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ClearSign Technologies Corporation Provides Second Quarter 2024 Update

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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) (“ClearSign” or the “Company”), an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that improve energy, operational efficiency and safety while dramatically reducing emissions, today provides an update on operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

“The ClearSign business has advanced on multiple fronts during the past few months, including significant new orders, new product development and increased engagement with customers and industry stakeholders,” said Jim Deller, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of ClearSign.  “Our installation base continues to grow, and we are now receiving orders from larger global collaborators and operators, as seen with our most recent initial engineering order relating to the first phase of a 26 burner project. It is also encouraging that many of our orders are from third party intermediaries whom are sales conduits themselves.  As a strategic marketing initiative, we have just completed a large product demonstration to industry leaders at the facilities of our partner Zeeco for our process burner line and we have an upcoming event in California next week to unveil independent data on emissions performance and fuel savings,  or CO2 reduction, from our boiler burner line. Lastly, we are seeing additional states like Texas and Colorado in the process of reducing allowable NOx emissions,” concluded Dr. Deller. 

Recent strategic and operational highlights during, and subsequent to, the end of the second quarter 2024 include:

Announced Order for Multi Heater Project for Texas Petrochemical Facility: The Company received the initial engineering order from engineering and heater manufacturer Birwelco USA Inc. (a BIH Group company) as the first phase of a project to retrofit four process heaters with a total of 26 ClearSign Core™ burners to be installed in the Gulf Coast facility of a Fortune 500 global chemical company.    

Announced Order of Largest Burner Sold to Date: This is the largest boiler burner ClearSign has sold to date, at close to 90 million BTU/hr, or almost two times the size of the previous largest single burner sold. The burner was sold by Devco Process Heaters of Tulsa, OK and will be going into a new heater in a central Texas gas processing facility. The Company expects to deliver the burner in the third quarter.

Announced Board Transitions: Separately, ClearSign announced the appointment of both David Maley and G. Todd Silva to its Board of Directors.  Mr. Silva replaced Robert T. Hoffman, Sr. as the director designee of the Company’s largest stockholder, clirSPV LLC.

Announced Closing of Public Offering and Concurrent Private Placement of Common Stock and Warrants as well as the Full Exercise of Participation Right Granted to clirSPV LLC: The offerings and participation right resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $9.3 million and $4.3 million, respectively.

Announced Successful Start-Up of Second Multi-Burner Heater at Kern Energy:  The five-burner heater had a successful start-up with independent source testing confirming emissions levels below guarantee.  This follows the successful installation and start-up of the first eight-burner heater in January.

Received Orders for the Engineering of Burners for Two Additional Heaters at Kern Energy: ClearSign received two additional purchase orders to complete the detailed engineering of burners for the retrofitting of two more process heaters in the California refinery for a total of four burners.  These orders follow the recent successful installations of two multi burner heater orders at Kern Energy’s refinery site. Like previous orders, this initial engineering is anticipated to be followed by purchase orders for the manufacture and supply of burners.

Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $16 million as of June 30, 2024.   

There were 50,205,657shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024.

The Company will be hosting a call at 5:00 PM ET today. Investors interested in participating on the live call can dial 1-800-836-8184 within the U.S. or 1-646-357-8785 from abroad. Investors can also access the call online through a listen-only webcast at https://app.webinar.net/KO7mz3MRoNZ or on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.clearsign.com/overview.

The webcast will be archived on the Company’s investor relations website for at least 90 days and a telephonic playback of the conference call will be available by calling 1-888-660-6345 within the U.S. or 1-646-517-4150 from abroad. Conference ID #84206. The telephonic playback will be available for 7 days after the conference call.

About ClearSign Technologies Corporation

ClearSign Technologies Corporation designs and develops products and technologies for the purpose of improving key performance characteristics of industrial and commercial systems, including operational performance, energy efficiency, emission reduction, safety and overall cost-effectiveness. Our patented technologies, embedded in established OEM products as ClearSign Core™ and ClearSign Eye™ and other sensing configurations, enhance the performance of combustion systems and fuel safety systems in a broad range of markets, including the energy (upstream oil production and down-stream refining), commercial/industrial boiler, chemical, petrochemical, transport and power industries. For more information, please visit www.clearsign.com.

Cautionary note on forward-looking statements

All statements in this press release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements.” You can find many (but not all) of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will” or other similar expressions. While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this press release on its current expectations on the Company’s strategy, plans, intentions, performance, or future occurrences or results, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to successfully deliver, install, and meet the performance obligations of the Company’s burners in the California and Texas market, and any other markets the Company may sell products in; the Company’s ability to further expand the sale of ultra-low NOx process and boiler burners; the Company’s ability to successfully perform engineering orders; the Company’s ability to successfully develop the 100% hydrogen burner with the Phase 2 grant funding; general business and economic conditions; the performance of management and the Company’s employees; the Company’s ability to obtain financing, when needed; the Company’s ability to compete with competitors; whether the Company’s technology will be accepted and adopted and other factors identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov and other factors that are detailed in the Company’s periodic and current reports available for review at www.sec.gov. Furthermore, the Company operates in a competitive environment where new and unanticipated risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company disclaims any intention to, and, except as may be required by law, undertakes no obligation to, update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which the Company hereafter become aware.

 

ClearSign Technologies Corporation and Subsidiary

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30, 

December 31, 

2024

2023

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

15,974

$

5,684

Accounts receivable

135

287

Contract assets

5

188

Prepaid expenses and other assets

588

350

Total current assets

16,702

6,509

Fixed assets, net

271

275

Patents and other intangible assets, net

855

836

Total Assets

$

17,828

$

7,620

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

453

$

366

Current portion of lease liabilities

88

71

Accrued compensation and related taxes

430

703

Contract liabilities

825

1,116

Total current liabilities

1,796

2,256

Long Term Liabilities:

Long term lease liabilities

143

172

Total liabilities

1,939

2,428

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

Stockholders’ Equity:

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, zero shares issued and outstanding

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,205,657 and 38,687,061 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

5

4

Additional paid-in capital

112,602

98,922

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(21)

(17)

Accumulated deficit

(96,697)

(93,717)

Total equity

15,889

5,192

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

17,828

$

7,620

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

ClearSign Technologies Corporation and Subsidiary

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

For the Three Months Ended

For the Six Months Ended

June 30, 

June 30, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues

$

45

$

150

$

1,147

$

1,044

Cost of goods sold

3

21

668

809

Gross profit

42

129

479

235

Operating expenses:

Research and development

402

187

683

347

General and administrative

1,777

1,571

3,185

3,221

 Total operating expenses

2,179

1,758

3,868

3,568

Loss from operations

(2,137)

(1,629)

(3,389)

(3,333)

Other income

Interest

77

94

138

152

Government assistance

185

14

264

107

Gain from sale of assets

5

Other income, net

3

43

7

162

 Total other income

265

151

409

426

Net loss

$

(1,872)

$

(1,478)

$

(2,980)

$

(2,907)

Net loss per share – basic and fully diluted

$

(0.04)

$

(0.04)

$

(0.07)

$

(0.08)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding – basic and fully diluted

47,312,810

38,549,810

43,080,454

38,407,053

Comprehensive loss

Net loss

$

(1,872)

$

(1,478)

$

(2,980)

$

(2,907)

Foreign-exchange translation adjustments

(1)

(12)

(4)

(12)

Comprehensive loss

$

(1,873)

$

(1,490)

$

(2,984)

$

(2,919)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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LANDI Global Unveils Flagship Cx20: Elevating business efficiency and customer experience with a next-generation Windows-powered terminal

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LANDI Global proudly announces the launch of the Cx20 terminal, our flagship next-generation smart Windows Desktop POS.

Engineered for businesses that seek advanced technology and refined design, the Cx20 delivers top-tier performance with seamless compatibility. This powerful Desktop POS empowers users to handle even the most challenging tasks with confidence, making it ideal for demanding environments.

Innovation driven by market needs

The Cx20 is designed to meet the growing global demand for Windows-based Desktop POS.

With a large Windows-installed base still in use and the end of support for Windows 10, many businesses are seeking an easy migration path to Windows 11-compatible POS solutions. The Cx20 integrates seamlessly with existing Windows-based applications and back-end systems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum compatibility.

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The Cx20 is built to meet the demands of businesses with its powerful performance, robust connectivity, and user-friendly design.

Equipped with advanced industrial control chips, running on Windows 11 IoT LTSC, the Cx20 benefits from Microsoft’s long-term support of up to 10 years+, delivering consistent performance for high-demand workloads and efficient multitasking.

Connectivity is seamless, with Wi-Fi 6e and 1000M Ethernet support, ensuring constant, reliable connectivity essential for uninterrupted business operations.

Its 15.6″ IPS with 1920×1080 resolution, multi-touch display ensures crystal-clear visuals and an intuitive user experience.

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The Cx20 is powered by a Hexa-core Intel® i3-1215U processor, reaching speeds up to 4.4GHz. With compatibility for Windows 11 IoT, it excels at handling high-demand workloads and multitasking, making it the ideal POS solution for businesses.

Memory options range from 8GB + 256GB as a base, ensuring versatility to meet various operational needs while maintaining a seamless experience for complex tasks. The Cx20 is equipped with an integrated 80mm thermal printer featuring auto-cutter technology, ensuring efficient printing, and LANDI’s patented auto-recovery technology automatically resolves paper jams for uninterrupted service.

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The Cx20 stands out with its perfect blend of cutting-edge design and high-performance functionality.

Equipped with the latest Intel® processors and generous memory options, it delivers smooth operation and efficient multitasking, making it ideal for demanding retail and hospitality environments.

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CSI Companies Acquires MedSys Group, Expanding Healthcare IT Services

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CSI Companies, a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and workforce management services across the Healthcare IT industry, acquired MedSys Group, a premier Healthcare IT consulting firm based in Plano, Texas. This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance CSI’s capabilities in the Healthcare IT market, providing comprehensive solutions to a wider range of clients.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CSI Companies, a leading provider of staffing, consulting, and workforce management services across the Healthcare IT industry, acquired MedSys Group, a premier Healthcare IT consulting firm based in Plano, Texas. This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance CSI’s capabilities in the Healthcare IT market, providing comprehensive solutions to a wider range of clients.

“We are thrilled to welcome MedSys Group to the CSI family,” said Chris Flakus, CEO at CSI Companies. “This acquisition bridges the gap in healthcare organizations and provides our clients with the right tools and strategies to increase operational efficiencies and the quality of patient care.”

MedSys Group brings extensive expertise in Healthcare IT consulting, implementation, and support. Together, the combined entity will offer a more robust suite of solutions, including enhanced consulting, expanded implementation services, and comprehensive support. These offerings will provide strategic guidance, optimize operations, ensure seamless system integration, and improve proactive maintenance and issue resolution.

This acquisition aligns with CSI Companies’ strategic vision to bring innovative solutions that drive healthcare organizations forward. By combining the strengths of CSI Companies with MedSys Group, service delivery for our healthcare IT clients will be even greater.

“We are thrilled to welcome MedSys Group to the CSI family,” said Chris Flakus, CEO at CSI Companies.

“This acquisition bridges the gap in healthcare organizations and provides our clients with the right tools and strategies to increase operational efficiencies and the quality of patient care.”

Alan Kravitz, CEO at MedSys Group, added, “This unification will enable us to offer our clients a broader range of services and resources. We share a common commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, making this a natural fit.”

About CSI Companies

CSI Companies is a leading workforce solutions provider headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1994, CSI Companies has expanded over the years to include a comprehensive range of services for diverse healthcare organizations. CSI Companies was acquired by Recruit Holdings in 2010, one of the world’s largest providers of HR services and the parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor. As a boutique division of Recruit, CSI has the resources necessary to scale with any enterprise, yet is small enough to maintain the agility, personal service, and remarkable experience it’s become known for since its founding.

About MedSys Group

Founded in 1995, MedSys Group is a leading Healthcare IT consulting firm driven by a passion for improving patient care. Specializing in solving complex healthcare IT challenges and aligning optimal solutions between organizations, patients, and communities, Medsys is dedicated to closing the gaps between IT systems and patient care. The team at Medsys Group defines its success by the success of its clients, fostering strong relationships, and partnering with some of the nation’s top healthcare companies.

Shared Values

Both CSI Companies and MedSys Group share a strong commitment to:

Customer Focus: Delivering exceptional value and exceeding client expectations.Innovation: Embracing cutting-edge solutions to drive business growth.Collaboration: Fostering strong partnerships with clients and employees.Excellence: Striving for the highest standards of quality and service.

To learn more visit CSICOMPANIES.COM

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904.930.4388

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Thinkpal learning tablet from Think Academy wins TechRadar Pro Picks and Trusted Reviews Best in Show awards at CES 2025

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Think Academy debuted its Thinkpal tablet at CES 2025 and has won a TechRadar Pro Picks and Trusted Reviews Best in Show awards for this innovative new product.

Both awards are given to innovative products and solutions at CES that stand out from a packed crowd. Think Academy President, Alex Peng, was presented the awards at CES, noting the awards were given to Thinkpal because it is both a wholly unique product in the education technology market and also provides such value to parents and educators.

Designed to transform the way kids learn, explore, and thrive in an ever-evolving world, the Thinkpal is powered by cutting-edge AI that serves as a guide and tutor for young learners. With significant learning loss experienced in recent years, families and educators have faced unprecedented challenges as test scores in reading and math have seen steady declines. Parents have expressed their struggles in reigniting their children’s passion for learning, while educators grapple with the complexities of bridging diverse learning gaps.

To meet these challenges, the Thinkpal tablet offers a tailored, AI-powered solution that provides step-by-step writing guidance and real-time math support, making learning more intuitive and enjoyable.

Alex Peng introduced several key features of the Thinkpal during a press event. He showed the audience how Thinkpal’s “GeniusTutor,” an AI-powered system that transforms learning into an interactive and engaging experience, is the heart of this product’s features. Built on the Microsoft Azure OpenAI GPT-4o model, GeniusTutor provides real-time guidance and feedback, empowering students to:

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Adding a touch of fun and companionship, “Thinkie,” an advanced AI-powered learning companion, engages children through voice-based natural language interactions. Thinkie chats, answers questions, and fosters curiosity, making the learning process enjoyable and dynamic.

With an extensive library of ebooks, gamified coursework, and compatibility with popular applications like Google Classroom, the Thinkpal Tablet is a versatile tool for modern families. The 11-inch TÜV Rheinland-certified eye-care screen also safeguards children’s vision during extended use, while the optional keyboard transforms the tablet into a Chromebook-like device, enhancing productivity and usability.

“Our mission is to provide every child with a personalized, world-class tutor that inspires confidence and a lifelong love for learning”, noted Alex Peng during a media interview Q&A. “We’re honored that TechRadar and Trusted Reviews recognize the potential of the Thinkpal to improve learning through advanced and accessible technology.”

The Thinkpal Tablet will be available for $249 ($339 including keyboard) at shop.thethinkacademy.com. Pre-orders open today.

About Think Academy

Think Academy, a subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), has been at the forefront of education innovation for over two decades. Serving more than 5 million K-12 students across 10+ countries, Think Academy is dedicated to creating fair and comprehensive educational opportunities. By integrating advanced technology with expert curriculum design, Think Academy is shaping the future of learning to be more accessible, engaging, and impactful.

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