Technology

Tuniu Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Published

2 years ago

December 5, 2024

NANJING, China, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ: TOUR) (“Tuniu” or the “Company”), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“We are pleased to see that Tuniu continued to maintain profitable growth in the third quarter of 2024, reaching our highest quarterly profit since our listing.” said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu’s founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This quarter, our core packaged tours business continued its steady growth. In the face of greater and more diversified peak season demand, we expanded our product and destination offerings to provide more varied and personalized services for a wider range of customers. We also closely followed changes in consumer habits and further developed our ‘travel + new media’ marketing model, integrating services with technology to continually enhance user experience to attract more customers. Looking ahead, we remain committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences while striving to promote high-quality development for the company.“

Third Quarter 2024 Results

Net revenues were RMB186.0 million (US$26.5 million[1]) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.4% from the corresponding period in 2023.

Revenues from packaged tours were RMB 159.3 million (US$22.7 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.2% from the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours.Other revenues were RMB26.7 million (US$3.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 5.1% from the corresponding period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the fees for advertising services provided to tourism boards and bureaus.

Cost of revenues was RMB64.2 million (US$9.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.2% from the corresponding period in 2023. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 34.5% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 35.6% in the corresponding period in 2023.

Gross profit was RMB121.8 million (US$17.4 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.1% from the corresponding period in 2023.

Operating expenses were RMB92.6 million (US$13.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 11.5% from the corresponding period in 2023.

Research and product development expenses were RMB13.6 million (US$1.9 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 25.9%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 7.3% in the third quarter of 2024, decreasing from 10.3% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.Sales and marketing expenses were RMB60.6 million (US$8.6 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 53.0%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in promotion expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 32.6% in the third quarter of 2024, increasing from 22.2% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.General and administrative expenses were RMB18.6 million (US$2.7 million) in the third quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 31.3%. The decrease was primarily due to the reversal of allowance for doubtful accounts. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 10.0% in the third quarter of 2024, decreasing from 15.2% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.

Income from operations was RMB29.2 million (US$4.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to an income from operations of RMB31.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP[2] income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB31.3 million (US$4.5 million) in the third quarter of 2024.

Net income was RMB43.9 million (US$6.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to a net income of RMB39.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB46.0 million (US$6.6 million) in the third quarter of 2024.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was RMB44.4 million (US$6.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, compared to a net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation of RMB39.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB46.6 million (US$6.6 million) in the third quarter of 2024.

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB1.3 billion (US$185.8 million).

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Tuniu expects to generate RMB100.0 million to RMB105.0 million of net revenues, which represents a 0% to 5% increase year-over-year compared with net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023. This forecast reflects Tuniu’s current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations, which is subject to change.

Share Repurchase Update

In March 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares or American depositary shares representing ordinary shares. As of November 30, 2024, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 6.2 million ADSs for approximately US$5.6 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.

Conference Call Information

Tuniu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time, on December 5, 2024, (9:00 pm, Beijing/Hong Kong Time, on December 5, 2024) to discuss the third quarter 2024 financial results.

To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:

United States

1-888-346-8982

Hong Kong

852-301-84992

Mainland China

4001-201203

International

1-412-902-4272

Conference ID: Tuniu 3Q 2024 Earnings Conference Call

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 12, 2024. The dial-in details are as follows:

United States

1-877-344-7529

International

1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code: 6264965

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.

About Tuniu

Tuniu (Nasdaq: TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Tuniu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Tuniu’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but are not limited to the following: Tuniu’s goals and strategies; the growth of the online leisure travel market in China; the demand for Tuniu’s products and services; its relationships with customers and travel suppliers; Tuniu’s ability to offer competitive travel products and services; Tuniu’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; competition in the online travel industry in China; government policies and regulations relating to Tuniu’s structure, business and industry; the impact of health epidemics on Tuniu’s business operations, the travel industry and the economy of China and elsewhere generally; and the general economic and business condition in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Tuniu does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to income from operations, net income, net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and net gain on disposals of subsidiaries. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends, and management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our financial performance and when planning and forecasting future periods.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. Further, this non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. Tuniu encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

[1] The conversion of Renminbi (“RMB”) into United States dollars (“US$”) is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB 7.0176 on September 30, 2024 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/default.htm.

[2] The section below entitled “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” provides information about the use of Non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, and the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release reconciles Non-GAAP financial information with the Company’s financial results under GAAP.

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

December 31, 2023

September 30, 2024

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

378,989

401,925

57,274

Restricted cash

65,902

24,946

3,555

Short-term investments

777,890

877,088

124,984

Accounts receivable, net

41,633

61,616

8,780

Amounts due from related parties

9,515

221

Prepayments and other current assets

234,189

224,144

31,940

Total current assets

1,508,118

1,589,940

226,564

Non-current assets

Long-term investments

209,819

210,991

30,066

Property and equipment, net

57,479

53,408

7,611

Intangible assets, net

26,091

23,154

3,299

Land use right, net

90,529

88,983

12,680

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

12,484

9,892

1,410

Other non-current assets

55,960

30,548

4,353

Total non-current assets

452,362

416,976

59,419

Total assets

1,960,480

2,006,916

285,983

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND
EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings

7,277

Accounts and notes payable

317,104

397,331

56,619

Amounts due to related parties

6,405

8,723

1,243

Salary and welfare payable

21,401

20,778

2,961

Taxes payable

4,305

2,265

323

Advances from customers

270,197

178,258

25,402

Operating lease liabilities, current

2,709

3,117

444

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

329,481

323,590

46,110

Total current liabilities

958,879

934,097

133,107

Non-current liabilities

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

5,348

3,465

494

Deferred tax liabilities

6,027

5,338

761

Long-term borrowings

10,395

–

Total non-current liabilities

21,770

8,803

1,255

Total liabilities

980,649

942,900

134,362

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

27,200

3,876

Equity

Ordinary shares

249

Less: Treasury stock

(285,983)

(316,943)

(45,164)

Additional paid-in capital

9,138,720

9,145,624

1,303,241

Accumulated other comprehensive income

305,416

304,892

43,447

Accumulated deficit

(8,127,552)

(8,026,171)

(1,143,720)

Total Tuniu Corporation shareholders’ equity

1,030,850

1,107,651

157,839

Noncontrolling interests

(78,219)

(70,835)

(10,094)

Total equity

952,631

1,036,816

147,745

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity

1,960,480

2,006,916

285,983

Tuniu Corporation

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

Quarter Ended

September 30, 2023

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

RMB

US$

Revenues

Packaged tours

150,052

89,782

159,289

22,699

Others

28,139

27,155

26,706

3,806

Net revenues

178,191

116,937

185,995

26,505

Cost of revenues

(63,424)

(32,530)

(64,212)

(9,150)

Gross profit

114,767

84,407

121,783

17,355

Operating expenses

Research and product development

(18,400)

(12,693)

(13,640)

(1,944)

Sales and marketing

(39,583)

(40,222)

(60,578)

(8,632)

General and administrative

(27,089)

(21,737)

(18,600)

(2,650)

Other operating income

2,005

24,735

202

Total operating expenses

(83,067)

(49,917)

(92,616)

(13,197)

Income from operations

31,700

34,490

29,167

4,158

Other income/(expenses)

Interest and investment income, net

7,397

8,221

7,213

1,028

Interest expense

(1,102)

(1,230)

(865)

(123)

Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net

1,983

(1,282)

1,115

159

Other income, net

1,687

1,822

6,931

988

Income before income tax expense

41,665

42,021

43,561

6,210

Income tax loss

(964)

(459)

(159)

(23)

Equity in (loss)/income of affiliates

(1,630)

1,438

464

Net income

39,071

43,000

43,866

6,253

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(332)

(22)

(582)

(83)

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu
Corporation

39,403

43,022

44,448

6,336

Net income

39,071

43,000

43,866

6,253

Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax

(1,413)

4,301

(6,859)

(977)

Comprehensive income

37,658

47,301

37,007

5,276

Net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary
shareholders – basic and diluted

0.11

0.12

0.02

Net income per ADS – basic and diluted*

0.33

0.36

0.06

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
basic income per share

371,473,030

363,061,543

357,427,106

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
diluted income per share

374,615,685

365,317,172

359,607,726

Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows：

Cost of revenues

Research and product development

Sales and marketing

General and administrative

5,356

1,429

1,246

178

Total

5,557

1,590

1,408

201

*Each ADS represents three of the Company’s ordinary shares.

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)

Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

GAAP Result

Share-based

Amortization of acquired

Net gain on

Non-GAAP

Compensation

intangible assets

disposals of subsidiaries

Result

Income from operations

29,167

1,408

764

–

31,339

Net income

43,866

1,408

764

–

46,038

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

44,448

1,408

764

–

46,620

Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

GAAP Result

Share-based

Amortization of acquired

Net gain on

Non-GAAP

Compensation

intangible assets

disposals of subsidiaries

Result

Income from operations

34,490

1,590

828

(24,618)

12,290

Net income

43,000

1,590

828

(24,618)

20,800

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

43,022

1,590

828

(24,618)

20,822

Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

GAAP Result

Share-based

Amortization of acquired

Net gain on

Non-GAAP

Compensation

intangible assets

disposals of subsidiaries

Result

Income from operations

31,700

5,557

828

–

38,085

Net income

39,071

5,557

828

–

45,456

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders

39,403

5,557

828

–

45,788

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tuniu-announces-unaudited-third-quarter-2024-financial-results-302323596.html

SOURCE Tuniu Corporation

Technology

2CRSi SA: Annual Revenue of €416.2 Million¹, Up 88% for Fiscal Year 2025/26

Published

6 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

STRASBOURG, France, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 2CRSi (ISIN: FR0013341781), a designer and manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient servers, today reports its revenue for fiscal year 2025/26. Over the period, the Group generated revenue of €416.2 million[1], an increase of more than 88% compared with fiscal year 2024/25 (€220.7 million).

Another Record-Breaking Year

This performance reflects the Group’s strong commercial momentum as well as the success of the strategic transformation launched nearly two years ago to position 2CRSi in the Artificial Intelligence infrastructure market.

Initially set at €300 million at the beginning of the fiscal year[2], then raised to more than €400 million in March 2026[3], the revenue target has now been exceeded, demonstrating the Group’s ability to anticipate market developments and successfully execute its commercial growth strategy in the rapidly expanding global Artificial Intelligence market. As a reminder, the €610 million framework agreement referred to in our detailed response[4] of July 16, 2026 generated no revenue during fiscal year 2025/26: the year’s growth was entirely driven by other orders that were delivered and invoiced.

Increasing Diversification of the Customer Portfolio

The portfolio of the Group’s main customers invoiced during the fiscal year consists predominantly of new customers signed during the period, demonstrating the Group’s ability to win new strategic accounts and rapidly convert its commercial pipeline into revenue.

2CRSi’s largest customer accounted for less than 20% of consolidated revenue, while the Group’s top five customers represented approximately 70%, compared with more than 90% in fiscal year 2024/25.

While equipment sales represented approximately 94% of total revenue, service revenue increased significantly in value to reach €24.7 million (compared with €8.3 million in 2024/25, representing growth of nearly 200%). As services generate higher margins, they will constitute a key development driver over the coming fiscal years. In particular, 2CRSi Cloud Solutions recorded its first significant billings, notably in connection with the ÆTHER project.

Positive Cash Flow and Strengthened Financial Position

At the end of the fiscal year, the Group’s cash position stood at €14.4 million1 (compared with -€0.2 million one year earlier), its highest year-end cash balance since its IPO in 2018. This strengthened financial position provides 2CRSi with the resources to support its continued growth trajectory.

Group Year-End Cash Position by Fiscal Year (in € thousands)

2026/27 Ambition: Targeting €1 Billion in Revenue

During the RAISE Summit, the global Artificial Intelligence summit held in Paris on July 8–9, 2026, bringing together more than 9,000 leading industry participants, the announcement[5] of the ÆTHER consortium members and the advanced negotiations for the upcoming acquisition by ÆTHER Infrastructures of two industrial sites in the Strasbourg region significantly boosted customer demand for the megawatts of computing capacity that will be deployed there. Like the other consortium members, 2CRSi expects to benefit from this momentum and anticipates an increase in order intake, with part of these orders expected to be delivered during the current fiscal year.

In light of this commercial momentum, 2CRSi confirms its ambition to achieve €1 billion in revenue during fiscal year 2026/27.

Beyond sustaining its growth trajectory, improving margins will also remain a key priority for the Group through increasing the contribution of services and higher value-added solutions to its overall business.

Next event: Publication of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Annual Results: October 29, 2026

About 2CRSi

Founded in 2005 in Strasbourg, France, 2CRSi designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance computing servers and innovative solutions for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing (HPC), and data storage. Committed to responsible and sustainable practices, the Group operates across multiple continents and provides highly energy-efficient technology solutions to industries including technology, manufacturing, gaming, scientific research, and data centers. 2CRSi has been listed since June 2018 on the regulated market of Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0013341781) and was transferred to Euronext Growth in November 2022.

For more information: https://2crsi.com/

Media Contacts

2CRSi

Jean-Philippe LLOBERA

France Director
investors@2crsi.com

03 68 41 10 70

Seitosei.Actifin

Foucauld Charavay

Financial Communication
Foucauld.charavay@seitosei-actifin.com

06 37 83 33 19

Seitosei.Actifin

Isabelle Dray

Financial Press Relations
isabelle.dray@seitosei-actifin.com

06 85 36 85 11

References:

[1] Unaudited Data
[2] https://investors.2crsi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2CRSI-announces-its-strategic-plan-with-a-strong-development-focus-in-the-US.pdf
[3] https://investors.2crsi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2CRSi-announces-an-increase-in-its-half-year-result-by-4.6.pdf
[4] https://investors.2crsi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2CRSis-detailed-response-to-the-allegations-in-the-Grizzly-Research-report.pdf
[5] https://investors.2crsi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2CRSi-the-AETHER-Consortium-Reveals-Itself.pdf

Regulatory filing PDF file

File: 2CRSi Announces 2026 Revenue of €416.2 Million an 88% Increase

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2crsi-sa-annual-revenue-of-416-2-million-up-88-for-fiscal-year-202526–302833032.html

SOURCE 2CRSi SA

Technology

Nearly Half of Senior Leaders Feel Only Partly Prepared to Lead AI Transformation, as Ambition Outpaces Readiness

Published

6 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

Almost half of senior leaders (46%) say they are prepared only to a small extent to lead organisation-wide transformation driven by AI, while 2% report being not prepared at all. Keeping pace with rapidly evolving AI technology is cited as the most significant challenge (40%) faced by senior leaders, followed by regulatory and compliance uncertainty (37%) and insufficient budget or resources for AI adoption (36%).Only about a third of senior leaders (34%) have attended formal training or upskilling related to leadership in the AI era within the past two years. Over half (53%) are planning to do so in the coming months and years, with 13% reporting no plans to undertake such training.The most common shift in leadership approach is an increased focus on people management during AI-driven change, cited by 37% of leaders, particularly in supporting morale and employee well-being. This is followed by greater time spent on upskilling themselves and their teams (31%), and on strategic decision-making (30%).

SINGAPORE, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how organisations operate and compete. However, the leaders responsible for steering this transformation report a gap between what is expected of them and their preparedness to deliver. Almost half of senior leaders (46%) say they are prepared only to a small extent to lead organisation-wide transformation driven by AI, while a further 2% report being not prepared at all. In comparison, 37% are prepared to a moderate extent, and only 15% consider themselves prepared to a large extent.

Senior leaders identify several factors contributing to this readiness gap. Keeping pace with rapidly evolving AI technology is cited as the top challenge (40%), followed by regulatory and compliance uncertainty (37%). Resource constraints are also a key pressure point, with 36% pointing to insufficient budget or resources for AI adoption. In addition, 34% highlight challenges related to data quality and governance, while another 34% cite the need to upskill or reskill employees to work effectively alongside AI.

These are some of the key findings from NTUC LearningHub’s Special Report on Leadership in an AI-Driven World. The report surveyed 131 senior leaders from organisations of different sizes and across industries, including Infocomm Technology, Finance, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare and others. All respondents reported some level of experience with AI and are involved, to varying degrees, in AI adoption decisions within their organisation.

This readiness gap extends into decision-making. Senior leaders generally express moderate levels of confidence in making high-stakes AI-related decisions. Over two in five (43%) report being quite confident, while 13% say they are very confident. However, 40% indicate they are not very confident and 4% not confident at all.

Despite that, only about a third of senior leaders (34%) have attended formal training or upskilling on leading in an AI-driven workplace within the past two years. Among those who have not yet done so, many indicate plans to pursue training, including 22% within the next six months, 20% within the next year, and 11% within the next two years. Only 13% report having no plans to undertake such training. Among the training areas leaders prioritise, AI literacy and strategic understanding (57%) emerge as the key priority, followed by data-driven decision-making (46%), and ethical AI governance and responsible deployment (40%).

Alongside this, the most common shift in leadership approach is an increased focus on people management during AI-driven change, cited by 37% of leaders, particularly in supporting morale and employee well-being. This is followed by greater time spent on upskilling themselves and their teams (31%) and on strategic decision-making (30%). Ethical and governance considerations also feature strongly at 27%, alongside a similar share who report dedicating more effort to change management (27%), including communicating how AI may affect roles and ways of working.

These shifts reflect a broader recognition among leaders that navigating AI transformation requires more than technical fluency alone. Two in five (40%) senior leaders regard human-centric skills as very important in leading an organisation in the AI era, while nearly half (48%) consider them to be quite important. Among the capabilities leaders consider most critical, creative thinking and critical thinking each emerge at 47%, closely followed by sense-making (46%), problem-solving (44%) and effective communication (43%).

Commenting on the report’s findings, Mr Sean Lim, Chief Human Resource Officer, NTUC LearningHub, says, “The gap between expectation and readiness reflects a fundamental shift in what is required of leadership in today’s AI era. Leaders were once expected to hold all the answers and direct from the top. However, they must now act as strategic navigators, making sense of complexity and providing guidance through this period of rapid change and uncertainty. This means a shift towards coaching and empowering people, while also aligning competing priorities across technology, business and operational needs. It is a demanding shift, but it is encouraging to know that many senior leaders are already planning to further their own development to lead their teams through this period of AI transformation.”

To download the Special Report on Leadership in an AI-Driven World, please visit https://www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2026/Leadership-AI-World. To find out more about the courses, training, and grants, please contact NTUC LearningHub at www.ntuclearninghub.com.

### END ###

About NTUC LearningHub

NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Infocomm Technology, Generative AI & Cloud, Healthcare, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching and Foreign Workers Training.

To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 34,000 organisations and achieved more than 3.2 million training places across more than 1,000 courses with a pool of about 1,000 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP)—a one-stop online learning platform—offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.

For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/nearly-half-of-senior-leaders-feel-only-partly-prepared-to-lead-ai-transformation-as-ambition-outpaces-readiness-302833038.html

SOURCE NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd

Technology

THE LEGO GROUP INTRODUCES THE LEGO® SMART PLAY™ GATEWAY AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026

Published

7 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

Booth #2829 invites attendees to step inside the worlds of two iconic franchises through the groundbreaking LEGO SMART Play experienceAttendees will be able to experience two beloved franchises like never before, as LEGO SMART Play adds a new dimension of interactive playOther exciting ways to experience the LEGO brand on-site July 23-26 include multiple new product reveals making global debuts, in-booth programming and a scavenger hunt for brand prizes

SAN DIEGO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The LEGO Group is unveiling the LEGO® SMART Play™ Gateway at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 — a booth experience powered by LEGO SMART Play technology that puts attendees right at the center of their fandoms and brings LEGO sets to life with a newfound layer of interactivity. At the LEGO SMART Play Gateway, fans will step inside the heart of two of pop culture’s most beloved franchises.

The LEGO Group will also further debut several new LEGO sets spanning numerous fandoms at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 — continuing to offer a LEGO set for every age and interest!

Enter a New Dimension of Play at the LEGO SMART Play Gateway

Launched this year, LEGO SMART Play provides open-ended physical play through responsive technology that reacts in real time. The LEGO SMART Play platform is powered by the SMART Brick, a 2×4 LEGO brick compatible with the LEGO System in Play that holds more than 20 patented world-first technologies. The SMART Brick can read SMART Tags and SMART Minifigures, synthesize light and sounds and sense precise motion, allowing kids to build, interact and create their own stories as their creations play back.

Attendees at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 are invited to step through the doors of the LEGO SMART Play Gateway, a retro-futuristic interworld departure terminal. Blending mid-century modern design with the technological optimism of LEGO SMART Play, the space transports fans from the show floor through SMART Play™-powered portals and into one of two fully immersive destinations:

Destination: LEGO Pokémon™ Lab

Destination: LEGO Pokémon™ Lab invites fans into the starting point of every Pokémon Trainer’s journey, a Lab recreated with scaled-up LEGO bricks and populated by life-sized LEGO Pokémon™ builds powered by LEGO SMART Play.Guests can choose their first partner Pokémon by selecting a Poké Ball to reveal Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle and interact with their chosen Pokémon via SMART Brick lights and sounds. Portal visitors can further try out a game of “Hide and Pikachu” inspired by the LEGO Pokémon™ SMART Play: Training House with Pikachu set or interact with Eevee as its ears sway and the gems around its glow.Don’t depart without exploring the display case highlighting a full range of LEGO Pokémon™ sets available this year.

Destination: Mos Eisley

Destination: Mos Eisley transports Star Wars™ fans straight to Mos Eisley Cantina, recreated as a series of oversized LEGO brick environments pulled directly from the world of LEGO Star Wars™ SMART Play (specifically, the LEGO Star Wars™ SMART Play: Mos Eisley Cantina™ set!).Interactive touchpoints are woven throughout, doubling as iconic photo opportunities: grab the mic and swing it to trigger a SMART Brick remix of the iconic Cantina Song as the Modal Nodes band plays along; slide into the infamous corner booth for a face-to-face encounter with Greedo; and visit the Dewback Petting Zoo for a photo op with a purring, snoozing Dewback.Eagle-eyed fans can also decode hidden Aurebesh signage to unlock in-universe Easter eggs scattered throughout the space.

“The excitement around LEGO SMART Play began earlier this year and continues to grow with the launch of new sets on August 1. We are thrilled to bring these themes to life at the LEGO SMART Play Gateway during San Diego Comic-Con,” said Beth McKenna, Head of U.S. Marketing at the LEGO Group. “LEGO SMART Play represents the most significant advancement in LEGO® play since the Minifigure. Comic-Con is the ideal venue to showcase the possibilities of LEGO SMART Play, where attendees unite over the stories, characters, and worlds they adore.”

Sets Debuting at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Brand new sets from across the LEGO brand’s most beloved franchises, not specific to SMART Play, are on display flanking the rear of the gateway; as each display case operates as its own destination, inviting fans and enthusiasts to explore and build upon the worlds they love most.

Boldly Build Where No One Has Built Before with the NEW LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701™ Bridge

The LEGO Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701™ Bridge (11385), the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic ships in sci-fi history, is a perfect way to celebrate Star Trek’s 60th anniversary in 2026 – and it reveals at San Diego Comic-Con!

This 1,701-piece set, available at LEGO Stores and LEGO.com exclusively beginning September 1 and available for pre-order now, recreates the iconic bridge and transporter room from the original series in authentic detail with eight LEGO Minifigures representing the Starfleet crew. Turn a dial to beam crew from the transporter room, swish open the turbo lift doors and rock the captain’s chair to simulate warp turbulence and space battles; this is a mission-worthy build for any Trekkie.

Outside of the booth, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701™ Bridge set will make its first appearance at the Star Trek: The Collector Frontier Panel, accompanied by LEGO set designers Henrik Andersen and Crystal Marie Fontan to explain the process and inspiration that went into recreating the U.S.S. Enterprise. The panel takes place Thursday, July 23, 11:00am to 12:00pm in Room 5AB. For those on the hunt for further LEGO Star Trek sights, be sure to visit the “Star Trek: Boldly Built” activation at the Marriot Marquis on W. Harbor Drive July 23-26, where attendees can take a photo in a LEGO brick-built Captain’s Chair – made out of 83,568 LEGO bricks!

Relive the Classic with the NEW LEGO Donkey Kong™ Arcade

Jump back into a classic age of gaming with the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade (72051), on display for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con and available in stores August 1. This 1,367-piece collectible set pays homage to the iconic arcade cabinet, complete with Jumpman, Donkey Kong and Lady, plus scaffold, ladder and hammer details straight from the original Nintendo® game.

Pull the lever to release one of the 21 barrels at a time, move Jumpman with the joystick and press the button to make him jump over the barrels — there is even a mechanism to circulate the barrels in a continuous loop to keep the fun rolling! A must-have for adult fans of classic arcade games and retro decor.

Bringing the Swamp to San Diego with NEW LEGO Minifigures Shrek Series

The LEGO Minifigures Shrek Series (71053) brings 12 beloved characters from the franchise to Minifigure form at San Diego Comic-Con, each tucked inside a sealed mystery box for ages six and up. Discover Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots, Lord Farquaad and more, most with at least one themed accessory like blind mice, a magic mirror or lollipop. Collect them all, play out scenes from the films or put them on display. These are available September 1, but the fairytale will continue in 2027 with more LEGO Shrek!

This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the first Shrek film, which launched a global blockbuster franchise. A new chapter begins next summer, when DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 arrives in cinemas worldwide.

Within and Beyond the Booth

Attendees can explore the LEGO SMART Play™ Gateway from Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26 at booth #2829, where the power of LEGO SMART Play comes to life across every corner of the experience.

Beyond the SMART Play Gateway, fans can attend LEGO-brand panels celebrating major milestones, hunt for exclusive LEGO finds in a scavenger hunt spanning the entire convention floor and take home collectible souvenirs to remember the experience:

LEGO NINJAGO® Celebrates – 15 Years and Counting! NINJAGO voice talent will take the stage to celebrate 15 years of everyone’s favorite minifig ninja team – LEGO NINJAGO! They will talk about their best-loved moments from hundreds of episodes and perform a staged reading of an all-new, exclusive canon scene written by fellow panelists, LEGO NINJAGO: Dragons Rising head writers Kevin Burke & Chris “Doc” Wyatt. Thursday, July 23, 2:15pm-3:15pm in Room 6BCF. In-booth signings July 23, 4:00pm-5:00pm and Friday, July 24 2:30pm-3:30pm. NINJAGO fans will be further pleased to know that the LEGO brand debuted the third installation of its partnership with Crocs™, the NINJAGO collection, at San Diego Comic-Con this morning, The release features Classic Clogs for adults and kids inspired by one of the franchise’s most beloved heroes, Lloyd; fans can further personalize their look with character-inspired Jibbitz™ charm packs.Lost Luggage Scavenger Hunt. Keep your eyes open — LEGO luggage tags are being hidden within the San Diego Convention Center daily, July 23-26. Find one and return it to the LEGO booth to claim a prize package, including exclusive brand artwork commissioned for San Diego Comic-Con 2026.Travel souvenirs to take home from your journey. Visitors can collect limited-edition boarding passes, exclusive LEGO Travel Guides, destination postcards and IP-themed travel stickers in-booth — all designed to commemorate the trip long after the show floor closes.

More Information

All products on display at the show, including LEGO set reveals, can be found at LEGO.com/san-diego-comic-con. For more information on the LEGO Group activities at San Diego Comic-Con, contact press@america.lego.com.

Notes to Editor

Product Information

LEGO® Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701™ Bridge (11385)

Age Grade: 18+MSRP: $199.99Piece Count: 1,701Global Launch Date: September 1, 2027 (available for pre-order now) at LEGO Stores and LEGO.comDescription: Set course for a voyage of creativity with the LEGO® Icons Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701™ Bridge building set for adults. Recreate the iconic bridge and transporter room that served as the backdrop for epic scenes aboard the legendary starship. Rock the captain’s chair to simulate ship turbulence and turn a dial to beam crew members. Includes eight iconic Star Trek character Minifigures.

LEGO® Donkey Kong™ Arcade (72051)

Age Grade: 18+MSRP: $199.99Piece Count: 1367Global Launch Date: August 1, 2026 at LEGO Stores and select retailersDescription: Join Jumpman on the construction site again with this LEGO® brick model of the iconic Donkey Kong™ arcade game. Pull the lever for Donkey Kong to ‘throw’ barrels one after the other. Move Jumpman with the joystick and press the button to make him leap over the barrels. This set pays homage to the original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet game and makes a fun, nostalgic addition to your game room.

LEGO® Minifigures Shrek Series (71053)

Age Grade: 6+MSRP: $4.99Piece Count: 7Global Launch Date: September 1, 2026 at LEGO Stores and select retailersDescription: Enjoy movie adventures with LEGO® Minifigures Shrek Series mystery boxes. There are 12 detailed characters to collect, including Shrek, Fiona and Donkey, Puss in Boots, Prince Charming, Big Bad Wolf and Lord Farquaad and most come with at least one accessory. Expand your Minifigure collection or use them to play out your favorite scenes from the DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek films. Open your box and find out who’s inside!

About the LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”.

Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 130 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com.

About The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokemon.co.uk.

About Paramount Products & Experiences

Paramount Products & Experiences oversees all licensing, merchandising, and location-based experiences for Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), a leading next generation global media and entertainment company. The division brings to life iconic franchises and beloved characters through innovative products and immersive experiences across categories including toys, apparel, publishing, food and beverage, theme parks, hotels, cruises, attractions, and live entertainment. Its global portfolio is powered by content from brands such as Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, and Paramount+, and fan-favorite franchises like PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, and Yellowstone. To explore our range of consumer products and Paramount-branded merchandise, visit ParamountShop.com.

About DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek Franchise

For the past two decades, children of all ages have been enchanted by DreamWorks Animation’s delightful, irreverent adventures of a misunderstood ogre and his ragtag group of roguish fairytale folk. Beginning with Shrek, the 2001 Academy Award® winner for Best Animated Feature, Shrek (Mike Myers), Fiona (Cameron Diaz), Donkey (Oscar® nominee Eddie Murphy), Puss in Boots (Oscar® nominee Antonio Banderas) and their signature friends, family and tormentors have grown into an indelible part of pop culture, reminding audiences around the globe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

The four Shrek franchise films have earned more than $2.9 billion worldwide, spawning a global live-touring show, an award-winning Broadway musical that earned eight Tony nominations and 12 Drama Desk nominations, plus an immersive, top-tourist destination in London and popular events and attractions across Universal Studios theme parks worldwide.

From an astonishing consumer products campaign to imaginative digital extensions and a global animation exhibition tour, the iconic age of Shrek now enters a thrilling new era in 2027, as DreamWorks Animation reimagines this wonderous tale for a new generation with Shrek 5. Stars Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy return, now joined by Emmy winning superstar Zendaya (Dune franchise, Euphoria) as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-lego-group-introduces-the-lego-smart-play-gateway-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026-302833040.html

SOURCE The LEGO Group