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Webio secures $4m to scale conversational AI in the collections and payments industry

Webio

Irish start-up Webio, a leader in Conversational AI in the credit, collections and payments industry, has today announced a series A funding round led by Finch Capital. Webio is primed to scale-up following the digital shift during the pandemic and the uncertain economic climate to make difficult conversations about payments easy through their Conversation AI. Webio’s technology has enabled leading UK and European companies to communicate conversationally with customers throughout their credit and collections journey. Customers can ask questions, change payment dates, or organise a new repayment schedule, all tailored to their circumstances, all done through Conversational AI and automation. Customers experience the assurance that they have been engaged with, listened to, and interacted with fairly and appropriately and in turn, are more likely to be able to keep to their repayment schedules. The jewel in the crown is Webio’s ability to ‘move the needle’ in predicting conversation outcomes by analysing what is said and how it is said. Identifying characteristics such as a person’s potential vulnerability early and accurately, and then guiding that customer conversations through a range of best next steps dynamically is an example of a critical capability in this market. Webio clients can manage their collections conversations on a level like never before. They can know faster, act sooner, and do so with confidence. “Conversations about money are stressful and difficult, not only for the customer but also for agents tasked with having these conversations. Going digital means companies can create a whole new set of digital experiences that help customers feel more confident in having those difficult conversations and ultimately, stop them from falling into unnecessary and significant financial difficulty. And we are excited that Webio’s conversational AI is enabling companies to engage with customers in a more empathetic manner, at scale”, says Cormac O’Neill, Co-Founder and CEO at Webio. “We are growing at more than 100% year on year, and we are targeted to double our headcount with this investment in the next 6 months. I am confident that Webio will maintain its rate of growth and may look to raise additional capital to enter new markets. There are very exciting times ahead for us. We are certainly in the right market and at the right time. All I can say is watch this space” added Cormac O’Neill. Historically, the credit and collections functions have not received much technology attention, but now digital transformation is a necessity. During the pandemic, companies had to sell services online and provide customer service entirely digitally. Taking a call at the kitchen table was not practical where sensitive financial conversations were involved, so companies moved to digital messaging over WhatsApp, SMS, and Webchat. A recent Deloitte study states that 60% of organisations reported progress on connecting service channels during this time, with 11% reporting that they can transition customers across channels and experiences seamlessly. The number of financial services organisations implementing conversational AI and digital assistants doubled over the pandemic and the privacy-first custom assistant model provided by Webio is finding resonance in the collection’s world. As customers move their spending online there has been a corresponding growth in the consumer appetite for alternative payment options such as open banking facilitated payments, digital wallets such as Apple Pay, and buy now pay later (BNPL) offers. The BNPL market is worth $23bn today and is projected to grow to $91bn by 2028. Even the mighty Apple has announced the availability of Apple Pay Later, so most analysts expect even further growth in this sector. However, BNPL Companies such as Klarna and Afterpay, with other alternative consumer finance companies, are now coming under pressure from customer past due payment behaviours, and this is leading to increased levels of bad debt. The economic environment continues to undergo a seismic shift. Inflation is running between 8 to 10% and significant interest rate rises are predicted by the end of the year. ONS Data finds that almost half of adults find difficulty in paying for electricity and gas, and by October 2022 over 1.5 million UK households will struggle to pay food and energy bills. Paying every creditor on time, and in full, will stretch many to breaking point. All companies will experience more late payments, bad debt, and resultant pressure on cash flows. Companies are now seeing that they need a plan to service these customers with care and empathy, not only because this is mandated, but if treated well, these customers will continue to buy from the brand in the longer term. Webio will use the new funds to deepen their capabilities in conversational AI and additional digital offerings. They plan to triple the company’s R&D team, expand the sales and marketing teams, and expand its customer success teams to address the market demand in the UK and European markets. “Webio is reimagining the way customer credit conversations take place in the collections industry. This sector is ripe for disruption, its approach to its customers is outdated and it’s an extremely large market which is set for significant growth. Webio has established itself as an award-winning provider with triple digit growth in this market and is well positioned to help the sector overcome key challenges around digital transformation and the adoption of AI. Finch Capital is delighted to continue to support this experienced team with its ambitious plans for rapid growth and expansion”, says Mike Brennan of Finch Capital. About Webio Webio makes having difficult customer conversations easier for Credit, Collections and Payment businesses with trusted Conversational AI. Leading UK and Irish brands like The Very Group, Studio Retail, Hoist Finance, DCBL, NCO Europe, Anglian Water use our conversational platform to orchestrate millions of customer conversations at scale and have convenient and highly personalized conversations. The no-code platform allows Webio customers and partners to get up and running with conversational AI over SMS, WhatsApp, Webchat and other channels in hours, not months. Webio’s AI is predicting the seemingly unpredictable in digital collections conversations.Founded in 2016, Webio’s platform enables the credit industry to positively and empathetically engage with their in-debt and vulnerable customers. Webio is on a mission to rebalance the Credit, Collections and Payment ecosystem by reimagining the way lenders engage and converse with customers. Webio was ranked #2 and #8 in the 2020/2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards and is the founder of one of Europe’s leading conversational interface conferences – ConverCon. For more information, please visit https://www.webio.com. About Finch Capital Founded in 2013, Finch Capital is a Thematic Growth Investor in European technology companies in Finance, Real Estate and Health run by exceptional entrepreneurs. Our mission is to fund and support the best entrepreneurs creating products that will shape the future of these themes. We have a track record of backing future industry champions including AccountsIQ, Fourthline, Goodlord, Hiber, Symmetrical, Lantum and NomuPay. Finch Capital consists of a team of 12 investment professionals with wide entrepreneurial experience (e.g., Adyen), prior investment experience (e.g., Accel) and industry backgrounds (e.g., Facebook, McKinsey), located across offices in Amsterdam and London. Finch Capital is an active producer of original research on the State of European Fintech and its other themes. For more information see www.finchcapital.com. Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.webio.com/

June 16, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Logitix Expands Performing Arts Division to Help Theaters and Arts Events Optimize Ticket Sales

Logitix

Logitix, the leader in live event ticketing technology and analytics, announced they are expanding their performing arts division to help theaters optimize pricing, distribution, and inventory management of tickets. As part of their growth in performing arts, Logitix named longtime industry executive Jack Rubin as their strategic advisor. As the Co-Founder and former CEO of Tessitura Network, Rubin is one of the preeminent leaders in enterprise CRM, ticketing, marketing, fundraising, and analytics for theaters, arts centers, operas, festivals, dance companies, and orchestras. “Jack is an absolute icon in our industry and will be an essential part of our continued growth in the performing arts,” said Logitix President Greg Nortman. “As the most trusted solution for optimizing ticket sales, we look forward to helping even more live events within the performing arts industry.” Logitix optimizes ticket sale outcomes for all of its partners through proprietary dynamic pricing and ticket sales distribution through multiple channels. Its unique platform analyzes millions of real-time data points, providing up-to-the-minute insights within the live event marketplace. “I recognize that Logitix has the technology, data, and analytics expertise tied to sales distribution channels that can produce considerable revenue for the performing arts sector,” said Rubin “What they bring are new sales channels for these organizations. They are clearly building something special in the world of ticketing and I’m thrilled to be part of the journey.” Rubin was Co-Founder and CEO of Tessitura Network from the company's inception in 2001 until he stepped down during a long-planned transition in 2021. He guided the company from an initial two-person organization with two license holders, to over 725 organizations in ten countries using Tessitura. Rubin’s prior experience includes the position of Chief Financial and Strategic Officer of Hotels.com, where he assisted in a successful IPO for the company in 2000. Jack has an M.B.A. from the Wharton Graduate School and a B.B.A from the University of Texas. About Logitix Logitix is the preeminent monetization engine and ticketing platform for the live event industry, combining optimized pricing, distribution, and inventory management with real-time insights to help sellers and buyers respond to a rapidly changing market environment. The Logitix vision is to automate the entire ticket life cycle and provide data-driven insights to serve the diverse needs of its clients. The company is backed by ZMC and is privately held. For more information about Logitix, visit Logitix.com or find them on LinkedIn. Contact Details Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://logitix.com/

June 15, 2022 08:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Foresight and Tier One ZF Sign an Agreement for a Joint Proof of Concept

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight” or the “Company”), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced the signing of an agreement for a joint proof of concept (POC) project with ZF North America, Inc. (“ZF North America”), a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG (“ZF”), one of the top three Tier One technology companies supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. The POC project follows Foresight’s winning of the ZF Pitch Event held at the 2022 CES exhibition in January this year. The ZF Pitch Event focused on automotive electronics and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) applications. Several startups were picked to pitch their technology concepts to ZF’s leadership team with the winner receiving funding for a joint proof of concept project with ZF. Since the ZF Pitch Event, the parties have initiated the POC project. " We are always looking for the next innovative solution, seeking to enhance vehicle safety and driver comfort and convenience," said Marc Bolitho, Senior Vice President, Engineering for the Electronics and ADAS Division at ZF. "Foresight’s capabilities offer a potential valuable solution that could be readily deployed without requiring additional hardware and design changes." “We are honored to have been selected by ZF’s leadership team to conduct a joint POC project using our innovative solution for automotive electronics and ADAS applications. We believe that conducting a POC project with one of the world’s top Tier One automotive suppliers once again validates the added value of our technology for enhancing existing ADAS systems,” said Haim Siboni, Chief Executive Officer of Foresight. About ZF ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility. With some 157,500 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €38.3 billion in fiscal year 2021. The company operates 188 production locations in 31 countries. For further press information and photos, please visit: www.zf.com Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the joint POC with ZF North America and its belief that conducting a POC project validates the added value of its ADAS. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 31, 2022, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

June 15, 2022 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Fimi Market Inc. Launches First-Ever NFT Marketplace for Women, Black Diaspora, Other Underrepresented Artists

Fimi Market Inc.

Fimi Market Inc., a technology company with a purpose to help people worldwide live and thrive through web3 experiences, has launched the Fimi NFT Marketplace, the only NFT art marketplace specifically designed to help women, people of color, Black diaspora artists and collectors sell and buy art while building lasting, successful creative careers and art collections. Artists and collectors can start minting, buying and selling today by visiting https://fimi.market, establishing an account, and either connecting their crypto wallet or opening a new one if needed. Fimi NFT Marketplace delivers art experiences through a thoughtful, multicultural, and human approach to technology, NFTs, and the metaverse – something notably absent in the current global NFT art arena, which has taken a precipitous drop in value in recent months. At the end of 2021, only 16% of NFT artists were women, and even fewer are artists of color ( source: ArtTactic ). “We’ve seen the true potential for web3 technology, despite the recent drop in crypto values, to help artists create and sell their work,” said Miguel Adwin, founder and CEO, Fimi Market. “An opportunity is now emerging for an NFT marketplace that is more widely accessible for those artists who have been traditionally marginalized by both technology and the traditional art world. Fimi is Jamaican for ‘for me,’ and Fimi NFT Marketplace is for them: for women artists, artists of color, Black diaspora artists and those from other underrepresented groups to engage the rapidly-growing NFT art market in ways that are representative, meaningful, and build lasting, financially-successful creative livelihoods.” “Sounds of Blackness is proud to celebrate Juneteenth as an Afro-centric holiday in America,” said Gary Hines, founder & music director of the three-time Grammy Award-winning and two-time NAACP Image Award nominee Sounds of Blackness. “We are offering a special limited-edition and exclusive NFT package of our new single, ‘Juneteenth Celebration.’* Sounds of Blackness recognizes that the metaverse can pave the way for entrepreneurism and economic freedom for historically underserved populations of people." Fimi NFT Marketplace is a multi-blockchain platform that accepts a wide range of crypto currencies. It will initially accept XLM, ETH, and MATIC cryptocurrencies, as well as the FIMI utility token, built on the Stellar Network. The FIMI Utility token provides benefits such as network-free transactions to mint, sell or buy on Stellar for holders of $100 or more in FIMI, reduced fees when sellers choose to receive payment in FIMI, as well as soon to be released perks such as early access to exclusive NFT drops and voting privileges for featured content. The FIMI utility token is available on the Stellar Decentralized Exchange (SDEX) and Bitmart Exchanges. The cost to mint an NFT on Stellar - the transaction fee also known as a “gas” fee - is less than $1 USD. Stellar also has minimal environmental impact for crypto currency: it uses just 0.00022 kilowatt-hours per transaction, compared to Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin, which use 238.22 and 1,575 kilowatt-hours, respectively, per transaction ( source: Statista ). Use of Fimi NFT Marketplace has a fee of 2.25% on each transaction, with a 20% refund if artists choose to get paid in FIMI tokens. (Other NFT marketplaces, like OpenSea and Foundation, can charge between 2.5% and 5% fee on their transactions.) Plus, artists will have the option to defer NFT minting costs until the time of its sale. The Genesis Artists - the first artists to mint on Fimi NFT Marketplace - are discovering a simple, user-friendly art minting experience. These artists include: Miriam Andolini Black Mamuu Nettie Bella Steve Brooks Ron Brown - mint by June 20 Chameleon Arts DroidINX GeekMom Sean Garrison Infinite Villains Kate Iverson Caitlin Karolczak - mint by June 20 Kwame Chris Malachi Mrs. Metal Rashad502 - mint by June 20 Sounds of Blackness - mint by June 20 Precious Wallace Combined with its focus on artists from underrepresented groups, Fimi NFT Marketplace truly puts artists and collectors first: they have the flexibility to mint NFTs on their preferred blockchain, defer minting costs until the time of sale, use multiple cryptocurrencies for buying or selling an NFT, and pay minimal transaction fees. In total, a transaction on Fimi NFT Marketplace means greater accessibility for artists and collectors, with minimized carbon impact and among the lowest transaction fees found in any NFT marketplace. “Minting is super easy and fast,” said Mrs. Metal, a Genesis Artist. “I really enjoyed how it took me step-by-step; even someone not so tech-friendly could use it without feeling like they are going to mess up.” “I honestly like the various minting options,” said Kwame, a Genesis Artist. “It adds a dynamic user experience and allows for a better artist-curated experience on a marketplace. I can tell this was well-thought out.” “It’s important for people from all backgrounds, regions and continents to see themselves in the metaverse as it takes shape,” Adwin said. “Starting with Fimi NFT Marketplace, we aim to help artists from underrepresented groups embrace the metaverse, connect with other artists and collectors to build community, and to help them financially grow so they can focus on what they do best: creating incredible works of art. No matter where you live or how you create or collect art, our goal is for you to see yourself and visualize your own success through Fimi NFT Marketplace - for you to say, ‘Fimi is for me.’” Artists are invited to visit https://fimi.market, create an account and upload their work - either a single NFT or an entire collection. *“Juneteenth Celebration” is produced and recorded by Karl Demer, Atomic K Studios; Rock the Cause Records is distributed by The Orchard. About Fimi Market Inc. Fimi is Jamaican – “for me” – and it’s for you. We strive to help people and communities, anywhere in the world, build financially-successful livelihoods through the potential of technology and the metaverse, in truly multicultural, representative, inclusive and supportive ways. Learn more at https://fimi.market. Contact Details Alice Riot for Fimi Market Inc. Dawn Bryant +1 612-859-6941 dawn.m.bryant@gmail.com Kelly Groehler +1 612-669-8602 kelly@aliceriot.com Company Website https://nft.fimi.market/

June 14, 2022 11:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Long-Time Indianapolis Fruit Leader Stepping Back

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Indianapolis Fruit, a member of the FreshEdge family of produce and specialty food companies shares that, effective July 4, 2022, John Cunningham will transition from COO of Indianapolis Fruit to Distribution and Retail Advisor. He will focus on deepening customer relationships, mentoring and developing the evolving executive team, and advising on strategic initiatives. “We’re excited for John to continue positively impacting our team and our customers’ business. He has a tremendous track record of elevating performance,” said Daniel Corsaro, President of Indianapolis Fruit Company. “John has been a great member of our family and has been critical to our growth and development! We are very grateful for everything he has done and look forward to the insight and great things that he will accomplish with our evolving leaders,” said Greg Corsaro, President and COO of FreshEdge, LLC, the parent company of Indianapolis Fruit. “I’m excited to announce that after 40 plus years in the produce industry and 19 with Indianapolis Fruit and the FreshEdge Team, I’ve decided to step back. I’m looking forward to enjoying my personal and professional life at a different pace. I’m eager to continue to work with Daniel Corsaro and our team to enhance our retail merchandising and education programs,” said John Cunningham, Indianapolis Fruit Company. Indianapolis Fruit will continue to be led by Daniel Corsaro, President, and the existing executive team. As part of this transition, Ross Nelson will transition from Vice President of Retail Execution to Vice President of Procurement. About Indianapolis Fruit Indianapolis Fruit, a FreshEdge company, distributes fresh produce, value-added, specialty foods, and floral to retail grocers in 20 states across the Midwest, central, and southeastern areas of the United States. Offering more than 3,500 available skus, 500 plus organic items, and a full-service fresh cut division, Indianapolis Fruit continues to deliver on what consumers want. For more information, visit www.indyfruit.com Contact Details Indianapolis Fruit Company Daniel Corsaro, President +1 317-981-3442 dccorsaro@indyfruit.com Company Website https://indyfruit.com/

June 14, 2022 10:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Elbit to Reveal Unmanned Robotic Combat Vehicle Integrated with Foresight’s QuadSight® Technology

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today that its QuadSight ® stereo vision technology will be showcased in the Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT) (“Elbit”) booth at the upcoming Eurosatory, the world's leading land and airland defense and security exhibition. The demonstrations will take place in stand D-567 of Hall 6 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte in France, June 13-17, 2022. The Administration for Military Ground Vehicles of Israel’s Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with Elbit, will reveal, for the first time, a prototype of its new unmanned robotic combat vehicle, equipped with Foresight’s QuadSight vision solution. Visitors to Elbit’s booth will observe how Foresight’s stereo cameras solution empowers autonomous features such as obstacle detection, terrain analysis and navigation plans in the most challenging conditions, including off-road driving and zero-visibility sandstorms. Click here to watch the unmanned robotic combat vehicle in action. The new unmanned robotic combat vehicle can perform autonomous and semi-autonomous tasks in a wide range of terrain conditions, day or night, in any weather conditions. The QuadSight passive, non-emitting solution, creates a high-resolution point cloud that provides unique 3D perception of the environment, using both visible-light and thermal cameras, all without leaving an energy signature discernible to an adversary. The 27 th edition of Eurosatory will host more than 1,700 exhibitors from 63 countries and feature 39 national pavilions. The exposition is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors from around the world. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the advantages of its QuadSight solution. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 31, 2022, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

June 14, 2022 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Cube Network and Capricorn to launch "Start your Cube Journey" Campaign with $1 Million Airdrop

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On the afternoon of June 13, Ethereum’s price fell below $1,200, down 18% intra-day. Its price has nearly been decimated in the past year. Meanwhile, Bitcoin also sank to $23,825, down 13% intra-day and hitting its lowest point since December 2020. In addition to the significant price declines of Ethereum and Bitcoin at this point, many other mainstream tokens also saw steep declines. But in this context, CUBE showed the opposite trend. According to CMC, CUBE began to rise in the afternoon of June 13, with a maximum intra-day increase of more than 60%. Its price has risen nearly 240% since its launch date of June 9. Cube Network and Capricorn are two recent projects which have drawn the most interest and anticipation in the vibrant DeFi ecosystem. To further promote the development of Cube Network 's user ecosystem, Cube Network plans to jointly launch the "Embark on Your Cube Journey” with Capricorn in June, which will comprise three campaigns, namely "Gas 4 you", "Early Bird Super AirDrop", and "Cube Network Ecosystem Invitation". From various perspectives, including project background and campaign strength, it can be readily seen that the “Embark on Your Cube Journey” campaign will inject a massive stimulus into the DeFi market. Cube Network is a high-performance, scalable and modular architecture Layer 1 blockchain. It supports multi-chain and cross-chain protocols, and is fully compatible with EVM and the Cosmos ecosystem. Cube Network is committed to participating actively in the development of decentralized cross-chain protocols, and in Web 3.0 infrastructure to give users the next-generation multi-chain experience. Capricorn is the first protocol incubated by Gringotts Labs, which plans to launch a matrix of DeFi projects to accelerate the expansion of the Cube Network ecosystem. As the first DEX project on Cube Network, Capricorn has received hundreds of millions of USD in liquidity investments. Capricorn's all-round dazzling performance on the Cube Network Testnet has heightened market expectations of its governance token CORN. Crypto pundits speak highly of the newly released tokenomics, which sent price expectations of CORN to new highs. The following are details of each campaign under the “Embark on Your Cube Journey”. Campaign 1: Gas 4 you To welcome the mainnet ecosystem, Cube Network will launch a GAS drop program that covers a million addresses on June 19, 2022. This program is a joint initiative of Cube Network and Capricorn DEX. Users can go to the Faucet in Capricorn to fill in their Cube Network address and receive 0.01 CUBE of GAS. Each address is only eligible for one claim, and each IP address can only claim once every 10 minutes. Opening time: June 19, 2022 Campaign warm-up time: June 14, 2022 to June 18, 2022 Campaign 2: Early Bird Super AirDrop Follow @Cube0x and @CapricornFi on Twitter. RT Early Bird Airdrop campaign tweet. Join Telegram community: https://t.me/CubeCornEarlyBird Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/rhyVyi6fxNd1qaXv9 150,000 users will be eligible for the rewards. Mission Start date: June 14, 2022 Airdrop Claiming: Jun. 19 to Dec. 19, 2022 Campaign 3: Invitation to Cube Chain Ecosystem A total of 36,000 users will be eligible to claim the airdrops. Airdrop Claiming: Jun. 19 to Dec. 19, 2022 While the crypto market has turned bearish, Capricorn and the Cube Network ecosystem have bucked the trend and showed tremendous growth momentum. With the “Embark on Your Cube Journey” campaign kicking off, CUBE and CORN have set unprecedentedly high expectations and will continue to surprise us! About Cube Network Cube Network is a high-performance, scalable and modular layer1 public chain, capable of supporting multi-chain and cross-chain architecture. Compatible with EVM and Cosmos ecosystems, Cube is actively committed to participating in the development of decentralized cross-chain protocols and Web3.0 infrastructure to provide users with the next-generation multi-chain experience. Contact Details Ker Zheng +86 139 2280 3249 media@global-hgroup.com

June 14, 2022 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CoorsTek Continues to Grow its Capabilities in Arkansas

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CoorsTek, a global leader in engineered ceramics manufacturing, joined local, county, and state officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Advanced Materials Processing (AMP) expansion at its Benton, Arkansas facility. CoorsTek AMP produces the materials needed to make technical ceramics products across the globe and is an essential part of the company’s manufacturing process. This expansion will grow the company’s portfolio of cutting-edge materials and enhance its current offering to customers. “The materials produced in this new facility will enable the world’s most sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing processes,” said CoorsTek Chief Technology Officer Randel Mercer. “And grant us the ability to continue to grow our aerospace and defense solutions by formulating advanced ceramics that will be used to protect our servicemen and women.” CoorsTek has invested over $50 Million to create a state-of-the-art advanced materials manufacturing campus that will lead to additional innovation in numerous markets at the 230,000-square-foot facility. This expansion is a part of the significant commitment CoorsTek has made to growing its Benton facility and is the next critical step in CoorsTek’s long-term investment in Arkansas. “CoorsTek has committed to creating jobs and growing the economy in Benton, and they have stood by those commitments and promises over the last few years,” said Benton Mayor Tom Farmer. “We look forward to watching CoorsTek grow in Benton and continuing to innovate in our community.” CoorsTek Benton has been an integral part of the Benton community since 1972 and is committed to growing its workforce and manufacturing capabilities at its facility. CoorsTek serves a wide variety of industries, including aerospace & defense and semiconductor – two key markets at the Benton facility. The company manufactures some of its most advanced armor at the Benton facility, and this expansion will lead to more innovation and advancements in the ceramics industry. About CoorsTek Founded in 1910, CoorsTek is a leading global manufacturer of technical ceramics. By leveraging expertise in engineering and materials science, CoorsTek provides solutions to complex technical challenges in the semiconductor, medical, automotive, aerospace, and other industries. With over 400 proprietary formulations, vertically integrated systems, and unparalleled process capabilities, CoorsTek partners with its customers to make the world measurably better. For more information about our products and services visit www.coorstek.com. Contact Details CoorsTek Ashley Clutter +1 303-648-1895 aclutter@coorstek.com Company Website https://www.coorstek.com

June 13, 2022 07:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Velocity Global and Oracle Join Forces to Enhance the Future of Work

Velocity Global

Partnership delivers ideal global workforce management solutions Velocity Global now part of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Provides shared and new clients global Employer of Record (EoR) solution Velocity Global, a leading provider of global talent solutions, announced today that it will be partnering with Oracle to enhance the future of work for companies around the world. Oracle’s unparalleled approach to supporting international workforces combined with Velocity Global’s work platform gives clients and prospects the resources needed to succeed with increased efficiency. “This is the beginning of an exciting, robust relationship with Oracle that will lead to enormous efficiencies for our existing and future shared clients. Oracle’s long-standing reputation in technology along with their client-focused approach to revolutionize the future of work mirrors our own, and we’re thrilled to blaze this trail together,“ said Annie Thompson, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Velocity Global. “Velocity Global’s impact on the future of work as a leading Employer of Record redefines how global businesses hire and operate, and Oracle is proud to forge this collaboration in an effort to take our shared vision to uncharted heights,” said Dan Haller, Group Vice President, NAA Alliances, Strategic Partnerships, and Resale, Oracle. Through Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), both companies will offer and pair their respective solutions to streamline the client experience. The Global Work Platform TM delivers Velocity Global’s capabilities as the largest global EoR, with solutions in over 185 countries and all 50 United States, to manage supported talent and provide compliance, payroll, and benefits regardless of state or international borders. Additional information on how existing and potential clients can access these new solutions can be found on Velocity Global’s page on Oracle PartnerNetwork. Trademarks Oracle, Java, and MySQL are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. ### About Velocity Global Velocity Global accelerates the future of work for anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Its Global Work Platform™ simplifies the employer and talent experience through its proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, backed by personalized expertise and unmatched global scale. The platform offers a full suite of talent solutions, including global Employer of Record and Contractor Management, to help companies onboard, manage, and pay talent in more than 185 countries and all 50 United States. Thousands of brands rely on Velocity Global to build international teams without the cost or complexity of setting up foreign legal entities or state registrations. Velocity Global was named a “Leader” in Global Employer of Record services by prominent analyst firm NelsonHall. Founded in 2014, the company has hundreds of employees across six continents. For more information, visit velocityglobal.com. About Oracle PartnerNetwork Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) is Oracle’s partner program designed to enable partners to accelerate the transition to cloud and drive superior customer business outcomes. The OPN program allows partners to engage with Oracle through track(s) aligned to how they go to market: Cloud Build for partners that provide products or services built on or integrated with Oracle Cloud; Cloud Sell for partners that resell Oracle Cloud technology; Cloud Service for partners that implement, deploy and manage Oracle Cloud Services; and License & Hardware for partners that build, service or sell Oracle software licenses or hardware products. Customers can expedite their business objectives with OPN partners who have achieved Expertise in a product family or cloud service. To learn more visit: http://www.oracle.com/partnernetwork. Contact Details Velocity Global Janessa Rivera +1 720-650-4348 news@velocityglobal.com Company Website https://velocityglobal.com/

June 13, 2022 07:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time

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