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ISC Corporate Update

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Ms. Biemans’ appointment to the Board coincides with the upcoming retirement of long-time board appointee and former Chair of the Board, Tom Christiansen, who was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors in 2009 — prior to ISC transitioning to a publicly traded company.

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  • Ms. Biemans’ appointment to the Board coincides with the upcoming retirement of long-time board appointee and former Chair of the Board, Tom Christiansen, who was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors in 2009 — prior to ISC transitioning to a publicly traded company.
  • “The board wishes to thank Tom for his many years of sage counsel,” Teal says.
  • “He was instrumental in our pursuit of milestones and innovations over the last decade and a half.
  • We wish him the best.”
    More information about Ms. Biemans’ professional background and experience will be included in ISC’s Management Information Circular in advance of ISC’s 2023 annual general meeting.

Protein Industries Canada opening to EOIs under newest round of funding

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Regina, SK, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protein Industries Canada will start accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for new technology leadership projects on March 1, 2023.

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  • Regina, SK, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protein Industries Canada will start accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for new technology leadership projects on March 1, 2023.
  • This is the first call for projects under the new tranche of $150 million funding provided through the Government of Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster program.
  • “We are excited to once again be able to start accepting EOIs for new technology projects,” CEO of Protein Industries Canada Bill Greuel said.
  • “We learnt a lot over the past four years about what the sector needs and how Protein Industries Canada can best help our members find success.

ISC to Release 2022 Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results on March 14, 2023

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (“ISC” or the “Company”) advises that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 after market close.

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  • REGINA, Saskatchewan, Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (“ISC” or the “Company”) advises that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022 on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 after market close.
  • ISC’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2022 will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and our website at www.company.isc.ca .
  • An investor conference call will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available approximately 24 hours after the event on ISC’s website at www.company.isc.ca .

Proving innovation thrives with support and encouragement

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

With a strong focus on providing resources, mentorship, and a collaborative environment, Cultivator has helped 115 startups.

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  • With a strong focus on providing resources, mentorship, and a collaborative environment, Cultivator has helped 115 startups.
  • From new products to major investments, Cultivator has been an integral part of the growth of Saskatchewan’s and Canada’s tech industry.
  • SCALE alumni, Precision AI , was awarded the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2022 Innovation Reception.
  • These startups are essential to the local economy, driving innovation, job creation, and growth.

Jameson, the #1 Irish Whiskey, Brings Back SPTO - St. Patrick's Day Time Off - and Introduces Jameson Desk Decoys with the Help of Actor and Producer Regina Hall

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Patrick's Day is arguably the best holiday of the year, and this year it falls on the best day of the week - Friday! That's why in 2023 Jameson Irish Whiskey, with the help of actor, producer - and Irish Whiskey lover - Regina Hall, is encouraging Americans to use their hard-earned PTO days and make March 17 an SPTO - St. Patrick's Day Time Off - to celebrate with friends and family.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, a recent 2022 survey found 61% of people reported feeling guilty for taking their much-deserved PTO ( source ).
  • That's why, to combat guilt when scheduling an SPTO this year, Jameson has created the Jameson Desk Decoy - a personalized, life-size version to "stand in" for you this St. Patrick's Day just in case work comes-a-calling.
  • "We've all been there before - your boss forgot you took an SPTO and swings by to meet one-on-one.
  • In a series of hilarious videos directed by Lauren Palmigiano, Regina Hall shows how she uses her Jameson Desk Decoy to navigate her own SPTO.

ISC Provides Annual Guidance and Outlook for 2023

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

REGINA, Saskatchewan, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (“ISC”, “we” or the “Company”) today announced its outlook and annual guidance for 2023.

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  • REGINA, Saskatchewan, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) (“ISC”, “we” or the “Company”) today announced its outlook and annual guidance for 2023.
  • We will continue to monitor economic conditions, particularly any further increases to interest rates in 2023, which can have a temporary dampening effect on transaction volumes.
  • Saskatchewan continues to fare better than many other regions in the country, and this is expected to persist in 2023.
  • Despite expected changes to the Ontario Business Registry in 2023, we believe Services is sufficiently diversified for any industry, market or economic challenges that might present in 2023.

ISC Acquires Regulis S.A. and Adds International Railway Rolling Stock Registry to Its Portfolio

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The Luxembourg Rail Protocol sets up a new legal regime for the recognition and enforcement of security interests in railway rolling stock, such as those of lenders, lessors and conditional vendors.

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  • The Luxembourg Rail Protocol sets up a new legal regime for the recognition and enforcement of security interests in railway rolling stock, such as those of lenders, lessors and conditional vendors.
  • Regulis was established as the entity to manage and operate the associated International Registry for Railway Rolling Stock (the “Registry”) for an initial contract period of ten years.
  • As this is a new Registry, ISC does not consider this acquisition to be material to its current business.
  • ISC will continue to expand its portfolio of services and solutions to help improve the delivery of registry services by and for governments, intergovernmental and private organizations.

Protein Industries Canada accepting new AI project applications

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Today, in an effort to further build this support, Protein Industries Canada is announcing its opening another round of Expressions of Interest for its Artificial Intelligence Program .

Key Points: 
  • Today, in an effort to further build this support, Protein Industries Canada is announcing its opening another round of Expressions of Interest for its Artificial Intelligence Program .
  • “Artificial intelligence technology has the potential to make our sector more efficient and more sustainable,” Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel said.
  • Our Artificial Intelligence Program is one way of helping make that happen.”
    With the new round of intake beginning Jan. 9, 2023, Protein Industries Canada expects the sector’s interest in utilizing AI to grow.
  • Protein Industries Canada will close this latest round of Artificial Intelligence Program intakes on Feb. 15, 2023.

Canada’s plant-based food sector gaining momentum

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Regina, Sask., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As 2022 comes to an end, Protein Industries Canada is celebrating the advancement of Canada’s plant-based food and ingredient sector, and the achievement of significant milestones as an organization.

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  • Regina, Sask., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As 2022 comes to an end, Protein Industries Canada is celebrating the advancement of Canada’s plant-based food and ingredient sector, and the achievement of significant milestones as an organization.
  • With a current portfolio of nearly half a billion dollars in innovative R&D projects, Protein Industries Canada is working with companies to create solutions to a global food challenge.
  • “Over the past four years, the Canadian ecosystem has embraced the opportunity presented to us and have collaborated to innovate new processes, ingredients and food products.
  • I am excited to build on the momentum we have and accomplish even more over the next five years,” Greuel said.

Wamame Foods Welcomes New Partners to Plant-Based Consortium

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Vancouver, B.C., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wamame Foods is excited to welcome two new consortium partners to their Protein Industries Canada project: Teja Foods and Sierra Meat and Seafood—in their efforts to expand their footprint in the plant-based food sector.

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  • Vancouver, B.C., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wamame Foods is excited to welcome two new consortium partners to their Protein Industries Canada project: Teja Foods and Sierra Meat and Seafood—in their efforts to expand their footprint in the plant-based food sector.
  • The consortium of innovative partners, which also includes Merit Functional Foods, Wismettac Asian Foods and Crush Dynamics, along with a co-investment from Protein Industries Canada, has joined forces to develop and distribute plant-based alternatives to Wagyu beef.
  • Bold creativity, forward thinking and collaboration with our partners is imperative as we work to create a healthy, sustainable ecosystem.”
    "Wamame welcomes Sierra Meat and Seafood and Teja Foods into the Waygu consortium,” said Blair Bullus, President of Wamame Foods.
  • Wamame Foods is a food technology company dedicated to the development of premium plant-based beef with its brand Waygu.