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1. Ping An Digital Bank Deepens Purchase Order Financing Scenarios, Expands into Service Trade Financing Market
November 12, 2026
Trusted Partner for Cross-Border Trade Enterprises Empowering SMEs to Stay One Step Ahead in Global Expansion
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2026 – Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank” / “PingAnDB”), a trusted partner for trade enterprises and cross-border e-commerce merchants, is committed to becoming the preferred bank for trade SMEs. By leveraging alternative data and financial technology to optimise credit assessment and loan workflows, Ping An Digital Bank empowers SMEs to take a critical step toward global expansion. Building upon the recent launch of its Purchase Order Financing product, tailored for cross-border e-commerce, Ping An Digital Bank is expanding the product’s application scenarios beyond traditional goods trade into service trade financing. Requiring no physical collateral, eligible enterprises can secure financing simply by presenting valid invoices, directly addresses the need for fast-moving, high-frequency working capital in today’s digital economy.
Mr. Thomas Tung, Chief Business Officer of Ping An Digital Bank, said, “Demand for service trade has grown exponentially in recent years. As more enterprises scale globally, we see surging market demand across logistics service, advertising campaigns, and AI solutions, making service trade financing a new strategic focus for Ping An Digital Bank. Serving as a dedicated partner to trade enterprises and cross-border e-commerce merchants, PingAnDB has consistently applied financial technology to empower SMEs. By deepening our Purchase Order Financing product, we have established a dual-track model of ‘Goods Trade + Service Trade’ that supports the working capital needs of diverse trade formats. This creates a more robust cross-border trade financing ecosystem. Combining our proprietary technology with deep industry expertise, we stand ready to lead cross-border trading SMEs onto the international stage.”
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Trusted Partner for Cross-Border Trade Enterprises Empowering SMEs to Stay One Step Ahead in Global Expansion
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2026 – Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank” / “PingAnDB”), a trusted partner for trade enterprises and cross-border e-commerce merchants, is committed to becoming the preferred bank for trade SMEs. By leveraging alternative data and financial technology to optimise credit assessment and loan workflows, Ping An Digital Bank empowers SMEs to take a critical step toward global expansion. Building upon the recent launch of its Purchase Order Financing product, tailored for cross-border e-commerce, Ping An Digital Bank is expanding the product’s application scenarios beyond traditional goods trade into service trade financing. Requiring no physical collateral, eligible enterprises can secure financing simply by presenting valid invoices, directly addresses the need for fast-moving, high-frequency working capital in today’s digital economy.
Mr. Thomas Tung, Chief Business Officer of Ping An Digital Bank, said, “Demand for service trade has grown exponentially in recent years. As more enterprises scale globally, we see surging market demand across logistics service, advertising campaigns, and AI solutions, making service trade financing a new strategic focus for Ping An Digital Bank. Serving as a dedicated partner to trade enterprises and cross-border e-commerce merchants, PingAnDB has consistently applied financial technology to empower SMEs. By deepening our Purchase Order Financing product, we have established a dual-track model of ‘Goods Trade + Service Trade’ that supports the working capital needs of diverse trade formats. This creates a more robust cross-border trade financing ecosystem. Combining our proprietary technology with deep industry expertise, we stand ready to lead cross-border trading SMEs onto the international stage.”
Designed to address the surging demand for service trade driven by the booming digital economy, Ping An Digital Bank’s “Purchase Order Financing – Service Trade Solution” is specifically designed for service providers to obtain working capital quickly and capture dynamic market opportunities. Applicants can secure financing simply by providing eligible invoices and proof of service delivery. Financing of up to USD 5 million is available per buyer, with flexible repayment terms of up to 90 days, and disbursements as fast as the same business day.
Looking ahead, Ping An Digital Bank will continue to uphold its mission, “Always with You. Always Ahead.” PingAnDB will continue to harness fintech capabilities to empower SMEs, enhance the trade financing experience through data intelligence, and roll out innovative solutions to dismantle traditional borrowing barriers. By providing powerful financial backing at every key point across the trade lifecycle – serving as a solid pillar for trade enterprises and cross-border e-commerce merchants alike – Ping An Digital Bank remains dedicated to leading SMEs onto the international stage.
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Ping An Digital Bank
Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited (“Ping An Digital Bank,” “PingAnDB”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufax Holding Ltd (“Lufax”) (SEHK: 6623; NYSE: LU) and a member of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An”) (SEHK: 2318; SSE: 601318). Ping An Digital Bank was granted a banking licence by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in May 2019 to offer retail banking and business banking services. Backed by Ping An’s advanced technology, Ping An Digital Bank is elevating banking experience, serving customers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, establishing itself as Ping An Group’s integrated financial platform in Hong Kong.
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2. HEIDELBERG sees sequential improvement in business performance in a challenging geopolitical environment
November 12, 2026
- Incoming orders high in second quarter of financial year 2026/2027 and around 3 percent higher after six months compared with equivalent period of previous year
- Sequential increase in sales and EBITDA margin during financial year
- Focus on strategic priorities – integration of manroland sheetfed proceeding according to plan
- Geopolitical crises and advance outlay hit profitability
- Forecast for financial year 2026/2027 – stable sales and adjusted EBITDA margin of between 5.6 and 6.6 percent
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 12 November 2026 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has seen sequential improvement in its business performance in a geopolitical environment that remains challenging. In the second quarter of financial year 2026/2027 (July 1 to September 30, 2026), incoming orders improved further to € 604 million and were up on the second quarter of the previous year (€ 551 million). Incoming orders after six months amounted to € 1,141 million, which was slightly above the level for the equivalent period of the previous year (€ 1,111 million). Orders increased in all regions in the second quarter. Sales for the first six months of financial year 2026/2027 totaled € 913 million, which was down on the corresponding period of the previous year (€ 985 million). The sales figure of € 509 million for the second quarter of financial year 2026/2027 was roughly the same as the previous year (€ 519 million). Thanks to the healthy order situation and higher incoming orders, the company is expecting its sales and result figures in the second half of the current financial year to be significantly higher than in the first half-year.
At its new site in Egypt, packaging manufacturer UFlex ASEPTO has taken two highly productive Boardmaster systems from HEIDELBERG into operation for the production of aseptic packaging.
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- Incoming orders high in second quarter of financial year 2026/2027 and around 3 percent higher after six months compared with equivalent period of previous year
- Sequential increase in sales and EBITDA margin during financial year
- Focus on strategic priorities – integration of manroland sheetfed proceeding according to plan
- Geopolitical crises and advance outlay hit profitability
- Forecast for financial year 2026/2027 – stable sales and adjusted EBITDA margin of between 5.6 and 6.6 percent
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 12 November 2026 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has seen sequential improvement in its business performance in a geopolitical environment that remains challenging. In the second quarter of financial year 2026/2027 (July 1 to September 30, 2026), incoming orders improved further to € 604 million and were up on the second quarter of the previous year (€ 551 million). Incoming orders after six months amounted to € 1,141 million, which was slightly above the level for the equivalent period of the previous year (€ 1,111 million). Orders increased in all regions in the second quarter. Sales for the first six months of financial year 2026/2027 totaled € 913 million, which was down on the corresponding period of the previous year (€ 985 million). The sales figure of € 509 million for the second quarter of financial year 2026/2027 was roughly the same as the previous year (€ 519 million). Thanks to the healthy order situation and higher incoming orders, the company is expecting its sales and result figures in the second half of the current financial year to be significantly higher than in the first half-year.
At its new site in Egypt, packaging manufacturer UFlex ASEPTO has taken two highly productive Boardmaster systems from HEIDELBERG into operation for the production of aseptic packaging.
In the second quarter, the adjusted EBITDA margin was up on the previous quarter at 6.4 percent. The half-year figure was 3.7 percent (equivalent period of previous year: 6.4 percent), which was mainly due to the lower volume of sales and negative product-mix effects. The macroeconomic situation also worsened, especially in the Middle East, which affected investment behavior. The ramp-up of projects in the HEIDELBERG Technology segment was delayed, too. The net result after taxes for the first half-year was slightly negative at € -9 million (previous year € 0 million). The figure of € 24 million for the second quarter was double the level recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year (€ 11 million). This was attributable to a gain recognized in net income from the acquisition of manroland sheetfed.
“Demand for our products and services remains high, which is reflected in rising incoming orders thanks to our strong market position,” reveals Jürgen Otto, CEO of HEIDELBERG. “Our profitability is being hit by the continuing market volatility and high cost pressures, and by temporary project-related expenses. We are meeting our sales target despite a difficult market environment, and our strategic measures and acquisitions will help restore our profitability,” he adds.
Primarily due to the increase in net working capital during the financial year, the free cash flow after the first six months was € -125 million (corresponding period of previous year: € -64 million). The shareholder’s equity of the HEIDELBERG Group was € 596 million on September 30, 2026. This was higher than the figure of € 568 million recorded at the end of the previous financial year on March 31, 2026.
Christoph Burkhard has been the new CFO of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG since October 1, 2026.
“The main factor influencing the free cash flow in the first half-year was the increase in net working capital,” explains HEIDELBERG CFO Christoph Burkhard. “HEIDELBERG has a solid financial structure and the necessary stability to systematically invest in line with its strategy, despite a challenging market environment,” he emphasizes.
Focus on strategic priorities
In the HEIDELBERG Technology segment, activities in the areas of electromobility (Amperfied) and energy systems made a particular contribution to boosting incoming orders and sales in the first six months of the financial year. Initial orders were also generated from drone defense systems business in the ONBERG joint venture. Due to advance outlay for planned growth, adjusted EBITDA in this segment remained negative (€ -9 million).
Globally strong market position in core business – integration of manroland sheetfed proceeding according to plan
In the Digital Solutions & Lifecycle segment, incoming orders and sales for the first half-year were also up on the previous year. In the Print & Packaging Equipment segment, incoming orders after six months were below the previous year’s level. Incoming orders in the second quarter were around 8 percent higher than the previous year.
Global integration of the lifecycle and service business of manroland sheetfed into the HEIDELBERG organization is going according to plan and generated initial orders and sales in the second quarter. Access to over 3,000 new customers and the possible addition of large-format solutions to the portfolio are helping to strengthen the market position of HEIDELBERG. The company is confident it will have completed the integration of manroland sheetfed by the end of 2028 and further expanded its own business thanks to the customers acquired.
“A major packaging order from Egypt has confirmed the Boardmaster is highly relevant for high-performance applications. The investments our customer UFlex ASEPTO has made in an international growth market demonstrate that we can benefit from the structural trends in the packaging sector,” says Dr. David Schmedding, Chief Technology & Sales Officer at HEIDELBERG. “Our new label printing press specifically for the Indian market underlines our commitment to playing a key role in India’s label and packaging market,” he adds.
Forecast for financial year 2026/2027 – stable sales and adjusted EBITDA margin of between 5.6 and 6.6 percent
As already announced on October 29, HEIDELBERG has adjusted its results forecast for financial year 2026/2027. The company is now expecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of between 5.6 and 6.6 percent for the current financial year. The sales forecast for financial year 2026/2027 remains unchanged and is based on the assumption that Group sales will remain stable compared with the previous year’s level of € 2,293 million.
Image material and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations portal and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
Important Notice:
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Although management believes these assumptions and estimates to be accurate, actual future developments and results may differ significantly from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors may include, for example, changes in the general economic situation, exchange rates, and interest rates, as well as changes within the graphic arts industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft assumes no warranty or liability that future developments and actual results achieved will correspond to the assumptions and estimates expressed in this press release.
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About HEIDELBERG
Building on decades of industry and systems expertise, the company is also strategically tapping into new markets in the fields of security, energy, charging infrastructure, and industrial system solutions—with clear scaling capabilities and attractive growth prospects. Thanks to a strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creativity and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the U.S., and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is well positioned globally. www.heidelberg.com
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