Aspire North America, LLC Enters Five-Year Exclusive Global Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement with Lifestyle Brand: BrkFst

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Dec 14, 2023, 07:00 ET

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ispire Technology Inc. ("Ispire" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ISPR), a leader in the development and commercialization of vaping technology and precision dosing, announced that Aspire North America, LLC ("Aspire"), one of Ispire's operating subsidiaries, has entered a five-year exclusive global manufacturing and distribution agreement (the "Agreement") with a prominent lifestyle brand, BrkFst, a brand co-created by GRAMMY-Award winner Burna Boy and his inner circle of young entrepreneurs last year, and it has garnered significant community backing.

Under the Agreement, Ispire has secured the exclusive rights to distribute and commercialize BrkFst branded high-quality vapor products, including a suite of unique varieties and new flavors. Ispire is a leader in vaping technology, research and development, design and innovation that is forging the worldwide industry standard for vaporized products. The Company offers a complete line of pod-systems, cartridges, disposables, batteries and other vaping products.

"As the pioneer of the 'cloud chasing' movement with more than 500 patents owned or exclusively licensed around the globe, our collaboration with BrkFst brings consumers award-winning vaping technologies and one-of-a-kind products that they won't be able to get anywhere else in the world," said Ispire Technology Co-Chief Executive Officer Michael Wang . "Our leading-edge products are the result of many years of intense research and development and follow the highest quality standards and latest compliance rules. We look forward to partnering with more like-minded individuals and companies like BrkFst and bringing consumers more of the products they want."

The products will be launched in Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa this month with full European Union and United Kingdom launches expected in Q2 2024.

About BrkFst
BrkFst is more than a lifestyle brand; it's a force that's reshaping the intersection of fashion and influencing the culture. We hope to bring that to the new BRKFST vapes. Our commitment is to redefine the narrative, creating a space that goes beyond trends and exclusivity, embracing an inclusive environment that welcomes all.

About Ispire Technology Inc.
Ispire is engaged in the research and development, design, commercialization, sales, marketing, and distribution of branded e-cigarettes and cannabis vaping products. The Company's operating subsidiaries own or license more than 500 patents received or filed globally. Ispire's tobacco products are marketed under the Aspire brand name and are sold worldwide (except in the U.S., People's Republic of China and Russia) primarily through its global distribution network. The Company's cannabis products are marketed under the Ispire brand name primarily on an original design manufacturer (ODM) basis to other cannabis vapor companies. Ispire sells its cannabis vaping hardware only in the U.S., and it recently commenced its marketing activities in Canada and Europe. For more information, visit www.ispiretechnology.com or follow Ispire on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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