Day: June 8, 2026

GA-ASI Announces Investments in Six Dutch Companies

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New Slate of Business Partnerships Established Following the Last Blue Magic Netherlands Event

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 8, 2026 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) is deepening its footprint in the Dutch innovation ecosystem, with new investments in six Netherlands-based technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) venturing initiative.

These new partnerships follow the latest BMN event in Eindhoven, a fast-paced, "shark tank"-style forum in which Dutch startups and scaleups pitched breakthrough technologies directly to GA‑ASI decision makers. The most recent edition drew more than 350 attendees from across the country’s aerospace, defense, and high-tech communities.

Building on the success of prior events, GA‑ASI has selected six Dutch companies for new investment and collaboration. GA-ASI also is increasing its investment in Emergent Swarm, first discovered at BMN 2024. Emergent Swarm is partnering with GA‑ASI to further mature its swarming autonomy detection capability.

"Blue Magic Netherlands is our window into the Dutch innovation ecosystem," said Brad Lunn, Managing Director, GA‑ASI. "We are not just scouting ideas. We are deploying capital, engineering resources, and access to platforms to help these companies scale. We’re making these new investments because it is clear to us that the Netherlands is one of the most dynamic technology hubs in Europe."

The six new GA‑ASI portfolio companies are:

OPT/NET B.V. – GA-ASI, alongside its GA-Intelligence affiliate, will be working with OPT/NET to explore collaboration opportunities for a variety of AI-related missions, including drone swarm management and dark vessel detection.

Vaeridion B.V. – GA-ASI will be working with Vaeridion to evaluate their advanced battery pack technology for use in current and future GA-ASI platforms.

Touchwaves B.V. – GA-ASI will be evaluating Touchwaves’ haptic technology for use in remotely piloted UAS environments to determine the potential benefits to long-duration missions and aircrew information overload.

FDCL Defence B.V. – GA-ASI and GA-Intelligence will be working with Fiducial to explore the effectiveness of the company’s technology toward massively scaled low-cost future platforms.

Vydar Commercial B.V. – GA-ASI will evaluate Vydar’s technology in a variety of relevant GPS-denied environments and GA-ASI and GA-EMS platforms.

Emproof B.V. – GA-ASI will evaluate the effectiveness of Emproof’s data protection technology for applicability to current and future GA-ASI platforms.

GA‑ASI expects to announce additional investments from the 2025 BMN cohort in the coming months, as technical evaluations and co‑development discussions progress.

About Blue Magic Ventures

Blue Magic Ventures is GA‑ASI’s corporate venturing initiative, designed to identify, invest in, and scale breakthrough technologies from startups and innovators around the world. Through capital investment, access to platforms, and deep technical collaboration, Blue Magic Ventures accelerates the path from concept to capability for dual‑use technologies.

About GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world’s foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.

For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.

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Mavenir and TextNow Win Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration at MVNOs World Awards

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Award-winning collaboration delivers transformative results: eSIM activations surge from 2% to 94% in six months and paid subscribers more than double year-over-year

RICHARDSON, Texas and WATERLOO, Ontario, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the software company building mobile networks that are AI-by-design, and TextNow, the leading ad-supported U.S. free wireless service, have been jointly awarded Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration at the MVNOs World Awards in Amsterdam. The award recognizes the pair’s collaboration to redefine real-time entitlement control for a freemium, ad-supported, and paid mobile service operating at scale across the United States and Canada.

Mavenir and TextNow win Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration at the MVNOs World Awards
Mavenir and TextNow win Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration at the MVNOs World Awards

Mavenir and TextNow win Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration at the MVNOs World Awards

TextNow serves more than 10 million monthly active users, many moving fluidly between freemium, ad-supported, time-bound, and paid plans within the same day. Sustaining that flexibility at scale, consistent, real-time service enforcement, demanded a fundamentally different approach to MVNO architecture.

Mavenir’s integrated BSS, Converged Charging System (CCS), Packet Core, and IMS were deployed as a unified control plane, repositioning CCS as the real-time entitlement authority driving network behavior rather than a back-office billing platform. Entitlement changes including ad engagement, SIM activation, plan upgrades and quota exhaustion are now enforced instantly in the network, without manual reconciliation or delayed synchronization. The business impact has been transformative: eSIM activations grew from 2% to 94% of all new activations within six months of deployment, while paid wireless subscribers more than doubled year over year.

Derek Ting, CEO of TextNow: “We exist to prove reliable wireless service doesn’t have to be expensive. Mavenir’s integrated platform gave us real-time control over every aspect of the customer experience, from instant eSIM activation to seamless transitions between free and paid plans, while fundamentally improving our unit economics at scale. This award validates the architecture, but what matters most is what it unlocks: the ability to keep pushing the boundaries of what a free wireless service can deliver to millions of customers.”

The deployment, built on a 5G-first, active-active geo-redundant design, delivers 99.999% availability for carrier-grade operations. A no-code and low-code configuration model has accelerated time-to-market by decoupling offer creation from engineering cycles, while direct SIM ownership enabled eSIM adoption and materially improved the customer activation journey by allowing new subscribers to activate service instantly, entirely within the app.

Pardeep Kohli, Chief Executive Officer, Mavenir: “This award is a testament to what becomes possible when BSS and Core are truly integrated. TextNow pushed the boundaries of what an MVNO can be, and Mavenir’s architecture rose to meet that ambition. Together, we proved that cloud-native, open network software is not just viable for complex digital MVNOs – it is the enabler.”

The MVNOs World Awards, organized by Informa in Amsterdam, recognizes excellence across the virtual network operator industry. The Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration category honors partnerships that demonstrate measurable impact through joint innovation.

About Mavenir
Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company’s deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators’ evolution to TechCos. For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com.

About TextNow
Founded in Waterloo, Ontario in 2009, TextNow is the largest ad-supported free wireless service in the United States, built on the belief that phone service should be more flexible, accessible and affordable for everyone. TextNow delivers wireless service through an app, giving customers unlimited talk and text, free data for 25+ apps and access to the same 5G network as the major carriers. Those who need more can add wireless data on their own terms by the day, week, or month, and remove ads with the Unlimited Plan. For more information, visit textnow.com or find us free in the App Store and Google Play.

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Bombardier and Elie Saab Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation with Bespoke Global 8000 Cabin Design

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  • A collaboration that represents a new expression of business aviation
  • Bombardier and ELIE SAAB redefine the onboard experience
  • A new standard of comfort and craftmanship at 50,000 feet
Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation
Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation

MONACO, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bombardier and ELIE SAAB are proud to unveil a bold new chapter in business aviation: a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft that redefines the onboard experience through the lens of haute couture.

This landmark, first-of-its-kind collaboration brings together Bombardier’s industry-leading engineering and performance with ELIE SAAB’s timeless design expertise, elevating the world’s fastest(1) business jet’s cabin into a refined living environment where precision, comfort and timeless elegance converge. The unveiling took place at Bombardier’s Aviator Lounge, the company’s curated, immersive flagship in Monaco during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, placing the project at the intersection of performance, design and refined living.

This collaboration reflects a natural alignment between two globally renowned brands, united by a shared commitment to serving a discerning global clientele with uncompromising standards of quality, precision, and sophistication.

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation
Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation

“When we began discussions with ELIE SAAB, the Global 8000 was already well on the path to becoming a certified, operational aircraft. This allowed us to go beyond concepts and rethink the cabin as a true living space, while fully respecting the performance and operational realities of the aircraft,” said Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier. “This collaboration pushes the boundaries of business aviation and reflects our relentless focus on elevating the customer experience.”

For ELIE SAAB, whose creative universe has long extended beyond fashion into the worlds of design and interiors, the project was both intuitive and deeply personal. The Global 8000 cabin has been reimagined as a sophisticated, harmonious space, defined by clean architectural lines, rich materials and a warm, timeless palette that enhances both openness and fluidity.

“With Bombardier, we approached this collaboration with an haute couture mindset, elevating every material and detail into a carefully curated expression of luxury, precision and design excellence. This project also reflects our desire to accompany our clients in their daily lives wherever they are, extending the ELIE SAAB universe into every moment of their journey. It is truly a new approach to private aviation, where travel becomes a seamless continuation of refined living,” said Elie Saab Jr., CEO of ELIE SAAB.

Designed as an intimate yet open and highly personalized environment, the cabin translates a refined way of living into the experience of private travel. Bathed in natural light, the interior reveals a serene and spacious sanctuary characterized by fluid architectural lines, expansive sightlines and a warm, harmonious palette. At its centre, a generous lounge area serves as the heart of the cabin, offering an inviting setting designed to foster well-being, connection and effortless comfort.

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation
Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB Debut First-of-its-kind Collaboration, Introducing the Haute Couture of Aviation

Behind the elegant simplicity of the cabin lies a highly complex and deeply collaborative process. Bombardier’s engineering teams worked hand-in-hand with ELIE SAAB to translate couture-inspired design into a fully certifiable aircraft interior, meeting the rigorous technical, safety and performance standards of business aviation.

This exclusive Global 8000 cabin offering marks a defining milestone in Bombardier’s continued evolution, not only as a leader in aviation, but as a brand shaping the future of its industry. Now available to Global 8000 customers as an option, this distinctive cabin concept reflects a natural extension of ELIE SAAB’s universe into new dimensions of lifestyle and design, reinforcing its ambition to accompany clients wherever they are, and to bring its distinctive design philosophy into every aspect of their lives – even in flight.

About Bombardier

At Bombardier (BBD-B.TO), we design, build, modify and maintain the world’s best-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. That means not simply exceeding standards, but understanding customers well enough to anticipate their unspoken needs.

For them, we are committed to pioneering the future of aviation—innovating to make flying more reliable, efficient and sustainable. And we are passionate about delivering unrivaled craftsmanship and care, giving our customers greater confidence and the elevated experience they deserve and expect. Because people who shape the world will always need the most productive and responsible ways to move through it.

Bombardier customers operate a fleet of more than 5,200 aircraft, supported by a vast network of Bombardier team members worldwide and 10 service facilities across six countries. Bombardier’s performance-leading jets are proudly manufactured in aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. In 2024, Bombardier was honoured with the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Brands and Communication Design.

For Information

For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Sustainability report, as well as the company’s initiative to cover all its flight operations with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend utilizing the Book-and-Claim system visit bombardier.com.

Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at bombardier.com. Follow us on X @Bombardier.

About ELIE SAAB

Founded in Lebanon in 1982, ELIE SAAB is one of the world’s leading Haute Couture lifestyle brands. As one of the first international members of France’s prestigious Chambre Syndicale, the House has established a global presence with flagship boutiques in major fashion capitals including Paris, London, Milan, Dubai, Beirut and other key cities around the world.

Sought after by A-list celebrities and royalty around the globe, the house offers Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, and Bridal collections, complemented by accessories, eyewear, childrenswear, watches, fragrances and furniture. The brand has also expanded into interior design partnering with leading developers worldwide.

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Update on the simplified tender offer for North Atlantic Energies shares

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Nanterre, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Update on the simplified tender offer for North Atlantic Energies shares

Nanterre, June 8, 2026 – North Atlantic France recalls that, on November 28, 2025, it announced the successful closing of its acquisition of 82.89% of the share capital and voting rights of Esso S.A.F, renamed North Atlantic Energies, at a price of €26.19 per share.

North Atlantic France announced on November 10, 2025 that it will file a mandatory tender offer under the simplified procedure (the “Offer”) for the remaining shares of North Atlantic Energies it does not own at a price of €28.93 per share.

North Atlantic France informs the public that it will not request the implementation of a squeeze-out procedure as part of the Offer.

The Offer, therefore with no squeeze-out procedure, will be filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) once the independent expert’s work has been finalised. The Offer documentation, including the independent expert’s fairness opinion on the financial terms of the Offer, will be submitted to the AMF for review, and the Offer will only open once the AMF has issued its compliance decision.

MEDIA CONTACTS

France: Brunswick Group – [email protected]
Hugues Boëton: +33 6 79 99 27 15
Paul Priam: +33 6 84 39 09 89

Canada: Mark Duggan – [email protected]
+1-709-687-3136

ABOUT NORTH ATLANTIC

For nearly four decades, North Atlantic has been a market leader in the retail gas and convenience sector, as well as the residential, commercial, and wholesale fuel industries in Newfoundland and Labrador. Recently, through a joint venture with Suncor Energy, North Atlantic expanded its retail division into Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, through North Sun Energy. As managing partner, North Atlantic operates 110 fuel retail sites across all three provinces. North Atlantic has ambitious plans for future growth and development in strategic locations across the region. Known for its expertise in acquiring and delivering exceptional products, North Atlantic caters to both domestic and industrial sectors while also serving global clients through their marine bunkering distribution channels. North Atlantic is committed to strategic growth to deliver innovative and green energy solutions aligned with evolving global needs. By driving industry progress, North Atlantic is supporting new skills and new jobs for this dynamic landscape. North Atlantic remains committed to providing exceptional energy, fuel and convenience retail initiatives that enhance customer experience while fostering economic growth in the communities they serve in Canada and beyond.

MEDIA CONTACTS

France: Brunswick Group - [email protected]
Hugues Boëton: +33 6 79 99 27 15
Paul Priam: +33 6 84 39 09 89

Canada: Mark Duggan - [email protected]
+1-709-687-3136

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Futu Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

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NEW YORK, June 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) resulting from allegations that Futu may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Futu securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/futu-holdings-limited/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On May 22, 2026, Reuters published an article entitled “China to crack down on ‘illegal’ cross-border securities” The article stated that China “announced a major crackdown on cross-border investment on Friday and said it would punish ​brokers it accused of illegally moving money to foreign markets, sending their shares plunging.” Further, “online brokers Tiger, Futu and Longbridge would be penalised for soliciting ‌business in China without an onshore licence, the securities regulator said.”

On this news, Futu American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) fell 27.5% on May 22, 2026.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. At the time Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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Contact Information:

Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
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ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Helen of Troy Limited Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – HELE

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NEW YORK, June 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) between April 24, 2024 and October 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Helen of Troy common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Helen of Troy class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/helen-of-troy-limited/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 3, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the claims arise from misrepresentations regarding the success of Project Pegasus, a “global restructuring program focused on both efficiency and effectiveness.” Throughout the Class Period, the lawsuit alleges that Helen of Troy boasted about the “fuel” it was generating from Project Pegasus. Although Helen of Troy admitted to some speed bumps in Project Pegasus, specifically citing “implementation hiccups” with its new Tennessee distribution center, Defendants assured investors that “despite the delayed savings related to our Tennessee distribution center, Project Pegasus continues to move forward. We have made good progress on the cost of goods sold work streams, implementing multiple projects that reduce costs and simplify our supplier base.” When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Helen of Troy class action, go to   https://rosenlegal.com/cases/helen-of-troy-limited/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
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Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
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[email protected]
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