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Airbnb Upgrades Platform to Serve a Revolution in How We Travel

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The world is undergoing a revolution in how we live and work. Technologies like Zoom make it possible to work from home. Airbnb makes it possible to work from any home. This newfound flexibility is bringing about a revolution in how we travel, allowing for more frequent trips, longer trips, travel to more locations, and even the ability to live on Airbnb. Recently, Communications Lead for North America at Airbnb, Liz DeBold Fusco, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss how Airbnb is supporting a revolution in how we travel. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/1-HhndqYOIQ Before the pandemic, millions of people used to live in one place (their home) and work in another (their office). But now, with technologies like Zoom, they can live and work in the same place, and that place can be anywhere. Living, working, and traveling are all blurring together. This newfound flexibility is creating a revolution in how people travel, giving them the flexibility to travel everywhere, go anytime, and stay for longer -- data and research from Airbnb suggests these trends are here to stay. People increasingly are living on Airbnb -- from July to September, 20% of nights booked were for stays of one month or longer -- and they are traveling at any time. Nearly half of nights booked on Airbnb were for at least one week, compared to 38% two years ago; and families are traveling more during the week, with the most growth in stays on Mondays and Tuesday nights globally. With the holidays ahead, many are excited to reunite with loved ones. As of the end of September, we had over 40% more nights booked for Thanksgiving week in the US than at the same time in 2019. The reopening of US borders this week is also revealing pent-up demand. In the US -- which historically is the largest inbound travel market in the world -- during the week following the October 15 announcement of the November 8 reopening date, nights booked by foreign guests for stays starting November 8 increased by 44%. In May, Airbnb introduced its 2021 Release, with over 100 upgrades to improve every aspect of the Airbnb service. Now, Airbnb has announced a number of new innovations that make it easier to host on Airbnb and support these changing needs of travelers. These include new features like AirCover, Translation Engine, Accessibility Review, Verified WiFi, and many more. For more information, visit Airbnb.com About Liz DeBold Fusco: Liz DeBold Fusco is a Communications Lead for North America for Airbnb. Prior to that, she was a Vice President at SKDKnickerbocker, a national public affairs firm, where she provided strategic communications guidance to organizations ranging from the NAACP and Demos to The Rockefeller Foundation and AT&T. Liz has also worked for the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray as well as the New York State Attorney General. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 12, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Agora Data to Present at Used Car Week 2021

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Agora Data’s SVP of Strategic Relationships Jim Bass and SVP of Sales Chris Barry will speak at Used Car Week 2021 in Las Vegas at Red Rock Casino & Spa, November 15-18. During his breakout session at 1:30 p.m. on November 15, Bass will present “Franchise Dealers Can Add the BHPH Marketplace to Their Sales Mix, Increasing Sales & Profits.” New car dealers can substantially expand their vehicle and parts/service sales by adding a Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealership as an affiliated business of their company. When BHPH is an option, dealers enjoy fewer lost sales, fewer trade-ins going to auction, and – most importantly – greater profits. Bass will give real-life examples and walk through the steps a dealer can take today to set up a complementary BHPH sales organization. “The opportunity to create higher sales and profits is always worth investigating. Based on my one-on-one discussions with dealers, I believe it’s not yet common knowledge how much of a boost they can get by entering the Buy Here Pay Here business,” Bass said. “At Agora, we enjoy daily visibility into the inner workings of Buy Here Pay Here dealerships, with access to hundreds of data points surrounding portfolio performance and profitability. If new-car dealers were aware of the true potential of Buy Here Pay Here, I think they would jump at the chance to become their own bank. I’m excited to discuss this in-depth and lay out simple, actionable steps to integrate the Buy Here Pay Here model with an existing business.” Barry will present a breakout session titled "Groundbreaking Changes in Auto Financing to Fuel Growth" at 3:30 pm on the same day. Barry will share highlights about the industry’s first-ever crowdsourced subprime securitizations, which were completed by Agora in December 2020 and again in May 2021. Transformative solutions are now available for accessing funding that can help dealers lower their cost of debt, grow their sales volumes, and even slash prices for the consumer while achieving high profitability. Barry commented, “It’s an exciting time to be a Buy Here Pay Here dealer. In the past, only large franchise dealers and used-car superstores were privy to competitive financing with attractive rates and terms. But today’s environment is different. With revolutionary capital solutions like reducing interest rate lines of credit and crowdsourced securitizations, Buy Here Pay Here dealers can easily level up and compete.” Bass and Barry look forward to discussing Agora’s innovative capital solutions and free-of-charge, in-depth portfolio analytics with Used Car Week attendees. Company representatives will also be on hand at future industry conferences, to be announced soon, where they will continue to share Agora’s mission of empowering BHPH dealers and small to mid-size finance companies. About Agora Data, Inc: Founded in 2017, Agora Data’s platform delivers a suite of tools to empower Buy Here Pay Here dealers and finance companies to maximize their success. Agora is disrupting and influencing the industry by connecting its dealers and finance company members to Wall Street and other capital resources previously only available to large dealer groups. Agora Data’s family of auto finance products provides a wide range of critical funding paths so originators can obtain the cash they need to fuel growth. Powered by Agora’s proprietary, radical, AI-infused technology platform, originators now have access to robust data analytics and planning resources to help optimize the performance of their portfolio. Agora Data made history by closing the first-ever Crowdsourced Subprime Auto Securitization in 2020 and followed that up with its second transaction in early 2021. For more information, visit agoradata.com or contact us at 877-592-4672. Contact Details Shelly Vandeven +1 682-282-4130 media@agoradata.com Company Website https://agoradata.com/

November 12, 2021 09:03 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Foresight Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd., an innovator in automotive vision systems (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight”), today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Foresight ended the third quarter of 2021 with $49 million in cash, cash equivalent and short-term deposits. The Company reported U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net loss of approximately $3.8 million and non-GAAP net loss of approximately $3.4 million for the third quarter of 2021, compared to GAAP net loss of approximately $4 million and non-GAAP net loss of approximately $3.4 million for the third quarter of 2020. “During the third quarter, Foresight achieved several significant milestones as part of our strategy to establish a worldwide network of partners for our stereoscopic vision systems for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles,” stated Haim Siboni, Foresight’s chief executive officer. “We launched pilot projects and signed new agreements with partners in multiple regions, including our first proof-of-concept (POC) project within the autonomous drones category. We are seeing widespread and diverse interest in our innovative vision systems, as manufacturers across industries and geographies recognize the need for safety and reliability in the autonomous vehicle revolution. Foresight has also made important progress in our penetration of the Chinese market, as the company began two POC projects with leading Chinese vehicle manufacturers. This quarter we note an important milestone of the Company’s first recorded revenues, from our previously announced paid POC project with a European OEM. POC projects are an essential aspect of our sales cycle, which may lead to design-wins and potential revenues. Over time, we expect the caliber and geographic diversity of our POC partners to lead to significant growth. Our wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., also experienced key breakthroughs during the third quarter. Eye-Net Mobile launched pilot projects with leading manufacturers in Europe and Japan, reflecting a significant and expanding market for its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) accident prevention technology.” Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results This is the first quarter that the Company recorded Service revenues amounted to $40,000. The Service revenues were generated from a successful completion of the first milestone of a POC Project with a European vehicle manufacturer. The second milestone of the POC project, expected to be completed successfully in the fourth quarter will entitle the Company to recognize additional amount of $80,000. Research and development (R&D) expenses, net for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $2,428,000, compared to $2,157,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase is attributed mainly to an increase in payroll and related expenses and offset by participation in R&D expenses from the European program Horizon 2020 project. General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021 were $975,000, compared to $918,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase is attributed primarily to an increase in professional services and in Directors and Officers insurance premium and offset by a decrease in payroll and related expenses. GAAP net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $3,785,000, or $0.012 per ordinary share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $3,980,000, or $0.015 per ordinary share, in the three months ended September 30, 2020. The decrease in the net loss is attributed mainly to the increase in financing income, net, offset mainly by an increase in payroll and related expenses. Non-GAAP net loss, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $3,406,000, or $0.011 per ordinary share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $3,420,000, or $0.013 per ordinary share, in the three months ended September 30, 2020. A reconciliation between GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss is provided following the financial statements that are part of this release. Balance Sheet Highlights Cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits totaled $49 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to $14.5 million as of September 30, 2020. GAAP shareholders’ equity totaled $51.9 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to $47 million as of December 31, 2020. The increase is attributed to the receipt of proceeds from the securities offerings completed during the first quarter of 2021 and option exercises, offset by the net loss for the same period. Third Quarter Corporate Highlights: Foresight Completes First Milestone of POC Project with European Vehicle Manufacturer: Foresight successfully completed a feasibility testing phase with a leading European passenger car manufacturer in mid-August 2021, concluding the first phase of a POC project announced by the company in May 2021. The POC project is meant to evaluate the ability of Foresight’s stereoscopic technology to enhance the manufacturer’s existing mono camera-based safety systems without requiring additional sensors and infrastructure and is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2021. Foresight Signs MOU for Cooperation with Global Chinese Vehicle Manufacturer: In early August 2021, Foresight signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a multiphase business cooperation with Wuhu Chery Technology Co., LTD ("Chery"), a global Chinese vehicle manufacturer, and Xuanyuan Idrive Technology Co. Ltd. (“XY"), a subsidiary of Wuhan Guide Infrared Co. (“Guide Infrared"), a leading Chinese developer and manufacturer of infrared thermal imaging systems. The multiphase cooperation will evaluate Foresight’s QuadSight® automotive vision system for its potential integration into advanced solutions for vehicles manufactured by Chery. Upon successful evaluations, the parties will negotiate a commercial agreement for the co-development of advanced solutions integrating Foresight’s technology with XY’s automotive sensors. Foresight Begins POC Project with Leading Chinese Vehicle Manufacturer: Building on the momentum of the company’s MOU with Chery, Foresight launched a POC project with a leading Chinese passenger car manufacturer in August 2021. Following successful completion of the project and a satisfactory outcome, the vehicle manufacturer may consider future cooperation for possible integration into its semi- and fully autonomous vehicles. The POC project is meant to evaluate the stereoscopic capabilities of the QuadSight vision system. Foresight Receives Notice of U.S. Patent: In July, Foresight announced that it received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application for the Company’s “multispectral vehicular system for providing pre-collision alerts.” The patent serves as the underlying technology for one of Foresight’s flagship products, the QuadSight automotive vision system. Foresight Enters Autonomous Drone Category with POC Project for Wonder Robotics: In August 2021, Foresight announced that Wonder Robotics Ltd. (“Wonder Robotics”), a startup engaged in the design and development of autonomous systems for commercial and military drones, began a POC project and evaluation of Foresight’s QuadSight vision system. Wonder Robotics will test Foresight’s thermal stereoscopic detection abilities for use in vertical take-off and landing drones to improve their autonomous flight, navigation and landing capabilities. Wonder Robotics will also use Foresight’s automatic calibration solution to ensure that the stereo cameras remain calibrated despite the drone’s vibrations. Eye-Net Launches Pilot Project with Multinational Japanese Company: In July 2021, Eye-Net Mobile announced a pilot project with the IT subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar multinational Japanese company. The pilot project will evaluate the Eye-Net™ Protect accident prevention solution for possible integration as an application layer into the Japanese company’s car-to-everything (C2X) middleware platform. Eye-Net Mobile Starts European Pilot Project with V-tron: Eye-Net Mobile, announced in early July 2021 that it will collaborate on a pilot project with V-tron B.V. (“V-tron”), a Dutch company developing telematics products and road safety applications for aftermarket use in European fleets and lease cars. V-tron will evaluate the Eye-Net Protect mobile application for possible integration into its onboard units and application services. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the company's earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures of net loss for the period that exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expenses. The company’s management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release is useful to investors’ understanding and assessment of the company's ongoing operations. Management also uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating business internally and as such deemed it important to provide all this information to investors. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the company should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements should be carefully evaluated. Reconciliations between GAAP measures and non-GAAP measures are provided later in this press release. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), founded in 2015, is a technology company engaged in the design, development and commercialization of sensor systems for the automotive industry. Through the company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” cellular-based applications. Foresight’s vision sensor is a four-camera system based on 3D video analysis, advanced algorithms for image processing, and sensor fusion. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based application is a V2X (vehicle-to-everything) accident prevention solution based on real-time spatial analysis of clients’ movement. The company’s systems are designed to improve driving safety by enabling highly accurate and reliable threat detection while ensuring the lowest rates of false alerts. Foresight is targeting the semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle markets and predicts that its systems will revolutionize automotive safety by providing an automotive-grade, cost-effective platform and advanced technology. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses widespread and diverse interest in our innovative vision systems, a significant and expanding market for its vehicle-to-everything accident detection technology, that the Company’s POC projects may lead to design-wins and potential revenues, and the Company’s expectation that the caliber and geographic diversity of its POC partners will lead to significant growth over time, the timing of the successful completion of the second milestone with a European Vehicle Manufacturer, negotiation of a commercial agreement for the co-development of advanced solutions integrating Foresight’s technology with XY’s automotive sensors, that a leading Chinese passenger car manufacturer may consider future cooperation for possible integration into its semi- and fully autonomous vehicles, the expected timing of the completion of the POC project with a leading European vehicle manufacturer, the POC project with Wonder Robotics, a pilot project with the IT subsidiary of a multi-billion-dollar multinational Japanese company, and its collaboration on a pilot project with V-tron. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Foresight’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 30, 2021, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC msegal@ms-ir.com 917-607-8654 FORESIGHT AUTONOMOUS HOLDINGS LTD. INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS U.S. dollars in thousands FORESIGHT AUTONOMOUS HOLDINGS LTD. INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS U.S. dollars in thousands FORESIGHT AUTONOMOUS HOLDINGS LTD. INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW U.S. dollars in thousands FORESIGHT AUTONOMOUS HOLDINGS LTD. INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW U.S. dollars in thousands FORESIGHT AUTONOMOUS HOLDINGS LTD. SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS U.S. dollars in thousands Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

November 12, 2021 08:25 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Xeneta Welcomes Jesper Kjaedegaard as Board Member

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Xeneta, the leading ocean and air freight rate benchmarking, market analytics platform and container shipping index, today announced, Jesper Kjaedegaard as a new board member. Kjaedegaard is a noted ocean freight expert and independent board member of several maritime-related companies and most notably served as a senior executive in the Maersk group for 30 years. “Jesper’s vision for a more transparent shipping industry aligns nicely with ours. His clear understanding of how a universal container price reference point benefits all shipping industry stakeholders and what is needed to make it a reality makes him the perfect fit to join our board,” said Xeneta CEO Patrik Berglund. “Jesper’s prior experience in driving change, removing inefficiencies through data and instilling collaboration from all industry players will be instrumental in helping us continue scaling our growth strategically and effectively. We look forward to Jesper’s guidance as he’ll be a valuable asset to the board.” Jesper Kjaedegaard has more than 40 years of ocean freight industry experience and has planned and directed ocean transportation services and port development projects around the world. As a past senior vice president and member of Maersk Line’s executive board, Kjaedegaard was directly responsible for managing Maersk Line’s global vessel network as well as pricing and was highly influential in the development of INTTRA, which today is the Liner industry’s leading booking platform. Kjaedegaard is past president of the UK Chamber of Shipping and chairman of Maritime UK. He has served as a non-executive board director for a number of both listed and privately-owned transport-related companies in Europe, Latin America and Asia. This includes V-Group, Hafnia Tankers, Stobart Group, Red Sea Gateway Terminals, Seatruck Ferries, Essar Group, APMT Bahrain and BIMCO. “I am thrilled to be joining such an innovative and passionate group of industry professionals,” said Xeneta board member Jesper Kjaedegaard. “The continued digital transformation of the ocean and air freight industry is of critical importance to both shippers, freight forwarders as well as carriers. The broken state of the global supply chain has led to significant disruptions, unreliable transport capacities and incalculable replenishment times. Being able to access reliable data in real-time is more important now than ever before, and Xeneta is leading the way.” In recent months, Xeneta has closed a $28.5 million Series C round, received a valuation of over a $130 million, appointed Peter Sand as Chief Analyst and welcomed several new customers onto its platform, including General Mills, Volvo, John Deere, Amer Sports, Rockwell Automation and CEVA Logistics—all looking to gain better market visibility into freight rate pricing factors and minimize the supply chain disruptions. Other noted names that rely on Xeneta’s crowd-sourced ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform include ABB, Electrolux, Continental, Unilever, Nestle, L’Oréal, Thyssenkrupp and more. For more information on Xeneta, visit Xeneta.com. About Xeneta Xeneta is the leading ocean freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform transforming the shipping and logistics industry. Xeneta’s powerful reporting and analytics platform provides liner-shipping stakeholders the data they need to understand current and historical market behavior – reporting live on market average and low/high movements for both short and long-term contracts. Xeneta’s data is comprised of over 280 million contracted container and air freight rates and covers over 160,000 global trade routes. Xeneta is a privately held company with headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and regional offices in New York and Hamburg. To learn more, please visit www.xeneta.com. Contact Details Xeneta Katherine Barrios +47 951 46 414 press@xeneta.com Trust Relations Noe Sacoco +1 408-340-8130 xeneta@trustrelations.agency

November 11, 2021 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Skyscanner’s Guide to Holiday Travel Tips, Trends, and Ways to Save

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/0ZioIW8kiuM It's that time of year again. The holiday travel season. Flying to be with family and loved ones, trying to squeeze in a vacation after a long year. So, how do you travel safe and get the best deals? Everyone knows planning a trip can be complicated even under the best of circumstances so now is the time to turn to an expert for trends, insights, tips, and ways to save. Travel looks a little different this year, and it’s worth considering new ways to shop for your next trip and get out into the world safely and at the best price. Travel is all about freedom. So, it makes sense that planning and booking your trip should be simple, not a chore. Skyscanner harnesses a powerful search of thousands of providers for the best prices, flexible fares, exact departure and return times, most direct routes and more. Customizing your trip can often provide the best value for money. This is why Skyscanner develop new tools for their app and website to ensure that travelers’ booking experience is straightforward and efficient. Feeling flexible? Search ‘Everywhere’ to see where you can go for a great price. Got a destination in mind? Use Skyscanner Price Alerts to be alerted when the price drops. Simply looking for the best price? Use Skyscanner’s “cheapest month” search function to see the lowest fare for your desired route. Unsure of the rules for travel abroad? Use Skycanner’s interactive map which features a country-by-country breakdown of international travel rules and guidance. Now available with different views for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. And once you know when and where you’re going, book in just a few quick steps, whether on the Skyscanner app (which has over 110 million downloads) or website -- both of which are available in more than 30 languages. About Skyscanner: Founded in 2003, Skyscanner is a leading travel marketplace dedicated to putting travelers first. Skyscanner helps millions of people in 52 countries and over 30 languages find the best travel options for flights, hotels and car rental every month. Skyscanner is available on desktop, mobile web and its highly rated app has 110 million downloads. Working with 1200 travel partners, Skyscanner’s mission is to lead the global transformation to modern and sustainable travel. For more information, visit: https://www.skyscanner.com/about-us About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 10, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Foresight Completes Technological US Roadshow, Touring 19 Leading Vehicle Manufacturers and Tier One Suppliers

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Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd., an innovator in automotive vision systems (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), today announced that last week the Company successfully completed a two-week series of technological demonstrations in the U.S. for 19 top American and global vehicle manufacturers, Tier One suppliers and autonomous systems developers. The demonstrations generated great interest from many participating companies interested in engaging in POC projects to further evaluate the technology for possible enhancement of existing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Foresight presented the latest technological developments for its unique auto-calibration software solution, suitable for both stereo visible-light and thermal infrared cameras, and its ability to generate 3D information, either by separating stereo cameras or by creating a stereo system from existing mono cameras. The current series of technological demonstrations was carried out in the Silicon Valley area and in Detroit, in collaboration with Teledyne FLIR, a world-leading industrial technology company focused on intelligent sensing solutions. Foresight’s technological roadshows offer potential customers the chance to experience the Company’s unique solutions firsthand. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses that the demonstrations generated great interest from many participating companies interested in engaging in POC projects to further evaluate the technology for possible enhancement of existing ADAS. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 30, 2021, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration, sensor fusion and dense 3D point cloud that can be applied to diverse markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

November 10, 2021 08:10 AM Eastern Standard Time

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American Equipment Completes Acquisition of Washington Crane & Hoist

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American Equipment Holdings (“American Equipment”), a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Washington Crane & Hoist (“Washington Crane”), the premier provider of overhead crane maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services and equipment in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Washington Crane is the third acquisition completed by American Equipment since partnering with Rotunda in May of 2021. For more than 45 years, Washington Crane has been providing a full suite of overhead crane and hoist solutions to market-leading customers throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair services, parts, engineering, new and replacement equipment, and system modernizations. Washington Crane is headquartered in Pacific, Washington, with additional facilities in Vancouver, Washington and Anchorage, Alaska. The acquisition of Washington Crane adds another premium brand to American Equipment’s portfolio of leading overhead crane and hoist MRO service and equipment providers, and further strengthens its position as the leader in advanced and highly engineered overhead crane systems. “We are excited to welcome the entire Washington Crane team to the American Equipment family,” said American Equipment CEO Adam Zimmerman. “Leveraging both companies’ differentiated capabilities and expanded geographic footprint enables us to deliver unprecedented value to our customers. The acquisition of Washington Crane is a tremendous milestone as we reinforce our position as the trusted partner-of-choice in the overhead crane and hoist markets.” “I have been extremely impressed with the American Equipment and Rotunda teams, especially their collective vision for the industry,” said Mike Currie, owner and president of Washington Crane. “After meeting with American Equipment, it was clear to me that Adam and his team are building a special company – their focus on their customers, employees, and safety are best-in-class. We are thrilled by the opportunities this acquisition creates for both our customers and our employees.” Currie will continue to support the company and its customers post-transaction as a special advisor to American Equipment. About American Equipment Holdings American Equipment Holdings is home to a collection of leading overhead crane and hoist distributors and service providers, including American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist, Allied Crane, and Washington Crane & Hoist. The consolidated entity is one of the largest independently owned overhead crane and hoist solutions providers in the country, serving over 3,000 customers across 17 strategic locations throughout Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Together, American Equipment Holdings provides comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated cranes, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings represents the industry’s leading manufacturers such as Detroit Hoist, Columbus McKinnon, ACCO, R&M, Demag, Gorbel, Spanco, IMS, Harrington, Conductix, Magnetek & PE, among others while customers rely on its service, design, engineering, fabrication, and installation capabilities to meet their unique application needs. American Equipment Holdings serves local, regional, and national customers across a variety of end markets, including light and heavy industrial, automotive, mining, public utilities, military, aerospace and defense, and energy, among others. For more information, visit www.amquipinc.com. About Washington Crane Founded in 1975, Washington Crane is the premier provider of overhead crane maintenance, repair and overhaul services and equipment in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Washington Crane provides a comprehensive suite of solutions to a diverse group of world-class customers including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair services, parts, engineering, new and replacement equipment, and system modernizations. Washington Crane is headquartered in Pacific, Washington with additional facilities in Vancouver, Washington and Anchorage, Alaska. For more information, visit www.washingtoncrane.com. About Rotunda Capital Partners Rotunda Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests equity capital in established, lower middle market companies. Rotunda partners with management to build data-driven growth platforms within its targeted sectors, including value-added distribution, asset light logistics and industrial/business services. Founded in 2009, the firm has a long history of helping management teams achieve their goals for growth. The Rotunda team actively provides guidance and draws on deep industry and financial relationships to contribute to the successful execution of Rotunda’s companies’ strategic plans. The firm has offices in Bethesda, MD and Evanston, IL. For more information, visit www.rotundacapital.com. Contact Details Rotunda Capital Partners Jill Lafferty +1 847-280-1295 jill@rotundacapital.com Company Website https://www.rotundacapital.com

November 09, 2021 07:34 AM Eastern Standard Time

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AGWS Announces its Attendance at the 2021 RVDA Show and its Sponsorship of The Big Raise for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS)

American Guardian Warranty Services, Inc. (AGWS), a leading finance and insurance (F&I) provider in the industry, offering products and services in the automotive, RV, powersports, marine, and commercial trucking markets, will return to the 2021 National RV Dealers Association Convention, Nov. 8 – 12, 2021 at Paris Las Vegas. AGWS is eager to return in person to this year’s RVDA Convention and invites attendees to stop by Booth #501 to learn more about the newest AGWS products and services, as well as additional details on The Big Raise for the St. Jude event, which AGWS is proud to be the lead sponsor on for the fifth year. In addition to its presence on the exhibit floor, AGWS will be hosting a private event during RVDA for the company’s Agents and Dealers at Margaritaville on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Big Raise for St. Jude Children’s Hospital is taking place at the Reunion Golf Resort & Spa in Kissimmee, FL, Jan. 30 – 31, 2022. The two-day, all-inclusive event will consist of a welcome dinner on Sunday night, and a golf tournament Monday on the resort’s signature courses designed by three of golf’s greatest legends – Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Arnold Palmer. On course contests, a team competition, and a putting contest are several of the days’ highlights. “After not being able to attend in person events for a couple of years now, AGWS is looking forward to once again sponsoring this event, which will greatly benefit the kids of St. Jude,” said Jon A. Anderson, President and COO of AGWS. “I have been blessed to be involved with this event for five years, and the hospital for longer. I look forward to others in our network joining us, supporting the kids, and seeing how everyone can participate in making a difference for a great cause,” said Anderson. Click Here for more information on The Big Raise for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and sponsorship opportunities. About American Guardian Warranty Services, Inc. (AGWS) Headquartered just outside of Chicago, Illinois, AGWS is an innovative provider of administration services for Agents and Dealers offering vehicle protection products, limited warranties, and a variety of environmental and aftermarket products across the United States. Since its inception in 1998, the goals of AGWS are to offer superior claim processing, exceptional customer service, and unrivaled profitability options. Products are insured by “A” and “A-” (Excellent) rated carriers. AGWS is part of the American Guardian Group of Companies and enjoys an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. For more information, visit agws.com or the AGWS University at agwsu.com. Contact Details North 6th Agency for AGWS tlarocchia@n6a.com

November 08, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Centerboard Launches Updated Product Offerings via WIN, by Centerboard Technology Platform

Centerboard

Centerboard, the neutral, shipper-centric transportation management solution, is announcing a range of updated solutions to its core platform, WIN, by Centerboard. As the shipping industry navigates challenges presented by disruptions in the supply chain, Centerboard aims to ease shippers’ workload through new technologies that offer a seamless user experience. With these latest updates, shippers of all sizes receive access to modular and flexible solutions powered by real-time data, providing full control over and transparency of their supply chain. “Our business needs are continuously changing as we navigate through the pandemic, shipping delays and driver shortages,” said Nicolas Adam, Executive Vice President at Margarine Thibault. “With the various new features offered on WIN, by Centerboard we’ve been able to navigate all of these challenges while improving our processes, enabling our team to make better shipping decisions and ultimately save time and money.” New features now live in WIN, by Centerboard include: Advanced Shipment Notifications on all order tracking messages, helping to improve efficiency, accuracy and flexibility. Tracking Message on Behalf of Carriers helping to communicate shipping updates in real-time. Activity Tab Added on Order Screen to customize specific items related to an order, ultimately saving time. Added Custom Fields including date and timestamp, helping users to improve their billing process. Tender Response Reminders, including scheduled, automated messages reducing the need for shippers to manually contact carriers. Pallet Labels to auto-generate the paperwork that shippers had to manually create. Pro Sticker Image on BOL, adding greater clarity to the shipping experience by giving the client and carrier a convenient document for real-time tracking. “Centerboard’s best-in-class technology team is powered by 30 years of supply chain expertise and we understand what shippers need most. We’re focused on providing shippers with solutions that are backed with artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities enabling more cost-effective, efficient and sustainable programs,” said Lindsey Shellman, Chief Commercial Officer at Centerboard. “It’s important that current and future technology features are nimble and flexible in order to support changing architectures. Centerboard gives shippers control by integrating with their existing and emerging technologies.” To learn more about Centerboard and the new solutions offered through WIN, by Centerboard, Visit www.centerboard.com. About Centerboard Centerboard is a neutral, shipper-centric transportation and supply chain management platform supplying shippers with access to a wide range of affordable features needed to take control of operations. Centerboard unlocks business opportunities for shippers, carriers and supply chain stakeholders, through leveraging real-time data. Centerboard is out to make the supply chain more sustainable and efficient to ensure less waste and significant carbon reduction with every trip. Contact Details Kite Hill PR for Centerboard Kite Hill PR centerboard@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.centerboard.com/

November 04, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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