A2Z Smart Technologies Expands Existing Credit Line with Manufacturing Partner Acromatis

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A2Z Smart Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:AZ) announced an expansion of its credit line with manufacturing partner Acromatis, allowing for the production of an additional 5,000 Generation 2.5 and 2.8 Smart Carts. The total credit line reaches US$17 million, enhancing manufacturing capacity without affecting working capital. Cust2Mate will pay 20% of manufacturing costs upfront, typically covered by initial retailer payments. CEO Rafael Yam expressed optimism about meeting growing retail demand for frictionless shopping solutions.

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• Expansion of credit line to US$17 million enhances manufacturing capacity.
• Production of additional 5,000 Smart Carts supports expected increased demand without diluting shareholder value.

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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / July 14, 2022 / A2Z Smart Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:AZ) (TSXV:AZ), today announced that it has expanded its existing line of credit with Acromatis, a manufacturing partner for the Company's Cust2Mate Smart Carts. The expanded credit line will enable the manufacturing of an additional 5,000 of the Company's Generation 2.5 and Generation 2.8 Smart Carts without effecting the Company's working capital. The aggregate amount of the credit line will be up to US$17 million.

Pursuant to the terms of the credit line, Cust2Mate will pay Acromitis 20% of the manufacturing cost as a down payment (this amount is typically covered by the first payment from the retailer). The remaining balance will be paid upon receipt of payment from the customer.

A2Z's state-of-the-art generation 2.5 and Generation 2.8 Smart Carts provide a contactless and convenient shopping experience by recognizing every purchased item and enabling in-cart payment so that shoppers don't have to wait on lines. The platform also allows retail grocers to direct shoppers to discounted products with in-store promotions and collects valuable in-store shopping data to optimize operations and inventory management.

Rafael Yam, CEO of Cust2Mate, commented, "Acromatis is a valued manufacturing partner, and the extension of our existing credit line provides us with the financial flexibility to significantly increase our capacity to produce large volumes of Cust2Mate Smart Carts. We are seeing retailers around the world embrace the benefits of frictionless retail solutions, and this line of credit supports our manufacturing capabilities to meet the expected increased demand without diluting shareholder value."

About A2Z Smart Technologies Corp

A2Z Smart Technologies Corp. creates innovative solutions for complex challenges. A2Z's flagship product is the world's first proven-in-use mobile self-checkout shopping chart. With its user-friendly smart algorithm, touch screen, and computer-vision system, Cust2Mate streamlines the retail shopping experience by scanning purchased products and enabling in-cart payment so that customers can simply "pick & go", and bypass long cashier checkout lines. This results in a more efficient shopping experience for customers, less unused shelf-space and manpower requirements, and advanced command and control capabilities for store managers.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the Company and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release contains forward-looking information, which involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectation. Important factors - including the availability of funds, the results of financing efforts, the results of exploration activities -- that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time on SEDAR (see www.sedar.com). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities described herein in the United States or elsewhere. These securities have not been, and will not be, registered in the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered or exempt therefrom.

Contact Information:
IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
Telephone: 203.972.9200
Email: a2z@imsinvestorrelations.com

SOURCE: A2Z Smart Technologies Corp.

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FAQ

What is the significance of A2Z Smart Technologies expanding its credit line with Acromatis?

The expansion allows A2Z to produce an additional 5,000 Smart Carts, boosting manufacturing capacity and meeting increasing demand.

How much is the new credit line for A2Z Smart Technologies?

The expanded credit line totals up to US$17 million.

What are the potential benefits of A2Z's new Smart Carts?

The Smart Carts offer a contactless shopping experience, enabling in-cart payments and optimizing retail operations.

How will the credit line expansion affect A2Z's working capital?

The expansion is designed not to affect A2Z's working capital, as manufacturing costs are partially covered by retail payments.