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MINISO Announces Annual General Meeting on June 18, 2026 and Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) (“MINISO”, “MINISO Group” or the “Company”), a global high-growth value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring distinctive IP designs, today announced that it will hold an annual general meeting of the Company’s shareholders (the “AGM”) at 11:00 a.m. Beijing time on June 18, 2026 at Flats B-D, 35/F, Plaza 88, 88 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, the New Territories, Hong Kong, for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing each of the proposed resolutions set forth in the notice of the AGM (the “AGM Notice”). The AGM Notice, the ballot, the form of proxy and other documents for the AGM are available on the Company’s website at https://ir.miniso.com.

Holders of record of ordinary shares of the Company at the close of business on May 13, 2026, Hong Kong time, are entitled to notice of and to attend and vote at the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Holders of record of ADSs as of the close of business on May 13, 2026, New York time, who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares must give voting instructions directly to The Bank of New York Mellon, the depositary of the ADSs, if ADSs are held on the books and records of The Bank of New York Mellon, or indirectly through a bank, brokerage or other securities intermediary if the ADSs are held by any of them on behalf of holders, as the case may be.

The Company also announced today that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The annual report on Form 20-F, which contains the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, can be accessed on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov as well as through the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.miniso.com/.

The Company has also published its Hong Kong annual report today for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”), which can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.miniso.com/ as well as the HKEX’s website at https://www.hkexnews.hk.

About MINISO Group

MINISO Group is a global high-growth value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring distinctive IP designs. Since opening our first store in Chinese mainland in 2013, the Company has successfully built two brands – “MINISO” and “TOP TOY”. The Company’s flagship brand “MINISO” has grown into a globally recognized retail brand that offers a frequently-refreshed assortment of lifestyle products through an extensive store network worldwide. The Company’s products cover diverse consumer needs and consumers are drawn to MINISO for our products’ trendiness, creativeness, high quality and affordability. For more information, please visit https://ir.miniso.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. MINISO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC and the HKEx, 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. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about MINISO’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: MINISO’s mission, goals and strategies; future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; the expected growth of the retail market and the market of branded variety retail of lifestyle products in China and globally; expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of MINISO’s products; expectations regarding MINISO’s relationships with consumers, suppliers, MINISO Retail Partners, local distributors, and other business partners; competition in the industry; proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to MINISO’s business and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in MINISO’s filings with the SEC and the HKEx. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and MINISO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact:

MINISO Group Holding Limited
Email: ir@miniso.com
Phone: +86 (20) 36228788 Ext.8039

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77% of Graduates Admit: “We Aren’t Ready For The Real World”

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New YouScience report reveals a systemic design gap in American education as record-high completion rates fail to produce students with a clear, intentional direction for their lives

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience®,the leading education technology company transforming college and career readiness through its award-winning platform YouScience® Brightpath, today released its annual Post-Graduation Readiness Report. The findings expose a growing gap in American education, with rising graduation rates not translating into real-world readiness.

Drawing from a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the graduating classes of 2022 through 2025, the 2026 report identifies a “readiness crisis” that has become the new normal.

Key findings from the report include:

The readiness gap: 77% of graduates describe themselves as only moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for life after high school.The confidence baseline: 69% of students lack strong confidence in their post-graduation plans, a figure that has held steady as an ongoing trend, not a temporary disruption.The end of the default to a college degree: Four-year college enrollment has fallen from 55% in 2019 to 36.7% in 2026, this is no longer a temporary decline, but a permanent reset in how students approach their future.The majority is no longer college-bound: 63.3% of graduates are choosing pathways outside of a traditional four-year university, including community college, trade school, workforce entry, or no defined plan.A generation navigating without a map: 62% of students are “drifting” into their future without intentional, deliberate plans.The power of aptitude discovery: When students receive structured support to understand their natural talents, their sense of preparedness nearly triples (13% to 33%) and confidence more than doubles (19% to 41%).

“The 2026 findings confirm that our education system is optimized for the wrong outcome. Completion is up, but clarity is not,” said Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. “The failure is architectural. We have built a system that measures credits and GPA rather than self-knowledge and direction. To close the readiness gap, we must shift our focus from getting students through high school to getting them ready for life.”

The report also highlights deepening inequities across the country. Female students are more likely to feel unprepared (46% vs 41% of males), and the Western United States reports the lowest preparedness levels in the nation at 50%. Furthermore, public school students report the lowest confidence and preparedness levels compared to all other school types, highlighting a significant challenge for equity in education.

To close the readiness gap, YouScience calls for a fundamental shift toward four core capabilities:

Discover: Building self-knowledge through aptitude discovery before high-stakes decisions are made.Plan: Connecting learning to intentional, personalized pathways well before graduation.Validate: Providing certifications and real-world projects that translate learning into recognized credentials.Connect: Linking students to internships and employer partnerships at scale.

“Students are not unmotivated; they are navigating a system that wasn’t designed to guide them,” added Barton. “The data shows that when we provide students with the tools to discover who they are and where they can go, the results are transformational. It is time to update the system’s design to match the realities of the modern workforce.”

To read the full 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report, or see how Brightpath equips schools to drive real student outcomes, visit youscience.com.

About the report
The 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report is the fourth annual study examining how recent high school graduates navigate life after graduation. Based on a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the classes of 2022–2025, it provides critical insights into evolving trends in student confidence, preparedness, and the structural changes required to support the next generation.

About YouScience
YouScience® is the leading education technology company dedicated to empowering individuals with the data and credentials needed to succeed in school, career, and life. Its award-winning platform, Brightpath, is the only College & Career Readiness solution built for both compliance and impact—powered by scientifically backed aptitude discovery, industry-recognized certifications, and meaningful career connections. YouScience currently serves more than 13,400 educational institutions and millions of users nationwide.

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goeasy Ltd. Announces Timing of First Quarter 2026 Conference Call and Webcast

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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ – goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading consumer lenders focused on delivering a full suite of financial services to Canadians with non-prime credit scores, will release its first quarter 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

The company will hold its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call for analysts and investors on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Call Details

Local – Toronto: +1 (416) 945-7677
North American Toll Free: +1 (888) 699-1199

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Participants may listen to the webcast by registering via the following link https://app.webinar.net/wRYMgAD0jeA. A recorded version will be available under the same link immediately following the conclusion of the conference call.

To join the conference call without operator assistance, you may register and enter your phone number at https://emportal.ink/4sYSTIF to receive an instant automated call back.

A recorded playback of the conference call will also be available until May 20, 2026 by calling North American toll free +1 (888) 660-6345, or +1 (289) 819-1450, passcode 25661 #.

About goeasy

goeasy Ltd. is a leading Canadian provider of non-prime consumer lending solutions, offering a suite of financial products through its easyfinancial, easyhome, and LendCare brands. goeasy offers unsecured and secured instalment loans, point-of-sale financing, and lease-to-own merchandise through its omni-channel model, which spans online, mobile, and hundreds of locations nationwide.

Driven by its team members’ dedication to expand access to credit for underserved communities and helping customers strengthen their financial futures, goeasy has proudly served more than 1.6 million customers while building an award-winning culture. Shares of goeasy Ltd. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol GSY. For more information, visit www.goeasy.com.

For investor inquiries, contact:

James Obright
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Capital Markets
investor_relations@goeasy.com 

For media inquiries, contact:

mediainquiries@goeasy.com

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Consultwebs Releases 2026 Digital Marketing Predictions: Navigating GEO, E-E-A-T, and AI-Driven Search Volatility

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Consultwebs, the nation’s premier legal digital marketing agency, is proud to announce the publication of its 2026 Digital Marketing Predictions for Law Firms.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This strategic guide is designed to help attorneys maintain authority and credibility in a “Generative Engine” era.

Strategic Analysis by Industry Leaders
The report is anchored by the work of Grant Brott, Tanner Jones, and Magnus Simonarson. Under the leadership of President Magnus Simonarson, Consultwebs has leveraged its 26+ years of historical data to forecast the emergence of a “Human-First” digital era.

Director of Strategy Grant Brott provides a deep dive into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), a critical new discipline. As Google integrates AI more deeply into Search, Brott predicts that “Prompts = Zero-Click” behavior will become the norm. To counter this, Brott said firms must prioritize E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust) and lean into traditional media-outreach tactics to keep their brands visible to AI site crawlers like those from ChatGPT.

Maximizing Authority in 2026
VP of Business Development Tanner Jones highlights that firms must “skate to where the puck is going” by diversifying visibility across diverse channels.
The report identifies several high-authority signals for the upcoming year:

Informational Gain: Content must deliver unique, intent-driven value that goes beyond generic word counts to solve specific user “prompts”.

Voice and Accessibility: Voice-enabled inputs and inclusive web design will be standard for high-performing legal sites.

Video SEO: As LLMs begin surfacing video content in chat responses, video SEO on platforms like YouTube and TikTok has become critical.

First-Party Data: For PPC, a robust first-party data strategy is essential to navigate tightening privacy regulations and improve ad targeting.

The “Human-Centric” Design Shift
A major prediction for 2026 is the rise of “Human-centric” copy as a counterbalance to “AI fatigue”. The analysis concludes that while AI tools can automate grunt work, “Human perspective will stand out in a sea of AI-generated content”.

Download the Analysis
Law firms looking to thrive in 2026 can download the full analytic report at Consultwebs.com to explore detailed predictions on SEO, PPC, Social Media, and Video Marketing.

About Consultwebs
Founded in 1999, Consultwebs provides custom digital marketing solutions for law firms, focusing on measurable ROI and long-term growth.

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