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Crave Original Series EMPATHIE honoured at Series Mania Festival

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1 year ago

March 28, 2025

Written by Florence Longpré and directed by Guillaume Lonergan, EMPATHIE earns the Audience Award

The Crave Original series from Québec premieres on April 10, in English and French

MONTREAL, March 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Following its world premiere at the prestigious Series Mania festival in France earlier this week, the new Crave Original series EMPATHIE received the Audience Award.

“Congratulations to the EMPATHIE team! The Séries Mania audience has chosen to reward a Quebec series of the highest quality, highlighting the exceptional talent of the creative community in our province. We’re proud to see this production, which embodies the identity of Crave, shine on the international scene” said Suzane Landry, Vice-President, Content Development, Programming and News, at Bell Media.

EMPATHIE is a new Crave Original drama series that explores the depths of mental illness, and tells the story of Suzanne (Florence Longpré), a criminologist-turned-psychiatrist who goes to work at the Institut psychiatrique Mont-Royal. There, she befriends Mortimer, an intriguing security officer, and meets a variety of patients with compelling stories. French actor Thomas Ngijol stars as Mortimer.

Produced by Trio Orange in collaboration with Crave, EMPATHIE debuts on Crave on Thursday, April 10, in French and with English subtitles. The series was written by Florence Longpré and directed by Guillaume Lonergan, marking their fourth collaboration. The cast also includes Josée Deschênes, Benoît Brière and Brigitte Lafleur.

Trio Orange would like to thank its partners: Bell Media, SODEC Film and Television Tax Credit, Canada Media Fund, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, SODEC Québec, TELUS Fund, Québecor Fund, and COGECO’s Independent Production Fund.

What the media said…

Julia Baudin, Figaro

” Every festival has its series that creates a massive buzz. Every festival has its series that audiences get behind (…) But this one is a unanimous standout. After the screening of the first two episodes of the Quebec series Empathie at the Nouveau Siècle theatre, the packed auditorium went wild. “

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter

” Series Mania Hidden Gem: Quebec’s ‘Empathy’ Finds the Funny in a Mental Health Crisis”

John Hopewell and Marta Balaga, Variety

” …Empathy from Florence Longpré and Crave, looks likely to further consecrate the Québécois auteur, already a Canneseries double winner…”

ActuaNews.fr

” Thanks to expert direction (Guillaume Lonergan’s) and a remarkable cast, the show is one of this year’s biggest successes at Series Mania. It cuts emotionally deep to leave a lasting impression on the audience, who can’t wait to see more.”

“… Empathie is one of the biggest surprises from this year’s festival. With an intense narrative, a bold production, and masterful performances by Florence Longpré and Thomas Ngijol, … “

Charles Martin, Premiere

” Florence Longpré and Thomas Ngijol deliver gripping performances that are both dramatic and human … “

Media contact

Elise Tellier

elise.tellier@bellmedia.ca

About Crave
Delivering more Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning programming than any other service, Crave is Canada’s prestige entertainment offering, with HBO Originals, Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, is the exclusive Canadian streaming home of FRIENDS, and boasts a robust slate of English and French original series. Crave is a major supporter of Canada’s production industry, helping to fund numerous film projects, and features acclaimed selections from some of Canada’s prestigious film festivals including Toronto International Film Festival, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, HOT DOCS, ImagineNATIVE, and Inside Out Film Festival.

Crave is a bilingual TV and streaming service with thousands of hours of exclusive French-language content. Crave is available directly to all Canadians with access to the Internet at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, select LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, select Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox One. It’s also available through participating service providers across ten, 24-hour High Definition linear and on demand channels. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada’s leading content company, providing Canada’s most-watched and most-acclaimed television programming on network, specialty, pay and digital platforms. Visit our website at Crave.ca.

About Trio Orange
Founded in 2008, Trio Orange is an independent production company based in Montreal (Canada) that stands out for its bold, innovative storytelling across fiction, youth programming, documentaries, and Lifestyle. With a keen eye for authenticity, Trio Orange crafts compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences of all ages, sparking emotion and engagement. A creative powerhouse in both Canadian and international markets, the company produces over 20 projects annually, reaching audiences in more than 30 countries. In the world of fiction, Trio Orange has made its mark with critically acclaimed projects such as Belleflower, Last Summers of the Raspberries directed by Oscar Nominee Philippe Falardeau, and Can You Hear Me? (on Netflix in 190 countries worldwide), captivating viewers with rich, immersive storytelling.

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Hexagon Interim Report 1 January – 31 March 2026

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32 minutes ago

April 23, 2026

STOCKHOLM, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

First quarter 2026

Continuing operations

Operating net sales of 963.8 (961.5) resulting in organic growth of 8%Net sales including acquired deferred revenue amounted to 963.6 MEUR (961.5)Adjusted gross earnings of 606.3 (619.1) resulting in a 62.9% (64.4) gross marginAdjusted operating earnings (EBIT1) of 251.3 MEUR (248.7) resulting in a 26.1% (25.9) EBIT1 marginAdjusted earnings per share of 6.7 Euro cent (6.5)Earnings per share of 58.4 Euro cent (5.0)Cash conversion of 77% (60)Recurring revenue of 289.9 MEUR (308.0), 6% organic growthOctave reported operating net sales of 327.2 MEUR (361.3) and adjusted operating margin of 25.2% (26.6)Adjusted earnings per share including discontinued operations of 9.1 (9.4)Earnings per share including discontinued operations of 59.9 Euro cent (7.0)

For further information, please contact:
Tom Hull, Head of Investor Relations, +44 (0) 7442 678 437, ir@hexagon.com
Anton Heikenström, Investor Relations Manager, +46 8 601 26 26, ir@hexagon.com

This is information that Hexagon AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:00 CET on 23 April 2026.

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Dragonpass Empowers Financial Institutions with End-to-End Loyalty Solutions at Money20/20 Asia

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32 minutes ago

April 23, 2026

BANGKOK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dragonpass, a leading global travel and lifestyle platform, participated in Money20/20 Asia, showcasing its customer loyalty solutions for banks, payment providers, credit card issuers, and fintech companies across APAC and globally.

As one of the most influential fintech events worldwide, Money20/20 Asia gathers decision-makers across the financial ecosystem. At the event, Dragonpass demonstrated how financial institutions can enhance customer engagement and build long-term loyalty through integrated travel and lifestyle experiences.

Established in 2005, Dragonpass has evolved from a lounge provider into a loyalty solutions partner, serving more than 800 global clients and over 40 million members worldwide.

At the core of Dragonpass is a business structure that combines global supply aggregation, a technology-enabled engagement platform, and consumer-facing lifestyle services — providing a one-stop solution across the customer lifecycle.

Leveraging data-driven insights, Dragonpass enables partners to design and optimise loyalty programs, incorporating customer segmentation and tiered incentive structures, alongside curated campaigns and entitlement configuration — driving more effective customer activation, engagement, and retention.

Its offering includes a broad portfolio of travel and lifestyle benefits such as airport lounge access, fast-track, dining, airport transfers, and lifestyle experiences. These are supported by flexible delivery models, including API integration, white-label solutions, and ready-to-deploy digital platforms, enabling seamless integration into clients’ customer journeys.

As customer expectations evolve, the industry is shifting from standardized benefits to more personalized, experience-led loyalty models. Insights from Dragonpass’s Loyalty Index show that customers increasingly value trust, rewards, simplicity, recognition, and exclusivity, with preferences varying across markets.

“Financial institutions today are looking for more effective ways to engage customers beyond traditional rewards,” said Jane Zhu, Co-founder and CEO of Dragonpass. “User engagement is at the core of loyalty, and technology — especially AI — plays a key role in enabling deeper and more relevant customer connections.”

Dragonpass works with leading global brands including Mastercard, Visa, HSBC, and Revolut, supporting them deliver differentiated value propositions and enhance customer engagement through scalable, customizable solutions.

Through its participation at Money20/20 Asia, Dragonpass aims to strengthen its presence in the APAC market and build strategic partnerships with organizations seeking to elevate their customer engagement strategies.

About Dragonpass

Dragonpass is a global travel and lifestyle platform providing premium airport and travel experiences across 140+ countries. By integrating global supply and technology, Dragonpass enables partners to deliver seamless, personalized experiences and drive customer loyalty.

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Dragonpass PR
Email: brandmarketing@dragonpass.com
Website: www.dragonpass.com

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SBI Life Insurance registers New Business Premium of ₹42,551 crores for the year ended on 31st March, 2026

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April 23, 2026

MUMBAI, India, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SBI Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurers in the country registered a New Business Premium of ₹42,551 crores for the year ended on 31st March, 2026 vis-a-vis ₹35,577 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2025. Single premium has increased by 28% over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

Establishing a clear focus on protection, SBI Life’s protection new business premium stood at ₹4,622 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026, marking a growth of 13%. Protection Individual new business premium registered a growth of 23% and stood at ₹973 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026. Individual New Business Premium stands at ₹29,783 crores with 13% growth over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

SBI Life’s profit after tax stands at ₹2,470 crores for the year ended 31st March, 2026 with a growth of 2% over the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

The company’s solvency ratio continues to remain robust at 1.90 as on 31st March, 2026 as against the regulatory requirement of 1.50.

SBI Life’s AUM also continued to grow at 9% to ₹4,87,163 crores as on 31st March, 2026 from ₹4,48,039 crores as on 31st March, 2025, with the debt-equity mix of 62:38. 94% of the debt investments are in AAA and Sovereign instruments.

The company has a diversified distribution network of 3,58,506 trained insurance professionals and wide presence with 1,230 offices across the country, comprising of strong bancassurance channel, agency channel and others comprising of corporate agents, brokers, Point of Sale Persons (POS), insurance marketing firms, web aggregators and direct business.

Performance for the year ended March 31, 2026

Private Market leadership in Individual New Business Premium and Individual Rated Premium with market share of 25.5% & 22.9% respectively.Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) stands at ₹ 24,266 crores with growth of 13%Individual New Business Sum Assured stands at ₹ 4,46,337 crores with 61% growthImprovement in 13M & 49M persistency by 53 bps & 107 bps respectivelyValue of New Business (VoNB) stands at ₹ 6,667 crores with growth of 12%VoNB Margin stands at 27.5%Indian Embedded value (IEV) stands at ₹ 80,791 crores with 15% growthProfit After Tax (PAT) stands at ₹ 2,470 crores with 2% growthOperating Return on Embedded Value stands at 19.7% Assets under Management stands at ₹ 4,87,163 crores with 9% growthRobust Solvency ratio of 1.90

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