Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) (“Actelis” or the “Company”)
a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking
solutions for IoT applications, today announced the signing of a
binding term sheet to acquire between 61% to 75% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Quality Industrial Corporation, a Nevada
corporation (“QIND”) (OTC: QIND), subject to customary terms for
closing.
QIND, whose operations are based out of Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (“UAE”), designs, manufactures and supplies solutions for
the critical infrastructure industrial and energy sectors. Its
operating business reported $11 million in revenue and $1.8 million
in net income in 2023 and is projecting substantial growth in 2024.
For the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, QIND’s revenues were
approximately $3.1 million, and its net income was approximately
$0.76 million. With expansion of its customer base, QIND is
expecting substantial growth in 2024. QIND currently services
nearly 40,000 customers across the UAE with 7 operating facilities
and a fleet of dozens of vehicles and approximately 100 employees.
They are also internationally certified, local government approved,
and its customers include household names such as Emirates
Airlines, Emaar, Government of Dubai, Dubai Properties, WASL Group
and many others. QIND’s sister company Emergency Response
Technologies Inc., who is not part of this transaction, designs,
manufactures and supplies patented firefighting technologies and
solutions for the public safety sector, and is expected to enable
further synergies with Actelis.
Tuvia Barlev, Chairman and CEO of Actelis, stated, “We are
excited to team-up with QIND as it opens for us new geographies in
the UAE, Gulf Region and Africa with applications in new, critical
verticals such as energy, utilities, and public safety. Actelis’
technology is focused on innovation, enabling rapid modernization
of critical infrastructure and industries, providing rapid
deployment networking in a secure and cost-effective manner, and
enabling smart IoT applications and sensors. QIND and other
companies in the energy sector need reliable networking, cyber
protection, and smart applications to improve their business
operations. Remote monitoring for quality of service and safety,
automation of delivery and billing, as well as forecasting and
supply-chain optimization are all areas that can be strengthened
with the Actelis’ technology. The acquisition of QIND allows
Actelis to add inorganic, profitable revenue of a recurring nature
while offering IoT technology to enhance the operations of QIND and
its customers, resulting in smarter and more efficient operation,
and enabling faster growth. As contemplated, the acquisition would
result in a combined company which had on a proforma basis $17
million in revenue in 2023 with substantial growth projected for
2024.”
John-Paul Backwell, CEO of Quality Industrial Corp., stated,
“The joining of Actelis and QIND aligns with our goal of expanding
our company by harnessing advanced technologies to increase
business efficiencies. Actelis’ solutions can assist in reducing
our operational costs through the automation of product delivery
and system monitoring, thereby improving our competitiveness and
accelerating the growth of our business.”
Terms of the Transaction
At the Closing, in consideration for the purchased shares,
Actelis will issue to the Sellers 19.99% of its common stock and
preferred non-voting shares for the balance of the consideration.
The companies are planning to close the transaction, pending
regulatory requirements and due diligence, within 60 days. The
preferred shares shall not be convertible to common stock prior to
six months after the closing until such time as a registration
statement is declared effective, whichever occurs sooner and
shareholders’ approval will be obtained. The exact number of shares
of the Company to be issued to the sellers will be based on a ratio
of valuations of ASNS and QIND to be determined between the parties
until closing.
The binding term sheet is subject to customary due diligence
requirements and other covenants including but not limited to the
raising of additional funding. The Term Sheet includes a 60-day
non-solicitation obligation and a break-up fee.
About Actelis Networks,
Inc.
Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) is a
market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid-deployment networking
solutions for wide-area IoT applications including federal, state
and local government, ITS, military, utility, rail, telecom and
campus applications. Actelis’ unique portfolio of hybrid
fiber-copper, environmentally hardened aggregation switches, high
density Ethernet devices, advanced management software and
cyber-protection capabilities, unlocks the hidden value of
essential networks, delivering safer connectivity for rapid,
cost-effective deployment. For more information, please visit
www.actelis.com.
About Quality Industrial
Corporation:
Quality Industrial Corp. (OTC: QIND) is a
Manufacturer and Service Provider for the Industrial, Oil and Gas,
as well as the Utility sectors. It is involved in the design,
consultation, supply, installation, and maintenance of liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) systems. The company also provides LPG cylinder
distribution and bulk gas supply solutions. It serves commercial
buildings, mixed use apartment complexes, shopping complexes, food
courts, heavy industries, labor accommodations, catering units,
commercial kitchens, and restaurants. The company was formerly
known as Wikisoft Corp. and changed its name to Quality Industrial
Corp. in August 2022. The company is headquartered in San
Francisco, California. For more information, please visit
www.qualityindustrial.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements are identified by the use of the words "could,"
"believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may,"
"continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar
expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking
statements, and include statements regarding the completion of the
private placement, satisfaction of the closing conditions and use
of proceeds therefrom and obtaining shareholder approval. All
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press
release. You should not place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans,
objectives, expectations and intentions reflected in or suggested
by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no
assurance that these plans, objectives, expectations or intentions
will be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve significant
risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control),
including, but not limited to, market and other conditions, and
assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially
from historical experience and present expectations or projections.
Actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements and the trading price for our common
stock may fluctuate significantly. Forward-looking statements also
are affected by the risk factors described in the Company's filings
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as
required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise
publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which
the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Media Contact:Sean RennGlobal VP Marketing
& Communicationssrenn@actelis.com
Investor Relations Contact:Kirin SmithPCG
Advisory, Inc.Ksmith@pcgadvisory.com
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