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eXp Realty reimagines agent attraction and development with a model built for stronger support, faster onboarding, and sustainable growth

eXp Realty Officially Launches the Co-Sponsor Program, Ushering in New Era of Collaboration and Agent Growth

eXp Realty reimagines agent attraction and development with a model built for stronger support, faster onboarding, and sustainable growth.

BELLINGHAM, Wash., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  eXp Realty^®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today officially launches its innovative Co-Sponsor Program, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for collaboration and growth across its global agent network.

First announced in April at eXp’s global event, eXpcon Montréal, the Co-Sponsor Program redefines how agent relationships can drive production, attraction, and retention. The initiative allows new eXp agents and commercial advisors to designate not only a Primary Sponsor, but also a Co-Sponsor – an additional leader who brings complementary skills to help accelerate their success.

“This is about honoring how real influence and support work in our industry,” said Leo Pareja, eXp Realty CEO. “Now, agents and advisors can tap into two different strengths. Perhaps one sponsor is a marketing pro, while the other excels at operations or developing a team. That kind of collaboration doesn’t just inspire, it compresses time, multiplies results, and elevates our entire community. It’s not just about the tools, it’s about who you’re in proximity to and how fast you can learn and grow alongside them.”

Highlights of the Co-Sponsor Program:

• Dual Sponsorship Support: Agents can now name both a Primary Sponsor and a Co-Sponsor, providing more support from multiple leaders with diverse strengths.
• Incentivized Collaboration: Co-Sponsors receive Level 1 revenue share and a 50% Fast Start Bonus, rewarding those who play a meaningful role in supporting new agent success.
• No Change to Core Structure: Primary Sponsors retain full access to Level 2–7 revenue share, equity opportunities, and existing benefits.
• Stronger Onboarding & Retention: The program enhances agent onboarding by increasing touchpoints, expertise, and support.
• Built for Scale: By broadening the circle of support, the Co-Sponsor Program fuels sustainable growth across organizations and geographies.
• Full Support Toolkit Available: Agents can immediately access a Co-Sponsor Toolkit with training, templates, and resources at exptoolkit.com/co-sponsor.

By formalizing shared leadership and aligning incentives, the Co-Sponsor Program reinforces eXp’s commitment to innovation, community, and agent-first growth.

“This is innovation rooted in how agents actually work,” said Pareja. “It’s about listening, responding with purpose, and creating more ways for our agents and advisors to thrive.”

To learn more, visit https://exptoolkit.com/co-sponsor.

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) (the “Company”) is the holding company for eXp Realty^® and SUCCESS^® Enterprises. eXp Realty is the largest independent real estate brokerage in the world, with nearly 83,000 agents across 26 international locations. As a cloud-based, agent-centric brokerage, eXp Realty provides real estate agents industry-leading commission splits, revenue share, equity ownership opportunities, and a global network that empowers agents to build thriving businesses. For more information about eXp World Holdings, Inc., visit: expworldholdings.com

SUCCESS^® Enterprises, anchored by SUCCESS^® magazine, has been a trusted name in personal and professional development since 1897. As part of the eXp ecosystem, it offers agents access to valuable resources to enhance their skills, grow their businesses, and achieve long-term success. For more information about SUCCESS, visit success.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company’s and its management’s current expectations but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results materially. These statements include, but are not limited to, the anticipated benefits of the agent incentive programs, their potential to accelerate agent growth, enhance collaboration, and scale agent organizations globally. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include include real estate market fluctuations, changes in agent retention or recruitment, the successful integration of teams and agents into eXp Realty’s model, competition from other brokerages, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to update these statements except as required by law.

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Investor Relations Contact:

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Evfarmer announces expansion of business into Sierra Leone market

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evfarmer, a global leader in innovative agricultural finance, today announced its official entry into the Sierra Leonean market, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support agricultural development and economic transformation in emerging markets. Building on this momentum, Evfarmer plans to further expand its online and offline operations within Sierra Leone, with the ultimate goal of gradually covering the entire African market. The company’s presence is expected to inject new vitality into Sierra Leone’s agricultural economy and support the transformation of local agricultural enterprises.

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As part of its strategic expansion, Evfarmer will leverage its advanced fintech platform to connect local agricultural producers with a global community of agricultural supporters and investors. This initiative will provide Sierra Leonean farmers with much-needed financial support, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable farming solutions, helping to strengthen the country’s agricultural sector and drive broader economic growth.

Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Sierra Leone’s economy, providing employment for nearly two-thirds of the population and making a significant contribution to the country’s GDP. In recent years, the government has prioritized agricultural revitalization, investing heavily in rural development, modernization, and food security initiatives. Evfarmer’s market entry is a direct response to the government’s call for greater private sector participation in accelerating these efforts.

“We are honored to bring our innovative financial solutions to Sierra Leone at such a critical time,” said Jessica, Manager at Evfarmer. “Our goal is to empower local farmers by providing early-stage financing that overcomes traditional banking barriers, enhancing productivity, and unlocking new economic opportunities.”

Through its digital platform, Evfarmer enables individuals worldwide—whether corporate employees, entrepreneurs, or full-time parents—to participate in large-scale agricultural projects, earning stable returns while supporting global food production. This unique model allows agricultural supporters to invest in farm projects across multiple countries via the Internet. With Sierra Leone now part of its network, Evfarmer is fostering a mutually beneficial, resilient, and fast-growing ecosystem.

Evfarmer’s entry into Sierra Leone underscores its commitment to promoting financial inclusion, agricultural innovation, and sustainable economic development across emerging economies globally.

About Evfarmer
Headquartered in London, Evfarmer Capital Limited is a multinational agricultural finance company dedicated to bridging the gap between global investors and the agricultural sector. Through sustainable, technology-driven financing solutions, Evfarmer helps farmers worldwide boost productivity, access global markets, and build stronger rural economies.

For more information about Evfarmer’s expansion into Sierra Leone and its innovative agricultural finance solutions, visit www.evfarmer.com

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        Champfromier, Wednesday, April 30, 2025

TURNOVER FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025

AKWEL (FR0000053027, AKW, PEA-eligible), parts and systems manufacturer for the automotive and heavy-vehicle industry, specialist in fluid management, mechanisms and structural parts for electric vehicles, has recorded, over the first quarter of 2025, a consolidated turnover of €255.6M.

Consolidated turnover for the first quarter of 2025 (from January 1 to March 31)

(*) At constant scope and exchange rates

In the first quarter of 2025, global automotive production fell in most of the key automotive manufacturing countries, excluding China and Japan. The decline was also less severe in Germany, India and Mexico. Against this backdrop, AKWEL recorded a reported decline in revenue of -4.0% at constant scope and exchange rates.

This turnover is distributed by geographic production area:

• EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa): €170.7M (-3.8%)
• America: €76.4M (-1.9%)
• Asia: €8.5M (+2.8%)

Turnover for Products and Functions amounted to €247.8M, down -3.3%. The Decontamination (+10.4%) and Cooling (+4.5%) product lines recorded growth, while other lines, including Air (-27.1%), Mechanisms (-8.7%) and Fuel (-2.7%), exhibited a downward trend. Tools was relatively stable, with a turnover of €5.6M.

Consolidated net cash excluding the impact of lease liabilities reached €149.6M at the end of March 2025, an increase of €4.6M compared to December 31, 2024, with €8.6M of investments made compared to €20.2M in the first quarter of 2024.

Given the very limited visibility of the automotive market and despite a moderate decline in activity this quarter compared to the two previous quarters, AKWEL confirms that it anticipates a decrease in 2025 revenue comparable to that recorded last year.

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LUX and VML Singapore Create Entertaining Playlists That Spark Reflection on Gender Representation in Popular Bollywood Songs

 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2025 – Iconic beauty brand, LUX, has always stood against casual sexism. Through the years, LUX has launched numerous campaigns to fight sexism and empower women. This year, LUX is tackling sexism head-on through music.

Unstoppable female DJs: Dr Sangria, DJ Pearl and DJ Tashi rocking club-goers with electrifying LUX Mash-Ups.

Teaming up with Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series—India’s leading music powerhouse with an expansive catalogue that resonates with diverse audiences—this collaboration marks a bold and culturally resonant step in driving the conversation around equality and respect.

Rather than dismissing these cultural touchstones, LUX chose to spark a dialogue and offer a fresh perspective. Working with VML Singapore and on-ground partner EYP Creations, and collaborating with India’s leading female DJs – DJ Pearl, DJ Tashi, and Dr Sangria – the LUX Mash-Up was created to encourage reflection on the messages embedded within popular songs.

The Mash-Up playlists juxtapose popular Bollywood hits with empowering anthems, creating a dynamic interplay between familiar sounds and progressive perspectives. The project aims to offer a counterpoint to potentially limiting portrayals, fostering a more nuanced understanding.

LUX Mash-Ups remix and reframe familiar songs, inviting listeners to consider the underlying messages and encouraging a more empowering interpretation of these cultural staples.

See their posts here:
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“Music is emotion. Music is memory. By evolving the narratives we dance and celebrate to, we can shape a more inclusive and empowering vision of women and their beauty and strength,” said Hinoti Joshi, Global Managing Partner at VML Singapore. “With the LUX Mash-Up, we wanted to fight sexism without preaching; to make people move – and make them think – without missing a beat,” said Marco Versolato, CCO of VML Singapore.

Live performances, curated playlists on digital platforms, and engaging online content allowed the campaign to organically integrate into India’s celebratory spaces, sparking both joy and reflection.

This entertaining campaign builds on LUX’s longstanding commitment to championing women and promoting positive cultural narratives.

 About LUX

LUX has been celebrating beauty and femininity since 1925. We understand that beauty is a woman’s armour, her source of strength. It is hers to express, unapologetically. We will continue to help women everywhere to rise above judgements they face at home, in the workplace and in wider society.

Axi Select celebrates Pro M $1M funded traders

Axi Select celebrates Pro M $1M funded traders

To celebrate this major milestone and their remarkable achievement, the two traders, Francisco Quesada Godines and Daniel Gutiérrez Viñas, visited Axi’s headquarters in Sydney, Australia, where they were formally inducted into the Axi Pro Hall of Fame, and were presented with their $1M cheques, celebration trophies, and certificates of achievement. The visit also included a series of interviews where the traders reflected on their trading journey with Axi Select, their strategies to reaching the top milestone of the program, and the unique opportunities that the program provides.

Axi Select celebrates Pro M $1M funded traders

Axi Select celebrates Pro M $1M funded traders

Rajesh Yohannan, Chief Executive Officer of Axi, shared his excitement for the program’s success, noting “The value of Axi Select extends far beyond funding. Both Francisco and Daniel benefitted from an array of support features such as the EDGE score, our dashboard and leaderboard, our exclusive trading room, and our vast educational resources, each one designed to elevate traders’ edge in the markets.”

Following the incredible news of Axi Select’s first two $1,000,000 funded traders, 22-year-old Kayan Freitas also joined the ranks of Pro M traders, accessing the top funding amount. Reflecting on his success, the trader commented that “It’s a big responsibility”, but, at the same time, is confident in his skills and is ready to rise to the challenge.

Launched in 2023, Axi Select offers traders the opportunity to access capital funding up to $1,000,000 USD and earn up to 90% of their profits. Moreover, Axi Select traders benefit from $0 membership fees*, trading on a live account, unrestrictive trading conditions, an exclusive trading room, and more.

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The Axi Select programme is only available to clients of AxiTrader Limited. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. In our dealings with you, we will act as a principal counterparty to all of your positions. This content is not available to AU, NZ, EU and UK residents. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service. * Standard trading fees and minimum deposit apply.

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, with thousands of customers in 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers CFDs for several asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, Coffee, and more.

For more information or additional comments from Axi, please contact: [email protected]

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