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AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL HUB

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New integrated hub, ‘Radius,’ brings more growth, choice, speed, and control to the auto aftermarket industry 

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today at The SEMA Show 2023, American Tire Distributors (ATD) announced the launch of ‘Radius,’ a new digital hub designed to integrate tires, parts, services, and solutions into one connected experience for the automotive aftermarket.

Radius is comprised of a suite of tools that seamlessly integrate into business operations to increase efficiency and optimize both sales and service. With a scalable and customizable experience, this automotive aftermarket marketplace provides access to what businesses need to serve their customers. Its core solutions include:

Data-driven software tools that help streamline operations and reduce or eliminate stale inventory.Programs designed to offer a competitive edge through nationwide warranties, automotive and business retailers, discounts, training, growth bonuses, and more.The industry’s only learning platform that provides training for owners, managers, sales associates, and technicians in less than five minutes per day.A proven sales model that helps tire dealers drive online sales volume, increase foot traffic, and capture nationwide online shoppers.Access to volume rebates, discounts, and loyalty rewards.A B2B2C e-commerce and back-office solution that provides product catalogs, pricing, and real-time booking for tire installations.A solution that helps shops automate their customer marketing and communications with a full suite of tools, including personalized messaging campaigns, automated appointment reminders, and customer reviews. 

“We’re excited to unveil Radius, and with it, usher in a new era of connectivity and simplicity to better serve our customers,” said Stuart Schuette, President and CEO of ATD. “We strive every day to be the most connected and insightful automotive solutions provider, and with this new platform, the industry takes another step forward towards a more integrated, data-driven future.”

With the addition of Radius to its portfolio of solutions, ATD advances from a diversified wholesale tire distributor to a connected physical and digital platform that fuels innovation and growth in the broader automotive aftermarket. Using real-time communication and data analytics, it expands retailers’ customer base, identifies trends and relevant customer preferences, and supports more informed business decisions. Along with preeminent wholesale distribution capabilities, these assets uniquely position ATD to drive a connected commerce experience for the entire industry.

To learn more about ATD and its new digital platform, Radius, please visit atd.com/Radius.

About American Tire Distributors
American Tire Distributors is one of the largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market. It operates more than 115 distribution centers serving approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. The company offers an unsurpassed breadth and depth of inventory, frequent delivery, and value-added services to tire and automotive service customers. American Tire Distributors employs approximately 4,500 associates across its distribution center network.

In 2023, the company has been recognized as: a Silver Stevie® award winner for Automotive & Transport Equipment (Large) Company of the Year; a SEAL Environmental Initiative Award winner; an Environment+Energy Leader Award winner; a winner of two Stevie® Awards for Great Employers; one of Charlotte’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®; one of the Nation’s Summer 2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR); and one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®. 

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Moomoo Malaysia Recognised for Fintech Innovation at Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2025

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The award-winning digital brokerage is recognised for its AI-powered trading tools, seamless global market access, and institutional-grade tools and resources for retail investors.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Moomoo Malaysia) has been recognised for its cutting-edge innovations in financial technology, winning two awards – Fintech – Brokerage and Fintech – Financial Technology at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2025. The MTEA awards recognizes companies at the forefront of technological innovation, honouring those that drive digital transformation and set new benchmarks in their respective industries.

“Winning these awards within our first year of operation is incredibly encouraging. It demonstrates that our technology-first approach – powered by AI and advanced analytics – is resonating strongly with Malaysian investors. We’ve always believed technology should simplify and democratise investing. Our growth to over 500,000 users in less than a year, becoming Malaysia’s No. 1 financial app by downloads and daily active users lets us know we’re on the right track.” said Indy Lau, Chief Operating Officer of Moomoo Malaysia.

Moomoo Malaysia was recognized specifically for its innovation in brokerage and financial technology. The digital brokerage stands out by integrating institutional-level analytics, AI-driven trading features, and seamless global market connectivity within a single, user-friendly platform. Among the innovative features Moomoo Malaysia introduced are Malaysia’s first fully digital in-app IPO subscription service and a proprietary AI-powered Candlestick Chart Analysis tool, providing retail investors with real-time insights and market intelligence. It is also the first licensed brokerage in Malaysia to offer direct retail access to U.S. options trading.

Empowering Smarter Investing

Beyond technological advancements, Moomoo Malaysia is committed to improving financial literacy among Malaysian investors through its Moo Learn initiative. With more than 700 free educational resources available, including webinars and interactive tutorials, the platform has accumulated over 2.7 million views, reflecting the strong local demand for accessible financial education. The platform’s Moo Community with a robust community of over 25 million investors provides a vibrant space for investors to exchange insights and learn collaboratively.

Ivan Mok, CEO of Moomoo Malaysia, emphasised the company’s mission: “Our vision goes beyond trading; we want to reshape financial literacy and empower Malaysians through technology-driven investment resources and education. Recognition from the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards reaffirms our commitment to continue innovating and delivering value to every Malaysian investor.”

Since launching in February 2024, Moomoo Malaysia has rapidly grown to become the No. 1 trading app* by downloads and DAU, surpassing over 500,000 users within one year. The company continues to expand its offerings, providing Malaysian investors with seamless global access, intelligent market insights, automation-driven trading tools, and education-led investing experiences.

For more information, visit www.moomoo.com/my.

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transcosmos signs collaboration agreement with Miyoshi City, Hiroshima towards DX in local government

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Aims to create a sustainable management model for local governments

TOKYO, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — transcosmos hereby announces that on March 26, 2025, the company signed a collaboration agreement with Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on co-creating a sustainable management model for local governments. Under this agreement, transcosmos will collaborate with, and assist the city in streamlining and boosting productivity of local governments’ administrative operations, promoting work style reform of government employees, discussing the option to use outsourcing, developing digital talent, and ultimately bring about a sustainable management model for local governments that leads to the future.

With a view to realize regional cooperation in the future, transcosmos and Miyoshi City aim to bring about sustainable management for local governments in the whole region in partnership with nearby areas that face similar challenges.

Streamlining business processes and accelerating processing speed as well as promoting employee work style reform are key challenges that must be addressed for local governments to deliver sustainable management. Miyoshi City was faced with similar challenges, yet the city could not create an optimal environment, due to lack of experience and knowledge in streamlining complex administrative tasks as well as a lack of people with digital skills. To help overcome such challenges, transcosmos will provide the city with its DX (Digital Transformation) services designed for local governments that help consolidate administrative functions and achieve BPR (Business Process Reengineering) in local governments. With these services, transcosmos will co-create a sustainable management model for local governments in partnership with Miyoshi City. With a view to realize regional cooperation in the future, transcosmos and Miyoshi City aim to bring about sustainable management for local governments in the whole region in partnership with nearby areas that face similar challenges.

Mr. Satoshi Fukuoka, Mayor of Miyoshi City commented on the collaboration agreement as follows.
“We are delighted to have signed a collaboration agreement with transcosmos. Towards co-creating a sustainable model for local governments with transcosmos, we, Miyoshi City, will take a comprehensive approach with digital technology and people development at the core.”

With its services designed for promoting DX and achieving business process transformation, transcosmos will continue to help local governments deliver sustainable management while contributing to solving challenges in their communities.

transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have combined superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 182 bases across 35 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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Aker Horizons ASA: Notice of Annual General Meeting

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FORNEBU, Norway, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The annual general meeting of Aker Horizons ASA (the “Company”) will be held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 13:00 CEST as a virtual meeting. The proposed agenda includes election of members of the Board of Directors.

The meeting will be conducted as a virtual meeting only, accessible online via Lumi AGM. All shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote and ask questions from smartphones, tablets or desktop devices. For further information regarding electronic participation, please refer to the guide available at https://akerhorizons.com/investors/shareholder-center/general-meetings/.

Although no pre-registration is needed for attending online, shareholders that are eligible for attending and voting at the annual general meeting are encouraged to register their attendance no later than 28 April 2025 at 13:00. Deadline for registration of advance votes and proxies is 28 April 2025 at 13:00 CEST.

Please find attached the following documents:

Notice and Proxy form for the Annual General Meeting 2025The Board of Directors’ Proposed Resolutions for the Annual General Meeting 2025Remuneration GuidelinesProposal from the Nomination Committee

All documents to be processed in the meeting are also available at https://akerhorizons.com/investors/shareholder-center/general-meetings/.

For further information:
Investor Relations:
Jonas Gamre
Mobile: +47 97 11 82 92
E-mail: jonas.gamre@akerhorizons.com

Media:
Mats Ektvedt
Mobile: +47 41 42 33 28
E-mail: mats.ektvedt@corporatecommunications.no

About Aker Horizons ASA

Aker Horizons ASA develops green energy and green industry to accelerate the transition to Net Zero. The company is active in renewable energy, carbon capture and sustainable industrial assets. As part of the Aker group, Aker Horizons ASA applies industrial, technological and capital markets expertise with a planet-positive purpose to drive decarbonization globally. Aker Horizons ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Across its portfolio, the company is present on five continents. www.akerhorizons.com

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The following files are available for download:

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Aker Horizons Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025 and Proxy Form

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The Board of Directors Proposed Resolutions for the Annual General Meeting 2025 79

https://mb.cision.com/Public/20659/4131059/bb76e720ea4e54c3.pdf

Proposal from the Nomination Committee of Aker Horizons ASA to the Annual General Meeting 2025

https://mb.cision.com/Public/20659/4131059/aa653daed8323d32.pdf

Remuneration Guidelines for Aker Horizons ASA

 

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