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CrowdStrike and Salesforce Partner to Secure the Future of AI-Powered Business

CrowdStrike and Salesforce announced a new strategic partnership to enhance the security of AI agents and applications built on Agentforce and the Salesforce Platform. Through integrations between CrowdStrike Falcon®? Shield and Salesforce Security Center, Salesforce admins and security professionals will gain enhanced visibility, compliance support, and protection for mission-critical workflows – simplifying operations and uniting business and security teams on a shared foundation of trust in the agentic era.
The partnership also enables customers to access CrowdStrike’s agentic security analyst, Charlotte AI, through Agentforce for Security and use it to work directly alongside teammates in Slack, flagging potential threats and recommending actions in a conversational manner as any other employee would. As agents join the workforce, security teams must understand what they are doing, trace them back to their human creators, and prevent them from becoming over privileged or compromised. CrowdStrike and Salesforce are meeting this challenge by delivering the visibility and control needed to secure the future of AI-powered business.
Automatic Threat Containment: Automate response actions with Falcon®? Fusion – such as blocking risky access or disabling compromised agents – directly from Salesforce Security Center. Unified AI Agent Protection: Combine Falcon Shield, Falcon®?
Next-Gen Identity Security, and Falcon®? Cloud Security to deliver end-to-end control over Agentforce agents and applications. By bringing Charlotte AI into Slack through Agentforce for Security, CrowdStrike and Salesforce empower teams to quickly and efficiently handle security incidents without having to switch applications: Accelerated Incident Response: Instantly create dedicated incident channels in Slack to coordinate response; Conversational Threat Investigation: Use natural language to query Charlotte AI for immediate answers on threats, hosts, and data; Real-Time Remediation: Isolate compromised devices or take other response actions directly from Slack, ensuring swift containment.
Together, CrowdStrike and Salesforce deliver stronger protection and visibility for mission-critical workflows- enabling enterprises to embrace AI securely while building the foundation for future innovation. Availability: The Falcon Shield integration will be available from within the Salesforce Security Center and on the Salesforce AppExchange this year; Charlotte AI will be integrating into Slack via Agentforce for Security and available via the AgentExchange and Slack Marketplace this year.
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Fuse Battery to Acquire Pointor AI in $2.5M Reverse Takeover Deal
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF) has signed a Share Exchange Agreement with Pointor AI for a proposed Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over transaction. The deal involves issuing 50 million common shares at $0.05 per share, subject to performance-based escrow conditions.
Pointor AI is developing an AI-driven recruitment platform that claims to reduce executive hiring time by 80% and costs by 90% compared to traditional methods. The company plans to raise minimum CAD$2.0 million through a private placement to fund development and operations.
Post-transaction, Pointor AI’s management team, led by CEO Jessie Johnson, will take over operations. The deal targets the global recruitment market, valued at US$757 billion in 2024 and projected to reach US$2.3 trillion by 2033.
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF) ha firmato un Accordo di Scambio azioni con Pointor AI per una potenziale operazione di Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over. L’accordo prevede l’emissione di 50 milioni di azioni ordinarie a 0,05 $ per azione, soggette a condizioni di escrow legate a prestazioni.
Pointor AI sta sviluppando una piattaforma di reclutamento guidata dall’IA che sostiene di ridurre dell’80% i tempi di assunzione di dirigenti e i costi dell’80% rispetto ai metodi tradizionali. L’azienda intende raccogliere almeno CAD$2,0 milioni tramite un collocamento privato per finanziare sviluppo e operazioni.
Dopo l’operazione, il team dirigenziale di Pointor AI, guidato dall’amministratore delegato Jessie Johnson, assumerà la gestione delle attività. L’accordo punta al mercato globale del reclutamento, valutato in US$757 miliardi nel 2024 e previsto raggiungere US$2,3 trilioni entro il 2033.
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF) ha firmado un Acuerdo de Intercambio de Acciones con Pointor AI para una posible operación de Cambio de Negocio/Reverse Take-Over. El acuerdo contempla la emisión de 50 millones de acciones comunes a $0,05 por acción, sujeto a condiciones de escrow basadas en desempeño.
Pointor AI está desarrollando una plataforma de reclutamiento impulsada por IA que afirma reducir el tiempo de contratación ejecutiva en un 80% y los costos en un 90% en comparación con métodos tradicionales. La empresa planea recaudar al menos CAD$2,0 millones mediante una colocación privada para financiar desarrollo y operaciones.
Tras la operación, el equipo de dirección de Pointor AI, liderado por el CEO Jessie Johnson, se hará cargo de las operaciones. El acuerdo apunta al mercado global de reclutamiento, valorado en US$757 mil millones en 2024 y proyectado a US$2,3 billones para 2033.
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF)가 Pointor AI와 주식 교환 계약을 체결하여 잠재적인 Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over 거래를 추진합니다. 이 거래는 공통 주식 5천만 주를 주당 0.05달러에 발행하는 것이며, 성과 기반의 에스크로 조건이 적용됩니다.
Pointor AI는 AI 주도 채용 플랫폼을 개발 중이며, 기존 방법에 비해 임원 채용 소요 시간을 80% 단축하고 비용을 90% 절감한다고 주장합니다. 이 회사는 개발 및 운영 자금을 위한 사적 배정을 통해 최소 CAD$2.0백만을 조달할 계획입니다.
거래 후 Pointor AI의 경영진은 CEO Jessie Johnson의 주도로 운영을 인수하게 됩니다. 이 거래는 2024년 글로벌 채용 시장이 US$7,570억 가치로 평가되며 2033년에는 US$2.3조에 이를 것으로 전망되는 세계 채용 시장을 대상으로 합니다.
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF) a signé un accord d’échange d’actions avec Pointor AI en vue d’une éventuelle opération de Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over. L’accord prévoit l’émission de 50 millions d’actions ordinaires à $0,05 par action, sous réserve de conditions d’entiercement basées sur la performance.
Pointor AI développe une plateforme de recrutement pilotée par l’IA qui affirme réduire de 80 % le temps de recrutement des cadres et les coûts de 90 % par rapport aux méthodes traditionnelles. L’entreprise prévoit de lever au moins CAD$2,0 millions via une placement privé pour financer le développement et les opérations.
Après l’opération, l’équipe dirigeante de Pointor AI, dirigée par le PDG Jessie Johnson, prendra en charge les opérations. L’accord vise le marché mondial du recrutement, évalué à US$757 milliards en 2024 et projeté à US$2,3 trillions d’ici 2033.
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF) hat eine Aktienaustauschvereinbarung mit Pointor AI für eine potenzielle Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over-Transaktion unterzeichnet. Die Vereinbarung sieht die Ausgabe von 50 Millionen Stammaktien zu $0,05 pro Aktie vor, vorbehaltlich leistungsbasierter Treuhandbedingungen.
Pointor AI entwickelt eine KI-gesteuerte Recruiting-Plattform, die laut eigener Angabe die Zeit bis zur Einstellung von Führungskräften um 80% und die Kosten um 90% im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Methoden senken soll. Das Unternehmen plant, mindestens CAD$2,0 Millionen durch eine Privatplatzierung zu beschaffen, um Entwicklung und Betrieb zu finanzieren.
Nach der Transaktion wird das Management von Pointor AI, geführt von CEO Jessie Johnson, die Geschäfte übernehmen. Ziel des Deals ist der globale Recruiting-Markt, der 2024 mit US$757 Milliarden bewertet wurde und voraussichtlich bis 2033 US$2,3 Billionen erreichen soll.
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF) وقّعت اتفاقية تبادل أسهم مع Pointor AI من أجل عملية محتملة لتغير في العمل/استحواذ بالعكس. تتضمن الصفقة إصدار 50 مليون سهم عادي بسعر 0.05 دولار للسهم، مع شروط حراسة متعلقة بالأداء.
تطوّر Pointor AI منصة توظيف مدفوعة بالذكاء الاصطناعي تدّعي تقليل زمن توظيف التنفيذيين بنسبة 80% وتقليل التكاليف بنسبة 90% مقارنة بالطرق التقليدية. تخطط الشركة لجمع ما لا يقل عن 2.0 مليون دولار كندي من خلال طرح خاص لتمويل التطوير والعمليات.
بعد الصفقة، سيتولى فريق الإدارة في Pointor AI بقيادة الرئيس التنفيذي Jessie Johnson إدارة العمليات. تستهدف الصفقة السوق العالمي للتوظيف، والذي قدر بنحو 757 مليار دولار أمريكي في 2024 ومن المتوقع أن يصل إلى 2.3 تريليون دولار بحلول 2033.
Fuse Battery Metals (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF) 已与 Pointor AI 签署股份换股协议,以推进潜在的业务变更/反向并购交易。交易将以每股 $0.05 发行 5000万股普通股,并受基于业绩的托管条件约束。
Pointor AI 正在开发一款由人工智能驱动的< b>招聘平台,据称可将高管招聘时间缩短80%、成本降低90%,相比传统方法。该公司计划通过私募融资至少募集 CAD$200万,用于开发和运营。
交易完成后,由首席执行官 Jessie Johnson 领导的 Pointor AI 管理团队将接管运营。此次交易的目标市场是全球招聘市场,2024 年估值约为 US$7,570 亿,预计到 2033 年将达到 US$2.3 万亿美元。
Positive
- Transaction provides entry into the fast-growing AI recruitment technology sector with 13.1% CAGR
- Platform claims to reduce hiring costs by 90% and time by 80% compared to traditional methods
- Secured experienced management team with 15+ years in recruitment and AI technology
- Clear revenue model with dual streams: Per-Placement Fee (£5,500 average) and Enterprise Subscription (£60,000 ARR)
- Performance-based escrow structure aligns management interests with shareholder value
Negative
- Pointor AI is pre-revenue with no available financial statements
- Significant dilution with 50 million new shares being issued
- Additional dilution expected from CAD$2.0 million private placement
- High execution risk as company transitions from mining to AI technology
- Strong competition in the recruitment technology market
COQUITLAM, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Fuse Battery Metals Inc. (“the Company” or “Fuse”) (TSXV:FUSE)(OTCQB:FUSEF)(FRA:43W3) announces that further to its news release dated July 17, 2025 announcing the execution of the binding Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) dated July 17, 2025, the Company has now entered into a formal Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with 1545726 B.C. Ltd. (dba “Pointor AI”) for the acquisition of
Mr. Tim Fernback, current Fuse President & CEO states “We are very excited about the opportunity to acquire a new and innovative company focused on the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence. Jessie Johnson, the CEO of Pointor AI, has been active in the HR / executive recruitment space for over 15 years, and really knows first-hand how artificial intelligence is transforming her industry. With Jessie leading the way, and with the addition of her team of talented technology and recruitment professionals, the Company is going to be in good hands as we enter this new and exciting business. The shareholders will ultimately reap the benefit of the many months we have been sourcing and negotiating such a great opportunity.”
Pointor AI is a novel recruitment technology business that is developing an AI-driven platform that management believes reduces executive and specialist hiring time by
The Pointor AI-driven recruitment platform leverages machine learning and natural language processing to analyze publicly available professional data, offering features including competitor research, automated org chart building, talent mapping, and salary benchmarking. The platform’s four-layer architecture (data collection, processing, intelligence, and interface) delivers an intuitive user experience for both recruiters and hiring managers.
1545726 B.C. Ltd., dba Pointor AI, is a newly incorporated BC private company dedicated to the commercialization of AI software for the Human Resources, Executive Search and Recruitment Industries. The principals of this company are Ms. Jessie (Fan) Johnson, CEO, Mr. Tarka L’Herpiniere, CTO, and Oliver Willett, Strategic Advisor. Ms. Jessie (Fan) Johnson is a control person and currently owns
Ms. Jessie Johnson, CEO, Pointor AI comments “Joining forces with Fuse allows Pointor AI to push far beyond the limits of a typical start-up. With this partnership, we can invest heavily in scaling our platform, accelerate product innovation, and expand into markets we could not reach on our own. The real excitement lies in what comes next-building technology that doesn’t just streamline recruitment, but fundamentally changes how companies identify, engage, and hire world-class talent. We see a future where executive search is faster, more transparent, and more accessible than ever before, and this transaction gives us the foundation to make that vision a reality.”
Founded in 2025 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Pointor AI plans to complete the development and commercialization of its first AI-powered product in calendar 2025 which it plans to first deploy in the European financial services industry under a Software-As-A-Service (“SAAS”) model.
The global recruitment market, valued at US
Pointor AI employs a dual revenue model: (1) Per-Placement Fee Model with a base fee of
Summary of Financial Information
Financial statements for Pointor AI were not available at the time of this news release. As such, summary financial information will be disclosed at a later date in accordance with the policies of the TSXV.
Terms of the Transaction
Subject to the execution and delivery of a mutually acceptable definitive agreement, Fuse will acquire Pointor AI through the issuance of an aggregate of 50,000,000 of its common shares at a deemed price of
The Pointor AI shareholders will receive a price per Consideration Share that is anticipated to be equal to the price per share to be issued in the private placement financing that the Company intends to complete concurrently with the Transaction, as described further below in this News Release.
In addition to the escrow requirements of the TSXV, Fuse common shares issued as part of the Transaction will be subject to the following performance escrow conditions, managed by the Company’s Transfer Agent or suitable authority, and released upon successfully demonstrating the following Milestones have transpired. If required by the TSXV, the performance escrow releases may be subject to timing constraints as a part of the terms of release. If this is the case, then the Parties will negotiate additional time-based escrow release criterion based on the Pointor AI stated business plan and financial projections that will also apply to the escrow release schedule as a Term of Escrow Release.
Shares subject to |
Terms of Performance Escrow Release |
|
Initial Release |
8,000,000 |
Upon TSXV Transaction Final Approval |
Escrow Milestone 1 |
8,000,000 |
Upon the successful completion and announcement of the B2B (“Business to Business”) Minimum Viable Product as referenced in the Pointor AI business plan. |
Escrow Milestone 2 |
8,000,000 |
Upon the successful recognition of the first CAD |
Escrow Milestone 3 |
8,000,000 |
After recognizing the first CAD |
Escrow Milestone 4 |
8,000,000 |
After recognizing the first CAD |
Escrow Milestone 5 TOTAL |
10,000,000 50,000,000 |
After the successful development and launch of the Company’s second product for sale (Business to Consumer or “B2C”) and record revenue from the first 100 individual customers from third-party sales in the FS OR After recognizing the first CAD |
Subject to the approval of the TSXV, all Escrow Milestones shall be accelerated giving rise to the release of any remaining Performance Shares, upon any sale, take-over-bid, amalgamation or plan of arrangement resulting in a change of control of the Resulting Issuer in a transaction, or series of related transactions.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of a change of business/reverse take-over transaction is required by the TSXV unless exempt in accordance with TSXV policies or the TSXV provides a waiver from sponsorship requirements. Fuse intends to apply for a waiver from the sponsorship requirements; however, there is no assurance that it will be able to obtain a waiver from sponsorship requirements if an exemption from sponsorship is not available.
Each party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses incurred with respect to the Transaction.
Upon the successful execution of the July 17, 2025 LOI, Fuse loaned Pointor AI CAD
In connection with the Transaction, a finder’s fee is payable in the amount of 1,500,000 shares to an arm’s length party. The finder’s fee is subject to a successful completion of the Transaction and is payable on the same terms as the milestone provisions above with 250,000 share increments, as per TSXV Policy 5.1 and is subject to TSXV approval.
Upon Completion of the Transaction the Company will be classified as a Tier 2 Technology Issuer on the TSXV.
Financing
In connection with the Transaction, and subject to TSXV approval, the Company intends to complete a private placement of subscription receipts for minimum gross proceeds of CAD
Product |
Software Development Product #1 |
|
Product |
Software Development Product #1 and #2 |
300,000.00 |
IR |
Media Platforms, Rich Media Content Creation, Contract Service Providers, Social Media Platforms and Advertising |
310,000.00 |
Marketing & Sales |
Marketing Literature/PR/Tradeshows/Seminars/People |
300,000.00 |
G&A |
Salaries and Office Administration |
550,000.00 |
G&A |
Regulatory and Financing Cost |
140,000.00 |
G&A |
Unallocated Working Capital |
150,000.00 |
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All securities issued pursuant to the Financing, Transaction and finder’s fees will be subject to a hold period as required under applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Change of Business
Completion of the Transaction as contemplated would constitute a Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over in accordance with TSXV Policy 5.2 Changes of Business and Reverse Takeovers (“Policy 5.2”) as the Company’s current business is the exploration of minerals. As a result the Transaction is subject to TSXV acceptance and approval of the shareholders of Fuse.
Conditions
The Transaction is subject to a number of conditions including, but not limited to, entry into a definitive agreement, closing of the Financing, completion of due diligence reviews by the Parties and approval by each of the Fuse and Pointor AI boards of directors.
Management Changes
Under the terms of the LOI, certain management changes are intended to occur concurrently with the closing of the Transaction pursuant to which three nominees of Pointor AI will be appointed to the Company’s board of directors and the officers of Pointor AI will replace the Company’s current officers, with the exception of Fuse’s current Director Tim Fernback (proposed new Chairman), current Director Robert Setter and current Director Ryan Cheung, As well the current Corporate Secretary Tina Whyte, and current CFO Robert Guanzon, all of whom will remain in such position. James Hellwarth will also remain in a consultant capacity post amalgamation.
The following provides summary biographical information of each of the individuals intended to be appointed as members of the Company’s board of directors and/or as management of the Company:
JESSIE (FAN) JOHNSON – PROPOSED CEO/DIRECTOR
Jessie Johnson is a dynamic and results-driven business leader with over 20 years of global experience in executive search, sales leadership, and entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and Managing Director of an elite executive search firm. Under her leadership, the company has become a top-tier global talent partner to some of the world’s largest FinTech, data, and AI-driven technology companies, consistently doubling its revenue year-on-year.
Today, the company is a preferred supplier to those industry leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia. Jessie successfully expanded operations into France in 2021 and continues to drive strategic hiring at the senior executive level across international markets.
Before founding her firm, Jessie spent a decade in senior leadership roles at two of the UK’s largest recruitment firms, where she built multi-million-pound revenue streams from the ground up and secured long-term partnerships with major global banks and technology giants. Her track record of scaling teams, breaking into new markets, and delivering high-impact talent solutions has firmly positioned her as a force in the global executive search industry.
TARKA L’HERPINIERE – PROPOSED CTO/DIRECTOR
Tarka L’Herpiniere brings an unparalleled depth of expertise and a proven track record of innovation to the role of Chief Technology Officer. Educated at the prestigious University of Bath and Brunel University in the United Kingdom, Tarka has dedicated two decades to pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence. This extensive experience is underscored by an impressive entrepreneurial journey, marked by the successful launch and exit of four distinct startups. Tarka’s unique blend of academic rigor, hands-on development, and commercial acumen positions him perfectly to spearhead our technological vision and drive transformative growth.
Along with Oliver Willett, Tarka is co-founder of Arcterix SARL (“Arcterix”), a bespoke AI and custom software solutions company, and original developer of the Pointor AI intellectual property based out of Paris, France. Arcterix is a pioneering AI industry company that operates within Europe for its global client base building and training AI models and AI solutions for both large and small enterprises.
OLIVER WILLETT – PROPOSED STRATEGIC ADVISOR/DIRECTOR
Oliver Willett brings a unique blend of start-ups and investment experience across a broad range of sectors including AI, fintech, agri-tech, e-commerce and impact, and has a proven track record in leading innovative projects. He sits on the boards of multiple companies, advising on strategy, finance, operations and commercialization. Over the last 30 years he has raised over
Along with Tarka L’Herpiniere, Oliver is a co-founder of Arcterix, a bespoke AI and custom software solutions company, and original developer of the Pointor AI intellectual property.
Florian Pixner – PROPOSED VP Commercial
Florian Pixner is a high-impact commercial leader with over 20 years of global experience in sales strategy, revenue acceleration, and data-driven business transformation. He specializes in helping data and intelligence companies scale revenue, penetrate new markets, and drive commercial performance – particularly in private equity-backed environments.
Florian has held senior leadership positions at two of the world’s leading data intelligence firms, where he built and led high-growth sales organizations across wealth, healthcare, and risk intelligence divisions, consistently delivering double-digit growth and expanding international market share. He played a key role in one of the industry’s landmark exits – a
Combining commercial expertise with strategic execution, Florian successfully led the post-acquisition integration of five businesses, unifying product, sales, and go-to-market teams to reignite growth in a global people intelligence portfolio. Among those, he helped scale BoardEx, now viewed as an adjacent competitor to Pointor AI.
Florian Pixner is the founder of CVT Advisory (Kent, UK) which partners with PE firms, scale-ups, and data-centric platforms, advising executive teams on go-to-market execution, commercial strategy, sales enablement, and expansion planning- delivering growth-focused sales strategy and go-to-market execution that accelerate both revenue and enterprise value for their clients.
Stock Option Grant
Concurrent with Closing of the Transaction, management will issue 12,795,353 incentive stock options for a five-year term under the Company’s current stock option policy at a C
Other Information and Updates
In accordance with TSXV policy, the Company’s shares are halted from trading and will remain halted until such time as determined by the TSXV, which, depending on the policies of the TSXV, may not occur until the completion of the Transaction.
The Company will provide further details in respect of the Transaction, in due course, by way of news releases.
About Fuse Battery Metals Inc. https://fusebatterymetals.com
Fuse Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian based exploration company that trades under the symbol FUSE on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company’s focus is on exploration for high value metals required for the manufacturing of batteries.
Ontario Cobalt Properties
Fuse owns a
Glencore Bucke/Teledyne Property
Situated in Bucke Township, 6 km east-northeast of Cobalt, Ontario the Glencore Bucke Property adjoins, on its northeast corner, the former cobalt producing Agaunico Mine. From 1905 through to 1961, the Agaunico Mine produced a total of 4,350,000 lbs. of cobalt (“Co”), and 980,000 oz of silver (“Ag”) (Cunningham-Dunlop, 1979). The amount of cobalt produced from the Agaunico Mine is greater than that of any other mine in the Cobalt Mining Camp. Production ceased in 1961 due to depressed Co prices and over-supply (Thomson, 1964). The Glencore property is
The associated Teledyne Property, located in Bucke and Lorrain Townships, consists of 5 patented mining claims totaling 79.1 ha, and 46 unpatented mining claim cells totaling approximately 700 ha. The Property is easily accessible by highway 567 and a well-maintained secondary road.
Over CAD
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
“Tim Fernback”
Tim Fernback, President & CEO
Contact Information:
Email: info@fusebatterymetals.com
Phone: 236-521-0207
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to, comments that involve future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Except for statements of historical facts, comments that address resource potential, upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt and security of mineral property titles, availability of funds, and others are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may vary materially from those statements. General business conditions are factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from forward-looking statements.
This news release does not constitute and the subject matter hereof is not, an offer for sale or a solicitation of an offer to buy, in the United States or to any “U.S Person” (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”)) of any equity or other securities of the Corporation. The securities of the Corporation have not been registered under the 1933 Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States (or to a U.S. Person) absent registration under the 1933 Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including Exchange acceptance and shareholder approval. The Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative.
The Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
SOURCE: Fuse Battery Metals Inc.
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FAQ
What are the terms of Fuse Battery’s (FUSEF) acquisition of Pointor AI?
Fuse will issue 50 million common shares at $0.05 per share, subject to performance-based escrow conditions. The shares will be released in tranches based on specific business milestones.
How much funding is Fuse Battery (FUSEF) raising for the Pointor AI transaction?
The company plans to raise a minimum of CAD$2.0 million through a private placement of subscription receipts at CAD$0.05 per receipt.
What is Pointor AI’s business model and target market?
Pointor AI offers an AI-driven recruitment platform with two revenue streams: a per-placement fee (£5,500 average) and enterprise subscriptions (£60,000 ARR). It targets large enterprises with 10,000+ employees, initially in UK and North America.
Who will lead Fuse Battery (FUSEF) after the Pointor AI acquisition?
Jessie Johnson, current CEO of Pointor AI, will become CEO, with Tarka L’Herpiniere as CTO. Tim Fernback will become Chairman, while maintaining some existing management positions.
What are the key milestones for the escrow release of Fuse Battery’s (FUSEF) shares?
The shares will be released in six tranches, starting with 8 million shares upon TSXV approval, followed by releases tied to product development, revenue milestones (up to CAD$8 million), and B2C product launch.
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Fuse Battery Announces the Signing of the Share Exchange Agreement with Pointor AI for a Proposed Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over

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Coquitlam, BC – TheNewswire – September 16, 2025 – Fuse Battery Metals Inc. (“the Company” or “Fuse”) (TSXV: FUSE, OTCQB: FUSEF, FRA: 43W3) announces that further to its news release dated July 17, 2025 announcing the execution of the binding Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) dated July 17, 2025, the Company has now entered into a formal Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with 1545726 B.C. Ltd. (dba “Pointor AI”) for the acquisition of 100% of its common and preferred shares, by way of a share exchange transaction (the “Transaction”). Subject to Section 4.1 of TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) Policy 5.2, the Transaction is subject to shareholder approval and TSXV approval. The Agreement was entered into at arm’s length.
Mr. Tim Fernback, current Fuse President & CEO states “We are very excited about the opportunity to acquire a new and innovative company focused on the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence. Jessie Johnson, the CEO of Pointor AI, has been active in the HR / executive recruitment space for over 15 years, and really knows first-hand how artificial intelligence is transforming her industry. With Jessie leading the way, and with the addition of her team of talented technology and recruitment professionals, the Company is going to be in good hands as we enter this new and exciting business. The shareholders will ultimately reap the benefit of the many months we have been sourcing and negotiating such a great opportunity.”
Pointor AI is a novel recruitment technology business that is developing an AI-driven platform that management believes reduces executive and specialist hiring time by 80% and costs by up to 90% compared to traditional executive search methods, which typically charge 30-35% of first-year salary.
The Pointor AI-driven recruitment platform leverages machine learning and natural language processing to analyze publicly available professional data, offering features including competitor research, automated org chart building, talent mapping, and salary benchmarking. The platform’s four-layer architecture (data collection, processing, intelligence, and interface) delivers an intuitive user experience for both recruiters and hiring managers.
1545726 B.C. Ltd., dba Pointor AI, is a newly incorporated BC private company dedicated to the commercialization of AI software for the Human Resources, Executive Search and Recruitment Industries. The principals of this company are Ms. Jessie (Fan) Johnson, CEO, Mr. Tarka L’Herpiniere, CTO, and Oliver Willett, Strategic Advisor. Ms. Jessie (Fan) Johnson is a control person and currently owns 66.67% of the issued and outstanding shares of 1545726 B.C. Ltd.
Ms. Jessie Johnson, CEO, Pointor AI comments “Joining forces with Fuse allows Pointor AI to push far beyond the limits of a typical start-up. With this partnership, we can invest heavily in scaling our platform, accelerate product innovation, and expand into markets we could not reach on our own. The real excitement lies in what comes next—building technology that doesn’t just streamline recruitment, but fundamentally changes how companies identify, engage, and hire world-class talent. We see a future where executive search is faster, more transparent, and more accessible than ever before, and this transaction gives us the foundation to make that vision a reality.”
Founded in 2025 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Pointor AI plans to complete the development and commercialization of its first AI-powered product in calendar 2025 which it plans to first deploy in the European financial services industry under a Software-As-A-Service (“SAAS”) model.
The global recruitment market, valued at US$757 billion in 2024, is projected to reach US$2.3 trillion by 2033 (CAGR 13.1%). Pointor AI targets large enterprises with 10,000+ employees, focusing initially on the UK and North America, with planned expansion to the EU in Year 2 and Asia in Year 3.
Pointor AI employs a dual revenue model: (1) Per-Placement Fee Model with a base fee of £500 per job plus 5% of first-year salary, averaging £5,500 per hire; and (2) Enterprise Subscription Model with an average monthly fee of £5,000 (£60,000 ARR), including unlimited searches and dedicated support. Our competitive advantages include proprietary data assets, specialized executive search focus, enterprise grade technology with rapid implementation (2-4 weeks vs. industry standard 3-6 months), and significant cost advantages (80-90% savings vs. traditional executive search).
Summary of Financial Information
Financial statements for Pointor AI were not available at the time of this news release. As such, summary financial information will be disclosed at a later date in accordance with the policies of the TSXV.
Subject to the execution and delivery of a mutually acceptable definitive agreement, Fuse will acquire Pointor AI through the issuance of an aggregate of 50,000,000 of its common shares at a deemed price of $0.05 per share, by way of a share exchange transaction (the “Transaction”).
The Pointor AI shareholders will receive a price per Consideration Share that is anticipated to be equal to the price per share to be issued in the private placement financing that the Company intends to complete concurrently with the Transaction, as described further below in this News Release.
In addition to the escrow requirements of the TSXV, Fuse common shares issued as part of the Transaction will be subject to the following performance escrow conditions, managed by the Company’s Transfer Agent or suitable authority, and released upon successfully demonstrating the following Milestones have transpired. If required by the TSXV, the performance escrow releases may be subject to timing constraints as a part of the terms of release. If this is the case, then the Parties will negotiate additional time-based escrow release criterion based on the Pointor AI stated business plan and financial projections that will also apply to the escrow release schedule as a Term of Escrow Release.
Shares subject to Performance Escrow Release |
Terms of Performance Escrow Release |
|
Initial Release |
8,000,000 |
Upon TSXV Transaction Final Approval |
Escrow Milestone 1 |
8,000,000 |
Upon the successful completion and announcement of the B2B (“Business to Business”) Minimum Viable Product as referenced in the Pointor AI business plan. |
Escrow Milestone 2 |
8,000,000 |
Upon the successful recognition of the first CAD$1 of sales revenue from a third-party B2B customer sale and as stated in the Company’s Quarterly Financial Statements (“FS”) |
Escrow Milestone 3 |
8,000,000 |
After recognizing the first CAD$323,750 in cumulative B2B sales revenue in the FS |
Escrow Milestone 4 |
8,000,000 |
After recognizing the first CAD$6,784,875 in cumulative B2B sales revenue in the FS |
Escrow Milestone 5 TOTAL |
10,000,000 50,000,000 |
After the successful development and launch of the Company’s second product for sale (Business to Consumer or “B2C”) and record revenue from the first 100 individual customers from third-party sales in the FS
OR
After recognizing the first CAD$8,000,000 in cumulative B2B sales revenue in the FS |
Subject to the approval of the TSXV, all Escrow Milestones shall be accelerated giving rise to the release of any remaining Performance Shares, upon any sale, take-over-bid, amalgamation or plan of arrangement resulting in a change of control of the Resulting Issuer in a transaction, or series of related transactions.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of a change of business/reverse take-over transaction is required by the TSXV unless exempt in accordance with TSXV policies or the TSXV provides a waiver from sponsorship requirements. Fuse intends to apply for a waiver from the sponsorship requirements; however, there is no assurance that it will be able to obtain a waiver from sponsorship requirements if an exemption from sponsorship is not available.
Each party shall be responsible for its own costs and expenses incurred with respect to the Transaction.
Upon the successful execution of the July 17, 2025 LOI, Fuse loaned Pointor AI CAD$25,000, to apply towards the Transaction costs incurred by Pointor AI. If the Transaction is successfully completed on the TSXV, no interest will accrue on this loan and the loan will be forgiven in its entirety as part of the Transaction. If the Transaction is not successfully concluded within twelve months of successful LOI execution, an interest rate of 10% per annum will accrue and the loan will become payable to Fuse on demand.
In connection with the Transaction, a finder’s fee is payable in the amount of 1,500,000 shares to an arm’s length party. The finder’s fee is subject to a successful completion of the Transaction and is payable on the same terms as the milestone provisions above with 250,000 share increments, as per TSXV Policy 5.1 and is subject to TSXV approval.
Upon Completion of the Transaction the Company will be classified as a Tier 2 Technology Issuer on the TSXV.
In connection with the Transaction, and subject to TSXV approval, the Company intends to complete a private placement of subscription receipts for minimum gross proceeds of CAD$2.0 million (the “Financing”) at a minimum price of CAD$0.05/subscription receipt. Immediately upon completion of the Transaction, each subscription receipt will convert to a single common share of the Company on closing of the Transaction. The Financing may be brokered or non-brokered and Agent’s commissions and/or finder’s fees in cash or securities may be payable in connection with the Financing subject to compliance with TSXV policies and the Financing and finder’s fees are subject to the approval of the TSXV. Proceeds from the Financing are expected to be used as follows:
Media Platforms, Rich Media Content Creation, Contract Service Providers, Social Media Platforms and Advertising |
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All securities issued pursuant to the Financing, Transaction and finder’s fees will be subject to a hold period as required under applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Completion of the Transaction as contemplated would constitute a Change of Business/Reverse Take-Over in accordance with TSXV Policy 5.2 Changes of Business and Reverse Takeovers (“Policy 5.2”) as the Company’s current business is the exploration of minerals. As a result the Transaction is subject to TSXV acceptance and approval of the shareholders of Fuse.
The Transaction is subject to a number of conditions including, but not limited to, entry into a definitive agreement, closing of the Financing, completion of due diligence reviews by the Parties and approval by each of the Fuse and Pointor AI boards of directors.
Under the terms of the LOI, certain management changes are intended to occur concurrently with the closing of the Transaction pursuant to which three nominees of Pointor AI will be appointed to the Company’s board of directors and the officers of Pointor AI will replace the Company’s current officers, with the exception of Fuse’s current Director Tim Fernback (proposed new Chairman), current Director Robert Setter and current Director Ryan Cheung, As well the current Corporate Secretary Tina Whyte, and current CFO Robert Guanzon, all of whom will remain in such position. James Hellwarth will also remain in a consultant capacity post amalgamation.
The following provides summary biographical information of each of the individuals intended to be appointed as members of the Company’s board of directors and/or as management of the Company:
JESSIE (FAN) JOHNSON – PROPOSED CEO/DIRECTOR
Jessie Johnson is a dynamic and results-driven business leader with over 20 years of global experience in executive search, sales leadership, and entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and Managing Director of an elite executive search firm. Under her leadership, the company has become a top-tier global talent partner to some of the world’s largest FinTech, data, and AI-driven technology companies, consistently doubling its revenue year-on-year.
Today, the company is a preferred supplier to those industry leaders across North America, Europe, and Asia. Jessie successfully expanded operations into France in 2021 and continues to drive strategic hiring at the senior executive level across international markets.
Before founding her firm, Jessie spent a decade in senior leadership roles at two of the UK’s largest recruitment firms, where she built multi-million-pound revenue streams from the ground up and secured long-term partnerships with major global banks and technology giants. Her track record of scaling teams, breaking into new markets, and delivering high-impact talent solutions has firmly positioned her as a force in the global executive search industry.
TARKA L’HERPINIERE – PROPOSED CTO/DIRECTOR
Tarka L’Herpiniere brings an unparalleled depth of expertise and a proven track record of innovation to the role of Chief Technology Officer. Educated at the prestigious University of Bath and Brunel University in the United Kingdom, Tarka has dedicated two decades to pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence. This extensive experience is underscored by an impressive entrepreneurial journey, marked by the successful launch and exit of four distinct startups. Tarka’s unique blend of academic rigor, hands-on development, and commercial acumen positions him perfectly to spearhead our technological vision and drive transformative growth.
Along with Oliver Willett, Tarka is co-founder of Arcterix SARL (“Arcterix”), a bespoke AI and custom software solutions company, and original developer of the Pointor AI intellectual property based out of Paris, France. Arcterix is a pioneering AI industry company that operates within Europe for its global client base building and training AI models and AI solutions for both large and small enterprises.
OLIVER WILLETT – PROPOSED STRATEGIC ADVISOR/DIRECTOR
Oliver Willett brings a unique blend of start-ups and investment experience across a broad range of sectors including AI, fintech, agri-tech, e-commerce and impact, and has a proven track record in leading innovative projects. He sits on the boards of multiple companies, advising on strategy, finance, operations and commercialization. Over the last 30 years he has raised over $100m in successful venture financings and has advised on mergers, acquisitions and disposals of over $500m.
Along with Tarka L’Herpiniere, Oliver is a co-founder of Arcterix, a bespoke AI and custom software solutions company, and original developer of the Pointor AI intellectual property.
Florian Pixner – PROPOSED VP Commercial
Florian Pixner is a high-impact commercial leader with over 20 years of global experience in sales strategy, revenue acceleration, and data-driven business transformation. He specializes in helping data and intelligence companies scale revenue, penetrate new markets, and drive commercial performance—particularly in private equity-backed environments.
Florian has held senior leadership positions at two of the world’s leading data intelligence firms, where he built and led high-growth sales organizations across wealth, healthcare, and risk intelligence divisions, consistently delivering double-digit growth and expanding international market share. He played a key role in one of the industry’s landmark exits—a £1.2 billion acquisition by ION Group.
Combining commercial expertise with strategic execution, Florian successfully led the post-acquisition integration of five businesses, unifying product, sales, and go-to-market teams to reignite growth in a global people intelligence portfolio. Among those, he helped scale BoardEx, now viewed as an adjacent competitor to Pointor AI.
Florian Pixner is the founder of CVT Advisory (Kent, UK) which partners with PE firms, scale-ups, and data-centric platforms, advising executive teams on go-to-market execution, commercial strategy, sales enablement, and expansion planning— delivering growth-focused sales strategy and go-to-market execution that accelerate both revenue and enterprise value for their clients.
Stock Option Grant
Concurrent with Closing of the Transaction, management will issue 12,795,353 incentive stock options for a five-year term under the Company’s current stock option policy at a C$0.05 strike price with immediate vesting.
In accordance with TSXV policy, the Company’s shares are halted from trading and will remain halted until such time as determined by the TSXV, which, depending on the policies of the TSXV, may not occur until the completion of the Transaction.
The Company will provide further details in respect of the Transaction, in due course, by way of news releases.
About Fuse Battery Metals Inc. https://fusebatterymetals.com
Fuse Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian based exploration company that trades under the symbol FUSE on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company’s focus is on exploration for high value metals required for the manufacturing of batteries.
Fuse owns a 100% interest its Glencore Bucke Property, situated in Bucke Township, 6 km east- northeast of Cobalt, Ontario, subject to a back-in provision, production royalty and off-take agreement. The Glencore Bucke Property consists of 16.2 hectares and sits along the west boundary of Fuse’s Teledyne Cobalt Project. The Company also owns a 100% interest, subject to a royalty, in the Teledyne Project located near Cobalt, Ontario. The Teledyne Property adjoins the south and west boundaries of claims that hosted the Agnico Mine.
Glencore Bucke/Teledyne Property
Situated in Bucke Township, 6 km east-northeast of Cobalt, Ontario the Glencore Bucke Property adjoins, on its northeast corner, the former cobalt producing Agaunico Mine. From 1905 through to 1961, the Agaunico Mine produced a total of 4,350,000 lbs. of cobalt (“Co”), and 980,000 oz of silver (“Ag”) (Cunningham-Dunlop, 1979). The amount of cobalt produced from the Agaunico Mine is greater than that of any other mine in the Cobalt Mining Camp. Production ceased in 1961 due to depressed Co prices and over-supply (Thomson, 1964). The Glencore property is 100% owned by Fuse Cobalt subject to a back-in provision, production royalty and off-take agreement.
The associated Teledyne Property, located in Bucke and Lorrain Townships, consists of 5 patented mining claims totaling 79.1 ha, and 46 unpatented mining claim cells totaling approximately 700 ha. The Property is easily accessible by highway 567 and a well-maintained secondary road.
Over CAD$25 million has been spent thus far, (2020 dollars inflation-adjusted) on the Teledyne Property resulting in valuable infrastructure including a development ramp and a modern decline going down 500 ft parallel to the main cobalt mineralized vein. The Teledyne Property is subject to a production royalty in favor of New Found Gold and an off-take agreement in favor of Glencore Canada Corp., while the Glencore Bucke Property is subject to a back-in provision, production royalty, and an off-take agreement in favor of Glencore Canada Corp. Glencore PLC is the world’s largest producer of cobalt. A significant portion of the cobalt that was produced at the Agaunico Mine was located along structures (Vein #15) that extended southward towards the northern boundary of the Teledyne Cobalt Property, currently 100% owned by FUSE. Mineralization was generally located within 125 ft (38.1 m) above the Huronian/Archean unconformity. Stoping widths of up to 50 ft (15.2 m) were not unusual at the Agaunico Mine (Cunningham-Dunlop, 1979).
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
“Tim Fernback”
Contact Information:
Email: info@fusebatterymetals.com
Phone: 236-521-0207
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to, comments that involve future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Except for statements of historical facts, comments that address resource potential, upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt and security of mineral property titles, availability of funds, and others are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may vary materially from those statements. General business conditions are factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from forward-looking statements.
This news release does not constitute and the subject matter hereof is not, an offer for sale or a solicitation of an offer to buy, in the United States or to any “U.S Person” (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”)) of any equity or other securities of the Corporation. The securities of the Corporation have not been registered under the 1933 Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States (or to a U.S. Person) absent registration under the 1933 Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including Exchange acceptance and shareholder approval. The Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of the Company should be considered highly speculative.
The Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
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ZDNET’s key takeaways
- Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google top the agentic AI market.
- Agentic AI automates problem-solving in real time.
- The tech will significantly impact enterprise productivity.
Research And Markets’ 2025 360 Quadrant analysis aims to provide insights into the global agentic AI market. The study, published Thursday, includes the market’s key players, technological advancements, product innovations, and emerging trends — and right now, Microsoft’s Copilot enterprise solutions, Nvidia’s GPUs, and Google’s Gemini-powered productivity tools lead the industry.
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The analysis ranked companies based on annual revenue, geographic presence, growth strategies, investments, and sales strategies. It asserts that the big three — Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google — invest in research and development, form strategic partnerships, engage in collaborative initiatives to spark innovation, and expand their global footprint, all to maintain a competitive advantage.
Agentic AI refers to an AI system that can complete specific tasks with little to no supervision. The system consists of machine learning models that emulate real-time human decision-making to solve problems. According to the 360 Quadrant, this type of AI system will heavily impact enterprise operations by using automation to solve problems without much human oversight.
Microsoft
Microsoft’s Copilot takes first place in the 360 Quadrant analysis, thanks to Copilot’s presence across the company’s enterprise solutions, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and GitHub. According to the report, Copilot integration within these services allows Microsoft’s agentic AI to complete embedded tasks like drafting emails and updating CRM fields.
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Two of Microsoft’s great strengths are that it uses Azure OpenAI, a generative AI service that integrates OpenAI models into its Azure cloud platform, and Semantic Kernel, a development kit used to incorporate large language models into applications, according to the analysis.
The 360 Quadrant asserts that Copilot’s use for enterprise productivity and Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel’s orchestration capabilities position Copilot as crucial to enterprise productivity and autonomy.
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According to the analysis, Microsoft’s agentic AI market share ranges from 8% to 10%.
Nvidia
Nvidia’s position in the agentic AI market is defined by its GPUs, the specialized hardware that trains and runs complex AI models. According to the 360 Quadrant, Nvidia attributes its 7% to 9% agentic AI market share to its hardware expertise, supporting operational innovation across industries.
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The report credits Nvidia’s place in the agentic AI market to its ability to capitalize on the transition to autonomous systems, and its focus on high-performance computing solidifies it.
According to the 360 Quadrant, Google has redefined its AI strategy from offering consumer-centric AI tools to presenting enterprise-friendly solutions powered by Gemini. Gemini appears across Google’s productivity tools suite, including Gmail and Google Cloud.
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The 360 Quadrant asserts that Google’s strength within the agentic AI market is based on its AI model’s real-time collaboration and native access to swaths of data resources. Google enjoys a 6% to 8% share of the agentic AI market.
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