FDCTech Signs the Definitive Agreement to Merge with Alchemy Group, Seeks Uplist

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FDCTech acquires Alchemy Group, expanding its presence in the online trading and investment platform market.

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• FDCTech has acquired 100% of Alchemy Markets DMCC, Alchemy Prime Ltd., and 49.90% of Alchemy Markets Ltd.
• The acquisition positions FDCTech to seek a national exchange listing of its common stock.
• Alchemy Markets DMCC trades for proprietary accounts and serves as an OTC market participant and liquidity provider.
• Alchemy Markets Ltd. is authorized to deal on its account as a licensed entity by the Malta Financial Services Authority.
• Alchemy Prime Limited offers customized services to brokers, hedge funds, and institutional clients with its deep liquidity network.

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The Company acquires 100% of Alchemy Markets DMCC (Alchemy UAE), 100% of Alchemy Prime Ltd. (Alchemy UK), and 49.90% of Alchemy Markets Ltd. (Alchemy Malta). Post-merger, the Company will control 100% of Alchemy Malta.

The acquisition of Alchemy UK and Alchemy Malta is subject to regulatory approval.

Irvine, CA, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FDCTech, Inc. ("FDC" or the "Company," OTCQB: FDCT), a fintech-driven company specializing in buying and integrating small to mid-size legacy financial services companies, today announced the definitive agreement with Alchemy Group where the Company acquired 100% of Alchemy Markets DMCC (Alchemy UAE), 100% of Alchemy Prime Ltd. (Alchemy UK), and 49.90% of Alchemy Markets Ltd. (Alchemy Malta). After the acquisition of 49.90% of Alchemy Malta, the Company will control 100.00% of all issued outstanding shares of Alchemy Malta. The acquisition of Alchemy UK and Alchemy Malta is subject to regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA UK) and Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), respectively.

The Company will issue 1,800,000 shares of its Series B Preferred stock, or such other number of shares that the parties agree upon to shareholder(s) and employees of Alchemy Group, for the acquisition. The existing management team and board of directors will continue to oversee and manage the Company's operations. This transaction was the result of extensive negotiations commencing in September 2022.

The Company has become a premier online trading and investment platform, targeting the European, Asian, and Australian markets. This multi-faceted acquisition strategy marks a fundamental milestone in the Company's operational history. It has positioned the Company to seek a planned national exchange listing of the Company's common stock on either the Nasdaq Global Market, Nasdaq Capital Market, New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE American (the "Uplisting").

Please visit our SEC filings or the Company's website for more information on the full results, management's plan, and the binding letter of intent.

Alchemy Markets DMCC

Alchemy Markets DMCC is registered in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Dubai -United Arab Emirates (License no. DMCC-344359), as a Free Zone Company under the UAE Federal Commercial Company Law on September 28, 2017. Alchemy Markets DMCC primarily trades for proprietary accounts on regulated exchanges as an OTC market participant and liquidity provider for small to medium-sized online brokers in certain situations.

Alchemy Markets Ltd. (previously known as NSFX Ltd.)

Alchemy Markets (the "Company") is a limited liability company registered under the Companies Act, Cap — 386 of the Laws of Malta, with registration number C 56519. The Malta Financial Services Authority regulates Alchemy Markets with a License Number IS/56519. Alchemy Markets is authorized to deal on its account as a Category 3 licensed entity by the MFSA, receive and transmit orders for retail and professional clients, and hold and control clients' money and assets. Alchemy Markets offers trading platform services in English, French, German, Italian, and Arabic, allowing customers to trade currencies, commodities, equities, and other derivatives in real time.

Alchemy Prime Limited

Alchemy Prime Limited is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 612233, in the UK. As an award-winning broker, Alchemy Prime has spent years building a deep liquidity network and investing in its pricing technology. Alchemy Prime's experience and vast network of counterparties position it to deliver customized services to brokers, hedge funds, and other institutional clients in an efficient, low-cost environment. Alchemy Prime offers strong liquidity pools, global reach, exceptionally competitive commission rates, and leverage terms. The trading and registered address is Unit 1, 74 Back Church Lane, London E1 1LX, a company registered in England and Wales with Companies House, reference number 08698974.

AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd.

AD Advisory Services Pty Ltd. – AFSL No. 237058, an independent specialist dealer group, provides licensing solutions for select education and compliance-focused financial advisors & accountants. ADS' dedicated management team are qualified financial planners that service metro and regional practices around Australia.

FDCTech, Inc.

FDCTech, Inc. ("FDC") is a US-based leading developer of regulatory-grade financial technology infrastructure designed to serve the financial markets of the future. Our clients include regulated and OTC brokerages and prop and algo trading firms of all sizes in forex, stocks, CFDs, commodities, indices, ETFs, precious metals, and other asset classes. Our growth strategy involves acquiring and integrating small to mid-size legacy financial services companies, leveraging our proprietary trading technology and liquidity solutions to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

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This press release's statements may be forward-looking statements or future expectations based on currently available information. Such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions, future market conditions, unusual catastrophic loss events, changes in the capital markets, and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements. The Company does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or updated status of such forward-looking statements or information provided by the third party. Therefore, in no case will the Company and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction with the information and/or statements in this press release or any related damages.

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What companies did FDCTech acquire?

FDCTech acquired 100% of Alchemy Markets DMCC, Alchemy Prime Ltd., and 49.90% of Alchemy Markets Ltd.

What is the purpose of the acquisition?

The acquisition positions FDCTech to seek a national exchange listing of its common stock.

What services does Alchemy Markets DMCC offer?

Alchemy Markets DMCC trades for proprietary accounts and serves as an OTC market participant and liquidity provider.

What authority regulates Alchemy Markets Ltd.?

Alchemy Markets Ltd. is authorized to deal on its account as a licensed entity by the Malta Financial Services Authority.

What services does Alchemy Prime Limited offer?

Alchemy Prime Limited offers customized services to brokers, hedge funds, and institutional clients with its deep liquidity network.