CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helix Applications Inc. (TSX-V: HELX) (the “Company” or “Helix”) announces that given the ongoing uncertainty around the development timeline for blockchain technologies, which has been well documented over the last year in the mainstream media, and which has been a challenge for the Company, the Board of Directors has decided to halt further development of its technologies pending a strategic review of those technologies and operational capabilities. During this period of review, the Company will seek to preserve its cash. In light of this decision, Mr. Tom Thompson has decided to pursue alternative opportunities and has resigned as CEO and an employee of Helix with immediate effect. Rufus Round, director of Helix, has been appointed interim CEO. Mr. Round acted as CEO of the Company from June 5, 2018 to November 26, 2018.
Unrelated to the foregoing, Mike Sutton has decided to step down as a director of the Company. The Board thanks Mike for his service and wishes him well. Jay Sujir has been appointed by the Board of Directors to replace Mr. Sutton. Jay is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Canadian Bar Association and is currently a partner with Farris LLP, in Vancouver, British Columbia. His main practice areas are Corporate and Commercial, Mining, Securities and Corporate Finance. Through his practice, Jay has accumulated over 30 years’ experience working in securities for natural resource, mining, and technology companies.
ABOUT HELIX
Helix is a blockchain application and technologies developer, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX Venture: HELX).
For further information please contact Helix at:
Rufus Round, CEO
c/o 82 Richmond Street East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M5C 1P1
Tel. +00 44 20 3286 2904
[email protected]
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