COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Contour Design, a global leader in ergonomic computer input devices, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Active Key business from Cherry SE. Active Key, based in Germany, is a recognized provider of high-quality, specialized keyboards and mice designed for environments where cleanliness, durability, and reliability are critical, including medical and industrial spaces.

The acquisition significantly broadens Contour Design’s product portfolio and expands Contour’s leadership in workplace health and safety solutions. By integrating Active Key’s expertise in hygiene-oriented technology with Contour’s ergonomic innovation, the company will offer an even broader, more comprehensive product portfolio to its global customer base.

“This acquisition is a pivotal moment for Contour Design, aligning perfectly with our mission to enhance health and safety at workplaces,” said Erik Stannow, Chairman of the Board at Contour Design. “Active Key’s deep expertise in hygienic input devices complements our ergonomic strengths, allowing us to meet the growing demands of health-conscious industries.”

Kenneth Nielsen, CEO of Contour Design, commented, “We’re happy to welcome Active Key to the Contour Design family. Their strong portfolio and commitment to product quality match our own. Together, we will accelerate innovation and broaden our reach – particularly in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. This acquisition strengthens our position in health and safety solutions while enhancing our capability to serve multiple sectors.”

While the transaction is expected to close in the coming weeks, Contour and Cherry agreed on a transition process aimed at securing long-term potential and operational continuity of Active Key business.

Contour Design remains firmly focused on its core ergonomic product lines which continue to be the foundation of the business. Active Key will be introduced as a complementary brand within the Contour portfolio, ensuring continuity for existing customers and enriching the company’s offering. The integration, which includes the dedicated Active Key team and associated assets, will leverage the combined strengths of both entities in product development, market reach, and distribution channels.

The acquisition, which includes all relevant employees and assets, is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to regulatory approvals. Cherry SE and Contour Design are working collaboratively to ensure a seamless transition. Contour Design is majority-owned by Polaris Private Equity.

About Contour Design: Contour Design is a leader in developing, designing, and marketing innovative ergonomic input devices, including RollerMouse, UniMouse and SliderMouse. Trusted by professionals worldwide for over 30 years, Contour products are engineered to reduce physical strain, prevent injuries, and enhance comfort and productivity during computer use. Contour Design is majority-owned by Polaris Private Equity.

About Cherry SE: Cherry SE is a global manufacturer of computer input devices such as keyboards, mice, microphones, and headsets for applications in office, gaming, and industry for hybrid work, as well as hardware and software solutions in digital healthcare. Since its founding in 1953, CHERRY has been synonymous with innovative and durable high-quality products developed in-house specifically to meet customer needs.

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MUNICH, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — May 7, 2025, Global photovoltaic technology innovator Polyshine Solar unveiled its new lightweight flexible photovoltaic modules and star product balcony-specific PV modules at The Smarter E Europe 2025. Its flagship new lightweight flexible module secured the TÜV NORD certification for withstanding Category 17+ hurricanes (far exceeding the traditional requirement of resisting Category 12 typhoons), attracting widespread attention from global industry players.

Three Key Highlights

Flexible Breakthrough: Polymer Materials Solve Traditional PV Limitations

Addressing the pain points of traditional glass modules – excessive weight (over 20 kg/m² including rack) and inability to adapt to low-load or curved surfaces – Polyshine Solar showcased an ultra-light flexible module weighing just 2.92 kg/m² with a bending radius of 0.5 meters. Closely aligned with the EU’s REPowerEU policy, this product is poised to unlock approximately 40% of existing rooftops previously inaccessible due to load restrictions.

Authoritative Certification: TÜV NORD Certifies 17+ Hurricane Resistance

The international authority TÜV NORD visited Polyshine Solar booth to award the certification for Polyshine Solar’s new lightweight flexible modules resisting 17+ hurricane-force winds. Based on dynamic testing at 63 m/s (17+ category) in Central South University’s wind tunnel laboratory. The self-developed organic polymer material features a 300% increase in tear resistance, enabling the modules to withstand extreme wind conditions with stability.

Balcony PV: 2 minutes to install, 3 years to pay back

Designed for European residential balconies, the specialized PV module uses an innovative “zip-tie mounting system” requiring no professional tools or drilling , and one person will complete the installation within 2 minutes. Weighing just 3.3 kg and equipped , the front film achieves 91% light transmittance. Payback in as little as 3 years at €0.3/kWh (Germany residential). The 1300MPa high-modulus encapsulation technology eliminates spontaneous glass breakage (SGB) risks entirely.

Polyshine Group: 20 Years of Outdoor Application Validation Builds Quality Trust

As the technical backbone of Polyshine Solar, Polyshine Group leverages 20 years of polymer material R&D and manufacturing experience, 20 years of outdoor application data from hundreds of global projects, and 20,000 hours of accelerated aging test data to support the reliability of module encapsulation materials in outdoor environments. Through this exhibition, Polyshine Solar demonstrates that advanced material science is reshaping PV deployment boundaries – combining hurricane-level resistance with building-friendly design to accelerate global renewable energy adoption.

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BEIJING, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (“Baidu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) at Baidu Campus, No. 10, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100085, People’s Republic of China on June 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (Beijing/Hong Kong time).

No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the AGM.

The board of Directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on May 27, 2025, Hong Kong time, as the record date (the “Shares Record Date”) of Class A ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.000000625 each (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) and Class B ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.000000625 each (the “Class B Ordinary Shares”). Holders of record of the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares and Class B Ordinary Shares as of the Shares Record Date are entitled to receive notice of and attend the AGM and any adjourned meeting thereof.

The notice of the AGM is available on the Company’s website at https://ir.baidu.com. 

The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements, for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 20-F”), with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company’s website at https://ir.baidu.com, as well as on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. 

The Company has also published an annual report (the “Hong Kong Annual Report”) pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKEx”). The Hong Kong Annual Report contains substantially the same information as set forth in the Form 20-F and can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.baidu.com as well as the HKEx’s website at http://www.hkexnews.hk. 

About Baidu

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

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