KIDZ AI Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Strategic Equity Stake in Cambodia's National Cloud Data Center, Locking In Priority Access to Power-Connected AI Infrastructure in Southeast Asia

KIDZ AI (KIDZ) agreed to acquire a 2.0% minority equity stake in HUADING DEVELOPMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD., owner of Cambodia's national Tier III cloud data center in Phnom Penh, subject to customary closing conditions.

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KIDZ AI (KIDZ) agreed to acquire a 2.0% minority equity stake in HUADING DEVELOPMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD., owner of Cambodia's national Tier III cloud data center in Phnom Penh, subject to customary closing conditions.

The transaction would make KIDZ AI a strategic equity partner in an already operational, power-connected, carrier-neutral facility designated by the Royal Government of Cambodia as the national cloud data center. The data center is designed for 99.98% uptime, supported by dual-feed utility power, redundant transformers, generators, UPS and precision cooling, and connects to three international submarine cable systems linking Cambodia to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore.

KIDZ AI would obtain a three-year right of first refusal to lease up to 1 MW of data center load in one or more tranches and a 30-day exclusive right of first offer on future capacity expansions, enabling phased AI and GPU compute deployments aligned with customer demand. The company positions this as a way to extend its AI infrastructure and GPU compute strategy from North America into Southeast Asia, while warning that the equity acquisition and capacity rights remain subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals and third-party consents and may not be consummated.

Positive

• 2.0% equity stake in Cambodia’s national Tier III data center, if closed
• Priority access to up to 1 MW of data center load for three years
• 30-day exclusive right of first offer on future capacity expansions at the facility
• Access to an operational, power-connected, carrier-neutral facility with 99.98% designed uptime
• Platform for extending KIDZ AI’s AI infrastructure and GPU compute strategy into Southeast Asia

Negative

• Equity acquisition and rights are subject to due diligence and approvals and may not close
• No assurance KIDZ AI will exercise its 1 MW capacity rights or realize anticipated benefits

Market reaction after 2.0% stake acquisition: KIDZ +25.92%

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Market Context

The tag-specific acquisition and AI record showed an average move of 5.2%. That history provides con...

Analysis

The tag-specific acquisition and AI record showed an average move of 5.2%. That history provides context for the infrastructure announcement, while closing conditions and unexercised capacity rights remain the principal disclosed risks.

Key Figures

Facility classification: Tier III Designed uptime: 99.98% Interconnection providers: 12 providers +5 more

8 metrics

Facility classification Tier III Cambodia national cloud data center

Designed uptime 99.98% Operational Phnom Penh facility

Interconnection providers 12 providers Available on site

Submarine cable systems 3 systems International connectivity

Minority equity interest 2.0% HUADING DEVELOPMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD.

Priority capacity Up to 1 MW Data center load

Right of first refusal 3 years Capacity access term

Right of first offer 30 days Future capacity expansions

Previous Acquisition,AI Reports

2 past events · Latest: Jul 07 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 2 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 07	AI IP acquisition	Positive	-1.4%	IP portfolio acquisition was followed by a negative 24-hour reaction.
Apr 14	Strategic acquisitions	Positive	+11.8%	Strategic acquisition plans and trademark registration preceded an 11.83% gain.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Tag-specific acquisition and AI announcements produced mixed reactions, with one positive alignment and one divergence.

Key Terms

tier iii, right of first refusal, right of first offer, carrier-neutral

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tier iii technical

"Cambodia's first Tier III data center"

Tier III is a label for the third level in a multi‑level ranking system used across industries to mark relative standing — often indicating lower priority, capacity, or quality compared with Tier I or II. Investors use it as a quick signal about expected revenue, cost, risk or regulatory demands for an asset, facility or customer segment; think of it like choosing a mid- or economy‑class option when comparing service levels or risk profiles.

right of first refusal financial

"a three-year right of first refusal to lease up to 1 MW"

A right of first refusal gives an existing shareholder or party the chance to buy an asset or shares before the owner can sell them to someone else. Think of it like being offered the first option to buy a house when the owner decides to sell; it matters to investors because it can limit who can acquire a stake, slow or block transactions, and affect the price and liquidity of an investment by restricting open-market sales or new buyers.

right of first offer financial

"a 30-day exclusive right of first offer on future capacity expansions"

A right of first offer is a contractual agreement that requires an owner to offer an asset or stake to a designated party before marketing it to others; the holder gets the first chance to negotiate terms directly with the seller. For investors, it matters because it can limit who can buy or set the sale price path—like getting the first invitation to buy a sought-after item before it goes on general sale, protecting potential access or controlling competition.

carrier-neutral technical

"It is carrier-neutral, with twelve interconnection providers available on site"

A carrier-neutral facility or service is one that is not owned or limited to a single telecommunications provider, allowing multiple network carriers to connect and compete within the same location. For investors, this matters because carrier-neutral assets tend to attract more customers, reduce dependency on one provider, and often support faster growth, higher occupancy and more stable revenue—think of a marketplace that welcomes any vendor rather than an exclusive shop.

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• Agreement provides for acquisition of a minority ownership interest in HUADING DEVELOPMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD., which would result in KIDZ AI becoming a strategic equity partner in an operational, power-connected Tier III data center facility in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Agreement provides a three-year right of first refusal on up to 1 MW of data center load, drawable in one or more tranches, plus a 30-day exclusive right of first offer on future capacity expansions - priority access secured ahead of Southeast Asia's accelerating AI compute demand

• The facility is Cambodia's first Tier III data center, designated by the Royal Government of Cambodia as the country's national cloud data center - operational and energized today, carrier-neutral, and connected to three international submarine cable systems linking Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2026 / KIDZ AI Inc. (NASDAQ:KIDZ)(NASDAQ:KIDZW) ("KIDZ AI" or the "Company"), an education technology company advancing AI infrastructure and GPU compute initiatives alongside its core EdTech operations, today announced that it has entered into a strategic transaction designed to establish an AI infrastructure and GPU compute platform in Southeast Asia.

Cambodia's National Cloud Data Center

The facility at the center of the transaction is Cambodia's first Tier III data center and has been designated by the Royal Government of Cambodia as the country's national cloud data center. Operational and energized today, the facility is designed for 99.98% uptime and supported by dual-feed utility power with redundant transformers, backup generators, and redundant UPS and precision cooling systems. It is carrier-neutral, with twelve interconnection providers available on site, and connects to three international submarine cable systems linking the country to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, with onward connectivity to additional international routes available on demand.

Transaction Overview

Under the transaction agreements, KIDZ AI has agreed, subject to customary closing conditions, to acquire a 2.0% minority equity interest in HUADING DEVELOPMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD., owner and operator of the facility, establishing KIDZ AI as a strategic equity partner. In connection with KIDZ AI's acquisition, KIDZ AI will secure contractual priority rights to capacity at the facility, including a three-year right of first refusal to lease up to 1 MW of data center load in one or more tranches and a 30-day exclusive right of first offer on future capacity expansions. The tranche structure is designed to allow KIDZ AI to scale deployments in phases, in step with customer demand, while the right of first offer on expansions provides a pathway to additional and higher-density capacity as the facility grows.

Management Commentary

"In AI infrastructure, the scarcest asset is not GPUs - it is power that is already energized, cooled and connected to the network," said Stephanie Luo, Chief Executive Officer of KIDZ AI. "Cambodia's national cloud data center would give us that today, without the multi-year timeline of building from the ground up - and a base from which to build across Southeast Asia."

Strategic Rationale

Southeast Asia's digital economy is expanding rapidly, driven by generative AI adoption, data localization requirements and government-backed sovereign AI programs. Regional supply of AI-ready capacity has not kept pace: available sites are constrained by power, cooling and network latency, and new facilities take years to energize. KIDZ AI's approach is to secure a position in operational, energized infrastructure now - beginning with capacity suited to enterprise AI and inference workloads, and expanding toward higher-density deployments through its rights on future facility growth - rather than waiting to compete for capacity once the imbalance widens.

The structure will enable KIDZ AI to build a regional AI data center and compute pipeline, expand its enterprise AI infrastructure offering and pursue additional deployment opportunities across Southeast Asia. It will also complement KIDZ AI's previously announced GPU compute initiatives, extending the Company's infrastructure strategy from North America into one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets.

The consummation of the acquisition of the 2.0% minority equity interest in HUADING DEVELOPMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. is subject to various closing conditions including but not limited to the completion of business, legal, financial and technical due diligence by KIDZ AI and the receipt of all regulatory approvals and third-party consents. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the equity acquisition will be consummated, that KIDZ AI will exercise its capacity rights or rights of first refusal contained therein or that the anticipated benefits of the transaction will be realized.

About KIDZ AI Inc.

KIDZ AI Inc. (NASDAQ:KIDZ)(NASDAQ:KIDZW) is an AI-driven education technology company developing proprietary learning systems that combine artificial intelligence, AI agents and robotics. The Company is also pursuing opportunities in AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud platforms and related data-center ecosystems.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated closing of the acquisition of the minority interest, the Company's ability to exercise its capacity rights, and the Company's AI infrastructure and GPU compute strategy. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on KIDZ AI's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of KIDZ AI's business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of KIDZ AI's control including, but not limited to: the parties' ability to satisfy closing conditions and consummate the transactions described herein; the risk that the anticipated benefits of the transactions may not be realized; KIDZ AI's ability to exercise its capacity rights and the technical configuration, capacity, costs, and timing of any GPU compute deployment; risks associated with international operations, including political, regulatory, currency and enforcement risks in Cambodia and Southeast Asia; KIDZ AI's ability to execute its business model, including obtaining market acceptance of its products and services; KIDZ AI's financial and business performance, including financial projections and business metrics and any underlying assumptions thereunder; KIDZ AI's ability to obtain the GPUs and related equipment necessary to perform its obligations under existing agreements and achieve its goals and expected results; KIDZ AI's ability to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq; changes in KIDZ AI's strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; KIDZ AI's ability to attract and retain a large number of customers; KIDZ AI's future capital requirements and sources and uses of cash; KIDZ AI's ability to attract and retain key personnel; KIDZ AI's expectations regarding its ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection and not infringe on the rights of others; changes in applicable laws or regulations; and the possibility that KIDZ AI may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. These risks and uncertainties also include those risks and uncertainties indicated in KIDZ AI's filings with the SEC. KIDZ AI's actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement made by KIDZ AI in this press release is based only on information currently available to KIDZ AI and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. KIDZ AI undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What transaction did KIDZ AI (KIDZ) announce on September 2, 2026?

KIDZ AI announced an agreement to acquire a 2.0% minority equity interest in HUADING DEVELOPMENT (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD., owner and operator of Cambodia’s national Tier III cloud data center in Phnom Penh, subject to customary closing conditions.

What capacity rights does KIDZ AI receive in the Cambodia national cloud data center?

KIDZ AI would obtain a three-year right of first refusal to lease up to 1 MW of data center load in one or more tranches, plus a 30-day exclusive right of first offer on future capacity expansions at the facility.

Where is the data center involved in the KIDZ AI (KIDZ) deal located and what are its key features?

The facility is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is Tier III, designed for 99.98% uptime, uses dual-feed utility power with redundant backup systems, is carrier-neutral with twelve interconnection providers, and connects to three international submarine cable systems.

How does the Cambodia data center agreement support KIDZ AI’s AI infrastructure strategy?

The agreement would give KIDZ AI strategic equity and priority access to energized, cooled and network-connected capacity, supporting an AI data center and GPU compute pipeline in Southeast Asia and complementing its previously announced GPU initiatives in North America.

What conditions must be satisfied before KIDZ AI’s 2.0% equity acquisition in Cambodia can close?

Closing is subject to completion of business, legal, financial and technical due diligence by KIDZ AI, as well as receipt of all required regulatory approvals and third-party consents, so there is no assurance the acquisition or related capacity rights will be consummated.

What connectivity does Cambodia’s national cloud data center offer in the KIDZ AI transaction?

The data center is carrier-neutral with twelve interconnection providers and connects to three international submarine cable systems linking Cambodia to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore, with additional international routes available on demand.

What business areas is KIDZ AI (KIDZ) focusing on alongside this data center investment?

KIDZ AI is an AI-driven education technology company developing learning systems using AI, AI agents and robotics, and is also pursuing AI compute infrastructure, GPU cloud platforms and related data-center ecosystems, including this potential stake in Cambodia’s national cloud data center.