Brisbane, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. - March 16, 2026) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has now approved the import and sale of GMG's THERMAL-XR graphene based coating system in the United States.The EPA has issued a consent order for pre-manufacture notice PMN P-25-0018 in accordance with section 5(e) of the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2604(e) (the "Order"). Under the Order, GMG is authorised to export, distribute, sell, use and dispose of the chemical substance described in the pre-manufacture notice submitted by the Company, and which is used in GMG's THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE graphene-based coating system for various applications including Heating Venting Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R), Data Centres, Liquified Natural Gas Plants (LNG), Automotive and Electronics amongst others in the United States in accordance with the requirements and conditions set out in the Order (the "New Chemical Substance").GMG supplies its THERMAL-XR® graphene coating product for the HVAC-R equipment market to its exclusive North American distributor, Nu-Calgon Wholesaler, Inc. ("Nu-Calgon") which is marketed and sold as "Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG® Graphene" as seen in an example shown in Figure 1. As a result of the Order, GMG, together with Nu-Calgon, is now able to commence commercial sales of THERMAL-XR® products into the U.S. for industrial use, subject to and in accordance with the requirements and conditions of the Order.Figure 1: Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® Powered by GMG® Graphene LabelTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/288616_ab987720443d2967_001full.jpgThe first shipment of THERMAL-XR® will now be sent to Nu-Calgon for distribution in North America.Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented, "We believe that this EPA consent order is a major milestone for GMG as it allows us, together with our exclusive North American distributor Nu-Calgon, to commence commercial sales of THERMAL-XR® in we what we see as the largest HVAC-R coating market in the world."Jack Perkowski, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of the Company, commented: "With regulatory clearance now in place, we believe that we can begin converting the strong interest that we have seen from customers into revenue, while leveraging Nu-Calgon's extensive distribution network to reach across the North America to scale THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE / CoolWorx® deployment over time. We believe that GMG is one of the few companies to have received EPA approval for the export and sale of an unlimited amount of a graphene-based product in the United States of America."About THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE powered by GMG Graphene:THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE coating system is a unique method of improving the conductivity of corroded heat exchange surfaces and improving and maintaining the performance of new units at peak levels. The process coats and protects heat exchange surfaces while improving and rebuilding the lost corroded thermal conductivity and increasing the heat transfer rate by leveraging the physics of GMG Graphene, resulting in an efficiency improvement and a potential power reduction.THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE is now patented for 20 years in Australia and is expected to be patented in other countries around the world.THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE Development and EPA Approval HistoryMonthSignificant Milestones for THERMAL-XR® powered by GMG GrapheneSeptember2022GMG acquires THERMAL-XR® manufacturing intellectual property and brand rights GMG ACQUIRES THERMAL-XR MANUFACTURING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND BRAND RIGHTS AND GRANTS RSUs TO DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)December2022Verified Improved Heat Transfer by The University of Queensland. VERIFIED IMPROVED HEAT TRANSFER ON ALUMINIUM WITH THERMAL-XR® & MARKET UPDATE - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)February2023Approval from Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) GMG RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL TO ENABLE SIGNIFICANT COMMERCIAL SALES - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)April 2023Total available market for THERMAL-XR® estimated by Company to be > US$28.4 billion GMG ANNOUNCES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)April 2023First order of THERMAL-XR® > $120,000 GMG ANNOUNCES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)May 2023Signing of Distributors for Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & South Korea GMG SIGNS THERMAL-XR® DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENTS IN 4 ASIAN COUNTRIES - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)June 2023Independently Verified Heat Transfer & Energy Savings GMG ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED HEAT TRANSFER AND ENERGY SAVINGS RESULTS FROM THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)July 2023Signing of Nu-Calgon Distribution for North America - USA, Canada, Mexico, & Caribbean. GMG APPOINTS NU-CALGON AS THERMAL-XR® DISTRIBUTOR FOR NORTH AMERICA - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)August2023Commissioning of THERMAL-XR® Coating Bulk Blend Plant GMG PROVIDES COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESS OF THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)October2023Forward Orders > AU$ 400k - Conditional on Import Approvals for some Countries GMG PROVIDES COMMERCIALISATION UPDATE ON ENERGY SAVINGS COATING THERMAL-XR® - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)December2023Commissioning of the modular Graphene Production plant Graphene Manufacturing Group Commissions Modular Graphene Production Plant - Graphene Manufacturing Group | GMG (graphenemg.com)January2024Canada Approval Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)January2024Launch of Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene at Chicago AHR Expo 2024. Launch of Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG Graphene at Chicago AHR Expo 2024.April 2024GMG Provides Commercialisation Update on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR® GMG Provides Commercialisation Update on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®December2024GMG Reaches Market Commercialisation Milestone on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR® GMG Reaches Market Commercialisation Milestone on Energy Savings Coating THERMAL-XR®December2025USA EPA Approval Conditions Accepted for Graphene Coating THERMAL-XR® USA EPA Approval Conditions Accepted for Graphene Coating THERMAL-XR® About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information, please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, GMG and Nu-Calgon's ability to leverage Nu-Calgon's distribution network to commence commercial sales of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE-based products into the U.S. HVAC-R aftermarket, intentions as to the first shipment of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE, the intended focus of initial THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE deployment, the energy efficiency, decarbonisation and corrosion protection benefits of THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE, GMG's intention to work with the EPA and GMG's intention to progress its broader THERMAL-XR® ENHANCE commercialisation activities.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the receipt of a fully signed consent notice from the EPA. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/288616 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Mar 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced its first set of full-year results as a Hong Kong listed company for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025.- New business sales were up 25 per cent to US$2.446 billion compared to 2024 on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis. New business contractual service margin (CSM) was US$1.476 billion, with year-on-year growth of 18 per cent.- Operating profit after tax was up five per cent to US$499 million with positive contributions from each of the company’s four geographic reporting segments – Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR; Thailand & Cambodia; Japan; and Emerging Markets.- Net profit of US$166 million is a record IFRS 17 result and for the second consecutive year, FWD Group was operating cash flow positive as at 31 December 2025. Leverage ratio reduced to 21.3 per cent approaching the company’s target range of 15-20 per cent.- Significantly increased important indicators of shareholder value creation, with comprehensive tangible equity (CTE) up 18 per cent to US$8.72 billion compared to 31 December 2024 and Group embedded value (EV) up 19 per cent year-on-year to US$6.85 billion. A strong capital position was maintained with a 265 per cent solvency ratio^.- In December 2025, FWD Group was added to the Hang Seng Composite Index and the eligible securities list for the Stock Connect programme, where Mainland Chinese investors connect via the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange with Hong Kong market opportunities via a southbound trading mechanism. FWD Group was also included in the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index in February 2026.Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, “2025 was a stand-out year for FWD Group. We successfully executed our customer-led strategy, underpinned by our digitally enabled business model. Record financial results were achieved. And of course, we began trading as a publicly listed company, following our July 2025 initial public offering. This fulfilled a long-held objective to ensure FWD Group has full capital market access, as a solid foundation for our future development and growth.”The strong 2025 results were driven by organic growth across most of the 10 Asian markets where FWD Group operates, with a particularly outstanding performance in the Hong Kong SAR & Macau SAR segment.A solid performance was posted in Japan, in a year where FWD began to diversify beyond its successful protection business into the retirement and savings segment, with its first offering – a yen-denominated single premium variable annuity product.As an established market leader in Thailand, FWD remains well positioned to grow quality new business in future, despite headwinds from a lower rate environment which impacted 2025 results, in addition to the 2024 exit from underwriting new business in the corporate care segment.Excellent growth was delivered in the Emerging Markets segment – which is comprised of five of the rest of FWD Group’s Southeast Asian markets – consistent with the longer-term demographic, wealth creation, and digital adoption trends in this region.“With 2026 already underway, we remain firmly focused on executing our strategy as we build for the future – operating with customers at the heart of everything we do in high-growth Asian markets, with a focus on long-term sustainability and profitability,” added Huynh Thanh Phong.About FWD GroupFWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves more than 38 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.For more information, please visit www.fwd.comFor media inquiries, please contact: groupcommunications@fwd.comSource: FWD Group Holdings LimitedThe results are for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025 and are compared to the same period in 2024.Group LCSM cover ratio, group embedded value, comprehensive tangible equity values are December 2025 balances/ratios and growth rates are represented accordingly.Growth rates are represented on a constant exchange rate (CER) basis, unless otherwise stated.Except for operating profit/(loss) after tax (non-IFRS measure), net profit/(loss), and comprehensive tangible equity, all other numbers are unaudited. Operating profit after tax and net profit after tax represent the amounts attributable to equity holders of the company and are presented net of non-controlling interests. New business sales are calculated on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis, based on 100 percent annualised first year premiums and 10 percent single premiums. Comprehensive tangible equity is calculated as total equity of the Group attributable to shareholders of the Company plus contractual service margin (net of tax and non-controlling interests), minus intangible assets (net of non-controlling interests).* Actual exchange rate basis ^ Prescribed capital requirement (PCR) basis Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

SINGAPORE, Mar 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In a world where living costs continue to rise, making your money work harder for you is a necessity. While a standard savings account offers a base interest rate, a bonus savings account allows you to earn higher interest by meeting specific conditions.By understanding the mechanics of these accounts, you can turn your idle cash into a productive asset. This article explores the features of these accounts and how they can help you reach your financial goals sooner.What is a Bonus Savings Account?A bonus savings account is a type of bank account that rewards you with higher interest rates when you meet specific conditions. Unlike a basic account that pays a flat, low rate regardless of your activity, these accounts are designed to encourage healthy financial habits.Generally, your total interest is split into two parts: base interest and bonus interest. The base interest is what you earn on every dollar, regardless of your activity. The bonus interest is an additional percentage added when you fulfil certain requirements, such as increasing your monthly balance or spending on a linked credit card.How a Bonus Savings Account Helps You Earn MoreThe primary appeal of a bonus savings account is the ability to earn interest rates that are often several times higher than standard savings accounts. Here is how they help you maximise your earnings:1. Rewarding Consistent Savers: Many accounts reward you for not spending your money. For example, some accounts offer bonus interest if your monthly average balance increases compared to the previous month. This encourages you to keep your funds in the account rather than withdrawing them for impulsive purchases, allowing compounding to work in your favour.2. Consolidating Your Financial Activities: Banks often use a bonus savings account to reward loyalty. You might earn extra interest by linking your salary credit or meeting a minimum spend on the bank's credit cards. By centring your financial activities around one account, you can unlock higher tiers of interest than with a basic savings plan.3. Tiered Interest Structures: Most bonus accounts use a tiered system. This means that as your balance grows, the interest rate on specific brackets of your funds increases. This structure is particularly beneficial for those with growing savings, as it allows larger balances to earn higher rates.Common Requirements to Unlock Bonus InterestTo make the most of a bonus savings account, you need to understand the typical requirements. Banks in Singapore usually look for the following:Balance Growth: Maintaining or increasing your balance month on month.Salary Credit: Having your monthly take-home pay credited directly into the account via your employer.Spend Requirements: Using a linked debit or credit card for a minimum amount (often SGD 500) each month.Investing or Insuring: Purchasing eligible insurance or investment products through the bank.Is a Bonus Savings Account Right for You?While the high interest rates are attractive, a bonus savings account is most effective when it aligns with your natural spending and saving habits.If you are someone who saves a portion of your income every month and rarely withdraws from your reserves, an account that rewards balance growth is an excellent fit. However, if you prefer an account that doesn't require you to track credit card spending or investment tiers, you may want to consider a simpler savings account.Strategies to Maximise Your InterestTo ensure you never miss out on your bonus interest, consider these simple steps:Automate Your Savings: Set up a standing instruction to move a fixed amount into your bonus savings account every month. This ensures your balance grows consistently without you having to remember to do it manually.Track Your Monthly Average Balance: Be mindful of the mid-month balance rather than just the balance on the last day of the month. Large withdrawals in the middle of the month may lower your average balance.Consolidate Spending: If your account requires a minimum card spend, try to put all your essential costs, such as groceries, transport, and utilities, on that specific card to hit the target easily.Final ThoughtsA bonus savings account can be a useful tool for improving returns on your cash savings. It transforms the act of saving from a passive habit into a rewarding strategy. By choosing an account that fits your lifestyle and staying disciplined with the requirements, you can help your hard-earned money grow at a higher rate.Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not have any regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person. The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author. This article shall not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, solicitation or advice. You may wish to consult your own professional advisers about this article, in particular, a financial professional before making financial decisions. Any past events, trends and/or performance referred to in this article may not necessarily be indicative of future events, trends or performance. This article is based on certain assumptions and reflects prevailing conditions as at the time of publication, which are subject to change at any time without notice. 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HONG KONG, Mar 16, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – China Lilang Limited (“China Lilang” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 1234) today announced its results for the year 2025.Mr. Wang Dong Xing, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of China Lilang, said: “In 2025, against a backdrop of steady macroeconomic recovery and moderate growth in the consumer market, the apparel industry in the Chinese Mainland maintained an overall stable development trajectory despite facing pressure. Amid the broader trend of consumption upgrading, the menswear market is undergoing structural differentiation, with mid-to-high-end segments such as business casual and smart casual becoming core growth drivers. The industry is accelerating its transition from 'quantity-driven competition' towards a stage of high-quality competition centered on 'innovation, quality and sustainable development. China Lilang deepened its presence in the menswear market with its differentiated brand matrix, building a diversified business portfolio through the 'LILANZ' core collection, the 'LESS IS MORE' smart casual collection and the 'MUNSINGWEAR' sports line, to comprehensively meet market demand for high-quality, diverse apparel. At the same time, the Group optimized its omni-channel marketing layout, strengthened online-offline operational synergies, actively expanded into emerging online platforms while accelerating the DTC model offline, and simultaneously advanced its internationalization strategy to enhance brand influence and operational efficiency across multiple dimensions.”During the year, the Group's revenue increased by 11.5% year-on-year to RMB4.07 billion. Revenue from the smart casual and other collections surged by 28.4%, primarily driven by a significant increase in average sales per store and the outstanding performance of new retail channels. Revenue from the core collection grew by 6.0%, mainly due to the initial operational efficiencies generated during the year following the Group's transition to a DTC model after reclaiming distribution rights from distributors starting last year.Gross profit margin increased by 1.9 percentage points year-on-year to 49.6%, mainly due to the increase in average unit price as a result of a higher proportion of direct-to-retail sales, coupled with a smaller one-off deduction from revenue arising from the recovery of distribution rights. Profit attributable to equity shareholders was RMB502 million (2024: RMB460 million), representing an increase of 9.0%. The profit margin attributable to equity shareholders decreased by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year to 12.6%. Earnings per share increased by 9.0% to RMB41.96 cents.The Board has recommended a final dividend of HK13 cents per share (2024: HK9 cents) and a special final dividend of HK3 cents per share (2024: HK3 cents). Together with the interim dividend already paid, the total dividend for the year amounted to HK32 cents per share, maintaining a stable dividend payout ratio.During the year, the Group adhered to its core strategy of ensuring a well-differentiated brand matrix and deepening its presence in the menswear market. The "LILANZ" core collection continued to consolidate its competitive advantage in the traditional menswear market. By optimizing product structure and deepening regional channel deployment and penetration, it further enhanced brand awareness and market share in key markets. Having successfully completed the repurchase and transformation of distribution rights in Northeast China and Jiangsu Province last year, the Group accelerated channel innovation throughout the year, subsequently acquiring the operating rights of first-tier distributors in Shandong Province and Chongqing City. The "LESS IS MORE" smart casual collection, targeting younger consumers, continued to operate under a fully direct-to-retail model, with its store opening strategy focused on shopping malls, which is preferred by consumers to enhance the consumer experience through a precisely tailored store image. As at the end of December 2025, there were 2,446 stores for the core collection and 371 stores for the smart casual and other collections, a total of 2,817 stores with a net increase of 44 stores.During the year, the Group continued to focus on opening stores in prime locations within premium shopping malls and outlet centers, attracting customers and boosting sales through distinctive brand-specific renovations. As at 31 December 2025, the number of stores located in shopping malls and outlet stores increased to 1,135 (31 December 2024: 1,036).The Group completed strategic transformation of its new retail business, upgrading it from an inventory clearance channel into a major new product sales platform. Revenue from this segment recorded a significant increase of 25% during the year. While continuing to strengthen its presence on mature sales platforms like Tmall, JD.com and TikTok, the Group has also expanded into emerging channels such as Pinduoduo, Wechat Channels and Poizon, creating a diversified online sales network altogether. The Group made full use of social platforms such as Xiaohongshu and Weibo to continuously produce high-quality content to strengthen its content-driven e-commerce strategy. This approach not only deepened the emotional connection with consumers but also effectively expanded the young customer base, opening new growth opportunities for the new retail business.Regarding the "Multi-brands and Internationalization" development strategy, the premium golf apparel brand "MUNSINGWEAR", a key element of the Group's multi-brand strategy, successfully completed its transaction closing in the first half of the year. In the second half, it opened its first batch of physical stores in locations including Chongqing and Jinjiang, further enriching the Group's diversified brand portfolio and premium product lines. Meanwhile, the Group's plan to open its first store in Malaysia was successfully implemented and the first stores commissioned in May. In November, it opened the world's first "Future Retail" concept flagship store at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, a core business district in Kuala Lumpur. By the end of December 2025, 4 stores had been opened. The smooth operation of all stores not only completed the initial layout in the Southeast Asian market but also laid an important foundation for the Group’s subsequent expansion across the region.During the year, the Group adhered to its core design philosophy of "Simplicity but Not Simple", deepening proprietary research and development across its industrial chain. It implemented a core premium product strategy, focusing on fabric innovation, craftsmanship upgrades and standard-setting to strengthen its competitive advantage of "Technology-Empowered Products", while transforming its technological expertise into industry-wide reference standards.Facing a market environment where opportunities and challenges coexist, China Lilang will maintain a prudent yet optimistic stance and continue to pursue its core strategy of "Multi-brands and Internationalization". It will advance channel reforms, strengthen product innovation and enhance operational efficiency, to bolster its leading position in China's menswear industry. The Group plans for a net increase of approximately 50 to 100 stores in 2026, with the focus remaining on premium shopping malls and outlets. At the same time, the Group will further consolidate the operating results of the regions that have transitioned and explore the possibility of rolling out the DTC model in other suitable regions to deepen market control and elevate consumer experience.In the new retail business, the Group will continue to advance its online channel layout, aiming to achieve over 15% growth in new retail sales in 2026. Through content-focused e-commerce and targeted live streaming, the Group seeks to reach more young customers and drive overall sales growth of 10%.The Group will steadily advance the business development of "MUNSINGWEAR", planning to continue expanding its physical store network in the Chinese Mainland and expanding its online sales channels to achieve online-offline synergy. In terms of international expansion, following its successful entry into the Malaysian market, the Group's company registration process in the Philippines has been completed, with business operations expected to officially commence in 2026, gradually refining its overseas channel layout.Mr. Wang Dong Xing, Chairman of China Lilang, concluded: “Looking ahead to 2026, the global geopolitical landscape remains complex and volatile, but the Chinese government continues to introduce policies and measures to promote consumption and expand domestic demand, providing support for the domestic market. Building upon the solid foundation established in 2025, China Lilang will focus on the development of its 'LILANZ' core collection and 'LESS IS MORE' smart casual collection, while deepening its new retail strategy and advancing multi-brand and overseas businesses, enabling it to advance towards a new stage of growth characterized by improvements in both quality and efficiency. It will also continue to drive R&D innovation and strength its ESG initiatives, achieving concurrent business growth and sustainable development, striving to create stable and sustainable returns for shareholders."About China LilangChina Lilang is one of the leading PRC menswear enterprises. As an integrated fashion enterprise, the Group designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under brands of 'LILANZ' and 'LESS IS MORE' across an extensive distribution network, mainly in the PRC and overseas. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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