Newport Gold Inc. (near me Technologies Inc.) announced a significant development in its evolution and rebrand efforts of its 'near me?' brand and nearme.cool website. This transformation marks a pivotal moment for the company as it sets the stage for a promising collaboration with Platform OS a multi-award-winning company and globally distinguished development platform specializing in creating efficient and high-quality enterprise applications.

Platform OS has achieved significant growth and delivered ground-breaking solutions to major global brands, earning a track record of success. On October 8, 2023, near me Technologies Inc. signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) (the "Letter of Intent") that outlines a strategic partnership ("Proposed Transaction") with Platform OS. The two companies aim to finalise a Definitive Agreement by January 8, 2024, or a mutually agreed-upon later date.

This Proposed Transaction signifies near me Technologies Inc.'s commitment to a cash and stock agreement with Platform OS, encompassing several critical initiatives: Integrated GPS Business Directory and Marketplace: near me Technologies Inc. will collaborate with Platform OS to redevelop an integrated GPS business directory and local business marketplace solution for the 'near me?' brand and nearme.cool website. This initiative also includes the development of a mobile app with innovative GEO targeting/notification solutions for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

near-me.com Integration: Platform OS's property, near-me.com, will be redirected to the nearme.cool business directory/marketplace and its associated SaaS Website Builder. Currently, near-me.com ranks among the top search results for 'near me?' related queries.

Fractional CTO Advisory and Consulting Oversight: Adam Broadway, CEO of Platform OS, will provide fractional CTO advisory and consulting oversight for a period of two years following the launch of the redeveloped nearme.cool website/app. Mr. Broadway, an industry veteran with over two decades of experience, founded Near Me Marketplaces and Platform OS and is renowned for building successful companies and marketplaces, including Business Catalyst, which was acquired by Adobe Systems in 2009. Additionally: near me Technologies Inc. will have the option to purchase 10% of Platform OS at a price independently verified during the due diligence phase.

near me Technologies Inc. will also acquire the near-me.com domain name from Platform OS at a mutually agreed-upon price.