<p dir=ltr style=line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;><span id=docs-internal-guid-25318268-7fff-b9a9-1a22-19addceae9d0><span style=font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;>DZS Inc. (Nasdaq: DZSI) is a global leader of access, optical and cloud-controlled software defined solutions.</span></span></p>
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<p dir=ltr style=line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;><span id=docs-internal-guid-25318268-7fff-b9a9-1a22-19addceae9d0><span style=font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(5, 5, 5); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;>DZS (Nasdaq:DZSI) is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is an leader in broadband connectivity, mobile and optical edge and software solutions that support the once-in-a-lifetime broadband upgrade cycle. Driven by megatrends like the Metaverse, high-definition video, gaming, AI and the unprecedented demand for fiber connectivity, DZS enables Service Providers around the world to deliver best-in-class Customer Experience while future-proofing their networks</span></span></p>