XIAMEN, China, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lichen China Limited (Nasdaq: LICN) (“Lichen China” or the “Company”), a dedicated financial and taxation service provider in China today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with several investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 25,000,000 of the Company’s Class A ordinary share, par value $0.00004 per share (the “Shares”) (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $0.125 per share in a registered direct offering. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is identical to the purchase price for Shares, less the exercise price of $0.001 per share.

The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of this offering are expected to be approximately $3.1 million. The transaction is expected to close on or about December 31, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Univest Securities, LLC is acting as the sole placement agent.

The registered direct offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-277230) previously filed by the Company and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 1, 2024. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting Univest Securities, LLC at info@univest.us, or by calling +1 (212) 343-8888.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Copies of the prospectus supplement relating to the registered direct offering, together with the accompanying base prospectus will be filed by the Company and, upon filing, can be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

About Lichen China Limited

Lichen China Limited focuses on providing financial and taxation solution services, education support services, and software and maintenance services under its “Lichen” brand. In recognition of the Company’s expertise and experience in the financial and taxation solution services industry for over 18 years, the Company has built up its reputation as a dedicated financial and taxation solution services provider of professional and high-quality services in China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.lichenzx.com/. 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:

Tian Sun
Phone: +86-0592-5586999
Email: ir@lichenzx.com

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TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) today announced that it has completed an agreement to amend and restate its existing unsecured credit facilities with its syndicate of Canadian Schedule I bank lenders (the “Restated Credit Facility”).

The Restated Credit Facility was amended and restated to, among other things, increase the total limit on the facility to $320 million and will be fully revolving. The maturity date for the Restated Credit Facility is now December 30, 2027.

All terms are as defined in the Restated Credit Facility and a copy will be filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca

About EQB Inc. 

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is a leading digital financial services company with $127 billion in combined assets under management and administration (as at October 31, 2024). It offers banking services through Equitable Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary and Canada’s seventh largest bank by assets, and wealth management through ACM Advisors, a majority owned subsidiary specializing in alternative assets. As Canada’s Challenger Bank™, Equitable Bank has a clear mission to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people’s lives. It leverages technology to deliver exceptional personal and commercial banking experiences and services to nearly 700,000 customers and more than six million credit union members through its businesses. Through its digital EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca), its customers have named it one of Canada’s top banks on the Forbes World’s Best Banks list since 2021.  

Please visit eqb.investorroom.com for more details. 

Investor contact: 
Mike Rizvanovic 
Managing Director, Investor Relations 
investor_enquiry@eqb.com 

Media contact: 
Maggie Hall 
Director, PR & Communications   
maggie.hall@eqb.com

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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced a thrilling new campaign in collaboration with SOLV Protocol: the bbSOL Maxi Rewards. This exciting event offers users the chance to win a share of 1,300,000 SOLV tokens via airdrop by staking their SOL.

From December 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM UTC to January 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM UTC, users who stake at least 0.5 SOL to obtain bbSOL through their Bybit Web3 Seed Phrase Wallet on the Bybit Web3 Earn platform are eligible to participate in the campaign and win exciting SOLV rewards.

“We’re thrilled to partner with SOLV Protocol for this exciting campaign,” said Emily Bao, Head of Web3 and Spot at Bybit. “The bbSOL Maxi Rewards presents a fantastic opportunity for users to maximize their SOL holdings and earn substantial rewards. We encourage everyone to participate and experience the power of Bybit Web3.”

How to Participate:

Visit the Airdrop Arcade: Head over to the dedicated “bbSOL X SOLV Campaign Page” (Airdrop Arcade).Connect Your Wallet: Connect your Bybit Web3 Seed Phrase Wallet and complete the required tasks.Stake Your SOL: Stake a minimum of 0.5 SOL to obtain bbSOL through Bybit Web3 Earn. The more you stake, the higher your potential rewards in the Ultimate Rewards Pool.

The top 100 stakers with the highest SOL stakes will receive their SOLV rewards directly to their Bybit Web3 Seed Phrase Wallet’s ETH address within three weeks of the event’s conclusion.

To participate, users must deposit SOL and obtain bbSOL on the Bybit Web3 Earn platform using their Bybit Web3 Seed Phrase Wallet. Only new SOL deposits made during the event period are eligible for rewards.

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About Bybit Web3

Bybit Web3 is redefining openness in the decentralized world, creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. We are committed to welcoming builders, creators, and partners in the blockchain space, extending an invitation to both crypto enthusiasts and the curious, with a community of over 130 million wallet addresses across over 30 major ecosystem partners, and counting.

Bybit Web3 provides a comprehensive suite of Web3 products designed to make accessing, swapping, collecting and growing Web3 assets as open and simple as possible. Our wallets, marketplaces and platforms are all backed by the security and expertise that define Bybit as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, trusted by over 60 million users globally.

Join the revolution now and open the door to your Web3 future with Bybit.

For more details about Bybit Web3, please visit Bybit Web3.

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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