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Pineapple Financial Announces Operational Transformation Strategy and AI-Empowered Sales Expansion; Initiatives Include Reduction in Annualized Costs by More Than $2.5 Million and Launch of AI-Powered Agent Growth Platform
AI Deployment, Agent Onboarding Automation and Permanent Expense Reductions Expected to Improve Operating Leverage and Earnings DurabilityWorkforce Realignment Significantly Reduces Monthly Cash Burn by More Than 50%Strengthened Core Mortgage Platform Positions Company for Scalable Growth, AI-Driven Search and Sales Expansion Initiative to Reach 40,000+ Agents NationwideToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 10, 2026) - Pineapple Financial Inc. (NYSE American: PAPL) ("Pineapple" or the...
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