TDK Ventures Invests in Tulum Energy to Advance Scalable Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production
Tulum, based in Milan, Italy, has been spun out of Techint Group, a global leader in steel, engineering, and energy. Tulum aims to commercialize a unique and scalable approach to hydrogen production, utilizing proven electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, commonly used in steel production at capacities of over 100 megawatts, in a novel configuration for producing hydrogen. With deep technical backing from Tenova, Techint's subsidiary that produces EAFs, Tulum is positioned to deliver hydrogen at levelized costs comparable to conventional grey hydrogen, while achieving up to 95% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions.
'Tulum's innovative reactor could be a game-changer in geographies where green hydrogen is cost-prohibitive or logistically infeasible,' said Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures. 'Their technology offers superior energy efficiency, smaller land footprint, and compelling economics that meet the immediate needs of heavy industry. By harnessing the potential of turquoise hydrogen, Tulum is well positioned to decarbonize heavy industry and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.'
Tulum's unique approach to hydrogen generation is designed to overcome the high costs and infrastructure challenges currently faced by alternative clean hydrogen solutions such as green-hydrogen.
Key advantages of its technology include:
High efficiency: A projected energy requirement approximately five times more efficient than the best green hydrogen methods
Scalability: By repurposing EAF technology that is already widely used at way above 100 MW capacity (i.e. the anticipated power capacity of a full size Tulum commercial plant reactor), Tulum can meet the massive scale of today's existing users of hydrogen such as steel producers, chemical plants, and refineries (in the range of 20 to 200 tons/day and above)
Cost competitiveness: Anticipated levelized production costs on par with grey hydrogen and significantly more competitive than other sustainable hydrogen production pathways, even without subsidies or the sale of the valuable carbon co-product
Non-catalytic technology: The electric arc is a high-temperature heat source that allows the methane pyrolysis reaction to occur without the technical and operational hurdles that catalytic solutions entail
Reduced footprint: Tulum's plants require eight times less land than green hydrogen facilities, enabling on-site production and reducing transportation costs
Tulum is led by CEO and Co-founder Massimiliano Pieri, formerly CEO of M2X Energy and an executive at Eni Next, along with CTO Donald Kendrick, previously CTO at methane-pyrolysis company Ekona. Together, they possess valuable expertise in developing and scaling energy technologies.
'We are thrilled to partner with TDK Ventures, whose global reach and technical expertise will be invaluable as we move to pilot and commercial scale,' said Pieri. 'Their investment and belief in us are an equal win for both of our companies. Along with their financial investment comes its famous 'TDK Goodness,' which provides access to various strategic synergies across TDK's power electronics and materials businesses. Similarly, Tulum has the very real potential of expanding TDK's impact in decarbonization, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.'
The proceeds from this oversubscribed Seed round will be strategically deployed to construct Tulum Energy's inaugural pilot plant in Pesquería, Mexico, located within the industrial complex of Ternium, Latin America's leading steel company and a part of the Techint Group.
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads, software and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about 105,000 people worldwide.
About TDK Ventures
TDK Ventures Inc. invests in startups to bolster innovation in materials science, energy/power and related areas typically underrepresented in venture capital portfolios. Established in 2019 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TDK Corporation, the corporate venture company's vision is to propel the digital and energy transformations of segments such as robotics and industrial, next-generation transportation, mixed reality and the wider IoT/IIoT markets. TDK Ventures will co-invest and support promising portfolio companies by providing technical expertise and access to global markets where TDK operates. Interested startups or investment partners may contact TDK Ventures: www.tdk-ventures.com or contact@tdk-ventures.com.
About Tulum
Tulum Energy is a leading climate-tech startup pioneering advanced methane pyrolysis technology for clean hydrogen production in heavy industrial applications. Built by TechEnergy Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of the Techint Group's Energy Transition Division, the company is dedicated to providing a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional hydrogen production. Tulum Energy is committed to helping industries decarbonize while simultaneously unlocking new value through the commercialization of valuable solid carbon co-products.
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These non-GAAP financial measures are derived by excluding certain amounts, expenses or income, from the corresponding financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP. The determination of the amounts that are excluded from this non-GAAP financial measure is a matter of management judgment and depends upon, among other factors, the nature of the underlying expense or income amounts recognized in a given period in reliance on the exception provided by item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. We are unable to present a quantitative reconciliation of each forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow to its most directly comparable forward looking GAAP financial measure because such information is not available, and management cannot reliably predict all of the necessary components of such GAAP measure without unreasonable effort or expense. In addition, we believe such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the company's future financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures are preliminary estimates and subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with quarter-end and year-end adjustments. Any variation between the company's actual results and preliminary financial data set forth above may be material. STANDARDAERO, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (In thousands, except share figures) June 30, December 31. 2025 2024 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 91,513 $ 102,581 Accounts receivable (less allowance for expected credit losses of $15,020 and $15,455, respectively) 677,257 580,668 Contract assets, net 1,070,834 915,200 Inventories 851,597 847,018 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 56,759 29,707 Income tax receivable 21,054 9,960 Total current assets 2,769,014 2,485,134 Property, plant and equipment, net 575,560 568,607 Operating lease right of use asset, net 217,660 172,206 Customer relationships, net 962,913 1,004,701 Other intangible assets, net 268,275 291,487 Goodwill 1,684,287 1,685,970 Other assets 3,923 4,417 Deferred income tax assets 1,079 1,079 Total assets $ 6,482,711 $ 6,213,601 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 643,728 $ 645,701 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 102,201 99,572 Accrued employee costs 72,876 79,134 Operating lease liabilities, current 19,777 17,663 Due to related parties 696 1,345 Contract liabilities 420,229 400,025 Income taxes payable, current 2,259 6,655 Long-term debt, current portion 23,461 23,449 Total current liabilities 1,285,227 1,273,544 Long-term debt 2,295,131 2,207,977 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 208,395 164,224 Deferred income tax liabilities 159,791 169,824 Other non-current liabilities 20,884 24,628 Total liabilities 3,969,428 3,840,197 Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) Stockholders' equity Common stock ($0.01 par value, 3,500,000,000 shares authorized; 334,470,264 and 334,461,630 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024) 3,345 3,345 Preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares were issued) — — Additional paid-in capital 3,950,677 3,944,802 Accumulated deficit (1,432,665 ) (1,563,321 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (8,074 ) (11,422 ) Total stockholders' equity 2,513,283 2,373,404 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 6,482,711 $ 6,213,601 STANDARDAERO, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (In thousands, except per share figures) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenue $ 1,528,943 $ 1,347,198 $ 2,964,531 $ 2,582,921 Cost of revenue 1,292,768 1,162,592 2,510,626 2,216,904 Selling, general and administrative expense 76,002 56,236 140,477 108,848 Amortization of intangible assets 24,603 23,293 48,935 46,585 Operating income 135,570 105,077 264,493 210,584 Interest expense 43,835 78,051 87,626 155,599 Refinancing costs — 655 — 4,938 Loss on debt extinguishment — — — 3,577 Income before income taxes 91,735 26,371 176,867 46,470 Income tax expense 24,022 20,967 46,211 37,879 Net income $ 67,713 $ 5,404 $ 130,656 $ 8,591 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.21 $ 0.02 $ 0.40 $ 0.03 Diluted $ 0.20 $ 0.02 $ 0.39 $ 0.03 Weighted-average common shares outstanding Basic 328,445 275,175 328,442 275,175 Diluted 334,300 275,175 334,227 275,175 STANDARDAERO, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) (In thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Operating activities Net income $ 130,656 $ 8,591 Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 97,223 92,876 Amortization of deferred finance charges and discounts 3,288 6,745 Amortization of loss on derivative instruments — (303 ) Amortization of interest cap premiums 5,467 4,652 Payment of interest rate cap premiums (5,524 ) (4,534 ) Stock compensation expense 5,875 — Loss on debt extinguishment — 3,577 Loss (gain) from disposals, net 3,449 (132 ) Non-cash lease expense 866 468 Deferred income taxes (11,560 ) (6,858 ) Foreign exchange loss (gain) 431 (170 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: Accounts receivable, net (96,589 ) (16,955 ) Contract assets, net (155,634 ) (6,296 ) Inventories, net (4,579 ) (9,445 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (24,422 ) (7,096 ) Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 25,885 9,886 Contract liabilities 20,204 (78,919 ) Due to/from related parties (649 ) 1,225 Income taxes payable and receivable (15,490 ) (15,466 ) Net cash used in operating activities (21,103 ) (18,154 ) Investing activities Acquisitions, net of cash and other 1,254 — Purchase of property, plant and equipment (47,262 ) (45,101 ) Payments for purchase of intangible assets (30,000 ) (214 ) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 3,637 539 Net cash used in investing activities (72,371 ) (44,776 ) Financing activities Proceeds from long-term debt 345,000 435,969 Repayment of long-term debt (261,785 ) (368,380 ) Payment of deferred financing charges — (392 ) Repayments of long-term agreements (1,501 ) (1,285 ) Net cash provided by financing activities 81,714 65,912 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 692 (690 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash (11,068 ) 2,292 Cash at beginning of the period 102,581 57,982 Cash at end of the period $ 91,513 $ 60,274 Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities: Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, liability incurred, but not paid $ 839 $ 993 Acquisition of intangible assets, liability incurred but not paid — 261 Selected financial information for each segment is as follows: Three months ended June 30, 2025 EngineServices ComponentRepair Services TotalSegments (in thousands) Revenue from external customers $ 1,373,701 $ 155,242 $ 1,528,943 Intersegment revenue (23,024 ) 23,024 - Total segment revenue 1,350,677 178,266 1,528,943 Other segment items (1) 1,172,168 126,626 1,298,794 Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 178,509 $ 51,640 $ 230,149 Corporate (2) 25,512 Depreciation and amortization 48,547 Interest expense 43,835 Business transformation costs (LEAP and CFM) (3) 5,264 Non-cash stock compensation expense 3,830 Integration costs and severance (4) 1,360 Other (5) 10,066 Profit before tax $ 91,735 _________________ (1) Other segment items for each reportable segment primarily includes cost of sales and other selling general and administrative expenses. (2) Corporate primarily consists of costs related to executive and staff functions, including Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Corporate Supply Chain and Corporate Engineering Services finance, which benefit the enterprise as a whole. These costs are primarily related to the general management of these functions on a corporate level and the design and development of programs, policies, and procedures that are then implemented in the individual segments, with each segment bearing its own cost of implementation. The Corporate function also includes expenses associated with the Company's debt. (3) Represents new product industrialization costs with the business transformation of the LEAP 1A/1B engine line in San Antonio, Texas and the expansion of our CFM56 capabilities into Dallas, Texas. (4) Represents integration costs incurred, including any facility or platform consolidation associated with the integration of an acquisition that does not meet capitalization criteria and severance related to reduction in workforce or acquisitions. Examples of integration costs may include lease breakage or run-off fees, consulting costs, demolition costs or training costs. (5) Represents professional fees related to business transformation, secondary offering costs and quarterly management fees payable to Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. and Beamer Investment Inc. under consulting services agreements, representation and warranty insurance costs associated with acquisitions, that are the result of other, non-comparable events to measure operating performance as these events arise outside of the Company's ordinary course of continuing operations. 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(2) Corporate primarily consists of costs related to executive and staff functions, including Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Corporate Supply Chain and Corporate Engineering Services finance, which benefit the enterprise as a whole. These costs are primarily related to the general management of these functions on a corporate level and the design and development of programs, policies, and procedures that are then implemented in the individual segments, with each segment bearing its own cost of implementation. The Corporate function also includes expenses associated with the Company's debt. (3) Represents new product industrialization costs with the business transformation of the LEAP 1A/1B engine line in San Antonio, Texas and the expansion of the Company's CFM56 capabilities into Dallas, Texas. (4) Represents integration costs incurred, including any facility or platform consolidation associated with the integration of an acquisition that does not meet capitalization criteria and severance related to reduction in workforce or acquisitions. Examples of integration costs may include lease breakage or run-off fees, consulting costs, demolition costs or training costs. (5) Represents professional fees related to business transformation, secondary offering costs and quarterly management fees payable to Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. and Beamer Investment Inc. under consulting services agreements, representation and warranty insurance costs associated with acquisitions, that are the result of other, non-comparable events to measure operating performance as these events arise outside of the Company's ordinary course of continuing operations. Three months ended June 30, 2024 EngineServices ComponentRepair Services TotalSegments (in thousands) Revenue from external customers $ 1,226,658 $ 120,540 $ 1,347,198 Intersegment revenue (15,197 ) 15,197 — Total segment revenue 1,211,461 135,737 1,347,198 Other segment items (1) 1,057,774 101,209 1,158,983 Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 153,687 $ 34,528 $ 188,215 Corporate (2) 17,833 Depreciation and amortization 45,499 Interest expense 78,051 Business transformation costs (LEAP and CFM) (3) 12,847 Refinancing costs 655 Integration costs and severance (4) 327 Other (5) 6,632 Profit before tax $ 26,371 _________________ (1) Other segment items for each reportable segment primarily includes cost of sales and other selling general and administrative expenses. (2) Corporate primarily consists of costs related to executive and staff functions, including Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Corporate Supply Chain and Corporate Engineering Services finance, which benefit the enterprise as a whole. These costs are primarily related to the general management of these functions on a corporate level and the design and development of programs, policies, and procedures that are then implemented in the individual segments, with each segment bearing its own cost of implementation. The Corporate function also includes expenses associated with the Company's debt. (3) Represents new product industrialization costs with the business transformation of the LEAP 1A/1B engine line in San Antonio, Texas and the expansion of the Company's CFM56 capabilities into Dallas, Texas. (4) Represents integration costs incurred, including any facility or platform consolidation associated with the integration of an acquisition that does not meet capitalization criteria and severance related to reduction in workforce or acquisitions. Examples of integration costs may include lease breakage or run-off fees, consulting costs, demolition costs or training costs. (5) Represents professional fees related to business transformation, secondary offering costs and quarterly management fees payable to Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. and Beamer Investment Inc. under consulting services agreements, representation and warranty insurance costs associated with acquisitions, that are the result of other, non-comparable events to measure operating performance as these events arise outside of the Company's ordinary course of continuing operations. Six months ended June 30, 2024 EngineServices ComponentRepair Services TotalSegments (in thousands) Revenue from external customers $ 2,338,377 $ 244,544 $ 2,582,921 Intersegment revenue (29,524 ) 29,524 — Total segment revenue 2,308,853 274,068 2,582,921 Other segment items (1) 2,005,172 203,758 2,208,930 Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 303,681 $ 70,310 $ 373,991 Corporate (2) 38,041 Depreciation and amortization 92,876 Interest expense 155,599 Business transformation costs (LEAP and CFM) (3) 23,091 Refinancing costs 4,938 Loss on debt extinguishment 3,577 Integration costs and severance (4) 617 Other (5) 8,782 Profit before tax $ 46,470 _________________ (1) Other segment items for each reportable segment primarily includes cost of sales and other selling general and administrative expenses. (2) Corporate primarily consists of costs related to executive and staff functions, including Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Corporate Supply Chain and Corporate Engineering Services finance, which benefit the enterprise as a whole. These costs are primarily related to the general management of these functions on a corporate level and the design and development of programs, policies, and procedures that are then implemented in the individual segments, with each segment bearing its own cost of implementation. The Corporate function also includes expenses associated with the Company's debt. (3) Represents new product industrialization costs with the business transformation of the LEAP 1A/1B engine line in San Antonio, Texas and the expansion of the Company's CFM56 capabilities into Dallas, Texas. (4) Represents integration costs incurred, including any facility or platform consolidation associated with the integration of an acquisition that does not meet capitalization criteria and severance related to reduction in workforce or acquisitions. Examples of integration costs may include lease breakage or run-off fees, consulting costs, demolition costs or training costs. (5) Represents quarterly management fees payable to Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. and Beamer Investment Inc. under consulting services agreements, representation and warranty insurance costs associated with acquisitions, that are the result of other, non-comparable events to measure operating performance as these events arise outside of the Company's ordinary course of continuing operations. The following table presents a reconciliation of net income and net income margin to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, respectively: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 (in thousands, except percentages) Net income $ 67,713 $ 5,404 $ 130,656 $ 8,591 Income tax expense 24,022 20,967 46,211 37,879 Depreciation and amortization 48,547 45,499 97,223 92,876 Interest expense 43,835 78,051 87,626 155,599 Business transformation costs (LEAP and CFM) (1) 5,264 12,847 18,181 23,091 Refinancing costs — 655 — 4,938 Loss on debt extinguishment — — — 3,577 Non-cash stock compensation expense 3,830 — 5,875 — Integration costs and severance (2) 1,360 327 2,740 617 Secondary offering costs 3,860 — 3,860 — Other (3) 6,206 6,632 10,492 8,782 Adjusted EBITDA $ 204,637 $ 170,382 $ 402,864 $ 335,950 Revenue $ 1,528,943 $ 1,347,198 $ 2,964,531 $ 2,582,921 Net income margin 4.4 % 0.4 % 4.4 % 0.3 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin 13.4 % 12.6 % 13.6 % 13.0 % _________________ (1) Represents new product industrialization costs with the business transformation of the LEAP 1A/1B engine line in San Antonio, Texas and the expansion of the Company's CFM56 capabilities into Dallas, Texas. (2) Represents integration costs incurred, including any facility or platform consolidation associated with the integration of an acquisition that does not meet capitalization criteria and severance related to reduction in workforce or acquisitions. Examples of integration costs may include lease breakage or run-off fees, consulting costs, demolition costs or training costs. (3) Represents other non-recurring costs including professional fees related to business transformation and quarterly management fees payable to Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C. and Beamer Investment Inc. under consulting services agreements, representation and warranty insurance costs associated with acquisitions, and other non-comparable events to measure operating performance as these events arise outside of the Company's ordinary course of continuing operations. The following table presents a reconciliation of Debt to Net Debt and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA: June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 (in millions, except percentages) New 2024 Term Loan Facilities $ 2,238.8 $ — New 2024 Revolving Credit Facility 95.0 — Prior 2024 Term Loan Facilities — 2,755.2 Prior ABL Credit Facility — 75.0 Prior Senior Notes — 475.5 Finance leases 19.1 19.3 Other 1.1 1.3 Debt 2,354.0 3,326.3 Less Cash 91.5 60.3 Net Debt $ 2,262.5 $ 3,266.0 LTM Adjusted EBITDA $ 757.4 $ 605.4 Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA 3.0x 5.4x The following table presents revenue by segment, Segment Adjusted EBITDA and Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 (in thousands, except percentages) Engine Services Segment Revenue $ 1,350,677 $ 1,211,461 $ 2,618,990 $ 2,308,853 Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 178,509 $ 153,687 $ 352,518 $ 303,681 Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin 13.2 % 12.7 % 13.5 % 13.2 % Component Repair Services Segment Revenue $ 178,266 $ 135,737 $ 345,541 $ 274,068 Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 51,640 $ 34,528 $ 99,001 $ 70,310 Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin 29.0 % 25.4 % 28.7 % 25.7 % The following table presents a reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations to Free Cash Flow: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 (in millions) Cash Flow from Operations $ 2.9 $ 65.4 $ (21.1 ) $ (18.2 ) Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment (22.0 ) (26.6 ) (47.3 ) $ (45.1 ) Purchase of Intangible Assets (15.0 ) (0.2 ) (30.0 ) $ (0.2 ) Proceeds from Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment 3.3 — 3.6 $ 0.5 (-) Total Capital Expenditures (33.7 ) (26.8 ) (73.7 ) $ (44.8 ) Free Cash Flow $ (30.8 ) $ 38.6 $ (94.8 ) $ (63.0 ) View source version on Contacts Investor Relations Contact Investors@ Rama Bondada Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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AIN Investors Have Opportunity to Join Albany International Corp. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
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HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMINA Bank AG ("AMINA Bank"), a Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)-regulated crypto bank with global reach, has appointed Michael Benz as Head of AMINA Hong Kong and the wider APAC region. Benz brings over three decades of senior leadership to AMINA Hong Kong, including Global Head of Private Banking at Standard Chartered, CEO of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Asia, and Head of Product & Services at UBS Wealth Management APAC. The appointment, following AMINA's record 2024 performance, positions AMINA to capitalise on Hong Kong's evolving regulatory framework and accelerating institutional adoption across the region. Michael will report directly to CEO Franz Bergmueller. Of the appointment, Franz Bergmueller, CEO of AMINA Bank, said: "Michael's expertise in both traditional finance and crypto makes him the ideal leader to continue our expansion across Asia. His exceptional network and deep understanding of client needs will allow us to continue evolving our crypto products and capabilities. Michael's leadership ensures that we can deliver the comprehensive, regulated crypto services that our sophisticated clients demand in the region." The appointment follows a record-breaking 2024 for AMINA Bank, which achieved 69% revenue growth to reach $40.4 million, making it Switzerland's fastest-growing crypto bank. Hong Kong's regulatory environment has reached new levels of maturity with the Securities and Futures Commission's ASPIRe roadmap rollout, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin licensing framework that became effective August 1, and the government's Digital Asset Policy 2.0 initiative, creating unprecedented opportunities for institutional-grade crypto banking services. With a proven track record serving private, corporate, and institutional clients across Asia, Michael combines deep market knowledge and a steadfast commitment to client needs. His expertise positions him to help AMINA capitalise on Hong Kong's emergence as a global crypto hub, while delivering the trusted partnership that clients require when embracing crypto innovation. "My two decades in Asia have shown me that Hong Kong uniquely prioritises practical business adoption in a regulated environment, and crypto technology is no exception,' said Michael. 'This creates an extraordinary opportunity for institutions, corporates, and professional investors exploring this new asset class. What drew me to AMINA is their distinctive approach, combining regulatory excellence and rigor with Hong Kong market access to deliver crypto solutions that clients can trust. I look forward to contributing to AMINA's journey as we shape the future of financial services in Hong Kong and beyond.' With Michael onboard, AMINA is poised to accelerate the expansion of its comprehensive crypto banking services while upholding strong regulatory oversight across all markets. Enhanced technology platforms launching in H2 2025, combined with new strategic partnerships in Hong Kong, will further strengthen AMINA's position as the essential infrastructure for institutional crypto adoption. About AMINA — Crypto. Banking. Simplified. Founded in April 2018 and established in Zug (Switzerland), AMINA Bank AG is a pioneer in the crypto banking industry. In August 2019, AMINA Bank AG received the Swiss Banking and Securities Dealer License from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority ('FINMA'). In February 2022, AMINA Bank AG, Abu Dhabi Global Markets ('ADGM') Branch received Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority ('FSRA') of ADGM to Advise on Investments or Credit, Arrange Deals in Investment, Arrange Credit and Arrange Custody for Professional Clients as defined in the Conduct of Business ('COBS') Rulebook. In November 2023, AMINA (Hong Kong) Limited received its Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) licenses from the Securities and Futures Commission ('SFC'). CVVC Global Report and CB Insights named AMINA as one of the Top 50 Companies within the blockchain ecosystem. In 2023, AMINA won the European WealthBriefing Award in the Digital Assets Solution, Fund Manager category. AMINA was most recently recognised as Institutional Digital Asset Innovation of the Year at the Hedgeweek® Global Digital Assets Awards 2025.
