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Sabio Announces Closing of a New US$10 Million Credit Facility

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TORONTO, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sabio Holdings Inc. (TSXV: SBIO) (OTCQB: SABOF) (the “Company” or “Sabio”), a California-based ad-tech company that specializes in delivering highly targeted ads, insights, and services in ad-supported streaming to top Fortune 100 brands, is pleased to announce the closing of a new credit facility pursuant to the terms of a credit agreement between its U.S. operating subsidiaries and SLR Digital Finance (“SLRDF”). 

The facility replaces the Company’s existing credit facility with Avidbank and provides for a US$10 million senior-secured revolving credit facility at an interest rate of the greater of: (i) Prime rate plus 2.15%, or (ii) 8.5%. The facility has a three (3)-year term and is secured against all of the assets of the Company. Advances made under the facility will be available up to an amount equal to: (a) 85% of eligible accounts receivable of Sabio, Inc., AppScience, Inc. and FWD Tech Inc., the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries; plus (b) the lesser of (i) 70% of the aggregate outstanding amount of eligible unbilled receivables or (ii) $3,000,000.

“We are pleased to partner with the team at SLR Digital Finance. As a former lender to Sabio under an earlier iteration, SLR has a deep understanding of our business and the broader digital media landscape,” said Sajid Premji, Sabio’s Chief Financial Officer. “We believe the new facility will provide Sabio with greater balance sheet flexibility at a competitive cost of capital. It will also fortify our balance sheet through several advantages over our previous arrangement, which includes increased liquidity and long-term stability through a multi-year term.”

“Sabio has been the leader in ad-supported streaming television for many years, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with them again,” said Randy Mitzman, Managing Director at SLRDF. “Our flexible structure will allow them to be well positioned for future growth in a very competitive market.”

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation and By-laws

Sabio is also pleased to advise that it has, further to approval of the shareholders at the annual general and special meeting held June 20, 2024, amended its Articles of Incorporation (the “Amended Articles”) and By-laws (together with the Amended Articles, the “Constating Documents”). The Amended Articles are expected to facilitate a more streamlined conversion between the Company’s common shares and restricted voting shares, and the amendment to the Company’s By-laws are expected to establish a clear framework for nominating directors in connection with any annual or special meeting of shareholders of the Company. The Constating Documents have been approved by the TSX Venture Exchange and filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+.

About Sabio

Sabio Holdings (TSXV: SBIO, OTCQB: SABOF) is a technology and services leader in the fast-growing ad-supported streaming space. Its cloud-based, end-to-end technology stack works with top blue chip, global brands and the agencies that represent them to reach, engage, and validate streaming audiences. Sabio Holdings’ companies consist of Sabio – a demand-side platform (DSP) powered through our proprietary ad-serving technology; App Science™ – a non-cookie-based software as a service (SAAS) analytics and insights platform with AI natural language capabilities; and Sabio SSP (formerly known as Vidillion) – an ad-supported streaming supply-side platform (SSP) that includes server-side ad-insertion (SSAI) technology.

For more information, visit: sabioholding.com.

About SLR Digital Finance

SLR Digital Finance is the leading asset-based lender serving digital media companies looking for an alternative to traditional bank financing. SLRDF offers factoring and asset-based loans up to $150 million and finds ways to provide borrowers with maximum availability and flexibility. SLRDF serves advertising technology companies, publishers, ad networks, creative studios, agencies, and digital platforms. 
SLRDF is a wholly owned subsidiary of SLR Business Credit, an SLR Investment Corp. company [NASDAQ: SLRC].

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain forward-looking information and statements (“forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, which is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “continue,” “estimate,” “forecasts,” or the negative thereof  and other similar expressions. All statements herein other than statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking information including, but not limited to, statements in respect of: balance sheet and cash flow management and expectations regarding greater balance sheet flexibility and improved balance sheet position, and the expected effects of the amendments to the Constating Documents. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations, or statements made by third parties in respect of the Company, its securities, or financial or operating results (as applicable). Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking information in this press release are reasonable, such forward-looking information has been based on expectations, factors, and assumptions concerning future events that may prove to be inaccurate and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control, including the effect of the macro-economic environment adversely impacting the Company’s business more than anticipated, unexpected funding and cash flow management difficulties, and the other risk factors disclosed in the Company’s annual information form (AIF), which is publicly available on SEDAR+ at  www.sedarplus.ca. The Company has assumed that the material factors referred to herein will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and is made as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention and has no obligation or responsibility, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 

For further information: Sajid Premji, Chief Financial Officer, investor@sabio.inc, Phone: 1.844.974.2662; Aideen McDermott, Investor Relations, investor@sabio.inc

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Prime Minister to travel to New York City to attend the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future

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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 16, 2024 /CNW/ – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to New York City, United States of America, from September 22 to 25, 2024, to participate in the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future. The Prime Minister will work closely with Canada’s international partners to strengthen democracy, take climate action, defend global security, and improve access to health care, including reproductive health.

As Co-Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group, the Prime Minister will reaffirm Canada’s commitment to advancing ambitious international action toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This includes moving forward on shared work on education, climate change and biodiversity loss, and gender equality around the world.

At the Summit of the Future, the Prime Minister will join other leaders to take action on key global challenges and enhance ways to work together to secure a better future for everyone. The leaders will work to accelerate efforts on pressing global challenges, including sustainable development, international peace and security, technological innovation and digital co-operation, decarbonization and clean energy, and human rights.

Prime Minister Trudeau will co-host a discussion with the Prime Minister of Haiti, Garry Conille, to help mobilize the resources needed to address the crises the country is facing and support solutions that are Haitian-led and focused on the needs of the Haitian people. He will also co-host a high-level event with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to promote action on climate change, carbon pricing, and industrial decarbonization.

Throughout his visit, the Prime Minister will collaborate with other leaders on pressing geopolitical challenges, including Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine as well as the evolving situation in the Middle East. He will emphasize the importance of international efforts to safeguard peace and security around the world, including by defending democracy and strengthening the rules-based international order.

Achieving a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world starts with unified global action. Canada’s unwavering commitment to the United Nations is a pledge to Canadians that we will do our part to build a better future for everyone.

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“At this year’s United Nations General Assembly and at the Summit of the Future, Canada will have a leading role in making the world fairer and more prosperous. I look forward to working with other leaders to accelerate progress on our shared priorities and build a better future for everyone.”
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

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Canada has been active at the United Nations (UN) since its creation in 1945 and has played a key role in drafting the UN Charter, the treaty that is the cornerstone of the rules-based international order.Canada is the sixth-largest donor to the UN, including voluntary and assessed contributions totalling over US$2 billion in 2022.In 2015, Canada joined all UN Member States in adopting ambitious goals for sustainable development, as outlined in Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 2030 Agenda centres on a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encompassing the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Taken together, the SDGs aim to improve the lives of all people, while protecting the planet.Released in 2021, Moving Forward Together: Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy builds upon 30 actions and five core principles to create and foster an enabling environment for ongoing dialogue and participation to encourage Canadians to take action to realize the SDGs.In 2022, Prime Minister Trudeau was named Co-Chair, with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, of the UN SDG Advocates group by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. SDG Advocates work to raise global awareness of the SDGs and of the need for accelerated action by using their respective platforms.In 2021, Canada launched the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge. This partnership aims to expand the use of pollution pricing by strengthening existing systems and supporting emerging ones. The Challenge also serves as a forum for dialogue and co-ordination to make pricing systems more effective and compatible while supporting other countries in adopting carbon pricing and cutting emissions on the path to net-zero by 2050.

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Canada and the United NationsSummit of the FutureTransforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca

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NORTH STAR PROMISE DRIVES RECORD ENROLLMENT AT MINNESOTA’S PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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State Colleges and Universities See 7% Enrollment Surge; University of Minnesota Freshman Class Up 8%

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — North Star Prosperity released the following statement after public higher education institutions across the state reported a surge in enrollment thanks to the North Star Promise, a groundbreaking program designed to increase college access and affordability by providing tuition-free opportunities at public and tribal colleges for Minnesota residents making less than $80,000. It is the first time in over a decade that enrollment at Minnesota’s public colleges has increased.

North Star Prosperity led the campaign for North Star Promise, which Governor Tim Walz signed into law in May 2023.

“The North Star Promise program is a game-changer,” stated Mike Dean, Executive Director of North Star Prosperity. “We know that higher education is the most reliable path toward the middle class and yet for more than two decades, the cost of college has been out of reach for too many students. When we make education affordable and accessible, it’s an investment in the future of Minnesota’s workforce. Giving Minnesotans the tools to succeed in today’s economy is not only the right thing to do; it’s good business.”

For more information about the North Star Promise and how it benefits Minnesota residents, please visit www.northstarprosperity.org/freecollege or contact Mike Dean.

North Star Prosperity is fighting for an economy that works for all Minnesotans. Driven by our belief that everyone deserves a fair shot, we challenge the systemic roots of poverty and inequality by advocating for progressive economic policies that dismantle structural barriers and expand opportunity for all.

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Mynaric Advances Production of CONDOR Mk3

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Shipments will support the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 program

MUNICH, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —  Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), a leading provider of industrialized, cost-effective and scalable laser communications products, today announced the successful advancement of the company’s volume production ramp for the CONDOR Mk3. Mynaric continues to work through previously announced production delays and has realized near-term improvement in production yields and supply chain-related bottlenecks. Production delays of CONDOR Mk3 were caused by lower than expected production yields and supplier shortages of key components.

“We remain committed to our mission to deliver laser communications products at scale to the market and meet our near-term customer requirements,” said Joachim Horwath, Chief Technology Officer and founder of Mynaric. “Despite the setbacks we faced over the past few months, our team has worked tirelessly to address these challenges. We have implemented solutions to ensure the smooth continuation of our production process.”

“We are happy to report that the technical challenges on the production ramp are being addressed and I am working with Joachim to ensure that Mynaric is well positioned for future success,” said Andreas Reif, Chief Restructuring Officer of Mynaric. “Moving forward, Mynaric will continue to meet the current requirements of our customers.”

Current shipments of the CONDOR Mk3 free space optical communications system will be part of the United States Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 program. Mynaric was selected by Northrop Grumman as the sole supplier of optical communications terminals for the SDA’s Tranche 1 Transport and Tracking Layer programs and by York Space Systems for the SDA’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer. Mynaric was also selected by Loft Federal to supply the CONDOR Mk3 terminals to NExT – the SDA’s Experimental Testbed.

In addition, Mynaric continues to pursue opportunities that explore the use of free-space optical communications for additional space programs. Mynaric has been recognized as a key development partner in Phase 2 of DARPA’s Space-BACN program, was selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to investigate optical technologies for next generation high-throughput optical inter-satellite links and was selected by the German government for multiple projects to develop quantum communication capabilities.

In addition, Mynaric continues to diligently pursue additional capital sources to secure our on-going operations and production ramp. We continue to evaluate a number of different strategic options to address our near-term capital needs.

About Mynaric

Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN) is leading the industrial revolution of laser communications by producing optical communications terminals for air, space and mobile applications. Laser communication networks provide connectivity from the sky, allowing for ultra-high data rates and secure, long-distance data transmission between moving objects for wireless terrestrial, mobility, airborne- and space-based applications. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with additional locations in Los Angeles, California, and Washington, D.C.

For more information, visit mynaric.com

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krista.hazen@mynaricusa.com   

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