Tekcapital Plc ("Tekcapital", the “Company” or the “Group”) Portfolio Company Update: Lucyd Ltd (“Lucyd”) Lucyd Signs Purchase & Distribution Agreement
Tekcapital Plc (AIM: TEK, OTCQB: TEKCF) announces that its portfolio company, Innovative Eyewear, Inc., has signed an exclusive purchase and distribution agreement with 8 Points Inc., a subsidiary of Marca Eyewear Group Inc. The deal includes a minimum purchase of US$4.6 million over 30 months for Lucyd® Lyte® e-glasses to maintain exclusivity in Canada. Monthly purchases will increase, and failure to meet these requirements could lead to a loss of exclusivity. This partnership aims for significant market penetration of Lucyd's products across Canada.
- Exclusive agreement worth US$4.6 million for Lucyd® Lyte® e-glasses over 30 months.
- Potential for significant market penetration in Canada.
- Growing monthly purchase requirements emphasize commitment to partnership.
- Failure to meet monthly purchasing requirements can lead to loss of exclusivity.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM , July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tekcapital Plc (AIM: TEK, OTCQB: TEKCF), the UK intellectual property investment group focused on transforming university discoveries into valuable products to improve quality of life, is pleased to announce that portfolio company Lucyd Ltd’s U.S. operating company, Innovative Eyewear, Inc. has signed an exclusive purchase and distribution agreement with 8 Points Inc, a subsidiary of Marca Eyewear Group Inc. a leading Canadian distributor that provides high-end spectacles for optical stores and eye care professionals.
This agreement sets out a minimum purchase requirement of US
8 Points Inc will provide Canadian warehousing and dual language customer support. Lucyd believes this agreement will likely result in significant market penetration of its Lyte glasses throughout all provinces and territories in Canada.
Harrison Gross, Lucyd cofounder and CEO said, “We are excited to sign this agreement with a leading Canadian eyewear distributor. The Marca Eyewear Group have represented numerous renowned eyewear brands over the past 24 years. As a result, we believe this agreement will enhance Lucyd’s first-mover advantage as a technology, style and price leader in the emerging smart eyewear market in Canada.”
About Lucyd and Innovative Eyewear Inc.
Lucyd's mission is to Upgrade your Eyewear® with advanced ergonomic frames that are easy to use, fun to wear, and help you stay safely connected to your digital life. The Lucyd brand and IP portfolio are exclusively licensed to and operated by Innovative Eyewear, Inc. To learn more, or order Lucyd Lyte, please visit https://lucyd.co.
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Tekcapital creates value from investing in new, university-developed discoveries that can enhance people’s lives and provides a range of technology transfer services to help organisations evaluate and commercialise new technologies. Tekcapital is quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: symbol TEK) and is headquartered in the UK. For more information, please visit www.tekcapital.com.
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