STOCKHOLM, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Between 28 April 2025 and 2 May 2025 EQT AB (LEI code 213800U7P9GOIRKCTB34) (“EQT”) has repurchased in total 364,578 own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455).

The repurchases form part of the repurchase program of a maximum of 4,931,018 own ordinary shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 2,500,000,000 that EQT announced on 11 March 2025. The repurchase program, which runs between 12 March 2025 and 16 May 2025, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052.

EQT ordinary shares have been repurchased as follows:

Date:	Aggregated volume (number of shares):	Weighted average share price per day (SEK): Advertisement	Aggregated transaction value (SEK):
28 April 2025	105,514	273.0299	28,808,476.87
29 April 2025	110,000	272.0902	29,929,922.00 Advertisement
30 April 2025	34,064	275.2148	9,374,916.95
2 May 2025	115,000	276.3122	31,775,903.00
Total accumulated over week 18	364,578 Advertisement	273.9859	99,889,218.82
Total accumulated during the  repurchase program	3,800,807	287.0685	1,091,091,996.34

All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB on behalf of EQT.

Following the above acquisitions and as of 2 May 2025, the number of shares in EQT, including EQT’s holding of own shares is set out in the table below.

	Ordinary shares	Class C shares1 Advertisement	Total
Number of issued shares2	1,241,510,911	496,056	1,242,006,967
Number of shares owned by EQT AB3	63,724,998	–	63,724,998
Number of outstanding shares Advertisement	1,177,785,913	496,056	1,178,281,969
1) Carry one tenth (1/10) of a vote 2) Total number of shares in EQT AB, i.e. including the number of shares owned by EQT AB 3) EQT AB shares owned by EQT AB are not entitled to dividends or carry votes at shareholders’ meetings

A full breakdown of the transactions is attached to this announcement.

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RAMALLAH, Palestine, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arab Palestinian Investment Company convened its ordinary and extraordinary general assembly meetings on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Ramallah, Palestine. The meetings were chaired by Chairman and CEO Tarek Aggad, and attended by members of the company’s Board of Directors, representatives from the Ministry of National Economy, the Palestine Capital Market Authority, the legal counsel of the company and many of its shareholders.

In its ordinary meeting, the general assembly ratified the recommendation of APIC’s Board of Directors to distribute stock dividends totaling five million shares, representing approximately 3.22% of the current paid-in capital of the company of USD 155 million, thus increasing it to reach the authorized capital of USD 160 million. The stock dividends, which will be distributed to registered shareholders on May 4, 2025, hold a market value of approximately USD 9 million.

In its extraordinary meeting, the general assembly ratified the issuance of a five-year bonds in three tranches, US dollars, Jordanian dinars and euros with a total combined value exceeding USD 100 million.

In his remarks, Aggad acknowledged that 2024 was an exceptionally challenging year for Palestine, marked by the ongoing devastating war in Gaza and the intensification of Israeli attacks in the West Bank. These circumstances led to a sharp decline in commercial activity across multiple economic sectors, adversely affecting most of APIC’s subsidiaries. Aggad emphasized that despite the considerable obstacles in Palestine and in other markets where the group operates—primarily in Turkey, where it incurred non cash losses under International Accounting Standard No. 29 due to the country’s hyperinflationary classification—APIC still delivered acceptable profits for its shareholders. The group recorded total revenues of USD 1.12 billion, an EBITDA of approximately USD 64.5 million, and net profits of USD 8.11 million, representing around 57% decrease compared to 2023.

Aggad added that APIC expanded its operations in Palestine, despite the harsh and challenging conditions, by acquiring a 51% stake in Reema Hygienic Paper Company. APIC’s investment underscored its unwavering commitment to supporting local industries and employment in Palestine.

About APIC

APIC is a public shareholding investment company listed on the Palestine Exchange (PEX: APIC). It holds diversified investments across the manufacturing, trade, distribution and service sectors in Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Turkey through its group of subsidiaries: Siniora Food Industries Company; Unipal General Trading Company; Palestine Automobile Company; Medical Supplies and Services Company; National Aluminum and Profiles Company (NAPCO); Reema Hygienic Paper Company; Sky Advertising and  Promotion Company; Arab Leasing Company and Arab Palestinian Storage and Cooling Company, employing over 3,400 staff through its group of subsidiaries. For more information, visit https://apic.ps/

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VANCOUVER, BC, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Equity Insider News Commentary – Millennials and Gen Z are driving a generational shift in what we drink, as they’re choosing gut health, brain clarity, and recovery benefits over empty refreshment. They’re shifting from regular sugary soft drinks to one of the hottest beverage consumer trends, dubbed functional beverages, in a market expected to reach US$339.6 billion by 2030, according to Zion Market Research. With that kind of momentum, it’s no surprise that more public companies are moving into the space. The demand spans everything from hydration and brain support to clean-label sodas and better-for-you alternatives. Some of the names drawing investor attention right now include Safety Shot, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOT), Unilever plc (NYSE: UL), Zevia PBC (NYSE: ZVIA), Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH), and The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO).

Other projections for the functional beverages market include Mordor Intelligence estimating a 7.49% CAGR through to US$330 billion in 2030; and Grand View Research projecting 7.1% CAGR to hit US$353.4 billion in 2030.

Among the public companies making moves in this space, few are generating as much early retail buzz as Safety Shot, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOT). With a differentiated product, strong patent positioning, and growing distribution, the company is carving out its own niche in the evolving wellness landscape.

Safety Shot is building its brand at the intersection of functional health and innovation. Its flagship product, Sure Shot®, is positioned as the first patented beverage shown in human clinical trials to support a rapid reduction in blood alcohol content (BAC). The formulation also aims to improve post-alcohol recovery, including effects on energy, clarity, and symptoms associated with post-drinking discomfort and next-day sluggishness.

The product’s launch has been notable. After a full rebrand and direct-to-consumer debut on Amazon in late 2023, Safety Shot reported multiple sellouts. A follow-up push in early 2024 saw continued demand online, supporting management’s thesis that there’s growing consumer interest in smarter recovery tools that align with broader wellness trends.

Clinical backing adds credibility. A peer-reviewed human study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietary Supplements showed that Sure Shot significantly lowered BAC and breath alcohol levels compared to placebo. The same study documented self-reported improvements in clarity and overall recovery experience.

Distribution has scaled quickly. Sure Shot is now sold online through Amazon and Walmart.com, with physical retail placements underway at major chains like 7-Eleven, Albertsons, Vons, and GoPuff. The recent rollout of a stick-pack format adds convenience and portability, while also supporting improved margins and impulse-purchase potential.

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On the IP side, Safety Shot has secured an additional patent protecting its formulation and functional claims. This strengthens its competitive moat and positions the company more defensively as it expands.

Strategically, the company has set the stage for its next chapter. In Q1 2025, Safety Shot announced a definitive agreement to acquire Yerbaé Brands Corp., a plant-based energy drink maker with an established retail footprint and roughly $12 million in trailing revenue. Yerbaé’s brand is already endorsed by professional athletes and is distributed through major channels, potentially offering SHOT a fast-track entry into adjacent wellness categories.

Looking ahead, management plans to shift its marketing strategy away from early influencer-driven campaigns toward more cost-effective, grassroots retail partnerships and alcohol industry collaborations. The goal is to build organic trial and repeat usage through on-premise presence and product-in-hand experience.

To further increase shareholder value, Safety Shot also announced the spinout of its Caring Brands unit, issuing 2 million shares of the new entity to SHOT shareholders—an offer now extended to later this year, after a recent postponement of the cutoff date.

With patented clinical data, a growing footprint, and a bolt-on acquisition that adds scale, Safety Shot is aiming to become more than a niche product — it’s working to stake a lasting claim in the booming functional beverage space.

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Unilever plc (NYSE: UL) is leaning into the growth of functional beverages through its high-performing Liquid I.V. brand, which delivered strong double-digit sales growth in the first quarter of 2025. The hydration-focused product line continues to expand in digital channels, supported by innovation efforts like its sugar-free variant. Liquid I.V. is a centerpiece of Unilever’s Wellbeing portfolio, which now represents 22% of group turnover.

This year, Liquid I.V.® has once again partnered with experiential agency, TRO, to launch a dynamic sampling campaign across key cultural events this summer.

“Partnering with TRO for our 2025 sampling campaign was an easy decision,” said Jessica Hume, marketing manager, Unilever. “They understand our brand inside and out, which made last year’s UK launch hugely impactful. We can’t wait to go even bigger and better this year and help hydrate the nation once again!”

In March, Zevia PBC (NYSE: ZVIA) launched a new national campaign starring country music artist Jelly Roll, celebrating “realness” with its zero-sugar, naturally sweetened soda. Created by Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort, the ad parodies iconic soda commercials while highlighting Zevia’s plant-based, non-GMO ingredients. The campaign builds on the brand’s recent push to position itself as a fun, anti-artificial alternative in a crowded beverage market.

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“Our strategy is to make the Zevia brand as anti-artificial as our products, and stand out by entertaining people while cutting through culture and the clutter of the category,” said Kirsten Suarez, Chief Marketing Officer of Zevia. “Jelly Roll was the perfect partner for this idea because not only is he a charming superstar with broad appeal, he is also so genuinely real, and open about his own personal health journey.”

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) is gaining ground in the competitive energy drink space, thanks to its recent $1.8 billion acquisition of Alani Nu.

“Celsius is at a defining moment in the better-for-you, functional lifestyle products movement and we are thrilled to welcome Alani Nu to the Celsius family,” said John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius. “We have deep respect for the strong community of supporters and fans Alani Nu has developed and the authentic brand and partnerships they have formed. Together, we expect to broaden the availability of Alani Nu’s functional products to help more people achieve their wellness goals with great-tasting, functional product options at more moments throughout their lives.”

The wellness-forward brand has exceeded $1 billion in retail sales over the past year, with 72.4% year-over-year growth driven by its appeal to Gen Z and health-conscious female consumers. With 200 mg of caffeine per can and a clean label profile, Alani Nu hits the sweet spot of performance and wellness. Its success highlights how functional beverages are reshaping consumer expectations across the category.

The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO) recently posted a strong first quarter, with net sales rising 17% to $131 million and coconut water sales climbing 25% year-over-year. The company credits this growth to increased category adoption, improved inventory, and growing international demand.

“Our exceptionally strong shipment performance in the first quarter benefited from very strong demand for Vita Coco Coconut Water, and great execution from our teams,” said Martin Roper, CEO of Vita Coco. “Our full year expectations are based on delivering mid to high teens Vita Coco Coconut Water growth, and the national roll out of Vita Coco Treats, which started to appear on retail shelves late first quarter. We believe we have secured sufficient capacity to support our growth expectations, which should enable us to operate with some excess capacity during the second half of the year.”

With no debt, a $65 million share repurchase program, and a category-leading brand, Vita Coco remains one of the strongest names in better-for-you beverages.

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