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Quarterhill to Host Virtual Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2025

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Six nominees stand for election to the Board of Directors: Rusty Lewis, Chuck Myers,
Asha Daniere, Pasquale T. (Pat) Deon Sr., Robin Saunders and Stephen A. Smith

TORONTO, April 11, 2025 /CNW/ – Quarterhill Inc. (“Quarterhill” or the “Company”) (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), announces details of its upcoming Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders (“Meeting”) to be held virtually on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time).

At the Meeting, registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will have an opportunity to participate, ask questions and vote in real time provided they comply with the applicable procedures set out in Quarterhill’s Management Information Circular dated April 1, 2025 (the “Circular”).

SIX NOMINEES STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Four current directors – Rusty Lewis, Chuck Myers, Pasquale T. (Pat) Deon Sr. and Robin Saunders – are standing for election to the Board of Directors (the “Board”), along with two new nominees – Asha Daniere and Stephen A. Smith. Full details regarding all nominees can be found in the Circular.

Ms. Daniere and Mr. Smith are seasoned business executives with significant public company board experience. Ms. Daniere brings extensive governance and operational leadership experience to the Board. As Principal of Asha P. Daniere Professional Corporation, she provides strategic and legal counsel to media, entertainment, and technology clients. Ms. Daniere currently serves on the boards of MEGA Uranium Inc. (TSX) and Thunderbird Entertainment Inc. (TSX-V). Her executive experience includes serving as Executive Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs at Blue Ant Media Inc. (2012-2020), along with prior management roles in both public and private companies. Ms. Daniere began her career as an associate at White & Case LLP in New York. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School and is admitted to the bar in both Ontario and New York.

Mr. Smith brings strong accounting and governance expertise to the Board. He currently serves as a director of Organigram Holdings (TSX, NASDAQ), Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX) and as Chair of the Board of CanPR Technology Ltd. (TSX-V). His board leadership extends to previous directorships that include Freshii Inc. (TSX), Newstrike Brands (TSX-V) and CST Brands Ltd. (NYSE). Mr. Smith’s extensive executive career includes roles as Co-CEO and CFO of Cara Operations Limited (now Recipe Unlimited) and Executive Vice President, CFO of Loblaw Companies Limited, where he demonstrated leadership in financial oversight, risk management, and strategic planning for major public companies. Mr. Smith began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and a CPA, Chartered Accountant designation from the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants.

“We believe Asha and Stephen will be valuable additions to our Board of Directors,” said Rusty Lewis, Chair of the Board at Quarterhill. “Their complementary expertise—Asha’s legal and governance background paired with Stephen’s financial acumen—brings valuable perspective as we seek to capitalize on our organic and non-organic growth opportunities. Both nominees have impressive track records guiding public companies through periods of strategic growth, and their addition reflects our commitment to building a Board with diverse skills and experiences to drive long-term shareholder value.”

TO VOTE AHEAD OF THE VIRTUAL MEETING
Quarterhill is using “notice and access” to deliver proxy-related materials including Quarterhill’s notice of meeting, Circular and related materials (collectively the “Meeting Materials”) to both registered and non-registered shareholders. Shareholders will receive a notice package containing information on how to vote and access the Meeting Materials (the “Notice Package”).

The Notice Package is being mailed (or sent electronically) on or about April 11, 2025. If you have not received your copy of the Notice Package by April 26, 2025, please contact your broker if you are a non-registered shareholder or contact Computershare Investor Services Inc. (“Computershare”) if you are a registered shareholder. These materials outline in detail how to participate and vote at the Meeting.

The Meeting Materials will be made available today at Quarterhill’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and under Governance Documents in the Investors Section of the Company’s website at www.quarterhill.com.

As in prior years, shareholders have multiple options to cast their vote ahead of the Meeting, which include on-line, via telephone or via mail. Details on using each method are included in the Circular and the form of proxy (or voting instruction form). Shareholders who are planning to vote ahead of the Meeting must submit their proxy voting instructions to Computershare no later than 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

ATTENDING THE VIRTUAL MEETING AS A GUEST
All shareholders will be able to attend the Meeting as guests during the live webcast. To do so, login online at: https://meetnow.global/MRFXRDH. Please login prior to the start time of the Meeting on May 12, 2025, to ensure a proper connection.

TO VOTE OR ASK QUESTIONS AT THE VIRTUAL MEETING
For registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders to vote and/or ask questions at the Meeting, please follow the instructions set out in our Circular.

All shareholders wishing to have a question addressed at the virtual Meeting can avoid the registration requirements set out in the Circular by submitting them to dave.mason@loderockadvisors.com in advance of the Meeting. Quarterhill is committed to addressing all appropriate questions submitted by shareholders either live during the Meeting or in advance, as timing and circumstances permit.

About Quarterhill
Quarterhill is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry. Our goal is technology-driven global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of our tolling and enforcement businesses, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information: www.quarterhill.com.

Forward-looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Such forward-looking statements relate to future events, conditions or future financial performance of ‎ Quarterhill based on future economic conditions and courses of action. All statements other ‎ than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements ‎ are often, but not always, identified by the use of any words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “budget”, ‎‎ “plan”, “goal”, “expect” and similar expressions. This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other matters, the Meeting date and matters to be approved thereat as well as Quarterhill’s business strategy.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, assumptions, ‎uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those ‎ anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, among others, demand for Quarterhill’s products and services; general economic and market conditions; competition; risks relating to technological advances and cyber-security; force majeure risks; and other risks set forth in the Company’s most recent annual information form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company believes the expectations reflected in ‎ the forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations‎ will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be ‎ unduly relied upon. ‎Material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking statements contained in this news release include, among others: Quarterhill’s ability to execute on its business plan; demand for Quarterhill’s products and services; operating assumptions; and financial projections and cost estimates. Quarterhill has no intention, and undertakes 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 law.

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Fangzhou CEO Honored at 2025 VBEF Conference as Company Showcases AI Medical Innovations

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SUZHOU, China, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (06086.HK), a leader in Internet healthcare solutions, participated in the prestigious 2025 VBEF Future Healthcare and Medicine Conference hosted by VCBeat at the Suzhou International Expo Centre May 9-10th. Fangzhou’s founder, chairman, and CEO Dr. Xie Fangmin was named “Most Influential Healthcare Entrepreneur” as part of the 2025 Annual Future Healthcare Awards. The recognition highlights Fangzhou’s decade-long evolution as a pioneer in online medical services, including its latest advancements in large language models and safeguards against AI hallucination risks.

Dr. Xie Fangmin commented, “I am privileged to accept this award, and this recognition underscores Fangzhou’s commitment to developing innovative healthcare solutions that prioritize both safety and intelligence. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to our mission of leveraging AI technologies to broaden healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and drive the next generation of intelligent healthcare services.”

Policy Alignment

Fangzhou’s growth strategy aligns with China’s AI regulatory framework for healthcare, including the recent 2025-2030 Pharmaceutical Industry Digital Transformation Implementation Plan which emerged from a collaborative effort among seven regulatory bodies, comprising the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”), the National Health Commission, the Ministry of Commerce, and other key ministries. The integration of generative AI with traditional machine-learning systems creates a foundation for widespread AI deployment, catalyzing tremendous potential opportunities in China’s healthcare industry.

AI Innovation

Since launching its H2H (Hospital to Home) Smart Healthcare Ecosystem, Fangzhou has implemented an AI integration roadmap, initially addressing chronic disease management features before progressing to more advanced applications. In 2022, the Company expanded its AI medical application research efforts, followed by the 2023 rollout of an intelligent customer service assistant. In 2024, Fangzhou incorporated DeepSeek-V2 into its platform to optimize its knowledge base and enhance content generation capabilities, and more recently in 2025, the company deployed DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 models through strategic partnerships with Tencent Cloud and Tencent Health. To ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability, Fangzhou’s R&D team developed safeguards to address “hallucination” risks in large language models through a multifaceted approach, including knowledge base enhancements, model architecture refinement, and implementation of rigorous supervision protocols.

About Fangzhou Inc.

Fangzhou Inc. (06086.HK) is China’s leading online chronic disease management platform, serving 49.2 million registered users and 223,000 physicians (as of December 31, 2024). The Company specializes in delivering tailored medical care and precision medicine solutions. For more information, visit https://investors.jianke.com.

About VBEF Future Healthcare and Medicine Conference

The VBEF Future Healthcare and Medicine Conference convenes industry leaders, academics, and investors to address critical trends in healthcare. The 2025 forum emphasized AI applications and digital transformation.

Media Contact
For further inquiries or interviews, please reach out to:
Xingwei Zhao Associate Director of Public Relations Email: pr@jianke.com 

Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements

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ChipMOS ANNOUNCES NT$525 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

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HSINCHU, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (“OSAT”), today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program with the total amount up to NT$525 million (approximately US$16.4 million, based on the exchange rate of NT$31.96 to US$1.00 as of April 30, 2025).

Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 15 million shares from the open market on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, approximately 2.06% of its issued share capital. The shares will be repurchased within a price range of NT$18.87 to NT$35.00 per share, while the buyback will still be carried out if the stock price falls lower than the aforementioned range. The authorization repurchase program period is from May 14 to July 13, 2025.

S.J. Cheng, Chairman and President of ChipMOS, said, “Our strong balance sheet and long-term fundamentals give us confidence in our business, which is reflected in the new share repurchase authorization by the Board of Directors. This is in-line with our capital allocation strategy and view that our shares represent a highly compelling investment opportunity given the recent share price dislocation in the market. We continue focus on supporting our customers and executing on the longer-term, strategic initiatives that will help drive our growth and leadership success.”

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as ‘believes,’ ‘expects,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘intends,’ ‘should,’ ‘seeks,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘future’ or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding tariffs, government policies, global trade environments, pricing, plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

In Taiwan

Jesse Huang

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

+886-6-5052388 ext. 7715

IR@chipmos.com 

In the U.S.

David Pasquale

Global IR Partners

+1-914-337-8801

dpasquale@globalirpartners.com 

 

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Ogury Accelerates Net Zero Strategy with 51toCarbonZero Partnership

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The global adtech leader sets new standards in sustainable advertising with deeper data, measurable reductions, and product innovation.

NEW YORK, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ogury, the leader in advertising solutions fueled by exclusive data and grounded in privacy, today announced a strategic partnership with 51toCarbonZero (51-0), the only net zero platform powering growth for marketing and advertising leaders. This marks a pivotal step in Ogury’s sustainability journey, as the company accelerates its path toward net zero.

Following Ogury’s signing of The Climate Pledge in 2021 – and the completion of three comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessments – the company has a clear understanding of its carbon footprint and is taking bold steps to minimize its environmental impact. With a mature emissions baseline and an established reduction roadmap, Ogury turned to 51-0 to leverage its advanced AI data automation capabilities and its tailored expertise in adtech sustainability – driving greater emissions visibility and faster progress toward the company’s net zero goal.

Nathalie Pannequin, Senior Culture Lead at Ogury, said: “Environmental responsibility is not an add-on for us—it’s embedded in how we operate, innovate, and grow. As we advance toward net zero, it’s critical we pair our strong foundations with targeted expertise that understands the unique emissions profile of digital advertising. 51-0 brings the deep industry knowledge and pioneering solutions we need to lead responsibly in this space. Through this partnership, we aim to set new benchmarks and share best practices for sustainability within adtech while tackling climate change head-on.”

51-0 will support Ogury’s fourth GHG assessment and help refine its global reduction roadmap, providing more granular emissions measurement and analysis across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Together, the companies will embed sustainability even deeper into Ogury’s operations and evolve its product offering to improve environmental impact, especially for ad delivery, while promoting more responsible consumption to contribute to broader industry change.

By leveraging 51-0’s platform and climate advisory, Ogury will track progress more effectively and make data-driven decisions around operational efficiencies, which create opportunities for cost saving. The partnership underscores Ogury’s belief that environmental action is not just about ethics, but a strategic business opportunity that builds trust and long-term value with clients, suppliers, investors, and employees.

Richard Davis, CEO & Co-founder at 51toCarbonZero, said: “Ogury is a brilliant example of how climate leadership can evolve with integrity. Moving from measurement to impactful action, Ogury is now opening up opportunities to create additional revenue lines and generate operational efficiencies in a complex, fast-moving sector. We’re excited to support the team as they shape what responsible advertising looks like in a net zero future.”

This collaboration spans Ogury’s global operations across 19 countries and digital activities in 33 markets, ensuring a unified approach to sustainability. It also strengthens the environmental pillar of Ogury’s holistic ESG strategy, complementing its work to foster diversity and inclusion, responsible business practices, and long-term stakeholder impact.

Ogury and 51-0 demonstrate the power of treating climate action as both a business driver and a moral imperative—proving that with the right data, direction, and dedication decarbonizing adtech is achievable.

About Ogury
Ogury is a global adtech company that delivers Personified Advertising solutions grounded in privacy to brands, agencies and publishers by focusing on targeting personas, not people.

We deliver relevant audiences at scale and on quality publisher inventory thanks to our exclusive data, which is meticulously collected and crafted from millions of self-declared customer surveys, enriched with billions of impactful data points, and refined by AI. This results in audience insights and performance not available through any other adtech platform.

Founded in 2014, Ogury is a global organization with a diverse team of 500+ people across 19 countries.

About 51toCarbonZero
51toCarbonZero is a climate-tech company dedicated to helping organizations understand and reduce their carbon emissions. Their platform consolidates an enterprise’s entire carbon footprint, providing real-time data and actionable insights to drive carbon transformation. With a focus on industries that shape public opinion, such as media and advertising, 51-0 is expanding to serve additional sectors, including food and beverage and automotive.

 

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