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DDC and Hewen Launch Joint Venture to Scale Ready-Made Convenience Meal Business, Backed by USD 15M Profit Commitment

Strategic partnership targets China’s booming ready-to-eat market, combining DDC’s innovative brands with Hewen’s production expertise

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DDC Enterprise, Ltd. (NYSEAM: DDC), (“DayDayCook,” “DDC,” or the “Company”), a leading multi-brand Asian consumer food company, today announced a binding agreement to form a joint venture (JV) with Hewen Agricultural Technology Limited, a premium prepared-meal producer, to scale delivery of ready-to-eat (RTE) solutions for major e-commerce platforms, restaurant chains, and direct-to-consumer brands in Mainland China. Hewen has committed to generating USD 15 million in profits for the JV over the next five years, with annual dividends distributed to shareholders. The joint venture will become one of DDC’s consolidated subsidiaries and is expected to further expand its production capability and distribution network in the market.

“This partnership accelerates our mission to redefine convenience in Asian cuisine,” said Ms. Norma Chu, Chairwoman and CEO of DDC. “By combining DDC’s innovation-driven brands with Hewen’s localized production expertise, we’re poised to capture the fast growing demand for high-quality, health-focused meal solutions across China’s digital and offline ecosystem.”

“Our collaboration with DDC is a milestone in advancing China’s prepared-food industry,” added Mr. Wenbo Qin, CEO of Hewen. “With shared values in quality and scalability, this JV will set new benchmarks for culinary excellence and operational efficiency in the RTE sector.”

Pursuant to the binding term sheet, Hewen committed to leverage its existing production capability and product development know-how to further expand its business reach in the market to more e-commerce platforms, major restaurant chains, and DTC brands on social platforms like Douyin (Tiktok). It also committed to DDC that the Joint Venture will have an annual profit of more than RMB 20 million (approximately USD 3 million) in 2025 and for the following 4 years. All after-tax profits of the Joint Venture will be distributed as dividends every year according to the shareholding ratio of the Joint Venture partners.

DDC will grant Hewen restricted shares. The shares will be issued within 10 business days after the Joint Venture is established. These restricted shares will be unlocked according to the actual achievement of the Joint Venture’s profit committed by Hewen over the next 5 years.

ABOUT DAYDAYCOOK

DayDayCook is on a mission to share the joy of Asian cooking culture with the world, offering a suite of accessible and healthy ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-heat products that cater to the global palate. DayDayCook has evolved from a culinary content authority to a multi-brand powerhouse, curating a broad range of products that champion authenticity, nutrition, and convenience. The company’s growing portfolio includes DayDayCook, Nona Lim, Yai’s Thai, Omsom, MengWei, and Yujia Weng. Follow the Company on LinkedIn.

ABOUT HEWEN

Hewen Agricultural Technology was founded in 2015, specializes in producing pre-made and convenience meal solutions providing catering services and RTE products, emphasizing health, convenience, and premium quality. Its customer base includes renowned brands like Haidilao, Xi Bei, and Dingdong Maicai, the company delivers standardized culinary solutions while maintaining a focus on innovation and market expansion. Committed to shaping healthier trends in Chinese cuisine, it continues to strengthen its industry leadership through advanced production know-how and customer-centric offerings.

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Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, including, for example, statements about completing definitive agreements with Huwen Agricultural Technology to form a joint venture to expand sales and distribution network in the Mainland China market, NYSE and SEC compliance, estimated revenue, margins, cash and growth and expansion. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are also based on assumptions regarding the Company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

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OSI Systems Receives $4 Million Award for Patient Monitoring Solutions

HAWTHORNE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Healthcare division, Spacelabs Healthcare^®, is expanding its footprint with an existing U.S.-based customer under an agreement to provide approximately $4 million of patient monitoring solutions and related supplies and accessories to the hospital.

The agreement, which was facilitated in conjunction with a strategic partner, is part of Spacelabs’ ongoing mission to foster relationships with hospitals and health systems and help providers deliver exceptional care to their patients through near-term and long-term projects.

“We are committed to assisting organizations in modernizing their infrastructure and elevating their patient care,” said Ajay Mehra, OSI Systems President and CEO. “Healthcare organizations are being asked to do more with less, and we believe that technology can be instrumental in ensuring patients receive the care they need.”

Spacelabs is dedicated to solving challenges the healthcare system currently faces, including the need to enhance the patient experience, improve population health, reduce costs, and support care team well-being. As part of its mission, Spacelabs develops services and technologies that are personalized and tailored to support the needs of healthcare providers anywhere in the world.

About OSI Systems

OSI Systems is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications in the homeland security, healthcare, defense and aerospace industries. The Company combines more than 40 years of electronics engineering and manufacturing experience with offices and production facilities in more than a dozen countries to implement a strategy of expansion into selective end product markets. For more information on OSI Systems or any of its subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com. News Filter: OSIS-G

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DigitalOcean Kubernetes Unlocks Superior Scalability for Growing Businesses

Enhanced platform helps eliminate barriers to scale Kubernetes, while allowing businesses to realize greater simplicity and cost-efficiency

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DOCN), the simplest scalable cloud for growing tech companies, today announced a major evolution of its DigitalOcean Kubernetes Service (DOKS). This release provides customers effortless scaling up to 1,000 nodes for simplified growth, streamlined and secure networking for easier cloud integration, optimized network routing for faster performance & lower latency, and fully-managed networking tools that significantly reduce operational overhead.

DOKS offers a simple, 1-click experience for cluster creation with optimized defaults, diverse CPU and GPU droplet options, and integrated cloud resources. Customers can effortlessly scale their infrastructure to meet demand, from everyday workloads to unexpected traffic spikes – along with straightforward onboarding, and predictable pricing without hidden costs.

“DigitalOcean is excited to announce a major evolution of DOKS, helping growing tech companies overcome scalability and performance barriers with Kubernetes,” said Bratin Saha, Chief Product and Technology Officer, DigitalOcean. “This expansion enables organizations to seamlessly run larger workloads within a single cluster, simplifies secure cloud networking, and significantly reduces operational overhead.”

Key enhancements to DigitalOcean Kubernetes include:

• Seamless scaling: Efficiently scales from a few nodes to 1,000, significantly reducing complexity and operational overhead.
• Simplified VPC networking:VPC-native Kubernetes simplifies network management and improves security, reducing configuration complexity.
• Improved performance at scale: eBPF-based routing enhances data plane latency, bandwidth efficiency, and optimizes network routing for external-facing applications.
• Fully-managed Cilium for higher-performance networking: Accelerates network scaling with autoscaling workloads, minimizing operational management.

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NoBid, whose ad-tech platform processes 200 billion auctions monthly across hundreds of containers across 4 regions, handles over 300,000 concurrent requests per second using DOKS.

“DigitalOcean Kubernetes provides NoBid with a powerful platform for our containerized workloads,” said Shawn Petersen, CIO at NoBid. “Additionally, the ability to rapidly scale based on business demand, handle 1.3 PB/month in data egress, along with seamless inter-cluster connectivity with VPC peering were all key differentiators for us to partner with DigitalOcean.”

To learn more about DigitalOcean Kubernetes, please read this blog post, or visit our product page. Additionally, check out the DigitalOcean YouTube channel for informative videos about the new updates.

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DigitalOcean is the simplest scalable cloud platform that democratizes cloud and AI for growing tech companies around the world. Our mission is to simplify cloud computing and AI to allow builders to spend more time creating software that changes the world. More than 600,000 customers trust DigitalOcean to deliver the cloud, AI, and ML infrastructure they need to build and scale their organizations. To learn more about DigitalOcean, visit www.digitalocean.com.

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Proficient Auto Logistics Acquires Brothers Auto Transport, Expanding Fleet and Market Presence

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ: PAL), a leading provider of auto transportation and logistics services, today announced the successful acquisition of Brothers Auto Transport, LLC, a well-established carrier based in Wind Gap, PA. This transaction strategically expands PAL’s fleet, base of talented company drivers, and strengthens its presence in key northeastern markets.

Founded in 1996, Brothers Auto Transport brings new, and expands existing, OEM partnerships in PAL’s portfolio, further enhancing service capabilities and customer reach. With a strong track record of profitability, operational excellence, and reputation in the industry, Brothers Auto Transport’s expertise fits with PAL’s philosophy and supports PAL’s continued growth.

“This acquisition is an important milestone in our growth strategy,” said Richard O’Dell, Chief Executive Officer of Proficient Auto Logistics. “Brothers Auto Transport has built a well-run, profitable business with deep-rooted OEM relationships. The operational and geographic synergies between our companies will allow us to provide a higher level of service to our customers while elevating our presence in the Northeast. While this transaction is smaller than prior acquisitions, we expect the business to be accretive immediately, proportional to its size, and positioned to contribute to PAL’s long-term financial and operational objectives.”

The Brothers acquisition increases PAL’s fleet capacity by 13%, while integrating experienced drivers and operational and support management personnel into Proficient Auto Logistics’ team.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Brothers Auto Transport,” said Don Carney, former owner of Brothers. “Joining Proficient Auto Logistics allows Brothers to leverage additional resources, expand reach, and continue delivering the high-quality service customers expect. We look forward to the road ahead.”

The acquisition reinforces Proficient Auto Logistics’ position as a leading national provider of auto transport solutions, allowing the Company to deliver comprehensive service capabilities to both existing and new customers while maintaining a strong financial foundation.

For more information, visit www.proficientautologistics.com.

About Proficient Auto Logistics

We are a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Through the combination of six industry-leading operating companies since our IPO in May 2024, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America. We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country.

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Equitable Holdings Announces Preliminary Results of Cash Tender Offer for Up to 46,000,000 Units of AllianceBernstein Holding

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH), the leading financial services holding company of Equitable, AllianceBernstein and Equitable Advisors, today announced the preliminary results of its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase up to 46,000,000 units (“Units”) representing assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB) (“AB Holding”), at a price of $38.50 per Unit, net to the seller in cash, for an aggregate purchase price of up to approximately $1.8 billion, less any applicable tax withholding (the “Offer”), which expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 1, 2025 (the “Expiration Time”).

Based on a preliminary count by the depositary and paying agent for the Offer, a total of 19,766,878 Units were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn under the Offer prior to the Expiration Time, including 559,614 Units that were tendered by notice of guaranteed delivery.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Offer, Equitable expects to accept for payment all of the Units that were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn, for an aggregate cost of approximately $761.0 million, excluding fees and expenses relating to the Offer. As Equitable expects to accept for purchase all of the Units that were properly tendered and not properly withdrawn there is no proration factor. The Units that Equitable expects to accept for purchase represent approximately 17.9% of the outstanding Units as of December 31, 2024. After giving effect to such purchase, Equitable will have an approximate 68.6% economic interest in AllianceBernstein L.P., the operating partnership of AB Holding.

The number of Units expected to be purchased in the Offer is based on the depositary and paying agent’s preliminary count and the assumption that all Units tendered by notice of guaranteed delivery will be delivered within the required one business day period and is subject to change. The final number of Units to be purchased will be announced following the expiration of the guaranteed delivery period and completion by the depositary and paying agent of its confirmation process. Payment for Units accepted for purchase under the Offer will occur promptly thereafter.

Questions regarding the Offer and requests for assistance in connection with the Offer may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. (“D.F. King”), the information agent for the Offer, by contacting them at (800) 848-3402 (toll-free) or via email at [email protected]. Banks and brokers may contact D.F. King at (212) 269-5550 or Barclays Capital Inc., the dealer manager for the Offer, at (800) 438-3242 (toll-free). Computershare Trust Company, N.A. is acting as depositary and paying agent for the Offer.

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Units.

About Equitable Holdings

Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) is a leading financial services holding company comprised of complementary and well-established businesses, Equitable, AllianceBernstein and Equitable Advisors. Equitable Holdings has $1.0 trillion in assets under management and administration (as of 12/31/2024) and more than 5 million client relationships globally. Founded in 1859, Equitable provides retirement and protection strategies to individuals, families and small businesses. AllianceBernstein is a global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients. Equitable Advisors, LLC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI and TN) has 4,600 duly registered and licensed financial professionals that provide financial planning, wealth management, retirement planning, protection and risk management services to clients across the country.

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Manhattan Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems for the Seventh Consecutive Year

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), a global leader in supply chain commerce solutions, announced today that it has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for the seventh consecutive year.

With the growing complexity of supply chains, it has become critical for enterprises to better orchestrate transportation and distribution processes with a unified supply chain execution solution. Manhattan’s cloud-native technology, microservices-based architecture and unified platform provide supply chain and logistics professionals with a distinctive and advanced technology architecture that stands apart from legacy, portfolio offerings in the market. By doing away with silos, it delivers real-time visibility into shipments, offers predictive analytics for better decision-making, delivers the ability to automate manual processes and ultimately eliminates inefficiencies, which is a definite game-changer for companies operating in complex and demanding environments.

“We are delighted to be recognized by Gartner as a Leader in TMS,” said Bryant Smith, director of Product Management for Manhattan Associates. “This ongoing leadership reflects our commitment to continuous innovation, customer success, and excellence in supply chain execution. We deliver speed and value across various transportation functions and leverage advanced intelligence to solve the largest and most complex transportation challenges.”

Latest additions to the cloud-native Manhattan Active TM include GenAI capabilities to the platform, and unification of Manhattan Active Yard Management with TMS. It can already be combined with Manhattan Active Warehouse Management, and Labor Management providing companies with a complete, simplified, and unified supply chain execution system that continuously adapts and scales to business needs, and provides a single, comprehensive view of the distribution network, unlocking optimization opportunities that are impossible with traditional siloed offerings.

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Announces First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) will report financial results for the first quarter 2025 after the market closes on Wednesday, May 7. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 8 to discuss the Company’s results.

Participants may access the call by dialing (877) 407-8289 or (201) 689-8341 for international callers. A live webcast of the call will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at ir.mvwc.com.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available at ir.mvwc.com from 10 a.m. ET on May 8 until 10 p.m. ET on June 8. To access the replay, dial (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415 for international callers. The conference ID for the recording is 13752589.

About Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. The Company has approximately 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands. The Company also operates an exchange network and membership programs comprised of more than 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories, and provides management services to other resorts and lodging properties. As a leader and innovator in the vacation industry, the Company upholds the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales and marketing of vacation ownership products and services. For more information, please visit www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com.

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March’s Zeta Economic Index (ZEI) Indicates Economic Cooling as Consumer Confidence Wanes

Travel Sector Shows Seasonal Strength While Overall Economy Exhibits Softening Trends

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), Zeta Global (NYSE), the AI Marketing Cloud, today released the Zeta Economic Index (ZEI) for March 2025. Powered by Zeta’s proprietary generative AI technology and real-time consumer behavior from over 245 million US consumers, the ZEI provides an insightful view of the strength and momentum of the US economy.

The March report indicates a growing decline in consumer sentiment, but spending patterns suggest that economic activity remains steady. While concerns about the broader economy continue to rise, real-time behavioral data shows that many consumers are still engaging in discretionary spending—particularly in travel—indicating a more complex economic landscape.

“What stands out in this month’s ZEI is that while we’re seeing consumers express increased concern about economic conditions, their spending behaviors are adjusting more gradually than sentiment alone would suggest,” said David A. Steinberg, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Zeta Global. “While people are expressing more concern about the economy, their actual behavior tells a different story: one of relative resilience in key areas. The evolving relationship between consumer sentiment and spending means there are still valuable opportunities for businesses if they know where to look.”

The Economic Index Score (EIS), the ZEI’s primary measure of US economic health, declined to 68.3, marking a 3.2% month-over-month (MoM) decrease and continuing a softening trend from late 2024. Despite this decline, overall economic activity remains within the “Active” range, indicating that economic stability remains intact.

Additional takeaways from the March 2025 ZEI:

• Discretionary Spend Propensity decreased 2.1% MoM, reflecting a more cautious approach to non-essential purchases. Meanwhile, Retail Sales Activity, a measure of actual consumer spending, posted a minimal 0.1% increase, essentially flat compared to February, suggesting consumers are becoming more deliberate with their spending decisions.
• Travel emerged as a bright spot in March, rising 3.4 points MoM, largely driven by seasonal Spring Break activity. This uptick is in contrast to broader industry softening and highlights continued consumer willingness to prioritize certain experiences despite overall caution.
• The New Mover Index dropped sharply by 7.0% MoM, indicating that larger financial commitments like relocating or purchasing homes are being delayed as uncertainty grows. This pullback may signal waning confidence in longer-term economic prospects.
• Flat to down in online interest across sectors. When looking at online interest across sectors, Entertainment fell 2.9 points as consumers reduced spending on non-essential experiences, while Retail dropped 1.1 points. Technology, Healthcare, and Dining all remained largely flat, reinforcing a broader pattern of economic caution.

Unlike traditional surveys, the ZEI leverages Generative AI to analyze trillions of behavioral signals, recalibrating each month to reflect actual consumer activity. With insights derived from over 20 proprietary inputs, the index provides a comprehensive, real-time view of economic sentiment, activity, and spending trends.

The Zeta Economic Index is publicly available here and is provided as a complimentary service. It should not be considered investment advice or be relied upon to make investment decisions.

About Zeta Global

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com.

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