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Baidu Announces Dual-Primary Listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

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BEIJING, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (“Baidu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that the Company’s voluntary conversion of its secondary listing status to dual-primary listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”) became effective today. Baidu is now a dual-primary listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong SAR and the Nasdaq Global Select Market in the United States.

The Company’s ordinary shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Company’s American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market will continue to be fungible.

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and HKEX under “9888”. One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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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 terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, Baidu’s and other parties’ strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Baidu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in announcements made on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, 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 but not limited to statements about Baidu’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: Baidu’s growth strategies; its future business development, including development of new products and services; its ability to attract and retain users and customers; competition in the Chinese Internet search and newsfeed market; competition for online marketing customers; changes in the Company’s revenues and certain cost or expense items as a percentage of its revenues; the outcome of ongoing, or any future, litigation or arbitration, including those relating to intellectual property rights; the expected growth of the Chinese-language Internet search and newsfeed market and the number of Internet and broadband users in China; Chinese governmental policies relating to the Internet and Internet search providers, and general economic conditions in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Baidu does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Baidu undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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TWOTEN BALLARAT PTY LTD ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF AUD 48,055,484 SENIOR SECURED LOAN NOTE OFFER

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TwoTen Ballarat Pty Ltd ACN 653 946 760 (the Issuer) is seeking to raise a total of AUD 48,055,484 in funds by the issue of loan notes, according to an announcement today by the underwriter Banner Capital Management Limited (the Arranger/Underwriter).  The issue comprises progressively drawn notes as detailed below.

The following is a text of the announcement:

Banner Capital Management Limited as Arranger and Underwriter has announced today that the Issuer is seeking to raise AUD 48,055,484 through the issue of a series of debentures (in the form of loan notes) for the purposes set out below.  

The loan notes (the Notes) to be issued represent a loan commitment of up to AUD 48,055,484.

Pursuant to an agreement with the Issuer, the offer is made by the Underwriter to investors who are qualified as ‘wholesale investors’ as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The Underwriter has agreed to initially subscribe for the issued Notes on 20 August 2026 and will offer the loan notes pursuant to the agreement.

This open letter constitutes an offer of the Notes for the purposes of the ‘public offer test’ in section 128F(3)(e) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth). That provision provides an exemption from Australian interest withholding tax in relation to interest paid on the loan notes to non-Australian noteholders.

Financiers and those in the business of dealing in debentures, or the buying and selling of loan notes or other debt interests and who are interested in subscribing for the Notes will be required to give customary representations, warranties and information about their status, to assist the Issuer to demonstrate compliance with section 128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act (Cth).

KEY FEATURES OF THE OFFER

Issuer/Borrower

TwoTen Ballarat Pty Ltd ACN 653 946 760

Financier/Underwriter and Arranger

Banner Capital Management Limited ACN 600 738 181 as trustee of the Banner Wholesale Real Estate Credit Fund

The Offer

An offer to subscribe for Loan Notes on the terms described in the transaction documents. The general terms of the transaction documents are set out in this Term Sheet.

Security and Ranking

 

First ranking mortgage over 210 Ballarat Road, Maidstone Victoria;
General Security Deed over the Issuer;
Guarantee from the director.

 

Purpose

The proceeds of the issue of the Loan Notes will be used by the Issuer to refinance the existing facility and to fund construction draws.

Settlement Date

20 August 2026

Term

22 months from the settlement date

Type of Instrument

Senior Loan Notes

Issue amount

AUD 48,055,484 (progressively drawn).

Interest Rate

BBSW + 3% coupon per annum + an exit interest adjustment fee of 13.5% per annum IRR, paid at maturity

Transferability

The Notes are freely transferable without the consent of the Issuer

Governing Law

Victoria, Australian

The Issuer reserves the right in its absolute discretion to vary the terms set out above and accept or reject any offer.  This offer will expire on 1 October 2026.

For further information please contact Brett Macgillivray at Banner Capital Management Limited – on +61 (3) 9929 6400 Email: enquiries@bannerassetmanagement.com

Restrictions in certain jurisdictions, including Australia
The distribution of this announcement and the offering and sale of the Notes in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. This message does not constitute an offer, invitation or solicitation to participate in the offer and be issued Notes in any jurisdiction where, or to any person or entity to whom, it would be unlawful to make such an offer, invitation or solicitation.

This message is not a prospectus or disclosure document and it has not been lodged with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act). The offer of Notes is only available to domestic and foreign investors who are qualified as “professional investors” or “sophisticated investors” as defined under the Corporations Act (Wholesale Investors). By accepting the offer, an offeree represents that the offeree is a Wholesale Investor. No Notes will be issued or sold in circumstances that would require the giving of a disclosure document under Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act.

The Notes referred to in this message have not been nor will they be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), or with any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and may not be offered, sold or delivered within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. There will be no public offering of the Notes referred to in this message in the United States.

About Banner

Banner Capital Management Limited is an Australian based alternate asset manager specialising in actively managed property debt and has provided attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors since 2012.

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Strong Fundamentals, Distinctive Display: Inside TCL’s Evolving Mobile Strategy

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BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Smartphones now support almost every part of daily life, from communication and photography to navigation, work, entertainment, and payments. Their quality is defined not by one headline feature, but by how consistently the whole experience works. This principle shapes TCL’s mobile strategy.

A Complete Smartphone Experience

For TCL, differentiation begins with getting the fundamentals right.

TCL develops each device around responsive performance, all-day battery life, practical charging, capable cameras, reliable connectivity, an accurate and responsive display, stable software, comfortable design and durability.

The balance varies by model, segment and market. Each device should be judged as a complete experience.

TCL’s evolving mobile strategy therefore brings together two complementary objectives: creating competitive, well-rounded smartphones and using proprietary NXTPAPER Technology to give users a meaningful additional reason to choose them.

TCL NXTPAPER as a Meaningful Point of Difference

TCL commercially introduced NXTPAPER Technology in 2021. Built on a decade of expertise in reflected light, blue-light management, visual comfort and paper-like viewing, the technology has since expanded across several generations of TCL smartphones and tablets.

Its development draws on TCL’s display research and feedback from consumers, reviewers and industry partners. According to TCL, NXTPAPER is supported by 117 patents and 15 certifications, and has received 189 media and industry awards. Its third-party certifications include SGS Performance Tested and Premium Performance recognition, as well as TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display certification.

At Mobile World Congress 2026, TCL announced what it described as the world’s first integration of NXTPAPER with AMOLED displays. Developed with TCL CSOT, it aims to combine AMOLED’s contrast, colour reproduction and brightness with NXTPAPER features that reduce glare and support more comfortable viewing.

The continued evolution of NXTPAPER—from tablets to smartphones and now AMOLED—reflects the positive response the technology has received.

The Latest Mobile Experience at IFA

At IFA, TCL will showcase its latest NXTPAPER smartphones and tablets, alongside wearable devices, in Hall 21A. Media and industry visitors can explore how TCL combines display innovation, mobile connectivity and practical design across its connected-device portfolio.

Expertise and Responsibility Behind the Strategy

TCL established its mobile communications business in 1999, expanded internationally through TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phones in 2004, and took full ownership in 2005.

Integrated research, display development, engineering, and production help TCL maintain quality while adapting products for different markets. Industry partnerships complement these in-house capabilities and support its developing AI ecosystem.

Responsible innovation is another part of this foundation. In its latest EcoVadis assessment, TCL retained a Gold rating for its environmental, social and governance performance, placing it among the top 5% of over 150,000 companies worldwide. Scores of 79 overall and 85/100 for environmental performance reflect progress in responsible manufacturing, energy efficiency, governance and sustainability reporting, including across its mobile product lines.

Product availability and features may vary by market and device. Final information is subject to local confirmation.

About TCL Mobile

TCL Mobile specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of smartphones, tablets and connected devices. On a mission to deliver 5G for all, TCL Mobile helps its customers ‘Inspire Greatness’ in their lives through industry leading technology and solutions. 

For more information on TCL mobile devices, please visit: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/mobile

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CXO Inc. Ranks No. 84 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Company also ranks No. 5 in Illinois and No. 4 in the Business and Corporate Services category

CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inc. Magazine has ranked CXO Inc., the company behind CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, GRCMeet, and ThrivePoint events, No. 84 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

The Magazine also recognized CXO Inc. as the No. 5 fastest-growing private company in Illinois and the No. 4 fastest-growing company in the Business and Corporate Services sector.

Founded on August 12, 2022, CXO Inc. has built a growing portfolio of C-suite communities and events that bring together CIOs, CISOs, CFOs, CTOs, governance, risk and compliance leaders, and other senior decision-makers.

“Making the top 100 on the Inc. 5000 list is a reflection of the trust our executive community, sponsors, employees, and partners have placed in us,” said Harshil Shah, CEO & Founder of CXO Inc. “We built CXO Inc. around a simple belief: Nothing beats a handshake. Even as technology transforms how business is conducted, meaningful relationships, candid conversations, and trusted communities remain at the heart of growth.”

CXO Inc.’s purpose is to build C-suite communities where executives can connect with their peers, engage in thought-leading discussions about the challenges and opportunities shaping their strategies, and gain insights that help them thrive in their business decisions.

Through CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, and GRCMeet, the company creates opportunities for executives to collaborate through peer-led panel discussions, interactive roundtables, curated one-to-one meetings, private dinners, and networking experiences. ThrivePoint extends this model through customized, invitation-only programs built around each organization’s target audience, strategic priorities, and desired business outcomes.

“Our growth has never been about simply hosting more events,” Shah added. “It has been about creating environments where executives feel comfortable sharing their experiences, learning from one another, and forming relationships that continue well beyond the event. This recognition belongs to everyone who has helped us build these communities—our team, our executive members, our clients, and our partners.”

The Inc. 5000 recognizes independent, privately held companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. The annual ranking offers a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the U.S. economy’s independent business sector. For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles, visit www.inc.com/inc5000

CXO Inc.’s appearance among the top 100 companies nationally reflects the growing demand for curated, relationship-driven executive engagement. As the company enters its next phase, it plans to continue expanding its C-suite communities, event portfolio, and geographic reach while maintaining the personal connections at the center of its mission.

About CXO Inc.

CXO Inc. builds trusted C-suite communities through CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, GRCMeet, and ThrivePoint events. Its programs enable senior executives to connect with local peers, engage in thought-leading discussions, explore emerging business and technology priorities, and build relationships that help them make informed decisions and thrive as business leaders.

Founded on August 12, 2022, CXO Inc. operates with a simple motto: “Nothing beats a handshake.”

CXO Inc.

Media Contact:
Harshil Shah, CEO & Founder CXO Inc.
info@cxo.inc 

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