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HPQ Silicon Increases Equity Stake in Novacium SAS, Strengthening Global Exposure and Short and Medium-Term Value Creation
This stake increase, at an unchanged valuation, strengthens HPQ’s strategic partnership with Novacium and participation in future global revenues.Novacium expands HPQ’s technology portfolio across battery materials, hydrogen systems, and circular-economy solutions, supported by an experienced technical team capable of advancing multiple platforms toward market deployment. MONTREAL, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a
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