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MESSAGE _ENGLISH VERSION_
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Title:
Execution of a non-exclusive strategic partnership agreement with Manz
Asia - entry into a semiconductor innovation center in Taiwan, expansion
of the distribution network in Taiwan and India, and sale of the DPS
device.
Legal basis:
Article 17_1_ MAR - inside information
Content of the Report:
The Management Board of XTPL S.A. _the "Issuer", the "Company", "XTPL"_
hereby reports that on February 23, 2026 a non-exclusive strategic
partnership agreement _the "Agreement"_ was signed between the Issuer
and Manz Asia _the "Manz", the "Partner"_, with its registered office in
Taiwan.
Subject matter and scope of the Agreement
Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties establish a multi-dimensional
cooperation covering two main areas:
1. Under the Agreement, Manz Asia has purchased from XTPL a Delta
Printing System device _the "DPS"_, which will be installed at the Manz
Semiconductor Innovation R_D Center in Taoyuan, Taiwan, in the first
half of 2026. Within this center, XTPL and Manz Asia will jointly
conduct demonstrations and evaluations of the Ultra-Precise Dispensing
_the "UPD"_ technology for industrial clients in the advanced packaging
sector. Both partners contribute their respective client networks
interested in precision printing technology. The Manz innovation center
will serve as a gateway to the local industrial ecosystem and technology
decision-makers. In the long term, the partnership includes the
possibility of integrating the UPD technology into Manz Asia's machines
for dedicated customer implementation projects.
2. Manz Asia will assume the role of distributor of XTPL's products and
services in Taiwan and India, where it has been operating for nearly 20
years and maintains a specialized sales and technical support team
serving the advanced microelectronics sector.
The Agreement is non-exclusive in nature. The Company and the Partner
retain full freedom to enter into additional partnerships with other
entities in Asian and global markets.
Significance of the Agreement for the Company
Taiwan is one of the key global markets for semiconductor technologies
and one of XTPL's strategic markets. The Company is currently conducting
an advanced evaluation project with a leading Taiwanese semiconductor
manufacturer. The partnership with Manz Asia significantly shortens the
distance to decision-makers and innovators within the local industrial
ecosystem. The joint demonstration center in Taoyuan enables the
evaluation of XTPL's technology in close proximity to potential clients,
which is a critical factor in the procurement processes of major
industrial players in the region.
For XTPL, the partnership with a recognized local entity represents an
optimal model for entering Asian markets. It complements the
wholly-owned subsidiary model successfully implemented in the United
States _XTPL Inc., Boston_ and enables faster market penetration with
significantly lower capital commitment.
About Manz Asia
Manz Asia is a leading manufacturer of advanced semiconductor equipment,
employing approximately 380 engineers and specialists, with more than 40
years of experience in automating manufacturing processes for the
semiconductor and display sectors. The company specializes in
panel-level packaging, including Fan-Out Panel-Level Packaging _the
"FOPLP"_, Through Glass Via _the "TGV"_, and IC substrates technologies.
It maintains operational structures in Taiwan _Taoyuan_, China _Suzhou_,
and India _New Delhi_, as well as a dedicated Semiconductor Innovation
R_D Center in Taoyuan. The Management Board of the Issuer has classified
the execution of the Agreement as inside information, as its
implementation may have a material impact on the Issuer's future
financial position, the adoption of the Company's technological
solutions, and the Issuer's perception among investors.
For this reason, in the opinion of the Management Board, the information
about the execution of the Agreement meets the criteria set out in
Article 7_1_ of the MAR.
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RB: Zawarcie niewyłącznej umowy o partnerstwie strategicznym z Manz Asia wejście do centrum
innowacji półprzewodnikowych na Tajwanie oraz rozszerzenie sieci dystrybucji na Tajwanie
i w Indiach i sprzedaż urządzenia DPS.
