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Mega Matrix Inc. Announces Share Consolidation of Class A Ordinary Shares

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) (the “Company”)today announced that it intends to effect a share consolidation of its ordinary shares at a ratio of 1 post-split ordinary share for every 20 pre-split ordinary shares (the “Share Consolidation”) so that every twenty (20) shares issued and outstanding will be combined into one (1) share. The Share Consolidation will become effective at 4:05 p.m. (New York time) on September 15, 2026 (the “Effective Time”).

The Company’s Class A ordinary shares will continue to be traded on the NYSE American under the symbol “MPU” and will begin trading on a post-consolidation adjusted basis when the market opens on Wednesday September 16, 2026. The CUSIP number for the Company’s Class A ordinary shares following the Share Consolidation will be G6005C116.

At the Effective Time, the authorised share capital of the Company will be reduced and amended from USD1,110,000 divided into 1,000,000,000 class A ordinary shares of par value USD0.001 each, 50,000,000 class B ordinary shares of par value USD0.001 each, 50,000,000 class C ordinary shares of par value USD0.001 each, and 10,000,000 preferred shares of par value USD0.001 each to USD1,110,000 divided into 50,000,000 class A ordinary shares of par value USD0.02 each, 2,500,000 class B ordinary shares of par value USD0.02 each, 2,500,000 class C ordinary shares of par value USD0.02 each, and 10,000,000 preferred shares of par value USD0.001.

As a result of the Share Consolidation, the number of issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares of the Company will be reduced from 62,492,148 pre-consolidation Class A ordinary shares to approximately 3,124,608 post-consolidation Class A ordinary shares, subject to adjustments for rounding. Outstanding warrants and other outstanding equity rights will be proportionately adjusted to reflect the Share Consolidation. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Share Consolidation. Instead, any fractional shares that would have resulted from the Share Consolidation will be rounded up to the next whole number.

The Share Consolidation is primarily intended to increase the Company’s per share trading price in order to maintain its listing on NYSE American.

Shareholders holding their shares in book-entry form or in “street name” (through a broker, bank or other holder of record) will have their shares automatically adjusted to reflect the Share Consolidation. Shareholders of record may direct questions concerning the Share Consolidation to the Company’s transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.

About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU), a holding company headquartered in Singapore, is executing its strategic expansion into the stablecoin governance tokens treasury reserve strategy and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through Yuder Pte, Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit http://www.megamatrix.io.

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WeRide, Uber and AVOMO Receive Spain’s First National Operating Permit for Level 4 Autonomous Passenger Vehicles

WeRide, Uber and AVOMO Receive Spain’s First National Operating Permit for Level 4 Autonomous Passenger Vehicles

  • The permit authorizes testing of WeRide’s GXR autonomous vehicles in Spain and marks the beginning of mapping in the region of Madrid ahead of their first joint launch in Europe.
  • This milestone marks the first national approval for WeRide’s autonomous GXR vehicle in the EU, paving the way for future vehicle certification and commercialization across the region.

MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), and AVOMO, the autonomous vehicle division of the Moove Cars Group, in collaboration with the Regional Government of Madrid, today announced that they have received Spain’s first national permit for Level 4 autonomous passenger vehicles to operate on public roads, by Spain’s Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) within the ES-AV framework. This authorization marks a major regulatory milestone toward the launch of Spain’s first commercial autonomous vehicle service.

As one of Europe’s largest urban mobility markets, Spain serves millions of residents and visitors each year. The Community of Madrid, with its strong commuting demand and mature ride-hailing ecosystem provide an ideal foundation for autonomous mobility services. This launch marks the beginning of WeRide and Uber’s joint entry into the Spanish market and represents the fourth of the 15 cities under the WeRide-Uber strategic partnership, with another 11 cities to come by 2030. Under this global partnership, WeRide and Uber plan to deploy tens of thousands of autonomous vehicles on public roads to bring safe and reliable autonomous mobility to riders around the globe.

Commercial operations in Spain are expected to begin by the end of 2026 following the completion of deployment preparations and the achievement of the necessary operational and regulatory milestones. This deployment further demonstrates WeRide’s asset-light operating strategy. By combining WeRide’s autonomous driving technology, Uber’s established mobility platform, and AVOMO’s fleet operations expertise, the partnership creates a scalable framework for autonomous ride-hailing deployment.

The permit allows WeRide, Uber, and AVOMO to begin deployment preparation activities such as mapping, route validation, and operational readiness testing, establishing the foundation for future commercial autonomous passenger transport services under the DGT ES-AV framework. The initial phase will deploy twenty vehicles equipped with WeRide’s latest autonomous driving technology, operating under the supervision of an in-car vehicle specialist, and will be deployed across various high-demand areas within the Greater Madrid region. As the first national approval for WeRide’s GXR autonomous vehicle in the EU, the permit creates a regulatory benchmark for future vehicle certification and commercialization across the region.

“Receiving this permit is a significant achievement for WeRide as it marks our ninth autonomous driving permit worldwide and a testament to our global leadership in commercializing autonomous vehicle services. The Madrid region is a key gateway for our European expansion, and together with partners like Uber and AVOMO, we are one step closer to bringing autonomous mobility to Spain before the end of 2026,” said Jennifer Li, CFO and Head of International at WeRide.

“This permit marks an important milestone in bringing autonomous mobility from planning into real-world deployment. The Madrid region is quickly establishing itself as one of Europe’s most forward-looking environments for autonomous mobility, and we’re excited to be working alongside our partners to help make that vision a reality,” said Sarfraz Maredia, Global Head of Autonomous Mobility & Delivery at Uber.

“Every successful autonomous vehicle deployment begins long before the first commercial ride. Our experience managing autonomous fleets in the United States has shown that careful preparation, rigorous operational processes, and safety-first execution are the foundation for scaling these services,” said Manuel Puga, CEO of Moove Cars Group.

The service represents the first planned autonomous vehicle deployment by Uber and WeRide in Europe and is underpinned by Spain’s supportive regulatory approach to autonomous mobility under the DGT ES-AV framework. It is expected to establish an important foundation for the future deployment of autonomous transportation services across the country and the broader European market.

About WeRide

WeRide is a global leader and pioneer in autonomous driving technology, and the world’s first publicly listed AV company. Its business footprint now spans more than 60 cities across 13 countries. Powered by the intelligent, versatile and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, the company provides autonomous driving products and services ranging from Level 2 to Level 4, addressing mobility, logistics and urban services.

About Uber

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 79 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

About AVOMO

AVOMO is the autonomous vehicle operations company of the Moove Cars Group, specializing in the operation and maintenance of autonomous vehicle fleets. Today, AVOMO manages autonomous fleets in Austin and Atlanta, operating around 400 AVs with a team of more than 200 specialists.

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MotoGP and Accenture Join Forces to Reinvent the Direct-to-Fan Sports Streaming Experience

MotoGP and Accenture Join Forces to Reinvent the Direct-to-Fan Sports Streaming Experience

AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
MotoGP Group has selected Accenture to help power the next generation of its direct-to-fan OTT (over-the-top, internet-delivered) offering. Through this collaboration, MotoGP will harness Accenture’s technology capabilities and proven global sports streaming expertise to enhance the fan experience, deliver richer content, and create new ways to engage with the sport. The new platform is expected to launch in the 2027 MotoGP season.

The new platform will unify MotoGP properties, including MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and World Superbike, under a single technology architecture while enabling each experience to be tailored to its audience. Accenture Media Engage (formerly known as Accenture Video Solution) will power MotoGP’s OTT transformation, delivering greater speed to market, flexibility and automation. It will allow MotoGP to launch and optimize experiences across regions and personalization at scale. Media Engage is part of Accenture Media Suite, launching at IBC, a connected portfolio of AI-powered media solutions that helps media companies enhance audience engagement, optimize monetization and streamline operations across the media value chain.

MotoGP fans will benefit from a multi-camera viewing experience with customizable race coverage and live sports data integrated into the livestream. Future updates will introduce immersive experiences designed to bring audiences even closer to the action.

The companies will also co-innovate through Accenture partners, including AWS, to explore new ways for fans to consume content, deepen engagement and optimize connectivity at circuits.

“MotoGP has always been defined by innovation, pushing the limits of what’s possible both on and off the track,” said Gorka Llort Igal, Digital Business Director of MotoGP Group. “As we continue to grow our global audience, we’re focused on creating a direct-to-fan experience that matches the excitement, emotion and intensity of the world’s most exciting sport. Through our collaboration with Accenture, we’re building a platform that will bring fans closer to the action than ever before, with more personalization, deeper insights, greater interactivity and richer content.”

“MotoGP has a clear vision for how it wants to evolve its direct-to-fan experience and create new sources of value around the sport. As sports organizations build deeper, more direct relationships with fans, the opportunity lies in bringing together audience engagement, content and monetization on a connected platform that can continually evolve with changing fan expectations,” said John Peters, Global Media & Entertainment Lead at Accenture. “By combining MotoGP’s deep understanding of its fans and the sport with Accenture’s Media Engage platform and experience building and operating media platforms at scale, we can help create the foundation for the next generation of direct-to-fan experiences.”

About MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group

MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group is the organization behind MotoGP™, the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship. As the driving force of elite two‑wheeled sport, the group oversees a global portfolio spanning top‑level competition, talent development, and fan experience. Through world‑leading racing and innovative entertainment, MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group connects millions of fans to one of the most compelling and dynamic sports on the planet.

About Accenture

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com.

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UK Payments Industry Backs the National Payments Vision, but Only 29% Are Very Confident It Will Work, Finds CI&T Research

UK Payments Industry Backs the National Payments Vision, but Only 29% Are Very Confident It Will Work, Finds CI&T Research

Survey of 350 payments leaders finds 85% want next-generation infrastructure built around today’s systems, rising to 98% among senior executives

  • 82% back the National Payments Vision – only 29% are very confident

  • 349 of 350 expect communication problems

  • 100% of executive leaders rate clear governance essential – compared to 59% of product leaders

  • 97% see lessons for the UK in Brazil’s Pix

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
More than four in five (82%) UK payments leaders back the government’s plan to overhaul the UK’s payment systems, but only 29% are very confident in how it will work. That’s according to From Vision to Delivery, The Choices That Will Define UK Payments Reform, new research among 350 payments leaders released today by CI&T, an AI and tech acceleration partner.

Confidence climbs to 95% among those in executive and strategic leadership positions, but 349 of the 350 payments leaders surveyed expect communication problems around the programme. The delivery roadmap and its milestones top their concerns at 33%, followed by how the programme fits with other regulations and what testing, migration and readiness will demand of participants, both at 30%.

The National Payments Vision, published by HM Treasury in 2024, aims to rebuild the infrastructure behind everyday payments, with more competition, stronger security and greater choice for consumers and businesses. Nearly two years on, CI&T’s new reportfinds an industry that knows exactly what it wants settled first.

The report launches as the Retail Payments Infrastructure Board, chaired by the Bank of England, closes its consultation on the design of the UK’s next-generation payments infrastructure this week (11 September 2026). While that consultation focuses on what should be built, CI&T’s research asked payments leaders how they expect it to be delivered.

“The UK has reached the stage of payments reform where intent has to become delivery,” said Young Pham, Global Head of Financial Services AI at CI&T. “That gap between broad confidence and firm confidence gives us a useful indication of where the industry wants greater clarity: milestones, responsibilities, readiness requirements and the route between today’s infrastructure and the system the UK wants to build.”

Key findings at a glance:

  • 82% back the National Payments Vision – only 29% are very confident

  • 349 of 350 expect communication problems, led by the delivery roadmap

  • 85% say modernisation must work with existing infrastructure, rising to 98% among executive and strategic leaders

  • 82% want robust testing before any change goes live

  • 100% of those in executive and strategic leadership roles rate clear governance as important, against 59% of product and innovation leaders

  • 97% see lessons for the UK in Brazil’s Pix

Build around what is already running

Some 85% say modernisation must work with the infrastructure already serving the UK market, rising to 98% among executive and strategic leaders. No single route dominates: full replacement of selected components leads at 30%, with parallel running, modernised data standards, new testing and assurance processes and targeted integration all within two percentage points. Robust testing before changes go live tops the continuity measures at 82%.

Executives and product teams see different programmes

Every executive and strategic leader surveyed rated clear governance important to delivery. Only 59% of product and innovation leaders – the people who will build on the new infrastructure – said the same.

What Brazil can teach the UK

Nearly all (97%) see lessons for the UK in Brazil’s Pix, the instant payment system that now reaches around 93% of the country’s adult population, above all in how participants were brought in and how implementation problems were solved. A third of executive and strategic leaders also want to know which lessons should not be copied at all.

“Our work implementing Pix’s payments infrastructure at national scale in Brazil, and with Project Nemo in the UK, has shown that decisions made early in a programme carry through into the live service,” said Pham. “Participants brought in early remain invested through the difficult stretches, accountability agreed in advance holds under pressure, and testing against realistic conditions catches the problems that matter before customers do.”

From Vision to Delivery sets out five decisions the programme must settle early to be a success:

  • Publish a roadmap participants can plan against

  • Modernise through selective replacement, parallel running and targeted integration

  • Decide who makes decisions and how issues escalate, before problems emerge at scale

  • Build inclusion from policy and design through to post-launch monitoring

  • Bring together large-scale delivery experience, international programme learning and UK market knowledge

The full report is available at https://ciandt.com/uk/en-gb/report/vision-delivery.

Notes to editors

National Payments Vision timeline

  • November 2024 – HM Treasury publishes the National Payments Vision, responding to the 2023 Future of Payments Review, with innovation, competition and security as its three pillars.

  • July 2025 – The Payments Vision Delivery Committee (PVDC) agrees on a new public-private delivery model, establishing the Retail Payments Infrastructure Board (RPIB) and a new industry-led Delivery Company.

  • 7 November 2025 – The PVDC publishes its Strategy for Future Retail Payments Infrastructure.

  • 26 February 2026 – HM Treasury publishes the Payments Forward Plan, a regulatory roadmap covering 2026 to 2028.

  • 25 June 2026 – The RPIB launches its consultation on the design of the future retail payments infrastructure. Responses close 11 September 2026.

  • 2 July 2026 – The PVDC publishes an update on future roles and responsibilities across the retail payments ecosystem.

The PVDC comprises HM Treasury, the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Payment Systems Regulator. The RPIB is a senior industry advisory board chaired by the Bank of England.

Methodology

Research was conducted by Censuswide among a sample of 350 Payment Directors, Heads of Payments Technology, CTOs, COOs, Fintech & Payment Service Providers, Regulators, Public Authorities, Policy-Adjacent Organisations and Mid-Market Corporates. Data was collected between 17 and 25 June 2026. Censuswide is a member of the Market Research Society (MRS) and the British Polling Council (BPC), and a signatory of the Global Data Quality Pledge, adhering to the MRS Code of Conduct and ESOMAR principles.

The sample comprised Tier 1 and 2 Banks (140 respondents), Fintechs and Payment Service Providers (87), Mid-Market Corporates (70), and Regulators, Public Authorities and Policy-Adjacent Organisations (53).

ABOUT CI&T (NYSE: CINT)

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CI&T’s proprietary AI system, CI&T FLOW, and its methodology, Lean AI, boost team productivity and ensure fast, efficient, and scalable results. With more than 8,000 AI Builders, CI&T operates across 12 countries and serves 100+ large enterprises and fast-growth clients worldwide.

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LUMI AI Factory Selects IQM’s Staged Path to Europe’s First Superconducting Quantum Computer With Logical Qubits

LUMI AI Factory Selects IQM’s Staged Path to Europe’s First Superconducting Quantum Computer With Logical Qubits

  • The upgrade path contains three stages from IQM´s Halocene product line to enable a logical qubit system.

  • The quantum computer, as part of the LUMI AI Factory initiative, is jointly owned by the participating countries of Finland, Czechia, Norway and Poland, and jointly funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking.

  • The system will be installed at CSC – IT Center for Science in Finland and integrated into the LUMI-AI computing environment to form a hybrid HPC, AI, and quantum computing platform.

  • The deployments are in line with IQM’s development roadmap for fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2030.

ESPOO, Finland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) today announced its upgrade path for a logical-qubit-capable quantum computer. The deployment to the LUMI AI Factory, led by CSC – IT Center for Science, will support R&D efforts toward fault-tolerant quantum computing and advancements in hybrid computing.

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UMI AI Factory selects IQM's staged path to Europe's first superconducting quantum computer with logical qubits

UMI AI Factory selects IQM’s staged path to Europe’s first superconducting quantum computer with logical qubits

The system, named LUMI-IQ, is an integral part of the wider LUMI AI Factory initiative, and is jointly funded by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and the participating countries: Finland, Czechia, Norway, and Poland. LUMI-IQ will be hosted in CSC’s new data center in Kajaani, Finland.

LUMI-IQ will be delivered in three steps: the first installation of an IQM Halocene H4 system in 2027 with 150 physical qubits and early quantum error correction capabilities. The system will be upgraded in 2028 to lower logical error rates and enable real time error correction. The final upgrade is installation of IQM Halocene H5 system in 2029. These upgrades equip the system towards early fault tolerant quantum computing.

After the final upgrade, LUMI-IQ will be capable of fast real time feedback sustaining logical qubits and enabling full logical operations between the qubits, including lattice surgery and T-gate teleportation. With distance 3 surface code and colour code, the system will enable computations with up to 9 logical qubits. Additionally, the is capable encoding logical qubits up to distance 11 with surface code and distance 9 with color code.

Logical qubits created by combining multiple physical qubits through quantum error correction are significantly more stable and reliable than physical qubits alone, making them essential to running the longer, more complex calculations required for real-world quantum applications.

This phased delivery reflects IQM’s development roadmap toward fault-tolerant quantum computing, delivering error-corrected systems with high-precision logical qubits. It allows customer a capital efficient way to benefit from IQM´s ambitious error correction roadmap and a continuous integration into their existing compute infrastructure.

“Owning an upgradeable quantum computer let´s CSC and the LUMI AI Factory integrate the system into their own AI and HPC infrastructure. That’s what lets a real ecosystem grow: researchers building on infrastructure they control, inside one of the most capable computing environments anywhere,” said Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers. “That kind of ownership is exactly what Europe needs right now — not just access to quantum computing, but the ability to shape its direction, build local expertise, and push the frontiers of advanced computing.”

The system will be integrated into the LUMI-AI computing environment. Together, LUMI-IQ and LUMI-AI will form a leading hybrid computing platform, enabling workloads that combine HPC, AI, and quantum computing.

This integrated approach is expected to enable new forms of scientific workloads that combine traditional simulation, machine learning, and quantum algorithms — opening new research avenues for European end-users.

“The greatest potential lies in combining the complementary strengths of AI, high-performance computing, and quantum computing. Logical qubits make quantum calculations more reliable, while AI and HPC provide the scale, data processing and orchestration needed around them. The LUMI AI Factory allows European researchers to develop innovative hybrid approaches in a world-class computing environment,” said Kimmo Koski, CEO of CSC – IT Center for Science.

About IQM Quantum Computers

IQM Quantum Computers (Nasdaq: IQMX) is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, delivering full-stack quantum systems and cloud platform access to enterprises, research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, and national laboratories worldwide. IQM’s open, modular architecture allows customers to own, operate, and integrate quantum systems directly into their own infrastructure, building lasting technical capability rather than relying solely on remote access. Founded in 2018, IQM is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, with major operations in Munich, Germany, and has sold more quantum systems than any other manufacturer to date. IQM employs over 450 people and operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. IQM is the first publicly listed European quantum company on Nasdaq Stock Market.

About CSC – IT Center for Science

CSC is a Finnish center of expertise in ICT that provides world-class services for research, education, culture, public administration, and enterprises, to help them thrive and benefit society at large. www.csc.fi

LUMI AI Factory:

The LUMI AI Factory is a leading-edge service infrastructure and expert support centre designed to accelerate AI innovation across Europe. The LUMI AI Factory delivers a seamless, open AI solution that integrates world-class supercomputing, high-value data, and top-tier AI expertise. It is the biggest AI Factory of the European Union. www.lumi-ai-factory.eu

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IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub at ETH Zurich, Anchored by Switzerland’s First IBM Quantum Computer

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In an extension of ongoing collaboration, IBM and Lockheed Martin plan to initiate research projects with select Swiss academic institutions.

The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre at ETH Zurich will host an IBM Quantum System Two, expanding access across Swiss institutions to fuel the country’s quantum ecosystem, research and workforce education.

ZURICH, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), through an offset agreement with armasuisse, Switzerland’s Federal Office for Defence Procurement, today established a hub for quantum innovation at ETH Zurich, a prominent public research university. The new hub plans to host the country’s first IBM Quantum System Two at the Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS) in Lugano.

In an extension of ongoing collaboration, IBM and Lockheed Martin plan to initiate research projects with select Swiss academic institutions.

IBM will operate the IBM Quantum System Two, which will be powered by an IBM Quantum Nighthawk, the company’s most advanced processor. ETH Zurich will provide expertise, resources and technologies for Swiss industries, startups and academia, including access to the quantum computer. Its delivery is expected to catalyze the development of new algorithms, technical breakthroughs, and industrial use cases, as well as anchor initiatives to foster Switzerland’s workforce and talent. The project also advances the ongoing strategic collaboration between Lockheed Martin and IBM, combining Lockheed Martin innovations in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s expertise in quantum computing and AI.

“Switzerland is deservedly recognized as a hub for global innovation, and Lockheed Martin is proud of its long history of technical collaboration within the country,” said Dr. Craig Martell, Lockheed Martin vice president and chief technology officer. “This project extends the strategic relationship between Lockheed Martin and IBM in quantum and AI while positioning Switzerland as a leader in these critical, cutting-edge fields. It provides resources and expertise, develops skills and enables joint research across the Swiss commercial, defense and academic ecosystem.”

“IBM has collaborated with institutions in Switzerland for almost 100 years. Our research team at our Zurich lab has led fundamental technology breakthroughs for the world and has been part of the country’s science ecosystem for decades,” said Alessandro Curioni, vice president, Algorithms and Applications, IBM Research and director of the Zurich Research Laboratory. “As we continue to foster innovation with the Swiss community, we are excited to have the opportunity to put world-class quantum hardware, software and expertise directly into the hands of Switzerland’s thriving academic institutions and industries.”

“Switzerland will gain access to essential research infrastructure that will enable us to further advance the exploration of this emerging technology and educate the talent needed to support it,” said ETH Zurich President Joël Mesot, emphasizing the opportunities the new quantum computer will bring to Switzerland.

Delivering quantum to the Swiss ecosystem

Organizations that join the innovation hub through ETH Zurich will have immediate access to these resources and IBM’s fleet of quantum computers available over the cloud. Additionally, upon the system’s deployment by the end of 2026, ETH Zurich will provide organizations with access to Switzerland’s own dedicated IBM Quantum System Two. These capabilities will enable the country’s community of innovators to accelerate scientific and industrial research and build new use cases across chemistry, materials science, optimization, financial services and more. Today, IBM quantum computers are already delivering scientific value across the globe as useful tools in these fields.

IBM and Lockheed Martin expand joint research initiatives

As part of the collaboration, two planned joint development projects between IBM and Lockheed Martin include the exploration of quantum sensing applications for navigation and the improvement of additive manufacturing of metallic alloys. These projects also complement ongoing efforts by IBM and Lockheed Martin across a range of advanced technologies focused on aerospace and defense innovation.

IBM and ETH Zurich build on a legacy of collaboration

This initiative also builds upon a close and long-standing collaboration between IBM and ETH Zurich, including a recently launched 10-year effort to advance foundational algorithmic research.

The quantum education and workforce development effort includes providing the Swiss ecosystem with access to the IBM Quantum Network and IBM Quantum Platform learning offerings, including coursework, certifications, and workshops; as well as event support, such as hackathons, conferences, and partner forums.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.

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IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub at ETH Zurich, Anchored by Switzerland’s First IBM Quantum Computer

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In an extension of ongoing collaboration, IBM and Lockheed Martin plan to initiate research projects with select Swiss academic institutions.

The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre at ETH Zurich will host an IBM Quantum System Two, expanding access across Swiss institutions to fuel the country’s quantum ecosystem, research and workforce education.

ZURICH, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), through an offset agreement with armasuisse, Switzerland’s Federal Office for Defence Procurement, today established a hub for quantum innovation at ETH Zurich, a prominent public research university. The new hub plans to host the country’s first IBM Quantum System Two at the Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS) in Lugano.

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IBM will operate the IBM Quantum System Two, which will be powered by an IBM Quantum Nighthawk, the company’s most advanced processor. ETH Zurich will provide expertise, resources and technologies for Swiss industries, startups and academia, including access to the quantum computer. Its delivery is expected to catalyze the development of new algorithms, technical breakthroughs, and industrial use cases, as well as anchor initiatives to foster Switzerland’s workforce and talent. The project also advances the ongoing strategic collaboration between Lockheed Martin and IBM, combining Lockheed Martin innovations in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s expertise in quantum computing and AI.

“Switzerland is deservedly recognized as a hub for global innovation, and Lockheed Martin is proud of its long history of technical collaboration within the country,” said Dr. Craig Martell, Lockheed Martin vice president and chief technology officer. “This project extends the strategic relationship between Lockheed Martin and IBM in quantum and AI while positioning Switzerland as a leader in these critical, cutting-edge fields. It provides resources and expertise, develops skills and enables joint research across the Swiss commercial, defense and academic ecosystem.”

“IBM has collaborated with institutions in Switzerland for almost 100 years. Our research team at our Zurich lab has led fundamental technology breakthroughs for the world and has been part of the country’s science ecosystem for decades,” said Alessandro Curioni, vice president, Algorithms and Applications, IBM Research and director of the Zurich Research Laboratory. “As we continue to foster innovation with the Swiss community, we are excited to have the opportunity to put world-class quantum hardware, software and expertise directly into the hands of Switzerland’s thriving academic institutions and industries.”

“Switzerland will gain access to essential research infrastructure that will enable us to further advance the exploration of this emerging technology and educate the talent needed to support it,” said ETH Zurich President Joël Mesot, emphasizing the opportunities the new quantum computer will bring to Switzerland.

Delivering quantum to the Swiss ecosystem

Organizations that join the innovation hub through ETH Zurich will have immediate access to these resources and IBM’s fleet of quantum computers available over the cloud. Additionally, upon the system’s deployment by the end of 2026, ETH Zurich will provide organizations with access to Switzerland’s own dedicated IBM Quantum System Two. These capabilities will enable the country’s community of innovators to accelerate scientific and industrial research and build new use cases across chemistry, materials science, optimization, financial services and more. Today, IBM quantum computers are already delivering scientific value across the globe as useful tools in these fields.

IBM and Lockheed Martin expand joint research initiatives

As part of the collaboration, two planned joint development projects between IBM and Lockheed Martin include the exploration of quantum sensing applications for navigation and the improvement of additive manufacturing of metallic alloys. These projects also complement ongoing efforts by IBM and Lockheed Martin across a range of advanced technologies focused on aerospace and defense innovation.

IBM and ETH Zurich build on a legacy of collaboration

This initiative also builds upon a close and long-standing collaboration between IBM and ETH Zurich, including a recently launched 10-year effort to advance foundational algorithmic research.

The quantum education and workforce development effort includes providing the Swiss ecosystem with access to the IBM Quantum Network and IBM Quantum Platform learning offerings, including coursework, certifications, and workshops; as well as event support, such as hackathons, conferences, and partner forums.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.

Media contacts:

Chris Nay
IBM Communications
[email protected]

Stephen Funk
IBM DACH Communications
+41-58 333 78 68
[email protected]

Trent Perrotto
Communications Director, Technology Transformation and Innovation, Lockheed Martin
[email protected]
O: 301-581-7005 | M: 321-272-8027

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Himax to Showcase Industry-Leading Automotive Display and Cutting-Edge 3D Sensing Technologies at 2026 SID Vehicle Displays and Interfaces Symposium

TAINAN, Taiwan, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or the “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced it will showcase its industry-leading automotive display portfolio and state-of-the-art 3D sensing technologies at the upcoming SID Vehicle Displays and Interfaces Symposium, taking place September 15 – 16, 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Organized by the Society for Information Display (SID), the symposium is one of the premier international events dedicated to automotive display and human–machine interface (HMI) technologies.

As smart vehicle interiors evolve, displays are taking on an increasingly central role, with trends toward larger sizes, greater numbers, and more diverse display configurations. Himax offers the industry’s most comprehensive automotive display IC portfolio, spanning LCD and OLED technologies, with market leadership across multiple technology segments. Himax continues to introduce solutions for increasingly diverse vehicle cabin configurations, from curved and multi-display to pillar-to-pillar designs, while addressing varying customer requirements for cost, design, and performance.

At the event, Himax will showcase its latest automotive display innovations, including:


  • Industry-Leading Automotive TDDI with High-Speed eDP Interface

    : Integrates a high-speed eDP interface, touch, and display driver into a single chip to meet next-generation smart car interior demands for large-format, high-resolution, high-quality displays and responsive touch performance. This highly integrated design reduces the need for additional bridge ICs and SerDes for display signal transmission, lowers system cost and power consumption, and simplifies panel design
  • Single-Chip Design Integrating Local Dimming Into the TDDI: Delivers higher contrast, lower system cost, and greater power efficiency, making it ideal for smaller, lower-resolution automotive displays
  • OLED Touch IC and LCD TDDI with Knob-on-Display and Capacitive Buttons: Enables safer, more intuitive physical controls while supporting sleek, display-centric smart car interiors, in response to the growing focus on reducing driver distraction and enhancing driving safety
  • OLED Touch IC and LCD TDDI with User-Aware Touch Control: Distinguishes between driver and passenger touch interactions through advanced waveform and frequency detection, preventing unintended cross-zone touches and enhancing driving safety
  • Groundbreaking Multi-Output Tcon: Supports next-generation free-form, ultra-wide, and high-resolution automotive displays with high-speed eDP input, up to six LVDS outputs, resolution up to 8K × 1K, and advanced image enhancement including local dimming, edge sharpness, and high dynamic range (HDR), plus built-in automotive safety functions including fail detection, Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC), and on-screen display (OSD)

Beyond automotive display technologies, Himax will also present a series of live demonstrations of its latest 3D sensing technologies, including:

  • Glasses-Free 3D Total Solution: Features a hardware-based architecture that converts stereo input into low-latency, real-time glasses-free 3D output with reduced crosstalk and flicker, ideal for next-generation notebook and tablet 3D display applications
  • SLiM™ 3D Sensing Module with Head Orientation Tracking: Delivers high-accuracy, real-time head orientation tracking at a report rate of up to 180 Hz, enabling HMI systems to identify the display or interaction zone a user is focused on and support more intuitive in-car interaction
  • 3D Eye and Hand Tracking: Features continuous 3D spatial positioning and ultralow latency to deliver precise, real-time tracking of the user’s visual focus and hand movements, enabling intuitive, seamless interaction with virtual content
  • Innovative Micro- and Nano-Pattern Design and Manufacturing Services offered through subsidiary Himax IGI Precision Ltd, which delivers tailored surface and optical properties for complex 3D structures, with demonstrations featuring manufactured diffusers and replicated/electroformed components

Himax invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at 811 (Huntington Place, Detroit) to experience the Company’s leading automotive display technologies and advanced 3D sensing innovations firsthand. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: [email protected].

About Himax Technologies, Inc.

Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, and the US. Himax has 2,555 patents granted and 318 patents pending approval worldwide as of June 30, 2026.

http://www.himax.com.tw

Forward Looking Statements

Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax Contacts:

Karen Tiao, Head of IR/PR

Himax Technologies, Inc.
Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
Email: [email protected]
http://www.himax.com.tw

Mark Schwalenberg, Director

Investor Relations – US Representative

MZ North America
Tel: +1-312-261-6430
Email: [email protected]



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Teledyne Secures $15.4 Million Contract to Support European Drone Dominance

Teledyne Secures $15.4 Million Contract to Support European Drone Dominance

Strategic energetics award strengthens regional production capacity, supply-chain resilience and next-generation unmanned systems development across Europe

LINCOLN, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Teledyne Energetics UK, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today announced a $15.4 million contract with a Europe-based defence technology manufacturer to supply specialist energetics products for advanced unmanned systems. The award positions Teledyne as a critical industrial partner in the acceleration of European drone dominance, supporting the development and manufacture of next-generation platforms at scale.

The agreement supports a Europe-based defence technology manufacturer as Europe moves quickly to expand sovereign capability in unmanned systems. Teledyne will provide the specialist energetic technologies needed to move advanced drone programmes from development into dependable production. The initial $15.4 million award establishes the foundation for a long-term supply relationship with potential value of more than $50 million.

Under the agreement, Teledyne will supply advanced initiation and energetic solutions for demanding unmanned systems applications where safety, reliability and compact design are critical. The contract reinforces Teledyne’s role as an enabling technology provider for a rapidly evolving European defence market.

The contract also supports Teledyne’s continued expansion of regional manufacturing capability, strengthening Europe’s industrial base for specialist energetics and improving supply-chain security for customers developing next-generation unmanned systems.

“This award reflects the speed at which Europe’s unmanned systems market is evolving and the strategic importance of building trusted industrial capacity close to the programmes it supports,” said John Toner, Senior Vice President at Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK. “For Teledyne, it reinforces our role in helping customers move critical drone capabilities from development toward dependable production, with the performance, responsiveness and long-term support required for mission success.”

Deliveries under the programme will begin immediately and support current development activity. Teledyne expects the relationship to expand as future production requirements increase.

About Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics

Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics Group is a leading provider of specialist energetics solutions and advanced defence enabling technologies, supporting customers worldwide with innovative, reliable, and mission-critical products for defence and security applications.

About Teledyne Technologies

Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne’s operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne’s website at www.teledyne.com.

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Teledyne Defense and Aerospace

Phone: +1 781-999-2678

Email: [email protected]

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Teledyne Defense and Aerospace

Phone: +1 971-272-5068

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Piper Sandler Launches Equities Trading in Europe with New Office Opening in Paris

Piper Sandler Launches Equities Trading in Europe with New Office Opening in Paris

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, is pleased to announce the launch of equities trading in Europe and has opened a new office in Paris. Ben Allen, head of sales and trading for Piper Sandler Europe, will lead the Paris office, where the firm has appointed two strategic hires to further strengthen its European expansion.

Louis Renaudie joins as senior equity sales, bringing extensive institutional equities experience. Most recently, he contributed to building BNP Paribas’ U.S. and international equities distribution business in Paris. Louis Carpentier joins as a senior equity sales-trader, having worked previously in global equity trading at Edmond de Rothschild. Prior to that, he helped develop Société Générale Private Banking France’s cross-asset order-flow business.

“We are excited to broaden our reach and offer our leading U.S. equities franchise to European clients. This marks a significant milestone in our global equities strategy as we now have approval to trade equities for European clients and better serve them with a full range of capabilities. At the same time, the demand for our industry-leading U.S. equity research and execution capabilities continues to grow internationally,” said Deb Schoneman, president at Piper Sandler.

Through Piper Sandler Europe, the firm has received regulatory approval in France for equities trading and has secured passporting rights across Europe. The Piper Sandler equity research platform is consistently ranked among the top 10 investment banks in the world for the largest coverage universe of U.S. equities, according to Thomson Reuters’ Starmine. In the 2025 Extel U.S. Equity Trading Study (formerly known as the Institutional Investor Research Survey), Piper Sandler was voted by the buyside as the #1 small and mid-cap liquidity provider.

“We are incredibly proud to establish our equities trading presence in Paris. This approval is a critical step in our broader European expansion. We look forward to providing our European clients with seamless access to our equity sales and trading teams, while continuing to distribute our top-ranked equity research,” said Ben Allen.

As part of the European expansion plan, Piper Sandler has hired a total of eight sales and trading professionals. Last year, the firm opened an office in Zurich, Switzerland led by experienced industry veterans, Alex Molloy, Vincenzo Pescuma and Luigi Colazzo.

ABOUT PIPER SANDLER

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. Securities brokerage and investment banking services are offered in the U.S. through Piper Sandler & Co., member SIPC and NYSE; in the U.K. through Piper Sandler Ltd., authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority; in the EU through Piper Sandler Europe SAS, an investment firm authorized by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution and regulated by the Autorité des marchés financiers, and Aviditi Capital Advisors Europe GmbH, a tied agent of AHP Capital Management GmbH, authorized and regulated by BaFin; and in the Abu Dhabi Global Market through Piper Sandler MENA Ltd., authorized and regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority. Alternative asset management and fixed income advisory services are offered through separately registered advisory affiliates.

©2026. Since 1895. Piper Sandler Companies. 350 North 5th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-5711

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[email protected]

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