MOU for an Investment of up to USD 120 Million Signed between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and Visionary

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TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 2, 2024, Visionary Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GV) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. The two parties have become close partners, with PIF investing USD 120 million to fully support the development of Visionary's various industry projects. This includes debt replacement for four of Visionary's commercial buildings (including debt replacement with the Bank of China) and the real estate redevelopment investment for these four buildings. PIF will continue to invest in Visionary in the future, providing strong financial, talent, and resource support for Visionary's global mergers and acquisitions, industrial upgrades, debt optimization, and rapid growth.

Additionally, both parties agreed to closely collaborate in the fields of high technology, life sciences, and artificial intelligence education. This includes, but not limited to, international education, biomedical sciences, advanced technology, life sciences, and AI education. The partnership with PIF not only enhances Visionary's brand but also offers a great opportunity for Visionary's future development, bringing significant momentum to the dual growth of Visionary's market value and industrial expansion.

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia was established in 1971 and is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world, with total assets estimated at USD 925 billion. Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud serves as the chairman of PIF.

Visionary was founded in August 2013, with its headquarter located in Toronto, Canada. It operates six schools in Canada and owns four commercial and educational buildings in downtown Toronto valued at over CAD 120 million. The company holds over 100 patents and intellectual property rights and has wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States, Malaysia, and China. Visionary is the first publicly listed education company in Canada and the first publicly listed company established by overseas Chinese in Canada. After more than two years of development since its IPO, Visionary has adopted a business model focused on mergers, acquisitions, and innovation, evolving into a multinational group excelling in high technology, education, and life sciences.

Visionary is committed to hard work and responsibility, striving to contribute actively to the development of industries such as new energy, biochips, AI-driven healthcare, and artificial intelligence education in Canada. Additionally, it promotes economic and educational cooperation between the U.S., Canada, and China, fostering friendly exchanges and collaboration among the people of Canada and China. Visionary aims to create greater value for its shareholders and the people of these three nations. The partnership with PIF accelerates the realization of this vision.