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UTime Initiates Financial and Legal Due Diligence on Bowen Therapeutics

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3 months ago

August 29, 2024

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UTime Limited (NASDAQ: WTO) (“UTime” or the “Company”), which continues to build on its strengths in the global healthcare sector, has announced that it has commenced a comprehensive financial and legal due diligence on Bowen Therapeutics Inc (“Bowen Therapeutics”), which it intends to acquire. The move marks an important step in UTime’s expansion of its presence in the field of innovative medical products, with the aim of strengthening its market position and advancing the future of medical technology.

Bowen Therapeutics, is expected to become a key part of UTime’s expansion strategy. Bowen Therapeutics has enjoyed a strong reputation in the medical technology sector since its inception. Its unique research and development capabilities and innovative technologies are widely recognized in the industry. In particular, its progress in the development of monkeypox vaccine has contributed a number of breakthrough technologies to global healthcare. UTime intends to leverage the proposed acquisition to integrate Bowen Therapeutics’s advanced technologies and research and development capabilities in order to facilitate the Company’s technological innovation and market expansion in the healthcare sector.

The financial and legal due diligence on Bowen Therapeutics is a critical step necessary for UTime to secure its investment and build a solid foundation of information to support its acquisition decision. The due diligence process will cover a wide range of aspects of Bowen Therapeutics’s business and operations and involve in-depth investigations and analysis. Specifically, in terms of financial due diligence, UTime will focus on Bowen Therapeutics’s financial statements, assets and liabilities, and cash flow position. In addition, UTime will scrutinize the tax records and accounting systems of Bowen Therapeutics to ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards. Legal due diligence, on the other hand, focuses on reviewing Bowen Therapeutics’s legal affairs, including, but not limited to, corporate governance structure, legality of contracts, intellectual property rights, and the existence of any pending litigation or regulatory violations. This process is critical to prevent potential legal risks.

Due diligence is a complex and exhaustive process that involves numerous aspects. As the due diligence process progresses, UTime will be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of Bowen Therapeutics’s business and operations, assess potential risks and opportunities, and make decisions that are consistent with the Company’s long-term growth strategy.

About UTime Limited

UTime Limited, established in 2008, provides cost-effective mobile devices to consumers globally and helps low-income individuals from established markets, including the United States, and emerging markets, such as India and countries in South Asia and Africa, have better access to updated mobile technology. Since 2024, UTime has been committed to transforming health and wellness through innovative medical wearable technologies. By leveraging cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships, UTime aims to provide effective solutions for disease prevention and health management on a global scale. For more information, visit the Company’s website at http://www.utimeworld.com/.

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Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’ annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 30, 2024. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region

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4 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.

On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”

Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.

His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.

As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.

Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”

About Wahed

Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

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Qatar Development Bank announces strategic investment in global Islamic FinTech, Wahed

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4 hours ago

November 24, 2024

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DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.

Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.

Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.

Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”

About Wahed

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

About Qatar Development Bank

Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.

For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/

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China’s AIMA brand electric motorbike is now in Bangladesh

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17 hours ago

November 23, 2024

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DHAKA, Bangladesh, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the popularity of electric vehicles in Bangladesh, the globally renowned AIMA brand has also arrived in Bangladesh. The esteemed DX Group has brought the AIMA F-626 to customers. This environmentally friendly battery-operated electric motorbike has already been approved by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) now.

In light of the increasing popularity of electric motorcycles in the country, the internationally-leading brand AIMA has entered the market. By the end of 2023, AIMA electric two-wheelers had established a presence in over 50 countries worldwide, with 11 global production bases, including overseas factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. In 2022, AIMA collaborated with Rob Janoff, the designer of the Apple logo, to refresh the brand’s VI system with a youthful and fashionable image. In 2023, AIMA teamed up with PANTONE, the global authority in color expertise, to create the trending color of the year. As an industry leader, AIMA spearheads the electric two-wheeler sector and showcases the prowess of a leading electric two-wheeler brand on a global scale. As of March 31, 2024, AIMA’s total electric two-wheeler sales had reached 80 million units, earning certification from Frost & Sullivan, a globally recognized business growth consulting firm, as the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand”.

Over the years, AIMA has always been a product trendsetter in the electric two-wheeler sector. As of March 31, 2024, the total sales volume of AIMA electric two-wheelers reached 80 million, and Frost & Sullivan, a world-renowned market consulting company, awarded AIMA with the market status certification of the “Global Leading Electric Two-wheeler Brand (by Sales)”.

AIMA adhere to the customer-centered product philosophy and technologies that support long-term innovation and breakthroughs. We believe that the efficiency and modern technology of the AIMA F-626 will present an excellent alternative means of communication for our customers.