Vancouver, British Columbia – August 14, 2025 – TheNewswire - Plaid Technologies Inc. (formerly, Veji Holdings Ltd.) (CSE: STIF) (OTC Pink: VEJIF) (“Plaid” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received final approval to commence trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “Exchange”) under the new name of “Plaid Technologies Inc.” and the new symbol of “STIF” (CUSIP: 726135106, ISIN: CA7261351067) at the market open on Monday, August 18, 2025, following the Exchange’s final approval of a fundamental change transaction (the “Transaction”), which was previously disclosed by the Company on July 30, 2025.

Further details related to the Transaction are included in the Company’s listing statement dated August 13, 2025, which is filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

No action is required from shareholders in connection with this change in listing.

Management is excited about the commencement of trading of the Common Shares on the Exchange and the opportunities it presents for investors, as the Company continues to advance its business operations.

About the Company

The Company focuses on the development and commercialization of graphene-enhanced concrete technology. Its business includes refining proprietary technology for the uniform dispersion of graphene in cement, and advancing a patent application related to the production of expanded graphite for industrial use.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

“Guy Bourgeois”

Guy Bourgeois
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 1-800-585-7517
Email: info@plaidtechnologiesinc.com

Website: https://www.plaidtechnologiesinc.com

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information

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Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals, and includes those risks set out in the Company's management’s discussion and analysis as filed under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Forward-looking information in this news release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including that all necessary governmental and regulatory approvals will be received as and when expected. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

Forward-looking information in this news release also involves material risks and uncertainties specific to its business, including risks related to the early-stage nature of the acquired technology, uncertainty regarding the possibility of intellectual property protection challenges, and the need to comply with applicable regulatory frameworks in Canada and other jurisdictions. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in developing or commercializing products related to its business.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved, or expressed an opinion on the business plan or proposed activities described in this news release.