Candela Ushers in a New Era of Aesthetic Innovation at IMCAS Paris With the Launch of the Glacē™ System

Candela, a global leader in energy-based aesthetic technologies, today announced the European launch of the Glacē™ System, a facial treatment platform that signals a bold new chapter for the company and the future of aesthetic medicine.

In addition to the launch of the Glacē System, Candela will also showcase its Matrix system for radiofrequency-based skin renewal and its iconic Vbeam^® Pro vascular treatment platform at IMCAS 2026. Both Matrix and VBeam Pro platforms are currently available in select EMEA markets and are expected to be comprehensively launched shortly, further strengthening Candela’s leadership in the energy-based device market.

Unveiled at the IMCAS World Congress 2026, these launches underscore Candela’s continued commitment to delivering innovative, science-backed treatment solutions for high-demand patient needs. Candela leads the industry in clinical efficacy and safety, supported by one of the largest bodies of published clinical data backed by decades of clinical research. With over 3,000 peer- reviewed and published articles, the company currently has 32 ongoing global clinical study projects enrolling 600+ patients with over 2,000 study visits, treating a wide range of skin types and conditions.

The launch of the Glacē system, together with the upcoming launch of the Matrix and VBeam Pro systems, provides best-in-class treatment solutions for skin health including skin tightening, texture, acne, scars, advanced vascular treatments and overall skin quality.

The Glacē System is a professional facial system designed for high-frequency skin care for medical, wellness and aesthetic providers. Engineered as a comprehensive skin purifying platform, the Glacē system functions both as a standalone facial treatment and as a clinically proven adjunct to energy-based device treatments to support improved skin quality, patient comfort and consistent results. The Glacē system enables a broader segment of practices — spanning the range from beauty-focused to medical aesthetic practices, to offer a modern, repeatable skin health treatment while enhancing combination treatment outcomes for practices using Candela devices.

The Matrix System (currently pending EU MDR clearance) is Candela’s next-generation skin renewal workstation that combines intelligent, outcomes-driven energy delivery with safety-by-design engineering. The multiapplication radiofrequency (RF) platform integrates skin resurfacing, microneedling and noninvasive wrinkle treatment within a single device to address multiple layers of the skin with precision. Powered by Candela’s signature Aesthetic Intelligence technology, the Matrix system is designed to sense, adapt and display tissue impedance in real time, supporting safe, smooth and consistent heating across applications, skin types and depths. This intelligent performance allows providers to deliver reproducible outcomes across all skin types and a wide range of indications, notably skin tightening, acne scarring, textural irregularities and collagen loss.

The Vbeam Pro system, launched in 2025 in the U.S., is the only vascular laser FDA-cleared for use in pediatric patients. It combines an advanced 595 nm pulsed dye laser with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelength to offer unmatched precision, accuracy and treatment versatility. The platform is designed to effectively treat a broad spectrum of skin conditions, including pediatric and adult vascular abnormalities, rosacea, port-wine stains, acne, leg veins, spider veins, scars, benign pigmented lesions, wrinkles, warts, stretch marks, and photoaging.

“Developing innovative products that powerfully enhance skin health and youthfulness is our passion. We are excited to be unveiling the Matrix, Glacē and VBeam Pro systems here,” said Geoffrey Crouse, Chief Executive Officer of Candela. “By launching these major platforms, we are accelerating our ability to serve customers in the fast-evolving European and global market, where patient demand continues to grow, and our scientific and clinically proven treatment solutions continue to uniquely address skin quality, laxity, texture, tone and more.”

As part of this next chapter of innovation, Candela is also unveiling experience-driven customer engagement — pairing scientific exchange with immersive brand experience designed to foster engagement with key opinion leaders, partners and customers, including exclusive clinical and customer experiences held in conjunction with IMCAS.

“As someone whose practices use both the Glacē and Matrix systems, I see these platforms as highly complementary,” said Firas Al-Niaimi, MD, Professor of Laser Dermatology and a Board-Certified Dermatologist with a private practice in London. “Together, they allow us to comprehensively address skin health — including skin laxity, texture and tone — safely with precision and confidence. Candela continues to invest not only in technology, but also in addressing the needs of a broader cross-section of aesthetic practices and their patients in clinically validated ways that meaningfully and positively impact our patient experience.”

Candela will showcase the Glacē, Matrix and Vbeam Pro Systems at IMCAS 2026, featuring live product demonstrations, scientific presentations, a dedicated symposium on Epigenetics and Skin Health, and other engagement opportunities with its global clinical community.

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FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: November 2025

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Analysis of credit card data for November 2025 by global analytics software leader FICO has found spending, balances and payments followed seasonal trends in the run-up to Christmas. However, while spending rose as expected during November, it was lower year-on-year, signalling continued pressure on household finances. Average balances resumed an upward trajectory as payment rates dropped to the lowest level since 2021, and overlimit usage increased, meaning risk and collections teams need to be particularly vigilant.

Highlights

• Spending rose by 2.6% from October to November, reaching an average of £785, but remained 2.4% lower year-on-year
• Average active balances reached £1,915, representing a monthly increase of 0.8% and an annual rise of 5%
• 33.4% of the overall balance was paid in November 2025, 2.8% down on the previous month and 7.4% down from November 2024
• Average balances for customers missing payments have increased across all categories, month-on-month and year-on-year
• The number of credit card accounts over their limit in November increased by 6.4% month-on-month and 5.9% year-on-year
• The percentage of customers using credit cards to take out cash showed the most significant seasonal decline, decreasing by 12.3% from the previous month and 15.2% year-on-year

FICO Comment:

The combination of the lowest payment rates since 2021 (33.4%) and increasing overlimit usage signals significant financial stress as consumers entered the critical Christmas spending period. With the likelihood of further deterioration in December before some recovery in January, when consumers typically focus on paying off festive spend, risk and collections teams should implement enhanced monitoring for customers showing early warning signs of payment distress.

The continued growth in delinquent balances across all categories indicates that when customers do miss payments, they are doing so with significantly higher debt loads than in previous years. This will make recovery more challenging and require more intensive collection strategies.

Compared to November 2024, there was a mixed picture across accounts with one, two and three missed payments. Improvements were seen in early-stage delinquency, while deterioration was evident in the later stages.

Effective account management decisions must consider a consumer’s current circumstances and ability to afford their current levels of debt, as well as their ability to absorb additional debt – especially if they have recently paid off outstanding balances and their overall behavioural risk has improved. Proactive outreach is a key factor here; it’s the difference between helping a customer stay on track and dealing with a full-blown arrears situation later. It is also at the heart of the Consumer Duty; lenders must ensure any solution offered doesn’t set up the customer to fail.

Key Trend Indicators UK Cards – November 2025

Metric	Amount	Month-on-Month Change	Year-on-Year Change
Average UK Credit Card Spend	£785	+2.6%	-2.4%
Average Card Balance	£1,915	+0.8%	+5%
Percentage of Payments to Balance	33.4%	-2.8%	-7.4%
Accounts with One Missed Payment	1.3%	-6.9%	-1.7%
Accounts with Two Missed Payments	0.3%	+1.7%	+1.9%
Accounts with Three Missed Payments	0.2%	+2.2%	+3.5%
Average Credit Limit	£5,920	+0.2%	+2.6%
Average Overlimit Spend	£90	-3.2%	0%
Cash Sales as a % of Total Sales	0.8%	-5.4%	+2%
Source: FICO

These card performance figures are part of the data shared with subscribers of the FICO® Benchmark Reporting Service. The data sample comes from client reports generated by the FICO^® TRIAD^® Customer Manager solution in use by some 80% of UK card issuers. For more information on these trends, contact FICO.

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FICO (NYSE: FICO) powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 US and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries. Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 80 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top US lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the US and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency. Learn more at www.fico.com.

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Skechers Launches Cricket Collection in UK

Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company®, today announced the arrival of its inaugural cricket footwear line in the UK. First launched in India, the Skechers Cricket Elite style offers athletes at all levels the opportunity to experience the collection’s signature comfort and performance when they take the field.

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Skechers developed and perfected the brand’s cricket offering with insight and feedback from elite athletes and the cricket community to ensure the final product best meets the specific needs of cricketers.

Richard Parker, Managing Director, Skechers UK & Ireland, said, “Cricket has a massive global following as the second most popular spectator sport in the world, but cricket originated from the UK and has more recreational players and fans participating here every year, making this the ideal country to expand the reach of our Skechers Cricket footwear collection. The launch of the footwear is just the beginning; we have a robust plan to engage directly with elite English players and the passionate local cricket community in the months ahead.”

David Weinberg, COO of Skechers, added, “While India was the launchpad for Skechers Cricket, we always planned to grow the footprint of this collection to the UK and additional cricket-loving countries. This allows us to introduce more players to our innovative high-performance cricket shoes tailored to the unique demands of the sport. Skechers Cricket footwear expands our performance portfolio that includes running, football, basketball, golf, pickleball/padel and more products offering elite to casual athletes our signature Comfort That Performs across their favourite sports and activities.”

The Skechers Cricket Elite style features 11 adjustable metal spikes. It is ideal for players seeking exceptional traction and stability, enabling them to perform with confidence and deliver powerful movements on the field. The optimal grip helps players move swiftly and effortlessly, but stay grounded when executing powerful swings. The style also offers signature Skechers technologies for added comfort and performance. This starts with the Goodyear® rubber outsole that complements the metal spikes for additional traction, grip and durability. The lightweight ULTRA GO® cushioning midsole and Skechers Move Foam™ insole elevate the comfort through long matches while Skechers Arch Fit® technology offers extra support. Additionally, the lightweight and flexible design allows for natural foot movement.

Several elite Indian cricket players currently compete in Skechers including globally-acclaimed bowler Jasprit Bumrah—who earned the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for the 2024 ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year—as well as Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Siraj, and Yastika Bhatia. After a historic five-wicket haul for India at Lord’s last summer, Bumrah donated his Skechers Cricket shoes to the MCC Museum where they are on display. Skechers is also the official kit sponsor of the Mumbai Indians men’s and women’s teams.

The Skechers Cricket collection is available now at select Skechers retail stores in the UK and online at skechers.com.

About Skechers USA Ltd. and SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.

Skechers USA Ltd. is a subsidiary of Skechers U.S.A., Inc., The Comfort Technology Company^® based in Southern California. Skechers designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and approximately 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500^® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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Skechers Cricket footwear arrives in the United Kingdom with the Skechers Cricket Elite style.

Globally acclaimed bowler Japrit Bumrah with Skechers Cricket Elite footwear.

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Media Release: Jannik Sinner and Allianz Announce Multi-Year Global Partnership

Tennis star Jannik Sinner and Allianz Group announced a multi-year global partnership today, with the leading insurer and asset manager becoming an official partner of the four-time Grand Slam champion. Boasting approximately 300 million fans worldwide and a billion-strong ATP global fan base, tennis is the second-most popular sport behind football across Allianz key markets. A cornerstone of the collaboration is empowering children and youth through education and sport, providing them with enhanced opportunities for growth, health, and future success. This partnership also expands Allianz’s involvement in sports, fostering awareness and emotional connections with people and customers in key Allianz markets.

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At the heart of the partnership between the world’s most valuable insurance brand and the current No. 2 ATP tennis player Sinner, are joint values and a mutual belief in resilience and excellence – the ability to perform consistently at the highest level through disciplined preparation, mental strength, and a strong team. These principles are central to Sinner’s sports mindset and align with Allianz’s dedication to supporting people and organizations through defining moments, securing their future and building confidence in tomorrow.

Jannik Sinner said: “I am delighted to announce this partnership with Allianz. Over the years I have learned that success in sport, as in life, is forged through resilience, preparation, and the willingness to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. A strong team drives every achievement – they push and support me, working hard day after day in order to improve both on and off the court. I know Allianz shares that vision, and I look forward to building a collaboration with them, especially through the partnership with my Foundation.”

Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE, said: “At Allianz, trust is at the heart of our mission to empower individuals and organizations for a brighter future. We’re thrilled to partner with Jannik, whose values of authenticity, resilience, and excellence mirror our own. This collaboration enhances our established sports partnerships and underscores our dedication to nurturing the potential of the next generation, empowering children and youth to face a changing world with confidence and optimism. Together, we build a future grounded in trust and shared success.”

Giacomo Campora, Allianz Italy’s CEO, commented: “Allianz Italy is proud to support an extraordinary Italian champion like Jannik Sinner. He is worldwide appreciated not only as an athlete, but as a role model of sportsmanship, simplicity, style, and determination to achieve his goals. The constant pursuit of excellence to which Jannik aspires is the same that drives the people at Allianz in their daily work. Today we begin this journey alongside him, aiming to grow together with him.”

The tagline “We’re here to serve” encapsulates the unified spirit and values of Allianz and Jannik Sinner. This message will be prominently showcased in campaigns with Sinner as the Allianz Global Brand Ambassador, reaching customers, employees, distribution partners, and fans worldwide. The collaboration also extends to Allianz’s support for The Jannik Sinner Foundation, promoting programs that leverage education and sport to empower children to explore the world and their place within it.

Allianz boosts Sinner’s portfolio of global partners, which includes brands such as Rolex, Nike, Gucci, Lavazza, and Explora Journeys. Sinner enters 2026 on the back of a standout 2025 season in which he won six titles including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the ATP Finals, while reaching the finals of all four Grand Slam tournaments.

Allianz’s sport partnerships

Allianz has been a partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements since 2021 and will continue until 2032, playing a key role as the The Official Insurer for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For more than 25 years, Allianz has partnered with FC Bayern München and also collaborates with hundreds of local sports clubs and associations in its national markets. As part of its Power of Unity positioning and program, Allianz believes in the power of sports to unite millions of athletes and fans in peaceful competitions and to transcend social and cultural barriers, which is ever more important in an increasingly divided and polarized world.

Further links

Jannik Sinner’s website

The Jannik Sinner Foundation Allianz Partnerships Power of Unity

About the Jannik Sinner Foundation

Founded in 2025, the Jannik Sinner Foundation believes that education and sport can transform a child’s life. Inspired by the people and opportunities that shaped Jannik Sinner’s own journey, the Foundation partners with trusted global and local organizations to remove barriers and provide children worldwide with access to education and sport.

It supports educational programs and sports initiatives that foster personal growth and empower children to thrive mentally and physically, helping them reach their full potential while embracing healthy, active lifestyles.

For more information, visit: www.janniksinnerfoundation.org.

About Allianz

The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers serving private and corporate customers in nearly 70 countries. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 761 billion euros* on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 1.9 trillion euros* of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we are among the leaders in the insurance industry in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2024, over 156,000 employees achieved total business volume of 179.8 billion euros and an operating profit of 16.0 billion euros for the Group.

*As of September 30, 2025.

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European Firms Recast Networks with Managed Services

Enterprises in Europe are changing how networks are designed, operated and governed using managed network services (MNS) that increasingly incorporate AI-assisted and AI-driven capabilities, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens^® Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe finds that many organizations across the region historically resisted MNS, relying instead on large internal IT and data operations teams. Companies retained direct control of mission-critical infrastructures, including private data centers, wide area networks and on-premises networking resources. Early MNS offerings were limited in scope, focusing mainly on wired connectivity and basic maintenance. However, as European enterprise networks expanded and diversified, MNS solutions evolved to support multiple delivery models that address the demands of hybrid architectures and global operations.

“In an increasingly threat-heavy environment, enterprises must maintain strong security, minimize downtime and meet multiple regulatory requirements while supporting mobile and cloud-centric workforces,” said Jon Harrod, partner at ISG. “MNS solutions have become central to addressing these operational and security demands across European enterprise environments.”

Hybrid work and distributed operations have become standard in enterprises across the region, increasing complexity for IT and network teams, the report says. Employees now need secure and reliable access to applications from virtually anywhere, while networks must support legacy systems alongside cloud workloads, IoT devices and edge platforms. Simultaneously, rapid advances in AI-powered infrastructure and more persistent cyber threats are raising expectations for continuous monitoring and rapid security responses. Together, these factors are leading enterprises to rely more on MNS to oversee complex environments.

Alongside broader adoption of MNS, European enterprises are increasingly turning to network as a service (NaaS) solutions rather than building and operating complex network environments internally, ISG says. They seek providers with advanced expertise, automation capabilities and specialized staffing. AI and GenAI tools enable network operators to automate routine tasks, improve predictive analytics and strengthen incident detection and response. Enterprises are prioritizing NaaS providers with these capabilities to reduce operational burdens and enable more efficient, scalable and secure services.

Across Europe, network services are also helping enterprises meet regulatory and data sovereignty requirements while adapting quickly to changing business needs, such as scaling up operations during expansion phases. By delegating resource-intensive network operations, enterprises can focus on core business priorities while improving efficiency and sustainability.

“Organizations are increasingly aligning network strategies with sustainability and energy efficiency goals,” said Kenn Walters, lead author of the report. “MNS offerings support these objectives by optimizing network resources, helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint.”

The report also explores other trends in the enterprise MNS market in Europe, including IoT and edge computing adoption and efforts to balance modernization with cost control amid faster refresh cycles.

For more insights into network-related challenges faced by enterprises in Europe, plus ISG’s advice for overcoming them, see the ISG Provider Lens^® Focal Points briefing here.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens^® Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe evaluates the capabilities of 36 providers across three quadrants: Managed Network Services Evolution, Managed Enterprise Connectivity Solutions (DIA, VoIP & VPN) and Network as a Service (NaaS).

The report names Accenture, Colt, Deutsche Telekom, GTT, NTT DATA and Orange Business as Leaders in all three quadrants. Comcast Business, HCLTech, Verizon Business and Wipro are named as Leaders in two quadrants each, while Capgemini, Computacenter, DXC Technology and Kyndryl are named as Leaders in one quadrant each.

In addition, Computacenter and DXC Technology are named as Rising Stars — companies with a “promising portfolio” and “high future potential” by ISG’s definition — in one quadrant each.

In the area of customer experience, Tata Communications is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2025 among enterprise MNS providers. Tata Communications earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG’s Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry.

A customized version of the report is available from Orange Business.

The 2025 ISG Provider Lens^® Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage.

About ISG Provider Lens^® Research

The ISG Provider Lens^® Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

About ISG

ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.

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European firms are changing their approach to networks with managed services that incorporate AI-assisted and AI-driven capabilities, ISG says.

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Enterprises must maintain strong security, minimize downtime and comply with multiple regulations while supporting mobile and cloud-centric workforces. MNS solutions have become central to addressing these operational and security demands in Europe.

Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) and WERIT Announce Cooperation in Sanitary Pre-Wall Systems

Wavin, the Building & Infrastructure business of Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) and WERIT Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG announce a cooperation in the field of sanitary pre-wall installation systems for European markets to provide installers and homeowners an improved offering of building installation systems.

The cooperation is based on Orbia Wavin’s strong market presence in piping and installation solutions and industry experience combined with WERIT’s established expertise and comprehensive product portfolio in sanitary pre-wall systems, cisterns and related sanitary components. Both companies remain fully independent and continue their respective commercial strategies, brands and customer relationships. Orbia Wavin and WERIT will collaborate on engineering and product development.

As part of the cooperation, Orbia Wavin will introduce pre-wall systems under the Wavin commercial brand in European markets. The systems are based on proven WERIT technology and manufacturing know-how. Further steps and potential extensions of the cooperation including joint development of technical platforms and complementary products will be evaluated in the future.

“Collaboration with WERIT enables us to broaden our European offering in sanitary and installation systems. We aim to drive innovation, enhance compatibility and improve efficiency, benefitting installers and home-owners,” said Pietro Mariotti, Senior Director Market Segment Building, Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin). “Together, we bring decades of experience to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions for the market.”

“This partnership brings together our shared expertise and strengths, enabling us to jointly drive innovation and deliver meaningful value,” said Jörg Schneider, Managing Partner WERIT Kunststoffwerke.

This cooperation strengthens Orbia Wavin’s position as a full solution provider for sanitary installations, with a wide portfolio in hot & cold water solutions, soil & waste systems and the world’s-first plastic low noise drainage solution. Both partners will assess future development opportunities step by step, based on market feedback and customer needs.

About Orbia Building & Infrastructure (Wavin)

Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business Wavin is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 60 years of product development experience, Orbia Wavin is advancing life around the world by building healthy, sustainable environments for global citizens. Whether it’s to improve the distribution of clean drinking water, to make sanitation accessible for everyone, to create climate resilient cities or to design comfortable living spaces, Orbia Wavin collaborates with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes. Orbia Wavin has close to 11,000 employees across approximately 50 production sites worldwide, serving over 90 countries through a global sales and distribution network. To learn more, visit: www.wavin.com

About WERIT

WERIT Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1949, is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial packaging, pre-wall systems, and innovative plastic solutions. Operating ten sites across Europe, WERIT serves a wide range of industries with a strong focus on technical excellence, sustainability, and long-term value creation.

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HR Leaders Face Critical Inflection Point as ‘Intentional Organisation’ Becomes Essential for Business Resilience in 2026

The strategies that sustained organisations through recent years will no longer be sufficient in 2026, according to a new report launched today by Top Employers Institute, a leading certification, benchmarking and advisory firm. Speed and scale, as default responses to pressure, have reached their limits. What will fuel high-performing organisations in the year ahead will be designing work, leadership and management systems with deliberate intent.

World of Work Trends 2026: The Intentional Organisation sets out a next-phase model for organisational performance that prioritises coherence over acceleration, value over volume, and clarity over complexity. The research draws on Top Employers Institute’s unique dataset of 2,358 organisations globally, providing early signals of patterns now becoming visible at scale. The research identifies the following five defining trends that will determine which organisations sustain performance under pressure in 2026 and beyond.

1. Purpose in Practice

Purpose statements will no longer be enough in the year ahead. Stakeholders will demand tangible evidence that purpose shapes behaviours and outcomes. HR leaders must now embed purpose into decision-making systems, leadership expectations and scorecards that trigger early intervention. Organisations with higher revenue growth and profitability are 8% more likely to have deployed a purpose measurement scorecard. This includes 96% aligning strategy to purpose and 55% actively monitoring alignment.

2. AI with Intent

2026 marks the end of AI adoption for adoption’s sake. With nearly half of AI projects scrapped between pilot and deployment and only 37% of teams reporting productivity gains, organisations can no longer afford to implement without clear governance. The 40% of Top Employers continuously evaluating how AI balances organisational needs with employee impact show what intentional deployment looks like. HR leaders entering 2026 must establish transparent frameworks for where AI is used, who remains accountable, and how fairness is protected.

3. Structured Flexibility

While 87% of organisations already have remote work policies, what will distinguish performance in 2026 will be how deliberately flexibility is structured. Organisations with low turnover are 13% more likely to have equipped leaders to manage hybrid teams effectively. HR leaders can no longer expand flexibility by default – they must design it with boundaries that protect fairness, performance and wellbeing, or watch disengagement and inconsistency undermine results.

4. Designing for Productivity

This is the year organisations must accept that productivity cannot come from working people harder. With HR budgets shrinking – just 35% planning increases versus 66% in 2022 – and burnout mentions in Glassdoor reviews up 32%, the path forward needs to be a new one. HR leaders must direct time, energy and resources to the highest-impact work, protect focus through clear boundaries, and build renewable workforce capability through redeployment and reskilling. Organisations reporting higher revenue growth are 12% more likely, and those reporting stronger customer satisfaction are 27% more likely, to use iterative planning and feedback loops to stay responsive to change. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of organisations now use these practices, reinforcing the role of deliberate organisational design in sustainable productivity.

5. The Stability Paradox

While only 17% of organisations surveyed currently prioritise job security in their Employee Value Proposition (EVP), those that do have voluntary turnover 9% lower than average. In the year ahead, as workforce shortages intensify and labour markets tighten, HR leaders must redesign stability as a platform for continuous learning and internal mobility, not just retention. The 67% prioritising career advancement recognise that competitive advantage in 2026 depends on their ability to continuously redeploy and reskill existing talent.

“2026 is where speed gives way to intentional design,” says Adrian Seligman, CEO of Top Employers Institute. “Our data shows that performance under pressure now depends on how deliberately organisations structure work, decision-making and leadership focus. That’s what turns organisational design into a true operating discipline – and where HR leaders will create the greatest value.”

Notes to editors

Methodology

The data shown in this report has been extracted from the anonymised responses of 2,358 global participants of the Top Employers Institute’s HR Best Practices Survey for 2026. We used regression analyses to understand the links between the adoption of HR best practices and success metrics (specifically, employee engagement, internal promotion rates, profitability and market share). All findings discussed in this document are significant (p<0.05). Case studies in the report have been collected from Top Employers demonstrating excellence across the five trends.

About Top Employers Institute

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in People Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Programme, participating companies can be certified and recognised as an employer of choice. The certification is awarded to organisations based on the participation and results of the HR Best Practices Survey covering six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.

In 2025, Top Employers Institute certified nearly 2,500 organisations in 131 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 14 million employees globally.

Top Employers Institute. For a better world of work.

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Multi-Color Corporation Initiates Implementation of Restructuring Agreement

Multi-Color Corporation (“MCC” or the “Company”), a global leader in prime label solutions, today announced that to implement the previously announced restructuring support agreement (the “RSA”), the Company has commenced its prepackaged Chapter 11 filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (“the Court”).

MCC announced on January 27 it had entered into the RSA with holders of approximately 72% in amount of MCC’s secured first lien debt and its equity sponsor, CD&R, on the terms of a comprehensive financial restructuring. The transactions contemplated by the RSA will significantly deleverage MCC’s balance sheet, reducing its net debt load from approximately $5.9 billion to approximately $2.0 billion. The Company’s annualized cash interest will also be reduced from approximately $475 million to $140 million in 2026, a reduction of over $330 million, with long-term debt maturities extended to 2033 following consummation of the restructuring transactions. Additionally, the RSA provides for an $889 million new common and preferred equity investment that will support long-term growth and investment. Upon emergence, MCC will have more than $500 million of liquidity.

BUSINESS AS USUAL

The RSA also provides for $250 million of new money debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing to capitalize the business throughout the prepackaged Chapter 11 process. Subject to the Court’s approval, this additional financing is expected to allow MCC to continue operating in the ordinary course during the restructuring without impacting trade creditors, customers, employees, vendors, or suppliers, and will allow the Company to honor its commitments to strategic partners.

MCC has filed a series of customary “first day motions” that, subject to Court approval, will allow the Company to continue to operate in the ordinary course of business while it works to deleverage its capital structure. In addition to seeking approvals related to the DIP financing, MCC will seek authority to allow the Company to continue to maintain wages and benefits without interruption, satisfy employee-related claims, pay trade vendors and suppliers in full in the ordinary course, and perform other critical functions and processes necessary for the Company to continue uninterrupted operations.

For more information on MCC’s restructuring, including access to court documents, please visit www.veritaglobal.net/MCC. Stakeholders with questions can contact Verita, the Company’s claims and noticing agent, at (866) 967-1788 (U.S./Canada toll free) or +1 (310) 751-2688 (International) or submit an inquiry to www.veritaglobal.net/MCC/inquiry. Additional information is also available at MCCForward.com.

ADVISORS

Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cole Schotz P.C. are serving as legal counsel, Evercore is serving as investment banker, AlixPartners is serving as financial advisor, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is serving as special counsel to the Special Committee of LABL, Inc.’s Board of Directors, and FGS Global is serving as strategic communications advisor to the Company. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP are serving as legal counsel to CD&R and Moelis & Company LLC is serving as financial advisor. Milbank LLP and PJT Partners serve as legal counsel and financial advisor, respectively, to the ad hoc group of secured creditors.

ABOUT MCC

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) is a global leader in prime label solutions, providing innovative and sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable brands across a broad range of consumer-oriented end categories. MCC is committed to delivering the world’s best label solutions for their customers to build their brands and add value to the communities in which they operate.

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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of MCC and its subsidiaries and certain plans and objectives with respect thereto. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often use words such as “anticipate”, “target”, “expect”, “enable”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “goal”, “believe”, “hope”, “aims”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by the Company and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, future developments and other factors. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty, because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and the factors described in the context of such forward-looking statements in this document could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward looking statements. Although it is believed that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct and you are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as at the date of this document. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or correct the information contained in this document (whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise), except as may be required by applicable law. There are several factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements.

Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements are changes in the global, political, economic, business, competitive, market, supply chain and regulatory forces, future exchange and interest rates, changes in tax rates and any future business combinations or dispositions, uncertainties and costs related to the RSA and the chapter 11 process, including, among others, potential adverse effects of the chapter 11 process on the Company’s liquidity and results of operations, including with respect to its relationships with its customers, distribution partners, suppliers and other third parties; employees attrition and the Company’s ability to retain senior management and other key personnel due to the distractions and uncertainties inherent in the Chapter 11 process; the impact of any cost reduction initiatives; any other legal or regulatory proceedings; the Company’s ability to obtain operating capital, including complying with the restrictions imposed by the terms and conditions of any debtor-in-possession financing, such as the financing mentioned herein; the length of time that the Company will operate under Chapter 11 protection; the timing of any emergence from the Chapter 11 process; and the risk that any plan of reorganization resulting therefrom may not be confirmed or implemented at all. Please see the plan of reorganization and related disclosure statement (as may be amended, modified or supplemented) that will be filed with the Court for additional considerations and risk factors associated with the company’s Chapter 11 process. Nothing in this press release is intended as a profit forecast or estimate for any period and no statement in this press release should be interpreted to mean that the financial performance for the Company for the current or future financial years would necessarily match or exceed its historical results. Further, this press release is not intended to and does not constitute and should not be construed as, considered a part of, or relied on in connection with any information or offering memorandum, security purchase agreement, or offer, invitation or recommendation to underwrite, buy, subscribe for, otherwise acquire, or sell any securities or other financial instruments or interests or any other transaction.

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Lattice to Showcase Advanced Edge AI Solutions at the FPGA-forum 2026

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC), the low power programmable leader, today announced its exhibition plan for the upcoming FPGA-forum 2026 taking place February 11 – 12, 2026 in Trondheim, Norway.

As part of the event, Lattice Corporate Vice President of Software Solutions and Applications Engineering Eleena Ong will deliver a keynote presentation exploring how rapidly maturing AI technologies can turn FPGA platforms into innovation canvases for a much broader range of developers, sparking new application possibilities. Lattice will also deliver a technical presentation and host a demo showcase focused on how its low power FPGA solutions are advancing connectivity and edge AI applications.

• Who: Lattice Semiconductor
• What / When (GMT+1):
  • Lattice Demo Showcase (Table #3), Feb 11-12
  • Keynote
    • Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m.
      • “Unlocking the Next Wave of FPGA Innovators with Generative and Agentic AI”
  • Technical Presentation
    • Feb. 12, 10 a.m.
      • “Smaller. Cooler. Smarter: Lattice FPGAs’ Path to Uncompromised Low Power”
• Where:
  • Royal Garden Hotel, Trondheim, Norway

FPGA-forum is an annual event where FPGA designers, project managers, technical managers, researchers, final year students, and vendors gather for a two-day focus on FPGA tools and technology from the leading industry vendors.

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• For more information about Lattice, please visit https://www.latticesemi.com.
• For more information about the conference, visit FPGA Forum.

About Lattice Semiconductor

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is the low power programmable leader. We solve customer problems across the network, from the Edge to the Cloud, in the growing Communications, Computing, Industrial, Automotive, and Consumer markets. Our technology, long-standing relationships, and commitment to world-class support let our customers quickly and easily unleash their innovation to create a smart, secure, and connected world.

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GENERAL NOTICE: Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holders.

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De’ Longhi Group – Record Preliminary 2025 Revenues of €3.8 Billion, up 10.4% at Constant Exchange Rates

Below are the preliminary 2025 revenues for the De’ Longhi S.p.A. Group:

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• 12 months, revenues at € 3,801.5 million, growing at 8.7% (+10.4% at constant currency);
• fourth quarter, revenues at € 1,340.0 million, growing at 5.7% (+8.2% at constant currency).

Fabio de’ Longhi, CEO of the Group, stated:

“The Group achieved solid growth at constant currency of 10.4% in 2025, characterized by consistent results throughout the year. We are particularly pleased with the excellent performance achieved in the fourth quarter, which successfully overcame the challenges posed by the current market environment.

The household division consolidated its recent growth momentum during the quarter, with organic growth of 5.2% against a challenging year-over-year comparison. This performance was primarily driven by the structural trend in coffee, amplified by strategic media investments, such as the third global campaign featuring Brad Pitt, and the further evolution of our marketing strategy.

At the same time, the professional division maintained excellent momentum throughout the year, achieving revenue growth of over 40% in the fourth quarter. Both brands, La Marzocco and Eversys, delivered outstanding results, driven by the consolidated leadership of our products in the premium segments, the ability to intercept emerging trends in specialty coffee, and the rapid expansion into the prosumer market.

Based on preliminary revenues, we confirm our adjusted EBITDA guidance of between €610 million and €620 million. This performance will drive significant cash generation, further strengthening the Group’s financial position and enhancing strategic flexibility in capital allocation.

For 2026, while continuing to closely monitor persistent geopolitical uncertainties, we expect revenue growth at a mid-single-digit rate, in line with the objectives of the medium-term plan.”

It should be noted that the preliminary revenue data set out in this press release have not been audited. Full consolidated 2025 results are subject to approval by the Board of Directors at the meeting scheduled for March 13, 2026.

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