Mr. Michel Lafrance reports

POET TECHNOLOGIES WELCOMES ROBERT FERRI PARTNERS AS INVESTOR RELATIONS COUNSEL

Poet Technologies Inc. has appointed Robert Ferri Partners LLC as the company's investor relations counsel.

"The appointment of San Francisco-based Robert Ferri Partners is part of the previously announced transition of our leadership and operations team to Silicon Valley," said Poet chief executive officer Suresh Venkatesan. "Our entire team welcomes Robert Ferri, who has served a number of semiconductor companies over nearly two decades. We also appreciate the contributions of our previous IR counselors and we thank them for their service."

Poet also announced the acceleration of the previously announced shift of corporate operations to Silicon Valley from Toronto and Connecticut, inclusive of the people and the lab. The company's Connecticut laboratory will cease operations on Oct. 30, 2015, ahead of the previously expected completion date in the first quarter of 2016. The company announced on Sept. 30, 2015, that it had secured office/lab space in San Jose to serve as headquarters and a base for growth, and is working to commercialize its patented module-on-a-chip process, which integrates digital, high-speed analogue and optical devices on the same chip, thereby enabling step-function improvements in power, cost and size.

About Robert Ferri Partners (RFP)

Since 1997, RFP has served as strategic investor relations counsel of publicly traded companies ranging from Fortune 500 multinationals to initial public offerings. As shareholder and adviser, the firm has helped found, grow and achieve positive outcomes for a number of companies in the United States and Europe. More information about the background, ownership, business and place of business of RFP, may be obtained at its website.

RFP will provide the services customarily provided by an investor relations professional, including shareholder and media/public relations, overhaul/oversight/maintenance of the company's website, and liaison activities with investment professionals and other stakeholders.

The initial term of the engagement is one year commencing Nov. 1, 2015, and either party may terminate the agreement for any reason upon 60 days notice after the first quarter. It is anticipated that RFP will be paid a total fee of $46,000 for the first 12 months payable quarterly.

RFP has no interest, directly or indirectly, in the company or its securities, and has no current right or intent to acquire such an interest during the initial term of the engagement.

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