from the news release......

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction or to any person in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offers will be made, nor any orders accepted from any person in the United States which does not qualify as an “institutional investor” under the securities laws and regulations of their state of residence. In Canada, both institutional and retail orders may be accepted, subject to availability.
Read more at http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2016/10/12/poet-technologies-announces-proposed-public-offering-of-common-stock#tpGzP1sAr8pYkkly.99