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Bristow goes with technology and selects the stock to watch in 2022 Welcome to 2022! I’m cautiously optimistic that this will be the year we get to put Covid in the rear-view mirror and get on with life without always waiting for the next shoe to drop (or a new variant to take hold). I’m happy to put 2021 in the history books and anticipate the bright future that could be. In that vein, I’d like to look ahead to what I think could be an exciting story for 2022. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying this is my top pick or suggesting it will go up. This is simply my perspective on a company that has a lot going on that could be rewarded by the market this year. The path of least resistance, after this week’s market action, would be to pick a uranium stock. Between how this group performed in 2021 and even more impressively, the first couple of trading days of 2022, it would certainly make for an easy article to write. I’m also a fan of junior base and precious metal mining companies, especially ones with plenty of results pending, but not today. The future is technology, so my exciting stock for 2022 is a technology company that posted a respectable 35% return in 2021 but is well positioned for 2022. It also happened to evolve out of a junior mining exploration company so it’s the best of both worlds. If you haven’t figured out what company I’m talking about yet, it’s Zentek Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN), formerly known as ZEN Graphene Solutions Ltd. There is so much going on at Zentek it’s hard to know where to start. The Company currently describes itself as an IP development and commercialization company focused on next-gen healthcare solutions in the areas of prevention, detection and treatment. Zentek is currently focused on commercializing ZENGuard™, a patent-pending coating shown to
have 99% antimicrobial activity, including against COVID-19, and the potential to use similar compounds as products against infectious diseases. The Company also has an exclusive agreement to be the global commercializing partner for a newly developed aptamer-based rapid pathogen detection technology. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in my opinion. The near-term catalyst is all about the antimicrobial coating ZENGuardTM, which was developed as a virucidal graphene-oxide (“GO”) based compound to be applied as a coating onto fabrics, which included personal protective equipment such as face masks in an effort to increase protection afforded by such products. In September 2021 the Company received Health Canada approval for the sale of ZENGuard™ coated masks and entered into a binding definitive license and supply agreement with Trebor Rx Corp. for the supply of ZENGuard™ to coat face masks and potentially other health care products. To date, Trebor has purchased, and the Company has delivered, quantities of ZENGuard™ coating sufficient for the production of 10,000,000 masks currently done via third parties. However, development is underway of the Company’s industrial scale facility to produce ZENGuard™ and to coat materials. The Company anticipates assembly and installation of the industrial scale production equipment to be completed during Q1 2022, at which point production is expected to commence while commissioning, optimization and production ramp-up occurs over the following two to three months. Once this industrial process is in operation, the Company expects the production capacity of ZENGuard™ to increase significantly. Zentek recently closed a bought deal public offering and a non-brokered private placement for aggregate proceeds of C$33 million to assist in the build out of their facility as well as research and development, acceleration of business growth opportunities and working capital. Other growth opportunities include the development of a new carbon-based nanotechnology- enhanced icephobic coating to reduce ice accretion. The
Company anticipates applications for aircraft, wind turbines, ocean vessels, and building structures to increase safety and efficiency outcomes in ice-forming weather conditions. In late November Zentek announced it had been awarded an R&D test contract through the Innovation Solutions Canada Testing Stream to test ZENGuard™ coated HVAC filters with interest from 3 different units within the National Research Council of Canada. Other innovations include the development of a stable diesel fuel additive, which increased the performance of diesel fuel by up to 10% in initial testing. There is an awful lot going on at Zentek so I would encourage you to go check out their website to learn more because I’ve only scratched the surface of this stock to watch in 2022. Granted it’s not a small cap with a market cap of roughly $466 million after the closing of the latest capital raise earlier this week. Nevertheless, there are plenty of near-term catalysts with having their own production facility operational in the next few months and some pretty creative and unique opportunities being developed to propel this Company into the future. TrustBIX’s Hubert Lau on expanding the BIX platform across multiple supply chains in the agri-food industry In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Chris Thompson spoke with Hubert Lau, CEO of TrustBIX Inc. (TSXV: TBIX | OTCQB: TBIXF) about TrustBIX’s recent enhancements to their BIX platform to
provide end-to-end traceability and chain of custody across multiple supply chains in the agri-food industry. In this InvestorIntel interview, which may also be viewed on YouTube (click here to subscribe to the InvestorIntel Channel), Hubert said that TrustBIX is a technology company with a blockchain infrastructure to validate information and brand claims for companies. He went on to provide an update on TrustBIX’s recently signed agreement with the Biomass Quality Network of Canada to develop a Biomass Quality Traceability Protocol. Hubert also provided an update on TrustBIX’s recently announced private placement and how the funds will be deployed. Highlighting the strong demand for ESG themed investments, Hubert said that TrustBIX is well positioned to validate claims on ESG from an operational level all the way to the supply chain level. To watch the full interview, click here. About TrustBIX Inc. As an innovative leader in brand promise assurance, TrustBIX provides agri-food traceability and chain of custody value solutions. The Company’s goal is to create a world where we trust more, waste less and reward sustainable behaviour by addressing consumer and agri-food business demands. The proprietary platform, BIX (Business InfoXchange system), is designed to create trust without compromising privacy through innovative, blockchain-derived use of technology and data. By leveraging BIX and its unique use of incentive solutions, TrustBIX delivers independent validation of food provenance and sustainable production practices within the supply chain – Gate to Plate®. ViewTrak Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, provides a suite of hardware and software solutions to the livestock industry in Canada, United States, Mexico and China, such as Auction Master Pro, Market Master, Feedlot Solutions
and pork grading probes. To learn more about TrustBIX Inc., click here Disclaimer: TrustBIX Inc. is an advertorial member of InvestorIntel Corp. This interview, which was produced by InvestorIntel Corp., (IIC), does not contain, nor does it purport to contain, a summary of all the material information concerning the “Company” being interviewed. IIC offers no representations or warranties that any of the information contained in this interview is accurate or complete. This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein. Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company. If you have any questions surrounding the content of this interview, please contact us at +1 416 792 8228 and/or email
us direct at info@investorintel.com. Chris Thompson on eResearch’s Update Equity Research Report on DATA Communications Management In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Tracy Weslosky spoke with Chris Thompson, President of eResearch Corp. about his 19- page Update Equity Research Report on DATA Communications Management Corp. (TSX: DCM)(“DCM”). In this InvestorIntel interview, which may also be viewed on YouTube (click here to subscribe to the InvestorIntel Channel), Chris discussed DCM’s third quarter financial results for 2021 with a positive year-over-year revenue trend and strong EBITDA. He went on to provide an update on DCM’s digital asset management solution as they continue to execute on their digital first strategy. In the interview, Chris also provided an update on the largest revenue growth drivers for DCM in 2022. To watch the full interview, click here About eResearch Corporation eResearch Corporation is a respected source for institutional- quality, equity research focused primarily on small- and mid- cap companies. The focus is on identifying companies that have interesting prospects, sound management, and significant potential for share price appreciation. The company
complements its corporate research coverage with a diversified selection of informative, insightful, and thought-provoking research publications from a wide variety of investment professionals. The professional investment research and analysis is provided directly to the subscriber network of discerning investors, and electronically through its website, www.eresearch.com About DATA Communications Management Corp. DCM is a leading provider of marketing and workflow solutions that solve the complex branding, communications, logistics and regulatory challenges of some of North America’s biggest brands. Powered by purpose-built technology like our DCMFlex™ workflow management platform and our ASMBL digital asset management solution, we help clients bring their brands to life and create more meaningful connections with customers. We serve market leaders in key verticals such as financial services, retail, health care, cannabis, energy, and the public sector, supporting them with marketing scale, speed, efficiency and insight that drives their competitiveness and improves their performance. To learn more about DATA Communications Management Corp., click here. Disclaimer: This interview, which was produced by InvestorIntel Corp., (IIC), does not contain, nor does it purport to contain, a summary of all the material information concerning the “Company” being interviewed. IIC offers no representations or warranties that any of the information contained in this interview is accurate or complete. This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to
uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein. Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company. If you have any questions surrounding the content of this interview, please contact us at +1 416 792 8228 and/or email us direct at info@investorintel.com. eResearch’s Chris Thompson on Moovly Media’s Deal with Lee Enterprises In a recent InvestorIntel interview, Tracy Weslosky spoke with Chris Thompson, President of eResearch Corp. about his 18- page Update Report on Moovly Media Inc. (TSXV: MVY) and about Moovly’s recently announced partnership with NASDAQ listed Lee Enterprises.
In this InvestorIntel interview, which may also be viewed on YouTube (click here to subscribe to the InvestorIntel Channel), Chris said that Lee Enterprises is a major advertising and marketing automation platform and explained why Moovly’s integration agreement with Lee Enterprises is a milestone for Moovly Media. He went on to explain how Moovly has been able to attract large technology companies looking to integrate with its video technology platform. Highlighting the growing demand for videos to reach the widest possible target audience, Chris said that the demand for video technology like Moovly’s offerings will continue to grow. To watch the full interview, click here. About eResearch Corporation eResearch Corporation is a respected source for institutional- quality, equity research focused primarily on small- and mid- cap companies. The purpose of the focus is to identify companies that have interesting prospects, sound management, and a significant potential for share price appreciation. eResearch complements its corporate research coverage with a diversified selection of informative, insightful, and thought- provoking research publications from a wide variety of investment professionals. The professional investment research and analysis is provided directly to the subscriber network of discerning investors, and is done electronically through its website, www.eresearch.com About Moovly Media Inc. Moovly is the leading provider of creative cloud-based tools to create compelling marketing, communications and training videos and video presentations. Moovly’s advanced Studio Editor with millions of assets seamlessly integrated (via partnerships with Getty Images & Storyblocks) is all you need to create engaging video content to promote, communicate or explain your product, service or message. Moovly’s API and
Automator technologies allow third parties to automate parts or all of the content creation process, including mass video customization, personalized videos (video version of mail merge), automatic content creation or updating by connecting data sources. With clients including users from over 300 of the Fortune 500, small businesses, freelancers and Ivy league universities, Moovly is an intuitive, cost effective choice for DIY creation of engaging video-based content. To learn more about Moovly Media Inc., click here. Disclaimer: Moovly Media Inc. is an advertorial member of InvestorIntel Corp. This interview, which was produced by InvestorIntel Corp., (IIC), does not contain, nor does it purport to contain, a summary of all the material information concerning the “Company” being interviewed. IIC offers no representations or warranties that any of the information contained in this interview is accurate or complete. This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and assumptions of the management of the Company as of the date made. They are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and other factors that could cause actual events/results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about now or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business or any investment therein. Any projections given are principally intended for use as objectives and are not intended, and should not be taken, as assurances that the projected results will be obtained by the Company. The assumptions used may not prove to be accurate and a potential decline in the Company’s financial condition or
results of operations may negatively impact the value of its securities. Prospective investors are urged to review the Company’s profile on Sedar.com and to carry out independent investigations in order to determine their interest in investing in the Company. If you have any questions surrounding the content of this interview, please contact us at +1 416 792 8228 and/or email us direct at info@investorintel.com. Moovly Media, A complete online video creation solution flying high, but still under the radar I’m not much of a YouTube person, or TikTok, or social media in general, so perhaps I’m not the most qualified individual to comment on making videos. However, if I were inclined to post my opinions on the internet or try and give Joe Rogan a run for his money, there is a tool I would definitely be utilizing to make myself look as professional as possible. I would be using the Moovly Studio Video Editor brought to us by Moovly Media Inc. (TSXV: MVY). But before I continue, this is not an advertisement for Moovly’s products, it’s simply my introduction into the company I’m going to discuss today. Like I said, I’m not a curator of video content so you are stuck with my verbal commentary, although as I understand it, Moovly has a product that can turn this note into a form of video or powerpoint presentation. Essentially, Moovly offers its users the most complete online
video creation solution on the market. Combining an intuitive and easy-to-use video editor with millions of copyright free assets available in many different styles, and more advanced features such as text-to-speech, green screen recording, video automation solutions and white-labeling options. It could actually make a grumpy old guy like me look reasonably competent, at least until I started talking. Moovly is the leading provider of creative cloud-based tools to create compelling marketing, communications and training videos and video presentations. Clients include users from over 300 of the Fortune 500, small businesses, freelancers and Ivy League universities making intuitive, DIY, cost effective video-based content. The reason for going on and on and on about the tools available at Moovly Media is to provide context for a deal that the Company signed last Wednesday that seems to have flown under the radar. Moovly announced that it has been selected, after a lengthy competitive process, as an exclusive partner to Lee Enterprises’ Simply Activ8 platform. The reason I say it appears to have flown under the radar is because the stock traded flat on both that Wednesday and Thursday on very low volume following the press release. It’s possible the market didn’t grasp the magnitude of this announcement so let me try and shed a little more light on why I think people should be paying attention to this deal. Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information. With Lee’s Enterprises’ daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and over 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 77 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee’s newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.2 million, and legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 56 million digital unique visitors. The Simply Activ8 platform developed by Lee Enterprises has embedded the Moovly video automation platform to offer its
clients a powerful business marketing video-making tool, fully integrated and branded. The solution enables businesses to create advertisements and other marketing videos in a simple, cost-effective way, and in doing so brings additional revenue and client stickiness to the platform. James Green, Vice President/Digital at Lee Enterprises stated, “Video is a powerful tool in advertising. Our partnership with Moovly makes that tool affordable and accessible for small to medium businesses.” For Moovly it’s an excellent example of allowing other companies to capitalize on the world-class platform they have built by integrating it into their own product offering. I view this as potentially a very high margin deal for Moovly as they’re simply distributing an existing product to a much larger user base and will be collecting fees from it. Moovly had a market cap of just under $18 million as of yesterday’s close. So you can imagine how a deal like this can impact the Company once the revenue from this transaction starts flowing through to Moovly. I expect that Q3 results will be out shortly, which should be a pretty interesting read given the recent corporate update detailing unprecedented growth. Perhaps as transactions like the Lee Enterprises deal start flowing through into the revenue column Moovly Media will no longer be flying under the radar. How hosting infrastructure for data centers and crypto mining operations may be the
missing link Everyone has heard of cryptocurrency mining and data centers by now; but have you heard of a company that specializes in providing low cost infrastructure (power and water) and hosting services for these sectors. Specialized crypto mining and data centers use huge amounts of electricity so sourcing cheap, reliable, and ideally green electricity is paramount. Today’s company does just that. Energy costs are a key factor for data centers and crypto mining operations due to the large amounts of electricity needed Source: Link Global Technologies website Link Global Technologies Inc. (CSE: LNK) (“LINK”) operates as a Bitcoin mining business as well as providing hosting and power purchase contracts to clients. LINK provides the infrastructure and operating expertise for digital mining and data hosting operations. The Company had its origins in crypto mining using low cost electricity so it has hands on experience.
LINK’s main businesses involve: LINK’s original Crypto mining business (1,400 Bitcoin mining machines). Securing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for customers in data centers or crypto mining. LINK arranges scalable, cost-effective access to clean energy. LINK provides power to over 5,000 mining machines within existing operational capacity. Supplying energy efficient containerized data centers. LINK’s point of difference is energy efficiency. LINK is able to save data center or crypto mining clients money on their infrastructure costs (notably electricity and/or water bills) by providing expertise and personalized solutions for each client’s needs. LINK is able to tap into green energy sources as well as energy storage solutions. LINK state: “Link’s staff has a combined 25 years of alternative and islanded power experience. We lead in the capture of unused energy and waste heat to generate power for the Blockchain……Link designs state of the art mobile facilities for environments spanning the globe. We have standalone solutions for every climate from the cold of Canada to the heat of Africa.” About Link Global Technologies business and how they make revenue
Source: Link Global Technologies website Revenue generation LINK achieves its revenue primarily from its Bitcoin mining business and also from providing hosting (can be the complete infrastructure package) and power purchase contracts to clients. One example of how LINK’s business model works is seen in the recently announced agreement to begin building the initial 10MW site with Mission World Group. LINK states: “Link will design, build and operate the infrastructure for the operation of the Miners and will also provide management services necessary to maintain 98% uptime on the Miners. In consideration of these services, Link will work with GSV to achieve competitive rates for power and receive a profit share of mined coins.” LINK is able to fund such operations from capital such as the announced August 2021 deal to raise $18 million via an equity facility with Alumina Partners, LLC. LINK acquires Clean Carbon Equity (“CCE”) As announced on November 2, 2021, LINK completed the acquisition of Clean Carbon Equity (“CCE”). The acquisition
allows LINK to take steps towards providing carbon offsets in the digital economy sector, immediately acquiring cash flow and creating new long-term revenue opportunities for the Company. LINK CEO, Stephen Jenkins, commented: “This business model creates another revenue source apart from the digital currency mining by creating verifiable offsets that we can market and monetize.” Closing remarks Link Global Technologies is an innovative power and infrastructure solutions provider for crypto mining, and data center operations. These operations have huge electricity and water needs, so it makes sense to get the best supply deals. Increasingly this also involves sourcing green energy and energy storage backup systems, and now carbon credits. LINK has experience being a Bitcoin miner and has gained the skills and IP to be able to assist others. LINK’s revenues are coming in from their Bitcoin mining business and their electricity supply contracts. Given the demand growth from crypto mining and data centers it stands to reason that LINK will capture an increasing number of these energy/infrastructure supply contracts. Link Global Technologies trades on a market cap of ~C$10 million. One to follow in the exciting space of crypto and data center infrastructure providers. Stay tuned.
Investing in disruptive sectors, NASDAQ listed Ideanomics continues to expand its EV investment portfolio Investors are increasingly aware that we have an electric vehicle boom unfolding this decade. 2021 electric car sales are on track to increase about 100% from 3.2 million in 2020 to a forecast 6-6.5 million in 2021. Of course, some electric car companies already have huge market caps such as Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) on US$1.019 trillion, BYD Co (OTC: BYDDF) US$108 billion, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) US$92 billion, and Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) US$78 billion. The last two are relatively new IPOs with almost no income in 2021. What if I told you that there was an investment company that held significant positions in 9 different electric mobility related companies and 3 capital/fintech related companies with forecast 2021 revenues of US$120 million, forecast to rise to US$200 million in 2023. Plus its market cap is well under one billion US dollars. Actually its market cap is US$676 million, or ~3.4x forecast 2023 revenues. The company is Ideanomics Inc. (NASDAQ: IDEX). Ideanomics is a global investment company focused on investing in disruptive companies such as those driving the adoption of electric vehicles and fintech services innovation. In addition to owning significant percentages in 9 electric mobility related companies, Ideanomics also has ownership in 3 capital (fintech/financial services) companies. Ideanomics’ latest acquisitions include 100% of VIA Motors International
and increasing from 20% to 70% of Energica Motor Company. Ideanomics Mobility In electric mobility Ideanomics works to assist commercial fleets in vehicle procurement, EV financing, mobility services, charging infrastructure (including wireless charging), and energy management. Ideanomics 9 electric mobility related investments/companies are: Medici Motor Works aims to develop the North American specialty vehicle and pick-up truck market. Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification Inc. (WAVE) develops inductive charging solutions for medium and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. Ideanomics acquired 100% of WAVE in early 2021. Ideanomics China (formerly Mobile Energy Global, “MEG”), (100% owned) provides group purchasing discounts on commercial electric vehicles, EV batteries and electricity as well as financing and charging solutions in China. Treeletrik is an approved EV manufacturer and distributor for Malaysia. Treeletrik plans to drive ASEAN commercial EV sales leveraging Chinese & Korean OEM partners for manufacturing. Ideanomics bought 51% of Treeletrik in 2019. Solectrac develops and sells electric tractors and is based in California, USA. Ideanomics bought a 14.7% investment in Solectrac which was later increased to 22%. Energica Motor Company is an Italian manufacturer and distributor of high performance 100% battery-powered electric motorcycles. Ideanomics acquired 20% and more recently agreed to increase this to 70%. More details here. Energica recently announced additional U.S. dealers in their network expansion across the USA. Energica is growing rapidly with 91% sales growth in 2020, and continued growth in 2021. Consumer demand
remains high, and dealers already have a backlog of pre- orders. SilkEV offers Italian engineering and design services. US Hybrid – Announced in May 2021, Ideanomics acquired 100% of US Hybrid, a company that has pioneered clean transportation technologies for more than 20 years. US Hybrid offers proven zero-emission powertrain components for electric, hybrid and fuel cell medium and heavy-duty municipality vehicles, commercial trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles throughout the world. VIA Motors International Inc. – Announced in August 2021, a 100% acquisition of VIA Motors by Ideanomics for a base transaction price of US$450 million via an all- stock transaction. VIA Motors is headquartered in Orem, Utah. VIA designs, manufactures and markets electric commercial vehicles, with superior life-cycle economics, for use across a broad cross-section of the global fleet customer base. VIA utilizes a scalable and flexible electric skateboard platform for Class 2, 3, 4 and 5 vans and trucks, along with a modular body approach that enables a capital-light single design for its platforms, drive systems and vehicle models. Ideanomics Capital This division focuses on fintech disruption and financial services. Ideanomics 3 investments are: Timios Holding Corp. – A leading title and settlement solutions provider based in California USA with operations in 44 U.S states. Ideanomics acquired 100% of Timios Holdings Corp. in 2020. Technology Metal Market (TM2) – A London–based digital commodity issuance and trading platform for technology metals, including those used for EV battery production, energy storage systems, and solar cells. JUSTLY Markets (formerly Delaware Board of Trade Holdings Inc.) is an equity crowdfunding platform for
investors that focuses beyond profit and dividends. It thinks about how the investments made today shape the future of our planet. JUSTLY connects engaged investors and passionate founders who care about ‘social responsibility’ and building thriving businesses. JUSTLY recently partnered with Invest Green to provide insights and clean technology investment opportunities. More details here. Ideanomics Q3 2021 results announced in November highlight the progress the Company is making. Apart from the new acquisition of VIA Motors, and the increased stake to 70% in Energica, the Q3 result highlights were: “Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, were $27.0 million and gross profit of $4.5 million. $256.9 million cash at quarter end providing a deep pool of capital for investment in Ideanomics Mobility & Capital business units. Aaron Gillmore (former BYD and Tesla executive) appointed as CEO of WAVE. Mani Iyer (former CEO of Mahindra Agriculture Americas) appointed as CEO of Solectrac. WAVE received order from AVTA for vehicle-side charging equipment for 28 buses. US Hybrid delivered EV power electronics components to several OEMs, including CAT, Pratt & Miller, FEV, and Nova Bus, as well as several powertrain kits for battery electric street sweepers deployed nation-wide. Ideanomics China delivered 652 vehicles, with a large order backlog due to supply chain constraints, and entered into agreements to secure first access to thousands of new electric vehicles as they roll off assembly lines. WAVE made substantial progress toward final testing of 125kW and 500kW wireless charging systems, which will broaden WAVE’s market reach to additional applications.
US Hybrid moved to new larger facility to support greater scale of innovation and manufacturing Treeletrik moved to a new office and assembly plant to support manufacturing and delivery of its orders.” Ideanomics CEO, Alf Poor, commented: “This quarter was highlighted by two very important strategic planned acquisitions of VIA Motors and Energica both scheduled to close in the first quarter… The integration of these two companies provides Ideanomics with full OEM capabilities across vehicle types, and positions Ideanomics as one of the only full-service, turnkey, offerings in the market today.“ Closing remarks Ideanomics really is becoming a powerful force both with their EV related businesses and their capital/financial services businesses. Certainly, Ideanomics is not an easy company to fully comprehend with just so much going on. Despite this the revenue growth and numbers paint a picture of a growing enterprise. The recent stock price pullback means the stock now trades on only ~3.4x forecast 2023 revenues. That compares to the more flashy EV companies with multiples often over 10x. It looks like a very good time to take a second look at Ideanomics Inc.
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