ProPhotonix Limited NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF RIGHTS PLAN (1219X)

TIDMPPIX

RNS Number : 1219X

ProPhotonix Limited

25 August 2020

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August 25, 2020

ProPhotonix Limited

("ProPhotonix" or the "Company")

NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF RIGHTS PLAN

ProPhotonix Limited (London Stock Exchange - AIM: PPIX, OTC: STKR), a leading technology designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems and laser diode modules, today announces the extension of the existing Shareholder Rights Plan.

The Board of Directors of ProPhotonix have unanimously approved extension of the Company's Rights Plan (the "Plan") until August 28, 2023. The Plan is designed to ensure that all shareholders of the Company realize the long -- term value of their investment in the Company; that they receive fair and equal treatment in the event of a potential takeover of the Company; that they are protected in the event of any of a two -- tier or partial tender offer, open market accumulations and other tactics designed to gain control of the Company without the payment of a fair price by an offeror; and to enhance the Board of Directors' ability to negotiate with a prospective acquirer. The Board determined that extension of the Plan is in the best interest of the Company's shareholders.

The Plan and the extension of the Plan were adopted in accordance with Delaware law. As set out on the Company's website, the Company is not subject to the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. A summary of the terms of the Plan, and a copy of the Plan as amended, are available on the Company's website at http://www.prophotonix.com/investors/Stockinfo.aspx.

For further information:

 
 ProPhotonix Limited 
 Tim Losik             President and CEO 
                        Tel: +1 603 893 8778 
                        Email: ir@prophotonix.xom 
 WH Ireland Limited 
 Katy Mitchell         Nominated Adviser and Broker 
  Matthew Chan          Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 1666

About ProPhotonix

ProPhotonix Limited, headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, is a high technology designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems and laser diode modules for industry leading OEMs and medical equipment companies. In addition, the Company distributes premium diodes for Ushio, Osram, QSI, Panasonic, and Sony. The Company serves a wide range of markets including the machine vision, industrial inspection, security, and medical markets. ProPhotonix has offices and subsidiaries in the U.S., Ireland, U.K., and Europe. For more information about ProPhotonix and its innovative products, visit the Company's website at www.prophotonix.com .

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