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Austin, Texas, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - As technology evolves, testing solutions must also evolve. In this release, we officially launch the next-generation version of NeoLoad Web. NeoLoad's SaaS customers can access it starting today at https://neoload-v2.saas.neotys.com/. This release includes the following key design improvements: - Standardization of design with other Tricentis software solutions, making it easier and providing a consistent experience for users of other solutions when using NeoLoad. - Expanded coverage of the V4 API, encompassing all aspects of NeoLoad Web, including features that were not available with the previous V3 API. - Enhanced reporting capabilities and the addition of new reporting features. - A technical preview of a new extended analysis engine for automated result analysis.

Tokyo, September 16, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Global investment firm KKR announced today that a fund managed by KKR has completed the acquisition of the Insurance Review Group (hereinafter referred to as "Insurance Review Group") from a fund serviced by Advantage Partners, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "AP"), a private equity sponsor. Hirofumi Hirano, Deputy Head of KKR Asia and President of KKR Japan, stated: "The Insurance Review Group has established itself as a trusted partner for Japanese customers and insurance companies through high-quality advice and access to a wide range of insurance products. As the industry continues to evolve, we believe there is a significant opportunity for the Insurance Review Group to strengthen its platform and provide better services to meet the diverse needs of its customers. We look forward to leveraging KKR's global network, industry expertise, local insights, and operational capabilities to support the Insurance Review Group in its next stage of growth."

Tokyo, September 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - KKR, a global investment firm, announces that it has completed a public tender offer (the "Tender Offer") for the common stock, stock acquisition rights, and American Depositary Shares (collectively, the "Shares, etc.") of Topcon Corporation (Securities Code: 7732, hereinafter "Topcon") through TK Corporation, a special purpose company under the investment fund managed by KKR, having received applications exceeding the set minimum of 50.10% aimed at privatization, as of September 10, 2025. Upon completion of the Tender Offer, the tender offeror is expected to acquire 84,648,472 shares of Topcon's common stock and 100,000 shares of stock acquisition rights (after conversion into shares) (total ownership ratio: 80.32%). The settlement of the Tender Offer is scheduled for September 18, 2025. In addition to the shares of Topcon acquired through the Tender Offer, the tender offeror aims to acquire the remaining shares through either a request for share transfer or a share merger, with the goal of holding all shares of Topcon. If a share merger is conducted, a special shareholders' meeting is planned to be held in early November.