their people and assets.

Group financial targets

Securitas has the following financial targets:

Average annual earnings per share growth of 10 percent over a business cycle, excluding items affecting comparability and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, with a >10 percent operating margin ambition long-termOperating cash flow of 80–90 percent of operating income before amortizationNet debt to EBITDA below 2.5xDividend policy of 50–60 percent of annual net income over a business cycle, with excess capital returned to shareholders once stra-tegic growth priorities are met

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The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above,
at 8.00 a.m. (CEST) on Friday, July 24, 2026.

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