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TELUS Digital (NYSE:TIXT) has provided an update regarding TELUS Corporation's (NYSE:TU) non-binding proposal from June 11, 2025, to acquire all remaining shares of TELUS Digital not already owned by TELUS Corporation.

The company has formed a Special Committee of six independent directors to evaluate the proposal and alternatives. The committee has engaged several advisors including: McCarthy Tétrault LLP (legal), BofA Securities (financial), BMO Capital Markets (independent valuator), and FGS Longview (communications).

The Special Committee emphasizes its commitment to transparency and acting in the best interests of all stakeholders. No decisions have been made regarding the proposal, and there is no guarantee of a binding offer or transaction completion.

TELUS Digital (NYSE:TIXT) has released findings from a new survey showing increased consumer demand for transparency in AI data sourcing, with 87% of respondents supporting company transparency about GenAI data sources, up from 75% in 2023. The survey also revealed that 65% of respondents believe excluding high-quality, verified content can lead to biased AI responses.

In response to market needs, TELUS Digital has launched 13 new off-the-shelf STEM datasets for AI training, featuring expert-curated content from Ph.D. researchers, professors, and professionals. These datasets include over 178,000 structured prompt-response pairs focused on coding and reasoning data, designed for immediate integration into AI training workflows.

The company's data annotation services are powered by Ground Truth Studio and include the Experts Engine for connecting domain specialists with annotation tasks, and Fine-Tune Studio for automated quality checks.

TELUS Digital (NYSE/TSX: TIXT) has received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from TELUS Corporation (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) to acquire all remaining shares not already owned by TELUS Corporation at US$3.40 per share. The proposal includes both multiple voting shares and subordinate voting shares. The deal is subject to several conditions including due diligence, acquisition agreement negotiation, key shareholder support, and TELUS Corporation board approval. The transaction must comply with Canadian and U.S. securities laws, requiring formal valuation and shareholder approval. TELUS Digital's board will form an independent special committee to evaluate the proposal. The company emphasizes that no decisions have been made, and shareholders don't need to take action at this time.

TELUS Corporation has submitted a non-binding indication of interest to acquire all remaining shares of TELUS Digital not already owned by the company for US$3.40 per share. The offer represents a 15% premium to TELUS Digital's NYSE closing price on June 11, 2025, and a 23% premium over its 30-day volume weighted average trading price. TELUS currently owns 57.4% of all outstanding shares and 86.9% of voting power. The proposed acquisition aims to enhance AI capabilities and SaaS transformation across TELUS' business segments, including telecommunications, health, and agriculture. The transaction would be structured to maintain TELUS' balance sheet leverage ratio. The deal requires approval from TELUS Digital's board, shareholders, and court, with no guarantee of completion. Barclays serves as financial advisor, while Stikeman Elliott LLP and A&O Shearman act as legal advisors.

TELUS Digital Experience (NYSE/TSX: TIXT) has acquired Gerent, a U.S.-based Salesforce Summit Partner with 1,800 certifications. Gerent brings a remote workforce across the U.S., Canada, India, and Australia, having completed over 1,000 Salesforce projects with 1.2 million implementation hours and a 4.9/5.0 CSAT score. The acquisition strengthens TELUS Digital's expertise in CX agent experience and agentic AI development. Gerent's portfolio includes digital marketing, cybersecurity, cloud services, and managed IT services, serving various industries with 20+ industry-focused accelerators. The Gerent brand will be retired by Q3 2025. The acquisition aligns with TELUS Digital's fusion-based growth strategy, combining human talent with AI technology to deliver enhanced customer experiences. Gerent's expertise in developing AI-enhanced agents for sales and customer support complements TELUS Digital's Fuel iX™ AI platform.

TELUS Digital (NYSE/TSX: TIXT) reported Q1 2025 results with revenue of $670 million, up 2% year-over-year. The company posted a net loss of $25 million ($0.09 per share) compared to net income of $28 million in Q1 2024. Key metrics include: Financial Highlights: - Adjusted EBITDA: $90M (down from $153M in Q1 2024) - Adjusted Net Income: $17M (down from $65M) - Free Cash Flow: $41M (down from $107M) - Team member count: 78,424 (up 5% YoY) Management reiterated its 2025 outlook, projecting approximately 2% organic revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA of $400M, and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.32. Growth was primarily driven by AI & Data Solutions and Digital Solutions, with increased business from existing clients including TELUS and a leading social media client.

TELUS Digital (NYSE/TSX: TIXT) has expanded its partnership with Sumsub to enhance its identity verification and fraud prevention capabilities. The collaboration, which began in 2024, will now extend Sumsub's platform to TELUS Digital's clients in banking, financial services, insurance, and telecom sectors. The partnership addresses the growing demand for digital identity tools amid rising fraud instances and regulatory pressures. Key features include faster customer onboarding, simplified compliance with global regulations, and advanced fraud detection. According to Sumsub's Identity Fraud Report 2024, 67% of firms reported increased fraud, with businesses losing an average of $300,000 per fraud event. The expanded offering aims to help companies achieve cost savings and revenue increases while maintaining secure customer experiences and regulatory compliance.

TELUS Digital and Ryan Strategic Advisory's new research reveals enterprises are increasing investments in Trust, Safety & Security services for 2025. The global survey of 800+ enterprise CX decision-makers shows significant planned investment increases in:

• ID verification (68% increase)
• Fraud detection (66% increase)
• KYC processes (60% increase)
• Content moderation (48% increase)

The study highlights that human expertise remains crucial, with 79% of organizations involving humans in ID verification processes. Key challenges include compliance with regulations (44%), technical talent shortage (39%), and internal threats (34%). Cost remains the top concern (27%) in delivering effective trust and safety solutions.

The findings emphasize the growing importance of balancing human oversight with AI technology as enterprises seek to strengthen digital defenses while managing cost and complexity constraints.

TELUS Digital (NYSE and TSX: TIXT) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 9, 2025, before North American markets open. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (ET) / 7:00 a.m. (PT) on the same day, featuring management's review of results and a Q&A session with pre-qualified analysts. Investors can access the live webcast through the company's investor relations website, where a replay will also be available after the call.