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Toyota City, Japan, Sept 2, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing suffered an agonising near-miss in the Lone Star Le Mans when a harsh penalty denied it victory in round six of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.Terrific Texas fight back from TOYOTA GAZOO RacingThe team bounced back from a difficult qualifying by maximising the performance of its GR010 HYBRIDs and implementing a smart tyre strategy – combined with flat-out driving, fast pit stops and a united team effort – to fight for victory.Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries fought through the field with a perfect performance and looked set to win. However, a late penalty for a yellow flag incident changed race result and left the #7 GR010 HYBRID crew second.World Champions Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa had been set for a top-six finish in the #8 GR010 HYBRID after a similarly strong performance but suffered an incident in the fifth hour and they finished 15th.Despite the frustration, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing nevertheless moves into the lead of the manufacturers’ World Championship heading into its home race, the 6 Hours of Fuji, on 15 September, with an 11-point advantage over Porsche.The team was able to fight at the front thanks to an attacking strategy which took the fight to competitors who had shown quicker pace earlier in the week.Mike started ninth in the #7 and survived contact on the opening lap to move up the field, including a spectacular overtake on lap eight when he passed two cars in one manoeuvre to take sixth place. Meanwhile, Brendon started from 12th in the #8 and ran there throughout the opening stint.Mike’s pace moved him into the podium fight and he was sixth, just a few seconds away from third, heading into the first pit stops at the one-hour mark. Nyck and Sébastien resumed the challenge and continued to push hard to improve their positions.The hot conditions took their toll on some Hypercar rivals and, when Mike returned to the wheel early in the third hour, the #7 was in second thanks to a storming stint from Nyck, with Ryo now eighth. As half distance approached, Mike increased the pace, setting a new fastest lap as he closed on the leading #83 Ferrari.At half distance, further driver changes saw Nyck and Brendon resume, in second and seventh respectively. Nyck closed to the rear of the leader midway through the fourth hour while Brendon was pushing the #6 Porsche, and he made a brave move to take sixth.An aggressive strategy call brought the #7 into the pits slightly early at the end of the fourth hour, giving Kamui clear air and a chance to take the lead. That paid off when the #83 emerged from its own pit stop a lap later, two seconds behind Kamui.After another driver change, Sébastien was defending sixth place on his out lap when he made contact with the #6 Porsche, causing a puncture and earning a 30-second stop-go penalty. The car’s chances were further hampered by another penalty for not respecting blue flags and Sébastien resumed in 15th.After a final pit stop, Kamui was comfortably clear at the front until, with 40 minutes remaining, a race-deciding drive-through penalty – when stewards judged he did not respond appropriately to a yellow flag –dropped him to second, nine seconds behind the #83 Ferrari.Kamui pushed hard to recover the time lost, not helped by a full course yellow, but fell just short and he crossed the line in second, just 1.780secs behind the winning #83 Ferrari. Meanwhile, Ryo brought the #8 home in 15th in front of more than 65,000 fans.Kamui Kobayashi (Team Principal and driver, car #7):“The team did a perfect job and made a big effort. We did everything that we could in terms of driving, strategy and pit stops which put us in a position to win. But the penalty was unfortunate and a big surprise for me to be honest. To get a drive-through penalty for that is a bit of a surprise, but that’s how it is. The race was quite fun, and I enjoyed racing back here in Austin; it’s a great track. Now I am looking forward to continuing the very close battle this season at our home race.”Mike Conway (Driver, car #7):“Coming into the race we didn’t feel like we had a chance of winning but as the race evolved we had strong pace; every stint we seemed to be gaining with good tyre wear and consistency. We ended up in a fight and we thought we were going to win, but unfortunately the penalty killed our chance, although Kamui fought all the way to the end. It was a great job by everyone, from the engineers, the pit crew and my team-mates. The result is better than expected and we scored good points for the championship so we will keep pushing and go to Fuji hoping for a positive result.”Nyck de Vries (Driver, car #7):“I would like to thank the team for their amazing job throughout the weekend, especially in the race. They nailed all the calls, all the pit stops and executed a faultless race. I think we all did a great job, but unfortunately the drive-through took away our win. We still need to investigate it because it’s not fully clear yet. Nevertheless, it is a strong result for the team and the World Championship, it’s just bitter-sweet to miss out on the win when it was in the pocket.”Sébastien Buemi (Driver, car #8):“I would like to apologise to the team for the contact I had with the Porsche. It was my fault and I’m sorry for that because obviously that effectively ended our race. Up until then the team had done a fantastic job to help us recover from starting down in 12th, so it feels really difficult to let the team down. I hope we can have a better race in Fuji. Congratulations to car #7 for a great performance, it’s just a pity they got this penalty at the end.”Brendon Hartley (Driver, car #8):“It was a tough day. We started towards the back, but we were coming through the field until Séb made a little mistake, which can happen. The team put in a really impressive performance in a hard situation and I’m really proud of everyone for their work. Car #7 drove an amazing race; the strategy, pit stops, everything was top notch today. They would have won without the penalty. Unfortunately, it didn’t go our way on car #8 but we will fight back at our home race in Fuji.”Ryo Hirakawa (Driver, car #8):“That was a difficult race and it’s a pity because we had shown strong pace to come back through the field and fight in the top six, but the accident was unfortunate. It was the same frustration for car #7; they drove really well and could have won the race. That’s part of racing and we have to move on. The next one is our home race so we need to refocus for Fuji when hopefully we can achieve a one-two. It would be nice to do that in front of our home fans.”Lone Star Le Mans – Result1st #83 AF Corse (Kubica/Shwartzman/Ye) 183 laps2nd #7 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +1.780secs3rd #50 Ferrari AF Corse (Fuoco/Molina/Nielsen) +26.282secs4th #2 Cadillac Racing (Bamber/Lynn) +46.924secs5th #35 Alpine Endurance Team (Chatin/Habsburg/Milesi) +1min 10.513secs6th #6 Porsche Penske (Estre/Lotterer/Vanthoor) +1min 36.873secs15th #8 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing +2 laps Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has acquired its own shares based on Article 40 of its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to the provisions of Article 459, paragraph 1 of the Companies Act. The status (progress report) of the acquisition is as described below.1. Class of shares acquired: Ordinary shares of the Company2. Total number of shares acquired: 1,598,800 shares3. Aggregate amount of acquisition cost: JPY9,100,754,5774. Acquisition period: From August 1 to August 31, 2024 (execution basis)5. Acquisition method: Open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contractFor Reference1. Resolution at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 15, 2024(1) Class of shares to be acquired: Ordinary shares of the Company(2) Total number of shares to be acquired: 6,500,000 shares (maximum)(Ratio to total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares): 2.3%)(3) Total amount of acquisition cost: JPY30.0 billion (maximum)(4) Period of acquisition: From May 16, 2024 to November 15, 2024(5) Acquisition method: Open market purchase through the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on a discretionary trading contract2. Accumulated number and price of own shares acquired in accordance with the above mentioned resolution at the meeting of Board of Directors (as of August 31, 2024)(1) Total number of shares acquired: 4,037,300 shares(2) Aggregate amount of acquisition cost: JPY24,933,137,242 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced plans to establish an Open All-Photonics Network (APN) (1) Lab in Düsseldorf, Germany from November 2024 to March 2025. The aim is to popularize APNs and promote the global expansion of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) (2). The lab is the first of its kind outside of Japan (3).Figure 1: Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH in Düsseldorf, GermanyVisitors will be able to experience firsthand the benefits of Open APN technology, including its ease of operation and versatility. Network carriers, data center operators and vendors will be able to use the lab to verify APN functionality and multi-vendor connectivity.Open APNs facilitate the connection of multi-vendor products and solutions while also providing high capacity, low latency and low power consumption. A new IOWN service is planned to be introduced in Japan from fiscal 2025, and it is expected that APNs will become more widespread.Fujitsu has been working towards the open sourcing of network technologies, including mobile networks. With the establishment of the Open APN Lab, the company will continue to promote the understanding of open APN technology and encourage the wider use of this low-power, high-capacity technology as part of its commitment to creating a sustainable society.BackgroundAs AI, big data processing, and 5G, become more widespread globally, there is a growing need for larger optical data transmission capacities between wireless base stations and core networks, as well as data centers. In addition, with the expansion of telecommunication infrastructure, network carriers and data center operators are prioritizing efforts to reduce power consumption, especially in Europe where energy costs are soaring.Düsseldorf is home to many telecom-related companies. The Open APN Lab will be located within easy access of Düsseldorf International Airport and major European cities, making it convenient for visits by network carriers both in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.The lab will allow companies to experience using APNs developed by Fujitsu and experience firsthand the benefits they offer as well as gain information about future network services through introductions of APN use cases.The establishment of this Open APN Lab comes as part of a contract gained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC)to conduct field trials towards the overseas deployment of APNs in Europe.Future PlansAfter the lab closes in March 2025, Fujitsu will conduct field trials. The company also plans to further expand its APN labs globally, including in North America.[1] All-Photonics Network (APN) :A network that achieves ultra-high speed, low latency, and low power consumption by transmitting optical signals without optical-electrical conversion[2] IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) :An innovative network and information processing infrastructure capable of providing high-speed, large-capacity communications and vast computing resources by utilizing advanced technologies such as photoelectric fusion[3] The world's first facility :According to research by Fujitsu as of August 30, 2024About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press Contacts:Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO & JAKARTA, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PT JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB) and PT Bank Permata Tbk (Permata) have launched the Permata JCB Ultimate Card, designed to provide the best experience for its users, especially travel and dining enthusiasts. This card targets the affluent segment looking to enjoy more benefits from credit card transactions.The Permata JCB Ultimate Card offers special deals through a Welcome Bonus Program of 20,000 airline miles and product benefits where every dining transaction of IDR 5,000 can be exchanged for 1 airline mile, subject to the terms and conditions. The launch of this credit card demonstrates PermataBank’s commitment to providing a card that is not just a payment tool, but also adds value to PermataBank customers according to their lifestyles.PermataBank’s Consumer Banking Director, Djumariah Tenteram, said, “The Permata JCB Ultimate Card is our first collaboration with JCB and is aimed at the affluent segment that wants the best experience, particularly in traveling and dining. This credit card launch also reflects PermataBank’s commitment to providing a payment tool that adds value to its customers according to their lifestyles. With this strategic collaboration, we are confident that the Permata JCB Ultimate Card will enhance and expand the services we provide to our loyal PermataBank customers, especially those in the affluent segment.”The affluent segment bridges the gap between the middle economic class and high-net-worth individuals. According to recent studies on the affluent segment in Southeast Asia, this segment in Indonesia accounts for 9% and contributes over 30% of household wealth. Most of them are aged between 20 and 49 years old. By 2030, their number is expected to triple significantly.“The partnership with PermataBank allows us to extend our reach to credit card users in Indonesia. PermataBank is a strategic partner for JCB due to its ability to reach the affluent segment. We believe that the convenience of the transactions offered, together with access to unique experiences and exclusive Japanese services, will add value to credit card users in Indonesia,” said Yoshiki Kaneko, President & CEO of JCB International Co., Ltd.The Permata JCB Ultimate Card offers a Welcome Bonus of 20,000 miles for PermataBank Priority customers who make transactions totaling IDR 25,000,000 or more per month for three consecutive months after the card is approved. In addition, cardholders earn 1 reward point equivalent to 1 KrisFlyer mile or 1 GarudaMiles for every dining transaction of IDR 5,000 or other retail transactions of IDR 10,000.Djumariah Tenteram, Director of Consumer Banking at PermataBank, added that the Permata JCB Ultimate Card is designed to provide exclusive opportunities for PermataBank's private and priority customers to enjoy various benefits. We hope that the Permata JCB Ultimate Card will add significant value and support the growth of PermataBank's credit card customers in the future.Permata JCB Ultimate Cardholders can also enjoy a variety of promotional programs from JCB, such as discounts of up to 25% at more than 100 Japanese restaurants in Indonesia that have partnered with JCB. Furthermore, cardholders have access to various promotions at renowned merchants in Japan, such as 10% cashback at Premium Outlets such as Gotemba and 8% cashback at Don Quijote from October 2024, as well as premium experiences such as medical check-ups or beauty treatments, and many other exciting promotions.JCB’s Ultimate services are also available to further complement the lifestyle needs of Permata JCB Ultimate Cardholders, including complimentary access to JCB Plaza Lounge, access to JCB Concierge Desk services, and 8x access to  airport lounges with LoungeKey in countries and regions, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Germany and the UK, in addition to 8x access to non-LoungeKey lounges in Japan and Hawaii.To enhance this special offer, the top 50 Priority Banking customers with the highest transaction value from September to December 2024, who have made retail transactions totaling IDR 160 million or more, will have the opportunity to receive free return Business Class tickets for Jakarta-Tokyo, subject to the terms and conditions.The premium design of the Permata JCB Ultimate Card exudes elegance and luxury with a combination of sakura and blue, the color that represents loyalty (from the term “true blue”). Cardholders will be pampered with a variety of tempting offers that will allow them to explore a world infused with the Japanese lifestyle, offered by JCB.ABOUT PERMATABANKPermataBank is one of the top 10 banks in Indonesia by assets in the banking industry. Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (Code: BNLI) with controlling shareholder Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, PermataBank is at the forefront of digitalization with innovative products and services serving over 6.2 million customers in 61 cities across Indonesia. As of June 30, 2024, PermataBank has 212 branches & cash offices, Sharia branches, and mobile branches; 830 ATM locations and over 22,000 cardless cash withdrawal outlets in Indomaret, access to over 100,000 ATMs (VisaPlus, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Alto, ATM Bersama, and ATM Prima networks), and millions of other ATMs worldwide connected to Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus networks.PermataBank has received various service excellence awards in the categories of General Bank and Sharia Business Unit, such as the Banking Service Excellence Award 2024 from InfoBank magazine in collaboration with Market Research Indonesia, Silver awards from the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2024, The “Best Disclosure and Transparency” and Top 50 Emitters with the Largest Market Capitalization (Big Cap) - Best Corporate Governance from IICD CG Conference and Award 2023.As a pioneer of digital innovation in the Indonesian market, customers can experience comprehensive digital services such as the super app mobile banking, PermataMobile X with over 200 superior features, PermataNet internet banking, Permata e-Business, PermataQR Pay at over 300,000 merchants, point of sales at over 20,000 merchants, API banking with 200 types of APIs, call center services with interactive voice response and artificial intelligence voice recognition. Customers can also experience Modernized Branches in selected regions in Indonesia offering a simple, fast, and reliable experience at several branches.For more information about PermataBank, visit our website at http://www.permatabank.comContactMELINDA HOESAINDepartment Head, Corporate AffairsTEL: +62 21 523 7788Email: corporate.affairs@PermataBank.co.id CHICILIA WONGSODIREDJOID COMM for PermataBankTEL: +62 878 866 555 10Email: chicilia@idcomm.id ABOUT JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactKosuke OchiaiCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO & HONG KONG, Aug 30, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”), Japan’s only international payment brand, and BINDO LABS LIMITED (“Bindo”), the parent company and developer of Wonder, a leading payments and fintech platform in Asia Pacific, announced the launch of the Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Card on August 30, 2024.This is the first JCB Metal Card issued globally. In addition to its premium metallic feel and look, the Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Card has various innovative and bespoke features, including:Fast Virtual Card Issuance: Our efficient card issuance service ensures that you can receive your new virtual card in as little as 7 minutes. The physical metal card is expected to arrive within 5 days.Global Acceptance: Cardholders can enjoy convenient payments at 49 million of JCB merchants worldwide.Beneficial Services: Cardholders can enjoy exclusive JCB benefits and offers, including perks related to business travel, dining, and entertainment. For more details, please visit here.Designed for Corporate Use: Ideal for company operations and business expenses, allowing company owners and employees to easily manage operational costs and business entertainment by settling credit card bills directly.Administrative Cost Savings: By using a corporate credit card for transactions, the company pays bills directly, eliminating the need for employees to report business expenses individually. This reduces the workload of the finance department and saves on administration costs. In addition, the company can view detailed transaction records through the Wonder App to consolidate business expenses.Superior Security: Advanced encryption technology is used to ensure the security of every transaction.Over the next 12 months, Bindo expects to increase the number of Wonder x JCB Metal Corporate Cardmembers by approaching thousands of its own customers via Wonder, an all-in-one digital payments and financial services platform, with scope for further expansion across different industries and verticals.Built on mutual trust, innovation and dedication, JCB and Bindo are both committed to continuing to drive financial innovation and improve financial access for merchants of all sizes and industries in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region.Mr. Jason Ngan, the founder and CEO of Bindo, commented:"We are very happy to announce our collaboration with JCB on the Wonder x JCB Metal Card issuing. This partnership marks an exciting milestone for Wonder, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to enable all merchants, big or small, to pay and get paid effortlessly. By combining our cutting-edge technology with JCB’s extensive network and expertise, merchants can now create a JCB corporate card with just a click of a button and streamline its financial management, effectively uplifting access to financial services for the traditionally underserved segments such as small to medium enterprises. We are confident that this collaboration will bring unparalleled benefits and convenience to our customers, and we look forward to a successful partnership with JCB."Mr. Tomoya Ichino, Managing Director of JCB International (Asia) Ltd., added:"We are very pleased to launch the world's first metal JCB Card. Bindo has achieved the remarkable introduction of a seamless card payment experience for taxi rides in Hong Kong, sparking a wave of momentum and citywide excitement. Bindo's technological capabilities and transformative offerings have truly set them apart as an industry-leading company. JCB will continue to strive to offer services with a particular focus on Hong Kong and Japan for a customer satisfaction. Together with Bindo, a pioneer in the market combining innovative technology with creative thinking, we will bring value and convenience to JCB cardmembers in Hong Kong. We anticipate the launch of many more cards in the future as we work together to push the boundaries of payment technology."About BINDOBindo Labs is the parent company and developer of Wonder, a leading payments gateway and FinTech platform for merchants in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific. Before Wonder, Bindo Labs began its journey as the leading payment and software solutions provider to banks, financial institutions and merchants globally, with offices in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Mainland China. Since inception, over 10,000 merchants globally have used Bindo’s software to process more than USD 10 billion.Today, Bindo Labs is disrupting digital payments with the launch of an innovative payments gateway and FinTech platform: Wonder. Wonder is Hong Kong’s first fully digital omni-channel payment gateway platform where any merchant can self-KYC online in minutes, open an account, collect all payments and manage transactions from a single mobile app. Moreover, Wonder has pioneered instant payments settlement (T+0) in Hong Kong.Headquartered in Hong Kong, Bindo Labs raised its USD 6 million series A funding round in 2021 led by Hong Kong Telecom (HKT). Currently, Bindo Labs has offices in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Shenzhen, and Changsha.For more information, please visit: https://wonder.app/About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 49 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 158 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide.For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactKosuke OchiaiCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.