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Bilibili Shines at AnimeJapan 2025, Unveils Exciting Lineup Including To Be Hero X and San Guo:Mou Ding Tian Xia

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TOKYO, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AnimeJapan 2025, Japan’s premier animation convention, took place from March 22 to 23 at Tokyo Big Sight, attracting leading international animation studios, game developers, and streaming services. Bilibili, making a notable return since its debut in 2019, was the sole Chinese exhibitor of animation content. The platform captivated attendees with an extensive showcase of popular intellectual properties, including To Be Hero X and San Guo:Mou Ding Tian Xia , complemented by vibrant stage performances that highlighted its diverse and rich content offerings.

At AnimeJapan 2025, Bilibili showcased several exclusive events including BW (Bilibili World) and BML (Bilibili Macro Link), China’s largest live ACGN (Anime, Comics, Games, and Novels) concert.

BW, China’s leading in-person ACGN event, has been a major attraction since its inception in 2017, attracting a wide range of global ACGN companies and enthusiasts every summer. In 2024, BW hosted over 700 exhibitors from around the world and welcomed an estimated 270,000 attendees over three days, solidifying its status as one of the most significant cultural events in the Chinese ACGN scene.

In contrast, BML (Bilibili Macro Link) stands out as China’s most ACGN-focused live concert. Held annually for 12 years, BML has showcased numerous international guests, further expanding its global influence. By 2024, the event had amassed over 170,000 followers, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of the ACGN community.

Both BW and BML are gearing up for their 2025 iterations, with events scheduled for July.

Bilibili showcased its flagship IP, The Bilibili New Year’s Eve Gala. The event, renowned for its creative fusion of classic film, animation, and gaming IPs grounded in symphonic music, has earned a reputation as the New Year’s Eve gala that resonates most with Chinese youth. A must-watch for young audiences in China, the 2024 simulcast of the event reached a peak viewership of 346 million.

Alongside the gala, Bilibili also unveiled a lineup of proprietary content including A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, The Legend of Princess Chang GeForever 22! Bilibili Graduation Concert, and Bilibili New Year’s Celebration.

Bilibili’s popular game San Guo:Mou Ding Tian Xia also captured significant attention in Japan. At the exhibition, several gamers dressed in cosplay as iconic characters from Three Kingdoms lore, such as Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, posed for photos and engaged with fans at the Bilibili booth.

At a recent stage performance, On the one hand, Bilibili invited Mashiro Kanon and other eight most popular VUPs to meet with Japanese fans, and on the other hand, Bilibili teamed up with notable content creators Hun Yuan Rysn and Zi YanXiaoxian Zi to highlight Chinese cultural heritage through traditional music and dance. Hun Yuan Rysn’s rendition of ‘The Hero’s Song’ on the suona—a traditional Chinese wind instrument—wooed the international crowd. The performance was met with enthusiastic applause, with fans eagerly capturing the moment with their cameras, demonstrating its broad appeal to the international audience.

Additionally, Bilibili hosted a panel featuring renowned Japanese voice actors Sasaki Riko, Megumi Han, Umehara Yuichiro and Hanazawa Kana, as well as HAOLINERS Animation founder and Bilibili Animation Production Center general manager Li Haoling, who is also a prominent Chinese animation director. They engaged in interactive stage discussions on the popular Chinese animated series Ringing Fate and Don’t Give Up, sharing behind-the-scenes stories with overseas fans.

The panel with voice actors Umehara Yuichiro, Hanazawa Kana, and animation director Li Haoling drew a large crowd of anime fans, capturing their interest with engaging discussions.

Notably, To Be Hero X, another series by Li Haoling, was one of the most anticipated animated series at AnimeJapan 2025. Co-produced by Bilibili and Aniplex, and originally created by director Li Haoling, the series will debut worldwide on April 6, with subsequent episodes airing weekly on Bilibili, Fuji TV, and Crunchyroll. At the exhibition, fans eagerly gathered at Aniplex’s dedicated booth for ‘To Be Hero X,’ participating in stage interactions with famed Japanese voice actors Hanae Natsuki, Sakura Ayane, and Shimazaki Nobunaga, along with other celebrated figures in the industry.

Despite the ever-changing global content landscape, Bilibili continues its commitment to producing high-quality ACGN content. As China’s largest producer of original animation and the premier broadcaster of Japanese anime in the country, Bilibili distributes over 70 animation titles internationally. Looking ahead, Bilibili is committed to expanding the global reach of its top-tier productions, partnering with leading animation firms and platforms around the world to bring outstanding content to a global audience.

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Loomis enters Peru through the intended acquisition of Hermes Transportes Blindados via a public tender offer

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STOCKHOLM, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  Loomis has entered a Tender Offer Agreement (“TOA”) with CVC Capital Partners and other minority shareholders representing 99.49 percent of the outstanding shares in the Peru-based cash and valuables management company Hemes Transportes Blindados S.A. (“Hermes”), publicly listed on the Lima Stock Exchange. Under the TOA, Loomis will launch a public tender offer (“Oferta Pública de Adquisición”) for up to 100 percent of the shares of Hermes, at an enterprise value of approximately SEK 4 billion on a cash and debt free basis. The public tender offer is expected to be launched during the second or third quarter, with closing anticipated in the third quarter of 2026. 

Hermes was founded in 1985 and is today a leading provider of cash management and secure logistics services in Peru. Hermes provides services that include transport, processing, storage and security custody of valuables such as cash, precious metals and high value minerals, as well as ATM management and collection services. Hermes serves around 1,000 clients across financial, retail, governmental, industrial and mining sectors. The company is publicly listed on the Lima Stock Exchange and is headquartered in Lima with 19 branches across the country. The company employs approximately 3,200 people nationwide and in 2025, Hermes reported revenues of PEN 432 million (approximately SEK 1.2 billion).

“Today we have reached a strategic milestone. Through our most significant acquisition to date, we are entering the Peruvian market. As the leading player in the industry, Hermes has a proven track record of growth, profitability and innovation. Peru has one the fastest growing economies in Latin America, supported by a solid macroeconomic environment and increasing cash usage. I am delighted to welcome more than 3,200 new colleagues to Loomis,” comments Aritz Larrea, President and CEO of Loomis.  

“We are excited to become part of Loomis. Joining a global group with deep expertise in operations like ours strengthens our ability to continue growing with confidence and responsibility. This next chapter strongly supports our purpose of empowering the development of a safer society by protecting resources, building trust, and contributing to stability within the financial system,” comments Mirella Velásquez Castro, CEO of Hermes.  

 Strategic rationale 

Strengthens Loomis’ position in Latin America  
As communicated at the 2024 Capital Markets Day, expanding in emerging Latin American markets is a strategic priority. Peru is an attractive market given its high cash usage, strong economic growth, a solid macro environment, and a stable, independent central bank. Strong potential for growth within the SME customer segment and Automated Solutions  

Hermes’ strong position in the SME segment and its relationship with Loomis’ cash-handling automation solutions under the CIMA brand provide a solid platform to expand Loomis’ Automated Solutions offering in Peru, creating clear growth and synergy opportunities.

Expanding the mining offer with Loomis International 
The acquisition presents strong potential to complement Hermes’ established valuables logistics within the mining sector with Loomis International’s service offering, supporting cross-border expansion and strengthening the combined position in the mining segment. Supports Loomis strategic targets 
The acquisition supports Loomis’ financial targets, contributing to both revenue growth and margin accretion. Hermes also demonstrates strong governance and is at the forefront of sustainability in its market, aligning well with Loomis’ sustainability priorities and targets. 

Overview of the transaction  

Loomis has entered into a Tender Offer Agreement (“TOA”) with CVC Capital Partners and other minority shareholders representing 99.49 percent of the outstanding shares of Hermes (the “Majority Shareholders”), a publicly listed company on the Lima Stock Exchange. Under the TOA, Loomis will, subject to customary terms and conditions, conduct a public tender offer (“Oferta Pública de Adquisición” or “OPA”) to acquire up to 100 percent of Hermes’ outstanding shares. The Majority Shareholders have pursuant to the terms of the TOA undertaken to support the OPA process and confirmed their intention to sell their shares and accept the tender offer once launched. The transaction values Hermes at an enterprise value of SEK 4 billion (PEN 1,450 million) on a cash and debt free basis, representing a 6.6x adjusted EBITDA multiple based on the 2025 financial year. 

The commencement of the OPA is expected during the second or third quarter of 2026. Further details of the transaction, including the offer price and offer conditions, will be provided in the tender offer documentation in accordance with applicable regulations. 

Following completion of the OPA, the business will be reported within Segment Europe and Latin America and consolidated into Loomis as of the transaction closing. Closing is expected to take place during the third quarter of 2026. Following a successful tender offer process, no regulatory approvals are required to complete the acquisition.  

The transaction will be financed entirely through debt with an already committed bridge facility.  

The acquisition is expected to be instantly accretive to the Group’s operating profit (EBITA) as well as earnings per share.  

Conference call 

Loomis invites shareholders, investors, analysts and financial media to a webcast presentation on May 5 at 9.00 a.m. CEST, during which the intended acquisition will be presented, and a Q&A session will be held. 

To follow the webcast, please follow this link.  

To ask questions, please join the conference call using the following dial-in details: 

United Kingdom: +44 (0)161 250 8206USA: +1 (0)561 771 1427Sweden: +46 (0)8 505 100 39

This press release is also available on the company’s website, www.loomis.com

For more information, please contact:  

Aritz Larrea 
President and CEO 

Contact via:  

Jenny Boström  
Head of Sustainability and IR
ir@loomis.com
+46 79 006 45 92

Fredrik Hammarbäck

Media Relations and External Communications Manager
media@loomis.com
+46 76 311 56 29

Important information

The public tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Hermes Transportes Blindados S.A. described in this communication has not yet commenced. This communication is for informational purposes only, is not a recommendation and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities, nor is it a substitute for the tender offer materials that Loomis AB and its acquisition subsidiary will file with the Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores upon commencement of the tender offer. 

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Corgi Launches AI Insurance Coverage to Protect Businesses When AI Goes Wrong

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in business operations, a new category of risk is emerging: one that traditional insurance policies were never designed to cover. Corgi has announced the launch of its AI Insurance Coverage, a purpose-built solution designed to protect companies from the real-world consequences of AI failures.

From autonomous agents making financial decisions to models generating customer-facing content, AI systems are no longer experimental—they are operational. But when these systems malfunction, produce biased outputs, or act unpredictably, the financial and legal exposure can be significant.

Corgi’s AI Insurance Coverage is designed to fill those gaps.

“Businesses are moving fast with AI, but their insurance hasn’t kept up,” said Nico Laqua, co-founder and CEOat Corgi. “We built this product for the reality companies are already in, where AI is making decisions, taking actions, and sometimes making mistakes.”

Rather than introducing a standalone policy, Corgi’s solution integrates directly with existing Tech E&O policies and introduces a modular approach, allowing companies to tailor protection based on how they use AI.

The coverage is built to address a wide spectrum of AI-related scenarios, including issues stemming from biased algorithms, inaccurate or harmful generated content, misuse of training data, adversarial attacks on models, synthetic media, and autonomous system failures.

Rather than forcing companies into rigid policies, Corgi allows customers to select only the coverage modules relevant to their risk profile, ensuring they pay only for what they need.

The launch comes at a time when traditional insurers and regulators alike are grappling with how to handle AI-related incidents. In some cases, traditional carriers have begun excluding AI-related risks altogether, leaving businesses exposed.

Corgi’s AI Insurance Coverage is available for technology companies, startups, and enterprises deploying AI in production environments.

About Corgi Insurance
Corgi is an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier built for startups. As a licensed carrier, Corgi designs and manages insurance end-to-end, using modern infrastructure and AI systems to power underwriting, policy management, and claims.

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Erika Lee
Corgi
erika@corgi.com

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ISDN Precision System Obtains CE Certification, Plans Debut at SEMICON SEA

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TAIPEI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ISDN Precision System announced that its linear motors have obtained CE certification, demonstrating compliance with European Union requirements on safety, health, and environmental protection, and granting the company official access to the European market.

The company stated that achieving CE certification indicates its product design and manufacturing processes meet relevant European regulatory standards, and is expected to support future collaboration with international customers in equipment integration and applications.

ISDN Precision System will participate in SEMICON SEA 2026 in May 2026 under the leadership of its parent company, Singapore-based ISDN Holdings. This marks the company’s first participation in an overseas semiconductor exhibition.

According to ISDN Precision System, the exhibition will feature linear motors and high-precision modules, with applications covering semiconductor equipment, laser processing, and optical inspection. Its linear motors support high-speed motion and precision positioning, and are compatible with leading global drive and controller brands for multi-axis configurations. The company also provides customized mechatronic solutions, developing motion systems based on customer requirements.

According to PwC, global semiconductor equipment spending is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of over 7% through 2030, with more than 70% of investments concentrated in Asia. Against this backdrop, as Asia continues to serve as a major hub for semiconductor manufacturing, and with Singapore and Malaysia playing key roles in packaging, testing, and related supply chains, ISDN Precision System is leveraging its parent company’s regional presence to expand its service capabilities.

The company stated that it will continue to strengthen technical capabilities and application integration based on its existing product portfolio, while expanding collaboration opportunities in overseas markets.

About ISDN Holdings Limited
Operating since 1986, ISDN Holdings Limited (SGX: I07) is a fast-growing multi-industry corporation focused on powering smart operations. We help businesses advance their digital capabilities for the Industry 4.0 era while maintaining a keen focus on clean energy in Asia.

About ISDN Precision System
Based in Taiwan, ISDN Precision System specializes in the local production of linear motors, high-precision gantries, and customized mechatronics solutions for the precision manufacturing sector. From its strategic base in Asia, the company has rapidly built an international network to deliver precise and tailored motion solutions to customers worldwide.

Contact ISDN Precision System at marketing@isdn-precision.com 

 

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