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Posted: February 11, 2026

On the 11th of February, Ethereum [ETH] developers and researchers will gather for the first L1-zkEVM workshop. This event may preview a future where validating Ethereum blocks becomes faster, lighter, and more accessible.

The roadmap: L1-zkEVM and EIP-8025 This initiative falls under Ethereum’s 2026 L1-zkEVM roadmap. Its core feature, EIP-8025  (also known as Optional Execution Proofs) introduces a new validation pathway.

Instead of requiring every validator to re-run (or “re-execute”) all transactions inside a block, the system will allow specialized participants, called zkAttesters, to verify blocks using zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs.

Importantly, the upgrade is optional. Nodes that do not adopt it will continue operating exactly as they do today.

Why does this matter? Currently, Ethereum validators must re-execute every transaction in every block to confirm correctness. As network activity grows, this becomes resource-intensive.

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ZK proofs change that dynamic. Instead of repeating all computations, validators can check a cryptographic proof that confirms the block’s validity. Verification becomes dramatically faster and lighter on hardware.

Lower storage, bandwidth, and computing requirements could make running a fully validating node possible on consumer-grade laptops again.

If participation becomes cheaper and more accessible, solo stakers and home validators can remain competitive, even as gas limits and output increase.

Security, architecture, and the bigger picture With the EIP-8025, blocks would only be accepted once multiple independent proofs (currently proposed as three out of five) are verified. This saves client diversity and reduces reliance on any single implementation.

The statement read,

The work is split across six sub-themes: execution witness and guest program standardisation, zkVM-guest API standardisation, CL integration, prover infrastructure, benchmarking and metrics, and security with formal verification.

Beyond L1, the move could standardize execution witnesses and zkVM interfaces. This would benefit rollups and proof infrastructure providers already working on Ethereum block proofs.

Final Thoughts EIP-8025 could make Ethereum block validation faster and light enough to run on laptops again. Ethereum will effectively improve security while scaling its base layer.

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While bitcoin and Ethereum make headlines with their ETFs, Ripple chooses the right moment to assert itself with XRP. From February 11 to 12, the company is hosting the XRP Community Day 2026, a global digital event dedicated to its native asset and innovations of the XRP Ledger. This initiative occurs within a context of growing institutional interest, driven by massive flows into XRP ETFs. For Ripple, it is more than a community meeting: it is a strategic demonstration on a global scale.

In Brief Ripple is hosting the XRP Community Day 2026 on February 11 and 12, a global digital event. The event takes place on X Spaces, with sessions dedicated to the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions. Discussions will focus on regulated products, DeFi on XRPL, wrapped XRP, and technical innovations. Meanwhile, XRP ETFs record over $1.2 billion in inflows, signaling strong institutional interest. A global community mobilized around XRP The XRP Community Day will allow Ripple to strengthen its ties with its global base of users and investors. The event, which will be held via X Spaces, will be structured around separate sessions for the EMEA, Americas, and APAC regions.

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, stated : “we have come a long way to make XRP a truly useful asset, and this year marks a turning point”. Monica Long, President of Ripple, for her part emphasized: “our goal is to connect traditional markets with blockchain innovations”. Through these statements, Ripple sought to consolidate its position between open technology and regulated finance.

The program will cover several strategic areas reflecting the company’s and community’s current priorities :

Regulated products using XRP, such as ETPs and ETFs ; Emerging DeFi projects built on the XRP Ledger ; Expansion of wrapped XRP usage on other blockchains ; Technical developments of the XRPL, notably its integration into use cases. David Schwartz, Ripple’s outgoing CTO, also reminds us that “the XRP Ledger remains an architecture designed to last, adaptable to today’s and tomorrow’s needs”. Without spectacular announcements, Ripple will capitalize on this sequence to showcase its technical choices, engage with its base, and strengthen its position in the crypto-institutional space.

The Rise of XRP ETFs Changes the Game Alongside the event, inflows into XRP ETFs have continued to grow, reinforcing the belief in a repositioning of the asset among institutional investors. Thus, ETFs based on XRP have recorded over $1.2 billion in net inflows, confirming a stable upward trend.

On February 10 alone, an additional $6.31 million was injected into these products, while the market remained generally cautious. In this context, several analysts mention the potential breaking of the symbolic $2 threshold for XRP, a level not approached for several bullish cycles.

This momentum also seems fueled by speculation about the potential arrival of new ETFs issued by major asset managers. Even though no official announcement has been made on this, rumors about BlackRock are fueling anticipation among investors.

The convergence between structured product, community engagement, and regulatory credibility opens up new possibilities for Ripple. By anticipating growing demand for regulated XRP exposure, Ripple could accelerate the integration of its technologies into traditional financial markets.

The XRP Community Day 2026 reflects Ripple’s ambition to unite technology and regulated finance. As institutional investments accelerate, the price of XRP finds itself at the heart of speculation. This intersection of community engagement and massive inflows places the asset in a strategic position on the global crypto chessboard.

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Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.

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Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) will release earnings for its fourth quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

The world's most advanced chip foundry just provided the most convincing evidence to date that AI implementation is ongoing.

Since generative artificial intelligence (AI) burst onto the scene roughly three years ago, Nvidia (NVDA 0.79%) stock has been in the limelight. The company is the leading supplier of graphics processing units (GPUs), the advanced computer chips that underpin the technology. The unprecedented demand for its high-end processors fueled blistering revenue and profit growth, making it the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $4.6 trillion. Many experts believe AI adoption is just beginning.

However, some are wary of the fading buzz and uneven adoption, and are looking for confirmation that AI growth will continue. Given its epic three-year run, it's easy to see why some investors have grown hesitant.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +1.85%), commonly known as TSMC, just provided the most convincing proof yet that demand for AI remains robust.

Image source: Nvidia.

Record monthly sales TSMC has earned bragging rights as the world's most advanced chip foundry, resulting in its billing as the world's largest contract chipmaker. It controls roughly 71% of the global chip market and manufactures more than 90% of the most advanced semiconductors, making it a closely watched bellwether for AI demand.

When CEO C.C. Wei released the company's monthly sales figures, investors were taken aback. In January, TSMC delivered net revenue of NT$401.26 billion (roughly $12.7 billion), which jumped 37% year over year and was a 20% increase from December. This marked the highest monthly sales in TSMC's history, as demand for advanced processors kicked into overdrive.

TSMC provides the most advanced chips for AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and smartphones, so it has its finger on the pulse of tech industry demand. While the results are undoubtedly positive for TSMC investors, they also have broader implications.

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Connecting the dots Most AI processing takes place in data centers, which is Nvidia's home turf. The company holds a dominate 92% of the data center GPU market, according to IoT Analytics. The unparalleled demand for its chips makes Nvidia one of TSMC's most important clients. Moreover, while Apple has long been TSMC's largest customer in terms of sales, recent reports suggest that Nvidia is poised to take the crown from Apple sometime in 2026.

Taking a step back, TSMC's results suggest strong ongoing demand for AI-centric chips and, by extension, strong demand for Nvidia's GPUs.

The tech industry is embracing AI, fueled by strong demand from customers. This is driving a data center boom, with spending of $3 trillion to $4 trillion expected by 2030. GPUs are the single biggest cost driver of data center spending, accounting for roughly 39% of total costs. As the leading provider of data center GPUs, Nvidia will likely be the beneficiary of a significant portion of that spending.

The company is scheduled to report the results of its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter (ended Jan. 26), and anticipation is high. Nvidia is guiding for year-over-year revenue growth of 65%, which would mark an acceleration from the 62% growth in Q3.

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Is Nvidia stock a buy? For investors, there's clear upside. Nvidia is one of the most highly rated stocks on Wall Street. Of the 63 analysts who offered an opinion in February, 94% rate it a buy or strong buy. Furthermore, an average price target of $254 implies potential upside of 33% from Monday's closing price.

Evercore ISI analyst Mark Lipacis is more bullish than his Wall Street peers, with a $352 price target on Nvidia, or potential upside of 85%. The analyst calls Nvidia the "Top Pick" for 2026, thanks to the "tectonic shift to parallel processing."

Nvidia stock has gained 746% over the past three years (as of this writing), driven higher by blistering demand for AI. Despite that significant run-up, the stock is still surprisingly affordable at less than 25 times forward earnings.

Given Nvidia's significant market share, strong demand -- as evidenced by TSMC's robust results -- and a stellar rating from Wall Street, I'd argue the company is well-positioned to continue benefiting from the accelerating adoption of AI.

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SummaryPriority Technology shares plunged 30% after Q3/2025 earnings missed expectations and full-year revenue guidance was cut by 2%-4%.CEO Thomas Priore proposed taking PRTH private at $6.00–$6.15/share, a 23–26% premium to the last close but below the last 10-day average closing price of $6.59.Major shareholders Steamboat and Buckley Capital argue the offer undervalues PRTH, citing peer EV/EBITDA multiples and a fair value range of $15–$20/share.At current prices, the downside appears limited, with 10% upside if the deal closes and substantially greater potential if a higher bid, strategic alternative, or third-party acquisition materializes. marekuliasz/iStock via Getty Images

Following the Q3/2025 earnings release on November 6, shares of Priority Technology (PRTH) declined by 30%. The decline was mainly attributed to the slower growth compared to expectations, which led management to reduce full-year revenue

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CompaniesMILAN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Moderna (MRNA.O), opens new tab shares opened 14% lower in Frankfurt on Wednesday in low volume after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration refused to review the company's approval application for its influenza vaccine.

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Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish says institutional investors are more insulated from crypto market volatility than retail participants. He adds that inflows from traditional financial players like investment banks and asset managers are steadily increasing.

Company narrows product strategy as it prepares webinar showcasing IB Nimble update

Imaging technology group Imaging Biometrics Ltd (LSE:IBAI, FRA:5Y1) has said it will prioritise core clinical products after acknowledging it had pursued too many projects without sufficient resources.

The decision follows a strategic review, which concluded that this broad focus had limited investment in the company’s main commercial assets and failed to generate expected returns.

Chief executive Trevor Brown said: “We recognise and share the frustration and disappointment experienced by shareholders in recent years and are determined to find a new modus operandi for the future.”

He added that the company was projecting a small profit in 2026 and did not expect to require further shareholder funding this year.

The group comprises two subsidiaries: US-based Imaging Biometrics LLC, which it acquired in 2018, and UK-based Kirkstall Limited, added in 2025.

A new version of IB Nimble, its imaging analysis tool, is nearing completion with integrated DICOM viewing, a feature requested by customers. The company will host a webinar on 27 February to demonstrate the updated system.

Brown described IB Clinic as the cornerstone of the company’s portfolio. The latest release, announced in 2025, has seen adoption among existing clinical sites, particularly for faster tumour-response metrics using FTB Express.

Longitudinal reporting will be added, following feedback from neurosurgeons.

QSMetric, a platform for generating quantitative susceptibility maps from MRI data, is now ready for trials. IB Zero G, a patented technology with longer-term potential, will remain on hold to avoid diverting focus from the core business.

Imaging Biometrics confirmed it will not continue development of gallium maltolate (GaM), a treatment granted multiple designations by the US Food and Drug Administration.

While the company holds rights to phase I trial data, it said the costs of a phase II trial were beyond its independent means.

Sales at Kirkstall Limited rose 84% in 2025 to £123,000, driven by demand for its QV1200 organ-on-a-chip system and new distributors in China, South Korea and the United States.

In the US, the company appointed MB Research Labs, a contract research organisation with over 50 years' experience in toxicology, to enhance its reach.

Government policies in the UK and US are increasing support for alternatives to animal testing, such as organ-on-a-chip systems.

The UK has pledged £75 million to phase out animal testing, while the US Food and Drug Administration and other agencies have begun to phase in “new approach methodologies”.

At Nottingham Trent University, researchers are using Kirkstall’s QV1200 system in blood-brain barrier studies. Professor Cave’s team has shown that cells grown in the system behave more like real tissue due to its dynamic, flowing environment.

He said, “Our partnership with Kirkstall and their Quasi Vivo technology is enabling us to build blood-brain barrier models that are closer to human physiology than ever before.”

Belgium’s Gent University has also adopted the QV1200 system for gut-brain barrier research, having evaluated and rejected two competing platforms.

Imaging Biometrics said its strategy for the current year is to address the gap between market perception and operational performance, noting its market capitalisation stands at £1.2 million.

KEFI Gold and Copper PLC told investors it has added a US$20 million “equity-ranking” gold royalty from Chancery Royalty to the funding stack for its Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, calling it a key final component of the project’s US$340 million financing package.

The AIM-listed group said the royalty has been structured to rank on an equity-risk basis and is payable alongside shareholder distributions at its local subsidiary, Tulu Kapi Gold Mines (TKGM). With that agreement signed, KEFI said the finance package is now effectively covered, prompting mobilisation of field teams and contractors and the organisation of a ground-breaking ceremony this month.

A further US$30 million of equity-risk capital is expected to be fully signed up this month, including US$10 million of development costs to be settled in KEFI shares as those costs fall due, plus US$20 million of additional equity-ranking royalties to other investors on the same terms.

Alongside financing, KEFI said key contractual arrangements are being closed or targeted for completion by end-February 2026, including offsite infrastructure works with government agencies, resettlement housing mobilisation, a full construction documentation package with Lycopodium, and a mining services agreement with BCM following a completed re-tender process.

Driver-monitoring specialist records highest-ever quarterly volumes ahead of European safety mandate

Seeing Machines Ltd (AIM:SEE, OTC:SEEMF, FRA:M2Z) produced nearly 580,000 vehicles with its driver-monitoring systems in the second quarter of its 2026 financial year, a 117% increase on the same period a year ago.

The Australia-based computer vision company said 4.8 million vehicles on the road now incorporate its Driver and Occupant Monitoring System technology, up from 2.9 million in the second quarter last year.

Quarterly production rose to 578,363 units, a 13% increase from the previous quarter and more than double the figure reported for the same period in 2025.

Guardian, the company’s aftermarket system for commercial transport fleets, also saw a sharp rise in hardware sales, reaching 3,764 units in the quarter. This compares with just 368 units in the first quarter.

Annual recurring revenue from Guardian increased by 4% to $14 million, supported by the connection of newly installed units. The company said its contracts typically span three years and generate high-margin service revenue.

Chief executive Paul McGlone said, “We are seeing increasing demand for our technology across Automotive as OEMs prepare for regulatory change, reinforcing the long-term role of driver monitoring within vehicle safety architectures.”

Seeing Machines expects demand to accelerate ahead of the European Union’s General Safety Regulation, which comes into force in July 2026. The regulation mandates driver monitoring systems for all new vehicles.

Despite some delays to new tenders, the company said existing production programmes are expected to scale across more European platforms in the coming quarters.

McGlone added that the company remained on track to deliver positive adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation in the third quarter and in the second half of the financial year, excluding the effect of a recently announced up-front royalty payment.

PZ Cussons upgraded its full-year guidance after enjoying double-digit profit growth in the first half as revenue rose across its four core markets.

Revenue increased 8% to £269.3 million in the six months to 29 November, with like-for-like growth of 9.5%.

Adjusted operating profit jumped 32% to £35.6 million, as margins expanded 13.2% from 10.8%, and adjusted profit before tax leapt 50.5% to £29.8 million.

Chief executive Jonathan Myers said the performance reflected a mix of price and volume increases, with growth in each of the group's largest ten brands, "driven by targeted investment in innovation, brand-building and continued strong commercial execution". 

Net debt fell by £27.7 million compared with May, helped by free cash flow of £23.2 million and proceeds from disposals, including £48.5 million received to date from the sale of its stake in the PZ Wilmar joint venture.

Given the performance, the group now expects adjusted operating profit of £53-57 million for the 2026 financial year, up from November's guidance of £50-55 million.

A dividend of 1.50p per share was declared, unchanged year on year.

Myers added: "We have concluded our strategic review, which has resulted in a significantly strengthened balance sheet and a more focused and more resilient business.

"Against this backdrop, we are setting out plans in our Capital Markets Event to deliver sustainable shareholder value, building winning portfolios of locally-loved brands in four lead markets.

"With a balance between developed and emerging markets and building on competitive go-to-market capabilities and manufacturing scale, we are targeting double-digit total shareholder return through the cycle."

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SummaryAfter reaching an all-time high of $239.62 in January 2025, ServiceNow's share price is now hovering around $104.00, a drawdown of almost 60%.Following the largest drawdown in its history, ServiceNow is currently trading at a free cash flow yield of ~4.4% and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of ~20.7x.The company's significant free cash flow generation is also underpinned by a net cash balance sheet, with total debt consisting of a 1.4% fixed-rate note due in September 2030.Not only do I view the current AI-related fears as overblown, but I also believe that mass adoption of AI agents is a tremendous opportunity for the ServiceNow AI Platform.The best time to buy is often when it is the hardest to do so from an emotional standpoint. I think it is precisely the case with ServiceNow. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

Throwing The Baby Out With The Bathwater After researching The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) and PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) over the last few days, I am now turning my attention to ServiceNow, Inc. (

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New center helps move organizations from AI ambition to enterprise-scale outcomes Brings together 6,000 DXC AI experts and supports collaboration with customers across industries DXC to hire 150 AI specialists in the UK and Ireland to further expand its capabilities , /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the opening of its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in London.

DXC Launches London Customer Experience Center to Help Unlock AI Value (CNW Group/DXC Technology Company) The center is designed to create an environment where DXC's experts can work directly with customers to help them move from experimenting with new technologies, including AI, to execution at scale. It will draw on the collective experience of 6,000 multidisciplinary DXC team members in the UK and Ireland including system architects, software engineers, industry specialists, and service delivery teams. Their collective expertise is reinforced by DXC's global network of 40,000 developers, enabling customers across the United Kingdom and Ireland to co-create solutions that deliver measurable, enterprise-scale business outcomes. 

Located in the City of London, the heart of London's business hub, the center enables collaborative innovation across DXC's platforms, services and solutions, from automation, generative and agentic AI to AdvisoryX, DXC's consulting and advisory group, agentic security operations, and enterprise applications and infrastructure. Customers will be able to explore how DXC's unique set of capabilities can enable improved resilience, accelerated decision-making, and deliver measurable business impact. 

"The London Customer Experience Center is a space for our customers to bring their toughest technology challenges, engage in a conversation, and co-create solutions alongside our team of highly skilled experts," said Derek Allison, General Manager for DXC Technology in UK and Ireland. "In a world where exponential change is the norm in business, leaders need trusted partners who can help them design, build, and run AI-enabled enterprises. This is much more than a showroom for our expertise and solutions. It's an extension of our customers' own transformation journeys."

The Customer Experience Center will support some of the region's most important public and private sector organizations including the Metropolitan Police, Network Rail, Barts Health NHS Trust, London Market Insurance Companies, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department of Health & Social Care, enabling them to accelerate digital transformation.

DXC is hiring 150 AI specialists across the UK and Ireland to help enterprises prioritize and operationalize AI, as well as develop the next generation of transformation leaders equipped to support customers navigating complex, AI-driven change across multiple sectors including government, aerospace and defense, banking and insurance, automotive, healthcare and life sciences. The new center builds on DXC's presence in the UK and Ireland with offices and facilities in Erskine, Newcastle, Tewkesbury, and Farnborough.

"Organizations across industries are under pressure to turn AI from isolated pilots into secure, scalable operating capability," said Bob James, CEO, at Velonetic, a services provider supporting modernization and operations across the London insurance market. "DXC's Customer Experience Center creates a hands-on environment where business and technology teams can co-create, validate, and industrialize AI and data-driven solutions across complex platforms."

Industry analysts also recognize the center's potential impact.  

"Success in leveraging digital technologies, including AI, depends on multi-disciplinary teams that understand technology alongside the organizational, cultural and regulatory barriers to productisation and scaling," said Georgina O'Toole, Chief Analyst & Partner at TechMarketView, a UK-based technology industry analyst and advisory firm. "Centres like DXC's bring precise business challenges together with the domain and technical expertise that can accelerate the path to production and scaling, and to measurable business outcomes."

For more information about DXC, visit dxc.com. 

About DXC Technology 

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations – helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com 

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-based, NSMICO, is advancing national modernization and advanced technology transformation initiatives under Vision 2030.

The partnership expects to fast-track the deployment of edgeTI Platforms for Real-Time Operational Intelligence and Decision Support capabilities in concert with rising Middle East demand for Industry 4.0 and AI-enabled transformation.

EdgeTI and NSMICO are jointly showcasing EdgeTI's expanding defense technology platforms at the World Defense Show in Riyadh this week.

Arlington, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2026) - Edge Total Intelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL) (OTCQB: UNFYF) (FSE: Q5I) ("edgeTI" or the "Company"), a leader in real-time operational intelligence and decision support solutions, and Najad Shield Military Industries Holding Co. ("NSMICO"), the leading company in the field of supply and manufacturing of military and security products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are pleased to announce a formal partnership to evaluate, demonstrate, and pursue the potential deployment of real-time operational intelligence, digital twin, and decision-support technologies in support of defense, government, and critical infrastructure initiatives across Middle East and Africa.

Subject to applicable laws and future agreements, the companies are responding to increasing interest in the Middle East's adoption of Industry 4.0, driven by government initiatives (like Saudi Vision 2030, UAE's Operation 300bn) and mega-projects (NEOM), focusing on AI, IoT, robotics for economic diversification away from oil. According to IMARC Group, Key consumption areas include smart manufacturing, automation, energy efficiency (IoT sensors), and digital transformation in oil & gas, with strong growth projected in sectors like aerospace and advanced manufacturing, supported by significant state-led investment.

Abdulmalik Tariq Al-Qahtani, Chairman of the Board
Najad Shield Military Industries Holding Co stated:
"We are the leading company in the field of supply and manufacturing of military and security products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We contribute to achieving economic and social development by providing innovative and effective solutions that meet the needs of our customers, while adhering to global quality standards and keeping pace with the latest developments in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030."

Jim Barrett, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of
Edge Total Intelligence Inc. stated:
"As a United States-based enterprise software company specializing in real-time operational intelligence and Digital Twin of the Organization platforms for government, defense, and critical infrastructure operations, we dare not ignore the global demand centered around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and surrounding Middle East and Northern Africa region. Reaching this agreement, NSMICO gives us the opportunity to accelerate our global endeavors with a true leader in the region."

EdgeTI is demonstrating at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday 8 - Thursday 12 February 2026 | Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center with NSMICO Military Industries Stands (H3-C7.3 and H3-C7.5). In 2024, the World Defense Show hosted 773 exhibitors, welcomed 441 official delegations from 116 countries, attracted 106,000 trade visitors, and facilitated 26 billion Saudi Riyals in deals.

About NAJAD SHIELD MILITARY INDUSTRIES COMPANY

NSMICO Military Industries is a company specialized in the field of supply and manufacturing of military and security products. The company seeks to be one of the leading suppliers to the military and security authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in particular and in North Africa and the Middle East in general, and to provide high-quality products and services that meet their needs and contribute To achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

NSMICO is committed to global quality standards and the use of the latest technologies in the manufacture of its products. It also supports innovation, research and development, and is always striving to offer new and advanced products and localize technology and systems in cooperation with the best specialized companies in the world.

About EDGE TOTAL INTELLIGENCE INC

edgeTI empowers defense, service providers, and enterprises to operate decisively with real-time clarity in complex, mission-critical environments. Its edgeCore™ Digital Twin and industry-specific platforms dynamically and cost-effectively unite data, applications, third-party services, business models, AI, automation, and domain expertise to orchestrate real-time actions and drive targeted outcomes-enabling faster, more effective decisions across continually evolving defense, business, and lifecycle operations.

Traded on: (TSXV: CTRL) (OTCQB: UNFYF) (FSE: Q5I)

Website: https://edgeti.com
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements or information for the purposes of applicable Canadian and US securities law. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as "may", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", "believe", "Potential" and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the edgeTI, including but not limited to, completion of due diligence by the lender, business, economic and capital market conditions.

Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the edgeTI will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, anticipated costs, and the ability to achieve goals. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, the continued availability of capital and financing, the impact of viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate, competition and general economic, and market or business conditions. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Amsterdam, 11 February 2026

HEINEKEN N.V. REPORTS 2025 FULL YEAR RESULTS

Well-balanced performance in challenging market conditions

    IFRS Measures     BEIA Measures(in € million)   Total
growth  (in € million)   Organic
growthRevenue 34,257  -4.7% Revenue (beia) 34,395  0.2%Net revenue 28,753  -3.6% Net revenue (beia) 28,890  1.6%Operating profit 3,406  -3.2% Operating profit (beia) 4,385  4.4%Operating profit margin  11.8% 5 bps Operating profit (beia) margin  15.2% 41 bpsNet profit 1,885  92.7% Net profit (beia) 2,662  4.9%Diluted EPS 3.38  94.3% Diluted EPS (beia) 4.78  3.6%      Free operating cash flow 2,602        Net debt / EBITDA (beia) 2.2x   Unless stated otherwise, all comments and figures in this announcement refer to BEIA metrics, and growth % or bps indicate organic growth, except for Diluted EPS (beia) which is calculated on a constant currency basis.

Growth: Quality volume and mix with market share gains in subdued market conditions

Total volume declined 1.2%, with consolidated volume down 2.1%, and licensed volume up 17.8%.Heineken® volume grew 2.7%, global brands volume grew 1.9%.Net revenue grew 1.6%, net revenue per hectolitre up 3.8%.Over 60% of our markets, including over 80% of our priority growth markets gaining or holding share.Marketing and selling expenses expanded to 9.9% of net revenue.
Profitability: Strong productivity gains enabling margin expansion

Gross savings in excess of €500 million, with an increased flow-through to profit. Operating profit grew 4.4% with operating profit margin expanding 41 bps to 15.2%.Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) of €4.78, up 3.6% (2024: €4.89).
Capital Efficiency: Another year of solid cash flow generation, with improved ROIC

Free Operating Cash Flow of €2.6 billion, translating into a cash conversion ratio of 87%.Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) absolute increase of 57 bps to 22.7%, incl. goodwill & intangibles up 21 bps to 9.4%.Completed first tranche of the €1.5 billion share buyback programme, second €750 million tranche to start shortly.Dividend of €1.90 per share proposed. Dividend payout policy to be expanded to the range of 30% to 50%. 2026: Accelerating the disciplined execution of EverGreen 2030, integrating FIFCO

Increasing investment in growth focused on global brands, faster innovation and sharper execution. Accelerating productivity at scale to unlock significant savings, reducing 5,000 to 6,000 roles over next two years.Integrating FIFCO beverage and retail businesses in Central America, expected to be immediately accretive to EPS.Anticipating FY2026 operating profit to grow in the range of 2% to 6%. DOLF VAN DEN BRINK, CEO, COMMENTED:

“In 2025, we delivered a resilient and well-balanced performance. We gained share, drove cost and cash productivity, and increased investment behind our brands. Combined with agility and our advantaged footprint, this helped us navigate volatility and deliver within our guidance range. We reinforced our footprint through the acquisition of FIFCO in Central America, our largest acquisition in more than a decade, positioning us even more strongly for growth in the future.

As EverGreen 2025 concludes, we have made meaningful progress and advanced major transformations that strengthen our fundamentals. EverGreen 2030 builds on this with a sharper strategy, clearer resource allocation, and a stronger focus on value creation.

Now we pivot to the disciplined execution of EverGreen 2030. Our first priority is to accelerate growth, funded by stepped up productivity and operating model changes that will involve a significant cost intervention over the next two years. This will unlock stronger people productivity and enable greater speed and efficiency. At the same time, we remain prudent in our near‑term expectations for beer market conditions.”

Annual Report 2025

Today we published our Heineken N.V. ("HEINEKEN") Annual Report, providing an overview of our performance, future direction and progress on sustainability. You can access the full report here: https://www.theheinekencompany.com/2025results/

ENQUIRIES

Media InvestorsChristiaan Prins Tristan van StrienDirector of Global Communication Global Director of Investor RelationsMarlous den Bieman Lennart Scholtus / Chris SteynHead of Media Investor Relations Manager / Senior AnalystE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +31-20-5239355 Tel: +31-20-5239590 CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS

HEINEKEN will host an analyst and investor video webcast about its 2025 FY results today, 11 February 2026, at 10:00 CET/ 09:00 GMT/ 04:00 EST. The live video webcast will be accessible via the company’s website: 
https://www.theheinekencompany.com/investors/results-reports-webcasts-and-presentations.

An audio replay service will also be made available after the webcast at the above web address. Analysts and investors can dial-in using the following telephone numbers:

United Kingdom (local): +44 20 3936 2999Netherlands (local): +31 85 888 7233United States: +1 646 233 4753All other locations: +44 20 3936 2999For the full list of dial in numbers, please refer to the following link: Global Dial-In NumbersParticipation password for all countries: 375706 HEINEKEN N.V. 2025 FY Press Release

Flagstar Bank, National Association (FLG) Bank of America Financial Services Conference 2026 February 10, 2026 3:30 PM EST

Company Participants

Lee Smith - Senior Executive VP & CFO
Richard Raffetto - SEVP, President of Commercial and Private Banking

Conference Call Participants

Ebrahim Poonawala - BofA Securities, Research Division
Brian Bedell - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division

Presentation

Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities, Research Division

I guess we get started with our next session. We have with us Flagstar. And from Flagstar, we have Lee Smith, CFO, and Richard Raffetto, Senior Executive Vice President and President of the Commercial and Private Bank. So first of all, thank you both for being with us.

Lee Smith
Senior Executive VP & CFO

Yes. Thanks, Ebrahim. It's great to be here again.

Question-and-Answer Session

Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities, Research Division

And maybe just to kick it off with you, Lee, give us an update. I mean, obviously, fourth quarter was a bit of a milestone for Flagstar, turned profitable. As you think about just a mark-to-market in terms of everything that's gone on over the last couple of years with the bank, just talk to us about the progress that's been made in terms of shifting the focus, moving from sort of addressing and ring-fencing the credit quality issues towards pivoting to growth and kind of how you've seen all of this evolve and where things stand today?

Lee Smith
Senior Executive VP & CFO

Yes. No, absolutely. It's obviously -- the last couple of years, it's been a tremendous effort and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. But I think, first of all, it all starts with people.

And obviously, the new investors and Board, the first thing they did was they bought Joseph Otting in as the new CEO. And I think Joseph did an incredible job

AI is big business for big tech firms. But have any taken out too much debt to keep up with the competition?

Last week, there was a flurry of earnings releases from "Big Tech" companies. Artificial intelligence is big business, and competition for many of them is stiff these days. The resulting spending spree, which has been coined "hyperscaling," is resulting in billions of dollars to buy semiconductor chips, build data centers, and develop the software to run AI.

In a recent edition of the investment newspaper, the Financial Times, an article questioned whether the "Big Tech borrowing spree raises fears over AI risks in US corporate bonds." It cited estimates of the scale of borrowing – Morgan Stanley estimates hyperscalers will raise around $400 billion in corporate bonds in 2026 to scale AI. And JPMorgan recently estimated that AI and data center firms account for 14.5% of its $10 trillion investment-grade bond index. That's nearly $1.5 trillion in existing debt.

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This is a lot of spending, and if the returns on these massive investments don't turn out as planned, it could spell disaster for both these firms and the investors who bought their stocks.

Below is an overview of the debt levels of the key hyperscalers. This list of leading Big Tech firms includes Nvidia (NVDA), whose GPU and chips are seen at the forefront of providing the computing power to run AI. Oracle (ORCL) is also a primary supplier and one of the largest to lead the charge in building data centers and cloud computing capabilities. Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Amazon (AMZN) offer a mix of cloud computing, as well as the ability to bring AI directly to consumers and businesses.

CompanyTickerDebt-to-Equity (D/E) %Debt-to-Capital (D/C) %OracleORCL519.683.9AppleAAPL152.460.4AmazonAMZN43.430.3MicrosoftMSFT32.724.6MetaMETA38.627.9AlphabetGOOGL11.410.3NvidiaNVDA9.18.3 average115.3135.10 Looking at the below chart, despite the many billions of dollars of spending going into scaling AI, most of these big tech bellwethers still have very solid balance sheets. Only Apple and Oracle owe more debt than they have cash on the balance sheet.

CompanyTickerTotal Cash & ST InvestmentsLong-Term DebtAlphabetGOOGL$98.5B$21.6BNvidiaNVDA$60.6B$7.5BMicrosoftMSFT$89.5B$35.4BAmazonAMZN$94.2B$57.9BMetaMETA$81.6B$58.7BAppleAAPL$54.7B$78.3BOracleORCL$19.8B$100.0Bsource: KoyFin   The debt-to-equity (D/E) and debt-to-capital (D/C) ratios are two primary measures of a firm's solvency and of whether debt levels are excessively high. Apple and Oracle are again the two standouts that warrant further attention. Apple's debt level is arguably risky, but it has steady demand through its subscriptions and service revenues. Its iPhones are also very popular and not seen as too economically sensitive, as consumers consider their mobile phones a necessity.

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One last channel check is each firm's debt ratings. Each and every firm has an investment grade rating by S&P and Moody's – the two largest and most well-known credit rating agencies. And all, save Oracle, have A ratings or higher. Only Oracle is in the B range with a credit rating of BBB by S&P and Baa2 from Moody's. Again, still investment grade, but something to keep an eye on. At this point, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that Oracle's debt is on a negative watch, meaning it could be downgraded at some point.

The Foolish Bottom Line The above analysis sets a good baseline from which to judge the additional spending and debt raised for these big tech firms to continue to scale their AI ambitions. I am only worried about Oracle's debt levels, but it still could end up being a big winner as consumers and businesses increasingly turn to AI for research and building more efficient operations.

At the time of Writing, Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA had a position in Amazon, Alphabet, Nvidia, and Oracle. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Nvidia, and Oracle. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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FRANKFURT, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Germany's Commerzbank (CBKG.DE), opens new tab, fending off a possible takeover by Italy's UniCredit (CRDI.MI), opens new tab, said on Wednesday that net profit in 2026 would probably exceed its original target of 3.2 billion euros ($3.81 billion).

It attributed the rise to a rosier outlook for net interest income, from 8.4 billion euros to around 8.5 billion euros.

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It follows news on Tuesday that the bank's net profit in 2025 fell slightly as it incurred restructuring costs, though the figure beat analysts' expectations and the bank said it would buy back shares.

Italy's UniCredit has amassed a 26% equity stake in the German lender as it pushes for a tie-up between the banks, despite resistance from Commerzbank management, employees, and the German government. Commerzbank executives have been trying to convince shareholders of their standalone strategy by delivering robust earnings. "We are convinced that we can realise significant additional potential in the coming years," CEO Bettina Orlopp said.

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Feb 11 (Reuters) - Dutch bank ABN Amro (ABNd.AS), opens new tab missed market forecasts on Wednesday with a 3% year-on-year rise in its fourth-quarter net profit, as impairment charges and income taxes weighed on its performance.

Profit for the quarter, including coupons paid on AT1 securities, was 410 million euros ($595 million). Analysts polled by the lender were on average expecting 466 million euros.

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ABN Amro also said it would share an additional 500 million euros with its shareholders via a share buy-back program and dividend.

The 250 million-euro buyback is the first announced in 2026, as the lender plans to return up to 100% of capital generated until 2028 to shareholders. Analysts expect the Dutch bank to return close to 1 billion euros via additional distributions in the fiscal year.

Net interest income - a measure of earnings on loans minus deposit costs - remained largely unchanged over the year and stood at 1.67 billion euros, driven by strong treasury results.

At the same time income from fees rose 14% to 572 million euros, as the lender continues to expand its revenue stream to offset stagnating interest-based results.

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Feb 11 - French software maker Dassault Systèmes (DAST.PA), opens new tab reported full-year 2025 revenue of 6.24 billion euros ($7.44 billion), up 4% at constant currency, with recurring revenue growing 6%, driven by an 11% jump in subscriptions as more clients turn to cloud-based services.

Fourth-quarter revenue rose just 1% at constant currency to 1.68 billion euros, at the low end of guidance.

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The company's 3DExperience platform and cloud offerings grew 10% and 8% respectively for the year, fuelled by major contracts.

The life sciences division housing the Medidata clinical trials business, saw revenue decline 2% for the year as pharmaceutical companies cut back on study starts.

Industrial Innovation software grew 6% and remains the company's growth engine.

For 2026, Dassault Systèmes forecast revenue growth of 3% to 5% at constant currency, an operating margin between 32.2% and 32.6%, and earnings per share of 1.30 to 1.34 euros.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Flex LNG Ltd. ("Flex LNG" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025.

Highlights:

Vessel operating revenues of $87.5 million for the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $85.7 million for the third quarter 2025. Net income of $21.6 million and basic earnings per share of $0.40 for the fourth quarter 2025, compared to net income of $16.8 million and basic earnings per share of $0.31 for the third quarter 2025. Average Time Charter Equivalent ("TCE") rate of $70,119 per day for the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $70,921 per day for the third quarter 2025. Adjusted EBITDA of $61.8 million for the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $61.2 million for the third quarter 2025. Adjusted net income of $23.3 million for the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $23.5 million for the third quarter 2025. Adjusted basic earnings per share of $0.43 for the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $0.43 for the third quarter 2025. The Company declared a dividend for the fourth quarter 2025 of $0.75 per share. The dividend is payable on or about March 12, 2026 to shareholders, on record as of February 27, 2026. Marius Foss, CEO of Flex LNG Management AS, commented:

"We are pleased to deliver financial performance for 2025 in line with our guidance. Our Time Charter Equivalent rate for the fleet came in at $71,728/day for the full-year 2025, thus in line with our guidance of $71,000 to 72,000/day. Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 was $251.1 million, slightly ahead of our guidance of ~$250 million. Following extensive refinancing initiatives in 2024 and 2025, we are now realizing tangible benefits. Full-year 2025 interest expenses declined to $92.6 million, down $13 million from 2024, driven by improved loan margins, lower base rates, and proactive management of our revolving credit facilities. Adjusted net income in the fourth quarter was $23.3 million, contributing to FY2025 adjusted net income of $101.1 million, with adjusted EPS of $1.87 per share.

The long-term LNG story remains compelling, and we view 2025 as the start of the third wave of new liquefaction capacity coming online. In 2025, global LNG exports grew by approximately 4% year-on-year, reaching 429 million tons ("MT"). North American projects were a major driver of this growth, with 25% growth year-on-year. Momentum in global project development also picked up, with 70 million tons per annum ("MTPA") of new projects reaching FID during 2025, bringing total capacity under construction to around ~200 MTPA.

The short- to medium-term outlook for LNG shipping is expected to be impacted by deliveries of newbuildings ahead of liquefaction projects coming on stream. We anticipate continued volatility in the spot market over the next 12–18 months. In this period our contract backlog, currently a minimum of 50 years and potentially extending to 75 years if charterers exercise all extension options, provides us with earnings visibility. In 2026 we will remain exposed to a softer spot market for up to three open vessels, including the redelivery of Flex Aurora later in the first quarter of 2026.

Our 2026 financial guidance reflects the current soft market for our spot exposed ships, with wider ranges for TCE, revenues, and adjusted EBITDA. At the same time, we have strengthened our balance sheet to navigate these conditions. We completed three refinancings worth $530 million in 2025, enabling us to release $137 million in net cash proceeds, while at the same time both lowering our interest costs and increasing our debt maturity profile. As a result, we have no debt maturities before 2029, and we closed the year with a robust cash position of $448 million.

We are committed to shareholder return, and the Board has declared an ordinary quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share. This is our eighteenth ordinary quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share; and when adding special dividends, we will have paid out approximately $770 million of dividends to our shareholders since 2021."

Fourth Quarter 2025 Result Presentation

In connection with the earnings release, a video webcast will be held today at 15:00 CET (09:00 a.m. EST).

In order to watch the webcast, use the following link:
Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation

A Q&A session will be held after the webcast. Information on how to submit questions will be given at the beginning of the session.

The presentation material which will be used in the live video webcast can be downloaded on www.flexlng.com and replay details will also be available at this website.

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Knut Traaholt, Chief Financial Officer of Flex LNG Management AS
Telephone: +47 23 11 40 00
Email: [email protected] 

Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "expect," "forecast," "anticipate," "aim," "commit," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "possible," "potential," "pending," "target," "project," "likely," "may," "will," "would," "should," "could" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company's records and other data available from third parties. Although management believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company's control, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. As such, these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the Company's future performance, and actual results and future developments may vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, except as required by applicable law or regulation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of these factors. Further, the Company cannot assess the effect of each such factor on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company's view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include: unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, the strength of world economies and currencies, inflationary pressures and central bank policies intended to combat overall inflation and rising interest rates and foreign exchange rates, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand in the LNG tanker market, the Company's business strategy and expected and unexpected capital spending and operating expenses, including drydocking, surveys, repairs, upgrades, insurance costs and bunker costs, the fuel efficiency of the Company's vessels, the market for the Company's vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, ability to comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with the Company, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, including those that may limit the commercial useful lives of LNG tankers, customers' increasing emphasis on environmental and safety concerns, potential liability from pending or future litigation, global and regional economic and political conditions and developments, armed conflicts, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, and possible cessation of such war in Ukraine, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and related conflicts in the Middle East, the Houthi attack in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, threats by Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, trade wars, tariffs, embargoes and strikes, the impact of restrictions on trade, including the imposition of new tariffs, port fees and other import restrictions by the United States on its trading partners and the imposition of retaliatory tariffs by China and the European Union on the United States, business disruptions, including supply chain disruption and congestion, due to natural or other disasters or otherwise, potential physical disruption of shipping routes due to accidents, climate-related incidents, public health threats or political events, potential cybersecurity or other privacy threats and data security breaches, vessel breakdowns and instances of offhire, and other factors, including those that may be described from time to time in the reports and other documents that the Company files with or furnishes to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("Other Reports"). For a more complete discussion of certain of these and other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company, please refer to the Other Reports.

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The brewer said it will remove between 5,000 and 6,000 roles over the next two years after sales volumes continued to slide at the end of 2025.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Please find enclosed the presentation of Flex LNG Ltd.'s fourth quarter 2025 results which will be presented in a live video webcast today at 15:00 CET (09:00 a.m. EST).

In order to watch the webcast, use the following link: Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation

A Q&A session will be held after the webcast. Information on how to submit questions will be given at the beginning of the session.

The presentation can also be accessed on our website www.flexlng.com  

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Knut Traaholt, Chief Financial Officer of Flex LNG Management AS
Telephone: +47 23 11 40 00
Email: [email protected] 

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Increasing demand from data centers is driving earnings growth, with first-quarter orders up more than 30%.

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