A | One of the nation's largest drugstore chains has voluntarily initiated the Chapter 11 process for bankruptcy protection.Rite Aid announced Sunday that the company had reached an agreement with creditors on the terms of its financial restructuring plan that will "increase its financial flexibility" and "significantly reduce" its existing debt.In addition to billions in debt and slumping sales, Rite Aid has faced over 1,000 federal, state and local lawsuits that claim its pharmacies allegedly filled thousands of illegal prescriptions for painkillers, according to the New York Times. In March, the Justice Department filed a complaint against the company, claiming it filled "unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances" that allegedly had obvious and often multiple red flags, indicating misuse. The company has denied those claims.In its press release Sunday, the company stated it will "resolve litigation claims in an equitable manner."Rite Aid did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for additional comment.Rite Aid says it employs more than 6,100 pharmacists and operates over 2,100 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states.The company said Sunday it had secured a commitment for $3.45 billion in new financing and debt reduction agreements under the court-supervised process which is "expected to provide sufficient liquidity to support the Company throughout this process," adding that it would also close some underperforming store locations and sell off some assets in order to "reduce the Company’s rent expense" and "strengthen its overall financial performance.""The Company is making every effort to ensure customers of impacted stores have access to health services, whether at another Rite Aid or a nearby pharmacy, and will work to transfer prescriptions accordingly so that there is no disruption of services," the company stated. Rite Aid "will also transfer associates at impacted stores to other Rite Aid locations where possible."Rite Aid also announced Jeffrey S. Stein will officially take over for Elizabeth Burr as chief executive officer. He will also serve as chief restructuring officer and a member of the company's board of directors. Burr is expected to "continue in her role as a Director on the Company’s Board," Rite Aid said."Rite Aid has served customers and communities across our country for more than 60 years, and the important actions we are taking today will enable us to move ahead as a stronger company," Stein said in a statement. "With the support of our lenders, we look forward to strengthening our financial foundation, advancing our transformation initiatives and accelerating the execution of our turnaround strategy. In doing so, we will be even better able to deliver the healthcare products and services our customers and their families rely on now and into the future."。 香港8月25日电 2026第二届GIS全球创新展暨全球创新峰会25日在香港亚洲国际博览馆开幕。本届峰会以“链动全球·创引未来”为主题，探讨科技创新、产业合作与企业全球化的新趋势和新机遇。 哥斯达黎加前总统何塞·马里亚·菲格雷斯表示，中国不仅在核心技术研发上持续突破，更积极倡导开源开放与合作共享。中国深度参与全球人工智能治理，推动国际技术交流和多边协作，在让人工智能赋能千行百业的过程中为全球智能经济治理贡献了中国智慧。
B | 此外，清华大学讲席教授张亚勤、英国皇家工程院院士顾赛、阿联酋政府人工智能顾问赛义德·阿尔·达赫里等专家围绕人工智能全球治理等议题展开深度对话。
C | 与会嘉宾认为，中国在“人工智能+”行动、智能经济新生态构建及治理框架完善等方面的系统性布局，不仅为产业高质量发展注入强劲动力，也为全球科技治理和产业协作提供了重要实践范本，进一步拓展了中国企业与世界产业体系深度融合的广阔空间。 人工智能、机器人、低空经济和先进制造等领域的参展企业成为现场焦点。主办方表示，本届峰会参展企业覆盖多个关键产业环节，产业链条完整度较往届显著提升。 香港GIS创始人雷虹表示，香港拥有国际金融、贸易和专业服务体系，同时连接粤港澳大湾区的科技、制造和产业资源，在全球科技产业跨区域协作网络中具有独特优势。香港正日益成为连接中国创新能力与国际资本、产业资源和市场的重要节点，为中国企业深度融入全球产业体系提供有力支撑。
D | 据悉，本届峰会由全球科技创新联盟（香港）主办、硅谷高创会联合主办。
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