Applied Energetics Announces Relocation of Corporate Headquarters to UA Tech Park

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Applied Energetics, Inc. (AERG) announced plans to relocate its headquarters to UA Tech Park in Tucson, AZ, within 60 days. The new facility, spanning 13,000 square feet, will include a Class 1000 Cleanroom and is designed to enhance research and product development capabilities. This strategic move leverages previous investments in the site, aiming to support the company's growth in ultra-short pulse laser technologies. CEO Gregory J. Quarles emphasized the move will enhance recruitment and align with the company's long-term growth profile in the defense industry.

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• Strategic relocation to UA Tech Park enhances growth potential.
• New facility includes a Class 1000 Cleanroom, boosting research capabilities.
• Previous occupant's investments benefit Applied Energetics significantly.
• Move triples available floor space, providing operational efficiency.

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Tucson, AZ, March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB: AERG), today announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to UA Tech Park, a research and technology park owned and operated by the University of Arizona. The new strategic location will support the Company's anticipated future growth and provide greater capacity for research, product development and production activities. The move, expected to take place over the next 60 days, will provide the Company with an ITAR and laser safety compliant facility totaling approximately 13,000 square feet, of which approximately 4,800 square feet is dedicated to a Class 1000 (ISO 6) Cleanroom. Applied Energetics is benefiting from millions of dollars of capital investment made by the previous occupant which was a global provider of lasers and laser-based technology for scientific, commercial and industrial customers.

Applied Energetics joins over 60 other technology companies and organizations that call UA Tech Park home. The UA Tech Park provides the infrastructure for business, community and the University of Arizona to connect and advance leading edge technology, a place where emerging businesses and tech giants work side by side. Located in one of Arizona’s fast-growing suburban settings on Tucson’s southeast side at Rita Road, the Park’s spacious campus encompasses 1,282 acres and has 2 million square feet of space for high-tech offices, R&D, and laboratory facilities.

Gregory J. Quarles, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Applied Energetics, commented, “Our new headquarters at UA Tech Park will enable Applied Energetics to grow to the next level, as we look to further our strategic plan of innovation, development and commercialization of our proprietary technologies in the field of ultra-short pulse lasers. This facility, with its research labs and state-of-the-art clean room, is perfectly suited and move-in ready to align with our defense industry and production roadmap. This move also eliminates the downtime of a buildout and nearly triples our floor space with a rent schedule that is aligned with our balance sheet but built for our long-term growth profile.”

Quarles added, “The Tucson region, and specifically UA Tech Park, is home to many companies in the technology and defense industry and offers a professional, well-educated workforce that will allow us to recruit top scientific, engineering, and commercial talent with laser and defense industry expertise. We are excited to bring our headquarters to this dynamic and collaborative tech park.”

About UA Tech Park

The University of Arizona Science and Technology Park (UA Tech Park at Rita Road) is one of the nation’s premier university research parks. The UA Tech Park is directed by Tech Parks Arizona which creates the “Interactive Ground,” that connects the University, community, and industry in pursuit of technology innovation and commercialization. The Park links cutting-edge technology companies with the resources of the University of Arizona, creating an environment in which companies incubate, innovate, grow and succeed. For more information, visit www.techparks.arizona.edu

About Applied Energetics, Inc.

Applied Energetics, Inc., “AE” based in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in development and manufacture of advanced high-performance lasers, high voltage electronics, advanced optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems for defense, aerospace, industrial, and scientific customers worldwide. Applied Energetics pioneered and holds all crucial intellectual property rights to the development and use of Laser Guided Energy (LGE^TM) technology and related solutions for commercial, defense and security applications, and are protected by 26 patents and 11 additional Government Sensitive Patent Applications “GSPA”. The company’s 11 GSPA’s are held under secrecy orders of the US government and allow AE greatly extended protection rights. For more information, visit www.aergs.com

Forward Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is the significance of Applied Energetics relocating its headquarters to UA Tech Park?

The move to UA Tech Park enhances Applied Energetics' capacity for research and development, supporting its growth strategy in ultra-short pulse laser technologies.

How large is the new facility for Applied Energetics?

The new facility spans approximately 13,000 square feet, including a specialized Class 1000 Cleanroom.

What benefits does the relocation to UA Tech Park offer to AERG?

The relocation provides greater operational capacity, access to a skilled workforce, and eliminates the need for costly buildouts, significantly supporting long-term growth.

When is Applied Energetics expected to complete its move to UA Tech Park?

The move is expected to be completed within 60 days from the announcement on March 17, 2021.