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THORNTON, Colo., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacture of featherweight, flexible, and durable CIGS thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced the pricing of a public offering of an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), at a combined public offering price of $2.00 per share (or per pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying Warrant. The Warrants will have an exercise price of $2.00 per share, will be exercisable immediately upon issuance, and will expire on the five-year anniversary of the initial issuance date. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about June 30, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Beijing, China, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 26 June 2025, The Future of Finance China 2025 was held by The Asian Banker in Beijing. LexinFintech received The Asian Banker’s “Best AI Technology for Financial Technology Company in China” in recognition of its pioneering innovations and applications in AI large models and agent‑based automation.The Asian Banker awards are renowned for their rigor, with winners selected by an international panel of bankers, consultants, and academics through a multi‑round evaluation process over several months. Often dubbed the “Oscars” of the Asia‑Pacific financial sector, the awards carry significant prestige.Other recipients of The Asian Banker’s annual awards included major financial institutions such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), and China Merchants Bank (CMB).

The Chinese construction industry is projected to grow by 3.2% in real terms in 2025, driven by investments in infrastructure and energy. Despite challenges like sluggish residential demand and trade tensions with the US, growth is expected to average 4.2% annually from 2026-2029. Key projects include transport, industrial developments, and initiatives supporting China's goal for net-zero emissions by 2060. The "Construction in China - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029 (Q2 2025)" report offers comprehensive insights on market prospects, industry trends, and major projects, aiding stakeholders in strategizing and navigating risks.