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To: firstresponder who wrote (9)	11/9/2024 2:42:41 PM
From: firstresponder	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70

RFI Q3 2024 CC, post 10: JH: So we've discussed a lot of exciting topics so far today and now I'm going to ask our operator, Erica, to open up the conference to any additional questions people participating today might have that we've not already covered. And remember, I've gone through a lot of detail with some of the questions. So please, if you can, keep your questions short and focused in the interest of time. Moderator: Our first question comes from Allen Ginsberg. Please state your question. AG: Yes. Hi, Joe. How are you? JH: Good. Hi, Allen. How are you? AG: I'm fine. I have two questions, both comments on your prepared remarks. I just I was curious the Saudi study, which sounds very positive. Did you have excuse me, was there a press release on that? JH: No, we don't we didn't do a press release on that. Because that was yes, okay. It's part of our white papers and it's part of our data that we discuss with architects. And what's really good about this also is that for the first time it's giving some meaningful targets for optimum daylighting and tint levels and which are all different between skylights, atrium, clerestory windows, classrooms and other things. So, it really is giving some really practical data. And if you think about the challenges of achieving variable tint, I mean, right now, if you didn't have SPD SmartGlass, you're not going to get any tint change or lighting change with PDLC. So you throw that out and you're going to have a 40 minute or more delay with electrochromic. So and then if you're putting shades or blinds or curtains, they work, they're cumbersome. So No, I agree. AG: I agree. And I thought that because it's so compelling that a press release would be a good thing for the shareholders to see. It certainly would be good for me. JH: We might do that and it's not a bad idea. And I'm going to have to discuss that with Gauzy to see if there are any restrictions placed on the public use of that. AG: Okay. I have one other question. Again, on your prepared remarks, on the intellectual property, is it possible to give us some updates on the patents, how long they are in effect and if there are any new patents, that type of thing. JH: We always have new innovations coming online. Some are patented, some aren't. I believe our existing patents at least go through 2,034 and perhaps beyond depending on when the ones issue. We have about 250 patents worldwide. So it's quite an extensive patent portfolio. And yes, we have some pretty exciting stuff coming, some of which people would consider the Holy Grail of our industry, but I don't want to promise timing or announce until it's ready for PRIMETEL. AG: And those types of Holy Grail patents, if they do come about, will they be in your SEC filings, that type of thing? J H: Yes. To the extent they’re material, they will always we have an obligation to disclose material information. So, yes. AG: Okay. Thanks very much. JH: And from a marketing standpoint, the Holy Grail stuff is meant to generate ever increasing levels of sales, especially in some of the newer applications that we're posting. AG: Well, I can make my guess what that is, but that's just a guess. So I appreciate all the information. Cont'd

To: firstresponder who wrote (9)	11/13/2024 9:29:27 AM
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From post 9: Another question from a different shareholder. In light of Tuesday's election results, can you indicate whether a repeal of the Dynamic Glass Act would significantly reduce SPD's chances of architectural success or has the film cost decreased enough to minimize the possible impact? JH: " Well, let me first say it's always better to have smart windows receive a 30% to 50% investment tax credit like they do now. And I also don't know whether the entire inflation reduction act may be repealed, whether it will be left in place or maybe just some of the pork barrel or other provisions will be repealed. As a former Federal Reserve economist, I've always refused to call the legislation the inflation reduction act because many of the provisions have the opposite effect. And so I appreciate in the question the fact that you refer to it as the Dynamic Glass Act or as Gauzy referred to in the Benzinga interview that came out yesterday, sometimes we call this the Gauzy Act .And it's important to keep the Dynamic Glass Act separate and distinct from the overall Inflation Reduction Act. And also our area of the Dynamic Glass Act is similar to the incentives for other established energy efficient home and office products like energy efficient windows, water heaters, etcetera. So hopefully that part will survive and they won't throw the baby out with the bathwater." From US GLass Magazine, 10/15/24: After Announcing Plans for Privatization, View Inc. Lays Off 147 Workers According to View Inc.’s WARN filing, employees at its facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi (pictured), are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and do not have bumping rights. Photo: Google Earth.View Inc. has laid off 147 workers. The company filed an official Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, notifying the agency of a permanent layoff effective Oct. 3, 2024. The facility is in Mississippi, but 69 affected workers reside in Tennessee... In April 2024, former CEO Dr. Rao Mulpuri announced an agreement with a consortium of investors aiming to take View private, at the same time revealing plans to proceed with a process for prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to Bloomberg, the company is set to be taken over by senior investors in a debt swap... It’s unclear whether the latest cutbacks are part of an ongoing resizing process or represent additional financial woes." They're not private yet. But if and when that happens, and if the IRA goes on the chopping block, I hope Rep. Kelly and Sen. Wicker, the DGA's Congressional sponsors from Mississippi, will continue fighting for it.