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ION Video defends timing of ASX disclosure on big-tech talks

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  • ION Video says talks with Meta, Alphabet and other tech giants were exploratory and non-binding, so not initially disclosable under ASX rules.
  • After adviser consultations, ION Video disclosed the aggregate level of global interest in its technology to better inform the market and investors.
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ION Video defends timing of ASX disclosure on big-tech talks

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The latest announcement is out from Ion Video ( (AU:IOV) ).

ION Video has told the ASX that its recent engagements with Meta Platforms, Alphabet and other major global technology and telecoms groups were preliminary, exploratory and non-binding, with no agreed commercial terms or binding commitments. The company argued that, at the time of those talks, there was insufficient certainty or definiteness to trigger continuous disclosure obligations, but said that the growing volume of interest from multiple global counterparties ultimately justified issuing a broader market update to keep investors appropriately informed.

In its response to an ASX Aware Letter, ION Video said face-to-face meetings, technical evaluations and early discussions of potential commercial terms were part of counterparties’ assessment processes rather than developed commercial proposals. The company maintained that it complied with Listing Rule 3.1 at earlier stages but, after consulting advisers, chose to disclose the aggregate level of recent interest from eleven global technology organisations, two global telcos and several content owners to provide additional context to the market.

More about Ion Video

ION Video Ltd is an Australia-listed technology company focused on video-related intellectual property and solutions, with its shares traded on the ASX under the ticker IOV. The company targets major global technology platforms, telecommunications groups and content owners as potential partners or customers for applications of its proprietary video technology.

YTD Price Performance: 25.00%

Average Trading Volume: 190,664

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Current Market Cap: A$30.33M

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