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Data Vault Holdings, Inc. Expands ADIO Market
Reach with CompuSystems Partnership
Expands reach of its ADIO technology to over
1.4M event attendees
NEW YORK, December 12, 2024 — —
Data Vault Holdings, Inc.®, which is under a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell its Datavault® and ADIO® IP and IT
assets to WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) and is leading the way in data visualization, valuation, and monetization, has partnered
with CompuSystems, Inc. (CSI), a premier provider of registration, data analytics, and lead management services for live events, to embed
ADIO in CSI’s M3 Expo Wallet app.
“Our partnership with CSI expands the market
reach of ADIO to over 125 trade shows in 2025, representing over 1.4 million registrants,” stated Nathaniel Bradley, CEO of Data
Vault Holdings. “By integrating ADIO’s cutting-edge proximity-based engagement with the M3 Expo Wallet, we’re providing
exhibitors with a powerful platform to connect with their audience in more meaningful ways. CSI’s prospect-matching algorithms identify
attendees aligning with an exhibitor’s ideal profile, and highly targeted attendees who opt-in can receive tailored content powered
by our ADIO technology’s inaudible tones to be delivered in real-time.
“With the size and scale of CSI’s
long-established events management business, we are excited about our partnership’s shared monetization opportunities, which are
driven by an ad-based model based on attendee engagement,” added Bradley.
The enhanced M3 Expo Wallet combines the strengths
of both platforms, offering tools to boost sales connections, improve lead quality, and support sustainability. These innovations empower
exhibitors to create lasting connections and maximize their impact at events.
Starting in January 2025, CSI will roll out this
enhanced technology across all events it services, leveraging its best-in-class on-site technologists to ensure seamless implementation
and superior service.
Summary of WiSA Technologies & Datavault
Business Combination
As announced on September 4, 2024, WiSA Technologies,
Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to purchase the Datavault® intellectual property and information
technology assets of privately held Data Vault Holdings Inc.® (the “Business Combination”). Subject to customary conditions
and approval by the stockholders of WiSA Technologies, the closing is expected before December 31, 2024. A webcast about the transaction
is accessible under the Investors section of WiSA Technologies’ website.
About Data Vault Holdings, Inc.
Data Vault Holdings Inc. is a technology holding
company that provides a proprietary, cloud-based platform for the delivery of blockchain objects. Data Vault Holdings Inc. provides businesses
with the tools to monetize data assets securely over its Information Data Exchange® (IDE). The company is in the process of finalizing
the consolidation of its affiliates Data Donate Technologies, Inc., ADIO LLC, and Datavault Inc. as wholly owned subsidiaries under one
corporate structure. Learn more about Data Vault Holdings Inc. here.
ADIO has developed a breakthrough ad-driven monetization
platform that enhances user experience through high-frequency audio advertising. ADIO uses its patented pioneering data packet technology
to integrate into an audio file for a more robust user experience. Learn more about ADIO here.
About CompuSystems
CompuSystems is a premier provider of registration,
data analytics, and lead management services for live events, offering cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled customer support to clients
in the trade, association, corporate, and government event markets. With a strong focus on innovation, customer service, and sustainability,
CompuSystems is dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences for clients and their attendees. Learn more about CompuSystems
here.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, among others, the Company’s and Datavault’s
expectations with respect to the proposed Business Combination between them, including statements regarding the benefits of the Business
Combination, the anticipated timing of the Business Combination, the implied valuation of Datavault, the products offered by Datavault
and the markets in which it operates, and the Company’s and Datavault’s projected future results. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking
statements as a result of a variety of factors, including, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties impacting WiSA’s business
including, risks related to our current liquidity position and the need to obtain additional financing to support ongoing operations,
our ability to continue as a going concern; our ability to maintain the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq and other drivers, our ability
to predict the timing of design wins entering production and the potential future revenue associated with design wins; rate of growth;
the ability to predict customer demand for existing and future products and to secure adequate manufacturing capacity; consumer demand
conditions affecting customers’ end markets; the ability to hire, retain and motivate employees; the effects of competition, including
price competition; technological, regulatory and legal developments; developments in the economy and financial markets; potential harm
caused by software defects, computer viruses and development delays; risks related to our proposed Business Combination, including our
ability to obtain stockholder approval and any regulatory approvals required to consummate the transactions and our ability to realize
some or all of the anticipated benefits therefrom, which may be affected by, among other things, costs related to the Business Combination,
competition and the ability of the post-combination company to grow and manage growth profitability and retain its key employees; the
risk that the Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of the Company’s
securities; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Asset Purchase Agreement;
the receipt of an unsolicited offer from another party for an alternative transaction that could interfere with the Business Combination;
the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Business Combination on our and Datavault’s business relationships, performance,
and business generally; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against us or Datavault following the announcement
of the proposed Business Combination; the risk of any investigations by the SEC or other regulatory authority relating to any future financing,
the Asset Purchase Agreement or the Business Combination and the impact they may have on consummating the transactions; the ability to
implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the proposed Business Combination, and identify and
realize additional opportunities; any risks that may adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of Datavault,
including the risk that Datavault is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; our ability to protect our intellectual property;
the post-combination company’s ability to establish, maintain and enforce effective risk management policies and procedures; the
post-combination company’s ability to protect its systems and data from continually evolving cybersecurity risks, security breaches
and other technological risks; the risk that the post-combination company’s securities will not be approved for listing on Nasdaq
or if approved, maintain the listing; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission. The information in this press release is as of the date hereof and neither the Company nor Datavault undertakes
no obligations to update unless required to do so by law. The reader is cautioned not to place under reliance on forward-looking statements.
Neither the Company nor Datavault gives any assurance that either the Company or Datavault, or the post-combination company, will achieve
its expectations.
This press release shall not constitute a solicitation
of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination. This presentation
shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any
state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under
the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the
requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or an exemption therefrom.
Investors Contact for WiSA Technologies and Data Vault Holdings:
David Barnard, LHA Investor Relations, 415-433-3777, wisa@lhai.com
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