Energy Plug's name change to be effective Nov. 17

Executive Summary

• Energy Plug Technologies Corp. officially changes its name to Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. and begins trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the new ticker symbol "QESS" effective November 17, 2025.
• The company reports receiving over $2.2 million from the exercise of outstanding warrants over the past 30 days, driven by strong trading activity and share price appreciation.
• Proceeds from the warrant exercises are designated to strengthen the balance sheet, accelerate product commercialization, expand manufacturing capacity, and advance certification programs for North American and international markets.

Key Details

• Name Change: Energy Plug Technologies Corp. becomes Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp.
• Trading Details: Commenced trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) on November 17, 2025.
• New Ticker Symbol: QESS (previously PLUG).
• Board Approval: The name change was approved by the board of directors on November 7, 2025.
• Security Identifiers:
  • New CUSIP: 00783T109
  • New ISIN: CA00783T1093
• Warrant Exercises: Over $2.2 million in outstanding warrants were exercised within the last 30 days.
• Share Performance: Common shares achieved four new 52-week highs in recent trading sessions.
• Use of Proceeds: Capital will be used to accelerate product commercialization, expand manufacturing capacity, and advance certification programs for North American and international markets.
• Business Focus: Development and deployment of advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS) for industrial, utility, and defence applications, featuring quantum-safe cybersecurity integration.
• Pipeline: The company reports a robust pipeline of more than 15 developments in various stages across energy storage, defence, marine, and critical infrastructure.
• Rebranding: A new website will be unveiled shortly in conjunction with the name change.

Notable Quotes

• "This level of investor support and confidence is truly humbling... We are building a company with lasting impact -- one that blends innovation, execution and meaningful partnerships. Our recent milestones, including international collaborations and the growing demand for our energy storage systems, are setting the stage for sustained growth as we position Aegis Critical Energy Defence at the forefront of intelligent, secure and resilient power solutions." — Paul Dickson, Chief Executive Officer