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Second quarter revenue grew 8% year-over-year to $49.0 millionLife Sciences Services revenue increased 15% year-over-yearBioStorage/BioServices revenue grew 25% year-over-year Supporting 779 global clinical trials and 22 commercially approved cell and gene therapies (CGT) as of June 30, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cryoport, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYRX) (“Cryoport” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences, today announced financial results for its second quarter (Q2) and first half (H1) of 2026.

Jerrell Shelton, CEO of Cryoport, commented, “Our revenue momentum over the past several periods continued into the second quarter, with total revenue reaching $49.0 million. Life Sciences Services revenue grew 15% year-over-year, led by 25% growth in BioStorage/BioServices revenue. Our Life Sciences Products business also generated solid results during the quarter, driven by continued demand for MVE Biological Solutions’ industry-leading cryogenic systems and the successful introduction of new and innovative products.

“Total revenue from the support of commercial CGT grew 9% year-over-year to $9.4 million. The Life Science Services portion of our revenue from supporting commercial CGT grew 26% year-over-year as the number of patients treated in the community setting and on an outpatient basis continued to ramp. Total revenue for the quarter from supporting CGT clinical trials increased 12% year-over-year to $13.4 million as our customers’ clinical pipelines advanced and further matured. We supported a record 779 clinical trials globally as of June 30, 2026, reflecting the strength of our industry-leading position as the CGT market continues to advance.

“Our second quarter results also reflect meaningful progress on our “pathway to profitability.” Achieving positive adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter represents an important milestone in our ongoing pathway to sustainable profitability and demonstrates the value of our strategic investments and operational initiatives we have executed over the past several years. We are pleased with this accomplishment as we continue to optimize our global operations, leverage our expanding infrastructure, and benefit from the operating leverage that we anticipate will take effect as we increasingly scale and put our investments to work.

“Overall, we delivered a strong second quarter, generating growth across key revenue streams, improving profitability, and achieving an important milestone with positive adjusted EBITDA for the quarter. With our accomplishments to date, we believe that we are well positioned to further expand margins, enhance operating efficiency, and deliver sustainable, profitable long-term growth for our shareholders. We remain focused on executing our strategy, driving financial performance, and capitalizing on the significant opportunities before us. We expect upcoming growth catalysts in our business segments, represented by the expansion of our Global Supply Chain Center Network and recent launches of new products and services, will drive us to new heights in market position, growth, and productivity,” concluded Mr. Shelton.

The following table presents Q2 2026 revenue compared with Q2 2025:

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Revenue 

Three Months Ended
June 30,
(unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(unaudited)

(in thousands)

2026

2025

% Change

2026

2025

% Change

Life Sciences Services

$       27,969

$     24,369

15 %

$     54,867

$     47,234

16 %

BioLogistics Solutions

22,359

19,874

13 %

44,027

38,404

15 %

BioStorage/BioServices 

5,610

4,495

25 %

10,840

8,830

23 %

Life Sciences Products

$       21,002

$     21,085

0 %

$     41,902

$     39,260

7 %

Total Revenue

$       48,971

$     45,454

8 %

$     96,769

$     86,494

12 %

BioLogistics Solutions revenue increased 13% year-over-year in Q2 2026, driven by increasing customer activity, continued commercial product development, and clinical advancement within the CGT market. BioStorage/BioServices revenue grew 25% year-over-year, reflecting strong demand for our expanded, integrated services offering, which provides seamless, secure handling of temperature-sensitive materials across our global network.

As of June 30, 2026, the number of commercial cell and gene therapies we support increased to 22 and our total clinical trial count that we support rose to 779 clinical trials worldwide, a net increase of 51 clinical trials over June 30, 2025, with 94 of these clinical trials in Phase 3. The number of trials by phase and region are as follows:

Cryoport Supported Clinical Trials by Phase

Clinical Trials

June 30,

2024

2025

2026

Phase 1

286

304

316

Phase 2

322

342

369

Phase 3

76

82

94

Total

684

728

779

Cryoport Supported Clinical Trials by Region

Clinical Trials

June 30,

2024

2025

2026

Americas

525

556

579

EMEA

114

124

145

APAC

45

48

55

Total

684

728

779

In Q2 2026, four of our customers filed Biologics License Applications (BLA) / Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA). During the Q2 2026, Cryoport’s customer, Orca Bio, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for TREGZI™ as the first and only precision-engineered cell therapy for allogeneic stem cell transplant in the treatment of adults with hematological malignancies. Additionally, during Q2 2026, Vertex Pharmaceuticals received supplemental approval from the FDA to expand the label of CASGEVY® for the treatment of patients aged two years and older with either sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT). CASGEVY is the first approved gene therapy indicated for children as young as two years for both SCD and TDT. For the balance of 2026, we anticipate another 11 possible BLA/MAA applications, five possible additional new therapy approvals, and one possible additional approval for label/geographic expansion from our customer base.

Operational milestones

Cryoport Systems’ IntegriCell® cryopreservation services were selected by Verismo Therapeutics, a clinical-stage CAR T-cell therapy company pioneering a novel multi-chain KIR-CAR platform technology for the treatment of solid tumors (SynKIR™-110) and B cell associated disorders and malignancies (SynKIR™-310).Advanced toward the planned launch of BioServices operations at our Global Supply Chain Center in Paris, France, expected in Q4 2026.Continued progress toward the launch of our state-of-the-art Global Supply Chain Center in Santa Ana, California, expected in Q4 2026.Shipped first HE freezers “made in China for China” from our Chengdu, China manufacturing facility.

Financial Highlights

On June 11, 2025, the Company completed the divestiture of its CRYOPDP specialty courier business to DHL Group. The results of CRYOPDP, a former business within Cryoport’s Life Sciences Services segment, are presented as discontinued operations for all periods and are excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures in this release.

Revenue

Total revenue for Q2 2026 was $49.0 million, compared to $45.5 million for Q2 2025, a year-over-year increase of 8%, or $3.5 million. Life Sciences Services revenue for Q2 2026 (representing 57% of our total revenue) was $28.0 million, compared to $24.4 million for Q2 2025, up 15% year-over-year, including BioStorage/BioServices revenue of $5.6 million, up 25% year-over-year. Life Sciences Products revenue for Q2 2026 (representing 43% of our total revenue) was $21.0 million, compared to $21.1 million for Q2 2025.Total revenue for H1 2026 was $96.8 million, compared to $86.5 million for H1 2025. Life Sciences Services revenue for H1 2026 was $54.9 million, compared to $47.2 million for H1 2025, including BioStorage/BioServices revenue of $10.8 million, compared to $8.8 million for H1 2025. Life Sciences Products revenue for H1 2026 was $41.9 million, compared to $39.3 million for H1 2025.

Gross Margin

Total gross margin was 46.6% for Q2 2026, compared to 47.0% for Q2 2025. Gross margin for Life Sciences Services was 49.9% for Q2 2026, compared to 48.9% for Q2 2025. Gross margin for Life Sciences Products was 42.2% for Q2 2026, compared to 44.9% for Q2 2025.Total gross margin was 46.2% for H1 2026, compared to 46.3% for H1 2025. Gross margin for Life Sciences Services was 49.4% for H1 2026, compared to 48.4% for H1 2025. Gross margin for Life Sciences Products was 42.1% for H1 2026, compared to 43.7% for H1 2025.

Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses were $32.9 million for Q2 2026, compared to $31.0 million for Q2 2025. Operating costs and expenses were $64.4 million for H1 2026, compared to $56.9 million for H1 2025.

Loss from Continuing Operations

Loss from continuing operations was $8.3 million for Q2 2026, compared to a loss of $12.0 million for Q2 2025. Loss from continuing operations was $17.7 million for H1 2026, compared to a loss of $18.8 million for H1 2025.

Net Income (Loss) – including Discontinued Operations

Net loss was $8.3 million for Q2 2026, compared to net income of $108.9 million for Q2 2025. Net loss for H1 2026 was $18.8 million, compared to net income of $96.9 million for H1 2025. Net income for Q2 2025 and H1 2025 was primarily driven by the sale of our CRYOPDP specialty courier business during Q2 2025, which contributed $120.9 million and $115.6 million, net of taxes, respectively, to income from discontinued operations.Net loss attributable to common stockholders for Q2 2026 was $10.3 million, or $0.20 per share. Net loss attributable to common stockholders for H1 2026 was $22.8 million, or $0.45 per share. This compares to net income attributable to common stockholders of $106.9 million, or $2.13 per share, and $92.9 million, or $1.85 per share, for Q2 2025 and H1 2025, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $0.4 million for Q2 2026, compared to a negative $0.9 million for Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for H1 2026 was a negative $0.2 million, compared to a negative $3.7 million for H1 2025.

Cash, Cash equivalents, and Short-Term Investments

Cryoport held $396.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026.

Note: All reconciliations of GAAP to adjusted (non-GAAP) figures above are detailed in the reconciliation tables included later in the press release.

Additional Information

Further information on Cryoport’s financial results is included in the attached condensed consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations, and additional explanations of Cryoport’s financial performance are provided in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which is expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 6, 2026. Additionally, the full report will be available in the SEC Filings section of the Investor Relations section of Cryoport’s website at www.cryoportinc.com.

Earnings Conference Call Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: In addition to the earnings release, a document titled “Cryoport Second Quarter 2026 in Review,” providing a review of Cryoport’s business update, will be issued at 4:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The document is designed to be read in advance of the questions and answers conference call and will be accessible at https://ir.cryoportinc.com/news-events/ir-calendar.

Cryoport management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on August 6, 2026. The conference call will be in the format of a questions and answers session and will address any queries investors have regarding the Company’s reported results. A slide deck will accompany the call.

Conference Call Information

Date:

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Time:

5:00 p.m. ET

Dial-in numbers:

1-800-717-1738 (U.S.), 1-646-307-1865 (International)

Confirmation code:

Request the “Cryoport Call” or Conference ID: 1142151

Live webcast:

‘Investor Relations’ section at www.cryoportinc.com or click here.

Please allow 10 minutes prior to the call to visit this site to download and install any necessary audio software.

The questions and answers call will be recorded and available approximately three hours after completion of the live event in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.cryoportinc.com for a limited time. To access the replay of the questions and answers click here. A dial-in replay of the call will also be available to those interested, until August 13, 2026. To access the replay, dial 1-844-512-2921 (United States) or 1-412-317-6671 (International) and enter replay entry code: 1142151#.

About Cryoport, Inc.

Cryoport, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX) is a leading global provider of integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences, with an emphasis on regenerative medicine. We support biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers (CDMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), developers, and researchers with a comprehensive suite of services and products designed to minimize risk and maximize reliability across the temperature-controlled supply chain for the life sciences. Our integrated supply chain platform includes the Cryoportal® Logistics Management Platform, advanced temperature-controlled packaging, informatics, specialized BioLogistics, BioStorage, BioServices, cryopreservation services, and cryogenic systems, which in varying combinations deliver end-to-end solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the life sciences. With innovation, regulatory compliance, and agility at our core, we are “Enabling the Future of Medicine™.” 

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, our company maintains a strong global presence with operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

For more information, visit www.cryoportinc.com or follow via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryoportinc or @cryoport on X, formerly known as Twitter at https://x.com/cryoport for live updates.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release which are not purely historical, including statements regarding the Company’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to the Company’s industry, business, long-term growth prospects, plans, strategies, acquisitions, future financial results and financial condition, such as the Company’s outlook and guidance for full-year 2026 revenue and the related assumptions and factors expected to drive revenue, projected growth trends in the markets in which the Company operates, the Company’s plans and expectations regarding the launch of new products and services, such as the expected timing and benefits of such products and services launches, the Company’s expectations about future benefits of its acquisitions, and anticipated regulatory filings, approvals, label/geographic expansions or moves to earlier lines of treatment approved with respect to the products of the Company’s clients. Forward-looking statements also include those related to the Company’s plans regarding its Global Supply Chain Centers, including expected timing of future openings, the Company’s anticipation that it will benefit from its operating leverage, the Company’s belief that it is well positioned to further expand margins, enhance operating efficiency and deliver sustainable, profitable long-term growth for its shareholders, and the Company’s expectation that upcoming growth catalysts in its business segments will drive the Company to new heights in market position, growth, and productivity. It is important to note that the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the effects of changing economic and geopolitical conditions, such as those resulting from the war with Iran, supply chain constraints, inflationary pressures, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, trends in the products markets, variations in the Company’s cash flow, market acceptance risks, the effects of tariffs and other trade restrictions, and technical development risks. The Company’s business could be affected by other factors discussed in the Company’s SEC reports, including in the “Risk Factors” section of its most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, as well as in its subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and the Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation and does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three Months Ended
June 30,
(unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue

Life Sciences Services revenue

$                  27,969

$                 24,369

$                  54,867

$                 47,234

Life Sciences Products revenue

21,002

21,085

41,902

39,260

Total revenue

48,971

45,454

96,769

86,494

Cost of revenue:

Cost of services revenue

14,008

12,449

27,755

24,369

Cost of products revenue

12,139

11,628

24,277

22,107

Total cost of revenue

26,147

24,077

52,032

46,476

Gross margin

22,824

21,377

44,737

40,018

Operating costs and expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

28,011

26,908

55,631

48,809

Engineering and development

4,852

4,118

8,759

8,052

Total operating costs and expenses:

32,863

31,026

64,390

56,861

Loss from operations

(10,039)

(9,649)

(19,653)

(16,843)

Other income (expense):

Investment income

3,132

1,466

6,222

3,039

Interest expense

(518)

(618)

(950)

(1,201)

Other expense, net

(325)

(2,939)

(2,693)

(3,239)

Loss before provision for income taxes

(7,750)

(11,740)

(17,074)

(18,244)

Provision for income taxes

(505)

(274)

(613)

(508)

Loss from continuing operations

$                  (8,255)

$                (12,014)

$                (17,687)

$                (18,752)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net

–

120,883

(1,112)

115,640

Net income (loss)

$                  (8,255)

$               108,869

$                (18,799)

$                 96,888

Paid-in-kind dividend on Series C convertible preferred stock

(2,000)

(2,000)

(4,000)

(4,000)

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$                (10,255)

$               106,869

$                (22,799)

$                 92,888

Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic and diluted

$                    (0.20)

$                     2.13

$                    (0.45)

$                     1.85

Weighted average common shares issued and outstanding – basic and diluted

50,442,796

50,257,112

50,173,730

50,102,918

Gross margin – Total [%]

46.6 %

47.0 %

46.2 %

46.3 %

Gross margin – Services [%]

49.9 %

48.9 %

49.4 %

48.4 %

Gross margin – Products [%]

42.2 %

44.9 %

42.1 %

43.7 %

 

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$                    269,267

$                    250,494

Short-term investments

127,426

160,714

Accounts receivable, net

36,454

33,359

Inventories

21,506

23,188

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

5,550

8,419

Total current assets

460,203

476,174

Property and equipment, net

94,516

85,448

Operating lease right-of-use assets

40,323

39,720

Intangible assets, net

135,992

138,082

Goodwill

22,068

22,400

Deposits

2,038

2,092

Deferred tax assets

1,064

1,073

 Total assets 

$                    756,204

$                    764,989

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

$                      16,247

$                      15,283

Accrued compensation and related expenses

12,186

12,980

Deferred revenue

1,720

943

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

3,937

4,133

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

448

422

Current portion of convertible senior notes, net

185,687

185,094

Current portion of notes payable

159

163

Current portion of contingent consideration

652

–

Total current liabilities

221,036

219,018

Notes payable, net

985

1,087

Operating lease liabilities, net

40,076

39,078

Finance lease liabilities, net

726

741

Deferred tax liabilities

1,850

1,354

Other long-term liabilities

832

444

Contingent consideration

–

629

Total liabilities

265,505

262,351

Total stockholders’ equity

490,699

502,638

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$                    756,204

$                    764,989

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial statements, which are presented on the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the following non-GAAP measure of financial performance as defined in Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is included in this release: adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations. Non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is defined as loss from continuing operations adjusted for net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition and integration costs, cost reduction initiatives, investment income, unrealized (gain)/loss on investments, foreign currency loss, changes in fair value of contingent consideration and charges or gains resulting from non-recurring events, as applicable.

Management believes that adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations provides a useful measure of Cryoport’s operating results, a meaningful comparison with historical results and with the results of other companies, and insight into Cryoport’s ongoing operating performance. Further, management and the Company’s board of directors utilize adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to gain a better understanding of Cryoport’s comparative operating performance from period to period and as a basis for planning and forecasting future periods. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is also a significant performance measure used by Cryoport in connection with its incentive compensation programs. Management believes adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, when read in conjunction with Cryoport’s GAAP financials, is useful to investors because it provides a basis for meaningful period-to-period comparisons of Cryoport’s ongoing operating results, including results of operations, against investor and analyst financial models, helps identify trends in Cryoport’s underlying business and in performing related trend analyses, and it provides a better understanding of how management plans and measures Cryoport’s underlying business.

Cryoport, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP loss from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

(in thousands)

GAAP loss from continuing operations

$          (8,255)

$          (12,014)

$         (17,687)

$         (18,752)

Non-GAAP adjustments to loss:

Depreciation and amortization expense

6,589

6,249

12,991

12,383

Acquisition and integration costs

—

30

—

31

Cost reduction initiatives

140

266

140

482

Investment income

(3,132)

(1,466)

(6,222)

(3,039)

Unrealized (gain) loss on investments

(212)

1,082

1,893

1,275

Foreign currency loss

651

2,002

1,105

2,247

Interest expense, net

518

618

950

1,201

Stock-based compensation expense

2,402

2,045

4,797

5,109

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

27

—

42

(5,178)

Income taxes

505

274

613

508

Other adjustments

1,142

—

1,142

—

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations

$               375

$               (914)

$               (236)

$           (3,733)

 

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Beyond Seoul: Wego and Korea Tourism Organization Bring More of Korea Within Reach of MENA Travellers

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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is joining forces with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) on a new phase of their collaboration, inviting travellers across the region to look beyond Korea’s best-known attractions and discover the different experiences that make the country worth exploring.

From the neighbourhoods that have become familiar through Korean dramas to the food markets, coastal cities and historic towns that offer a different perspective on the country, Korea has many sides to discover. The campaign will connect these interests with practical travel inspiration, helping MENA travellers explore destinations and experiences that suit their preferences.

At the heart of the collaboration is a simple idea: a trip to Korea does not have to follow a single itinerary. Visitors drawn by Korean entertainment and contemporary culture can explore Seoul’s creative districts, cafés and shopping streets, while those interested in history can discover the palaces of the capital or travel to Gyeongju, known for its remarkable Silla-era heritage. Busan offers a different pace through its coastal neighbourhoods, beaches and seafood markets, while Jeju Island provides opportunities to explore volcanic landscapes and scenic walking trails.

Mamoun Hmidan, Chief Business Officer at Wego, said: “Korea has become an increasingly appealing destination for travellers, thanks to its diverse tourism experiences and the global popularity of its culture. Through our partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization, we aim to introduce travellers across the Middle East and North Africa to new sides of the country, encouraging them to explore destinations and experiences beyond the traditional tourist attractions. Working with KTO allows us to combine destination knowledge with the travel choices available on Wego and make more of Korea visible to travellers across MENA.”

Rather than focusing on individual attractions alone, Wego and KTO will bring these experiences together through destination-focused digital campaigns, editorial storytelling and travel planning content tailored to audiences across MENA. Wego will also help travellers explore flight and accommodation options, making it easier to compare possibilities as they plan their journeys.

Sae-hyeong Son, Regional Director, Korea Tourism Organization Dubai Office, commented: “For many travellers, their first connection with Korea comes through its food, music, television or beauty culture. We want to build on that familiarity by introducing the places, traditions and everyday experiences that give Korea its character. Through our continued collaboration with Wego, we can present a wider picture of the country to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa, encouraging them to explore different regions and discover experiences that feel personal to them.”

Korea’s changing seasons offer further opportunities to experience the country in different ways. Autumn brings colourful landscapes and opportunities for outdoor exploration, while winter introduces mountain retreats, snow activities and seasonal city experiences. The Korea Grand Sale, scheduled from 23 December 2026 to 13 February 2027, will also offer international visitors shopping, cultural and travel-related benefits across participating businesses.

Spring brings another side of Korea, with cherry blossoms transforming parks and historic settings, while warmer months offer opportunities to explore coastal destinations and the country’s islands. This seasonal variety gives travellers flexibility to plan around the experiences they value most.

The campaign will bring together KTO’s destination expertise and Wego’s regional reach, creating more opportunities for travellers to discover Korea’s diversity and plan journeys that extend beyond its most familiar landmarks.

 About Wego 

Wego is the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Combining a dynamic travel marketplace with on-platform bookings, Wego enables travelers to easily search, compare, and book flights and hotels across hundreds of airlines, hotels, and online travel agencies. Beyond its B2C marketplace, Wego also operates WegoPro, a next-generation business travel platform, and WegoBeds, a MENA-focused bedbank. The company is dual headquartered in Singapore and Dubai with offices in Bangalore and Mumbai.

For more information, visit www.wego.com.

 

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Commits HK$300 Million to Support Hong Kong’s Youth and Initiates the “FUTU NEXT” Foundation

HONG KONG, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU) (“Futu” or the “Company”), a leading tech-driven digital broker and wealth management platform, today announced the official launch of “FUTU NEXT” Initiative, a comprehensive, future-oriented social impact strategy, on the occasion of the Company’s 14th anniversary. Over the next five years, Futu will commit HK$300 million in cash, alongside dedicated training and employment resources, to support scientific research innovation and talent development across Hong Kong universities, creating expanded internship and career opportunities for young people.

The name “FUTU NEXT” encapsulates the Company’s strategic roadmap for the future and its long-term commitment to Hong Kong’s next generation: Nurture talent; Empower growth with resources and opportunities; eXplore new frontiers; and Transform innovative concepts into tangible societal value. The Chinese name Kai Yuen(”啟源”), reflects a simple wish: to inspire young minds and bring talented people together. It marks the opening of an exciting new chapter for Futu while reinforcing the belief that talent is the driving force behind continuous innovation in the fintech industry.

Aligning with HKSAR’s Core Focus on Youth Development, Phase One of “FUTU NEXT” Reaches Collaboration Intent with HKU

The “FUTU NEXT” initiative actively aligns with the HKSAR Government’s First Five-Year Plan and the strategic priorities set forth in the latest Policy Address, which place youth development at the core of Hong Kong’s ambition to reinforce its status as an international financial and innovation and technology hub. Deeply rooted in Hong Kong, Futu recognizes that our future is closely intertwined with the city’s prosperity. By adopting a youth-centric approach, Futu aims to empower academic research, support student aspirations, and contribute corporate strength to building Hong Kong into a global magnet for top-tier talent.

As the first milestone under “FUTU NEXT”, Futu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Intended Collaboration with The University of Hong Kong (HKU) to establish a strategic partnership spanning three key pillars: Industry-University-Research integration, education and talent development, and employment support. Under the partnership, Futu and HKU will advance research in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary fields, including quantum computing, AI and trusted AI agents, and FinTech, while donating to establish scholarships to recognize outstanding students. Furthermore, Futu will foster student innovation and entrepreneurship by providing expanded internship and career opportunities, empowering young talent to validate their ideas and gain hands-on experience in real-world business scenarios.

Futu plans to expand this collaborative framework to more top-tier universities and leading institutions in Hong Kong over the next five years.

Establishing the “FUTU NEXT Foundation”, Extending its Giving from Campus to Community

To extend its impact into the broader community, Futu has marked its 14th anniversary by making a long-term civic commitment: the Company has officially initiated preparations to establish an independent FUTU NEXT Foundation. Looking beyond university campuses, the Foundation will serve as an independent, professional platform dedicated to the wider social ecosystem. Its mandate will encompass supporting youth innovation, cross-disciplinary tech R&D, aiding underprivileged groups, and advancing sustainable, inclusive social development—representing Futu’s enduring blueprint for giving back to Hong Kong.

Mr. Leaf Hua Li, Futu’s Founder, Chairman, CEO & Chairman of the Technology Committee, said: “Futu has been fortunate to be part of Hong Kong’s fintech development. We started in Hong Kong 14 years ago with a small team, a modest office and lines of code. Today, we serve tens of millions of users around the world. This city gave us room to grow and opened up opportunities for us. The HKSAR Government published Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. The 2026 Policy Address also set out an integrated approach to education, science and technology, and talent development, alongside support for young people’s growth and employment. This long-term vision strengthens my belief that Hong Kong’s future depends on the creativity of each new generation.”

He added: “Attracting talented people matters. Helping them develop matters just as much. Starting with our university campuses, we want to turn our confidence in Hong Kong’s future into practical support for research, talent development and opportunities to learn through experience. Meanwhile, a Company’s growth depends on the society around it. As we continue to improve our technology and products, we also want to put the resources and capabilities we have built to broader use for the benefit of society. This is a commitment we intend to honour over the long term.”

About Futu Holdings Limited

Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu”) (Nasdaq: FUTU) is an advanced fintech company transforming the investing experience by offering fully digital financial services in multiple markets. Futu was listed on Nasdaq on March 8, 2019. Futu offers market data, financial news, interactive social features, and investor education on its proprietary one-stop digital platforms Futubull and Moomoo. Its subsidiaries provide clients with investing services including trading and clearing services for United States, Hong Kong SAR, China Connect, Singaporean, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Malaysian and Korean stocks, margin financing and securities lending, crypto trading, and wealth management.

By creating an ecosystem centered around its users, Futu provides connectivity to users, investors, analysts, media, companies, and institutions. Futu also provides Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) solutions, initial public offering (IPO) distribution, and investor relations (IR) and public relations (PR) services through its institutional and corporate services brand, becoming the go-to partner of many well-known companies. Since its launch in 2019, Futu Money Plus has been working to build an all-in-one global asset allocation platform. Through cooperation with top fund houses worldwide, it provides clients with a wide range of best-performing funds to enable global asset allocations. Futu Trustee provides one-stop wealth management solutions for corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals and families, and revolutionizes service delivery for ESOP Trust Administration, Family Trust, and Family Office through technology.  For more information about Futu, please visit its official website www.futuholdings.com.

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TuyaOpen Adds Support for Silicon Labs SiWx917 Low-Power Wi-Fi SoC

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) and Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKSE: 2391) today announced support for Silicon Labs’ SiWx917 wireless system-on-chip (SoC) in TuyaOpen, Tuya’s open-source development framework. The integration gives developers using TuyaOpen a low-power Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE hardware option for connected devices.

The SiWx917 platform integration is available through Tuya’s open-source repositories. Alongside the TuyaOpen IDE, it provides developers with a path to evaluate connected product concepts, including connected toys and devices that use cloud-based AI services. The IDE offers AI-assisted coding capabilities that can help developers create and refine application code within the TuyaOpen framework.

“SiWx917 combines low-power multi-protocol wireless connectivity, application processing and hardware-based security in a single chip,” said Irvind Ghai, Vice President of Wi-Fi at Silicon Labs. “Support in TuyaOpen makes those capabilities available to developers building products for the Tuya ecosystem.”

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The TuyaOpen SDK support for Silicon Labs’ SiWx917 low-power Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE SoC.Developers gain another low-power hardware option and access to TuyaOpen’s cross-platform framework and AI-assisted development workflow.Platform code and support for the Silicon Labs BRD2605A and Sekorm SiWx917 AI development kits provide a starting point for evaluation.

Hardware and Development Support
SiWx917 combines Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE connectivity with an Arm Cortex-M4 application processor, hardware-based security and power management. Its integrated architecture can help developers reduce the number of components needed for wireless connectivity and application processing.

The TuyaOpen integration includes support for the Silicon Labs BRD2605A SiWx917 Development Kit and the Sekorm SiWx917 AI Development Kit. These boards provide hardware for prototyping and evaluating applications using the SDK.

AI-Assisted Development in the TuyaOpen Ecosystem
TuyaOpen provides a C/C++ software framework and a hardware abstraction layer designed to separate application code from chip-specific functions. Its associated TuyaOpen IDE brings project setup, compilation, device programming and serial log debugging into one development environment.

The TuyaOpen IDE also offers AI-assisted development capabilities, including natural-language assistance for generating and adapting application code. TuyaOpen’s broader ecosystem connects device development with cloud-based services and multimodal AI offerings. These ecosystem capabilities can help developers explore AI-enabled connected products while using SiWx917 as a supported hardware target. Availability of individual IDE and AI functions may depend on the selected workflow and platform configuration.

“Adding SiWx917 support gives TuyaOpen developers another hardware option for connected product development,” said Hsuan Han Lai, Head of TuyaOpen at Tuya Smart. “The SDK integration and supported development boards provide a starting point for evaluating designs that use low-power Wi-Fi connectivity and AI-assisted development tools.”

Availability
The TuyaOpen SDK and SiWx917 platform integration are available through the following open-source repositories. Documentation and development resources are available at the links below.

TuyaOpen SDK: https://github.com/tuya/TuyaOpen SiWx917 platform integration: https://github.com/tuya/TuyaOpen-SiliconLabs TuyaOpen IDE: https://tuyaopen.ai/tuyaopen-ide Silicon Labs BRD2605A Development Kit: https://www.silabs.com/development-tools/wireless/wi-fi/siwx917-dk2605a-wifi-6-bluetooth-le-soc-dev-kit 

Availability and ordering information for the Sekorm SiWx917 AI Development Kit will be provided by Sekorm.

About Tuya Smart
Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a leading global AI cloud platform service provider dedicated to bringing AI into everyday life. Through its TuyaOpen open-source development framework and universal AI Agent engines, including the AI Agent development platform, Tuya integrates multimodal AI capabilities to lower barriers for AI development, efficiently advancing the realization of AI-driven lifestyles and accelerating AI integration with the physical world. Tuya offers innovative physical AI solutions for smart devices, commercial applications, and industry developers through its cloud computing and spatial intelligence capabilities. It also provides a complete, open, and neutral global AIoT ecosystem.

As of June 30, 2026, the Tuya AI Developer Platform had over 2,092,000 registered AI developers from more than 200 countries and regions.

About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers with the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over sixteen countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at https://www.silabs.com. 

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