EBS Square Achieves 'First Penguin' and 'IBK Family Company' Double Crown

## All-solid-state Battery Leader EBS SQUARE Simultaneously Proves Technological Prowess and Business Stability! EBS SQUARE, a specialized startup in next-generation all-solid-state battery materials and equipment, is drawing industry attention by simultaneously gaining recognition for its innovative technological capabilities and solid growth potential. Recently, the company achieved the feat of simultaneously being selected as a 'First Penguin Company' by the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund and an 'IBK Family Company' by IBK Industrial Bank of Korea. The Korea Credit Guarantee Fund's 'First Penguin' program, which discovers and supports promising technology-based startups, signifies its high appraisal of EBS SQUARE's unique technological prowess and future growth potential. At the same time, the selection as an 'IBK Family Company' by IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, which targets excellent small and medium-sized enterprises, is even more significant as it officially acknowledges the company's business solidity, including its financial health and stable management performance. This clearly indicates that EBS SQUARE is not only technologically outstanding but also a company with stable business operational capabilities. EBS SQUARE, a company located in the Pangyo Startup Zone, is leading technological innovation by independently developing core materials that will drive the future battery market, such as hybrid solid electrolytes, nano-silicon anodes, and electrode additives. In particular, all-solid-state batteries, which overcome the safety limitations of existing lithium-ion batteries and maximize energy density, are garnering attention as essential next-generation technology for the explosive growth of the electric vehicle market, and EBS SQUARE is building unparalleled competitiveness in this field. An EBS SQUARE official expressed confidence, stating, "Through this simultaneous selection, not only our technological prowess but also our strategic vision for global market entry has been officially validated." Furthermore, the official articulated ambitions to "continue to grow into a global leader that pioneers innovation in the next-generation battery market through active joint development with global clients and technology exports." Attention is drawn to what changes EBS SQUARE's moves will bring to the future battery industry.