$2.2 million Funding Secured for Duos Subsidiary

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Duos Technologies Group's subsidiary, Duos Edge AI, has secured $2.2 million in funding from two institutional investors for the production of its first three Edge Data Centers (EDCs). The funding will support the construction, deployment, and initial operations of EDCs in remote districts, including schools, government, and health facilities. The first EDC is expected to be operational by late October, with the second and third units following in November.

The secured promissory notes mature at the end of 2025 with a 10% annual interest rate. Duos Edge AI will reserve funds from EDC revenues for repayment, and Duos will hold receipts from its ATM facility to ensure timely repayment. The company is reviewing potential ongoing debt funding proposals as the subsidiary expands.

Positive

• Secured $2.2 million in funding for production of first three Edge Data Centers
• Expected revenue generation beginning in Q4 2024
• Deployment of EDCs in strategic remote locations (schools, government, health facilities)
• Support from legacy shareholders for both equity and debt
• Potential for fast growth and expansion

Negative

• 10% annual interest rate on secured promissory notes
• Debt matures at the end of 2025, creating repayment obligation
• Reliance on future revenues and ATM facility for debt repayment

Funding from two institutional investors funds construction for first three Edge Data Centers with expected revenues beginning in Q4

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), through its operating subsidiary Duos Edge AI, Inc. (“Duos Edge AI”), a provider of adaptive, versatile, and streamlined Edge Data Center (“EDC”) solutions tailored to meet evolving needs in any environment, announced today that it has secured sufficient funding for the production of its first three EDCs. Duos Edge AI entered into secured promissory notes for a total of $2.2 million with two institutional investors in the Company. The funding will be used for the construction, deployment and initial operations of EDCs in remote districts, including for schools, government, and health facilities. The first EDC is expected to be in full production by late October, with the second and third units following closely and expected to be in production by November.

Doug Recker, President of Duos Edge AI, thanked the investors for their confidence in providing the initial funding to the new division. "The availability of this funding will allow us to get to deployment and revenue production as forecasted and also paves the way for expected fast growth as we pursue the many opportunities available to us," said Recker.

Chuck Ferry, CEO of Duos, shared his enthusiasm for the new project. "I am pleased that we continue to have solid support from our legacy shareholders, both for equity and now debt," he said. “I believe that this is just the beginning of a new phase of growth for Duos and I look forward to reporting further progress at our upcoming shareholders conference call.”

As disclosed in a recent 8-K, the deal is for $2.2 million in debt, maturing at the end of 2025. The notes carry an interest charge of 10% per annum and there are no payments in the interim. Duos Edge AI will reserve funds from revenues generated on these units for repayment purposes and the Company will hold any receipts from its ATM (“at the market”) facility to ensure that notes are repaid on time. Duos will continue to support operations for Duos Edge AI and is currently reviewing potential ongoing debt funding proposals from other lenders as the subsidiary continues to expand.

To learn more about Duos Edge AI, visit: www.duosedge.ai
To learn more about Duos Technologies, visit www.duostechnologies.com

About Duos Edge AI, Inc.

Duos Edge AI, Inc. is a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT). Duos Edge AI's mission is to bring advanced technology to underserved communities, particularly in education, healthcare, and rural industries, by deploying high-powered edge computing solutions that minimize latency and optimize performance. Duos Edge AI specializes in high-function Edge Data Center (“EDC”) solutions tailored to meet evolving needs in any environment. By focusing on providing scalable IT resources that seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure, its solutions expand capabilities at the network edge, ensuring data uptime onsite services. With the ability to provide 100 kW+ per cabinet, rapid 90-day deployment, and continuous 24/7 data services, Duos Edge AI aims to position its edge data centers within 12 miles of end users or devices, significantly closer than traditional data centers. This approach enables timely processing of massive amounts of data for applications requiring real-time response and supporting current and future technologies without large capital investments. For more information, visit www.duosedge.ai.

About Duos Technologies Group, Inc.
Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT), based in Jacksonville, Florida, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc. and Duos Edge AI, Inc. designs, develops, deploys, and operates intelligent technology solutions for Machine Vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications including real-time analysis of fast-moving vehicles and Edge Data Centers. For more information, visit www.duostech.com and www.duosedge.ai.

Forward- Looking Statements
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FAQ

How much funding did Duos Edge AI secure for its Edge Data Centers?

Duos Edge AI secured $2.2 million in funding from two institutional investors for the production of its first three Edge Data Centers.

When is the first Edge Data Center expected to be operational for Duos (DUOT)?

The first Edge Data Center is expected to be in full production by late October 2024, with the second and third units following in November.

What are the terms of the secured promissory notes for Duos Technologies (DUOT)?

The secured promissory notes for Duos Technologies (DUOT) mature at the end of 2025, carry a 10% annual interest rate, and have no interim payments.

Where will Duos Edge AI deploy its Edge Data Centers?

Duos Edge AI will deploy its Edge Data Centers in remote districts, including schools, government, and health facilities.