m nice Amber Heard has claimed social media spreads lies more quickly than it does the truth, in the wake of Blake Lively’s complaint against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. US actress Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, hostile work environment and embarking on a “multi-tiered plan” to damage her reputation with claims of a targeted social media campaign. The legal complaint states that Baldoni, 40, hired crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, the same publicist who actor Johnny Depp is said to have hired during his high-profile defamation trial against Heard in 2022. In a statement given to NBC News, Aquaman star Heard said: “Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying, a lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on. “I saw this first-hand and up close. “It’s as horrifying as it is destructive.” Depp successfully sued ex-wife Heard over a 2018 article she wrote for The Washington Post about her experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse, which his lawyers said falsely accused him of being an abuser. At the time, Heard said the jury’s verdict “sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated”. Bryan Freedman, a lawyer representing Baldoni and the other named defendants, said Lively’s claims were “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious”, adding that the studio “made the decision to proactively hire a crisis manager prior to the marketing campaign of the film”. It Ends With Us, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name, is about a woman’s pursuit of a loving and healthy relationship, with Lively playing lead character Lily Bloom and Baldoni as her love interest Ryle Kincaid amid a backdrop of domestic violence. After the legal action was filed, Hoover appeared to voice support for 37-year-old Lively, writing on her Instagram stories: “@blakelively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met. “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. “Never change. Never wilt.” Hoover posted a link to a New York Times article titled We Can Bury Anyone: Inside A Hollywood Smear Machine. Lively’s former cast members from the 2005 film The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel, also released a joint social media statement to defend their long-time friend. “As Blake’s friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the statement said. “Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice.” They added: “We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment,” the statement continues. “We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others.”

Percentages: FG .436, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 11-27, .407 (Brown 5-9, Lindsay 3-7, Freeman 2-3, Hutchins-Everett 1-3, Williams 0-1, Ricks 0-2, Smith 0-2). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 3 (Dowuona, Hutchins-Everett, Smith). Turnovers: 7 (Dowuona 2, Brown, Freeman, Hutchins-Everett, Lindsay, Smith). Steals: 8 (Brown 4, Ricks 2, Hutchins-Everett, Smith). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .490, FT .611. 3-Point Goals: 4-17, .235 (Brigham 1-1, Franklin 1-3, Cotton 1-4, Pierre 1-8, Niagu 0-1). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 2 (Houge, Nicholson). Turnovers: 11 (Pierre 5, Cotton 2, Franklin 2, Houge 2). Steals: 3 (Pierre 2, Cotton). Technical Fouls: None. .Mistake-filled defeat to Dolphins sums up a lost season for the 49ers

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company”) , a leading provider of innovative technology infrastructure solutions that benefit communities and the environment, today provided a letter to shareholders from its CEO and Chairman, Doug Croxall. Dear Fellow Shareholders, As 2024 comes to a close, I want to reflect on Crown’s accomplishments this year and share our vision for the year ahead. It has been a transformative year for Crown, as we have evolved into a rapidly growing public conglomerate with three diversified divisions: Smart Windows, Fiber Optics, and Water Solutions. This year, we made significant operational progress, achieving key milestones that position Crown for continued growth and success. We expanded our presence across eight U.S. states and two countries, building a robust platform to address critical infrastructure and technology challenges. We are on track to deliver $20 million in revenue for 2024, which is all the more impressive given it was primarily generated in the final three quarters. This achievement reflects our progress and the strong demand for our innovative technology infrastructure solutions. Financially, we are well-positioned to achieve profitability in the first half of 2025, even as we continue to invest strategically in our growth plans. Crown has actively raised capital recently to execute those expansion plans and will close the year with record levels of cash in hand and minimal debt. This achievement reflects our disciplined approach to building a healthy balance sheet and implementing the structure required to support both near-term objectives and long-term expansion. We share in your frustration that our market value, trading at approximately our current cash value, does not yet reflect either Crown’s recent achievements or its immense future potential. However, we remain confident that this disparity will correct itself as we build a company that delivers meaningful impact, sustainable growth, and shareholder value. To ensure we maintain our listing status, we have filed our appeal with NASDAQ and expect to go before the hearing committee likely in early February. We will provide timely updates as they become available to Crown. In preparation, we have filed a Proxy Statement ahead of the Special Meeting on January 14 th and are requesting approval to execute a reverse stock split to maintain bid-price compliance. We strongly urge our shareholders to favorably vote their approximately 64 million voting shares, and to provide Crown with the flexibility and financial strength needed to continue delivering against our growth plans. 2024 Division Highlights Smart Windows Achieved a critical manufacturing technology breakthrough, opening the way for product launch in 2025. Strengthened our leadership team by appointing Sheldon Davis as President of Smart Windows, bringing customer-focused expertise and a proven track record in commercializing innovative products. Additionally, Rob Vandal joined as the division’s Chief Technology Officer, bolstering our R&D team with his extensive experience in product development and industrial manufacturing. Announced a three-phase product rollout strategy for our first-generation Smart Window Inserts, expected to commence in the first quarter of 2025. This three-phase launch will further align our product and offerings with customer needs. Fiber Optics Hired Corey Boaz as President, Construction, an expert in construction of underground utility infrastructure with a focus on trenchless technologies. Secured design and construction customer agreements for fiber optics networks across multiple states, including Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Florida. Successfully laid over 2 million feet of fiber optics this year deploying high-tech equipment and subcontractor expertise. Water Solutions Slant Wells Developed the first-of-its-kind slant well for a more economical and efficient intake of water, led by Corey Boaz, President of Construction, using his trenchless technology expertise. Secured first contract for two slant wells in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. During construction, we expanded the project extending the length of the slant wells for increased access to water. This December, we completed construction of the first slant well with the second soon to be completed in 2025. Engaged with new customers for survey work in the Los Cabos area to prepare for additional slant well installations over the next year. Announced key plans to build and co-own reverse osmosis plant to provide a complete water purification solution for customers to combat water scarcity. Lead Pipes: Element 82 & PE Pipelines Appointed David Kinsella as President, Element 82 and PE Pipelines, bringing over 20 years of expertise in strategic operational management including large-scale construction projects. Partnered with Electro Scan Inc. to provide a non-destructive and non-invasive solution to accurately identify lead with the Swordfish device. Conducted lead testing on over 2,500 homes across Florida, Maryland, and New York, securing more than $45 million in lead inspection and remediation projects. 2025 Outlook As we look ahead to 2025, Crown is stronger, more focused, and better positioned than ever to capitalize on new opportunities. With momentum across our three divisions, we are committed to achieving profitability in the first half of 2025, expanding our footprint to meet increasing demand, and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that address critical challenges. Our team of industry experts, with a desire to change the status quo through innovation, is growing rapidly. As we scale, we are actively refining our business processes to align with our growing operations while maintaining agility and focus. Looking ahead, we provided full year 2025 revenue guidance between $30 million and $35 million, underscoring the expected strength of our business to come. To our shareholders, thank you for your trust and confidence as we continue to execute our vision. While our stock price does not yet reflect the intrinsic value of Crown, we remain focused on building a company that delivers meaningful impact, sustainable growth, and shareholder value. Approving the proposed reverse stock split is a critical step in strengthening our position to meet listing requirements, attract new investors, and enhance financial flexibility. Your support is vital to driving Crown’s long-term success and unlocking its full potential. We’re excited for 2025 and look forward to updating you on our progress regularly. Sincerely, Doug Croxall CEO and Chairman, Crown Special Meeting of Stockholders The Company will host a Special Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Holders of record of Crown’s Common Stock as of the close of business on December 16, 2024, will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting. Additional information regarding the Special Meeting, including how to vote, are available via proxy materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and can be found at https://ir.crownek.com/sec-filings . About Crown Crown (Nasdaq: CRKN) is an innovative infrastructure solutions provider dedicated to benefiting communities and the environment. Comprised of three business divisions, Smart Windows, Fiber Optics, and Water Solutions, Crown is developing and delivering cutting edge solutions that are challenging the status quo and redefining industry standards. For more information, please visit www.crownek.com . Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding future events or Crown’s future financial performance that involve certain contingencies and uncertainties, including those discussed in Crown’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and subsequent reports Crown files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, in the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” . Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and Crown Electrokinetic Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. For more information, please contact: Investor Relations ir@crownek.com Public Relations pr@crownek.comThe House Ethics Committee released a detailed report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz. The report, made public despite opposition, reveals evidence of multiple violations, including allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and obstruction. Read the full report HERE. Florida Republican Gaetz has rejected any allegations of misconduct. Nevertheless, the committee uncovered considerable evidence indicating that he compensated several women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sexual acts. The report also recorded illicit drug consumption and efforts to hinder investigations. The committee's conclusions arise from an extensive probe into accusations concerning Gaetz while he was in office. The majority of incidents were said to have taken place from 2017 to 2020. Gaetz, who was first elected to Congress in 2016, stepped down in November. His resignation occurred soon after Donald Trump revealed intentions to nominate him for attorney general. Gaetz subsequently pulled out of the running during a heated confirmation process. Earlier this month, the committee voted to publish the findings, overturning a prior decision by the Republican members to prevent the report's release. On Monday, Gaetz sought to stop the release by submitting a federal lawsuit. He claimed that, being a private citizen, the committee had no authority over him. Several hours later, the report was released to the public. Two women who spoke to the committee claimed that Gaetz directly compensated them for sex. Payment records, acquired through Venmo, supported their claims. As stated by Joel Leppard, a lawyer for the women, they also shared text messages from Gaetz. These communications contained allusions to “party favors” and “vitamins,” supposedly code words for drugs. Gaetz has repeatedly refuted claims of being involved in sexual activities with minors. He asserted that the accusations are baseless and would not succeed in court. After the report was made public, he released a statement on social media recognizing previous actions. He acknowledged that he partied and drank too much but maintained that he did not commit any crimes. "In my single days, I often sent funds to women," Gaetz wrote. "I NEVER had sexual contact with someone under 18. Any such claim would be destroyed in court." It is uncommon for a report about a former Congress member to be released. Ethics inquiries generally end when a member exits their position. Gaetz's situation represents a rare occurrence where results were revealed after his resignation. Gaetz wed Ginger Luckey in 2021. Since departing from Congress, he has continued to be a public figure. He recently revealed intentions to launch a new program on the pro-Trump One America News Network, beginning in January. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.

Playoff hopes in the balance when the Broncos face the Bengals in CincyIndian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju is the new world chess champion after a stunning blunder by his opponent in the last game of the 14-game series. Playing in Singapore, Gukesh dethroned world champion Ding Liren, a Chinese grandmaster who has been struggling with his form this year. Playing with black, the game was steered into a variation of the King’s Indian Attack: French, Reversed Grünfeld Variation. But after a promising start, Ding found himself down a pawn in an endgame, although computers evaluated the position as extremely drawish. Gukesh piled on the pressure and Ding made a horrible blunder on move 55 with Rf2. Gukesh immediately noticed the mistake and took a deep sip of water as he double-checked the winning variation. Ding also noticed his error, and his face turned bright red. The win marks an incredible rise to the top for Gukesh and at just 18-year-old, he now stands astride the chess world. Gukesh has had a golden year, and played a key role in India’s win at the 45th International Chess Federation Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Ding, meanwhile, has struggled with form and his mental health. He did, however, play a strong match and only faltered at the end. Teen bursts into tears For Gukesh, it was a dream come true. Six years earlier he had declared: “I want to become the youngest world chess champion.” Gukesh became India’s youngest grandmaster aged 12 years, seven months and 17 days, and among the youngest in the history of the game. Even Magnus Carlsen, the most recognisable current player in chess and a five-time world champion, was older. Gukesh burst into tears and hugged his father after nearly three weeks and 14 games of intense battle against Ding, 32. It was a rare loss of composure from the young man, who in public usually appears shy and reserved. He was absent from the Bermuda party while starring for India at this year’s Chess Olympiad in Budapest — the event is a decades-old tradition where contestants party at a nightclub in the host city. But after India finished with two gold medals, Gukesh surprised fans accustomed to his serious persona by posting a video of himself dancing exuberantly to a popular Tamil song clad in traditional clothing. Though he spends much of his time practising the game, Gukesh recently confessed to a love of the hit television sitcom “Friends”. When competing he usually wears a tilak — a smattering of white ash on his forehead in deference to his Hindu faith — to go with his suit. ‘Proud moment for chess’ In 2022, Gukesh beat US number one Fabiano Caruana at the Chess Olympiad and later that year triumphed over Carlsen. He reached the world championship by becoming the youngest winner of the prestigious Candidates Tournament in April. Indian chess icon and five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has played a mentor’s role in Gukesh’s journey and hailed the teenager as his successor. “It’s a proud moment for chess, a proud moment for India... and for me, a very personal moment of pride,” Anand said of Thursday’s win. Born to a doctor father and microbiologist mother, Gukesh started playing chess aged seven. His father Rajnikanth took him to watch Anand play Carlsen in a world championship match in his hometown Chennai in November 2013. The world championship in Singapore was compared by some in India to the classic showdown between the American Bobby Fischer and Soviet great Boris Spassky at the height of the Cold War in 1972. Ties between nuclear-armed neighbours China and India are frequently tense. But Gukesh was magnanimous in victory on Thursday, saying Ding “fought like a true champion” despite being “obviously not at his best physically”. Ding had told AFP before the tournament started last month that he was “having mental problems mainly during the period last year” and had to take a break from chess on his doctor’s advice and travel around China to relax. Gukesh had won in the Candidates Tournament held in Toronto, Canada, in April this year, earning him the right to challenge Ding. - with Agence France-Presse"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." 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Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.

NoneLOS ANGELES, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) ("Crown" or the "Company”) , a leading provider of innovative technology infrastructure solutions that benefit communities and the environment, today provided a letter to shareholders from its CEO and Chairman, Doug Croxall. Dear Fellow Shareholders, As 2024 comes to a close, I want to reflect on Crown’s accomplishments this year and share our vision for the year ahead. It has been a transformative year for Crown, as we have evolved into a rapidly growing public conglomerate with three diversified divisions: Smart Windows, Fiber Optics, and Water Solutions. This year, we made significant operational progress, achieving key milestones that position Crown for continued growth and success. We expanded our presence across eight U.S. states and two countries, building a robust platform to address critical infrastructure and technology challenges. We are on track to deliver $20 million in revenue for 2024, which is all the more impressive given it was primarily generated in the final three quarters. This achievement reflects our progress and the strong demand for our innovative technology infrastructure solutions. Financially, we are well-positioned to achieve profitability in the first half of 2025, even as we continue to invest strategically in our growth plans. Crown has actively raised capital recently to execute those expansion plans and will close the year with record levels of cash in hand and minimal debt. This achievement reflects our disciplined approach to building a healthy balance sheet and implementing the structure required to support both near-term objectives and long-term expansion. We share in your frustration that our market value, trading at approximately our current cash value, does not yet reflect either Crown’s recent achievements or its immense future potential. However, we remain confident that this disparity will correct itself as we build a company that delivers meaningful impact, sustainable growth, and shareholder value. To ensure we maintain our listing status, we have filed our appeal with NASDAQ and expect to go before the hearing committee likely in early February. We will provide timely updates as they become available to Crown. In preparation, we have filed a Proxy Statement ahead of the Special Meeting on January 14 th and are requesting approval to execute a reverse stock split to maintain bid-price compliance. We strongly urge our shareholders to favorably vote their approximately 64 million voting shares, and to provide Crown with the flexibility and financial strength needed to continue delivering against our growth plans. 2024 Division Highlights Smart Windows Achieved a critical manufacturing technology breakthrough, opening the way for product launch in 2025. Strengthened our leadership team by appointing Sheldon Davis as President of Smart Windows, bringing customer-focused expertise and a proven track record in commercializing innovative products. Additionally, Rob Vandal joined as the division’s Chief Technology Officer, bolstering our R&D team with his extensive experience in product development and industrial manufacturing. Announced a three-phase product rollout strategy for our first-generation Smart Window Inserts, expected to commence in the first quarter of 2025. This three-phase launch will further align our product and offerings with customer needs. Fiber Optics Hired Corey Boaz as President, Construction, an expert in construction of underground utility infrastructure with a focus on trenchless technologies. Secured design and construction customer agreements for fiber optics networks across multiple states, including Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Florida. Successfully laid over 2 million feet of fiber optics this year deploying high-tech equipment and subcontractor expertise. Water Solutions Slant Wells Developed the first-of-its-kind slant well for a more economical and efficient intake of water, led by Corey Boaz, President of Construction, using his trenchless technology expertise. Secured first contract for two slant wells in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. During construction, we expanded the project extending the length of the slant wells for increased access to water. This December, we completed construction of the first slant well with the second soon to be completed in 2025. Engaged with new customers for survey work in the Los Cabos area to prepare for additional slant well installations over the next year. Announced key plans to build and co-own reverse osmosis plant to provide a complete water purification solution for customers to combat water scarcity. Lead Pipes: Element 82 & PE Pipelines Appointed David Kinsella as President, Element 82 and PE Pipelines, bringing over 20 years of expertise in strategic operational management including large-scale construction projects. Partnered with Electro Scan Inc. to provide a non-destructive and non-invasive solution to accurately identify lead with the Swordfish device. Conducted lead testing on over 2,500 homes across Florida, Maryland, and New York, securing more than $45 million in lead inspection and remediation projects. 2025 Outlook As we look ahead to 2025, Crown is stronger, more focused, and better positioned than ever to capitalize on new opportunities. With momentum across our three divisions, we are committed to achieving profitability in the first half of 2025, expanding our footprint to meet increasing demand, and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions that address critical challenges. Our team of industry experts, with a desire to change the status quo through innovation, is growing rapidly. As we scale, we are actively refining our business processes to align with our growing operations while maintaining agility and focus. Looking ahead, we provided full year 2025 revenue guidance between $30 million and $35 million, underscoring the expected strength of our business to come. To our shareholders, thank you for your trust and confidence as we continue to execute our vision. While our stock price does not yet reflect the intrinsic value of Crown, we remain focused on building a company that delivers meaningful impact, sustainable growth, and shareholder value. Approving the proposed reverse stock split is a critical step in strengthening our position to meet listing requirements, attract new investors, and enhance financial flexibility. Your support is vital to driving Crown’s long-term success and unlocking its full potential. We’re excited for 2025 and look forward to updating you on our progress regularly. Sincerely, Doug Croxall CEO and Chairman, Crown Special Meeting of Stockholders The Company will host a Special Meeting of Stockholders on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Holders of record of Crown’s Common Stock as of the close of business on December 16, 2024, will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Special Meeting. Additional information regarding the Special Meeting, including how to vote, are available via proxy materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and can be found at https://ir.crownek.com/sec-filings . About Crown Crown (Nasdaq: CRKN) is an innovative infrastructure solutions provider dedicated to benefiting communities and the environment. Comprised of three business divisions, Smart Windows, Fiber Optics, and Water Solutions, Crown is developing and delivering cutting edge solutions that are challenging the status quo and redefining industry standards. For more information, please visit www.crownek.com . Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding future events or Crown’s future financial performance that involve certain contingencies and uncertainties, including those discussed in Crown’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and subsequent reports Crown files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, in the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” . Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and Crown Electrokinetic Corporation undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. For more information, please contact: Investor Relations ir@crownek.com Public Relations pr@crownek.com