ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (“DSS” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: DSS), a multinational company operating business segments in blockchain security, direct marketing, healthcare, consumer packaging, real estate, renewable energy, and securitized digital assets, today announced a $15 million investment in the Company by Alset EHome International, Inc. (“Alset EHome”) (Nasdaq: AEI) DSS will issue 12,155,591 shares of its common stock for a purchase price of $1.234 per share for an aggregate amount of approximately $15 million.
“This transaction is a clear demonstration of Alset’s confidence in DSS,” stated Frank D. Heuszel, CEO of DSS. “The mutually beneficial relationship with Alset positions both companies to accelerate growth moving forward as we work together toward a shared vision of success and a brighter future for the world.”
About Document Security Systems, Inc.
DSS is a multinational company operating business segments in blockchain security, direct marketing, healthcare, consumer packaging, real estate, renewable energy, and securitized digital assets. Its business model is based on a distribution sharing system in which shareholders will receive shares in its subsidiaries as DSS strategically spins them out into IPOs. Its historic business revolves around counterfeit deterrent and authentication technologies, smart packaging, and consumer product engagement. DSS is led by its Chairman, Heng Fai Chan, a highly successful global business veteran of more than 40 years specializing in corporate transformation while managing risk. He has successfully restructured more than 35 corporations with a combined value of $25 billion.
For more information on DSS visit http://www.dsssecure.com.
About Alset EHome International Inc.
Alset EHome is a diversified holding company executing on its vision to accelerate sustainable healthy living with a focus on the development of EHome communities and other property development, financial services, digital transformation technologies, biohealth activities and consumer products. Through its operating subsidiaries, Alset EHome’s mission is to provide a healthy living ecosystem that drives long-term exponential growth, building liquidity and value for shareholders. Alset EHome is led by its chairman and CEO, Heng Fai Chan, a successful global business veteran of more than 40 years specializing in corporate transformation while managing risk. Over his distinguished career, Heng Fai Chan has successfully restructured more than 35 corporations with a combined value of $25 billion.
For more information, please visit: www.alsetehomeintl.com.
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