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Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The company, which received a notification of non-compliance on June 14, 2024, due to its stock trading below $1 for 30 consecutive business days, implemented a 1-for-35 reverse stock split effective November 26, 2024. The reverse split allowed Cemtrex to meet the compliance deadline of December 11, 2024. Following the split, the company continues trading under the symbol 'CETX' with a new CUSIP Number 15130G 881.

Cemtrex's subsidiary Vicon Industries announced a partnership with AI chip manufacturer Hailo to integrate the Hailo-15 System-on-a-Chip into Vicon's NEXT Modular Camera System. The collaboration aims to enhance video intelligence capabilities with advanced edge-based AI processing. NEXT's features include AI vision enhancement, color forensics, smart object classification, and real-time analytics. The system also incorporates high-powered microphones with 50-foot range, 360° commercial-grade speakers, and programmable signal lightbars for situational awareness. The camera transforms from a reactive device into a proactive deterrent by combining AI capabilities with onboard technology. Product shipping will begin in Q1 2025.

Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX) announced two project contracts worth $6.7 million through its Advanced Industrial Services (AIS) subsidiary for upgrades at the Clearwater Road Wastewater Treatment Facility in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. The contracts include general and HVAC work for implementing a new gasification-drying process that converts wastewater solids into granular fertilizer.

The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025 at the facility, which has been operational since 1977 with a 5.02 million gallons per day treatment capacity. This development follows AIS's strategic expansion into the wastewater infrastructure market through its acquisition of Heisey Mechanical in 2023.

Cemtrex announced that its subsidiary, Vicon, will integrate an innovative AI gun detection feature in its NEXT Cameras, set for release in Q1 2025. The technology uses transformer AI models to detect armed persons with short and long weapons up to 45 feet from the sensor, offering a low-cost, edge-based solution compared to traditional server-based systems.

The AI feature is trained on various weapons using artificial and real footage, designed to minimize false alarms by distinguishing common objects like phones and tools. This development aims to enhance public safety, particularly in spaces like schools and workplaces, by providing real-time alerts and facilitating rapid response to potential threats.

Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX) has announced plans to acquire the remaining 7% stake in Vicon Industries, increasing its ownership from 93% to 100%. Vicon, established in 1967, is a New York-based provider of mission-critical security and video surveillance systems. The acquisition is expected to complete by year-end.

Vicon specializes in developing simplified security solutions focused on deployment, operation, and maintenance efficiency. The video surveillance market, valued at $54.42 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $88.71 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.5%. This growth is driven by camera technology advancements, AI integration, and increasing security demands across sectors.

Cemtrex announced a 1-for-35 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective November 26, 2024. The split aims to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum closing bid price requirement. Every 35 shares will combine into one share, with the stock continuing to trade under 'CETX'. No fractional shares will be issued, with holders receiving one whole share instead. The split will reduce outstanding shares to one-thirty-fifth and adjust all outstanding options and warrants proportionally. ClearTrust, will serve as the transfer agent, with certificated shareholders receiving exchange instructions while book-entry holders require no action.

Cemtrex's subsidiary Vicon Industries has unveiled NEXT™, a revolutionary modular camera platform featuring rapid installation capabilities, advanced AI processing, and innovative onboard technologies. The system's patented snap-and-twist design reduces installation time to under five minutes per camera and includes remote positioning functionality. NEXT offers industry-leading AI processing for intelligent security monitoring, high-powered audio capabilities, and programmable signal lightbars. The platform can manage up to four sensors from a single hub and will begin shipping in Q1 2025. The system integrates with Vicon's existing ecosystem and is being certified with other major video management systems.

Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX) has announced that its subsidiary, Advanced Industrial Services (AIS), has been awarded a $4.7 million contract for energy upgrades at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County, PA. The project, commissioned by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Department of General Services, involves general construction, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.

Key aspects of the project include:

• Construction of a mechanical and pump room
• Installation of insulated wall/ceiling panels
• Upgrades to existing mechanical and electrical systems
• Implementation of a hybrid ground source heat pump loop
• Installation of a photovoltaic solar array

The project is expected to be completed in 2025. Cemtrex's CEO, Saagar Govil, expressed optimism about AIS's growth and anticipates additional large-scale infrastructure orders in the future.

Cemtrex Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX, CETXP), an advanced security technology and industrial services company, has secured a $4.5 million contract through its Advanced Industrial Services (AIS) subsidiary. The contract, awarded by the Department of General Services, is for the Elizabethtown Training Academy project, comprising two phases:

1. Complete renovation of HVAC systems
2. Renovation of the Boiler Plant and Domestic/Fire Protection piping

The project aims to enhance the facility's energy efficiency, safety, and operational capabilities. Expected completion is in Cemtrex's Fiscal Year 2025. CEO Saagar Govil attributes this success to the strategic acquisition of Heisey Mechanical in 2023, which expanded AIS's capacity and capabilities. The company sees opportunities for similar large-scale infrastructure projects and is exploring additional acquisitions to accelerate growth.