13th International Conference on Typhoid & Other Invasive Salmonelloses Opens
Opening session at the 13th International Conference on Typhoid & Other Invasive Salmonelloses in Kigali, Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 13th International Conference on Typhoid & Other Invasive Salmonelloses gets under way today in Kigali, Rwanda, with nearly 350 researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers meeting to find ways to address the urgent challenges of typhoid and other invasive salmonelloses.
The three-day conference, hosted by the Coalition against Typhoid (CaT), housed at the Sabin Vaccine Institute, is the largest convening of the typhoid research community. Titled “Catalysing Change: The Urgency of Expanding Impact-Driven Solutions,” it will feature 95 oral presentations and 120 poster presentations exploring opportunities for preventing and combating typhoid and invasive non-typhoid salmonella disease (iNTS).
Typhoid is a bacterial infection contracted through the consumption of food or beverages contaminated with Salmonella Typhi. There are an estimated 9-24 million cases of typhoid fever globally each year, leading to more than 110,000 deaths.
“These meetings have consistently fostered research collaborations and knowledge exchange that have been instrumental in advancing important progress within this field,” says Dr. Denise Garrett, Vice President, Applied Epidemiology at the Sabin Vaccine Institute. “Our aim is to address the current challenges in typhoid and iNTS control and prevention, discuss impactful tools and potential solutions, and collectively explore approaches to forge a pathway forward.”
Urgent issues in typhoid and iNTS control include:
Escalating drug resistance, limiting treatment options for typhoid patients.
The impact of climate change and extreme weather events, contributing to typhoid spread.
Need for improved diagnostics to assess disease burden and to facilitate decision-making for the introduction of the typhoid vaccine into national immunization schedules.
Need to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, such as water treatment or filtration, installation and management of sanitation systems, and education on proper handwashing to prevent the transmission of typhoid and other invasive salmonelloses.
The conference is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and will run through December 7.
The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a leading advocate for expanding vaccine access and uptake globally, advancing vaccine research and development, and amplifying vaccine knowledge and innovation. Unlocking the potential of vaccines through partnership, Sabin has built a robust ecosystem of funders, innovators, implementers, practitioners, policymakers and public stakeholders to advance its vision of a future free from preventable diseases. As a non-profit with three decades of experience, Sabin is committed to finding solutions that last and extending the full benefits of vaccines to all people, regardless of who they are or where they live. At Sabin, we believe in the power of vaccines to change the world. For more information, visit www.sabin.org and follow us on X, @SabinVaccine.
Sabin leads research projects generating estimates of the burden of enteric fever around the world and conducts typhoid vaccine immunogenicity, effectiveness, and impact studies. Sabin’s Surveillance for Enteric Fever in Asia Project (SEAP) tracks enteric fever in Bangladesh and Nepal to establish disease burden and the potential impact of vaccines. Additionally, Sabin leads the Sero-epidemiology and Environmental Surveillance (SEES) project, which has developed and validated sero-surveillance tools to rapidly estimate the burden of enteric fever in community settings.
About the Coalition against Typhoid (CaT)
The Coalition against Typhoid (CaT), based at the Sabin Vaccine Institute, works to prevent typhoid and other invasive salmonelloses through research, education, and advocacy. With more than 800 members, the Coalition acts as a catalyst in the global health community to coordinate partnerships, convene decision-makers, and advocate for sustainable solutions, including access to next-generation vaccines and clean water. The Coalition, formed in 2010, is guided by a multi-stakeholder steering committee. It is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Media Contact:
Monika Guttman
Media Relations Specialist
Sabin Vaccine Institute
+1 (202) 621-1691 [email protected]
ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today announced it has been recognized as one of the top 10 CDMOs in India by India Pharma Outlook. The full list can be viewed in the November 2023 edition of the India Pharma Outlook magazine.
This recognition acknowledges the contributions of Curia’s Aurangabad and Hyderabad sites. The Aurangabad facility provides contract manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates, and the Hyderabad site includes the Hyderabad Research Center with expertise in medicinal chemistry and chemical and analytical development. These sites also house Curia’s quality control center and Global Shared Services (GSS) center, which support the company’s global organization, enabling process standardization and scalability.
Curia’s focus on continuous improvement for its comprehensive suite of services and investments in innovative technologies position the company as a strong partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across the drug research, development and manufacturing continuum. The report also highlights Curia’s commitment to being an employer of choice, providing employees with a workplace culture rich in opportunities for professional development and recognition.
“This achievement is a testament to the talent and hard work from our Aurangabad and Hyderabad facilities, and it is a well-deserved honor for the team,” said Philip Macnabb, CEO, Curia. “Our India sites relentlessly pursue excellence and are vital to our goal of improving patients’ lives.”
India Pharma Outlook’s editorial board compiled the list with a panel of judges with expertise in the industry, including CXOs and analysts. Winners were chosen for their impact on India’s economy through job creation, fostering research and development and for their high-quality offerings in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
About Curia
Curia is a leading contract research, development, and manufacturing organization providing products and services from R&D through commercial manufacturing to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers. Curia’s nearly 4,000 employees at 27 locations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia help its customers advance from curiosity to cure. Learn more at CuriaGlobal.com.
The company’s newest product introduction will transform the future of data-driven excellence for the insurance industry
BOSTON, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, announces the release of Duck Creek ClarityTM, an innovative, cloud-native technology solution and the successor to Duck Creek Insights, designed to empower insurers with advanced data management, reporting, and analytics capabilities. With the introduction of Duck Creek Clarity, the company also modernizes the traditional technology upgrade cycle through a unique “Active Delivery” approach, which provides continuous updates and eliminates the need for insurers to undergo timely and costly upgrade projects.
Duck Creek Clarity is a cloud-native offering that simplifies the process of accessing, managing, and unifying data originating from Duck Creek’s SaaS-based (software-as-a-service) core systems, including policy, billing, and claims solutions. With the ability to seamlessly integrate external data sources, Duck Creek Clarity enables teams to gain comprehensive insights, leading to enhanced decision-making and improved loss ratios. Insurers can harness this powerful service for both daily operational reporting and strategic long-term planning, setting the stage for portfolio-wide improvements.
Duck Creek Clarity leverages the Snowflake Data Cloud to equip insurers with curated data layers and a suite of pre-built business intelligence dashboards and reports, facilitating more informed underwriting and renewal decisions, as well as team performance evaluation. This new offering also simplifies data integration into AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) models, consumer and agent/broker applications, and third-party systems, empowering insurers to make well-informed decisions at every stage of the insurance lifecycle, from underwriting to billing and claims.
“We are ushering in a new era of data-driven excellence with the launch of Duck Creek Clarity,” said Jess Keeney, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “Duck Creek has proven the solution’s robust capabilities are an essential element that supports data ownership and agile decision-making, which offers insurers a greater competitive edge in the marketplace. This is only the beginning of Duck Creek’s commitment to ongoing investment in data and analytics that enable insurers across the globe to be smarter and faster in their response to market opportunities. Duck Creek Clarity is a pivotal step in our technology roadmap vision to provide insurers with the means to ‘execute with intelligence,’ optimize operational efficiencies, and provide more personalized customer experiences.”
“Data is a critical building block for insurance companies looking to unlock the true power and efficacy of advanced analytics and generative AI,” said Tom Benton, Partner at ReSource Pro (formerly known as Strategy Meets Action). “Insurers need data management and analytics tools like Duck Creek Clarity that can break down data silos and provide a path toward rapidly accelerating their level of data maturity, and ultimately help insurance product management, underwriting, and claims teams make smarter decisions and deliver more differentiated customer experiences.”
Join the Duck Creek Technologies live product launch webinar on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. ET to learn more about empowering data-driven insurance decisions with Duck Creek Clarity.
About Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.
New SPV introduces innovative way to provide funding to environmental commodities markets
Amsterdam, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMSTERDAM (December 5, 2023) – STX Group, a leading environmental markets and climate solutions firm, today announces the launch of a working capital solution, specifically designed for environmental certificates. The launch comes as a response to the increased requirements for companies to hold environmental certificates to meet their ESG targets. Traditional financing methods often fall short in providing the necessary funding. STX Group has established an independent Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) offering companies the necessary working capital funding for their environmental certificates.
The new service provides STX Group’s customers and counterparties with financial flexibility to manage the energy transition.
The newly launched SPV solution differs from traditional financing through the wide range of liquid and less liquid certificates that can be financed as well as offering higher advance rates. The SPV takes temporary ownership of the environmental commodities which may allow for balance sheet friendly treatment of the financing. The SPV is an attractive platform for lenders to gain access to one of the fastest growing parts of the credit universe. Through its extensive client base, STX Group has unrivaled access to counterparties looking to finance their environmental certificate holdings. This allows lenders to add collateralized credit exposure to highly rated counterparties to their portfolio.
The introduction of the SPV follows a sequence of new financial solutions and services introduced by STX Group earlier this year, placing the company at the forefront of incumbent financial markets where environmental commodities play an emerging role. This momentum is underscored by recent additions to STX Group’s portfolio, including the April 2023 launch of the borrowing base facility where a broad base of environmental commodities was for the first time recognizes as collateral by global banks, and the unveiling of the STX Group carbon fund in October 2023. Both demonstrate the growing importance of environmental commodities as pivotal financial instruments.
“The launch of this new solution provides immense opportunities for our customers and counterparties as they increase their activities in environmental commodities markets. We are delighted to work with them by providing them with more efficient and secure market access,” said Bart Wesselink, Chief Financial and Risk Officer of STX Group.
The SPV is independently managed by Vistra, one of the leading fund administrator and corporate service providers. Vistra is regulated by Dutch Central Bank DNB.
About STX Group
STX Group is a leading global environmental commodity trader and climate solutions provider. For over 15 years, the company has been at the forefront of the global transition towards a low-carbon economy. By leveraging its expertise in accurately pricing pollution and emissions, it has helped to cultivate trust in market-based solutions to the decarbonization of the economy.
With its trading and Corporate Climate Solutions offerings, STX Group ensures that money flows to hundreds and thousands of projects that make the world a greener place, while providing corporations with the certified proof-points of their contributions to environmental progress.
After acquiring Vertis and its subsidiary Strive in December 2021, the STX Group now boasts a diverse team of nearly 500 employees from over 50 countries. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, STX Group has 13 offices around the world and an annual trading volume of over EUR 4 billion.
QUEBEC CITY, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech Inc.® (“LeddarTech” or the “Company”), an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology for ADAS and AD, and Prospector Capital Corp. (“Prospector”) (NASDAQ: PRSR, PRSRU, PRSRW), a publicly traded special-purpose acquisition company led by former Qualcomm President Derek Aberle and chaired by former Qualcomm Vice Chairman Steve Altman, today announced that on December 4, 2023 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declared effective the Registration Statement on Form F-4, as amended, filed by LeddarTech Holdings Inc. (“Newco”) in connection with the previously announced proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”). The filing can be viewed in its entirety on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Prospector also commenced mailing the definitive proxy statement/prospectus on December 4, 2023, which was included in the Registration Statement, relating to the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held in connection with the Business Combination (the “Extraordinary General Meeting”). The Extraordinary General Meeting is scheduled to be held on December 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at the offices of White & Case LLP located at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, and virtually via a live webcast at www.cstproxy.com/prospectorcapital/egm2023. Holders of Prospector’s ordinary shares at the close of business on the record date of November 14, 2023 are entitled to notice of the Extraordinary General Meeting and to vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting. More details about the Business Combination and the resolutions to be voted upon at the Extraordinary General Meeting can be found in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus filed by Prospector, available at www.sec.gov.
Assuming satisfaction of the conditions of the closing of the Business Combination, including approval of the Business Combination by Prospector shareholders, the combined company intends to operate as LeddarTech Inc. and is expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “LDTC”, with warrants under the ticker “LDTCW”. The NASDAQ listing is subject to the closing of the Business Combination and fulfillment of all NASDAQ listing requirements.
About LeddarTech
A global software company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City with additional R&D centers in Montreal, Toronto and Tel Aviv, Israel, LeddarTech develops and provides comprehensive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software solutions that enable the deployment of ADAS and autonomous driving (AD) applications. LeddarTech’s automotive-grade software applies advanced AI and computer vision algorithms to generate accurate 3D models of the environment to achieve better decision making and safer navigation. This high-performance, scalable, cost-effective technology is available to OEMs and Tier 1-2 suppliers to efficiently implement automotive and off-road vehicle ADAS solutions.
LeddarTech is responsible for several remote-sensing innovations, with over 150 patent applications (80 granted) that enhance ADAS and AD capabilities. Better awareness around the vehicle is critical in making global mobility safer, more efficient, sustainable and affordable: this is what drives LeddarTech to seek to become the most widely adopted sensor fusion and perception software solution.
Prospector is a special-purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses with a focus on companies with advanced and highly differentiated solutions for the technology sector. The company is led by a team of experienced investors and executives focused on identifying and investing in high-growth companies with strong management teams and attractive market opportunities. Prospector’s securities are traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbols “PRSR,” “PRSRU” and “PRSRW.”
Important Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination, Prospector, LeddarTech and Newco have prepared and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) the registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Registration Statement”), and Prospector will mail the proxy statement/prospectus contained within the Registration Statement to its shareholders and file other documents regarding the business combination with the SEC. This press release is not a substitute for any proxy statement, registration statement, proxy statement/prospectus or other documents Prospector or Newco may file with the SEC in connection with the business combination. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY PROSPECTOR OR NEWCO WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION, BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and other documents filed with the SEC by Prospector or Newco through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act (which forward-looking statements shall also include forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws), including, but not limited to, statements regarding the business combination involving Prospector, LeddarTech and Newco, the ability to consummate the business combination and the timing thereof, the anticipated benefits from the business combination, the closing of the private placement financing and expected proceeds therefrom and statements relating to Newco’s anticipated strategy, future operations, prospects, objectives and financial projections and other financial metrics. Forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “likely,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend” and other similar expressions among others. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: (i) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the business combination are not satisfied, including the failure to timely or at all obtain shareholder approval for the business combination or the failure to timely or at all obtain any required regulatory clearances, including of the Superior Court of Justice of Québec; (ii) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the business combination and the ability of each of Prospector, LeddarTech and Newco to consummate the business combination; (iii) the possibility that other anticipated benefits of the business combination will not be realized, and the anticipated tax treatment of the business combination; (iv) the occurrence of any event that could give rise to termination of the business combination; (v) the risk that shareholder litigation in connection with the business combination or other settlements or investigations may affect the timing or occurrence of the business combination or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (vi) changes in general economic and/or industry-specific conditions; (vii) possible disruptions from the business combination that could harm LeddarTech’s business; (viii) the ability of LeddarTech to retain, attract and hire key personnel; (ix) potential adverse reactions or changes to relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or other parties resulting from the announcement or completion of the business combination; (x) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the business combination that could affect LeddarTech’s financial performance; (xi) legislative, regulatory and economic developments; (xii) unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, outbreak of war or hostilities and any epidemic, pandemic or disease outbreak (including COVID-19), as well as management’s response to any of the aforementioned factors; (xiii) access to capital and financing and LeddarTech’s ability to maintain compliance with debt covenants; and (xiv) other risk factors as detailed from time to time in Prospector’s reports filed with the SEC, including Prospector’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, periodic Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, periodic Current Reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC, as well as the risk factors to be contained in the Registration Statement. The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive. Neither Prospector nor LeddarTech can give any assurance that the conditions to the business combination will be satisfied. Except as required by applicable law, neither Prospector nor LeddarTech undertakes any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Prospector or Newco, a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
Participants in Solicitation
Prospector, LeddarTech and Newco, and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the business combination. Information about the directors and executive officers of Prospector can be found in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the business combination, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the Registration Statement and other relevant materials when they are filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the source indicated above.
Contact:
Daniel Aitken, Vice-President, Global Marketing, Communications and Investor Relations, LeddarTech Inc. Tel.: + 1-418-653-9000 ext. 232 [email protected]
Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarVision, LeddarSP, VAYADrive, VayaVision and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeddarTech Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.
QUÉBEC, 04 déc. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech Inc.® (« LeddarTech » ou l’« Entreprise »), une société de logiciels automobiles qui fournit des technologies logicielles de fusion bas niveau de capteurs et de perception reposant sur l’IA, innovatrices et brevetées pour systèmes avancés d’aide à la conduite (systèmes ADAS) et de conduite autonome (systèmes AD), et Prospector Capital Corp. (« Prospector ») (NASDAQ : PRSR, PRSRU, PRSRW), une société d’acquisition à vocation spécifique cotée en bourse dirigée par l’ancien président de Qualcomm, Derek Aberle et présidée par l’ancien vice-président du conseil d’administration de Qualcomm, Steve Altman, ont fait savoir aujourd’hui que le 4 décembre 2023, la U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (la « SEC ») a annoncé l’entrée en vigueur de la déclaration d’enregistrement sur le formulaire F-4, telle que modifiée, déposée par LeddarTech Holdings Inc. (« Newco ») dans le cadre du projet de regroupement d’entreprises annoncé précédemment (le « Regroupement d’entreprises »). Le dossier peut être consulté dans son intégralité sur le site web de la SEC à l’adresse www.sec.gov.
Prospector a également commencé à envoyer la circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/prospectus définitive le 4 décembre 2023, incluse dans la déclaration d’enregistrement, relative à l’assemblée générale extraordinaire des actionnaires qui doit se tenir dans le cadre du Regroupement d’entreprises (l’« Assemblée générale extraordinaire »). L’Assemblée générale extraordinaire devrait se tenir le 13 décembre 2023 à 10 h 00, heure de l’Est. L’Assemblée générale extraordinaire se tiendra dans les bureaux de White & Case LLP situés au 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, et virtuellement via une webdiffusion en direct à www.cstproxy.com/prospectorcapital/egm2023. Les détenteurs d’actions ordinaires de Prospector à la clôture des activités à la date de référence du 14 novembre 2023 ont le droit d’être convoqués à l’Assemblée générale extraordinaire et de voter à ladite assemblée. De plus amples renseignements sur le Regroupement d’entreprises et les résolutions qui seront soumises au vote lors de l’Assemblée générale extraordinaire figurent dans la circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/prospectus définitive déposée par Prospector, disponible à l’adresse www.sec.gov.
Si les conditions de clôture du Regroupement d’entreprises sont remplies, y compris l’approbation du Regroupement d’entreprises par les actionnaires de Prospector, la société issue du Regroupement d’entreprises prévoit opérer sous le nom de LeddarTech Inc. et devrait être cotée au NASDAQ sous le nouveau symbole « LDTC », avec des bons de souscription sous le symbole « LDTCW ». La cotation au NASDAQ est subordonnée à la clôture du Regroupement d’entreprises et au respect de toutes les exigences d’inscription au NASDAQ.
À propos de LeddarTech
Entreprise mondiale de logiciels fondée en 2007, basée à Québec et disposant de centres de R&D supplémentaires à Montréal, Toronto et Tel Aviv (Israël), LeddarTech développe et propose des solutions logicielles complètes de fusion bas niveau de capteurs et de perception reposant sur l’intelligence artificielle qui permettent le déploiement d’applications ADAS et de conduite autonome (AD). Le logiciel de classe automobile de LeddarTech applique des algorithmes d’intelligence artificielle et de vision numérique avancés afin de générer des modèles 3D précis de l’environnement, pour une meilleure prise de décision et une navigation plus sûre. Cette technologie performante, évolutive et économique permet la mise en œuvre efficace de solutions ADAS pour véhicules automobiles et hors route par les équipementiers et les fournisseurs de rang 1 et 2.
Ayant déposé plus de 150 demandes de brevets (dont 80 accordées) qui améliorent les capacités des systèmes d’aide à la conduite et de conduite autonome, l’entreprise a contribué à plusieurs innovations liées à des applications de télédétection. Une plus grande conscience situationnelle est essentielle pour rendre la mobilité plus sûre, plus efficace, plus durable et plus abordable : c’est ce qui motive LeddarTech à vouloir devenir la solution logicielle de fusion de capteurs et de perception la plus largement adoptée.
Prospector est une société d’acquisition à vocation spécifique créée dans le but de réaliser une fusion, un échange d’actions, une acquisition d’actifs, un achat d’actions, une réorganisation ou un regroupement d’entreprises similaire avec une ou plusieurs entreprises, mettant l’accent sur les sociétés proposant des solutions avancées et hautement différenciées dans le secteur technologique. La société est dirigée par une équipe d’investisseurs et de cadres expérimentés qui se concentrent sur l’identification et les investissements dans des entreprises à forte croissance dotées d’équipes de gestion solides et d’opportunités de marché attrayantes. Les titres de Prospector se négocient sur le NASDAQ sous les symboles « PRSR », « PRSRU » et « PRSRW ».
Renseignements importants sur la transaction proposée et où les trouver
Dans le cadre du regroupement d’entreprises proposé, Prospector, LeddarTech et Newco ont préparé et déposé auprès de la U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (la « SEC ») la déclaration d’enregistrement sur le formulaire F-4 (la « Déclaration d’Enregistrement »), et Prospector enverra à ses actionnaires la circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/prospectus contenue dans la Déclaration d’Enregistrement et déposera d’autres documents concernant le regroupement d’entreprises auprès de la SEC. Le présent communiqué de presse ne se substitue à aucune circulaire de sollicitation de procurations, déclaration d’enregistrement, circulaire de sollicitation de procurations/prospectus ou autres documents que Prospector ou Newco pourrait déposer auprès de la SEC dans le cadre du regroupement d’entreprises. LES INVESTISSEURS ET LES PORTEURS DE TITRES SONT INSTAMMENT PRIÉS DE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT ET DANS LEUR INTÉGRALITÉ LA DÉCLARATION D’ENREGISTREMENT LORSQU’ELLE SERA DISPONIBLE, TOUT AMENDEMENT OU SUPPLÉMENT À LA DÉCLARATION D’ENREGISTREMENT ET TOUT AUTRE DOCUMENT DÉPOSÉ PAR PROSPECTOR OU NEWCO AUPRÈS DE LA SEC DANS LE CADRE DU REGROUPEMENT D’ENTREPRISES, CAR CES DOCUMENTS CONTIENDRONT DES RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS. Les investisseurs et les détenteurs de titres pourront obtenir gratuitement des copies de la Déclaration d’Enregistrement et des autres documents déposés auprès de la SEC par Prospector ou Newco sur le site web géré par la SEC à l’adresse www.sec.gov.
Énoncés prospectifs
Certains énoncés contenus dans le présent communiqué de presse peuvent être considérés comme des énoncés prospectifs au sens du Private Securities Litigation Reform Act de 1995, de la section 27A du Securities Act et de la section 21E de l’Exchange Act des États-Unis (lesquels énoncés prospectifs comprennent également les énoncés prospectifs et les renseignements prospectifs au sens des lois canadiennes sur les valeurs mobilières applicables), y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, les énoncés concernant le regroupement d’entreprises impliquant Prospector, LeddarTech et Newco, la capacité à réaliser le regroupement d’entreprises et son calendrier, les avantages attendus du regroupement d’entreprises, la clôture du financement par placement privé et le produit attendu de celui-ci, ainsi que les énoncés relatifs à la stratégie, aux opérations futures, aux perspectives, aux objectifs et aux projections financières et autres mesures financières anticipés de Newco. Les énoncés prospectifs comprennent généralement des énoncés de nature prévisionnelle qui dépendent d’événements ou de conditions à venir ou qui s’y réfèrent, et comprennent des termes tels que « pouvoir », « anticiper », « prévoir », « avoir l’intention de », « estimer », « planifier », « croire », « s’attendre à », « projeter de » et autres expressions similaires et verbes au futur et au conditionnel notamment. Les énoncés qui ne sont pas des faits historiques sont des énoncés prospectifs. Les énoncés prospectifs reposent sur des convictions et des hypothèses actuelles qui sont soumises à des risques et à des incertitudes et ne constituent pas des garanties de performance future. Les résultats réels peuvent différer sensiblement de ceux contenus dans un énoncé prospectif en raison de divers facteurs, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter : (i) le risque que les conditions de clôture du regroupement d’entreprises ne soient pas remplies, y compris le défaut d’obtenir en temps voulu ou non l’approbation des actionnaires pour le regroupement d’entreprises ou le défaut d’obtenir en temps voulu ou non les autorisations réglementaires requises, y compris de la Cour supérieure de justice du Québec; (ii) les incertitudes quant au calendrier de réalisation du regroupement d’entreprises et à la capacité de Prospector, de LeddarTech et de Newco à réaliser le regroupement d’entreprises; (iii) la possibilité que d’autres avantages prévus du regroupement d’entreprises ne se réalisent pas, et le traitement fiscal prévu du regroupement d’entreprises; (iv) la survenance de tout événement susceptible de donner lieu à la résiliation du regroupement d’entreprises; (v) le risque que des litiges entre actionnaires liés au regroupement d’entreprises ou autres règlements ou enquêtes affectent le calendrier ou la réalisation du regroupement d’entreprises ou entraînent des coûts importants de défense, d’indemnisation et de responsabilité; (vi) l’évolution de la conjoncture économique générale et/ou des conditions propres à l’industrie; (vii) les éventuelles perturbations dues au regroupement d’entreprises susceptibles de nuire aux activités de LeddarTech; (viii) la capacité de LeddarTech à retenir, à attirer et à embaucher du personnel clé; (ix) les réactions ou changements négatifs potentiels dans les relations avec les clients, employés, fournisseurs ou autres parties résultant de l’annonce ou de la réalisation du regroupement d’entreprises; (x) l’incertitude commerciale potentielle, y compris les changements dans les relations commerciales existantes, pendant la durée du regroupement d’entreprises, susceptible d’affecter la performance financière de LeddarTech; (xi) les développements législatifs, réglementaires et économiques; (xii) l’imprévisibilité et la gravité d’événements catastrophiques, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, les actes de terrorisme, le déclenchement d’une guerre ou d’hostilités et toute épidémie, pandémie ou apparition de maladie (y compris la COVID-19), ainsi que la réponse de la direction à l’un des facteurs susmentionnés; (xiii) l’accès au capital et au financement et la capacité de LeddarTech à maintenir le respect des clauses restrictives de ses emprunts; et (xiv) les autres facteurs de risque détaillés de temps à autre dans les rapports de Prospector déposés auprès de la SEC, y compris le rapport annuel de Prospector sur le formulaire 10-K, les rapports trimestriels périodiques sur le formulaire 10-Q, les rapports courants périodiques sur le formulaire 8-K et autres documents déposés auprès de la SEC, ainsi que les facteurs de risque qui figureront dans la Déclaration d’Enregistrement. La liste des facteurs importants ci-dessus n’est pas exhaustive. Ni Prospector ni LeddarTech ne peuvent garantir que les conditions du regroupement d’entreprises seront remplies. Sauf si la loi applicable l’exige, ni Prospector ni LeddarTech ne s’engagent à réviser ou à mettre à jour les énoncés prospectifs, ni à mentionner d’autres énoncés prospectifs, que ce soit à la suite de nouvelles informations, d’événements futurs ou autres.
Absence d’offre ou de sollicitation
Le présent communiqué de presse ne constitue pas une offre de vente ou la sollicitation d’une offre d’achat de titres de Prospector ou de Newco, ni une sollicitation de vote ou d’approbation, et il n’y aura pas de vente de titres dans une juridiction où une telle offre, sollicitation ou vente serait illégale avant l’enregistrement ou la qualification en vertu de la législation sur les valeurs mobilières d’une telle juridiction. Aucune offre de valeurs mobilières ne peut être faite si ce n’est au moyen d’un prospectus répondant aux exigences de la section 10 du Securities Act de 1933, tel que modifié (le « Securities Act »).
Participants à la sollicitation
Prospector, LeddarTech et Newco, ainsi que certains de leurs administrateurs, dirigeants et employés respectifs, peuvent être considérés comme des participants à la sollicitation de procurations dans le cadre du regroupement d’entreprises. Des renseignements sur les administrateurs et les dirigeants de Prospector sont disponibles dans le rapport annuel sur le formulaire 10-K pour l’exercice clos le 31 décembre 2022, qui a été déposé auprès de la SEC le 31 mars 2023. Les renseignements concernant les personnes qui peuvent, en vertu des règles de la SEC, être considérées comme des participants à la sollicitation de procurations dans le cadre du regroupement d’entreprises, y compris une description de leurs intérêts directs ou indirects, par la détention de titres ou autrement, seront présentés dans la Déclaration d’Enregistrement et dans d’autres documents pertinents lorsqu’ils seront déposés auprès de la SEC. Ces documents peuvent être obtenus gratuitement auprès de la source indiquée ci-dessus.
Contact :
Daniel Aitken, vice-président, Marketing, communications et relations avec les investisseurs mondiaux, LeddarTech Inc.
Tél. : + 1-418-653-9000 poste 232 [email protected]
Contact, relations investisseurs : Kevin Hunt, ICR Inc. [email protected]
Contact, médias financiers : Dan Brennan, ICR Inc. [email protected]
Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarVision, LeddarSP, VAYADrive, VayaVision et les logos associés sont des marques de commerce ou des marques déposées de LeddarTech Inc. et de ses filiales. Tous les autres noms de marques, noms de produits et marques sont ou peuvent être des marques de commerce ou des marques déposées utilisées pour désigner les produits ou les services de leurs propriétaires respectifs.
