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GMCC and Welling at Bangkok RHVAC

Products and solutions for multi-scenario applications help expand global business portfolio

BANGKOK, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On September 7, 2022, the Bangkok Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (RHVAC) 2022 exhibition held in Bangkok. As two brands of Midea Industrial Technology, GMCC and Welling shared a booth at the event where they showcased energy-efficient, green, low-carbon compressors and motors, with the aim of providing Southeast Asian consumers with products and technical solutions for domestic and commercial refrigeration and HVAC applications.

GMCC and Welling at Booth EH104 of BANGKOK RHVAC
GMCC and Welling at Booth EH104 of BANGKOK RHVAC

Over recent years, Midea Industrial Technology relying on its core technologies, innovative R&D team, strong supply chain system and other advantages in the home appliance field, has been aggressively rolling out its global business expansion. Its factories in Ayutthaya and Pathum Thani, Thailand serve as the base for supplying customers throughout Southeast Asia. In 2021, GMCC and Welling exported from the two Thai factories a total of 10.78 million components for use in ventilation, cooling and refrigeration equipment, an increase of 80.57% over four years earlier. The huge growth in export activities has meant a major boost for the two firms’ international roadmap.

GMCC compressors – with a focus on high reliability, low noise, and a wide range of application scenarios

GMCC’s rotary, scroll and reciprocating compressors were all on display at the exhibition. The extensive portfolio of rotary compressors supports the use of green refrigerants, with high energy efficiency, compact size and high reliability, and can be used in a variety of scenarios including both residential and commercial air conditioning, refrigerators, freezers and heating equipment.

In the light commercial exhibit display area, GMCC showcased its products made in China and Thailand. GMCC has developed a series of compressors using R404A, R513A and R449A refrigerants to meet the needs of users in Thailand for light commercial applications requiring stable operation under harsh working conditions. These products, with innovative design for high reliability and high energy efficiency, are suitable for use in more critical scenarios such as healthcare and logistics.

Welling motors – incorporating a variety of technologies, with plans to further expand capacity

Welling also showcased its lightweight, compact, low-vibration, low-noise and high-efficiency inverter air conditioner motors, air conditioner drainage pumps, light commercial air conditioner motors and refrigerator fans at the exhibition. Of note is that the Ayutthaya factory in Thailand will soon add three to five motor production lines, with an annual production capacity of 2 million units once put into operation. The production lines will produce ECM and impeller motors to provide capacity support for overseas expansion.

Abiding by the mantra that “technology drives everything”, the two Midea Industrial Technology brands, GMCC and Welling, backed by their technical strength, plan to further expand their global reach by developing products and solutions for multi-scenario applications tailored to the differentiated needs of consumers in the world’s many markets.

Antelope Enterprise Holdings Announces Annual Meeting of Shareholders

JINJIANG, China, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ Capital Market: AEHL) (“Antelope Enterprise” or the “Company”), a leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used in residential and commercial buildings, and which also engages in business consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming, announced today that its annual meeting of shareholders will take place on September 15, 2022 at 8 p.m. local China time (or 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time), at the Company’s principal executive offices, Junbing Industrial Area, Anhai, Jinjiang, Fujian, China. The close of business on August 2, 2022 has been fixed as the record date for the purpose of determining the shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the meeting.

About Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited

Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited is a leading manufacturer of ceramic tiles in China. The Company’s ceramic tiles are used in residential and commercial buildings. Antelope Enterprise’s products, sold under the “Hengda” or “HD”, are available in over 2,000 style, color and size combinations and are distributed through a network of exclusive distributors as well as directly to large property developers. The Company also engages in business consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming in China. For more information, please visit http://www.aehltd.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the statements made in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the continued stable macroeconomic environment in the PRC, the PRC real estate, construction and technology sectors continuing to exhibit sound long-term fundamentals, our ability to bring additional ceramic tile production capacity online going forward as our business improves, our ceramic tile customers continuing to adjust to our product price increases, our ability to sustain our average selling price increases and to continue to build volume in the quarters ahead, and whether our enhanced marketing efforts will help to produce wider customer acceptance of the new price points; and our ability to continue to grow our business management, information system consulting, and online social commerce and live streaming business. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “point to,” “project,” “could,” “intend,” “target” and other similar words and expressions of the future.

All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings. Such reports are available upon request from the Company, or from the Securities and Exchange Commission, including through the SEC’s Internet website at http://www.sec.gov. We have no obligation and do not undertake to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements after the date hereof, or after the respective dates on which any such statements otherwise are made.

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Vieworks Wins FDA Approval for Its Newest VIVIX-S F series

ANYANG, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vieworks, a leading digital X-ray imaging solution provider based in South Korea, noted that its newest VIVIX-S F series has been authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last July. Regulatory clearance from the FDA will allow Vieworks to commercialize its new VIVIX-S F series, which is Vieworks’ premium static X-ray DR flat panel detectors equipped with advanced technology and cutting-edge hardware design. The cassette-sized DR detectors are offered in 3 sizes – 25x30cm (VIVIX-S 2530FW), 36x43cm (VIVIX-S 3643FW), and 43x43cm (VIVIX-S 4343FW).

VIVIX-S F series
VIVIX-S F series

1. FINEST Image Quality

  • High resolution images with 99µm pixel pitch
  • Semi-dynamic feature (multi-frame mode)
  • Anatomy-based image enhancement with photon-understanding AI solution
  • Advanced image processing technology (VXvue, Software-based Scatter Correction)

2. FINEST Durability

  • Unbreakable glass-free TFT (flexible TFT)
  • Excellent durability (1.5m drop tested, 400kg load limit)
  • IP67 water and dust resistance
  • Wider operating temperature

3. FINEST Usability

  • Lighter weight for greater portability
  • Convenient charging (wireless charging, separate battery charger, USB-C type, magnetic tether, cradle)
  • Long lasting battery life (16 hours with two batteries, hot-swap mode)
  • Easy usage with user-friendly functions (Fast and convenient detector sharing by NFC, OLED status screen)

Source: Vieworks Co., Ltd.

Trajan to acquire leading chromatography consumables and tools business building critical mass in the gas chromatography portfolio


Highlights

  • Trajan to acquire Chromatography Research Supplies, Inc. (CRS), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality analytical consumables
  • Provides Trajan with enhanced and extended production capabilities to service its growing gas chromatography business. Strengthens Trajan’s product portfolio particularly in the critical area of the gas chromatography inlet and sample introduction
  • Expands global infrastructure footprint with the acquisition of manufacturing real estate assets in the US
  • Follows three successful acquisitions and one strategic investment since listing on the ASX in June 2021
  • Acquisition delivers FY22 forecast revenues of US$14.1 million (A$20.1 million[1]) and EBITDA of US$4.2 million (A$6.0 million[1])[2], and estimated annual synergies of ~A$1.3 million[7]
  • Acquisition price of US$43.3 million (A$61.9 million[1]) implies ~9.5x FY22F EBITDA (pre synergies)[3]
  • Expected to deliver FY23F earnings per share accretion of >31%[1],[4],[5],[6] (excluding the impact of synergies) or >42% (including 100% of the pro forma impact of identified corporate savings and product line synergies[7])
  • Acquisition to be funded via a fully underwritten A$29.7 million institutional placement (Placement), A$20.0 million in acquisition debt financing through a facility with HSBC and $13.4 million from existing cash
  • Investor webinar to be held at 10:30am (AEST) Friday 17th June 2022. Register via this link.

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Global analytical science and device company Trajan Group Holdings Limited (ASX: TRJ) (Trajan or the Company) has today announced the signing of a binding share purchase agreement and a real estate purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Chromatography Research Supplies, Inc. (CRS), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality analytical consumables based in Kentucky, USA.

Having operated for over 25 years, CRS is a leading manufacturer of electronic and manual crimping tools, gas filters, ferrules, and injection port septa. Its products are used in analytical laboratories and various other industries worldwide and are known for their quality, ease of use and high levels of support.

The acquisition is highly complementary to Trajan’s existing product portfolio in the analytical workflow and consolidates Trajan’s current market leading position in gas chromatography sample introduction, supporting the quality of flow path connection and sealing functions with two leading product lines – septa and ferrules. CRS has been a long-term supplier of consumables to Trajan since Trajan’s acquisition of SGE Analytical in 2013.

In addition, the acquisition extends Trajan’s portfolio via CRS’ other product lines. Such product lines include tools that relate to sealing sample vials which are highly complementary to the Trajan Soltec business acquired in late 2018, and coating technologies that align strongly with Trajan’s automation businesses Axel Semrau and LEAP Pal Parts which were both acquired in late 2021.

CRS has a track record of strong financial performance, with accelerated growth expected in FY22F, adding FY22 forecasted revenue of US$14.1 million (A$20.1 million[8]) and forecast EBITDA of US$4.2 million (A$6.0 million[8])[9]. The acquisition price of US$43.3 million (A$61.9 million[8]) implies a ~9.5x EV/FY22F EBITDA[10] on a pre synergies basis.  

Trajan has identified significant revenue and cost synergies as well as corporate savings realised from the date of acquisition and product line alignment, for total estimated annual synergy benefits of ~A$1.3 million[11], expected to ramp up within the first 2–3 years of ownership. Through the consolidation of current manufacturing facilities, Trajan can realise additional synergies over the medium to long term.

Stephen Tomisich, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Trajan said: “The acquisition of CRS enhances multiple areas of our business and builds on our previous successful acquisitions to deliver comprehensive and best in class products in the analytical workflow.”

“Our market leadership in gas chromatography is enhanced with the addition of septa and ferrules components, as well as introducing a broader portfolio of products in other areas of the analytical workflow that build on our automation business.

As with our previous acquisitions, we have partnered with CRS for many years, understand their business, and know precisely where they fit within Trajan. The acquisition is earnings accretive and able to be rapidly integrated. Importantly, our acquisitions are building on capabilities to achieve our vision of personalised, preventative, data-based healthcare.”

Trajan has a proven framework to identify, acquire and integrate complementary businesses into its infrastructure. This framework involves a ‘founder friendly’ approach which is driven by deep industry relationships, targets solutions within the analytical workflow that have the potential to become industry best standard, is complementary to one or multiple business segments, and provides accretive and strategic opportunity to enhance shareholder value. 

Utilising this framework Trajan has, over the past 11 years, built a strong track record of delivering acquisitive and organic growth. That process has accelerated since the Company’s IPO in June 2021, having acquired laboratory automation business Axel Semrau GmbH in November 2021, microsampling business Neoteryx LLC in December 2021, and LEAP PAL Parts and Consumables in December 2021, as well as entered a strategic investment in consumer health monitoring with Humankind Ventures Ltd (trading as Forth) in November 2021.

Acquisition consideration

Trajan is acquiring CRS for US$43.3 million (A$61.9 million[12]) through a share purchase agreement and a real estate purchase agreement, the latter being for the purchase of the land and building from which CRS operates in Kentucky, USA.   

The Company will fund the acquisition of CRS via a fully underwritten A$29.7 million Placement to eligible institutional, sophisticated, and professional investors, an acquisition debt facility from HSBC of A$20.0 million and A$13.4 million from existing cash. Completion of Trajan’s acquisition of CRS is conditional on completion of the Placement and on Trajan satisfying customary conditions to drawdown under the HSBC acquisition financing facility.

The Placement is being issued at an offer price of $2.00 per new share (Offer Price), which represents a 11.1% discount to the last closing price of $2.25 on 16 June 2022.

The Placement will result in the issue of approximately 14.8 million new shares (New Shares), representing approximately 11.0% of Trajan’s existing shares on issue. The New Shares issued under the Placement will rank equally with existing Trajan shares at their date of issue.

Share Purchase Plan

Trajan will also offer eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to participate in a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan (SPP). The SPP has a limit of $30,000 per eligible shareholder.

  • New Shares under the SPP will be issued at $2.00 per share, being the same price as the Offer Price under the Placement.
  • The SPP is being undertaken to raise up to $5.0 million[13].
  • Trajan intends to use the proceeds of the SPP to support the Company’s growth objectives through further strategic acquisitions and organic growth opportunities.
  • The SPP will open on Friday, 24 June 2022 and is expected to close at 5.00pm (AEST), Tuesday 12 July 2022.
  • Further details relating to the SPP will be provided to eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand in due course.

Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited and Ord Minnett Limited are joint lead managers and underwriters to the Placement and DLA Piper is acting as legal advisor to Trajan.

Indicative timetable

The timetable below is indicative only and subject to change. The Company reserves the right to alter the dates at its discretion and without prior notice, subject to the ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

Event

Date[14]

SPP Record Date

7:00pm, Thursday, 16 June 2022

Offer announcement

Friday, 17 June 2022

Placement bookbuild opens

Friday, 17 June 2022

Placement bookbuild closes (all jurisdictions)

2:00pm, Friday, 17 June 2022

Announce completion of Placement and trading halt lifted

Monday, 20 June 2022

Settlement of New Securities under the Placement (DvP)

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Allotment and normal trading of New Securities issued under the Placement

Thursday, 23 June 2022

SPP opens

Friday, 24 June 2022

SPP closes

5:00pm, Tuesday, 12 July 2022

SPP results announced to the ASX

Friday, 15 July 2022

SPP Securities issued

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Authorised for ASX release by the Board of Trajan Group Holdings Limited.

[1] AUD/USD 0.70 based on assumed AUD/USD exchange rate

[2] CRS FY22F EBITDA includes a rent expense of US$228K

[3] EV / FY22F EBITDA multiple of 9.5x is based on an enterprise value of US$40.2 million (excluding the acquisition of freehold title to real estate owned by CSR for US$3.1 million) and an FY22F EBITDA of US$4.2 million converted to AUD at AUD/USD0.70

[4] Before one-off transaction and implementation costs

[5] Accretion assumes a pre-tax interest rate of 4%

[6] FY23F accretion assumes analyst consensus NPAT estimate of A$8.8m and CSR NPAT of A$4.7m (excluding corporate savings and product line synergies) and an effective tax rate of 20% for CSR based on Trajan management’s due diligence

[7] Refer to page 17 of the ASX Investor Presentation dated 17 June 2022

[8] AUD/USD 0.70 based on assumed AUD/USD exchange rate

[9] CRS FY22F EBITDA includes a rent expense of US$228K

[10] EV / FY22F EBITDA multiple of 9.5x is based on an enterprise value of US$40.2 million (excluding the acquisition of freehold title to real estate owned by CSR for US$3.1 million) and an FY22F EBITDA of US$4.2 million converted to AUD at AUD/USD0.70

[11] Refer to page 17 of the ASX Investor Presentation dated 17 June 2022

[12] AUD/USD 0.70 based on assumed AUD/USD exchange rate at time of completion

[13] The Company reserves its discretion regarding the final amount to be raised under the SPP

[14] The above timetable is indicative only and is subject to change without notice. All dates and times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

About Trajan

Trajan is a global developer and manufacturer of analytical and life sciences products and devices founded to have a positive impact on human wellbeing through scientific measurement. These products and solutions are used in the analysis of biological, food, and environmental samples. Trajan has a portfolio and pipeline of new technologies which support the move towards decentralised, personalised data-based healthcare.

Trajan is a global organisation of 600 people with seven manufacturing sites across the US, Australia, Europe, and Malaysia, and operations in Australia, the US, Asia, and Europe.

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Rockwell Automation Announces the First Platinum System Integrator Partner, SAGE Automation, to its PartnerNetwork(TM)


Top-level Rockwell Automation Platinum Partnership helps industry address current issues and prevents future ones

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced SAGE Automation as the first organisation globally to be designated as a Platinum System Integrator Partner as part of the PartnerNetwork Program. Based in Australia and India, SAGE Automation is an independent industrial automation and control systems integrator, delivering industrial automation design, delivery, and support globally. 

Rockwell Automation Announces the First Platinum System Integrator Partner, SAGE Automation, to its PartnerNetwork(TM)
Rockwell Automation Announces the First Platinum System Integrator Partner, SAGE Automation, to its PartnerNetwork(TM)

The program brings robust commercial and technical enablement to maximise system integrators’ skills, recognise and reward performances, and provide the ability to find the right system integrator for a project to meet our customers’ needs and achieve mutual success. As a Platinum System Integrator Partner, SAGE Automation will receive benefits including gaining enhanced recognition with customers and in the industry, as well as receiving incentives and product and technical support.

“The partnership between Rockwell Automation and SAGE Automation aims to deliver the full benefits of world-class automation to Australia, helping local industries obtain the widest possible breadth of expertise to make the most productive automation choices and avoid the high costs of uninformed decisions,” said Anthony Wong, managing director, South Pacific, Rockwell Automation.

“Automation is no longer an option for many companies who wish to remain competitive – it is an imperative – and Rockwell Automation’s collaboration with SAGE will simplify programming and lifecycle management, accelerating time to value for our customers,” he added.

Machine builders, system integrators, and others will gain development and deployment efficiencies through the use of digital engineering tools. The combined Rockwell and SAGE Automation solutions will also offer benefits beyond enhanced integration. For example, end users can use analytics and digital twin tools to gain deeper insights into machine performance and potential production optimisation. They can also use safety and security solutions to reduce business risks.

“SAGE Automation is proud to be the first recognised Platinum Partner globally in Rockwell’s System Integrator Partner Program. SAGE’s industrial digitalisation services – through a data-driven approach combined with automation, scalable support and enabling internal capability – have accelerated thousands of client journeys around the world,” said Adrian Fahey, group managing director, SAGE Group of companies. “Our partnership with Rockwell brings the technical experience and best thinking to these critical industries and projects, from supporting Australia’s most iconic manufacturers, to the energy systems that power our homes, the safety solutions that protect workers in high-risk environments, and the systems that provide Australians with clean drinking water.”

Rockwell Automation Australia’s key focus industries in Australia and New Zealand include manufacturing, particularly food and beverage, resources, including mining, oil and gas, energy, transport, including automotive and metal working, water and smart wastewater and sustainability solutions.

“Achieving this level of partnership with Rockwell cements our position as a world leader, supporting our clients through times of change, and always delivering the certainty they rely on,” concluded Fahey.

For more information on Rockwell Automation’s System Integrator Program, or to request more information from your local sales office, please click here.

About SAGE Automation

Part of the SAGE Group of Companies, SAGE Automation is a leading Australian system integration organisation, helping users optimise performance with quality implementation and related services. SAGE delivers agile, scalable and secure solutions that not only address current problems, but also pre-empts and deters future ones. SAGE provides training and certification opportunities for system integrator partners and encourages customers to require that their preferred partners gain the highest levels of expertise and certification, thus achieving optimum recognition for their system quality in local and global markets.

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork

Rockwell Automation believes we’re better together—and we do our part by delivering an expansive, global partner ecosystem of market-leading technology, superior support and services, and an integrated and streamlined approach to business. Succeed on an international scale by utilising our network’s breadth of innovative technologies and services that no single vendor can provide alone. To learn more about how the PartnerNetwork is helping to deliver the value of The Connected Enterprise, visit PartnerNetwork Program | Rockwell Automation United States.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 25,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

Changhong Ranked Among China’s Top 50 Intelligent Manufacturing Enterprises

  • Its advanced 5G+Industrial Internet intelligent production line was a key factor in driving the inclusion in the coveted list

MIANYANG, China, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Changhong, a top Chinese electrical household appliance maker, has recently been selected to enter China’s Top 50 Intelligent Manufacturing Enterprises list for its advanced 5G+Industrial Internet intelligent production line. The list was jointly released by CIWEEK (a publication of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), eNet Research Institute and De Ben Management Consulting.

Changhong 5A smart factory
Changhong 5A smart factory

In 2020, China’s first 5G+Industrial Internet production line was put into operation at Changhong’s smart display factory. It is one of the most advanced mass customization production lines for smart TVs in the country, enabling the integration of each step into one seamless workflow: planning, process, procurement, materials and finished products, all of which is facilitated through the monitoring and management of the entire production process via industrial equipment control systems.

In the same year, Changhong’s modular smart manufacturing center outside of China was established. Equipped with an information system bringing together an IoT cloud platform, big data, artificial intelligence, and other support technologies, the center serves as an industry-leading efficient, flexible and smart manufacturing system that supports mass customization of the final product. This marks Changhong’s successful transformation into an intelligent manufacturer.

Changhong began exploring markets outside of China In 1998. Following the establishment of its TV and air conditioning factory in Indonesia in 2000, Changhong opened its Czech Republic plant in 2005, becoming the first Chinese home appliance company to invest independently in Europe. In 2011, Changhong formed a strategic partnership with RUBA Group, Pakistan’s largest home appliance distributor, to establish Changhong RUBA Company and launch a joint venture to build a product line of TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners, realizing the layout of a full range of home appliance production lines in Pakistan. In 2020, Changhong completed the installation and commissioning of new automated lines, as well as trial production tests, at its major overseas manufacturing bases, significantly improving factory capacity and efficiency.

Over the past decades, Changhong has accomplished a full blossoming of its products, manufacturing, technologies, and brands through a combination of internal and external efforts. So far, it has established 13 subsidiaries, three R&D centers, and five production bases overseas.

Looking ahead, with the goal of joining the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, Changhong intends to expand its presence into upstream and downstream value chains, such as refrigerator compressors and big data storage, while preserving its dominance in core products such as TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners. By pushing the boundaries of key and core technologies, consolidating intelligent manufacturing and connecting it to both intelligent trading and intelligent R&D, then leveraging these new technologies to transform business operations, product development, production, quality management and consumer services, Changhong is redefining the future of intelligent manufacturing. It will be one characterized by enhancements in efficiency, energy conservation, emissions reduction, and business optimization.

ACE Green Recycling to build North America’s largest green battery recycling park in Texas

Proprietary emissions-free battery recycling technology to be deployed to recycle both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries  

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Recycling technology company, ACE Green Recycling (ACE) is announcing its plans to build and operate North America’s largest emissions-free and sustainable battery recycling park in Texas, USA. The 400,000 square foot facility will be able to recycle both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries when fully operational. These batteries are key elements in the automotive, power storage, telecommunications industry and portable devices like mobile phones and laptops. 

The facility is expected to start its phase 1 of operations in the third quarter of 2023, starting with the recycling of lead-acid batteries using ACE’s proprietary emission-free battery recycling technology and followed with a lithium-ion battery recycling facility in proximity. When operating at full capacity, ACE expects the facility to process and recycle up to 100,000 metric ton of used lead-acid batteries and 20,000 metric ton of used lithium-ion batteries annually by 2025.

Traditionally, battery recycling is via the smelting process which involves operating at extremely high temperatures – often more than 1,000 °C – with the burning of expensive and polluting fossil fuels, producing significant greenhouse gases (GHG), and exposing workers to hazardous working conditions. Compared to smelting, ACE’s proprietary technologies for both lead-acid and lithium-ion battery recycling are fully electrified with zero carbon emissions and provide higher battery material yields while providing a safer workplace environment. ACE is also exploring opportunities for operating most of its key plant activities with solar energy to reduce the facility’s Scope 2 emissions.

ACE has identified Texas to locate its flagship battery recycling facility in the United States. With a growing population and easy access to an abundance of spent batteries from automobiles and other industrial sources, Texas is an obvious choice for ACE’s new plant. 

Due to the lack of sufficient recycling capacity, the US is currently exporting a large volume of its scrap batteries to Mexico and Asia while importing battery materials back to make new batteries leading to a major value loss. By establishing a large operation in Texas, ACE intends to reduce America’s dependence on imports of battery materials and batteries from foreign suppliers that are often subject to adverse global supply chain issues. 

Texas sits at the heart of the world’s global energy revolution with key access to an abundant pool of top engineering and technical talent. ACE’s new facility aims to be part of that revolution and build a greener, more sustainable future for America,” said Nishchay Chadha, ACE’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

ACE’s Texas lead-acid recycling facility will be scaled up in phases. When fully operational, it is projected to recycle more than 5 million lead-acid batteries, prevent more than 50,000 metric ton of GHG emissions, reduce landfill dumping of more than 10 million pounds of hazardous solid waste, and recycle more than 15 million pounds of plastics annually. The facility will also generate up to 100 direct and indirect well-paying American jobs for the local economy. ACE will be announcing more details about its lithium-ion battery recycling operations in upcoming months.

The green technology solutions start-up will utilize its own funds and collaborate with several strategic and financial investors to set up the envisioned Texas battery recycling park. “We are excited to establish our first North American facility in the state of Texas that will not only generate significant local economic activity but also contribute to a greener environmental footprint,” said Dr Vipin Tyagi, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of ACE. “By contributing to America’s battery recycling capabilities, we also aim to strengthen the country’s energy independence and build a more resilient future for the nation.”

ACE has already deployed its technology on a commercial scale and most recently announced a deal with Pondy Oxides & Chemicals Ltd (BSE: 532626), a leading recycler in India, and is set to announce new facilities in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East by early 2023.

About ACE Green Recycling Inc

ACE Green Recycling is an American green recycling technology company with global operations across Southeast Asia and India. The company has started commercializing its proprietary recycling process for used lead-acid batteries that releases no greenhouse gas emissions and is currently scaling up its zero-emission technology to recycle lithium-ion batteries. ACE is also simultaneously working on clean technology solutions for other metallic waste streams. The team behind ACE has decades of recycling, technology and scrap supply chain experience, making them poised to become a leader in global recycling.

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Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. Reports 2021 Financial Year Results

BEIJING and HANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (“Roan” or the “Company”) (OTC Pink Sheets: RAHGF and RONWF), a comprehensive solution provider for industrial operation and capital market services, today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. All amounts are in U.S. dollars.

Fiscal year 2021 Highlights:

  • Net income increased to $0.76 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 from a net loss of $0.85 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.
  • Net earnings per share increased to $0.01 for the year ended December 31, 2021 from a net loss per share of $0.07 for the year ended December 31, 2020.
  • Net commission and fees on financial guarantee services was $0.40 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $0.29 million for fiscal year 2020, reflecting an increase of 37.93% for business development.
  • Operating expenses in total decreased by $0.81 million, to $3.30 million for year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $4.11 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The decreases were primarily the result of the Company’s cost control strategies.

For fiscal years ended December 31

($ millions, except per share data, differences
due to rounding)

2021

2020


Change

Net revenues of services

$0.79

$2.13

(62.91%)

Net commission and fees on financial guarantee
services

$0.40

$0.29

37.93%

Total interest and fees income

$2.41

$2.48

(2.82%)

Operating income

$3.61

$4.90

(26.33%)

Net income

$0.76

($0.85)

N/A

Net earnings per share – Basic and Diluted

$0.01

($0.07)

N/A

Mr. Junfeng Wang, Chairman of the Board commented, “We are pleased to conclude fiscal year 2021 with sound financial performance. Although the external environment is full of challenges, through our service and extensive cooperation experience and resources accumulated over the past 10 years and with more than 500 customers and partners in various industries, the Company further optimized its strategic planning and business layout in 2021, and is in process of reforming operation structure, optimization of management team, integration of market resources, establishment of new business entities, and upgrading of our business services and products to meet Roan’s future development needs. As a result, the Company not only achieved substantial improvement in financial performance in 2021, but also turned from a net loss of $0.85 million in fiscal year 2020 to a net profit of $0.76 million in fiscal year 2021. At the same time, Roan has successfully expanded its business into the field of new energy, new materials, and semiconductor related industries, and we obtained our first $0.14 million industrial operation service fee income.”

“In the future, through our strategic business layout in industrial operation and capital market services, the Company plans to obtain long-term operation rights for new-generation technologies, products, and services in the fields of new energy, new materials, semiconductors, culture, tourism, and health so as to position ourselves to generate income from our services and products in order to share further the upward trend of these industries,” Mr Wang said.

Mr. Wenhao Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Roan, commented: “In 2021, in line with our expectations, we became profitable, turning around from last year’s losses. We grew our annual net income by $1.61 million to $0.76 million. We boosted our business development by upgrading our business ecosystem, and we applied cost-efficient strategies that helped us save $0.81 million in operating expenses for the past year. We also have a positive working capital balance of $51.94 million as of December 31, 2021, which makes us believe that the efforts we put in place and the strategic development we are taking will bring us significant improvements to profitability, creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

Services Revenues

The following table sets forth a breakdown of our revenue by services offered for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

($ millions, differences due to rounding) 

For the years
ended December
31,

Variance

2021

2020

Amount

%

Management and assessment service

$

0.44

$

0.02

$

0.42

2100%

Consulting services relating to debt collection

0.21

2.11

(1.90)

(90.05)%

Industrial operation services

0.14

0.14

100.00%

Revenues from services

$

0.79

$

2.13

$

(1.34)

(62.91)%

  • Management and assessment services

Revenue from management and assessment services was $0.44 million ended December 31, 2021, which was increased 0.42 million or 2100% compared with $0.02 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was caused by the new contracts of management and assessment services brought significant revenue and cashflow to the Company.

  • Consulting services relating to debt collection

Revenue from consulting services relating to debt collection was $0.21 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $1.90 million, or 90.05%, as compared to $2.11 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, which was mainly due to the negative impact of the COVID pandemic. We had less contracts for debt collection service during the year ended December 31, 2021.

  • Industrial operation services

On December 31, 2021, Hangzhou Zeshi investment partnership (“Zeshi investment”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with ZhongTan Future New Energy Industry Development (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. (“ZhongTan”). Revenue of $0.14 million was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021 after the target customer was located, due diligence and initial negotiation was completed, and requirements of ZhongTan were met.

Revenue for commission and fees on financial guarantee services
Commission and fees on financial guarantee services was $0.46 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $0.08 million, or 21.05% as compared to $0.38 million for fiscal year 2020, reflecting an increase for business development.
The provisions for financial guarantee services are related to financial guarantee service business as per the requirement of local government. Provisions for financial guarantee services was $0.06 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to $0.09 million for last fiscal year.

Interest and fee income
Interest and fee income primarily consisted of interest and fee income generated from loans due from third parties. Interest and fee income was $2.41 million, a decrease of $0.07 million, or 2.82% for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $2.48 million for fiscal year 2020. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease of $0.02 million in interest income from loans due from third parties and a decrease of $0.05 million in interest income on provision deposits with banks.

Operating expenses
Operating expenses in total decreased by $0.81 million, or 19.70% to $3.30 million for year ended December 31, 2021 compared to $4.11 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The decreases in these expenses were primarily the result of our cost control strategies.  

Net income
As a result of the foregoing, we had a net income of $0.76 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to a net loss of $0.85 million for the year ended December 31, 2020

Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents were $1.95 million as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a decrease of $2.98 million from $4.93 million as at December 31, 2020, primarily because of the repayment of bank loan of $2.94 million during the year ended December 31, 2021.

Working capital
Our working capital was $51.94 million as of December 31, 2021.

Recent developments

On February 28, 2022, the Company signed a five-year industrial operation cooperation agreement with Jiushang (Hangzhou) Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. (“Jiushang”). The Company will provide Jiushang with financing and operation services, and cooperate in the transformation and industrialization of Jiushang semiconductor’s new technological achievements in the Chinese market.

On December 16, 2021, Hangzhou Zeshi invested RMB 2 million (approximately $0.31 million) in Medium Carbon Future New Energy Industry Development (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. (“Medium Carbon”), and held 2% its equity. Future New Energy invested RMB 20 million (approximately $3.10 million) and held 20% its equity. The registered capital of Medium Carbon is RMB 100 million (approximately $15.49 million).

On November 24, 2021, Hangzhou Zeshi, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company invested RMB100,000 (approximately $0.02 million) in Hangzhou Future New Energy Enterprise Management Partnership (Limited Partnership) (“Future New Energy”) and held 1% of the equity of Future New Energy. The registered capital of Future New Energy is RMB 10 million (approximately $1.55 million).

About Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2009, Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (OTC Pink: RAHGF and RONWF) is a comprehensive solution provider for industrial operation and capital market services. Adhering to the platform strategy of “cross collaboration, technology empowerment, sustainability and stability, and combination of operation and finance resources”, the Company’s services focus on the  new energy, new materials, and semiconductor industries. At the same time, the Company focuses on the application of innovative technologies in the consumer industry with respect to financial consumption, cultural and tourism consumption, and great health ecosysystem. Roan aims to provide comprehensive solutions and supporting services for diversified institutuional and local government clients across the entire industry chain. Roan has offices in Hangzhou and Beijing and subsidiaries in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shaoxing and Tianjin. For more information, please visit: www.roanholdingsgroup.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among others, the consummation of the proposed transaction, and can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations of the consummation of the proposed transaction, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

IR Contact:
At the Company:
Katrina Wu
Email: xiaoqing.wu@roanholdingsgroup.com
Phone: +86-571-8662 1775

Investor Relations Firm:
Janice Wang
EverGreen Consulting Inc.
Email: IR@changqingconsulting.com
Phone: +1 571-464-9470 (from U.S.)
+86 13811768559 (from China)

ROAN HOLDINGS GROUP CO., LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

(Expressed in U.S. dollar, except for the number of shares)

December 31,
2021

December 31,
2020

  ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,947,142

$

4,932,048

Restricted cash

29,693,689

25,875,556

Accounts receivable, net

6,929,529

6,939,352

Inventories

33,598

30,348

Loan receivables due from third parties, net

23,751,471

17,670,652

Due from related parties

5,941

94,023

Other current assets

70,910

3,502,550

Other receivables, net

656,835

3,545,753

   Total current assets

63,089,115

62,590,282

Pledged deposits

48,752

462,835

Property and equipment, net

77,073

65,073

Intangible assets, net

3,123,394

3,977,867

Right of use assets

37,313

346,017

Goodwill

267,331

261,087

   Total non-current assets

3,553,863

5,112,879

   Total Assets

$

66,642,978

$

67,703,161

LIABILITIES

Customer pledged deposits

$

7,846

$

7,664

Unearned income

72,523

130,772

Reserve for financial guarantee losses

651,341

579,364

Dividends payable

480,000

480,000

Tax payable

2,614,257

1,767,214

Due to related parties

123,117

281,369

Warrant liabilities

16,998

13,977

Operating lease liabilities, current portion

65,498

191,643

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

1,155,903

1,642,060

Bank loans

5,961,460

8,826,054

Total current liabilities

11,148,943

13,920,117

Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent portion

102,767

Deferred tax liabilities

544,355

793,848

Total non-current Liabilities

544,355

896,615

Total Liabilities

$

11,693,298

$

14,816,732

Commitments and Contingencies

Shareholders’ Equity

Ordinary Share, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; 25,287,851 and
   25,287,851 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and December 
   31, 2020, respectively

Class A convertible preferred shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; 
   715,000 and 715,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and
   December 31, 2020, respectively

$

11,711,727

$

11,025,327

Class B convertible preferred shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized; 
   291,795,150 and 291,795,150 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 
   December 31, 2020, respectively

31,087,732

31,087,732

Additional paid-in capital

3,312,189

3,312,189

Statutory reserve

362,797

202,592

Accumulated deficit

(14,805,802)

(14,330,288)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

3,128,086

2,310,369

Total Roan Holdings Group Co., Ltd.’s Shareholders’ Equity

$

34,796,729

$

33,607,921

Noncontrolling interests

20,152,951

19,278,508

Total Equity

54,949,680

52,886,429

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

66,642,978

$

67,703,161

ROAN HOLDINGS GROUP CO., LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

(Expressed in U.S. dollar, except for the number of shares)

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2021

2020

2019

Revenues from services

$

793,291

$

2,128,153

$

639,220

Revenues from healthcare service packages

55,301

Cost of revenues

(50,774)

(8,080)

Net revenues of services

793,291

2,132,680

631,140

Commissions and fees on financial guarantee services

456,944

375,471

8,797

Provision for financial guarantee services

(57,417)

(89,865)

(5,008)

Commission and fee income on guarantee services, net

399,527

285,606

3,789

Interest and fees income

Interest and fees on direct loans

1,153

Interest income on loans due from third parties

2,113,918

2,131,447

34,707

Interest income from factoring business

2,782,332

Interest income on deposits with banks

300,749

348,389

64,636

Total interest and fee income

2,414,667

2,479,836

2,882,828

Interest expense

Interest expenses and fees on secured loans

(2,218,815)

Net interest income

2,414,667

2,479,836

664,013

Provision for loan losses

(2,244,601)

Net interest income (loss) after provision for loan losses

2,414,667

2,479,836

(1,580,588)

Operating income (loss)

3,607,485

4,898,122

(945,659)

Total operating expenses

Salaries and employee surcharges

(1,054,509)

(1,116,482)

(512,314)

Other operating expenses

(2,241,069)

(2,995,098)

(1,385,259)

Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities

(3,021)

5,961

530,863

Total operating expenses

(3,298,599)

(4,105,619)

(1,366,710)

Other income (expenses)

Deconsolidation gain (loss)

490,283

(1,953,248)

Interest income (expenses), net

(267,184)

Other income (expense), net

554,167

76,406

Total other income (expenses)

777,266

(1,876,842)

Income (Loss) before income taxes

1,086,152

(1,084,339)

(2,312,369)

Income tax (expenses) recovery

(328,851)

229,733

(244,741)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

757,301

(854,606)

(2,557,110)

Net income from discontinued operations, net of income tax

26,846,018

Net income (loss)

757,301

(854,606)

24,288,908

Dividend – convertible redeemable Class A preferred share

(686,400)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(386,210)

(838,048)

(76,108)

Net income (loss) attributable to Roan Holding Group Co., Ltd.’s
shareholders

$

371,091

$

(1,692,654)

$

23,526,400

Other comprehensive (loss) income

Foreign currency translation adjustment

1,308,444

3,461,980

1,435,262

Reclassified to net gain from discontinued operations

2,691,969

1,308,444

3,461,980

4,127,231

Comprehensive income

2,065,745

2,607,374

28,416,139

Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(488,233)

(1,334,101)

(97,733)

Dividend – convertible redeemable Class A preferred share

(686,400)

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(386,210)

(838,048)

(76,108)

Total comprehensive income attributable to Roan Holdings Group 
    Co., Ltd.’s shareholders

$

1,191,302

$

435,226

$

27,555,898

Weighted average number of ordinary share outstanding

Basic and Diluted*

25,287,887

25,287,887

25,287,887

Earnings (Loss) per share

Net earnings (loss) per share – Basic and Diluted

$

0.01

$

(0.07)

$

0.93

Net earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations – Basic and
Diluted

$

0.01

$

(0.07)

$

(0.13)

Net earnings per share from discontinued operations – Basic and Diluted

$

$

$

1.06

ROAN HOLDINGS GROUP CO., LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

(Expressed in U.S. dollar, except for the number of shares)

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2021

2020

2019

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net income (loss)

$

757,301

$

(854,606)

$

24,288,908

Less: Net loss from discontinued operations

26,846,018

Net loss from continuing operations

757,301

(854,606)

(2,557,110)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating
activities:

Depreciation and amortization expenses

1,134,738

1,102,298

55,498

Provision for credit losses

48,518

316,014

Provision for loan losses

2,244,601

Provision for financial guarantee losses

57,417

89,865

5,008

Deferred tax expenses

(265,421)

(1,001,372)

57,674

Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities

3,021

(5,961)

(530,863)

Net gain from disposal of fixed assets

(33,246)

(136,682)

Gain from lease modification

(603)

22,257

Accretion of finance leases

7,605

14,757

Gain (loss) from deconsolidation of subsidiaries

(490,283)

1,953,248

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(7,495)

(3,116,533)

(206,442)

Inventory

(3,250)

(30,348)

Interest and fees receivable

(149,013)

Other current assets

3,431,640

(3,215,702)

(289,694)

Other receivables

2,425,003

(3,268,571)

Pledged deposits and other non-current assets

414,265

359,202

Advances from customers

(58,249)

7,915

(6,702)

Tax payable

847,043

1,029,919

273,589

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

449,971

(727,211)

28,875

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities from 
Continuing Operations

8,717,975

(7,461,511)

(1,074,579)

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities from Discontinued 
Operations

(26,564)

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

8,717,975

(7,461,511)

(1,101,143)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Repayment of loans from factoring customers

107,833,488

Proceeds of loans from third parties

20,499,442

Loans disbursement to third parties

(26,100,286)

(3,467,607)

Loans disbursement to factoring customers

(43,422,881)

Purchases of property and equipment

(54,569)

(833)

Acquisition of a subsidiary

(427,318)

Acquisition of cash from acquired subsidiary

21,442,122

Proceeds from disposal of discontinued operations

504,713

Net inflow related to deconsolidation of subsidiaries

788

61,121

Redemption of short-term investment

8,690,374

Due to (from) related party

(70,169)

210,774

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

40,305

837,969

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities from Continuing 
Operations

(5,684,489)

6,332,631

85,929,291

Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities from Discontinued

Operations

35,765

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities

(5,684,489)

6,332,631

85,965,056

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Borrowing from a related party

279,020

Proceeds from bank loans

5,889,179

8,341,311

Repayment of bank loans

(8,927,555)

Proceeds from secured loans

43,422,881

Repayment of secured loans

(107,833,488)

Repayment of third-party loans

(280,268)

Repayment of lease liabilities

(76,102)

(207,891)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities from 
Continuing Operations

(3,114,478)

7,853,152

(64,131,587)

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities from Discontinued
Operations

(7,251)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

(3,114,478)

7,853,152

(64,138,838)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted
   cash in banks

914,219

1,937,807

119,326

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in banks

833,227

8,662,079

20,844,401

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in banks at beginning of year

30,807,604

22,145,525

1,301,124

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in banks at end of year

$

31,640,831

$

30,807,604

$

22,145,525

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash paid for interest expense

$

269,400

$

$

Cash paid for income tax

$

$

$

Noncash investing activities

Acquisition of a subsidiary by issuance of Class B Preferred Shares

$

$

$

31,087,732

Receivable from disposal of discontinued operations

$

$

$

940,829

Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations

$

$

$

615,000

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the
statement of financial position that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash
flows:

December 31,
2021

December 31,
2020

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,947,142

$

4,932,048

Restricted cash in banks

29,693,689

25,875,556

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

31,640,831

$

30,807,604

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SK hynix Develops PIM, Next-Generation AI Accelerator

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 16, 2022 — SK hynix (or "the Company", www.skhynix.com) announced on February 16 that it has developed PIM*, a next-generation memory chip with computing capabilities.

*PIM(Processing In Memory): A next-generation technology that provides a solution for data congestion issues for AI and big data by adding computational functions to semiconductor memory

 

SK hynix develops the first sample of GDDR6-AiM that adopts its PIM technology
SK hynix develops the first sample of GDDR6-AiM that adopts its PIM technology

It has been generally accepted that memory chips store data and CPU or GPU, like human brain, process data. SK hynix, following its challenge to such notion and efforts to pursue innovation in the next-generation smart memory, has found a breakthrough solution with the development of the latest technology.

SK hynix plans to showcase its PIM development at the world’s most prestigious semiconductor conference, 2022 ISSCC*, in San Francisco at the end of this month. The  company expects continued efforts for innovation of this technology to bring the memory-centric computing, in which semiconductor memory plays a central role, a step closer to the reality in devices such as smartphones.

*ISSCC: The International Solid-State Circuits Conference will be held virtually from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24 this year with a theme of "Intelligent Silicon for a Sustainable World"

For the first product that adopts the PIM technology, SK hynix has developed a sample of GDDR6-AiM (Accelerator* in memory). The GDDR6-AiM adds computational functions to GDDR6* memory chips, which process data at 16Gbps. A combination of GDDR6-AiM with CPU or GPU instead of a typical DRAM makes certain computation speed 16 times faster. GDDR6-AiM is widely expected to be adopted for machine learning, high-performance computing, and big data computation and storage.

*Accelerator: A special-purpose hardware made using processing and computation chips

*Graphics DDR (GDDR): a standard specification of graphics DRAM defined by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) and specialized for processing graphics more quickly, of which generation shifted from GDDR3, GDDR5 and GDDR5X to GDDR6. It’s now one of the most popular memory chips for AI and big data applications

 

SK hynix develops the first sample of GDDR6-AiM that adopts its PIM technology
SK hynix develops the first sample of GDDR6-AiM that adopts its PIM technology

GDDR6-AiM runs on 1.25V, lower than the existing product’s operating voltage of 1.35V. In addition, the PIM reduces data movement to the CPU and GPU, reducing power consumption by 80%. This, accordingly, helps SK hynix meet its commitment to ESG management by reducing carbon emissions of the devices that adopt this product.

SK hynix also plans to introduce a technology that combines GDDR6-AiM with AI chips in collaboration with SAPEON Inc., an AI chip company that recently spun off from SK Telecom.

"The use of artificial neural network data has increased rapidly recently, requiring computing technology optimized for computational characteristics," said Ryu Soo-jung, CEO of SAPEON Inc. "We aim to maximize efficiency in data calculation, costs, and energy use by combining technologies from the two companies."

Ahn Hyun, Head of Solution Development who spearheaded the development of the latest technology and product, said that "SK hynix will build a new memory solution ecosystem using GDDR6-AiM, which has its own computing function." He added that "the company will continue to evolve its business model and the direction for technology development."

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips ("DRAM"), flash memory chips ("NAND flash") and CMOS Image Sensors ("CIS") for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

Picosun part of extensive quantum technology development project

HELSINKI, Jan. 18, 2022 — Picosun takes part as an industrial partner in QuTI, a recently launched extensive research project aiming to develop new components, manufacturing and testing solutions that are needed in quantum technology. Quantum technology has gained interest in a vast array of industries on a large scale. The remarkable performance improvements it offers enable for example powerful computing and benefits in communications, healthcare, sensors, imaging and measurement applications.

The QuTI project is coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and it has a total budget of around 10 million euros. Other industrial partners of the consortium include Bluefors, Afore, IQM, Rockley Photonics, CSC, Quantastica, Saab and Vexlum. The research partners are VTT, Aalto University and the University of Tampere.

"Quantum technology is a multidisciplinary and rapidly advancing field. The QuTI consortium provides an ideal starting point for strengthening the international competitiveness of Finnish technology and industry in this fast-growing field," says QuTI project’s coordinator, Research Professor Mika Prunnila from VTT.

"Quantum technology has already taken the step from research laboratories to commercial applications. We look forward in supporting this development trend even further and being part of creating a globally competitive industrial ecosystem in Finland around this technology," says Dr. Jani Kivioja, CTO of Picosun Group.

"Atomic Layer Deposition, or ALD, is the advanced thin film coating method for ultra-thin, highly uniform and conformal material layers that enables the digital solutions of today. It will also play a crucial role in future innovations and in the quantum computing, communication and sensing devices that will be developed in the QuTI project", continues Jussi Rautee, CEO of Picosun Group.

More information:
Jani Kivioja
CTO, Picosun Group
Tel: +358 46 922 8804
Email: info@picosun.com

www.picosun.com

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