New York In the Matter of the Application of CEDEC-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT is a legal action taken by CEDEC-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT to obtain authorization from the State of New York to carry out certain activities in the state. The application was filed by CEDEC-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT in the Supreme Court of New York and the application was approved on December 19, 2019. The application includes two distinct types of authorization: 1. Authorization for CEDEC-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT to provide services in the state of New York, including the formation of business entities, and the sale and transfer of securities; and 2. Authorization for CEDEC-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT to enter into certain agreements with other entities, such as merging with, acquiring, or forming joint ventures with other entities. The application was approved by the Supreme Court of New York and CEDEC-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT is now authorized to engage in the activities outlined in the application.