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POET Technologies Inc (POET) drives innovation in photonic integration through its patented Optical Interposer Platform, enabling advanced optical engines for AI systems and hyperscale data centers. This page provides official updates on technological milestones, financial developments, and strategic initiatives shaping the company's position in high-speed optical solutions.
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POET Technologies reported the results of its 2024 Annual General and Special Meeting (AGSM) held virtually on June 21, 2024. Key outcomes include the re-election of directors with no less than 84% of votes, appointment of auditors with 98% approval, and the approval of stock option amendments and an omnibus equity incentive plan. The CEO, Dr. Suresh Venkatesan, highlighted POET’s alignment with AI network needs, financial stability, and strategic projects. Additionally, the board granted stock options to directors, officers, and employees, with a total of 1,657,659 options issued. These options vest over four years and are exercisable for 10 years at CAD$2.48 per share.
POET Technologies announced the amendment and acceleration of 539,318 common share purchase warrants. Originally issued during a private placement on December 2, 2022, the amended warrants can now be exercised at C$1.80 per share. Additionally, an acceleration clause has been included. If the share price is C$2.16 or higher for 10 consecutive trading days, the expiry date shortens to 30 days. As of May 29, 2024, POET’s share price has met this threshold, and the warrants will now expire on June 28, 2024.
POET Technologies announced their first quarter 2024 financial results, reporting a net loss of $5.7M ($0.12 per share), which increased from $5.3M ($0.14 per share) in Q1 2023. The company highlighted significant breakthroughs, including a major design win with Foxconn for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers, and collaborations with MultiLane and Luxshare. Financially, POET raised approximately C$26.4M from private placements and C$10.8M from ATM offerings. As of May 15, 2024, the company holds $23.6M in cash and $22.8M in working capital. Revenue from non-recurring engineering services dropped to $8,700 from $181,000 in Q1 2023.
POET Technologies has announced a design win and collaboration with Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) for the development of high-speed AI systems. FIT has selected POET's silicon photonics integrated circuits for its 800G and 1.6T optical transceiver modules. This partnership aims to address the increasing demand from AI applications and high-speed data center networks. POET will develop and supply its optical engines, while FIT will design and deliver the transceiver modules. The design is expected to be completed by Q3 2024, with production starting by Q4 2024. The global market for 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers is projected to grow significantly, reaching $10.5 billion by 2029.
POET Technologies Inc. announced the closing of a CAD$10 million non-brokered financing with a single institutional investor. The Offering included the sale of 3,258,390 Units, with each unit consisting of common shares and warrants. The funds will be used for general working capital to support the company's growth phase, driven by the strong demand for its optical engine technology in high-speed optical modules for AI processing clusters and chip-to-chip data communications.
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