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Hinduja Tech Completes TECOSIM Group Acquisition, Further Extending Its Global Automotive Engineering Reach

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CHENNAI, India, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hinduja Tech Limited, a mobility-focused global engineering and R&D technology company that is a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, today announced the completion of its acquisition of TECOSIM Group, a leading European engineering services provider. This acquisition, expanding its presence in the European market, marks a significant milestone for Hinduja Tech, taking a decisive step towards its vision to be among the top 10 global mobility engineering and R&D companies. The strategic move highlights Hinduja Tech’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its global automotive engineering market leadership. This will provide operational efficiencies, increased competitiveness, and a stronger global market presence. This acquisition reinforces Hinduja Tech’s vision of becoming a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions.

TECOSIM Group, renowned for its cutting-edge virtual validation and body engineering expertise, brings in considerable depth of innovation and talent to the Hinduja Tech family. Combining TECOSIM’s deep experience with Hinduja Tech’s proven track record, the Hinduja Tech Group will offer a comprehensive suite of services, from advanced technology innovation to leading systems integration. This partnership will empower Hinduja Tech to deliver a broader range of solutions, catering to the global mobility industry’s ever-evolving needs and ensuring more comprehensive and competitive services are available to the customers via its unique global delivery model.

Mr. Kumar Prabhas, CEO of Hinduja Tech Limited, said, “We are delighted to have TECOSIM Group join the Hinduja Tech family. This reinforces our unwavering commitment to innovation and growth. TECOSIM Group’s virtual validation and body engineering expertise perfectly complements our existing capabilities, allowing us to offer a comprehensive range of solutions. Together, we will drive the future of automotive engineering and shape the contours of the global mobility landscape.”

Mr. Udo Jankowski, Managing Director of the TECOSIM Group, echoed this sentiment: “Joining forces with Hinduja Tech is a game-changer for TECOSIM. Their global reach and industry expertise, coupled with our technical strengths, create a winning combination. We are excited to embark on this journey, delivering exceptional value to our clients and driving technological advancements in the global mobility value chain.”

This acquisition significantly expands Hinduja Tech’s global footprint, solidifying its presence in Europe and positioning itself for further growth. TECOSIM’s strong foothold in Europe gives Hinduja Tech a broader geographic reach and opens new avenues for growth, including serving a more diverse customer base across Europe and beyond. With over 650 employees spread across the UK, Germany, Romania, Japan, and India, TECOSIM will bring a wealth of expertise and innovative solutions. Hinduja Tech will leverage its enhanced capabilities to address the automotive industry’s complex challenges, delivering innovative solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

About Hinduja Tech:

Hinduja Tech, part of the multi-billion-dollar Hinduja Group, is the integrated Product Engineering and Digital Technologies Solutions provider for the mobility industry. As a partner of choice, Hinduja Tech works with leading automotive organizations (OEMs & Tier-X Suppliers) and disruptive mobility players in North America, Europe, APAC, and India. To learn more about Hinduja Tech, visit www.hindujatech.com

Hinduja Group has a presence in over 38 countries and employs about 200,000 people with multiple industry verticals like Mobility, Lubricants & Specialty Chemicals, Banking & Finance, Digital Technology, Energy, Media & Entertainment, Realty, Healthcare, Project Development and Trading.

About TECOSIM Group:

TECOSIM Group, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, is a globally active engineering company renowned for developing technological solutions that promote sustainable transport, safe and clean energy supply, and a competitive industrial landscape. Started as a German engineering company, the TECOSIM Group has now earned an exceptional reputation in Europe, Asia, and the USA through its global expansion and is known for its expertise in simulation, testing, and engineering services, catering to a diverse range of industries including automotive, energy, and industrial sectors.

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Argo Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2024 /CNW/ – Argo Corporation (TSXV: ARGH), (OTCQX: ARGHF) (“Argo” or the “Company”), a new venture delivering the first-ever vertically and publicly integrated city transit system, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (“Q3 2024”). During the third quarter of 2024, Argo deployed its smart transit system with its first paying customers and made significant progress in restructuring prior initiatives in its publicly traded entity. 

Argo Highlights

Argo School: The Company successfully deployed its smart transit solution to a series of private schools in the Greater Toronto Area, providing end-to-end student transportation operations. Argo’s innovative technology delivers access to more flexibility and real-time tracking of students and vehicles, with unprecedented safety, reliability, and transparency for families and schools alike. The Company plans to continue to expand this solution to other private and public schools throughout Canada and abroad.Argo City: Argo’s public transit solution is the first to integrate custom software with vehicular hardware to create a network of intelligently routed vehicles that augment public transit systems with on-demand, door-to-door service. Argo City aims to reduce private car usage and increase ridership of existing public transit systems through partnership with cities, transit agencies, and governments. The Company expects to announce its first city partners in the coming months.R&D Investment: The Company’s quarterly R&D investment spend for Q3 2024 increased by 401% year-over-year. This investment reflects a significant focus on developing the Company’s proprietary vertically and publicly integrated city transit system, with significant progress in software and hardware functionality to enable seamless and reliable school and city deployments, putting people in control of their mobility.

Restructuring Updates

Vehicle Subscription: $8.5M in liabilities have been reclassified in Q3 2024 as held for sale as a result of wholly owned subsidiaries Steer EV Canada Inc. filing an assignment into bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada and Steer Holdings LLC, making a General Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, pursuant to California law. The Company anticipates these liabilities will be removed in the coming quarters upon completing these legal processes, aligning with its restructuring efforts announced in the May 23, 2024, press release.Disputed Office Lease: Argo filed a statement of claim regarding a disputed office lease with landlord 8174709 Canada Inc. and the Company’s former CEO. The disputed lease represents $3.6M in liabilities and payables on the Company’s balance sheet.Sale of Financial Assets: The Company continues to engage in active sales processes for intellectual property and financial assets associated with the last venture in its publicly traded entity. In Q3 2024, the Company completed the sale of 14,200 shares of preferred stock in the capital of Westbrook Global Inc., receiving a cash payment of $750K as consideration.

FoodsUp Updates

Argo maintains a 59.95% non-controlling ownership interest in FoodsUp Inc. (“FoodsUp”), one of Canada’s leading restaurant supply platforms. In Q3 2024, FoodsUp had revenues of $28.7M, representing a 10% increase over Q2 2024 and a 61% yearly increase in quarterly revenues from Q3 2023.

The Company remains committed to implementing a transaction structure, the effect of which would be to provide the shareholders of Argo with the net proceeds from any sale of its interest in FoodsUp to a third party or an indirect or tracking ownership interest in FoodsUp in each case, as of to-be-determined record date (the “FoodsUp Divestment”). The FoodsUp Divestment, if it occurs, will mark an important step in the formal separation between the business of FoodsUp and Argo.

Q3 2024 Results Compared to Q3 2023

For the three months ended September 30

2024

2023

REVENUE

$449,567

$101,851

Cost of revenue

29,519

59,676

General and administration

1,019,001

377,350

Operational support

520,911

274,024

Research and development

614,149

122,573

Sales and marketing

73,054

73,068

Amortization

37,108

196,865

Depreciation

10,941

84,831

Total operating expenses

2,304,683

1,188,387

OPERATING LOSS

($1,855,166)

($1,086,536)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

Foreign exchange gain/ (loss)

(28,460)

(93,854)

Interest expenses

(532,931)

(61,018)

Interest income

1,023

272

Gain/ (Loss) on accounts payable settlements

301,483

Gain/ (Loss) on termination

279,606

Write down of intangible asset

(211,182)

Other income/(loss) from discontinued operations

(10,285,769)

(115,015)

Penalties and settlement

(68,500)

Share of loss of an associate

(593,014)

(2,860,412)

Net income/ (loss) from continuing operations

($12,992,860)

($4,216,563)

Discontinued Operations

Net income/ (loss) from discontinued operations

12,296,195

(1,037,987)

NET GAIN (LOSS)

($696,665)

($5,254,550)

Cumulative translation adjustment

(174,518)

(253,879)

NET PROFIT (LOSS)  AND COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT (LOSS)

($871,183)

($5,508,429)

(Loss) profit per share

– Basic and diluted

($0.01)

($0.04)

Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic and diluted

133,367,099

132,944,615

1 All figures are accurate to the hundreds.

In this press release, all references to ‘$’ are to Canadian dollars.

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

About Argo

Argo delivers the first-ever vertically and publicly integrated city transit system. It is designed to augment public transportation and create a network of intelligently routed vehicles that work together to serve and scale to the needs of entire cities, putting people in control of their mobility. You can learn more at www.rideargo.com.

Praveen Arichandran, Co-CEO
Argo Corporation
(800) 575-7051

Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend,” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, as described in more detail in the Company’s securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. See “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the year ended December 31, 2023 (filed on SEDAR+ on May 8, 2024) and its interim MD&A for the periods ended September 30, 2023, March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024 for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements and other risks. Readers are urged to consider the uncertainties, risks, and assumptions carefully when evaluating forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. We have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation and regulatory requirements.

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Hippo Pharmacy Unveils Redesigned Website to Enhance Affordable Access to Prescription Medications

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Hippo Pharmacy has launched a redesigned website to make purchasing prescription medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Rybelsus from Canada more affordable and convenient for U.S. patients. The updated platform offers a seamless, secure experience, allowing customers to save significantly while accessing high-quality, FDA-approved treatments.

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Hippo Pharmacy, a trusted online prescription referral service, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, http://www.hippopharmacy.com. This fresh, user-friendly platform reaffirms Hippo Pharmacy’s commitment to making high-quality prescription medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Rybelsus, and more affordable and accessible to patients in the United States.

A Seamless Online Experience

The revamped website offers an intuitive navigation system, enhanced security features, and comprehensive resources to guide users through purchasing medications online. Designed with customer convenience in mind, the updated platform simplifies the process of obtaining prescription medications from Canada—a cost-effective and reliable alternative to the high prices often encountered in the U.S.

Affordable Medications for Life-Changing Treatments

As medication costs in the U.S. continue to rise, many Americans face challenges in accessing essential treatments. Hippo Pharmacy bridges this gap by providing affordable access to FDA-approved medications, including popular prescriptions for weight management and chronic conditions like semaglutide-based treatments (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) and other innovative therapies such as Mounjaro. With savings of up to 80% compared to U.S. prices, Hippo Pharmacy empowers patients to prioritize their health without financial strain.

Why Choose Hippo Pharmacy?

Affordable Prices: By sourcing from certified Canadian pharmacies, Hippo Pharmacy ensures cost-effective options for life-changing medications.Safety and Quality Assurance: Every prescription undergoes rigorous verification by licensed pharmacists to maintain the highest safety standards.Efficient Delivery: Medications are securely packaged and promptly shipped to the U.S., ensuring safe and timely arrival.Expert Support: Customers benefit from a knowledgeable and courteous support team ready to assist at every step.

A Message from Hippo Pharmacy

“We’re excited to launch our redesigned website, which represents our ongoing commitment to helping patients access the medications they need safely, affordably, and efficiently,” said Mark Takla, Founder of Hippo Pharmacy. “This is more than a website update—it’s a step forward in our mission to revolutionize how Americans access affordable healthcare solutions.”

Join the Healthcare Revolution

Explore the new website at http://www.hippopharmacy.com to experience affordable, high-quality healthcare from Canada. From seamless ordering to secure delivery, Hippo Pharmacy continues to make safe, cost-effective treatments accessible to patients across the U.S.

About Hippo Pharmacy
Hippo Pharmacy is a leading online prescription referral service based in Central Canada. By partnering with certified Canadian pharmacies, Hippo Pharmacy offers patients in the U.S. access to high-quality, FDA-approved medications at significantly lower prices. With a focus on safety, affordability, and excellent customer service, Hippo Pharmacy is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience.

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Mark Takla, Hippo Pharmacy, +1-888-235-5810, info@hippopharmacy.com, https://hippopharmacy.com/

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Argo Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2024 /CNW/ – Argo Corporation (TSXV: ARGH), (OTCQX: ARGHF) (“Argo” or the “Company”), a new venture delivering the first-ever vertically and publicly integrated city transit system, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (“Q3 2024”). During the third quarter of 2024, Argo deployed its smart transit system with its first paying customers and made significant progress in restructuring prior initiatives in its publicly traded entity. 

Argo Highlights

Argo School: The Company successfully deployed its smart transit solution to a series of private schools in the Greater Toronto Area, providing end-to-end student transportation operations. Argo’s innovative technology delivers access to more flexibility and real-time tracking of students and vehicles, with unprecedented safety, reliability, and transparency for families and schools alike. The Company plans to continue to expand this solution to other private and public schools throughout Canada and abroad.Argo City: Argo’s public transit solution is the first to integrate custom software with vehicular hardware to create a network of intelligently routed vehicles that augment public transit systems with on-demand, door-to-door service. Argo City aims to reduce private car usage and increase ridership of existing public transit systems through partnership with cities, transit agencies, and governments. The Company expects to announce its first city partners in the coming months.R&D Investment: The Company’s quarterly R&D investment spend for Q3 2024 increased by 401% year-over-year. This investment reflects a significant focus on developing the Company’s proprietary vertically and publicly integrated city transit system, with significant progress in software and hardware functionality to enable seamless and reliable school and city deployments, putting people in control of their mobility.

Restructuring Updates

Vehicle Subscription: $8.5M in liabilities have been reclassified in Q3 2024 as held for sale as a result of wholly owned subsidiaries Steer EV Canada Inc. filing an assignment into bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada and Steer Holdings LLC, making a General Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, pursuant to California law. The Company anticipates these liabilities will be removed in the coming quarters upon completing these legal processes, aligning with its restructuring efforts announced in the May 23, 2024, press release.Disputed Office Lease: Argo filed a statement of claim regarding a disputed office lease with landlord 8174709 Canada Inc. and the Company’s former CEO. The disputed lease represents $3.6M in liabilities and payables on the Company’s balance sheet.Sale of Financial Assets: The Company continues to engage in active sales processes for intellectual property and financial assets associated with the last venture in its publicly traded entity. In Q3 2024, the Company completed the sale of 14,200 shares of preferred stock in the capital of Westbrook Global Inc., receiving a cash payment of $750K as consideration.

FoodsUp Updates

Argo maintains a 59.95% non-controlling ownership interest in FoodsUp Inc. (“FoodsUp”), one of Canada’s leading restaurant supply platforms. In Q3 2024, FoodsUp had revenues of $28.7M, representing a 10% increase over Q2 2024 and a 61% yearly increase in quarterly revenues from Q3 2023.

The Company remains committed to implementing a transaction structure, the effect of which would be to provide the shareholders of Argo with the net proceeds from any sale of its interest in FoodsUp to a third party or an indirect or tracking ownership interest in FoodsUp in each case, as of to-be-determined record date (the “FoodsUp Divestment”). The FoodsUp Divestment, if it occurs, will mark an important step in the formal separation between the business of FoodsUp and Argo.

Q3 2024 Results Compared to Q3 2023

For the three months ended September 30

2024

2023

REVENUE

$449,567

$101,851

Cost of revenue

29,519

59,676

General and administration

1,019,001

377,350

Operational support

520,911

274,024

Research and development

614,149

122,573

Sales and marketing

73,054

73,068

Amortization

37,108

196,865

Depreciation

10,941

84,831

Total operating expenses

2,304,683

1,188,387

OPERATING LOSS

($1,855,166)

($1,086,536)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)

Foreign exchange gain/ (loss)

(28,460)

(93,854)

Interest expenses

(532,931)

(61,018)

Interest income

1,023

272

Gain/ (Loss) on accounts payable settlements

301,483

Gain/ (Loss) on termination

279,606

Write down of intangible asset

(211,182)

Other income/(loss) from discontinued operations

(10,285,769)

(115,015)

Penalties and settlement

(68,500)

Share of loss of an associate

(593,014)

(2,860,412)

Net income/ (loss) from continuing operations

($12,992,860)

($4,216,563)

Discontinued Operations

Net income/ (loss) from discontinued operations

12,296,195

(1,037,987)

NET GAIN (LOSS)

($696,665)

($5,254,550)

Cumulative translation adjustment

(174,518)

(253,879)

NET PROFIT (LOSS)  AND COMPREHENSIVE PROFIT (LOSS)

($871,183)

($5,508,429)

(Loss) profit per share

– Basic and diluted

($0.01)

($0.04)

Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic and diluted

133,367,099

132,944,615

1 All figures are accurate to the hundreds.

In this press release, all references to ‘$’ are to Canadian dollars.

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

About Argo

Argo delivers the first-ever vertically and publicly integrated city transit system. It is designed to augment public transportation and create a network of intelligently routed vehicles that work together to serve and scale to the needs of entire cities, putting people in control of their mobility. You can learn more at www.rideargo.com.

Praveen Arichandran, Co-CEO
Argo Corporation
(800) 575-7051

Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend,” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, as described in more detail in the Company’s securities filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law. See “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the year ended December 31, 2023 (filed on SEDAR+ on May 8, 2024) and its interim MD&A for the periods ended September 30, 2023, March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024 for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements and other risks. Readers are urged to consider the uncertainties, risks, and assumptions carefully when evaluating forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. We have no intention and undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation and regulatory requirements.

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