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iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

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HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (“iClick” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ICLK) today announced that it will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “EGM”) on January 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (Hong Kong time), or January 2, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. (New York time) at 15/F Prosperity Millennia Plaza, 663 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China, and for any adjournment or postponement thereof. The purpose of the EGM is for shareholders of the Company to consider, if thought fit, to approve the transactions contemplated in the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated November 29, 2024, by and among the Company, Overlord Merger Sub Ltd. (“Merger Sub”), a Cayman Islands exempted company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of iClick, and Amber DWM Holding Limited (“Amber DWM”), a Cayman Islands exempted company and the holding entity of Amber Group’s digital wealth management business, known as Amber Premium. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into Amber DWM, with Amber DWM continuing as the surviving entity and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Merger”), and the shareholders of Amber DWM will exchange all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Amber DWM for a mixture of newly issued Class A and Class B ordinary shares of the Company on the terms and conditions set forth therein in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933.

Shareholders of the Company will also be asked to consider and vote on certain additional Merger-related proposals at the EGM, including, among others:

THAT the ninth amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company be further amended and restated by their deletion in their entirety and the substitution of in their place of the tenth amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the Company effective immediately prior to the effective time (the “Effective Time”) of the Merger;

THAT the name of the Company be changed from “iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited” to “Amber International Holding Limited” effective immediately prior to the Effective Time;

THAT immediately prior to the Effective Time, the authorized share capital of the Company be varied as follows: all Class A ordinary shares of iClick (“ICLK Class A Shares”) and all Class B ordinary shares of iClick (“ICLK Class B Shares”) the holders of which have delivered a written notice to iClick to convert its ICLK Class B Shares to ICLK Class A Shares with immediate effect on the closing of the Merger immediately before the Effective Time (such ICLK Class B Shares, the “Converting ICLK Class B Shares”), in the authorized share capital of the Company (including all issued and outstanding ICLK Class A Shares and Converting ICLK Class B Shares, and all authorized but unissued ICLK Class A Shares and ICLK Class B Shares) shall be re-designated as newly issued Class A ordinary shares of iClick (“New Class A Shares”), all ICLK Class B Shares other than the Converting ICLK Class B Shares shall be re-designated as newly issued Class B ordinary shares of iClick (“New Class B Shares”) (unless such New Class B Shares are otherwise required to be automatically converted into New Class A Shares in accordance with the Amendment of M&A (assuming the Amendment of M&A proposal is approved), and the authorized share capital of the Company shall be US$1,300,000 divided into 1,300,000,000 New Ordinary Shares comprising of (x) 1,191,000,000 New Class A Shares, and (y) 109,000,000 New Class B Shares.

Holders of the Company’s ordinary shares whose names are on the register of members of the Company at the close of business in the Cayman Islands on December 18, 2024, are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the EGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof in person. Holders of the Company’s American depositary shares (“ADSs”) at the close of business in New York City on December 18, 2024, are entitled to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares and must act through JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., the depositary of the Company’s ADS program.

The notice of the EGM, which contains the detailed proposals to be presented at the EGM, and the proxy statement related to the EGM, are being filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and can be obtained without charge from the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). These documents are also available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.i-click.com.

SHAREHOLDERS AND ADS HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE PROXY MATERIALS AND OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY CONTAIN VOTING INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, AMBER DWM, THE MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS.

This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the transactions described above and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Amber DWM or the Company, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.

About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

Founded in 2009, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is a renowned online marketing and enterprise solutions provider in Asia. With its leading proprietary technologies, iClick’s full suite of data-driven solutions helps brands drive significant business growth and profitability throughout the full consumer lifecycle. For more information, please visit https://ir.i-click.com.

About Amber Premium

Amber Premium, the business brand behind Amber DWM Holding Limited, is a leading digital wealth management services platform, offering private banking-level solutions tailored for the dynamic crypto economy to a premium clientele of esteemed institutions and qualified individuals.  It develops, deploys, and supports innovative digital wealth management products and services for institutions and high-net-worth individuals, and provides institutional-grade access, operations and support.  Amber Premium aims to be the top choice for one-stop digital wealth management services, delivering tailored, secure solutions that drive growth in the Web3 world.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the pending transactions described herein, and the parties’ perspectives and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions indicate forward-looking statements.

Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and shareholders and other potential investors must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations as a result of a variety of factors. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are hard to predict or control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or plans to differ materially from any future results, performance or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) risks related to the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction, including the risk that the transaction may not close due to one or more closing conditions to the transaction not being satisfied or waived; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the applicable transaction agreements; (iii) the risk that there may be a material adverse change with respect to the financial position, performance, operations or prospects of the Company, Amber DWM or the combined entity; (iv) risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; (v) the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of the Company’s securities; (vi) the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Amber DWM or the combined entity to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally; (vii) any changes in the business or operating prospects of Amber DWM and the combined entity or their businesses; (viii) changes in applicable laws and regulations; and (ix) risks relating to Amber DWM’s and the combined company’s ability to enhance their services and products, execute their business strategy, expand their customer base and maintain stable relationship with their business partners.

A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in the proxy statement that was filed with the SEC by the Company in connection with the proposed transactions, and other documents that the parties may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made, and the Company, Amber DWM and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In Asia: 

In the United States: 

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

Core IR

Catherine Chau

Tom Caden

Phone: +852 3700 9100

Phone: +1-516-222-2560

E-mail: ir@i-click.com 

E-mail: tomc@coreir.com 

 

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FuriosaAI Ends 2024 on a High Note: Llama 3.1 Performance, SDK Release, Leadership Expansion

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FuriosaAI, an emerging leader in AI semiconductor solutions, is closing out the year with rapid technical and customer progress with its second-generation chip, RNGD (pronounced ‘Renegade’). The recently announced AI solution has achieved compelling performance metrics in real-world enterprise deployments meeting the demand for inference with advanced large language and multimodal models.

The new performance benchmarks showcase RNGD’s ability to meet industry-leading throughput demands for Llama 3.1 models, including the 8B and 70B variants, with additional optimizations already in progress. The company also announced key software features that bring advanced optimization for customers currently sampling RNGD hardware in their production environments. These achievements represent the first phase of Furiosa’s vision for AI infrastructure that overcomes the inherent limitations of GPUs.

RNGD delivers winning throughput metrics with Llama 3.1 8B and 70B:

Building on the AI-native Tensor Contraction Processor (TCP) architecture of RNGD, Furiosa is redefining real-world AI deployments, delivering unmatched performance, programmability, and power efficiency. Furiosa’s RNGD recently achieved a throughput of 3,200–3,300 Tokens per Second (TPS) when running the LLaMA 3.1-8B model. In single-user scenarios, RNGD consistently delivers 40–60 TPS performance.

Additionally, RNGD demonstrates exceptional power efficiency, consuming 181W per card, with further optimization efforts underway. Rather than excessively boosting per-user performance, the company aims to maintain performance levels exceeding typical text-reading speeds (10–20 TPS or higher) while optimizing for multi-user environments and achieving a balanced performance approach.

Furiosa is advancing the performance and efficiency of the LLaMA 3.1-70B model. With just two RNGD cards, LLaMA 3.1-70B can be executed effectively. Currently, a single server supports up to 100 concurrent user queries, with ongoing optimizations aiming to achieve 8,000 TPS per server when equipped with 8 RNGD cards.

With the release of SDK v2024.3.0, Furiosa will expand the range of preloaded models. The SDK will also include support for tensor parallelism, enabling seamless processing across multiple elements without requiring model modifications, and a torch.compile, providing the foundation for executing customized models. Integration with HuggingFace Optimum will further empower customers to leverage a broader variety of models.

Advanced optimization tools delivered to early RNGD customers:

Building on these milestones, domestic and global enterprise customers are conducting tests with Furiosa to find a more efficient solution for scaling the inference of their self-developed models, compared to their existing setup. Their objective is to manage TCO effectively as they prepare for large-scale AI adoption. Furiosa plans to provide a high-quality AI development environment through a powerful and user-friendly SDK optimized for RNGD. The SDK v2024.1.0, currently available through the Early Access Program (EAP), is designed to handle high-performance processing of multiple LLM serving requests. It incorporates optimization techniques such as PagedAttention, Block KV Cache, and Continuous Batching, while also supporting various token sampling methods, including Greedy, Beam Search, and Top-k/p. These features allow developers to seamlessly create AI services customized to meet a wide range of requirements. The SDK and online sample will be available after the release of v2024.3.0.

Furiosa remains committed to delivering the most sustainable AI deployment solutions through rigorous optimization at an unprecedented pace.

“With RNGD now in customers’ hands, we are accelerating the next generation of frontier LLMs to unlock emerging Agentic AI applications—bringing advanced reasoning capabilities to enterprise verticals, all at dramatically lower costs,” said June Paik, Co-Founder and CEO of FuriosaAI.

Furiosa Expands Global Footprint with Strategic Leadership Appointment

Furiosa is scaling production and expanding its leadership team with the appointment of Alex Liu as Senior Vice President of Product and Business. A Technology Emmy Award winner and co-founder of NETINT Technologies, Alex brings over 20 years of expertise in startup management, technology innovation, and strategic leadership. At NETINT, he spearheaded groundbreaking achievements, including the development of the world’s first VPU SoC, setting new industry benchmarks and securing the prestigious 2024 Technology Emmy Award. At Furiosa, Alex will lead global product management, go-to-market strategies, and partnerships to drive innovation and align the company’s AI-native technologies with a vision to empower the development of planet-scale AI infrastructure.

RNGD is currently sampling with customers, and mass production will ramp up in partnership with TSMC for 2025 availability. To learn more about Furiosa, please visit https://furiosa.ai/.

About FuriosaAI

FuriosaAI is a semiconductor company dedicated to creating sustainable AI computing solutions that make powerful AI accessible to all. With its innovative Tensor Contraction Processor architecture, FuriosaAI is revolutionizing the AI hardware landscape, offering unparalleled efficiency and programmability for the most demanding AI workloads. For more information, please visit https://furiosa.ai/.

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Hillstone Networks celebrates cybersecurity successes and anticipates an innovative future toward 2025

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hillstone Networks, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, proudly reflects on its key achievements in 2024, marking another year of sustained growth and expansion. With a focus on innovation and proactive protection against cyber threats, the company continues to strengthen its commitment to securing organizations worldwide.

Key achievements in 2024 include:

Expansion of the Comprehensive Security Platform:
In 2024, Hillstone expanded its portfolio of solutions, solidifying its position as a cybersecurity market leader. Its next-generation suite, which includes advanced threat protection, risk management, and real-time visibility, has been adopted by over 28,000 organizations across more than 60 countries.Growth in Global Recognition:
The company has been recognized by industry analysts as a leader in the cybersecurity provider quadrant, highlighting its ability to deliver effective and seamlessly integrable solutions for complex IT environments.Innovations in Artificial Intelligence:
By integrating AI into its platforms, Hillstone has significantly enhanced threat detection and response capabilities. These technologies have been crucial in anticipating and mitigating attacks before they impact critical customer infrastructures.Commitment to Cybersecurity Awareness and Education:
Aligning with its mission to strengthen global cybersecurity, Hillstone has launched a series of training programs and educational resources for businesses and individuals to improve awareness and readiness against cyber threats.

Vision for the Future:
As 2025 approaches, Hillstone Networks remains committed to leading the evolution of cybersecurity in an increasingly interconnected world. Key goals for the coming year include:

Expansion of the Global Partner Ecosystem:
Hillstone plans to broaden its network of strategic partners to integrate its security solutions across diverse technological platforms.Advances in Proactive Cybersecurity:
The company will invest heavily in AI and machine learning capabilities to predict cyberattacks before they occur, transforming cybersecurity from a reactive to a preventive approach.Leadership in Innovation:
Hillstone remains dedicated to continuous innovation, developing new solutions and features to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges, such as protecting cloud-based infrastructures and managing security in hybrid environments.

“At Hillstone Networks, our vision is to create a future where organizations can operate with complete confidence, knowing they are protected by the most advanced cybersecurity solutions,” said Tim Liu, CTO and Co-Founder of Hillstone Networks. “We look forward to 2025 with optimism, ready to face new challenges and provide our customers with the most innovative tools to keep their data and systems secure.”

About Hillstone Networks
Hillstone Networks’ Integrative Cybersecurity approach is based on visionary, AI-powered, and accessible platform, delivering coverage, control, and consolidation to secure over 28,000 global enterprises. Hillstone is a trusted leader in cybersecurity, protecting critical assets and infrastructure, from edge to cloud, regardless of where workloads reside. Learn more at www.hillstonenet.com.

Media Contact
Zeyao Hu
+1 4085086750
inquiry@hillstonenet.com

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Installment payments boost revenue of global companies in Brazil by 40%, reveals EBANX

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In one of the most benefited sectors, Asian gaming companies are raising the order value from Brazilian customers

CURITIBA, Brazil, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In Brazil, global companies offering installments as a payment solution experience an average weekly revenue growth of 40%, as revealed by internal data from EBANX, a global technology platform specializing in payment services for rising markets. This trend is particularly pronounced in the gaming sector, where the Average Order Value (AOV) with installments increases by 98% compared to single-payment transactions.

Eduardo de Abreu, Vice President of Product at EBANX, explained that installments are a cultural phenomenon in Brazil, rooted in the country’s history of high inflation in the 1980s and early 1990s. “Over time, installments have become deeply ingrained in Brazilian and all Latin American cultures, providing consumers with a convenient and accessible way to make purchases, especially for higher-ticket values,” de Abreu added.

Latin America has emerged as the next frontier for the international expansion of gaming companies. The industry revenue in the region is projected to grow by 6.2% in 2024, surpassing Asia-Pacific’s growth rate of 1.5% and North America’s 0.6%, according to market research firm Newzoo. The latest data from EBANX on installments outlines a strategy for international companies to access Latin America’s growing gaming market.

Offering installment payments has already proven to be a key growth strategy for Asian merchants in Brazil. For instance, after introducing this payment solution, a Chinese gaming platform processing transactions through EBANX saw a 169% increase in AOV over the course of one year. Based in Japan, another gaming company experienced a 14% weekly revenue boost after adding installments as an option for customers.

“This merchant was even able to reconnect with its clients because of this feature,” said de Abreu. After the Japanese company began offering installments, 30% of Brazilian customers who hadn’t purchased in one month returned to make higher-value payments. Today, nearly half of this merchant’s transaction volume in Brazil is driven by installments.

The VP of Product pointed out that “understanding how customers behave in different markets is essential to unlocking greater opportunities.” De Abreu explained that by providing tailored solutions with traditional and alternative payment methods for Latin American gamers, Asian companies can navigate the region’s unique market dynamics, ensuring seamless transactions and boosting user engagement.

ABOUT EBANX

EBANX is the leading payment platform connecting global companies with customers from the fastest-growing digital markets in the world. The company was founded in 2012 in Brazil with the mission of giving people access to buy in international digital commerce. With powerful proprietary technology and infrastructure, combined with in-depth knowledge of the markets where it operates, EBANX enables global businesses to connect with hundreds of payment methods in different countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. EBANX goes beyond payments, increasing sales, and fostering seamless purchase experiences for businesses and clients.

For further information, please visit:

Website: https://www.ebanx.com/en/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebanx

Media Contact:

Shan Huang
shan.huang@ahgstrategies.com 

 

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