Author: Ravi Shankar

LEADING EDGE MATERIALS REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS TO JULY 31, 2026 AND ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF THE SECOND TRANCHE OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Vancouver, September 18, 2026 – Leading Edge Materials Corp. (“Leading Edge Materials” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LEM) (Nasdaq First North: LEMSE) (OTCQB: LEMIF) (FRA: 7FL) announces results for the fiscal period ending July 31, 2026. All references to dollar amounts in this release are in Canadian dollars.

Highlights During and After the Quarter

During the three months ended July 31, 2026:

• On May 26, 2026, the Company announced it had agreed to increase its stake in the Bihor Sud Exploration Licence joint venture to 90%, following an amendment to the shareholders joint venture agreement (“JVA”) originally entered into with REMAT Group Management SRL (“REMAT”) on August 9, 2018.
• On June 9, 2026, the Company announced testwork results on ore sourced from the Woxna Graphite Mine (“Woxna”). The programme was designed to evaluate new processing techniques aimed at producing large-flake, high-purity flake graphite concentrate suitable for premium industrial and battery applications. The testwork, using a simple, industrially practical two-stage alkaline process (without an energy-intensive pre-heating step), achieved 99.96% LOI (loss on ignition) – suggesting a preferred route for commercial scale-up to meet high-end industrial specifications.
• On June 28, 2026, the Company announced that its wholly-owned Swedish subsidiary, GREENNA Mineral AB (“GMAB”), has been granted an Exploitation Concession – 25-year mining lease – for the Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project in Sweden.
• On July 12, 2026, the Company announced the intent to complete a non-brokered private placement of 24,000,000 units (“Units”) at a price of C$0.25 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$6,000,000.00 (the “Private Placement”). The Company’s cornerstone shareholder, Mr Eric Krafft, has agreed to subscribe for any Units not otherwise purchased by investors under the private placement.
• On July 20, 2026, the Company provided an update on its midstream processing strategy for eudialyte concentrate from the Norra Kärr – and the path toward pilot-scale hydrometallurgical testing, a key step in demonstrating the process at commercial scale. This builds on the significant flowsheet development work completed over the last 15 years, and new research into silicate management under the Vinnova funded SHLENK project.
• On July 26, 2026, the Company welcomed the Swedish Government’s new Mineral Strategy, which places critical raw materials and mining at the centre of Sweden’s industrial competitiveness and national security agenda.

After the three months ended July 31, 2026:

• On August 18, 2026, the Company closed a first tranche of the private placement announced previously on July 12, 2026, issuing 16,032,000 common shares at a price of $0.25/share for gross proceeds of CAD$4,008,000.
• On September 7, 2026, The Company announced that it would commence a first-pass diamond drilling programme on September 8, 2026 at Woxna. The programme has been designed to test whether the Kringeltjärn, Råttjärnamyren and Svartboberget graphite occurrences represent parts of the same, larger regional graphite-bearing system.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended July 31, 2026, Compared to Three Months Ended April 30, 2026

During the three months ended July 31, 2026 (“Q3 2026”) the Company reported a net loss of $882,239 compared to a reported net loss of $1,357,598 for the three months ended April 30, 2026 (“Q2 2026”), a decrease in loss of $475,359 is mainly due to share based compensation of $285,658 in Q3 2026 (Q2 2026- $804,590).

Three Months Ended July 31, 2026, Compared to Three months Ended July 31, 2025

During the three months ended July 31, 2026 (“2026 period”), the Company reported a net loss of $882,239 compared to a net loss of $611,307 for the three months ended July 31, 2025 (“2025 period”), an increase in loss of $270,932 is mainly due to share based compensation of $285,658 (Q3 2025- $208,322) and professional fees of $46,632 (Q3 2025- $10,588).

Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial information is derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company prepared in accordance with IFRS.

	Fiscal 2026			Fiscal 2025				Fiscal 2024
Three Months Ended	July 31, 2026 $	April 30, 2026 $	January 31, 2026 $	October 31, 2025 $	July 31, 2025 $	April 30, 2025 $	January 31, 2025 $	October 31, 2024 $
Operations
Expenses	(798,703)	(1,381,717)	(791,117)	(731,190)	(697,621)	(1,070,402)	(696,037)	(97,209)
Other items	(83,536)	24,119	45,170	(25,684)	86,314	(108,766)	26,821	(222,820)
Comprehensive profit/(loss)	(882,239)	(1,357,598)	(745,947)	(756,874)	(611,307)	(1,179,168)	(669,216)	(320,029)
Basic Profit/(loss) per share	(0.00)	(0.01)	(0.00)	(0.00)	(0.00)	(0.01)	(0.00)	(0.00)
Diluted profit/(loss) per share	(0.00)	(0.01)	(0.00)	(0.00)	(0.00)	(0.01)	(0.00)	(0.00)
Financial Position
Working capital	1,724,001	539,488	804,249	1,880,436	679,695	1,191,514	2,198,641	3,337,686
Total assets	31,338,835	29,852,958	30,082,554	30,468,689	29,503,036	28,361,774	28,480,311	29,343,716
Total non-current liabilities	(5,631,768)	(5,838,263)	(6,088,012)	(6,056,852)	(6,806,650)	(6,009,933)	(5,596,369)	(5,641,854)

Financial Condition / Capital Resources

During the three months ended July 31, 2026, the Company recorded a net loss of $882,239 and, as of July 31, 2026, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $55,555,007 and working capital of $1,724,001. The Company is maintaining its Woxna Graphite Mine on a “production-ready” basis to minimize costs. The Company continues to review options for Woxna.

On 12 July 2026, the Company announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 24,000,000 units at C$0.25 per unit for gross proceeds of up to C$6,000,000, with the Company’s cornerstone shareholder, Eric Krafft, agreeing to subscribe for any units not otherwise taken up. Subsequent to the quarter end, on 18 August 2026 the Company closed the first tranche of this financing, issuing 16,032,000 common shares for gross proceeds of C$4,008,000.

The Company has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the closing of the Private
Placement. The Company now expects to close the Private Placement on or before September 25, 2026, subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The terms of the Private Placement remain unchanged from those previously announced.

In the longer term the recoverability of the carrying value of the Company’s long-lived assets is dependent upon the Company’s ability to preserve its interest in the underlying mineral property interests, the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, the achievement of profitable operations and the ability of the Company to obtain financing to support its ongoing exploration programs and mining operations.

Net proceeds from the recent equity raise are intended to fund Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”) workstreams and environmental permitting at Norra Kärr, studies related to a possible restart of the Woxna Graphite mine and processing plant, and general working capital for next twelve months. However, it will need additional capital to recommence operations at the Woxna Graphite Mine and/or modernize the plant to produce value added production and to fund future development of the Norra Kärr Property. There is no assurance such additional capital will be available to the Company on acceptable terms or at all. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards (“IFRS”) appropriate for a going concern. The going concern basis of accounting assumes the Company will continue to realize the value of its assets and discharge its liabilities and other obligations in the ordinary course of business. Should the Company be required to realize the value of its assets in other than the ordinary course of business, the net realizable value of its assets may be materially less than the amounts shown in the consolidated financial statements. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should the Company be unable to repay its liabilities and meet its other obligations in the ordinary course of business or continue operations.

Outlook

The imperative for Europe to secure critical raw materials — to protect both its industrial base and its national security — has never been more urgent. The supply outlook for heavy rare earth elements remains acutely critical: these materials are irreplaceable inputs for permanent magnet manufacturing across defence systems, electric vehicles, and wind turbines. The future shape of global alliances and trade flows remains deeply uncertain. Businesses and governments cannot afford to wait for clarity that may not come. Local supply and shorter supply chains are no longer optional — they are a strategic necessity.

The temporary diplomatic détente between Washington and Beijing continues to provide partial, time-limited relief, without resolving Europe’s underlying vulnerability. China’s suspension of its October 2025 wave of rare earth export controls remains in effect through to 10 November 2026 — but this is a tactical pause, not a structural shift. The April 2025 licensing regime covering terbium, dysprosium, yttrium and other critical heavy rare earths was never suspended and remains active. The 10 November 2026 expiry of the Wave 2 suspension is now the next critical decision point, falling shortly after the end of this reporting period, with no public clarity on whether it will be extended.

The EU has policy, frameworks and laudable initiatives — RESourceEU, a critical minerals centre, Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act. Yet real action that delivers the required investment across the value chain is absent. Policy and frameworks do not equate to supply. Europe must create new supply options wherever they exist or face the squeeze from China and the US.

The alarm bells were sounded at the G7 finance ministers’ summit in Paris in May 2026, with Germany’s finance minister Lars Klingbeil warned that Western nations are already deep in a critical minerals dependency they cannot afford to ignore — calling on G7 countries to expand rare earth production amongst other measures.

This is precisely why the Company’s Norra Kärr and Woxna Graphite projects occupy such a compelling position — sitting at the convergence of urgent European demand, unprecedented policy support, and a fundamental reorientation in how Western nations assess supply chain risk. The strategic calculus has shifted permanently. This is no longer a commercial question. It is a matter of economic security.

Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Element (“HREE”) Project

On 28 June 2026, the Swedish Government granted GREENNA Mineral AB, an Exploitation Concession (Sw. bearbetningskoncession), 25-year mining lease for Norra Kärr K Nr. 2. This followed the March 2026 recommendation of the Mining Inspectorate and the December 2025 endorsements of the County Administrative Boards of Jönköping and Östergötland and represents a significant permitting milestone in the project’’s development.

The project’s strategic importance to Sweden and the EU was a decisive factor in the Government’s decision. Swedish Minister Ebba Busch has spoken of Sweden’s REEs as a security asset for Sweden and Europe, and when granting a new 25-year mining lease for Norra Kärr in June this year, stated that “Norra Kärr could meet a large part of Sweden and Europe’s supply needs”. The Geological Survey of Sweden (“SGU”) has confirmed that Norra Kärr is one of Europe’s richest rare earth elements (“REE”) deposits, with a particularly high proportion of the most valuable heavy rare earth elements, including terbium, dysprosium and yttrium.

With no REE production anywhere in the EU today, the Government concluded that supplying Sweden and Europe with these critical raw materials – essential for permanent magnets in electric motors and the green energy transition – clearly outweighs competing land-use interests.

In the quarter, the Company announced an initiative to advance its midstream processing strategy and collaboration on hydrometallurgical research in support of a future pilot plant with funding from the Swedish Government through Vinnova, the Swedish Innovation agency, as part of a SEK 70+ million (CAD 10 million) national push to secure Sweden’s critical raw materials supply.

The heavy rare earth market for dysprosium, terbium, and yttrium remains the tightest segment of rare earths. All three elements have been shaped by restricted Chinese exports, with markets defined by tight supply, policy-driven uncertainty, leaving consumers scrambling since China’s April 2025 dual-use export-licensing controls – covering seven medium and heavy rare earths including terbium, dysprosium, and yttrium plus related alloys and magnet materials, imposed in direct response to U.S. tariffs.

On the supply side, China’s separation dominance remains essentially unchanged, with Lynas Malaysia* the only non-Chinese producer at confirmed commercial scale, while MP Materials and Energy Fuels in the U.S. have only reached pilot-to-early-commercial volumes. This concentration is even starker for yttrium: the U.S. relies on imports for 100% of its yttrium supply, historically over 90% sourced from China.

The result is market bifurcation, a widening price gap between China and the rest of the world. European prices for dysprosium and terbium currently run multiples higher than Chinese domestic prices and experts point to yttrium, terbium, and dysprosium as carrying the largest premiums, driven by defence and other high-performance sectors sourcing outside China.

Norra Kärr is Europe’s most advanced heavy rare earth elements project, and the grant of the mining lease removes the principal permitting overhang that has impeded commercial and financing discussions. Pre-feasibility and environmental permit planning workstreams are underway, and the Company continues to target production within approximately four years.

The Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) published in 2021 estimated production levels of 248tpa Dysprosium and 36tpa Terbium oxides, over a 26-year mine life ~ 30% of the defined resource which is unconstrained by drilling. These numbers are double those reported by the Lofdal Project in Nambia and comparable with the nameplate capacity figures for Lynas Rare Earths Ltd Malaysian HREO plant.

Source: https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/LYC/03015215.pdf

The financials for producing mixed rare earth oxides were modelled as part of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) in 2021; the Project had a pre-tax NPV10 of over US$1B. Edison Research (“Edison”) has been retained by the Company and its Initiation Note values Norra Kärr at US$1.8bn on an unrisked NPV10 basis, or US$0.9bn risk-weighted, yet at the current share price Leading Edge Materials trades at just US$92 per tonne of contained TREO — against a peer average of US$562/t.

Source: https://www.edisongroup.com/research/addressing-the-european-ree-shortage/BM-2909/

Edison calculates an even greater discount on a dysprosium-equivalent basis, where LEM trades at US$632/t versus a peer average of US$5,617/t. Edison attributes this to the market not yet fully reflecting Norra Kärr’s 80,000 tonne dysprosium-equivalent resource, its Swedish location within the EU, and its exceptional heavy rare earth profile — a 52% HREO share and 5.7% DyTb content that gives it direct exposure to the most supply-constrained part of the magnet rare earth market.

Source: https://www.edisongroup.com/research/exceptional-dytb-exposure-at-a-hefty-discount-2/BM-3491/
As one of the largest HREE deposits globally – and the most advanced in Europe – Norra Kärr has the potential to become a cornerstone supplier for Western magnet producers.

Woxna Graphite Mine

The Woxna Graphite Mine is being maintained on a “production ready” basis while keeping operational holding costs to a minimum. In partnership with an engineering consultant, the Company is updating an internal production restart study undertaken in 2022.

On June 9, 2026, the Company announced testwork results on ore sourced from the mine. The programme was designed to evaluate new processing techniques aimed at producing large-flake, high-purity flake graphite concentrate suitable for premium industrial and battery applications. The testwork, using a simple, industrially practical two-stage alkaline process (without an energy-intensive pre-heating step), achieved 99.96% LOI (loss on ignition) – suggesting a preferred route for commercial scale-up to meet high-end industrial specifications. These results are being used to assess potential improvements to the processing facility that could maximize operational efficiency. The Company’s goal is to deliver premium-quality high-grade flake graphite concentrate or value-added products.

Woxna already hosts one of the few fully built and permitted natural flake graphite mines in Europe, centred on the Kringelgruvan open pit and processing plant. Recently, the Company has announced a first-pass diamond drilling programme, which consists of five holes, looks beyond the existing mine, testing the idea that three separate graphite occurrences in the wider Woxna area – Kringeltjärn’s eastern extension, Råttjärnamyren (to the north-west) and Svartboberget – are not isolated pockets of mineralisation, but different parts of the same, larger graphite-bearing system.

Structural drivers behind the graphite market remain strong. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, global demand for natural flake graphite is forecast to rise from around 1.3 million tonnes in 2026 to approximately 2.7 million tonnes by 2036, more than doubling within a decade and outpacing demand growth for almost every other major battery raw material other than lithium. China continues to dominate the supply chain, accounting for roughly 70% of global natural graphite mine production, more than 80% of the world’s spherical graphite processing capacity, and over 90% of global anode manufacturing capacity.

China’s Announcement No. 72 (9 Nov 2025) suspended the graphite dual-use export controls, introduced in December 2024 and affecting the US; the suspension expires on 27 November 2026. The suspension eased near-term trade tensions but has done little to change the underlying, structural reliance on Chinese supply that continues to concern battery makers, automakers and governments across Europe and North America.

Against this backdrop, the European Union has set a target under the Critical Raw Materials Act of sourcing at least 10% of its strategic raw material consumption domestically by 2030. The exploration programme announced today also comes as the Swedish Government’s newly published Mineral Strategy places critical raw materials and mining at the centre of the country’s industrial and national security policy, reinforcing a supportive backdrop for the resurgence of projects such as Woxna.

Bihor Sud Nickel-Cobalt Exploration Project

In February this year, the Company provided an update on its exploration activities in Romania and latest assay results.

From the 2025 exploration campaign, mapping and sampling data revealed extensive mineralisation, notably in the form uranium oxide associated with jasperoid silicification; polymetallic (copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn)) sulphides hosted in silica–carbonate rocks (including uranium occurrences); and crystalline carbonate (limestone) exhibiting disseminated and stockwork-style sulphide mineralisation. Supergene enrichment phases, such as erythrite and annabergite, further characterise the mineralogical diversity of the licence area.

Notably, massive sulphide mineralisation is present at the Valea Leucii, Dibarz, and Avram Iancu prospects, with a possibility that these occurrences are interconnected, forming part of a broader mineral system. Moreover, historical prospecting rock chip data reported evidence of widespread and pervasive uranium, base and precious metal mineralisation.

Although mineralisation has been intercepted with channel sampling, more analysis and further study is required to fully understand its geometry, but it appears open in all directions. From channel sampling, significant intercepts appear to show reasonably wide zones of low-grade mineralisation encompassing higher grade cores, which is extremely encouraging.

The Bihor Sud licence possesses a diverse and lengthy mining history, and despite considerable historical extraction, the potential for a profitable, modern mining operation likely remains, with significant areas of mineralisation observed underground in Valea Leucii, Dibarz and Avram Iancu, and potential across the wider exploration licence.

A Competent Person Report (“CPR”) has been completed, and management continue to explore alternative financing options to advance project development. The CPR consolidates the substantial work completed to date.

CLOSING OF THE SECOND TRANCHE FINANCING

The Company announces that the Company has closed the second tranche of the private placement announced previously on July 12, 2026, issuing 1,100,000 common shares at a price of $0.25/share for gross proceeds of CAD$275,000. The closing of the first tranche of the private placement was announced on August 18, 2026.

The common shares were issued as part of a unit (“Unit”) private placement. Each Unit will consist of one (1) common share (each, a “Common Share”) in the capital of the Company and one (1) Common Share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of C$0.40 per Warrant Share until the date which is two (2) years from the closing date of the Private Placement (the “Closing Date”).

Net proceeds from the recent equity raise are intended to fund Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”) workstreams and environmental permitting at Norra Kärr, studies related to a possible restart of the Woxna Graphite mine and processing plant, and general working capital for next twelve months. The Company continues to seek alternative capital for its Romanian exploration activities, with on-the-groundwork focused on further definition of the most promising polymetallic targets.

A finder’s fee of 6% was paid to arm’s length third party on a portion of the Private Placement. The Private Placement is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement are subject to applicable statutory resale restrictions, including a hold period expiring on January 18, 2027, pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

The securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any United States state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable United States state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

This news release is not a prospectus under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “EU Prospectus Regulation”). The Company has not authorized any offer of securities to the public (as defined in the EU Prospectus Regulation) in any EEA member state and no such prospectus has been or will be prepared in connection with the Private Placement.

The Company expects certain insiders of the Company to participate in the Private Placement. Any participation by insiders in the Private Placement constitutes a “related party transaction” as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). However, the Company expects to rely on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 based on the fact that neither the fair market value of the Units subscribed for by the insiders, nor the consideration for the Units paid by such insiders, would exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

Financial Information

The report for nine months ending October 31, 2026, is expected to be published on or about January 22, 2027.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Leading Edge Materials Corp.

Kurt Budge, CEO

For further information, please contact the Company at:
info@leadingedgematerials.com
www.leadingedgematerials.com

Corporate Head Office (Vancouver, Canada): 778-686-5357

About Leading Edge Materials

Leading Edge Materials is a Canadian public company focused on developing a portfolio of critical raw material projects located in the European Union. Critical raw materials are determined as such by the European Union based on their economic importance and supply risk. They are directly linked to high growth technologies such as lithium-ion batteries and permanent magnets for electric motors, wind turbines and defence applications. The Company’s portfolio of projects includes the 100% owned Woxna Graphite mine (Sweden), 100% owned Norra Kärr Heavy Rare Earth Elements project (Sweden), and the 90% owned Bihor Sud Nickel Cobalt exploration alliance (Romania).

Additional Information

The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact person set out above, on September 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM (Vancouver, Canada).

Leading Edge Materials is listed on the TSXV under the symbol “LEM”, OTCQB under the symbol “LEMIF” and Nasdaq First North Stockholm under the symbol “LEMSE”. Svensk Kapitalmarknadsgranskning (“SKMG”) is the Company’s Certified Adviser for the Nasdaq First North Growth Market (Stockholm) and may be contacted via email ca@skmg.se or by phone +46 (0)8 913 008.

Reader Advisory

This news release may contain statements which constitute “forward-looking information”, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company, its directors, or its officers with respect to the future business activities of the Company. The words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future business activities and involve risks and uncertainties, and that the Company’s future business activities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, fluctuations in market prices, changes in the Company’s intended use of proceeds from the Private Placement, successes of the operations of the Company, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. There can be no assurances that such information will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking information except as required under the applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Attachments

• LEM – News Release Financial Results – July 31, 2026-Final
• Financial Report

WOODBURY, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR), the developer and licensor of patented SPD-SmartGlass technology, welcomed the announcement today by Gauzy Ltd. that its comprehensive debt settlement has received final court approval following approval by creditors representing 98.96% of voting claims, including 100% of Gauzy’s secured lenders.

Gauzy is a long-standing licensee of Research Frontiers and an important participant in the global production and commercialization of SPD-SmartGlass technology. Gauzy manufactures SPD light-control film in Germany and the proprietary SPD emulsion used to produce this film in Israel.

“We congratulate Gauzy, its management, employees and stakeholders on reaching this important milestone,” said Joseph M. Harary, President and CEO of Research Frontiers. “The overwhelming support from Gauzy’s creditors and the court’s approval of the restructuring allow Gauzy to move forward and focus its resources on operations, production, customers and growth. We are already seeing tangible benefits, with activities and funding beginning to flow to restart production of SPD film in Germany and SPD emulsion in Israel.”

Harary continued: “Restarting SPD film production is important not only for existing programs, but also for the next generation of SPD products and applications. It allows our licensees to continue providing their customers with the best-performing light-control technology for the automotive, aircraft, marine and architectural smart-glass industries. It also allows important new initiatives, including black SPD film and products for the large architectural retrofit market, to move forward.”

SPD-SmartGlass technology allows users to instantly and precisely control the amount of light, glare and heat passing through glass and other transparent products. Research Frontiers licenses its patented SPD-SmartGlass technology to companies around the world serving the automotive, aircraft, marine, architectural and other smart-glass markets.

“Gauzy’s successful restructuring and the restart of SPD production represent an important and welcome step forward for the entire SPD industry,” Harary concluded. “Our focus remains on supporting our licensees and their customers, expanding existing programs, and bringing the benefits of SPD-SmartGlass technology to new products and markets around the world.”

About Research Frontiers

Research Frontiers (Nasdaq: REFR) is a publicly traded technology company and the developer of patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology that allows users to instantly, precisely and uniformly control the shading of glass or plastic products, either manually or automatically. Research Frontiers has licensed its smart glass technology to numerous companies that include well known chemical, material science and glass companies. Products using Research Frontiers’ smart glass technology are being used in tens of thousands of cars, aircraft, yachts, trains, homes, offices, museums and other buildings. For more information, please visit our website at www.SmartGlass.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Note: From time to time Research Frontiers may issue forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations. Actual results, especially those reliant on activities by third parties, could differ and are not guaranteed. Any forward-looking statements should be considered accordingly. Readers are referred to Research Frontiers’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of risks and uncertainties affecting Research Frontiers and its business. Research Frontiers undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements. “SPD-Smart” and “SPD-SmartGlass” are trademarks of Research Frontiers Inc.

CONTACT:
Joseph M. Harary
President and CEO
Research Frontiers Inc.
+1-516-364-1902
Info@SmartGlass.com

Tariff Loan provides for up to $30.0 million in financing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conifex Timber Inc. (“Conifex“) (TSX: CFF) announced today that it has secured a Government of Canada loan under the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan program (LETL). The loan provides Conifex with enhanced financial flexibility and liquidity to support operations while it positions itself for a recovery in the lumber market. Through the LETL facility, Conifex will receive up to $30 million repayable loan as it navigates the current market conditions and other global impacts. Key terms of the facility include:

• Additional liquidity of up to $30M to support operations, bearing a market-based interest rate;
• A 7-year term secured by substantially all of Conifex’s property, with portions of the facility ranking either pari passu with, or junior to, Conifex’s existing secured lenders;
• Sustaining jobs in the Mackenzie region.

“On behalf of Conifex, we appreciate the financial support provided by the Government of Canada during a period of significant disruption and challenging market conditions for the Canadian forest products sector. As we previously indicated to our stakeholders, this financing, together with the continued support of our existing lenders, provides Conifex with critical financial liquidity as we work to strengthen our operations and position the company for a recovery,” commented Ken Shields, Conifex CEO and Chair.  

Mr. Shields continued: “Importantly, the financing provides us with an opportunity to focus on the initiatives necessary to reestablish normalized two-shift operations at our Mackenzie sawmill. We remain focused on our employees, our operations in Mackenzie, and the communities and supply chains that depend on them. We believe this loan is an important step that positions Conifex to do that.”

Andrew McLellan, Conifex President and COO added: “Mackenzie has been an important natural resource hub for decades, and this financing gives us the confidence to plan a restart and bring people back to work, producing renewable electricity for BC and sustainable lumber for domestic and international markets through an extraordinary period in our industry. We deeply value the commitment shown by our employees, contractors, the District of Mackenzie and the First Nations whose territories we operate within. We look forward to continuing to work with the Province, as we see this restart as the foundation for a stronger and more sustainable future together.”

In addition, Conifex’s existing lumber lender has agreed to reimburse Conifex up to $11.0 million for capital expenditures that are designed to improve operating performance and EBITDA at the Mackenzie mill.

In connection with the LETL Facility, Conifex has agreed to issue common share purchase warrants to CEEFC. The number of warrants, exercise price, term and other material terms will be set out in the definitive warrant documentation to be entered into. Conifex has also agreed to issue PenderFund up to an additional 1,584,000 common share purchase warrants, with each warrant being exercisable into one common share on payment of $0.50 per warrant having an expiry of January 17, 2031.   Concurrently, Conifex has agreed to extend the expiry of PenderFund’s existing 4,320,000 warrants by one year to January 17, 2031. All of the foregoing remains subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval.

For further information, please contact:

Trevor Pruden 
Chief Financial Officer
(604) 216-2949 

About Conifex Timber Inc.

Conifex and its subsidiaries’ primary business currently includes timber harvesting, reforestation, forest management, sawmilling logs into lumber and wood chips, and value added lumber finishing and distribution. Conifex’s lumber products are sold in the United States, Canadian and Japanese markets. Conifex also produces bioenergy at its power generation facility at Mackenzie, BC.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may constitute “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking statements are statements that address or discuss activities, events or developments that Conifex expects or anticipates may occur in the future. When used in this news release, words such as “estimates”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “projects”, “will”, “believes”, “intends”, “should”, “could”, “may” and other similar terminology are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations and beliefs of Conifex’s management. Because forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, actual results, performance or achievements of Conifex or the industry may be materially different from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking information that may be contained in this news release include statements regarding the availability of the LETL Facility and the CAPEX Loan, and the purposes for which they may be used, the expected benefits of the LETL Facility and the CAPEX Loan, including to Conifex’s liquidity and to the operating performance and EBITDA of the Mackenzie mill, and Conifex’s plans to restart and reestablish normalized two-shift operations at its Mackenzie sawmill. They also include statements regarding an anticipated recovery in the lumber market, the issuance of warrants to CEEFC and PenderFund, the extension of the expiry of PenderFund’s existing warrants, and the Toronto Stock Exchange granting its approval of the foregoing. Assumptions underlying Conifex’s expectations regarding forward-looking information contained in this news release include, among others, that Conifex will be able to fund its matching share of capital expenditures in order to obtain reimbursement under the CAPEX Loan, that Conifex will be able to restart its Mackenzie operations as currently anticipated, that lumber market conditions will improve, and that Conifex will successfully negotiate and execute definitive warrant documentation with CEEFC and obtain Toronto Stock Exchange approval for the warrants and warrant extension. Forward-looking statements involve significant uncertainties, should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be an accurate indication of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, that Conifex may not obtain all expected benefits from the LETL Facility or the CAPEX Loan; that the LETL Facility and the CAPEX Loan may not be sufficient to sustain Conifex’s operations; that lumber market conditions may not improve; that the warrants to CEEFC and PenderFund may not be issued, and the extension of PenderFund’s existing warrants may not be completed, on the anticipated terms or at all; that Toronto Stock Exchange approval may not be obtained; and other risk factors detailed in our filings with the Canadian Securities Regulatory Authorities available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. These risks, as well as others, could cause actual results and events to vary significantly. Accordingly, readers should exercise caution in relying upon forward-looking statements and Conifex undertakes no obligation to publicly revise them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.

Banco Comercial Português, S.A. informs about Interim report on the transactions conducted under the Share Buy-Back Programme

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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: AD.UN) announces that the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has declared a trust distribution (“Distribution”) of $0.39 per trust unit for the third quarter of 2026, representing $1.56 per unit on an annualized basis. The Distribution is payable on October 15, 2026, to unitholders of record on September 30, 2026.

About Alaris:

The Trust, through its subsidiaries, invests in a diversified group of private businesses (“Private Company Partners“) primarily through structured equity. The primary goal of our structured equity investments is to deliver stable and predictable returns to our unitholders through both cash distributions and capital appreciation. This strategy is enhanced by common equity positions, which allow us to generate returns in alignment with the founders of our Private Company Partners.

For further information please contact:
Investor Relations
P: (403) 260-1457
ir@alarisequity.com

Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust
Suite 250, 333 24^th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2S 3E6
www.alarisequitypartners.com

BAYONNE, N.J., Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BCB Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), (NASDAQ: BCBP), the holding company for BCB Community Bank (the “Bank”), announced today the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 12,650,000 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase up to 1,650,000 additional shares, at a public offering price of $7.75 per share. The aggregate gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $98,037,500, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.

Piper Sandler & Co. (“PSC”) acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering. Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP advised the Company, and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP advised PSC, in connection with the offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering of common stock for general corporate purposes, including maintaining liquidity, funding working capital needs, supporting Bank capital including in connection with the expected disposition of identified potential problem loans, reducing debt, and maintaining the Company’s capital and liquidity ratios, and the capital and liquidity ratios of the Bank, at acceptable levels.

The offering of common stock was made pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-298337) that was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 25, 2026. A preliminary prospectus supplement to which this communication relates has been filed with the SEC. Prospective investors should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and other documents the Company filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. Copies of these documents are available at no charge by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, when available, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering may be obtained by contacting Piper Sandler & Co., 350 North 5th Street, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, Attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (800) 747-3924, or by email at prospectus@psc.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. There will be no sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About BCB Bancorp, Inc.

Established in 2000 and headquartered in Bayonne, N.J., BCB Community Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCBP). The Bank has twenty-two branch offices in Bayonne, Edison, Hoboken, Fairfield, Holmdel, Jersey City, Lyndhurst, Maplewood, Monroe Township, Newark, Plainsboro, River Edge, Rutherford, South Orange, Union, and Woodbridge, New Jersey, and four branches in Hicksville and Staten Island, New York. The Bank provides businesses and individuals a wide range of loans, deposit products, and retail and commercial banking services. For more information, please go to www.bcb.bank.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release, like many written and oral communications presented by BCB Bancorp, Inc., and our authorized officers, may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding our prospective performance and strategies within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of said safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company, are generally identified by use of words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “strive,” “try,” or future or conditional verbs such as “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions. You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts.

Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our belief, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance, including our growth strategy and expansion plans, including potential acquisitions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements include the global impact of the United States military conflict with Iran, the periodic Federal budget and funding stalemates in Congress, global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, higher inflation levels, changes in market interest rates and general economic concerns, all of which could impact our customers’ businesses and the economy and could cause increased loan delinquencies, a reduction in financial transactions and business activities, including decreased deposits and reduced loan originations. Other factors that could cause future results to vary materially from current management expectations as reflected in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: global economic trends and geopolitical risks, including the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and changes in the rate of investment or economic growth, including as a result of sanctions, tariffs or other measures; unfavorable economic conditions in the United States generally and particularly in our primary market area and those of our customers, including the periodic Federal budget and funding stalemates in the U.S. Congress; the impact of changes in interest rates and the credit quality and strength of underlying collateral and the effect of such changes on the market value of our loan and investment securities portfolios; the credit risk associated with our loan portfolio; supply chain disruptions and labor shortages; the impact of any future pandemics or other natural disasters; the Company’s ability to effectively attract and deploy deposits; changes in the Company’s corporate strategies, the composition of its assets, or the way in which it funds those assets; the Company’s implementation of anticipated loan sales, which may not be completed in accordance with expected plans or the currently contemplated timeline, or at all, and may be disruptive to the Company and/or reduce the Company’s profitability in future periods; the pending sale of the Company’s cannabis business, which may not be completed in accordance with expected plans or the currently contemplated timeline, or at all, and may be disruptive to the Company and/or reduce the Company’s profitability in future periods; our ability to complete our proposed reincorporation from New Jersey to Delaware, including our ability to receive shareholder approval of the proposed reincorporation, and our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed reincorporation; shifts in investor sentiment or behavior in the securities, capital, or other financial markets, including changes in market liquidity or volatility; the effects of declines in real estate values that may adversely impact the collateral underlying our loans; increase in unemployment levels and slowdowns in economic growth; changes in the credit performance of our loan portfolio, including levels of criticized and classified loans, nonaccrual loans, and charge-offs; changes in the quality and composition of the Bank’s loan and investment portfolios; deposit flows; changes in liquidity levels, funding sources, or funding costs, and our ability to manage our liquidity risks; legislative and regulatory changes, including but not limited to, increases in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance rates; monetary and fiscal policies of the federal and state governments, including changes in government priorities or budgets; changes in tax policies, rates and regulations of federal, state and local tax authorities; demands for our loan products; demand for financial services; competition; changes in the securities or secondary loan markets; changes in management’s business strategies; our ability to enter new markets successfully; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; changes in consumer spending; our ability to retain key employees; the effects of any reputational, credit, interest rate, market, operational, legal, liquidity, or regulatory risk; potential impact of regulatory requirements, matters, litigation, or other legal actions which could adversely affect operating results; failure to identify and adequately and promptly address cybersecurity risks, including data breaches and cyberattacks; developments in technology, such as artificial intelligence, and our ability to incorporate innovative technologies in our business and provide products and services that satisfy our customers’ expectations for convenience and security; civil unrest in the communities that we serve; changes in accounting principles and guidelines; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, geopolitical and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing and services; and other factors discussed in other reports we filed with the SEC, including under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2025, as updated by our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and our other periodic reports that we file with the SEC.

CONTACT:		JAWAD CHAUDHRY,
		EVP, CFO & TREASURER
		(800) 680-6872

 Press Release 

Successful completion of Amundi’s €500 million share buyback programme, representing 3% of the share capital

        

Paris, 18 September 2026

In line with the commitments of the 2025 Ambitions plan, Amundi’s €500 million share buyback programme, which started on 4 February 2026, was finalised today.

As part of this program, 5.9 million Amundi shares (ISIN code FR0004125920) were purchased, i.e. approximately 2.9% of Amundi’s share capital, for a total consideration of €500 million, representing an average price of €84.56 per share excluding taxes¹ and miscellaneous costs.

Amundi’s Board of Directors on 28 October 2026, which will review for approval the financial statements as at 30 September 2026, will also enact the cancellation of these shares.

The temporary restrictions applied to the existing share liquidity agreement with Kepler Cheuvreux, which had been put in place to ensure compliance with the requirements of the “MAR” Regulation², are thus lifted.

About Amundi

Amundi, the leading European asset manager, ranking among the top 10 global players³, offers over 200 million investors a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in listed and private assets. Developed for a range of distributors (banks, wealth managers, financial advisors…) as well as for institutional investors and corporates, this offering is enhanced by services and technology tools covering the entire savings value chain. A subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole group and listed on the stock exchange, Amundi currently manages close to €2.6 trillion of assets⁴.

Its six international investment hubs⁵, its financial and extra-financial research capabilities and its long-standing commitment to responsible investment make Amundi a leading player in the international asset management landscape.

Thanks to its strong local presence, particularly in Europe and Asia, Amundi offers its clients the expertise and advice of 5,400 professionals across 34 countries.

Amundi, a trusted partner, working every day in the interest of its clients and for society

www.amundi.com  

Press contacts:	Investor contacts:
Natacha Andermahr        Corentin Henry	Cyril Meilland, CFA
Tel. +33 1 76 37 86 05        Tel. +33 1 76 32 26 96	Tel. +33 1 76 32 62 67
natacha.andermahr@amundi.com        corentin.henry@amundi.com	cyril.meilland@amundi.com
	Thomas Lapeyre        Annabelle Wiriath
	Tel. +33 1 76 33 70 54        Tel. +33 1 76 32 43 92
	thomas.lapeyre@amundi.com        annabelle.wiriath@amundi.com

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¹         Taxes include the tax on share cancellation resulting from buybacks, i.e. 7 million euros
²        Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 2016/1011, Regulation (EU) No. 2016/1033, Regulation (EU) No. 2019/2115, Regulation (EU) 2023/2869 and Regulation (EU) 2024/2809 (MAR Regulation)
³         Source: IPE “Top 500 Asset Managers” published in June 2026, based on assets under management as at 31/12/2025
⁴         Amundi data as at 30/06/2026
⁵         Paris, London, Dublin, Milan, Tokyo and San Antonio (via our strategic partnership with Victory Capital)

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ORION CORPORATION
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE – CHANGES IN COMPANY’S OWN SHARES
18/09/2026 at 19.00 EEST
         

Orion Corporation: Acquisition of own shares during week 38, 2026

The share buybacks form part of the share buyback programme that Orion Corporation announced on 27 August 2026. The buyback programme runs from 1 September 2026 until no later than 31 December 2026, and it is executed in compliance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.

Orion Corporation’s shares have been acquired as follows:

Date	Exchange transaction		Share trading code	Number of shares		Average price/ share (EUR)*	Total transaction value (EUR)
September 14, 2026	Buy	ORNBV		21,000	80.0254			1,680,533.40
September 15, 2026	Buy	ORNBV		21,538	79.6140			1,714,726.33
September 16, 2026	Buy	ORNBV		22,224	79.9016			1,775,733.16
September 17, 2026	Buy	ORNBV		21,974	80.9666			1,779,160.07
September 18, 2026	Buy	ORNBV		20,938	81.9661			1,716,206.20
Total during week 38/2026	Buy	ORNBV		107,674	80,4870			8,666,359.16

*Average price rounded to four decimal places

After these acquisitions, Orion Corporation holds a total of 616,646 treasury shares which all are Class B shares.

On behalf of Orion Corporation

Danske Bank A/S, Finland Branch
Antti Väliaho, Jonathan Nyberg

For more information, please contact:

Tuukka Hirvonen, Head of Investor Relations
Orion Corporation
Tel. +358 10 426 2721, tuukka.hirvonen@orionpharma.com

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years. We develop, manufacture and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients, combining our trusted expertise with continuous innovation. We have an extensive portfolio of proprietary and generic medicines and consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by us are used to treat cancer, respiratory diseases and neurological diseases, among others. In 2025 our net sales amounted to EUR 1,890 million, and we employ about 4,000 professionals worldwide, dedicated to building well-being.

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Canterra joins over 20 companies from Michael Gentile’s portfolio at the inaugural Forum on October 19, 2026, in Mayfair, London

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canterra Minerals Corporation (TSXV: CTM) (OTCQB: CTMCF) (FSE: DXZB) (“Canterra” or the “Company”) today announced its participation in the inaugural Gentile Mining Investor Forum (the “Forum”), a full-day investor conference in London on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 116 Pall Mall in Mayfair. The program is presented by strategic junior mining investor Michael Gentile in partnership with Amvest Capital Inc. (“Amvest Capital”) and made possible by the generous support of Flagship Sponsors ATB Cormark Capital Markets, Beacon Securities Limited, and STIFEL.

“I created this program to give serious investors direct, in-person access to a select group of companies I’ve backed with conviction. Each one represents what I believe to be a high-potential opportunity in the mining sector. These are names I have researched deeply, invested in personally, and believe have the potential to deliver meaningful value. Amvest Capital has been an outstanding partner in building a week of events that meets the standards these investors and companies deserve,” said Michael Gentile.

The Forum will bring together up to 150 investors, family offices, wealth managers, and sector-focused high-net-worth individuals for a full day of structured one-on-one meetings and dedicated issuer showcases alongside over 20 companies from Gentile’s portfolio, including Canterra. The day opens with a keynote breakfast featuring Michael Gentile, presented by session sponsor Canaccord Genuity, followed by issuer showcases presented by TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, an executive lunch and speaker panel, and an all-day investor lounge and networking reception hosted by session sponsor Investor.Events. Crux Investor serves as the Forum’s media sponsor.

“We are very pleased to be participating in the inaugural Gentile Mining Investor Forum in London. Our approximately 8,000 metre Phase 2 drill program is underway across the Buchans District, anchored by the Lundberg deposit, and we are working toward an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Lundberg targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026. This Forum is an ideal opportunity to introduce the Canterra story to a sophisticated European investor base at a time when we have real momentum behind us,” said Chris Pennimpede, President and CEO of Canterra.

Registration

Investor registration is now open. Investor attendance is free of charge; registrations are reviewed prior to confirmation. Space is limited, and meetings are allocated on a first-confirmed basis. Full program details and registration are available at gentileminingroadshow.com.

About Canterra Minerals Corporation

Canterra is a diversified minerals exploration company focused on critical minerals and gold in central Newfoundland. The Company’s Buchans District projects include seven mineral deposits located in close proximity to the world-renowned, past-producing Buchans Mine and Teck Resources’ Duck Pond Mine, which collectively produced copper, zinc, lead, silver and gold. Several of Canterra’s deposits support current and historical Mineral Resource Estimates prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Lundberg deposit, the district’s anchor resource, is targeted for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.

About Michael Gentile

Michael Gentile is widely recognized as a leading strategic investor in the junior mining sector. He began his investing career in 2002 at Formula Growth Limited, where he spent 17 years, and from 2012 to 2018 co-managed one of Canada’s largest market-neutral hedge funds alongside his partner, Charles Haggar. In 2022 he co-founded Bastion Asset Management, a Montreal-based investment firm that manages more than CAD $900 million in small and mid-cap equities across the United States and Canada. Since 2018 he has applied a disciplined, portfolio-based approach to junior mining, and today holds top shareholder positions in 35 companies in the sector and serves on six boards.

About Amvest Capital

Amvest Capital is a New York-based investment bank and funds management firm focused solely on natural resources. The firm partners with companies and management teams to develop and finance high-quality natural resource assets worldwide. As part of its business, Amvest Capital conducts investor roadshows across North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond. Learn more at amvestcapital.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF CANTERRA MINERALS CORPORATION
Chris Pennimpede
President & CEO

For more information, please contact:
Canterra Minerals Corporation
Chris Pennimpede
President and CEO
Email: info@canterraminerals.com
Website: www.canterraminerals.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

Marimekko Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 18 September 2026 at 6.45 p.m. EEST

Marimekko Corporation: Repurchase of own shares during week 38/2026

Marimekko Corporation has acquired its own shares during week 38 in the Helsinki Stock Exchange as follows:

Trade date	Shares	Average price / share	Total cost
15.9.2026	11,618	9.3623	108,771.20
16.9.2026	11,633	9.4672	110,131.94
17.9.2026	12,119	9.6450	116,887.76
18.9.2026	12,190	9.5990	117,011.81
Total amount, week 38	47,560	9.5207	452,802.71

Marimekko Corporation now holds a total of 133,460 shares including the shares repurchased on 18 September 2026.       

On 14 September 2026, Marimekko announced that it will start acquiring the company’s own shares based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting held on 16 April 2026. The repurchase of own shares is executed in compliance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council (MAR) Article 5 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052.

Details of the transactions are included as an appendix of this announcement.

On behalf of Marimekko Corporation
EVLI OYJ
Aleksi Jalava

Further information:
Anna Tuominen
tel. +358 40 584 6944
anna.tuominen@marimekko.com

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