Forward-Looking Information – Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that constitute “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws, which involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information in this press release includes, but is not limited to, statements relating to the regulatory review and approval process for the Preliminary Shelf Prospectus and whether a Final Shelf Prospectus will be filed by the Company; the amount and type of securities that may be available for distribution under a Final Shelf Prospectus, if any; any future decision of the Company to file one or more Prospectus Supplements to the Final Shelf Prospectus and to issue securities thereunder, and the respective terms thereof, if any; the use of proceeds of any future financings conducted by the Company; the implementation of the Company’s business strategy; receipt of regulatory approvals; and availability of financing on terms acceptable to the Company or at all. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including with respect to the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals for the filing of a Final Shelf Prospectus and any future issuances of securities thereunder; and availability of financing and regulatory approvals. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, they should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.