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FITNESS METAVERSE EXPANDS AS THREE MAJOR FITNESS AND LEISURE BRANDS BECOME THE FIRST ENTRANTS INTO THE SANDBOX

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OliveX Fitness Metaverse, the metaverse company, has this month expanded its network of metaverse partners after successfully signing three major fitness, leisure and physical activity brands to the The Sandbox metaverse – following in the footsteps of brands such as Adidas, Warner Bros and Gucci all of which have established themselves in the metaverse.

The metaverse experts, OliveX Fitness Metaverse, will support and assist the three brands – boutique fitness studio brand TRIB3, German fitness apparel brand Gym Aesthetics, and industry-leading UK playground innovators PlayInnovation – by bringing trademarked products into the metaverse in the form of NFTs via the Sandbox marketplace, as well as creating branded experiences within the OliveX owned “Dustland” within the Sandbox.

The Sandbox is a leading decentralised virtual real estate and gaming world from Animoca Brands and has partnered with globally significant brands and Intellectual Property (IP) including Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, Adidas & The Walking Dead.

Andy Hall, Director and Head of Commercial for OliveX, commented on the new partnerships, saying: “This agreement with three fantastic, forward-thinking and engaging brands is another critical step forward as we continue to build the fitness metaverse. 

“While developing blockchain fitness games and investing in the blockchain gaming space is critical to our business, another pivotal aspect to our strategy is to assist globally significant brands such as these in migrating their products to the metaverse. 

“We’re delighted to have them on board and we cannot wait to bring them on this fast-moving and exciting web3.0 journey with us.”

TRIB3 is no stranger to the world of cryptocurrency with it’s latest franchised location in Madrid – the fourth TRIB3 store to come to the city – paid for in cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The metaverse is the logical next step for the boutique fitness studio brand, utilising the experts at OliveX to bring their studios, brand and products to life in the non-physical world.

Gym Aesthetics, the fashionable and dynamic German fitness apparel brand which appeals to both the aesthetics and functional needs of its customers worldwide, will become the first sports clothing brand to feature within the OliveX fitness metaverse, a landmark decision for the forward-thinking brand, turning their clothing and apparel into NFTs for purchase with The Sandbox.

PlayInnovation’s trademarked products and games will be brought to life in the digital world, allowing users of The Sandbox to explore and virtually play and interact with products such as Street Snooker, Crossbar King and Street Cricket among others. This groundbreaking partnership will also transport one of the world’s most innovative and influential football freestyler, TV presenter and PlayInnovation ambassador John Farnworth into the Fitness Metaverse. World-record holder with countless world and european titles under his belt John has been at the forefront and top of the freestyling world for a number of years. His talent and likeability have earned him a global fan-base as well as being invited to perform at events such as the Champions League Final. 

Users will be able to visit the OliveX-owned 12×12 parcel of LAND and Social Hub which will include a marketplace for the three partners trademarked NFTs and provide a digital space for branded content experiences. NFTs used within the Sandbox will provide players the ability to enjoy their rewards across a wider range of games, including utility within the wider OliveX ecosystem including Dustland Runner and Dustland Rider.

Playinnovation, John Farnworth and OliveX will be working together over the next 18 months to launch Playinnovation’s products into the Metaverse to drive an ROI and encourage more people to become active. John Farnworth will also use this as a platform to perform and inspire.

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EQT to acquire WSO2, a leading global provider of digital transformation technologies

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  • WSO2 is a leading provider of application development and identity and access management software to enterprises globally, with over 80% of revenue coming from blue-chip customers in the Americas and EMEA
  • WSO2’s technology enables thousands of enterprises, including the world’s largest corporations, universities, and governments, to drive their digital transformation evolution rapidly, efficiently, and more securely
  • Drawing on its extensive experience of supporting global software businesses, EQT will support WSO2’s management team in the next phase of their growth journey

STOCKHOLM, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EQT is pleased to announce that BPEA Fund VIII (“EQT Private Capital Asia”) has agreed to acquire WSO2 (the “Company”) from existing shareholders. WSO2 is a leading provider of application development and identity and access management software to enterprise companies globally, with over 80% of revenue coming from blue-chip customers in the Americas and EMEA. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

WSO2 was founded in Asia and has established a global footprint, enabling thousands of enterprises, including the world’s largest corporations, universities, and governments, to drive their digital transformation rapidly, efficiently, and more securely. WSO2 does this through a comprehensive portfolio of offerings spanning Application Programming Interface (“API”) Management, API Integration, and Identity and Access Management (“IAM”).

Both the API Management and Integration as well as IAM markets are witnessing significant tailwinds, driven by long-term trends such as the transition to hybrid and multi-cloud workloads, rising API volumes, accelerated adoption of Generative AI, and increasing sophistication of cyberattacks. WSO2 is well-positioned to capitalize on this robust market growth on the back of their strong product suite and entrenched customer relationships.

EQT Private Capital Asia will support WSO2’s next phase of accelerated growth and innovation, drawing on EQT’s deep experience in the software space, global network of industry experts and dedicated digital value-creation team. WSO2 joins EQT’s extensive global portfolio of enterprise software companies that already includes firms such as Billtrust, IFS, SUSE, Storable, and Waystar.

Hari Gopalakrishnan, Partner in the EQT Private Capital Asia advisory team, said: “Software is a key focus sector for EQT, and WSO2 is a strong company that has scaled globally with an enterprise customer base spread across the US and Europe. We are excited to partner with WSO2 and believe that the Company is well-positioned to capitalize on long-term trends such as digital transformation and rising GenAI adoption. We are confident of drawing on EQT’s proven software value creation playbook to further accelerate WSO2’s growth momentum.”

“We are thrilled to partner with EQT as we embark on the next phase of WSO2’s journey,” said Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, CEO and Founder of WSO2. “With EQT’s support and expertise, we are well-positioned to accelerate our innovation agenda, expand our global footprint, and continue empowering enterprises to thrive in the digital economy.”

EQT Private Capital Asia was advised by Ropes & Gray and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The selling shareholders were advised by JP Morgan and Cooley.

With this transaction, BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII is expected to be 45 – 50 percent invested (including closed and/or signed investments, announced public offers, if applicable, and less any expected syndication). The transaction is expected to close in H2 2024.

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Newmark Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Conference Call to Discuss Results Scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET Today

NEW YORK, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) (“Newmark” or “the Company”), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, today, reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and declared its quarterly dividend.

A complete and full-text financial results press release, including information about today’s financial results conference call and Newmark’s dividend declaration, is accessible in the “Media” section at https://nmrk.com. It is also available directly at any of the following web pages:

https://ir.nmrk.com (PDF version of the full press release, PDF of a quarterly results investor presentation, and supplemental Excel financial tables)

https://ir.nmrk.com/investors/news-releases/financial-and-corporate-releases (Links to the PDF version of the full press release, PDF of a quarterly results investor presentation, and to Excel financial tables)

https://nmrk.com/media (PDF version of the full release only) 

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Today’s conference call is expected to contain forward-looking statements with respect to the Company’s financial outlook. 

ABOUT NEWMARK 
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.5 billion. As of March 31, 2024, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 7,600 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

DISCUSSION OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ABOUT NEWMARK 
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, or Form 8-K.

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Bank of Spain grants Amadeus’ Outpayce EMI licence

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Outpayce, the travel payment division of the Spanish IT conglomerate Amadeus, has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Bank of Spain, thus gaining the ability to provide regulated payment services.

With this regulatory approval, Outpayce is now authorized to handle customer funds, issue prepaid debit cards, and facilitate money transfers between payment accounts. The company intends to expand these services throughout the European Union.

Outpayce anticipates that its EMI license will soon enable the use of its prepaid virtual cards within corporate self-booking tools and travel agency booking systems. This will facilitate payments to service providers such as airlines and hotels.

David Doctor, CEO of Outpayce, has suggested that the company is in the process of developing a state-of-the-art fintech infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Additionally, Outpayce plans to collaborate with an increased number of financial institutions and startups.

Having been launched just last year, Outpayce specializes in providing payment solutions tailored to the needs of travel merchants. It boasts of offering a comprehensive infrastructure that allows travel sellers to accept a wide array of card and local payment methods across various channels, including mobile, call centers, websites, and physical touchpoints such as check-in desks.

Source: fintechfutures.com

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