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CE Brands Announces Amended Short Form Prospectus Offering

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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 21, 2024 /CNW/ – CE Brands Inc. (TSXV: CEBI) (“CE Brands”), a data-driven consumer electronics company, reports that, further to the filing of CE Brands’ preliminary short form prospectus qualifying the public offering (the “Offering”) of common shares in the capital of CE Brands (the “Shares”), which was previously announced on November 20, 2023, CE Brands has filed an amended and restated preliminary short form prospectus (the “Amended Prospectus”) with the securities regulatory authorities in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan (collectively, the “Amendment”). CE Brands is pleased to announce that, pursuant to the Amendment and as further described in the Amended Prospectus, the Offering will now be for 25,000,000 Shares at an issue price of $0.20 per Share, for gross proceeds of $5,000,000.

As previously announced on November 20, 2023, CE Brands has engaged Integral Wealth Securities Limited (“Integral”) as the sole agent for the Offering, to use commercially reasonable efforts to market the Offering. CE Brands has agreed to pay Integral a cash commission equal to 8% of the gross proceeds of the Offering, including any proceeds from the sale of any Over-Allotment Shares (as such term is defined below), which CE Brands can now announce will be a cash commission of $0.016 per Share and Over-Allotment Share. CE Brands has additionally agreed to grant to Integral an option, exercisable in whole or in part at any time until the date that is 30 days after the closing of the Offering (the “Closing”), to market for sale an additional number of Shares sold pursuant to the Offering on the same terms as the Shares (the “Over-Allotment Shares”). Pursuant to the Amendment, CE Brands can now report that the number of Over-Allotment Shares shall be 2,500,000.

Other than as reported in this press release, the terms of the Offering previously announced on November 20, 2023 remain unchanged.

CE Brands has applied to list the Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”). The Offering remains subject to a number of conditions, including, without limitation, receipt of all regulatory approvals, including approval of the TSXV. The Closing is expected to occur on or around March 7, 2024, or on such date as may be mutually agreed upon by CE Brands and Integral.

CE Brands intends to use the proceeds of the Offering to launch its Vitalist smartwatches, smart rings, and related health products; fund the expansion of its line of Moto smartwatches; and further reduce indebtedness. Further details are disclosed in the Amended Prospectus, available at www.sedarplus.ca

About CE Brands

CE Brands develops products with leading manufacturers under multiple brand names. With global distribution capability, our innovative, highly repeatable product development process aims to create an optimal growth path for CE Brands to be a nimble player in the consumer electronics sector.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider (as defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In general, forward-looking information refers to disclosure about future conditions, courses of action, and events. The use of any of the words “anticipates”, “believes”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “will”, “would”, “aims” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. In particular, the forward-looking information in this press release relates to the terms of the Offering, the completion of the Offering, the anticipated listing of the Shares on the TSXV and the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and the use of proceeds of the Offering. Although CE Brands believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because CE Brands cannot give any assurance that it will prove to be accurate. By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to various risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results and expectations to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in this press release. A detailed description of risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in the Amended Prospectus and in CE Brands’ annual information form and management’s discussion and analysis on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. Although CE Brands has attempted to identify in its public disclosure important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned that the risk factors in its public disclosure may not be exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents the expectations of CE Brands as of the date of this press release and, accordingly, is subject to change after such date. However, CE Brands expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.

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Videotron is Québec’s most respected telecommunications provider for the 19th time

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MONTRÉAL, April 11, 2025 /CNW/ – Videotron has been ranked the most respected telecommunications provider in Québec for the 19th time since 2006 in Léger’s 2025 Reputation survey. This signal distinction spanning two decades confirms Videotron’s status as a flagship of Québec’s economy and underscores its unwavering commitment to service excellence and its ability to maintain strong customer relationships in a highly competitive market.

“This stellar result, which honours us year after year, demonstrates the strength of our customer-centric business model,” said Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor. “I am very gratified to see the efforts of our teams across Québec recognized in this way. They work tirelessly to deliver a distinctive customer experience and innovative solutions to the millions of people who choose Videotron. We are committed to maintaining the standards of excellence for which we are known, and to pursuing our mission of providing quality telecommunications services at fair prices for all.”

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Long list of distinctions

This recognition extends the impressive list of outstanding results recently achieved by Videotron and its sister brand Fizz:

Videotron emerged as the telecommunications provider with the best in-store experience in Québec in Léger’s WOW 2025 study;In the same study, Fizz held its position as the Canadian leader in online experience for the sixth year in a row;In its latest annual report, the CCTS* reported a 38% increase in complaints for the telecommunications industry as a whole but complaints about Videotron showed an exceptional decline for the third consecutive year, falling by 14%, and complaints about Fizz were down 2%.

Click here to view the results of Leger’s 2025 WOW Digital study

* Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services

About Videotron

Videotron, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company engaged in television, entertainment, Internet access, wireline telephone and mobile telephone services. Videotron is Canada’s fourth strong and competitive national mobile carrier. As of December 31, 2024, Videotron and Freedom had a combined total of 4,138,200 mobile lines. Videotron is also a leader in new technologies with its Helix home entertainment and management platform, and is the Québec leader in high-speed Internet access. As of December 31, 2024, Videotron had 1,294,400 subscribers to its television service, 1,732,600 subscribers to its Internet service, and 608,900 connections to its wireline telephony service. In Léger’s 2025 Reputation survey, Videotron was ranked the most respected telecom provider in Québec for the 19th time since 2006.

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Hybrid Bonding Technology Market to Reach USD 756 Million by 2031, Driven by Demand for AI, 5G, and High-Performance Computing | Valuates Reports

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BANGALORE, India, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hybrid Bonding Technology Market is Segmented by Type (Wafer-to-wafer Hybrid Bonding, Die-to-wafer Hybrid Bonding), by Application (CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), NAND, DRAM, High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)).

The Global Market for Hybrid Bonding Technology was valued at USD 164 Million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 756 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 24.7% during the forecast period.

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The Hybrid Bonding Technology Market is transitioning from early‑adopter phase to high‑growth mainstream adoption. Capacity announcements, multi‑year equipment backlogs, and expanding design‑win pipelines signal robust double‑digit revenue growth through the forecast horizon. As heterogeneous integration becomes indispensable for AI, 5G, automotive autonomy, and ultra‑high‑resolution imaging, hybrid bonding emerges as the de facto interconnect standard, eclipsing micro‑bump and TSV‑centric approaches. Continued process refinements and cost reductions will open mid‑tier and IoT segments, further enlarging addressable demand. Overall, hybrid bonding stands poised to redefine advanced packaging economics and performance benchmarks, anchoring a vibrant ecosystem of materials, tools, and service providers.

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TRENDS INFLUENCING THE GROWTH OF THE HYBRID BONDING TECHNOLOGY MARKET:

Wafer‑to‑wafer hybrid bonding is emerging as a pivotal manufacturing step because it enables full‑surface metal‑oxide interconnects that virtually eliminate the parasitic resistance and capacitance associated with‑silicon vias. By stacking fully processed wafers with nanometer‑level alignment accuracy, manufacturers can co‑integrate logic, memory, photonic, and sensor layers into one monolithic three‑dimensional package, delivering massive bandwidth and lower energy per bit. These measurable system advantages have made wafer‑to‑wafer architectures indispensable for high‑performance computing, mobile processors, and AI accelerators, spurring capacity expansions by foundries and OSATs. Equipment vendors are likewise benefiting, booking orders for plasma activation tools, bonding aligners, and cluster systems. The resulting cycle of demand, investment, and ecosystem maturation propels sustained, robust growth in the Hybrid Bonding Technology Market worldwide today.

Die‑to‑wafer hybrid bonding unlocks heterogeneous integration by allowing known‑good die from disparate process nodes to be placed precisely onto a target wafer, eliminating costly yield penalties linked with full wafer stacking. This pick‑and‑place flexibility lets designers mix advanced logic, high‑density memory, and specialty analog functions inside a single 3D package, tailoring performance while shrinking footprint. The approach is particularly attractive for chiplet architectures powering data‑center GPUs, network switches, and AI accelerators where interposer limitations bottleneck bandwidth. As system companies embrace the chiplet paradigm, demand for die‑to‑wafer processes is skyrocketing, prompting capital spending on bond aligners, plasma cleaners, and metrology. Collaborative standards such as UCIe reinforce ecosystem confidence, amplifying orders. Consequently, die‑to‑wafer adoption expands revenue within the Hybrid Bonding Technology Market.

CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) are driving a share of hybrid bonding demand because the technology dramatically improves pixel‑level interconnect density, enabling smaller pitch, higher resolution, and superior signal‑to‑noise ratios. By hybrid‑bonding the photodiode wafer to a dedicated logic wafer, manufacturers separate light‑sensitive and processing functions, maximizing fill factor while embedding advanced AI engines beneath each pixel. This architecture is essential for smartphone cameras, automotive ADAS modules, security systems, and emerging AR/VR devices that require multi‑megapixel performance without thermal or power penalties. Major CIS foundries in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are investing heavily in hybrid bonding lines, negotiating long‑term supply agreements with handset and automotive OEMs. Their outlays translate into expanding tool shipments, bolstering Hybrid Bonding Technology Market growth trajectories.

Data‑center operators and cloud service providers are deploying ever‑larger AI training clusters and exascale supercomputers that crave higher memory bandwidth, lower latency, and reduced power consumption. Traditional 2.5D interposers and wire‑bonded packages cannot keep pace with the throughput requirements of transformer models and graph analytics. Hybrid bonding overcomes these bottlenecks by providing direct copper‑to‑copper interconnects at pitches below ten microns, allowing logic and HBM stacks to exchange terabytes per second while staying within stringent energy budgets. As hyperscalers commit billions to next‑gen accelerators, they push chip suppliers toward aggressive adoption roadmaps, thereby amplifying equipment, material, and service revenues across the Hybrid Bonding Technology ecosystem worldwide. The virtuous demand cycle intensifies competition and innovation momentum further.

Consumers expect thinner smartphones, smartwatches, and augmented reality glasses that deliver desktop‑class functionality without sacrificing battery life. Achieving such compactness requires stacking logic, memory, RF front‑ends, and power management circuits vertically rather than expanding the PCB footprint. Hybrid bonding enables this architecture by allowing fine‑pitch interconnects between heterogeneous wafers and dies, eliminating the height penalties of micro‑bumps. OEM roadmaps from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen explicitly reference hybrid bonding for next‑generation application processors and camera modules, triggering early production ramps at foundries. Component miniaturization also frees board area for larger batteries and novel sensors, creating additional differentiation. Consequently, handset competition acts as a persistent catalyst that widens the addressable Hybrid Bonding Technology Market, boosting volume shipments.

Automotive OEMs are integrating lidar, radar, high‑resolution cameras, and domain controllers to achieve advanced driver‑assistance and eventual autonomous operation. These sensor arrays generate enormous data streams that must be processed in real‑time under harsh thermal and vibration conditions. Hybrid bonding facilitates compact, ruggedized 3D stacks that combine logic, memory, and sensor dies, improving bandwidth and reducing latency while maintaining reliability. Government safety regulations such as Euro NCAP and China NCAP push adoption of ADAS features, creating predictable, multi‑year demand for high‑performance automotive semiconductors. Tier‑1 suppliers consequently sign capacity reservations with foundries, driving equipment purchases for hybrid bonding lines and reinforcing market growth.

 Initial hybrid bonding lines suffered from particle‑induced voids and alignment errors, but iterative advances in plasma activation chemistry, wafer‑handling robotics, and in‑line inspection have driven dramatic yield gains. Higher yields translate directly into lower cost‑per‑connection, making hybrid bonding economically competitive with micro‑bump solutions at high volumes. OSATs now advertise greater than 99 percent bonding yield for both wafer‑to‑wafer and die‑to‑wafer flows, convincing cautious fabless customers to convert existing 2.5D programs. As unit costs fall, hybrid bonding becomes viable for mid‑range mobile and IoT chips, expanding the addressable market. Continuous process optimization therefore serves as a reinforcing growth driver, unlocking new design‑win opportunities.

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Asia‑Pacific dominates the Hybrid Bonding Technology Market, led by Taiwan’s advanced‑node foundries, South Korea’s memory giants, and Japan’s CMOS image‑sensor specialists. China is rapidly scaling domestic capacity through state‑backed programs, while Southeast Asia’s OSAT clusters in Singapore and Malaysia add assembly breadth. North America follows, buoyed by U.S. logic IDMs and government‑funded packaging pilot lines. Europe leverages research institutes and automotive demand, whereas Israel anchors niche aerospace and defense applications.

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–          Hybrid Bonding Equipment Market was valued at USD 123 Million in the year 2023 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 618 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24.7% during the forecast period.

–          Wafer Hybrid Bonding Equipment Market was valued at USD 164 Million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 756 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 24.7% during the forecast period.

–          Wafer Bonding Equipment Market was valued at USD 321 Million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 449 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period.

–          Hybrid Wedge Bonders market was valued at USD 54 Million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 70 Million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 3.0% during the forecast period 2024-2030.

–          Chip Bonding Adhesive Market was valued at USD 355 Million in the year 2023 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 510 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.

–          Optical Bonding Service Market

–          Temporary Bonding and Debonding Systems Market

–          Wafer Bond Alignment System Market was valued at USD 249 Million in the year 2023 and is projected to reach a revised size of USD 423 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period.

–          Die Bonding Materials Market

–          Automotive Glass Bonding Market

–          Bonding Wire for Semiconductor Packaging Market

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FatPipe, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATN) Raises the Bar with Single Stack Network Security and Cybersecurity for Ease of Deployment at an Affordable Price for SMBs

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SALT LAKE CITY, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FatPipe, Inc. FatPipe, Inc. (“FatPipe” or the “Company”), a pioneer in enterprise-class, application-aware, secure software-defined wide area network (“SD-WAN”) solutions that provide the highest levels of reliability, security, and optimization for Wide Area Networks (WANs), today announced its Total Security 360 product designed to provide advanced network security, cybersecurity, and real-time network and security monitoring.

FatPipe Total Security 360 offers a single stack solution that includes SD-WAN, NextGen firewall, and cybersecurity, all in one package. FatPipe design reduces the complexity involved in cybersecurity deployment, making it easy for the customer to understand and deploy cybersecurity besides reducing their insurance costs.

FatPipe provides proactive monitoring and timely alerts for swift threat detection and response. The consolidated, single-pane-of-glass view of network and cybersecurity eliminates the need for multiple dashboards thus delivering better visibility and situation awareness.

Dr. Ragula Bhaskar, CEO commented, “Fatpipe’s single stack architecture takes the mystery and complexity out of cybersecurity while providing it at an affordable price to SMBs”.

About FatPipe, Inc.

FatPipe pioneered the concept of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and hybrid WANs that eliminate the need for hardware and software or cooperation from ISPs and allows companies and service providers to control multi-link network traffic. FatPipe currently has 12 U.S. patents related to multipath, software-defined networking. FatPipe products are sold by 200+ resellers worldwide. For more information, visit www.fatpipe.com. Follow us on Twitter @FatPipe_Inc.

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