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QuickLogic Reports 41% Year-over-Year Revenue Growth for Second Quarter Fiscal 2024

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) (“QuickLogic” or the “Company”), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, ruggedized FPGAs and Endpoint AI solutions, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter that ended June 30, 2024.

Recent Highlights

Awarded $5.26 million third tranche of the Strategic Radiation Hardened FPGA Technology US Government ContractJoined Intel Foundry Accelerator IP and USMAG Alliance Programs to deliver customer-definable eFPGA Hard IP cores optimized for the Intel 18A process nodeReceived a BAE Systems ‘Partner 2 Win’ Supplier of the Year award in the category of “FAST Labs™ Technology Innovation Partner of the Year”Grew the sales funnel to $189 millionAnnounced new distribution agreement with Spur Microwave Inc. to strengthen presence across the growing India marketAnnounced new distribution agreement with Astute Electronics to expand global reach, supporting customers across Europe, as well as in Australia, Israel, Turkey, and New ZealandEntered into a strategic partnership with CTG to enhance our aerospace and defense supply chain capabilities and to deliver custom solutions, cost savings, and efficiency for Aerospace and DefenseSensiML launched its open-source initiative Piccolo AI™, the first open-source AutoML solution for IoT edge AISensiML released a new Generative AI feature to enhance Data Studio, enabling embedded device developers to utilize text-to-speech (“TTS”) and AI voice generation

“QuickLogic’s inclusion in Intel Foundry Accelerator IP and USMAG Alliances marked a significant milestone in the Company’s strategic growth plan, and we believe this will position QuickLogic as a leading source for eFPGA Hard IP available for Intel 18A technology,” said Brian Faith, CEO of QuickLogic. “In addition to this, we are on schedule to deliver customer-specific eFPGA Hard IP for multiple 12nm designs by the close of 2024 that will be fabricated by two different foundries and execute on the Strategic Radiation Hardened FPGA program for the U.S. Department of Defense.”

Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was $4.1 million, an increase of 41.3% compared with the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of 31.3% compared with the first quarter of 2024.

New product revenue was approximately $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, an increase of $0.8 million, or 36.9%, compared with the second quarter of 2023 and a decrease of $1.8 million, or 37.3%, compared with the first quarter of 2024. The increase in new product revenue from the same period a year ago was primarily due to higher eFPGA IP license and professional services revenue due to the next phase of the large eFPGA contract and higher device and royalty revenues.

Mature product revenue was $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. This compares to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Second quarter 2024 GAAP gross margin was 51.0% compared with 41.2% in the second quarter of 2023 and 66.3% in the first quarter of 2024.

Second quarter 2024 non-GAAP gross margin was 53.1% compared with 44.2% in the second quarter of 2023 and 70.3% in the first quarter of 2024.

Second quarter 2024 GAAP operating expenses were $3.6 million compared with $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $3.8 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Second quarter 2024 non-GAAP operating expenses were $2.9 million compared with $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 and $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Second quarter 2024 GAAP net loss was ($1.6 million), or ($0.11) per share, compared with a net loss of ($2.3 million), or ($0.17) per share, in the second quarter of 2023, and net income of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per basic and fully diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024.

Second quarter 2024 non-GAAP net loss was ($0.7 million), or ($0.05) per share, compared with a net loss of ($1.7 million), or ($0.12) per share, in the second quarter of 2023 and net income of $1.7 million, or $0.12 per basic share, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024.

Conference Call

QuickLogic will hold a conference call at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, August 13, 2024, to discuss its current financial results. The conference call will be webcast on QuickLogic’s IR Site Events Page at https://ir.quicklogic.com/ir-calendar. To join the live conference, you may dial (877) 300-8521 and international participants should dial (412) 317-6026 by 2:20 p.m. Pacific Time. No Passcode is needed to join the conference call. A recording of the call will be available approximately one hour after completion. To access the recording, please call (844) 512-2921 and reference the passcode 10191341.

The call recording, which can be accessed by phone, will be archived through August 20, 2024, and the webcast will be available for 12 months on the Company’s website.

About QuickLogic

QuickLogic is a fabless semiconductor company that develops innovative embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, discrete FPGAs, and FPGA SoCs for a variety of industrial, aerospace and defense, edge and endpoint AI, consumer, and computing applications. Our wholly owned subsidiary, SensiML Corporation, completes the end-to-end solution portfolio with AI / ML software that accelerates AI at the edge/endpoint. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com.

QuickLogic uses its website (www.quicklogic.com), the company blog (https://www.quicklogic.com/blog/), corporate Twitter account (@QuickLogic_Corp), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/QuickLogic), and LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/13512/) as channels of distribution of information about its products, its planned financial and other announcements, its attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences, and other matters. Such information may be deemed material information, and QuickLogic may use these channels to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Therefore, investors should monitor the Company’s website and its social media accounts in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

QuickLogic reports financial information in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or U.S. GAAP, but believes that non-GAAP financial measures are helpful in evaluating its operating results and comparing its performance to comparable companies. Accordingly, the Company excludes certain charges related to stock-based compensation, in calculating non-GAAP (i) income (loss) from operations, (ii) net income (loss), (iii) net income (loss) per share, and (iv) gross margin percentage. The Company provides this non-GAAP information to enable investors to evaluate its operating results in a manner like how the Company analyzes its operating results and to provide consistency and comparability with similar companies in the Company’s industry.

Management uses the non-GAAP measures, which exclude gains, losses, and other charges that are considered by management to be outside of the Company’s core operating results, internally to evaluate its operating performance against results in prior periods and its operating plans and forecasts. In addition, the non-GAAP measures are used to plan for the Company’s future periods and serve as a basis for the allocation of the Company’s resources, management of operations and the measurement of profit-dependent cash, and equity compensation paid to employees and executive officers.

Investors should note, however, that the non-GAAP financial measures used by QuickLogic may not be the same non-GAAP financial measures and may not be calculated in the same manner as that of other companies. QuickLogic does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures alone or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of U.S. GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures is included in the financial statements portion of this press release. Investors are encouraged to review the related U.S. GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures with their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding our future profitability and cash flows, expectations regarding our future business and statements regarding the timing, milestones, and payments related to our government contracts, and actual results may differ due to a variety of factors including: delays in the market acceptance of the Company’s new products; the ability to convert design opportunities into customer revenue; our ability to replace revenue from end-of-life products; the level and timing of customer design activity; the market acceptance of our customers’ products; the risk that new orders may not result in future revenue; our ability to introduce and produce new products based on advanced wafer technology on a timely basis; our ability to adequately market the low power, competitive pricing and short time-to-market of our new products; intense competition by competitors; our ability to hire and retain qualified personnel; changes in product demand or supply; general economic conditions; political events, international trade disputes, natural disasters and other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, the Company’s products; and changes in tax rates and exposure to additional tax liabilities. These and other potential factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated or implied are described in more detail in the Company’s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s prior press releases, which are available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.quicklogic.com/, and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov/. Additional information will be set forth in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. In addition, please note that the date of this press release is August 13, 2024, and any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We are not obliged to update these statements due to latest information or future events.

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

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QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,
2024

July 2, 2023

March 31,
2024

June 30,
2024

July 2, 2023

Revenue

$

4,127

$

2,921

$

6,007

$

10,134

$

7,054

Cost of revenue

2,022

1,718

2,024

$

4,046

3,461

Gross profit

2,105

1,203

3,983

$

6,088

3,593

Operating expenses:

Research and development

1,527

1,505

1,459

$

2,986

3,134

Selling, general and administrative

2,095

1,924

2,351

$

4,446

3,785

Total operating expense

3,622

3,429

3,810

$

7,432

6,919

Operating income (loss)

(1,517)

(2,226)

173

$

(1,344)

(3,326)

Interest expense

(40)

(50)

(69)

$

(109)

(108)

Interest and other (expense) income, net

1

11

$

12

(63)

Income (loss) before income taxes

(1,556)

(2,276)

115

$

(1,441)

(3,497)

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

(6)

(7)

7

$

1

Net income (loss)

$

(1,550)

$

(2,269)

$

108

$

(1,442)

$

(3,497)

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic

$

(0.11)

$

(0.17)

$

0.01

$

(0.10)

$

(0.26)

Diluted

$

(0.11)

$

(0.17)

$

0.01

$

(0.10)

$

(0.26)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

14,439

13,709

14,177

14,308

13,297

Diluted

14,439

13,709

14,545

14,308

13,297

Note: Net income (loss) equals to comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented.

 

QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

June 30, 2024

December 31,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

23,266

$

24,606

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $24 and $34, as of June
30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

928

1,625

Contract assets

2,254

3,609

Inventories

1,751

2,029

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,686

1,561

Total current assets

29,885

33,430

Property and equipment, net

12,043

8,948

Capitalized internal-use software, net

2,287

2,069

Right of use assets, net

896

981

Intangible assets, net

484

537

Non-marketable equity investment

300

300

Goodwill

185

185

Note receivable

1,229

1,200

Other assets

142

142

TOTAL ASSETS

$

47,451

$

47,792

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Revolving line of credit

$

20,000

$

20,000

Trade payables

1,449

4,657

Accrued liabilities

1,277

2,673

Deferred revenue

756

1,052

Notes payable, current

890

946

Lease liabilities, current

266

302

Total current liabilities

24,638

29,630

Long-term liabilities:

Lease liabilities, non-current

609

681

Notes payable, non-current

274

461

Other long-term liabilities

125

125

Total liabilities

25,646

30,897

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and
outstanding

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000 authorized; 14,458 and 14,118 shares issued
and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

14

14

Additional paid-in capital

328,788

322,436

Accumulated deficit

(306,997)

(305,555)

Total stockholders’ equity

21,805

16,895

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

47,451

$

47,792

 

QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATIONS OF US GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,
2024

July 2, 2023

March 31,
2024

June 30,
2024

July 2, 2023

US GAAP income (loss) from operations

$

(1,517)

$

(2,226)

$

173

$

(1,344)

$

(3,326)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation within:

Cost of revenue

88

88

237

325

166

Research and development

197

158

357

554

342

Selling, general and administrative

517

340

969

1,486

793

Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations

$

(715)

$

(1,640)

$

1,736

$

1,021

$

(2,025)

US GAAP net income (loss)

$

(1,550)

$

(2,269)

$

108

$

(1,442)

$

(3,497)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation within:

Cost of revenue

88

88

237

325

166

Research and development

197

158

357

554

342

Selling, general and administrative

517

340

969

1,486

793

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$

(748)

$

(1,683)

$

1,671

$

923

$

(2,196)

US GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic

$

(0.11)

$

(0.17)

$

0.01

$

(0.10)

$

(0.26)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation

0.06

0.05

0.11

0.16

0.09

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic

$

(0.05)

$

(0.12)

$

0.12

$

0.06

$

(0.17)

US GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted

$

(0.11)

$

(0.17)

$

0.01

$

(0.10)

$

(0.26)

Adjustment for stock-based compensation

0.06

0.05

0.10

0.16

0.09

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted

$

(0.05)

$

(0.12)

$

0.11

$

0.06

$

(0.17)

US GAAP gross margin percentage

51.0

%

41.2

%

66.3

%

60.1

%

50.9

%

Adjustment for stock-based compensation included
in cost of revenue

2.1

%

3.0

%

4.0

%

3.2

%

2.4

%

Non-GAAP gross margin percentage

53.1

%

44.2

%

70.3

%

63.3

%

53.3

%

 

QUICKLOGIC CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
(Unaudited)

Percentage of Revenue

Change in Revenue

Q2 2024

Q2 2023

Q1 2024

Q2 2024 to
Q2 2023

Q2 2024 to
Q1 2024

COMPOSITION OF REVENUE

Revenue by product: (1)

New products

74

%

76

%

81

%

37

%

(37)

%

Mature products

26

%

24

%

19

%

56

%

(5)

%

Revenue by geography:

Asia Pacific

10

%

16

%

12

%

(10)

%

(44)

%

North America

87

%

81

%

84

%

52

%

(28)

%

Europe

3

%

3

%

4

%

12

%

(55)

%

_________________

(1)

New products include all products manufactured on 180 nanometer or smaller semiconductor processes, eFPGA IP intellectual property, professional services, and QuickAI and SensiML AI software as a service (SaaS) revenue. Mature products include all products produced on semiconductor processes larger than 180 nanometer and includes related royalty revenue.

 

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EcoCharge® and Balancell Partner to Drive Energy Efficiency in Africa with Advanced and Stable Charging Technologies

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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Two advanced energy solutions companies are announcing a multi-year partnership to support the growing demand for reliable and efficient charging solutions across the African market. The IDEAL Industries, Inc. brand EcoCharge by Enatel®, a global leader in battery charging technologies, is supplying charging technology to Balancell, a cutting-edge battery manufacturer and energy supplier.

Empowering Africa’s Energy Transition

Africa is experiencing a dynamic shift toward sustainable energy and electric mobility. Global banks and investors funded $76.04 billion in solar, hydropower, and wind projects across Africa from 2012 to 2021. The investments supported renewable energy developments like Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, a $1.095 billion wind farm that boosted their total electricity supply by 13%. Electrification is also rising; Africa’s electric vehicle market is expected to nearly double between 2021 and 2027.

However, more work remains. Africa attracts less than 5% of the world’s energy investments, using only 11% of its hydropower potential and 0.01% of its wind potential. Over 40% of Africans still lack access to electricity.

To advance battery charging solutions in Africa, Balancell will leverage charging technologies from EcoCharge to electrify the African material handling fleet. This initiative will help reduce CO2 emissions and enhance charging efficiency.

“We are thrilled to be part of the renewable energy transition in Africa,” said Enatel General Manager Mike Clifford. “By partnering with Balancell, we are matching a leading-edge battery design with an advanced charger. We’re confident this winning combination will help our customers achieve faster charging, less energy waste, and higher performance.”

Partnering for Growth and Sustainability

Under the agreement, EcoCharge will supply Balancell with a range of chargers that meet the challenging needs of the African market, such as unstable electrical grids and harsh environments. These advanced chargers will be integrated into Balancell’s advanced industrial batteries, providing the perfect match for optimal energy management and control.

“Partnering with EcoCharge allows us to offer our customers superior charging solutions that are both innovative and sustainable,” said Paul Osborne, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Balancell. “This collaboration enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive energy solutions that support Africa’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources.”

Driving Innovation

EcoCharge chargers are known for their durability, efficiency, and adaptability, making them suitable for deployment in diverse and sometimes challenging environments across Africa. This partnership with Balancell not only strengthens the product offerings available to the African market but also underscores the EcoCharge commitment to continued innovation and investment in sustainable energy solutions.

To learn more about the transition to sustainable energy, visit: https://www.EcoCharge.net/

About EcoCharge®
EcoCharge leads the battery charging market with a range of high-quality products, including single phase chargers, three phase chargers and BMM’s. They are designed and manufactured in New Zealand to ISO9001 standards and carry global compliance marks.

About Enatel®
Enatel is a world leader in power conversion and battery charging technology based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The company specializes in developing high-efficiency and sustainable charging solutions for a variety of applications.

To learn more about the transition to sustainable energy, visit: https://www.enatel.net/

About IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is a global, diversified 108-year-old family-owned business that designs and manufactures superior products for the electrical, power management and industrial charging industries.

For more information, visit www.idealindustries.com.

About Balancell
Balancell is a leading provider of energy solutions, with a focus on lithium-ion battery technology and energy management systems. Headquartered in Cape Town, Balancell serves a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.

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Global Digital Health Leaders Converge in Seoul for HIMSS24 APAC Conference

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SEOUL, Korea, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2024 HIMSS Asia Pacific Health Conference & Exhibition, one of the most influential digital health conferences in the APAC region, will be hosted for the first time in Seoul, Korea. The conference will take place from 1 – 4 October at the Coex Convention & Exhibition Center.

The HIMSS24 APAC Conference will bring together healthcare experts and innovators from around the world to collaborate and exchange ideas and insights that will help shape the future of healthcare. 

The conference presents a unique opportunity for attendees to hear from world-renowned experts, network with leading healthcare executives and professionals, and learn about cutting-edge developments and technologies addressing critical issues such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, interoperability, and data analytics.

Produced in partnership with Messe Esang, Korea’s largest exhibition company, the HIMSS24 APAC Conference will feature visionary keynotes, interactive demonstrations, and a digital health technology exhibition that will illuminate cutting-edge health tech topics, enhance knowledge, and foster innovation.

Through a partnership with the Korean Hospital Association, attendees of the HIMSS APAC conference will have complimentary access to the K-Hospital + Healthtech Fair, the largest healthcare exhibition in South Korea.

Sessions catered to HIMSS24 APAC’s four learning tracks on artificial intelligence, smart hospitals, cybersecurity, and innovations will include fireside chats, real-world case studies, demonstrations, and more. Exclusive to HIMSS24 APAC, attendees can also experience advanced medical systems and management practices shaping the future of global healthcare with guided tours of leading hospitals in Korea

The HIMSS APAC Conference follows the memorandum of understanding signed by HIMSS, the Korea Hospital Association (KHA), and the Korea Health Information Services (KHIS) on May 17, 2024.

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader, and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology. As a mission-driven nonprofit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research, and digital health transformation to advise leaders, stakeholders, and influencers across the global health ecosystem on best practices.

Click here to register or learn more about HIMSS24 APAC.

Journalists interested in attending the conference can contact HIMSS to receive complimentary press credentials.

Contact:

Albe Zakes
HIMSS Communications Director
Email: albe.zakes@himss.org
Phone: +1.267.221.4800

Sukhjit Singh
Senior Director, HIMSS APAC
Email: Sukhjit.Singh@himss.org
Phone: 65.6664.1187

 

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EDC expands Indo-Pacific presence with a new representation in Japan

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Tokyo hub in key “gateway to Asia” nation will better support Canadian exporters

OTTAWA, ON and TOKYO, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Export Development Canada (EDC) announced the opening of its new representation in Tokyo, Japan. This marks EDC’s ninth Indo-Pacific representation, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to helping Canadian companies diversify into higher-growth markets.

As the world’s fourth-largest economy and fifth-largest export destination for Canada in 2023 (accounting for 1.9% of national exports), Japan presents a wealth of opportunities for Canadian exporters of all sizes. Boasting a trusted free market and a strong business and a regulatory environment supported by democratic institutions, the country serves as a strategic launchpad offering exporters easier entry into the region and subsequently into other Indo-Pacific markets. EDC’s Tokyo representation will serve as a vital hub, offering on-the-ground support, market insights and tailored financial services to Canadian companies.

Japan is a key trading partner for Canada, and our countries enjoy deep economic and trade relations spanning 95 years,” said Mairead Lavery, President and CEO, EDC. “With Japan’s reliance on imports, the opportunities for Canadian exporters— particularly in sectors like cleantech, agriculture, and bioscience—are too big to ignore. This representation will offer on-the-ground support necessary for Canadian businesses to capitalize on emerging opportunities and succeed in the Japanese market.” 

In 2023, Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) stock into Canada reached $49.3 billion, solidifying its role as the leading source of FDI from the Indo-Pacific and third largest worldwide, according to Global Affairs Canada. Additionally, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), in force since 2018, continues to provide Canadian investors with access to Japanese markets by having eliminated or reduced tariffs on most key Canadian exports to the country.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, welcomed the announcement: “Canada’s longstanding economic and trading partnership with Japan reflects the powerful collaboration between our two countries that benefits Canadian and Japanese people alike. EDC’s new Tokyo representation is a testament to the enduring economic relationship between Canada and Japan and will play a crucial role in supporting Canadian businesses in the Indo-Pacific. I look forward to seeing our trade and investment relationship advance further through these new collaborations.”

George Monize, EDC’s Managing Director and Head of the Indo-Pacific emphasized the strategic importance of Japan for Canadian companies: “Japan has many of the critical elements for Canadian exporters’ expansion in this region. But to really thrive here—strong relationships are key. And that is why we are here, getting to know the market inside and out to forge the connections Canadian companies need to grow and succeed. The Tokyo representation will work closely with our established Singapore hub—harnessing our learnings, experience and networks to ensure we have the right recipe of support in place for Canadian businesses.”

With efforts led by EDC’s Chief Representative, Jean-Bernard Ruggieri, the Tokyo office will collaborate closely with local agencies, government and partners in Japan to navigate market complexities and facilitate business opportunities for Canadian companies. Tokyo complements EDC’s existing representations in Delhi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Beijing, Sydney, Jakarta, Seoul, and Singapore.

About EDC 

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC has the financial products and knowledge Canadian companies need to confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk and grow their business as they go from local to global. Together, EDC and Canadian companies are building a more prosperous, stronger and sustainable economy for all Canadians. For more information and to learn how we can help your company, call us at 1-800-229-0575 or visit www.edc.ca

Media Contact: Media | Export Development Canada, 1-888-222-4065, media@edc.ca 

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