iSIGN Media Announces the Signing of a Licensing Agreement with SIMBL for Advanced Technologies and Associated Platforms – GlobeNewswire

TORONTO, March 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iSIGN Media Solutions Inc. (iSIGN or Company) (TSX-V: ISD) (OTC: ISDSF), a leading provider of interactive mobile proximity marketing and public security alert solutions, announced that on March 30, 2022 the Company signed an exclusive worldwide Licensing Agreement (Agreement) in perpetuity with SIMBL Business Enablement Inc. (SIMBL) for its Passive Historical Contact Tracing (PHACT) and underlying framework, including SPE Asset Management System for smart location analytics and monitoring Intellectual Property (IP).

The PHACT IP provides smart location analytics and monitoring. Conceived as a contact tracing platform, the overall platform enables one to monitor the movement, congregation behaviours, and general movements of individuals within a monitored space, while maintaining compliance with all public privacy policies. PHACT provides real-time and historical information regarding individual movement, dwell, and crowd behavior.

Under the terms of this arms length Agreement iSIGN has a right-of-first offer and a right of first refusal (First Rights) in respect for the further acquisition of two additional IP items, on terms and conditions to be mutually agreed upon:

The First Rights in respect of the above may be exercised in respect of either or both of the additional IP, as the parties may determine. Acquisition would be subject to the approval of the TSX-Venture Exchange (TSX-V).

Under the terms of the Agreement, SIMBL has contracted that they will not use the IP for their own purposes or to issue new licenses to any third party and that any new licenses issued, will be issued through iSIGN. Ownership of the IP will remain with SIMBL while iSIGNs existing forbearance agreement remains in effect. Ownership of the IP will transfer to iSIGN upon the mutual consent of the parties at a later date which will not be unduly withheld with no further additional payment required for the transfer. The fee for all ongoing maintenance, upgrades and support services to the IP, however, will continue in perpetuity.

iSIGN will be acquiring this Agreement by the issuance of 19.1 million common shares from treasury with a deemed value of $0.05 per share for a value of $955,000. Additionally, iSIGN will issue a further 3.390 million common shares from treasury to settle an outstanding debt of $169,500 for technology services rendered by SIMBL as of the end of January 2022.

The shares issued under this Agreement, totaling 22.490 million will result in SIMBL owning 9.93% of the resulting outstanding shares of the Company.

Under the terms of the Agreement, SIMBL has agreed to provide all ongoing maintenance, upgrades and support services to the IP for the duration of the Agreement, at a fee of 10% of revenues generated from their technology.

The agreement will not result in any transfer of any liabilities or contingent liabilities nor will there be any transfer of existing SIMBL clients From SIMBL to iSIGN.

Additionally, this Agreement and the resulting issuance of shares is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued would be subject to a four month hold period.

For this transaction, the Company has relied on the exemption from the formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 contained in section 5.5(a) of MI 61-101 and has relied on the exemption from the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in section 5.7(a) of MI 61-101.

About iSIGN MediaiSIGN, a Canadian company based in Toronto (Richmond Hill), Ontario is a data-focused, software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that is a pioneering leader in the areas of location-based security alert messaging and proximity marketing utilizing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity in complete privacy. Creators of the Smart suite of products, a patented interactive proximity marketing technology, iSIGN enables the delivery of messages to mobile devices in proximity, with real-time reporting and analytics on a variety of metrics. 2019 winner of Richmond Hills Innovator of the Year award. Partners include IBM, Keyser Retail Solutions, Baylor University, Verizon Wireless, and Mtrex Network Solutions. http://www.isignmedia.com

About SIMBLSIMBL, a Canadian company based in Toronto, Ontario is a business enablement firm that specializes in the development of innovative software solutions. We have expertise in defining the framework for SaaS deployments and developing complete solutions from website and market development to pricing and infrastructure. http://www.simbl.ca

Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may include certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with iSIGN Medias business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions anticipate, believe, plan, estimate, expect, intend and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts but reflect iSIGN Medias current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. iSIGN Media assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

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Company contacts:

Alex RomanoviSIGN Media Solutions Inc.(905)780-6200 alex@isignmedia.com

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